Everyday Systems

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So Challenger loves hiking right? :D Oh my goodness! It sounds like such teenager things to say. I hope that Challenger is Ok and just expressing his anger. Hopefully he will get used to it over time. When we first started doing family hikes the kids complained non stop but now they just march along...

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I should re read that book. It didn't hit the spot for me years ago, but I know they have come out with several new editions since I last read it, and I am in a completely different place on my journey than I was back then. I like the way you describe the board! I will try that next time one of my k...

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LOL 50 shades of No S! :D I would read that! I didn't start out relaxed and I think that is why I couldn't stick with No S. I remember trying this out in my early thirties and being totally strict and pass-fail. I couldn't keep it up and I left the board. I think I was also nursing at the time which...

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Auto, yes, I told my husband we absolutely had to be on the same page with this because it was going to be tough. I feel lucky that we are an "effective team"most of the time. Has anyone here seen the movie Oblivion? I always think of it when I say effective team. :D Linda, I am sorry you are in the...

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LOL I just can't help laughing at the image of Challenger out there scuffing along the hiking trail with his hoody up. The reason is that I also have a sulky teenager who skulks along with her hoody up too.

Glad today went better than yesterday!

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I agree, any exercise you can stick with is good exercise. The only motivation that works for me with weights is osteoporosis and the worry of losing bone mass.

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Sounds tough right now with the lockdowns. Intersting about the mask wearing being not allowed for certain ages. Here I see little kids wearing them sometimes, and I imagine at school as well.

Congrats on 3 Green days so far! Tommorow is Friday! Just one more day!

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I am glad you worked it out with your friend. I have a close friend who is also the polar opposite of me on the political spectrum and we typically don't talk about anything political, but Covid affects all of us and its hard not to talk about.

How did your hike with your boys go?

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Thanks Jen! I love the connection on this board too! I find it interesting how well we all seem to connect and support each other and be on similar paths. When I talk about it to my husband about it I call it my "moderate eating board." :D He knows my eating disordered past and he would be worried a...

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Sorry to see that you are in the prediabetic territory. I guess though, it's good to have that data so you can make your food choices for your best health.

Good luck with your weekly tests, I hope your numbers start heading down.

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Thanks Linda, I haven't heard of some of those authors. I am excited to check them out. I know what you mean about full IE being a little too loose. THere are a lot of good things about IE we can take to No so I think. I don't like the pass-fail aspect of No S and I have stopped thinking of it that ...

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Jen and Soprano thanks for sharing your stories and your advice. I really appreciate it and I take it to heart. You have no idea how helpful it is to hear from moms who have gone before. I talked it over with my husband and I realized he (not for the first time did I realize this) is such a control ...

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I relate Octavia. I too, have pretty much been the same size my whole life. I have managed to lose weight with some drastic temporary changes but it never lasts more than a few weeks. I look pretty average too, only now I have more middle-age softness. I really really think so much of how we feel ab...

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Thank you auto! It was so wonderful! Today I am wearing sneakers all day. I love being able to walk. I noticed that going without supportive shoes for an extended amount of time my ankle was starting to hurt. I am having a bit of trouble this week. I think we(the family) are all dragging. I feel lik...

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I know what you mean about your kids and apathy and needing to be a force to be reckoned with. I think that is a great idea to get their rooms cleaned and decorated and to have them come on your hikes! Sunshine, Vitamin D, endorphins, super excellent! Good luck! I am sorry to hear about your text fi...

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Auto, ((hugs)) *insert heart emoji here* Jen The habituation sounds so interesting! I definitely did that with Oreos and with chocolate cream pies. I used to not be able to control my eating around them and now I can, but it took a lot of eating of those particular food items. One thing I need to wo...

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Linda, since you are looking more at IE, do you have any favorite IE books? I always try to incorporate the ideas of IE into my eating and I would be interested to hear if you have any favorite resources.

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Good job with getting stuff done! I have really been struggling with motivation lately. I hope you had a great start to your week!

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Auto, Im so glad you had a good visit! I think I may have mentioned this before but my husband's parents have basically told us the same thing (minus the living will). They would rather live the rest of their life with their grandkids and family and have it possibly be shorter than live a longer lif...

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Thanks Jen! Its funny isn't it how hard it is to do that? Eat extra when we are extra hungry? Auto, I think it was a combination of the extreme low carb diet( I didn't eat much with this because we didn't have a lot of food that fit this description) plus after my procedure, I didn't have much of an...

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Have fun auto! I totally understand your fears. Fingers crossed that everyone stays healthy! I worry every time I see my dad even with social distancing that I might accidentally give him or his wife COVID, but mental health and connection to our loved ones is so important too and it sounds like it ...

