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Thanks for the book suggestion, Ladybird! And hopefully my son's coach will reign it in so I don't have to go all Momma Bear on him. Monday, Nov. 26th 127.3 I had a horrible experience last night. I took my first thiazide for my kidney issue, and my blood pressure plunged to 75/59! I was throwing up...

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What is the OFSTED call? Please do share about it and what it is like for you and your co-workers.

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Please don't worry about being negative, or in a funk, or whatever. It's how we process stuff, it's part of life, it's actually a good thing! I've noticed for all of us that we start to think creatively and more optimistically after we've been given the go-ahead to plumb the depths and reasons for o...

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This is where I give my plug for having the same breakfast and lunch every day. That way, if you are too hungry one day, then pack more the next day. Since it's identical food, it can become almost a science of the exact amount that tides you over. And on the days where you realized you didn't pack ...

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Hi Dandelion. Sometimes the hardest part of moderate living is quieting that voice. I have it my head too...... I have to shush it.

BTW, I always love reading your signature line. Julia Child was amazing.

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Sunday, Nov.25th S Day 128.3 (I totally must be dehydrated?! I bet it will catch up with me tomorrow) Eating B: coffee w/milk L: cinnamon twist donut D: yummiest burger ever. I guess being away from home and not eating normally - I really missed a nourishing burger. Guacamole, tomatoes, onions, chee...

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I'm not sure if Tess (eschano) will see your post, but I do not that she used this mod very successfully for at least a year or two!

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Yay for you to make it to 6:30!

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Good eureka moment for your "rediscovery" of a great tool in your NoS toolbox!

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Hi Sharon - hope your holidays have been relaxing and joy-filled. We will all be ready for Monday N Day, I think!

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OMG, Jen! I ate like THREE bags of Romaine lettuce in the few days before that announcement! Sheesh! And I have been feeling a tiny bit off the last few days. I keep wondering if I'm just paranoid or if it would have been worse if not for my mega-yogurt diet, haha hope the train took you someplace n...

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I was listening to a DietDoctor Podcast by Megan Ramos - she works with Jason Fung. Whenever I hear about fasting, I think of you (and many others on this board, but you have inspired a lot of us!) You've probably read all there is to read about fasting at this point, but I just totally enjoyed this...

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then I solved my life's stresses with cake and ice cream after dinner.

Ha! That is what I did with a fast-food drive through this afternoon! Life! It's always clever at finding ways around our best intentions.

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I do find this an interesting discussion. So restricting the amount of time you eat in a day is easier than restricting what you eat during your eating window? That reminds me of my kids and electronics. If there are NO electronics allowed for certain hours in a day, it just removes that battle and ...

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Maintenance is a journey, too......and in some ways it is the marathon, whereas the weight loss can be considered more of a sprint.....haha. And both events have hurdles, mudpits, and barbed wire obstacles.

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Hi Tess! Just catching up now. It doesn't surprise me that you are a wonderful friend in person, since we all know how great you are to all of us here on the forum. Good job for getting that journal! That sounds exciting! I hope you share with us some of the tidbits as you travel 2019! Cleaning - I'...

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Have you ever experimented with just Sunday being an S Day? I'm just curious, and have no idea whether that would be a good thing or a bad thing (or a neutral thing) for you.

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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

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Wed - B: coffee w/milk L: Yogurt & berries walnuts & carrots D: caesar salad & pulled pork Thur - Thanksgiving S day B: coffee w/ milk L: yogurt plain Snack - deviled eggs Big meal - turkey, gravy, potatoes, green bean casserole, roll Dessert: cheesecake Fri - B: eggs bacon & a small but of hashbrow...

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Thanks Linda. I'm feeling better this morning - yesterday was just insanely busy! Wednesday, November 21 128.4 Eating B: coffee w/milk L: (will be) on the road, but I packed my usual yogurt, berries & walnuts & carrots - also packed kids' usual lunches. D: (will be) whatever the fates hand me. My mo...

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Tuesday, November 20th 128.5 Eating B: coffee w/milk L: yogurt w/berries, walnuts, carrots D: pork chops & salad Moving no walk this morning. I overslept until 7! Stayed up too late last night grading. Spending No plans Reading maybe another chapter or two in Gregor. Follow-up with nephrologist tod...

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not at all. You really want to make exercise a big part of your life! I think as long as it's not undermining your willpower to eat moderately and get some sleep, then there's no harm in leaving it on Habitcal.

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Hi Auto, There's always a reason not to cry - the kids are there, you're in public, you're wearing heavy-duty mascara, or whatever. We just don't get the privacy we need, to just express that "it's all too much" thing. So true, Octavia!! I think if I had more quiet time to myself, I'd cry when I ne...

