It's been a *get real* week for me. Let me explain. I went to the dentist and was told that I will need $3,000 worth of dental work. Due to the medication I take, I have a decrease of saliva which makes teeth prone to decay. Another problem is that although I brush my teeth three times a day and floss once a day, the brushings haven't necessarily followed my meals, i.e., in the morning, before dinner, and before bed.

To get to the point, I was told, among other things, I have to brush religiously after every time I eat, no matter if it is a whole meal or a small snack. You wouldn't believe what a difference that is made in how many times I eat, or should I say don't eat. I say to myself, is wanting to eat that really worth having to brush my teeth again. So as difficult as this process is, it is going to be helpful for me in monitoring how often I eat (translation: no more mindless snacking).