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I love geeks and happen to be married to one. :D Before you have a baby read as many books as you can and sleep in as much as you can. Life will change beyond what you even imagine. But, I'm sure you already have been told. I had my first one when I was 29. Then another at 33. I would have had more ...

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Hi Betsy: It sounds like you are having a good time going to all of those places. I wish I had the time to do that. We went to Farmer's Market tonight and guess what my 11 year old boy wanted? Local Balsalmic vinegar!! It cracked me up. I bought he and his friend some fresh bread and they had the br...

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I second Betsy.

Dru

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Hi James.

Congratulations!!! 21 days is the formation of a habit, is it not????

I'm sure if you are tightening your belt then things are shifting in the right direction. (I hate scales too. They are deceptive

)

In honor of your milestone I had a huge veggie burrito today!!!

Dru

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Ariel: I am guessing that you don't have kids. :lol: I am not a morning person either. But I have been forced to become one. And cook 3 meals a day :!: (Plus get kids to school on time which is a fait accompli in itself). I always say that if I won the Lottery one of the first things I'd do is hire ...

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Jammin Jan: You are right!!! Even though I know that I'm a pretty active person I should be doing something every day. I will set a goal, but not today. I have too much going on. Plus, the treadmill is buried in the garage. :oops: Clicky: I am in agreement with you. I too would like to live off the ...

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Ariel:

I dare you to eat two scrambled eggs tommorrow morning with that bagel. I'll bet you keep that hunger at bay even longer.

I'm so proud of you for trying something different.

Dru

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Another freeform stream of consciousness analysis: Food doesn't work anymore. Yesterday I was stressed (trying to put those bloody Ikea things together) and kept going to the kitchen to find food. It was an S day so it was allowed. The trouble was that the food didn't make me feel better. In the end...

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Jan:

I am so impressed with your goal setting. Were you hungry with your reduced portions?

I think I need to set some kind of exercise goal. But I need to wait until my munchkins are back in school.

We'll be watching your sucesses.

Dru

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Hi Cynthia. You must give this a try. After 2 or 3 days you will feel so much better. It may seem weird to go hours in-between "feedings" but stick with it. There is nothing like the feeling of waking up with an empty stomach. I know this b/c I too have binged eaten in the past. I can't stand the fe...

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Yes, Mandy. Keep the skinny clothes. As long as they don't go out of style or are wrong for your figure. I just got rid some (3 sizes smaller) tapered slacks. After reading "What Not To Wear" by Trinny and Susannah I noted that they are not good for my form. Have a beautiful day. I am so glad it is ...

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:D :D I am a dingbat. I meant a size 30 waist! And yes, they are too big. I'm not going to buy anymore jeans until fall because it is too hot. Sorry Deb, you cannot have the money because alas, it went to my Macy's bill. Just thought you all should know that I have been putting Ikea furniture togeth...

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Deb: Sorry, I forgot that Richard does No S too. :shock: Either way, you can't beat summer nights. I hope you have a great day too. I will be very busy today. We did a big trip to Ikea yesterday as I am redoing my older son's bedroom. One advantage of years of Lego building is that my 11 year old ca...

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Tricia:

Thanks for explaining the WATP dvds. I always wondered how one was supposed to walk around their house watching a dvd.

Glad to hear that you are back on track.

Dru

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Mandy: I regularly take things to the Goodwill, including clothes that are tired or don't fit. I also have a rule that if I bring something new in the closet then 2 things have to exit. I do this culling because we don't have a very big closet so I have to be practical. Yes, I do have a few things t...

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Deb: Regarding walking: if the evenings are really beautiful right now, how about having Richard grab his scooter or bike and you try to keep up with him by walking behind him? Sometimes, after dinner, I walk to our little village with my boys and I usually let them get a treat. (Candy, gum, icee). ...

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Okay Mandy: First of all, I'm totally jealous because you live in an awesome city!!!! I can't wait to take my kids to D.C. in the next few years so I can show them the sights. Secondly, I would walk 10 miles for a great hairdresser!!!!! :D (We blondes know good blonde when we see it.) Lastly, I read...

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Hey Deb!!

Kettle chips and Ice Cream are my favorite S day items. You have great taste.

I was just curious about the style of massage that you do? Is it Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu? Just wondering. I love massages and I am long overdue for one.

Happy Weekend.

Dru

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Ariel King wrote: How much flax oil do you add and can you taste it?

Just about one tablespoon. And, no, I can't taste it. I may be used to it though.

By the way, you are a lovely Buttercup!!! What a beautiful smile.

