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by gratefuldeb67
Sat May 06, 2006 7:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: confession is good for the soul
Replies: 5
Views: 10497

Hi Donna! I agree with Jammin Jan! I gotta say you have to just take the good with the bad and try to learn from mistakes rather than condemn yourself and then "punish" yourself by taking a hardline attitude about S days.. That won't really change whether you are good during the week.... Just focus ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat May 06, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey Jenn! Thanks! I hope we all have a rocking Summer! I don't yet have any kind of clips online, but when I get an internet connection at home again sometime in the coming months, I can send you a clip of me singing which I recorded onto my computer.. but you would have to have an Ogg Vorbis progra...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat May 06, 2006 1:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Yay! A help for hunger on the No S Diet.
Replies: 33
Views: 45820

You might just turn Sicilian with all that olive oil Mark! :wink: That actually seems like some "old world" remedy, and good for omegas too.. Use the extra virgin oil since that has the most nutrients, and always cold pressed.. I appreciate the board for those same reasons! Thanks! Have a nice weeke...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri May 05, 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ceu daily check in
Replies: 87
Views: 87727

Hi Sime! I'm sure you are plenty sexy enough already! Watchout Wifey, it's gonna get better! LOL.... Anyway... At the risk of being like a NoS broken record, since I've made this point countless times, if you are trying to replace fat tissue with muscle tissue, then expect to have some weird and may...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri May 05, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

That sounds awesome!
Have a great time!!!
Happy Birthday to Dex!

Richie had his fifth birthday at Chuck E's! We had fun :)

Hope you got a pic of Declan and the big grey rodent in a party hat!
Enjoy your barbeque! Scarf away!!! LOL..
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri May 05, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Yay! A help for hunger on the No S Diet.
Replies: 33
Views: 45820

Well, one or two tablespoons of olive oil is actually pretty darn healthy, but I thought it was like 1/4 cup or something more.. LOL.... Well Shangrila di dah, I learned something! :P And, no you aren't a hypocrite at all.. I am happy you are learning what is real hunger and what isn't..That's great...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri May 05, 2006 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: misplacedpeg's daily check-in
Replies: 14
Views: 24561

Leaving for London next Tues., for a week, (yumyum vegan foodie here i come) , and I wanna try to feel (n look)my best! I ve got this colleague form our london offices whos ALWAYS commenting on everyones weight (we call him the human scales)...n im hoping that this time round he wont be nasty with ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri May 05, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Hey Sime! Good day eh! :lol: Are you talking, sweets laying around in industrial sized tubs and donuts in every room you walk into, or are you talking real food? If it's real food, I'd just take advantage and plan your breakfast and lunch around that... Then you don't have to resist, you just need t...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri May 05, 2006 2:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Hickory hand hoser and Carleyho!!! Hugs to you both!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!! Once I'm done with this strep throat, I'm going to go full throttle in my weekly promotions at my office... That seems the best thing to do... And if I have to work at some weird job for two or three days a wee...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri May 05, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Yay! A help for hunger on the No S Diet.
Replies: 33
Views: 45820

I think it's great to feel natural normal hunger... I'm sorry guys... I also don't really believe in the "anasthetic" approach to this anymore.. Okay.. I used to take ma huang when I was on herbalife and that suppressed my hunger too, but at a major risk, and then it became outlawed... I realize tha...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri May 05, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Tempus Fugit when you're having fun!
Replies: 9
Views: 15479

Happy NoS Anniversary Jammin Jan!!!
Enjoy your weekend :)

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu May 04, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

26 degrees (thats 79 degrees F for you heathens on the other side of the pond who haven't worked out how to deal in metric like the rest of the world has) Gee CJ... Being overheated sure has an effect on you! Smartass!!! :twisted: Enjoy being home in your overheated apartment! Love ya girly! Hugs!!...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu May 04, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: haha apathy & finding excuses...
Replies: 7
Views: 17515

Hi! I think we all suffer from procrastination and some amount of inertia...This is why Reinhard makes the SG "non optional"... to avoid the "excuse machine" which is basically years of programmed laziness and slothful habits... I can only suggest that you truly find a time when you aren't pressured...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu May 04, 2006 3:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: misplacedpeg's daily check-in
Replies: 14
Views: 24561

