Is there room for “joy foods?” (Part 1)
Back in the day, before I discovered and healed my sugar dependency, my ultimate, favorite indulgence, or “joy food,” was tiramisu. Tiramisu is an Italian confection made from ladyfingers soaked in coffee and sometimes rum, and then layers of mascarpone and cocoa, creating a textural and taste symphony that is creamy and tangy-sweet with a […]
Why we resist saying “no” to sugar
Today I am contemplating commitment and conviction, and why we resist putting our foot down and saying “No” to being derailed, even when we know it is in our best interest to do so (and even when we will regret our actions moments afterwards). Saying “No” the first few times are the hardest. Sure, it’s […]
