Petals diary

Hey Petal, always good to see you happy!

Amy and LaMa, I did not know of the sleep/obesity connection. I guess I am lucky, I have never had trouble sleeping, only in getting up early. Guess I can't blame my problems on that one.
 
I have gone through really bad periods of insomnia . I put on lots of weight In that time . I would have eaten lots of rubbish to give me a lift .
Well I am sitting in a lovely coffee shop with an Americano and a piece of coffee cake . It’s just ok . Very small piece and very expensive. However I am happy now I have satisfied that urge as I know I have been wanting it for weeks .
 
Very small piece and very expensive. However I am happy now I have satisfied that urge as I know I have been wanting it for weeks .
As long as it is very tasty it´s allowed to be expensive. Sometimes a small piece is more enjoyable than a large one because you´re more aware you have to savor every bite!
 
My dad got me a coffee cake for my birthday, I hadn’t had it in ages. So nice after a long absence.

When you’re tired, all you want is sugar. Makes sense you were eating more during that time. Glad that things are better now.
 
Oh Em it was coffee cake I had ! Yum . Ever since Amy made it I have been hankering after it .
Agree with you LaMa .
Had a good day today . Was out most of it and enjoyed it .
 
It is much better to have satisfied the craving, especially with just a small piece. Glad you had a nice day xo
 
Well I am sitting in a lovely coffee shop with an Americano and a piece of coffee cake . It’s just ok . Very small piece and very expensive. However I am happy now I have satisfied that urge as I know I have been wanting it for weeks .
That sounds like a very well planned and deserved treat. High quality, small, and infrequent. I hope one day to be able to do that, good for you Petal!
 
Petal that sounded lovely the coffee shop treat, relaxing, albeit expensive! And TINY! Coffee cake is nice tho, I love carrot cake! It’s heaven! And any cake chocolate of course!! Do you watch dancing with the Stars Ireland? :)
 
Lack of sleep raises your cortisol levels, which raises your risk of obesity... Raised cortisol levels also make you more likely to grow your fat deposits on your belly rather than elsewhere.
Thanks for that, LaMa. I'd like to pursue this question - maybe a dedicated thread?
I love this, Petal!
...a lovely coffee shop with an Americano and a piece of coffee cake . It’s just ok . Very small piece and very expensive.
At least, not about it being "just ok", but I love that you treated yourself to coffee and "very expensive" coffee cake in an elegant café! It sounds very chic. :)
 
Thank all.
Rob I don't see why you can't now . I'm a bit like LaMa . She said recently that she is ok when out and eating with others it's different behind closed doors.
Kate I adore carrot cake too . No I didn't watch dancing with the stars but I enjoyed dancing on ice . Had a pretty stressful day today and sat down and watched it earlier to decompress a bit.
Thanks Rupesh.

As I said earlier tough day today. Feeling fragile . Hopefully tomorrow be better
 
Rob I don't see why you can't now
Thanks Petal, I suppose I probably could, but after not eating any sweets for so long it seems a bit intimidating. We'll see.

Carrot cake has long been my favorite cake, I hate to think of how much I have probably eaten in this lifetime. Enough that I should not need more.
 
Low-calorie carrot cake, eh? A challenge! How low would a slice have to be to pass? With or without icing?

I'm sorry I wasn't around to send you a hug when you were needing it yesterday. Here's one for today, to say I'm hoping everything goes well. :hug2:
 
I read "carrot cake" in here yesterday while I was fasting & had to quickly jump out.
Glad you're feeling better, Petal & hope you got that calm day xoxo
 
I tried to make a low cal version. It just did not work .
Petal, when you or Amy, or anyone else figures that one out I want to be the first to know!!

My father used to say that carrot cake was the best way to get vegetables into the diet, I guess I took him too seriously. I'll probably dream of carrot cake tonight...
 
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