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~reneew

Welcome! No S works from the inside out. I am healing my inner addiction first and foremost... and loosing weight too. I lost 20... quit and gained the 20 at Christmas... and I'm now down the 20 again with probably 50 or so to go before I am happy. I advise you to stick to it and be strict without a...

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:shock: Who woulda thought that there would be a day that I had one small plate of pizza and call it good without any mental struggle!!! Woohoo! I did it! My favorite food... on my favorite day...and no regrets! I think I see another tiny flame on that psychological ring of fire around the Ses!!! :w...

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I know... this can be a challenge come back of the challengers in trouble! On to 21 we go... all of us who've been doing rotten will have a come back to green success!

Woohoo... lets go!!! Gotta love a challenge!

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Guadopt and I are going to make a strong green come back for the rest of the month... just wanted you to know.

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BLUBBER 1. Zoology. the fat layer between the skin and muscle of whales and other cetaceans, from which oil is made. 2. excess body fat. 3. an act of weeping noisily and without restraint." I like your definitions. And interestingly... #1 is the fact #2 is the problem and #3 is the result. Now defi...

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Welcome back and good luck!!!

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Lets go Liz!!! We're on to 21 days. Our slump has ended! Green and yellows until August 5th.
Woohoo! Lets go!!!

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I just wanted to add that I went to the Dr. today and my thyroid meds are still way off... that would explain my wiped out feeling! So... on to greener pastures... new meds, my challenge to recover for, 21 days with Liz and wake up already!!!

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Definitely!!!! It's a deal. We've both been a little colorful on our habitcals! If we both go green and yellow for 21 it will bring us to August 5th. I have a birthday party to throw this weekend, a vacation July 22-26th, then company the 3 day weekend of August 1st. It will be tough, but I'm up for...

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You are so there for us Mimi

!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

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I had this great long speach typed in and my computer shut off. Just off! So, I think I'll shorten it this time. I think that your self-discipline and control are just a reflection of your character and it's the reason that you've done so well so fast. You don't allow yourself to slow down until you...

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Alright... starting strong this morning thanks to you guys. Really! I am back to thinking that green is my default day I got up and exercised for 30 minutes this morning. I never do that in the morning. I'm an afternoon gal. I'm off to a great start. And at least I've exercised every N day this week...

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Oh my gosh... that was a great one!!! My dog would kill my cat if I let her and that is so me right now. Thanks, I needed that!

I'll try hard to visualize these tomorrow!!!!

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July is starting to stink for me too. 3 reds so far. My worst month since March and it's only half over!!!

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Yep... that's true! You guys keep me on my toes, that's for sure... not my red strappy shoes that show off my long purple hair, or my army boots, Just my toes... :wink: How do you guys get those pictures to show on here? Yea, I know... duh, but anyone want to tell me how? By the way, I've felt extre...

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Ummmm... yea. Good goin' guys! Thank you very much. I'll treasure your motivational photos forever in my check-in file... under page 6.

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What did she want you to paint fluffy pink princesses? I was at a relaxation thing once too... not by choice... and we were laying on a cement floor with a bathtowel rolled under our neck and that was all for comfort. We listened to ocean waves and her voice and I was out like a light. I don't know...

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Get a grip... quick! Plan ahead and go on here every time you're tempted for support and encouragement. I think that you should aim for a goal for the end of the month... say, 13 more greens... or something like that. Tell us all what it is and we'll hold you accountable. If you don't make it, we'l...

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Welcome back!

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Real funny... are you makin' fun of us? You really should do all of them.

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Oh, That's good! Funny guy! I wish I was that thin. Be sure to put it on my check-in :wink: so I can remind myself of how slack and lazy I've been compared to the one of Marc on his bike... It's a direct reflection of who's actually loosing and who's at a stand-still. By the way... I can see the Mar...

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I'll change it yellow on my habitcal. I guess I just needed one person to give me permission. Doesn't take much. :wink: Thank you! Edit: No I can't do it. When I went to do it, I remembered that last month I did that one day red and made up for it too and then If I switched them to yellows, I'd have...

