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by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Today was almost a success, but I wound up eating some leftover rice and peas and a little extra serving of fruits... Not a total mess.. Richard is singing some songs for me now which he will be performing with his school to celebrate Dr. King... Mostly Spirituals, folk songs and such.. Like "If I h...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Becky's Check-in
Replies: 153
Views: 157243

That's okay Becky! After over a year of hearing my stories and ups and downs, I'm sure everyone is looking forward to your own special brand of crazy! PS... Maybe in a year you can wean yourself down to 1.5 teaspoons and then you won't feel so indulgent! LOL.. Have a nice evening! Peace and Love, 8)...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

M... Hey! I love curry! Sorry you feel so "bloated" and "horrible".. That will pass... Just learn from it... I strongly recommend not screwing with the S days... They are really important in your long term success.. Some weekends you may only want a few special things... Some you will go nuts.. It's...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Becky's Check-in
Replies: 153
Views: 157243

Carolejo! LOL..
English Muffins Rock!!!

Funny you never had one :)
Ha! :P

They have nooks and crannys and are great for toasting with butter on top... Then the butter drips into the nooks! LOL..

Have a nice day ladies!
Good work Becky!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ's check in
Replies: 20
Views: 44168

Oh man!!! You sure do love them twinkies! LOL... :P

Have a nice week :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505545

Yay Carolejo!!!
Hugs and Congrats!
8) Debny
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Becky!!! Your post certainly made sense, but don't think that I didn't go through at least one day of feeling like "I stink!" LOL... The twenty one days on habit is something that I have had problems with in the past, but why beat myself up like you said! I just don't have the energy for the ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dried Fruit
Replies: 9
Views: 15683

Wind? :shock: LOL.. There's a thread on the dried fruit issue somewhere else too... I think Reinhard may have chimed in on that one on the "official" NoS standpoint of what's borderline and what's an S... If I had a box of prunes now, I could be long winded too!!! Wait.. I am already!!! LOL.. Thanks...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Oh! So you were the Jersey Girl Tom Waits wrote that song about!!! LOL... Yeah... Chinese food outside of NY City limits is pretty lame (sorry non New Yorkers it's true, except in China!) I have had Chinese food in a few states besides here, and it's usually horrible!!! :twisted: Well, Friday was a ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 15, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dried Fruit
Replies: 9
Views: 15683

Just keep in mind too that they are dried whole fruit...
I might limit them to a few less than six but basically, I agree with Carolejo...

This may be a question for Peetie and the California Prune Council!!! :lol:

Keep it up!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

LOL!!! :lol:

Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:51 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: SilentButDeftly's Daily Check-In... 21 days or bust!
Replies: 5
Views: 13586

Ooopsies!!!!
*NOT* Pete... LOL..

I don't know? There's a newbie here named Pete somewhere!!! LOL..

Forgive me..
You are the one and only, great and mighty,,,

SBD!!!!!

Have a nice day!
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NEW YEARS and NOS....To Reinhard :)
Replies: 3
Views: 8504

Thanks Reinhard...
Richard says that I could "Rule" NoS.. LOL...

But only as your right hand gal...

Ha ha.. He's funny..

Thanks for the lovely sentiments!
You Rule!!!!!

Long Reign Rein!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:44 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: After six months, an intro...
Replies: 11
Views: 33070

Good for you David!
Nice to hear from you :)

Enjoy your Country strong status!

Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2nd week and it's getting harder!
Replies: 11
Views: 18682

Hi Jen! Congrats on your weight loss and great work!!! The scale readout can be so arbitrary at times... And I don't love weighing myself every week, because there are plenty of weeks I'm not perfect and sometimes I stay the same, and sometimes I gain... Usually, I weigh myself to either confirm tha...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583003

Yay James!!!! Good for you!

Try to remember to synch your movements with your breath...
Inhale on upward dog, exhale on downward dog...

