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2/7/10 10:58 P

Reality Check for today February 7th, 2010

I find that it is important to keep track of what I am eating and to be constantly aware of the foods I choose to eat. NOt doing so, can really add on unnecessary calories, not to mention the unneeded fat and possibly sugar, depending on the quality of foods I choose to eat.

I have been eating lots more vegetables and find it is almost impoosible to eat too many calories if they are not topped with a fattening sauce.

My weight is steady these past few days at 132.2.

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2/5/10 11:41 P

Reakity check - February 5, 2010 - I feel like I am too focused on the number of calories - I ought to stay focused on the quality of food and how it makes me feel.

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1/29/10 9:30 P

Followed the program today and its no wonder i am losing weight - below 1200 calories - I need to go find me something to eat.

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1/27/10 7:17 A

Jonny Bowden's plan seems to be having an effect on me - down to 131 pounds. My hubby is down almost 10 pounds

Edited by: NPAUL929 at: 1/27/2010 (07:18)

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1/24/10 7:23 A

Reality check for today, January 24, 2010

Started Diet Bootcamp with Jonny Bowden. I am not sure if I like the program but Will wants to do it. Day 1 was yesterday and I already goofed up on it. The first 2 weeks are the hardest because it requires eliminating grains and dairy. Dairy is not a problem because I do not consume a lot of dairy, but I eat bread quite often.

Weighed in this morning and noticed I actually dropped a tiny bit of weight. I am currently at 134 pounds - I still have body fat that I want to get rid of. So, I'll see what happens on this program. I am not going to be too concerned about the number on the scale because I really want to develop healthy eating habits that I can stick with.

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1/20/10 12:48 P

Reality check for today, January 20th, 2010

I had a few lazy days, boy were they needed. It had been a while since I took naps during the day. It was much needed rest.

Just got done with a cardio session: level 1 of the 30 Day Shred and Cardio Bootcamp with Kendal Hogan from exercisetv - man, did he kick my butt. I was sweatin' like I just spent an hour on the treadmill. I think I'll skip little Nicole's bootcamp video for today.

Also, update on my challenge with my hubby - my goal was to make the Nike+ blue level by February 28th - translated that means I have to log 258 miles. I am have 114 miles to go. I think I'll be able to do it.

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1/18/10 10:26 A

These are also my goals, NPAUL929, and I realize that it will be work but my reality check is that if I don't put the work in, it won't happen and neither will my dream body. Keep running, each footfall brings the finish one footfall closer.

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1/18/10 10:15 A

I love the idea of your reality checks. Just to make sure you stay on program. Thanks for the inspiration.

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1/17/10 10:30 A

Reality check for January 17, 2010- need to refocus on my goals:

To lose enough body fat to put me in the fitness level on the % of body fat charts.

To be able to run 5k non stop consistently.

Run a 5k in under 30 minutes.

To eat clean on a daily basis.

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1/14/10 8:59 A

Reality Check for Thursday January 14, 2010

I know what I need to do, so why don't I just do it?!

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1/13/10 12:22 P

Reality Check for today January 13, 2010

Really think about what effect the food I am putting in my mouth will have on my body, mood, satiety,etc.

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1/11/10 10:28 A

Reality check for today is:
I need to eat mindfully with everything I put in my mouth, that is be aware of what I am eating and how it will affect my body, mood, health, etc. In other words, I need to be conscious of everything I eat and I will be "cheating" if I do not.

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1/8/10 10:37 P

Reality check for today is that I make the choice as to what food I put in my mouth. Whether it is good or bad - it is a choice I make. I need to focus on making good choices.

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1/6/10 8:51 A

It has been 5 days since I last posted. I have been busy but things are going well. I made it a goal to do the bootcamp in the morning and that has got me moving earlier in the day but somehow I still do not have enough time in the day to do all I want to do. Eating is going all right. I am currently in a team challenge on the looking to fit in team; being on a team gives me a bit more motivation to really watch what I am eating because I do not want to let my teammates down. I think I am being to understand this accountability issue that is always talked about now.

