Oh, FoodFighter, you may have the answer: I'm going to get a job at TBell, then I'll never want it again! :high:

It was Party Central this weekend. Drove down to San Diego for a three-day farewell party. Was held in three seperate breweries, then a big beach party. I'm not even going to weigh for a few days. No binging, not much eating, but WOW... so much good beer.

Yeah, Annie, that can be dangerous... You could fall or have a spell while driving. Please take care of yourself!!

Next week is a big camping trip. My diet buddy will be with me, it's so EASY to eat junk food on a camping trip for me!

Maddie, I'm there with you on the splurge foods. I get my "free' weekend day, and I have a hard time coming up with exactly the right splurge thats bad, but not too bad! Go figure. The eating disorder continues :(

Jackie: heat stroke? I hate that feeling, done that a few times. You really have to be careful, I was sick for two days with a 'minor' one.

I tried finding just some plain lunch meat at the store this morning, and the best of it had 30% SALT. I'm going to roast a turkey tonight :D

Morning All! Welcome to the new people!

Weighed in this morning and I am seriously bummed. I had another perfect...PERFECT....week and I am only down .6 :( I know a loss is a loss...but man I was hoping for at least 1.5 or 2. So I am thinking that the previous weeks were the easy pounds to lose and now I am into the serious battle. Hopefully my body is just doing some shifting around of muscle and fat so next week I will see a good loss.

edited to add...got out of the shower and decided to weigh again (sucker for punishment I guess)...now scale is showing 209.8. Don`t know where that extra went but hey...I`ll take it! :)

Good morning.

Quick post. Not doing well at avoiding the sugar--the cravings are winning so far. I have a stressful day today, so probably not much luck turning it around today, but tomorrow, I want to just say no to sugar.

No exercise this morning, so I hope to get some in after work.

Hope you all have a good day.

Maddie, I want to share something with you so that maybe you'll relook at that .6 pounds..or 2 pounds...I know i see rewards with numbers too - but I've also learned they aren't always what they appear.

there are times I go in and get weighed...and I'm up 2 or 3 pounds, and I'm beside myself - until I see what's going on inside my body. Many times it's because I've lost 4 pounds of fat but gained 7 pounds of muscle, and while that puts me up 3 pounds on the scale - my overall body fat drops.

I've gone from 42% BMI down to 30% BMI and my weight is the same.

Also - with that gain - it means my body is now burning an extra 200 calories a day and I'm a more efficient fat burner. I've learned over the last year - the scale can be deceiving. Don't let the number dictate how you feel hon. Grab out a tape measure and keep track of body changes that way too, etc...how are your clothes feeling, how does your body feel, how much energy do you have, etc...

((hugs))

I know some people will ask - i go to an internist bi-weekly, we put little EKG like tabs on me, and my body is measured with a small current -- muscle, fat, water, etc...

Thanks Deb!! :hug:

Logically I know I am doing an awesome job...overall weight is down,my blood pressure is down, clothes are fitting looser and hubby has even said my butt is smaller. ;) Just emotionally....that bloody number still plays havoc with me! Plus with the weather getting cooler I am battling biology...my body wants to store up for the winter. Doesn't it realize it already has enough to last a nuclear winter??!! :p

Ok...pity party is over. Time to vacuum and burn more calories!

encouragement
 

Hi, everyone. I am so happy whenever I log on and see your familiar posts, it makes me feel like I'm not alone in my struggles.

Deb, thank you for your good advice. Yesterday, I ate nothing but fruits and vegetables and a protein bar, plus popcorn (but no butter), and today the same but with some string cheese and lean turkey. I am dying for sugar, but am determined to stick with it to see if I can get rid of the craving. Glad you are feeling better, too.

Maddie, I know what you mean about the numbers. Although I am not having the success you are with eating, I am sometimes stuck on what the scale says. I thought that not eating any junk yesterday and today would suddenly reflect on my scale, and it showed that I gained a pound! I was horrified. But then I read Deb's advice, which is to note body changes, and I think I am really going to do it, and use a tape measure to keep track of where things are.

