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(Copied from my check-in thread): Wow, I'm so excited, thrilled, and a little surprised (happily so!) that I've stayed with No-S for a year! I hope to have many more yearly updates Smile. I started the Monday after Thanksgiving last year, when my weight was at an all-time high (even with my highest ...

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Happy S day! Haha. I always get out my real camera and set the timer and get a good picture of my family in front of my mom's Christmas tree. Today, I was looking at the pictures that are already on the camera card,and I found my " before picture" that I'm going to use when I finally get to do a su...

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Amy3010 wrote: Yesterday was green. I was at loose ends in the evening and felt like "something" but for once successfully ignored the feeling.

Awesome! Have to celebrate these types of successes. Good for you!

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nettee wrote:Yes I know what you mean about looking forward to the structure of N days. It is simpler to just know that I can't snack than the decide if something is worth an S every time.

Success for today

LOL, yes!

Good job today

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Thank you, kccc! Yesterday, Wednesday, I took a NWS day... I have yoga class on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8, and I've been trying different approaches the past few weeks to fit my eating around it. I ate something very light at about 5 so as not to have a full stomach while at yoga, and then I a...

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Hope you can turn things around and have a green day Friday. Hang in there!

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Sooo glad someone found your dog and got him back! I'm sure your daughter felt awful, poor girl!

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Welcome! So glad you can join us :-). Yes! It is so hard, especially not to nibble when he doesn't touch his food...don't want it to go to waste, and it forces me to be preparing food all day. When my kids didn't finish a meal, I wrapped it up, put it in the fridge and saved it for snack time. It do...

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Sounds like a great day!

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Hang in there! I hope your week DOES turn out green :-). Maybe next time, go for the sausage biscuit instead of the salad at McDonalds. You wouldn't want a steady diet of them if you go there a lot, but it would be okay sometimes. I get salads when I'm hungry for one--and something else if I'm not h...

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It takes courage to face things and post--good for you! I hope your fiance's mom can appreciate you for who you are and not what you own. I know in-law type relationships can sometimes be tense--I pray they won't be for you and that you can all enjoy time together this Christmas. Mark it and move on...

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I love those discoveries along the way

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Yay, so glad your results came out fine! Sorry about your dh though (that would be a bummer to have to track food, but hopefully it helps his numbers get to a healthier range.)

I've not done frozen berries as a snack, but I sure do love my fruit/yogurt smoothie for breakfast every day. Yum!

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whew! That's a lot to keep track of! Have you been tracking these things previously? When I first started, I tried to keep up with 2, and then decided that just tracking my S days was enough. I just recently added an exercise Habitcal back in. We'll see how it goes this year! Best wishes to you as y...

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Another interesting thing from the book was that we should enjoy eating. We shouldn't feel guilty about eating a slice of chocolate cake. We should savour every minute. Comments like - "This cake is so bad for me" and "I'm bad eating this" is wrong. When I feel guilty about eating something, I cons...

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Just swinging by to offer holiday encouragement! Thanks! My first holiday gathering did not go as planned. I thought it would just be an S-day event, but I ended up drinking a sweet drink at home before I went, and snacking on more sugar when I got home, and having way too many desserts while there...

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and last one on this thread: https://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11178

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Awesome! I hope that helps

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oolala53 wrote:RE: permasnacking- so much more colorful and somehow piercing yet humorous than grazing.

LOL, yes! Grazing has this facade of seeming natural when it's really insidious! Permasnacking calls it what it is and you know right away...that's not natural!

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reinhard wrote:Congratulations, Nibbler! And sorry I didn't see this till now. (I'm in the middle of a job transition and more than usually distracted -- back to working in libraries again, come January!).

I hope the transition goes well!

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Good progress and good to see that bp coming down!

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Aw, I hope you enjoy your visit from your mum, and your son enjoys the treats too! You'll have to post about your dog when you get one--how wonderful!

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kccc wrote: Problem-solving mindset, to the courtesy phone, please!

LOL! cute!

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Monday was a FAIL . I think some virtual plating at lunch initially sent me off course. I wasn't hungry for dinner, but ate anyway. This always leaves me unsatisfied, I ended up having a few squares of chocolate. Not an epic fail, but a fail nonetheless. Headed for green the rest of the week. I'm m...

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Thanks so much for your encouragement, everyone!

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Way to commit and be a positive force on this board. Reinhard should market those bumper stickers like the half marathon people plaster on their cars, 13.1. Except yours would read something like, 1yNoS. People would be scratching their heads trying to figure out what that meant. LOL, love the 1yNo...

