Every day I try to come on here and post my food choices/menu. A discipline I personally need for accountability. It has occurred to me lately that all of us are really re-training ourselves to make wonderfully wiser choices with food. Not to say that we don't blow it sometimes but over-all there really seems to be a healthy curve going on. Just wanted to note that publicly and to give us a chance to all take a bow !!! We even are all beginning to see " cause and effect" patterns of what happens when we eat this or that. I was thinking how much contrast there is between NOW and back THEN ! Pre-wls I don't think I was as much of a conscious eater . Now, I was conscious when I was in full rebellion and dead set on eating what I wanted. But there was also a mindless sort of eating I remember that isn't as much a part of my life anymore...except sometimes. But it is not the usual pattern anymore. I'm feeling grateful. So what do you think???? How are you discovering yourself changing for the better with your food choices??? Let's hear your thoughts, Ok? Mary

Oooooooooohhhhhhhh - that sounds YUMMY!!! On my grocery list for this weekend!! Michelle

Hi everyone. I wanted to take a minute to ask for your help. In a few weeks, I'll be walking to support the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser. Although I haven't had anyone close to me succumb to breast cancer, my mother, grandmother and oldest brother all died of cancer that could have possibly been prevented if there had been earlier detection. Just like breast cancer, which has a very, very high treatment rate, if caught early enough. The American Cancer Society does so much in the way of research and education. It also reaches out to families who have been touched by cancer and provides support in the way of counseling, helping with the logistics of making treatments and checkups, care for the children of sick individuals, visits for the elderly, and even hot meals for families in crisis. It is near and dear to my heart. Normally, I would never ask people other than my own family, to contribute to something like this, but every little bit counts and so I'm asking you, if possible, to contribute to the fundraiser in some small way. Even if it's not monetarily. They have these walks everywhere, and not only is it for an excellent cause, it's great exercise as well as an opportunity for women of all walks of life (and their families) to join together to fight a senseless killer. If you'd like to learn more about this event, or help me on my quest, check out my page at: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=1535077&pg=personal&fr_id=2147&s_tafId=4699 Thanks for listening to my ramble...

Ah, next time I'll have to email you my list of foods eaten and get advice before I gain a whole 5 pounds. I did enjoy the burger and I even splurged and at the carmel with the apple dipper (well not all of it, but some) it was soooooo good!!! laurie

Howdy - just popping in before I head to class... Pre B - AchieveOne Shake B - low carb yogurt, kashi granola bar MS - small apple, 2 cheese sticks L - 1.5 cups lettuce, 3 oz tuna, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 2 melba rounds AS - 1/2 cuke, small protien bar AS - I'll pick up a venti latte on the way to class D - dunno, it'll be late Vits - on track Water - so so Exercise - it's raining again, no walk for me...