Everyday Systems

pinkhippie

Hi Amy! I lose sleep over work too and it is so annoying! I will either wake up in the night, remembering something I should have done, or thinking of something I want to do, or I will wake up early and won't be able to go back to sleep. I hope for September you start getting more sleep! I have noti...

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Hi Auto! I can't believe I missed your whole August! :shock: Congratulations for your husbands new job! That must be such a financial relief! I hope he adjusts to his new job soon. He is also a professor right? Hopefully, when the school year gets going the stress will be a bit less. So annoying how...

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Hey Sammy, Im so sorry to hear that things are rough right now. I really relate to praying your name doesn't get called so you don't have to walk up to the front in front of everyone. I hate door prizes! My work does a random name generator now so even if you don't put your name in, you could get ca...

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Hi Amy, Ellis and Auto! Things have finally started to calm down a bit. It turns out that I got really sick for about 10 days or so there. Well, I was feeling better after about a week but it took 10 days to kick it. I think it was a sinus infection. Anyway, doing much better now. Auto, I HATE Honor...

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I hear you on the busyness! I think I actually ran myself down with not enough sleep, too much stress and busyness at work and too much sugar. I came home early today feeling BAD. Hopefully after a night of sleep I will feel better, because I really don't want to miss the last day before the semeste...

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I hope they have some value for you!

pinkhippie

Hi Sammybunny! It looks like you are doing so well! Good for you! I love how gentle your approach is with the simple goals and very minimal restrictions.I need to get back on that as well. I really think that is the way to go. I know a binge feels disappointing but you are doing such a good job! Bei...

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Hi Sammybunny, I DO work in higher ed! I work at a community college. I work sort of in IT but its much more student and faculty forward facing than typical IT. Our department has its own IT department and its own network so I help our network admin and supervise the computer lab, the work studies, ...

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Hi Auto, Sammybunny, Ellis and Amy! Thank you for the support! I might be MIA for the next few weeks as this is my super busy season of life. Kids school started today and for work, classes start next Monday and I have a huge project I have to get done before the semester starts. Faculty came back t...

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Hi Amy,
Congrats on the green! Have fun!

pinkhippie

Hi Soprano, Thank you! Thank you, Amy, I have read about doing that, but its so very hard to do in practice, so I was pleased. Thank you, Auto! Im so glad we have this forum to share because I think that for those of us that don't struggle with emotional eating, it wouldn't be understandable as such...

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Hi Amy, Yes! I think that is the trouble many of us here have. I do the same thing with exercise but I have gotten better over the years with that. Yesterday I had a HUGE victory. I was tired and cranky and sad. I got home and although my husband had implied he was making the grilled cheese sandwich...

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yay for two weeks off work but not really going anywhere for most of it! I just did that a few weeks ago when my friend came to town and it was so great! I hope you really enjoy your time.

pinkhippie

Sounds like things are going well Ellis! I notice I am usually less hungry after an S day as long as I eat what I wanted on an S day. Also, exercise tends to make me not very hungry as well.

pinkhippie

Hi Ellis! Yes I think there is definitely a comfort weight range. Amy, thats so cool about the Wheel of Time books! We have them too but they are falling apart; my husband had them in his younger years. Yes, exactly on the weight range. It seems like there is an overeating range, a normal eating ran...

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Hi Auto!

Glad the ice cream free nights are feeling good and that you are moving forward! Hopefully, the stuff will take care of the stain! I also feel so much better when I finally tackle my to-do list, especially if it's a task I have been dreading.

Good luck with looking at the tuition bill!

pinkhippie

So, I guess reading at stoplights is extreme but reading doesn't SOUND like a bad addiction? Honestly the number of people I know who tell me they just can't read anymore because they don't have the attention span anymore is frightening! I really like romantasy also but I tend to get bored of readin...

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Thank you Amy! Yes I stopped using almond milk and have been using soy milk and have definitely noticed a difference. Brandon Sanderson writes some really good fantasy if you are into that. He finished the wheel of Time series for Robert Jordan. They briefly had that as a streaming show on Prime for...

pinkhippie

Hi Amy,

Thank you for the tofu recipe! I am going to try this.

Congrats on the green week!

pinkhippie

I have quite a few body image food acceptance books. Mostly Intuitive eating books. I have read most/all? of Geneen Roths books. I love those! I have also read Eating in the Light of the Moon and found it super impactful. Overcoming Overeating, by Jane R. Hirschmann , Carol H. Munter (THis was my fa...

