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Nancy · by **Nancy** » April 3rd, 2007, 11:41 am

Kanani ~

I can definitely feel your anxiety.
Been there - way too many times and it is very hard to live that way for any length of time, indeedy doo!

I used to try to dissipate my anxiety by drowning in cookies and candy.

I'd put boxes of cookies under the bedskirt on my side of the bed and kiss Terry goodnight and tell him I was going to watch TV in bed for a while as he worked in the office or watched TV in the family room. Then I’d reach under the bed and grab a handful of cookies or candy, put them on a paper towel or napkin and chomp away.

I did that for years.

DH had bags of jelly beans and peanut butter cups in his office cupboard and he ate them while he was on the computer.

We both came clean with one another, we changed our habit – we eat nothin’ in the office or bed room now except a Medifast meal packet and water.

We keep no cookies, candy or crappage in the house any more – no ice cream, no crackers, no bread. When we want ice cream, we go out for a single serving of it and bring zippo home.

We determined we want to live and we want a better quality of life so that means no more junko.

Food is not our friend.

You’ve seen those bumper stickers that say, “Guns don’t kill people; people kill people.”

In our case, food kills – it kills our spirit, it kills our resolve and eventually it kills us with heart disease, stroke, diabetes (and all that diabetes entails is not pretty: amputations, pills & injections, etc.) breast cancer (which can result in radiation, mutilation, etc.) there’s nothing pretty about any of those things.

I know you are getting a handle on this and you are making excellent choices.

Today is a new day.

You are becoming a new person.

You are beautiful, healthier, proud of your accomplishment and so are we.

Hey, HulaGirl - when you feel stressed, put on "Bruddah Iz" and listen to his version of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and be ye glad and relaxed. I have de-stressed many a time by listening to Iz on my iPod or in our home over the sound system.

What a blessing to hear his soothingly clear voice!

[What a special man he was - I was saddened when Israel Kamakawiwo'ole passed away, as his music is so beautiful; it makes me weep. His weight was such a detriment to his health and ultimately it took his life. If readers are unfamiliar with Iz, do a google search or go to the music store and listen to some of his music. At one time he weighed over 700 pounds. Food kills.]

Supersize my asparagus, please!

hulagirlfromhawaii · by **hulagirlfromhawaii** » April 6th, 2007, 12:06 pm

Nancy, I've been pondering on your post for a few days, and you truly are a Godsend. Thank you for your support and insight. I hope everyone will read that post!
I'm getting my Ipod this weekend , so I'm excited. Brudda Iz will certainly be on there and so will John Legend, another favorite artist!

I was not compliant yesterday, but am back in the right state of mind and focused on the program.

hulagirlfromhawaii · by **hulagirlfromhawaii** » April 18th, 2007, 12:19 pm

Just staying afloat here!

One of my best friends asked me to be her Matron of Honor for her wedding in July. Just what I needed to to keep me on my toes. I want to look my best for the wedding! :mrgreen:

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » April 18th, 2007, 12:26 pm

Hi Kanani~ Good to hear from you. You're going to look beautiful at the wedding. I know the wedding is not until July, but make sure you take pictures so we can see how you look. What a great motivation as well.

DonicaB

SuzyQ66 · by **SuzyQ66** » April 18th, 2007, 5:27 pm

What a great event to look forward to and a great reason for staying compliant. Congrats on your progress!!

hulagirlfromhawaii · by **hulagirlfromhawaii** » April 18th, 2007, 7:13 pm

Thanks Donica and Suzy! Yeah, this will keep me compliant. I'm hoping that the pics from the wedding will be my goal pictures!

kmr · by **kmr** » April 23rd, 2007, 8:09 am

Hey friend! Just wanted to say "hi" while I was online. Hope all is well and hope to hear from you soon! :stroll:

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » April 23rd, 2007, 8:27 am

hulagirlfromhawaii wrote:Just staying afloat here!

One of my best friends asked me to be her Matron of Honor for her wedding in July. Just what I needed to to keep me on my toes. I want to look my best for the wedding!

How exciting! And it is a great motivator!

hulagirlfromhawaii · by **hulagirlfromhawaii** » April 23rd, 2007, 2:51 pm

bikipatra wrote:
hulagirlfromhawaii wrote:Just staying afloat here!

One of my best friends asked me to be her Matron of Honor for her wedding in July. Just what I needed to to keep me on my toes. I want to look my best for the wedding!

How exciting! And it is a great motivator!

Yes! I certainly don't want to be a "chubby bridesmaid" :cry:

. The dress is fitted spaghetti strap dress. Can't have fat arms either.

hulagirlfromhawaii · by **hulagirlfromhawaii** » April 25th, 2007, 6:23 pm

I had a really good day today. Even though TOM is here, I don't feel bloated. That's a good sign. And even better, no cravings! What's up?! :shock:

I'm a very happy girl! :grin:

Pashta · by **Pashta** » April 25th, 2007, 7:09 pm

And you're complaining? LOL

Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » April 25th, 2007, 7:10 pm

Hey, that MF fairy must have had some extra magic dust to make those miracles happen.

Glad you aren't feeling icky.

hulagirlfromhawaii · by **hulagirlfromhawaii** » April 26th, 2007, 1:44 am

Pashta wrote:And you're complaining? LOL

Hey, that MF fairy must have had some extra magic dust to make those miracles happen. Glad you aren't feeling icky.

Yes, a great miracle! Wish this could happen on a monthly basis! That would be awesome! :yeah:

holberry · by **holberry** » April 26th, 2007, 7:03 am

Hi from the NW.
glad you did not have any bloat, that's got to feel great! In a wedding! super motivator
holberry

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » April 26th, 2007, 7:05 am

hulagirlfromhawaii wrote:I had a really good day today. Even though TOM is here, I don't feel bloated. That's a good sign. And even better, no cravings! What's up?!

I'm a very happy girl!

I didn't feel bloated but all my measurements went up .5 to an inch the day before TOM. I didin't know it was TOM time so I was perplexed!

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