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by gratefuldeb67
Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

No Jan.. I am really worried... My ex does have some family outside of the city in Slidell but I'm not so sure that area is any better... I was just watching a video of the convention center just now and I'm in tears.. People are just dying in the street... Babies too... :cry: It's a complete disast...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 324865

Yeah and as background exercise music you could play "Tokyo Taxi"...
Do you know that one?
LOL...

Oh here's some alternative words which may not cause that knee jerk association, to the "E" word...

Jan's, "Movin"
"Shakin and Bakin"
"Rockin"
"Groovin"

Get down CV!!!!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 200587

PS... Get your fiance, Navin to hit this guy with a Hockey puck!!!!!
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 200587

Betsy!!!! Some people simply are low down on the evolutionary scale!!!! Loser bozos... What in the world could have even instigated this moron to yell at you!??? Doy!!!! I remember one time when I was attempting to do some jogging, back in the late nineties.... I wasn't exactly svelt at the time... ...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:18 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: The strongest guy I know
Replies: 80
Views: 137122

Ah those Zen masters! I love Japanese and Chinese proverbs.... One I recently learned and love love love, is : "Practice like your hair is on fire"...... Yeah!!!!!!! Well as far as the weight... Trust that your body knows best... If it doesn't feel the need for all that eating, then respect it, don'...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sandy's Daily Check in - starting 8/24/05
Replies: 35
Views: 42196

Hey!!! Good job Sandy! Yeah, it seems like you basically have very healthy taste in food... And wow, you aren't really obese so you're really lucky given your inclination towards the sweet stuff... Really lucky! I guess you are very active? Remember, eat sufficient amounts at meals... No martyrdom i...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:39 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weight loss challenges
Replies: 10
Views: 22304

Ha ha ha!!!
Samurai, when I read what Reinhard wrote you, I immediately thought to post,,, "The pressure is on now!"

I think it's good pressure though...

Do not fail!!!!! :lol:
Peace and Love,
8) Deb

(whose BMI is way too messed up to even ever consider mentioning!!!)
You've got guts!
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 238209

Tricia!!!! Yeah, you've been MIA big time!!!
We really missed you here!!!
Hope you are okay girl!!! :wink:
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 324865

You are special Dru!!!
Glad you had a special walk by the ocean :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lethaltoenails Daily Check-In
Replies: 77
Views: 86677

Yeah, whatever!!!!!
You are groovin already...
Those little S's were not terrible...
Just keep on trying..
Today sounds like a win!!!

Let's see how you are after
Dinner :shock:

Love,
:lol: Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Day 19 "B".... LOL...

Thanks Betsy!!! Yes it sure helped me a lot that Richie has been with me on this journey.. Times when I could have easily used him as an excuse, like I was doing the year before NoS, to eat junk food, were really minimized this year... Just the fact that our home has been 90 percent junk food free h...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:29 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: The strongest guy I know
Replies: 80
Views: 137122

Vanilla, I wanted you to know that I like your signature! Did you make it up? Tell your GF, that it's always something.. If she indeed, couldn't gain weight and wanted to, she might not like that either... The grass is always greener... Or is it? As long as your health is back, that's what counts......
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sandy's Daily Check in - starting 8/24/05
Replies: 35
Views: 42196

Sandy, yo!!! That was quite a disclosure of S'ssing! LOL Hey all those treats sound really good, but not all together... Though I can understand that when you are accustomed to eating this stuff all the time it could spiral into a majorly vicious cycle... You really don't want to end up with cavitie...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 167161

Hey Samurai.. Just two little ideas.. Not sure whether they will help, but I hope they do... You might want to actually eat a whole romaine lettuce without blending it.. If it's not blended and you eat it as a salad you'll probably be more satisfied for a longer time... 2 reasons... The food experie...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 200587

Blondie that was funny! I LOL'ed! :lol:
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Snazzybabe's Road to Health and slimness
Replies: 25
Views: 34674

