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Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I continue my efforts towards 100% green but I'm honestly not quite sure how I did last week. An unexpected business trip cropped up, which pulled my focus away from No S. I might have done OK considering, but I didn't track carefully so I'm afraid the whol...

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Hi Simmstone, How are you doing? I hope you're doing well. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Amy, How are things going? I hope you're doing well. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Oolala, Thank you for posting such detailed information on your current approach and the reasons behind it. I'm learning a lot from reading your posts (both the recent and the older ones!). I hope you're doing well. WINhappy

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Hi Ellis, You're accomplishing so many positive things for yourself, just by focusing on what has worked for you in the past, imagining what might work for you in the future, and evaluating what works and what doesn't day by day and meal by meal. I know it's hard and can feel very frustrating but yo...

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Hi everyone! I'm back and so grateful to see your comments and encouragement. When I first re-initiated my check-in, I was in a calm, peaceful time with my job and life in general. Well, that didn't last long at all, and I shifted my attention away from my own goals for No S and towards getting ever...

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Congratulations ladybird! Maintaining over the course of an entire year is still a tremendous achievement—and is neither the norm nor something that happens by accident. Happy 2025! WINhappy

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I love the run of green you posted this week, Amy. Nice work! I hope you enjoy the weekend. All the best, Win

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Thank you, Amy! I certainly hope so. :) It would be a nice feeling. Sunday 01/19/2025: S Day Monday 01/20/2025: GREEN Tuesday 01/21/2025: GREEN Wednesday 01/22/2025: Red. I was so hungry in the night that I couldn't sleep. I held out for an hour then ate a granola bar to help me sleep. This always w...

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Nice job getting two green days in a row, Amy! Best, WIN

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Hi Amy, I love the way you phrased your approach to the remainder of the month! "Room for 10 more green days this month" is such a positive and optimistic way of looking forward. I plan to shamelessly co-opt it for myself. :) I am sending you much cyber-support and encouragement! All the best, WINha...

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Hi Ellis, I know that No S is all about helping us get to the point where we can relax a little bit and let habit take over, rather than constantly counting factors related to our food (calories, points, fat grams, carb grams, protein, macronutrient percentages, and on and on and on). I personally l...

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Thanks, Amy! Sunday 01/19/2025: S Day Monday 01/20/2025: GREEN Tuesday 01/21/2025: GREEN Wednesday 01/22/2025: Red. I was so hungry in the night that I couldn't sleep. I held out for an hour then ate a granola bar to help me sleep. This always works like a charm, but is both a sweet and a snack, so ...

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Hi Ellis! How nice to log in and see a message from you asking after me! And hi to Amy, Pinkhippie, Oolala, and everyone else as well! It's terrific to see continued activity on this board. It's been so long since I posted on my own check-in page. Time does fly, as they say. For the most part, I've ...

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Hi Kathleen,
Congratulations on finding an approach that works for you! Wishing you all the best, WINhappy

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Hi Melderin, I'm so glad you decided to create a check in and that you're working towards No S! I think you'll find it worth the effort and a lot more manageable than one meal a day. Kudos to you for mustering the discipline to stick with that plan as long as you did. I've never tried to do so mysel...

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Thank you, pinkhippie and soprano. I've been doing rather well sticking with No S since my last check-in. I'm not sure what happened or why but I continue to manage the three meals per day structure more easily than in the past. I'm rebelling less against the structure so relying less on willpower a...

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Week of 02/18/2024:
Sunday: S day
Monday: Green
Tuesday: In progress. Will be green as long as I go to bed without a snack.

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Hi Kathleen, Your analysis of your cholesterol levels and how your daily routines might have impacted them at various times sound really interesting. Science tries, but having enough of your own data to see possible trends is worth a lot. And no matter what, I don't think you will be any worse off f...