That dinner sounds Molto delizioso!!! LOL... What spices do you use on the artichokes? Artichokes are one of my very favorite foods! Look.... You are eating *Healthy Carbs*!!! So don't worry about them! Focus on cutting out soda, candy and cookies during the week and you will do fantastico! Enjoy th...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu May 04, 2006 2:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Reinhard and MPpeg! Yes Rein, 14 minutes is a great idea! I was doing that about a month or so ago, and it always turned into an extra ten minutes and some shovelglove to boot... I am too weak now to really push myself to do anything, but not weak enough to meditate.. so yesterday that's exac...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 11:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Jenn mate!
You are a sweetie!
I'm sure in a few more days I'll be much better...
Fortunately I went to the doctor the first day I had symptoms...
I'm going to tackle the Kinkos deal or whatever other place that's hiring once I'm not virulent!
Have a great evening :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 4:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

Hi M!
Have a good week :)

Peace and Love,
8) Deb

ps... My toothbrush doesn't get wet unless I put it under water :) LOL...
I think yours must be defective??? LOL...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 100496

I noticed that walking with my son was sooooooo much more enjoyable than going it alone... We both had fun!
Here's to more roads walked for all!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
ps.. I think birthday parties are okay as long as they aren't every other day! LOL...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 4:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Last Martian's occasional Check In
Replies: 42
Views: 46706

Go man go!!!
Martians rule! :lol:

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 4:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jennifer's Daily Check-in
Replies: 58
Views: 61926

We all screw up sometimes Jenn! Don't feel bad! I went off NoS really bad for about three weeks a few months back and gained my most significant real gain (not pms stuff) in like 18 months here... 4 lbs... then I got right back to the 21 days on habit, made it to only 19 but shed that weight and rig...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 4:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: misplacedpeg's daily check-in
Replies: 14
Views: 24561

Benvenuto!!! Hi Misplaced Peg... Good luck with NoS! Don't worry about carbs... You are doing great and as long as you aren't eating refined sugar by the liter in sodas or candies then you will do fine! Prunes and broccolli are tutto bene!!! Pace and Amore! 8) Deb Io studiato Italiano venti anni fa!...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 4:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hi everyone :)! Can you believe this???? I no longer have that doctors office job!!! I came down with strep throat yesterday and called in sick, and told them by next week I would be back.. The job was only part time... Well the secretary asked me if I wanted them to send my check in the mail, becau...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 4:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ardigan's Daily Check In
Replies: 4
Views: 10717

Hi Kate :)
Great work!!!

Good luck in school!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Hi Carolejo!

I'm still posting from the library and things have been topsy turvey around here too...
Good luck getting back on the wagon!
You can do it girl!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Debny!
by gratefuldeb67
Wed May 03, 2006 3:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie! Also: doc's note, blood sugars, PCOS= help?!
Replies: 15
Views: 25938

Hi there :) I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant, and very overweight... I think I was 225 when I conceived and then went up to 250.. And I am 5'2".... Once I got my sugar intake cut down the diabetes was controlled, and then when I lost weight in the years that followed I had no diabetic ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Urban Ranger benefits me in so many ways
Replies: 2
Views: 9514

Oh man Murphys raven! I remember those Seattle area hills!!! Thats pretty much on par with San Fransisco.... Can you give yourself enough time to do the hill really carefully and slowly? Whatever you do, just make sure you enjoy yourself and do what is realistic and maintainable for your life! Walki...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 9:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 100496

Wow!!! 4 miles a day 3 times a week!
You are my hero!!!

ps.. I like creme brulee too, but don't have it much...