Dear Snazzy, I'm sorry that you are worried... You have a lot to think about... Good attitude is key here... Sounds like you have one already.... I'm sorry your son is feeling so drained and sore... Can you get him massage? At least he might be more comfortable... Also, remember that the human Spiri...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thanks Peetie! The news showed that some refugees are actually walking to Texas as more and more of the levees are breaking.... Lake Ponchatrain is overflowing too... Man...this is just starting to look Biblical.... Meanwhile I had a cute message from Richard today... I dropped him at my Moms for th...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thanks Blonde and Jammin! I'm actually going to add an extra N day because yesterday was a bit borderline.... This will also make it so that Richard and I both cross the finish line on the same day... He started three Mondays ago... Have a good one! Off to the gym! Peace and Love, (and no funny bizn...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Goal
Replies: 23
Views: 39507

Justin!!!!
That was funny!!! :lol:
Glad you resolved your "needs" and really glad you reached your goal!!!!!
Awesome!!!
I bet you can feel a difference in yourself!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 200587

Betsy!!!!!!!! You are a cutie pie!!!! Good to see you!!! Your "during" photo definitely shows a big difference in your face! Ten pounds has a very noticeable impact! Glad you and your (frugal) fiance have patched things up and are back in cahoots! Tell him where you will be sending the bill! LOL.. Y...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Ha ha ha!!!!
Navin, I almost thought your wrote the
"Appetite" court!!!! LOL...

Yeah!
I beat the appetite court!!!!

That was really funny!
I promise to learn how to properly make a suitably delicious fruit filled pastry!

:lol:
Thanks Gang!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Richard's Special Updates
Replies: 51
Views: 47634

Thanks for the compliment Navin :D
You have a nice avatar!
Are you in the 21 day club?
Love,
Richard
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 324865

No I wasn't home alone... I had just popped dinner into the oven and Richie was glued to his computer games!!! :lol: He was inside, I was about fifty feet removed and outside :) Virtual plating isn't really a grey zone, as long as you really don't fool yourself by having a giant portion of "whatever...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thanks Dru! My conscience likes you!!! Well, since Richard is three N Days away from 21 and I am 2, I'm just going to add an extra N day to my schedule, to coincide with him, and we will both see you in the 21 club on Friday!!!! Now I can truly go to sleep with a clear, if not necessarily, sound min...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Richard's Special Updates
Replies: 51
Views: 47634

Hi Everybody, It's me Richard.
Today is my 16th day on the plan, and only
five more days to go!!!

I'm really proud of my Mom for trying to be in the 21 Day Club.
Yay Mom!!!

Have a nice week and see you in five days!
Love,
:D Richard
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thanks Betsy!!!
Court adjourned!
Okay, once again....

Day 19 down!!!!

Yay!!!

I like this Judge Betsy!!! :lol:

Hugs!!!! :D
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Okay,,,,time for some critical feedback... Yesterday was our one year anniversary on NOS but we didn't celebrate it as an S day... Mainly because I didn't have any money to get anything!!! Well today when I got that tip money and immediately headed to the store for some dinner stuff, Richard asked i...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 324865

Oy, Dru!!!! Six thirty breakfast???? Can't you just have a virtually plated breakfast somehow that won't be gone by 10? I would suggest a fruit or a glass of juice to get the motors running when you wake up, and then see if you can take some kind of portable breakfast wherever you are going to eat a...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 167161

I think you got me wrong there Samurai! I wasn't saying that there isn't sugar in Gatorade, I know it's there...... It's not as bad as soda, but for our sake, we might as well treat it as an S... In comparison to soda, which is about 120 calories for 8 ounces, Gatorade is only 50 for eight ounces......
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sandy's Daily Check in - starting 8/24/05
Replies: 35
Views: 42196

Hi Sandy!!! First, let me offer you a big hug!!!! All or nothing is a common experience for us! Moderation, for someone who is either an "on or off" type, is a huge challenge to try and cultivate... I'm no stranger to this phenomenon... And in modern society it seems that moderation, in general, is ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Prod's Daily check in
Replies: 151
Views: 164653

Hi Prod!
Weekend parties sounds fun!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 167161

Oooh! That lime and water sounds great!!!!! I love lime taste!!! I'm sure you know that Gatorade mainly replaces sodium and postassium, which is lost through perspiration... Since you already seem to eat plenty of bananas, you surely don't need to worry about the postassium... Great job on you tenni...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Day Nineteen!!!!!

