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Yay Jan!!!

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Hahah oh sorry I misread your post, but congratulations for joining anyway!
You will love NoS!
Good luck

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Yeah Vintage, I just made the Hamburger helper and guess what? Morning star makes sausage crumbles now. Came out very yummy! Beware, the crumbles are pretty peppery and spicy. I had added a few shakes of cayenne pepper, cos I love spice.. But actually it wasn't really necessary, and ended up being a...

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Welcome and congrats on your great start and weight loss!
Good for you!

The idiot on S days wears off in time naturally.
Definitely don't concern yourself with it too much.

Debs

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Hahah have you ever seen Woody Allen's "Sleeper"??? The scene where they are reviving him after 200 years of being in a cryogenic freeze, and the doctors tell him he should think of his health and start smoking cigarettes and eating red meat, and when he questions them about those being bad for you,...

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Thanks Kathleen!

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Well it really would depend on where it's being shipped I guess.
But that would still save me at least 15 to 20 dollars.

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Real whipped cream made of cream, not hydrogenated corn syrup. :wink: So you guys just eat heavy whipping cream? Well it has to have sugar in it too! But the difference is that Cool Whip is all artificial ingredients and is made out of hydrogenated corn syrup, in place of real cream. Get a small th...

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Hi all! I have been toying with the idea of picking up my SG again because my arms are pathetically out of shape and I really want to tone them up. But I have a minor injury these days to my left shoulder, and I have to say, the sledge I bought years ago when I found Reinhard's group, has become a b...

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That article was really terrible! Anyone who is with a partner who would do such abusive things and play mind games like that, really should be dumped!!! :evil: Don't feel bad Thalia. I'm sorry you felt so self conscious. I am totally proud of you for having such a successful few months!!! You are d...

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No, no, I would get on until I saw a number I liked, and then I'd stay the hell away from the scale! :wink: That sounds like a good plan... if I lean against the bath or the basin, I might be able to get a number I like! Hahah!! Yeah, I did notice the other day when I held on with one hand, to the ...

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marcdesbiens wrote:I'll probably post a before and after picture ... but only in november 2009, when I am done with the bulk of the weight loss ... I'll put a big black bar on my eyes though, cos' I wouldn't want to be IDENTIFIED !!

Why???
Are you in the CIA or something??
LOL

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Wow Marc, gotta say I really think it would be totally inspirational to see how different you look with fifty pounds down! But I respect your feeling of wanting to wait. It's pretty harsh to have to look at before pix, I totally understand and agree. I found some pix of me from last Summer which my ...

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Thanks Marc, I'll have a look for those. Thalia,,,,the changing numbers is *precisely* what doesn't cheer me up! I really want to be realistic and not be fooling myself with false readouts, even if they say I lost weight! What good is that, then if only a few moments later it says I gained!! I have ...

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Yeah Tanita was the one.
Kathleen, I couldn't find the prices or where to buy them.
Sorry to bother you, but, since you are satisfied with yours, do you mind mentioning which model you use?
I just want simple.
I don't care if it gives me my BMI etc..
Thanks guys!

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I have a Taylor and realized, after I bought it, that it only measures half-pound increments -- gee, maybe I should have read the box copy more closely! I can't decide whether that's a good thing or a bad one. I think I might obsess more than I already do if it was showing finer variations, but on ...

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I make 6 food decisions a day.
1. When to start eating
and
2. When to stop eating.

Three time a day

LOL

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Well it is! :twisted: Can any of you recommend an *accurate* scale that doesn't cost 200 dollars. This one we have seems to give a different number depending on how you stand on it, and I just checked now and got five different readouts with a range of about 5 lbs from the lowest to highest. I get t...

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I need one of those cartoon characters to jump out at me and hit me on the head with a huge honking hammer!

Either that or shackle myself to my bed.
hahah

Debs x
thanks LL

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Hahah!!

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I'm totally pissed off that I ate in the middle of the night last night. I gained back some of my weight lost from last week. :( It is *KILLING* my weight loss, and I *KNOW* that and yet I don't seem to be remembering it when I wake up at 2 am. I'm going to be putting *EVERY OUNCE OF ENERGY IN MY BE...

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Next time I'm going to try it with the Morningstar Farms "steak strips." I'm excited to taste the results. The steak strips are actually tasty but I found their texture is really mushy.. I like their veggie sausage patties. Would probably be really good to add a can of cooked beans and make it chil...

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Thanks VG

Yeah, Richie is a Pescetarian too..
Just cut out all other meat.
I'm glad cos I think fish is healthy.
Thanks for the tip.
Prob with Hamburger helper is that it's so yummy, then you want to have seconds!!

Have a nice week.

Debs

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Real whipped cream made of cream, not hydrogenated corn syrup.

