Greetings From Colorado

I'm at a conference and will return home tomorrow. The food has been constant, of the highest quality--and calories--and ever present, I just can't get away from the stuff. This is the annual meeting of professionals in my field from around the country so I can't exactly not attend the social events -- although I really did beg off dinner last night because I just couldn't stand the thought of eating another thing. This concept of learning to live with food is every bit as difficult as anything I've ever had to do in my life. In order for people to stay healthy-weighted in this country, we will have to do a major overhaul of how food is processed, marketed, conceived and perceived as the God Almighty Answer to Everything. In fact, it is simply energy to keep our systems healthy and functional. That means a return to thinking of food as fuel for the body, which translates to ingesting only basic food sources of fruits, greens, unprocessed carbohydrates, and healthy proteins. I'm sick of eating! Haven't been able to weigh myself in 4 days but will know the damage on Saturday morning, and will let you know. Until then, just had to pop in and say hello. Take care all, I have to run to board the bus that will take us to Margarita's, a fancy restaurant at the foot of Pike's Peak. Sounds like another 3,000 calorie meal. Someone get me outa here! Your Reenie

Hi Reenie, I can so relate to the food as related to business conferences. I attend a fair number of those type events on a regular basis and I am so thankful that I still have issues with my pouch that keep me from eating quantities of food. Unfortunately, the can't eat quantities doesn't translate to can't eat junk and the not so good choices. Hang in there, when you get back to your own turf everything will be normal again. Hugs, Mo