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Oh My Goodness! My daughter is in Driver's Ed. She's doing excellent, however the two teachers (a married couple) are really upsetting her, and I don't blame her. They are so unreliable and Crazy! The husband has yelled over the phone at her in front of the kids. The wife is always late to everything. And to top it off yesterday the Jeep ran out of gas with my daughter driving it!!! Right in a turn lane in front of a gas station on an incline. I went to pick her up and helped the guy push it into the gas station (which I didn't realize was so much physical exertion!). Anyway, I'm pissed and I'm not sure how to handle it. She needs her permit, and I already paid the entire $275 for the three week course. the past two days she was supposed to drive 2 hours each day total, and she might have driven 2.5 almost 3 total. He drove her to their house and had her wait in the car while he fixed their TV so his wife would give him gas money, which he then forgot cuz they got in a fight! WTF! They need to display a bit more professionalism. Now my daughter doesn't want to drive with them at all. I don't blame her either. UGH. 
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HIKETOHEIGHTS
5/15/2011 7:15PM
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Great news on the weight loss. I can tell you it is so difficult for some kids to take this big step &now these two morons have made it even more difficult. I could just scream! Okay so screaming resolves nothing. I would focus on my kids & getting her through this. Perhaps a refund & go elsewhere before they blow this for her. I would definitely keep my eye on them.
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PSKIPPY7811
5/15/2011 6:01AM
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But hey, pushing a Jeep has to count for strength training right? Good for you on losing 5 pounds! 
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MUEHLBBO
5/14/2011 11:31PM
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There must be something you can do. Are they a private business? Someone has to certify them. You daughter is definitely being short-changed on this. Good luck to her and to you. Congrats on the weight loss and it always takes longer for our minds to catch up to the actual weight loss.
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CAPTHAMMER
5/14/2011 6:12PM
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This is one of those things that a few years from now over family Thanksgiving dinner, it will be a funny story. Not so much now. Considering they have to provide documentation of her hours in the course, it will be interesting to see how they write it up. In the meantime, google "Driver's Ed complaint" with your State in the search line, and you'll at least have the satifaction of being able to file a complaint. 'Cause that is just an unacceptable way to run a business. Congratulations on the smaller size. I'm sure your mind will catch up with your tape measure soon. Keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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PEGTIGER
5/14/2011 5:30PM
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I would try to get my money back and find another class for her to attend. AAA usually has classes.
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HAKAPES
5/14/2011 4:26PM
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Oh that sounds frustrating. Congratulations for the pound loss! Just let's keep it up loosing them, and I'm sure you will "feel" the change soon! 
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MSJULES01
5/14/2011 11:14AM
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I guess I would find out if anyone else is having a problem with this Drivers ed people. Good luck to your daughter and getting her license. Report Inappropriate Comment |
I'm sitting here at work at my desk and I'm just Craving Sweets! I already had my morning oatmeal and banana, plus 16 ounces of water. I have an orange and apple too, but I wanted to save those for later. I have access to a ton of candy, although I haven't gotten into them. I'm not saying "yet" because I haven't added them to my food plan for the day because I NEED to get this sugar craving (addiction) under control again. I think I'm going to have to do a fast again this weekend to reset my taste buds, and be good again. It's amazing how the body reacts to sugar. Just one unhealthy cookie, or processed candy, etc. sets off a chain reaction from the brain telling me to "EAT MORE CANDY/SUGAR/COOKIES" I can't believe how strong it is.
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HIKETOHEIGHTS
5/15/2011 7:18PM
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Don't you wish we could just check ourselves in for sugar rehab? Sort of seriously though, I need it. We could all go. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CAPTHAMMER
5/12/2011 10:24AM
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apologies, double post Hi, again! Comment edited on: 5/12/2011 10:26:45 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CAPTHAMMER
5/12/2011 10:23AM
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You would think with the big government push against obesity that we would be seeing overwhelming scientific documentation of the addictive properties of sugar. Maybe it's because -in the big picture- thinking of it as a true addiction remains a new concept. As it stands now addictions to food and sugar in particular are our own battles to fight. Looking forward to a day when it's considered more than a simple weakness. Read your introduction on the Daisies' page. Congratulations on busting through the 30pound plateau! Also very impressed you've got your entire family on board with eleminating the processed foods. Sounds like you're making the correct mental adjustments. Good Luck!  