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Thank you Soprano! That must be why the site seems to be working again! Yay!

pinkhippie

Wooohooo! Awesome for the on track for Green!

I see you had Tofu, do you have a good tofu recipe? I always have trouble making it palatable.

pinkhippie

Hi Sammy!

Im glad my observations and experience could be helpful for you!

Congrats on another green so far day! We are almost to the S days!

pinkhippie

Hi Amy! Book club went pretty well, lots of eating all around me and Ice cream everywhere. I got a pint to take home with me to eat for S days. There were a large number of women there, and a couple of new people and I really didn't enjoy myself as much beasue it was so chaotic, but that is ok. We a...

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The board is loading normally right now, must take advantage! Yesterday was green, today is on track to be green. Thursday : :mrgreen: 6 am coffee with cream B: oats with fruit and nuts L: scrambled egg sandwich, peach D: ranch chicken and potatoes I have my book club this evening so I will be eatin...

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Hi Sammy, I think I remember you saying you were 37? I also come from an eating disorder background, and in my mid to late thirties, I really started to work intensely on getting comfortable with food and my body. After the birth of my 3rd child at age 36, I got up all the way to 200 pounds, which w...

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Congrats Sammybunny! Im happy for you that your rules are working and that you were able to make it all afternoon without snacking!

pinkhippie

Hi Linda,

Thats awesome you have gotten more flexible! I am pretty much the least flexible person that I know.

I know the cooking and cleaning all day. Hope you have a more restful day today!

pinkhippie

Congrats on your green days Ellis!

yes, the website is sad. Is it temporary or is this the way it is now?

pinkhippie

Sounds like a good plan!

Yes the site is incredibly slow to load for me yesterday and today. Sometimes it doesn't load at all and comes up with a 404 message.

pinkhippie

Hi Linda,

Thats great you do pilates on a regular basis! You must have amazing core strength and be super flexible! I bet your family understands the time and energy you're putting into your mom. Im glad you can be there for her.

pinkhippie

Hi Amy! Glad the preplanning helped! yes, the impulsive snacking is so hard! It sounds like you have come so far with your habits, and what you are doing with alcohol sounds amazing! For me, having the preplanned snack is super helpful. I guess it's like a release valve that I still seem to need for...

pinkhippie

Hi Amy! Yes, I did, thank you! Another green day! Yesterday, between lunch and dinner was easier, even though I ate lunch one hour earlier because of an event. We had a guided meditation after lunch (it's a work wellness thing), and I noticed that even though I thought I was really hungry that once ...

pinkhippie

Glad you had a good mellow day! I love those days!

pinkhippie

Hi Linda, thank you! Yeah I had trouble this morning too! I noticed 404 messages popping up. I hope the board is ok... Hi Amy, thank you! Yes I really want to do the intuitive eating of whatever I want but I am coming to realize that certain foods do have a physiological effect, and they make me mor...

pinkhippie

Hi Amy,
I will be interested to see if pre-logging works for you! I think it really helps me so far.
Have a great normal day today!

pinkhippie

Hi Amy,
sounds like we had some similar experiences this weekend! It just doesn't feel so great to eat at night anymore! Let's do the green week this week and make our bodies and our minds happy.

pinkhippie

Oof, yes, I know how those types of friendships go! Do you think after you guys both cool off you will go back to the same level of friendship you had before? You know how some friends you just have a big blow up every now and then, take some time and then come back? Is this one of those friendships...

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Hi Amy, Im sorry you lost your post, but glad to know it wasn't just me! Yes the site was working super slow. I agree. I think there are a few of us who need a green week! Let's do it! I have planned all my meals ahead of time and I know what Im going to eat, so it SHOULD be easier than it's been. I...

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Hi Auto!

Sorry to hear that you are struggling. I have been too. I hope you had a good weekend, and we have a brand new week ahead of us! I am feeling hopeful.

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Hi Candace! Welcome!

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Hi Linda,

Bummer about your friend! Sounds like she may have had a lot of drama accompanying her. Im glad you are getting to have a peaceful day today.

pinkhippie

Sorry you had a stressful week but that is awesome that the one plate habit is so strong!

pinkhippie

such good reminders Soprano!

I have the same issues with Friday and Sunday. I usually do Friday evening as an S and Sunday morning as an S, and then try to eat green for the rest of the day. Im not always successful.

