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No Snacker Deb, You go girl!! Here's a 21 green smiley salute to you!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Deb, Sure, I asked my friend, who has lost over 50 pounds to be my diet coach. She gave me some good advice already. 1. Put the rest of the food away before you sit down to dinner. 2. Brush your teeth before you clean up the kitchen. Today was a good day. I clean a couple houses and get paid for it...

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Thanks for stopping Deb, I'm always trying new recipes or making them up. Lots of times I know what I want to make, but not sure how to make it. Like tonight I had some leftover brown rice, and whole grain wraps, I love black beans and rice, so looked on the internet for recipes. I made kind of bla...

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I had a good if tired weekend. I did have to work Saturday and some on Sunday too. I had my share of treats, but nothing over the top. :wink: :D Yesterday, Monday was my first Red since late March. :oops: I made twice baked potatoes, a little less protein than I'm used to. After dinner I found mysel...

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17 is a great number! I'll take and give a hug or two! ((Hugs))
Renee, are you really down 22 pounds? Congrats!!

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Friends, thanks for stopping... Stressful time, my sister had neck surgery yesterday and my other siblings are out of town (her hubby's a quadripeligic). I brought her down to the hosp at 5AM and waited till she was out of recovery and in a room, then dozed in a chair by her bed. Didn't get home ti...

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I'm in. Nothing special happening this month, so I should be able to do "plain vanilla" all month! The one thing that I have to learn is how to eat more per meal so I'm not STARVING too soon before my next meal. Also, the literal "one-plate" rule is confusing. What if I eat soup, is soup the only t...

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Woo Hoo! Success! I made it the whole month of April with no reds!!! Wish I had time right now to check, but congrats to everyone who met their goals for April, and see you in the May challenge!!!

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Good for you on avoiding the binge! Sorry about your kitty. I love cats and can't really have one now that we're snowbirds. Hope he's all better!

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this is a quote from my thread yesterday I think I have the No S habit down, just need to work on portions and lose some weight! I got the Beck Diet Solutions book and did my first assignment, its helping already. I made a 3 X 5 card this morning and have it here in my pocket. I listed the advantage...

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Amy, Thanks for stopping and the encouraging words. Deb, It only takes a minute to get it out and read a card. Today I had to choose two diets. No S is my diet, but I looked at Sparks People today, and they will be my backup diet, I'll go to calorie counting if I can't lose a little weight on No S....

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Glad you are going for it! You are not failing anything, just learning a new habit.

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HI PATTY! WELCOME BACK TO MINNESOTA! :D Just curious: do you think you would like to live in Mexico permanently sometime? Roxie, Thanks! We lived in Mexico from 2000, to 2006, our home was there. Yes, that's our plan to someday live there permanently again. For now, we have a home here and our two ...

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My goals for May: No reds for No S indicated by :D or :mrgreen: , Exercise at least 15 minutes/day indicated by (X) and doing the daily assignments in The Beck Diet Solution indicated by :idea: . This is helpful to have this page! My one mod to No S is that sometimes I start the S days on Friday af...

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Congrats on the 2nd 21 days!!

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Thanks, Renee, I think I have the No S habit down, just need to work on portions and lose some weight! I got the Beck Diet Solutions book and did my first assignment, its helping already. I made a 3 X 5 card this morning and have it here in my pocket. I listed the advantages of losing weight. I pla...

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Thanks for the cheer Renee!
I'm happy that the book I ordered "The Beck Diet Solution" arrived today. I have been doing well on No S, not gaining weight, but also not losing! I came back after 6 months to find I'm at my starting weight. I need to work on portion size.

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KL wrote:Thanks reneew for being our cheerleader

I third it!

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:oops: I had a long detailed post here yesterday, but I think I previewed it then forgot to submit it! Thanks for the well wishes everyone, Deb, the flight was only about 6 hours when we could fly direct, but now there are no direct flights, because ppl dont want to go to Mexico, at least not Mexico...

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You are doing well

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Praying you feel better!

get well!

