Got through a tough day

Yesterday I hosted a Mardi Gras party for the seniors at the center I run.
It was a big affair and I ran out of the house without breakfast. Keeping
this short (sort of), I had the staff put out snack crackers, chex mix, and
nuts, had hard candy on the tables, sodas, wine, and later brownies, cookies
and cake for the coffee. All I had was some turkey from the lunch and a few
nuts. I kept looking at the chex mix and thinking * that looks good but I
don't need that*. I'll tell you in the past, with all the stress that comes
with a day like that, I would have polished off a bowl of the chex mix,
several *brownie bites* and some almond cookies. Plus a couple of glasses of
wine. My cravings are really under control. Also, several people came up to
me to ask if I'd lost weight! They're all being very supportive. In fact,
one of the ladies brought me in some practically new pants 1-2 sizes smaller
than I wear. She said her son had just lost 50 pounds on Atkins and wanted
to know if I wanted them. It's great. They're in great shape and will make
for an easy and inexpensive transition to a smaller waistline.
--
- Bear
Grrrrrrrr : o)

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Highest weight 353
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Hello,
On 25-Feb-2004, "Bear" wrote:

Yesterday I hosted a Mardi Gras party for the seniors at the center
I run. It was a big affair and I ran out of the house without
breakfast.
Snip

Good. Now the next time a stressful situation comes up you'll know
you *can* avoid eating crud. Your excuse for future events is now
gone cue maniacal laughter! G

For future it'd be a good idea to stash some packs of nuts or other
shelf stable acceptable foods in the car. That way you'll have some
for the times you haven't made time to eat before you leave the house.

Take care,
Carmen

Well done. Those are tough times and I probably would have had to try a
brownie. Only 4 more pounds and you will have 30 off. Next time you are
around something that weighs 30 pounds, lift it. It is amazing. I know
when I bring my dog food in, a 40 pound bag, I think to myself, this is the
stress that was on my knees at one time and more.

Keep up the good work Bear. You are going in the right direction even
though you had a tough day Monday.

Curt

--
Started low carb May '03
211/184/185 . . 6'2" 15.78% BF
Highest weight 250 5+ years ago


"Bear" wrote in message
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Yesterday I hosted a Mardi Gras party for the seniors at the center I run.
It was a big affair and I ran out of the house without breakfast. Keeping
this short (sort of), I had the staff put out snack crackers, chex mix,
and
nuts, had hard candy on the tables, sodas, wine, and later brownies,
cookies
and cake for the coffee. All I had was some turkey from the lunch and a
few
nuts. I kept looking at the chex mix and thinking * that looks good but I
don't need that*. I'll tell you in the past, with all the stress that
comes
with a day like that, I would have polished off a bowl of the chex mix,
several *brownie bites* and some almond cookies. Plus a couple of glasses
of
wine. My cravings are really under control. Also, several people came up
to
me to ask if I'd lost weight! They're all being very supportive. In fact,
one of the ladies brought me in some practically new pants 1-2 sizes
smaller
than I wear. She said her son had just lost 50 pounds on Atkins and wanted
to know if I wanted them. It's great. They're in great shape and will make
for an easy and inexpensive transition to a smaller waistline.
--
- Bear
Grrrrrrrr : o)

297/271/210
Highest weight 353
http://home.earthlink.net/~polarbear50/index.html

Thanks for the reflection, Bear. I have a similar situation this evening
and your will-power and determination will be a reminder to me of the
strength that lies within. Man, I can't wait to hit that 30 mark, though
I've sabotaged myself all this February month. I know March is just around
the corner, and so is thirty --- for me, and for you.

Go for it, man!



--
John Vertigan
Atkins since 1/2/04
262/237/5 lbs to go in Feb/160

In article . net,
"Bear" wrote:

Yesterday I hosted a Mardi Gras party for the seniors at the center I
run.
It was a big affair and I ran out of the house without breakfast. Keeping
this short (sort of), I had the staff put out snack crackers, chex mix,
and
nuts, had hard candy on the tables, sodas, wine, and later brownies,
cookies
and cake for the coffee. All I had was some turkey from the lunch and a
few
nuts. I kept looking at the chex mix and thinking * that looks good but I
don't need that*. I'll tell you in the past, with all the stress that
comes
with a day like that, I would have polished off a bowl of the chex mix,
several *brownie bites* and some almond cookies. Plus a couple of glasses
of
wine. My cravings are really under control. Also, several people came up
to
me to ask if I'd lost weight! They're all being very supportive. In fact,
one of the ladies brought me in some practically new pants 1-2 sizes
smaller
than I wear. She said her son had just lost 50 pounds on Atkins and
wanted
to know if I wanted them. It's great. They're in great shape and will
make
for an easy and inexpensive transition to a smaller waistline.


