Replies to 'A Circle of Friends with Loving Support'

Jeanne,  you are in my prayers--keep me in yours.  Visiting is difficult unless the family makes an effort to fix more plain dishes.  My daughter-in-laws are great about letting me plan the meals with them.  They don't get too fancy with sauces, etc.  So I can eat without having to do a special meal.

I always take a couple pkts of tuna with me just in case.  I put one in my purse with a fork if we go out just in case the grandchildren want to stop some place that I would rather not eat.  However,k most places--even fast food places--have put things on their menu for those wanting to eat more healthy,  If I eat out I aim at salads with dressing on the side and dip my fork into the dressing.  I get the taste without all the calories and I can taste what I am eating.

My youngest son is coming to town this coming week with his serious girlfriend.  They are both chefs at a 5 start restaurant in Aspen, CO.  I am really nervous as he's cooked before and it has been beautiful and delicious, but not so healthy.  When I asked him about low fat, he says people don't go to a restaurant and pay $50 for a main course to get low fat.  He's right--I'd stay home with my cottage cheese.

Hopefully they will be so full of fancy that they will be happy with plainer fair.  So I need all the prayers and support I can get to make it through this. I've been cleaning like crazy so my place won't be so messy and neglected looking--it has been neglected.  Between 88 yr old parents and teaching, my house gets litle attention.  This past summer it was such a mess that even though I really worked on it, it never showed.

Got to get moving.  Be sure to get your water in.  It makes such a difference.

See you tomorrow, buddy.  Have a great day.  Oh, I have about 100 pounds to lose and am making slow progress.  But it is progress.

Hugs,

Anita