goldcupmom
<font color=black>BL6 Black Team Co-captain<br> <f
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Yikes! I'll be praying all is ok and that you feel better soon. My DSis - turning 60 this year - is almost 6 yrs cancer free and my Gyn now routinely has me get ultrasounds....no genetics, but DSis lump was in a place on her rib cage just below left so it would not have been seen on mammo.
Isn't it great we get do-overs???
Wow, what a great question. When you put it that way, I feel silly naming some foods I won't give up. Why am I still eating them??? I'm going to have to start asking myself this. And, thinking more about what would be a similar taste and experience but healthier for me.
I guess overall, I do not like to feel deprived. I still like to make meals the rest of the family likes and then I try to eat a smaller portion. If I'm eating with friends, I don't want to feel left out, etc.
I haven't given up any foods so far but there are some junky things I really should give up for good such as chips and processed food cookies.
My weight loss is very slow because I don't deprive myself much at all! It's really slowed way down lately and it's time to start taking a hard look at what I'm eating.
So sorry to hear of your son's troubles with his root canal and hope it all works out OK for him and for your pocketbook!
I've also heard Angry Birds is very addictive!
Shawn
I hear you. After 8 years on & off WW, I am finally to the point that I can taste something and decide it's not worth the calories and put it aside. But, in 8 years, I've only kept off about 38 lbs. But I have kept it off.
It's hard to not have things around when you are surrounded by people. DS21 came in about 3 from a church event and brought 2 other leaders with him. So I am, as I type, making pancakes, blueberry-chocolate chip pancakes, bacon and spicy sausage. Will I eat it? NOPE!! For me I will make Fiber One pancakes - smallest portion makes 2 meals - add LOTS of blueberries and 2 tbps chocolate chips. No syrup.
I don't think it's realistic to try to deny others. I can't live in a bubble, but have to deal with myself and my issues. Especially since I pretty much know diabetes is lurking somewhere in my future and sugar is everywhere. I need to learn to control.
Good Saturday morning everyone. I slept in until 7 this morning and it felt great. I spent last night at the local high school sorting costumes and getting ready for their show in a few weeks. We still need lots of PD to get the theater done. It was ripped apart a year ago and they finally got the last electrical inspection this week. They started working on the walls this week but the accoustical tiles had to be taken down since they weren't flame retardent. The walls need to be finished, the floor needs to be put down and the seats need to be installed all before March 2nd.
Then there is the problem of the curtains. They bought a new front curtain because the old one ripped a couple of years ago. The back and side ones were taken down last year and put into storage. BUT the person who arranged the storage was not rehired as director and he is holding them hostage. ALong with all the stuff that was in the stock room and alll the costumes and props from last years show. It may have to go to lawyers before it is alll over. He was not rehired because of complaints from the parents. He could be very nasty and vulger with his comments.
Good luck with your son. I know you have been through a lot with him .
If something like a mammo happened to check out a guy for prostrate cancer the procedure would be changed almost immediately. Sorry to hear about your arm and that you may have to go back. This also reminds me that I have to schedule my annual mammo.
I agree with you about the food. Life would be so dull if you limited yourself to nothing you really like.
I agree about th fat free cheese and sour cream. I don't mind lower fat sour cream but I too would also like to have smaller amounts than to have to cut it our completely.
Did everyone send in their weights to tigger813 and HH points to cclovesdis. Don't forget to include the team name in the subjecct area.
I am down a pound from last week. I am down a lot more from the beginning of the week but only 1 pound from the last weigh in. I will take it. Now need to keep on.
Well nothing is planned for today so I am off to get some cleaning done.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Hate to hear about the theater 'drama'. (Sorry, I couldn't resist!
) You are so wonderful to do all that you do for that cause. Congrats on 1 lb gone. I feel that anything in moderation is the key for me making this a lifestyle that I can live with, but a big trigger food for me is chocolate, and sweets. I do try to make better choices, and may pick up a pack of 3 lindt chocolate truffles, or one candy bar, but try not to buy the whole bag of dove chocolate because I know myself and I do not have the control all the time that I need to eat just one. Why is chocolate and sweets so important, I guess could go back to yesterdays question, and it's definitely an emotional thing. It is definitely an emotional attachment I have to chocolate and other special desserts, but there is also probably some type of addictive quality too. A friend of mine goes to Overeaters Anonymous and has kept her weight off for years by not eating any sugar or white flours, and she knows if she had one bite she wouldn't stop. I don't think I could do that, so I'm still plugging away, slowly losing with the occassional backslide. So I guess I don't want to give them up, but when I'm ON, I'll buy some ff choc pudding, or granola bars with choc chips, something less caloric with a little more nutrition. I did buy the cocoa flavored roasted almonds and they are very good.
Great question, Julie. Really got me thinking this morning. Hugs to you and ds on his tooth. I know you've had such a tough time with him, and I'm sure he's in pain, and the financial burden is so hard on you all.
Hugs to all who may have gained or not been happy with your loss.It's can be slow but don't give up. Every little change we make will add up and can make a difference.
Lots of illness going around too. Pixie dust for speedy recoveries to everyone and their families who are feeling under the weather this week.
I'm actually happy to report a loss this week. I weighed yesterday at 202.6, and didn't really believe it, so I waited til today and I'm at 202.8, and I double checked on the wii fit, and it's a real loss. That's 3.2 which is unheard of for me in a week. I have been really strict this week, and stayed within my ww points for the week, and didn't have any junk, so I am thrilled. After a small gain last week, I was thinking I wouldn't be anywhere near ONE-derland before my trip on the 23rd, but now I know it's possible, so going to stay focused and try my hardest.
Have a great saturday everyone!! No snow here, so I'm a happy camper.
Wow!! Your loss is GREAT!!!! Hard to keep focused. I keep getting close, and then blow it!
I'm not sure why it was an estimate since the work is all done now but our insurance pays 60% of it. I am so hoping that I never have to have any more dental work done here but thank goodness for insurance! 
I have been meaning to ask if anyone here has a good recommendation for a multi vitamin. All the ones that I have ever tried are so HUGE that they are hard to take. I can take a regular size pill with no problem. I would rather take 3 regular size ones to get a full dose then one huge thing that looks like it should be going to an elephant. And I don't like the chewables so I would really like to find something.
I know how excited you both must be to have him going back. Prayers for a good day and his continued healing. 
But I'm trying to do better - really!!!
on the loss and the new clippie!!
Well, I as so scared to get on the scale this morning but the WL fairies were good to me-- another 1 bites the dust! 
). I've pretty much given up beer and wine (both of which I loved), butter, sour cream, regular salad dressings, whole eggs, fried foods, red meats, white carbs, most processed foods, regular ice cream (and most other "regular" desserts). That said, I would eat ANY ONE of these during a special occasion (like a dinner out at Disney). But honestly.... I don't really even miss any of these things!!! But it has definitely taken TIME!! 
The last weeks before the shows are so stressful anyway, I can't imagine dealing with all the extra hassles! Hope it all settles down and the kids have a great time! And for what it's worth, I think the former directer should be hung from the rafters for all to see for all he's doing to hurt the kids!!
After all, it's the kids who will be hurt...he should grow up!