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Sounds like a great gentle nutrition way of eating! I know I have already mentioned that I struggle with my inner perfectionist and food rules as well. I also feel like the three meals no snacking is the core for me. Sometimes I can manage no seconds but not always. I think eating in a sustainable, ...

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Jen, I think you are right. It is hard to not mentally resist but I know in the long run, its important to honor hunger. Auto, It was true hunger, I wasn't sure but today I woke up not hungry and I could really feel the difference in my random thoughts of a snack might be nice versus I am so hungry ...

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Hi Linda! Thanks for stopping by and updating us! Glad to hear you are doing well. I know what you mean about rules making rebellion happen. The only rules I can follow (or guidelines) are the ones that make me feel good and of course they have to be able to be changed or tossed if I am not feeling ...

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I’ve lost faith in the wisdom of running on fumes - it makes me depressed, anxious and incapacitated. Not that I necessarily want to dabble with snacking, but I think my meals need to be less far apart. I just want to feel good! I really relate to this. I agree! I just want to feel good too and und...

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Thank you Octavia! I know what you mean about being cared for. Its interesting the effect it can have. Thank you Jen and Linda! My toe is feeling better but now I am SO HUNGRY. I don't really know what the deal is. First I had the low carbness which was yuck and I lost about 5 pounds in 4 days which...

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Intersting about the schools and the mask. Our state mandated 5 days a week in-person school as an option as well as virtual but passed a mask mandate and our school district, in particular, has made mask-wearing indoors a requirement. From my understanding, not all school districts have done that. ...

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Alene yes I know what you mean about an emotional weekend. I and several members of my family felt the same way. Big relief! Sounds like you are in a great groove with your yoga! That is a wonderful feeling to really feel like you are coming back to yourself and who you are. I hope you enjoy your so...

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Hey Auto, I am sorry you are having a hard time. I know what you mean about feeling a little depressed. Its something I usually don't struggle with either. These are hard weird times. I am glad you got some videos done though. Staying positive and focusing on the good has really been helping me, alt...

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That dress is very pretty! I know what you mean about the food rules and backfiring. Will they ever go away? It's tough isn't it to always be ever so slightly grappling with them in the background. Thats the thing about food rules, they may lead to eating fewer calories in the moment, but almost alw...

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Well, at least Challenger was equal opportunity not speaking to a parent in public. :) That does sound kind of unusual. Kids are all so unique! Yep, I have been struggling with productivity too. I can do plenty just sitting here but I don't want to. I think I am nearing fall burnout. Sounds like ano...

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Thanks auto! I felt pretty brave yesterday! I hope flowerpup feels better soon. Poor baby, I remember my puppy after she got spayed, it was hard to see her feeling that bad. Thanks Soprano! I try to be positive most of the time, I think it makes life way easier and more enjoyable to live but sometim...

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Thanks April and Jen! I appreciate all your good toenail wishes! Yowch, ripping off your big toenail sounds painful! No anesthetic! Thanks auto! I appreciate the support and encouragement! So today I woke up and my toe was still hurting and it still hurt to walk after 4 days of a second-round of abx...

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Hi April! I also experimented with fasting with damaging results. I understand about the OCD trigger. Good for you for seeing that and managing to stop yourself! I think with fasting over time it becomes really easy to ignore our bodies signals and maybe for anyone who has a disordered eating past, ...

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April! Not TMI! Thank you! I am TERRIFIED of having my toenail removed. Especially the big toe. I have such a thing about nails. It's going to be hard for me and I really appreciate your story and experience of losing a nail. I am very blessed and grateful to have my supportive family. I am glad you...

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Hi oolala! I'm sorry you are struggling with feeling hungry. I hate eating when I am not hungry. It always feels harder to know when to stop. I am sure you have tried it with your walking, but exercise always makes me more hungry. I notice on the mornings I ride my bike, I actually am hungry for lun...

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Alene, yes those Seahawks get some serious fans! I am avoiding news all day today. I just can't take it. The affirmations sound like a wonderful thing to incorporate into your yoga practice. I am a big believer in the power of affirmations. Sending love back to you. I hope you have a happy and peace...

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Thanks Soprano! I hope so too. Last night I had a handful of pecans with my antibiotic and it seemed to be fine. I am feeling extremely unmotivated to do anything today. I skipped my bike ride because of my back. It's almost better but I have to be so careful with it right now. I might test out a ri...

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Sorry you have to go back into lockdown! I saw that on the news recently. I am glad you got to see your family before it was enacted.

