Thoughts From a Foodie

I love food. A LOT. I love to eat it and I love to bake make it. Unfortunately, I love all types of food, both healthy and unhealthy, which means sometimes I don't exercise my self-control. Since I love to bake, and baking usually involves sugar, I have been off the charts in my sugar intake.
I also love/hate to run and I bike as well, so I do burn off a lot of calories, but not enough to justify this mass sugar intake. I am training for another 1/2 Marathon, but I don't feel well when I eat a ton of sugar, so I need to make some changes.
There are a few things that I put into place for myself, to help keep my eating in check, like no eating after dinner, no fast food more than once a week, no sugar in my coffee (I drink coffee by the gallon)...
So here's where I hope you can help. What tips do you have in the diet and exercise department? What has or has not worked for you? I would love some dialog in the comments section so maybe we can help each other out.

Sweater: Anthro Banded Ripples Tee (similar, beautiful cashmere, cowl neck version)
Jeans: Anthro Pilcro Stet Slim (here, bootcut, rolled)
Belt: Thrifted Calf Hair Belt (similar, bargain!, i want this)
Shoes: Seychelles Flamingo Flat (cute print, look how cute!)
Bracelet: J Crew Tortoise Cuff (cheaper, embellished, wider)

The Goal

I will be back with Thrifted Thursday tonight, but I just wanted to drop this in your lap.
This is my goal dress.

I got a gift certificate for Banana Republic for Christmas, and while browsing, found this little beauty. The only one left was a size 2. It fits, but the waistband does not allow for any cookie eating in my near future, so I am making it a goal to be in this comfortably by the time we leave for Miami at the end of March.

*The picture does not do this any justice.  It is emerald green silk, and feels delicious!
Here is the link to the product page, but WHAT is UP with her shoes?!