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~emilyr

I am glad too!! I have gained about eight pounds back. I am exercising regularly and didn't freak out about the weight gain as I have in the past. Just trying to buckle down with the no s principals!!

~emilyr

Summer is winding down and I'm still doing good!! I ended up with a stress fractured ankle after running my second 5k in May, am slowly working my way back up to running 3 miles!! My weight has fluctuated a little, but I am still at peace ~ LOVE no s!!!

~emilyr

April 1, 2010 Life is wonderful! I ran a 5k on Sunday, the last time was 23 years ago!! I finished very strong!! Shocked myself... I was so focused I didn't see my time when I ran across the finish line. I had to go back and check ~ 31 minutes 50 seconds. Only four minutes longer than 23 years ago. ...

~emilyr

Off to enjoy spring break and all those wonderful s days!!!

~emilyr

It's only the 13th, but since I'm gonna be gone, I wanna wish Renee an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope your day is wonderful like you and your family spoils you BIG!! â™ª â™« Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to my dear friend Renee, happy birthday to you!!! â™ª â™« ENJOY ...

~emilyr

It's only the 13th, but since I'm gonna be gone, I wanna wish Renee an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope your day is wonderful like you and your family spoils you BIG!!

â™ª â™« Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to my dear friend Renee, happy birthday to you!!! â™ª â™«

~emilyr

Just another manic monday... I'm off to run outside, spring is close! The robins are back, I feel happier... I've lost 2 of the 4 pounds I gained last month!! It's good to be back on track!! No S makes it easier and I keep telling myself this is it, day in, day out ~ I have dignity!! Self respect is...

~emilyr

Hello Renee ~ I just wanted to say thanks for being my friend and a good no s buddy!!

Hey Mark??? Thinking you might need to get the emerald ring for Renee!! Don't you think that would help??

~emilyr

MARCH 1ST! Getting closer and closer to Spring, I'm ready! Thanks Reneew for starting the March challenge, I need it! February was rough, I gained 4 pounds :( :( :( :( I found an interesting message from God, as I like to say, right when I needed it! I am now ready to begin again with renewed passio...

~emilyr

I'm in! My goal is to check in every day and get back on track! Thinking Spring and Reneew's birthday on St. Pats Day :D :D :D :D :D :D :D MARCH 1 Going for green and it WILL be green! Spring is coming, I'm looking for robins.... :D :D IT WAS GREEN 2 Going for another green, I'm feeling back in cont...

~emilyr

I am ready to begin the March challenge!!

March = closer to spring

~emilyr

February has been very rough..... :( :( :( I am going to join the March challenge if one becomes available!! ((BIG hint Renee))... :wink: I'm hoping to make it through February without a gain ~ right now I'm up one pound!!! I will do it!!! I'm regaining focus just by reading everyones posts and idea...

~emilyr

Really? I kind of don't like to look at that number for some reason, its kind of embarrassing that I had that much to lose!! Is that weird?

I can NOT keep myself away from the Scotcheroo Bars today, I've had three!!! They are so d***n good, they are sinful..............

Help???????????

~emilyr

I had a red day yesterday ~ still have Christmas treats around the house ~ peppermint bark from Trader Joe's!! Well, now its gone

Laughing seems like the right emotion??!! Anyway, its the weekend, I'll regroup for Monday!!

~emilyr

I've been gone for too long

You were on a roll, are you back on track?? Been thinking about you

I like the February Challenge

~emilyr

Whoop! Whoop! Whoop! Six more pounds fell off of me during January!! I am still here working the no s..... still loving it! Wondering when I'll get an idea for a goal weight, I'm not sure, so I'm just gonna keep on doing what I'm doing and not worry about that! I think I'll be ready for the 5k in Ma...

~emilyr

Renee, You are a wonderful person, and I love you!! Let's see what we can do..... Not to be too bold here, but what you wrote makes me think that maybe you are just a teeny tiny bit too obsessive. Seems it goes one way or the other, no in between. So, you have control, you just need to figure out so...