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Quick Check-in: Last Week: Green through Saturday morning. Yee-haw, I might be on a roll! (hopefully these aren't famous last words but I'm thinking positive!) WINhappy

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Hi Linda, I hope you've been doing well with Days 2+. Wishing you well, WINhappy

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Ellis, this is a FANTASTIC check-in! Congratulations on your progress! I have no words of wisdom about how to manage eating out with friends except to say that it seems like you are doing really well overall. I'm sure it's frustrating when you remember No S AFTER you've already had dessert. Perhaps ...

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Hi ladybird, I'm just popping onto your thread to say that I hope you are doing well. WINhappy

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Hi Kathleen, "fast paths to weight loss" aren't all they're cracked up to be. I am sure your body will cooperate with your weight loss goals as long as you treat it with the respect it deserves. It sounds like you're paying a lot of attention to what might work for you, and that information is gold....

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Hi lpearlmom, Thanks for taking the time to respond! I hope your re-start is going well. I am pleased with how I've been doing since my last check-in. I've had one red day since my last check-in. Last Friday, I started my weekend a few hours too early. As planned, I've been focusing on chunks of tim...

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Hi ladybird -
Congratulations on your 2023 to 2024 progress! And good job taking a closer look at your habits and tightening them up just a bit. It's far better (and less painful) to intervene when challenges are small. Procrastination in weight management is not our friend. Wishing you well, WINhappy

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A short and sweet Check-in: Fails across the board for the the last 2 weeks. I think I might have had a few green days in there but can't swear to it, so I'm writing the whole period off and focusing on this week as a fresh start. I actually tried to check-in several times but kept getting "404 - pa...

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Hi Ellis, Thanks for the reassurance that I'm not alone in this challenge! 12/31/2023 - 01/06/2024: Sunday: S day Monday: S day (New Years Day) Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Green Thursday: Red Friday: Red Saturday: S day 01/07/2024 - 01/13/2024: Sunday: S day Monday: Green Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Gre...

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Isn't it a terrific feeling to end the holiday season feeling proud of yourself, rather than discouraged and feeling like you must start the New Year digging yourself out of a deeper hole? That's a great way to start the year. Congrats, Ellis! WINhappy

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Hi pink! First, AMAZING job getting up early before your first day back at work to exercise. I am impressed!! Second, I completely agree with your hypothesis that lower stress and more relaxation can make a big difference in how our bodies and appetites respond day by day. I'm glad you didn't lose a...

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Hi pinkhippie, Thanks for the reply!

Week so far:
Sunday: S day
Monday: S day (New Years Day)
Tuesday: Green
Wednesday: In progress, wish me luck!

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Hi all! I am not a middle-of-the-road person, although I strive towards that goal. My mind goes from "Yeeeee-HAW, let's PAR-TEE!" to "You'd better straighten up and fly right, missy, RIGHT THIS INSTANT. No shenanigans, tomfoolery, or excuses will be tolerated. Try them and heads will ROLL!" with no ...

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Oh dear, soprano, I'm very sorry to hear that! I hope your COVID infection was not serious and that you are fully recovered. Do whatever you need to do to take care of yourself! Best regards, Win

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Hi pinkhippie, Thanks for checking in with me. I know I disappeared from the boards for a while. It is a great feeling to come back to a message from someone who is wishing me well. :) I'm sorry to hear that you have been struggling. I have too so empathize! I've been running amok and partying heart...

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Hi Soprano, I hope your A1C test came back improved. But even if it didn't, the fact that you are focusing on a plan in 2024 for the March re-test will stand you in good stead. Wishing you all the best as we head into 2024! WINhappy

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Hi oolala, Thank you for posting this information. It's definitely thought-provoking stuff. Wishing you all the best as we head into 2024! WINhappy

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Hi Kathleen, I hope you are doing well on the plan your personal trainer has recommended. I will be interested to hear how you feel on the red meat and eggs you've added into your diet (only if you feel like sharing, of course). Congratulations on all the happy events you experienced in 20232 and I ...

