Everyday Systems

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THREE green days in a row :lol: Feeling awesome! I'm even walking with my neighbors a few days a week! And you're right, iron chef, the scale doesn't really matter. I should probably drop down to weighing once a month, but I just like to keep an eye out each week to stay accountable. Looking forward...

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Weight this week: 203 (-3)
Total loss since giving birth: (-32)

I had my first truly green day on a looooooong time yesterday! I also walked with my neighbor. Sadly, I am sore! Haha. I'm feeling good and ready to get some more green days under my belt!

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I just don't have the time now to plan. I love to cook....but having it all planned out for me is definitely worth it! Everything has been unprocessed and lots of great veggies! It's new for me cuz we usually eat junk. My 5 year old isn't too happy! Ha....

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I have been using the Fresh 20. Check it out. They send a menu for five meals made with 20 fresh ingredients on Fridays. It comes with a make ahead guide for the week so prep is easier during the week. They have a vegetarian option too. The meals have been healthy and yummy!

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Weight this week: 206 (+5) Total loss since giving birth 11.27.12: -29 Wowzers!!! Scale says I'm up five pounds this week. I obviously have been eating A LOT worse than I realize. I knew I was overeating and snacking too much.....but holy moly! Well, this gives a girl the kick in the booty she needs...

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I had planned to do another 21-day challenge...but never got started. The truth is I've been doing No-S the whole time....but I would like to do another little challenge to get myself more focused on the rules of No-S. so I've decided to do a 30-day challenge just for the heck of it. Starting off th...

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Congrats! How far along are you? No-S worked very well for me during pregnancy. Of course I didn't follow it to a tee...but I did my best! One S day makes sense.

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Weight this week: 201 (-1) Total Loss since giving birth: 34 Not the greatest week. I have been struggling with not snacking. We have company right now, which probably isn't helping, but that's just an excuse. I am down a pound despite the little indulgences here and there, but I know this program w...

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I'm gonna join in mid-month. Been really struggling with N days. So my focus the rest of the month is on three meals, period.

1.22: FAILURE
1.23: FAILURE
1.24: FAILURE (ugh...)
1.25: SUCCESS
1.26: S DAY
1.27:

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Weight this week: 202 (stayed the same as last week) Total loss: 33 (of course 10 of it was baby!) No gain or loss this week. I did have a couple fails this week so I'm assuming that's why my weight didn't budge. I know what I need to be doing. I just need to be stricter. This isn't a sprint, though...

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So guess what? I took my own personal blood pressure cuff to the doc yesterday, and it is off by 9 points.....too high! So it turns out that my blood pressure is stabilizing. I still have to be on meds, but I'm happy that it isn't continuing to go up. Guess what else? The hubby is doing No-S with me...

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You're doing awesome!

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Look at you go, you stud!! Have a wonderful weekend!

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Welcome back! This has nothing to do with No-S, but I wanted to say we came super close to naming our newborn son Jonas! I love it. I don't know anybody named Jonas...except you now! We ended up using the name Lincoln Joseph (instead of Jonas). Anyway, I promise I'm not some crazy lady. I just thoug...

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I've had a few green days this week in addition to my Wednesday S day. I'm feeling good. I have a bad sinus infection so I haven't started my workouts yet...but food is going well. I just love No-S!! I'm making a pot roast for dinner tonight over mashed potatoes (Pioneer Woman's recipe). We have a b...

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This is soooo true! I am guilty of this myself. My 5-year-old is now programmed to snack...and barely eats at meals. It took me some time to figure this out. Now I am trying to UNtrain his snacking...along with mine!!

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Weight at delivery 11.27.12: 235 Today 1.9.13: 202 (-4 the past two weeks) Total: -33 I'm hanging in there. I had my 6-week checkup today. All is good. I have a bad head cold...ugh! Otherwise I'm getting back to sort of a regular schedule. I get to start working out now! Gonna do Walk Away The Pound...

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Hey, everybody! Well, I can't actually say I've been having fully green days, but I have been doing pretty well. My weight is down....but I forgot to weigh on Wednesday. So I will just wait til this coming Wednesday to be sure. Do you want to know what I did the day I found out hubby was being deplo...

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I LOVE this! I've never thought of committing for an entire year. Changing diets constantly is my problem too. This sounds like a great fix to that!

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Welcome! Have a wonderful weekend...and I have no doubt you will have a GREEN week ahead!

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Well, I had a fail yesterday. I totally ate emotionally. Found out DH is being deployed to Afghanistan. Ugh....

But today I am shooting for green!

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Weight at delivery 11.27.12: 235 Today's weight: 206 (+1 this week) well, I'm up a pound this week. I'm definitely not surprised after quite a few S days this week and salty ham for dinner last night! We had a wonderful relaxing Christmas yesterday! I'm focusing on three meals today, period. I'm so ...

