Been away a while and miss this place.

[Asiel]

You have been busy and under a lot of stress from what I read here. We all seem to be getting way behind on PT but we always check in and come back.

[Karen]

Glad to have you back!

There are "Sensible" shoes that look fine with dresses, I promise. I live in skirts and dresses, and find a Mary Jane style shoe with a low heel looks just fine, and dressy enough with a skirt or dress, but doesn't hurt like the heels that are so popular! Look for something with a flexible sole, and once you find a pair that works, but a couple extra, just so you have them. The classics never go out of style!

The good thing is it is summer, so there's lots of yummy local fruit available - use that for your "binge eating" and you'll not only feel better about it, but will likely not gain as much - if any weight!

[catnapper]

Karen, I LOVE LOVE LOVE strawberries and grapes. In fact I'm eating a nice bowl of beautiful strawberries. Its funny how in the past year, since I started counting calories, how even when I binge, my go-to foods have changed. I just need to stay far away from the candy. That's where my binging goes horribly wrong. The strawberries might as well be candy for how sweet they are. Why can't I be happy with them? noooooo, I binge on Twizzlers. Strawberry Twizzlers. I do know that I'll get a handle on it. Its just stress.

And I also LOVE Mary Janes. I have a couple with a nice heel. One pair is black and ivory that look like they're from the 40's, and they have what can only be described as the perfect heel and a nice wide toe box so my toesies and all happy little piggies. If I had the forethought to find them in every color... oh well, live and learn.

[Taz_Zoee]

Hi, my name is Cindy and I'm a Candy Crush addict!
I'll see if I can find you on FB so we can help each other out!

I also know what you mean about the stress eating. I do it, gain some weight then TRY to get back on track, but am upset with my self and it's just a vicious cycle!!!

[smokey the elder]

Ditto, about the millions of people with a Candy Crush Saga habit! There was an article about it on CNN.com yesterday. I finally got level 36 unlocked, blew through on the first try, and am now stuck on 37.

Good luck with the new store! You want to be careful about heels, though, especially if you're on your feet all day. They're a good way to permanently nuke your hips and back.

[ramanth]

Hi!! I've been away too.

I concur with Karen. I wear a lot of flats at work. Dressy, but don't hurt my feet like heels. Sometimes I'll wear wedges. I like that they give the heel look but without too much discomfort.

Glad you're well!