Baking Cookies Is Therapeutic

Not just for the baker but the receiver

“Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.”

– Barbara Jordan

I’m in the mood to bake, but I need to watch my sugar and carbs.

I was feeling frustrated. I know if I bake some cookies for others, I’m going to want to eat some. I found some low-carb cookies at the grocery store; while delicious, they just aren’t the same. Baking for me soothes my soul.

Have you ever felt this way? Well, I found a solution to this problem. I’m reaching out with love to my archives of low-carb recipes.

I found a hearty peanut butter cookie that used to do the trick. The peanut butter and egg add a little protein. You might be thinking, what’s my deal?

My deal

Here’s my story; I have recently found out I’m insulin resistant, which explains my weight gain. I am thankful for a new lease on losing weight. I have lost about seven pounds in three weeks.

If you feel like your body isn’t collaborating with your weight loss efforts, don’t hesitate to push the issue with your doctor.

There hasn’t been a time since my breast cancer that I haven’t tried to lose weight. However, without medication, my body just wasn’t working properly. Now I’m on a mission to lose weight without feeling deprived.

I don’t even want these cookies that bad, but it’s the act of baking that has me frustrated. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I’m going to try some new recipes. I don’t even care if they taste bad. Maybe then, I won’t be tempted to overindulge.

Recipe

I hope you enjoy these peanut butter cookies if you are looking for a healthier alternative.

Baking

The act of measuring, stirring, baking, and sharing, brings me much joy. It’s much like a person in their garden.

While losing weight, I will be sharing some low-carb alternative recipes in the hopes of not feeling deprived. I also want to inspire you to find some alternative ways to look at the things that bring you joy.

Joy

Maybe it’s baking or cooking, or working in your garden, or a hobby like playing a game of golf that brings you joy.

With the change in season, how can you do things differently indoors and still find the same pleasure? For example, how about a new way to plant an herb garden indoors? Or golf in a bubble? That sounds like fun!

“Today is life – the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.”

– Dale Carnegie

Reaching out with love

Perhaps you might need some time to reflect to see what makes your soul dance. The best way to discover what you love is to treat yourself like a friend.

If a friend told me they needed alternative recipes, I would be quick to help. With this in mind, I will be keeping myself in check with what I truly need.

It’s not the cookies; it’s the act of baking and cooking. I love being in the kitchen. However, it’s essential to be aware of the temptations that send hedonic hunger over the cliff. When temptation strikes, these low-carb alternatives come in handy.

How might you reach out with love to yourself as if you were a friend? If you’re not happy, then the hard truth is the only person who can change that is you. How might you do that today? Is anyone interested in cookies and milk around 3 pm?

I’m thankful for my reflection time in my journal this morning to realize that the person I needed to reach out to with love is myself. However, I think my younger sister is next.

Thank you, Trista Signe Ainsworth, for your publication, Thank You Notes, filled with heart-filled stories of reaching out with love this week.

Here’s another great alternative for oatmeal that boosts protein while using less oatmeal:

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