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Mimi, I am so sorry this happened to you. You are in my prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. I do have ICE in my phone, but thanks for the reminder. I will be sure to pass it on to others. I walk my Chihuahuas daily but I have never thought to carry a stick. I do have a pretty good sized tree...

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Ahhh, Marmite. You have brought back a memory :lol: Nutritional yeast does not share Marmite's unique flavor, but it does share its nutritional values. Marmite is not a big favorite in the US, very hard to find and expensive if you do. :cry: In my travels, I spent a bit of time in London and acquire...

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I am a big fan of Nutritional yeast. I love it. I use it every day :D I buy it in bulk for $7.00 a pound from EarthFare Super Market but you should be able to find it in bulk at any health/natural food store The type I buy has a buttery, cheesy taste. The flakes are rather big so a little goes a lon...

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Day 45

16 oz Orange

B: Uncle Sam cereal,Yogurt and walnuts

16 oz Orange
L: BLT and chips
16 oz H2 Orange

D: Ham sandwich w/chips
8 oz H2Orange

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Day 42

16 oz Orange

B: Yogurt and walnuts, watermelon

16 oz Orange
Lunch: No luncy, not hungry
16 oz H2 Orange

D: roasted beef and babyback ribs, grilled brocolli, lemon garlic red potatoes
8 oz H2Orange

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Day 43

16 oz Orange

B: Yogurt and walnuts

S: Watermelon

16 oz Orange

L: No Lunch, not hungry
16 oz H2 Orange

D: Grilled Rosemary lemon chicken, Brown rice and Bulgar wheat, grilled broccoli

S: Brownie

16oz H2Orange-grape

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I feel I was either a writer in a previous life or I missed my calling in this one! I find that my time and my desire are now juxtaposed, enabling me take advantage of ways to develop my creative writing skills. Like all writers, I aspire to see my work in print. I currently have two short stories s...

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SECOND SET OF 21 DAYS

Day 42

16 oz Orange

B: Yogurt and walnuts

S: Watermelon

16 oz Orange

L: Watermelon

16 oz H2 Orange

D: Fried Whiting sandwich w/lettuce, tomato and homemade tarter sauce, fries

S: Brownie

16oz H2Orange-grape

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Day 41

16 oz Orange

B: Yogurt and walnuts

16 oz Orange

L: Ham sandwich w/chips. Yogurt and fruit

16 oz H2 Orange

D: Grilled lemon rosemary chicken, salad

16oz H2Orange-grape

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Day 40

16 oz Orange

B: Yogurt and walnuts

16 oz Orange

L: Lemon-garlic red potatoes, sirloin steak, sliced tomatoes
16 oz H2 Orange

D: Grilled lamb chop, asparagus wild and brown rice

16oz H2Orange-grape

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Count me in! I caught a sale and purchased three pairs of very decorative 9" plates for our meals. I have two everyday plates. One is very colorful. It is blue with alternating red, yellow and orange rings. My other one is a red plate with a red and white border. My Sunday plate is a red square plat...

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Thanks LA, for bringing this thread back. What a joy to be reminded that I can really enjoy the family and frinds and participate in the festivity of food, that always accompanies our holiday celebrations, with out guilt or deprivation. I too have a reason to celebrate a new independence and freedom...

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I have no RED days, not a one
I reached my second 21

No sweets, no seconds, no snacks I've had
This no S thing is not so bad

I've got more energy, stamina and zip
Hey, even my weight has taken a dip

So here's my toast to 42
I look forward to 63, yes I do

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Sounds like the broken record I choose to play in my head.

I played the record enough to know that I do not have to snack. Good post!

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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D I have just reached my second set of 21 days on the No S Diet. I have lost 12 pounds, but more importantly I feel better and I sleep better. I have totally signed in to Reinhard's program and I firmly believe the ONLY way to make it work is to...

