Battling A Sugar Craving

When we first started our weight loss journey I knew it was going to be hard, I had tried eating good before on my own. I would make it about 6 weeks and then I would give up and eat my guilt for giving up on myself. 

It took me a while to realize that I was an emotional SWEETS eater, if there was something to celebrate I wanted a sweet treat, if I was having a stressful day at work I wanted to get something sweet, if I was really upset for one reason or another I would go buy or bake something to try and help me feel better. I would feel better for about 5 mins while I was eating it but once it was gone my feeling were back. IT is a vicious cycle. 

I have been with out sugar for A YEAR!!! I took it one day at a time, there were times when I literally cried because I wanted sugar (its embarrassing to admit this but I promise to be 100% honest). When I wanted sugar I would brush my teeth and have a BIG glass of water to take my mind off of the thought that I wanted sugar. I NO LONGER CRAVE SUGAR! I use to eat candy everyday at work, NOW I can keep the candy jar on my desk and it doesn't bother me in the slightest. Candy does not sound good to me. I DO want the baked goods like cake, cookies, and pies.... for now I'm not going to eat them because I've worked so hard to resist them. I am worried that if I have even one little piece I will keep eating (like cookie monster) unable to stop. 

I found this chart online how to Battle the sugar craving and win!!! 

Feel free to leave a comment or if you have questions let me know!

A Year Review 2014

2014 was an incredible year! We had many adventures here are some of our highlights

• We went to Arizona it was our first time flying as a family and it was Avah's first time flying! We had a wonderful time visiting with Caitlin and Ryan. We went on a Jeep Tour in Sedona and saw many interesting places. Jan 15, 2014 the day after we got home from AZ Wes started on his weight loss journey, I joined in about a week later! 
• I am adopted and have know my whole life. On March 11, 2014 Wes came to me and said "don't be mad at me", my first thought was OH CRAP he bought a motorcycle! He then told me that he created a face book page looking for my Birth Family. With in 3 days We had been able to contact each other, I found out I have 2 sisters ( my sister and I always wanted more sisters), many aunts and uncles, and grandparents! Its been a dream come true. 
• We had our first major experience with having a child be in ER, it was horrible and I hope we NEVER end up there again! 2 weeks later we were back in the doctors office for stomach problems, after x-rays we discovered her bowels were severely backed up and it was causing a lot of pain.
• Avah had a Party Like a Rock Star birthday party, we had karaoke, refreshments, and cupcakes. We had some of her closest friends over to celebrate. 
• Avah played Soccer and has decided that she really loves it. We have been asked to practice with a more competitive team. I would love for her to find an activity she loves and follow it through for life.
• We bought Mountain Bikes we love it! Wes is looking forward to improving his bike and trying out new trails this summer. Avah and I are still learning how to keep up with the boys!
• We set a goal to go hiking as a family and we were able to go a few times. Our Goal for this year is to make it to the Top of The Wellsville Mountains (they are one of the steepest mountain ranger in North America (this year we were able to make it 3/4 of the way but we ran into a storm and weren't ready for those elements).
• We participated in an amazing 5K Race with the most wonderful group Anything for a friend / Fight to the Finish. If you would like to know more visit http://www.anythingforafriend.com/, we were on Team Preslee!!! Wes and Avah ran the 5K, my goal next year is to Run the 5K.
• We went to Lagoon  two times and spent the day riding rides and enjoying the pool. We loved it SO much that we now have season passes. (Aug 2013 Wes was kicked off a ride for being too big to ride, he says he had to take the walk of shame. This year we were able to ride every single ride we wanted to with no worries of being kicked off)
• Wes and I celebrated our 9 year anniversary, it is amazing how quickly time passes. It seems like just yesterday we met and were on our way to elope.
• In October We celebrated my 30th birthday, I've always been nervous to turn 30 ( I remember my mom turning 30 my dad bought her a package of depends, I thought it would be hilarious for my sister and I to put them on and run around the house..... I also remember thinking that 30 was old)... That day I was delivered the most beautiful floral arrangement, the card told me they were from my Birth mother and sister and they were coming to visit in a week!!! I hoped that one day we would get to meet it was SO EXCITING that it was happening for my 30th!!! I don't know if any other birthday will top my 30th!
• We spent Christmas weekend in Island Park enjoying the cabin, snow, and snow machining we were able to do.
• Jan13 2015 We were featured on KSL New Morning show, Wes was able to talk about some of his weight loss success and I was able to join. By changing to a healthy life style we've been able to do activities we never though possible. Together we have lost 265LBS! You can watch the video here http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1105&sid=33086706&title=our-weight-loss-journey-the-mcguire-family 

OUR GOAL is to help others get Healthy! 

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