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Thanks everyone
Arrived safe but tired in St Paul. Long day, but it beats driving!

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Janie, I hope your snow is melted by now! Too late for snow, fun for the kids though. We go back to Minn tomorrow, and its supposed to go up to 70 something. Thank God, it goes up in the 90s every day here now and I would have big trouble adjusting to snow!

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Deb, They weren't that good, just kinda good and too sweet for my taste. I would never choose them as a treat. It's because they were there, and it was the weekend! I have a little store right across the street here, with lots of treats, and in 6 months I have only gone over there a couple times on...

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You can do it, once you get out of the sweet eating habit, its a breeze. Think of how much better you'll feel!

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I have never gotten sick of No S, just keep liking it better!!

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Not bringing the stuff into the house is what I usually do, but last Wed someone gave us a whole box of Bon o bons. Peanut butter cream truffles with crisps then white chocolate on the outside. I should have listened to hubby who wanted to give them to our neighbors for the grand kids. I wanted to a...

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Today, Monday will be success I already decided, because I'm taking an NWS day tomorrow for travel. B-- Green smoothie, Oaxaqueno tamal (last one for six months, YUMMY) avocado, 1/2 cup oatmeal atole. Din 3 chicken fajita tacos with cream, hard cheese, and lettuce Supper Will have leftovers from din...

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Deb, Amy, Thanks for the recommendation. I thought the movie was kinda good, entertaining anyway. They can never make a movie the same as a book, so many details they can't include!

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Deb, My teaching/sermon went very well, it was about how to hear God's voice. My husband said it was very good, and he doesn't just say that. God really helped me. Titanic just came out here a new 3D version (just a renovation of the old movie). I'm not big on 3D but it was cool to see the movie ag...

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Deb, I hear some very sane self talk here. Good for you, and you stopped.

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enjoyed reading your long post, it was all good!

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Amy, thanks for stopping by.

Looking forward to a nice date day today. We're going to see Titanic this afternoon, and then out for tacos. I'm speaking tomorrow at our church. I have to hurry now and get my notes in order, enough internet stuff already!

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If Friday nights are a real problem for you, you might want to consider moving your weekends a tad.....I start mine 4:00 Friday night and the weekend ends by 4:00 Sunday. I always want to start enjoying the weekend early and by Sunday afternoon I'm ready to resume the routine of N Days, so it seems...

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done, best to you on the new book!

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Thanks Deb! Looking forward to the book, 6 weeks- I'll see if I can. We'll be so busy when we get back! Today was a SUCCESS!!! B-- 2 little eggs, quesadilla, green smoothie Din-- small piece of chicken, macaroni with onions, mushrooms, red bell peppers, sour cream and seasonings (YUM!) veggie stix ...

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I know you probably already ate your pizza, but next time make sure you're not thirsty. You said you went to the gym. I'm amazed if I drink a glass or two of water what a difference it makes, or a glass of milk, a hot tea or hot chocolate.

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I like your ten reasons! I just ordered that Beck book, saw you all talking about it before, but it's not on Kindle, so had to wait till now. Shipping anything down here is either very expensive or very iffy. So it should get to my house in Minn. the day after we do!

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KL wrote:Yay, yay and another yay for Sweetness - Way to go

Thank you very much!

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Roxy, Gk, Thanks!!! Today, is a SUCCESS!!! B- papaya, apple, 3 tinga tostadas (chicken, chipotles, onions, sour cream and grated cheese) Din-- green smoothie. chicken milanesa. sauteed onions, red peppers, portabellas. Salad with romain, fresh beets, tomatoes, carrots, celery, croutons, caesar dres...

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Maybe you could just go with a "no solitary snacking" rule for the rest of your vacation.

I agree that being festive and trying something new is totally different than the hiding and closet snacking/binging.

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On missing coffee... Have you tried different teas? I just love love love red tea, and it has no caffeine. Celestial Seasons makes a red tea called "sweet coconut TAI Chai" I'm really looking forward to getting some when I get back to the states next week.

