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by gratefuldeb67
Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:56 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove check-in
Replies: 28
Views: 35149

Oops! LOL..
I thought that dude had big pecs... :lol:
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 11, 2006 4:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who is taking Valentines Day as an S day???
Replies: 20
Views: 27780

LOL! Great info Nathan! We love you even though you don't have money! :P ps... I celebrated enough last night and this morning for five Valentines days!!! Ugghhhh....... Hmmm.... come to think of it, the first time I broke up with my sons dad, it was on a Valentines day.. How memorable! :twisted: LO...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:21 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Yoga Journey....
Replies: 49
Views: 58186

Most doctors are blissfully unaware and undereducated about soft tissue conditions... Why not seek out a good, seasoned massage therapist.... Many neck issues will cause pain referral down the arm to the hand... Could be nerve entrapment and trigger points in the muscles... Good luck and feel free t...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:15 am
Forum: Help I'm confused!
Topic: Feature Request: RSS Feed for forum
Replies: 10
Views: 27880

20 readers! :lol:
LOL...

What's RSS?
(Duuuuhhhh....)

You computer guys are so cute with all your computerese! LOL...

Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:12 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove check-in
Replies: 28
Views: 35149

Ask Big Phil! He does Indian club exercises with both arms! One day, maybe he will post a picture! I want to see what the Mighty Philosaurus looks like!!! Hee hee!!! Also, I think Kevin uses little four pound hammers for setting stones.. Just don't be a spazz or you might smash them together! :P LOL...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hi Guy! I just really fell in love with this plan and felt very blessed to have found it! That's the simple answer I guess... Head cheerleader? LOL... Oh I just like to post (a *lot*), and it's a worthy cause! I've had some very rough times in my life and believe that I've only been able to get thro...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:40 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who is taking Valentines Day as an S day???
Replies: 20
Views: 27780

Oh Navin!!! Don't be such a spoilsport!
It's not fake if you believe in it! :P

I hope Cupids arrow hits you in the a,,
I mean heart!

LOL..
Peace and LOVE!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Becky's Check-in
Replies: 153
Views: 157243

Ditto!!!! No more self reprimanding... Just learn from the experience and do better next time! PS... CJ is right.. You didn't eat ice cream and donuts, so at least the baby wasn't thrown in with the bathwater... I have had plenty of unhealthy meals, and still feel overall, I am a very healthy person...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bob's Check In
Replies: 25
Views: 42198

Back on the wagon just in time for S days!!!!!! :wink:
Woo hoo!!!!
LOL...

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

We love CJ!!!!!

8) Deb and Richard!
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ideas for breakfast protien?
Replies: 12
Views: 23373

Go vegetarian burgers!!! I love em too..
But for non veggie guys..
How about making a few cups of tuna or chicken salad, ahead of time, and having a half cup or so on a slice of bread?
It's quick and easy and definitely protein...

Have fun Tricia!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Goils :wink: Enjoy S days!!!! I am certain that fresh tollhouse chocolate chip cookies and cocoa are seriously in order!!! :D I'm having a very very very late lunch now... How's this sound? A small can of delish pink salmon and some spicy Israeli style pickles.... (Gotta go shopping later, he...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cynthia's *new and improved* Daily Check-in
Replies: 162
Views: 141004

Yay Hunter Gatherer and Cynthia!!!
I agree with HG's post completely!

Have a great weekend~
Peace and Love,
8) Deb

ps.. HG, your avatar is hilarious!!!! Who is that Egyptian Goddess of yesteryear??? LOL... :lol:
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "Cheater's Diet"
Replies: 2
Views: 6257

There's one big problem, aside from the catchy name, which obviously has some intrinsic appeal, with this concept.... because we all have had experience cheating on our diets, so you can relate to it.. But what it doesn't do is, it doesn't form a positive and healthy relationship with your food.. Th...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ideas for breakfast protien?
Replies: 12
Views: 23373

Cashews are unbeatable
(pecans are unbeatable).
*You* are unbeatable!!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb

ps... Great ideas for a hardy breakfast from our "hardy" Rein! :wink:
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Tricia!!! WE DID IT!!!! Pre NoS I would use in between meal hunger as a carte blanche excuse to have dunkin donuts dunkacino and donuts, whenever! "To keep up my energy" was my excuse... I'm glad I don't use that excuse anymore, since relatively speaking, I have less energy, so I'd be eating ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KRAZYKAT's Daily Check-In
Replies: 45
Views: 63247

Sick days are S days...
You didn't fail....