~emilyr

Funny Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I made an eye appointment February 4th, so for now, how about a little bigger type :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: How are things going, are you on track, making good choices today? We have an ice day, would have been nice if they would have called it...

~emilyr

So, are you trying to force me into wearing glasses??!! What was that you said?? Peace to you to my friend!

~emilyr

The deer and birds would LOVE it, its the middle of winter in Iowa and food is scarce for them, come on ~ show some love, they NEED it.......

I will also pray

~emilyr

Okay, and dinner

How are you doing?

~emilyr

How are you doing? Making good choices? Drinking plenty of flavored water? Strengthening your soul? Stay the course ~ become a turtle and just take ONE day at a time :!: :!: :!: Let's make 2010 a year to look back on with sweet memories and good habits!! I'm feeling another meeting this summer to so...

~emilyr

It was a heat wave ~ I actually smiled again :D :D :D :D The bath was good, I turned on the jacuzzi ~ the 3rd time since we've lived here!! Thanks for the good idea! I've had a couple of solid green days in a row, things are going well! I just referred a friend to the website ~ hope she finds as muc...

~emilyr

This was a terrible rotten food day ~ I didn't enjoy any of the junk I ate, I hate that :evil: :evil: Just a bad day, tomorrow will be better! Good Nite! PS Reneew, I'm not even blaming the weather, but now that I think about it, thats the problem ~ its too cold to enjoy anything right now, I'm goin...

~emilyr

I was reading all the lastest posts and it made me sad ~ Reneew, I am sorry you are struggling so much right now :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: Is there anything I can do?? I like your thought about one day at a time, for every good day, it's one day sooner that I'll be thin. It seems we do need to take it...

~emilyr

I have tried to read the whole bible and never quite make it, so congrats to you ~ I'm impressed!

Hope your having a nice green day! We have a snow day, read my daily check in to see my venting rage, I wish I felt like you......... I definitely need a new attitude!

~emilyr

Good idea, just focus on making good choices! Happy New Year!

~emilyr

I am going for green today...... I just have to vent about the weather ~ it is really dragging me down. I just don't know what to do.... I'm cold, the sun never shines, there are huge piles of snow everywhere, I think our roof may collapse and I have no intention of climbing up there to shovel it o...

~emilyr

I lost the fight, dirty rotten chocolate and leftover Christmas cookies :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Today is going much better :D :D :D :D :D :D I was just listening to the Boss and Girls...

~emilyr

So far, so green, but I really want some chocolate........

Too many S days in a row, my body is having major cravings. I can do it, I will fight the chocolate and win

~emilyr

What an excellent plan ~ how's it going? Sorry about G, how long has he been sick? Happy New Year and good luck ~ lets do this together, this is your year for SUCCESS!

~emilyr

January 3, 2010! My journey thus far has been very successful even with a bunch of false starts! Total weight loss to date ~ 40 pounds! I made it through December with an 8 pound loss ~ totally impressed myself :D :D I had one day that was close to the old 'binge" modes I would get in, but I have le...

~emilyr

I am counting down the days until January 4th ~ all this cooking, treats and parties. I like a routine better!! I am staying on track for the most part, but wow it is very, very hard! Thank God for tea! I know I won't gain back everything I've lost, but its SO hard to keep on fighting!!! BUT.... I w...

~emilyr

That is the beauty of No S ~ you don't get freaked out by a pound!! You know you can get right back on track. It took me a long time to figure that out, but now that I have, I don't panic. So, good for you and here's to a great 2010

This is an every day diet ~ I will do it every day forever

~emilyr

I would love to take part in the January challenge

January 2 Enjoying the long S weekend

January 7 Green so far.... A snow day here again today ~ more challenges thans usual, but I'm trying to prepare.....

~emilyr

Right back at ya ~ Merry Christmas! I too am looking forward to a wonderful new year!

~emilyr

Merry Christmas!