Thank you Ariel girl!!! I got a surprise tip today at work, so "We're eating tonight kids!".... I bought a family pack of chicken and we will make due with the dry goods in the pantry, like rice and pasta... Yeah, this whole past year has been pretty much a huge challenge... I live day to day, and i...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weight loss challenges
Replies: 10
Views: 22304

Stick with it Samurai! A massage is a great treat as a motivator!!! (of course I am biased towards that being a massage therapist!) No sweat boxes though!!! :lol: I hope you have a great month!!! Are you going to start posting on a Daily Checkin again? Promise that after the contest you won't leave ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....
Replies: 17
Views: 32053

Oh also, Reinhard, that was not at all "lousy" advice in any way...
It's all excellent!!!!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:44 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....
Replies: 17
Views: 32053

Hey Justin and Reinhard!

Yes, Reinhard, casual aquaintances are a very worthy concept to cultivate! Also so is the idea of group interaction as opposed to limiting myself to individual get togethers... Really great suggestion!!!

Terrific ideas guys!!!!
Thank you!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:22 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: The strongest guy I know
Replies: 80
Views: 137122

What? Are those the kind that you do where you push up till you're off the ground and clap while still in the air? :D
I can't believe you guys!
LOL...
Cool!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tonsha's Log
Replies: 128
Views: 139661

Hey Dave! :) Just FYI, though I'm happy your remedy helped you... You might want to consider using Ibuprofen products rather than aspirin.. They have an antiinflammatory effect that aspirin does not, and they are less irritating for the stomach... A cold compress would be good too... Watch out for t...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thanks Jan!!! You are a great cheerleader!
Hugs!

Since I am down to a food budget of 5 dollars for the next three days, this should be a breeze!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Richard's Special Updates
Replies: 51
Views: 47634

Hey guys! Deb here... I just wanted to acknowledge how proud I am of my son Richard, for being with me on NoS for a whole year!!! He did a great job this year and I have been greatly helped by his cooperation... I think the Dentist will be very impressed at his next checkup! :lol: Yay Richard!!!! Lo...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thanks Kevin!!!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:53 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Return of the Samurai
Replies: 12
Views: 23174

Oh rats!
I never get to have any fun!!! :lol:
(Though I must point out that you are far from accurate by describing me as "scrawny" LOL....)

Yeah, Toshiro Mifune just had that Samurai thing down pat!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Oh Jan,,,,

DAY 18--- TODAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!! :lol:


Thanks to all for you kind words today and support! :D
Much Love!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 324865

That's a great goal Dru!!!! Thanks again for the great congrats! I am pretty thrilled about it all! I am also pleased to somehow, indirectly, spark your fire to "heat up" and break into a sweat!!! That is always a great feeling!!! I have been quite the sloth myself for the past few days, but I am st...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Return of the Samurai
Replies: 12
Views: 23174

Hi Allen!!! I like your new signature! We miss you!!!! I have often felt you can really tell what a person is like from the way they treat you when they have "no use" for you.... I encourage you to adhere to NOS even if it's only "Half essed"... You are a great guy! Don't give up on this "plan"!!! Y...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blondie Log
Replies: 183
Views: 144231

You guys are really Jocks!!!!!!
Alright!!!!

Hey Blondie, you sure have great taste in food!
I want your sandwich NOW!!!!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....
Replies: 17
Views: 32053

That's cute Justin, and certainly not cheesy in any way!!!!

And it sure helps to be handy!

Thanks!
I'll be going to Home Depot now.... :lol:
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

That's beautiful Peetie!!!
I love YOU!!!!

(and Prunes!)

P&L,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

They finally got their power back on Jan! Thanks for including them in your morning Mass prayers!!!!!!! You are so nice! I think it must have worked!!! Hugs! Now I'm waiting to find out how my son's Dad and half sisters are in NOLA.. I don't have a clue, but as of this morning I pretty much freaked ...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:53 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Pavlov's Dead
Replies: 10
Views: 20060

Ha ha ha!!!! I was just about to have a late lunch of salad with * beets, sardines, and chickpeas, over some head lettuce... When my music shuffle started playing my Shovelglove tune! Ah, even my computer wants me to get my fourteen minutes in!!!! Well my salad is still on the counter, but I am goin...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Pizza Night - help!
Replies: 7
Views: 16781

Hi Karyn! Yeah, one is way to "Martyr'ish".... But you can't complain about two... Three?????? Hmmm? I also find that if you spice things up, with Garlic and hot pepper etc, it's just more satisfying... If two slices still seem like a small amount to you, have a small salad or fruit on the side, and...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any over 50-ish women having success with this?
Replies: 32
Views: 35461

Hi 5'2"! When I read your posting name I kind of figured you weren't from the Brittney Spears generation... I remember liking that corny song when my Grandparents sang it... LOL.. Has anybody seen my gal???? Glad to hear your son is better now... Good luck with exploring and forging a new relationsh...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: emb's daily check-in
Replies: 36
Views: 52365

Great Job Emb! Or can I call you E for short? LOL...

