Hi all,

Today, I just finished "Sugar Addicts" book, and want to read "P Not P" next. I have been "doing the food" for about a week.

I never had problems with eating breakfast, (in fact, it was always my favorite meal). And, I always prefer bacon and eggs to donuts, and cereals. So, I'm off to a good start with that.

I have been on the food program, eating 3 meals, w/protein, and the spud 3 hours after last meal, and so far, I feel very serene.

I HAVE had some cravings for chocolate and sugar, but I have not yielded to buying my Friday Night Binge Foods, -- Since April 26th.

I have not completely let go of all sugars yet -- like Ketsup, Low fat Mayo, BBQ Sauce, Maple Syrup, Honey, Coffee Creamer, Juices, Activia Yogurt, Wheat Berry Bread (switching to WW Tortilla), and some other items.

I have been making my own version of George's protein shakes with
0% milk, oatmeal, Whey Protein Powder (no sugar), 1/2 banana and 1 TBSP Low-Fat PB, to make it thicker and tastier than just with the milk and juice.

I HATED journaling at first, but after a week, I am getting more into it. I do keep my numbers in DA, so writing down my food is not that much of a stretch. It's just hard to see HOW MUCH I really eat.

This is a longer post than I expected, but I have needed to connect with others, and thought maybe I should join O.A. since RR does not have any phone meetings, and I like hearing people's voices. Also, I don't get on the Internet that often.

My MAIN question has been: I work overnights 4 nights a week, sometimes 5 nights. Hours are 9:30 PM - 7:30 AM. and sleep during the day.

So, I have been trying to set up my meal times NO MATTER WHAT SHIFT I'm on - so that my body gets used to Bkfst - 7-8 AM, Lunch 1-2 PM, and Dinner 6-7 PM. Then Potato around 10-11 PM.

This has been working so far, but my challenge is when I am awake at night, I am tempted to have more snacks on that 10 hour shift between the Potato and next morning's breakfast - i.e. I like frozen fruit bars, or granola bars, or Activia Low-fat (w/sweetener - not sugar), or a whole wheat bagel with honey and cinnamon.

I used to drink LOTS of Juices, like Ocean Spray 100% Juice, until I realized I was drinking alot of sugar.

I try to get at least 5 - 10 mins of exercise a day. Walk 20 mins on the weekend, and just started riding my bike 15 mins today.

Oh, might as well admit that I am also 100 pounds overweight, and have been for almost 10 years now. Have not stuck with any of the programs - Weight Watchers and The Zone were helpful, but I did not know about the brain chemistry thing, so now I am more motivated to work this program.

Thanks for any support you all can give.

And Thanks especially to you, Kathleen!

Chris