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by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505544

Duhhhhhhhh.............................................?????????????

(drool dripping from the gaping mouth.....)

Ask Dave T....
LOL..

8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728319

Oh all-wonderful-leader, Set up your computer camera this weekend and get your daughter to film you standing with your Shovelgloves.... Can you make a quicktime video of you saying hello to us all??? I would love to hear your voice! :lol: But this time,,,, Please don't stand 20 feet away from the ca...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Well, at 1 am, when the choices in front of you are
1. Halloween candy
2. A bowl of cereal
3. A few gulps of orange juice

I am just happy it wasn't the first two! LOL.... :lol:

Have a great day!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505544

Wooooo hoooo you!!!!!!!!
Great work Carolejo!!!
Love,
Yer mate,
8) Chicken Debs.. LOL..

Oooh, sore abs is good stuff babe!!!!
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: S. Michele's daily check in #2
Replies: 91
Views: 71574

Well, I missed checking in yesterday, it wasn't a sucessful day anyway. I was tempted to have just one cookie, and that turned into 2 I stopped myself, Hey Sister, stopping at two cookies is actually something to be proud of! Well as you can tell, yesterday was a complete failure I disagree complet...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Thank you Carolejo!!! You are great too!!!! :lol: Hugs! Deb ps.. And,,,, I didn't eat some cereal at 1 am last night.... I was sooo close to doing that and then I thought of how great I felt during the day and didn't want to mess it all up, and probably have nightmares if I did... I did have some or...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Peetie's Plan
Replies: 76
Views: 68043

Have you had your stewed prunes and cottage cheese today???
LOL..

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lethaltoenails Daily Check-In
Replies: 77
Views: 86677

Where are you Dr. Karyn!!!????
LOL...

How's it goin?
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:31 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Travel Shovelglove?
Replies: 17
Views: 24521

Hey Reinhard,
That original Shovelglove design looks like you have three donuts on a stick!
LOL...

That would just make me hungry!

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:25 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Hi. I'm new, and long-winded.
Replies: 12
Views: 24649

Hmm, I wonder which is more likely - getting mugged/hit by a car while walking home from work, or having a heart attack due to lack of exercise?
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P&L,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Vicky's Daily Check in - round 2
Replies: 24
Views: 35685

Never give up Vicky!!!! Heres a big fat hug! The first five months I was on NoS, last year, I screwed up at least twice a week... Normally I craved chocolate Haagen Daaz! LOL... It does get easier with time, so don't freak out and please don't cry over this! It's a learning process... Learn and live...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583003

PeaceGlutton!!!
Yo James,,,,

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Hey! I lost two pounds this week!!! I'm really exercising strong in Yoga, and I am certain that this is what's really changing me... But I guess the little bits of other stuff I'm doing is helping too... I did walk the other day in the park, and today I did that (snorrre.....) elliptical thingy... W...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:42 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Women Who SG
Replies: 5
Views: 18607

Hi Dede!!! Warrior Deb here! LOL.. I am currently been on Shovelglove "sabbatical" but was fairly regular with it for some time... And boy does it feel terrific and it's pretty life friendly, as, heck, it's just 14 minutes! I love it very very much, however, I have since discovered Yoga this year, w...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505544

Hash house harriers?????
LOL..
That sounds like my kind of club! :lol:

Glad you had a good class and feel motivated to go back!
Yay CJ!!!
Hugs..
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Need absolution or exoneration . . . please.
Replies: 9
Views: 16906

Post script:

Even though I hate the "Failure" model thing...
I still love the creator!
LOL..
P&L,
Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Need absolution or exoneration . . . please.
Replies: 9
Views: 16906

Judy... You sound really scared of screwing up... But you have been doing sooo great... We all mess up a little sometimes, and, even more than a little, other times... I'd say that you had a 75% great day and still should count it on your 21 days... But that's your choice.. Perfection isn't what thi...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:00 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Everyday Ventures LLC
Replies: 3
Views: 9360

I don't like McDonalds coffee, and I like you too much to sue you for anything anyways!
LOL..
Directive creator!
That's funny!
Glad you are "covered"...

:wink: P&L,
Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Hey everyone!
Today was a picture perfect, exactly to the rules, NoS day!!!
And I even did half hour of (boring) elliptical trainer and about four or five mini massages...
I'm pooped... LOL..