Have a nice weekend :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:52 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Pavlov's Dead
Replies: 10
Views: 20060

I just finished writing about my crunches this morning and "The Song" came on!!! Well, I decided to get the old hammer and give it a whirl again... I did about 9 minutes of freestyle shovelglove and started out real slow, then worked up to a quicker pace (but still very carefully as yesterday I was ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:33 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Crunches...
Replies: 20
Views: 29707

Hi Guys and Gals! :lol: I had to take a break from all exercise yesterday as I had a whopping nice spasm in my neck and upper back.. Fortunately, though I don't take it much, the ibuprofen in my medicine cabinet enabled me to relax and sleep last night and much of the pain is gone... I'm pretty cert...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ's check in
Replies: 20
Views: 44168

You're welcome and don't feel weird about having questions or concerns.. I too had plenty for Reinhard and even had a few moments of doubt and worry when things got real slow... I also never in my life, tried to lose weight in any other way, besides "crash and burn" methods, of which I'll even go so...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505545

Feel better CJ!!!
Don't fry your brains!!!!
LOL...
Hugs..
Debny :mrgreen:
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Ladies!!! LOL... Jan... Although I have never used LSD, I can imagine that the guy who did that song *did*!!! LOL... Becky, I looked up the full moon chart and I think tomorrow is when it's full.... But yeah, it's Friday the 13th so I am going to watch out for Jason!!! LOL... You guys are gre...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ's check in
Replies: 20
Views: 44168

Hey MJ... Most diets set you up to believe that it's healthy and normal to lose 30 lbs in thirty days... So you probably thought you'd be down like 10 lbs... This is a falsehood.. Only on plans which are totally restrictive and full of stimulants and meal replacement shakes could this possibly happe...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ? about med changes...
Replies: 2
Views: 6122

Hey Tricia! Sorry you had bad symptoms there, but glad to hear you are taking measures to change that... Diuretics are very harmful to the kidneys when taken on a regular basis.. I'm glad you aren't going to take those all the time... I'd just be really cautious about salt intake with high blood pre...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Jammin Jan Crocker! LOL... Hey! You really are queen of crock pot cooking! I'm sure your recipes will give Betty a run for her money! :wink: Well folks... I just totally cracked today... And boy am I thirsty!!!!! I ate two bowls of potato chips and five, count them, five kosher garlic pickles...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

Yeah, it's great isn't it?
LOL...

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kim's Daily Check-in
Replies: 60
Views: 67787

I hate Tom! LOL.... Kimmi, can I suggest that you buy a small amount of chocolate soy milk, or some hot chocolate, to satisfy your urge... Though borderline, and still pretty sweet and chocolatey, both of those contain half of the sugar that a candy bar does, or even less.. Chocolate is full of magn...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748528

Okay... Even though Elephant kissing wasn't on my list of things to do today, and I know I'm going to regret this,,, but,,,,,

Why not? :P

LOL...

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Becky's Check-in
Replies: 153
Views: 157243

What was unsucessful about your 4 meal day above? It looks pretty good to me. Ditto!!! There's totally nothing there that could be considered a NoS infraction of rules.... Your fourth healthy meal is okay... Really.. Ask Reinhard.. Three meals a day is "suggested" but four is okay as long as they a...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505545

Good CJ!
You're lucky... If you weren't better, those chick peas for dinner, might have turned you into a walking time bomb..
LOL...

Keep feeling good!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: SilentButDeftly's Daily Check-In... 21 days or bust!
Replies: 5
Views: 13586

Hey Pete! Great work on your 21 days on habit for NoS.. I think that you are doing fantastic.. Why not use your "Daily Check in" page to track your eating and exercise habits... After you hit the 21 days, it's still okay to post over there... (I post more than once a day! LOL... postaholic here! ) O...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hello my confused Brit! LOL... That's okay... You confused me before with Lemsip, Vitmo and probably some other cool British thing... LOL... So anyway.. Hamburger helper is one of those evil processed food products, from Betty Crocker company, I think?, which normally makes baked goodies, which is p...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Deb's NoS Fridge Sentinel...
Replies: 10
Views: 17339

LOL!!!!!

Balrog!

LOL!!!!!

Hey FW!
Thanks :)

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

I've decided to still count yesterday... I shouldn't have had the seconds on dinner, but I really had a good day besides that.. So yesterday was day 10 (with a little messup) and today is day 11!!! I exercised twice today... Five sets of 20 crunches this morning... then 90 minutes of Yoga at 4:15......
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SilentButDeftly's Daily Check-In... 21 days or bust!
Replies: 55
Views: 74962

That is sooooo great Silent!!!!!
I am thrilled for you!!! :D

Yeah... just post every now and then, and maybe if anything "funny" happens...Just to air it and make yourself accountable and honest..