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I guess it's finally time to truly get on the No-S wagon. I'm 3-weeks post-partem. I think I'm ready to try three meals without snacks AND no desserts on N days. I've been just kinda doing my own thing this past month. I've lost a lot, but I'm ready to watch more closely. Still not getting much slee...

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Jelly: my family totally hates the name Lincoln, but I love it!! It fits him perfectly. I just noticed your profile says you live in SA. Have I mentioned to you that we live there too? Interesting... So I had fails all week from dessert, but I still have been watching my three meals each day. Next w...

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Well, I haven't been super successful this week. My church has been bringing us meals....and each night they have brought dessert. The good thing is I've stuck with my three meals with one dessert. I'm just doing my best these first few weeks post-partum, and once the meals stop I will give up the s...

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Thank you soooooo much, Everybody! Such awesome support from my fellow No-Sers!

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Iron chef: my body did let me know that I NEEDED six coconut macaroon cookies this evening! Hahaha.

Thanks, Everybody!!

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Well, I'm happy to report I gave birth to a healthy 7 lb 2 oz baby boy on November 27. Yes...that's right...same exact birthday as Tobias, my 5 year old! Amazing how God works. His name is Lincoln Joseph. I decided to start a new journal since my old one was a pregnancy journal....and I am no longer...

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Finally starting mid-month. I'm 2weeks post-partem...and ready for some accountability and schedule. Goals for the month: stick with 3 meals, concentrate on N days, try a bit of walking.

12.10:

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Nothing yet. Contractions come and go. I have an appt tomorrow so that could be the day BUT tomorrow is Tobias's birthday. Wouldn't that be crazy?? I haven't had a true green day for over a week. Today is a perfectly good day to continue on. Whether I'm in labor or not, three meals is a lot less to ...

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You're doing great!

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So I think baby is going to be here shortly. I went in with some contractions yesterday to find out I am dilated 4cm. Still cramping, but it's manageable so they sent me home. Blood pressure has been good this week. I will let ya know. Hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! We had a nice time...

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I had a red rest of the week, but it's been a rather trying time lately. Besides the broken arm....which we are still cast-less and waiting on an ortho consult...the boy woke up throwing up with a 103 fever yesterday. Still has a fever this morning with a sore throat. Add to that the fact that I am ...

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So I haven't been even trying the past few days. Things are so hectic with the pending arrival and.......Tobias broke his arm! Spent half the day at the hospital yesterday and all they had was a cart with muffins. So I'm just doing my best right now. Im all in for No-S for life. Most sane way of eat...

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Day 23: FAILURE But I have a good excuse! I was told today baby boy will probably be coming in the next week. My 24 hour urine showed signs of beginning pre E. I had a snickers bar this afternoon at the hospital...and then a piece of grandma's homemade pecan pie tonight. Totally worth it! I had thre...

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Glad to see you around!! You have some wonderful goals!! Keep it up!

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Day 22: SUCCESS Another green day! I was very tempted to have seconds of dinner tonight. My mom is here, and she made pork chops with gravy and mashed potatoes and sweet corn. Sooooo good. One plate is enough, though. My grandma also made a homemade pecan pie. My, oh, my! They are killin me. But I w...

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I totally agree....tracking S day eating has been really helpful for me!

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Day 21: SUCCESS I made it 21 days!! Yay. Feels awesome. What's the next step? Keep on going! Can't wait for 221 days!! This is such freedom! I did Wednesday and Saturday S days this week. Not sure what I think of splitting them up. On one hand it helps to have a bit more control than two days in a r...

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Oh, I meant nursing AND No-S for sure!

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Day 20: S DAY B: one slice apple coffee cake with one cup black coffee S: apple L: two slices cheese pizza, one small slice bday cake (it was just so-so), one cup of sprite (Tobias bday party!!) D: one slice pepperoni pizza leftover, salad with Italian dressing When I write it down it doesn't look l...

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Yay for a GREEN week! Great job!

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Thanks, iron chef! I am just really trying to cement good habits so that hopefully it will be second nature when the baby comes!

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Awesome! Losing weight is a "problem" I hope to have when I start breast feeding in a few weeks!!

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Day 19: SUCCESS! 36 weeks pregnant..... Today was crazy. I spent six hours at the hospital with contractions and high blood pressure. Labs were normal. I'm not in labor for now. My body is just getting ready. I'm bummed my pressure is up. I have been doing everything in my power to keep it down with...

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Day 18: SUCCESS!

All is well. I am tired....but the eating is really falling into place!

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Day 17: S DAY.

