I had a rough time getting back to my healthier eating routine after Easter splurging. Even though I didn't eat a lot of junk, I had strong sugar cravings for the next several days. Seems that eating something really sweet triggers me to want more sweets! The more I eat, the more I want. Yet the desire is never truly satisfied, and I end up in the fuzzy, tumultuous world called "Sugar Buzz." A vicious cycle, isn't it? But thankfully, by the end of the week, I was cruising along and eating healthier again. (exhale) Ahhhh, all was well.

Then came the cake...

In the kitchen, My Darling Husband just home from work, holding a package behind his back; Susan cooking vegetables on the stove.

S: "What are you hiding behind your back?"

MDH: goofy grin, "I got a surprise for you."

S: dreading, "Uh oh, it isn't something horribly sweet, is it?"

MDH: displays a multi-colored striped bag labeled "The Cheesecake Factory." Removes a container with a very large slice of carrot cake joined by three globs of whipped cream inside.

S: laughing, "Oh no!"

MDH: "Yeah, it's something horribly sweet." goofy grin

S: Sigh

I appreciate my husband wanting to make me happy, but... could I just have a back massage next time instead of cake?

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