Really, I am very happy about your great success!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: That Guy's Daily Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 75813

And on the positive side you didn't eat five ten or fifteen peanut butter cookies! Keep posting and don't get disheartened with a few blunders... You will find that the blunders become very incidental and the in the big picture your habits will be getting a great tune up even when you aren't totally...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

Dear Carolejo! You are probably asleep over there in Amsterdam (unless you have insomnia) Polymer Physics eh??? Did you ever see the very adorable Alec Guinness movie "The Man in the White Suit"? If not, you would probably get a kick out of it! Hey MStevens... :) As for afternoon snacks... it's not ...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:26 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Deb's NoS Fridge Sentinel...
Replies: 10
Views: 17339

Yeah... Thou shalt not pass, is definitely cooler! Oh well! LOL.. I've been doing pretty well on that forefront these days... Yay!!! Well Zeul didn't work Cerebrus didn't work I guess three times is a charm :) And you look pretty scary! LOL.. Besides a "Thou shalt not pass" approach, I'm also really...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Exactly! LOL... Hope you are having a nice day! Becky and Tricia.. I guess I just have to save Hamburger helper for S days! LOL... I am so grateful to Reinhard today! This is really a perfect weight loss and, most importantly, weight *maintenence* plan! Let's sing along! We love you Reinhard and NoS...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:21 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Crunches...
Replies: 20
Views: 29707

Crunches...

Okay, so I got this "Ab Roller" from my Mom's house last week and it's been sitting around for a few days... But I used it today... Pretty cool device... I used to use it, right after my pregnancy, and C section birth of Richie in 1996... Between the grossly stretched out tummy muscles I had "undeve...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ's check in
Replies: 20
Views: 44168

Carry on indeed!!!!
Rock on witcha bad self!!!

Good for you MJ :)!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hi Nathan! Thanks dude!!! Oh, post dinner update... Sadly, I just couldn't stop myself from having seconds of hamburger helper today... But I'm just considering this a little tiny screwup, which considering that I spent much of the day having total panic attacks about work, and have been experiencin...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey all! I am happy to say that since New Years Day, and my commitment to NoS rules again, 21 days on habit style, I have dropped all my pre and during Holiday fat... I had gained about 2.5 lbs during the Holidays (not much but still....) and it's been 10 days now, since my last weigh in... I've bee...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: After work downfall
Replies: 13
Views: 25373

Hi Pirate Jenny!!! You are a really fun gal and, obviously, a party animal.. I just have to differ with your advice here, on NoS points.. Yes alcohol is allowed on NoS days, but I really think Reinhard meant a glass of wine or maybe a beer.. Regular alcohol, plus especially the sour mix, has got to ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Deb's NoS Fridge Sentinel...
Replies: 10
Views: 17339

Yeah.. Neon man! LOL... I don't know why I picked those colors.. Ha ha... Maybe the ensuing nausea from staring at dayglo for too long will reenforce the Pavlovian induced rejection of the refrigerator... (wow! was that a sentence or what?? LOL..) And I can see it in the dark! LOL.... I like your id...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kim's Daily Check-in
Replies: 60
Views: 67787

7 pounds of *any* weight is a major accomplishment!!!!!!!
Yay!!!! You must feel great! :D

ps.. What's Tom Ending? LOL...

Big Props out to Kimmi!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 3aday's daily check in.
Replies: 34
Views: 42155

Hey Becky.. Honestly, you are already eating diet style... I don't think I could think of anything wrong with any of the foods you put down... As far as NoS protocol... The "No Snacks" rule is there for people who are eating crap throughout the day and not doing it consciously... You eat very health...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

Veggie Burgers taste better when you just make them in a frying pan... It only takes about two minutes longer... Do you guys have a brand called "Morningstar Farms"? Very tasty products, but a tiny bit pricey.. PS.. Not all microwaves generate the same amount of power, and, I have a sneaking suspici...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Deb's NoS Fridge Sentinel...
Replies: 10
Views: 17339

Deb's NoS Fridge Sentinel...

Hey Folks... As many of you know, I have been searching for just the right image to scare the wits out of me, and keep me away from night time raids at the fridge... Seems at 2:30 am, not too much has been able to scare me off.. Actually, I've gotten soooo much better over these past few months.. Re...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:12 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: New shovglover? shogloer? shoogooer?
Replies: 6
Views: 14481

One thing I should mention, you loverly americans have a much cheaper time of it with regards to purchasing sledges. I cruised by two hardware stores, the cheapest hammer I could find was an 8lb on for $46. A 16lb one was $78!$%!^ Yeowch!!!! Must be the shipping handling and customs fees! That's ok...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: GINA'S (on the way) daily ck-in
Replies: 20
Views: 32755

Oh well Gina... Don't get discouraged...
Remember your quote!