XXOO Dru

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Today's challenge: to sit in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory watching an entire movie about candy while DH was popping whoppers in his mouth. :roll: Happy to say that I survived. Sooooo looking forward to tommorrow. Dru P.S. It was a great movie, for those that are interested in such things.

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Hi Corey. Welcome! Yes, it really is that easy. Crazy huh???? I had a few false starts but now I'm in the mindset at day 40 and I can tell you that you will love it. I agree with Reinhard (obviously!!) that it actually gets easier the longer you do NoS. That is the complete opposite of "diets" which...

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Oh Sibyl:

You are so adorable!! Now I know why you chose that avatar.

Between you and Nathan we could have a little cartoon family.

Enjoy your sherbert.

XXOO Dru

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Hi Peetie: Just checking in to say hello. How is the weather down there? It is gorgeous here. (We Californias have it so lucky. :lol: ) I hope you have a delicious S weekend. I loved writing to Deb's son too. My boys are 7 and 11 and I'm trying to savor every moment of their youth. My older one goes...

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Ariel: That is so funny that you write "ususal" in the colomn for breakfast. I do and eat the same thing. I add flax oil to my yogurt in the morning. It is very healthy and has good fat that stays with me awhile. (It is also good for the skin, hormones, etc) I also add about 1/2 of All Bran and what...

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Many Happy Returns, Freakwitch!!!

That sounds like a great day.

Dru

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Hi Mandy: I just went through the same thing last Friday with the Mexican Food. It is hard to resist when it is on the table. (Be we did prevail, didn't we!!! :) ) My family is going to a Mexican restaurant on Saturday and I thought to myself...yeah, Saturday, I may have a few chips! Today will not ...

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Tricia:

Many congratulations!!! Each milestone is a gem that leads to a path of freedom.

Love,
Dru

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Last night I got my first "You look like your slimming down" comment.

After 39 days it is finally starting to show.

Just had to share that with the entire group. I'm very happy.
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Mandy:

No question that you should be rewarding yourself on a regular basis. I am getting ready to toss those jeans and I haven't even got my Macy's bill yet.

Get your manicure by all means...

I know, 90 days may be too tall an order. That's why I asked for feedback. 30? 60?

Dru

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Okay Freakwitch....I will attempt to post a photo too. We went to England in April so I'll try to get a good one that shows the scenery like yours. I am technically challenged so it may be awhile. I have been to Glastonbury too. My husband's brother has gone to the annual concerts there since he was...

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Richard: Camp is good for the arms. Keep on swimming. :!: :!: :!: From, Dru P.S. My son likes your mom's name because it reminds him of Napoleon Dynamite. I don't know if you've seen that movie, but if you haven't, the main character's best friend is called Deb. I've got to go. The boys are calling ...

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I think we *club* members should up the ante. How about a 90 day club that requires you to book a spa treatment? Or, if you're not into that then doing something really decadent that doesn't involve food? :) I am at day 37 and feeling like I need to reward myself soon. Just a thought, feedback appre...

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Nathan:

You look pretty cute to me!!!

You should get that photo up on the wall it is really cool.

Take Care,

Dru

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Every now and then I like to re-read Reinhards mainpage... It's about as important to me, and as rare as the Lost Dead Sea Scrolls!!! Okay Deb, there are a few times when reading people's posts that I actually can't stop laughing That was one of them :lol: I love your insights too!!! The Dead Sea S...

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Peetie: When I start to over-analyze or rationalize about No S I just need to go back to the homepage and re-read. What a *No Snack* means to you may mean something different to me. (For example, no potato chips during the week) but to each his own. As long as you have a degree of honesty with yours...

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Deb Darling:

Yesterday was awfully quiet with out you! I know you are probably busy with work but when you don't post I miss you.

Hope all is well.

Dru

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planner lady wrote:

Did 20 minutes of DDR (Dance Dance Revolution on PS2)

That sounds like so much fun!!! Way to go Planner Lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dru

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Hey Deb! Just a random post... I've seen you ask the question at least once of how to do the "quote" thing so the quoted text shows up in that little white box. I believe I know how to do it. Okay Ariel: You get the genius award for the day. :lol: I have been trying to figure that out for awhile an...

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Checking in after a splendid S weekend. I have now realized that 2 S days is perfect. What did I indulge in? Saturday I had 2 slices of pizza (instead of 1) and a normal bowl of ice cream later. I did not feel the need to devour the entire pint so that it true progress. Yesterday I ate chocolate in ...

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Okay, I have to chime in here. I'm with Freakwitch. Iced or hot tea will give you the same caffiene buzz without the chemicals. I have used stevia in the past. I don't think it is too bad. Splenda is gross and so is aspertame. Once in a while I will have a diet coke at a party. (I don't drink alcoho...