Good job, Bear! It is hard to abstain when you're hungry, and all
that's there is junk - but you did it. Good for you!

--
Nancy Howells (don't forget to switch it, and replace the to send mail).

In article . net, polarbear_50
@earthlink.net says...
Yesterday I hosted a Mardi Gras party for the seniors at the center I run.
It was a big affair and I ran out of the house without breakfast. Keeping
this short (sort of), I had the staff put out snack crackers, chex mix, and
nuts, had hard candy on the tables,

What is the deal with seniors and hard candy? I've never been able to figure
that out. Is it just a stereotype or does something change as you get older that
makes it more desirable? I can see where it might help if you have a dry mouth,
but it could be very hard on aging teeth if it were to be crunched, not to
mention a choking hazard if it slips. Totally off-top, I know, but I'm just
curious about it :-)

wine. My cravings are really under control. Also, several people came up to
me to ask if I'd lost weight! They're all being very supportive. In fact,
one of the ladies brought me in some practically new pants 1-2 sizes smaller
than I wear. She said her son had just lost 50 pounds on Atkins and wanted
to know if I wanted them. It's great. They're in great shape and will make
for an easy and inexpensive transition to a smaller waistline.

Congrats on achieving the lack-of-craving nirvana! How great that people are
noticing and someone even brought you some pants -- what a sweet thing to do!
they must like you a LOT!

--
Saffire
205/169/125 - 5'2.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Bear wrote:

Yesterday I hosted a Mardi Gras party for the seniors at the center I run.
It was a big affair and I ran out of the house without breakfast. Keeping
this short (sort of), I had the staff put out snack crackers, chex mix, and
nuts, had hard candy on the tables, sodas, wine, and later brownies, cookies
and cake for the coffee. All I had was some turkey from the lunch and a few
nuts. I kept looking at the chex mix and thinking * that looks good but I
don't need that*. I'll tell you in the past, with all the stress that comes
with a day like that, I would have polished off a bowl of the chex mix,
several *brownie bites* and some almond cookies. Plus a couple of glasses of
wine. My cravings are really under control. Also, several people came up to
me to ask if I'd lost weight! They're all being very supportive. In fact,
one of the ladies brought me in some practically new pants 1-2 sizes smaller
than I wear. She said her son had just lost 50 pounds on Atkins and wanted
to know if I wanted them. It's great. They're in great shape and will make
for an easy and inexpensive transition to a smaller waistline.

Great that you could resist, Bear! Isn't it nice when you, and
not the food, is in control?

--
Jean B., ca 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Thanks for all the support, everyone. It's such a help.

--
Bear
Grrrrrrrrrrrr )
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Highest weight 353
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"Bear" wrote in message
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Yesterday I hosted a Mardi Gras party for the seniors at the center I run.
It was a big affair and I ran out of the house without breakfast. Keeping
this short (sort of), I had the staff put out snack crackers, chex mix,
and
nuts, had hard candy on the tables, sodas, wine, and later brownies,
cookies
and cake for the coffee. All I had was some turkey from the lunch and a
few
nuts. I kept looking at the chex mix and thinking * that looks good but I
don't need that*. I'll tell you in the past, with all the stress that
comes
with a day like that, I would have polished off a bowl of the chex mix,
several *brownie bites* and some almond cookies. Plus a couple of glasses
of
wine. My cravings are really under control. Also, several people came up
to
me to ask if I'd lost weight! They're all being very supportive. In fact,
one of the ladies brought me in some practically new pants 1-2 sizes
smaller
than I wear. She said her son had just lost 50 pounds on Atkins and wanted
to know if I wanted them. It's great. They're in great shape and will make
for an easy and inexpensive transition to a smaller waistline.
--
- Bear
Grrrrrrrr : o)

297/271/210
Highest weight 353
http://home.earthlink.net/~polarbear50/index.html

Saffire said:

What is the deal with seniors and hard candy? I've never been able to
figure
that out.

I heard this in a Jerry Seinfeld voice. "Can someone explain this to me?"

Anyway... I think it's a general trend that can be best explained by the fact
that as people age, many begin to lose their teeth, and hard candy is usually
meant to be sucked, not chewed.

Piedlourde