Hi, Turtles,
It's great to hear from you all.
Judy, you sound exactly like me. I, too, refuse to be super hungry. I get sick if I follow any kind of program that causes that. I learned that in my past experiences. I also refuse to eat disgusting foods hoping they will help me lose weight. I learned that the effect of doing that is that I get tired of doing it and stop. Both of those two things eventually end up in regaining what I lost, and usually more. Guess what? I'm with Lauren. I'm trying really hard to stop doing what experience tells me doesn't work for me, even if a lot of people think it's the only way to succeed.
As for those two things, they're my line. If I cannot eat food I enjoy and feel satisfied (not overstuffed), I'd rather stay fat, thank you. Strong words, but I think I can eat food I enjoy and be satisfied and lose weight, even if it is slow.
Tell your family we turtles are rooting for them. They can post, too, or just lurk, if they wish.
BTW--I'm still laughing about you apologizing to the wordy turtles about a post that's too long! We all have had our long, longer, and longest posts. And the originator of the club is one of the worst offenders.
Lauren, I'm sorry you're eventful week didn't contain a greater quantity of pleasant events! I hope your arm gets well soon. Meanwhile, hang in there. And don't let yourself get discouraged if reducing your exercise level means you maintain for a while. Do the best you can with the circimstances you've been given. That's all anyone can do.
I have the same problem with narcotics. I had a bronchitis infection once and had to take cough medicine with codeine. It wasn't an option and I slept for a week. I hated it.
Things are going so-so. I really dislike most things that I have in the kitchen to pack for breakfast. So, Paul and I were a little early today and we went to McDonalds. When I got home and recalculated my points, I discovered that I had enough banked points to cover my breakfast. What's really weird is that my planned meals for tomorrow are really low in points, but they are big in bulk, so they fill me up. I'm planning to eat the same breakfast because I need the points! Next week, after I can go to the store, I will have a better breakfast to eat. Egg McMuffins are one of the few fast foods I like, but I don't like to have them too often. I actually prefer my son's homemade, lowfat version.
As for the rest, I really, really am hating the switchboard. I'm competent at it. I just don't like it and I'm glad I only have to do it for another week. I hate the commute more. If I could work from 7-4, like Paul does, it would be OK. But we don't get home until sometime between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. By the time I get dinner and do the minimum stuff I need to do to get ready for work, it's bedtime. I'm sneaking in some time here.
My kids aren't keeping up with what we need them to do if both of us are doing that commute. They did OK, for one day. I'm not sure I will take more jobs unless they're temp to perm and a job I might really want to do. I don't think it's worth the price. I'll keep you all posted. I've got to go get some sleep.
Happy turtlin'!
Lin
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