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I have no RED days, not a one
I reached my second 21

No sweets, no seconds, no snacks I've had
This no S thing is not so bad

I've got more energy, stamina and zip
Hey, even my weight has taken a dip

So here's my toast to 42
I look forward to 63, yes I do

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SUCCESS

Day 39

16 oz Orange

B: Yogurt and walnuts

16 oz Orange

L: agrilled chicken w/ garlic feta pasta and sliced tomatos
16 oz H2 Orange

D: Lemon-garlic red potatoes, sirloin steak, sliced tomatos

16oz H2Orange-grape

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Day 38

B: Lazy day, slept in, no breakfast

16 oz Orange

L: Grilled shrimp and Gorgonzola potato salad
16 oz H2 Orange

D: Tuna-ham sandwich w. chips and 8 cherry tomatoes. Two just picked plums
16oz H2Orange

16oz H2Orange-grape

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SUCCESS Day 38 16 0z H2Orange B: Omelet w/garlic green beans, sirloin steak 1 slice Ezekiel Bread 16 oz Orange L: Leftover marinaded Grilled Sirloin, Gorgonzola red potato salad 16 oz H2 Orange D: Grilled chicken, garlic butter pasta w/feta cheese, salad w/tomatoes 1/4 slice watermelon 16oz H2Orang...

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This is a delightful, quick summer pasta dish. I usually serve it with shrimp or scallops but chicken and grilled fish pair well also. Serves 4: Takes about 20 minutes (if garlic is already roasted) Ingredients: 1 pound Vermicelli (can use other pastas as well) 1 lemon 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 clo...

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Lemon Tahini Dressing Very versatile, very good dressing Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons EVOO 2 tablespoons sesame tahini 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1 garlic clove 1 pinch salt and pepper Directions Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, I have us...

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Lemon Tahini Dressing Very versatile, very good dressing 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons EVOO 2 tablespoons sesame tahini 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1 garlic clove 1 pinch salt and pepper Directions Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, I have used a whisk. ...

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SUCCESS Day 37 16 0z H2Orange B: Shame, Shame, NO BREAKFAST 16 oz Orange L: Leftover marinaded Grilled Sirloin, Gorgonzola red potato salad 16 oz H2 Orange D: Leftover marinaded Grilled Sirloin, grilled chili lime shrimp, sliced tomatoes, Gorgonzola red potato salad 16oz H2Orange 16oz H2Orange

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I am so sick and tired of being overweight, that I am determined to make this work. On S days I do not set limits, but I do set boundaries. I realize I DO NOT HAVE TO SNACK or HAVE SECONDS. I carry the spirit of that BOUNDARY into my S days. If I have baked goods, I make them from scratch, AND I HAL...

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I am a nut at heart, I can't help weaving some humor into this weight loss journey I am on. Thanks much for the encouragement

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Welcome Flight! Deprivation was NOT the way. I too stumbled upon No S an it just made sense to me. As a Child spending summers in the country, this is how we ate. Three meals, there was always desert after supper, but no snacking during the day. No S is teaching me to LISTEN to my body. It will tell...

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I am finding that protein staves off my hunger. Protein rich meals keep me feeling full until the next meal. Often a protein loaded breakfast will keep my hunger at bay long past lunchtime. I shoot for at least 50 grams of protein a day. My N day BREAKFASTS consist of any combinations of the followi...

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Day 36

16 0z H2Orange

B: Four small pancakes and 2 thin sausage patties
8oz H2 Orange

16 oz Orange

L: (late) 1 taco Bell soft taco (no sour cream or guacamole)

16 oz H2 Orange

D: Marinaded Grilled Sirloin, Gorgonzola red potato salad

16oz H2Orange

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Day 34

16 0z H2Orange

B: Cheese grits and 2 thin sausage patties
8oz H2 Orange

12 oz water

L: (late) 2 piece Popeye's Spicy Chicken, Breast and wing, biscuit and honey
12 oz Coke

16 oz H2 Orange

D: 1/4 Watermelon slice

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My new scale is NOT my friend; she sits in my bathroom, as if she is the Queen of Sheba, watching my every move. Sometime I think I see her sneer at me as I step out the shower. She sits, smug and sure of herself. She just knows I have gained weight and she cannot wait to exclaim my abundance to the...

