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gratefuldeb67

Hi again Phineas :) It would be terrific if you would consider perhaps posting a before and during pic?? I know it's not been a year yet, but wow, you have done amazingly well!! I know I'd love to see what 55 lbs down looks like. Although I doubt I will do 60 mins of exercise 6 days a week, I am sho...

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Fantastic news Phineas!!!!
You ROCK!!
Massive congratulations!!!

Debs

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Hi everyone! I just uploaded a video yesterday to youtube of my Son Richies most recent concert. Please come check it out if you are inclined. It's an improvisation on Summertime. Richie is now 13 and he's just been playing since he was 10, but he is definitely beyond his years. I'm extremely proud ...

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Haha, yeah.. whether it be muffins, or whatever else you like to indulge in, there seems to be a very Universal response with people on NoS on the "sweets taste better when limited front", and also on the "I'm glad tomorrow is an N day" front as well, after a weekend. You grow to appreciate them as ...

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Marc, Thalia was not an arguing about semantics or "minor details".. Your original post was rude and unsupportive. I think you were out of line frankly. If you want to toot your horn about your successes, fine. Good for you. Up till this moment, I was actually really impressed with your story, but I...

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Hi Butterfly! I know you would probably prefer to have then whenever you please, but if you save them for S days you will really be cutting your sugar intake each week and doing yourself a whole lot of good. Plus, the amazing thing about saving stuff for S days is, if you enjoyed them a lot before, ...

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Thanks Doudou! I was really depressed that whole year, and then I just couldn't break the inertia the following year.. So you must be in Australia or something, because, hah it wasn't even 4:30 am when I was writing you.. Well as Butterfly says, just start with something. It's fine to do fifteen min...

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ps.. haha aren't we up early in the morning! LOL
I'm getting back in bed

gratefuldeb67

Well, actually I highly doubt I put on muscle weight in only two days.. More likely it's a fluctuation of my body retaining water. But we shall see. I will just keep it up! I joined NoS in 2005 and that year I lost about 17 lbs.. I was having several failures per week tho, so it might have been more...

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LA_Loser thank you for your support and for your empathy, that was actually all that I was looking for when I wrote this post! :) Yeah I agree! LA is a wicked cheerleader and terrific friend here! Keep it up Doudou! Gotta be very patient on NoS and do some exercise as well for you to lose weight. F...

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caroleann wrote:Friday is the end of a work week and at 4:00 it's time to let it all hang out.

Haha, sadly these days this has been very literal for me! LOL

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Good luck and stay postive!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Only if it's got some sort of sugary based mixer, like a Daquiri or Chocolate Mudslide

But you can have one or two non sugary drinks on N days.. a glass of wine or beer or vodka etc.

gratefuldeb67

Unless you make it yourself, from scratch, you don't know how much sugar is in it.. Chances are, as you say, it's like eating cake in disguise..
I'd personally save it for S days.
Especially if it's a large restaurant style one..

Debs

gratefuldeb67

shamrockmommy wrote:
I'll do it if you do, Deb!

It's on girl!!!!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Hi Tiffany :) Well as much as it's easy to say to someone "Eat less and move more" I'd say it's a bit unhelpful honestly.. I mean, it's easy to give advice like this, to *someone else* who has to do it! I'd be like "Yeah Dad thanks for the tip..." :roll: Anyway.. Thankfully, you have a goal of your ...

gratefuldeb67

We usually start having S's after Friday dinner, or as part of it..
It's never a huge thing, but there's something about Friday night..

But when that happens, I usually have make either Saturday or Sunday an S day "light", or just skip S's altogether.

Debs

gratefuldeb67

That sounds totally normal Trudy

Good luck.