Have a nice night all!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tonsha's Log
Replies: 128
Views: 139662

Hi Luv Duck! LOL..
See you later..
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kim's Daily Check-in
Replies: 60
Views: 67787

I think your advice is great Shameless!
It encourages mindfulness and living in the moment..
One moment at a time is an excellent game plan :)
Then just use the NoS rules, and add water and your are good to go!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kim's Daily Check-in
Replies: 60
Views: 67787

Most excellent quote Kimmi!!!
As to the bite size snickers...
Yo!
Wait till Saturday!!!!!
LOL...
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505544

Hey Carolejo! I am sorry for being so delayed on responding to what you wrote before, but I've been distracted (LOL...) I really hope your Mum recovers well, and you too! That sounded like some intense stress... I wouldn't completely rule out what your Sister said.. I bet your stomach pain might jus...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 1 month+ report from a sugar fiend
Replies: 3
Views: 9696

Yay Doug!!!! Glad you de-lurked yourself... I am sure you did experience some detox/withdrawal when you cut your sweet consumption down, if it was really alot before... But the good thing is that the withdrawal doesn't last long, and then you have a whole new set of "What is Sweet" parameters to wor...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748527

Yo Jammin Jan!
Congrats on your Smock! LOL..
Do you use good *real* maple syrup???
That stuff is so expensive, but considering how sparse you are with it, I bet a bottle would last you for a few months...

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Thanks Dru! LOL..

Yo, what's a "grim" LOL...
Have a groovy day!!!
(Sixties flashback girl here!)
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 324870

Rock on Sister Drusky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep it up gir!!!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ingrid's detox
Replies: 15
Views: 27947

Hey Ingrid!!! Good luck!!!! Carolejo, I think thirty cans would be really pushing the NoS envelope... Actually, if you look at Reinhards homepage, you can find the section where he poses the question, "What if I have a gallon of ice cream on S days?"... I think the answer was "You will be fat and di...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Judith's Daily Check-in
Replies: 54
Views: 58520

Go Judy go!!!
You are a NoS natural!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kim's Daily Check-in
Replies: 60
Views: 67787

You Rock Kimmi!!! Good luck on getting your new habits in place! Its sooo worth the effort! You will actually feel *freer* with food, not restricted, and enjoy your sweets even more when you don't have them all the time... Nosser since August 2004! LOL.. I have lost more than twenty pounds on this a...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello and thank you
Replies: 11
Views: 20620

Hey Ingrid, Here's a little anti fake sweetener info/rant... From various written sources, I have become informed that Aspartame and Splenda are both extremely detrimental to our Central Nervous system (Including and especially to the Brain) and it's been shown that people who ingest fake sweeteners...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: S. Michele's daily check in #2
Replies: 91
Views: 71574

Yay Sister Michelle!!!!
Keep on a rockin!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Hi yalls! Good relaxing day today! NoS was 80 percent good, as I went for a small second serving tonight of *Chinese* food!!!!! LOL.. But no Halloween candy or anthing else like that... Did a two hour massage this morning, then I went for a two mile walk with some dude who is training to take the en...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:18 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Question re dried fruit
Replies: 10
Views: 19367

Thanks to all for dried fruit input. Won't make a joke about output
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Okay... Halloween has been my bane this week... I know, you are thinking, it was last week! LOL.... I have been nibbling on the candy, at least twice since then, in small amounts, but it's definitely stopping me from losing weight! I haven't exactly been eating super spartan style these days, as my ...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Question re dried fruit
Replies: 10
Views: 19367

Hey Judith :) I think, in terms of NoS, you have to think of this as a borderline food... Just like Jelly, or sugar in the coffee... The thing is, you can eat so much more dried fruit than whole non dried, so it has the potential to get super caloric... I think as long as you have it in moderate amo...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello and thank you
Replies: 11
Views: 20620

Yay Ingrid!!!!!!!
Great for you!!!!!
Keep it up :)!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb

Oh, ps, the people who are saying "So What?" to your four pound weight loss, are clearly Bozos!!!
Ignore them, and find some nicer people to hang with!
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:14 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Travel Shovelglove?
Replies: 17
Views: 24521

PS.. Hi Madacebo!!!
Como esta usted???
Te gusta el ShovelGlove! LOL ????

