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Originally Posted by SJackson
I'm hoping that I don't totally blow it on Thanksgiving.
I already know that I will have a couple of bites of mashed potatoes and a couple of bits of the sweet potatoes. I LOVE stuffing, but, I only love mine.  Since I'm going to a relative's house the stuffing will be easy to avoid. I'm taking an appetizer and a side dish.
When I think about all of the food that is offered at our usual family functions, I feel pretty good knowing that I can avoid 95+% of what's going to be offered throughout the day/evening.
A bigger challenge for me will be the week after Thanksgiving. I will be on vacation visiting my son and his family who live in another state (a 3 yo grandson and a new 2 month old grandson that I can't wait to meet) I'm really thinking about shipping some supplies out to them for me, since I don't want to risk the airlines confiscating it. We are going to be busy, so I'm hoping I can still do well. |
Sometimes without knowing it we can set ourselves up for failure. People sabotage them selves on any type of diet by becoming comfortable with the diet and planning small cheats here and there thinking that it is not going to mess with their ability to control what is going on with the food. I have done this so many times. on other plans I have given my self permission to eat a small bowl of ice cream and when that is done, I want a little more. Before I know it I am telling myself that I can start over tomorrow, but when tomorrow comes it is way more difficult to get back on track. Don't waste time with a spoonful of mash potatoes and sweet potatoes. Keep moving on - it is not worth the taste. You are a wonderful women and deserve the respect that you pay yourself by fullfilling the commitment that you have made to your self. Keep on working at it - it is worth it.
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Originally Posted by njajcjmomma
The side effect of being COLD is taking its toll.... I am freezing all of the time! Today for the 3rd time this week I am wearing my coat at my desk. It's 73ish degrees in the office. That should be plenty warm. And I try not to drink to much tea and warm water just doesnt cut it. I am going on lunch to buy some gloves to cut the fingers off of to wear while I type :-) And last night I slept in a tank top, long sleeve shirt, hoodie, pants, socks and 2 heavy blankets... I used to sleep in shorts and a tank! This is NUTS!
Sorry there's my vent for the day lol.
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I know what you are talking about. I am cold all of the time. I actually can control the heat in my office, but I still get cold. I sleep without clothes because I like to be able to turn over without the encumbrance, so I added an extra Down comforter on top of the other comforters and blankets. I am hoping that we adjust to the temperatures after we are at our goal for awhile. I hear exercise helps
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Originally Posted by SashaJS
Dee in Flordia--- I've been having food eating nightmares too!! I wake up thinking "oh no I cheated" and then realize me stuffing my face was just a dream.
ETA:::: meandmax: I put the cauliflower in a purée machine. Seemed to work well.
Well today I am one year older I turned 23 today. We are having family over tonight for my birthday party. And I've decided awhile ago -- I'm NOT cheating. I've got a substitute birthday cake (IP choc pancake mix) and I'm just as excited.
For my first week on the program I had a hard time with my nerves. When I do something I do it 100%. And I always felt like maybe I kicked myself out of ketosis or maybe I was doing everything wrong and never even made it into ketosis. But I found those Ketostix helped ease my mind and keep me motivated when I saw that I was producing ketones.
I'm still having issues with my hunger. Especially in the morning and between meals. My coach said 4 hours between meals is what she wants. But I find after I eat breakfast, I'm already thinking about lunch. And then the time goes so slow. Has anyone else had the same problem?
Anyways --- have a wonderful day m'dears. And stay warm&cozy. |
I have days that I want to eat all day. I drink extra water, chew 1 carb gum, drink herbal tea, and sometimes I will get me a plate of lettuce and use WF dressing and eat it. It doesn't count as anything. My food addiction and my relationship with food for many years has contributed to the feeling of being hungry. I tell my self that lunch is in two hours and in two hours I will be eating. This works for me because I know that I can make it through the next two hours. I practice this because I think in my case and eating disorder history, I may have to tell myself the same thing once I get to maintenance. You are not alone.
You deserve this life change and I know that with this board you will do fine.
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Originally Posted by pumpkyparry
I'm going for my weekly weigh in now... my heart is not in it. I lost my 9 year old chihuahua on Wednesday and have been grieving the loss so much that I feel like my life has unraveled....tried not to mention it here but feel like some of you would understand my loss..
Marilyn
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Oh Marilyn - I am so sorry for your lose. I have chihuahuas and they are like my kids. One of my dogs is 13 and I know I won't have her long. I have grieved for the lose of dogs before and my heart goes out to you. They love us unconditionally, and we are blessed to have such a love. My suggestion is to get a rescue chihuahua. They are fantastic pets. My first chihuahua, Julius, died and I did not replace him for three years. I grieved him the whole entire time. When I got another after 3 years, the pain started to ease. I will always have a place in my heart for him, but I am able to love other dogs. My little rescue Chi was found on the internet under "chihuahua rescue". He weighs 5 pounds and is three years old. He wants to be with someone all of the time and kisses and sits on our laps, etc. He does not take our love for granted. All of our dogs are spoiled. Good luck!
