Crash and burn

I did something really silly the other day; I ate five cookies in one go!! This is by no means an excuse, but it was that time of the month and that is when I am at risk for falling off the path. I didn't just fall, I plunged into a horrible mess. The after math hasn't been too pretty. I have been experiencing withdrawal symptoms ranging from wanting to crawl out of my skin, losing focus and only being able to think about sugar, itching, irritability and a host of other lovely things. You may be asking "all of this from five cookies?" The truth be told the five cookies is only the start of this slippery slope. Once I have binged it goes on for a couple of days whereby I have to ween myself off of sugar. After putting some thought into it I think that the reason I as at risk during that time of the month is because my body is needing additional nutrients and instead I eat crap. I am losing my patience with my inability to stay on course. My finger nails have white spots, which is an indication that I need zinc. Iron, calcium, protein, magnesium are also important for replenishing the body after having your period. Cookies don't exactly have those nutrients. In an effort to regain some order and to get back into my pants, that now don't fit because of my error in judgment, I will have to run, eat nutrient packed food, and do some soul searching while doing yoga. What a week!! Cookies should be banned..... at least in a five mile radius of where I am.

What Kate Ate 10/28/10

Green tea
Banana
Oatmeal
Steamed broccoli, Thai rice with lime and coconut milk, curried tofu
Rice crackers
Chips and chocolate covered almonds
Salad
And yes, more chocolate covered almonds