I'm breaking up my S days. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

B: English muffin, peanut butter, banana
L: salad, apple, French bread
D: chicken breast, potatoes, carrots, broccoli
S: spinach artichoke dip on French bread, two slices angel food cake

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I'm in. My goal is to stay on track til the end of the month when I will be delivering our second baby boy (S days for me are Wed and Sat)!! 6: GREEN 7: S DAY! 8: GREEN 9: GREEN 10: S DAY! 11: GREEN 12: GREEN 13: RED 14: S DAY 15: RED 16: RED 17: S DAY 18: RED 19: 20: 21: 22: 23: 24: 25: 26: 27: 28:...

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Day 16: SUCCESS!

Having some mild contractions. Better slow down a bit......

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Day 15: SUCCESS!
Feeling good. I ate a little salty yesterday (baked potato coverd with broccoli cheese soup at Jason's Deli), but I stuck with my three meals!

I'm gathering together my bag to take to the hospital in a few weeks. Anybody have any tips for something I may forget?

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Don't you just love how sane No-S is? I am just learning more and more about myself each day through this journey! Let's have a wonderfully GREEN week!

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You're doing awesome and continue to inspire me week after week!

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Day 14: S DAY
B: English muffin with peanut butter, banana, coffee
L: chips, salsa, steak fajita quesadilla with guac, two sodas, one cupcake (baby shower)
S: four pieces chocolate
D: too full so I just had an apple

Rather sane, but I did have a lot of sugar!

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Day 13: S DAY! B: cereal with milk L: waffle with butter and syrup, decaf coffee D: spaghetti with meatballs, two slices garlic bread, two servings salad with thousand island dressing I had planned to have pie with ice cream....but just way too full from the extra bread and salad at dinner. Crazy!! ...

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Day 12: SUCCESS!

Looking forward to a few S days. Hopefully I can stay somewhat sane!

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Sounds like you had an awesome week! I am currently pregnant, but after this baby is born I also have quite a bit of weight to lose. So I'm in this with ya!! This plan IS so sane! Let's do this!

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How did today go? Are you on day 12 also?

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Day 11: SUCCESS! Today was a tiny bit harder. I really wanted to eat an apple this evening while watching tv. My little boy was having one and it sounded crunchy and juicy. So...I will have one with breakfast or lunch tomorrow, and I WILL enjoy it. 35 weeks pregnant. My tummy is huge. I do feel like...

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Great job! I was wondering how your body would react to that many beans! Ha....

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Day 10: SUCCESS!

No candy on Halloween! I will have some this weekend if I crave it, but tonight it didn't even sound good. I am a little hungry now, but it's bedtime so I'm hitting the hay!

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Day 9: SUCCESS! The habit is beginning to form. I had originally planned today as an S day, but Im not so sure now. The few pieces of Halloween candy I had this weekend weren't even that great. If I have the opportunity for a REAL dessert, I might take it. Happy Halloween, All! We are decorating our...

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Day 8: SUCCESS!! Feeling awesome.

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How was your weekend? Are you getting any sleep these days??

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Yay for green!! Sounded like a wafflicious Sunday!!

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I do feel like sharing what I eat on S days keep me a little more accountable to not going so crazy!! Ha...

Let's have a nice GREEN Monday!!

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Day 7: S DAY

I had a rather large lunch meal at Red Robin with a couple more mini candy bars. I was so full from lunch that I just had a piece of French bread with butter for dinner. Happy to be back to three normal plates today with NO sugar!! Gotta get the Halloween candy out of sight, though!

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Day 6: S DAY! Three meals today. 4 miniature Halloween candy bars were my S today. Not even that great. I went out with a friend today and had my favorite shrimp relleno with cilantro rice and avocado....yum! I had half for lunch and the leftovers for dinner. It's amazing how much more I control I f...

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Day 5: SUCCESS! What a great feeling to have a GREEN week! I do have a really bad sore throat tonight, though....ugh! Heading to bed in a few minutes and hoping I can sleep it off. I just feel excellent mentally. I am glad I don't have to weigh at the doc for two more weeks so it won't affect me men...

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Day 4: SUCCESS! Four green days in a row....feels awesome!! Looking forward to another green day and then we will see how S days go this weekend. I'm slowly but surely changing my mindset!

Have a great weekend, Everybody!

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Im sorry you have been sick. Hopefully you are close to getting over it now! Great job on the 5K!!

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Day 3: SUCCESS! I had to work for this one. At bible study last night there were tons of treats. I just grabbed a cup of water and stayed out of the kitchen. I have increased my water intake substantially (about 100 oz water now). It is amazing how much better I feel! Iron chef: thanks for the warni...

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Thanks! How did yesterday go?

