I like daily weighing. Will paint my old scales with #Hammerite as they are very accurate but a bit rusty.

Did not lick fingers whilst making the boy's tuna mayonnaise sandwiches. *credit*

Don't bother with shop biscuits/cookies. They don't taste very good & their raising agents make my tongue go funny. I understand my body's message.
*credit* #sosensitive

Sitting at the table eating (*credit*) unplanned food (more work needed).

enjoyed my dinner *credit not too full #morewillnotbeagoodthingnochoice

They went to press without my edits. 45 minutes effort lost in an over #busy day. Was no need to eat a few walnuts standing up. #chillaxman #Zen

Then the piece went #global so I edited my stuff in and we republished. #reallypreferaquietlife

Still a bit of an international journo #frenzy going on. *Credit* for helping adrenaline to dissipate by taking a walk along the shore in the frosty early morning as the sun rose higher.

I saw the sugar-free hot chocolate drink in the cupboard. I heard BeverleyJoy's voice. Almost in a trance I put the jar in the bin. #credit. And many thanks!

:)

Gotta go out and shovel snow. "Yay for the opportunity for upper body workout," he lied. #Knowingly

In the big city for a bike ride and trip to WholeFoods.... Staring down the vegan pastries.... reminded myself it's easier to burn off the ones I don't eat. #itISaboutme

As I acknowledged my current stress level this morning my first thought....

Makes me feel like adopting a new dog

#beckisworking

PS happened just as I was driving by a PanaraBakery! Now that is some changed thinking!

Really wanted a packet of hot cocoa mix in my coffee yesterday, but thought "no you didn't write it in the plan".

Good work, Donna. :)

Still looking for nice food to eat when I'm out and about in the countryside. 'Salad' is always so disappointing and I don't like coleslaw.

Halloween candy, sitting on the shelf. I'll feel better knowing it's not bonding with me! #gladtopassitup

stolen from facebook:

Reality Check: Do you ever have the thought,“Just this one time won’t matter"?
Remind yourself that regardless of the situation, every time DOES matter. Every SINGLE time you withstand a craving, resist emotional eating, and say no to unplanned food, you increase the chances you will the next time. Each time you give in, you make it more likely you'll give in the next time, too.

Planning a quick sleep when I get home. More sleep might help me along when I get into the kitchen.

Did not buy anything other than a car wash from the garage this morning. Thought "I don't buy things here." Then "WE don't buy things here." #goodgroupthink

Took home walnuts and raisins. Left behind chocolate covered almonds. #UntoTraderJoesWhat'sTranderJoe's

Cornbread stuffing is not Rare-and-Unusual. #ThanksgivingWillHappenNextYear

Sabotaging thought: I am tense and very tired. Something sweet would help me get through it.

Response: Yes, I am tense and very tired. Focusing intently on the body would be a better thing to do. Any kind of relaxing is better than something sweet. Go to the loo. Warm drink, warm bath/shower. Gentle walking outside.

270something is not my goal weight.
#don'tstopthere

Where's a good place to learn about Beck?

Hi franola,

The best way to learn about the books by Dr. Judith Beck is to dig into one of them. Here are the pointers to reviews of the two books: Book Reviews.

The other way is to join in our discussion. You don't have to read the book first - but eventually that's where we've each learned the Beck Strategies. There's a short quote each day from one of her books.

Here's our March thread:
Beck Diet For Life/Solution – March 2015 – Support, Discussion, Buddy/Coach

Hope you decide to join us.