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by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:26 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove check-in
Replies: 28
Views: 35149

I'm gonna spring up and smash you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you make Ninja sounds when you do that one? LOL! Sounds great! I'm gonna try it out!!!!!!! Yeah!!!! Glad you are having such fun Dave! I did about an hour of real hammering today in my woodshed, which I...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey friends! I couldn't resist checking to see how much of the weight I had gained before my "refresher course" came back off... When I went to the doctor a few weeks ago, I was definitely up four or five pounds... Well, I'm not done with my period and not done with my 21 days, but close, but I'm re...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Hi guys... Lack of computer at home has made posting a bit erratic.. I feel a little bad because I'm losing touch with some of you guys somewhat... Just know I am with you spiritually! Anyway... Sunday, Day 16, Success!!!! Yay!!! Today is crazy busy, so probably won't post again till tomorrow evenin...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: wantebhealthy's final journey to the top
Replies: 285
Views: 234992

Want to be healthy!!!!!! Congrats on your 17 lbs down!!!! If you stick with NoS, that will never come back to haunt you... I have about thirty pounds left to lose to be where I would like to be.... I took about 1.5 years to lose the first 25 or so..... If it takes me another two years or even three,...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

OH!! And also, my brother and I demolished the bricked-in BBQ that came with our house when we moved in three years ago. Moved the entire pile of bricks to the front driveway and then SHOVELED it into the back of my truck to haul to the dump tomorrow. You should have seen my FORM! I was on FIRE! I ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

All of life is a projection of what and how we see it... Thanks Sue for your vote of support and great Zen quote! Play like your hair is on fire!!!!!!! (Another Zen Buddhist quote.. LOL) I actually can't wait to weigh in next weekend! So, yesterday was a success, albeit there was some virtual platin...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Last Martian's occasional Check In
Replies: 42
Views: 46706

Martians Rule!!!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BigBirdUk's doing her best......
Replies: 8
Views: 16206

Hey there Big Bird!
Good luck!!!!!
Welcome too :)
Hope all goes well and keep us posted :)

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 10ch's Daily Check In
Replies: 33
Views: 46155

Hi Becky! NoS is for everyone!!! LOL... Seriously! But really, what you may be feeling right now, is an immediate craving for some quick energy, due to all the exercise you are doing... I suggest not rationalizing the sweets with the calories in/out model of thinking, because, one day, in the far fa...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blondie Log
Replies: 183
Views: 144231

Hey Mandy :) Congratulations on your new relationship, and exciting developments of partying all night long!!! Rock on!!!!! LOL... But seriously folks, don't totally stop exercising for anyone except YOU.. If you don't want to, then don't, but it's been my life experience that when you stop doing th...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Passover isn't a deprivation day Blondie.. :) Just no leavened bread, so cakes should be flat!! LOL.. Or, the popular, chocolate covered Matzos.. :wink: Maybe you are referring to Yom Kippur when you fast all day.. Hi CJ! Big squishy hugs out to Amsterdam! Hope you and Steve have a lovely Easter! Lo...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Hi Sime :) Well, if you really think of those choices you made, they point more towards a sugar junkie kind of thing, not just grazing... What's great is that once you cut down, your body won't have such wild cravings for it either.. You are attacking your behavior here, but really your also retrain...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: H G Check-in
Replies: 166
Views: 145013

Hi Hunter Gatherer!
Too bad you couldn't partake in an honorary Passover party! I mean we are all just one big family anyway right!?
Then you could have some ice cream tonight! :P

Hope you are well!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:51 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove T-shirts!!
Replies: 42
Views: 56052

These look very cool, Ben. Thanks! I'm traveling now Hey Reinhard! If you are in the city this week, and even have half a day free, please consider coming out to Great Neck for lunch and a world famous Grateful Deb, therapeutic, post shovelgloving session massage!!! Or perhaps a musical serenade fr...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

