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Well done

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You've got this Amy, we are all rooting for you

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So sorry to hear about your cat, glad you took it easy for a while it's important to grieve.

Hugs

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Usually aim to stop eating by 8pm often 7 or 7.30 though

Then eat again 11 to 12 aiming generally for 16 hours sometimes its 14 sometimes 17 hours

Do you fast?

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Well done on your 3 meal day, that's fantastic keep it up. Every one you do is going to make it easier and help develop the habit, just be patient.

Celebrate your wins in a non food way

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Another 1.2lbs off this week. If felt much harder to stick with my fasting hours and I did snack between my 2 meals but stayed low carb and low alcohol.

I also reached my first mini goal

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Thank you, yes I am

I managed a 1.2lb weight loss this week.

Aug alcohol free days was just Under 50% a last-minute family meal at mums and I had some wine with the roast. We were also away some of August and also did some socialising.

Hoping to do better in Sept

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Hi I wonder if the binge was driven by the late lunch. That was a long wait and you said you were hungry at lunch. If it happens again perhaps plan a small snack to put you on. I used to have a handful of nuts or some fruit in those circumstances. Give your self grace don't sweat it. You will not g...

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It's great that you have a robust plan and support. It sounds like a really sensible idea given your eating disorder and will pay huge benefits in the future keep at it.

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Sounds like you are doing great Pink 🩷

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Pleased things are going well for you. Congratulations on 5 months alcohol free

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Welcome back perimenopause is a difficult time with hormonal changes

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Absolutely and I genuinely don't crave sweet things.

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You are one strong lady!!

Yes give yourself grace. Take it one step at a time. Habits can be changed.

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Sammy so great to read such a positive post.

If you notice your changing eating habits having a positive impact on mood do stop and acknowledge those feelings.

So sure you will sort this

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W: 214.8 (mortifying) B: Bojangles biscuit + 4 bo rounds + 2 Publix chocolate chip cookies + 5 pieces of giant hershey dark chocolate L: D: I am ashamed of myself. My weight is continuing to climb and I have no where to go except morbid obesity. I am so embarrassed about my size. I was at a work su...

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Stick with it, you are doing well. Maintaining isn't a bad place to be.

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There is a school of thought that carb addiction drives bingeing. We eat carbs we get a shot of insulin, blood sugar drops we crave carbs. Vicious circle ensues. When I gave up most carbs I found my binge tendancies disappeared. I still got stressed occasionally and wanted to binge but if I stick to...

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But you weigh less than a week ago? My weight is fluctuating by about 3 pounds around the 215 area. Either way, I can look at what I'm eating and know I'm "being an idiot" as the No S book would say. I just feel so hopeless about it all. I also am dealing with so much major life stress right now th...

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W: 214.8 (mortifying) B: Bojangles biscuit + 4 bo rounds + 2 Publix chocolate chip cookies + 5 pieces of giant hershey dark chocolate L: D: I am ashamed of myself. My weight is continuing to climb and I have no where to go except morbid obesity. I am so embarrassed about my size. I was at a work su...

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In respect of b is that for s days only? If so that is probably worth a try. Snacking isn't the best thing for you so the fewer days you do it the better. It is important that you don't feel deprived on an s day though :) Are your plate sizes reasonable on a normal day. Could you teak what you eat m...

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Fantastic well done, great to hear of your success

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No, I don't generally have s days anymore but do relax fasting periods over the weekend

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Hey, I think we all know that feeling. Please don't panic or you will have a rebound. There can be all sorts of reasons for scales to go up. You know you need to think long term. Stick with the 3 meals but maybe look at the size of portions on just one meal for a week. Choose the one where you know ...

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I removed carbs purely for health reasons not weight loss but I think it did help the weight loss for me.

It's not necessary for everyone and I wouldn't suggest anyone removed them if they didn't have a blood sugar issue. Just don't eat too many

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I would have said the same a few years ago but found them surprisingly easy to give up.

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Hi Amy

It's good to know I'm not the only one with the summer feeling

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I try to eat within an 8 hour window usually 11 till 7 but can extend till 8pm to allow a post meal cup of tea. Sometimes first meal is 12. I aim for 2 meals but if hungry before dinner may have a snack I find it I can ride the early hunger it is better this way and according to some reading I have ...

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Congratulations on alcohol free. So pleased you could shop without the financial worry.

Sounds like you've turned a corner in your life.

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Thank you for your kind words Auto. I really missed your input when you were away for awhile. Reducing carbs became a necessity with pre diabetic HbA1c. This last year though I have been less vigilant and it showed in March in my test rising 3 points and half stone weight gain. I originally dropped ...

