Diet Coaches/Buddies - Made the worst financial decision of my life. As I was leaving the pharmacy, I remembered that DS absolutely adores Cadbury Caramel chocolate eggs. And remembered that, in the past, I've given him exactly one even though he says that his candy days are over. He gobbles it gladly. They were right there as I was walking out. I brought one to the counter - ignoring the gouging price of $1.79 each. Then thought of DIL being hurt that we didn't give her one. As I was picking up the second one I thought of the (4 yo) DFGD feeling left out. Brought three to the counter. "They're on sale; if you buy five you get five FREE. Go back and get seven more," said the super nice checkout person. And I did, as I was told, in a trance. I walked out of the store with ten Cadbury Caramel chocolate eggs which, even at BOGO, were nearly a dollar each. [For those of you in need, I recommend [url=http://www.amazon.com/CADBURY-Chocolate-Crisp-Shell-Easter/dp/B00474114Y/]48 pack from Amazon for only $0.56 each.] As much as I admire John Cadbury of Birmingham, England, for making such a tasty product to be granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria herself, they are not a contribution to my eating plan.
More satisfactorily, had a pleasant trip to the post office to send off my tax info to my accountant. She'll complain that it's late and file an extension. BTDT. The line at the post office was unexpectedly short - only one person in front of me. I was required to verbally declare that the envelope contained no explosives or drugs, fireworks or automobile batteries. The clerk asked mechanically behind glazed eyes. I wondered if he knew that the traction battery in my LEAF weighs 303 kg and that bigger models weigh up to 900 kg. Or if he only thought in pounds. I wanted to ask how many people had acknowledged that they were mailing any of the hazardous materials he was asking about. Stoically, I held my tongue. Clutched the receipt for Registered Mail which is sufficient to show the IRS to keep me from going to jail.
Eating was on plan, CREDIT moi except for the evening when I fell into two Cadbury Caramel chocolate eggs. The remainder will leave the house today.
Joy (gardenerjoy) - Walking meeting is such a good idea. On one of my work projects, the weekly status meeting was held standing; it moved along crisply.
Silverbirch - Your cauldron of potage bonne femme appeals to me; leak soup is among my favorites. A whole day of gardening should make you feel a tad tired.
maryann – Hope that nagging neck gets back in shape. Kinda exciting to witness the windows being installed in your River House. Makes it even more real. Do admire that you're using diction to post here.
curlyjax - Wish that I'd had your success ignoring candy. Gold star, indeed.
Readers -
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Chapter 1 The Key to Success
People who struggle with weight loss have a mindset that sabotages their efforts. For example, they often have such thoughts as: . . .- I've had such a hard day it's okay to eat this.
Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., The Beck Diet Solution (Pink book), Pg 18.