OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY!!!!!
We can do this......right???

I am currently sitting at a house. Looking out the window, watching it snow. Did I say SNOW? yep. It is freeze your butt off cold. Two weeks ago, this would have warranted some warm baked goods or something....but not today. Ha I have had my own little pity party (or two) about this never ending winter ..... (while you two enjoy 70 degree weather) .... but I guess I should be grateful to know that I won't be burying myself in chocolate while I just sit and wait for the sun to come out!

It seems overwhelming whenever I see an awesome treat and I think....'dang, it will be at least a year until I can have that. ' But in reality, I am hoping that along with this year challenge, I will really be able to lessen my need and cravings for the food that I know doesn't really serve my best interest.

This last week, the hardest nights have been when I am out babysitting. Because every house has a stash. I don't care how healthy the family is, EVERY house has that stash of sugar that only the grownups know exists. Makes me wonder what my Mom was hiding from me growing up....Anyway, I am learning that the key is preparation. Having enough healthy, satisfying foods on hand that allow me to pass up the crap. Cuz really..... tootsie rolls are crap!


This week the 'treat' that has gotten me through the ups and downs is this: fruit with chocolate sauce...healthy rich chocolate sauce. This is how it goes...


1 spoonful of coconut oil (melted)
2-3 spoonfuls cocoa powder
splash of real maple syrup or honey
dash of vanilla
sprinkle of salt

Mix and YUMMMM!! it is so silky and perfect with a banana!

also...when the oil hardens, it becomes a perfect fudge.  You will feel like a big cheater when you taste this, but no shame with this treat! Enjoy!

Enjoy the simplicity of saying no to everyone else's crap!
hehehehe

Hillary