Tomorrow is a new day!!!
Have a lovely evening :)

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Still wondering whether to have a go with shovelglove. Why not try them out in a hardware store for an afternoon fun day! You will know if you like it right away.. Then you just need to find some jamming tunes which motivate you... Feel like I need to start buying better nutritionally void products...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: S. Michele's daily check in #2
Replies: 91
Views: 71574

Well so far this week has been a complete success!!

Too bad it's only monday
LOL!!!

I agree! But just keep the faith!!!!
In yourself!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Guess what I got for my birthday?
Replies: 19
Views: 29776

You go killer!!!!!!! :twisted:
Let me know when it happens and I'll start placing bets!!!
LOL..

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

Practice repeating Reinhards tough love mantra

"You are pre disapproved"

and just walk away...

You know what chocolate tastes like already... don't let it ruin your day...

Good luck!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505545

Sounds good CJ... I think it's nice to have a place to get out to instead of working completely at home... Less likely to get cabin fever... As for the microwave... can you get a small toaster or something and at least be able to make toasted cheese sandwiches or something.. How was the Irish stew? ...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:31 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 3 weeks
Replies: 3
Views: 8212

I love Yoga Gina! It's like nothing else!!!... Maybe you would enjoy it too... :) Shovelglove is really fun too! Give that a whirl! Just make sure you get a sledge which is the right weight and not to heavy.. If the neuropathy is from a dropped transverse arch in your foot, you can get that back by ...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Well, I'm not going out of my way to make whipped cream that I will then crave every day.. LOL.. It's almost good that I bought something hideous! But if I did make fresh whipped cream,,, I'm pretty partial to making it with vanilla extract.. Then I'd put the chocolate sauce on top! LOL.. Day 8 is c...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ's check in
Replies: 20
Views: 44168

Hey Schmitty.. Don't sweat the 2.5 lbs... If I have a salty meal or weigh in at a slightly different time of day, I can see my weight vary this much, without being "bad" on the diet.. You know what kind of week you have had and I just suggest that you look a little bit at whether you were drinking e...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 08, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Ingredients in Chocolate Cool Whip: Water, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, corn syrup, cocoa processed with alkalai, chocolate, natural and artificial flavors, xanthan and guar gum, polysorbate 60, and last but not least, Sorbitan Monostearate... Ahhh, such inviting ingredients...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 08, 2006 4:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 3aday's daily check in.
Replies: 34
Views: 42155

Woohoo! I am feeling a little bit better and it's an S day! Hopefully, I will look back on my gluttonous days and will approach today with moderation. Woohoo indeed! Just take it slow.... I hated being sick during our Winter vacation.. It took me two whole weeks to feel totally well again.. I would...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 08, 2006 10:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583003

Correct me if I am wrong FW... But isn't "Squat of Joy" when you have to use the bathroom really bad!?? :lol: I don't know.... Seems I don't know squat... Badumbum crash! Sorry.. Couldn't resist... (but probably should have) Sorry your job drove you to drink today! LOL... Hope that Cuba Libre did th...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jan 08, 2006 4:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Post script chocolate cool whip follow up...... That stuff is nasty!!! Neither I, nor Richard ate it after a few bites for taste.. We decided it tastes like shaving cream with chocolate flavored ex lax :shock: !!!! Or maybe chocolate flavored milk of magnesia.... LOL... Really disgusting stuff.... B...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Oooh! We are in for a good S weekend! We just got a lot of totally nutritionally void products, minus the healthy fat which comprises the cream cheese used in CHEESE CAKE!!!! LOL.... Also we got chocolate cool whip, something I've never actually purchased before, and real whipped cream would be bett...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mstevens's daily checkin
Replies: 554
Views: 360161

Yay!!!
Have a nice one and enjoy the easy weekend!
Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 238211

...haven't had any candy for days now, pretty good for me! i think the scale is starting to show it a little, but i won't count anything until i have my weekly weigh in on Tuesday...i'll let ya know! Tricia!!! Don't postpone your joy till Tuesday!!! I think not eating candy or cakes for several day...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

That reminds me..
I think I will hit the park and collect some kindling and get some fresh (cold) air next week...
It was fun when I did it last year..

Pretzle sticks are not heavy enough!

LOL..

