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Today Thursday is day 9. I went out for an Amigas planning breakfast this morning. I had my green smoothie before I left the house, then a Mexican omelet, refried beans, a roll and half a handmade tortilla at the restaurant. I passed up the sweetrolls the restaurant's bakery is famous for. I did buy...

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Hi Patty, yes I switched to the 8 1/2 in plates even before I started No S, funny but when I started No S, I grab the larger 12 inch plate and filled it, my husband said, wow some diet...with that said I went back to the smaller :). I love some of the foods you eat they sound so yummy... Have a won...

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Deb, Thanks for stopping by! Today, Wednesday is day 8 and a success! Breakfast- green smoothie, two little eggs, wholegrain toast w butter Dinner- at the restaurant in Mexico city- salad, chicken with bell peppers, pasta side, black beans, 3 tortillas. Supper- in the car on the way home- tuna chee...

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Monday day 6 was Success B- 1 egg, 1 quesadilla with cheese, sour cream, and salsa Din- homemade chow mein made with chicken and lots of fresh veggies: onions, garlic, celery, carrots, red pepper, broccoli, green beans Over whole brown rice. Sup- popcorn, apple, cheese, 5 prunes Today Tuesday day 7...

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Reneew, What can I say, you did it!! Oh wait a minute, you said that! I look forward to rejoining you here, I think its been 6 months since I was here before! Congratulations! I love your creative colors! Here's a 21 day salute to you!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) :lol: :mrgreen: :mr...

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Reneew, you did it!!! yeah for you!!! Woo hoo!!

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My goal is to complete 21 days of Vanilla No S, no fails or reds only yellow and greens. I started a 21 day challenge on Tuesday March 13 and got to day 14 with only greens and yellows, then the next day was Tuesday Mar 27, and I failed. So I started over. I just transferred this from the other 21 d...

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lbb and Deb, thanks for the encouragement! Today was a good day, Day 5 it is and an S day. 3 squares of dk chocolate B- green smoothie, granola with nuts and dried fruit, milk Din- leftover chicken soup and chilaquiles, cecina (beef), 1/2 mango. Sup- open face tuna sandwich, 1/2 mango, 4 green oliv...

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Do you have a tendency to be hard on yourself? I just think maybe you need to let loose a little on S days. That's what S days are for. Those cliff and luna bars are really healthy aren't they? Anyway just disregard this if I'm off track.
You are doing great!!

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I'm going to work on being really strict about one plate, or at least "virtual plating" this week. I have always had a tendency to eat too much at each meal, and to put too much on my plate. Once it's on the plate, its hard for me not to eat it all. Mom made us clean our plates. Growing up, there we...

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Deb Thanks for the head's up on the challenge thread, I don't often look on the general discussion boards, so I didn't know it was there. I'm on there now. Somewhere there was a sample 21 day challenge that Reinhard did, I remember reading it but don't know where it is. He started over if he had a ...

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What are the other 4?

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Zippa dee, Of course you can have an extra yellow day on a 21 day challenge! You are there tomorrow! I read Reinhard's example and I'm sure he had an NWS day.

Congratulations!!!

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Didn't realize this thread was here because I don't often check the General discussion boards. Thanks for starting it Renew! Thanks No Snacker for telling me about it! Looks like we have a good group! I started a 21 day challenge on Tuesday March 13 and got to day 14 with only greens and yellows, th...

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NoSnacker wrote:you go girl another 21 day challenge.are you on a streak?
Deb, This is the same challenge, I had to start over because of a Fail on Tuesday after 14 days. I'm on a 3 day green streak today! Going for 21!

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Congrats on the weight loss! You are doing great!

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Today is day 3 This morning was a 50th birthday party for my friend, with 10 other girlfriends. One of them makes awesome chilaquiles, and all the food was awesome. So I had a combination breakfast/lunch, because I was there for 3 hours, and I ate two plates one with fruit, one with hot foods. The p...

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Personally I think loading the plate is OK if its veggies.

You are doing well!

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Today was day 2 and it was a SUCCESS! :mrgreen: It was good to be home for most of the day after working so hard on the retreat and then gone for that, then yesterday to Mexico city. B- Green Smoothie, 2 egg tacos, (2 eggs, 2 tortillas, sour cream, grated cheese, salsa) Din- homemade chicken dumplin...

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GK, Deb, thanks for your comments and encouragement! Today is Day One of a new 21 day challenge, and it was SUCCESS!! B- Green smoothie, mixed nuts, banana Din- chicken soup, pasta side, chicken breast in mole sauce with mushrooms. 3 slices plantain. Supper- Ham and cheese on whole grain, veggie st...