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Amy, Deb, Thank you! Yesterday I had to declare a NWS day because the Healing Rooms team in Mexico city decided to buy cakes and cookies and have a goodbye party for us. I can't say no to sweets that are in my honor. B-- Green smoothie, 2 quesadillas, a little leftover picadillo Din-- roasted chick...

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I went through a time when I ate NO refined sugars, and it was recommended to remove it all from the house. It helped me to put certain foods in a separate cupboard for my sons, that I declared off limits to me! Then when I got something for me out of my cupboard, I didn't have to look at the sweets...

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Seeing lots of green on your thread!!

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Oolala, thanks!

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(((hugs)))

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Deb, KL, Renee, Thankyou!

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Liz, just don't beat yourself up about it! Pick yourself up, brush off the crumbs and move on!!!

((HUGS))

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:mrgreen: day 21, Success!!! I met my goal!!! Woo hoo!!! It's been about 6 months or more since I was here the first time I've been sticking with No S the whole time, but averaging about 2 or 3 reds per month. It took me 35 days, because I had to restart after 14 compliant days. 21 days of vanilla N...

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day 21, Success!!! I met my goal!!! Woo hoo!!!
New Goal-- to finish April with no reds!

Deb, Thanks!

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Today is Day 21 and it is SUCCESS!!!

B-- green smoothie, two little eggs, toast with butter
din-- tuna Florentine (tuna, spinach, onion, sour cream, cheddar, noodles) Salad. Mixed nuts.
Sup leftover tuna florentine. Fresh tomato, carrot, radish.

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Good for you on following No S during a crisis!!

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It took me a while but my S days are definitely settled down. One thing that helps is I like being hungry at mealtimes!

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Today is day 20, then one more to go before I join the 21 day club again! Wow! You're just a blur of green these days! What would you say is helping you the most on this long streak of green? Any tips that you might suggest?? Keep it up! You're doing GREAT !! :D The accountability helps, I decided ...

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okay, :) it does get hot only in the summer :) which can be very short... i love md's ice cream....i have a dairy queen right up the road from me...fun wow... have a great day... smiley! I'm sure it's a lot like Minnesota. Usually gets hot in the summer. My son said it was snowing a little this mor...

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Since I've been doing No. S. I really want my meals. For so long, I had gotten into the trap of night eating, then restricting the next day because of guilt and also because I felt horrible. Then by the time I would eat again, I would be so hungry I would overeat and around we go on the wheel. Such...

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Amy, You are doing well! Welcome to No S!

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That happens to me a lot too - I am craving something but it turns out I am just really thirsty! I have also had where I was thinking I was hungry but I was actually cold, and just putting on some warmer clothes sorted me out. Good luck for the upcoming week! Amy, I'll have to remember about being ...

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Wow, Kitty,
I'm excited for you. I would love love love to be able to go to Israel, enjoy your holiday! Is your hubby there on business? Sounds like a great plan for eating and just what I will do if I ever get a vacation/holiday!

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Deb, sounds like a great S-Day!! Happy birthday to your grandson!

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Lbb have a great vacation!!

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lbb, no snacker, SkyKitty, Thanks for your encouraging comments. Last night after I posted I found some cookies that I had saved from the breakfast Friday. I ate 3 of them! I had cravings on cravings for that ice cream and cookies didn't help!! I had also had a glass of milk with vanilla and stevia...

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Millie, just stopping by to say I miss you. Hope all is well with you! (((hugs)))

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Today is day 18 and an S day It's a good day but I still want something and don't have it here... Soft serve ice cream. I'm eating some fresh fruit instead and that's helping, a lot. :lol: B- green smoothie, 2 little eggs and a quesadilla with cheddar, grated hard cheese, sour cream, and salsa. sna...

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Janie, hope everything's OK with you. (((hugs)))

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KL congrats on 21 days!!!

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Renee, I use liquid stevia- about 8 drops for a cup. One packet would be enough for me. The whole milk definitely makes a huge difference. I only use it in my hot beverages and occasionally if I eat granola for breakfast. If I had 1% milk I would want to use all milk. I never use the microwave, so ...

