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This morning i weighed in at 148 i am finally under 150, this has taken me over 3 months which is okay considering where i came from. The sweetest thing about this weight change is I am seeing my surgeon and nut this thursday. Last time I saw my surgeon (6 months out) he challenged me to be in the 140's and I did it. I remembering thinking are you nuts, i will never weigh that little, he was right. Just wanted to share some good news. I purchased the book UpNorthGuy suggested and here are some major items I have been applying since I picked it up:
> Eat sitting down, eat slowly and taste what I am eating.
> Am I really hungry, recognize the difference between hunger, desire and craving. I actually skipped 2 snacks I normally have but asking myself that very question, instead i opted for a big class of water and kept myself busy with some housework, happy to say i made it to lunch and dinner without a snack and really wasnt hungry.
> writing down the nite before what i plan to eat the following day
the book is worth the read.
> Eat sitting down, eat slowly and taste what I am eating.
> Am I really hungry, recognize the difference between hunger, desire and craving. I actually skipped 2 snacks I normally have but asking myself that very question, instead i opted for a big class of water and kept myself busy with some housework, happy to say i made it to lunch and dinner without a snack and really wasnt hungry.
> writing down the nite before what i plan to eat the following day
the book is worth the read.
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
They say the last 10 pounds are the hardest to lose and you and I both can attest for that. We both have struggled the last 3 months with losing anything at all. I guess cutting out those snacks helped your cause. I am going to try your techniques and see what happens with me.
What is the name of that book by the way???
I cant take credit for this one, UpNorthGuy posted it a few days ago.
When I started I wasn't sure what I wanted to get to, but now I have that number in my head and not sure sometimes if I can do it. Reading your story makes me belive that I can. I also want to see those 140's!! You inspire me!!
FYI, there's also a newer version of the book the encompasses all of Judith Becks weight loss tools including the cognitive therapy. It's called The Complete Beck Diet For Life.