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SUCCESS Day 32 16 0z H2Orange B: Yogurt w/walnuts, two soft boiled eggs, Bran muffin 8 oz H2 Orange L: Ham Sandwich w/mini dill pickles 16 oz H2 Orange 8 oz H2 Orange D: Grilled spicy lime shrimp/salad w/homade seafood sauce 16 oz H2 Orange 16 oz H2 Pomegranate (will get to this before I retire)

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SUCCESS Day 32 16 0z H2Orange B: Yogurt w/walnuts, two soft boiled eggs 8 oz H2 Orange L: Ham Sandwich w/mini dill pickles 16 oz H2 Orange 8 oz H2 Orange D: Grilled lemon chicken, lemon couscous w/scallions and rosemary yellow cherry tomatoes and feta cheese 16 oz H2 Orange 16 oz H2 Pomegranate

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Day 32
16 0z H2Orange

B: Yogurt w/walnuts
8 oz H2 Orange

L: Ham Sandwich w/mini dill pickles
16 oz H2 Orange

8 oz H2 Orange

D: Grilled Greek chicken, wild rice w/pine nuts and scallions, yellow cherry tomatoes and feta cheese
16 oz H2 Orange

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Great Article! I have forwarded it to my naysayer friends who insist my weight loss is due to some magic powder or weight loss shake!

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I do not look at No S as a DIET; I see it as a way to let my body change my eating habits. There are no food restrictions, only NO SECONDS, NO SWEETS, and NO SNACKS on days that DO NOT begin with an S. In letting my body change my eating habits, I find that I am changing my lifestyle. I find I am ge...

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Southern girls love Southern food and I don't deny myself. If I choose, I have any southern meal I want. I do not look at this as a DIET; I see it as a way to let my body change my eating habits. There are no food restrictions, only NO SECONDS, NO SWEETS, and NO SNACKS on days that DO NOT begin with...

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We have been plagued with sever thunderstorms, winds and hail for about a week now, but I cannot imagine a tornado. I am glad you and your family are OK and I will keep you in prayer.

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:shock: I HATE WATER 16 oz H2Orange before breakfast 8 oz H2Orange after breakfast 8 oz Cherry Limeade with lunch 8oz H2Oange 16 oz Cherry Limeade with dinner 16 oz H2Orange My nightly bladder runs are diminishing, the Chihuahuas have actually come from under the bed, the seem to feel safe. I am beg...

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16 oz H2Orange

B: Yogurt w/walnuts and flax seeds, boiled egg

8 oz H2Orange

L: 6 inch Blimpie Best w/ 1/2 bag Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips
8 oz Cherry Limeade

D: Ham Sandwich w 1/2 bag Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips
16 oz Cherry Limeade

16 oz H2Orange

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16 oz H2Orange

B: Yogurt w/walnuts and flaxseeds, two boiled eggs

8 oz H2Orange

L: Chicken noodle vegetable soup
8 oz Cherry Limeade

D: Grilled serloin pork chop, steamed cabbage
8 oz Cherry Limeade

16 oz Cherry Limeade

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Great DAY

Snack, no seconds no sweets.
48 oz H2Orange

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Okay, Breakfast has never been my favorite meal. It is easy to skip and besides from the few choices I know I should eat, what do I eat? I know No-S does not restrict my diet, but I need to eat to keep my heart healthy and my cholesterol low. Lately, I have been baking muffins to go along with my yo...

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Bought a dozen yogurts at WalMart yesterday, plan on having yogurt with flaxseed for breakfast each morning. Also bought SunMaid raisin bread. Will probably toast a slice of that each day as well. :? Have you tried Ezekiel Bread? It is an organic sprouted whole grain bread, very dense and filling. ...