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Hi Anita and Thalia :) Thanks for writing about ways to break that habit. I don't think it will really help me to set the clock or anything, because I get up anyway a few times a night anyway, and the times I go down to eat, can be anytime between 1 am and 4:30 so it's not a truly regular thing, tim...

gratefuldeb67

Thanks again Blithe! I really appreciate it and after I wrote you earlier today, I decided to see how much yoga classes would be at my old gym. I ended up deciding just to join and get a full membership!! It wasn't more than we spend each month on fast food, and I am so happy to now have a place to ...

gratefuldeb67

Hi LA thanks so much!!
I'm just about to go out for a walk, so please forgive me for not answering the questions right now.
I have to get off this computer now.
Will write back later or tomorrow!
Have a great day!
Love,

Debs

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Sorry Nichole, I am having an off morning.. I totally didn't read the posts carefully enough.. Then I was too lazy to edit my first rambling post. No disrespect of course.. God I pray for the day I can say I'm around the same weight you are. Last time I was, I was about 15 years old! Consider yourse...

gratefuldeb67

Actually, sorry, I just re read through this thread..
I see that plenty of people do indeed weigh, semi regularly..
Rene, you aren't alone! LOL

gratefuldeb67

I think a lot of the people who don't weigh, are not as overweight as you or I Rene.. When I finally get to my goal weight, I doubt I will check that often myself, as I'm very certain that NoS is an excellent maintenance way of eating.. Nichole is about 140 I think, and not sure about the others who...

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You're totally right Blithe Morning.. I agree completely. Thank you. Please don't hesitate to share any ideas, or worry about me being offended at all.. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and insight. I am going to start to research different ways to deal with this. Thank you! By the way, at thi...

gratefuldeb67

Well, so far this month has been pretty much all failure and S days for holidays and also because I was sick this week. *ALL* of my failures have been due to middle of the night binging.. I'm so pissed off.. Anyway.. I've got to look at this as the "cup half full" and just say, I've got a whole 15 d...

gratefuldeb67

Maybe you should try to clear your cookies on the computer and see if your registry needs a cleaning as well.

I recommend using "C Cleaner" for this..

Otherwise, I'm sure Reinhard can figure it out.

gratefuldeb67

I'm really sorry to hear of your loss!! I hope you find peace and comfort, and know that true love is eternal. You will always be connected to your loved one. But that must be so so hard!! I can't even imagine!! Good for you for letting people know and getting some support when you need it so much!!...

gratefuldeb67

I've never heard of "skin brushing".. What is that????

That Ttap lady is incredibly fit..
Thanks for the link.

Debs

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I think that Habit Cal is mainly meant to *track* habits in the least intrusive way, as opposed to some daily log of everything you have eaten etc.. I too find I'm marking lots of reds, but I am still tracking them nevertheless and hope to soon turn it all around. I'm glad I've got a fairly easy met...

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Good luck Milczar

Debs

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As Reinhard mentioned recently, you don't even have to go back that many years to see there were very different snacking and sweeting habits a while back. As far as I recall, when I was a kid, which was the mid seventies, nobody *ever* had sodas unless it was a special occasion like a birthday party...

gratefuldeb67

Yeah, I am also trying to make Fridays my official weigh in day.
But I have been checking, on other days too, stupidly..
LOL

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Hi Nichole

When I microwave the instant oats, I do it in a 2 cup corningware measuring cup with 1/2 cup water, for about 1:30-2 mins.
It boils but doesn't spill over the top.
Then I transfer it into a bowl.

Debs

gratefuldeb67

I would say two is too much because prepackaged flavoured oats have usually got added sugar..
But if it's plain, maybe that would be okay.
Better to have some extra nuts, fresh fruit and raisins and milk to beef it up.

Debs

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Yeah Marc, it's not even *late* evening I'm talking about.. When I say middle of the night.. I mean at 2 or 3 am.. I agree that carrots and celery are incredibly good choices, and I *love* a good salad,,, but after I go to bed, no matter, I don't want to eat *anything*.. Btw.. I am not beating mysel...

gratefuldeb67

Yeah, thanks again, but whether it's celery or carrots or really *anything* I don't want to eat at night.. I was saying that those were my *failures* this week.. Not a mod.. I'm very upset that this has happened actually, as I've put on the four pounds I lost and gained an extra one on top. And, no,...

gratefuldeb67

Oh btw, sorry LA!! Thanks for your reply!
You are a great cheerleader!!

Debs x

gratefuldeb67

That's great Rene!!! Glad to hear you are on track and doing so well!! Well, I've been having some mess ups, as usual, they are at night.. And I haven't exercised much at all.. So those are the two points I'm going to focus on this week. Especially going to put my efforts on not eating in the middle...

gratefuldeb67

Thank you Blithe Morning

I hope to do this everyday this week.

Debs x

gratefuldeb67

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go Rene!!!!!!!!