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KL good for you! It's amazing if you get a few more resisting temptation occasions under your belt, it gets easier. You have to tell yourself things like you did "I can wait two more days!" Very filling dinner, which was a good thing. Went out to see sunset and family got ice cream. There were Luna ...

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GK, Thanks for stopping by my thread! Here's how I make my healthy hot cocoa, since you said you want to try it. Fill your mug 3/4 full of boiling water. Sprinkle in a heaping teaspoon of Hershey's cocoa powder (unsweetened baking cocoa) mix well before you: Fill cup with whole milk, and sweeten to ...

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Go No Snacker!! Deb, we're proud of you!

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A reformed chocoholic, huh? That's actually possible? Ah, you give me hope. Thanks for stopping by my thread and letting me know people actually can beat that habit. Will have to try your cocoa trick - sounds yummy. Keep up the great work! Hope you have a wonderful time at the pastor's wives retrea...

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I thought I was hopelessly addicted to chocolate, I allowed myself 3 squares of extra dark (86% cocao) chocolate per day,even on NoS at first. I told myself "Its good for me, and most of the calories do not come from sugar," which is true, but when we came down to Mexico this fall and were facing ha...

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KL, Thanks! I took an extra NWS day friday because we went out for breakfast for our weekly date. Actually I just had half a sweet roll, the rest was pretty normal. I wrote down all that I ate Friday and Sat, but not sure if I have time to post it here. I've been working like crazy to get ready for ...

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KL, Looks like you're doing great! Thanks for the encouragement on my thread and congrats on 21 days!

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I have a lot less trouble with evening temptation here in Mexico. The reason is the eating schedule. I have breakfast around 10, dinner (the big meal) around 2 or 3 PM, supper about 7 or 8PM. I go to bed about 10:30 or 11, so I have fewer hours to be hungry in the evening. I think I just might try t...

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You're doing great three successes already!

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I just want to encourage you, so if this doesn't help, toss it! I have been feeling so much better and more satisfied since I started this recent challenge (I'm on day 10) and I'm adding a lot more fruits and veggies to my meals. An apple is so much more satisfying than say chips or a granola bar. U...

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Thanks Lbb, and Millie! It's encouraging when you stop by! I can get such yummy fruits and veggies here, and cheap. Tonight I walked 3 blocks to the fruit store and bought 2 tomatoes, a red pepper, a papaya, and a cucumber for about $1.20. Last night I had two slices of cheese and three little crack...

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Gk, Welcome back. Your mods look good for starters. We're pulling for you!

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Deb, Welcome back, I missed you! Congrats on two green days, keep it up!

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Deb, Gk, thanks and welcome back! Today was day 9 of my 21 day challenge. It was success. :mrgreen: Breakfast: green smoothie, leftover pasta with cream sauce, red peppers and cheese. Dinner: Restaurant: lentil soup, small salad, stuffed pepper with cheese and spinach, 3 tortillas, 3 slices fried pl...

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Monday, Day 7 was Success!! :mrgreen: Today Day 8 was also Success!! :mrgreen: even though we had dinner at some friends' house, and I resisted having seconds and then cookies later. I would have probably caved in if it weren't for my 21 day challenge. My DH ate the same way he used to (lots of seco...

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Congratulations!

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Today is day 7 of my 21 day challenge. It was a good weekend. Being aware of what I'm eating by writing it down helps me to eat healthier. Breakfast: green smoothie, two eggs, whole wheat toast Dinner: Chicken fajitas with 3 small whole wheat tortillas, with red and green peppers and onions, tomatoe...

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Why do we think that eating it is removing the temptation? I've been there, done that... What I try to do now is wrap it well and put it in the freezer instead. The chocolate cake we had this weekend was from a birthday party on Monday. Seems to work for me, but the fresh baked cookies are a great t...

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Oh shucks, I can't bring a bottle of avocado oil with me to the states! I guess that would definitely be a liquid! In my checked bag it would be sure to break! Last night I also had a banana with my supplements. I think I did well considering how stressed I was. My mom's in the hospital 2400 miles a...

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Praying that you get well, you're right about the sugar and the immune system.
I heard that sugar compromises your immune system for several hours. I always take zinc with vitamin C if I feel cold symptoms. Oh and be sure to get enough rest! (Can you tell I'm a mom?)

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I don't envy you having to deal with those difficult parents. Thanks for teaching, you're a hero! I home-schooled my two sons, but can't imagine the stress of a whole roomful! Hope your weekend is great!

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Oolala, you're welcome. Lbb thanks! I'm trying to record all that I eat so here's today even though its an Sday it still counts as day 5, tee hee! :lol: before breakfast: two squares extra dark chocolate with my tea. breakfast: green smoothie, apple, two slices cheddar dinner: Split the tampequeno d...