I'm so glad today is an S day ~ totally enjoyed a sugar cookie with and inch of buttercream frosting

~emilyr

Exercise makes me hungrier ~ I know that, but I think the benefits are worth it :shock: :shock: It can cause you to eat more because your burning more ~ I have pondered your same thought and then when you see proof from your habitcal, makes you start thinking....... If you can only focus on one thin...

~emilyr

Renee ~ I kinda like posting at the end of the month because it's a bigger number for the month and my weight seems to fluctuate so much during a month. I feel like it is more of a true number, and I'm trying to remember I need to do this each and every day for the rest of my life! But just for you ...

~emilyr

Looks and sounds great ~ here's to a wonderful 1010

~emilyr

I should never write stuff like that ~ sets me up for failure. Yup, finished off the peanut butter kiss cookies last night ~ only 4, but technically a fail AND, I had seconds with dinner :( :( I'm off to the treadmill and I will remember why I shouldn't of eaten those cookies and extra food when my ...

~emilyr

The kids don't have school again today, but I'm prepared! I went to a Christmas party on Sunday and ate foods that are not good for me and felt the effects, now I'm getting to a point where I ask myself "Is it really worth it" and sometimes I can honestly answer with a resounding ~ "NO". I like that...

~emilyr

It really is about making small steps toward a large goal ~ at least that is what I've found

I think you are on your way, and I agree that no s is a wonderful lifestyle to live with and it works, good luck with your journey

~emilyr

Well, what's going on? Did you do it?

~emilyr

Okay, the only problem I see is the word try, lets just say you are going to!

~emilyr

Okay Renee, this time only ~ change the rule, but only for December, and only this once okay?? Don't make me hit you with a dead fish?! And remember, I'm only sayin this cuz you asked me to help remind you

~emilyr

NO :!: Must I keep reminding you :?: This is for the rest of our lives, we can't keep waiting until the timing is better, come on you can do this. (I'm referring to your January thought). Put a box in the freezer and fill it every time you want one of those sweet morsels and then enjoy them on Satur...

~emilyr

You and I are addicted to sugar ~ I say none except on the weekends. No changes, remember :?: :?: :?: :?: You've gone down that path, come on, stay strong ~ you can do it, tie a knot, do what you need to get right back on track. We are having another snow day today too, ugh :!: Be prepared, thats wh...

~emilyr

We are in the middle of a blizzard; no school or work yesterday and now no school again today ~ this is like a weekend in the middle of the week and I didn't prepare myself. I'm saying green yesterday even though it shoulda been red because of those two little pieces of chocolate, BUT I had a much s...

~emilyr

Is everyone making good choices today, sticking to three meals?

Drinking lots of water?

Let's start the new year out right? Feeling good

~emilyr

Are you making good choices today? Drinking lots of water?

You are gonna do this! Ask the family which treats they want to eat this year and make a single batch!

Love ya!

~emilyr

Just had an excellent workout and now I am enjoying oatmeal porridge for lunch

No S is working so well for me ~ love it.

Life is Great

Joy to the World!

~emilyr

Happy December! A fresh coat of snow has finally put me in the spirit! I'm struggling a little with the idea of making Christmas treats for my family ~ I really don't want the temptation, but I don't want to deprive them??!! Well,I guess I make them tomorrow and enjoy the S treats, without being to...

~emilyr

You are heading in the right direction

~emilyr

Okay, I'm in! I'm only going to post red days though! So, if you don't see me then I'm doing good ~ sound okay? 12/4 Just needed to say, I'm green ~ all of December, so far :wink: HOHOHO! 12/9 Slightly red, kinda pinkish, but in the end I'm sayin GREEN :roll: the chocolate is gone and I will be pure...

~emilyr

I'm here! I was just thinking I needed to make a post ~ I've been so busy exercising and making good choices, I forget to post :lol: :lol: So, my official weight loss for the month of November brings the total to ~ drum roll please........ 32 pounds Go Me :!: :!: :!: AND, I've increased my running t...

~emilyr

Wow

That's a whole lot of greens!

