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wow, Joanna, I can feel the pain coming through the screen. I hear you on everyone of those- truly I do. All I can do is offer a kind and sympathetic ear. Please let us know when you begin to check some of those off. I'm so excited that I can claim 1 1/2 of mine- I hope you begin to feel the same e...

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I've been trying to eat later and make dinner my largest meal so that I'm full during my prime snacking housr, (6-10 PM). What's going to be difficult is that school starts on Friday which means breakfast at 6 AM, lunch at 10:45 so I'll be really ready for dinner by 4 PM! Here's me praying hard for...

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I hear you loud and clear, Hikermom! If I had a dollar for every excuse I've made over the years about WHY I don't stick to a "diet" and WHY I "can't lose weight" and WHY I don't eat right, I could hire a personal trainer, a private chef and a cop to keep me in check! ~Mia

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Hi Anna~ Deb and Operababe have already given the same advice I would have, so I'm just going to say welcome and good luck. ~Mia

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<r><COLOR color="orange"><s>[color=orange]</s><B><s>[b]</s>Congratulations on the little one! Babies are the most perfect parasites. Your baby will take what he/she needs from you first, leaving whatever nutrition is left-over for YOU. I say, make No-S your guideline, but listen to your body and to ...

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awesome! Thanks, all, for playing along with me. I did not use the seatbelt extender while I was on holiday the last 2 1/2 weeks and my knees are not bothering me. The others? I'm still working on it but I think I can lay claim to 1 1/2 of my goals ~Mia

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I get up early and eat an early scheduled lunch in my job as a HS teacher and am nervous about the school year throwing a wrench into my plan. I'm very hungry after school and an often in an "eat the fridge" mood. Is there anybody out there who does four meals a day and is willing to share some sam...

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Fan-DAMN-tastic, James! Fabulous inspiration, thanks for sharing. ~Mia

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Hello all! I'm home from my vacation with some successes to report and some opportunities to be successful. Success #1: I did NOT need the seatbelt extender on the plane on the way there! Opportunity #1: That seatbelt was a little tight on the way home... Success #2: I did not gain back all 14 poun...

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Indeed, happy belated birthday! Did your wish come true?

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Congratulations for bothe the graduation and the AMAZING transformation! Very impressive and inspiring!

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WOW! You switched hospitals in the middle of labor! I was in the room with my sister when she delivered my niece, I was then, and am still, in awe of the power of women. I'm not a mom, but I play one at school to over 300! My kids arrive at 14 or 15 and I see them leave 4 years later. :-( Every sin...

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lLOL Good call, Steve! Even before the No S plan, though, I had trouble finishing a large- I just get sick of it. Hey Deb, if Johnny Depp is ever on the "No" list, I'm afraid I'm going to have to walk the plank on this plan! :-) Opera, I'm dying to see The Devil! I can't wait until the weekend for ...

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I just got on the scale this morning and found it to be one pound less than yesterday. At this moment- I am LOVING the scale! ~Mia

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I love popcorn! I'm going to see the new Pirates of the Caribbean today at 12:45 EST. I'm thinking of having some popcorn instead of lunch. I know that candy is a big 'ol no-no, but I like popcorn sans butter. Your thoughts? ~Mia

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Thank you all so much for your love and support. Words just seem to be not enough to express how grateful I am to have this venue. I'm feeling particularly good tonight. I worked ny part time job and stayed on plan all night- despite the ready access of those sinfully delicious white chocolate bon-...

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ICE CREAM CAKE AT A BIRTHDAY PARTY!!

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Birthday Dinner- handled! I did NOT finish my Caribbean Jerk Steak Sandwich OR the mac & cheese on my plate. My brother and niece took care of those. I ate my slice of ice cream cake GUILT FREE! I made sure I ate a good, healthy breakfast and lunch with lots of fruit and veggies and I drank all of ...

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Three Cheers for Kathleen!

Hip, Hip, HOORAY!

Hip, Hip, HOORAY!!

Hip, Hip, HOORAY!!!

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I realize I am the one who began the non-number goal thread and that makes me, by default, not a proponent of the scale. However, I voted for "meh, they're okay." I've been weighing each day, just because I like to have some measure of progress. In that respect, they are great. However, in the long...

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Welcome out of the lurker closet, krs! :-) These are great goals, thanks aain for sharing. I think I can lay claim to half a goal. As long as I walk regularly and I drink plenty of water the pain in my knees is no more! <knocks on wood> My ankles are still protesting, but my sister's firm represent...

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I was worried about being at the bake sale today- temptation GALORE! I ate breakfast and chugged two bottles of Dexatrim water before I left the house. When I stopped at the store for ice, I grabbed some bananas, apples and a watermelon to sell along with the sugary stuff. (The fruit was a HIT- tha...

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I did it! First challenge conquered. I made the six cakes for tomorrow’s bake sale and I did not indulge. Woo-hoo!! I ate a big lunch first and had a piece of sugarless gum in my mouth when I made the batter. I let them cool until after dinner when I made the frosting. I went with the gum again, bu...

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Later today, I have to bake and decorate six cakes for a Bake Sale tomorrow. I’m frightened that I’m going to succumb to the temptation of the frosting as I make it and lick my fingers. I’m frightened that I’m going to sample the wares too much tomorrow. Today is my brother’s AND my nephew’s birthd...