Congratulations on a green Monday, even though it was tough! Often it seems like if you just conquer Monday, you are off to a great start.

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Ouch, poor you Octavia! Yes, those exams can be awful! Auto, yours sound really bad. I remember the most painful pap smear I had was when I was pregnant. Oh agony. I need to get into the lady dr again soon but I always put if off... can't imagine why... :D Anyway, Octavbia sounds like you are doing ...

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I agree with auto definitely! I have only had a small amount of hardship lately and I find myself eating more fun stuff and it seems to lead to craving them more and then kind of a vicious cycle.

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Just echoing what others have said. I totally agree that mentally satisfying and physically satisfying are really both needed to have a healthy, sustainable way of eating. Love reading your thoughts!

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Hi Auto!

Wow sounds like a lot of fun with the skating! And I am glad Challenger is speaking to you in public! Did he speak to his dad in public at all or was it just you he didn't talk to? I would have a hard time with that.

I hope you and your family had a good Halloween!

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Hi Alene! Are you a Seahawk fan? My brother is like... a fanatical Sea Hawks fan. I can keep up with the game just by checking his facebook feed. :D Queens Gambit is on our list of things to watch next too! Yes, big day tomorrow! I don't even know if I CAN watch it tomorrow, just because I don't kno...

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Hah yes S ing out is definitely a thing! Thank you Jen, Alene, Soprano and Octavia! Alene, yes I injured my back when I was 18 and it flared up again when I was 32ish. I went to a chiropractor for a while back then and it seemed to help. I didn't injure myself again until last week. I am feeling muc...

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Hi April!

How is it going?

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Congratulations on your baby!

Im sorry your appointment was pushed back though, that is a bummer.

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Being mentally satisfied is a really important piece of the puzzle too I think! Sounds like you are doing a good job of satisfying that part of you as well. Sometimes that is hard to do. I never made long-lasting friends in college but I am still best friends with my junior high school friends that ...

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Wow that is so interesting! At least now you know. I experienced the same thing with IF. I could eat a TON and never feel satisfied. My stomach would be full but my brain wouldn't be.

I think your current rhythm works for you pretty well!

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Thanks Jen! Sometimes you have just have to laugh, you know? Thanks auto! I am feeling a little bit better today. So thankful we had this brand new back brace that we never used. It really works and makes a big difference. I have been kind of S ing out though... Ice cream last night, Halloween candy...

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Hi auto! Sorry about your high blood sugar the other day. How has your blood sugar experiment been progressing?

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So a funny thing happened today. I mean not really funny. More like oh you crazy universe you! I was wrestling a large box of our food delivery into the house and I guess I was in a hurry because it was raining. Somehow, I REALLY hurt my back. I have a bit of a weak spot in my back that I originally...

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Auto, thank you so much for your encouraging words regarding reading. That really helps so much. I am going to keep reading to her. I was helping her read a book out loud today and she said something like" this is really long but I want to keep reading because it's interesting." I am making reading ...

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I have trouble with the clean plate too. I do better with things I make myself but special food... food from a restaurant or ice cream I got somewhere else... oh its hard! My husband and I (pre covid) used to go out for ice cream and eat just until we were full and then throw the rest in the trash o...

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Your blood sugar experiment really is so interesting. I find it interesting that your blood sugar was elevated after physical activity. I always thought it would be the opposite.

I know what you mean about needing the physical activity to hone in mentally. I really find it helpful too.

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The ouch test is a nice way to do it Soprano! Jen Oh yes, I know just what you mean about complaining. When we first started these hikes we started in the summer and it was A LOT Of complaining about how hot they were, and how much their legs hurt. Glad to know we don't have the only complainy hikin...

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Aww that is too bad you might have to give up running but it sounds like it could be a wise course of action... maybe start biking? Or walking?

Hope you were able to enjoy your Saturday despite the work!

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LOL at the teens and showing their bellies! Makes perfect sense to me! That is so interesting about the hunger. I know what you mean about getting hungry. I notice that on some days I never truly get hungry before a meal. Sometimes I Just don't want to wait, and being home with the food right there ...

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hahah I love that story about your DD Octavia! That is great! Ahh modern technology. That is great that she can cook! I have started giving my 11 year old cooking lessons because she wants to learn, unlike my 17 year old. Today was a good day. Our family ended up doing about a 4 mile hike. My toe st...

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I relate to that too. I will be glad when the election is over at least. I am glad you are taking a personal day. I hope it helped!

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Sounds like some interesting ideas! I also love soup. Especially crockpot soup. All my kids hate it though. One of my favorite meals is a big bowl of soup with a piece of toast. As you can see in my check in, I eat that for lunch quite a lot!

