I don’t know what’s been up with me the last 3 or 4 days but all of a sudden I’m craving sugar & caffeine.  It’s very strange.  I’ve been on the modified low-carb/no sugar diet (see post, ‘New Habits”) for almost 4 weeks now & I haven’t really had much cravings, & when I did they were very mild.  But now?! Yikes!!

I totally want a really good cup of espresso & some kind of rich dessert–New York-style cheesecake, any kind of french pastry, my grandpa’s homemade cinnamon rolls with walnuts & raisens!  Or a nice strong cup of Earl Grey or Irish Breakfast tea, sweetened with a bit of honey & a plate of scrumptious, British scones. < *Sigh* >

I know the foods I eat have a direct effect on my mood & my body’s health, so I’m definitely not indulging.  But man, it’s soooo hard to follow my head & not my tastebuds!!!

Instead, my son & I split an apple’s worth of slices dipped in  organic, roasted peanut butter,  & I had a strong cup of Kava tea.  (I’m hoping the tea will help with my insomnia, which returned at the same time the cravings started.  Hmmmm . .) Definitely not as drool-worthy as all of the above, but passable.  So, now I’m off to hit the showers, & (hopefully) have a good snooze tonight.