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1/1/10 10:11 P

New years day! I spent the day with my granddaughter. I watched the movie Aquamarine at least 3 times. It was fun though. While watching the movie, we munched on the Mountain Trail Mix. I was concerned that it would pull my calorie count too high - but all in all it was a good day. I even took some time to do the 30 day shred and then while watching the movie I got on the floor and did some exercises. It was a no stress day.

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12/31/09 8:26 A

I had a great day yesterday. According to Spark People tracker, I went over my calorie count but there is no adjustment for exercise and I think that my guidelines are too low for my activity. I am currently trying other programs that make calorie adjustments for exercise to track my foods. Otherwise I am so hungry all the time.

My exercise program is coming along great. I made a bet with my husband - his is to lose 20 pounds and mine is to make it to the blue level on the Nike + page by February 28th - That means I have to run on average 100 miles a month. It is an attainable goal since that is what I have been doing this past month.

I cannot believe how much I am enjoying running - I used to hate it, mainly because I could not breathe well. Yesterday, I jogged on the treadmill for 1 hour before I switched to walking. That makes me feel so good. October 2008 I could not even run for a minute at a time.

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12/26/09 10:58 P

I just tracked my food for the day and I think I am back on track!

It was still snowing today. I have yet to finish shoveling. I cleared the patio area, which is sunk into the ground and I had to carry one shovel full of snow up the steps and throw it into the yard. Man, that snow is WET and heavy. I got a good workout today.

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12/26/09 12:30 A

Still being a piggy! Time to get back on track tomorrow.

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12/24/09 7:59 A

I did well calorie wise yesterday, even though we went to Applebee's for dinner. My husband wanted to order the two entree's with appetizer. He ordered the Boneless Buffalo Wings - I only ate the celery sticks. Yeah for me! I ordered the Fiesta Chicken, even though I told the waiter I did not want the cheese or tortilla strips he brought them anyway, but on the side. I had the lime sauce on the side also. I had to ask for the pico de gallo because he thought I did not want that. He brings me the fatty stuff but not the lower calories - go figure.

My hubby ended up having to have his dish redone and when they brought the second plate out they included more french fries. I was a piggy and ate them - they were crunchy and salty. I could have done without them but since I only eat french fries once in a while I figured it would be OK.

Despite the french fries, I was within my calorie range but lacked in the vegetable intake. I'll have to rectify that today.

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12/23/09 10:38 A

I had a cheat day yesterday and boy did I cheat! Today is a new day and I am start anew.

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12/19/09 1:37 P

Went out to eat yesterday and ate way too many calories. It is kind of frustration because I was even being careful in the foods I choose. Went to a buffet and I put too many things on my plate, plus that garlic bread was sooooo good. It was a good cheat for me. Now, today it is back to business.

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12/17/09 11:08 P

Another not too bad day. I guess I'll call it successful, even though I had some M&M's after my workout.

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12/16/09 11:37 A

I ate well yesterday. I find it makes a huge difference not having junk food in the house.

I seem to have broken through the plateau - I weighed myself this morning and noticed I dropped another pound: 137.4 lbs. I stayed at the same weight for so long I thought that 145 was my set point and figured that was where I was going to have to stay.

I am sure that it is due to the fact that I upped my cardio time to an hour now. I think that is making the difference but I sure am eating just as much - although I seem to be getting better at making smarter and healthier choices - that in itself is success for me.


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12/14/09 10:28 A

Hi Jem, I hope your are feeling better today.

My husband was not feeling the best yesterday so I had to drive him to the clinic. Turns out it was an ear infection that was making him dizzy. We ended up eating at McDonald's because he was hungry and he need to take his medications with food. I really do not like to eat at McDonalds but find that we often grab a McDouble and sometimes a side salad.

Despite that and the fact I ate an avocado, I just keyed in the foods I ate yesterday and found that I still within my calorie range. It actually showed that I was under, I'm sure I forgot to log something, but I cannot think of what. I started out with an omelet with vegetables and that always helps me stay on track through out the day.

Well, I had two lazy days and I need to get moving today.

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12/13/09 5:56 P

I had a touch of flu yesterday and didn't even get on the internet. I'm proud of you. I didn't hardly eat yesterday because of the flu and today I still have an upset tummy.