Have a great night Fla Sunshine :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 9:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 167161

Hi Allan!
Congrats on your successful days so far!!!!
You are a rockin!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My progress on NoS & my obsessive scale stepping
Replies: 5
Views: 12051

Hi Murphysraven.. I'm a little late here but I wanted to comment about your rate of loss... Any healthy weight loss program (Big stress on the word "healthy") will show losses in the range of 1-2 pounds per week *on average*... There may be one week or two or even ten where you don't lose much... Th...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: H G Check-in
Replies: 166
Views: 145013

Hi HG!
Have a great day!!!
Celery walnut soup sounds very interesting!
Is it a blended cold soup?
Let me know how you make it.. I bet its really healthy!
See you later!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 2:18 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Hallelujah!!! It walks!!!!! LOL...
Replies: 8
Views: 17672

Thanks Reinhard! I am sick today, so no work or walking.. However I really enjoyed the walk and want to have it become a really ingrained habit... Once I'm over my sore throat, etc, I will be going four days a week, with the exception of the one day a week that we drive into Queens for Richard's sax...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 12:39 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Pretty ugly weekend
Replies: 11
Views: 19479

Hi Donna :) At the risk of seeming like an amateur psychologist... I believe that most serious eating disorders are self esteem based... Your bulimia was your way, albeit a very dangerous and detrimental way, of feeling like you were in control of your body and what food could and couldn't do to you...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 12:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Prod's Daily check in
Replies: 151
Views: 164653

I love clams and oysters and any seafood stuff!

We had nice chocolate chip cookies for S days too :)

Have a great week Prodigal!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 12:19 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Huge dude, huge sledgehammers
Replies: 5
Views: 15095

Who you calling lithe???? :twisted:

LOL...
That hammer almost looks like the size of a small car battery! LOL... :P

I'm fine with my normal one!


Have fun Reinhard :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue May 02, 2006 12:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey Tricia and Jenn! Thanks for your posts :) Tricia, I'm glad you watched Guffman! It was so funny! Did it remind you of community theater auditions? LOL... And yeah, Christopher Guest wrote and directed both those movies and Spinal Tap too... LOL... That guy is so hilarious! And all the others are...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 183311

I want to free up time to wander my beautiful springtime garden and meditate
I'm with you on that Sue!!!!!
Namyoho renkekyo!!!!!
:wink:


Here's to our cumulative success this year Sue!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:21 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Hallelujah!!! It walks!!!!! LOL...
Replies: 8
Views: 17672

Hallelujah!!! It walks!!!!! LOL...

Well folks,,,the "I'm *going* to start walking" talk, has finally, after months, turned into walking the walk!!! Thanks to Richard reminding me, and a cool but lovely morning, I was motivated to walk round the perimeter of the large park we live by, 2 times with him! I think it was just about 1.5 mi...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: I'm Back Starting Over!
Replies: 5
Views: 11560

Hi Bob! Welcome back!!! :D
Sorry about your serious of misfortunes... That stinks!!!
I hope all improves!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 167161

S days are automatic SUCCESS!!!

Did you eat breakfast yet Samurai??? :wink:
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks guys!!! Yeah, Sue, it does really feel great!!! I have lots of other ideas of things I want to do, like music etc.. but having a decent day job was something I didn't have... I will have to really watch out with the radiation exposure though and hope the protection we use in the office (lead ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:17 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Is it still Day 1 even though it's almost over? Hmm...
Replies: 5
Views: 10186

Good luck Jen!!! Try to space your meals out so that they fit your lifestyle and keep away from tempations which you might just want on an impulse! Sorry if this is just a little feedback, but hey!, it's almost the beginning of S days and I am in relax mode! LOL.... I'm sure you will find out what w...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey Guys, I got the job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I start next Monday!!!!!!!!!!! This is gonna be cool and interesting, and local, and flexible hours with no evenings or weekends!!!! Plus the doctor has given me permission and will actively help me get referrals to my office!!! :) Yay!!!!!!!...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728331

Thanks Reinhard!
Maybe it will become as popular as NoS!
Have a nice S weekend!
Peace,
8) Richie
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: H G Check-in
Replies: 166
Views: 145013

Hi Hunter!

????????????????????????

LOL...

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Hugs CJ!!!
Have a great weekend!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:23 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove T-shirts!!
Replies: 42
Views: 56052

LOL!!!!