Good luck for a green week!

pinkhippie

I lost a whole post somehow. Oh well, Thanks everyone! maintenance is a victory! Ellis, yeah I did a lot of stress eating on the animal crackers this weekend! :lol: I realized over vacation I lost my habit of not eating after dinner! It started with small insidious handfuls of a snack after dinner a...

pinkhippie

Im sorry you are feeling discouraged. This is the last time I will ask, but are you sure you are feeding yourself enough food for your body? For myself snacking a lot usually means I am hungry. And then I get on this discouraged place where I feel like I failed so I keep stuffing myself and I can te...

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Hi Auto! Yep the south does a couple things oh so right! They still can't produce amazing bagels though. :lol: I miss those and have them every time I visit back up northeast. Friday Keeping my weight under 170 is the goal right now and I am holding at 169. I can still fit into my true size 12 short...

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Linda so true!

I know this about myself now at least. When I start really focusing on my body image and my weight and come up with a plan to control it, I know there is a lot going on in my life that I feel I can't control.

pinkhippie

Hi Sammybunny, Yes! And these biscuits were incredible, made from scratch with jam made from the fresh fruit from the garden. Soooo amazing! Thursday Second day back at work from vacation, still trying to get in the groove. I am very tired this morning. I was really hungry yesterday, but also realiz...

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Hi Sammybunny! As someone who is also really good at extreme restriction, I feel I have to remind you, as others have reminded me, that especially in the beginning, if you are feeling hungry between meals and you are feeling uncomfortable with hunger. I think its easier to just make sure your meals ...

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Sounds like a nice day with your mom, Linda! Im glad you and your mom can laugh about her memory lapses. It sounds like you two are really comfortable together. Im also glad you got some space from your friend. Auto, I LOVE having deep conversations about life and delving into childhood trauma! :lol...

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Hi RG! Sounds like a lot with the family and a lot to figure out. You and your brother's wife sound very different. Sounds like you and I have some things in common though! I am also a Democrat/progressive who drives a Toyota and is a saver who doesn't like to leave the house! Amazing! I can't eat l...

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Hi Auto! Your forced morning movement description made me laugh. That is how I feel when I do my weights. I saw I missed your earlier weight question. I just have free weights at home. Nothing too exciting. That's great that the homemade food is helping Creator! I have a Fitbit-like device that I lo...

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Hi RG! Noted about the rind! Thank you1 Ellis, mmmmm Bugles... :lol Sounds like a great lunch to me! Hi Linda! Yes, I read that woman's book, and she always used to say tweak it til its easy. I was thinking of her advice when I started drilling into my easiest eating pattern. So my friend finally le...

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I weigh myself every day, but I don't let the numbers affect me too much. I read somewhere that people who weigh daily have, on average lower BMI than people who don't and so I guess that keeps me going. It also helps me see fluctuations and not to be discouraged by random higher numbers.

pinkhippie

Welcome back Sammybunny!

I am so sorry to hear of your struggles! We are here to support and cheer you on!

pinkhippie

Congrats on successfully being able to imagine how you would feel with a different choice and then being able to make the choice that helped you feel the best! Amazing!

pinkhippie

Good luck with your friend! I understand that feeling very well! I have my friend visiting for about 10 days also and we just have a very intense friendship. She is not a sit and read quietly friend, more of a delve into the meaning of life and your childhood trauma friend. And its hard to convey th...

pinkhippie

Good for you getting out there for your walk! Are you noticing any change in mood or stress? Also what an interesting coffee experiement! Is there a reason you want to see what no coffee is like? I have been trying to cut down because I realize it contributes to my 3 am anxiety. But, I havent cut it...

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Hi RG! Seriously? You can eat the rind? I had no idea! I thought it was bad for you! :lol: Wow thats awesome. Yes IE really does make a lot of sense but I think another issue is ultraprocessed foods that just make us hungry. Its hard to be in touch with hunger and fullness eating those too. Hi Sopra...

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I also like having specific food for specific days. During work weeks I pretty much have the same breakfast lunch and sometimes dinner, just switching it up between two different meals.

pinkhippie

Hi Linda!

So happy to see you back! I agree with auto, this is a huge victory in maintenance! Glad things are going relatively well for you!

pinkhippie

Oh Auto, I am sorry but your sense of humor really makes my day sometimes. I like your description of yourself even if it doesn't feel that great. I also go through phases where I want nothing but junk. I literally had 4 smores for dinner last night. The idea of a vegetable is anathema. I am not sur...

