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Topic: RE: Action Plan
I don't mean to be nasty, but I am so glad I'm not the only one struggling here.
Well we know we've beaten this before and we can do it again. Tomorrow is another day. As long as we keep trying, and don't give up.
Stay strong everyone

Topic: RE: Action Plan
Well my plan went in the garbage ... for lunch I ate a 5 piece chicken nugget from Wendys and half of a junior size Frosty. Then I ate a MexiMelt from Taco Bell for dinner (it was beyond hectic yesterday!) and after that I ate 4 brownie bites and 4 Dove chocolate pieces! Ugh, so much for a good day, huh?!
Deanna

Topic: RE: Happy Hannukah
Ruth,
When are you leaving for your trip to Texas and which city will you be in? If you are going to be in the Houston area, I would love to get together with you for a coffee .. .or a cup of tea.
Diane
Topic: RE: Action Plan
I didn't do so well in the evening. And that was my problem before WLS. I could follow a plan during the day, but it seems once the sun goes down, I graze. But today is another day and I will do better! Maybe pick something off the list to do.... I like the nap idea
Diane

Topic: RE: Good news
A great version of extreme make-over!
'Without hope the heart grows sick'
Glad you have yours back

Topic: RE: Action Plan
Yeh, I do, but boy does that sound good hee hee
I omitted to admit that I had rhubarb crumble late last night too
I even ate half then waited a while so I could eat the other half
grrr how stupid. At least now I know how to correct it, and will.
I'm trying to take on board what someone has on their signature:
'Progress not perfection'
Isn't that the truth!






Topic: RE: Action Plan
Holly thanks sooo much for the list. I remember reading this many months ago and had forgotton all about it. I am going to print it out a couple of times and put it up where I can see it easily - in the office, at home in different rooms, etc.
Aghhhh, the idea of a soak sounds wonderful and just what I need right now
I'd forgotton how busy life gets at Christmas. That is definitley going to be my reward/treat for tonight (even if I'm not eating perfectly today, I still deserve it don't it
)



Topic: RE: Good news
My daughter said to me that pretty soon I am going to be as good as new! New figure, new knees... I am really thrilled that this is all finally happening. I thought for sure that there was no hope.
It is good to have hope.
Holly
Topic: RE: Action Plan
Ruth
Can you think of a reward that would make sense to you other than food? I have been trying to figure one or two out for me lately... I have been wanting to go and soak in a hot tub with all the wet weather we have been having lately so that is going to be one of my rewards.
I found this a while back:
50 Things to do instead of snacking
1. Imagine the new healthier you
2. Walk around the block
3. Call a friend
4. Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to Lose Weight
5. Make a To Do list
6. Turn on music and dance
7. Jot a thank you note to someone
8. Go to bed early or take a nap
9. Read a book
10. Blog or journal
11. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
12. Plan a healthy meal for your family
13. Surf the Internet
14. Finish an unfinished project
15. Walk your dog, pet your cat, feed your fish
16. Brush your teeth
17. Balance your checkbook
18. Say a prayer
19. Chop veggies to keep on hand
20. Give a massage
21. Clean out a junk drawer
22. Play a game with your kids
23. Try a new route on your walk
24. Drink a glass of water
25. Kiss someone
26. Try on some of your clothes
27. Look at old pictures
28. Rent a video
29. Wash your car
30. Take a hot, soothing bath
31. Update your calendar
32. Work in your yard
33. Start your holiday shopping list
34. Count your blessings
35. Write a letter
36. Fold some laundry
37. Check your e-mail
38. Give your dog a bath
39. Send a birthday card
40. Meditate
41. Hug someone
42. Rearrange some furniture
43. Light a fire or some candles
44. Put your pictures in an album
45. Plan a trip (real or imaginary)
46. Straighten a closet
47. Clean out a files
48. Visit a friend
49. Clean out your trunk
50. Do something nice for someone
actions not really rewards but doable things...