You are keeping it realz bro!!!!
Have a great evening Sime!
Keep up the great work!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Hey James! Rock on!!!! Good luck with your studio sessions this week!!! I lost my connection at home finally! Rah! Phooey! Sending music blessings your way! Create lots of good vibes~ Simon, yeah you would enjoy Yoga and saying things like Trikonasana! And Chatturanga! Woo hoo! :lol: I taught my fri...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Hi Sue! Thanks alot for your care and love! I'm feeling way better today, so it's definitely just a little hayfever or something (plus the dreaded pms!) Blondie!!!!! Hey girl!!! How ya been? Thanks for dropping in on me! How's jogging these days? Well gotta run to my families Seder now.. I finally l...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Hi James :) The associated tastes for the various organs as discovered in Traditional Chinese Medicine make your craving very normal... Any imbalance can cause a craving.. Stomach/Spleen imbalance causes a Sweet craving Heart: Burnt or Bitter (Fire!) Liver: Sour tastes Gallbladder: Fatty food Kidney...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:28 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Yay! A help for hunger on the No S Diet.
Replies: 33
Views: 45820

I agree Phil! Reinhard is da man! :wink: Having a nice beginning of Autumn down there? I'm loving the Spring! PS.... Mr. Tut, I am happy you are losing weight, but I do caution you to go do things which won't be maintainable in the long run.. If what you are doing is maintainable, for life, not just...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Rock on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing Sime!!!!!! :D

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Thanks Simon!! Nope, I'll be finishing my three weeks on habit on a blessed Sunday! Beers on me!!! LOL.. :twisted: Well, as Reinhard, my hero, would say, I am going to post something now which is serious funny stuff, "just to keep myself accountable" and be honest with myself... I screwed up last ni...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar Burn
Replies: 5
Views: 29713

Simon! You and your hoser friends are funny! LOL... Hunter, could this be some kind of autoimmune inflammation thing happening? Maybe you have an allergy to the foods you are eating? Maybe it's not even the sugar? What did you eat? So much garbage is in packaged snack foods, and fake dyes, and prese...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Scott's Daily Check-In
Replies: 48
Views: 54510

Yay Scott!!!

Great work and tude!
Rock on in Austin!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb

ps.. Did you ever see the Austin City Limits?
Wasn't Stevie Ray from there!?
Good music town!
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Day 10: Success :) I did have a few spoonfuls of leftover chili from Richards plate (I know! How pathetic is that! LOL..) but otherwise it was a great NoS day.. I also did two massages and am very very pooped now! I actually can't wait to get to 21 days and weigh in.. I think I'll really be in for ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748529

Exercise: Urban Rangering, to exceed my 10.000 step goal ; plus weights, crunches, and stretches.
Go Jan go!!!!!
Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!

Yay Spring!
Makes ya feel alive!

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New---tried no S before, returning.....
Replies: 4
Views: 8886

Darn! :twisted:
Now *that* would make a fun quicktime video! :P

ps... I don't do any standard exercise in the buff, only non standard :mrgreen:

Peace and Glove!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Thanks, Reinhard, for bringing me back to sensible eating
Replies: 3
Views: 7323

Hi Cab! Welcome! Enjoy NoS :) As for the Grandma Diet? That wouldn't stick in my family.. My Great Grandma used to always welcome us to her house with a 2 lb bag of M&M's!!! LOL.. But, yes! NoS is definitely a no brainer and very sensible! Good luck! Peace and Love, 8) Deb PS.. No wonder Scarsdale D...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting No S again......
Replies: 5
Views: 10831

Hey Carrie Ann~
Welcome back girl!

