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Okay .. I'm really struggling. 3 fails this week. Think I can get through today with a success, but I'm questioning everything. A little more stress than usual going on in my life right now, so I suppose I'm doing the emotional eating thing, something I'd really like to deal with better than I do. H...

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Thanks Linda! Off to a better start. Now time to get dinner started so I don't think I need a snack!

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Oops. First fail yesterday. Inner brat/Mr Hyde ruled the day.
Back on track today.

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You're off to a great start! Hooray!

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Day 2.3 SUCCESS! (with a new mod) I know Vanilla S is the best way to go when getting back into the habit, but I've created a modification for myself this go-around. I was reading the sticky post topic on mods ... and found FAT - fruit anytime. :D We happen to have a few fruit trees and bushes growi...

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Me too! Wishing you well!

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So glad you are here. Nice to have someone re-starting along with me! I've tried a few other plans myself! Lots of ups and downs in my 55 years! But like you I'm so tired of all the tracking and weighing and measuring and constant obsessing! Seems like the minute I stop doing it though, the weight c...

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Thanks Kittson! Day 2:2 SUCCESS Whew! That was a hard one. Do you ever feel like Dr. Jekyll :) and Mr. Hyde :twisted: ? I am so virtuous in the morning, and have such high aspirations. Good thing. But Mr. Hyde started to make an appearance in the afternoon, and I struggled with myself until I went t...

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Thanks for stopping by Sonya! Guess that's the point, we just gotta keep comin' back!! I'm hoping to get to the point when those kinds of episodes are the exception rather than the rule. And you are right ... it is so darn easy to gain quickly! Glad I stopped here today ... I was having a mental bat...

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I'm baaaaack! Had my first round of No-S with great success. Went on vacation and blew it all to smithereens! So starting anew today. A little more confident that it's not too hard. A little more certain that I need to keep this going, despite vacations or what have you. Still so much to learn. Day ...

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Kittson -- that is HUGE SUCCESS in my book!! Congrats! I am so impressed with the way you handled the challenges of your week! I made it through my 21 days successfully, then headed out for vacation. I didn't do well at all, and so am now contemplating starting again on Monday. I am quite frustrated...

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Thank you Kittson. I'm pretty happy about this whole thing! Yes, I've tried shovelglove. Didn't have a proper sledgehammer, so it wasn't perfect, but I am getting a feeling for the moves with a lighter weight. Maybe this week I'll see if I can find a better solution. Did a resistance band workout to...

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Day 18: Success!

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Hooray for you! Good luck making it stick!

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Day 16: Success Day 17: Success Doing well! Had some cravings this afternoon, but was able to stave them off. Good trip to the grocery store, so lots of good, healthy food to choose from. Trying to eat a little less at mealtime, with some success. Don't feel quite so desperate. Doing my best to keep...

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Great job! Good lesson learned!

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Day 14: S-Day
Day 15: Success

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Wow! Seems like you are really getting a good handle on your S-Days! Planned for and enjoyed what you had, but didn't go overboard! Bravo!

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Thanks Kittson! Yesterday S-day ... better than last week, but still left me feeling overfull and bloated. Everything was like an N-day until evening when we went out to dinner. Over-hungry, overate. Then, because I could, I ate a snack of peanuts, choc chips and raisins. No different than I would h...

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Day 12: Success
Day 13: S-Day

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Sounding the trumpets for you!! Hooray! :D Great job sticking with it! Love your reflections too! Such wisdom gained! Woo-hoo! I agree with them whole-heartedly. I think you are smart to keep the scale in storage. I brought mine out again after the first week, and it does bring back the diet mentali...

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Thanks Kittson! I fear I blither a bit. But it helps to write what I'm learning down, I think. Day 11: Success ! Struggled a bit more yesterday. Lots of "mouth hunger," sweet cravings, wondering if this will really make a difference. Fortunately my logic won out over my emotions. Had a wonderful din...

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Did it! Day 10: Success! Epiphany of the day ... why on earth have I spent my life thinking I can't get along without a snack? I have filled my empty spaces with food. Bored? Tired? Upset? Snack! Packed my lunch for jury duty. Didn't even get to it before I was dismissed -- light day at the courthou...

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I am so sorry! Life deals some hard blows at times. {{Hugs}} May you find peace and comfort.

