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Yoga quiets the mind.. It strengthens the muscles and makes them more open, and if done correctly, unifies the body mind and spirit through synchronizing the movements with the breath... It increases your life force and, no offense either to you, but I very much believe that it can tap you into your...

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Hi Jammin Jan! Mom unit Deb here... Richard is asleep now and I'm soon following... Passover is in April, so you can wish us that then! LOL.. Did you know that The Last Supper, was infact, a Passover Seder? We welcome all Holidays here in our little home :) But traditionally my family is of Jewish d...

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Hi guys

Me and Mom cheated on NoS and had three rice crispy treats each...
Ha ha ha...

Have a happy holiday everybody!
I'm going to get a good S!
Love,

Richard

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Thanks Tyler :) He is a great kid, and thank God, not stingy with hugs so far! I sooooo don't look forward to that "stage" of development as he is too delicious! Our nightly ritual usually consists of intense tickle sessions and high pitched laughter! Richard will be ten in March.. Oooh.. Double dig...

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Have a great Solstice celebration!!!
Eat drink dance and sing!!!
Stay close to that bonfire and bundle up dude!
Sounds like fun

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Flogging a dead horse!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now you're talking my language!!! You are so funny girl! Hey! Happy Solstice to you too.. Ring them Solstice bells and light a candle or something! Too bad we can't teleport ourselves to Maine.. I hear Freakwitch is going to have an all night bonfire! ...

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Hey all! :) I had a good NoS day yesterday, but wound up eating about four or five teaspoons of sour cream in the middle of the night! I had bought it to go with our S dessert over the weekend of Blintzes.. Yummmmm..... Well I'm still giving myself a 90 percent rating on success despite that minor s...

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Congrats on your long walk CJ!!! :D What's the weather like where you are? It's darn cold here, but I saw some people walking around 10pm the other night anyway.. They were just all bundled up.. May you be protected on your evening walks girly.. Also good luck with deskankifying your pad! I ate some...

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Hi Rick111... My son's name is Richard and my lucky number is 111! LOL... I say, experiment with times of day... You probably should aim to have at least 2 or 3 hours between your last meal and when you go to sleep... This isn't a NOS rule.. Just a general one for good digestion and sleep... Most im...

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Good luck Vtrain :) I hope you get into the swing of NoS without major problems.. If snacking went from sodas, to walnuts and yogurt, that's great!!! And then with only a few modifications to the times of day, you will probably be able to eat most of the items you list even when you only have meals....

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Not sure if you are the sick one, but sick days are S days... Maybe you can be an "honorary" sick person! Yes it stinks to be cooped up with people who are feeling crummy! My son just got better this morning but we spent the whole weekend indoors because of his cold... Fortunately it wasn't a really...

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Carolejo! I really feel for you girl! But you've only been living there for a few months now and, hey, it takes time to find new people! Don't feel so pressured to create immediate friends as you might just be inviting people into your life from a need based place, and those are usually weird relati...

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Carolejo you rock!!!
Thanks honey

Love,

Deb

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Ha ha ha!!!
I don't even know them yet! LOL..
Actually, I sent you a total of three pics! I hope you don't charge by the minute!

Two of myself and the cutie boy, and one with me and my Yoga teacher Larry...

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Hi Ladies

Just for clarification... The Christmas and New Years holidays would be considered S days anyway.... Just an extra one...
They are "Special" days...

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Okay.. I just decided to make sure I don't eat the remaining three inches of Toblerone this evening.. So I combined NoS and EDS exercise spirit, and chucked the thing over my neighbors hedge! LOL.. I'd have to be pretty desperate to go and search for it now! Hope there aren't any diabetic squirrels ...

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Good!
Well actually, Richard came down with a cold a few days ago and we, basically, spent the whole time indoors... The chili will be made soon!!!
You will get a full disclosure on it's deliciosity factor!

Enjoy your vacation and we will miss you!
Peace and Love,

Deb

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You know what? I really think that if they aren't around, I don't really actively go out my way to consume these things much anymore... Wow! Great use of grammar! LOL... Hey CJ... Can you post a couple of new pics of me and Richard to this thread???? I still don't have any clue how to do that! :P Lo...

