loyal listener

Dear Sugar-laden Foods -- There's no easy way to say this, but I'm breaking up with you. We just can't see each other anymore.  Yes, you've been with me when I've sought comfort during dark, lonely nights. You've been the final course for a lovely meal...

What do you crave?  I crave carbs, and cheese, and red wine.  I SO should have been born in Italy.  I could, literally, eat an entire loaf of Zeppole bread by myself...in one sitting.  As you can imagine, the foods I crave do absolutely nothing for my waistline...

Years ago, there was a bumper sticker that said something like, "God grant me patience...and I want it right now!"  I think the same can be said about weight loss and looking for results.  I've been participating in the St. Luke's Weight Loss Challenge since January 11th -- approximately 8 weeks and I'm just now starting to see small changes in my body...