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Believe me Gatefuldeb67, GALLOP was a mild word. My Chihuahua's are still running for cover every time I stand up! They slept under the bed instead of by the bed last night. They have a kind of wide-eyed, hang-dog look as they skitter far away from me whenever I move. Plying them with treats seems t...

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:shock: I DO NOT LIKE WATER Day 3 8 oz glass before breakfast 8 oz glass with breakfast 8 oz glass after breakfast 8 oz glass after lunch 16 oz after dinner. I have discovered a new taste treat, at least for me. Welch's has a new powdered drink mix (welchs.com) Mixed up a batch plain vanilla H2Orang...

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S DAY

8 oz 6H2Orange

B: Peach Cobbler muffin, , Vanilla yogurt , grits, salmon, 8 oz H2Orange

16 oz H2Grape

L: 1/4 Blimpie best w/ handful of Mesquite potato chips

D: Shrimp Alfredo, Pepsi

Snack: Ice Cream and pound cake muffin

16 0z H2Orange

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Decided to start on an S day. Did not eat anything unusual, but I did have chocolate ice cream Laughing

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8 oz 6H2Orange

B: Blueberry muffins, pomegranate/blueberry yogurt , 8 oz H2Orange

8 oz H2Orange

L: Hamburger w/bleu cheese dressing, dill pickle, 8 0z H2Orange

D: 2 Whiting sandwiches, cup Cherry Limeade

16 0z H2Orange

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SUCCESS Very Happy

16 oz H2Orange

B: Yogurt w/walnuts, whole grain blueberry muffin, banana

16 oz H2Orange

L: Hot dog w.mustard, relish and onions, watermelon

8 oz H2Orange

D: hamburger w/bleu cheese, grilled onions, salad w/tomato, bleu cheese dressing

16 oz H2Orange

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B: Yogurt, three small whole grain blueberry muffins
L: Hot Dog, watermelon
D: Ribs, baked beans w/ground beef, cole slaw

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DAY'S 22, 23, 24, 25 6/6 Brunch: Shrimp and grits, Blueberry muffin and chicken small piece graduation cake L: No lunch D: Hamburger w/lettuce, tomato,homemade garlic mayo. french fries, watermelon Snack: Blue Belle Southern Hospitality ice cream 6/7 B:Bran muffin, banana and OJ Snack: Watermelon L:...

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DAY 21 Success

B: Green Goddess juice, Blueberry Brand muffin, banana, OJ

L: Spaghetti, one slice rosemary garlic bread, salad w/Balsamic Feta cheese dressing

D: Fried shrimp and salad w/Balsamic Feta cheese dressing

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Doing GREAT Laughing

I feel wonderful. Been vacationing BUT stuck to the No S Plan.

Haven't weighed yet but pants fit a little looser.

Enjoying the local produce and staying away from most red meat.

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Check IN May 19 Very Happy B: Special K w/ 2% milk Bowl of mixed fresh fruit 1/2 container yogurt L: Lemon Yaki chicken wings Celery w/ranch dressing Throwback Pepsi D: Shrimp salad made w. carrots and green peas. May 20 B: Special K w/ 2% milk Bowl of mixed fresh fruit 1/2 container yogurt L: Sausa...

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This was an E day for me, My Birthday Very Happy B: Uncle Sam's cereal with almond milk L: Grilled ham and cheese w/fries - mayo and ketchup, sweet tea Tea Time (At the hotel from 4:00 to 6:00) three chocolate cookies, three cups green tea D: Lasagna with meat sauce, three strips garlic bread dipped...

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Check IN May 19 Very Happy B: Special K w/ 2% milk Bowl of mixed fresh fruit 1/2 container yogurt L: Lemon Yaki chicken wings Celery w/ranch dressing Throwback Pepsi D: Shrimp salad made w. carrots and green peas. May 20 B: Special K w/ 2% milk Bowl of mixed fresh fruit 1/2 container yogurt L: Sausa...