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Well done on your green day

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Hi Auto so pleased he got the job, that's lovely news

Same here re good news also being a trigger

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Congratulations on your loss. Measurements are a good idea.

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Sounds like it's going well Amy, enjoy

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Really enjoying my walks with our recently rescued dog, glad at least one of them will go with you

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Thanks Amy 😀 I braved the post holiday weigh in today. I always wait a week. Fir me I ate too many carbs whilst away and felt bloated and yuck when we got home. However getting back to normal eating this week paid off. No gain 😁 We are away again from Monday so I am going to try and be more careful ...

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I would say tune in to how you felt after eating as you did, your s days will eventually become more like you might want to eat. Just eat what you fancy when you are hungry. My aim was always to get away from rules. S days are great places to practice this. Just because it is an s day doesn't mean y...

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Just need to celebrate a small win. I've been struggling to get back on track lately. Since coming back off holiday last weekend though I've been pleased with my eating. Last night I went out for a meal with friends. I did have a few more carbs than I would have liked but walked the 50 mins home ins...

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It sounds like you have a solid plan and lots of support from your dietician and husband, which is great! :mrgreen: And focusing on the habit is an excellent strategy, just hang in there with it - you got this! Agreed. Great you have support at home and naturally we will support you here too. 3 mea...

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Glad you were feeling better by the evening. I love sultry warm evenings outside. Don't get them much in the UK unfortunately

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Fantastic well done you, that was a huge moment

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Sounds like you have a fab time planned. I used to enjoy holidays at home

Enjoy!

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How old is flowerpup now, I remember you getting her

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Because of work trips and holidays I am out of my exercise routine. Managed 30 mins yoga today and feel fantastic for it.

My body needed that

If you feel like it, do it.

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Not having the attention span anymore is quite scary. I must admit I don't like to read long pieces online and when I started reading novels again, something I've always enjoyed I do prefer short snappy chapters but partly because I like to finish at the end of a chapter and I don't always have time...

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I managed to get hold of Reinhardt so he could sort the problem

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Sounds like a good plan! Yes the site is incredibly slow to load for me yesterday and today. Sometimes it doesn't load at all and comes up with a 404 message. Yes, Same!! I wonder what's up. I'm not on Facebook, or I would let Reinhard know. I have messaged him but not sure if he will get a notific...

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Site is really slow to load at the moment.

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Love this post, after my current holiday I am going to give some serious thoughts to the habits I know I need to cultivate then commit to them on my thread.

Thanks Amy

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Sometimes focusing on how your choices make you feel really helps.

You got this!

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Brilliant I'm sure you will have a successful week

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Really in the big scheme of things what you do on Sunday won't make a huge impact. It's what you do Monday onwards that will have a bigger impact. Don't sweat it. You are going to have small slips but if you do Monday to Fri next week all green you'll be fine. 😀 You need to an extent to lose the die...

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I too have struggled with my weight my whole life, going through menopause I reached my heaviest (apart from pregnancy). I started on No S and transitioned to IF . I got to my lightest ever but have over the last year gained about 9lbs. I gained it because I started returning to old habits. My sugge...

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For me it was Fitting in a pair Levi's that had been in the wardrobe for an age Getting my shapely ankles back Buying clothes and feeling good in them Throwing or donating clothes that were too big away Liking myself in photos Still hoping to lower my HbA1c but until March I had maintained it. Great...

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It's fantastic that the boards are more active. I am currently weighing daily as it keeps me on track. I think daily is fine as long as you know if you get an upward fluctuation it won't derail you. I would say do what works for you but might be worth discussing your reasons with your dietician. Jx

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Amy that is a great strategy

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Congratulations that is a massive step and boost, you now know you can do it.

If you don't do it every day don't think of it as a fail it's a learning opportunity

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Great advice Soprano! I'm new to no-S but definitely find the value in cutting out the snacking. Even healthy veg/fruit. We were talking last weekend about why did my A1c go down from last year to this year. I weigh 7 pounds more, I walked less, I ate more carbs. I ate less sweets but not that many...

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Learning to sit with hunger can take time I'm sure you will get there but be patient with yourself.

Remind yourself your next meal will taste so much better if you are hungry.

Good luck!

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Hi Sammy

We are all rooting for you. No's will be a great way to start.

Good luck!

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Thank you

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Congratulations on your 100 days alcohol free. What a day but well done on getting through it.

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I found IE difficult and read a lot of different books but my biggest learning from it which has stayed with me is I can eat what I want and what I found taking the time to taste everything properly was I didn't really like half of the so called treats so it has been easy to say no to them.

