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January 16, 2020 I have been losing track of days. So: January 14, 2020 (Snow-Day) Success Breakfast: Ore-Ida Bowl Lunch: Eggs and sausage Dinner: Left over steak, left over Asian noodles, salad(?) I am not sure I remember. January 15, 2020 Success Late Breakfast: 3 eggs, 3 sausage, 2 slices of toas...

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Jan 13, 2020

Breakfast: Ore-Ida Egg Bowl (2 eggs)

Lunch: 3 eggs, 3 sausage, two slices of toast

Dinner: About 8 oz steak, rice, salad

Watched football.

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You always wonder if anyone reads your posts. :lol: Thursday: Breakfast: One of those bowls you crack and egg in and microwave it with the sausage, onion, cheese, etc. Lunch: A wheat free micro-wave-able Asian bowl (It was awful...) Dinner: rib-eye, salad and rice. Friday: Breakfast: Micro-wave-able...

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Well thank you. I had to look up what long timer was. It has been a quick, up and down, 12 years. I am not 43 anymore.

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1.9.2020 Well, I figure if I am going to commit to a college credit for three meals a day, I might as well post. Breakfast: One of those bowls you crack and egg in and microwave it with the sausage, onion, cheese, etc. Lunch: A wheat free micro-wave-able Asian bowl Dinner: Probably rib-eye, salad an...

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Well, I have taken the book off the shelf. The same friend who gave it to me does not want it back, but he talked me into to taking a class on it for a college credit. So, I am committed for 6 weeks. He did not want to be the only guy in the class. I am a schmuck. So, 5 classes, I think I learned wh...

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My friend felt he owed me a book because he heisted my book about Bridge for Dummies... He gave me, Bright Line Eating. I am on page 3, I hate it all ready. Every other diet on earth sucks, but Bright Line, and only Bright Line saves lives, all of them. Here is the gyst of the diet from what I have ...

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Still hovering. Been using the Bullworker a lot. Walked a lot in Moscow (Idaho), but ate a lot as well. Went and saw my first grandchild and we all ate a lot. Cute little guy.

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Whole Milk

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I forget to check in. The needle is moving South. Under 205.

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April 27/28

Good S weekend.

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April 23, 24, 25 Success!

By default though. I had the stomach flu and have to skip solids.

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Monday April 22, 2019

Success!

Breafast: Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowl, yogurt

Lunch: Grilled ham and cheese diet, cantaloupe, milk

Dinner: Sandwich

Actually I slpet well.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGfUJ_RSquM

Atfer the shave club ad, this gets funny.

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Everyone has their own taste.

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(I'm sorry I'm not more of a presence on these boards lately -- I'm in that "sandwich" period of life being overwhelmed with kids, ailing parents, and demanding job all at once. I think it gets easier at some point? Maybe? Please don't tell me if not! If it's any comfort, I still practice No-S and ...

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April 20/21

S Days

Very well done for my S days.

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Friday April 19 2019

Success!

Breakfast: breakfast bowl w/ banana and yogurt.

Lunch: take crab cocktail and cantaloupe

Dinner: one slice of pizza, chicken wings, yogurt

Exercise: Bullworker plus 10 minutes on the Nu Step at the pt's. Hot tub.

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The irony of the article, while reading it, had an ad for the Whole 30 Diet playing at the top of the page. Plus they have their 3 S's. The only S I can remember is "sustainable" which is the most overused word (next to "outraged") in the English language right now.

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April 18, 2019

Fail

Breakfast: egg sandwich

Lunch: Blue Berry Pop Tarts, Reese's Pieces

Dinner: Macaroni and Cheese

Lunch really did me in...

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Thank you both! April 17, 2018 Success! Breakfast: tow fried eggs, on top of two slices of bread, cheese and Canadian bacon Lunch: Teriyaki rice bowl Dinner: hamburger patty, salad w/bleu cheese, diced ham, croutons, cantaloupe, yogurt (I eat the yogurt to keep things moving...) No exercise, but I d...

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Ich trinke milch!

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As Carl Hiaasen might suggest: Expect the worst!

But work hard anyway. It will work.

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April 16 Success!

Breakfast: 2 egg breakfast sandwich/mocha

Lunch: a small amount of mashed potatoes, steak, a bite of spinach, a tiny roll

Dinner: Surprise, I forgot it was my anniversary, so we had more steak, a bit of mashed potatoes, salad, french bread, a yogurt

No exercise.

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April 15 was a Success! first day in a long time. Fitness: I did a Bullworker isometric workout. Breakfast: Egg/ham/cheese sandwich Lunch: two fish tacos and a couple of fries from Del Taco Dinner: Salad (good sized) with chicken and rice, and half a banana. I did have some whole milk at about 4:30 ...

