Yeah me!  I have been sooo good for four days now.  I decided to give that 5 day pouch test a try, only I have been doing almost all protein shakes and I did have a salad with tuna today.  No added carbs anywhere.  I gotta say that I had forgotten how filling those darned shakes are.  So far it seems to be doing the trick.  I am not craving carbs, those evil demons,(or Snicker bars either, Connie!), at all.  I won't weigh myself until next Thursday.  Please Dear God, let it be good news.  Mom called and has 14 more radiation treatments left and she will be home free.  That'll be such a relief in stress.  I'm feeling so much better just touching base with old friends.  Thanks guys,   

You can send some our way.  Even an inch of snow in Phoenix would shut down everything.  How great would that be? 

Wow Crissie!  You've been through the mill and I cannot even begin to imagine how rough it's been.  I'm right there with you on the food addiction.  I often think that the food addiction is the worst of all possible addictions.  You can't go cold turkey and it's always there to taunt you.  I've literally climbed mountains, I can hold my own in practially any situation, I've remodeled my whole house (except one room) by myself and a Snickers bar can kick my butt. 

Hang out here please.  We need you.

Connie

Hi, is anyone familiar with Kathleen DesMaisons theory on sugar addiction and/or have you read her book, "Potatoes Not Prozac" ?? Just trying to find out how credible this is - sounds to be exactly what I need. And she validates that some people have a super high sensitivity to sugar because of their bio-chemical makeup. Would love to hear from others about this. Thanks. Maureen

Chrissie, I am so happy to see you again. I have often wondered what happened because I remember so well how active you were on the Board, how insightful and genuine in the way you posted both your own and in response to others. Words cannot adequately express how deeply sorry I am for what you have gone for - but there is a spirit in your post that is indefatiguable.  It sounds as if you have walked through the flames of hell and are just about to cross over into a more manageable world. All I can offer as words of encouragement is please come back to the Board, post often, tell us what you need and how we can help. You are absolutely not alone with your Food Demons. Tell you what - I commit to you today that I will have a sane, healthy relationship with food - no drama, just a commitment to eating only that which will fuel my body and soothe my mind. Will you do likewise? Just for today? Take care, Chrissie. I will wait to hear from you. (Do you remember me?) Maureen