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I was going to say--- you can have some of mine ;-P

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I'll second the whole shopping thing--- it can be buying anything, really. It can be books, clothing, kitchen gadgets, or food. Oh, but a big one for me? Starbucks... I guess I just like dropping $4+ on a drink... (I'm obviously not talking about a black coffee here!)

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I really appreciated you posting this article. I agree with the others that having a name on it helps. it helps me feel less alone when I fail (miserably). I kept imagining a snapped rubber band, but couldn't think of words to describe what it feels like. It give a good perspective on how people act...

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this thread makes me giggle! thanks for sharing. "oh no...some guys just got blown up---where's my popcorn!"... starve? really? and there are always snacks that can fit in someone purse/jacket... in fact I had a friend in High School that snuck a wooden box of clementines into the theater -- crazy, ...

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KCCC: thanks. I was starting to feel like I wasn't right by doing the exercise video that I chose... and by that, I mean if I do flake out (which is altogether possible) I just want to be moving, and with the horrible weather, I have to stay inside, it's what I have, and I am amazed at how much stro...

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I have to say I have actually never watched "biggest loser" but I have seen the before and afters... Noel: sorry for thinking you were speaking to something else. I read your article, good stuff! Thanks for it. the one you posted and the one that was posted in the following post. I like to be remind...

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totally agree about the whole "you'll feel energized" I thought I was all alone wondering where that pink-drumming rabbit was for me ;-) so, good to know, don't give up, keep it up and when it hurts it means it's working! (I have been doing the 30-day shred by Jillian michaels (biggest loser girl) a...

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good stuff. I have to say, I have tried eating those "more frequent meals" and man, did I feel horrible afterward. I hated it! first of all, the shakes and the limited carbs, made me feel like I was going to throw up... I much prefer being able to eat real-people food and eating only 3 meals a day. ...

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thanks Grateful! I am starting to enjoy kefir a lot more, as a friend gave me some kefir grains. I have been making it daily for a few weeks and my how the grains have multiplied!! I just need to think of ways to use it, so your suggestions of using it in soup are great ways to use it, I have found ...

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clarinetgal and KCCC, I totally agree with the limited snack choices, I guess I have inadvertently already been doing that, I seem to offer something bland like toast or cucumber slices-- if he's hungry, he goes for it, but in the other times I seem to "call his bluff" as it were ;-) I also notice i...

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thanks guys! I suppose I should add that I am still nursing my 10 month old baby, so I was trying to keep up with some calories while still getting nutrition and still trying to stick within the guidelines. (She is nursing about 3-4 times a day) and if it's something as good as Kefir (which is made,...

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hehee.. Noel, you're funny. I like you! well, I was just asking because if milk is okay, what would be wrong with cultured (incredibly good-for-you) milk? (and if it is more palatable by adding a dash of sugar, how would it be much different than adding some to coffee?..) *shrug* I don't mind waitin...

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my question is simply this; I obviously know that no soft drinks during No S times (which, by the way, bleh!) but I was curious about smoothies and the like... I mean I can understand that in between meals a smoothie is probably a no-no, but I was curious about drinkable yogurts, or more specificall...

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Becoming: love the screen name! I appreciate your encouragement! I don't really want to go wild on the weekends, but one thing I have noticed this past weekend was that I felt like it was the "not thinking" part of my week... I felt like I didn't have to "catch myself" reaching for a second helping,...

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haha.. you are all so funny!

I think I'm going to like it around here!

you are all making this "diet"-thing, dare I say, F U N ?

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yea! good luck, keep everyone up to date on how you are doing. I think we all can say that we care that you are doing well!

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Laura, I am with you, I like reading these responses!! I feel so encouraged, and I am just like you in that this feels like a honeymoon, and I am already getting ahead of myself with thinking it will end at some point! (silly me!) but keep up the good work! awesome that you made dinner, keep that up...

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Awesome, way to go!!

I second that you are in inspiration!!!

you can get those last few pounds (show them who's boss!)

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I think the main reason why the fries at McDonald's may contain wheat and dairy is because their fryer grease may contain particles in it, and they would prefer to include that in the ingredient list to flag anyone with a hype-allergy to these ingredients... this is not a positive conclusion, just o...

