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Good for you!!!

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Yeah come back Blue. Everyone makes mistakes.
Reinhard was just trying to keep the peace here.

We miss you!
Hope you are chillin and having some Cafe Mistos and feeling okay

Love

Debs x

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I love HabitCal Bright Angel. It's very clear, and simple and yes, keeps you honest. Good luck! Mine isn't gonna have too much Green on it this month cos I've been very sick for a few weeks and exercise has gone down the tubes, and I've opted to call most of the days sick days. Have a nice weekend. ...

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Sledges are used to break up concrete and bust down walls..
These aren't tinkertoys

Sorry you got hurt!
I hope you heal up soon!

Debs

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KCCC wrote:Just a quick thank-you to all of you for being here. It really helped with Monday and Tuesday at home.

Back at work now, so the pattern of the day is easier.

You are a great group, and I really appreciate you all!

Ditto!

Debs x

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I have to say that I think NoS will be very compatible with your situation. I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy due to being very overweight before I ws pregnant. The doctor had me cut out added sugar and I was able to manage it without insulin. My Son was nearly 11 lbs! LOL :) What a dif...

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<r><QUOTE author="KCCC"><s>[quote="KCCC"]</s> Maybe trying a new recipe... oddly, the more time I take preparing food, the more I enjoy the food itself without going overboard. <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> Me too. I'm making a nice batch of chicken tomato and barley soup now. <br/> Good luck KCCC, you wi...

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Good luck! This is also my biggest downfall to success with NoS as well, and I know how frustrating it can be. Recently I decided to start a habit cal just for tracking the habit for no eating after bedtime. Perhaps try starting one yourself and see if it helps you stay motivated. It's helping me fo...

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My 14 year old daughter just told me that she decided to go on the No S Diet or, as she calls it, the Peanut Cluster Diet with Restrictions! She's going to have Fridays and Saturdays as S Days with two Special Days per month. She, more than anyone else or anything else, has been my motivation to lo...

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That's great Veggiegirl!
I think that snacks is the one S that people seem to have the most success with in general. That has seemed to be the case when reading stuff from newbies.
Very glad it's working for you!
Have a nice weekend

Debs

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Hahah I just looked through the past years links you posted Reinhard

Funny!
I totally forgot about that "lame" treat Richie got in 2006!
LOL

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Well I for one am eagerly awaiting seeing what Richie bags tonight cos I could use a couple of twix myself

I told Richie he can have as much candy as he wants this weekend and the rest is getting "donated" after Sunday

Debs

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Hi Want to be Healthy! Here is a suggestion. I know you have been having a very tough time making the mental commitment, but want to. How about shooting for doing NoS with a 75% success rate? I only suggest that, because, in the first year I was on it, I had plenty of failures, but that was my avera...

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So just to clarify a bit about this week on my habitcals..... I have been sick all week and so has my Son.. for a few days was really feeling bad and last few days there's lots of congestion but not that really bad sick feeling, just lots of coughing.. I marked most of the week yellow because it's a...

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ryan, if you can wrap your head around this the most helpful guideline for me is to ENJOY ... it is really hard to ENJOY food that I am inhaling :D for me binging is rapid mindless eating ... i am not truly savoring ... slooooooow down know that whatever you eat or don't eat you will get a nice big...

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Thanks for all the replies. I am going to begin the No S Diet in earnest this weekend. I think it will be a challenge for me to approach Saturday and Sunday as S days and not Binge Days! I have a tendency to eat everything that isn't nailed down then "start over" on Monday. I don't expect to lose f...

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That's cool Mavilu! Congrats on your weight loss and good luck with the pinched nerve. Why not go and get a nice massage from a good therapist who knows about doing therapeutic work? I am one. You may not be able to get to the nerve issue, but at least they could treat the affected muscles and hopef...

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Good luck Ryan!
NoS combined with moderate everyday exercise is a wonderful recipe for long term success! I'm sure you will find it such a pleasure to do and especially after trying so many restrictive diets..
Give it a few weeks and see how it goes.
Best wishes,

Debs

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Good for you Dave. That's fantastic news! :) No disrespect here, but I myself have no interest in limiting the weekends. S days are sacred for me. They aren't even gorgefests anymore and tend to be like N days but with a few treats. Also, forgive my wondering about this, but I don't really understan...