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Did you cut-and-paste this to the Testimonial thread? Happy Anniversary. Have you EVER made it year on any plan to reduce eating before? You would be an exception... Four more to lower your odds of relapse to 25%. See why people love me at cocktail parties? No, I need to do that! I did make it a ye...

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Merry: thanks for the feedback. I'm okay with slow. My concern is that it'll be zero weightloss with vanilla but I just need to have a little faith & keep on pushing forward. You know, every couple of months I start to have this fear that No-S isn't going to work any more and that I'll just stop lo...

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Allisonmeg wrote: my ring that I haven't been able to get off for months slid off. It's all red and raw underneath. That has to mean something's happening!

Yes! (and ouch! Hope your finger is okay!)

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I love the sanity of three meals a day with no snacks in between, and I am going to keep to it! This is the first time that I can remember where I feel like I have at least some control over my eating habits most of the time, and I want to keep that up for the rest of my life. Good for you! Setback...

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Success today. I have relaxed about S days and am not putting any restrictions on them but wonder if I should go back to no sugar or 5 's events'. If I relax enough perhaps I will calm down on the madness naturally. I did have quite a bit of a large chocolate bar on Sunday but on the bright side th...

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Sorry to hear you are being investigated, and I hope everything turns out okay. My thoughts--I think you did well to not binge like you usually would, and likely your changing mindset did play a role, even though you went for the shortbread--you didn't keep eating after that, and that's a success. T...

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Congrats, Mimi! I agree, sounds like a successful day.

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Already waffling about taking the ' one year No S challenge". Haha. I've been looking at the calories in my beverages and I think it will be hard,but worth cutting down. However, the afternoon is soooo hard when you're hungry. I tell myself that people around the world( and even until recently in o...

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I haven't quite decided what to do about 27th-30th - I'm going to my dad's and the wine alone will be lavish and liberal, never mind the constant flow of mince pies/Christmas cake/puddingy things/after dinner port and cheese etc etc. How many extra S days are you all allowing yourselves over the fe...

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I entirely second what oolala says - definitely plan on a year. I have been on No S for one year; I have lost 24 pounds, but I lost only six pounds in the first four months. I am so glad I didn't give up. Please give No S the time and effort it deserves. It really works IF you stick with it. Best w...

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I do that too with the 15 minute timer! Usually I keep going, but definitely, knowing there's a short goal with an end in sight is what gets me started!

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I don't know I guess I'm just a planner. Bad idea? Also, I know this summer I'll be seeing ppl I have t seen in awhile and I want to look my best. 😊 Gotcha :-). I just wondered because it seems you're going to more extremes to try to meet that goal and I'd hate for you to rebound from those...

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Bluebell wrote:PS congratulations on one year Merry!

Thanks

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I wish I had done No-S when my kids were young, and taught them better habits!

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Thanks so much for your comments!! You both are SO right on all aspects! I have a long history with weight watchers. It works SHORT term, but NOT long term. This round I have been a ww member since Jan. I lost about 30 pounds and have gained back close to 20.....clearly...it is not working. I need ...

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I agree, yay for hunger!

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Dec 1: SUCCESS Just posting here gives the accountability to keep going. I love the encouraging nature of this group as a whole. I've not decided if I want to take one of my extra "S" days so early in month, but I do have an event where an amazing variety of bite size desserts will be served. I'm a...

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Yay! Great job on a green week

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Sounds like a great day! Cleaning out always feels good and nice when you can pass things on to others who will use them.

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I think for me developing a daily/7 days a week habit where I can have reasonable portions in a balanced way, and yes which may include desserts, and not using the one plate rule will be easier for me to stick with. I welcome further comments! Thank you! Ah, gotcha, that makes sense. I originally t...

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Look at you, tossing Mcflurries, saying no to cookies on N days...way to exercise those self-control muscles! I agree with Jen, don't sweat the S-day stuff. These get better in time but don't need to be perfect (and something like an occasional off breakfast reminds me of how I prefer to eat too--no...

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What's the reason for putting a deadline on the weight-loss goal?

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What an awesome side-effect to have!!

Bluebell wrote:Well I haven't exactly noticed a smaller shopping bill - I have two growing boys at home!

I was thinking the same--two teens here, so the impact of my habits is negligible!

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I'm in but wanted to wait until I had a successful No S day to post. I do modify the plan because for me it's better to have 3 plates of anything I want but keep that consistent 7 days a week. I have binge issues and I find this mod (as suggested by Lifeisablessing) helps me out tremendously becaus...

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Allisonmeg wrote:
Ok here we go, wishes for lots of green

Christmas greenery is so pretty

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I run a team on Sparkpeople devoted to No S. On Spark, there are always these challenges, esp. for weight loss or maintenance. I never know what to propose on the team, except streaks. Just do the program! I think it would be terrible to have a competition for weight loss on No S as you never know ...