Have a nice weekend Nathan!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: vegetables seconds?
Replies: 5
Views: 9168

It's the habit of seconds you are trying to beat.. I personally allow myself a whopping giant portion of veggies... Usually in a salad form, and if it is something like Jan mentioned, ie: brocolli and cheese sauce or that kind of thing, or some hearty vegetable soup, I then opt for just a little les...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:47 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Guess what I got for my birthday?
Replies: 19
Views: 29776

You Rock Rein!!!!! :wink: So??? When's the arm wrestling rematch with your Brother? LOL.. I told one of my clients about SG today.. He asked me to show him how to do it.. LOL.. But he thought that when you "chop wood" you actually use an ax.. So we had some confusion for a while till I realized he d...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

PS... Day 6...pick up sticks!!!

LOL..
Good night :)
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: GINA'S (on the way) daily ck-in
Replies: 20
Views: 32755

This is the first time EVER I've known to have will power. All thanks to the NO S DIET...THANK YOU !!!
Good for you!!!!!
Enjoy your weekend Gina!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: That Guy's Daily Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 75813

Hope he doesn't catch on now that you mentioned Wyoming..

LOL..

Wow that is weird!


Hi Guy..
Welcome!

Great job so far!!!
Keep it up :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

My client today told me that, since he has known me I look like I really have gone down in weight.. When I told him that since July I have technically only gone down from 213 to 208 now, he was amazed.. He said I look like I lost more like 25 lbs... Ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!! I told him "I love you!" LOL.. ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SilentButDeftly's Daily Check-In... 21 days or bust!
Replies: 55
Views: 74962

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great news!!! Keep up the great run of days.. I have told so many people that even with the screw up days included, with NoS you still end up ahead of the game, compared to the way things used to be, and usually drop weight.. It just takes perseverence!!...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Lost control
Replies: 4
Views: 9546

An immediate improvement would be to drastically decrease those starchy and easily accessible carbs. They are a problem in their own right for what they do to your blood Bg. You might try increasing protein to hold you over between meals, cut out the sweet stuff entirely, and make your meal carb as...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks CJ!!!! I like the idea of losing 20 lbs better, but if you saw my Buddha belly in person, you'd realize that, my belly alone is probably 10 lbs of pure fat, held to my body in a flacid pouch! :twisted: (Ah, C sections and surgery and obesity combined produce such interesting results..) But th...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Alright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey!!! I spoke with my client before and he's running half hour late, so here I am again.. I just measured my waist and my arms after my last post to see if being good on NoS and having a moderately intense Yoga class yesterday did anything to my shape... I am down...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583003

That's awesome James!!! Did you ever see the pic of me and my Yoga teacher Larry on my thread? It's supposed to be a Krishna Tree... (as opposed to a Christmas one.. LOL.) The Yoga mats are really good for non skid standing poses.. To make the floor poses more comfy, you might just want to get two o...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505545

That is definitely celebration worthy!!!!
I am happy for you both :D

Enjoy the weekend girly!!!
Talk to you later....

Hugs!
Debny
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hey thanks Carolejosterdam! LOL.. Let's see.. my numerous nicknames.. Debstar Debster Debberoo and now Debny... LOL.. Sounds very British.. Like Stepney or something... Yeah.. That teacher sounded like a trip!!!! So, I have someone at my office today, soon.. which is nice.. And I'm feeling fairly pe...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 324870

Today I wore a pair of 501's that I haven't been able to wear in public for 3 and 1/2 years. They actually fit. I'm not squeezed into them. Truly.
That is soooooooo fantastic Dru!!!!
Boy, I can't wait to wear my Daisy Dukes in another year or so!!!
LOL...

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Seth's daily check-in
Replies: 24
Views: 30251

Hey Seth :) Deb's just fine for me! Just that I'm a rabid Deadhead... LOL.. Aikido eh??? I just demonstrated "The Unbendable Arm" on a guy who is probably about 6'7" and 350lbs of pure muscle... He couldn't bend my arm! Ha! Aikido rocks! Have a nice night and don't sprain your wrist opening up those...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Dru!
Honestly, this is so uncommon with Richard...
It was just a bad morning!

Let's have a Hugs lunch tomorrow at 12...

:wink: P&L,
Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Thanks Becky!!!
You are sweet :)
Hope you are having a good evening!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Murphysraven Daily Check in
Replies: 33
Views: 39614

Good for you!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Waiter, I'll take a Hugs lunch with a huge lunch on the side! LOL... Thanks for writing Dru! Yoga was very good, though that time where Larry was away and I was sick and doing moderate practice at home was nothing in comparison to the workout today.. Thank God for him! He doesn't even realize it, bu...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lane's Daily Check In
Replies: 72
Views: 74935

Yes we be blood Sisters!!! :lol:
LOL..
Okay off to Yoga now..