Resume your normal count when you aren't sick!
Feel better soon Krayz!

Good night!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TerrieLynn Daily Check In
Replies: 10
Views: 20443

Things will improve Terrie!!! Don't get discouraged!!!! It's Wintertime.. That's a tough one to get through without some messups and comfort food... You will get better with time and the weight will drop! Promise!!! Plus, two pounds can revert in a single day and could easily be caused by water rete...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: H G Check-in
Replies: 166
Views: 145013

Ooooh!!!
Love dem pickles!!!
LOL...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:12 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New to this site! Background information...
Replies: 9
Views: 16968

Boy are you lucky to have found NoS at this point of your life Marie!
NoS is an absolutely perfect maintenance plan...
Welcome and good luck with it!
It will really help you enjoy food and drop your unnecessary obsession with worrying about diets...

Best wishes!

Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

also badly need to go shopping cos there's next to nothing left in the house apart from crisps, chocolate and beer Aren't those three of the five major food groups??? The other two being Hamburger helper and prunes??? Big Hugs to CJ!!! For some reason I can't open my email, so I just want you to kn...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Aw!!! That is very cute Becky!!! NoS was pretty decent today, with one messup before dinner of eating a few slices of cheddar cheese, which I got to make yummy cheese sauce for our boiled potatoes! Yummy.. Also, I ate a handful of cashews and some fresh snap peas... On the great side, I was in the s...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:38 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Encouragement from unexpected sources
Replies: 31
Views: 104653

LOL!
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:11 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Urban Ranger for fun and profit
Replies: 3
Views: 10479

As a kid I once found a ten dollar bill on the street while walking to school... But because of some Karmic joke, it was frozen beneath over an inch thick layer of solid ice... :twisted: LOL... Hey! What about those guys who wander all over the beach with those metal detectors??? I hear they find al...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who is taking Valentines Day as an S day???
Replies: 20
Views: 27780

Who is taking Valentines Day as an S day???

I know I am!

I can't wait to help Richard eat a big heart shaped box of chocolates!!!
Then I can enjoy the endorphin high of chocolate which is supposed to feel like you are in love!
Aaaahhhh.....

Hee hee hee!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Well only two more hours to dinner!
Fruit is a good idea...

Oy!!! Why does Winter make us want to eat so bad!!!???? :twisted:

Let us know how it all went down later :)
LOL..

Love,
:wink: Debny Super Chunk....
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 238211

You are a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay Tricia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1151082

Yay Mo!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a great day :)
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728330

Hi Reinhard :) I hope you and your wife get well soon! You did the right thing to rest while sick... You are our "Everyday Hero" no matter what! Even Superman is allergic to kryptonite! LOL I would imagine that persistent sinusitis and that virus are exacerbated by the fact that generally, our homes...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise
Replies: 12
Views: 20597

Who cares about Jared!!!! :twisted: (sorry Jared, I am joking LOL..)

We all want to look like Reinhard!!!!!!!!!!
LOL....

(Well maybe without the vandyke beard in my case...)

REINHARD IS OUR HERO!!!!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Mmmmmmm spaghetti sauce..............

LOL...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:24 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise
Replies: 12
Views: 20597

Hi Annalope! I generally do about four days of exercise a week, and usually it's between 30 and 90 minutes... On my own I usually eek out about a forty minute workout of a combination of Shovelglove, Yoga and lately I've added crunches.. In class I usually exercise for between 75 and 90 minutes... T...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748529

Don't cry :cry: Jamming Jan!
You didn't go nuts or anything...
Feel better soon little taichi lady~ :D
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Mmmmmm!!!!
Hamburger helper and special brownies!!!!!! :lol:
LOL...

