[Mindful i Mouse] Keeping it Up

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Wow, we have been having some pretty rough times lately. Yesterday (mostly at night) we hit a snow storm through IN and PA. It was pretty hairy at times. We saw some pretty bad accidents, that always leaves us feeling sad seeing the car covered with sheets. Three truck accidents, one we had to wait for a long time for it to be pulled out of the ditch. Husband was exhausted by the time we reached a safe haven. We hit the restroom and on the way back, he stopped for some snacks. I had the option to get something and there was a pull for it, but not enough to make me take the plunge. I looked at a few small chocolate bars, but the 22+ carbs just were too much. At the cash register, I saw little bite size pieces of York Peppermint Patties, so I got one of those. Didn't really feel a need for it, but it sure tasted good. I reminded myself that a bite size bit of candy is always enough. Husband said he wanted to stop his night time eating, saying it didn't even taste good. But he has said that so many times and it didn't stop him. I think over eating never really has anything to go with how food tastes, it's about calming stress for the most part. This is different than when dinner is tasty and he grabs another serving. Eating after a meal is about something else. But I don't push the issue with him, he has struggled with weight most of his adult life just like me, we have to find the answer within us to make the changes. Note: when I took off my socks last night, I noticed how much fluid retention I was having in my ankles and legs! I haven't had that in a long time and may explain not having a loss. I feel somewhat hopeful that next Saturday I will show a loss. I went into my software, sodium is the one item I cannot track. I have the junior program and it is the only thing about this software I don't get. When I enter a new food, I enter in the sodium content, so why can't I find a daily total? I do know that when I drink diet Pepsi, I tend to retain fluid. I am still debating on whether to give it up or not. My wedding ring is loose, so it's not affecting my upper body, which probably means I am sitting too much. A good nights sleep and I feel better this morning. It's rainy and dark and as glum as can be, but I feel less murky than I have been lately. My calories were higher than I wanted them to be yesterday and the carbs way too high, but I am not worked up about it. I will try for 880 calories today. BG this morning was 89 so that is good. --

Posted By i Mouse to Mindful i Mouse at 2/21/2011 10:11:00 AM