Blueflower, I am glad you have a workout buddy, and that she will be with you on your camping trip. Of course, nothing could get me to camp except maybe falling out of a plane into the woods, but to each her own. I did see that you were here in San Diego, hope you enjoyed our fine city. The weather has been really nice, though hot where I am inland. I will be heading to San Francisco for an art exhibition in October, really looking forward to that, but it will be hard staying with my sister and staying on track food-wise.

Kittehmomma, so happy furbaby is better, too bad about that rat, but I bet he had it coming.

Eulila, welcome and let us know how you're doing. And Jackie, all I can say is, HATS and water. I am extremely prone to heat exhaustion, and the only thing that helps me is to wear a hat outdoors and drink plenty of water before I get thirsty, because by then it's too late.

Okay, bye for now. Success!

Stopping by to say hi.

Been kind of hiding somewhat. My best friend of 30+ years lost her husband last week in a freak accident. Her husband was like a brother to me so just feel like we are all still in the twilight zone. It's been rough, funeral was really hard on the emotions. Watching my friend hurting so much was almost more than I could take.

Hope everyone is doing well, I haven't had a chance to read back yet, just wanted to say hi & wish everyone a good week. I'll be back when life starts feeling real again.

Onaboat - so sorry for your and your friend's loss. Hang in there.

foodfighter - good for you for fighting those sugar cravings - you will get there!

maddie - love the hubby/butt comment - you know you're making a huge difference when the men in your life notice ;)

lambchop - that's so cool about your BMI testing - I love the idea that you're burning so many more calories with that extra muscle.

Doing okay here - off plan a bit this weekend with some comfort eating but back in the game. Went for a great walk tonight. Hope everyone's doing well...

Wow, OaBoat, that's horrible... Please take care!

I cannot believe that I havent had any TB for 23 days. I just cant believe it.

Hi FFighter, we were inland a bit, the Lost Abbey Brewery is in San Marcos, then Stone Brewery in Escondido. The Toronado was in SD, proper. Then we camped at Onofre Beach, we never saw the sun. I do LOVE camping, this weekend will be up in the Sierra's, and it will be COLD, so I have to be extra careful.

CAMPING FOOD: Cant be too difficult, too messy, quick lunches out on a trail... I'm going to start a list of our better meals. Traditionally it's sandwiches and steaks.

Happy Hump Day! :)

Hi everyone! Things are going okay here. I have just been obsessing about getting this last 12 pounds off of my body! I had hoped to be at goal by now, but am happy with my progress anyway. I am going to shoot for Christmas to be at goal. If it happens before then, great. I hd to buy some clothes and I kept telling myself that I wanted to be down another size when I reach goal, but I really need the clothes, so I bought them. Although I want to be a size smaller, I hope I am not wasting my money.

I ordered our Trans Siberian Orchestra tickets last night!!:tree: Can't wait! It has become a tradition for me and the boys, we've gone 4 years in a row now.


Eulila-:welcome:

Maddie-Hang in there, you are doing great!

Foodfighter-I get encouraged reading here daily, too!

IOAB-I'm sorry for the sadness in your life right now.:hug: We lost our neighbor out at fiance's and are having his memorial this weekend. It's tough.

Hi Dancer!:wave:

Blueflower-23 days?! That's awesome!:carrot: I missed the camping food question, but there was a thread floating around somewhere a while back on that topic. I love camping too and haven't been for a long time. Had promised the boys we would go this summer or fall, but haven't gotten to it yet.:( Not sure when we will get to go.

W1W3 in the bag! Had to go running alone ... but I did go running. :) I like this program.

Dee: so sorry about your friend. I understand about that feeling of unreality, I still feel that sometimes even now, two years later. Take care of yourself, and take time to be with people who love you and will let you talk about your loss.

Blueflower, way to go with 23 days, I'm in your corner all the way.