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Welcome back, Izzy! I wish you all the success with your plans. I'm curious why you plan to not do regular S days? (for me, that's what actually has made No-S doable and sustainable--having some kind of treat to look forward to each week!).

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Wow, I'm so excited, thrilled, and a little surprised (happily so!) that I've stayed with No-S for a year! I hope to have many more yearly updates :). I started the Monday after Thanksgiving last year, when my weight was at an all-time high (even with my highest pregnancy weight), and I just thought...

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:D HAPPY ONE YEAR!!!! :D You are an inspiration to me! Here, here! I'm with Allison- What an inspiration! I have truly enjoyed reading your thread- it has helped me to focus on being consistent and having curiosity about my own journey rather than being critical (as I can often be). You are doing a...

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Congratulations, Nibbler! (I'd say, Nibbler No More is your name!)

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I know the phrase close but no cigar too!

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I always get excited when I fit into something smaller--congrats on fitting into some mediums! Your perseverance & diligence is paying off.

It IS draining when our kids fight! But the making up times are sweet, and I hope they take your words to heart. (((Hugs)))

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Congratulations on finishing November strong! That's a great foundation to build on. I love that you are giving yourself small goals. Small successes lead to more!

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Sometimes I kind of feel this way--I know I'm full but I wish I could eat more. Sometimes it's hard adjusting to eating less even if it's mainly our senses that want it over our stomachs! Can you save some of the most special treats that come your way, to enjoy on S days? Or, plan some extra special...

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Oooh, Happy Belated Birthday!

I'm trying to catch up some on my reading. Hope you had a great day!

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oolala53 wrote:When has being in a hurry ever led to long term success?

Exactly!

Welcome Brocky! Keep up the good work with the green days

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Hope the holidays go well for you, KCCC!

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congrats on another successful day! You'll have to post about some of your insights from the other book from time to time. Sounds interesting.

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Now, you might think people would stop eating and drinking these gargantuan portions as soon as they felt full, but it turns out hunger doesn't work that way. Citing studies in the ''growing field of satiety'' -- the science of human satisfaction -- Critser writes that people presented with larger ...

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Merry, asking yourself questions about how you are feeling before and while you are eating is the backbone of intuitive eating. I have not found it that helpful because it does not help with moderation or food choices (for me). For some reason I thought you were wanting to do that though but just f...

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Back for annual holiday shore-up. :D Left because my weight was stable, habits reasonably good, and life is very full. (Still in my "happy range," but know I tend to get sloppy over the holidays...and want to have another New Years where "lose weight" isn't on my resolution list!) That's pretty awe...

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Good going! I'm not sure it's worth battling the salt and butter. Thanks. I've wondered that myself (how big of an issue is salt at holidays?) Last year I started noticing that I gain weight when I travel (really bad with flying, but I'll gain even in a 1-2 hour car trip, around the ankles and knee...

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kaalii wrote:i think it is mostly coming from american english... vanilla metaphorically meaning plain, or something like that... so yes, unmodified, original version of noS...
nothing to do with vanilla flavour...

Vanilla makes everything taste better!

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I would like to eat things I actually want (not eat things because they are there). If I was able to do that I think I would have no regrets, but this ideal has an 'intuitive eating' feel to it (for me) and I have failed miserably at that in the past. .... so I guess I'm still thinking Maybe a more...

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Well done on the baking - I find that really hard. How did Thanksgiving go? Sounds like you had a great plan which is half the battle. Will try and do similar for Christmas. It is hard when there is "peer pressure" for snacking even if you don't particularly want the food, if it is part of the cele...

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My hat is off to you re:baking sweets. There is some hole in my life that makes that hard enough to do without caving, and I accept that, though I can wish it was different. But not enough to wrestle it to the ground! Believe me, I tested it out plenty. There are so many other things I thought i co...

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Oh my goodness, I think all of us have had some crazy days, even those of us for whom binge-eating isn't a serious issue. You can post here, and we'll understand. That said, WAY TO GO on setting some small achievable goals, and then ACHIEVING! This is awesome! You are building up your self-control m...

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oolala53 wrote: I don't feel terribly full.

This is such a slippery thing for me to define--and there's such a wide difference in what I can eat and not feel full vs. when I've crossed that line.

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I look forward to hearing how it goes. Stay safe in the heat!

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LOVE all your posts! How fun to come back to this thread today, thanks

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Welcome, Brocky! I hope you enjoy the freedom and structure of No-S, and that it brings you peace with food.