I'm so glad to see you on a success streak!!!
Keep it up!!!!!
Love,

Debs xx

gratefuldeb67

Hahahaha who spells Mary with two R's???
Only a real "Doctor" obviously!!!!!!!
LOL

Reinhard doesn't check this stuff that much guys..
So when you see it, just pm him.
That is, after you have smote them with your shovelgloves after your morning oatmeal!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

BrightAngel wrote:

Let's get real....women in their late 40s and 50s aren't that far below 60.

Ahhhhh!!!!! Well let's not get carried away!!
I'm *still* in my *early* 40's!!
Heheh

Debs x

gratefuldeb67

Too late for that Kathleen... I already went from 250 lbs to 160 lbs many years ago.. Then I found my way back up again.. When I had gotten thin, I had a little flap below my belly.. That's fine. I'll use it as a place to put my hands on cold days. LOL Thanks guys, Marc brought this issue up, but to...

gratefuldeb67

Thanks Bright Angel and Marc! Yeah, I'll be happy losing a normal amount like 1-5 pounds a month, but I'm just trying to set my sights a bit higher now, for a few months and see how it goes. Marc, no way in hell I'm going to have plastic surgery. I don't care if I have a flap of skin down there.. I ...

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I'm so glad I recommitted seriously! My only slight mess up was last night when I had a small granola bar for dessert after dinner.. It was borderline as far as the sugar and calories.. one of those little size ones kids have. But it wasn't on my dinner plate so, it was really a snack. But since bei...

gratefuldeb67

Thanks Nichole!
Hope you are well

Debs x

gratefuldeb67

Thanks Gina! :D I'm actually really much better with the ultra strict approach, because I have always done well when I'm in a structured setting.. But no, I know that NoS doesn't need to be *restrictive* to be done strictly ;) I had a great day yesterday and was successful on NoS, exercise, and I di...

gratefuldeb67

Thanks guys for the great ideas!
I'm psyched!

Debs x

gratefuldeb67

Hi Magicman. I really wouldn't give that readout too much credence. I think that most scales are probably only accurate to a certain point, and you said you were using a scale for cars or something.. Anyway.. It's a little hard to follow your progress on this thread as you have been tracking NoS and...

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Go Amyliz!!!

Debs x

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Thanks Marc! You are one of my big inspirations these days, so I appreciate that! And I agree totally that a restrictive diet is just bound to be a failure in the long term. I'd never even consider that now. Hahah!! Funny about you and your Moms "recommended reading"... I was cleaning up my Son's ro...

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Thanks Reinhard! I'll listen to the podcast for some extra pep! :wink: I already feel better making a very concerted effort to not be in that miry muddy place of ambiguous success/failure.. sort of attempting to do this, and just set really clear cut goals and expectations for myself. That's the str...

gratefuldeb67

Well I'm not sure if this will become a system of it's own, but it might! It feels so amazing to get out music and dance. Even at the highest weight I have ever been, I can't help but feel a dramatic improvement in my mood when I do this, and I actually even feel sexy! That *HAS* to be something goo...

gratefuldeb67

Well, they aren't "Cheats" anyway Rene.. The are allowed S's. That's the beauty of this diet. No Cheating is involved.. Just moderation.
We earn by being good during the week.
They are *rewards* and we deserve them.
Good luck with N days!
See you Friday

Love,
Debs x

gratefuldeb67

Yeah I usually start S days on Friday evening too.
I then have one of the weekend days be a "S day lite" day, where I only let myself have one or two small S's.

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Hi Rene :) Thank you! Well, it's easy to think that it's S days that are the culprit, but for me it's not.. It's N days.. I am not too worried about the S days, because once you start restricting those, you really just resent it and that's one of the best parts of NoS. But I'm not for gorge fests ei...

gratefuldeb67

Hi again Heidi! I'm sorry but I am really not sure what DVD's are available that would be best. If you had one you liked, just use that.. I used to go to a regular Yoga class, which was 70-90 min classes. Once you learn some basic poses, which I think you probably do, I guess you could do this at ho...