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Hey Tricia, Not that I've been sloppy, but I just figured it would be interesting and helpful to really track myself in regards to the rules... I screwed up last night at bedtime when I remembered that there was some dark chocolate toblerone in the fridge.. It kept knawing at my willpower... If I ha...

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Day One is done...good one! :lol: No exercise today at all though.. oh well... Breakfast 2 Coffees and soymilk, one slice of french toast... Lunch frozen single serving entree of Chicken Tikka Masala with rice Dinner Two sausages, rice/orzo pilaf and baked beans... Richard and I both committed "virt...

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Of course, I don't know what your neighbours are like... they might think you've lost the plot - then again, they may have thought that already for several years! Cheeky gal eh??? LOL.. Yes, they don't know me yet, but if given the chance, they would probably come to that conclusion! LOL.. I've bee...

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That's funny CJ!... Your inner brat!~ LOL.. Congrats on limiting yourself to one pie! Great work! Didn't you say the apple syrup was made with concentrated beet sugar or something??? I think Reinhard says, on the homepage, no one ever got fat from eating beets... LOL.. Have a nice evening! Love, 8) ...

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Yeah.. 15 minutes is just a big tease!!!
Probably if you got a full hour massage, you wouldn't even need to go get adjusted afterward..
LOL..

Good luck with your week!!!
Let us know how the days go..

Love,

Deb

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PS.... I think we are all pretty lucky to have this forum to share our feelings with each other!!!
Thanks guys for listening, and thanks to Reinhard for providing us with this wonderful resource..
It's really a great group to be part of!!

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Well, I ate a lot yesterday and the day before... Here's to some sanity this week! I am realizing that I'm beginning to fall into the trap where we look towards food as entertainment, somewhat, now that Winter is really commencing... I need to get a really good coat and find some time to get out and...

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I think I'll bake some mince pies at lunchtime too. If I do this, I'll allow myself to have just one to taste and check they're OK, but I'll put the rest in a storage tin for christmas eve. Uh oh.... warning warning... mince pie tasting commencing!!! Beware! LOL.. You should have made them on an S ...

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Boy I really hope we get a good snowstorm soon! There's no point in Winter without sleighriding!!! Yeah it's good exercise alright! I usually have to drag the sled back up the hill~ LOL... Normally, after sled riding my legs are trashed!!! My son loves to snow board! He is sooo cool!~ Have a nice we...

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That all sounds great CJ! Thanks for the good ideas on Kale!
Love,

Deb

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Hey! I haven't posted here for a while... But my Yoga journey has been very good these days... I am a bit nervous though because my guru Larry is going away on Monday, and he will be gone for two weeks of vacation... I think the only thing which will work is to "schedule" my own class at home, as if...

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Eating Hey, It's an S day. How can I fail?
Exercise

EXACTLY!

Some people try to control S days instead of enjoying them for what they are.. A much needed mental health day!
Happy birthday to your wife!
You guys are so young! LOL...

Enjoy your Sunday..
Peace,

Deb

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Good for you Dru!!!! I wouldn't ever waste any S's on stuff that is "Sub S Par", these days! It's good to be a discriminating Nosser! There's this great chocolaterie here in Great Neck which has been open for more than 25 years or something, called Lazar's Chocolate.... hand dipped chocolates of all...

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...hhhmmm...maybe a massage isn't a bad idea...too bad you're so far away!! I'll send my ethereal body asap! Massage is good for overall health, and is clinically proven to reduce stress... For this alone, people should go on a regular basis... I truly look forward to the day when all insurance com...

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Thanks Dru!!! Sounds like you need to summon up Santa!!! Hope the present project goes down as planned! Yes, I am breathing!!!! Hhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... Actually, I got about two nights now where I've averaged ten hours of sleep since that wild sleepless one! The body expects you to ...

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But I am noticing with each failure I am learning something or getting better. Good for you!!! There's something about writing these posts which can make it hard to read the tone of the person... Somehow, I was just seeing this big red Failure at the top and it seems really dismal, and devoid of ho...

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Hi Reinhard! Most guys who do serious weightlifting supplement their normal food intake with a muscle recovery drink filled with amino acids... Your 20 lb Shovelglove *absoulutely* falls into the category of serious weight training... You may just be at the point where some muscle *wasting* is happe...