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Welcome! Love that you are experiencing some of the benefits of No-S, and I hope your second month goes well! I didn't start off by going up, but I do go up whenever I'm on vacation or with family. I've also had a couple of 5-week plateaus, and despite it all, have still lost about 22 lbs. in a year...

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Welcome, so glad you can join us! Congrats on nearing a year on No-S!

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Welcome back!

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Yeah!

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Thank you Debventure! Yesterday was a solid green day, and I'm expecting that today will be one as well. When I was arriving home yesterday I was carrying a heavy grocery bag, my purse, and my empty lunch bag from work and as I approached the building there was suddenly pain spread all the way acro...

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Actually haven't heard of Kon Mari, but as I tell my hubby, I'm usually the last to know, LOL! I have been trying to think about keeping what I love though, but do find it sometimes a challenge. I thought this winter I would put all my clothes on a lower shelf and only move them up if I end up weari...

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I also have 4 children!!! I´m worried too about my girls watching me obsessed about weight, self image, diets, etc. I want them to eat like a normal healthy person.... and definitely I should be an example for them. One day a time, one meal at a time.... let's see how it goes Yes! Awesome goal to b...

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Hello Merry!!! How are you doing??? Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving Day??? What are your strategies to maintain under control?!?! Please share!!! I love your posts and I've been able to see that you have learned a lot through this journey. :) Yes, SO excited for Thanksgiving Day! I just post...

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eschano wrote:Thank you for stopping by my thread Merry! You are doing brilliantly.

Thanks

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Oolala, I suppose I did know that a short woman doesn't need to eat as much as a tall man, but I was pretending that I didn't and serving the same portion to myself as I did to my 5'11" husband. Cognitive dissonance, begone! And we've been having our kitchen redone recently so have been living off ...

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I highly recommend reading this article on the subject: Why Am I Not Losing Weight: 11 Reasons You're Failing to Lose Fat . I will warn you, though, that it is a no excuses, hard line approach to losing weight/fat, so prepare yourself for some pretty tough truths! :o LOL! But actually, I always did...

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Well, my Thanksgiving cookies are baked! Iced Pumpkin and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip. I did not lick the bowl, spoon, or beaters, I did not snitch scoops of raw cookie dough, and I did not taste freshly baked cookies! Honestly, it wasn't that hard at all. I thought it would bother me, and it really didn...

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Right now my focus is on getting through Thanksgiving without regrets about how much I ate. I'll be bringing a tray of cookies and chocolates, and have had to remind myself several times that I'm only needing to bring enough for seven people, and that there will probably be at least one other desse...

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I have not completed one year of the No S diet and I really wanted to before I added any modifications. The weather has turned hot (not surprising I live in Australia) and I can't eat a good lunch because I have had too much water. I need to split lunch into 2 mini-meals. I have tried a milk drink ...

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LifeIsABlessing, I don't eat for pleasure, but I certainly need to ask God's help. Fasting is recommended in the Bible. It's not only recommended; it is assumed. Christ says, "When you fast..." Kathleen It's also a gift of God to be able to enjoy the fruits of our work, and food itself is a gift fr...

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Thanks Merry - you are so right. It is easy to be put off I did go back on to it for the rest of the week which I am very pleased about as I was away at a conference and the were giving away chocolate. Two years ago I broke my quitting sugar plan at the same conference so quite proud of my progress...

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I've seen other data that shows that people's gain over the years is attributable to holiday weight they never quite take off. Even MORE incentive to arrive at New Year's without regret... And another place (am I obsessed, or what? and no, I don't remember where it was) that had a calculator that s...

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Hi Merry! Yep that's probably part of it. I only did it out of a desperation to improve my health condition. Btw, glad your reflux is better! A clothing capsule is a minimal amount of clothes that you love, fit you well and work for your lifestyle. They should also be from the same palette. It make...

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Congratulations and welcome back. 1 year leave--wow, that's amazing! I don't know if they are on here, but awhile back there were a couple of women who followed No-S while pregnant on the FB No-S group. Not sure if they are following No-S while breastfeeding, or if they are modifying. I think your i...

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MaggieMae wrote:Without you all, I'd probably be gorging myself and plotting to start the Atkins diet after the holidays. Oh,the horror!!!!

LOL!

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With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought it would be fun to have a thread on what we're thankful for. I'll start with just a couple. One, I'm so glad for the support here. Everyone has been so encouraging! Two, I'm thankful that no-s is helping me learn self-control around food--something I didn't rea...

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oolala53 wrote: 11/19 made it! First totally green week for a looong time.

Next week: the gauntlet.

Congratulations! I hope next week goes well too.

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yellowtulips wrote:Does anyone know how to change the default view to 'most recent message first' rather than the 'oldest message first'?

Oooh, that would be awesome if we could do that!

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