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That's it guys.. No more messing about. Today I'm committing myself to the most hardcore ultra strict version of NoS I can do. I am going to really set my goals high because my very lame half "ssed" attempts at following (or maybe I should say not following) NoS this year, and *NOT* exercising much ...

gratefuldeb67

Oh wow Heidi!!! So very sorry about the incredibly hard year and tragedies you have endured!!! I can't even *IMAGINE* how you must feel!! What can one say reading what you have gone through. I hope that this year is a healing year for all of you!!! You will get back on track. Just be kind to yoursel...

gratefuldeb67

Oops sorry for being redundant about glass ceiling..
I think you already got the answer from LA, but I was reading too quickly here

gratefuldeb67

Hi Gina :) Just chiming in here about Glass Ceiling. The rule is two non sugary alcoholic drinks per N day are permitted. Specifically two glasses. Try to keep them normal size, and avoid triple chocolate mudslides, and you should be fine. Beer and Wine are okay. Have a nice weekend. 8) Debs x ps.. ...

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Hi John, I eat both.. But actually I am pretty sure that whole oats are much healthier because the instant rolled ones have much of the fiber stripped away. I also would suggest not eating them dry. I remember hearing a story about a poor bear who had broken into a big tin of oatmeal at a campsite, ...

gratefuldeb67

Congratulations Amy on your major positive changes and your 10 pounds loss! You have certainly been through a lot, and it's great to hear that you now are treating yourself kindly and with love and respect! I'm sure you will agree that slow but healthy weight loss and a good relationship with yourse...

gratefuldeb67

Hi Bright Angel :) It's great to see how successful you have been in sticking to the habits and goals you are setting for yourself. I would just forget the whole need to change or even mention snacking anymore, because in your case, you are keeping the calories in check by sticking to a food plan an...

gratefuldeb67

Hi "Would you Eva"

Think about it.
That is a good loss, considering this is not a crash diet.
Keep it up!!
I wish I could say I lost ten pounds since December.
Sadly I have gained about that much.
Be patient and stay positive!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Thanks Thalia!

Well Rene! Hopefully both our HabitCal's will be less patchwork looking for this month!
I will post my results on Success and Failures on my own thread weekly as part of your challenge!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Hi Robin! Great start!!
Congrats and welcome!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Oh, btw, do you keep a Habit Cal for NoS? That is the best tool I have found for keeping myself honest. This morning btw, I ate three small bites of leftover birthday cake that was in the freezer.. Even though I had a perfect day on NoS till then for Tuesday, I decided to mark it as a failure becaus...

gratefuldeb67

Good luck Rene! Just put your food on a plate and don't snack. Even if you have the chips and chili and call them a meal, that's better than unconsciously stuffing snacks in. Congratulations for breaking the cycle of denial. No matter how "cute" that word "snitch" or any other for that matter (ie: "...

gratefuldeb67

Hi Marleah :) I like what you wrote in your last post. Good for you! NoS is awesome in so many ways isn't it?? I have to say, you are already quite light relatively speaking, so you will probably enjoy NoS a lot, because as a weight loss diet it is enjoyable and healthy, and very much geared towards...

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Hey Winnie, thanks for that great link! I just fixed the restart problem. There was a separate forum for that and I checked what the possible causes could be and one of them said "you have Roxio cd writer on your computer" or something and you need an updated driver. Well I never use that program an...

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Thanks Winnie! .. I'll check the forum about the shut down problem. This is a fairly new machine. But it got hit with a few viruses last year when the protection expired, and I think it buggered the Windows to be honest. The battery could be something, but I'm too lazy at the moment to open this up....

gratefuldeb67

I just had my second really decent walk for the month. It's so gorgeous out!! :) I will be so happy when I can whittle myself down to a lighter weight. The extra weight is causing so much stress for me physically. I can barely breathe and my stomach and chest and back are all stiff and uncomfortable...

gratefuldeb67

I think personally, it would be enough for people to record their successes and not necessarily have to post their weight loss.
This can be very discouraging for those who are battling with slow loss or no loss.
But a little challenge is always good!
I wish you luck Rene!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

ps... Wow that Blueberry and almond dark chocolate sounds *WICKED*!!
Where can one obtain this food of the Gods??

Debs x

gratefuldeb67

Sorry I wasn't checking in this weekend Vintage!! It was Richies Birthday Sunday, so was involved with that. Really sorry you had a rough few days emotionally. Glad to hear you didn't compound the problems by just stuffing your face with loads of donuts.. A few is okay, but that kind of behaviour, i...