Have a great week :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Silly me! Thinking I could do N days on the weekend! LOL.. Well actually, Saturday was an S day, but a moderate one... No big spluges... Just some ice cream in the evening.. But Sunday was supposed to be an N day, since Friday was that over the top buffet gorgefest (bleh!!! not doing that anymore! E...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Hi James! You couldn't get through a day *without* some "funny" stuff! (because you are so darn funny :)! LOL..) Good for you with Advo mukha svasansana... (down dog) That pose stretches the whole back and legs and strengthens the shoulders... When one isn't accustomed to it, it can be quite hard, b...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New to no s and looking for some answers
Replies: 4
Views: 8718

Hi Tim :) Welcome! Well, honey is very very dense sugar.... a teaspoon is like worth two and half teaspoons of granulated sugar calories or something like that.. Kind of like real maple syrup... That being said, I'd just caution you not to have more than a tsp or two and I think it would be okay... ...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:45 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Music Mixers
Replies: 5
Views: 11958

Hi Hunter! I want to hear you sing! Hey, I can send you a file of me singing if you can open Ogg Vorbis files.. I would just take JWL's advice.. He has good resources and lots of experience and is the nicest recording engineer around! If you send me your email to my email I'll send you a file of me ...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Hi James! :) I don't understand why a sandwich from the vending machine at lunch time is something you even have to think about virtual plating? Your body is asking for three meals a day, it seems.. There's no problem with that.. It will all balance out as long as each meal isn't giant.. Congrats on...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 09, 2006 7:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Inspiration in empty spaces....
Replies: 1
Views: 4954

Inspiration in empty spaces....

Hi friends :) I just had an interesting thought, and tried it out.. I haven't really lost weight, in fact, I've gained about 4 lbs or so back recently due to stress and sickness, but of course it will revert now that I'm no track again... Meanwhile, I thought it would be interesting to measure my wa...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 09, 2006 6:45 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Yoga Journey....
Replies: 49
Views: 58186

First time back with Larry for about three or four weeks.. I appreciate the safe and nurturing enviornment he creates for me and the rest of the students and regardless of time away from the class, when I come back I always feel like I'm in the right place at the right time and totally at home :) Cl...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: IM QUITING BYE!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 24800

Darcy, I am just wondering what hasn't worked for you here.. NoS can be really adjusted to a certain extent to fit everyones lives.. Are you frustrated for any reason? Just please do me a favor and don't try out any of those phoney baloney suppliments and starvation/shakes and pills type diets.. Tho...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Scott's Daily Check-In
Replies: 48
Views: 54510

2) I'm down 15 lbs. since starting No S less than 2 weeks ago. Yay Scott!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alright!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry about your arm... Rest till you feel less sore, and if need be, just do SG once in a while or for a shorter time frame, or less reps.. Again, Fantastic news!!!!!!!!! ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Sue and Jan!!! Sue, I do intend to rock on!!! LOL.. That was cool to say! Also I sing and play guitar, so I think I will rock on in the fullest sense of the words tomorrow for a few hours :) Maybe I'll do my own version of Wild thing! :twisted: We had one really nice S today since Haagen daaz...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748529

Hi Jan!
That recipe sounds totally delicious!
Thanks :)
Glad things are going relatively well at work..
How long before you and hubby uproot again?

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 183311

I am proud of me
We are too!!!!

Maazel Tov!

Enjoy your guilt free, totally well earned, S celebration this weekend!
Treat yourself to some nice treat!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1151085

Congratulations Sue!!!!! It must be a great feeling!!!! NoS just gets better and easier with practice and as long as you don't just drop out for weeks completely, even the minor screwups won't hurt your long term success! I am happy for you!!! (See you here in two more weeks! :wink: ) Peace and Lov...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Apr 08, 2006 1:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Good job Simon on a great week! Enjoy your S days! No they don't have to be disgusting gorgefests, but it's really crucial to let yourself relax on them... Mentally, it's like a steam valve after N day scrutiny... It's the N days that will bring about your weight loss, and when you have S days witho...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:40 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: No Can Do No Name
Replies: 12
Views: 22146

This is all about leverage Scott... 12 lbs exerts considerably more force per pound, on your body, when you put the weight on a handle and a few feet away from your center... That's really why it doesn't feel like 12 lbs... It's the force you are feeling which is created from the leverage... But you...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: H G Check-in
Replies: 166
Views: 145013

Hi Hunter!
That Mexican Bakery is becoming a torture for me to hear about! LOL... :wink:
Chipotle Beef Alfredo sounds great!
I never heard of Lemon Beef though..