Hi D...
That was funny!
I actually started Way of the Peaceful Warrior, and found myself pretty bored by a few chapters in... I prefer Carlos Castaneda much more!
Have a great weekend!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How to regain motivation?
Replies: 4
Views: 10708

Hi Jen, I agree with Reinhard! Life is so challenging sometimes and if we screw up on a diet it's so easy to just let that negativity spiral and snowball, and then we are left with a feeling of failure and, basically, everything seems like a heaping pile of steaming S! LOL.. So, leave emotion out of...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Oh man James you are psyching me up!!! Woo woo you! I have to admit that this entire past month I have done $hi# in the exercise department and I feel really lame as a result! Oh well... I'm happy that you are getting back to it though and I will too! I was thinking about what you said before... Tho...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Scott's Daily Check-In
Replies: 48
Views: 54510

Yay Scott!!!!!

Keep up a good attitude!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:33 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove T-shirts!!
Replies: 42
Views: 56052

Yo Dave!!! What's with all those rules???? You must be a disciplinarian! LOL... Ben, Dave et all you guys, Hlid too... I only suggested Everyday Warrior, because 1. It's consistent with the "Everdaysystems" thing and 2. Warriors are found anywhere you look when we are speaking of self improvement an...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 167161

Yay Samurai on your good start!!!!
The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Hi James... The blisters from your new sandals sounds really strange to me... I never got those, and have the same shoes... Did you try adjusting the straps so they are comfortable? Are they rubbing your heel in some weird way? Maybe they just are the wrong size or something? Can you wear sports soc...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:13 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 12148

Cool Neil! Great site! How about a pic of you?
LOL...

Keep on truckin!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks HG!!!! I appreciate your prayers!!! They may have made a big difference this week as I have a good interview set up for a job that seems almost totally like the perfect compliment to my massage office!!! I'll post about the details if I get it! As far as yoga and watching my back... When I *d...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:30 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: New to Shovelglove!
Replies: 11
Views: 23493

Hi Battlefish! :) I would imagine that working for UPS is weightlifting enough!!! One guy I used to talk to said it was like a "gym on wheels"... But Shovelglove should be fun, even if it's challenging... When it gets really tough, maybe it's sign to go slower or take a day off.. Good luck! Peace an...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Hey Simon! Great work!!! So, I seem to recall the first year of taking care of Richard as being the hardest year of my life! You do shovelglove when you get a chance, and it should be fun, not a chore!!! Good luck with Declan and Tavish! PS... Incase any of you want to read a very entertaining blog,...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1151082

Yay Simon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You Rock!!!!!!
Congrats on your great three weeks!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb

ps.. You can have my jacket if you want, but it's pretty nerdy looking! LOL.. :wink:
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Yeah !!! i made it !!
Replies: 2
Views: 7531

That's great Donna!!! :wink:
It's nice to get off to a good start...
Don't sweat the minor bumps in the road... This is for life and you have plenty of time to practice and improve your situation and health!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: IM QUITING BYE!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 24800

Hi WTBH...
Don't worry about perfection...
James is right on about taking it easy and staying positive!!!
You lost 17 lbs!!!!
That's amazing!!!

That's about all I lost in a whole year the first year here...
Don't be discouraged! That is great!!!
Have a great day!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Prod's Daily check in
Replies: 151
Views: 164653

Hi Prod!
Good luck!
Enjoy Spring in Washington :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ceu daily check in
Replies: 87
Views: 87727

You can get right back on track girl!!!
Go for it!
Congrats for not really going too wild (at least with your food!) on your visit to you sweetie :)

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Today's weigh-in: 330.8. Whew. I was worried about this, because when I lost the plot a while back I was afraid I'd gained some weight. But I seem to be in the same ballpark as where I was.
Good for you James! :wink:
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 17mo - 30lbs - 4 sizes!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 12577

Rock on in Texas Catbert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great to hear from you!
That is fantastic!!!!