Ooh I love Pierogies!!!
Good call!

Glad you are feeling slim! That's a terrific feeling :)
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:18 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....
Replies: 17
Views: 32053

That's what you get for asking for the credit cards Navin!!!!!
LOL....

You should have waited until the honeymoon at least! :lol:
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 5:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Navin's sort-of-daily check-in
Replies: 125
Views: 141144

When I have pizza there are no leftovers!

See you later Wally!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 200587

Besty, you really shouldn't feel obligated to account for and scrutinize what you are eating in defense of *whatever* on this board... Unless you want to, that is! We all know you are a big girl!!! I trust you are doing exactly what you need to do in your life and eating! Yay Tomato and sweet corn g...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thank you Jammin Jan!!!! It will also say.... Happy One Year Anniversary on the No S Diet!!!!! I am sure this was the day I found Reinhard's site last year! I'm really proud to be part of this lovely group and am thrilled that I have stuck with it for a whole year... My son has been with me the whol...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thanks Nathan!!!
Mmwwah!!!

8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thank you so much Jan!
You are very kind and loving!
Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Today was fairly groovy and easy... Very slothful, and not too gluttonous.. So with yesterday and today.... I'm at Day 17!!!!! (S days rock!) I have a feeling this will be a very challenging week for me, but I'm going to just plow ahead to 21!!!!!! And, I believe tomorrow is my one year anniversary ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lethaltoenails Daily Check-In
Replies: 77
Views: 86677

Hey Karyn! I have to give full credit to Reinhard for the carrot and stick analogy... It's on his homepage, I think?.... That's really the way NoS works... You earn your rewards.. they are more enjoyable that way! The weekend is that much needed "steam valve"... And then if you put it all together, ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748516

Wow!!! I don't think any dessert is so rich that it could satisfy my craving for chocolate for a whole year!!! LOL.... Sounds good Jammin Jan! Enjoy your relaxation day... Peace and Love, 8) Deb ps... Ditto about the Hurricane... Prayers and best wishes from me too... My Grandparents are having a ro...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Peetie's Plan
Replies: 76
Views: 68040

Hey Peetie,
Did you have any prune pie today????
How's my girl?
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....
Replies: 17
Views: 32053

Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....

Hey everyone! How's it going? Sorry this isn't directly about diet and exercise guys.. I think there's plenty all over the board on those topics! :wink: Well, today is one of those "lonely" days....We all have them at some point or another... I have even felt my deepest loneliness at times when I wa...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 2:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lethaltoenails Daily Check-In
Replies: 77
Views: 86677

I agree.. Every week is different, but the beauty of NoS and especially S days, is that you mentally can just relax and, with no judgement, have *whatever*..... It also won't really make you gain back... I have never put on any weight because of a "bad" weekend... This is the polar opposite of plans...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Hey Karyn... "I don't want a pickle....." I don't know if he did it, because after Alice's Restaurant I didn't want to get caught in a bad jam getting out of the parking lot behind a million cars, so we actually left before the set was finished... But it was fun! He sounded great and was still super...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 2:08 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Deodorant
Replies: 19
Views: 39773

Yeah CJ, I am not big on perfume either... I don't even like when there's a lot of fragrance in my laundry detergent... But that product is such a natural and pleasing one, I like it... Hope you are a hit at the office!!! LOL... Somehow natural smells are nice and the synth stuff is yucky... I also ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Aug 28, 2005 3:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748516

Jammin Jan!!!
Richard just told me that he wants a pedometer now!
LOL...
He said he thinks that with all the exercise he does all day long, he thinks that it would equal 30,000 steps!
What do you think? Is that possible????? LOL...
Maybe I'll have to get him one!
Have a Jammin evening!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728285

Hey!
As long as they're not still flapping around.....
LOL...
Have a great weekend!
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Oh, forgot to wish you all a
fantastic weekend!!!
Relax enjoy!!!!

