Sometimes you just need to bake a cake...

[Running Mommy]

So most of you know of my Iron journey.. Well the last few weeks training has really ramped up. Last week I fought off a cold but still managed my key long weekend workout. This week I'm off and running- literally-, and riding, and swimming..
Well today I got into the pool and could barely do an hour. I managed my 82 laps and said "that's it". I was just physically exhausted. I think maybe a bit mentally fatigued as well.
So I've been craving a homemade chocolate cake ever since saturday. It's been like that Arbys commerical where it's hanging over my head. So I just gave in and am baking a cake! And DANG if it doesn't smell fabulous!! Of course I need to be LOSING weight- not gaining! But man am I going to have a wonderful dessert tonight! Of course thats after my 4 mile run!

[Melody]

Mmmmm cake.

Ok, I'm getting hungry again. heh

Mel

[Deanna]

I think it's best to give in to a craving now and then. Especially for a good homemade chocolate cake. I find that if I really crave something and then try to eat something "healthier" to derail the craving, I end up eating a bunch of "something elses" until I've taken in more calories than if I'd just had a little of what I wanted in first place!

[Lise]

I think it's best to give in to a craving now and then. Especially for a good homemade chocolate cake. I find that if I really crave something and then try to eat something "healthier" to derail the craving, I end up eating a bunch of "something elses" until I've taken in more calories than if I'd just had a little of what I wanted in first place!

Me too! I've had a bar of Lindt Bittersweet Chocolate in my car this week. I eat one square, two if I want. It's 85% cocoa, and satisfies the chocolate itch without making me want more and more, like M&Ms do.

RM, you remain my hero. I read Triathlete mag today while waiting for my car to get fixed. Then I went to the Y and got back in the pool for the 1st time since my last tri, in August. Swam for 10 min, got out and ran 3.5 mi on the treadmill. Bit by bit. I've got an 8K Shamrock Shuffle coming up beginning of April, and the 5K Run To Remember for the Policemen's Memorial Fdn at the end of April, then my 1st tri of the season, a sprint, on 5/21.

Enjoy the heck out of that cake. Your training will go better because you'll be happy! Lise

[Veronica]

I like to eat cake - but I never make any. Wanna come visit?

V.

[CorsairMac]

I always thought of cake as a vehicle for the frosting. I was so excited when I realized I could just buy the frosting in a can and skip the whole cake thing! Ahhh the joys of being grown up!

[texas_emily]

I always thought of cake as a vehicle for the frosting...

LOL. My sentiments exactly. Too bad the canned stuff is never as good as homemade!