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Here's a hug Sister Michelle!
You enjoy your weekend too

Peace and Love,

Deb

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James, not to be negative or contrary, but I just wanted to mention that in a healthy weight loss program, most people average one pound a week.. This is an average ...... There will be days when one goes up or stays the same... But, in reference to your mention of dropping half a pound per day, whe...

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Okay I give up~ Help!!!!!!!!
It's supposed to say 10:20 am...
I am a hopeless cause it seems...
LOL...

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I'm glad that GMT wasn't a question on the SAT's... LOL..
Did this finally work????????

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What the hell?????? LOL...

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One more try... Let's see...

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What in the world is General Mean Time anyways???
I think it's 10:15 here in NY.. Did I get the profile thing right?? Let's see...

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Hi Julie :) You sound like you are rocking!!!! Go girl, go! ps... If you don't mind the suggestion, you might want to rename this thread as "Julies Check in" instead of "Day 9 and 10.." LOL... Presumably you will be here for a while and you can just keep revisiting your own thread and updating us as...

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Hi Porkchop! Do you remember Shari Lewis and "Lamb Chop" ??? LOL.. Anyways..Welcome and good luck with your new NoS and 75% success lifestyle~ Really, who needs perfection.. It's too unforgiving! We need endurance and committment.. Sounds like you are off to a good start... Peace and Love, 8) Deb So...

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Hi Lena! You are learning what your "habit monsters" are, right now... It will get easier to say no to those over time and with perseverance... Sounds like you are going to do fine! I guess you're trying to go for the 21 days on habit? Don't forget that your effort is always worth applauding and, as...

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Hey People, I haven't written too much here for a few days because I've been a bit tired.. For the first time all year I've been really working more.. I'm thrilled to announce that since I started promoting my office in November, I've had more business than I can remember in a whole two years! Final...

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Loose pants on a shameless hussy????
Sounds downright dangerous!!!

Go Girl!!!

P&L,

Deb

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Good job Storm!
Peace and Love,

Deb

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Yay Carolejo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Terrific!!!
Love,

Deb

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Sister, it's okay to feel bad sometimes... Although it's yucky and hard to live through, it's better to accept the feeling instead of trying to "control" it or judge yourself for having down feelings sometimes.. You don't have a bad attitude, you are just human! Remember that to err is human, to for...

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Hey CJ... Perhaps that's just the virus making it's way out of you.. I didn't have any gas from the lemonade.. But I didn't shake in the cayenne.. I just used a tiny pinch... Keep on drinking the stuff every few hours... You'll lose water weight and get full of Vitamin C power! Vitamin C is an antiv...

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Who cares about fashion Sunny...
You are in *SKINNY* jeans again!!!!!
What a great feeling when that happens eh?~
Great news...
Peace and Love,

Deb

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It also helps to listen to Led Zeppelin's "The Lemon Song" while you drink it... LOL..

Have a nice afternoon girly!

Feel better

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Where are you my duck!!!??????

How's our Dave?

Hugs,

Deb

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You are a lovely lady Sister Michelle

It's very nice to have you here!

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Hi Tricia!
Go and get a nice massage

!
Love,

Deb

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Great job SBD!!!! :lol: Awesome!!! Since SG is really weight training in "disguise" as everyday movements of our forfathers, you can really expect muscle tone and inches lost, but don't be discouraged if your weight loss starts to slow down a bit... As you gain muscle you will lose fat, but the musc...

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I flew up 6 flights of stairs yesterday at work and remember that just 3 weeks ago, I would get to the top huffing and puffing!

Fly Josie, fly!!!
Keep up the great work

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Yo James... I thought as much! LOL... This kind of *totally* annoying water retention "thing" is what we gals normally go through on a monthly basis, but the water sticks around for about a week, which totally sucks big time! LOL.. Enjoy your lovely family! Oh, ps.. I tried to join "My Space" last n...

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Feel better Reinhard!

Peace and Love,

Deb

ps... Swiss maidens never looked so buff! LOL....

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Hey cool!
NB...
Don't use much cayenne pepper, but definitely include it because it helps stimulate your Lung Chi! You will get a nice warming effect and it helps clear the mucus...