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12/12/09 6:01 P

My eating is on track today but it seems like I am hungry. I am trying to stay focused and make sure I make good choices when I do eat.

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12/11/09 11:14 P

Hi Jem, I did good today at least in the sense I had controlled eating. My husband and I had to run to town to do some errands. My dear hubby likes to eat out and I usually agree to it because then I do not have to cook when we get home. But I did not want to eat out today so even when he stopped at McDonalds to get a bite to eat (He had to take some medicine) I did not get anything. Any other time I would have said, "Oh, we might as well eat here, that way I do not have to make anything when we get home."

How about you? How did your day go today?

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12/11/09 4:21 P

So, how is it going today? Any better? Give yourself a break being outside in the cold always makes me hungry. If you only had one peanut butter and bread sandwich that's not so bad.

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12/11/09 9:44 A

I ate terrible yesterday. Seems like I had a feast of peanut butter bread throughout the day. Then to top it off - I had a high calorie dinner and snack before I went to bed. Not for sure why? Maybe it was because of the cold weather than came through - or the fact that I was too lazy to cook. I think it is more the latter.

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12/9/09 6:23 P

Hooray!!!!!!!

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12/9/09 2:33 P

Funny you should make that comment. I was just going through the cupboards looking for something to eat. On the counter I saw the apples I just bought. I chose the apple.

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12/7/09 1:29 P

Thank you,

Here's something I read on spark. If you don't want to eat an apple then you're not really hungry. That helps me when I want to binge on something that is not good for me and I try to keep apple's in the house now. However, I am out right now.

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12/6/09 11:58 P

Hi Jem,
Boy, I sure do appreciate all your comments on my journal. My real focus is that I want to get and keep control of my eating habits. Overall, I do not eat too bad, but do I have a sweet tooth. I also recognize that I am an emotional eater, if I am upset or frustrated I find those are the times I eat too much of things that are not really good for me.

As for seeing a nutritionist, I am not sure I am willing to spend the money. I do not think they will tell me anything that I do not already know. My problem is the commitment and dedication needed to eat the right things. I know what I need to do and some days I actually do it, I just need to be consistent on doing it.

Again, Jem, thanks for all your comments. I appreciate them. I hope that you are doing well.

Nancy

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12/6/09 6:47 P

Have you worked out a maintenance plan or talked to a nutritionist about a maintenance plan?

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12/6/09 11:15 A

Today begins a new week and I hope I can keep the momentum going. I was careful in what I ate last week and feel I was successful in not going overboard in the junk food arena. I tried to stay focused and mindful of all that I ate. I did well. So well, that I decided to weigh myself this morning. I could not believe it. I actually dropped 5 pounds since my last weigh in. I am now at the weight I was originally targeting for when I started Spark People.

I am not for sure that I will stay there because I had some high activity this past week. I was raking my yard and since it is a large yard I had quite a bit more physical activity on several days.

I do not care if my weight goes back up a few pounds, I expect a normal fluctuation within a 5 pound range. But I really want to stay focused on keeping the body fat % down.

My eating was really good last week. I did not have mindless eating. I was careful to keep my junk food snacks within reason. I hope I can keep up the smarter choices for what I put in my mouth - because that will be the key to success for me.

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12/5/09 11:05 A

I had a rest day yesterday, meaning I did not do any exercising. It was kind of weird not focusing on when I was going to workout. I usually have a rest day but on a Friday is unusual for me. I think I am still out of sync from Thanksgiving week.

Yesterday, I was very hungry in the morning an early afternoon. But I made wise choices in what I chose to eat. For dinner, I ended up eating at Famous Dave's. I opened the menu and saw that it was really hard to make a decent choice. I ordered the grilled chicken Caesar salad - but to make it better - I had them put the dressing, cheese, and croutons on the side. I did not touch the croutons, only had a pinch of the cheese and just a drizzle of the dressing.

In the evening, I ended up eating just for the sake of eating, I was not really hungry but I just wanted to much while watching a movie. Despite that, I was under my calorie count for the day. (of course I am guessing at the calorie count from Famous Dave's)

With all the extra activity these past couple days, I finally weighed myself and saw that I finally dropped some pounds that have been hanging on. But, I am not going to get too excited because my weight usually fluctuates within 4 pounds. But, I am hoping that if I watch what I eat, maybe, just maybe, I have finally broken through that plateau.