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I find that I have these kind of failures: 1- mindless... the times when I eat and don't even notice it... then when I do, I freak and want to spit it out. These come only when I am not fiemly in a good streak of doing no S. The bad habit takes over. 2- defiance... when I tell myself that I'm sick s...

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Whenever I feel slack and lazy I read yours and suddenly notice how slack and lazy I have been, so I get up and go exercise. Your enthusiasm is contagious!! Thanks Marc!

Got a slack and lazy picture for on my check-in? I may need it.

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How are we doing? It looks like most have dropped out already... only the determined remain? Woohoo... lets go!

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I successfully did a green on Sunday to make up for the red on July 2nd. I don't know if I should be able to re-color the 2nd yellow then...? Any input?

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Welcome! And this is so way easier and more enjoyable than counting anything... believe me... I've done all the counting too.

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I gained 20 fast when I quit. I suggest reading some check-ins and seeing how when there's a break for a long time when someone doesn't check in, then when they return, they weigh more... I discovered that one frustrated day... it helped me get recharged.

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You go girl!

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I was kinda kidding... don't listen to me, I'm on my rollercoaster.

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That's a big goal for a turtle.

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I'm trying to stay green today to make up for the 2nd when I was red. I prefer to not have any reds, or to bank ahead, but I'm leaving this as an option. At least I am thinking at the time when I blow it that I need to make it a quick red and not 2 days, because I couldn't make up 2 days. That keeps...

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I agree Mimi... and leave it to Marc to come up with the answer! Imagine the great workout you'd get in that!

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I think that you did excellent! I would have gained a lot. 4 days with company and I gain for sure! You should be proud of yourself!

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Yet again... leave it to Marc to come up with a hillarious visual!!! Good job Marc.

And Mimi... I'm sure it would add to your workout... no need for weights.

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Woohoo! Great goin'!!! I'm from Minnesota, so I understand. Keep it up!

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I'm trying to get back on my exercise schedule... because Mimi can't and I can and am not lately... get it? I'm doin' it for Mimi... and my gut.

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I'm painting my master bath soon too. I bought the paint today... vanilla cream. The paint mixer lady said that I'll be sitting in my soaker tub and dreaming of french vanilla icecream. Great.

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whew!

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I just wanted to say that I've been getting a bit lazy with my exercise lately and I decided to do it today for Mimi because she can't... because of that stupid dog attack. So, here's to you Mimi... 65 minutes today!

Anyone else???

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My kids (4 of them) started out all gung-ho to help Mom eat better and exercise... then some of them turned on me and now say "Mom, do you want some?... Oh that's right you can't!" while holding it front of my nose... Hmmm... they think it's funny. If I had to do it over, I'd keep it a secret. I thi...

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That happens to me at times... and I'm pretty sure that for me at least it's lack of fluids in general. I get dehydrated pretty quick and when I am restricting food, I tend to drink less too, then get headaches. So, I say drink a lot of water and see. Your body adjusts to waiting for the meal. Your...

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O.K. I'll try the last one using N safe foods...lock the pantry! I love the sound of... wind through cottonwood trees, kitten mews, my kids' humming, loud music from my youth :wink: or Chritian music now, my kids playing their instruments (piano trumpet clarinet or flute) I love the smell/scent of.....

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Just for KCCC... I think you should give us all weekly homework! I love the sound of... wind through cottonwood trees, kitten mews, my kids' humming, loud music from my youth :wink: or Chritian music now, my kids playing their instruments (piano trumpet clarinet or flute) I love the smell/scent of.....

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Alright, I've heard it enough... I need to do this... I love the sound of... wind through cottonwood trees I love the smell/scent of... a musty old shed (fond memories of where our kitties were) :wink: I love the feel/touch of...a hot hot bubble bath in the fall after a football game or campfire. I ...

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Yep, I'm going to do it on my daily too. thanks KCCC

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You go girl!!! He does answer! Keep in touch.

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Green green green green green green green green green green ....

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Here we go! I'll start knitting... maybe I'll be done when you get back.

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Woohoo! Lookin' good!

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Starling... you should get some bright green socks like Marc wants... just for a visual reminder of green days.

