Now-or-Later: Deep Binge Thoughts

I hear confession is good for the soul. I don't talk much about my "steps backward" in this journey. If I endulge, I just move on. Yesterday was a tough day so I wrote about "old school" candy from back in the day: Growing up black and a comfortable two blocks from the projects, I learned early on that there were parts of our life and culture other races just could never understand. Hair-care products=afro sheen; low-income housing development=projects; juvenile detention center=reform school; candy=now-a-later. My love for editing must have started there because even before ebonics, we could shorten the snot out of any concept - low-income urban housing development, indeed! Anyway, the candy of the hood is my chosen topic of the night. Hold on to your protein shakes, baby, cause tonight I'M BINGEING NOW-A-LATERS! The rest can be found at this url: http://francesspencer.blogspot.com/2005/11/now-or-later-you-must-face-it.html Now, I'm headed out for a bike ride pulling a trailer and a 40 pound tot. I would love to find a bike-riding partner in the Baton Rouge area. We have a trailer that seats two kids and I have a car rack so I can travel. Onward! Frances

Frances, I always love reading your posts. You know how to word things. Wish I lived closer so I could ride with you. Been along time since I have been on a bike. Stay away from the candy girl. Denise

Good Morning Frances!! I have to say "I LOVE YA GIRL!!" You are such a devoting inspiration to everyone and I want to THANK YOU!!!! I am 28 months post-op and I too must admit to the candy binge. I have this monthly just before my monthly starts. I try to control it, but sometimes it is so hard to do. I have been very blessed not to gain a lot of weight back though. I had gained 10 pounds back on, but blame some of it on the mobic I take for my knees. Yeah, I know, it sounds like a cover up, but it swells me. I am proud to say though that I have lost 7 of those 10 pounds. I vow today to NOT eat anymore candy. I promise if I start to feel the urge for it, I will post. Gosh this will be hard BUT, I will do my best to keep this promise. I don't have the problem with food though. I am blessed to say that after 28 months, I can still only eat a small portion and get full. Day before yesterday I bought a sausage egg cheese biscuit from McDonalds and after 3 bites I could not eat anymore. It really filled me up. Thanks again for you dedication and being such an inspiration. I'll keep you in my prayers! Love Ya!!! Group Hugs, Dee

Your post always make me smile, thanks for that! Tina

Frances, I'm fairly new to this web-site and don't get to write on here much because our computer at home is down. I'm a second grade teacher and I get to read on here every now and then when my kiddos are out of the room. I always look to see if you have written anything. You make me crack up when I am having a hard day with 7 year olds. You are so entertaining. You obviously have an awesome personality, I can tell that from the things I read. Keep on making me laugh out loud at school girl. Jenifer Francis

Hello Fran Girl I know the feeling about binging for old school candy like now and laters, mary janes, and tootie rolls. Recently, I was at family dollar and I found myself picking up a bag. I'm still trying to get on track and I only have two months left before my walking facility will finish being renovated. I have tried to walk at other places, but I still miss my old walking spot and it seem hard to get a good rhythm. I talked to the lady who works there and she said it should be only a few more months before it opens back up. Until next time, like you always put it so well, Onward. freddy