Annie, I have finally decided that I have to have clothes that fit me NOW, not when I weigh what I want, so I just buy as inexpensively as possible without buying junk, and I'll deal with size if/when I get smaller.

Guess what? Today is day 3 for me without bingeing, in fact without any junk food at all! I've been eating all fruits, vegetables, lean turkey and string cheese, rice cereal and, of course, coffee! I dreamed last night that I bought 2 venti frappucinos and drank them both, but it was, thankfully, only a dream. :dizzy:

I am getting my strength from 3FC and 40 somethings everyday, so thank you all.:hug:

Morning All!

Crazy crazy day yesterday so not time for posting or reading. Today is a much slower pace which suits me just fine!! ;)

Glad to see that everyone is doing fairly well! So sorry to hear about the losses some of us have suffered. I've had some of those and it really throws you for a loop. :(

I am still on track and even managed to increase my walk with the dog by 15 minutes today. I am also doing some hardcore housework so that should be good for some extra burning!

I know that many people mentioned support from buddies/family/etc but has anyone made a challenge or bet with them? One of the reasons I am doing soooo well (besides that a lot of my yeast is killed!yay!) is that I told hubby that if I can get down to 150...then he should be able to quit smoking. He agreed (I'm sure thinking it wouldn't happen for a loooong time). 'Cause I am one of those uber competitive people and when there is a challenge, I refuse to lose! Also like to have the last word too. ;)

Have a great day!!!

FF - you've got this!!! each day will get easier - avoid those processed sugars girl! Your cravings will slide away

Dee- i'm so sorry for your loss, what a tough thing to go through

Dancer- glad you enjoyed your walk, comfort eating kicks my rear often

Blue- way to go on 23 days!

Annie, it will come, just keep working towards your goal - love the Trans Siberian Orchestra music at Xmas time

Becky- isn't it awesome? It builds you perfectly - legs/lungs/confidence! Way to go

Maddie, creative ways are always great! Hope you get DH to stop smoking

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I fly out next week, and my belly is getting nervous realizing my next half marathon is a little over a week away. I don't feel prepared this time, so reality is inching in on me. I'll do what i can, i'm fine with that -- but my body has to go through this fun process each and every time i do one.

Food choices are staying pretty consistent...no chocolate, binges, etc...yeah and just moving forward - going to do a lot of short runs this week with one long run - just keep consistent

to share from the first one I did in March - (trying to "build myself up this week") - This October marks 1 year that I've been running consistently.

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princess-1 by 4deb, on Flickr

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princess by 4deb, on Flickr

Hey everyone! Weird things going on in my life lately. My boys' Dad is in intensive care. From what I've heard, it sounds like he may have a viral infection around his heart. Hope we know something soon. Even being sick and in intensive care, he still called and was yelling at me last night. Long story....but the boys are with me until he gets out of the hospital.That, coupled with trying to make plans to get out to fiance's for the memorial service for our friend is just stressing me out! We had pizza for supper (with breadsticks...what a combo, huh?) last night. I still weighed in at 151.5 so I am hoping it holds until tomorrow and I can change my ticker!


ICU-Great job!:running:

Foodfighter-Congrats on the 3 days! Hope today is good, too. What a dream, huh?:p

Maddie-Great job on upping your walking time! I'm glad to hear about hubby's commitment to quit smoking. When I reach goal, that is my plan, too. Fiance says he will quit, too.:)

Deb-Don't let the upcoming run get to ya! You are getting to be an old pro at this.;) Seriously, I've said it before, but have to say it again. You (along with the other runners here) are such an inspiration to me.:running: Thanks for posting your lovely pics.

Hi all! Just a quick post. I hate when work actually expects me to work :) Things are going well. Lost 3-1/4 pounds on Tuesday at WW and considering I was far from perfect, I was really happy with that! Busy weekend ahead, so I'll try and keep my head down and make good choices.

