Getting it honest..

haha my hubby would die of starvation if I did that. Poor guy barely knows how to use the can opener Well I know the hardest thing to do is change a pattern, but if you can force yourself to go against the grain for about a week, it usually gets a LOT easier. Are you sure you get enough fluids each day?

Yeah, I know how these men can be. I have this battle going on (hence the comment I'm not listening to myself ... even when I yell!) ... and for whatever reason, just cannot seem to break this pattern (because after all, I do "know better"). I've been thinking more about the liquids ... I hadn't given it much thought previously because liquids are pretty much all I've been doing (soup/coffee/lattes, some chili or melted cheese here and there) and I figured I was doing OK in that respect. But now, you got me thinking. I may be getting about 50-60 oz of fluids in (including the coffees ... I've been "trying" to do at least half decaf ... doesn't always work though). I am psyched because I did find out the Starbuck's venti lattes have 20 grams of protein, so that helps (and that's mostly milk, not coffee). Every time I try solids I still get pains, so I've just been staying away, not that that's a problem because food just SO turns me off. Thanks for sticking with me on this ... although this whole scenario kind of freaks me out (it just seems quite surreal), I really don't want to bother anyone with this (I know everyone's got their own issues) ... but I'm finding I really am not doing a good job trying to get through this without social support. SO ... thoughts, ideas, suggestions, kicks in the tush, a labotomy ... all are welcome at this point. Although I'm not proud of it, the link to my fitday profile is at the bottom of my profile page (kind of hidden on purpose). Karyn

Good Morning. The article on water was quite timely my friend as it seems I've started slipping again. Ergh. it's so much more difficult in the colder months. I've just eaten 1/2 meatloaf sandwich on wholegrain bread w/mayo. For work I've packed ground sirloin pinwheels ("pinwheeled" with parmesan, bread crumbs and seasonings,) mashed taters / cauli with garlic and cheddar, and my veggie choices of the day are green beans and mushrooms. There's enough to split into 3 feedings and when I come home tonight I will most likely scramble an egg. And water water water

oh yum on the pinwheels. Glad the water article was helpful! I've gotten more feedback on this article than I have ANY of them combined! Seems a lot of people struggle with this issue. I think I'm going to post it to a page on my site rather than just archiving it in the newsletters area. THanks!

I sent you a bday card but it bounced back at me

I got the link! Thank you for thinking of me. Having friends like you makes getting older a joy. Wow. I sure never thought I'd ever say anything like THAT.

Long time no see/talk.... Breakfast: Eggbeater Omlet with Cheese & 2 turkey sausage Lunch: Turkey Burger with Swiss (no bun) & mushrooms & salad Snack : 5 Dove Choc little hearts Dinner: Have a date, so, it will prob be 2-3 glasses of red wine ******Im trying to detox myself starting tomorrow from the liquor! Having boob lift/reduction on the 7th and also my arms done!

WOW! Hey you! HOw the heck are ya!?! Detoxing? Wow, umm good luck!!!

Well today looks like more of the same boring food. 1-banana with 1tab. peanut butter 2- 1/2 c chili with cheese 3- 6 triscuits 2oz. swiss 4-power crunch bar I guess thats all for today and I am not sure about the bar. I might not be hungry. Happy Valentines day to you

Isn't it amazing how we kind of get into eating the same foods over and over. I keep trying to remind myself I have to jiggy the diet up to get all my variety nutrients, but darn it's hard sometimes! Sooo you are now drain free, yes??? and staples come out end of the week? Happy Vday to you too!