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Sometimes I will have a 12 oz. can as part of a meal. Just my thing.

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I just noticed it has been 11 years since I first signed up for the No S Diet. The fellow who referred me (I believe), is still a member at www.davedraper.com. That is the forum that he referred me from. What can I say, or advice can I give over the last 11 years? Well when I am spot on with No S I ...

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Hi Both and all readers, I hope everyone is well. I send you peace, health and happiness. I have a question! I know that No S frowns upon ‘diet’ foods, but how do you view non-diet but reduced fat products? I need to cut down my fat intake, that is a given: not drastically but just because the fat ...

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I never "leave" but, I do get side-tracked.

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So, I do not remember which page, or chapter it is in The No S Diet book, but Reinhard makes the quip, and I am paraphrasing: If you are 50 pounds overweight, you have no business worrying if you are eating brown rice, or white rice. (As well as taking mega-vitamins?) I hope I am close on that. Well...

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Roy Walford (may he rest in peace) led, or has led, a lot of people down the calorie restriction path. I read his book, Beyond the 120 Year Diet. I recall being interested in the topic, but after the first lunch, on the first day, I knew I was not going to go anywhere. Not only do the folks who foll...

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Well, Again I did not realize it has been 4 months since my last post. I guess that indicates how spot on I have not been. So, dietary wise, I suck. Fitness wise, my congenital back issue has finally kicked into full gear. My last to workouts have been at the physical therapist's. They were, one set...

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Over43-Good luck with Phy Thpy-I think the world of those folks. Had lower back pain myself when younger and sciatica to boot. Nothing like constant pain to derail any diet plan, I know. Sciatica makes sleeping difficult as you most likely know. Keep us informed, and listen to your PT's. Thank you....

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It has been awhile. Did the program until I started getting sciatica. One thing I have learned about sciatica, Gabapentin, hydrocodone, even a Percocet, did not phase it. Tomorrow I start using Nautilus at the physical therapist's. (Along with physical therapy, massage, heat treatments, etc.) It wil...

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They say: If you write it down, you'll do it. I stated above I am starting my Soloflex routine again. Here is what it will look like: Monday: Sit Ups Bench Press Lat pulldown/Biceps Curls Behind Neck Press Triceps Pushdown Leg Press Wednesday: Roman Chair Sit Up Incline Press Behind Neck Pull Down S...

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Well, breakfast was a sausage and egg sandwich, 4 crackers, and a Mt. Dew. I thought it was diet. And as I was drinking it I kept thinking Mt. Dew had really upped their game for diet flavor. I realized it was regular Mt. Dew. My weight is slowly creeping up, but I think it is due to the Lyrica, whi...

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"Thanks for inspiring me to get some different kind of exercise into my life than just walk/jogging."

You are welcome.

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12.20.2018

Success!

No exercise. I am down ten pounds still, and that is with taking 300 mg of Lyrica a day. I am not sure that is a medication I am going to be doing without.

Today is the 21st. So far, so good. Plus a Bullworker workout, and a wall sit. (Getting those legs ready for skiing.)

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My sweetheart daughter is home from her first trimester at Utah State. She took a nutrition class. Last night we became involved in friendly verbal combat concerning snacking. She insisted that snacking is imperative. Of course, I let her know it is not. Finally, I just told her snacking is a facade...

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The school district I work in is having a one credit class opportunity in February. I was not paying attention to what it was, but then this caught my attention: Massive Action Towards Health This class is limited to 20 participants. One NNU credit can be earned by completing this class. $60 for the...

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I have read a couple of posts concerning either injuries from running, or surgery on feet. I get the foot thing, although I have not had surgery, I get foot pain most afternoons when I am home from work and trying to relax. Although I have not swum lately (due to travel), I swim on and off. a month ...

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The Walmart convenience store coffee. .72 for 20 oz.

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Well, still down 10 pounds since before Thanksgiving. And Thanksgiving was un-relented eating.

Got my workout on Sunday. I performed the plank, belt squats, lateral raises, seated military press and barbell curls.

Yesterday was not a green day. Let's try again today.

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Super Slow is a weight protocol developed by Ken Hutchins in the 1980's during a Nautilus funded study. Basically, you take approximately 50% of your max weight in an exercise and lift it 10 seconds up, 10 seconds down. You increase the weight when you can move it for a positive rep up to 120 to 160...

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Well, I have lost about 15-20 pounds. Three meals a day.

I had been swimming, but have not been in a couple of weeks.

