Hard day !

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Registered: 08-18-2004
Hard day !
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Sun, 02-13-2005 - 2:52pm
I am having a hard day!
I am having to make cupcakes for the Valentine party at school tomorrow.
Gosh I love CAKE.. LOL
I have no idea how I am going to get through tomorrow..
Sweets is my downfall...
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Registered: 06-17-2003
In reply to: tlr2004
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 4:53pm
You are a better woman than I am. I would just run to the store and buy some. Maybe you can put a bag of carrots on the counter or chew some sugar free gum to munch on if you get tempted. hang in there. sharla
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Registered: 02-03-2005
In reply to: tlr2004
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 5:54pm

I teach first grade, so I know exactly what you mean! Can I suggest that you don't do the "normal" Valentine celebration? Here's what I mean: For our Winter Celebration right before break in December, I sent home letters to the parents stating that we would not be having a traditional snackfest. Instead, I assigned each child to bring something healthy. We had a great time eating cheese cubes, string cheese, unsweetened applesauce, 100% fruit juice, pretzels and graham crackers! My kids had a blast! We have been doing this great program called Color Me Healthy at school and we teach our students about healthy food choices, so they were ecstatic to get to try it out! I know I'll be getting some chocolates tomorrow and yes, I will eat them. However, I am going to limit myself and stay active. You can do this:)

Theresa

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Registered: 08-31-2004
In reply to: tlr2004
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 7:14pm

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!


Im thinking about joining my son's Vday party tomorrow at school.

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Registered: 10-09-2004
In reply to: tlr2004
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 8:38pm

Suggestion.....

If you were to make the cupcakes from scratch you could replace the sugar with Splenda. I don't think that would hurt the kids, And then you could have a cup cake without to much of a cheat.

I don't know what type of diet you are following. Hope that helps.

Sussie_Q

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Registered: 06-27-2003
In reply to: tlr2004
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 10:09am
Mmmm, cupcakes! Don't tell me they are chocolate with white icing.... My favorites!

Deb 270/228/145ish  (updated 4/19/04. Next weigh-in: 6/1/04)

 

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Registered: 07-23-2003
In reply to: tlr2004
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 12:44pm

I hear you and I completely understand. I dread the bags of candy my kids will be bringing into the house today but I want to pass on a little "trick" someone told me a few years ago and it really works. Imagine your temptation, whatever that may be, and then imagine it after it was stomped into the ground, covered with mud, looking absolutely disgusting. One lady even said she imagined her dog licking it and then she wouldn't go near it for nothing. Trust me, it makes it alot easier to avoid if you look at it differently. Right now, we look at it as not only temptation but also comfort. So dig into yourself girl and imagine your temptations as nothing you need and definitely nothing you'd want. Remember nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. Lets stay strong together. :)

Rhonda
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Registered: 08-31-2004
In reply to: tlr2004
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 5:28pm
Ok I confess....Ive had one piece of chocolate today and three short bread cookies....YIP!