Enjoy Ice Cream and Candy Day!
Woo hoo!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Well back from our dinner craziness at that buffet! Richie was so wonderful... He kept asking if I was enjoying our evening out, and saying how much he is happy I'm enjoying the meal.. He comes home from school and asks me "So did you have a good day?" and in the morning, he usually asks me "So, how...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks so much Reinhard!
I'm glad to see my spirits up too! LOL..
God bless you and your little family!

Enjoy your weekend :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Holy S! 25 pounds!
Replies: 13
Views: 25878

Excellent!!! LOL...
Love it!
I was laughing at "Make me one with everything!"...
I'll have to tell that to all my Yoga friends! :wink:

Congrats again on your
"Holy *NO* S!!" news!

Take care!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Holy S! 25 pounds!
Replies: 13
Views: 25878

Yay SBD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo woo woo wooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am totally thrilled for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful news! On the sizes versus pounds down, I think it's very very individual depending on what age and size the person was to begin with overall, an...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Day 7 success

Today: Day 7 Success!!! :lol: Wow that was easy and fast! Read on to see why! LOL... This is getting bloggy after all! See! I just can't handle too much structure before I go nuts from the confinement of it all! This is why NoS works for me.. It's not a micromanaging diet! Well I'm actually trading ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Yes! Yesterday was a Success!!! I did have about four more spoonfuls of mac and cheese when I came back into the kitchen after dinner, but I am human.. It wasn't a totally proud moment, but I'm still counting yesterday... More importantly, I didn't eat at night... I'm feeling much less bulgy in the ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Do you have any idea how little willpower I have versus nanaimo bars? Do you? I totally rock. Rock on with your newly bolstered willpower!!! Woo hoo!!!! PS... You can bring home nice deli goodies, next time, and have them for dinner.. Unless they were the nanaimo bars...That's ice cream right??? It...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Feeling much improved today, and without even getting any horehound! The sun and being outdoors at the job really cheers me up! I am thrilled I have this job back again.. I mean, I love massage, but I do spend much of my time in a darkened room! LOL.. Seeing a dear friend next week who I miss and ha...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728332

Hey Reinhard! You know what??? A pear is a good thing to eat! LOL.... I've been craving sweets in fruit form these days.. I want some now!!! Grapefruit, apples.... Richies favorite is pears! Ice cream, however delicious, isn't too nutritious... I really believe that it's the nutrition, and variety o...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Day Six: So far a Success! I will make any changes if I mess up at dinner, or in the evening when I should be sleeping... But I WON'T!!! :twisted: Even resisted the soda fountain today and an urge to make a chocolate egg cream! I had plain seltzer instead.... How boring! :lol: But I am proud I didn...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

You know Simon, they actually have 50 lb hammers out there on the internet.. Maybe someone did sneak in and switch them! :wink: Please listen to the signals your body is giving you... This sounds like you may be going too fast or just too many reps... SG is very intense, or can be... Be mindful to l...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:34 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Another new shovelglover
Replies: 9
Views: 18871

Hey Hickory Hand! Sounds of snap crackle and pop aren't too worrisome (the real name for our little creaks and pops is Crepitus! LOL..) It's pain you need to worry about.. If it's not painful, don't worry... I totally agree with James (freakwitch) That within a few more workouts it should really imp...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Good for you Simon!!! Having temptations in the house always leads me to Oscar Wilde's solution for handling them... To "give in" to them! LOL... It's so much simpler when it's not in the house.... Well, good luck with Mrs. Persnickety :) Maybe you can wean her off her cravings in your behalf... It'...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 06, 2006 2:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: vorpal's checkin
Replies: 65
Views: 71612

Hi Vorpal! How frustrated you must feel! I'm sorry... Do you mind me asking if you do any daily exercise? NoS really doesn't work without some activity too... Especially with "F up" days included... NoS is primarily geared towards maintenence but you can lose weight too.. Keep in mind, Reinhard and ...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Chippie's check- in
Replies: 7
Views: 14187

So sorry about your loss!
You must be heartbroken...