Es muy excellente que practicas los movimientos por mas que un ano!
Bravo!
Paz y Amor,
8) Deborah
(disculpa me por problemas con mi grammatica! Me enseno mi misma en Espanol! LOL...)
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:11 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Travel Shovelglove?
Replies: 17
Views: 24521

Yay Carolejo!!!!
Let me know how it goes!!!
And remember to breathe through your nose!
(that rhymes :) )

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:57 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Travel Shovelglove?
Replies: 17
Views: 24521

My junior high coach was a major jerk! LOL.... Poor us!!! LOL.. Yeah CJ! You can beat your own behind now! And, know what??? At this point, I actually enjoy laughing at myself when I exercise! It breaks up the deadly serious attitude and makes it fun... :wink: Love, 8) Deb ,,,who had a great Yoga pr...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:30 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: one handed shovelglove
Replies: 14
Views: 24987

we play the hand we are dealt, i guess. No pun intended? LOL.. Wish there was some way I could help, VG... can move the index finger and thumb of my right hand. the other three are moving very little The last two fingers, on the ulnar side (the pinky finger side) plus I think half of the middle fin...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583003

That is soooooo great James!!!!! Six pounds is excellent!!! Woot woot woot! :lol: I have said this to many people and probably sound like a broken record at this point, but since I know you have been doing a fairly regular regimen of Shovelglove, I'll say it again... Muscle weighs three times as muc...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:57 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Moving up to a 16-pounder
Replies: 22
Views: 35758

body-sculpting-doom!
Uh oh!

LOL...
Have a great time!
You Rock!!!!

Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Vicky's Daily Check in - round 2
Replies: 24
Views: 35685

That's actually a good idea Vicky!!!
Have a carrot instead!~

Love,
8) Deb

ps.. Your checkin thread title reminds me of some kind of boxing match!! LOL...

You will love your candy so much more tomorrow...
Have two of them if you want! LOL...

pps... Isn't our Reinhard the greatest!!!! :wink:
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check in
Replies: 9
Views: 19982

perhaps eating the salad out of a sombrero was overkill. LOL!!!!!!! :lol: Hey Leanbean! LOL.. That's really funny! But technically, a sombrero could count as one plate! LOL... That would really be, as Reinhard puts it, "overloaded"!!! Ole!!! LOL.. Peace and Love, 8) Deb Who also loves a gigantic hu...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583003

Hey! I know of a local hardware store which sells 16 lb hickory handled sledges.... It's in Port Washington here on Long Island...
I don't know how much they would charge to ship it to Maine though..
Think the price was around $32....
Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: S. Michele's daily check in #2
Replies: 91
Views: 71574

Yeah I don't get it either??? But I'm laughing my head off right now!!!!! I know... You just need to add these little words before the rules to give them more Biblical umph! Thou shall not have Sweets, Thou shall not have Seconds... etc.... and then just say Amen! Peace and Love (and silliness :)) 8...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748527

It sure does Jammin Jan!!!!
Lets see you make a big muscle now!!!!
Rahhhhh!!!!!

LOL..
Have a great day!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583003

Yo James! So payday today right??? Are you getting your birthday present???? LOL... I wanted to write you because I just saw an ad about that movie you mentioned "What the bleep do we know?" (I think?) It's now out in book form... I think it's just called "Bleep" LOL... Have a bleepin good day and a...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:07 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove research, and a New exercise
Replies: 29
Views: 88736

Hi Robby :) Glad you are having a fun time with SG! Good advice to "lead with the pelvis"... I recommend you do a few squats and maybe just use the SG as a counterbalance... I used to lift it up using the top of my foot, while holding the handle just to keep it from rolling off to the side... But th...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:59 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S diet far superior to Y Yes diet
Replies: 2
Views: 7388

Very cute! LOL..
Gee, I guess every day was a Y day! LOL...
Good thing you switched to NoS!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anybody got any experience of flying their pets anywhere...?
Replies: 23
Views: 33389

This reminds me of the scene in The Return of Spinal Tap, where Nigel talks about how he is now getting into animal activism and creating an organization called TFA... Travel for Animals... Then he shows the little tiny passport, which is doll sized, of his his ferret Trevor... It was so funny!!! Ha...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Just for laughs
Replies: 6
Views: 14369