I think you need to ask CJ about making those as she is our Amsterdam connection! LOL... :P

Had a great day!
See you all manana!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cynthia's *new and improved* Daily Check-in
Replies: 162
Views: 141004

Aaaannnd, not eating after 4 pm is only doable when you have a stomach virus! :wink:
Keep on truckin girl!

And, in honor of you being Canadian..

Have a great day eh!
LOL...
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 238211

Lately i am trying to see the good stuff....like if i have a bad day i try to stop myself and think of something that i did that was good for me that day...like avoiding sweets or getting in some exercise or even just giving myself some quiet time with a good book to destress...anyway, i am ramblin...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 238211

anyway, i was feeling bad about it all, but then i realized that i have NOT had any sweets the last two N days! so maybe i am not as bad off as i thought...? Good for you Tricia!!! The glass doesn't always have to be half empty!!! Keep noticing the good stuff, and that will lead to more and more go...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: H G Check-in
Replies: 166
Views: 145013

Hi Hunter! I love Raisin Bran, but haven't bought it much because the brand I love, Kelloggs, is full of additional sugar... Hey.. What's Skinner's brand like? Where is it available? I can't shop in Texas though... That's out! LOL.. Have a great day! Any raiding your friends veggie garden today? Pea...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 6:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

morning weigh-in: 330.8. This is very discouraging. I had a decent, controlled relaxing of the rule without bingeing weekend, and a very good No-S week since Sunday, and I've gained 7 pounds since my last weigh-in last week. I know weight can fluctuate for a variety of reasons (mostly water retenti...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:29 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: New Move!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 15344

New Move!!!

Instead of stir the cauldron... I say lets do a move which really inspires.... Stir the Cauldron of Hamburger Helper!!!!! (and I don't recommend licking the stirring spoon this time) Okay.. Back to my trusty Dead cut and SG!!! Raaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! Peace and Love, Warrior Deb :twiste...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling down
Replies: 8
Views: 16006

Very very astute and excellent point Kellenheller!
I totally agree with you...
Even having one or two hours less sleep than we need (and in Winter it seems we need more) can totally wreak havoc with our mood..

Have a great day!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Becky's Check-in
Replies: 153
Views: 157243

Hi Becky!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Just wanted to wish you a lovely day!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kcin49's daily checkin
Replies: 10
Views: 20869

Try to have one good day... Don't worry about it being perfect... We don't need or want perfection... Who needs that? Try to have a decent day... This should help to create a happy cycle instead of a vicious one... Just forgive yourself and good for you for recognizing that you are trying to fix you...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Good day yesterday. Aerobics class was really busy for some reason - we ended up sharing the steps, only it looked so funny I think I did more giggling than actual stepping Laughing is good "cardio" exercise too!!! Today I really didn't want to get out of bed though - in fact, I still feel like I'm...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling weak...
Replies: 20
Views: 28326

How old are you Maria? I hope you get your wish of another child... Two years without a period though? Well... Who knows... I know my years are over for that... Not because of a lack of a period ( :twisted: I can't wait to be done with periods already!!!) but just because I am not interested in havi...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1151082

Hey!!! You made it!!!!!
And you are down six pounds!!!!
Congratulations Guy!!!

You did the work!
Enjoy your success!!!
(and expect even more in the future!)

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: That Guy's Daily Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 75813

Great news!!! I knew it wouldn't stick.... The only gains I'd worry about are the gradual and permanent ones... If your long term picture shows a steady gain, then that's when you have to start being concerned... Otherwise, this diet is a no brainer.. It's not easy, since most of us here have some s...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:32 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: I want a 14 minute sand timer
Replies: 10
Views: 19260

I'm gonna Gong YOU! :lol:
LOL...

Good idea my fun and Kooky partner!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling down
Replies: 8
Views: 16006

Big Hugs our Ozzie Nicky!!!
I wrote to you on my daily thread...

As lovely Tricia mentioned to me when I was so sad yesterday,
"The deepest valleys are nestled right next to the highest mountain tops.."

