I made bread today, following the recipe in Mark Bittman's big yellow cookbook. I used about 1/2 c whole wheat flour and the rest all-purpose flour. Like other breadmaking experiments I remember, it didn't really rise enough and the result was a bit denser than I was hoping. I was hoping for something close to french bread texture, but it's more like a bagel. Not bad enough to stop me from eating it though.
I found this interesting blog post
http://www.happiness-project.com/happin ... ng-up.html about how when breaking bad habits, some folks find it naturally easier to moderate, and some find it easier to abstain. And she points out how common it is for people to think their way is the only way to do it, leading to irritation and conflict around the topic. Er, where have I noticed that type of conflict?
I've used a mix of the two tactics over time, and use moderation a lot more successfully than abstinence. But, I've used abstinence at times when attempts to moderate create continual struggles. And I've switched back and forth between the two tactics over time. So I'm reluctant to label myself either one. I'm certainly not an abstainer, but I like to keep that option open, and I've experienced the irritation she describes over people insisting moderation is the way to go, when abstinence seems easier for her.
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I debated starting a new 2012 journal, since my goals have shifted from when I started this one. But I don't quite want to start over, so here I'll stay.