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Thanks for your comment on my thread. Hope you're having a great weekend!

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TX. ibb. I was looking in a cabinet for something else last night and noticed some marshmallows. The thought occurred that I could just pop one or two in some cocoa. Then I realized that was a leftover urge from last night's fail and caught it. Stitch in time. Reminded me that success on this is in...

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Jean thanks! Friday today was day 4 success :mrgreen: Breakfast: green smoothie and a few nuts Dinner: cheesburger with sauteed onions,mushrooms and peppers on whole grain toast. Salad with lots of veggies and sunflower seeds, ceasar dressing. Supper: Papaya, guayaba, pineapple, strawberries, banan...

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Pick yourself up, brush off the crumbs and move on. You can do this!

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Today is day 3 of SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: on Vanilla No S. I'm working on writing down what I eat as well because it might help me to realize what I'm eating. Tues Supper was a smaller portion of the rice,chicken and nopales I had for dinner. Wed. Breakfast -Green smoot...

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Oolala, I like that, and it's certainly true. Teasers or pleasers.

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Today is day one of my 21 days of vanilla No S. My sister gave me a good quote the other day. She says that when she's hungry, instead of saying, "What do I want to eat?" she says, "What can I eat that will heal me?" She is beating diabetes and has lost 18 pounds since Christmas. So I asked myself t...

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My sister gave me a good quote the other day. She says that when she's hungry, instead of saying, "What do I want to eat?" she says, "What can I eat that will heal me?" She is beating diabetes and has lost 18 pounds since Christmas.

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This past week was not so good. Not terrible but not so good, I slid down the slippery slope and I can't remember what happened which day. I think I may have gained a pound or two. My scale here is worthless so I don't know. I decided today to start over on the 21 day challenge, vanilla NO S. Then O...

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Get well soon!

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Good job on the self cheerleading!

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Thursday already. The weekend was fairly moderate with a couple desserts and some dark chocolate. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were: No S= :mrgreen: :oops: :oops: Portions= :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: Walking= :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: Hmm, I lose my resolve when I get close or during my period. Bu...

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Congrats on the good week, and the weight loss!

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You are doing well!

Having that heavy, overfull feeling is something I don't miss. Still get it sometimes on weekends, but before it was a normal occurrence. I'm proud of you that you could avoid that temptation.

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Thanks Millie Thursday and Friday: I had those chicken enchiladas 3 times with all the toppings and fixings. tasted just as good the third time. Yum! My scale here is totally inaccurate, but my clothes are feeling looser. Yay, the portion control is working, even though my portions are still a bit ...

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I disagree, a gain of a pound or two after two weeks vacation is not normal. Most people would gain a LOT more. I would actually count it a success.

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Here it is Thursday again already! Saturday and Sundays were S-days Monday Feb 20 No-S= :oops: I had some flan flavored jello after dinner. I was a little dissatisfied with a meatless meal at the school, but that's no excuse. Portion control= :mrgreen: Walking= :mrgreen: Tues Feb 21 No S= :mrgreen: ...

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This is truly the beauty of No S. I can relax and enjoy when appropriate without going hog wild, and I can get back on track when it is time. Before it was all bad or all good. When I fell off the wagon and ate something "bad," I just took that as a reason to blow the whole day and restart tomorrow...

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Thursday Feb 16; after doing well on portions in the morning, we went out for tacos in the evening. I ordered a plate of 3 tacos, the house special "Mishoos" ate them all. yum. Two would have been enough. I did order a substitution of mushrooms instead of bacon, so calorie wise it wasn't quite so ba...

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:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: Hurrah! Yay! Woo Hoo! :lol: :lol: :lol: My book is published! :lol: :D 8) After many months of editing and re-editing, its available direct from my self-publisher now, and will be available on Amazon before the end of February. It's called "Sweetness and Light" words and visi...

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Deb, Thank you, Never too late for birthday wishes! Millie, thanks! I was proud of myself this morning, we had a couples breakfast for Valentines Day. The ladies of the church outdid themselves for the pastors and missionary couples with a delicious breakfast. First the fruit plate- melon, papaya a...

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Glad you're better!

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Millie and Sue, Thanks, it was a good birthday week! I took an NWS day for Valentines yesterday, I went out to dinner with my hubby I had some chocolate afterwards. So the week so far looks like this for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday No S= :mrgreen: :wink: :mrgreen: Portion control= :mrgreen: :wink: :...

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Thanks for stopping by my thread and for the birthday wishes. Hope you feel better soon.

