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GOOD PROBLEMS, it's an oxymoron right? But that doesn't mean that they don't exist!!! And gosh darn it's about time I had more good problems than bad problems, don't ya think?! So what am I complaining about (nod nod wink wink)?

OFFICE SNACKS!!! In the last 9 days I was offered (and consumed) a small box of gourmet chocolates (which I shared with the cubs by the way), a small piece of homemade fudge, and a homemade cookie and cupcake.

I did well in the beginning and turned down the store brought sweets that I was offered but who can (or even wants to try) to turn down gourmet chocolate!!! This was made by the neighborhood chocolatier (can you imagine I have a chocolate shop within walking distance?). But don't feel to bad for me it's one of my better problems and it's offset by one of my other GOOD PROBLEMS which is...

LOVING EXERCISE!!! Sorry I have to admit it, I'm one of those folks who can't stay out of the gym...lol. Look at that Bunny go!!! Go Bunny Go!!! I started back this week and it feels sooooo good!!!

Take care you all...it's snowing here in Michigan so we'll see if we finally get our first taste of winter. Woo Hoo!!!...as a former New Englander I just love snow!!! Hopefully we'll get enough so that the cubs and I will get the chance to go out and play in it!!!

Love, ME

PS...if you guys have any snack management techniques I'd love to hear them!!!



Posted by MaryElizabeth at 9:09 AM - 26 Comments   Add a Comment  
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Yeap..I think I just gain 5lbs looking at your blog...lol lol...

Glad things are really working out for you ..you deserve it...

Happy exercising...
 
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by SammyJo (PM , CC ) on Sunday January 14, 2007 @ 12:06 PM




To me, a GOOD problem is winning the lottery and having too much money. Like that's EVER gonna happen!  
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by Pilar (PM , CC ) on Sunday January 14, 2007 @ 6:58 PM




MaryElizabeth,

I am the wrong person to be asking for snack management techniques!

You see, I am the designated gopher for the day-old rejects from the Starbucks from across the street from our work. Every other day I bring a sizeable container of assorted muffins, etc.

Now the good thing is that Starbucks announced that they are taking the transfats out of their goodies - but I am not sure that will help us fight the snack management issue;

Nice blog
 
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by AZRON (PM , CC ) on Sunday January 14, 2007 @ 10:19 PM




Eat it all up - the chocolate, the gym, the snow, the hassles of work and the joy of a steady paycheck and even better times to come. You deserve it, Wonder Woman.  
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by Night Bug (PM , CC ) on Monday January 15, 2007 @ 7:50 AM




ME

I try to ask myself "will this tastes as good as thin looks on me" - sometimes it helps - but not often - but sometimes.
 
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by LookinforLucy (PM , CC ) on Monday January 15, 2007 @ 8:06 AM




Duct tape over the mouth works wonders....

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by Schree` (PM , CC ) on Tuesday January 16, 2007 @ 5:19 PM




yipes, snack management? NO. me, eat it,indulge.
yummy yummy
 
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by vickedvittlevench (PM , CC ) on Tuesday January 16, 2007 @ 5:25 PM




Great - - now you have my mouth watering for Godiva! You have a good balance goin' there, grrrrrrrl - - delish snacks followed by enjoyable exercise.

Don't you talk to ME about snow - - you should see our drifts down here! When you have to snowshoe up to the road to get the newspaper, THAT'S snow!
 
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by The Valkyrie (PM , CC ) on Wednesday January 17, 2007 @ 2:07 PM




Hi MaryElizabeth,
I loved your post.....first time visiting your blog:) I, too, am from the east coast, Maine. I've only lived in Wisconsin for 5 years......similar temps in winter but I miss the ocean and the mountains! Your post was hilarious! I'll bookmark your site so I can come back and visit often:)
Love, Kat
 
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by Katlady "Kat" (PM , CC ) on Friday January 19, 2007 @ 12:35 PM




That box of candy looks good......Hi Mary Elizabeth.... Long time no see friend.....  
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by sherrena (PM , CC ) on Friday January 19, 2007 @ 2:27 PM




Snack management, Mary E? I've blunted my fingers trying to grab a chocolate through my monitor! Those things have got to be illegal!  
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by MrOrnery1851 (PM , CC ) on Sunday January 21, 2007 @ 12:22 AM




(perks up)
Did I hear you say Gourmet Chocolate?
You know, chcolate shared is half the calories so techinically it's LITE!
Hugggggggggggggggggggggggz,
Taylor
 
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by kktaylorcc (PM , CC ) on Sunday January 21, 2007 @ 12:31 AM




Hey SammyJo, just catching up with my blogging buddies. How are you? And yeah, the office sweet problem sure has been one of my "better" issues to deal with...lol. Hope all is well with you my dear, take care.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 5:44 AM




Hey Pilar, don't count out good problems...they do happen. Who knows, you just might win the lottery. If I were you I'd start planning now!!! Take care my dear.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 5:46 AM




Ron, oh dear Starbucks sells their day old stuff at a discount. Now thats a really really bad-good problem. Good luck with that one!!!  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 5:50 AM




Night Bug, thanks lady. I actually am enjoying it all. It's good to be back in the swing of things like work after being out for so long. And you, how is your every changing and crazy life going? Well I hope. Take care.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 5:53 AM




Lucy, hmmmmm, interesting question...will this taste as good as thin looks on me? I'll have to try that one. Thanks for the suggestion, I can use all the help I can get on this one...lol.

Love ya.
 
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 5:57 AM




Hey PR, what's up girl? How are you? New Blog, huh? I'll have to check it out!!! It sure is nice to have someone to go through food issues with. I hope that all is well with you and your family these days. Take care sweetie.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 6:00 AM




Hey Schree, how are you my dear? Hope all is well and as they say that you keep on keeping on!!! Take care Soror.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 6:02 AM




I agree, on some days I say the hell with it and snack away with no guilt at all...lol.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 6:04 AM




Hey Val, what's up? Yeah, I'm actually enjoying the whole office snack thing...lol. Things could be worse, huh? Anyway, I hope that you're doing well my friend and that the snow has taken a break for y'all. But I do still miss not having any to play in...that's it next year winter ski vacation here we come!!!  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 6:07 AM




Hey Kat, sorry for taking so long to say hello. Things have been crazy but good. It's nice to meet a fellow former New Englander. I miss the ocean also. But they say that Lake Michigan is really neat so I look forward to getting my "fix" for water up there. But in the long run I know that nothing will replace the ocean for me. Take care and I'll see ya around the Stream.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 6:12 AM




Sherrena, what's up? How are you dear friend? Well I hope. It has been awhile...too long. I hope that you're well and know that even if you don't see me you're in my thoughts. Take care my dear.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 6:15 AM




Ornery, snacks illegal!!! Don't even think it!!! Could you imagine having to smuggle chocolate? Could get a bit messy, huh? Anyway, good to see you my dear and take care.  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 6:19 AM




Taylor, I thought of you the whole time while I was doing this post on chocolate. Long live chocolate and those who bring that gift from God to us, huh? Take care sweetie. Love ya, ME  
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by MaryElizabeth (PM , CC ) on Saturday January 27, 2007 @ 6:22 AM


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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