I'm going to see Arlo Guthrie tonight at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay....

Love,
8) Deb

(who is having a cup of coffee now with a few teaspoons of triple chocolate in it! LOL.... good combo!
Coffee and chocolate!)
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Aug 27, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Whoa... this is too weird, so I thought I'd mention it.... I decided that at 8:30 we would just start Ssing yesterday.. The day was a success, and we just felt like our ice cream... So we got on our shoes and hit the mini mart~ Instead of the regular chocolate HD I like, I got a different one which ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Aug 27, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Pavlov's Dead
Replies: 10
Views: 20060

Yeah he has, with all that parody stuff.. But specifically the orchestration of "Genius in France" is almost a Zappa Zerox!!!! We'll Happy shuggling yall! Oh Freakwitch, I'll have to check out Marrillion.... I remember when they came out around the same time as early Genesis... Are they still Prog R...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:45 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Pavlov's Dead
Replies: 10
Views: 20060

Jammin Jan!!!....

Do you like Frank Zappa?
Clearly Weird Al has listened to the Mothers of Invention....

I might laugh too much with that kind of stuff on, and then I'd drop my shovelglove...
Considering it's almost 14 lbs, that would hurt!
Thanks for the clip!!!

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 748516

That's great Jan!!!
Life at it's best should always feel like playing!!!!
Love,
8) Deb

ps.. I like thems chilles rellenos!!!
Arriba!
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Aug 27, 2005 12:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 200587

Yes...
Be kind to yourself when you have little screwups...
They aren't worth a full out beating up session!
You are doing great!
Keep up the great exercise!!!!!!

Go Betsy go!!!!!!!!!!!

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Day 15 down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Two S days and by next Thursday I'll be able to join the highly exclusive 21 day club! (I'm sure glad that it's an S day tomorrow though as this has been quite the exercise in control for me!!!) What shall I have tomorrow?????? I think, well, hmmm, let's see..... Ch...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lethaltoenails Daily Check-In
Replies: 77
Views: 86677

Wow!!! Feel free to email me at my regular address and I can certainly connect you to George again if you want, or simply send him your regards.... He lives with his girlfriend in Rhinebeck (I almost just typed this * Rein beck*, out of habit from Reinhard! LOL!!!!) and she is also an LMT... He is a...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:40 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Pavlov's Dead
Replies: 10
Views: 20060

Hey guys.. I almost forgot to "kick my own ass" and since none of you felt like it, I almost got through the day without *any* exercise at all! (except posting and emailing people like a maniac today.. Does punching these keyboards count at all??? LOL.... Plus I did a 90 minute massage which worked ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:32 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Freestyle Fridays
Replies: 1
Views: 7295

How'd freestyle go today? :wink:
To me this feels somewhat like a shovelglove "F" day... a sub type of S day... distinguished by the lack of rest, but the increase in relaxation!
Ha hah!

Love,
8) Deb
LONG LIVE THE PACT!
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:07 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: The strongest guy I know
Replies: 80
Views: 137122

I just got psyched up to try some pushups, since all you guys are the pushup kings!!! Let's just say, it's easy when you are going down... Coming up wasn't so good! LOL... I made it to one! At this rate I will be caught up to you guys by the time 2010 hits! :lol: I have more respect for you guys tha...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Navin's sort-of-daily check-in
Replies: 125
Views: 141144

Congratulations Nathan!!!!!!!!!!! Inch by inch, pound by pound... The only way here is DOWN!!!! LOL... :lol: Oh I had a smoothie this morning! Yay Smoothie day!!! Mine was OJ plus half a frozen banana and one big frozen strawberry... Cereal can get pretty monotonous sometimes, but cooking a meal ca...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 582992

Wait.. One year will make a huge impact!!!
Five??? We won't recognize you...
Hi Navin!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:48 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Return of the Weekend Luddite
Replies: 31
Views: 54058

Do you mean a biblical term for the problem you are trying to rectify, like Gluttony is to "Overeating" and Sloth is to "Lazy ass..."? This might be hard, because computers are really not from Bible times.. The age of technology is host to it's own very specific plagues... I'll think about it, of co...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:23 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: beginners: working up to a 5-day routine
Replies: 61
Views: 124450

Hey Kevin!!! You get a big
WOW from me too!!!!!