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Wow gingerpie - lots going on in your life! Congrats on the progress! It absolutely counts!

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Whew! Day 8: Success! Day 9: Success! Ahhhh. Much better! Retrogirl! Not wanting chocolate? That's bigger than a ray of hope ... it's a blazing fireball! Good for you! Linda -- I so appreciate your perspective as someone who has been doing this for awhile. This second week is easier for me in some w...

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Mmmmm - love roasted veggies! I'll follow your lead for dinner tonight!

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Hey Kittson! We're on track today for successful N-days! So glad to be back to the structure.

How great that you have a coach who can help you with form! Sorry about the knee. Sounds like you are doing the right things to take care of yourself!

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Day 6: S-Day Day 7: S-Day Okay, truth be told, I was very idiotic about my S-Days.:oops: I think it had to do with the combo of the weekend + Easter. Big family gathering yesterday. Just ate when and what I wanted, and then some. A little better today, but not controlled at all. Looking forward to N...

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I'm guessing you'll see a change! Are you noticing any other changes? Clothes a little looser? I had to prepare myself to be ready for no change on the scale. I have truly been filling my plates. I needed to focus on the fact that I am working on changing habits that don't serve me well, and that is...

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Thanks Linda, Kittson, jbgnos, and gingerpie for stopping by and for your encouragement. I does make a difference to share these experiences with people who really understand what it means, and helps to reinforce my commitment to stick with it. So ... drumroll please ... Day 5: SUCCESS! Yippee. Doin...

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Kittson - loved your post! Perfectly normal responses! What a concept! What an amazing change is coming over us in such a short amount of time! Just loved the way you handled the appetizer. And isn't it cool that no one noticed! Your "diet" doesn't have to become the main focus, topic of conversatio...

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I'm nodding my head too!

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Day 4: SUCCESS! Thanks Kittson and gingerpie for the encouragement! It means a lot! I am loving this! I'm starting to scale down a bit on the overloaded plate. I even packed up some of my dinner last night to take for lunch today, as I recognized feelings of fullness before wolfing it all down. This...

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Kittson - I'm right there with you, and I've only finished Day 4! Looking forward to keeping it going and building that habit! A little nervous about N-days, especially with Easter and family visiting, but I'm not going to worry too much. These are days built into the system to enjoy, then get back ...

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Amazing! Great things happening! Congrats!

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Day 3: Success!

Didn't know I had it in me.

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Congrats Kittson on your many successes! I am just finishing Day 2. I like your idea of eating off a smaller plate. I'm not ready for that yet, but after eating too much for dinner tonight, and being a little uncomfortably full, I realize I can scale it back a bit and still be satisfied. Guess it wi...

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I'm learning too! Thanks for sharing. Just finished my Day 2, successfully, (hoorah!) and thinking about plans for tomorrow, since it is my day off work and hubby will be out of town. Need to make a plan so there is no choice. Sounds like you are doing well and learning lots. Good system. Makes so m...

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Day 2: SUCCESS !! Interesting day. A little more challenging than yesterday, but I came off successful, nonetheless. Co-worker brought Easter candy in and left it on the break room table. I steered clear. Funeral for a friend in the afternoon left me feeling emotional, usually leading to a sugar-soo...

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Thanks Linda! That is exactly what I'm trying to do, build habits, and I guess if it means I eat more for awhile, that's ok. Don't want to feel deprived and throw in the towel. Kittson - I have been a daily weigher for years, so this is different for me. It's kind of a relief! I'll still weigh in on...

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Day 1: SUCCESS ! Hey! That felt good! :o Pretty hungry by dinnertime. Really filled my plate because I was afraid (that word again) of not being satisfied. Ate a lot, probably too much. I can see it will take a while to figure quantity and timing. No big challenges today. No sweet temptations to der...

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Thanks all for your kind & supportive comments! Doing well so far today. Just got home from work, and this is my most vulnerable time. I'm tired & hungry! But truthfully feeling pretty good. I know what's for dinner (3/4 the battle, I think), and recognize that I'll be fine until then. I do wish my ...

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Whoosh! Here I go! Starting my No-S tomorrow. Knees are knockin' a bit since the things I struggle most with on a recurring basis are ... sugar, snacks, and of course, seconds (meaning just too much food). This is perfectly suited to what I need. Gotta draw that line and be tough. I expect to be gru...

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