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12/3/09 4:54 P

Great!!!

I go over that page every night at the end of the day and I look at it during the day to make sure I'm staying within my range. Like I have a 3 muskateers reduced calorie candy bar in the freezer but I have to decide if I want to use up those calories on chocolate and nougat.

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12/3/09 10:55 A

I just discovered the report page. I reviewed last month and saw there was only a few days that I was in my calorie range. Yesterday, with the exception of some homemade caramels, I ate well. Everything I ate was in a controlled manner. I was mindful of everything I was eating.

The only concern I have about going over the calorie intake on a consistent basis is the quality of the foods I often eat too much of. Too often, I went over the recommended range because I ate too much junk food.

Keeping track of my food I eat and then looking at that chart in the nutrition report has really given me a good visual of how many calories junk food has. That is a reality check I need to keep in mind when thinking about having a candy bar or an apple to snack on.

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12/2/09 9:19 P

I spent 5 hours raking the yard and then went for a 5k jog, which, by the way, I was able to actually jog the whole distance. My time was within my average - not too bad considering I spent so much time working in the yard. I hope I am not sore tomorrow.

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12/2/09 8:24 A

Hi Jem, thanks for your comment. I have not found where I can track all that I want to on Spark People in a convenient manner so that I can, at a glance, see how, what, when, where and why I chose the eat.

I did find a Food Diary that has all that so I can track my habits and then take a look at what's good and bad at cdc.gov: www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/pdf/Food_Diary_C
DC.pdf

I already know I have some issues when it comes to my eating habits. For instance, yesterday I was a bit frustrated and had some negative thoughts going through my head and I realized after my second handful of caramels that I was eating out of my frustration. I need to be able to recognize what is going on before I stuff food into my mouth.

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11/30/09 5:19 P

Perhaps you could start tracking those things yourself in your journal or in the planner or even on the nutritional page. Doesn't it give you a spot to have other elements to track?

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11/29/09 4:59 A

Well, it has been two days of not tracking my food. I need to get back into it. I really like how the tracker here on SparkPeople gives the breakdown of the nutrients but I find that it is not really giving me the information that I need to really make changes in my eating 'habits' - I need to also in the who, what, when, where and why in order to get a fuller understanding of my eating habits so I can see where I need to adjust not only what I eat but why and when.

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11/29/09 4:49 A

Jem, I checked my sent box - I never sent you an email, but I did reply on one of your blogs and edited my post - I have noticed that sometimes causes a double post- that, I believe, would be a technicality not a virus.

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11/27/09 1:23 P

Paula,

Would you please check your computer to make sure you don't have some kind of virus because you are sending out the same e-mail up to three times? Just run your virus check on your computer. Thanks.

I too hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I did have a good time. Now it is time to get back into the swing of things.

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11/27/09 6:37 A

My reality check too is I did not do so bad yesterday. I am not sure of my calorie count because I did not bother to key in all the information. I do not feel to bad with how I ate, I ate in moderation and did not feel "stuffed" when I was done. That in itself is a big accomplishment since Thanksgiving Dinner is associated with overeating.

I ate mindfully, was aware of what I was eating and how I was feeling as I was doing so. The only thing I should have had smaller desserts.

Had a great time with my family.

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11/25/09 9:04 A

Every time I log onto this page to post in my journal, I see the Hot Message Board Topics and one that is there almost every day is "Exactly HOW do you get back on the wagon?" I think to myself, "Get BACK on? I do not think I was fully on the wagon in the first place." I feel like I jumped up, grabbed onto the side but never fully made it all the way, kind of like I have been hanging onto the side and running to catch up.

I realize that my problem as to why I cannot get any consistency in what and how much I eat is because I have not fully committed to doing it. There are several reasons for this. First, I do not plan adequately what I am going to eat. I always make spur of the moment decisions. Second, I eat foods that I know are my "trigger foods" and once I start I know I will overeat. Third, I eat merely out of habit, that is I am eating just for the sake of eating and not really because I am hungry.