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Friday Feb 10 was a NWS day for my birthday (day after). We had a pastor's breakfast in the morning at this big church that did everything elegant. Glass plates and stemmed goblets, beautiful table and chair coverings. Young people did valet parking. I joked that the elegant trimmings were for my bi...

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Wednesday we went up to Mexico city. I taught a group for healing rooms. I didn't get my walk in. No S :mrgreen: Portion control :mrgreen: walking :oops: Today is my birthday. I woke up sick to my stomach, went back to bed and stayed there all morning. A couple nice things, I was comfortable all snu...

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What a good idea for a mod while you are away with all the temptation of food that you didn't have to cook! Add to that the stress of being away from home and working. Allowing one dessert is a good idea. You can do it!

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The weekend was pretty reasonable till Sunday night during Super bowl - strawberry shortcake with lots of real whipped cream, yum. Maybe that's why I just wasn't satisfied after supper on Monday. I had a handful of nuts and a piece of chocolate. Monday and Tuesday, Feb 6 and 7 look like this: No S= ...

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Sounds like my day yesterday... Greener day today! Lets go for 3 more green days this week!

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The "No S Diet" works because it does not consist of a long list of "Do's" and "Don'ts." It works because of its simplicity. It works because it makes sense: We just eat too much and too often. It is not a diet, but a change in thinking. It is about forming one good, life-long, life-changing habit....

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You did so well last time, I'm sure you're up to the challenge.

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Thanks for your encouraging words on my thread! You are doing great!

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Oolala, Thanks so much for helpful advice, great idea, will try it!

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gk, I think you have a key here, focus on how good you are going to feel when you succeed. I know when I'm at a lower weight I have so much more energy! I love that! At my age it's not so important how I look, although that's definitely a plus when I'm at a healthier weight. It's how I feel! Not car...

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Get well soon, have a great weekend!

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I just updated my habitcal and looking at January, I do see lots of green, with a few reds. I need to work more on portion control and exercise but the No S habit is pretty good! I think other than one year when I was sticking close to a diet, this is the first year I can remember not being heavier ...

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gk thankyou! About time I checked in! I had a very busy week. Got through yet another edit of my book and its up for review again, had houseguests all week, dear missionary friends who work in another part of Mexico. I also had the extra chore of teaching an English class three times. That along wi...

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Yes, the salt will do it! You are doing great! keep it up!

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I never weigh after an S day, I know I gain weight on the weekends. Don't take that number seriously! Weigh in on Friday or Saturday.

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Yay for you on all the green!

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Happy for you!

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Today someone told me it looks like I've lost weight! I don't know that I have, maybe I lost the couple pounds I gained over the holidays... But it is encouraging to hear it anyway!! Wed. Jan 25 No S :mrgreen: Portion control: :mrgreen: walking: :mrgreen: Thurs Jan 26 No S :mrgreen: Portion control:...

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I believe hot chocolate is allowed on no S. As long as its not too much sugar! Reinhard says you can put sugar in your coffee, why not in hot chocolate?? I make my own with cocoa powder in the cup. Add boiling water about 3/4 full and stir, a little vanilla, a little salt, a little stevia to sweeten...

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ChubbyBaby wrote:I'm officially in the 21 day club. I've been green since January 1, 2012.

congrats on the green!! You now have a habit established.

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Jean, I lost track of you when you started a new thread, I see you are doing well. I like your way of thinking! Go for the green!

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Good for you on the green :mrgreen: I agree with you about the plates, Reinhard calls it "virtual plating" I think. But when you can make it one plate, its easier to see just how much food you're eating. I have a tendancy to be overly generous with myself. Face it, I love to eat, that's how I ended ...

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Good for you!!

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Stopping by, hope you're having a good week!

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Thanks Gk, You reminded me that I need to check in. Saturday and Sunday were S DAYS Monday and Tuesday were Success on No S :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Not so sure how to rate portion control, I'm eating less than my husband, but should be eating less than I am eating. I just love to eat. :oops: :mrgreen: I...

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congrats on the green!

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We're pulling for you GK,

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Here's to a green week for you!

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YOU are doing great! Congrats on 7 days. It's good that you are learning what works for you.

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Hmm, I posted here yesterday, but I don't see it. My habit cal didn't show the update either. I had one fail on No S, think it was Wednesday. Otherwise everything was success! Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri Jan 17-20 I'm going to use faces to make it easier. No S diet= :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: por...

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Millie,
Congrats on all the green this week!
Good for you!

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Today was success, but I still feel bloated from the weekend, (two S-Days) and I loaded my plate a bit too much at supper, not at lunch though, I did use the smaller plate, so I'll call it success all around. I have spent the past 4 weeks editing my book every available moment. The past two weeks wi...

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