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Hi Amy! Yes, it is amazing how much of an impact it can have in so many areas of life. Hi Linda! Im so happy to see you! I feel the same as you about IF. Also I do wonder if it activates my disordered eating. I feel like if it didn't, then I wouldn't eat so voraciously when I stop doing it right? No...

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Hi Amy!

Oh yeah, I have done the 800 day before. For some reason I find that so much easier to do than 500. Im glad to hear its helping!

pinkhippie

Yep that was me! Sorry for the confusion on your thread RG. I don't think you are the only one that eats way too much at parties and buffets. I think its hard to see all that food and know that this is the only chance you will have to eat THIS particular food. That definitely applied to my eating at...

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HI Amy, Yes! I think that is why we are here. Reinhard was ahead of his time with the habits I think. More and more people are realizing habits are one of the only ways to acheive a true lasting change. I see it everwhere now. RG, sorry for the confusion! I love Intermittent Expenses though! :lol: I...

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RG, I didn't want to clutter up your thread with my stuff, but I actually went in and edited my response on your thread and it didn't save it for some reason. I had changed it to say that things don't always taste amazing, its more like the intensity of the flavor. when the intensity of the flavor d...

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The hunger thing is tricky! I don't know about you but I have realized right now my body doesn't need as much food as I have been feeding it. If I sit down to a delicious meal my thoughts now are I hope I can eat enough of this to feel mentally satisfied before I get full. I have noticed the food st...

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HI Amy,

What do you mean a fast mimmicking day? Like you don't eat food at all or you do 5:2? That sounds intriguing. Also sounds helpful for keeping you in touch with hunger and fullness.

Congrats on your 3 green days!

pinkhippie

Congratulations on your 90 days!!!! Im glad you are catching up on sleep as well!

I hope you have a good Fourth of July!

pinkhippie

Hi Amy, thank you! It feels like a constant process and it gets kind of annoying that it takes THIS MUCH WORK to eat moderately and sanely. Hi Soprano! Yes! Food really does taste so much better when eating when hungry. I was worried I would get hungry in the night too. I started feeling hungry arou...

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Hi RG! I am both tall and walk fast! :lol: Im about 5'9", but my coworker is shorter than me and she walks faster than me! I can barely keep up with her. She is used to walking fast to keep up with her taller husband. :lol: Food musings coming up, everyone be warned. :) So. IF is super annoying. How...

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Tuesday 164 1pm: Oatmeal with banana and peanutbutter( I decided I missed breakfast food and had breakfast food for lunch, it wasn't as satisfying as I had hoped it would be) 3:30pm a half cup of frozen orange juice 5:30pm: chicken fajita, broccli, 1/4 of a hagen dasz ice cream bar Exercise 2, 25 mi...

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Monday! Still 164 even after a weekend. Amazing. I am very tired today, though. I am falling asleep at my desk at 2:45 pm. 1 pm: veggie burger and watermelon( I will say this for skipping breakfast, it makes lunch taste ah ma zing!) 3 pm: iced green tea 5:30(will be some kind of frozen dinner) Exerc...

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That sounds so interesting! Also now I am craving ice cream.

Which is totally fine, I allow myself treats on weekdays if I want. It sounds so good especially with our 90 plus heat index 100 plus days we are having right now.

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Oh Right! I forgot about no AC and windows down! Eeek! Good for you for going 88 days without alcohol! I know what you mean about finding things you have been working on for years and then discovering you are still working on the same exact thing. It sounds like you are making good progress though! ...

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Hi Soprano, Thank you! I did have to cut way down on my coffee and it made a differnce. I usually would notice it being bad right after I drank coffee, but now I mostly notice it at night hours after coffee. I appreciate your sharing your experience! Sunday Weight: Have been at 164 for a few days no...

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Im so glad you are feeling better and that your sad mood didn't end up lasting all day. Honestly, reading your food I was like wow that sounds like an awesome and delicious food day! :lol: Oh yes Happy Herder! Aww he is 9. So is my basset hound. He only recently started acting old vs puppy. Glad Flo...

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Hi Auto! Yes its sad, but she was my age and really wanted to get married. She told me she had misgivings but wanted to get married more than anything and realized she did it for the wrong reasons. She does seem to have learned from this but I still feel so bad for her. It could be.. but since I did...

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Hi RG! Sounds like your mindset is really changing and that is amazing! I think that is the most important thing when changing the way you eat. If I feel deprived I can't do whatever I am doing for the long haul, so it sounds like you have really found your "sweet spot" as it were for your mental sh...