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Hahahah!!! Excellent!!!

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Good luck!

Debs

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Now that I am really committed to No S I am having new "Aha" moments everyday. Today I realized I no longer have to :idea: think or rationalize my eating habits. All the thinking has been done for me. I only have to trust the system and look to other people's experience to prove that it works! And ...

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Hi friends, me and Richie are sick with a crummy cold! :cry: Somehow, yesterday turned into an N day success anyway cos I just stuck to three meals automatically! But I did have a big cup of tea with a lot of honey in it. So I have been putting exempt on my exercise days and if I do need any special...

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Welcome Linda! Good luck. You will enjoy doing this. Give it some time and practice and let us know how you are doing

Debs

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Hi Kitty, I'm not Reinhard, but thought I'd chime in. I think that there aren't any real FAQ threads for the board to my knowledge. But people here don't mind helping out newbies with whatever questions you have.. So ask away :) NWS means "Non Weekend S" day...... Like a Birthday or special event or...

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Nice one!

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btw.. the foods you listed are probably some of the top ten healthiest foods there are! LOL.. glad you have decided they are not the enemy

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Welcome Turtledove and good luck! NoS is a real blessing!
You will love it

Debs

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Oh haha! Yeah I love EVOO

LOL

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That's great mime!
Keep up the good work.

Debs

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Wow Bright Angel, you have been through a lot!!
You will be all recovered in no time and back in action.
Hope you have a nice week!
Bless

Debs

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Excellent Oohlala

Good for you!
Have a good week.

Debs

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Hahah that's funny! Welcome! You will love this. Give it a few months and see how you like it. My first year I lost 17 lbs and that's because I only had about a %75 success rate, and I failed on average once if not twice a week. The board is very supportive and there is no aggravating calorie counti...

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Kathleen, good luck with your job. I'm sure you will find this not only effective in helping to slowly lose weight, but such a comfort because it is so simple. The autopilot thing will take some time so don't expect that immediately, or you may be already setting yourself up for some disappointment ...

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funfuture wrote:Hi Deb,
The party started at 11 am and was supposed to finish at 1pm, but I found myself cooking dinner for 5 kid stayers - and their parents! oivey. They didn't leave till 8pm, and only then because I hinted so much they really had to leave...But it was fun.

Hahah oy vey!!!
LOL

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Yes start over tomorrow, and take care of yourself. Thank a lot for your support! The thing about meditation is that you can do it in little quick moments when you are alone throughout the day.. It is good to be able to devote more time obviously, but sometimes hard to if you are busy. So even when ...

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Thanks Funfuture. I really appreciate your kind words of support!
Have a good week

Debs

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Good luck with that Karen. It takes time. Don't beat yourself up and in time you will see that S days become less overindulgent.
I usually shoot for two nice treats per S day. I know I am happier when I don't overdo it.
Have a great week

Debs

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Hi Veggirl :) Just make sure you have a well balanced meal and a whole plateful.. worst case scenario, you will eat a little bit more at one sitting than you are used to, but you are doing yourself a great favour killing the snacking aka "grazing" habit. There is no need for the stomach to have food...

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Hi Blue!! Congrats for this months successes!!!
12 lbs in seven months is phenomenal!!

Debs
ps.. please tell me what EVOO is??
I see this on all your posts

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I never feel hungry on N days, except if I really wait too long between meals or eat too little.
And S days the only difference is my choices of foods.
Good luck Hungry Girl

Debs

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Err, just realised there's about ten teaspoons of sugar in a regular sized one.
I have to agree with Blue and say this is definitely a sweet and just as bad as soda.
But they *are* yummy

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Hi Connor cream.
How about just having one or two a week??
Love that Chai Latte stuff.
I would say it's about the same as if someone had a few cups of tea per day or coffee and added sugar.
Seems kinda borderline.
Peace,

Debs

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Hahah love what your daughter told you Kathleen

Good for you on the passing the store and especially good for you on the less squishy

Debs

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Merry you rock!!!

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Good luck!
You will love NoS and the group is a bunch of very lovely people.
Peace

Debs

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If you don't mind me saying, you might want to actually make a HabitCal and rather than counting the calories alone, you also track the behavior itself and keep a record of each success you have when you turn down something really tempting. That will be satisfying to see all those times you refused ...