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yo Sister Michelle... You nuns have a great sense of Humor!!!!!!!!!!!
That was really good!!!!!
I am so happy you are on this board!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tonsha's Log
Replies: 128
Views: 139662

Day 11 (Mon): S Day 11:11:1
Hey Dave! All ones is a lucky number!!!
I miss you dude!
How's our Ducky Dave???
Have a great day..
Quack!
Love,
8) Chicken Debs...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Ha ha! I guess I should have said Cabinet.. Yeah.. My clothes are in my closet, not my candy bars! LOL.... At least with this you only have to be 80% good and the rest of the time takes care of itself. Yeah... You got that right! Have fun over there in the Niederlands! Love, 8) Candy sneaking Deb! (...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:47 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....
Replies: 17
Views: 32053

Hi Vicky! I am very moved by your beautiful sentiments! Thank you so much for writing and I totally agree with you!!!!! In, especially the last six years or so, I have been actively cultivating my relationship with God... I know no other greater love, aside from possibly the love of my son Richard! ...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:07 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Subway Jared walked 1.5 miles a day
Replies: 7
Views: 24302

Yo Reinhard! It also seems that Jared only had two meals a day... But your walking advice is good and true!!! I'm not doing too much of this anymore, but when I was forced to, LOL, because I didn't have car insurance and was walking to and from the station in town and then from Penn station in NYC t...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Vicky's Daily Check in - round 2
Replies: 24
Views: 35685

Yeah... That doesn't sound too shabby!!! Soup and Fritos together, could even count as a meal! Next time... You can plan it that way, so you are sticking to the rules! BTW... I agree wholeheartedly with Sister Michelle, that Just like we persevere in our religious vocation, we can persevere with thi...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505544

Good for you Carolejo!!!!!

I think there is some unexplainable magic ingredient in Chinese food, which makes us want to eat three servings in one sitting!!!
If you can stick to one plate, you are winning in the major leagues!!!!
Yay you!!!!

Have a groovy day girlie :wink:
Peace&Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting Over
Replies: 11
Views: 19210

Was it prune flavored frosting????????????????

LOL!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Judith's Daily Check-in
Replies: 54
Views: 58520

Yo!!! Joods! I agree with CJ :) NoS is so non-confusing and so enjoyable... It doesn't tax our systems and make us nuts... That is worth soooo much... It is my heartfelt wish that Reinhard, does incredibly well with his future book endeavor... He deserves to benefit from this, as it's helped soooo m...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748527

Ooh kielbasa potatoes and sauerkraut!
Am I coming over for leftovers???

You betcha! LOL...

Have a blessed day little Jammin Jan!!!
Hope you are enjoying your new job..
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Shameless Hussey - Daily Check In
Replies: 44
Views: 47182

YOU totally ROCK!!!!!!!!!!! You just saved yourself probably 100 empty calories!!!!!!! Most of those are covered with extra fructose and cornsyrup... Might as well eat a bag of cheetos with sugar added!! LOL... Keep saying "No" it gets easier and easier! I can even walk through the snack aisle of th...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Hee hee ha ha... My "views" are over 7000 today! LOL... It would be cool if for every 100 views I would lose one pound! LOL... Then I'd be at high school weight!!! LOL... Have a great NoS day guys... I broke the rules yesterday evening... No excuse, but a minor S... It won't happen again this week! ...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reasons for quitting
Replies: 17
Views: 24533

In general, NOS promotes 3 meals a day.. but there are some people who feel more comfortable to eat an extra 4th meal at some point.. Some have it in the afternoon, some in the late morning, some before bed.. The meal has to be small, and not a bag of doritos.. LOL... If you don't just have this "ex...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:31 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Just for laughs
Replies: 6
Views: 14369

Yes that sounds hilarious!!!
In a city where most people have seen it all, I bet you guys really stuck out in a crowd!
I will keep my eyes open for the group of
"Statuesque Sisters"!!!
LOL..
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Okay... So I checked my weight this morning and I'm losing again... I've dropped about 3/4 of a lb from the week before, when I was up a pound and a half.. I'm heading back into the "green light" zone... LOL.. The tide has turned... Good!!! Tomorrow... Yoga!!! There's a class today too, but I'm just...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Shameless Hussey - Daily Check In
Replies: 44
Views: 47182

Rock on Hussey Girl!!!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Vicky's Daily Check in - round 2
Replies: 24
Views: 35685