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Well done on your 3 green days

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Well done on your 90 days

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Food really does taste so much better when you are truly hungry. I can identify with what you are saying. If I have a large lunch I don't really feel stomach growling hunger later but do feel like I need something. It is probably habit. I also worry I will wake in the night too hungry to sleep. Stop...

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Sleep is good though and if you needed it might even do as much good as a walk.

Might you be able to walk later ?

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Hi

Re your reflux, my mum was suffering and my brother told her she drank too much coffee, she cut it right back and hey presto is much better. He had suffered the same.

Don't know if you drink much coffee but just a thought that may help you or others.

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Thank you

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Every meal is an opportunity to get back on track.

Don't try and make up for failing just carry on

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Great news re your metabolic markers, I recall you struggling in the past to improve blood sugars.

Do you think no alcohol may be contributing too?

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Yes I do and use a thermometer I usually bring it to the boil. My thermometer has a spatula so I stir it whilst heating to prevent burning.

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Home made yoghurt is so much better. I make greek yoghurt and kefir.

Must admit I do have a yoghurt maker but my brother who. lives in warmer climate makes it without a maker.

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Don't underestimate the importance of sleep especially when trying to lose weight...

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We visited Busch Gardens a few years ago, loved it

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Thank you Amy

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So pleased to have you back! I have missed seeing you here. Wish you had shared your thoughts here, but totally understand

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Welcome back you have been greatly missed....

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I can't believe it has been over a year since I posted here. I haven't been on for a while but did use to read posts. Nice to see more activity over the last few weeks. My last HbA1c was up 3 points but fortunately still prediabetic range. Weight went up a out 9lbs since my lowest but have lost 2 of...

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Hi Melderin

I think we can make an S week a thing

I go to Greece next Friday with my sister for 9 days and whilst I won't go mad with anything I don't intend worrying about food and drink

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Slight increase in weight this week. But morning blood sugars are improving so perhaps weight is just a blip. I haven't always managed the fasting I wanted or 2 meals a day but I have been good re low carb and no alcohol. Sunday was an exception but nothing over the top. Onwards and upwards. Good lu...

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If it keeps you on track and it is only a small piece I don't think I would worry about dark chocolate daily.

It doesn't tend to set of sugar cravings in me so I have it when I fancy.

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Thank you I did.

You are doing brilliantly. I weighed today and have lost 1.4lbs since last week, so feeling quite pleased

Sounds like you are doing really well, keep it up.

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Weekend is here already, have a good one Melderin

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Hi

Great you have come back.

Good luck on your new No s journey

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Thank you You are doing great, well done on the walking. So much easier in good weather. Think I'll try and fit one in today. I have got back into my 2 x 30 mins yoga sessions a week. Getting the 2 solid meals is a good thing to do. I managed without a snack yesterday. Probably because had a cooked ...

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Hi I've lost track of days. I haven't had any alcohol, so really pleased with that. Stuck mostly to 2 meals a day and lo carb. I've had the odd snack as I have had some early meals due to going out early and knowing I would be too late back for my first meal otherwise. I am 2 pounds down on last Tue...

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Well done avoiding the biscuits 🙌 I wasn't as moderate as I should have been but it was a lovely evening and I am staying off alcohol now for the rest of April! I started today with a cup of tea and milk so not a fasting day but will still stick to 2 meals. I don't think switching it about us a bad ...

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Well done on your success I used to drink coffee and tea with milk and two sugars. It's surprising how you can change your tastes. I also only eat 80% or more dark chocolate when previously I hated it. I have managed to stick with it so far! Today is looking promising too. I am trying to cut alcohol...

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I weaned myself on to black coffee but it has to be a good one for me to enjoy it. Can't do black tea though unless it is Turkish but not first thing. Cream would be better than milk. But the milk as you say if full fat will help. I only have full fat anything these days. What you need to do is avoi...

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If you need 3 occasionally that's ok, listen to your body.

It's the snacks that kill weight loss in my opinion.

I am aiming for 2 today and no calories before my first meal.

Good luck

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Brilliant are you happy for us to check in on your thread?

I have managed my two meals today! I am going to aim for clean fasting between last and first meal too.

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If it helps I lost well on 2 meals a day and found it very sustainable. I have for various reasons been eating more and putting on weight recently but intend getting back to the 2 meals.

Do you want to hold each other to account?

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Increasing numbers of Type 2 is worrying and I wonder how many unrecorded cases there are.

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Congratulations

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Sounds like a win to me

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Great that you have recognised eating what you want keeps you on track.

Hope you enjoyed your meal out. Happy birthday

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It's always difficult when you are presented with food in that situation but it's not going to make any difference long run if you don't let it derail you.

This has to work in life.

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Welcome

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So sorry for your loss Amy and Melderin, hugs

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