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A question for the ladies
Replies: 13
Views: 19492

Hi Donna :) I'm not tall at all! LOL... I am 5'3" I've been gaining muscle for the last year and a half, so that makes my weight a bit more than anyone my size... I have a 36.5 inch waist, and went down from a 41.5 inch waist back when I started NoS in August of 2004... For most people who lost inch...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Nonskanse's Daily Check in
Replies: 117
Views: 101767

Hi Nonskanse.. Even though you may feel the weekends are bingefests, and they are impeding your progress, I highly suggest leaving them rule free... Of course if you are eating to the point of bursting I'm not trying to encourage you disrespect your belly that much... The think is, your "bingefests"...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:48 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove T-shirts!!
Replies: 42
Views: 56052

Hi Hlid! How ya been :) I personally think "Everyday Warrior" would be good, and then at the bottom have a little line with www.everydaysystems.com Peasant is cool, but so many people use different scenarios, like Martial arts, coalmining, and well, frankly, I just dance around with the thing, that ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728331

Hi Reinhard,
I just wanted to tell you that Richard is in the process of creating his own web page and he has linked it to the NoS diet! :)

Visit him at :

www.saxkidrichie.piczo.com

Hope you and your family had a nice relaxing weekend!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Sue! I love when people refer to me as wise and not a wise "you know what!" LOL... Well we had a great S day yesterday, and had snacks, candy and even had some really good chocolate torte and cheesecake, when we went out for the evening to see Premik play at this caffe in the village... He wa...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A question for the ladies
Replies: 13
Views: 19492

Hi Donna, good luck... I'm almost 39... I eat about two eggs and a slice of bread, and maybe some cheese if I have it, plus a piece of bread... Some times, if it's later in the day, I'll also have a fruit... Lunch or dinner is pretty much either a few pieces of chicken or some kind of meat dish, lik...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Here goes...
Replies: 7
Views: 12683

Go for it Ardigan!!! Be kind to yourself in the first year... there's lots to unlearn, but take things one step at a time... The fact that you wish to be accountable and aware of these habits is a great first step!!! The plan is very livable and you will love it! Don't worry about perfection, but tr...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:34 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Ice Crusher!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 9681

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

That was great Reinhard!
You have to come up with some new move based on that scenario...
Maybe, "Crack the safe"? LOL.. :)

And thanks for the idea!
If massage doesn't work out, maybe I'll become some kind of Sledge Wielding Vigilante! :D

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Richard's Special Updates
Replies: 51
Views: 47634

Hi everyone! It's richie here.
I have been working on my new website the last few days, and thought
you would like to see it. Well, the website is www.saxkidrichie.piczo.com
Have a good S weekend!
Peace,
8) Black-eyed Richie
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks a lot Rein! Loved your post!!! Richard looks like Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront now... I've been coaching him to say "I coudda been somebody... I coudda been a contender!!!"... LOL... Running out now... I have plans for the next few months... Basically, I'm going to do a "no snacks" vers...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:26 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Ice Crusher!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 9681

Ice Crusher!!!

I haven't been SG'ing too often these days guys, but wanted to let you all know that if you ever need to make crushed ice in a ziplock bag to put on a kids black eye in an emergency, SG does the trick,,,, And some!!!!LOL..... First I smashed my scale with it...Last year I opened a coconut with it,,,...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Battlefish's Daily Check In
Replies: 10
Views: 19568

Congrats on a good first week!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Charms Daily Check In
Replies: 8
Views: 15388

Hi Charms!
Glad to see that you will be getting support from your boyfriend!
That really helps!!!
My son helps me out, and does a 75% version of NoS...

Enjoy your weekend!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Sue!
I bet those donuts were good!!!!

Richie makes it easy to be the "mom of the year" as he is the most lovable and sweet and wonderful son in the world!!!!

Have a great S weekend!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:34 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: You're all still here! And then some!
Replies: 12
Views: 17424

Yay Dave!!!
This is a diet... but it's a normal and healthy and sane one!!!!

Congrats and have fun in Korea!
Continued good luck!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 167161

Hi Samurai! :) Great to have you back and nice to see you have some real perspective on your previous progress... Reinhard once told me, actually the first Winter I was on NoS, that during Winter, "stasis" is it's own kind of progress... Look, we all could gain back thirty pounds if we went back to ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Well thanks Tricia! On one hand I agree with you, but on the other hand, I am shooting for really really strict adherence of the S days rules... It was an S day for him, as he was hurt, but stress happens to me all the time and if I start blaming stress for reasons to call N days S days, I'm going t...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Well guys! I made it to 19 good days on habit... I had a cave in tonight, which can't be explained away as "funny stuff"... It was a definite S.... I had a good humor chipwich ice cream sandwitch... I wouldn't have, but I really had a big scare this afternoon with Richard.. He was playing at the par...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 183311