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Eyes on the prize, not on the pies. Hahah LOL :) You're funny Oohlala :wink: Yeah,,,, keep your blinders on!! Avoiding impulses to eat stuff in front of you, is a huge drain of energy. So, avoid those situations when possible. I spent the first year of NoS chanting a mantra, "No it's not an S day" ...

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Hi Brenda! Good luck with NoS and using the boards. It's really easy. You will see that if there is a new response to a thread it will get an orange marker on the left of it, and will be bumped up to the top of the list of the different threads in that section. Have you started a personal check in t...

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Hahah no not just you Dittany!
Swinging the hammer is sooooo much more fun than boring ol' dumbells!!
I haven't been active at this for a long time, but when I did it, I always enjoyed that feeling too

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It scares me that the discomfort and disappointment of this is not motivation enough not to do it. Plus, getting back into exercising--mostly dancing, because I love it, is not having the same effect it used to. Hi Oohlala, sorry you feel down. Honestly the reason I picked that quote was to say two...

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Thanks hun! You too!!
Have a great week!!

Debs x

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hahah what happened to Liz?? LOL Anyway,,,, I hope you all had a nice weekend! I had a great walk for the first time today in ages and yesterday I did some stretching and meditation for about forty mins in the morning. So even tho it was the weekend, I finally got into gear with the moving thing! Ya...

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Why does Hamburger Helper have to be so damn good!!! LOL :wink: Great idea to make it Veggie style. My Son Richie has been vegetarian for almost three years now. I could see that being really good with soycrumbles mixed in. Sounds like you had a very nice S day! They are always really fun days for u...

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Hey Donna! Welcome and good luck!! You can do this. Try to just focus on limiting your sodas to S days and substitute juice during the week and other flavoured beverages like tea and whatever else that seems good to you. If you focus on only the soft drinks, you will be cutting out between 1200 and ...

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That's like the sequence in yoga, but with the added jumping up from squatting.. looks like a really good addition! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm happy you have stuck with your routine to see some serious results! People need real reminders like yours to stick to their guns and not be trying to ge...

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Haha funny!!!

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Wicked Marc!!!!
You are doing amazingly well!!!

Great job!!!

Debs

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Hahah, Thalia, don't be

This is all just a bunch of silliness

Good for you..
I *wish* I liked it!
Much better for ya!

Debs x

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Mark Forster tried NoS I think??
I wrote him and he seems very nice

Wonder whether he stuck with it?

Debs

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Well you are very kind to us all LA Loser so thank you for your positive presence here! It is very nice to have a cheerleader, as I'm sure we all need that! :wink: LOL, this is really turning into an "I hate whole wheat pasta" thread! Well one thing is for sure. There's no shortage of opinions on fo...

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Yeah Critical, no worries.
Have a great weekend friends.
Enjoy some white flour and sugar! hahahah

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Wow Tiger Crane that is fantastic!!
Congratulations!!
How long have you been using NoS and do you exercise?

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No need for any apologies Critical..
That was a cool vid.
People repost ideas on new threads all the time.
Nothin new under the Sun

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TigerCrane wrote:Whole grain bread is admittedly quite tasty, but wholewheat pasta is suitable only for monks and idiots.

Hahahaha!!
I hate whole wheat pasta.
It tastes like moist sawdust.
LOL

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ps.. Hahah love the cheerleading idea!!!

My personal cheer is Reinhard Reinhard he's our man if he can't do it no one can!

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Oh I didn't even look at the join date, sorry, but I did remember a Donna O from about a year ago or maybe two.. And don't worry LA Loser, you are so well meaning and you are right, some people come to this board via some other site or link other than the original NoS diet, so no harm in being clear...

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That concrete one the guy was using looks like it had to be at least 40 or 50 lbs!

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Hahah!! I bet!!! :D Well, in all seriousness, fried food is really quite prevalent. I used to *LOVE* those oyster po boys, but wow, after two years of eating like mad NOLA style, I gained about 50 lbs. I also recall that most vegetables in restaurants always had an infusion of bacon fat or something...

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All I remember is that Donna O has been here before and is an ex "Overeaters anonymous" member. I think? At any rate, sounds like she must have her own goals, and yes to cut out white flour or sugar permanently sounds a bit dreadful. Tho I'm all for cutting out diet soda!!! LA Loser hahah I love how...

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Very nice!

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Those are excellent thoughts, deb. Thank you. I'm not very good at interpreting my hunger signals - I never really have been. It seems (and I'm fairly certain this isn't actually what's happening) that I'll be fine, fine, fine...then it feels like I've been punched in the face by the Hunger Monster...

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Congratulations on your 25 days of Success Magicman!!
Don't let yourself linger on depressing thoughts.
They are really self defeating.
Look at yourself!! You are doing this!!
Way to go!!!
Stay positive and hope you have a great weekend!!!
I am rooting for you!!!

