Stop the madness

It's not surprising to me now that everywhere I look I can see evidence that it's not just me that's suffering from the consequences of food addiction, and some of it is really starting to irritate the shit out of me. For instance, if one is trying to break free from the cycle of obsession with cakes, cookies, brownies, goodies, etc., then why does every single website (diet sites included) have page after page after page of recipes that simulate the very problem that we're trying to be free from? If the purpose is to make the change from crap to whole, clean, good food and separate ourselves from addiction, shouldn't the majority of the recipes be just that? If we constantly try to emulate the crap we've been eating, and convince ourselves that "it's ok - it's diet!", then aren't we defeating the purpose? Not to mention that many of the so-called "diet-friendly" recipes are NOT truly diet-friendly! Now, I'm not suggesting that everyone should subscribe to a bland and boring diet, I'm just saying that it's discouraging to see even the healthiest of lifestyles push the envelope when concocting these treats, because the fact is, if we convince ourselves that we can't live without them, then we can't! What about more lovely recipes that feature sweet potatoes, kale, onions, lean beef, bison, chicken, turkey, herbs, spices, whole fruits, nuts, garlic, tomatoes, avocados, etc., and less “healthy” chocolate fudge, diet cookies, low fat cupcakes, etc. These recipes only necessitate the problem when food addiction is at the core.