I am going to do a Super Slow workout tonight, and then another one when I get back from Sacramento next week. It is good to have several tools in the exercise belt I am finding.

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I take Lyrica for a spinal deformity I have had since birth. As I get older it gets worse. Lyrica makes me gain up to 20 lbs. It is like my hunger mechanism does not turn off. Plus there is water retention. The first few days after I quit taking it I make a lot of water. Unfortunately, when I do not...

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Joe Weider used to state that bodybuilders train "intuitively". Arthur Jones basically stated, and I paraphrase: What the #@!$.

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Welcome Angel1! Best of luck to you. Halloween was VERY hard for me, as I love candy and (stupidly) bought only candy that I like, and of course we have leftovers. I caved on halloween but I've been going strong this week. I find that, when I get peckish, esp during the afternoon (LIKE RIGHTNOW :sh...

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"Weight loss gimmicks" That is funny.

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Unfortunately, cannabis is purported to cure everything including cancer. I am not a user, nor have I ever used. I guess you do what you need to do.

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Vio con Dios...

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Good Morning,

Some days are good, some not so good.

Started Super Slow weightlifting yesterday.

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elegantportions wrote:
And the flip side - how do you comfort yourself/handle stress?

Camels

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I have been a bit off the mark the last two weeks. Unfortunate. Yesterday was better. Today I have had two homemade breakfast sandwiches (they fit on a plate). About 500 calories. Most of the calories come from the English muffin. Lunch is a Hungry Man frozen dinner. About 500 calories. Dinner will ...

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I have spent the last week in Lewiston, Idaho. They feed us 3 times a day. I have been walking a lot. Tuesday I board the train for Northern California.

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Not very disciplined in regards to my diet. However, I have started training, physically, with Persian/Indian Clubs. My wife let me know yesterday my shirts are fitting better. That is a good, first, sign. I have been catching more sun as well. That is helping me feel better emotionally. See you tom...

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Failure today...

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You have a point. I try not to.

The last week of March was a disaster. April is a new month.

See you all tonight/tomorrow.

Bullworker workout today.

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March 26, 2018 A good S weekend. Snacked, but not excessively. My clothes are fitting better, and I can button up trousers without having to suck it in. Once the weather warms up again I think I might hit the pool. We'll see. My exercise is in limbo because it usually makes me really sore. I do not ...

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March 23, 2018

Success!

A very good week!

Let us see if I can string two in a row next week!

See you Monday.

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Chris Highcock posted this on the Facebook page. I think it was Chris who directed me toward No S via the Dave Draper web page in 2008? Many of you might like this: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/these-two-economists-used-meta-rules-drop-120-pounds-ncna855206 They suggest skipping a meal...

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March 22, 2018 Success! Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich and milk Lunch: Burger w/ onion rings Dinner: Kung Fu Panda Express Beijing Beef. Orange Chicken, Chow Mein, ate about half with a 1/2 a cup of Dole Tropical Blend Fruit Exercise: Walked around Walmart with my daughter has she shopped. About an h...

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Whosonfirst : "Do you follow the DDP videos or just the book? I'm thinking of doing something similar." I really did not address this as thoroughly as I might have. I do like DDP. However, on Amazon there is a series called "Body by Yoga" and it seems to be a DDP "borrow". It is generally marketed ...

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March 21, 2018 Success! Breakfast: A microwaveable egg bowl, milk Lunch: Tomato Sandwich, rest of the tomato, small bag of Doritos Dinner: pork chop and fried apples, mac and cheese (Stouffers), tomato w/ranch, glass of milk No exercise. Frankly, I feel better when I do not exercise Weight 212 to 20...

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I have both. Book and videos. They are good. actually the stretching makes my back and hips feel better. Actually, I have found swimming does the same thing for stretching and such. However, on Tuesday Fail I watched "Lincoln" and ate banana bread, with butter. I do not even like banana bread, but m...

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It is such a simple process. I have people ask me (when I am on task with No S...) how I lose weight. When I tell people the protocol they are incensed that I do not snack, or can stick to a plate a meal. Usually I hear, "You need to eat six meals a day to rev up your metabolism..." I recall when Re...

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Monday March 19, 2018

Success!

Breakfast: 4 egg breakfast taco w/ sour cream and sriracha.

Lunch: BLT w/ half a lunch sized bag of chips

Dinner (late): pork chop, rice w/ tomato and avacado

Exercise: Bullworker

March is looking greener in honor of the Irish!

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Friday March 16, 2018 Success! Last week was all green. My first all green week in a few years. The weekend was a respectable yellow. I have been using the Bullworker for exercise. I still need to restart either the DDP or Man Flow Yoga. I feel better when I am stretched out. Well, see you later ton...