I think it is time to pull myself up and actually get on the wagon because I think that will be easier on me than being dragged on the journey.


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11/23/09 11:56 P

I think that fat loss was very short lived - it was sweet while it lasted. It seems like I have little self control and I have difficulty not eating a lot in one sitting. I am trying to get my brain wrapped around this eat smaller meals but more frequently. I have tried it in the past and it did work but I find it hard to stay with it for any length of time.

One thing I realize is that I really need to put more effort into planning. I think that if I can get that done, then half my battle will be won - I seriously lack planning what I am going to eat. Now that I know what I need to do, I just need to do it tomorrow. Too often I think like Scarlett Ohara - I'll think about it tomorrow.

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11/21/09 9:29 P

Despite the fact that I way overate pizza these past few days, I weighed myself today and noticed that the body fat % had dropped just a fraction - 29.9%. I am not sure if I can really count it though, because I hopped on the scale just after a run just to see what it would say. It is a small reward for my efforts.
So, I will pat myself on the back and say,
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11/20/09 9:55 P

Thanks Jem, I appreciate that.

Today went well until dinner and we went out for pizza again. I knew I was going to have a hard time limiting what I ate so before we left I had 2 cups of broccoli.

I think if I would have eaten more throughout the day that might have worked, but I think I did not eat an adequate amount of calories up to then. I just wasn't that hungry during my activities.

I need to find a good pizza recipe so I can make it at home, that way I can control the ingredients and not have so much fat and sodium when the craving for pizza comes along. I think that tonight kind of takes care of that for me for a while now.

Have a good night and a great day tomorrow.

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11/19/09 5:32 P

Just remember, a lot of us live alone and we come to spark to get the encourgement we need. So, if you can't get it at home. Open up the computer and look for your friends. We are here.

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11/19/09 9:15 A

Thank you, Jem. I appreciate your kind words. Every day is a new day. I think my problem is that although I know what I ought to be doing, I'm just not totally motivated to follow through on a consistent basis.

Sometimes I feel like I do not get the support and encouragement I feel I need to be successful here at home. I am finding Spark People to be a great place to be for support and encouragement.

Thanks again Jem, and all you other Sparkers out there - we're in this together.

Hope you all have a successful day.

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11/18/09 10:13 P

You'll be OK. When we fall we just have to pick ourselves up again. Remember you are surrounded by people who are here to listen and to care.

Those two days are a positive and tonight was just a speed bump.

Best to you,

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11/18/09 9:42 P

I completely forgot what I wrote this morning because I totally pigged out on pizza tonight.

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11/18/09 7:52 A

I had two days where I stayed focused and paid attention to my hunger and then was careful in what I chose to eat. I actually stayed within the recommended calorie range two days in a row!



It never ceases to amaze me at how fast the calories add up even in the foods that are considered healthy and how quickly one can go over the recommended number of calories.

My goal for today is to be aware of the quality of the foods I choose to eat. Wish me well.

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11/16/09 11:23 P

I really like Jem's advice about cutting back on empty calories because that is something I know I should be doing. I have done it in the past and have always felt better when I eat foods that provide the necessary fuel and nutrients for my body.

On that note, I think I may have done it today, that is not eat any candy. It almost feels weird. And the best thing is I know I am not going to have any because there isn't any in the house and I am not going to drive 7 miles one way for a candy bar.

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11/15/09 9:42 P

First off,

Look at the candy you eat and find out if any of it can be seen as healthy. For instance, Dark Chocolate has a lot of anti-oxidants that is good for you. You look at your calories for the day and see how much this is interfering with your calories and always include your candy in your nutrition count. This definitely deters me. Because of my goals is to report all my food honestly on my nutrition page.

However, I don't just eat candy. I have cut back on eating empty calories because I like real food better than empty calories and that's because I feel healthier eating fruits and vegetables.

Ask your DH if he is trying to sabotage your lifestyle change? Does he want to step into this program or is he trying to tell you something? What is he telling you? Perhaps this could be a good conversation while holding hands or hugging.

Good Luck!

Jem

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11/15/09 9:18 P

The reality is "I am a Junk-Food Junkie". It seems like I cannot stop eating candy. I tell myself everyday that I am not going to eat it and yet I find myself craving it first thing in the morning.

