Feeling a little blue today...

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Feeling a little blue today...
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Tue, 08-26-2003 - 3:23pm
I'm in a funk and as perky as I try to be, I just can't pull out of it today. My eating just went to heck in a handbasket as I went down to the vending machine and gave in to the donut sticks. Then I tried to erase that mistake by eating the yogurt and carrot chips I brought to eat for afternoon break. So not only did I eat the donut sticks, I added another 150 calories on top of that with my regular snack. I'm trying so hard to give up on some sweet stuff and it seems the harder I try, the worse I do. I made up my meal plan last night for today. I do them everyday otherwise I just forget about them. It's all very nice and balanced until I get to work and I'm just hopeless.

I wish I could get into an eating pattern for 2 or 3 weeks and stick to it. If I can go that long, I can stick with it for as long as I like. I know, I know. The only thing stopping me is me. This is so frustrating. What's the point? I might lose a little weight only to have it creep back on again.

Someone give me a kick in the rump to get me back on track. You shouldn't have any trouble hitting the target.

Lori

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Tue, 08-26-2003 - 3:45pm
(((Lori)))I would rather give you a big hug than a kick in the rump!I'm sorry you're blue today.Don't beat yourself up over the donut sticks.I think you did the right thing with your snack, it shows you're trying to get back on track.Hang in there buddy.

Miss P




 

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Tue, 08-26-2003 - 3:54pm
Hugs here, too, Booty! I'm having the same kind of day (see my postscript to what I ate today). We'll do okay for the rest of today, I just know it.
Katherine (Kat)
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Tue, 08-26-2003 - 4:50pm
Even when you're feeling blue you are funny! Do you like the stuff that you are bringing for your break. If you really crave the sweet stuff, how about getting some snackwell cookies, graham crackers, etc. and packing them. My latest sweet treat (and DH's) are the tropical fruit sugar free popsicles. With no sugar and 15 calories...can't be beat for a sweet tooth.

Oh yeah....bend over! LOL

Hugs,

Phyllis

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Phyllis

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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 9:53am
LoL....

You make a good point. I haven't given a lot of thought to whether or not I like the stuff I bring as snacks. Just whether or not they are considered to be healthy stuff. I like the fruit I bring, but I am getting tired of it...except for those really great plums I got the other day. But you can only eat so many plums a day without paying for it.

I think I'll try your suggestion. I get so caught up in the details sometimes that I can't see the big picture. Thanks Phyllis.

Lori

Lori

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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:07am
Oh girl, I know how hard that is and you have my cyberhugs. I've got a sweet tooth that's *very* hard to keep in check at times, especially when traveling or running errands. If I were at work, it'd probably be a mental break from stress (never mind the stress it causes). I wish I knew what to tell you, but I haven't come up with a good solution either. I can't get back on track cold turkey, so I'll get low-fat chewy granola bars with chocolate in them. That satisfies the sweetness, as does a chocolate protein shake. Sometimes I'll munch on my DD's fruit snacks, and even though they are only 80 calories and fat-free, they are all sugar! They're only saving grace is that they are less calories and fat than a candy bar (does that mean I can have two packs?!)

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