Maybe I should knit you guys some...

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Make the rest of the month green and yellows ! You can do it. Get a grip. :wink: Won't you be proud of yourself with all that you are doing in your life to get a hold of your diet too!!! Try for greens. We on the challenge will be waiting to see the greens . :shock: :wink: Sorry if I sounded pushy i...

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Thank you I needed that. Sometimes, by the end of a month I think... I can't do it, I need a week of reds to feel better! Ha! So I keep doing them as much for others as for myself. We hold eachother accountable. I have been doing absolutely No exercise lately. I have no time and when I do I am too t...

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Hi Mimi... I'm so glad to see your wonderful weight progress!!! Awesome! There is no way that I could wait a whole month to see. You have great patience! About the viscous teeth chompin' undersupervised little shit of a dog ... I love animals completely, but this one should be gone! Try hard to get ...

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good to see ya around! I'd stick to concentrating on vanilla no s too.

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Those of us that had a big weekend... have you recovered from it? I tend to really look forward to S days, then really look forward to the N days. Hmmm.... I'm starting to favor the calm mentality of the N days. And I don't get that stuffed-yuck feeling ever on N days.

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I took full advantage of my S days this 4th weekend, but by Sunday evening I felt like I missed the N days... ate too much and felt yucky. I can see myself favoring the N days which is a shocker to me!!!!

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Welcome!!!

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I legally had a green day Friday. I however was eating kettle corn promptly at 12:08 AM...

Today is going O.K. considering...

Happy Independence Day U.S.A.!

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I felt stupid having a red nutrition day on the 1st day of the month ... yep, and I actually laughed! Only because I know you give it your all at the end of the month and lost it on the first. I just had to comment on the challenge too... I think I said that some of us were off to a great start. Du...

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I have big scale issues and have settled on weighing daily but recording only Friday mornings because it's my low time of the week. I graph everyother Friday.

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This deserved a bump up too!

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I thougth this needed a bump up.

Right Marc?

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There was a thread about pedometers a little while ago... I'll see if I can find it... I can't find it. We were discussing pedometers and which ones are good. I think mine's an omron and I works great. I actually counted for a long time to check accuracy. It was right on! Long walks and around the h...

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... as long as you avoid getting up down up down of course, that can be tough on the mental ... ;-( Yep, that's me! The mental struggle is fighting against me. I snapped under pressure yesterday. It was an S . It started out as just one pinch of shoestring potatoes and continued off and on the rest...

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In college I worked as a nursing assistant and walked the entire time... I was thin then.

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I guess we're on to the chat part of the challenge. Be sure to edit your first post as often as you can and watch other people's to give accountability and support! Most of us are off to a great start. :roll: Keep thinking "summer clothes", thirsty and drinking water, and outside exercise!!! Woohoo...

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You should be very proud of yourself! Still no green socks though...

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I feel my tension building for the long weekend. I'm planning ahead, which seems my only defense... I better drink tons of cran-water and keep those jolly ranchers handy for a panic moment!

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Welcome new people! I track 3 things... any more than that and I don't do any . I track No S - had many months that were very colorful, now almost all green and yellows. :shock: This is very helpful in seeing how greens= loss and red = gains. I track exercise - yellow for more than 15 minutes and g...

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Be sure to drink enough fluids with your meal... that does the trick for me.

I feel it right away.

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good goin'! Stay on track!

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I thought I'd write down my losses so far and hopefully they won't be so discouraging when I see it written down. :? I weigh on Fridays. I will write every 4 weeks. It sure will be easier when I can write the weight... I will when I'm not so embarrassed. :oops: Oct., started No S - ground zero Nov./...

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Here I go on another month of good habits... off to a good start! i'm watching plates this month.

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I promised my son... 2 years ago :shock: ... that we'd go to DQ when he finally learned to ride his bike. He then crashed so bad, he was scared... So... guess where I went tonight? Yea, you guessed it. We worked hard on it today and he is now able to ride the driveway. A long driveway. So, I was dre...

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I mow 3 hours with a rider and I don't do the ditch. I suppose if I pushed, I'd be thin. As for the kids... I have 4 and some days the only "me" time I get is when on that mower!