I'm not sure who I should be rooting for in your competition, but somehow, a Vanilla Gorilla just seems like such a powerful image...
Hmmm... Maybe if you change your name to
"Killer Kevin" or something!

Go you guys!!!!! :D
Love,
:lol: Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:17 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Hindu Squats
Replies: 24
Views: 47576

Kev, Kev, Kev.....

Thanks Kevin! You know me! I'm a massage therapist and anatomical descriptions are what I'm into.. I wasn't trying to be anal or anything! LOL.... :lol: I figured I shouldn't try the old "unhinge" the knee trick, since that is really hard to do! Even with Yoga! Just wanted to do these right and so f...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 582992

Hey Freakwitch! Ten pounds is good... I understand that you might have even lost more, since you didn't weigh yourself during that heavy time... But you are on track now!!! Sorry about the headaches and aggravation... Remember to breathe...... You know, next time you go to the supermarket, pick up o...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tonsha's Log
Replies: 128
Views: 139661

Hey Lethal!!! I agree about stabilizing that core... I am often reminded in my Yoga to do this... A bunch of months ago, on the last SG group, I posted a link to some good sketches of transverse abdominus... Most people don't realize that the abs wrap all the way around to the back... Good info! I w...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 505538

Carolejo,
There are way worse addictions in the world than wanting to check the site... LOL....

A've a bleedin great weekend chum!
Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lethaltoenails Daily Check-In
Replies: 77
Views: 86677

Oh Carolejo! You are so bloody clever!!! :wink: Deb Karyn, I can see the beginning of a beautiful friendship here.. You're a Chiro, and I'm an LMT... That makes perfect sense~ Actually my Uncles friend Dr. George Zarillo, has a practice in Kingston.. Not sure if you may somehow know him through your...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Goal
Replies: 23
Views: 39507

You guys crack me up!!!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lethaltoenails Daily Check-In
Replies: 77
Views: 86677

Ah, a doctor eh? What's your title, other than Lethaltonails? Oh, that joke..... I groaned with great groaning!!! LOL..... But thanks anyway! Glad to hear you are seeing progress at Curves... Now I get the big picture here.. I guess being at Curves and having them do all that measuring, those number...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tonsha's Log
Replies: 128
Views: 139661

Thanks Dave, that was illuminating... (and you even made a "lightbulb joke"! LOL..) Carolejo, I have actually heard of squash before, as in "Lemon Squash"... Please continue to use British'isms... They are fun! Good for you, Dave, that eating most foods is allowed for you! I am drinking coffee right...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 200587

Good job!!!
Go Tomato Besty!!!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1151013

Hey Carolejo! I had a very similar thing happen to me the other day... It was after eating a fairly good sized bowl of rice crispies and chocolate soymilk.. But it was following a week where I had been *almost* on fasting mode.. Then when I got my appetite back and had that, I felt like my head was ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lethaltoenails Daily Check-In
Replies: 77
Views: 86677

In a lot of trouble??? :?

Gee, I don't know Lethal, but I bet it's a good (and possibly weird )
answer!

Keep looking HOT!!!
Enjoy S'es with the Family!

Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Thanks Toenails!!!
I appreciate it!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1240784

Today is Day 14!!! Aside from a really long spell between lunch and dinner, which was a bit difficult, and then I wound up eating a gargantuan sized bowl of spaghetti and meat sauce, which I made with ground pork, inspired by Reinhard (but cooked the life out of it!!!), it was a good day... :D Tomor...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 728285

How typically Valley Girl of you Dru!!!
Hee hee!

Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:35 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Hindu Squats
Replies: 24
Views: 47576

Kevin this seems great! I just tried it, but there is no way in Heaven or anywhere else, that I am going to be able to make my behind come into contact with my heels... As it is now, I wind up on my toes and my behind winds up on my calves..... Hmmm... Unless you are saying "heels" sort of generical...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sandy's Daily Check in - starting 8/24/05
Replies: 35
Views: 42196

Whoa!!! A year and a half? You are an old timer! LOL.... Congrats for getting off that fence!!! Now that you are here, we hope you stay! :) I too am starting to like the somewhat hungry feeling these days... The only time I can't really function well if I am very hungry is if I have something that a...