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Octavia, please do re-post the phases of NoS. I'd love to read that! And sorry about the chronic sinusitis. When I feel like that is when I really want to eat junky comfort food. Tough temptations, not sure why. And add that with your rough day at work and I can see how it'd be easy to end up red. B...

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Hang in there. You sound really really sick! So sorry about the pulled muscles from coughing! Horrible!

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good luck this holiday week!

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Good strategy for feeding kid while boyfriend away! I wonder if you are staying up late because you are needing more alone time? That occasionally happens to me, but it's actually more the reverse -- I wake up abominably early to have some peace and quiet. It's not planned. It just happens sometimes.

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I am glad for this discussion about Super Slow. I had started reading about it during the summer, and then decided it was not as efficient as the hype about it. However, whatever its "efficiency" there's no doubt that it reduces injury. And my joints complain about lots of things, so this could be a...

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Linda -- Imagine if Rosebud were ACTUALLY a first-born, lol!!! I was a lastborn that wanted to be a first-born. That can be a tricky child to raise!! Monday, November 19th 130.3 -- update: my predictions were not right on my weight. I guess I fluctuate a bit more than I thought! Eating B: coffee w/m...

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Sunday, November 18th S Day! 128.8 Eating B: sausage, eggs & hashbrowns Linner: beef salad bowl (spaghetti for kids) - a very satisfying and enjoyable meal. The combo of onions, guacamole, beef, and salad hits the spot. dessert: (will be) vanilla ice cream Moving walked to church Spending no plans,...

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I am just gobsmacked (in a great way) that your doc recommended NoS! That is really neat!

And just keep building habits, building habits, building habits. Moderation for life.

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you always slowly and steadily make progress towards your goal even with minor setbacks here and there. Basically, I have seen your fierce tenacity-once you set your mind to something, you will achieve it- either with weight loss, more self acceptance, and now, with your financial situation. Perfec...

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Welcome to my thread, Alene! The Reading I talk about is reading to my kids, in case that wasn't clear. And lately it's been a big fail. Grrr. Thanks Worth! LOL, I think we were just writing on each other's threads at the same time. :-) Funny that you mentioned the writing thing - I had a long post ...

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I think you are on to something, Worth It! Probably part of wisdom is knowing how much we can push ourselves before we rebel. :-) We have to know our icky side and our good side and reward our inner "good" guy to keep doing more good. Also, you know how people say you can see someone's true characte...

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I had almost suggested that you not have the exercise goal a few days ago, for the very reason you mentioned. It's a big deal to change even one habit, so you could hold off on the exercise goal until you have had several months of moderate eating. Focus on caring for your body by eating and sleepin...

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Thank you both for explaining to me. One other thing I notice in your description -- free-range & organic everything could get expensive!

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Well hello joasia! Wonderful wonderful to see you on the boards, my friend!

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Sorry about your red day. In case you haven't already been given this suggestion -- have a glass of milk in the afternoon to stave off until dinner. And I recommend whole milk. Some people just have a cup of tea and that works, but if the issue was real hunger, then milk will do the trick and keep y...

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What exactly is "clean" eating?

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Good job on the workouts!

And lamb chops sound delicious!

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So I did sign up for a hourly based fee consultation with someone else. They donâ€™t make money off of us signing up for stuff so thatâ€™s more trustworthy. Also, they base your retirement needs in how much you make now but Iâ€™m assuming weâ€™ll have to downsize and live more simply than we do now...

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no worries Linda, I didn't think you were being preachy at all. I just have so much to say about all this gunk inside me and I feel better after I write it all down. Friday (yes, I woke up so THRILLED it's Friday and I don't have to take anyone ANYWHERE tonight!), November 16th 128.3 I gotta throw t...

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Soprano wrote: More often than not if I have a cup of tea and wait I find I am ok.

Jx

Agreed!

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Are your goals like 5 pound increments or something like that?

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Love it!
I think we should all have a "SLEEP" category.

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Oh, gosh. You guys are great! I feel lifted just reading your responses. I'm not alone in losing my sh*# sometimes. :-) Linda, Creator specifically wants to do the activities he's involved in (piano lessons, a trampoline class, and this boyscout-type local group). However, he is so much easier-going...

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In addition to your solid habits, I admire your commitment to your workouts! I'd like to start doing some more resistance training, but I tend to get injuries as soon as I up the intensity. :-( Do you have any thoughts for me? Neck, and knees, and more recently elbows and shoulders - those are the p...

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Hi there, pretty Bluebell!

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I still have trouble with the amount of food on my plate, sometimes. I tend to overpile my plate when I "fear" hunger at some point in the following hours. I wish I could realize when I am making that error and stop myself in the moment. But I guess we can only learn by making mistakes. And hitting ...