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That's great Pickle!
Keep it up!
Great perspective on it

Debs

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A while back, I heard cortisol was released at higher levels when someone was stressed. Cortisol is implicated in "holding onto" fat. Maybe that thinking has changed? I know that I eat more when I am very tired looking for that quick energy kick. There may be something chemical going on too. I beli...

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Thanks Annapolis Princess ;) No man, people misunderstood what I meant, so again to be clear,,,, I let myself have *whatever* I want on S days.. But once I hit the hay, I don't want to eat anything past that point. I don't consider it being hard on myself. This is a life long bad habit that really h...

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By staying away from the boards and having a very bad year last year, I managed to gain about 19 lbs back from the 29 that I lost over all... Not at all worth it. I don't really think I would have, if I was at least somewhat present.. Even if I was having bad days or weeks, they wouldn't have gotten...

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Congratulations!!

Debs

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Hi friends :) Wow, woke up in the middle of the night.. I was thinking maybe it was about 5 am or something and then it turned out to be 2am.. I am telling you, I really felt like I might not be able to make it till the morning before eating something.. I wasn't even hungry, but there was a piece of...

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I thought you were funny Oohlala

LOL
Have a good weekend.
Ditto to what Bright Angel said

Peace,

Debs

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Yeah I love Reinhards "Pre disapproved" line myself.
I remember laughing when I read that.
Brilliant!

Debs x

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Good for you!!

Debs

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Blessed Birthday to you Kathleen

Glad you have been enjoying it.

Debs

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Nice to see you practice Meditation Funfuture!
I try to as often as I can remember to!

Have a great day

Debs

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Hi KCCC Yoga is so great! Glad you had a good class :wink: It can really turn your whole world around and you just feel so good! I miss my class and my yoga instructor from the past, but I am unable to pay for the classes at this point. I still stretch at home, and meditate when I think of it, but t...

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Fantastic Vicki!!
Congratulations

Debs

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Kathleen, please!!! Enjoy your Birthday and don't make it an N day!!
Hahah

Of all days I'd say a Birthday, no less your 50th qualifies as special!!

And to me, half a pound a week doesn't sound like "low expectations"..
Wishing you success and congratulations on your new job

Debs

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Hi Kathleen, hope it's going well for you these days.. I wanted to add my two cents about the success factor.. I believe that the thing that is required to succeed is simply sticking to it, through the ups and downs and *never* giving up. Also, from trying very hard to stay positive at all costs and...

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Hi Wosnes, I don't feel it's a myth at all in my case. This is a pattern I see in myself when this happens.
Thanks anyway.

Debs

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Congratulations Phineas!
Great news!

Debs

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Thank you Blithe Morning :) I messed up last night, but will keep trying.. Had some very tempting leftovers from a dinner out and caved in around 12:30.. I feel a bit embarrassed but I still had six out of 8 good nights since I started this resolution, so still feeling very positive~ Was gross wakin...

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That is fantastic Josh!!!

Congrats!!!

Debs

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Thanks KCCC! I feel very excited and really motivated to keep it up!
Have a great week all~

Debs

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Forwaaaard Blue!

Love

Debs

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You're welcome Merlekins and big congratulations to you!!!
Man, it took me a year of NoS, and about 12 attempts or so, to be able to do the 21 day club!
That's no small feat!

Keep up the great work

Debs

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Hi Blue :) Thanks a lot girl ;) Sorry about Sunday, but yes definitely forgive and keep on doing it. Those days when we slip back into overeating are now *unpleasant* and that in itself is very cool because before you changed your way of eating, I bet most of those events were just kinda nebulously ...

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Hi KCCC, I am glad you broke that cycle! For me, chicken or egg, egg or chicken, I feel *nothing* is fun when you are very overweight. Everything becomes a struggle. Stress levels are high, and most eating events, not just milkshakes, are less joyful. The beauty of NoS is that it brings pleasure bac...

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Marmite is a great source of B vitamins Bonnie.. I'm not too keen on the taste in large amounts, but a little goes a long way. Also, I think i read something that said that all orange foods, like carrots, cantaloupe, and sweet potatoes are all high in beta carotene. Bananas have a lot too, I think??...

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Thank you so much everyone for your concern and care! To all who mentioned a worry about being too strict by imposing this rule.. Let me really clarify the rule and you will understand better. I don't mean that I won't eat at night on S days, I mean I don't want to eat *after bedtime*... We are talk...