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That's awesome, Jen! I'm sticking with my original 7, because once I accomplish 5 of them, I "pass." It's the teacher in me, I like to have something to measure. I'm already feeling successful each day I am sticking with No-S, but I really want that grade at the end. (Nevermind that I am giving it ...

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LOL, that's too much, Operababe! My Gramma bugs and bugs and bugs for me to have "just a little something." Then, when I finally relent, I no sooner have a bite to my lips and she says something along the lines of, "Oh Mi- you're so pretty...if you could just lose 10 pound!" Can't freakin' win!

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Deb~ it was Nancy Reagan, and I can tell you that the campaign was a complete disaster that has become a pop-culture joke. :-) Operababa~ don't sweat about lying. I HATE peanut butter, the smell of it even makes me nausous. I tell people I'm allergic to peanuts so they don't try to convince me that...

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these are fantastic! thanks for playing along. ~Mia

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I hear you loud and clear. I'm Italian-American, proudly so, but my culture is almost synonomous with overindulgence in food. Striking the balance between hospitality / manners / social grace and healthy habits is the key. As soon as I manage to strike said balance, I'll let you all know! ~Mia

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I agree, David. My personal goal is to follow No Snacks and No Sweets solidly until school starts and then incorporate No Seconds fully. During the school year, the inherant structure of my day makes following a plan much, much easier. Ironic, though, that the flexibility of summertime makes it tha...

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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/Mia21972/pic_thankyoulanguages.gif Thanks for the responses, all! I just finished dinner, a HUGE salad loaded with fresh veggies from he Farmer's Market, grilled chicken breast, bacon and topped with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I skipped the cheese, (dairy...

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Hey Tundra~ snacking is my albatross, as well. I've temporarily replaced "no seconds" with "no stupidity" so I can avoid the I-wanna-snack-trap. I'm allowing myself to eat until I'm full at meals so I get into the habit of not snacking later. Welcome and good luck! ~Mia

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Thanks, Canadians~ I hope you had a spectacular day!

To the Americans:

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I’m watching the clock until 1:30- which is when I’m letting myself eat lunch today. (I just ate breakfast at 10:00, I have to spread it out.) I thought this would be a fun thread to get going. What are your non-number goals? I have a number in mind I’d like to see on the scale, but if I can accomp...

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I have noticed that if I don’t eat enough at mealtime, I am viciously tempted to snack. I think, for a week or two, I’m going to change “No Seconds” to “No Stupidity.” I will have second, healthy portions at mealtime to make the time between meals less tempting to snacking. I find it most difficult...

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I like this community... I like the sense that I can "report" to someone(s), and be understood and supported and guided.

I second that emotion!

Good luck on your holiday. I'll be sending you good thoughts and encouragement. ~Mia

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I, too, was in HS in the 80's, (late 80's but it's relevant to this post.) I was watching Oprah one afternoon and there on the panel were people talking about this phenomenon of young girls eating as much of whatever they wanted and then throwing up afterward. I thought to myself, "What a great ide...

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just wondering if you made a meatloaf, Pete, and how it turned out?

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I like the poll, I would have perferred the following choice: "Raised Catholic and believe in the basic guidelines of the Church, love the ritual and the tradition but abhor the actions of the few that have socially tainted the many." Suffice it to say, I cross myself when I pray, but I have no need...

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I just had to post again. I went out to dinner last night- chimichangas and margaritas! ay carumba!

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Hi Tall Girl~ I agree with operababe. Establishing the habit is the hardest part. Using the 10 days awy from your normal routine to establish a NEW rouine will be a blessing! I'm 3 weeks on and 10 pounds down. I'm just now feeling comfortable with the no snacking. The other two no-no's are taking a ...

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Thought I'd toss my two cents in. :-) The commercial promises to curb appetite, boost metabolism and energy. I don't know about all that, but I really like the Dexatrim Max 2O. The box indicated you should use two tablets per bottle of water, I use one in a bottle in the morning with breakfast and o...

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mmmm...the heavenly combo of carbs and protein! I tried to be on a low / no-carb diet for a couple of years. You know, lose 10 pounds, gain back 15 with a handful of popcorn. I'm 3 weeks on No S and down 10 pounds! PASS THE BREAD AT DINNER!

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I bow down to Cookie Monster's wisdom and wish I'd had the forsight to do the same...when I was a toddler...

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i just made a meatloaf this weekend with A-1 steak sauce, gave it a little kick. Here's a quick tip, and if you have kids, they'll LOVE it! Mix up the meatloaf and press it into a cupcake tin you have sprayed with PAM or something similar. It will cook in about 10-15 minutes and the little pre-porti...

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I read somewhere that you should take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2. That amount, in ounces, is how much water your body needs to operate at maximum efficiency. I quite easily get down 10 bottles a day, I did 15 bottles two days in a row and that was a little rough, but 10 is easy. If you...

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Thank you all so much for you support and advice! I am sitting here trying to ignore the ice cream calling me. So far, so good. I just filled an ice cube tray with some Watermelon Juice Cocktail. Once they're frozen, I'm hoping that one of those and a chugged bottle of water will satisfy my sweet to...

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Hello all! I've been lurking on this board for about a week and have found it to be a friendly and supportive group, so I thought I'd jump in with both feet. I'm new to No S, but certainly not new to dieting. If there's a diet out there, I've failed on it. I'm trying to change my attitude this time,...

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