I hope you have a good weekend!

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Its so great to see how well you are doing! It’s made me realize I don’t have to eat perfectly to feel really good & quite honestly feel so much more energetic not trying to eat perfect, not to mention so much less deprived!! It’s also made me realize how much better I do feel focusing at least a li...

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This is a very interesting blood sugar experiment you are doing auto! Are you noticing any change or is it too early?

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Eggs in a hat is a desperation I ran out of food dinner! But it was good. My mom used to make it for me. Octavia, it is just a piece of bread buttered on both sides with a circle cut out of the middle. Then you put it in a frying pan or skillet and crack an egg right into the hole. Meanwhile, you al...

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October 22 2020

Super super busy today.

B Oatmeal

L 1.5 bowls potato soup 1 piece buttered toast half an apple

D 2 eggs in a hat, 2 sausage

Abx snack 3 ritz Crackers

Exercise 30 minutes bike
25 minute walk

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Auto, I am so glad Sexy is on board! That definitely makes things easier. I am sorry you are feeling so bad. :( I know I keep saying it, like a broken record on everyone's thread but do you think some of the depression/fatigue could be pandemic related? I have been depressed and upset and hating my ...

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Hi auto! I have topical AND oral abx. I always go out of my way to try to heal without abx but I couldn't do it this time. I started probiotics the day that I started taking them, thank you for the reminder! I don't want to obliterate all the good bugs without replacing them. And I have been eating ...

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Wow a road trip by yourself! Sounds amazing! Sounds like good self care too. I am glad you are feeling more yourself. It sounds like you have been able to see what some of your shake ups were this year.

Are you leaving soon?

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Aww thank you Alene! I missed everyone too! That is awesome about your jeans! Such a good feeling when you buy new clothes that you think are too small and they fit! I know what you mean about your insides matching with your outsides. After losing weight I often pick out clothes that are way too big...

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Thank you Jen! Yeah, I don't know about things calming down, but a routine is definitely helpful and hopefully will happen soon! Thank you Alene! I really appreciate your words of encouragement. It's just what I needed to hear today. Today I am determined to have a successful vanilla No S day. I nee...

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Welcome back! We are all here to support you and we all love hearing people work through their thoughts and emotions on their threads! :-) We offer free therapy, hahaha! Welcome back! The above is so true! I have worked through a lot with the help of my check in thread and fellow posters. It's so h...

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Sorry about the phone in the toilet! I think that is a risk that has either happened or almost happened to all of us! It almost happened to me last year and I have had a few close calls this year. Congratulations on all your green days! That is really an amazing accomplishment. Your success is very ...

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Hi April! I also had that kind of rubberband hunger after stopping IF. I did it for months and it took quite a while to recover. I agree with going back to the basics. It's what I am working on right now too. It's funny how hard that can be sometimes. Hope you are having a good start to your week!

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Congratulations on your 22 year anniversary! Also that is awesome that your hairdresser is coming to cut everyone's hair outside! Very exciting! I love getting a new cut! Aww poor little cupcake. She is such a cutie! I hope she is recovered quickly! I know what you mean about the boundaries of No S....

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Octavia sounds like you are doing good! I have looked at those mini bike pedaling things too. IT is nice to have a way to get your heart rate up in your own house and work your muscles. It's just motivating yourself to do it that can be tricky! I also have kind of come to that conclusion though late...

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Sounds like a lovely weekend!

Your list of baked goods made me hungry! Those all sound delicious! I am thinking I need to make a carrot cake very soon.

Hope your Monday is going well!

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Finding that sweet spot is so tricky! I have been working on that myself. I have been eating in a way that makes my perfectionist cringe lately. I ate a "healthy" meal yesterday and my body was so happy with me. But then, it really wanted Mcdonalds for dinner. So I had that and it felt like my body ...

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Sorry you have been feeling down and draggy. I also need to re read the power of now. It is a good reminder about the physical energies. That is tough! Eating sustainably in a way that is good for your health needs too. I also like Sopranos suggestion of just having a few days of low carb. It does s...

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Thanks whos! I kind of fell out of long bike rides with this annoying toe infection I got but I am hoping to get back on it. That ultra marathon looks serious! I am glad to know that I am not the only one that experiences that cyclical hunger. I have been busy. Life got a little crazy with school an...

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Same page on political stuff here too Linda. I am sorry to hear that your knee is bothering you. I hope it starts feeling better with a bit of rest. My brain fog has been horrible lately too. I read that its a side effect of the stress of the pandemic and everything going on right now. I don't know ...

