I forgot to mention... Some questions have only 1 answer or an A and C (no B), etc. If the answers don't pertain to you, skip to the next question. 1. Anger and Irritability Sometimes we all get angry "for good reason." But for some people, feelings of anger or irritability occur frequently or even daily, and are specifically influenced by what is - or isn't eaten. Skip this question if you do not experience anger or irritability that is affected by food. A. When I feel angry, eating meat or fatty food seems to make it worse. B. Sometimes eating relieves my anger and it doesn't really matter what I eat. C. I often notice that feelings of anger or irritability have abated after I eat something heavy and fatty like meat. 2. Anxiety Some people have a tendency to be anxious, apprehensive, or worried. In many cases these feelings are increased or lessened by the kinds of foods that are eaten. Don't answer this question if you do not experience anxiety that is influenced by food. When I feel anxious: A. fruits or vegetables calm me down. B. eating almost anything helps alleviate my anxiety. C. heavy, fatty food improves the way I feel and lessens my feelings of anxiety. 3. Ideal Breakfast Some people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But this simply isn't true from a metabolic perspective. Actually, every time you eat anything, what you eat is very important; because your ability to function depends on the kind of fuel you provide your "engines of metabolism." What kind of breakfast gives you the greatest energy, sense of well-being, peak performance, and satisfies your hunger the longest? A. Either no breakfast or something light like fruit; and/or toast or cereal; and/or milk or yogurt B. Egg(s), toast, fruit C. Something heavy like eggs, bacon or sausage, hash browns, toast; or steak & eggs 4. Meal Preference Pretend it's your birthday and all rules and restrictions for dieting and (supposed) good health are thrown out the window. You're ready to cut loose and treat yourself to your favorite foods and just have a good time. If you went to a sumptuous buffet dinner tonight, what kinds of food would you choose? A. I would choose lighter foods such as chicken, turkey, light fish, salads, vegetables, and I'd sample various desserts. B. I would choose a combination of foods from answers A and C. C. I would choose heavy, rich fatty foods: roast beef, beef Stroganoff, pork chops, ribs, salmon, potatoes, gravy few vegetables or maybe a small salad with vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing; cheesecake or no dessert 5. Climate Climate, temperature, environment - all can make a big difference in a person's sense of well-being, energy levels, productivity, and moods. Some thrive in the heat, while others wilt. Some come alive when it's cold, while others retreat and "hibernate." For others, temperature and climate don't seem to make much difference. Please select the choice that best describes how temperature affects you. A. I do best in warm or hot weather. Can't take the cold. B. Temperature doesn't matter that much. I do pretty well whether it's hot or cold C. I do best in cool or cold temperatures. Can't take the heat. 6. Chest Pressure Some metabolic types commonly experience "chest pressure," a distinct sensation of pressure in the chest area. It often makes people feel as though a weight is on their chest, and tends to inhibit the ability to breathe. C. I have a tendency to get or have problems with chest pressure. 7. Coffee Coffee, when organically grown, properly prepared, and not misused, is an acceptable beverage for some metabolic types. Of course, anything that is overdone can be bad for you, even water. Nonetheless, coffee affects different people in different ways. Please indicate how coffee affects you. A. I do well on coffee as long as I don't drink too much. B. I can take it or leave it. C. I don't do well on coffee. It makes me jittery, nervous, hyper, nauseated, shaky or hungry. 8. Appetite at Breakfast Appetites vary dramatically from person to person, from ravenous to normal to very little. Of course, your appetite can vary from day to day to some degree, but what is being asked about here is your overall tendency. A "normal" appetite is to feel hunger around regular mealtimes (morning, noon, and evening), but not to a noticeable extreme in either direction. My appetite at breakfast is typically: A. low, weak, or lacking. B. normal. Don't notice it being either strong or weak. C. noticeably strong or above average. 9. Appetite at Lunch For many people, appetites can change from breakfast to lunch to dinner. For others, it remains pretty much the same throughout the day. Please circle the answer that best describes your typical tendency-the way you are most of the time. My appetite at lunch is typically: A. low, weak, or lacking. B. normal. Don't notice it being either strong or weak. C. noticeably strong or above average. 10. Appetite at Dinner For many people, their strongest appetite is at dinner. For others, it's just the reverse. How does your appetite at dinner compare to your appetite at other times of the day? Choose the answer that best describes your usual appetite around dinnertime. My appetite dinner is typically: A. low, weak, or lacking. B. normal. Don't notice it being either strong or weak. C. noticeably strong or above average.

October was a soso" month for me, I got me pedometer, I learned how to read it, I was starting to get all into it, "And I lost it at Albertsons!." Needless to say, "I love that little thing," so I ordered another one and it just arrived Friday. If it's ok with you guys I'd like to start fresh for Novemeber.

drinking water--plain water I hate it but I can tell when I do not drink enough. have you started your new job yet?

heheheh!!! That was the funny thing...as soon as she asked it just rolled off my tongue...and I don't like fruit cake. I posted a picture in my crown...but it's the outfit I wore in my interview...minus the sweater

Don't actually post your miles here....I will wait for STYLZ to put the roll call post out for miles walked. Thanks, Barbara