Feel good girl!
Love,

Deb

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Hi Carolejo! Feel better my friend! Instead of that nasty lemsip.. I suggest you try a hot version of the yummy lemonade I have been drinking/fasting with... 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (one lemon usually yields four tablespoons) 2 tablespoons maple syrup 10 oz of water 1 small pinch of cayenne ...

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Glad you like it Joe... This really is like a "jogging in place" move I used to use when I just felt tired between other movements and at the outset of me using the SG... I felt it really helped the grip in a safe way... Another great way to develop good grip is to wring out a medium sized wet towel...

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Try out drinking several glasses of water with lemon....
Whatever happens,,, don't lose sight of the forest okay! LOL....

Love,

Deb

Oh damn.. Now I want some pizza~

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While I used to lift a lot and be in pretty good overall shape, I'm now very overweight (60-70 pounds) and my elbows tend to hurt in a really bad way if I try push-ups when I'm this big. And not muscle ache, more like "I think I ground part of the joint down" pain. I'll worry about the chest later ...

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Chinese buffet post script here: My large intestine was assaulted by the sheer amount of food in it from yesterdays afternoon buffet... I wasn't very happy this morning :twisted: I know what you are thinking now... "Thanks for sharing!" LOL.... Well I'm sold... Gluttony stinks.... I'm going to be ni...

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Hi James :) You may also be very salt sensitive... But it's just a guess here... Pizza, most bottled spaghetti sauces, and certainly, cheese are all pretty high in salt... Not to mention those pretzles... My guess is that it's not necessarily the carbs here but the salty stuff, as with your Indian f...

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Oh my goodness!!!!!!!! Richard and I decided to go to this Chinese buffet for lunch, and although I had no soda and no dessert, by choice, I did have two very full plates of semi heavy foods and a small bowl of New England clam chowder...(Yes this is a big hit in Hong Kong! LOL....) Well both of us ...

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Go baby go!!!!!!

P&L,

Deb

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Hi Bitter cup o joe! LOL.. I'm having mine now! I agree with Reinhard that "Body weight" exercises like pushups are very challenging and not only will tone your muscles there, but will encourage you to pay attention to form as well... I do partial pushups in Yoga and often "hold" myself just a few i...

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Next time you want to try such an experiment, read Kafka's "The Hunger Artist." Great stuff, even better, I'm sure, on a very empty stomach.

Reinhard, I just read "A hunger artist"...
Yes, very powerful....
But I only fasted for two days! LOL.....
Don't worry..

Deb

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Hey Sister Michelle!
Whenever I make myself vacuum and mop (lol! Mop????)
I consider it an "Everday Miracle"~

That's good hard work indeed!
Enjoy your S days...

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Hey Nathan! You donut fiend you! Sorry you had some rough weeks there, but you aren't really gaining anything and as you said, you are back on track now! Wow... why are you using fiberglass insulation without protecting yourself!???? You better take care of yourself or I will kill you!!!!!!! :twiste...

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Hey Guys :D I had an early start to S days yesterday evening with Richie, as we partook in some turnovers... This evening I am going to make Tollhouse Chocolate chip cookies!!! Woo hoo! So I am soooo happy because since Thursday I have had a normal day of eating real food, but didn't go overboard, t...

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Happy S weekend to all!

Peace and Love,

Deb

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Hey Julie :) People seem to handle adapting to the three meals a day in different ways here... Some decide that they simply need to have a smaller fourth "meal" during those ravenous hours between 3-5... maybe a fruit and yogurt or some salad... Some just allow more on the three plates... If you are...

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Glad you had some nice S days Niruma!
Have a nice week

Om Shanti,

Deb

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Oh boy this looks so great James! I am making it for sure next week... The link to the TVP didn't work for me somehow.. What does that stand for? I like the addition of the ale too.. I bet it gives the chili a nice kick! When I try it I'll let you know how it turns out... Thanks! Peace and Love, 8) ...

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LOL!

Deb

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Hi Karl, I missed seeing your last post, sorry.. I think you are smart to just focus on maintaining during the Winter/holiday months... If you don't gain, it's great... That's pretty much what I experienced last Winter, and even managed to drop a couple of pounds while others were packing them on..(...

