The Journey begins with me page 199

[Pebbles67]

Your daughter looks awesome.

Have a great Halloween and stay out of the candy. I made cupcakes for my guys and ate 5 in the last 2 days. I was clean yesterday afternoon and evening and today so far.

[athomeontherange]

I think I will make me some more pumpkin pie.. thats smart food and yummy too!!

[athomeontherange]

I am starting a grateful challenge. Everyday this month I will be taking a picture of something I am thankful for. I plan on posting to my FB but I will post here as well. Its just a fun challenge and gives me an excuse to play with my digital camera Maybe I will make a collage and hang in in my house. I dunno.. anyone want to join me?

[demuralist]

I like it! Probably won't post as I am technologically challenged, I will just leave them on my phone.

I have also thought about taking a photo of everything I eat so I don't have to write it down but can still keep track. Also if I take the photo before I eat it that may slow me down before I put something I really shouldn't into my mouth.

Our candy doesn't get opened until the first trick or treater knocks on the door, then all the leftover goes to DH's work.

[RMS123]

Karin - I'm in! What a great idea. [Are you locked down on FB? I might have to find you]

My LE "habit" for the next 2 weeks is to record our food intake (this does NOT mean counting calories or getting all obsessive - it's a research tool). For me, this has meant taking pictures of my food. Can't tell you how much it helps...if I REALLY want that little cake ball, I have to take a picture. If I'm going to have another, means I need to take a picture. Makes me think before I go into mindless eating. I also think - do I have enough veggies on that plate?

We skipped the candy. We got laser finger lights (really cool, if I do say so myself and glow sticks. I hope they're a success. Cheaper than the candy I used to buy!!!!

Karin - how goes the recovery?

[demuralist]

I wanted to do glow sticks, never heard of finger lights, but DH said he would take the candy away and since he is the one who will be handing it out, I let it go.

Ruth you have inspired me I will begin to take photos of everything I eat.

[athomeontherange]

I love the idea of photographing what you eat. It can give you perspective on portions too. I think for the most part people are visual, so this makes sense.

I am feeling better physically since surgery. However, the shifting of hormones is interesting. Random headaches, flushing, flashing etc. I am back to work on the 8th.

I am on facebook. I will send you a message Ruth so we can find each other. I have Paula!

[Pebbles67]

Love the food pic idea and the gratitude idea. Might have to try it.

[demuralist]

me too, me too though I don't use facebook much (now I am a pinterest fiend though!), p.m. me so we can facebook! thanks.

[RMS123]

DH will unlock my security tonight, and then I'll PM you with my info. Since we're all locked up, I can't make it work [And, without DH, I don't know how to change my security settings]