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HI Amy, I just wanted to reach out and say "Hi" and that I hope you are doing well this week. Wishing you the best as we head into 2024! WINhappy

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Keep up the great work, babybird! Wishing you all the best as we head into 2024. WINhappy

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Hi Lisa, I just wanted to reach out and say "hi" and that I hope you are doing well. Best, WINhappy

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Hi pinkhippie, I just wanted to reach out and say "hi" and that I hope you are enjoying your Christmas vacation. Best, WINhappy

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Hi simmstone,
I am sending you good vibes and well wishes towards your 2024. I know you can do it! All the best, WINhappy

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Week of 12/03/2023: 40% green Sunday: S Day Monday: Red Tuesday: Red Wednesday: Green Thursday: Green Friday: Red Saturday: S Day Hi all, I did badly this week. I'm not going to dwell on my failures because I feel low enough already. Instead, I'm going to make today a happy day (she says with teeth ...

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Fantastic news and great job, Ellis! I'm so pleased for you, especially since you persevered with the habits even when nothing seemed to be happening. That is just terrific! Best, WINhappy

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Same here, ladybird! All the best, WINhappy

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Hi Lisa! Welcome! It's nice to "meet" you! I understand and sympathize with basically every word of your post. Weight management is tough, and the default is weight gain. I'm glad you're making your well-being a priority and glad you've joined the board. The details of everyone's situation and appro...

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Hi Amy! I'm so pleased for you that your job is going well and the adjustment hasn't knocked your routine out of whack. Great job on the morning exercise, too! Twenty minutes is not only "better than nothing", it is awesome, stupendous, and valuable, especially if you sustain it pretty consistently ...

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Hi Pinkhippie! Like Amy, I'm checking in to see how things are going for you. I hope everything is going well, but if you're still working on some challenges, that's fine too! I completely understand the celebration mentality, especially after a long, stressful day of work. I have no great advice be...

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Hi Ellis! Yep, boy, did I ever increase my portions! :) But it's all good and has actually really helped me a lot. I haven't pigged out but I've let myself off the hook about trying to cut down. Good enough is good enough, and "good enough" at this point is eating three plates per day and enjoying t...

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Week of 11/12/2023: 60% Green
Sunday: S day
Monday: Red
Tuesday: Red
Wednesday: Green
Thursday: Green
Friday: Green
Saturday: S day

Week of 11/19/2023: So far...
Sunday: S day
Monday: Green
Tuesday: Green
Wednesday: Green
Thursday: S day (Happy Thanksgiving!)
Friday: Red

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Hi ellis, It's funny that you ask this. I've been cutting down on my portions because I feel too indulgent and it hasn't strengthened my adherence. I think you are on to a better solution. Doubling down on the exact thing I'm struggling with is unlikely to help. After all, if I can't lift 100 pounds...

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Amerie, I like the way you think! That really makes me feel positive about my progress. Thank you for that perspective tweak! Amy3010, thanks for thinking I'm making progress! Looking back over the last few months, I really do feel like I'm strengthening my discipline (ever so slowly but still!). I ...

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Thanks, amerie! I've been consistent in having about 1 red day per week for the last year! LOL. That track record really annoys my perfectionist soul but my S days have never been wild and crazy, so that saves me somewhat. I do feel like my version of No S is becoming my default, rather than somethi...

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Hi Amy, I hope you enjoyed your mother-in-law's pound cake. Great job setting a historical precedent of only one piece - and for enjoying the one piece so she gets some warm, happy feelings too

No S seems great for just this kind of balancing act. All the best, WINhappy

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Hi simmstone, I hope you're having success making today another green day in this week's string. Sending you all the best. WINhappy

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Hi Amerie! I'm so pleased that my response added something positive to your day and thank you for asking how I'm doing. I'm just about to post on my Daily Check-In (I have been remiss in doing so - still TOTALLY challenged by long work hours!) but in a nutshell, I am feeling more settled in my No S ...