How does this fit in here in diet world, you ask? I think I am miserable at work. My niece calls any good paying job that you hate, "golden handcuffs". I have only 5 years to retirement and it is not a good job market so I feel like I am stuck Wow Sue, I'm so sorry!!!!! It makes total sense that yo...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Day 19 (Wed) was a Success!!!!! Today I expect no less!!!! I even managed not to eat Richards few leftover spoonfuls of McDonalds Hot fudge sundae he came home with yesterday after a day with my Mom at the Bronx Zoo!!! I am proud of my self control!!!! See you all later! Have a great day all! Peace...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hi CJ!
Running to work, and a little late.. but wanted to write back!!!
::smile!!!::
Hugs!
Not having the comp at home really makes it difficult to stay in touch here..
Oh well!
Have a nice day!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello all, I'm new
Replies: 5
Views: 11672

I truly feel like this will be my breakthrough in this area of my life because I think i finally have the right mindset. I'm done with trying to find quick fixes. At this point I'd rather lose a pound a month than none at all or worse yet gain a pound a month. Go Charms!!! Great attitude, and yes, ...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Schnebit's Daily Check-in
Replies: 14
Views: 25874

Go Schnebit Go!!!!!

ps.. I like saying your name!
That makes me giggle!

So happy things are going well for you!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728331

Reinhard! You are a wonderful example and, truth be told, deep down it's wonderful to see someone so hooked on productive and healthy use of rules and habits!!! You're my hero and always will be!!! And I'm willing to bet that everyone else here feels just like I do!!! I agree with you that it's just...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Reinhard!!!! I'm in the home stretch!!! I started on a Saturday, so I'll be done this Friday!!! I've been training my hawk like gaze on myself, so don't worry! Hee! I'm stoked!!! I knew you were there somewhere out there... :wink: Kind of like the antithesis of the Dark Lord, whose "eye" gaze...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

"Dear God...Please heed Sues prayer!!!!
Soon!!!" :twisted:
NoS only restricts three of the deadly S's... Not all of them!
Ha ha ha!!!!!!!!

Thanks Sue~
That really made me crack up!
Love,
:lol: Deb

ps... It's usually transliterated into English as "Mazeltov"....
Thanks again!!!
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: You're all still here! And then some!
Replies: 12
Views: 17424

Hi Samurai!
Best of luck and continued success and good health to you!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thank you HG!!!!!!
Hugs!
Have a nice night :)
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Woo hoo!!!
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Hi CJ! I am so sorry about the baby... Big hugs and much love to you and your Sister... One of my best friends had a similar thing happen and she was so upset, but she tried again, and now has two lovely daughters... I've lost two pregnancies myself, and it's so tough... But she will heal and that l...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thank you sooooo much Simon, and if this guy actually buys 100 massages from me at one time (really this is soooo unusual!) I promise to pay for the corrective optical surgery to *un*cross your eyes!!!!! :lol:

Peace and Love!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Monday was a success and today is going really strong, so I will count it as a success too, and if need be, but I won't need to, I'll ammend it tomorrow if I goof up at all...

Therefore that brings my count to Day 18!!!!!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey!!!!! No one wrote me back!!!! Where my homies at????? LOL.... Had a great day today, so far.... NoS is just fine, and I'm waiting to see if some guy who called me about massage decides to try me out this week.. He was referred to me by someone, and usually that's an immediate "in" in this field....
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:31 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: New to Shovelglove!
Replies: 11
Views: 23493

Welcome and good luck!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

I WAS sorely tempted to dig into the fridge when the rest of the house went to bed, but managed to quell that particular demon. YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wink: Assuming all things work out for the rest of the week, I'll be celebrating my 21-day milestone on Sunday Assume, shmassume!!! You are...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:23 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove check-in
Replies: 28
Views: 35149

You just have to do a quicktime video of this move!
And wear a ninja outfit!

Good for you and your quads of steel!!!!!!!
Let the annhihilation time begin!!!!!!!!! :twisted:

Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

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