Sometimes, I can manage to make it through most of the day without giving in, but then it seems that by nighttime I just gotta have it.

One way I can fight this would be not to have it in the house. But, I do not know if it is my imagination or not, but whenever I mention that to my DH it seems like he goes out of his way to bring it in the house. For instance, the other day we went to visit his mother and on the way we were talking about not eating candy and how we were going to stop the habit. We both agreed not to bring it into the house. Then not one hour later, as we were getting in the car I noticed him depositing a bag of candy that he took form his mother into the trunk. Of course, I, having little or no self-control, picked out the snickers bars and then told him to keep the rest in his stuff so I would not be tempted.

I would like to make it one day without having a "fix" - just one, then I will know that I CAN do it.

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11/13/09 11:03 P

Ouch! I have blisters on my toes from my run yesterday. I am still feeling good that I made my goal of 10 miles and I am still feeling slightly defeated that I am still eating junk food. It seems like every time I mention to my hubby that I want to stop eating it and we should quit buying it, it just keeps appearing in the house. Of course, then I feel obliged to eat it. How silly! It is not even good for me, why can I not stop eating that junk? I am trying to hold back my frustration.

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11/12/09 10:15 P

Today I jogged/walked over 10 miles because I am participating in a challenge where each team member chooses one day this week and logs the most mileage. I set a goal for myself to do 10 miles. This is a new distance for me. I surpassed my previous distance of 7 miles. This is a team effort, I did not want to let my team down and felt that I had to make an honest effort to go as many miles as I could.

So, I set a new personal best today. Yeah! I did it because I did not want to disappoint my team members. That does not sound like a bad thing, however, I do not even know these people and I pushed myself for them. How come I do not have that same fervor when it comes to my diet.?

I am so frustrated because it does not seem to matter much to me that I set a goal not to eat so much candy, yet I think nothing of eating those Snickers and Milky Ways. I should have that same intensity not to disappoint myself as I did with my virtual teammates in my running challenge.

I wanna win!!!!!!!!!!

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11/11/09 10:16 A

I know how hard it is too stay on track. I am struggling to get back on track myself. Good Luck!

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11/11/09 9:50 A

I am on day 4 of getting back on track with Spark People. This is an amazing site! The people on it are awesome!

Today is Veteran's Day: Please take a moment to remember all those who are and have sacrificed their time, family and lives so that you and I can have the lives that we now have.

Quote of the day at the National Guard station close to where I live: "Good people can sleep well at night because ROUGH people do violence for them."

Thanks to all who serve and your families.

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11/10/09 11:30 A

That's the great part of keeping track of your food. It really is a reality check, especially when you see the high calorie content of some of your favorite foods.

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11/9/09 10:25 P

Just have to report my progress for the day. I wish I could say that I did not eat any junk food, but alas, I cannot. I had to run to the grocery store and I stopped before my run but decided I was hungry so I bought some peanut butter cups. Other than that, that was the only not so good for me food I had today. Not too bad, but the only thing that kept me from eating the wrong stuff was that it was not in the house. Oughtta be a clue for me...

On the up side, I had an great run. I am still on Week 1 on Podrunner Gateway to 8K. I started out too fast and ended up having to walk, I need to learn how to pace so I go longer. I am sure it will come as I continue on.

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11/9/09 12:08 P

That's the really amazing part of SP -- that we can see foods that we thought did a little damage and see that they were really bad! I enter most of my points n the morning (I try to eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch each day)...then when I am deciding on dinner I will sometimes change my mind because what I was going to each was so awful! It really helps me make better decisions. Good luck on your NEW DAY!

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11/9/09 11:42 A

A new day. The morning is almost over and so far I have stayed on track with proper eating. I need to stay focused so I will be motivated to eat to fuel my body not just to eat.

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11/8/09 8:59 P

OMG! Did I get a reality check tonight when I ran the nutrition report feedback and saw the chart with my list of foods. I am aware that I ate quite a few candy bars today but to actually see it broken down and that those sweets consisted of almost half my calorie intake for the day was a real eye opener.

Start over tomorrow. Again!