Why I Keep Dark Chocolate in the Pantry

Whenever I used to start a new diet, I would get rid of all the sweets in the house so there would be no temptations. Usually “getting rid of the sweets” meant indulging in all of them all on Sunday night since Monday was going to be a new day, where all of a sudden […]

Why I Quit Counting Calories

I started counting calories at the age of twelve and I spent the next 15 years on a dieting roller coaster. I could tell you the calorie count of almost any food item and unfortunately, that was always in the back of my mind while I ate it. I would limit my avocado and nut […]