Annie: I saw your post about Trans Siberian Orchestera. My husband and I LOVE them and saw them a few months ago in Philly. They were touring with their first non-holiday CD - haha almost wrote album. Old habits die hard.

I saw your later post and hope you hang in there.

Deb: Good for you and the run. I have a few friends who run and at this point, I can't even imagine trying it. Hat's off to you!

Maddie: Way to go with the challenge. Great idea to keep you motivated and benefit both of you!

Foodfighter: That's awesome about the binging. That's definitely a big one for me. I have a habit of opening the kitchen cabinet and just grazing there for awhile.

Have a great rest of the day!

Madeleinesmom-Good to see you and congrats on the loss!!:carrot:

Things are still weird here. Going out to fiance's tonight instead of tomorrow for the service. The boys' Dad is getting out of the hospital (I still don't know what is going on there, but I guess they would not release him if it wasn't safe). So they are going to his house until Sunday while I am out at fiance's. I really need to be at my house working on getting organized but it will have to wait. I DO NOT want to spend the entire day Sunday working and I probably won't. Not happy with my progress on the house, but it will get done eventually I suppose.

The scale was up to 154 this morning.:mad: I'm not going to panic as I think I had too much sodium last night and that may be the culprit. I am going to have to be very careful this weekend as there will be lots of funeral food. I will enjoy some of it, but can't go willy-nilly on it.

Have a good weekend everyone.

May I just jump right in? I think I will make this section one of my homes here, since I am definitely 40-something :)

I can't take the time to read all these pages in this thread, so a little about me:

Wife, mother, homeschooler, worker, RA suffer, and FINALLY gonna do something about my weight.

I am finalizing my "plan" which will basically be an exchange system. I read and read and read here to 2 days now, and I have gained a whole lot of helpful information.

So "Hi Everyone" and I hope that I can eventually contribute some things of substance, and not be the "newbie".

~flamanette~ :coffee:

This is my 2nd post. I am easing into this. I will be slow to get to know everyone (my apologies). Also, I often times cannot stand to type. I have exercised fairly regularly this week, My weight is the same, which is actually good since my eating has been questionable. I am trying to avoid drive thrus, take out, and fast food in general. I guess I need to get one of those tickers.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

eulila

Welcome Flamanette and glad to see you again Eulila

I'm going to be on/off this week - stress is settling in my body from nerves. I got a massage this week to help loosen up my muscles - that felt great. Eating -I want to eat like crazy, but I don't have anything in the house so it's keeping me out of trouble - I leave Thursday - and as long as I keep the junk out of the house, I should be safe -- it's just stopping myself from going out and buying it. Pre-travel, pre-run jitters will make my brain goofy too, so I just remind myself I'll feel better in a few days...

Long run scheduled today, more to keep my confidence up - so looking at about 9 miles today - may not be in much during this week or next week (away), but I will be back when this is behind me

Good luck Deb!
 

Deb: I am sending you lots of positive energy and whatever unused running potential God may have thought to give me that I'll never use. I'm so glad you posted your pictures of your first half-marathon, and I think it's a great idea to "psyche up" for the one coming up. I do know, though, about how anticipatory nerves can wreak havoc on a person, so do take care of yourself. Don't forget to take another picture!

Annie: I hope you are staying serene with all that is happening around you. It sounds like your ex is a pill, and having that to deal with on top of a loss is really stressful. I hope you aren't too hard on yourself if you fall off plan a little bit. The ticker will be there when you get back, right?

Madeleinesmom: great job on your weight loss! I wish I was losing, but I am not gaining, so I'll take it.

Maddie: you're so funny! Is your hubby actually on board with the bet? I crumble in the face of competition, just give up and not even try because of the fear of failure, which is why that wouldn't work with me. More power to you!

Welcome Flamanette, and good to see you again, Eulila.

