I could use a swift kick

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Registered: 03-27-2003
I could use a swift kick
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Thu, 05-06-2004 - 8:31pm
Ok here goes the truth :o( I went to the classes as you all know i LEARNED alot but i cant seem to REALLY getting my eating under control sad but true (MAJOR RED FACE). On my wk days i do "pretty good" i wk 3-12 hr shifts a week then im off for 4 days. I cant seem to "behave" on my days off...Can i get some sample menus as to what you all eat in a given day ? Im such picky eater i am sort of embarrased about this i should know better im a health care wrkr.I have made some changes but not like i should i know we cant be perfect with this lifestyle change but i feel like /know im underminding myself .Give it to me straight i can take it & Thanks in advance. I feel like im in front of a group announcing my fallen off the wagon speech....Lee Anne

Ps. I seem to be addicted to the sugar free choc mints from Russell Stover so i can relate to the sugar free candy post .
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Registered: 04-30-2000
Fri, 05-07-2004 - 12:05am

Lee Anne!

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Registered: 02-20-2004
Sat, 05-08-2004 - 2:23am
Lee Anne~

I admire the fact that you can work 3-12's and stay on some sort of a good food program!

Working in the hospital, I seldom got to eat when the cafeteria was open or near any reasonable meal time! I did 4-10's and 3-12's, but with mental health you can never plan a crisis! So, atta girl to you!

How about getting together with one of the nutritionists at your hospital for some help?

I wasn't diabetic when I was working at the hospital. I knew a little something about insulin dependence (but hadn't been diagnosed) in the last year. My diet was lousy, and I was tired all the time. I suspect that working there contributed to my insulin dependence and then diabetes. I still don't have good eating habits. Can't seem to get my meals regulated the way they should be.

This is a long way from AA or any other 12 step meeting! (hee hee) Guess I just did it a bit, too.

;-)

K