Falling behind...

Ever wonder why it's so easy to fall off the health wagon? I do. I don't understand why I don't stick with it. I feel so much better when I'm exercising, eating right and just plain BOYCOTTING sugar!

In the last two weeks I've gained 4 pounds, exercised once and eaten multiple sugar treats daily. I. Feel. Disgusting. Yuck.

But, you know what? I am 100% in control of what I put into my body, so I have no one to blame but myself. The journey from here will only get better if I make it happen. So, sugar is out again. Only this time, I am trying to find alternatives. Rather than completely depriving my sugar-driven self of sweets, I am going to start planning healthy daily snacks that contain nothing but natural fruit sugars.

The last couple of days I've enjoyed banana peanut butter pancakes (1 banana, 2 TBS peanut butter and 2 eggs... cooks just like pancakes!) without the yucky feeling I get when I eat normal pancakes. It satisfies the sweet craving without adding bad-for-you sugars! This made me think what else can I use as a substitute?

I'm looking all over the place for cookie and muffin recipes void of unnatural sugars and so far, I think I may have some good ideas! Of course, when it all comes down to it, I'll probably have to mix up a few recipes and make it my own as sugar isn't the only thing I'm trying to avoid; but at least I have some ideas now!

So here's to (another) fresh start! I wonder if I'll make it through February without giving in??