Everyday Systems

Yesterday was a near-success. I finally caved in at about 10 PM with a Rice Krispie treat. I didn't think a cup of milk was really going to do the trick.

Today, so far (11 AM) I'm doing well but getting hungry. Probably time for a drink of milk...

Margaret

Today was a partial success . :? I did fine until mid-afternoon when I made the kids brownies for snack. I was so darned hungry and craving sugar and exhausted, so I had some, too. Looking back, I think the mistake wasn't actually making the brownies. I think it was a) not getting something sweetish...

Thanks for the feedback, everybody. I have to say, if I'd known the way today was going to be schedule-wise, I would not have tried to start today. Breakfast was fine. I was a little worried about the mini-wheats, and relative lack of protein, and getting through till noon without getting cranky or ...

Hey everybody. This sounds like exactly what I need. Here's hoping. I've realized for a long time that as much as anything, I need to learn how to say "no" to myself and learn to toughen up a bit. Not just food, although that's part of it, but also just things like wasting time on fun stuff like rea...