Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects

December 9, 2004

Oh me it is especially hard when one gets depressed.

But I haven't ever eaten a whole pie in one setting.

Interesting.

Oh that even sounds dreadful.

I am so glad you are trying,

and I know how hard it is for you.

Keep up the good work.

Just a new friend writing to you.

--Dar

--Every Saint has a Past,

Every Sinner has a Future

Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects

>> >

>> > Cy,

>> >

>> > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is

>> that

>> > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what --

>> > feel-good

>> > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us

>> crave

>> > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we

>> don't buy

>> > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something.

>> >

>> > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is

>> I

>> > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would

>> I

>> > pick

>> > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of

>> the

>> > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the

>> taste of

>> > some

>> > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is

>> where

>> > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the

>> meal

>> > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a

>> number

>> > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then

>> throw

>> > out

>> > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just

>> tell

>> > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em

>> up.

>> >

>> > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can

>> only

>> > hope

>> > will instill a new set of habits.

>> >

>> > Good luck!

>> >

>> > Bill

>> >

December 9, 2004

Oh me it is especially hard when one gets depressed.

But I haven't ever eaten a whole pie in one setting.

Interesting.

Oh that even sounds dreadful.

I am so glad you are trying,

and I know how hard it is for you.

Keep up the good work.

Just a new friend writing to you.

--Dar

--Every Saint has a Past,

Every Sinner has a Future

Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects

>> >

>> > Cy,

>> >

>> > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is

>> that

>> > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what --

>> > feel-good

>> > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us

>> crave

>> > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we

>> don't buy

>> > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something.

>> >

>> > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is

>> I

>> > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would

>> I

>> > pick

>> > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of

>> the

>> > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the

>> taste of

>> > some

>> > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is

>> where

>> > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the

>> meal

>> > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a

>> number

>> > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then

>> throw

>> > out

>> > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just

>> tell

>> > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em

>> up.

>> >

>> > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can

>> only

>> > hope

>> > will instill a new set of habits.

>> >

>> > Good luck!

>> >

>> > Bill

>> >

December 9, 2004

Oink oink oink!

Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects

>> >

>> > Cy,

>> >

>> > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is

>> that

>> > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what --

>> > feel-good

>> > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us

>> crave

>> > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we

>> don't buy

>> > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something.

>> >

>> > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is

>> I

>> > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would

>> I

>> > pick

>> > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of

>> the

>> > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the

>> taste of

>> > some

>> > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is

>> where

>> > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the

>> meal

>> > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a

>> number

>> > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then

>> throw

>> > out

>> > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just

>> tell

>> > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em

>> up.

>> >

>> > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can

>> only

>> > hope

>> > will instill a new set of habits.

>> >

>> > Good luck!

>> >

>> > Bill

>> >

December 9, 2004

Oink oink oink!

Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects

>> >

>> > Cy,

>> >

>> > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is

>> that

>> > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what --

>> > feel-good

>> > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us

>> crave

>> > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we

>> don't buy

>> > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something.

>> >

>> > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is

>> I

>> > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would

>> I

>> > pick

>> > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of

>> the

>> > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the

>> taste of

>> > some

>> > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is

>> where

>> > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the

>> meal

>> > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a

>> number

>> > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then

>> throw

>> > out

>> > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just

>> tell

>> > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em

>> up.

>> >

>> > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can

>> only

>> > hope

>> > will instill a new set of habits.

>> >

>> > Good luck!

>> >

>> > Bill

>> >

December 9, 2004

Oink oink oink!

Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects

>> >

>> > Cy,

>> >

>> > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is

>> that

>> > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what --

>> > feel-good

>> > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us

>> crave

>> > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we

>> don't buy

>> > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something.

>> >

>> > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is

>> I

>> > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would

>> I

>> > pick

>> > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of

>> the

>> > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the

>> taste of

>> > some

>> > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is

>> where

>> > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the

>> meal

>> > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a

>> number

>> > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then

>> throw

>> > out

>> > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just

>> tell

>> > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em

>> up.

>> >

>> > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can

>> only

>> > hope

>> > will instill a new set of habits.

>> >

>> > Good luck!

>> >

>> > Bill

>> >

December 9, 2004

Congrats Mark on sticking to the diet when cooking all those wonderful

things! That's when I have problems sticking to th diet-when I cook. I

seem to think that tasting everyhing is necessary-just to make sure it is

" right " . Hence, I rarely bake

" right " .

Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects

well now, I don't eat every day like I should and I do realize that it is no

one's fault but mine. how ever, the other day, I made sixteen pecan pies and

didn't par take of not one of them. use to, I could have ate one whole pie

by my self before the rest of the pies cooled enough to put in the ice box.

I passed them out to all my friends, who are not, as of yet, a diabetic as I

am. even made the wife some sausage balls and a cheese ball and still didn't

help my self to any. some days I find being a good boy easier then other

days. some times I get up in the morning and tell my self that to day I am

going to be good and keep control of my sugar and not eat any thing that I

shouldn't. this doesn't always work. the best laid plans, just doesn't

always pan out. the only good reason why I half way stay on the right path,

is can scare the hell out of me with some of those post that he can

write about eat wrong and die young or wish you were dead. ok, I suppose I

am done with my ramble for now and will go eat some thing good for me,

instead of some thing else that isn't. I just love Mexican food, and right

now that really sounds good with a cold beer or two. best eat a salad and

turn in to a fat rabbit. keep the post coming that will keep me on line and

maybe I won't for get that I am a diabetic. thanks for all of you.

please don't take me serious, the gentlemen pig

Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects

> >

> > Cy,

> >

> > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is

> that

> > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what --

> > feel-good

> > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us

> crave

> > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we

> don't buy

> > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something.

> >

> > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is

> I

> > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would

> I

> > pick

> > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of

> the

> > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the

> taste of

> > some

> > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is

> where

> > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the

> meal

> > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a

> number

> > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then

> throw

> > out

> > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just

> tell

> > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em

> up.

> >

> > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can

> only

> > hope

> > will instill a new set of habits.

> >

> > Good luck!

> >

> > Bill

> >

December 9, 2004