I am doing really well with staying off sugar, today is day 5, I think. Of course, I had a 2 day migraine so it was hard to eat too much of anything. I am feeling a lot better today, though, so I went to the market and got into a little bit of trouble. I passed all the candy and cookies and such - even though they were ALL GLUTEN FREE - but got the chili cheese kettle corn. And when I got home, I ate the whole bag. So, although it wasn't an enormous bag and it didn't exceed 1000 calories, I have to call it a binge.

Even so, it was small and not sugar or chocolate, and I'm not filled with self-loathing. I've taken my measurements (can you say "pear"?), I'm at 149.5 lbs, losing my sugar cravings, and making huge improvements in eating patterns. Sometimes, life is good.

Ran 7 miles yesterday - had 9 in my brain, but after 7 I knew i'd done enough. I'll be in taper mode all week. The run was good, knocked out a lot of stress i was having, so hopefully my travel jitters won't be back for a day or two. I needed the long run for confidence- so I'm glad I put some time in.
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Maddie, day 5! That's awesome!!!! Rut-roh, just read about the kettle corn - yes, binge ((hugs)) I have a hard time with portion/stopping times too - Nice job avoiding the sugar, and just take note of the things you can trust in your house and you can't. That's what i have to do now -- ex: salty/crunchy - can control pretzels, can not control chips, etc...So glad you aren't filled with self-loathing...baby steps - it will come together one day at a time - one lesson at a time.

Just a quick note to chime in and say I am doing well! I am down to 216.5 and that is a very good thing. I was hoping to lose faster since I have been exercising regularly, drinking at least 2 liters of water per day and eating no more than 1,500 calories per day. But I will take the loss even if it is seems slow to me!!! I have to remember that I take medications for a health condition that are known weight gainers! So losing steadily is positive and I shall focus on that fact :)

Keep up the great work everyone!!! I should get some time later this week to spend more time here and catch up. Have a great week! Autumn weather has hit here and I am looking forward to another beautiful change of seasons!!!!!

Thanks for the continued welcomes! Makes a girl feel comfortable. I have not been a good girl this week. I have done some exercising, but the food...

I am having sinus issues which really take it out of me. I hope to exercise again tomorrow regardless of the sinus trouble. I may still get a barre WO in later today.

I am also tired from a prescription withdrawal that keeps coming back just as I think I am past it. I was on Effexor for hotflashes and then had to go off in less time than I should have. (long story) Anyway, I do not recommend it for anyone. If you or someone you know is on it don't let them go off cold turkey or quickly. Trust me. Its not pleasant.

Y'all take care!
eulila

Morning All!

Welcome Eulila!

So glad that last week is over! I found it really hard to curb the cravings. Not too sure if it was just me getting sick of the whole deal or going through a minor yeast die-off, but yesterday and today are much better. Didn't give in to any of the cravings...but sure did a LOT of smelling of chocolate! ;) I am on week 5 and feel like my body is back on track again. A couple of people have noticed my weight loss and also that my skin is smoother. I am hoping to see a good number on the scale...and yes Deb I know my life shouldn't be ruled by said number...however...it is! :)

No time for personals...will be back tomorrow!
Have a great day!

Good morning. I've been bad and hiding from the board:(:o. Must post, even when I'm not doing well--that's the whole point of the board!:o

Funny thing is, I've been feeling much better otherwise, especially this weekend--so much better that I think I must have been somewhat depressed this year and just now come out of it. I'm thinking TToL (That Time of Life) threw me for a loop. Maybe this renewed energy will carry over into my health improvement efforts.

I'm behind on my reading--I did a quick run-through, but no going to try to catch up for the whole week I missed. Congratulations and condolences and welcome.

So, once more into the fray. N-O-S-U-G, A-R-4-M-E! :cheer2: Go Team!

Send me good thoughts, and if you can spare, I need some :dust:

.and yes Deb I know my life shouldn't be ruled by said number...however...it is!

:) I know..I should know too, but i still get on that darn scale -- I only feel better when I get my readout at the doctor's office. You'd think I'd learn after a year of this ((hugs))

Go Kitteh! Stay off the sugar!

