I used to bake dozens of cookies, many loaves of breads like cranberry nut, orange, and banana nut at this time of year.  I don’t do it any more.  I stopped about ten years ago.

    It’s a good thing too because I sure don’t need them around me this year.  I am doing the very difficult cut back on everything diet for the holidays.  This is going to suck big time, but I need to do it for my heart health.

     Since my heart attack over a year ago I gained far too much weight.  Most of it is from overeating and not getting enough exercise.  Quitting smoking was also a huge factor.

     Wish me luck, and I am open to any suggestions on how to stop these danged hunger pangs.

     You all have a good one!