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09-15-2008, 12:34 PM
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Hello, everyone. :ghug After eating carmel corn late last night and finally going to sleep, I woke up resolved to go back to eating healthier again. I ran some errands this morning and then went grocery shopping. Here's what I bought: orange juice blueberry juice blend mango juice blend juice with protein. bananas strawberries kiwi limes mushrooms spinach green pepper whole wheat bread whole wheat pasta pasta sauce chipped roast beef club soda There are some other vegetables and whatnot I did not have to buy that I can use as a part of my plan. I know what I bought isn't perfect (juice has a lot of sugar and deli meat has a lot of sodium), but it is a good start for me (again). When I did this earlier this year, I lost about 30 pounds after four months. I need to focus. I did it before. I can do it again. Thank you everyone for being here and having the courage to admit your struggles. P.S.--I haven't been sleeping well at all lately and I think it's due at least in part to my recent severe increase in caffiene consumption--so it has to go. That includes chocolate.  (I think I'm going to cry)I have decided that club soda is a pretty good way to go when I want something bubbly. I can drink it plain, put in a slice of lime/lemon, or put in a splash of fruit juice. I make sure that whenever I use fruit juice I am aware of how much I'm drinking. I rarely go over two small glasses of juice a day. Try to take it easy, everyone.
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09-16-2008, 07:33 AM
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| Member Join Date: Aug 2007
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| The perils of all or nothing thinking. My warped brain tells me that my failure to be perfect over the weekend negates all the good I've done my body and spirit over the summer. My brain is wrong. It was a mistake, a slip. I don't have to go back down the mountain and begin again. I get to start where I am. And I did that. It's time to let this go and just get on with it. I am grateful to have this place to share and gain strength and understanding. My sincere thanks to all who frequent this safe place. Peace. |
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09-16-2008, 10:13 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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wow-- I have fully identified and accepted that I have a "thinking disease"... I have a brain that thinks "sick" thoughts, by that I mean thoughts that are not in harmony with what my HP has in store for me, and certainly not cunducive to the way I want to live my life today. I am Ready to get better---I am ready to take care of myself--I don't want to merely "exist"---I want to LIVE!! Today will be day one for me---and "YAY ME" that I want to keep trying!!! 
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09-16-2008, 05:54 PM
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| Forum Leader  Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: trail of discovery
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Bamboozle.... we all mess up, that's why we are here. Don't stop posting. We are here to support each other....you included....but if you don't post................ Well, anyway, sharing our up's and down's is how we will find our way to recovery. Dealing with food issues is very different than any other addiction. We have to learn to manage our food and make life style changes in order to have a healthier life. I struggle with these issues because I am a emotional overeater. I make wrong choices because the bad stuff comforts me. I need to work on my own attitude in order for my life to turn around and for me to get hold of this compulsive behavior.
__________________ "Failure is an EVENT, it is not a person – yesterday really did end last night, and today is your brand new day..." .........unknown  The sun always rises, and a new day begins.  |
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09-16-2008, 06:15 PM
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Me too. Thanks for posting this.
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09-17-2008, 06:28 AM
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Make it a great Wednesday, everyone. Here's what I'm doing to make it easier for me to take good care of myself: I spent some quiet time this morning - reading,thinking and journaling. I planned and brought my food to work today. I will get some forced exercise today. I've planned my evening meal. What are you doing today to live the life you envision for yourself? Peace. |
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09-17-2008, 06:36 AM
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| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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At a 12 step meeting yesterday, I heard for my first time someone say that he had accepted that he was mentally ill. He had 20 years of sobriety...and spoke eloquently. He had become OK when he was alone. I bought "no sugar added" ice cream two days ago...I thought it was an OK OS-free treat now...lazily I decided not to get a bowl...instead ate it out of the container...thought I would just have a few spoonfuls...I'll put it down after the next spoonful...the next one....the next one...it's half gone...WTF is the matter with me? I accept the fact that I am mentally ill. I do the same thing over again and expect different results. I shake me head "No" when I hear that the spiritual side of the 12-step program is available to me. I am not ready yet. |
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09-17-2008, 07:39 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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I was so gung ho yesterday but didn't eat enough of the "right" foods so when I got home I cheated. I yelled that question in my head last night!!! I don't want to have to keep asking myself that..... Today is a new day.
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09-17-2008, 02:56 PM
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Not eaten much , the only reason though is that I haven't been too well today. I seem to be back on track with regard to OS, but that can't be taken for granted. Today I went to work and crashed out for a few hours when I got home. I have spent an eternity helping my boy with his maths, and some of it is hard work as well. Best wishes all, thanks for your shares.
__________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer. |
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09-18-2008, 12:37 PM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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not feeling well today I'm sure I will be fine..I am rarely sick and I wouldn't even call it "sick"--I have a stomach ache, a pretty good one..oh well.. It has been hard--very hard to get back on track......way harder than it was to just "stay" on track.....so far today is day one...
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09-19-2008, 03:57 AM
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I make mine 14 days since 5th, and up to the end of Thursday- working on 15 today; thanks Goldie. I worked last night and have a rare morning off today( even though I am in this afternoon and then later tonight), so I took the chance to get out for a run. I should have gone to bed, but now without any sleep I feel alive- weird I guess. Best wishes all.
__________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer. |
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09-19-2008, 07:09 AM
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Lack of planning yesterday led me to make some less-than-good-for-me food choices last evening. No OSs and I didn't eat in an disordered fashion, but not a choice that feels good today. So today I know better and I'll do better. I need to make it as easy as possible for me to do the next right thing. Peace. |
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09-19-2008, 07:15 AM
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| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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My thanks to all of you for your posts...I ran this AM, and I most always come here before I shower...grateful to catch up wit each of you on how & where you are in your OS programs...and your lives... I choose to come here because I cannot stay sober by myself. Take care all. Peace. |
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09-20-2008, 07:03 AM
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| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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I pretty accept that I am co-dependent as far as exercise is concerned. If I didn't have a couple buddies who agree to meet pretty much always at this place and this time....I would not do it by myself. If I can't stay sober by myself.... what makes me think I can exercise by myself? I sometimes envy those people I see running by themselves...or working out by themselves...but the envy goes away. I am OS sober so far...I have a good day planned...I hope it goes well. Take care all. |
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