There are times when I feel like I have my sweet tooth under control, but then I indulge in one too many desserts, and I'm back to the drawing board, craving sweets all the time again. The biggest problem I have is overindulgence. If I could...
I'm anticipating my holiday travel to visit my family. My mother always makes a BIG batch of her yummy homemade chocolate chip cookies. Growing up, homemade chocolate chip cookies were one of my main food groups. No wonder I shopped for clothes in the “husky”...
During the holidays, what do you look forward to more: time with family and friends or permission to indulge your appetite with all those goodies? Are thoughts of hitting the buffet as exciting as spending time with friends? Smart eating during the holidays is a challenge....
Last night I had a great dinner with my family. I felt satisfied and comfortably full. But within minutes of putting my plate in the dishwasher, I was looking for chocolate! Ahh! Why do I crave something sweet after a meal? After years of battling my...
When I was out of shape and unhealthy, it seemed like I craved sugar 24 hours a day. I exaggerated; it was really only 12 hours a day that I craved sugar. It started in the morning with my coffee and cereal, then a big...