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Hi Ellis, It's great to hear that you feel committed to the habits you've built, especially since you seem to be making progress towards two related but different goals - losing weight and feeling happy with your daily habits (not always an easy thing to accomplish!). Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Ladybird, I hope November is going well for you so far. WINhappy

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That's great, Soprano! (Both meeting your goal for exercise and the mood lift!) WINhappy

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Hi Amerie, You absolutely can make it through this phase. Just focus on keeping up the great habits you've established and trust that, even with slightly bigger meals, the consistent, moderate three-plate approach will give you enough structure to avoid wild over-eating. Wishing you best of luck! WI...

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Hi Amerie,
Welcome back home! I'm glad you had a nice vacation. Good luck getting back into your No S routine. Best regards, WINhappy

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Week of 10/29/2023 (so far):
Sunday: S day
Monday: Green

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Week of 10/22/2023: 80% green
Sunday: S day
Monday: Green
Tuesday: Green
Wednesday: Green
Thursday: Red
Friday: Green
Saturday: S day

Week of 10/29/2023 (current):
Sunday: S day

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Thanks, amy3010. Week of 10/22/2023 (so far) Sunday: S day Monday: Green Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Green Thursday: Red (Totally all my own doing. Just didn't feel like being "good" for even one more minute longer. But I've had my fun and will get back on track for this afternoon and the rest of the ...

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Congratulations, oolala! WINhappy

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Final for week of 10/15/2023:
Sunday: S day
Monday: Green
Tuesday: Green
Wednesday: Green
Thursday: Red
Friday: Green
Saturday: S day
80% green

Week of 10/22/2023 (so far)
Sunday: S day

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Fantastic, ladybird! WINhappy

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Hi Ellis, hearing your experience with hunger (and especially that it got better over time!) is very helpful. Thank you for sharing! That gives me some hope. I am still really struggling with hunger in the mid-afternoon, although less so on days when I can really push my lunchtime much later in the ...

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Fails happen despite our best intentions, (I think) especially on days when work gets crazy and our meals are delayed. Good job getting back on track! I hope the days since your last post have gone well. WINhappy

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Congratulations on your recent green days, Sammy. WINHappy

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Hi ladybird, I hope you are feeling better! WIN

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Well done, Nettee! Keep up the great work. Best regards, WINhappy

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Congratulations on sticking with your habits even while on vacation. That's terrific! And I hope you had a wonderful time! Best regards, WINhappy

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Congratulations on a successful week! WIN

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Hi all, Just a quick check-in to report that I forgot to include an excellent suggestion that pinkhippie gave me a while ago (thank you again!) and that is to push my lunch back so as to shorten the time between lunch and dinner. I tried this on Friday and it was a great success. MUCH easier to last...

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Hi Amerie, I hope your first day back on No S went well. But even if it didn't, please don't feel down on yourself for coming back to No S. Feeling like we need to have this "weight management thing" completely figured out, quickly and for all time, is an easy trap to fall into but it is exactly tha...

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Hi pinkhippie,
I have every confidence that you will succeed, especially as you're doing a great job keeping up with your habits. I'm rooting for you! How are you doing with your plan to incorporate more cardio? WIN

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Hi ladybird,
I agree with Nettee - maintenance is fantastic, as is the amount you walk! Great job! WIN

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Hi Nettee,

Great job getting back on track today and welcome back to the boards. I'm rooting for you - both for your success with your plan for No S leading up to your race and for the race itself. Running sounds like something you really enjoy!

Best regards,
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Hi all, To update last week's status.... Week of 09/24/2023 (80% green): Sunday: S day Monday: Red (doughnut) Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Green Thursday: Green Friday: Green Saturday: S day Soprano, Pinkhippie, Ladybird, and Nettee - thank you for responding to my post and for providing suggestions to...

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Hi everyone, I'm still here and still No-Sing, although I CLEARLY still have some work to do with my work/life balance! :) I have good intentions every day of logging on and posting a check-in but have just plain run out of energy and/or time since my last check-in. That said, I've done well last we...