Hope you are feeling better today..
You have our support girl!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Becky and Tricia! Yes Becky, things are definitely 95% better than pre NoS... Bingeing is non existant these days... If I overeat at one or two meals, it feels so wrong, that without much effort, I get back on track the next day... I like the feeling of *not* being stuffed to the gills... Tha...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: I want a 14 minute sand timer
Replies: 10
Views: 19260

The good thing about all that fiddling around with your hands making sand timers, is that you can't eat snacks while you are trying to measure out sand! As far as those timers... I think they look really cool,,,, but,,,,,, If you stare at a timer while doing your exercise routine, it just goes by so...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey Nicky... I also want you to know that I am a manic depressive, or in newer more pc terms, I have bipolar disorder... So yeah.. I really can relate to just feeling horrible sometimes, but fortunately, I have found many things which help me stay on the positive side...... Incase you wanted to try ...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey Nicky Mate!!! Thanks for the vote of confidence! I certainly felt thrilled to have people to share with when I joined NoS, and it's been a great outlet for transforming negative behaviours and feelings for me... I am real sorry that things are stressing you out at work.. I had a pretty rotten pa...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cynthia's *new and improved* Daily Check-in
Replies: 162
Views: 141004

Cynthia! Feel better soon!
I felt pretty crappy today too...
It happens..
Thank goodness we can all share our experiences here and it's such a nice group!

Don't beat yourself up and seek revenge.. Just start over again tomorrow..
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen's check-in
Replies: 28
Views: 41954

Surgery???
*Definitely* an S day!!!

Hope you heal quickly..
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748529

Happy Birthday to your daughter!!! :D
Love,
8) Richard and Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Jan!!! :D
I will remember to be a BRAT next time... :P
I'm feeling better and hope tomorrow is successful!
Have a great night!
P.S. Richard is typing this for me now. He is my private secretary tonight :D
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

NO PRUNES!!!!! LOL... Thanks Peetie :) Big Hugs to you too! I'm feeling a bit better already and I just plan on really getting out there tomorrow and handing out flyers for my special promotion and for Valentine's day gift certificates.. I will be handing them out in the glassed in atrium just above...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Oh thank you CJ!!!
Did you get my birthday e-card yet?

Big hugs back to you!!!
You guys are the best!!!!!

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: That Guy's Daily Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 75813

Dear Guy... Our bodies can really fluctuate several pounds up or down.. If you aren't eating that much, and you were used to more, and if you aren't taking in enough water, your body, which is now being asked to change food intake and up the exercise, may be saying, in it's own way.. I must cling to...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 4:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thank you Tricia!
That was so lovely!

I let myself have a little cry just now, and am about to have my little bowl of ramen soup... My belly is quieting down again and I'm just gonna take everything real easy today...

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 4:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey guys... I really feel pretty wiped and winded... Warning... semi gross post ahead... My tum tum was acting up big time this morning, and I've been feeling so horrible!!! I'm also feeling totally exhausted and sad... When my body isn't happy, my mind turns to feelings of total despair... I am soo...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KRAZYKAT's Daily Check-In
Replies: 45
Views: 63247

When you feel better, sure! Meanwhile, I'm pretty fond of Dr. Debs Chicken Soup... This usually has about five chopped onions and a whole head of chopped garlic... Plus tons of greens! Yum!!! Oh yeah... While your out shopping, get some garlic too and eat a bit of it every day, raw... I like putting...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:43 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Yoga Journey....
Replies: 49
Views: 58186

Hi M... I didn't see this post till today for some reason.. so sorry for the late reply.. Yoga is a combination of strengthening poses and stretching poses which are all tied together with our breathing... It calms our minds and makes us more flexible and strong... There are many different ways to a...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KRAZYKAT's Daily Check-In
Replies: 45
Views: 63247

Try this yummy and healthy hot version of lemonade... It's good for stimulating your Lung's chi... 10 ozs of hot water 2 tablespoons fresh organic lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup a dash, not a lot, of ground cayenne pepper... This tastes good hot or cold and the cayenne really warms t...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505546

Yes CJ! We did miss you for sure!
I was thinking "What happened to CJ??? Did she fall into a vat of apple syrup???" last night...