There is some exercise out there for you!
I love Yoga.. I recommend that!
Walking is great too, though I hardly walk these days... Rah!
Bananas are great for vitamin B...
You will lose weight with NoS!!!
I promise... Just be diligent and patient!
Stay positive :)
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reasons for quitting
Replies: 17
Views: 24533

Ha ha ha... I was so close to saying something about the Frosted Flakes.. LOL... Well, at least have them with something good like some cut up bananas and maybe throw in some almonds or something... And always go for cereal made with the Whole Grain, since that has some nutrients and fiber! The path...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Vicky's Daily Check in - round 2
Replies: 24
Views: 35685

Hey Vicky! God Bless you too!!! Don't worry if the beginning of NoS is hard... Habits can work for you or against you... When we all start out here, we find out just how ingrained they really are... It's a learning process, and even the failures are something positive... You can learn from them and ...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505544

Wow! You are great CJ!!! I have a girlfriend here with two cats, whom I haven't really been able to visit for years, and I know she would never go to those lengths to have me stay over! LOL.... I love you!!!! LOL... Okay, I'm coming over next year! Have a great day! Off to conquer the world now.... ...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blue Daisy's Daily Check In
Replies: 101
Views: 130455

Yeah, I second that! An apple is a good thing!!! You didn't have an apple turnover, so it's no biggie! I agree that you will do even better if you do a small amount of planning and structuring your meals, as that always lowers the risk of "opportunistic"*(RCP..) eating! Keep up the great work! Peace...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Ha ha Nathan!!! LOL... Yeah! Those were the days! All you needed in life was candy and everthing would be okay! (Hmmm... Does it ever change?) Well.. I got a shirt out from *this* Summer to wear to work.. Actually its the official NYH&RC "Massage Therapist" shirt, and lo and behold, from only about ...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kevin's daily check-in
Replies: 149
Views: 163029

You can reverse it Kev! Posting was the first step in getting back your control! Give it a few good weeks and you will be back to your normal NoS self! I had to do this about three weeks ago, and it felt like starting all over again... It was tough, cuz the habits get back in there and then you have...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505544

Lyra the regal black queen!!!
Too bad I'm allergic to cats :cry:
How am I going to come visit you????
LOL..

Just keep trying Carolejo!!!
I doubt it was a "total failure"
You had to do something well!
Focus on the few good things you did and move along!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:15 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting Over
Replies: 11
Views: 19210

Hey BB! You will get on track!!! Good luck again! Muscle weighs three times as much as fat ... Therefore, if you are really lifting often, it is quite conceiveable that some of the gain could be resulting from muscle mass gain... Are you gaining mass? Take measurements of your arms and stomach and y...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728319

So when are we getting to see your 2005 photo with your three shovelgloves all in a row???
LOL..
Love,
8) Deb
(Who just had a very late dinner of oatmeal with soymilk and butter and thought of you!)
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 324870

Ha ha!
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: hello
Replies: 2
Views: 8100

I was wondering where you wuz!!!
Wow.. No overeating on a cruise!
I hear they base everything around when the buffet opens and closes!
Hope it was fun, and you didn't get seasick or anything! LOL...

Have a fun time with your Holiday shopping!
Love you too Dru!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CarrieAnn's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 61391

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!
I am rooting for you Carrieanne!!!!

Don't look back now!
You will feel so happy once you hit the weekend, because you earned your S's... It's like a big fiesta to look forward to!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Thanks Carrieanne! I feel great! Practiced Yoga at 8 am today! Boy did my arms get a thrashing!!! LOL.... Not sure why it made me so tight today.. Maybe it's the weather! LOL... It's just so nice not to have to go out of the house to go online!!! Yay.. Richard had so much candy last night he ended u...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Protein Bars/ Power Bars?
Replies: 2
Views: 7684

Hey there Dem-Angel! I think the two main considerations are: 1. How much of this bar is Sugar based? 2. Are you eating this as a meal or just a snack, which would make it an S. As for Gatorade... You can get something else, I think it's called Smart Balance or something like that, which is from the...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 01, 2005 7:55 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: What size sledgehammer are people using?
Replies: 22
Views: 44990

