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I do think cancer would be worse than TMJ. I already have a joint problem in my shoulder, what’s one in my jaw? I really do not want to suffer from cancer of the mouth, and at the rate I was going, that’s where I’d be soon. I do worry about TMJ now because I’ve been chewing gum like crazy to get over this bad habit. My jaw has been sore at both TM joints for over two weeks. It is getting better, though. I’m able to finish chewing a piece of gum and wait sometimes two hours before popping in the next one. At least I’m over the chewing the inside of my mouth!!! Yipeeee!

Be sure to shop around. Get to know the staff, since you’ll see them every stinking time you want to go to the gym. I suggest getting a week long pass and each gym you are considering. Get passes for different weeks, o’ course. Then test them out and see which works best for you.

I also suggest getting your work-out in as early in the day as possible.

I did it for three years. Three years! I tried to find what bugged me about it, I tried to overcome those things, I tried to change the way I handled things and tried to remove obstacles. I still hated it.

I researched different career options, and discovered many things about myself. While doing this, I continued to try to overcome my crappy job. It didn’t work, so I found a new career.

I have quit, and I am working toward this new career, and I have never been happier!

The next step in my Kaplan study guide is the “Diagnostic Test.” It’s supposed to take two hours or so. I won’t get to it this week – too busy with work and school. But maybe on the weekend? I should probably head to the library to tackle the test.

Like usual, it will prolly be easier than I imagine.

I do feel more trim around my waist. I exercised four times this week. And F and I will likely hit the gym again today.

My main challenge continues to be with food. I actually did okay today. Just after lunch (which was healthy and filling), I was craving cheese and crackers (this fatty cheese spread leftover from work). I popped in a mint and I’ve been just fine since. I’ll chug a glass of water in a minute, too.

With F’s support, and as long as I accept his support, I can do this.

My first car was a Geo Metro. Totally economical with it’s stick-shift. I loved that car. I bought it without knowing how to drive it. But, oh I was so proud of my new skill and my first major purchase when I could finally drive the car.

Once you learn the stick-shift, driving a small car with a stick can be so much fun. Especially a small car with good pick-up. You’re much more involved with the drive. You feel like you’re on a race track. It’s just a blast.

Almost 6:00 PM on day nine, and I’ve not bit the inside of my mouth once. NOT ONCE! I’ve bit my lips a couple times, but I only needed chapstick because of this one time. Sweet…..!

I’m so going to reach this goal! I started trying to stop after my dentist appointment on Thursday, and my left cheek is soft and smooth and I love it!

Hooray!

Then my husband said he feels I pressure him into this career change he’s been pondering. I have been trying to encourage him and show him support verbally. He’s a person who feels love through words of affirmation. So I’ve been encouraging him more and more with words. He thinks it’s pressure?

Well, maybe it is. There are some selfish reasons I want the career change. I believe he’ll be successful, and we’ll have more money. With more money, it’ll be easier for me to pursue the career I want.

He then said he doesn’t think I’ll ever be happy with what we’ve got, or what we can get. Oh, boy.

I thought I was getting there. Now I’m not sure.