Self-control and moderation are important cornerstones of any long-term diet or meal plan. While I have yet to master it (and am far from it), I believe in healthy alternatives and moderation over elimination. After a good wake, I treated myself to two half cookies…

My breakfast routine– @kachava meal replacement protein shake with @crazyrichardspb peanut butter powder. I break it into two portions (1 15 min after waking up and another an hour later) to reduce blood sugar and glucose spikes and keeps me full til lunch. It is loaded with protein (31g) and vitamins

Day 9 – A test of willpower: My son’s 3rd birthday party. The most delicious-looking chocolate cake calling my name. At this stage in my health journey making the right choices is still a significant struggle, there are many temptations, and folks (trying to be helpful – maybe), will push you to indulge and say things like…