I love the December challenge Keep up the good work

~emilyr

I am tired today, I need to motivate and start my workout ~ bring on those exercise endorphins

~emilyr

I'm off to workout with a little Bee Gee's and Michael Jackson today

Go me

~emilyr

You go girl! Small steps lead to one big life change!!

~emilyr

Day 11 and its going good

Way to get back on track

Heart and soul helps as well ~ good work

~emilyr

Way to go ~ starting out strong

Just thought you might like some peace on your own check in

~emilyr

Well, your doing good ~ one plate is good, even if it was a bit big! Day 5, did you start on Sunday??? You go girl, try for a bit smaller plate tonight

~emilyr

Kevin ~ thanks for the compliments, I feel very peaceful

Renee ~ your welcome and remember stick with it, you can do it

~emilyr

YES

~emilyr

See Renee, I knew they would welcome you back ~ you are great inspiration on a daily basis! I'm glad your back, you made the right choice, I just know it!

I see your back on track too ~ NICE!

~emilyr

Super job! Fantastic! I've watched your posts and you are truly an inspiration ~ way to go

Keep us posted on your maintenance program. I also wanted to add ~ funny... You had a good time while you worked hard!

~emilyr

I'm doing very good. I follow the three meals each day from no s, which is a wonderful concept that I truly appreciate, but I think a big thing is the food choices I've decided to adopt, it's pretty limited because of this little problem I've got and I've added some supplements ~ I'm down almost 20 ...

~emilyr

Oh, Not good

Glad you put them in the freezer, you've made a good choice, now regain focus and don't beat yourself up ~ lets get going again

~emilyr

So, how's that working for ya?

~emilyr

Thanks for caring Sporkfancier. :) I'm still having a terrific September :D :D I try to make better food choices and I'm feeling great ~ I love no s, I don't feel so bad about my weight and I have more control over what "could have been" binges!! I know I can have another treat, so it doesn't become...

~emilyr

You are doing great! WTG. I keep trying and hope the scale keeps making a slow downward descent ~ telling myself, just focus each day on making good choices/habits. This is our new lifestyle

~emilyr

Well, its been awhile since I checked in...... I am doing very well. The state fair was good, not over-indulgent. I think I've learned a lot from no s! I can have a treat and not feel like I'm doing something bad and I don't have as much trouble stopping. I know I can have another treat next weekend...

~emilyr

Thank you!! I had a great week and I'm ready to have a good weekend too. We are going to the State Fair, hmmm cheese curds, caramel apples, cookies........... I hope I don't come too undone.

~emilyr

WTG Renee

Way cool

Have a good weekend, enjoy a few treats and I'm hoping for good things (for you) next week

~emilyr

I am down 13 pounds since I started no s!! I am starting the September challenge with my focus on being healthy, following the plan ~ three healthy meals and exercising each day with weekends being a time for a splurge of some sort! I love fall

~emilyr

I'm in too! My goal is to continue focusing on good habits. Eat three healthy meals and exercise each day! I am down 13 pounds since I started and I just want to continue the downward trend ~ focusing on healthy behavior each day!!

SEPTEMBER
1 Green

Still green, down 14 pounds total!!

~emilyr

Today will be good, I'm still on track

~emilyr

Hey Renee ~ I've been missing you! My kids go back on the 17th

However, the upside is ~ we'll really be ready to go again

I've managed to keep 10 pounds off this summer, but it will be nice to regain focus and see what happens!

~emilyr

I'm doing really well Renee, thanks for asking! I don't feel the need to join the 21 day club even though I will get there again. I'm back in the swing of s'ing!! Go green. So, it took a while to get back on track, after reverting back to old habits, but now that I'm there, it's relatively easy agai...

~emilyr

August 3rd ~ Ready to be green!

~emilyr

I'm In :!: :!: August 1 Yellow 2 Yellow 3 Green 4 Green 5 Green 6 Green Down 2 pounds :) :) 7 Green 8 Yellow 9 Yellow 10 Green 11 Green 12 Green 13 Red 14 Red 15 Yellow 16 Yellow 17 Green Goal ~ complete one month perfectly :!: Hmm, I guess I will have to adjust ~ how about only two red days in Aug...