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his was an E day for me, My Birthday Very Happy B: Uncle Sam's cereal with almond milk L: Grilled ham and cheese w/fries - mayo and ketchup, sweet tea Tea Time (At the hotel from 4:00 to 6:00) three chocolate cookies, three cups green tea D: Lasagna with meat sauce, three strips garlic bread dipped ...

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:shock: I DO NOT LIKE WATER Day 2 8 oz glass before breakfast 8 oz glass with breakfast 8 oz glass after breakfast 8 oz glass with lunch 8 oz glass after lunch 16 oz Cherry Limeade with dinner 8 oz H2Orange after dinner. With a Fiery horse with the speed of light and cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-Yo...

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:D Wellllll :lol: I DO NOT LIKE WATER My first day drinking H2Orange went well. I started my day with a 16 oz glass before breakfast. After breakfast I filled my glass with another 16 oz's and sipped on it until lunch (I prefer water chilled and don't mind it at room temp so, my 16 oz glass was fine...

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As much as I try, I do not like water. Tap water is a no-no so I tried bottled, spring, LeBlue. I took a liking to Smart Water and I was doing pretty good, drinking at least three 20 oz bottles a day, but the minerals interfered with one of my medications. I made my first batch of H2Orange this even...

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B: Yogurt, three small whole grain blueberry muffins
L: Hot Dog, watermelon
D: Ribs, baked beans w/ground beef, cole slaw

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I noticed I do not consistently eat breakfast and often do not eat lunch. I know that skipping meals, especially breakfast is NOT good for me. I did not realize how frequently I resorted to quick-to-fix foods that came from a box or a can. I must do better. Keeping healthy breakfast foods, fresh fru...

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DAY'S 22, 23, 24, 25 6/6 Brunch: Shrimp and grits, Blueberry muffin and chicken small piece graduation cake L: No lunch D: Hamburger w/lettuce, tomato,homemade garlic mayo. french fries, watermelon Snack: Blue Belle Southern Hospitality ice cream 6/7 B:Bran muffin, banana and OJ Snack: Watermelon L:...

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DAY 21 Success

B: Green Goddess juice, Blueberry Brand muffin, banana, OJ

L: Spaghetti, one slice rosemary garlic bread, salad w/Balsamic Feta cheese dressing

D: Fried shrimp and salad w/Balsamic Feta cheese dressing

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:D 21 days today! [/size] I used to permagraze, especially while watching TV or reading. During this 21 day period, I notice that my body will let me know when it is hungry. I am beginning to recognize the difference between wanting "something" and being hungry. I don't weigh, I prefer to keep a wat...

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Doing GREAT

I feel wonderful. Been vacationing BUT stuck to the No S Plan.

Haven't weighed yet but pants fit a little looser.

Enjoying the local produce and staying away from most red meat.

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Check IN May 19 :D B: Special K w/ 2% milk Bowl of mixed fresh fruit 1/2 container yogurt L: Lemon Yaki chicken wings Celery w/ranch dressing Throwback Pepsi D: Shrimp salad made w. carrots and green peas. May 20 B: Special K w/ 2% milk Bowl of mixed fresh fruit 1/2 container yogurt L: Sausage sandw...

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This was an E day for me, My Birthday :D B: Uncle Sam's cereal with almond milk L: Grilled ham and cheese w/fries - mayo and ketchup, sweet tea Tea Time (At the hotel from 4:00 to 6:00) three chocolate cookies, three cups green tea D: Lasagna with meat sauce, three strips garlic bread dipped in oliv...

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Great day :D . No sweets but I did stay at a Holiday Inn :lol: Cereal and Almond milk for B-Fast 8) BLT for lunch 8) Burger Just because we stopped on the way to the beach (it is an S day) :o Chicken wings, salad and Fried Pickles for dinner. :shock: Green tea all day and one Throwback Pepsi.

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Decided to start on an S day. Did not eat anything unusual, but I did have chocolate ice cream

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