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ps.. Welcome Kerie!
Good luck with NoS'sing and Banana'ing

Hahah..

Debs

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I love bananas, but I'd get sick of them if I had them every morning

LOL..
Also, I prefer them cut in slices on top of a bowl of cornflakes

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Hi everyone :D I just felt like writing in the general board not on my own check in because this feels really big for me. Last week was the first time that I can remember in possibly years, that I went a whole N week without eating at night. Having five green boxes in a row was incredibly rewarding ...

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Nah Dave,,,, Shovelglove has that certain ring to it.. Who cares what all the rest of the rednecks say.. The results will speak for themselves!

Fantastic news about your great month and results!!!!
Keep up the great work!!

Debs

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Glad to hear stuff is really sinking in Merry.
That's awesome stuff!!!
Congrats!!

Debs

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Hi Jordan

Just be yourself.
Smiling and direct eye contact are a good way to get someones attention.
Be genuine and don't worry about what *other* people do for flirting etc.. you have to be yourself.
Good luck and hope you have fun going out

Debs

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Eggplant parmesan is probably one of my top 10 fave foods

But I order it from the pizza place.

LOL

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Oh okay cool, thanks for that. And now I get what you were saying better

Yeah, being aware of what is causing behaviour is so much better than that nebulous vague feeling something is wrong which is operating more unconsciously.
You are much appreciated too Blue!

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And congratulations on your weight loss!!

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Hi Merlekins :) Sounds like you are doing great! Yeah there will be times you mess up and cave in to temptation..hahah coconut ice cream sounds worth it! The big picture is that you aren't doing this *every day* and you are staying positive and enjoying this and dedicated to it. Wonderful your husba...

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ps.. Your husband don't know what he's missing with the cottage cheese and pineapple

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Oh yeah Blue, definitely it's very real! I'm not sure if I came across as if it wasn't real or in any way was invalidating your experience. I hope you didn't take it that way.. In fact, I was just trying to say it's a universal experience which many share during this time. I have several friends all...

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Aw thank you very much Funfuture! You will have days like that, but there's always a new day and this system is so pleasant and rewarding when you finally feel it click, that's it motivates one to keep on trying and keep on picking yourself up and brushing yourself off.. deep down inside people just...

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Hi Sis, I notice you said snacking is a struggle.. I will say this is the one habit that hasn't ever been any problem for me, but I see my mom doing it all day long, and occasionally my Son has a problem with it. This is only when stuff is out in the open. I believe that snacking is simply a knee je...

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Hi Rein, I just wanted to pop in and wish you a very lovely weekend. Hope all is well with you and the family.
Is your little daughter still doing pullups?? Haha

Love

Deb

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Hi Blue, I'm sorry it's been an emotional month for you. I always feel very nostalgic in Fall, but I like it.. But yes, lots of memories come up as the energy changes from Summer to Fall and we contract and go more internal and introspective. Good for you on sticking to your habits and caring for yo...

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Good luck Becca

Debs

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I had a couple of totally red days, for both exercise and diet, and worst of all eating at night, but I turned things around and have been going strong again with exercise... I started doing this combination of stretching breathing and bellydancing! I'm really enjoying it :) But very happy because l...

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That's great Tiffany!

Debs

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Congrats Susie on your good week and five pounds down!!

Debs

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Hi Jay, you know what?? I have a very similar weight loss goal and am at basically the same place as you right now. (but I'm only 5'3" hahah) Good luck and I'll be rooting for you! :) ps. If you look you can find plenty of studies linking diet soda to overeating and the exact opposite of what you wa...

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Hi :) Well your two issues really are whether it's a snack and what the other ingredients are besides protein. If it's got a lot of sugar, more than say a few teaspoons worth, then it's a sweet, and if you are having it in between your meals it's a snack. If it is part of your meal and not much suga...

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Hahahahah!!!!

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Have a good week Sis

Peace,

Debs

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It might fit on a plate, but personally, I'd try for the six inch version.
Good luck

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How about going to a speed dating event for fun?? I agree with Finnigan that simply going out is a great idea, and if you don't like bars etc (don't blame you at all!) why not join an exercise club or something.. Like a hiking thing?? I have never done this but maybe check out some online friendship...

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Good luck Bill

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