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HI Alene! Glad you are figuring out your curriculum. Congratulations on being in the 160's again! All my pants are too big too but no one sees me so I have just been cinching them with a belt. :D I have been pondering changing my dressing style up a bit this fall and winter with more skirts too. I k...

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On the social media discussion: it's funny but I have actually started using Instagram more since the pandemic. I have 7 people who follow me. All family or very close friends, so I just share pictures of our day to day activities or weekend stuff with the kids so that they can keep up with our fami...

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I like your running plan!

Every time I start running I ALWAYS go too fast too far and burn myself out. Sounds like you have a great way to improve, get stronger, enjoy what you are doing, and not burn out. That is awesome!

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I am glad to hear that your son is doing well! I know just what you mean about needing more "fun" foods in your regular week. I have been coming to that conclusion myself. I think any perceived restriction no matter what the reason eventually boomerangs. If you really dont' feel bad eating a few waf...

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I am so glad to hear that sweetpea is doing so much better! That is wonderful. Also wow, day 63 AF? I can't believe its been so long! You are doing so great! Also your exercise continues to amaze me. 35 minute run with sprints at the end? That is some serious cardio! Oh, also, I just wanted to let y...

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Happy Belated Birthday Auto! Welcome to 44!

Those skates sound cool! I have not heard of those.

I see some people on the bike/walking trails occasionally inline skating but I haven't seen it too much. This weekend I saw a 60ish-year-old man wearing old school roller skates on the trail.

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Thanks Octavia, Linda and Jen! I definitely think taking time off can sometimes be just as good as exercise. It's hard to remember that though. I have been busy! We did a 17 mile ride on the weekend. I wanted to do more, but we started out late and ran out of time. The past couple of days I have bee...

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Oh Ok! Got it. Yogurt can be a great sour cream substitute...I have put it on ground beef before.

Glad you have found such a nice balance of brainwork and physical labor!

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Thank you Alene! yes this semester has been a challenge, but I feel like I am starting to get the hang of things. (knock on wood 1,00 times) So true auto! I don't work for the thread! Thank you for the reminder. And yes, DD17 looks adorable! ( At least I think so, apparently her dad isn't a fan) Tod...

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Hi and Welcome!

I just wanted to say to both you and Linda, that I picked up a copy of that book she recommended and it's amazing! Thanks for the recommend Linda, I find it so helpful.

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Hi Alene! Its so nice to hear from you! Sounds like you have been really busy! Congratulations on moving into your house! That is wonderful! Sorry about the stress of school, that sounds INCREDIBLY stressful. I liked auto's ideas, maybe one of them would help? I am glad your eating plan is working f...

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Great job on the steps! I hope you get your car figured out!

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Hi auto!

So, I think of yogurt as a dairy. But it sounds like you are saying you feel really good with cream and milk but not yogurt?

Looks and sounds like this reset has been really good for you!

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So true auto! And lately that feels like every day. :) Today was busy as usual. At least the busyness is becoming routine and uneventful busyness. My 17 year old shaved her head today. I think she is really taking advantage of getting to stay home and experimenting with her look. She had dyed her ha...

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Sounds wonderful! We had another great fall weather day here today too. But tomorrow it's supposed to get back up into the eighties. A busy day. My brain is tired. Lots of technical work and thinking today with the internship and my class. I am working on not eating mindlessly and while looking at m...

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Thank you auto. It is really hard right now, and I hope they find a solution too. My dad and his wife have always been healthy vibrant go-getters who travel all over the country and the world, and have tons of activities. To see them reduced to this is pretty distressing. It is cold today! WOOOOOOOO...

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No worries auto! It's great to have you as a source for dense nutrition articles, I appreciate you summarizing the article for me. That does sound really interesting and good to know. We made the switch to whole milk but still are working on the processed meats thing. Refined carbs are still an issu...

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Soprano I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Not having a known cause is hard too; we dealt with that with my husband's dad. Big hugs.

I am thinking of you and your family, and I am so sorry about your collie too. <3

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So interesting to hear about your special ground beef auto! Also... yeah... like an enjoyable book, not a plod at all. :D Maybe for a biology professor! I really had a bit of hard time understanding what I was reading. Is the basic idea that whole fat milk, unprocessed meats and dark chocolate a goo...

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Thanks auto! Maybe not a restful Saturday, but a pretty peaceful Sunday. :) Yesterday I went to visit my dad which was pretty tough. His wife(my stepmom) suffers from Trigeminal neuralgia (a facial nerve pain disease) and it has gotten SOOO bad recently. She is on medications that the side effects p...

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