Good Monday Morning!
 

Good morning all! Heres' to a happy Monday morning! It's kind of dreary where I live, but that's ok with me since I am stuck at work :)

Here's to a great week for us all! Thanks for the warm welcome! I am kind of quiet on the weekends, but I'm sure to talk yer ears off during the week! I will be using this board to divert attention away from tempting food, which there is always an overabundance of here in the office! I already need to psyche myself to get through Halloween here....ugh.

~flamanette~ :coffee2:

Hey folks, I've been MIA for about a month. Yup, I was hiding from you all.

As some of you know, I went through a difficult summer. I hit my lowest weight ever in early June (127 pounds) and ironically had an awful summer. I got back into the dating scene & found it difficult and demoralizing. I plunged into a terrible depression and relapsed on my binge eating.

That was a gigantic learning experience for me. I was at rock bottom. Then, I went away for a solo vacation in September at the shore & I finally feel like my old self again.

I deleted my online profile & I'm not dating anymore. I need a break. And I've set some new health goals. I'm not going to work on losing weight at the moment. I think if I can abstain from binge eating, the weight will come down on it's own. That's pretty much how it's worked in the past.

Hi Flamanette and Eulila!

lambchop - congrats on your year of running - you are such an inspiration! This weekend, as I was getting a little hot and tired towards the end of my measly 3 miles, I was thinking 'This would just be a warmup for lambchop' and it kept me going ;) I'm so impressed with your mileage.

hydra - sounds like you are doing great. What are you doing as far as exercise?

maddie - those cravings can be so tough. If it's not too personal, how did you know you needed to kill off the yeast with the no carb stuff? I have a friend who had chronic yeast infections for years on and off and she did no carbs (cave-man diet, I think) for a year to get everything back into balance and I was wondering if you were dealing with something similar.

foodfighter - ugh! a 2 day migraine? poor you - that sucks. Do you have particular things that are triggers that you try to avoid?

annie - wow, you have a lot on your plate right now. Hope the kids' dad is recovering okay and that the service for your friend went well. I bet that water weight came right back off again too.

Things are good here - had a really nice weekend for a change ;) I made a REALLY yummy snack if anyone's interested. I bought raw pepitas (mexican pumpkin seeds) at whole foods and toasted them until they changed from greenish to brownish in a frying pan on medium heat with a tiny bit of canola oil, added salt and some cayenne pepper. I had friends over for drinks yesterday and they were the most popular thing on the table. I'm going to see if I can get them in a larger quantity at a latin grocery store and make some to give to friends.

Hope you all are doing well....

Hello to all and Happy Monday...:?:

Had a bittersweet weekend with the service for our friend. Hated to say goodbye to him, but really had a nice time visiting with our friends and his family. Lots of funeral food, but I didn't do too badly. Lots of desserts, which are my downfall. I did indulge, but I'm hoping I don't gain. I'll weigh on Thursday and evaluate then.

Fiance has a pear tree and they should be ready for picking next weekend. I'm hoping to have time to do something good with them. I'd love to make some jelly, but I've never done it before. Nor do I have the canning supplies needed. I was thinking of maybe just making a very small batch, putting it in jars and keeping it in the fridge. We'll see how it goes.

I'm so enjoying my new home and neighborhood. My family seems so much happier....homework is getting done, we're keeping the house cleaner, etc. Older son was late getting into the dating scene and has been wanting to talk alot lately and I am so thankful for that. I had to (nicely) run him out of my room last night so I could get to sleep. Younger son and I walked to our neighborhood park yesterday evening and teeter-tottered and swung (swang?) on the swings. Walked the long way home, too....BONUS!!

Got up and did my 3 mile Boot Camp WATP dvd this morning.


You girls that are having relapses and binge-ing issues just hang in there!! I know you'll get back on track. This board is so helpful to me and I hope it is for you, too.

