Hiding from Halloween Candy and Family

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Registered: 06-29-2005
Hiding from Halloween Candy and Family
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Mon, 10-24-2005 - 10:53pm

Hi Ladies:

Halloween is just a prelude to trouble in my eyes. After Halloween, we have Thanksgiving and then Christmas. I come from a long line of women who feel they are doing right unless they are feeding you. Today my mother who's 52 gave me a sanwich bag of candies....all Chocolate. I had Butterfingers, Butterfinger wafers, Almond Joy(all mini bars) I laughed it off and said thank you and took it to work, where I shoved it in my drawer determined not to eat any. About midday stress took over and I slowly, well rather quickly ate 6 little bars in about 1 1/2 hours. This was very sick and bad as I am prediabetic and am not supposed to have sugar. As I sat there mortified at eating this and even more upset because the sugar kicked in making me very lethargic I realized I must get a game plan to combat the upcoming holiday trouble.

How do you tell your own Mom "no thanks" I'm not able to eat like that?
HOw do you tell a Mother in law, my doctor said not all that butter?
I have no willpower, don't like alot of people making me feel bad about not eating their dishes, but after having my baby 7 months ago I'm still very overweight and this diabetes willnot go away until i take control. Problem is I like good food and I'm very wimpy.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 10-25-2005 - 7:35am

Hey Tiffany-


Here are some idea's I've used in the past (my Mom does something similar-- when she comes to visit me, from Ireland, she brings a lot of Irish goodies with her!!)



  • Pop them in the freezer- much less likely to wolf down 6 at a time, as you've to wait until they soften!!

  • Treat your co-workers to them. Put them in a central place at work!

  • Allow yourself one or two, as a treat ONLY!

  • When the munchies take over-- take small bites, and try to REALLY enjoy what it is you're eating!

Good Luck--

~IslandGirl


Happy Halloween ]]


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Registered: 12-04-2003
Tue, 10-25-2005 - 11:50am

Hey jonkaitsmom!