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Well, thought I'd throw this out here as the leader of Everyday Systems is a computer programmer and there are probably lots of very informed "geeks" available to give advice. I thought of going on a tech forum, but I'm too lazy to try and sift through the thousands that are out there. The problem I...

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Welcome!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Hi Wosnes :) Try to find an acupuncturist who is recommended for smoking cessation. It is incredibly helpful I hear. I know people who have had only a few sessions and their cravings totally disappeared. You are doing yourself a great favor so don't worry if you have a few cookies on the way. That w...

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Had a pretty good week this week, re NoS, and only a few mess ups with night time eating... once I had a bowl of cereal at 4:30 (I think???) and, same time this morning I had 3/4 of a large mango. We had one extra special day on Wed, being that it was my Mothers birthday. All of us had some cheeseca...

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ps.. Seinfeld is definitely one of my fave shows!

gratefuldeb67

Laughing Rocks!!
I try to crack myself up at least five times a day

Was just watching Benny Hill now..
More laughing..
LOL
Good for you!
Glad you are feeling relief!!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Aw I didn't know that would embarrass you Reinhard!
Sorry

I was just speaking the truth!

Have a great day!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Just felt like posting a little thread in appreciation to our wonderful Reinhard for his great systems and leadership and friendship!! On a SG thread I was just reminded today that he's been Shovelgloving for 7 years!!! Talk about commitment!! That is just amazing!!! And of course, there really isn'...

gratefuldeb67

Haha!!! The things only geeks know!

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Yeah and you get some gorgeous fall colors in PA as I remember from a trip passing through that time of year!

gratefuldeb67

Sure no problem.. I found it kinda funny that you simply wrote "There's a yahoo group" on my thread before, cos it came out of nowhere! LOL
Have a good week Liz and welcome again!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Wow I just saw a 15 lb sledge hammer on ebay that was 99 cents! LOL
Checked how much shipping would be and it ended up better than the UPS, at about 16 dollars...

Some guy cleaning out his garage..

gratefuldeb67

Hi Reinhard :) Yeah, it's kinda saving just a little bit of money, but it would save some, considering if the person would want to upgrade to a 12 lb hammer. I just looked at the prices of 10-12 lb hammers on a few sites and they all range between 30-35 dollars.. Did a little check on UPS on prices ...

gratefuldeb67

Tuesday: Failure BUT: despite not strictly adhering to the No-S diet on two fronts, sweet and snack, the one slice of cake was it, even though there were two kinds of cake and enough for seconds. I did well with dinner and throughout the evening. So success to some extent, since this is not my usua...

gratefuldeb67

Yeah good idea.. was jus trying to keep it in the family tho

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You're doing great Kathleen!!

Debs x

gratefuldeb67

So, is there anyone out there interested in trading and upgrading their hammer from an 8 lb or a 10 lb to a 12 lb one???
8 would be preferable.
If so please pm me

My only criteria is that it has a wooden handle.
Thanks!

Debs

gratefuldeb67

Yeah well, adapting to changes in diet was what I was responding to from Vintage's post before.. I agree that it's abusive to our bodies to consume lots of crap. But I just meant that in general, people do have an amazing capacity to adapt to all kinds of stuff, whether it's good or bad for us. That...

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Actually had a good night last night and when I had the feeling to wander down the stairs at 2 am, or whatever time it was, I just stood in front of the bathroom sink and drank lots of water and brushed my teeth, and rinsed with hydrogen peroxide. So if I keep this up, then I'll be substituting one ...

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Yep I second the massages suggestion! It does help if you get moderately deep tissue work on a regular basis. I am a massage therapist, btw. It's amazing how these fluids build up in our tissues. That's what causes the cellulite to show.. The extra water retention in the tissue. So the more flushing...

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Thanks Anita about the Tanita!
That rhymes

Yeah, I'm sure they are great, but I'm just not spending more than 60 or 70 dollars when it comes down to getting a new one.
Have a nice day.

Debs x

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Wow you rock!!! Congratulations on your successful day despite it being a bit more difficult. I'm sure you will adjust in time. Way to go on your afternoon run!! :D Have a nice day Vintage. 8) Debs ps.. I don't really like having to cook two different dinners, and I enjoy vegetarian meals, so it's n...

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