~emilyr

Thanks Renee ~ I'm still GREEN

~emilyr

WooHoo

TWO green days in a row ~ I'm back on track. I will finish July GREEN

19 days until the "21 club".

~emilyr

So, I did it :D :D :D I'm back to green. I almost gave into my desire for a rice krispy bar, BUT, I fought the bar and the bar lost :!: :!: I am going to be green today too! So, Renee I will commit to going green for the rest of the month. And, yes I will join next month ~ this month won't be hard t...

~emilyr

Hey Renee ~ How about just one day??? That's what I am trying for

I just can't seem to get the no s back. Exercising is going fine, just can't find the old eating habit

Today just might be the day

~emilyr

I've been working hard and the exercise part is back in place, now I just need the no s to follow ~ I will NOT give up

~emilyr

Okay, I'm starting again TODAY, establish genuine 21 day habit

When things were going good, I felt great, so enough stupid self talk, just go right back to the plain old vanilla s

Breakfast was walnuts, oatmeal and watermelon, now I'm off for a walk!

~emilyr

Today is Monday, it should be green! July has been a very tough month. Too many fun things, visitors and trips! Not enough time to plan and remember what I'm trying to do :roll: :roll: I will be working the program a little harder today, I want the 21 day habit back.... Has anyone figured out how ma...

~emilyr

I'm close to a real bonafide green day today!

It's hard to get back on track! Moral of the story ~ never ever go off the no s lifestyle once you are doing well............

~emilyr

Help :!: :!: I can't seem to get back on track after vacation, I told myself today was the day for a nice perfect green, (actually said that yesterday too, but when I failed I decided to turn it into an s day, which technically it was) . I just had a sweet, :shock: :shock: :shock: I've decided not t...

~emilyr

Why not?? Unless you want to bank it, whatever feels right for you!

~emilyr

Really? I figure the 1.5 came on fast so it should come off fast

Well, if you think I should adjust ~ how about 1.5 by the end of July? But then, I'm behind 2 pounds for my end of year goal................

~emilyr

I won't post on the July challenge since I'm so late, I'll just use my daily check in. My goal will be the same as last month. Wake up every morning and make a daily commitment to practicing the no s plan and of course exercise each day. I would like to lose 3.5 pounds by the end of July. Life is go...

~emilyr

Very funny Renee, but I like it, so I'm sticking to the tortoise plan :D So, vacation went well, 1st Grand Marais trip without my mom :( I've had company for the whole week after vacation and now I'm refocusing on no s :) :) I only gained back 1.5 pounds from what I would say was a mild kind of bing...

~emilyr

Thanks for thinking of me Renee and Mimi :D :D I am really enjoying this no s diet. I feel the habits forming AND I don't continue a binge once I've started, so I feel good about that. :D :D Most days are green :D :D I am so busy during the summer it's hard to find time to check in, but I am trying ...

~emilyr

I am staying green, BUT, the scale isn't moving. I'm setting a new goal ~ 12 pounds by Christmas. That's two pounds a month, maybe I won't be so obsessed with the scale if I back off trying to see huge losses. I'll take the tortoise approach and in the end, the habit should be firmly in place and he...

~emilyr

I sent you an email on weekends.............. I did great ~ I enjoyed my S days and didn't feel like I was overdoing it or indulging too much, so I marked the days yellow and fortunately I did not gain anything, :D :D nor did I lose, :cry: :cry: but really ~ it's all okay :lol: :lol: Now I have 5 da...

~emilyr

You can do it, try and make a plan for some treats and snacks, maybe that will help you to stay in control and not over do it

I'm hoping and praying this will be a successful s weekend for you

~emilyr

Still Thalia boring ~ green............I'm heading into a party weekend and the goal will be to keep it sane, yet enjoying myself

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