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Oooh... Outback is supposed to be pretty good, though I've never been there..
Have a great time Jan!
Love,

Deb

I've tried to convince Richie to read the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe a few times, but he didn't go for it.. Now that there's a movie, he will probably want to... LOL... Enjoy!

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Hey JWL... You are down two pounds since last week!!! That is totally rockin!!!!!!! Hey, I made a smoothie this morning that was to die for... Richie and I shared it.. Unsweetened soymilk, one pack of hot chocolate mix, two tablespoons of peanut butter, and three teaspoons of maple syrup ! LOL.... A...

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Yay Peetie!!!!
You are getting the groove of NOS in your brain pathways!!!!
Right on!!!!

But we love when you write, because it's always funny!!!
That's a reason to write in itself!
*My* personal entertainment..
Yes...
Just for me!!!
LOL...

Your future "Mother In Law"... LOL..

Deb

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Hi Deb, Not to be a downer, but don't be surprised if those juice fasted poinds make a sudden return.... Thanks Rein, You could never be a downer! I always appreciate when you write me, and I know it comes from a sincere heart! (Not to mention a very smart one too... :wink: ) I will certainly take ...

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How can reading some diet be dangerous? Judy, you are worrying a lot about this... It's just "normal" eating.. It worked when you tried it.... You seemed to like it... I think it's the least obsessive plan around, and perhaps that's something you aren't used to, therefore causing you to possibly see...

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Okay folks... The Lemon Deb made it through two fast days and just broke the fast! LOL... I was just too sad looking at Richards dinner tonight, and thinking about licking the plate when he was done so I could get the taste of the potatoes and butter with garlic!! LOL... I'm a bit down because I tho...

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Don't be sad Peetie, I'll always be your boyfriend

Love,
Richard

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Thanks CJ! Technicolour Yawn??? Is that some kind of goofy euphemism? LOL... Well yes the saltwater part was horrible, but it's all over now! I had Yoga today and was able to finally do a headstand without Larry holding me in balance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I kept up there for a whole four...

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Yay Carolejo!!!!
You see the gangly kid in the mirror because she has never left you...
I really believe that it is with our inner feelings that we view ourselves and the world around us...
Love,

Deb

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Has anyone ever had to drink a saltwater enema??? :shock: :lol: This is most definitely the most disgusting and revolting beverage known to humankind!!!! Ack!!!!! So, still feeling good, just a tiny bit queasy from that oral flush this morning... and this is a natural part of the detox, as the waste...

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Yay Lane!
Love,

Deb

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That's great Jan!!!!! I see you get your excercise :D I might try Ice hockey this year now that I'm old enough, Navin You must play it a lot since it's mostly very cold down in Kentucky Peace, Richard P.S. Today I had a good breakfast: chocolate soymilk, and homeade fresh baked granola. Yumm.........

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Attention!!!!!!!!!!

Drill Sgt Deb here!
LOL...

Good resistance power Colonel Sister Michelle!

Yes I would indeed have you drop and give me 50 for
*EACH* donut you ate!!!

Am I understood????!!!!!

LOL...

Peace and Love,

Deb

At ease....

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I would like to add that "The One" wants you to be with NoS! LOL... And,,,,,,,,,, You are the one! (and Steve is important too... LOL...) ps... When you have guests it's a lot tougher not to give in to little treats.. You'll be fine once Mummy goes home.. Hope you are enjoying each other.. I envy yo...

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Well today is the first day of my Master Cleanse lemonade fast... It's going great!!!!! Not sure what to do about counting my days on habit as this is a total deviation from NoS... I'll just keep counting them after I finish the fast... I have nine under my belt already! Woo hoo... So the lemonade i...

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As a consequence, my overhead lifting and pulling have improved a good deal for me(170# log is a working weight, and I have a nifty little 400# Deadlift last I checked). You must look like Superman!!! LOL.. Do you still have your antique 20 lb sledge found in the sludge?? LOL... Enjoy your Kettlebe...

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Thanks for writing me Jan!

How do you get your muscles working?
I'll write more often.

Peace,

Richard
LOL.

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Mom's Special Update:
Richard was supposed to have the oatmeal for breakfast but he decided to eat it for lunch... It was an impromtu decision that I do not condone! LOL...

Now back to Richard....
Love,

Deb

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