Debs x

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Hi everyone! Just wanted to rejoice with you all that today marks the first day of Spring!!! :mrgreen: Strange this morning we had a tiny flurry of snow here on Long Island, but now the sun has finally popped out and I can feel my blues fading away as I type this! I'm going to celebrate the first da...

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(PS: This morning I was preparing the remainder of the birthday cake to bring in to work. I got a huge glob of icing on my finger. Wanna guess what I did with it? I washed the sucker off. The fact that I didn't lick my finger like a dog is a really big deal for me, and I'm proud of myself.) That is...

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I say give it a try. NoS is very vacation friendly. It's not uncommon for most people to go on any vacation and come back 7 pounds heavier, just from the lack of structure and added temptations. If you don't do it perfectly, then maybe apply a few of the rules at least and minimise the possible dama...

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Hi Nubiennelady

Good work so far and keep it up!

Debs

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Try that yourself and you will see it takes massive strength to control those moves and lift that kind of weight!
LOL
I'm pretty sure those were real muscles and that he wasn't an actor.
It's a great film.

Debs

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Hi Hopeful

Looks like you are doing great!
Congratulations and keep it up!

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Hi Nichole,
If you enjoy writing so much why don't you start a NoS Blog somewhere and link it to this forum?

Debs

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That is wonderful!!!
I'm happy for him and no doubt you and he must be thrilled!!!
Continued good luck and keep us posted!

Debs

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Hi I always bought the cakes or scones I worked at Starbucks for a few months when I was in school full time. Within three weeks of eating a dessert type thing every day, like a scone or muffin, cake whatever, I gained about 10 lbs from that alone. Enjoy that on S days and you will be fine :) Good ...

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Hi Liz,
This board started on yahoo years ago.
Then Reinhard changed the platform, because it really wasn't very efficient in handling this many members and threads.

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Okay, just found this.
One pound of fat needs about five miles of capillaries to support it.
So when you lose one or two pounds, just think how profoundly helpful you are being to your heart.

http://www.nobloodpresureproblem.com/BPCapillaries.htm

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Boy that fat fat use was UGLY! what an incentive! Yeah kinda yucky innit?? And what they don't show from that pic is the amount of extra capillaries that we end up creating to get the blood around and through that fat. I seem to remember something astonishing like, for every ten pounds of fat, the ...

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Welcome!!
Hope you enjoy NoS and good luck!

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Congratulations Caroleann!
Great that you quit smoking!!!

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Thanks Carolejo! I actually am at the point where the number is a major alarm going off!! Last week I actually hit 249 before I got back on track again.. For a person who is 5 ft 2", that's grossly obese and incredibly unhealthy.. The weight has severely impacted my energy and mood and I'm usually u...

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If you are exercising it does make sense Caroleanne. Muscle is three times as dense as fat. You could conceivably *gain* weight and still lose inches, to some extent, if you are building moderate muscle mass while also cutting food intake. I've been waiting for my Son to announce this himself, but h...

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Welcome Robert

I'll have an Atkins Pizza on a roll

I'm sure you will enjoy and be successful on NoS!
Prepare yourself for slow but sustainable life changes.
Good luck!

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I have pics on my myspace link by my signature here.
Just took a new one today actually.

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Girl I'm so glad to hear that you are pregnant and that it seems like all is right!! Yes and Bless!!!! Great to hear from you and thanks for your kind words hun. I said hi to Richie for ya!! He's gonna be thirteen this month!!!! Best to you and Steve!!! ps.. Hahah that's funny about your sweet tooth...

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Oh haha, I have a friend in Surrey!
Yes, quite a bit of green there

I'm glad you tried the vitamin B and glad it helped.. I think it's time for me to try that also!!!

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Yeah, psychologically there's something unsatisfying about leaving a big gap on a plate that's really large, because it makes the food seem like less. So even if you have the same amount of food, it just seems more enjoyable when it's on a plate that is the right size/fit, and it "seems" like more t...

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Had my first walk outside in ages today!
Felt really good and I plan on doing this every day.

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I think that *IS* a big deal!!
Good for you!!!
That's the hardest thing to do.. Resisting something put right in front of you.
Nice work!

Debs

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Hi! Well, you are definitely very slim for your height, but that's not necessarily bad.. I'd say that you will avoid most of the major health threats that people face just by staying slim, so congratulations that you are already in a good situation for health. The fact that you are exercising and th...

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Major congratulations for a very successful start!!!
Keep it up!!!

Debs

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Oh sorry for double posting, but it just occurred to me that it's quite poss that because you are nursing, your body simply needs more fluid and in an effort to have that for making milk, it's holding onto excess water. I'd really just make an effort to add more water and milk to your diet (and an o...

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The other problem with the breastfeeding is that I'm not losing weight :( I mean, I don't mind really as I realise No-S is not a 'quick fix' diet, but surely after 2 weeks (and a bit more actually) I should have started losing... I am making quite an effort, and it's just slightly frustrating. Mayb...