See yall laters...
Hugs!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Okay.. I just confessed to Sister Michelle on another post... LOL.. Have to fess up here too... I ate 2 pieces of grapefruit and 2 handfuls of almonds last night around 1:30 or 2??? It was annoying and a minor screwup, but not too terrible.. I tried to drink water first, but I seemed to have trouble...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1151072

Hi Sister Michelle! Good for you!!!!!! I will try my hardest to stay away.. Though I did eat three slices of grapefruit and two handfulls of almonds last night.. :twisted: Can't lie to a nun!!! Still I am considering the day a 95% success... So I'm counting it! I didn't fridge raid for several weeks...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 3aday's daily check in.
Replies: 34
Views: 42155

Hi Becky! Theraflu is such hideous stuff!!! I don't even think it works.. Yuck.. might as well just have some soup or tea and take tylenol.. I would also, humbly suggest that you stay away from dairy while you aren't well.. It is very hard to digest and causes extra mucous.. Hot dogs for breakfast d...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kevin's daily check-in
Replies: 149
Views: 163029

Yay Kevin!!!!

So congrats on a really great sounding December, even with the week of partying...
2 lbs??? That's what I used to be capable of gaining in half a day...

Isn't NoS life awesome!

Have a great day :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: S. Michele's daily check in #2
Replies: 91
Views: 71574

Hi Sister Michelle... I wish I could!!! LOL.. Just don't tell me breakfast is at 5 too??? :lol: Well that's the way Buddhist Monks start their day, morning prayer at 5 am!, though I'm not sure about your Sisterhood :wink: LOL.. It's almost an S day!!! Blessings and have a great day! Oh is your frien...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 238211

Go Tricia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woo hoo!!! :wink:

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen's check-in
Replies: 28
Views: 41954

If you can express your experience of pressure to the therapist, on a scale of 1-10, so they know just how much is too much/too little, any seasoned *licensed* therapist, can help you... And someone who is going to work on doing client centered work, not just someone who wants to "prove" themselves....
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: GINA'S (on the way) daily ck-in
Replies: 20
Views: 32755

Hi Gina! Not too many people can resist the tempting call of chocolate! I can't.... We only buy candy on S days... Can you ask your dear hubby if he wouldn't mind keeping the No sweets rule with you during the week? I'm sure he will help you if you ask! You are important enough to expect his support...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lane's Daily Check In
Replies: 72
Views: 74935

I forgot to mention that one of those trainers expressed his disbelief in NoS when he quiped, "Look how well it's worked for you." All I can say, pardon my French, is,,,, What an *asshole!* Don't worry Lane... You will have the last laugh there... Don't listen to him... Keep positive and don't be d...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lane's Daily Check In
Replies: 72
Views: 74935

Lane! You can win this challenge... (but how do they know what people are eating at home.. can they be sure that people are really doing this honestly???) So imagine this: Me, a chubby 43-year old mom who's main job in life is to transport small humans from here to there, surrounded by cute, tan, mu...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: S. Michele's daily check in #2
Replies: 91
Views: 71574

Hi Sister!
Wow!!!
Sounds like you had a super fiber charged day!!!!

I'm coming over for dinner tomorrow..
Save me some leftovers! :lol:

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240793

Hmmm... let's see... Day four!!! I'm on a roll!!!! Woo hoo!!! LOL..... What was for breakfast? So long ago!!! (I have a baaaaaad memory!) Okay, weird but yummy breakfast.. Two cups of coffee with soymilk Five slices of pinapple and about a half a cup of black bean chutney with onions and mango, my M...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lane's Daily Check In
Replies: 72
Views: 74935

Hi there Lane!!!
I see you took my advice and posted your photo! LOL...
Nice to see you :)
You look divinely gorgeous!!!

Is that a current photo?
You look terrific already!

Your pic is making me want my hair to grow faster :twisted:

Have a nice night!~
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748528

Come on Jan! How can you be allergic to Christmas???? LOL... Sorry... Just kidding.. I really hope you feel better.. Try plain Guaifennisen (sp???) that's the stuff in plain Robitussin... Also, I really recommend a hot version of the lemonade which I discovered last month.. It will kick your viruses...