My heart goes out to you!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 238211

Wow!!! When I'm bad, I can gain half a pound at each meal!!!!

You did great girly!!!
Here's to better days ahead for all of us!

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: H G Check-in
Replies: 166
Views: 145013

How bout spaghetti with peanut butter sauce?
Then just sprinkle in a little hot chili oil and you have fake Szechuan peanut noodles! :)

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Yay!!! He's big. He's bad, and he's back!!! w00t! Welcome home James! Freakwitch is back to his NoS family! LOL.. :wink: ::big blubbery reunion movie scene crying:: We missed you too!!!! LOL... Good for you on your exercising again... I'm trailing a bit behind on that, but tomorrow there will be muc...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 183311

Good for you Sue!!! Wow, you aren't a baby boomer, like I thought... You are an inbetween fifties chick and hippy girl! LOL... Yeah I'll let you know if Horehound tastes bad enough to scare off a hairy hound! (actually hore, is supposed to be derived from hair, or hairy...) Well, yeah.. breaking lif...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:41 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: No Can Do No Name
Replies: 12
Views: 22146

No name, also known as "Flip the lever" is freaking hard!!!! I say, do what Simon suggests... When people do bicep curls, they don't have the weight two feet away from their grip... this really stresses the neck, shoulders, rotator cuff muscles as you stabilize the primary mover, the biceps... It's ...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Day 5, still alive!

Heh heh heh! Nope, Hickory hand, I don't need one of those! LOL... It's just good old boring chest congestion I was referring to... Very very boring! I am going to try out this Horehound stuff tomorrow! The name is too intriguing not to love it! LOL.. I just called my friend at his store, since I fo...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Schnebit's Daily Check-in
Replies: 14
Views: 25874

Hi Jim!!! Everyone is different.. Just keep plugging and the weight will come down! Congrats on your office dinner success!!!! Yay you! Are you Shovelgloving? If you are, I totally recommend that you measure yourself as well as weighing in... The weight gets really screwed up when a person is doing ...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

ps.. I don't really know if this is real, but I read some articles in Natural health magazines, that tooth pain, somehow can be helped by eating cherries...
Maybe you can buy some organic cherry juice and see if that helps...
There's some kind of anti-inflammatory chemical in cherries...
Good luck!
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

Feel better M!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 10ch's Daily Check In
Replies: 33
Views: 46155

Go 10ch!!!!! Hey Becky, Ha! I just figured out that 10ch is your name!!! LOL.. That only took two weeks or something! Duh!!!!!!!! I'm so quick on the uptake these days! ::drool dripping from gaping mouth with dumb expression:: LOL... Good going with your bad ass callous forming self!!! I just know y...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ceu daily check in
Replies: 87
Views: 87727

Yay Ceu!!!!
Rock on with your successful week!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 238211

Oh man Tricia, so sorry about that stomach flu your family had.. That is definitely the worst possible way to be sick... Ugh!!!! I think when we are sick we just crave wellness, and really, most of our energy comes from food, so it's only natural to think that eating will somehow help us feel better...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Day 5........... Success??? Methinks it's gonna be a Yes!