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If I stopped to think about what I eat, I'd be a vegetarian. So many things gross me out... almost all fish unless it's battered and I can't see it. Any red meat especially if on the bone, but I love well done roasts and hamberger. I used to love chicken until I had a cornish game hen... poor thing...

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Nope... that says 2007, and he peddles, and he hasn't mentioned a dog, and dogs need walking. Although he is wearing green! Yea, he's holding us in suspense. What is the picture Marc?

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Great eye opener!

I can't believe all of the pop and pre-packaged food! It would be interesting to see how people from the same areas ate 100 years ago. I think that I'll appreciate rice and beans a bit more!

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Wow! I'm still in on the emerald ring... but now I need red white and blue too! I think I'll too go look at my jewelry... I know I lost my flag pin.

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I've heard that as being called "flexitarian". When you mostly eat vegitarian, but have meat sometimes. I think it's a great way to eat, especially when trying to loose weight or save some money.

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I read about No S in a woman's Day magazine (I think it was) in April '08, but didn't start until October '08. I immediately lost 20... gained the 20 at Christmas and now have lost the 20 again after seriously starting again in April. I wish everyone knew about it, it's a common sense way of eating!

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I found a magazine article from a prevention magazine about daily steps taken for 10 professionals. I know that there are a million walking articles out there, but this one had statistics that were very interesting. It lists jobs and the steps walked per day: Mail carrier 18,904 Full-time-Mom 16,791...

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I'm doing good and recovering better from the weekends. I'm thinking that I may be getting a grip on those... knock on wood. I am going to post on something I read about steps average people take in a day and their occupations. The highest is mail carrier with 18,904 steps. Then comes Full-time Mom ...

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Great thought! I've always hated high heals, you can't go fast in those either. Hey Marc... now we need a picture of sensible shoes!

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Woe Marc, what a happy drop again for you! Good goin'

I was going to say "how can you have such big drops after all of this time?" but we know how you're doing it... duh again. You just keep going... you're more like the energizer bunny.

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You're off to a great start! No S is sure an eye opener isn't it. I say that it heals from the inside. It slowly changes our habits to good. Keep it up!!!

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I'm glad you're back! It's funny how we say "Duh!" when we realize that no S is the way to go... again.

I does make so much sense!

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Finish the month with a blast of compliance... and update us for the record!

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Yep... thanks again Mimi!

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We'll all be thinking of you... tough times, loving parents, day by day...

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If there's one thing I'm not... it's consistent when it comes to dieting. I'm always in search of a faster method... that's why when I'm at a stand still like I am now, I get ansie.

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There's always one in the family...

No wonder people have unhealthy relationships with food!!!

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I honestly think that the no S diet is "normal" eating! I think that most overwieght people have an unhealthy perspective on food. No S seems to me to be the most normal and healthy way to get to the heart of my food issues. I need to heal on the inside, then the outside will follow. If you give it...

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I've been rather sneaky lately. I have several sets of plates, I'd be embarrased to say how many. I've been kind of subconciously guaging which plate I should use according to my menu. Big flat plates for pizza, plates with a slight edge for food that might roll off, smaller ones if I'm not even hun...

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great post... I'll be keeping this in mind and I plan on developing a new line to feed myself.

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So true, so true! I agree with everything you said! I want it to be my way of life forever and part of my DNA. Thanks for summarizing what I hope we will all gain from this plan. And thanks again Reinhard!

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Yesterday was a 6 on a volume scales of 1 - 10... not a 10, but not on the good side either. It could have been worse. I had planned on an N day today until I saw the platter of sweets we'll have after lunch. I'll try to make that my only S...? I issued a July challenge to have excellent plates. My ...

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You have such challenge enthusiasm! You've reserved your space yet again!

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I'm in! July 1: green and plates were in the small side, but not on the healthy side :? down 18 total July 2: red but I make up for it by taking a green on the 12th July 3: green legally, though I was eating kettle corn at 12:08 AM on the 4th!!! :roll: July 4: S day and celebrating our independance!...

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