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DDOORN
5/12/2011 8:26AM
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Ditto with all those horrible trigger foods...wakes up the hungry carbie tiger inside...yeesh! Don Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SARAHSALAH
5/12/2011 6:23AM
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I have the same problem here thank you for the great ideas here Report Inappropriate Comment |
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GSWINNIE
5/11/2011 11:21PM
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I like to do Smoothies when I am craving something sweet. I use a lot of frozen berries and then add in just a little bit of fruit flavored low fat yogurt. It's sweet from the berries and full of good vitamins and nutrients. Good Luck!
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MUEHLBBO
5/11/2011 9:51PM
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I crave those sweets at times also. Sometimes I can resist, sometimes I can't. I wished that I could quit them entirely. I do sometimes work a bit of chocolate into my food plan for the day. Good luck to you.
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HAKAPES
5/11/2011 5:39PM
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I had a similar feeling today. There was lots of chocolate on offer at work (samples). I eat just one corner, and then MORE-MORE. I didn't notice this before. So, it is not easy to eat "little piece of choclate", sometimes it is easier to eat none. I have some low cal snacks for myself ready. Thanks for sharing - I will pay attention to this more, too! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MRSCHARW
5/11/2011 3:45PM
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Definitely try eating a sweeter fruit. If you're anything like me, and you're just not into eating fruit, try applesauce
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JUNEAKNIGHT
5/11/2011 2:02PM
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I am the same way. I constantly crave sugary things like candy, cakes, cookies, you know what I mean. I love all the great comments you have received and have to agree with them. My daughter quit eating anything with sugar and she says it was hard at first but after you get over the sugar cravings, it is over. She now doesn't even want sugar items even if they are in the house for her kids (which is rare). Hang in there, I know with your determination you can do it.
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1BEARWIFE
5/11/2011 1:09PM
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I am sure that if you eat a lot of fresh fruit, your cravings for sweets will go away. At least that I what I have experienced! Good luck!!
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VERONICAVW_140
5/11/2011 11:53AM
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I really wish that the same thing would happen when I eat veggies. If I pop a bit of broccoli into my mouth I wish that for the next few hours all I desperatly want is zuccini, bell peppers, and asparagus!haha Don't get me wrong I like eating these items but of course I NEVER crave them like I crave sweets!boo I hope your cravings for all things sugary and sweet start to curb off! :) Goodluck Comment edited on: 5/11/2011 11:57:35 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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KAZINMICH
5/11/2011 11:50AM
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I just finished eating an apple and drinking more water. I'm going to go upstairs and get a large salad for lunch and save my orange for after lunch. So far So good. Thanks for the suggestions. I can still hear the smarties calling my name.. lol
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JOEYKTTN
5/11/2011 10:37AM
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back AWAY from the sugar! lol Seriously, cravings have a mind of their own, and they are TOUGH to resist sometimes. But you can do it! Keep your eye on the prize :)
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CHEETARA79
5/11/2011 10:31AM
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Sometimes I bribe myself to resist cravings. Maybe if you resist that candy and junk all day, you can reward yourself in some way? Maybe buy a new book or cosmetic product on tomorrow?  
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JENNSWIMS
5/11/2011 10:19AM
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Resist! Resist the evil call of the sugary foods! :) I find that unless I eliminate processed foods and high fructose corn syrup from my diet I have daily sugar cravings :( Report Inappropriate Comment |
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ELLEYKAT
5/11/2011 10:17AM
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When I'm craving sugar, I'll have an apple or a plum, or some fruit with lots of natural sugar in it. Maybe if it comes down to the wire, eat your apple as "candy", to keep out of the real candy. YOU CAN DO THIS! You are stronger that your taste buds!!!
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