Then again, if you want to go for pure shock value, you could always walk into any local deli counter with the sledge over your shoulder and a glazed look in your eye, and ask if they would let you use their cold cuts scale! LOL... That might not be accurate either, but you might wind up with a free...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 01, 2005 7:52 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: What size sledgehammer are people using?
Replies: 22
Views: 44990

Ha ha! I stood on a doctors scale at the gym, and put the head of the sledge directly on the scale in between my feet... I don't think a bathroom scale would be that accurate, and I'm not even sure about the club scale... But the main point is that the weight is really a bit more than advertised... ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reasons for quitting
Replies: 17
Views: 24533

You should be hungry by the time dinner comes around (this is a good feeling, I think), but not starving. Yes Reinhard, I agree... it is a good feeling, and healthy! I don't know the origins, in the dieting world of humans, of the word "grazing", but my gut tells me that some diet/nutritionist, who...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1151071

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Nov 01, 2005 1:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reasons for quitting
Replies: 17
Views: 24533

Hi Jordonk! LOL.. Great name dude!!! LOL.. Since, infact, you are really going through a growth phase, you might need some healthy afternoon snack... Just consider it a meal instead... It can't be a chocolate donut either... Sorry if this sounds boring, but a good fresh fruit and some water might ju...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:23 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: What size sledgehammer are people using?
Replies: 22
Views: 44990

The one I have been using says it's 16lbs, but after reading some of the posts I actually decided to weigh it on a scale and it comes in at just below 13lbs. So I clicked the 12lb box. Hey Buddha! That doesn't seem right... 16 lb sledges are considerably more expensive than 12 lb ones, by around te...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:20 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: What size sledgehammer are people using?
Replies: 22
Views: 44990

Go Kevin!!! LOL...

James, I use a 12 lbder which as Carolejo said, really weighs more like 14 with the handle...

Did you get the sixteen pounder yet?
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Inge's Daily Check in
Replies: 51
Views: 65553

Hey Inge... You are most welcome :) I decided that today would be an S day, especially because yesterday I had absolutely no treats at all.. Today I got some delicious apple cider cinnamon sprinkled fresh donuts! Richard, my son is already off with a few friends, in his Scream mask and his jackolant...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Monthly weigh in
Replies: 7
Views: 16073

Yay Sandy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am thrilled for you!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Oct 31, 2005 1:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Help Please!
Replies: 18
Views: 31450

Mo! It wasn't a nightmare at all... LOL..
It was just like I had one of those "Note to self" moments while I was sleeping, so I thought I should pass it on to you...

Hope you have a great week!
Do people celebrate Halloween in South Africa?
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:27 pm
Forum: Test Messages
Topic: Avatar test
Replies: 2
Views: 10956

Awww!
That's sure cute Karl :)

Peace,
8)Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:25 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Moving up to a 16-pounder
Replies: 22
Views: 35758

Hey James! Good luck with that!!! I tried 16 lbders last year in the store, and also due to financial stuff, I never got one, but I'm sure you will do just fine with it! :wink: I strongly encourage you to: 1. Breathe and move deliberately... 2. *Always* move from behind your SG... In other words... ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240792

Well hey, guys! I am totally immobile today... I didn't break anything... Just sooooo lazy!!!!!! LOL... This is partly due to the fact that it's the third day of my cycle and yesterday, during the worst few days of it, I had to do two massage treatments at my office back to back.. Father and Son! It...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:44 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Deodorant
Replies: 19
Views: 39775

Carolejo!!! I am so happy you like it! LOL.. Did you ever try the "Unscented" version? That's the one I use.. The reality, though, is that it has a great natural lemony scent! One time I put it on, and Richard actually stuck his nose into my armpit to smell it!!! He was like "Aaaaahhhhh!!!!" Now how...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 583003

Thus Spake The God Of Thunder.... heh heh heh
LOL!
That's cute!

Glad you had fun at that party :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Inge's Daily Check in
Replies: 51
Views: 65553

Good for you Inge, on saying "no" to the S during the week!!!!
You got 10 gold stars from NoS!!!
I am proud of you...
Hope you are having a nice weekend!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:55 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Foot care
Replies: 11
Views: 25063

Yeah, you are definitely experiencing symptoms which point towards PF.. The pain is usually worst in the morning before you step on it... Can you try a soft cast which will keep your foot from going into Plantar Flexion during the night? That might be a good help... It keeps the foot on the stretch ...

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