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geejdc

POSTED: Mon, 08/31/2009 - 8:14am

Advice for breaking bad habit

I have a bad habit of reading while I eat. I am always eating by myself, and no one is around to have conversation with. I find myself being very bored. Can anyone give advice?

AngelaR

POSTED: Mon, 08/08/2011 - 2:21pm Forgot! I totally forgot to let you all know. I have successfully stopped smoking! It was not easy by a long shot, but everything is as it should be or as it was before I started! Lol!

JSB	POSTED: Tue, 08/09/2011 - 10:54am Wow Angela!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is n incredible accomplishment.Nicotine is highly addictive and one of the toughest to beat.Very well done.OXO

Marilyn

POSTED: Mon, 08/08/2011 - 4:27pm Angela Well done for conquering the smoking. Glad you letus know.

bananie67

POSTED: Sat, 04/09/2011 - 2:33pm Eating alone I love putting some music on when eating alone. I can enjoy my food while humming along to my favorite tunes. Here's another tip- go to Pandora.com, and type in French cafe music for your music station. I swear that listening to French music while eating makes the whole experience that much more wonderful.

jas

POSTED: Wed, 04/06/2011 - 8:05am Plastic I think Plastic is a bad habit so I'm posting here...I am now working on eliminating as much plastic from my life as I can. I just bought hemp grocery small sacks for veggies...already use woven bags for groceries...am going to buy glass containers and get rid of tupperware...Has anyone else worked on this and what has helped them? Thanks Jas

JSB

POSTED: Wed, 04/06/2011 - 10:26am Hi Went through a recasting in that department some time ago.Certainly gives me a sense of comfort that chemicals are not leaching into my food.And I feel better about my part in helping the environment.www.reusit.com is a great website.It helped me make the transition more easily.OXO

jas

POSTED: Thu, 04/07/2011 - 8:55am I'm not sure this is what I mean...I'm looking at all the plastic used in my life (I do recycle) plastic bags, plastic tupperware (2 of the biggest) Plastic is often touching food...Plastic is an endocrine disruptor, it is not part of the natural rhythm of my body or of life...so I'm looking at different food containers (glass) cloth produce bags, and noticing all the ways plastic is in my life.

miamoki

POSTED: Sun, 04/10/2011 - 12:47am Especially here in the Especially here in the states! DH is laughing at me but we are having his family over tomorrow and I ALWAYS try to use regular plates as in not plastic or paper - I tell them I'm trying to do my part for the planet and they just laugh and go with it. I have a huge set of generic glass plates that I bought on sale and I keep them for all occasions. They are great because they are plain and you can use them for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter - whatever you want. The best part is they go into the dishwasher and viola - they are clean and all I have to do is put them away. NO more plastic. It really takes our BBQs to another level and makes everyone appreciate the planet earth! :) I also serve everyone with real glasses instead of plastic for water, wine, etc. I buy these cheap wine glasses for $3 so if they break it- no problem! Hope this helps!

Naja

POSTED: Fri, 01/21/2011 - 7:05am Declaration Well, ladies, I'm declaring that I'll stop smoking as of tomorrow, 22nd January 2011! Wish me luck! I've already stayed away from cigarettes 3 times for 12 months each. BUT: whenever I reached the end of the 12th month I would have this hugely intense need to have one cigarette. So intense, that nobody or nothing could stop me from doing so. It was wild! Let's hope it won't happen this time...

Naja	POSTED: Mon, 01/24/2011 - 9:37am Thank you for the support BUT... But, I didn't make it, girls. I AM TRULLY DISAPPOINTED IN ME...I just couldn't make it...So much for my declaration on Friday...

JSB	POSTED: Mon, 01/24/2011 - 1:39pm kookla mou(Spelling?) not to worry.It takes many tries to conquer smoking.Are any of those treatments I mentioned available in Athens/Piraeus?They really do help.Sending you lots of healing energy.OXO Jean

Naja

POSTED: Wed, 01/26/2011 - 9:06am Good memory... you have there, Jean! Congratulations, koukla mou (=my doll - you know, for those who don't speak greek)! I'll try to find these products here, Nicorette chewing gums and patches do exist. I didn't know about the Inhaler, you're the first to tell me, so I'll look for it. Thanks for the tip. Are you sure there aren't any side-effects though? The other 3 times I managed to quit (even for just 12 months) I did it the "cold turkey" way...

JSB	POSTED: Wed, 01/26/2011 - 10:04am side effects All medication has side effects.BUT NOTHING worse than the side effects of smoking.Niorette makes the inhaler.