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Ginjer: Do yourself a favor: get out a tape measure and take your measurements and record them. Then, begin to post your food diary on the daily check-in. And after a month take your measurements. Don't get on your scale. Trust me on that one. You will only get discouraged. If I relied on the scale ...

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Rumba. It sounds very odd to me that your shrink would tell you not to eat something. I am perplexed. :? But dittos to you and Peetie. I echo everything that you guys are saying. Peetie, I grew up on the beaches of So.Ca. so I have a distorted body image. I live on the Central Coast now, but everyti...

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Hey Planner. I am a lifetime memeber of WW, so what does that mean? It means that I've lost the same 20 pounds and gained it back 3 times. So anytime I want to come back there with my tail between my legs and jump on their scales I can do it for free as long as I'm at goal. Fun huh??? I hate points....

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Deb. I just read your post about the Reese's cereal. We have that garbage here at my house too. I can't stand that stuff. It is so light that I'm finding it all over the house. I keep stepping on it and crunching it and then having to sweep it up. :twisted: If I were you, I would stop my S eating on...

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Jan you are toooooo funny in your husband's shoes. Why do I always fall for those things?

There is no way that you are 53. You look 12 in your photo. I'm serious.

(Speaking of 12, I don't think I've weighed 104 since I was 12.)

You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work.

Dru

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Hi Freakwitch. I read somewhere (who knows where, some magazine, diet book, internet) that we humans eat over 1/3 more then we need on average. So it doesn't surprise me to hear that you are fine with eating less food. Also, I think when you stop growing and when you (God forbid) get older that your...

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Hooray Spiral

You are awesome, dude!!!!!

16.5 is a heck of a lot stuff to let go of.

I will miss your Spiralstares picture if you only post once a week but we will look forward to hearing of your progress.

CVmom

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Peetie: I am sorry that you have insomnia. My stepmother has had it for years and I know how intense it can be. I had a taste of lack of sleep when both of my boys were babies and those few months were harrowing to put it lightly. I'm sure you have tried a lot of stuff but how about a hypnosis tape?...

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Thanks for the encouragement guys. Seriously, I didn't intend to have such a positive message it just flew out of me. (Stream of consciousness writing...) I am finding that Friday evenings are my last "hill to climb", so to speak. I had dinner with a friend and all of our kids. Mexican food. No prob...

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Okay, I've been thinking (always a bit scary) and I've come to this conclusion that No S works because of the cumulative time that you do it, not what you eat. For the past 33 days I've been doing this. Faithfully. So, out of those days I have "S'ed" 9 days. (July 4th was an S day too) Prior to that...

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Nathan?????

Where are you????

Dru

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CaroleJo: Your post about the tea really made me laugh. Being married to a Brit, I thought I would float away the first time I went to England for a visit. We were visiting all sorts of people all the time and as you know, the minute someone walks in the door, the kettle gets turned on. I probably h...

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Hi Jan.

It is so great to see a photo of you. I looooove your hair, dahling. What an amazing color.

Have a great weekend.

Dru

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Hi Deb: I was going to suggest to you that you get some yoga videos, but see, you already did that. :D I agree with you. It would be a cold day in hell before I'd ever drink my coffee black. I put a little milk in for body. In fact, it is afternoon here so I'm having one now. Enjoy you movie. I just...

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Hello. I too am very saddened to hear about what happened in London. We Americans love the British (in fact, I happen to be married to one), and I know all our hearts go out to them at this moment. We immediately called family in London to make sure they were okay, but they didn't call back for hour...

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Deb: I'm sorry that you are having guy troubles. :cry: By putting the brakes on it now you are probably doing the best thing for yourself. The right guy is out there you just haven't met him yet. And if you were wasting your time on this other guy then you wouldn't be open to meet the right guy. Inn...

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Day 32 and still going strong.

Going to the gym to weight lift. Should be interesting.

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Yuck. They sound awful. Mean little #$%^%$S!! :twisted: I live by a river and we have mosquitos, but biting flies just sound plain nasty!!!! I am totally impressed with your 13000 steps Jan! That is awesome! I bought a pedometer once but I am left handed, right brained and blonde so I never could fi...

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Jan:

What is a deer fly?

dru

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Spiral:

Congrats!!! You made it. 21 days is a big accomplishment.

CVmom

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Hi Freakster.

After three S days I too only had 2 meals yesterday!!! Maybe our bodies are normalizing.

I love the image of you and your family all shovegloving. I wish you guys could come over to my house and help in the garden.