Dancer-I love pepitas!! Do you buy them in the shell or already shelled? I prefer them already shelled. I used to get them at Wal Mart. But I stopped buying them when I started this journey. I saw the calorie count, knew how many I ate at one sitting and realized I didn't need them around right now.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!!

I JUST survived the camping trip. Everyone goes out of their way to bring extra yummy food and tempting cocktails. I think I'm up 2 pounds! :(

No binging, but nothing else good.
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blueflower - I bet you got lots of exercise in along with the yummy food. Good for you for keeping things under control - I know how hard that can be with temptations around.

annie - definitely shelled pepitas - and yes, they can pack a calorie punch so I totally understand your thinking. The added cayenne helps as your mouth starts burning if you eat more than a handful ;)

My two walking buddies can't walk tonight so I may try to run after work tonight instead. I do much better exercising in the morning - any tips for avoiding the couch and the tv when I get home? :)

Get the running done as soon as you walk in the door?? I'm the same way about exercise, I MUST do it first thing in the morning or it won't get done. Good luck!

Hey ladies! I've really been in a slump lately, not much exercise, not the best food, and night terrors again : ( On the plus side I get my exercise buddy back at the end of october - in time for my 46th birthday, and I won an essay contest. The prize is a free Jamis bike, helmet and lock. I'm doing my happy dance - been talking about getting a bike since I moved here! Of course I brought it home in the rain yesterday (lots of fun on the bus!) and we had downpours of biblical proportions today which are supposed to last all week. Maybe I'll get to ride it next weekend!

checking in
 

Hi, everyone, happy Monday.

Blueflower: welcome back from camping, glad you didn't get eaten by a bear. I agree that you probably got a lot of good exercise to offset whatever you ate that wasn't on plan. Focus on the POSITIVE: No Binging! :carrot:

DancerinDenver: those pepitas sound delicious, my hubby loves spicy food, especially cayenne pepper, so I think I'll make some, thanks! About the migraines, unfortunately I know a lot of my triggers but some I can't always avoid. This last one was brought on by overexertion in the hot sun - something I can't do anymore - but when I am subbing with a certain class and they have P.E. I need to be out with them b/c they're handicapped and need someone to "coach" them to participate. :) I want to say it's worth it, but I just don't know anymore.

Annie: glad to hear you are settling in to your house, and that your family is doing well. I remember the times when my daughter wanted to talk, sometimes in the dead of night, and I would give anything to have that back.

Maddie: good news not giving in to cravings, you rock! But how do you just smell chocolate??!!?? I discovered my husband keeps a sizeable stash of chocolate in his office/workshop - by chance, as I was leaving my own office, where I actually never go except to use the scanner - and could think of nothing else until I had had some.:(

So, now, I am 0 days binge-free and 0 days sugar-free. I feel like a drug addict always telling people that I'm off the drugs and then having a relapse a day or two later. Pretty soon, no one will listen or care.

Having said that, I want to encourage and send good thoughts and Will Power Dust to Kittehmomma, and support for Blueflower and Motivated Chickie for no binging, and lots of non-couch action for Dancer and Deb.

FF2000

Good morning. It's safe to come out--Monday's gone. For now.

No sugar for twenty four hours!:carrot: It was tough, oh boy, was it tough. I ate too much, because what I was eating wasn't satisfying the cravings, but I ate protein foods, not sugar or wheat. First day is the roughest, but today won't be an easy ride. If I can keep this up for another two days, it will get easier.

I'm also off my exercise and I need to get back on track with that. I'm not slacking off, though--I've been cleaning up the house, sorting through stuff and getting rid of a lot of it. Feels good.

Caroline--glad you're back. I understand about going MIA.

Annie--glad to hear things are going well.

Kathi--congrats on the new bike! I hope you get to enjoy it soon.

FF2000--hang in there. Here's to a sugar free day. :goodvibes

That's all for today. Time to get ready for work. Have a healthy day.

Kathi-Congrats on winning a bike! That is awesome!!:carrot:

Everything going well here today. Just very busy at work.