Last night there was *NO* night time eating of any sort, clementine, picklefest, or otherwise!!!!!!! (Maybe those eight pickles were a good preemptive strike, I mean there really wasn't any room in my stomach for much else, and all I wanted to do all night was guzzle water!!! LOL) I feel totally bac...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 183311

Sue, seriously, and I guess I'm trying to offer you some long term advice... There are ups and downs and you are committing to a long term, life plan... Don't forget,,,, You are in control of your choices and NoS is really optimized to give your willpower the upper hand! Just take every day one at a...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

No no no!!!!!!! Tricia,,, The only thing a pickle is good, next to, is pastrami on rye!!! LOL.... (well maybe not the only good thing...hah..) I have, though not on the same plate, eaten ice cream and pickles! LOL... Chocolate covered??? It's *not* happening here! Even when I used to get "The Munchi...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Now I'm confused! I thought you ran your race this last weekend from your previous posts... Well good luck on your future goal too!!! I agree with you that you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!!! (Except weight!) Ten K is like 6 or 7 miles... I walked a 10k route once and I think I did co...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Greetings!
Replies: 19
Views: 25981

Well well!!! :twisted:
English as a foreign language, eh??? LOL...
Aren't we getting all British on our American asses!!!
LOL...

Well, in that case
You *aren't* a pisser! :lol:
Love ya girlie!
xo!
8) Debny

OBP: Occasional British Pisser
FAP: Frequent American Pisser
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 4 o'clock Hunger Monster
Replies: 12
Views: 20480

I'm certainly going to try. My wife usually eats dinner quite late (9pm or so) and there's no way I can last that long, but I will probably try to hold out until at least 6. I may just have to tell myself that breakfast is at 8, lunch is at 12 and dinner is at 6, no matter what. Hey Scott :) Hope y...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 4 o'clock Hunger Monster
Replies: 12
Views: 20480

Thus spake Thunger!!! :twisted: The slightly confused, but oh so insistent and loud middle brain god of thunderous stomachs and basic drives who lives in the and nebulous realm of Hypothalmia.... *Love* the combo word Rein! It's all very real and true.... Good advice! Peace and Love, 8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Yo! What's with the tiny font size of your newly dubbed nickname??? :twisted: LOL.. Just kidding.. I checked out the adorable video of your baby reading the x/o block at the park... Boy he seems very very bright! Good for you! My son took a very long time to talk... Ended up he needed early interven...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Scott's Daily Check-In
Replies: 48
Views: 54510

Woo woo!!!
Great work Scott!
Day Seven and you're in NoS heaven! :wink:

Have fun with Shovelglove!
Take my advice... Don't use Led Zeppelin II for your first session, like I did!
I ended up killing myself!!! LOL....

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Masked Lioness' Daily Check In
Replies: 27
Views: 39147

That's great Masked Lioness!!!!!
Congratulations on your big success of 21 days on habit!

If you didn't even realize it, then you really must be getting habitualized :)

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:35 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: adjustable shovelglove
Replies: 6
Views: 12962

You'll get a perfectly fantastic workout with ten pounds I'm sure! I sometimes actually wish I could "downgrade" from my 12 lbs one so I can get more of a dynamic workout with loads of Kendo like movements... I do them to some extent with the 12 but 10 is a lot easier on the shoulder joints... Big P...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks dudes!! :wink: "Acres" of posts indeed! LOL.... 3 cheers for good days. How would we recognize them if there weren't bad days? Enjoy you new restaurant exercise. Is this vertical rangering? Well basically I'm taking orders from the restaurant and walking down a flight of stairs to the back pa...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 4 o'clock Hunger Monster
Replies: 12
Views: 20480

Hi Scott! There's really no shame in a very small, virtually plated fruit or a small amount of crackers or a little cup of boullion or something to help you in that rough time.. What I would suggest trying is maybe alter your lunch to a later time before you do this... If you eat at 12 make it 1:30 ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Debbies 21 days NoS refresher course!
Replies: 41
Views: 39435

Day 4 Going really strong today, and even got in a nice bit of walking from my new job.. Looks like this will be a winner.. I'll correct anything if anything goes wrong in the evening, but for now I am very optimistic! Success!!! I'm very happy to be back on track!!! I did eat like eight pickles to...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: Test Messages
Topic: testing after crash
Replies: 27
Views: 35495

Magic incantations and D&D Geeks rule!!!!
LOL...

