Monday is the big day: out with carbs and sofa surfing, in with keto (like) cooking and cardio.
Our house is almost completely purged of the evil sugar and carb-loaded holiday treats, but I still had some gluten free bake mixes left in the cabinet that I never got a chance to bake over the holidays: irish soda bread, blueberry scones, brownies, and chocolate chip cookies. I baked them all today, with the intention of sampling a little as a last hurrah, then bringing the rest to work Monday to dispose of. To quote a brilliant, charming, dashingly handsome fellow blogger: “if it isn’t around we can’t eat it.” Then, the only food coming into our house will be veggies, fish, eggs, meat, and cheese. No treats, breads or pastas of any kind. I have absolutely NO will power when it comes to snacking. I am a compulsive binge eater and if it’s in the house, I will consume it. (Seriously: sit me down next to a tray of cookies or a sheet cake – it’s frightening.) So, the first hurdle is eating better.
The second hurdle is regular cardio – whether it’s treadmill, stationery bike, or wii fit – I need to do it. While I do want to be a little lighter for my inaugural San Diego Comicon event in July (with yet another brilliant, charming, dashingly handsome fellow blogger) I don’t really need a special reason to want to be healthier. And, while evidence reflects that I may be losing the life-long battle of the bulge, I’m going down fighting…
…and I’m taking this tray of brownies with me!
Idle Eyes and a Dormy 
Good luck ☘️
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good luck dear sassybear!
you are going to LOVE fearsome beard and ravager; fearsome gives good bear hugs! and I am going to be so jealous of all three of you!
you are beautiful no matter what!
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Aww…thanks sweety. While I won’t deny some vanity is involved, I’m mostly compelled to shed some pounds for health reasons. Can’t wait to meet Fearsome and (hopefully) Ravager.
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Squeeeee! I can’t wait to have you join us here in San Diego! and finally get to give you a big hug and a wet kiss!
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Now I feel guilty for that big batch of chocolate chip cookies I made last night. Good luck with your new diet!
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Good luck with your new diet. I am the same way. If it is in the house I will eat it. Last night I ate 1/2 of a bag of twizzlers.
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We’ve been pretty much carb free for six months. Although now that we’re out of New England and in the Atlanta area we’ve been eating rice, beans etc. Heavy sigh.
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Although Gougeres are still good – 2-4g of carb per
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I too started a better diet this month; may we both do well.
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My comment got lost! It was to say I too have started a better diet; I hope we both do well.
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I need to do the same. My Instant Pot will arrive on Tuesday, which means I have to go shopping on Monday for for items I’ll need to cook whatever I plan on eating for dinner the day it’s delivered.
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May you have the strength to resist the tasty temptations. I made a pumpkin pie today. Have mercy upon my waistline!
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No carbs or pasta? What’s the point in living?!?!? I will start a healthier eating campaign (again) soon, but not until returning from Beef Dip (bear week in Puerto Vallarta). Good luck to us all!!
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