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olivia: good to hear you are cutting out the not-so-good snacks for your son... those fruitsnacks are awful! my mom actually noticed when my brother (now 31) would have red colored kool-aid, he would act out and almost ADD in a way (before there was ever a diagnosis) so we were very rarely allowed t...

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Milliem: The Ful Mudamas recipe you posted is very similar to the recipe I have, but instead of the chopped tomato I use a 6 oz can of tomato sauce (my husband is not a huge fan of warm-ish tomatoes, or mushy ones, when eaten cold) and I toast the spices right after I saute the onions to soft, so sp...

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thanks Noel: was having a bit of a "i'm on a desert island and don't know who to talk to" moments

thanks for your logical deduction!

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thank you both for your insight. I agree with the no kid-crap (but I have been one to offer some potato chips at lunch as a very rare "treat" of sorts). Snacks usually consist of what both of you referenced, it tends to be a clementine, a banana peanut butter and crakers, cheese slices, celery with ...

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Just curious if you parents out there have realized how much you allow your child/ren to snack. and since starting No S I am curious if you have cut back their intake... I am stuck, I see some snacks my three-year-old eats (and while not horrible-- yogurt/crackers/fruit) I was curious if what we are...

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Laura: it's all about replacement... I did this, now this is gone, what can I fill my time with during these times?.. (for me it's studying--reading-- devotionals) but for you, you are finding things that I am sure you have enjoyed a lot over the years, but didn't realize how you have been without i...

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I just wanted to say thanks to all you rock stars that keep coming around and sharing your successes and failures with those of us who are new. I appreciate it on so many levels. 1. you're human, and you are not pretending to be super-human (transparency is key) 2. you have very wise words that help...

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you are all so wise! Nicest: I am glad to see I am not alone in my grieving over the loss of food.. makes me feel kind of pitiful! But I suppose this is what happens when we let things go (that had no right being there in the first place) And I really appreciate you telling me that you are no a fail...

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Gina: You can do it!!! just remind yourself that the food will always be there! and that will make things taste even better! also, don't beat yourself up about exercising every day (my own opinion) if you set yourself up with too high of a standard, you may feel really bummed if you don't succeed (t...

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Lauren, Glad you are here. I am also a newbie too. And, I also feel the same way you do, "is this just going to be another thing that fails?" But the fact that you have come on here and talked, I think this is good evidence to say you are serious and you need the added support.. I do too! So keep yo...

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dmarie710: thanks ;-) Milliem: I often make my husband's breakfasts, so kind of on the go. the list is simply this: I will make him a bagel/egg sandwich and wrap in wax paper, so he can eat actually on the go, I make baked oatmeal the night before and he take a cereal-type bowl and a small jar of mi...

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awesome. You guys are great. Thanks for the support and helping this newbie out!

I will look into getting that book, thanks for the link NoelFigart!

thanks all for taking to time. I hope I haven't been too much of a bother!

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thank you all for your responses! I don't make it a huge habit to eat the cold cereals, but when I am on the run, and don't have the time to fix hot cereal/grits/oatmeal/7-grain, I tend to eat it as a quick-get-it-on-the-table-fast kind of meal. I appreciate your insight. On the coffee, I also appre...

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yea! you are an inspiration to me!!!

keep up the good work!

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I feel the same way as a lot of you. I feel blessed to have found, not only the diet, but this forum of others that struggle with this same thing. I find that having a structure helps me avert my eyes to more important things in my life, like family and studying. I also am incorporating this diet in...

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I have a question regarding breakfast foods too: does anyone think it's okay to eat a bowl of cold cereal? One cereal that I like it frosted mini-wheats, I know that there is sugar, but is this the "pb&j would be okay" part of the diet? And what about oatmeal? I like to add a touch of brown sugar, I...

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It makes me smile to see you write that you ate pizza! It also makes me think of "Sensa" the *new* weight-loss system.. haha, "just sprinkle this on, and you can eat anything"... it's a gimmick. but this, the No S diet--- this is great. I am on day 4 and I am really doing well. I am doing this in ta...

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Hello everyone! I am new here, and just wanted to say hi. I am usually a lurker on other forums, but I would really like to be involved, as I strongly desire (and need) the support of others to know that I am not all alone. age: 29 CW: 185 GW (#1):165 I am currently trying to lose the last few pound...

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