Halloween= those little pieces of chocolate….

that I am trying sooooo hard to stay away from!  I used to blame everyone at the office.. and then I bought some myself!!!  Thanks to tips from Julie (Emory Nutritionist) there are ways to manage this evil, evil temptation.  There are studies that show that the farther the candy is away from you/desk the less you eat.  so- if you put it accross the office, or in a drawer or in a cabinet- that’s better than right on your desk.  I am trying that and I can see a difference.  I don’t eat as much as I did when it was on my desk. 

So I was up 2lbs this week but I am not real upset over it…. it is a particularly bloated time of the month and I know that I am really trying.  Well- at least with eating and modified excercise at home and with Cooper.  I do make an effort to play every day- for the most part outside if I cannot get the the Forum.  We have had such gorgeous weather and Cooper loves it so it is a win win for me.  As far as my Crohns and RA go- I feel pretty good right now…. I did have a flare recently that gave me what felt like a set back but Julie helped put that back into perspective too.  Anyway- Cooper is dressing up like a beaver and we are going to trick or treat this weekend.  I vow to only eat one or two little chocolate candies.  Ok- there it is.  In writing.  Im banking on that warding those little devils off…. BOO!

Happy Halloween!!  Eat apples and fat free caremel dip (although watch the sugar!!)

Blessings, jennifer

Current music addiction: Kings of Leon

Current Read: Still Scar Tissue- Anthony Kiedis.