Here's a big birthday pinch on your bum!
Have a great day and hope you had a fun birthday girl!!!!! :D
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Feb 07, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583004

Yay James! Enjoy the Sun!!! Have a great week... If you stick with your slightly smaller portions, you really will get used to less.. At this point I only have one big meal, and that's dinner.. Breakfast and lunch are always really small... And dinner is relatively the largest meal, but it's so much...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Tricia!!! You must have quite a great family yourself! Honestly, this is a team effort.. I wouldn't be as successful without the great support of my cutie pie! And yeah, I want him to be healthy and feel good about himself throughout his life :) Have a nice night! Peace and Love, (but no Kudo...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A different kind of victory
Replies: 7
Views: 13970

I am sick of anything which talks about low carb or low fat.... And I'm certainly not interested in any products with those words attached.. Now I love a good salad, but you won't catch me using "Lite" olive oil! LOL.. What is the point of trying to fool yourself about "low carb macaroons"??? Blech....
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bob's Check In
Replies: 25
Views: 42198

Yay Bob!!!! Not overeating while travelling is huge!!!!
You better let that thin man out, or start charging him rent, okay? LOL...

Great news!!!
Keep it up! The stricter you are, the easier it gets...

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Peetie!!!
God willing, I will have a great year.. I'm really trying hard!!!!
Hugs and soluble fiber!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Slooooooow :(
Replies: 17
Views: 27425

Heh heh heh!!!!

Well good luck then!!!
LOL...

:twisted: Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:55 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Flip Lever Stress
Replies: 7
Views: 16193

If you love doing this one, eventually you can become a Large lever lover... :P (PS... strain at the wrist might just be coming from trigger points in the neck and shoulder area, which leads to carpal tunnel like symptoms under load... I personally don't do Flip Lever.... It's really hard!!!) Have a...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: hammersource.com
Replies: 3
Views: 10387

I want a sledge made out of pure selenium so it can act as a superconductor for cosmic energy... They don't carry those... :P Wow... a 20 lb'der is pretty pricey on that link... Whoever bought it for you must really love you Rein! :lol: Have a great day Shovelglovers all around the world! Peace and ...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Other kinds of losses...
Replies: 7
Views: 13530

Hey Phil, Bile the way,,, You are a really Hep cat! :P (I know, I know.... Major groan!) Aaaaannnnnd,,,,,, I agree that the poor liver needs some rest! It is responsible for about 500 different functions in the body... In Chinese medicine it's named "The Master Planner" and is also the seat of the "...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Slooooooow :(
Replies: 17
Views: 27425

Peetie!!! Thou art skinny!!!!!!!!
LOL...

Have a great day and good luck with not sinning!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

pps.... I thought you'd find this funny.. I filled the half gallon container with the aforementioned ice cream with hot water and liquid dish detergent... I'm not past eating the melted ice cream and water, but not with some soap thrown in! LOL... This is gonna be a great week... My hopes are to los...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey all! Well yesterday we totally overdid the ice cream... Had it twice during the day.. after lunch and dinner, and then I snuck into it after bedtime! I guess it's never too late for those "ice cream monster" habits to rear their heads... I just shouldn't have bought such a huge container..I neve...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Karl's weekly check in
Replies: 26
Views: 70934

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!!!

LOL...
You may sing "I'm a lumberjack" but do you do it while wearing suspenders and a bra! LOL.... :lol:

Have a great week Karl! :wink:
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KRAZYKAT's Daily Check-In
Replies: 45
Views: 63247

Feel better Krazy Kat!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Tricia and Becky!!! Guitar and drums eh???? You are one patient mama doulachic! LOL... Yeah Becky... I will see what happens next week... Part of Yoga is trying to accept things as they are though.. Maybe I should just learn to accept the iron lung guy! *Not*!!! LOL.... I'm also going to try ...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A different kind of victory
Replies: 7
Views: 13970

Yay Cynthia!!!! That's a great victory!!! Looking at other diets at this point is like saying... "Even though I know the truth about diets, I'm going to just keep lying to myself that that can work" No one really wants to lie to themselves once they have discovered a profound truth... NoS is the tru...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Happy Sunday all! I had a great Yoga practice at the new place... Totally different energy there... Good vibe! But I was next to a guy who hasn't really learned how to breathe through his nose... He would exhale loudly, very loudly, through his mouth which was really distracting... After about 45 mi...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Habits!
Replies: 11
Views: 17238