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3.15.2018 Success! Three meals, three plates. I cannot fouch for the veracity of today's (Thursday's Paltes) as being top notch. Breaksfast: Two breakfast sausages on a stick Lunch: Hot pocket, a lunch size bag of cheddar flavored popcorn, and a bag (lunch size) of Fritos. I did not eat all of it Di...

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3.14.18

Success!

No exercise. Tomorrow Bullworker

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March 14 2018

Success!

A good three days in a row.

No exercise since I skied. But, it snowed big last night. Saturday might be another ski day.

Man Flow Yoga tonight.

Over43 · 3.13.18 Success! Two in a row. Super Slow tomorrow.

3.13.18

Success!

Two in a row.

Super Slow tomorrow.

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3.13.2018 Monday Success! I skied Saturday, only for a couple of hours. First time in 3 years I have been. I want to get a few more Spring skiis in before they close. A lot of snow right now though. Last Friday I came up with what I call the "shift". I know Friday night is often a night my wife and ...

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March 8, 2017 Fail what a cluster muff today turned out to be. Breakfast: Eggs with an English muffin Lunch: Can of Spaghetti O's with fransk, small bag of Freetos (OK So far) Then I had student take off, off campus. Stress Ahoy. The building secretary brought me a chocolate chip cookie the size of ...

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Plus, is gluttony not one of the seven deadly sins?

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Starches mostly, or fried chicken.

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Success! Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich and a sausage on a stick thing Lunch: Open faced roast beef sandwich, two small pickles, Coke Dinner: Scrambled eggs, five sausage, yogurt (I visual plated that one...), La Croix Exercise: SuperSlow workout: belt squats, incline press, lateral raise, behind ne...

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Fail

Started watching a Western and then noticed the Rice Cripsy Treats on the counter.

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No, your S Days are your S Days. The idea is to not make your S Days your N Days. S Days are a reward.

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I liked self respect.

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Thanks! I've corrected it above. The other one was a mistake, from a unit we are studying in our senior English class on brain research and whether it's valid to try some young criminals as adults. I must have accidentally cut and pasted that URL. Mu!st have been a shock I guess one of these :lol: ...

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March 5, 2018

Success!

Breakfast: 4 eggs, English muffin

Lunch: Jimmy John's Vito sandwich, pickle

Dinner: One fried chicken breast, rice, banana/tangerine

Two glasses of whole milk

Exercise: Yoga Strength

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March 1, 2 2018

Success!

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noni wrote:It's the first time I didn't eat all the skin off the turkey while carving it.
(I think I left this on the wrong post and don't know how to get rid of it)

The skin is the best part

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Yes, a glass of milk is OK. Whole milk while you are at it.

Over43 · Feb 28 2018 Success!

Feb 28 2018

Success!

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If you do not like, you do not like it. It is all good.

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My wife still uses Buns of Steel.

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I did not realize it has been 2 months since I posted. I need to focus.

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Dec 28 Well, I am getting my free for all dietary habit under control. Went to see the new Star Wars yesterday. Ate some pop corn, got indigestion. Ate some Hershey Kisses, ramped up the indigestion. :lol: But still, Yesterday was not bad. I have done yoga (Body by Yoga, and Diamond Dallas) three ti...

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All good!

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Welcome!

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12.19.2017 Wow, the Holiday season this year is...Wow! (Imagine Saul Goodman saying that...) I wish I can say I am an oak. But, I am not. So, today, I ate a big breakfast. And, I am full. I found some milks from left over school lunches, if get hungry I will drink a couple of those. Lunch is French ...

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On another website, someone posted this article about Charles Bronson. I posted it here beacuse it writes a bit about his diet, and the use of dietary restriction. Charles Bronson was Stallone before Stallone.

http://www.beyondstrong.com/hard-times- ... om-furman/

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November 12, 2017

Friday was a scrub due to a bag of Skittles.

Saturday was a lot of food. I did swim for 1/2 an hour.

Today I am resting.

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November 11, 2017

Wednesday was a fail of epic proportions.

Thursday was good.

I have used the Bullworker Thursday-Friday, swim tomorrow.

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I do not know. I just following the instructions. Us Idahoans are not known for our culinary skill when it comes to grits.

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11.07.2017

Success

30 minute swim

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November 5, 2017 I swam three days last week. I am not a thing of beauty in the water, but along with being able to swim with minimal back pain, I find comfort being in the pool. I guess runners feel the same thing being on the road. I get the same "comfort" when I am home alone with no distractions...

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