Snacking

One thing I don't like about being home all day is the overwhelming temptation to snack. I am embarrassed about what I can eat in a day. I have learned, or rather been reminded, of what my major problem area is - carbs. Bread, cookies, cereal, muffins, donuts, crackers, etc. And I try not to buy tempting food at the store. But what happens is I go out of my mind craving the stuff. Then the next time I'm at the store, I buy everything in sight.

There were these smokers on Oprah the other day who were trying to quit. And Dr. Oz said overcoming a nicotine addiction is as hard as overcoming a heroine addiction. This makes me feel weak, for I know two people who are very close to me that have quit smoking cold turkey. And I can't stop eating pop tarts and oreos?! What is the deal? However, the fact that we are going to the beach in a few weeks has motivated me to start exercising every day. And today I have been very good - I even gave my M&M stash to Mitch to take to work so I wouldn't be tempted. For all who know me, you KNOW how hard that was! Maybe there is hope after all...