I tried to play dungeons and dragons when I was in high school, but was too stoned and drunk to really learn it!
It probably didn't help that the girl who was teaching it to me, made her own beer as a hobby~
LOL..

Peace and Love and Dwarves!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: H G Check-in
Replies: 166
Views: 145013

Successes are running rampant on HG's checkin!!!
Woo hoo!!!!

Hey HG..
How's it going down there in Tejas-town?
Any raids on your friends veggie garden these days? :wink:

Enjoy Spring!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Nonskanse's Daily Check in
Replies: 117
Views: 101767

Hi Nonskanse!

Sorry you had such a rough day!!!
Don't cry!
Your little sour patch kids don't like to see you crying okay?
I hope things improve for you! I'm sure they will!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hi Guys! Reinhard, I appreciate your vote of confidence and continued support! I know you are really sincerely invested in NoS and it's power to help many... I guess I just missed you a bit, since you are sooooo busy, and there's nothing like an official blessing to supercharge my resolve! Don't wor...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748529

Hey Jammin Jan! :)
Why would you be hitting the twinkies and chocolate now?
Are you stressing???

Hope not!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Greetings!
Replies: 19
Views: 25981

What'd I say? What'd I say???? LOL... Well, when we say that over here in Yankee land, it means the person is very very funny, ala, so funny, you would laugh till you pee in your pants (I think that must be the derivation?) So Carolejo, you too, are real pisser! LOL!!!! Write me at home and tell me ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

I put powdered cocoa mix in my coffee... :wink: I guess if you can limit the chocolate chips to a teaspoon or less, you'll satisfy a craving, but just be really careful not to eat them at every meal!!! I'm imagining you sprinkling them on everything in the fridge! LOL.. Eggs and chocolate chips, sal...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Yay Carolejo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D Congrats on your marathon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is soooo awesome!!!! :D And not eating the snacks after??? You are our hero!!!!!!! I'm so happy you are enjoying exercise!! It's a good thing to get addicted to! Woo wooo!!!! I'll see you later this evening...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

Wow!!! Long live Hickory Hand Simon of the North!!! That does indeed sound rousingly successful! I'm vicariously enjoying your garrulous newbie enthusiasm!!! You are reminding me of me back in the "old days".... (LOL... 18 months ago...) Except you are a guy from Canada, and I'm still a woman on the...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Greetings!
Replies: 19
Views: 25981

Long live Hickory Hand!!!! :twisted:

Peace and Love,
8) Deb

ps... Love your posts, you are a pisser! LOL!!
We don't want to get rid of you! :wink:
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 62896

*Don't* get bent Simon!!! Or in other words,
Go for it!!!!!!! :lol:

Hope you had a good day!
Let us know and we will be your watchdogs!!!
Ruff...
LOL...

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks ladies!!! Guess what? I'm typing from home again!!! Woo woo... LOL... :lol: (seriously!) I had a wonderful bit of news today which, I can only deem a true blessing!!! The last four months of my electricity/heat bills have been completely paid off by the dept of social services!!!! I wasn't re...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Greetings!
Replies: 19
Views: 25981

I hereby dub thee
"Hickory Hand of the North"!!!
:lol:

Peace and Love,
Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 183311

I am thinking that if I can impose a plan I have for myself on Monday through Friday without too much trouble, why am I making excuses for overeating on Saturday and Sunday? Hey Sue, You aren't making excuses okay... S days are just totally rule immune! Okay? LOL.. This isn't a lack of discipline o...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728332

Hi Reinhard :) I know you are busy and might not be reading everyones threads these days, so I thought I'd just write you directly here... LOL... I'm in a little crisis now.... I'm starting another 21 days refresher course, since I've had a pretty bad month and started so get back into my old habits...