Dru CVmom

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CaroleJo:

Guess what? I did eat a Twix Bar, last Sunday. Don't worry and S day is just around the corner and you will enjoy it even more.

dru

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Hi CarloeJo: Welcome. I have been doing NoS for about a month and a half. At first I was in a bit of a panic thinking that I'd faint between meals. But, after a few days I realized it would be fine. I too, used to crave a lot of sweets. I can tell you that if you honestly stick with it for a good 3 ...

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Deb, I really appreciate your response. It means a lot to me. I've never had a group of cyber friends before so I am very moved by this support. You are right. There is no way that things are going to happen overnight. It is a process that will take a lot of time. I am not going to throw in the towe...

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Sybil: Thank you so much. You are right. I showed the photo to my husband and he was like, "For starters you jeans are too big." (Remember the Joe's Jeans that I spent a fortune on???) Plus, the Patriotic t-shirt that I had on was too big and billowing in the wind. Thank God we have digital cameras ...

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You are right Kev. I know that it will take a lot more then a month. Still, I am an impatient person and I want it all now!!!!

How are you doing? Did you get through the 3 day weekend okay?

I have only had one meal today as I wasn't hungry until 11am.

Dru

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Hey Margaret. My personal "ceiling" that I had to get through was 2 weeks. Now I feel weird if I eat out of the No S guidelines. Even thought I haven't lost too much weight I still feel much better internally. I am waiting for the external to catch up with the mind. I know what you mean about having...

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Checking in after a long 3 S days. Boy do I feel like @#$%! I mean, really. It is getting to the point that I don't even want S days. I didn't realize that I was so sensitive to foods. Now, I didn't really eat too terribly but there was one day where I just snacked all day long. (But, I got almost 2...

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Spiral....don't you love Oprah? I mean, really? My husband won't admit this to his friends but I TiVo it and we watch it together at least 3 times a week. 8) I can't wait to see you and Reinhard together up on that stage. I don't know if you are aware that Oprah has eliminated all the "White Stuff" ...

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Hi Deb. I'm glad to hear that you had a good weekend. I did end up taking the 4th as an additional S day but for what reason I can't figure out. Every year we go to the same party (a friend of my husband's who has an awesome view of the fireworks in the ocean). And every year the food sucks. I mean,...

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Hello Judy. Thanks for the post. I have a funny story. Our Club introduced some new weight lifting equipment called "Strive". Apparently it is used by the Marines, etc. So, a friend and I went on the training yesterday. Well, let's just say that I could barely get out of be this morning. :lol: My le...

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Oh my God, I'm so embarrassed. Please forget that I mentioned my "asset".

Happy 4th to all.

Dru

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Deb:

You are gorgeous!!!! And your son looks precious. I'm sure he looks totally different now. I have an 11 1/2 year old who is almost as tall as me. He is starting middle school this year.

I can't believe how fast time goes.

Have a great next few days.

XXOO
Dru

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Today was a success!!!!!!!!!!! yipee hooray. I even managed to get my JoLo-esque butt up on the eliptical trainer for 35 minutes... I do need to talk about dinner though. I had leftover roasted veggies and a slice of cheese pizza. One slice. I then placed a leftover crust of my son's pizza on my pla...

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Hi Deb. Wow. Thanks for bearing your soul here. I don't think that the 21 day club was ever meant to make anyone feel bad. For me it was just the movitivation that I could actually do something and not flake out. Good job on the meaurements. I too measured today and found that I have lost 4 inches o...

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Rock on Spiral

Listen and you can hear the din at Club 21 calling you. Your name has been put on the guest list.....

See you soon.

CVMom

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Samurai: For me it is the cookie . I never met a cookie I didn't like. Honestly. I like Oreos, homemade cookies, gourmet cookies from the bakery etc. The only cookies I'm not too fond of are gingerbread cookies. Hands down, the best cookies come from England (biscuits they call them) and are called ...

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Yeah Deb.

It sounds like you are having a good week.

Dru.

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Hi Rumba. I had just been wondering whether or not my desire for sweets was just a habit or an actual craving. I find that when an S day rolls around I don't want a doughnut first thing in the morning. But, if I am grocery shopping in the afternoon they look way-good. Like you, I tell myself that I ...

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Sibyl: This may sound bizarre or it may not. I had this pair of 501 Levi's that were my brother's (from when he was in high school) and I found them in the closet of my parent's house about 5 years later. This was in the early 90's when everyone wore Levi's and those low Guess boots. Anyway, I found...