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Thank you, ladybird and pinkhippie. Week of 09/03/2023: Sunday: S day Monday: Green Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Green Thursday: Green Friday: Red Saturday: S day Week of 09/10/2023 (so far): Sunday: S day Monday: Green Tuesday: Red Wednesday: Red Thursday: Green Friday: Red I traveled this week, which...

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Week of 08/27/2023:
Sunday: S day
Monday: Green
Tuesday: Green
Wednesday: Green as long as I go to bed without a snack
Thursday: Green
Friday: Red
Saturday: S day

Week of 09/03/2023 (so far):
Sunday: S day
Monday: Green
Tuesday: Green
Wednesday: Green
Thursday: In process, green so far

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Thank you, Amy and soprano! This will be a quick check-in as I don't have much time before I must attend to other things. Week of 08/27/2023 (so far): Sunday: S day Monday: Green Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Green as long as I go to bed without a snack I hope everyone is having a successful and happy w...

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Hi Melderin and welcome! I second ladybird's wise words and encourage you to be patient and gentle with yourself as you navigate through what might feel like a scary transition period. It might take some trial and error but that's OK - many worthwhile achievements do. I am rooting for you! Best rega...

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Hi all, Ellis, I'm really intrigued by your mention of your Fitbit. I use a pedometer but I've heard good things about the Fitbit's sleep monitor so am tempted to get one for myself, just to get some data. I am morning lark by nature and will wake up around 5:30am even on mornings when I've slept po...

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Hi Sammy, Welcome back and best of luck to you. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Deb,

I hope you feel fully supported over at the Facebook group. I wish you great success going forward, whatever the details of "success" look like for you. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi voxbox. Welcome to the No S community board. I hope everything has been going well for you since your last check-in. I am rooting for you. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Amy, I am late to the encouragement party so just want to say "Well DONE!" on sticking to the plan you mapped out for yourself. I am VERY impressed with your discipline. I hope you are still doing well as you transition back to your moderate approach. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Ellis, It sounds like the Fitbit is giving you some great additional data and that you are making great progress incorporating it. Well done! I hope things continue to improve for you. Best regards, WINhappy

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Great job with keeping last week green, Ladybird.! I hope you are doing well. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi pinkhippie, Congratulations on staying consistent with weight training. That is wonderful and will pay huge dividends in overall good health over time. Congratulations also on continuing to make progress towards your goal, even with a few minor red days. It can be so easy for a small digression t...

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Thank you, soprano, I will check that information out. Week of 08/13/2023: Sunday: S day Monday: Green but by the skin of my teeth..... Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Red (drat, dang, and darn it all) Thursday: Green Friday: Green Saturday: S day 80% green Week of 08/20/2023 so far: Sunday: S day Monday:...

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Thanks for the encouragement, Amy. I slept MUCH better last night and felt much less hungry today. I definitely felt hungry around 3:00pm but it was the "manageable" sort and I didn't snack. So, to recap my hypotheses to date, I think I struggle most when: 1. I am overtired 2. I work too hard for to...

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Week so far (week of 08/13/2023): Sunday: S day Monday: Green but by the skin of my teeth..... Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Red (drat, dang, and darn it all) Today I went down on an after-lunch chocolate chip cookie. It was homemade, made with whole wheat flour, 78% cacao chocolate chips, only one-thir...

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Hi soprano, I completely sympathize with the fear you expressed when watching your blood sugar. Blood sugar is a fluctuating physiological metric and so many things influence the number from one moment to the next that I imagine it can be disconcerting to see. Humans have never had access to this ki...

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Hi oolala,

I hope your trip is going / went smoothly.

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Hi Deb,

I just wanted to say a quick "Hi" your way and let you know that I hope things have been going well for you since your last check-in.

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Hi pinkhippie, Congratulations on seeing the scale go down, but (perhaps more importantly), I'm glad that your work schedule has adjusted to something that gives you a little more time every day for yourself. That's so important and its value sometimes gets lost in the demands of paid employment. I ...

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