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Aww Auto, I am so sorry. It sounds like you are having a rough day! I have a terrible time sitting with the discomfort too. Good for you for doing that! That is so hard! It sounds to me like you had a major win last night! Unfortunately the sleep loss probabaly isn't helping you feel like it. I feel...

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HI Amy! Thank you! I have always wanted to try 5/2 But could NEVER eat that low calorie for a whole day. Really interesting thoughts about getting hungry at certain times. Auto, the biological explanation of that is fascinating! I have a book called retrain your appetite and it goes into that idea, ...

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You're welcome! Hope you like it!

Every time I eat yogurt as a meal, I think of you!

pinkhippie

Sorry to hear about no ac in your car! I have noticed that when I walk, I get better sleep, but it's so hard to get out and do!

Good for you for sticking to your morning walk! I hope it helps.

pinkhippie

Hi Auto, You are right. I could use snacks as a back up plan. I have so many snacks here! I don't think I have mentioned this, but my 22-year-old daughter is taking classes here, and she stopped by my office all last semester ostensibly to chat but really to get snacks. :lol: So of course, I got som...

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Hi RG! Thank you! Yes, updating my resume is always a great idea. I will make sure to do that. Your poor brother, Im sure that was/is very stressful. I technically work for the state, and we have had a few changes looming on our horizon because of the changes to federal funding. I would like to not ...

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Congrats on the 2 pounds! No worries about jealousy! I think we all like to see people succeed, especially because it gives us hope and inspiration. Like Auto said, we are here to root for you and support you!

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Yes when I lived in NY I really missed the storms! Southern storms are just a whole other thing that they don't get up north! Many times we have stood in our garage with the door open while a storm rages outside. It is soothing in a way. Yikes! Fire Ants! That sounds rough! I didn't realize AL had t...

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Prasad sounds pretty neat. I think tacking the brownie onto your meal sounds like it was a good idea. I have noticed when i am eating something that I am supposed to enjoy and something that I DO enjoy but its a stressful situation, like my husband is nagging me about something or the kids are fight...

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Hi Auto! Oh my Alabama! So you are in the REAL south! :lol: Your humidity is worse than ours! That must be such a shock to get used to! Whenever we go out and about to touristy things, and it is SUPER HOT and humid, we have on occasion run into families from Alabama. The women are always wearing jea...

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RIght? Giving up you know you won't have any progress, but at least if you are still trying there will be progress however slow it feels. I try to remind myself of that a lot.

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Hi Auto! Oh my gosh! Such driving adventures! Wow you are an amazing and resillient parent. I am glad Challenger was ok after the car flipping incident! None of my children have started driving yet. My 22 year old has not gotten her license yet, and once she moved out she let her permit lapse. So, m...

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Friday yay! 10:30 shredded wheat bran with almond milk, blueberries, walnuts and raisins 1pm: a chicken pot pie, apple, and half a package of trail mix 5 pm: chicken nuggets, broccoli, frozen yogurt I have been contemplating my hunger more and realizing that diet head got me before vacation. I had b...

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Wow tha is a lot of work treats to have to navigate!

Yesterday my work had the ice cream man visit campus and handed out free ice cream bars. We got a mini magnum bar each so it didn't feel to bad.

It does seem like sugary foods are cheaper and more plentiful doesn't it?

pinkhippie

Welcome back Soprano! Nice to see you!

pinkhippie

Hi Sinnie! I hope the planned drink is helping! And I agree with auto, your meds are a private thing you don't have to share. I hope the antidepressants help! I waffle between thinking eating a lot at night is better vs not. I notice on the weekends that I can eat a big lunch and then a very small d...

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Such wise words Soprano!

Minimizer, I also had a terrible fathers day weekend and am feeling discouraged as well. And I have not gotten back on track. But every meal is a new opportunity, just like Soprano says!

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Hi Amy! I have the same thing going on as well. Diet head is so hard to avoid, and stress eating!! We are having a big reunion with friends who I haven't seen in 15 plus years in September so my mind is doing the same exact thing. It's such a hard pattern to break! Defintely on board with the gorgeo...

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Hi Auto! Welcome back! We have missed you! I am so sorry your family went through that! I worried when you disappeared that something bad had happened and it sounds like it did. For the record, I respect your choices for your family. I never agreed with mandatory vax. What a beyond huge ordeal to ha...

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