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Yep, that'll do it.. Breastfeeding made me ravenous when I was nursing!
Good luck!
Adjust it as you need Cassie and enjoy your little one.

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Hi Critical Mass :) My two cents while Reinhard is off getting some German Beer :wink: It's not a calorie restricting diet we are on. It's a habit changing diet with some restrictions for N days. Those don't include non sugary alcoholic beverages. Yes, it's technically same calories as a soda, but s...

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Ah don't worry Reinhard.. Yes it was for *all* the wrong reasons, and I agree with Critical Mass, that it totally encapsulates all the things wrong with how society at large approaches diet.. Anyway, really don't lose any sleep over that. That review just makes that person sound impatient, uncommitt...

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Also Carolanne, I used to use Herbalife years ago.. The shakes didn't really help with weight loss. It was the appetite suppressants that they sold that made you lose weight. When I found out that the main ingredient at the time was Ma Huang, which had just been sited as a stimulant that killed a fe...

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That's wonderful!!
Well it's certainly *my* favourite diet book and my favourite diet author!!

I think putting it into the "No Nonsense" category definitely sums NoS up well!
Congrats Reinhard

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Thank you so much Reinhard and KCCC and everyone! Well, yesterday I had my first total success in days and no eating at night. And today, even though I was feeling like crying walking around the supermarket, and I was tempted at every turn to get some chocolate or cookies or whatever, I *didn't*!!!!...

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Trust me Caroleanne, that whole cleanse spiel *sounds* like a reasonable argument, especially if you want to believe in it, but above anything, Herbalife people are just big multi level marketing guys and wanna sell you.. I actually used to be a representative for a while, but that was just so I cou...

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You're doing great Caroleann!!!
Congratulations on your sticking to it and your weight loss!!!
No problem if you math isn't that good..
On this diet you really only need to be able to count to three

At any rate, keep it up!!!

Debs x

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Hi Caroleann! Thanks! This was actually a recent post I made to just say that "taking a break" for a few weeks wasn't really making that much of a difference and to check back in. I'm still here and I'll be posting to my thread at least weekly, to stay on track and also on others when I can. :) I ha...

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Thank you very much Nichole and KCCC! Yes Nichole, I also am very profoundly affected by whether I do or don't exercise. It makes all the difference. I have also been non stop looking for a job for more than a year now, and that has just been brutal. But thank *God*, I have an interview coming up th...

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Okay dusting off my check in to update and post my weight and will come back next week to do it again, as well as posting my habit cal stats for the week. Right now I have my period, so I am up a bit, and I totally went off the deep end overeating last night after coming home upset from locking myse...

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Hi everyone! Well I just wanted to quickly update, while I have the nerve.. Things haven't been going too well I am sad to report. I'm vacillating between maintaining and gaining and all my bad habits are taking over again. So in an attempt to be more accountable and a bit more motivated, I am hereb...

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Nichole, hope you don't mind me saying, but I would *kill* to be your weight and size!!! I know you have your own feelings about that, and not at all to dismiss your personal goal, but I think you look about as close to perfect as one could get. I'd tend to agree from the info here that it seems as ...

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Hi all! Thanks Crazy Cat Lady, and so sorry Richie hasn't really been on to reply directly.. I hope he signs on and checks in soon cos we have some very exciting new stats for him after a very successful first month. Come on Richie tell everyone!!! :lol: Also, I wanted to congratulate you Richard, f...

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Do you know I think with the exception of the woman from Washington, who lost quite a lot, and was jogging about six miles a day, but who I haven't seen around here for at least two or three years, I think you may just be the NoS "Biggest Loser" here Too Solid (but getting much less Solid) flesh! :w...

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That is fantastic!!!!!
What a wonderful testimonial and I am truly inspired!!!!
Good for you!!!

Debs x

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Wow!! You are lucky!!
Glad you got treatment and are healing Brother John.
Love

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Good for you Gina!
Enjoy your S days

Debs

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Day 12: SUCCESS And I'm trying to explain to myself why I can't eat an orange, which has roughage that would fill my stomach, but I can drink a glass of orange juice with the calories of three oranges, and I don't know if this is working. Hi Magic.. My only official mod to NoS, that is actually off...

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Welcome Cassie and good luck!

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Hi guys

Seltzer, with a splash of orange or cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime is one of my fave refreshers.
I like it better than the plain water, mainly cos we don't have very good water, and I like the fizzy bubbles too.

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Hi Simon, good luck!
You are in good company and not the only one to have fallen off the wagon a bit.. me too and a number of others.. but you are here again and that's what counts!
ps.. Trying to remember you.. are you Simon from Canada by any chance?
Peace,

Debs

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Great job Marc!!!!

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