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Snapdragon, Deb, Roxy, Thanks for the encouragement. Cuernavaca is beautiful, even though we live in a very crowded part of town, my landlady has a green thumb. Her garden always has something blooming, palm trees, fruit trees, bugambillas, plants, flowers, exotic tropical flowers... but especially...

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My dinner last night with friends went really well... April Spring special "chicken, pecans, goat cheese, cranberries, mandarin oranges, carmelized onions, 1/2 pita, ranch dressing (sensibly) and even left some on the plate. Did have a small cup of soup prior as well. Looked at the dessert menu and...

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sweetness ~ I get sick form caffeine, but I'd loooooove to come up with a caffeine free healthy hot chocolate. This winter I made an incredible white hot chocolate because my family was driving me crazy drinking the real chocolate stuff. I think I drank 5 bags of white chocolate chips. Any ideas fo...

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You can do one more green day before the weekend!

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Hi Roxie, Thought I'd read your thread since you stopped by mine, you really have some interesting discussions going! Too late tonight for me to comment much, but I wish you well! I think half of the battle is to just let habit take over and NOT BE HARD ON OURSELVES!! I think you are doing great! :m...

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Hi Patty! Just dropping in to say I've been enjoying reading your posts and well done on your success and satisfaction with the No S Plan. I, too, have been mostly maintaining - give or take the odd lb or two - over the last 2 and a half years i have been on this plan. However, I do believe had i n...

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Gk, Deb, thanks! Deb, You can stick with this. I've had more than 3 reds in a month before. I think it's important not to be hard on yourself. It will be better this time! Today is Day 15 and a success! :mrgreen: B- green smoothie, two eggs, sweet and white potatoes. Din- in the restaurant in Mexic...

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I'm happy to see you sticking with it this week! Good for you!!!

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Deb, Our neighbors have a pomegranate tree. I'll have to ask them when they ripen. Not sure what kind of seeds are in your yogurt, but the seeds of the papaya are not usually eaten. They're not tiny, about as big as peas. Maybe your yogurt has blackberries in it too? Thanks my hand is all healed up...

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wosnes, thanks for this, I looked at the book, French Kids Eat Everything. It makes me wish I was raised French! No S is very similar.

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Today is day 13 and a SUCCESS

Breakfast-- Pastor's breakfast. Fruit (mango, papaya, melon) chile relleno, beans, rice, 2 tortillas.
Dinner-- Spaghetti with italian red sauce and gr.beef, salad.
Supper-- Leftover spaghetti, papaya.

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Deb, thanks for sharing, and don't be hard on yourself. We can do this! Papaya has the little round black seeds, but you don"t eat the seeds. It's so good here because it grows on palm trees nearby. If its not ripe it tastes terrible. I am ready to cook that rooster if I could get someone to kill a...

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Good for you on the exercise, Congrats on the 21 days! Here's a 21 face salute to you!!!

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Welcome back and congratulations on your weight loss and the baby coming. We missed you.

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Oh I'm sure that was a sight..chasing chickens....love it. I know my friend had a turkey and that thing has some dangerous feet. Glad you didn't get hurt. Thanks for stopping by my post, I replied there. I was just telling Janie, I noticed we all started around the same time last year. I asked her ...

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Janie, Thanks for stopping by my thread and for the encouragement. We can do this! Hugs to you too!!

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We saw the movie Hunger games last week. It was entertaining. I haven't read the book.

Guess what I'm eating for supper? Popcorn! plus a little more of the perfect papaya! yum!

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yesterday day 9 was Success supper yesterday was awesome, fresh everything. Veggie stix, beets, carrots, jicama, cucumber, and a half of the sweetest most awesome mango! With one quesadilla with an egg from my landlady's chickens. Wow, I felt like I died and went to heaven! :mrgreen: Today day 10 B...

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I often have popcorn for supper. Just because its considered a snack food, doesnt mean you cant have it at a meal. With the coconut oil, it's good for you, too!!

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