Hey Tricia! How's it going with your new eating awareness evolution?!
I think it's great that you are taking an assessment of what kind of habits you are up against!
That's more than fifty percent of the problem solved!
Have a great day!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Feb 05, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cynthia's *new and improved* Daily Check-in
Replies: 162
Views: 141004

That's great Cynthia! I've had that happen too.. It's a shock eh? LOL... This is kind of what I mean by doing NoS 80%... It still works, because the way we ate before, presumably, was so much more unconscious... So even when we aren't perfect, it has a big impact... Big spluges, relative to our N da...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Karl's weekly check in
Replies: 26
Views: 70934

Good job on your Monty Python "Silly walks" LOL... Sorry about your "mediocre week" but consider yourself lucky... After the holidays you should be happy you aren't gaining even though you have been on snack mode... Well Winter is tough! You are making big changes Karl! This really takes time and pa...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Feb 05, 2006 1:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

I'm sure it will be great Becky! Thanks! So, post dinner comments... After eating six buffalo wings and two large slices of spinach pizza with extra cheese... I can safely say,,,,, Blerghchhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL.. :P I cannot believe how ridiculously full I feel!!!!! :shock: Wow it was a really nice ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Feb 05, 2006 1:19 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Worst Name for a Restaurant,,,Ever!
Replies: 12
Views: 24751

Hi! I passed "Chum" again tonight... They are still open.. Maybe sharks are frequenting their establishment? Funny I didn't see any of the replys to this post till today.. Yeah! I don't think I'll go to eat at Sam and Ellas! LOL... Curl up and dye! That's good... But they stole that from the Blues B...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TerrieLynn Daily Check In
Replies: 10
Views: 20443

Good luck Terri Lynn!

I love Gumbo!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Don't kill me, but
Replies: 9
Views: 15684

I've read through lots of newcomers' posts, and there seems to be a consistent desire to make this harder, or more complicated, or to try to polish it to a finer degree than necessary. It's kind of entertainment for those of us that have been doing it for a while. You're not the first to wonder why...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

Rewatched Super Size Me for motivation. I've read a lot about this movie but haven't felt at all motivated to see it.. LOL.. So what? Do you need to be grossed out or scared straight to eat healthy? Well.. If you stick to NoS, you can eat fast food and still lose weight and not end up with hepatiti...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

LOL! :P

Hope you are having a nice day Nathan...
Pax et Amo,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:14 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Neatness-related Everyday System?
Replies: 9
Views: 25398

at least I did it this morning and didn't die.
Yay you!!!!!

ps... If you feel like it, I've got plenty of straightening up to do here, nearly all the time!
Just when you do one sink full of dishes, someone goes and messes them up again!!! :twisted:
Hate that!
LOL..


Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: LONG walks
Replies: 5
Views: 15009

I love Steven Wright!!!
LOL..

Good for you on all your walking!
Peace and Love,
Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Mint alternatives
Replies: 8
Views: 11740

Hi Nathan!
LOL...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks a lot Sister Michelle!!! So let's see.... Yesterday I started S'sing after sundown... Had half of an Entemanns cherry pie!! : all by myself!!! LOL! :P :shock: :twisted: :mrgreen: :D Today I have hardly had anything except three cups of coffee and one nice meal so far of scambled eggs with cut...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728330

LOL!!! :lol:
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Slooooooow :(
Replies: 17
Views: 27425

You know....
I think Mick Jagger is actually on NoS!

LOL...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Don't kill me, but
Replies: 9
Views: 15684

Most likely, some of that is water weight Cam.. I doubt you will lose five pounds a week here on a normal basis... But it's pretty amazing how cutting out that in between snacking has pushed you off into a new weight realm! I am sure you don't have a flesh eating disease! LOL.. NoS just really works...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Feb 04, 2006 6:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Becky's Check-in
Replies: 153
Views: 157243

Becky!!!! Stop beating yourself up! Sometimes you are only able to be "half essed" LOL... Your efforts aren't going to go unrewarded! We are all here to support each other, but in the final outcome, only you can really make those big and little choices to lead toward success, so you might as well be...