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How is Joe doing? I was gone for 5 days and had many posts to sift through, so if you've posted about him recently, I apologize. But I have been wondering how he is feeling.
Shhh, don't tell her that or she'll figure out that we are on to her.pgruskin said:Nancy, you take too little credit for Joe's determination to live. A good part of it has to be the wonderful relationship the two of you have and the excellent care you have given him through all his trials and tribulations! How many years is it for you? Dick and I will celebrate our 41st in March.
Nancy said:OK, DB--how about sharing some good news about yourself. What progress were you referring to? Do tell!
Der BiermeisterI am down 22 lbs now since Aug 1. I have another 50 to go said:DB: YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You'll get there because you have a very real, vested interest in doing so.
It's easier for me to control my weight eating at home. Going out to restaurants is another matter.
Best way to restrain/control yourself when eating out is to know ahead of time what the menu is. Decide before you go what you will order. Order first; don't let others' choices sway you into overdoing it. I often order soup & salad or an appetizer & salad. No dessert unless it's fresh fruit or apple pie (I eat the cooked slices).
I often drink a glass of skim milk or eat an apple or a snack-size bag of 94% fat-free popcorn before going out to eat, if I'm getting pretty hungry. That keeps me from ordering too much.
These are also good suggestions before a special occasion -- wedding reception, Thanksgiving/Christmas/holiday dinner, family reunion, etc.
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