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Day 2: SUCCESS!! Three plates, no sweets. It's that simple. I WILL create this habit! I got pretty hungry between meals, but of course it didn't kill me. I'm sure my body is gonna get used to it quickly. I am making sure to eat enough for my little boy in my tummy!! I will NOT get on the scale...esp...

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Yay for boys!! I had a small desire to have a girl too, but at least I know for sure what I'm getting since we have a boy already. I love my two boys!

I am really trying hard to make No-S a strong habit....I'm not perfect, but I'm eating better than last pregnancy for sure!

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Im on day 2 of 21 with you. We can do this!!

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Awesome week!!

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You are killing it!! Great job!

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I am starting with the basics all over again. I'm shooting for 21 days! Yesterday, Day 1, was a SUCCESS!! I am focusing exclusively on N days right now. The book says that's where the focus should be. I always get hung up on how wild S days are....but then I'm not even green on N days all week. So f...

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Six more weeks to go. I wish I could say I've been following No-S faithfully... I HAVE been trying! Baby boy is growing like crazy now. I think he is close to five pounds now. I feel huge, but I'm feeling pretty good. I love No-S. I'm still re-reading the book. I plan to really focus on my N day hab...

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You continue to be such an inspiration for me! It really gives me hope for after this baby is born. Six more weeks....

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Im in for 7 days with ya!!

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Just wanted to update that things are going well with my increased meds. Blood pressure is staying down. I will be 32 weeks this week. I have another growth ultrasound this week. I know for a fact he is growing! My belly is really sticking out now! Ha. I haven't done as well on No-S as I would like,...

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Ao wonderful to hear you had a great time and stayed on track!!

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All is going well. I'm 30 weeks today. My blood pressure spiked badly this week so they had to increase my meds. They are monitoring me closely. I've been to the hospital three times this week! Baby boy is doing awesome! My blood pressure is now under control. Thanks to following No-S pretty closely...

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Well, I kind of somehow got a bit off track slowly but surely without realizing I was doing it. A little bite here and there, no walking one day...and then the next, et cetera. So it's back to the basics again today. I need to be more mindful of what I'm doing. Three meals. Some walking. It's tough ...

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Have a wonderful time! "See ya" in a couple weeks!

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Ironchef: it was a Friday for me yesterday so that's why it was a failure. Desserts ate totally acceptable today (Saturday)!!! Ha...

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All is well. Ultrasound showed his limbs are all normal. Growth is fine. He is almost 3 pounds! He is also breech at the moment. My labs were all normal...except the doc said I need to drink more water. I guess some test showed that. I had dessert and way too much dinner this evening...so that would...

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Been hanging in there! Yummy ribeye with horsey mayo and baked potato last night. I have the level 2 ultrasound this afternoon. Apparently my blood pressure medication CAN cause shortening of the baby's limbs...so that's why they are doing the special measurements. So far his growth has been fine. B...

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Twomsets of 21 days! Awesome! You are doing wonderful. Really looks like a lifestyle for you now.

Btw, that sandwich sounds amazing! Have a great weekend!

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Exercise...grrrrrr! Let's both commit to It with some regularity this coming week!

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Had a great day yesterday. I have a dr appt today. Not sure if they are doing the growth ultrasound today or not. I am loving just cooking normal food. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans for dinner last night. It was delicious...and not counting points or measuring, etc., is just so enjoyabl...

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Sounds gorgeous!! I would love to go to Australia some day. We have family living in Alice Springs.

You're doing awesome!

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All is well here. I've managed to maintain the same weight this entire month!! That makes me super happy considering I know the baby has gained some. Just taking it one day at a time...

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SUCCESS! But no workout. I've hit the sore back stage. I'm trying to do exercise but just doing my daily household chores and taking care of a 4 year old 7 months pregnant is enough for now. Doing my best. I've decided to reread the No-S book. Very motivating! I'm also going to go back to making hom...

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I really wish we could LIKE posts cuz what you wrote is just the essence of No-S!! Love it!

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Oh, I'm so sorry. No fun at all. Great job hanging in there, though!!

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So I ended up taking Monday as an S day.....and then Tue and Wed kind of trailed over into failures. I also haven't been walking. So those two go hand in hands for me. Today's a new day. I'm planning for success and a nice walk. Gotta hit the grocery store today. We are making good progress with sch...

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I took Friday and Saturday as S days this week. Yesterday wasnt too over the top. We ate out for lunch...no soda! Dinner was leftovers at home, but I had a snack or two. Today we have a BBQ to go to. I had pancakes for breakfast and had some juice with lunch and shared some popcorn. I'm hoping to ea...

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SUCCESS! Three meals. 30 minutes walk.

The peanut butter pork was delicious! The recipe is from A Year of Slowcooking website.

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