Teecino Challenge Days 7, 8 & 9

Sunday went by fine. However, last night I felt as though I could not take it anymore and had a square of sweetened chocolate. I knew hormones would make this week hard, I just hadn't realized how hard. My husband is getting concerned about his weight gain, and I am not real thrilled with mine, so we are going to add bread back into our diet, so that we can eat sandwiches. We are definitely realizing modernization when it comes to sugar and I don't crave the cookies or candy bars like I used to. I went on a no sugar diet when I was in my mid twenties and it had the same effect on me - weight gain. It seems that if I don't satisfy my craving with a little sugar, then I overeat in calories to make up for that craving. I know that sounds bad, but as a trainer, I have always believed and preached things in moderation. I have to say that I love that I don't have an afternoon lawl from caffeine drop. I can easily go without caffeine and not really mind. I am going to continue to do the no caffeine (except in chocolate this week) and limit my sugar. I am even going to try baking oatmeal cookies with Truvia. I'll let you know how they taste!