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I go through spurts when I indulge in wine, and lately I've been having a glass with dinner. When it's gone it'll be a while before I buy again, so I keep myself under control that way. I also have been following a low carb lifestyle.

Kindergarten great job on losing weight!

Kathy, get weight loss!

ARCats, yes, best not to have temptation around....unfortunately, I love carbs AND sugar......😉

Hi, Tammy and Cinque!! Carbs and sugar , my downfall as well!! We can do it!!!

Hi Ladies, I hope everyone is haviing a great week. Cinque you are doing so well!! Sweets are so tough because they seem to have my name and keep calling me.....But I haven't been listening and weight watchers is working. I am accountable for what I am eating. As my friend told me, you can't say "I can't have it" You just have to give everything point value. I am down 3 lbs so far and I am in my 3rd week. I have a way to go, but I am positive about this life change in my eating. Be well and enjoy life!

Hi, my name is Mary. I worked very hard to lose 25 lbs from January to April of this year. On April 25th, I noticed some breast "issues". I spent the next 4 months having multiple tests, biopsies, and three surgeries. Each time came activity restrictions. Walking (about 4 miles on most days) or working out at Wellness Center had helped to keep my depression away. When I can't work out, I settle for the next "best" thing for my mood, chocolate. So, I've regained about 20 lbs. I've decided to get back to my more fit lifestyle. My activity is restricted again due to a sentinel biopsy two days ago, but I did go out for a short one mile walk this morning and have eaten only healthy food so far today. Planning to take baby steps!

Hi, Mary!! Welcome to this wonderful thread!! You will get lots of support and encouragement here! You have had a lot on your plate. As Cinque said, you will lose again, baby steps! We are here to cheer you on!

Hi Mary (minmom24) ~ I can identify with your experience. Starting about two years ago, I worked hard to lose about 28 pounds. Plus, exercising and being at a healthier weight helped with keeping depression at bay. Since dealing with this go-round of treatment for breast cancer, I have gained some of the weight back. I'm still exhausted from radiation so my activity level is dismal. I'm thrilled if I can get the laundry done, let alone anything else. O joy.

For exercise I am walking, starting with very, very short walks and hoping to build up to long ones. When I'm better I hope to get back to strength training. For keeping me on track with food, I am using the free USDA Food Tracker. I find I am never hungry when I stick with it, and I am getting a more balanced diet.

Also, taking anastrozole has given me a flair-up of GERD, which I have not had since I went through menopause about 16 years ago. This means I am avoiding the essential vitamin C, by which I mean chocolate. This is in my best interest. I suppose. Maybe. Hmm. Maybe not; nothing seems as comforting as chocolate. Yeah. Chocolate is fattening. Um. Well. Uh, gotta go now . . . must search cupboards . . . .

Blinkie, you made me laugh! Thank you! I've been known to search for chocolate as well. I appreciate all the responses. It was a good day today. My smart phone had been giving me trouble, and my husband decided to take me out to buy a new one last evening. It came with a fitness app that I immediately started using. I rediscovered my will to do this! Every time that I wanted to indulge with something not so good for me, I took a drink of water. I'm up to 10 cups for today. This coming week may be trying emotionally for me. I have 4 doctor's appointments, and I'll be getting pathology results back from my latest surgery. Hopefully, I can get the go-ahead for more than just walking. Then I think I should make an appointment with the exercise specialist at our wellness center for a new plan. I don't think chest presses and rowing would be very comfortable right now.

Oh I had to laugh, too, Mary (minmom24), at your drinking 10 cups of water in one day as a way to avoid having something not good for you. That is a lot of avoiding! Too funny. I'm glad you shared about it and I think I will try this technique.

Kindergarten, are you eating dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a reason? It's better for us? Or are you just feeling like being ornery to yourself? I like the dark. I like hot chocolate with unsweetened cocoa and cinnamon - no sugar.

Here's hoping we all get good news at our appointments next week and that, if we don't, we find the courage we need to deal with everything.

Blinkie, my doc says dark chocolate is better for your heart and contains less sugar, but yes small amounts is better!!

Hugs to you, Tammy!!!

Hooray, Tenaj!! You are awesome and an inspiration!! Weight Watchers is the best!

Hi, ARCats! Writing down what you eat is such a good plan! It keeps you accountable!! I know, what is it about the weekends, that makes us want to snack all the time? I have read that on many diets, you are allowed to have one cheat day!! 🎉🎉

Hey, ARCats, today is my cheat day!! I am snacking with my granddaughter ! You are right, I have to remember, just one cheat day!! 😂😂

Welcome, JFV!!! You will love this thread, so many lovely ladies here, who will support and encourage you!! We all have the same goals!! You and your son will do great!!😃

JFV welcome! I count steps and find an early morning walk works best for me.

If I go first thing I'm not distracted from my exercise and I can achieve my goal. I've been counting steps for many years now and as soon as I wake I'm ready to walk!