Positives?

I find myself thinking "when will I ever be able to eat normally?'

Then I hear Monica's voice in my head.

I have made so much progress. I know that.

I try to stay away from chemicals. I haven't touched diet soda or sweetners for a long time. Almost a year?

I try to also stay away from sugar. I prefer dark chocolate and I usually only eat 1-2 squares a day. I've seen many a piece of candy at work lately and ignored it. The last "regular" candy I ate was a Cadbury Cream Egg since it's been so long since I had one. You know what? It wasn't even good.

When I don't stay away from sugar at least I'm aware of how it effects me - how addicting it is. When I have a soy latte (with flavored syrup) in the morning I usually feel off all day. I just want to eat more sugar! The same thing if I have alcohol or a sugary dessert after dinner.

I started to type things I need to work on and then I deleted it. This post is about positives.

I've been working out pretty steadily for almost 2 months. My arm muscles feel tighter. My abs are definitely stronger. I've been running again.

I don't usually have caffeine anymore. When I do, I feel right away how it effects me.

I automatically reach for whole grains.

Monica would be proud.