Naja	POSTED: Thu, 01/27/2011 - 6:30am Thank you, Jean! Helpful advice, indeed!

Patoui

POSTED: Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:51am What is the saying...... If at first you don't succeed, try again. Let's face it. Quitting smoking is hard. The site I work at has become tobacco free and I know a lot of people there are having a hard time. I'm sure you are disappointed in yourself but we're not (at least I'm not). We are all human. When the time is right you will be able to do this. Hugs! Patty

JSB	POSTED: Mon, 01/24/2011 - 1:41pm Patty Hi.You are very right.It is a very tough habit to break.

Patoui

POSTED: Fri, 01/21/2011 - 12:13pm You have my support! I wish you the best of luck! Quitting smoking is very difficult but once you can do it you can't even begin to imagine how much better you feel. I did it the hard way - let's just say it involved way to many alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and these horrible candy pumpkins we have here at Halloween time. Needless to say I have not touched a cigarette, had Wild Turkey or those nasty pumpkins since. Just remember you CAN do this! Patty

JSB

POSTED: Fri, 01/21/2011 - 10:55am Brava Filia mou Good for you!!As a Nurse and your loving internet friend,I can not say enough what an intelligent decision that is.There is now a pill on the market here that helps one stop smoking.Those who have used it found it really helpful.Also,there is a Nicorette Inhaler and our patients who are heavy smokers use it and find it helpful.Are these available in Greece?The whole cigarette smoking thing is terribly addictive.It is not simply the nicotine,which is evil enough,but the whole"ceremony"of lighting uo etc.Let's put the positive energy out to the universe and find a way to get you past the 12 month trap.YOU GO GIRL!!

AngelaR

POSTED: Wed, 01/12/2011 - 3:42pm Bad Habit Well I have now been smoke free for one week. Seven days. 168 hours.

JSB	POSTED: Fri, 01/21/2011 - 10:56am Angela R How are you doing ?Rooting for you over here.Jean

coco1960

POSTED: Sat, 01/15/2011 - 1:23pm Bravo AngelaR What a wonderful way to start a new year. It is a hard habit to break but we will all be here for you. Please keep us posted! MJ

snorklee

POSTED: Sat, 01/15/2011 - 9:49am That is awesome! Well done you. That is not an easy habit to break. I wish you all the best. Deb

JSB	POSTED: Fri, 01/14/2011 - 7:12pm AngelaR VERY well done.

Patoui

POSTED: Thu, 01/13/2011 - 9:28am Congratulations!! That is great Angela! Just remember it's a day to day thing. If you find yourself beginning to falter, find something to do to take your mind off of it. Patty

Marilyn

POSTED: Wed, 01/12/2011 - 6:21pm Well done You can do it. Think of something nice to buy with the money you save.

Naja

POSTED: Wed, 11/11/2009 - 3:52pm A matter of decision Sometimes I just decide that I won't do this or that anymore, and...well...it works, and then I don't think about it! That's how I quit smoking 8 months ago. During these times I seem to find it easier to simply take a decision than try to "trick" myself into doing anything. Because these precious moments do not appear as often as I 'd like them to, I try to keep a good "contact" with myself and see when I'm about to experience a period that's friendly towards my decision making. I find that with this little "checking", the moments I can control my bad habits, or even eliminate them, appear more often in my life.

marie19

POSTED: Wed, 09/09/2009 - 9:49am All of us Thanks, Jean, I'm sure that we can all say the same. :) (So yes, count me in, just give me a date.) Marie

marie19

POSTED: Sun, 09/06/2009 - 7:55am Welcome to FWDGF I just want to say that I've found a lot of good advice here and I hope you will too. I eat alone a lot of the time, too, so to avoid falling into traps like going to watch TV while I eat (!!!) I try to make the table something nice to look at all on its own. Try adding a candle or two for ambiance and even using your best china and silverware. Even if it's just for you, the effort is worth it. Good luck! Marie

JSB

POSTED: Sun, 09/06/2009 - 11:06am Virtual Dinner I proposed a Virtual Dinner for those who eat alone,once a month.We did it on the old site.We set our tables beautifully,cooked a fine meal,toasted each other and then posted here on how it went and what our menu was.It was fun.I am eager to start it again.Anyone can join and people who ate with others joined us too.WE can start it any time,but I thought after marilyn's Virtual Party is celebrated.What do you think ?Jean

frenchy

POSTED: Sun, 09/06/2009 - 4:34pm Fab idea! I think this is a fantastic idea Jean. I am looking forward to it.

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