Hello Everyone,

I've uploaded pics from the 'Living Life' pool party (July 25th).

Thank you so much for attending. It was a beautiful day full of laughter and great conversations!

For those who did not make it, there's always next year! Hope you can come then!

Also, please come to our 10th annual Labor Day picnic! August 29th at our home! We have a DJ performing and a pinata for the kids!

If you're interested, please email me for info and directions at [email protected]

Thanks so much for all your support!

Jules

Hey Chris,

You know what? It took a lifetime to develop the habits we have. It's gonna take more than a few months to change them.

All I can say is 'constant vigilance'! We have to be constantly aware of the choices that are available to us at the time!

Prior to surgery, I ate and ate and ate. When I was full, I ate some more! I can easily fall back into that 'habit' again. There are days when, now that I have an empty nest, all I want to do is EAT!!! And it's so hard to tell whether or not it's because I'm hungry.

The clock keeps me honest. For instance...if I ate lunch (an actual meal) at 1 PM and it's 2:30 and I wanna eat, I know I'm not hungry...it's only been 1 1/2 hours. So, I drink water/crystal light/fill in the blank.

I have a LOT of head hunger these days! And not always for the healthy stuff! It sucks! But the clock, and a little common sense, really does help keep me on track.

Rob's got a great suggestion about healthier food choices. I know it's hard when traveling around but planning ahead is what has been helping me. When I dine out, I stick to the staples...protein first, veggies next, fruit to fill in the gaps. And I request NO butter on or in anything!

BTW, are you drinking with your meals? Are you bored? This makes me more apt to 'cheat' between meals.

I hope this has helped some. See you August 19th for the next meeting!

Jules

Well you need to give a little more information my brother... what food(s) have you had that maybe you feel you shouldn't have? Are you having portion problems?  A combo of both? Put it out there, you know no one will judge you here and it will help us help you out..

You have to remember they worked on your tummy, not your head!!  You still will crave the stuff you enjoyed before. My suggestion is...can you make a "lite or healthier" version of what you are craving or ate. Get a little creative...or talk to the lovely Mrs., Im sure the two of you can figure out something.

If you need to talk you have my cell #...hit me up anytime!! 

-Rob "Wingman"