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Hello All Tues. was a good day. I stayed to the No-S rules. I had a bit of a stomach ache as did the rest of my family. My children are like Petrie dishes. They bring home all kinds of things. :D Love reading about everyone's weight loss. I was so inspired that I got on my scale and it hadn't budged...

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This may not be the healthiest advice but I do sometimes have coffee (with 1% milk, no sweetner) in the afternoons as a pick-me-up.

I probably drink 2 or 2 1/2 cups of coffee per day. Unsweetened Iced Tea may be a good option too.

Dru

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Hi Deb. Yes, it is hard working around yoga classes sometimes. You can't really do yoga on a full stomach and yet, if you don't eat, you'll faint. I was at my slimmest (and on my way back thanks to No S) while doing yoga daily. That was probably since I was only eating one large meal and 2 small mea...

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Deb: It is so funny what will get us going music wise. I am addicted to a channel 42 on XM called Fred. It plays all alternative 80's music. I was rocking out to the Sex Pistols yeterday trying to reclaim my lost youth. :lol: BTW...since my birthday is coming up in the next few months I have been de...

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21 Club Member.

Too Cool!!!!

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Hi Deb.
Congrats on the loss.

dru

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:D :D :D :D :D :D Hello All. Well, I made it to the 21 club. (A little different then when I turned 21 on a greek island and tried to drink 21 drinks, but that's another story for another board). I had good S days. The habit thing is really kicking in. I actually found myself saying Oh, I can eat th...

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"We've just legalized fireworks in Georgia" Margaret, are you kidding? My kids would die without fireworks. Actually we can't have them where I live because it is all hilly and dry. Still, we get to go watch the display that they have on the ocean. Have a great weekend. D. P.S. I went to Atlanta las...

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:D Day 19 has been a success!!!! :D Not too much else to report. I've blabbed enough on other people's folders for one day. Going on another 2 hour hike tommorrow. That should be fun. I haven't done too much "formal" exercise this week but one of the kids starts camp at "the club" on Monday so I can...

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Sibyl May sure you eat a decent lunch. I usually eat a sandwich or a big salad with protien. Eggs keep me full for a long time too. Protein sustains but don't forget to add the carb. (See Reinhard's discussion of carbs on the general topics page). Also, just walk for 7 or eight minutes and then turn...

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Ariel I used to think that cookies were a food group. :lol: Reinhard: You are so eloquent. Why can't I write like you? I read a really interesting article last year in Good Housekeeping, (or one of those women's magazines). In the article the writer decided to live and eat like a 1950's housewife. I...

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Margaret. You have totally made my day. :D :D :D I can't believe it was that simple. Like Deb, I tend to over-analyze things. :lol: Well, as far as day 18 goes, I am happy to report that it has been a No S Success. Looking forward to Saturday. Dru P.S. I have already started to think about July 4th....

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Navin: from "the Jerk". Classic. Now you've got me thinking about what character name I'd choose. I'll have to get back to you on that. I am extremely proud of you that you took those desserts home and are saving them for your S day. That is serious discipline. I took my kid to Cold Stone Creamery t...

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"I can do the NoS by doing my low carb during the weekdays and then carbing up on the weekends. That way I will not feel like I am restricting myself." Hi Snazzy. That sounds like the perfect solution for you. Everyone has their own definition of "Sweets". Some around here have jam in the morning wi...

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"Kind of like a mix between apple pie and a breadstick, if you can imagine that." Yes, they do try to sneak those strange things in at restaurants, don't they? LOL My stepmom (who eats out probably 10 times a week) calls bread "the kiss of death". Dramatic? Maybe. I have been considering the bread a...

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Wow. Thanks Jan TZ

I didn't realize that anyone else was counting with me. (big grin, because I don't know how to make those smiley figure come on the screen. I missed the whole computer thing by about 2 or 3. Hey, I wrote all my college papers in longhand!!!)

Dru

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Kev: You are the man!!!! Don't give up. Your body is probably shrinking but it is not registering on the scale because you are builing muscle mass and your muscles are retaining water. Try on those other jeans, you know the ones that were tight a few months ago? LOL I'll bet they are getting loose. ...

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Hello Snazzy Babe. Everyone at this forum follows various eating plans. I agree with you that we have too many processed foods in our society and that the levels of sugar wreck havoc on our systems. I have done the extremely low carb thing but personally I find that it just makes me obsess about car...

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Hello Clickster!!! Please don't beat yourself up over a little "slip". You have been doing really well. You even know that you didn't get enough sleep and there were certain things that triggered the desire to eat. Eating in response to stress is one of my typical behaviors. In the past, if I was an...

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Day 17 Success!!!

Feeling good. No sweets, no snacks and no seconds. It's a miracle.

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