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Iâ€™m just feeling a little overwhelmed right now but itâ€™ll pass. I know itâ€™s partly to do with the fact that my sisters coming. I always overeat before she comes to visit. *sigh* Sheâ€™s ruining my favorite holiday. :twisted: This made me laugh!!! I think almost all of us could substitute in s...

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Jenji, Thank you for the book suggestions! Much appreciated. I especially think Creator9 might like Brown Girl Dreaming - he enjoys poetry. Wednesday, November 14th 129.2 - I'm on board with all my NoS friends that are looking to find peace with maintenance over the holidays!! Eating B: latte (gift ...

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Tuesday, November 13th 129.4 Eating B: coffee w/milk L: yogurt w/ berries; mixed nuts D: big bacon cheeseburger w/tomato, onion, pickles, lettuce & mayo Moving walk/jog with dog Spending Taking Creator9 for ice cream after school to celebrate his good report card (especially behavior). Challenger w...

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Ah, Tess - I so understand how you feel. Parenting is such a long, tough road. I do have a suggestion! It is not cheap, and it will take a commitment to self-care (ie being willing to leave the kids with someone else despite every fiber of your being resisting). Leave your husband with the kids and ...

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Oh my goodness! Work must be stressful if you'd rather stay home with a sick toddler, lol. Good luck with the family situation, Imogen! So glad to hear that N is adapting to daycare; actually especially happy to hear that you are feeling a bit more settled about things.

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Seems like we are well into the cold & flu season. So many people struggling with these colds! Feel better soon!

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Welcome and glad to have you on the forum! Go you for getting more sleep! That is hugely important, I agree. I hit the sack at 9pm and get up at 6am - sheesh, I maybe sleep too much, lol. So definitely get at least 7!!

Remember to fill those plates at first as you are developing your habits.

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Ah, thanks for the parenting encouragement, Linda. I so need it right now. And you are absolutely right, Alene! All my plans backfired! Monday, November 12 130.3 Eating B: coffee w/milk L: (will be) yogurt w/berries; broccoli, and mixed nuts D: (will be) burgers w/ all the fixins - oh my I overate! ...

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Sunday, Nov 11 130.4 (highest weight I've seen in a month....) S Day! Eating B: coffee w/milk, blonde flat white on walk to church with Creator9. L: (will be) taco salad at a mid-season NFL football-themed party with friends. I will have a massive helping of taco salad, but no desserts (update - ate...

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Thank you, Alene! I will strive to find that balance between holding firm boundaries and still letting my kids follow their hearts. Saturday, November 10th 129.3 I feel huge today, but probably mostly because I ate like cray-cray. S Day Eating! B: So, the day started out very nicely -- a coffee w/mi...

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Absolutely not wrong! No food is evil. For years I put whatever comforting food I wanted on the plate in order to stick to NoS. Now I make different choices in what I put on the plate, but I don't regret learning moderation in quantity & timing of food through NoS. It also made it easy for me to pas...

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Being cold makes me want to eat, probably because I instinctively know it will warm me up -- both the hot food itself + the warmth that comes from metabolizing the meal.

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Friday, Nov. 9th 129.4/BMI 23.7 - up 2 pounds from yesterday's Indian food 3 bowls + a piece of pizza :shock: NoSEating B: coffee w/milk L: (will be) yogurt w/berries, mixed nuts, cut veggies D: (will be) Chicken caesar salad (kids and Sexy will also have lasagne) JustMoveIt walk/jog with dog LowSp...

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Wonderful to see your post, Worth! You sound like you are feeling powerful!

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Always a great feeling!

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Thursday, Nov. 8th 127.3/BMI 23.3 NoSEating B: coffee w/milk L: (will be) yogurt w/berries, mixed nuts, cut veggies D: (will be) probably take-out again for Creator9, not sure for me. Sexy and Challenger12 gone tonight. OK, so Sexy returned in time for dinner. We ordered Indian take-out and I had t...

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Wouldn't life be easier if there wasn't chocolate in one staff room and cake in the other? Haha!! That is terrible and a bummer!! My workplace can be pretty bad that way -- the nutrition teacher is forever bringing in "healthy snacks" (which are really just a sugar load, but I digress) to tempt us ...

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I told her I'm saving my sweets for the weekend and tucked it in my purse. I guess I just have to get used to people being a bit disappointed if I'm not eating sweets during the week at work. This is going to sound so stuck-up of me, but I have come to totally enjoy telling people that. They always...

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Have a great week eschano - well, gosh, I guess it's almost Thursday for you. So...hoping this week has gone well.

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Thank you Tess, Imogen and Alene! Creator9 is feeling better now, but he was pretty glued to my side yesterday. At least the physical symptoms (stomachache) subsided. Good suggestions, Imogen - I appreciate that a lot. I found an article with a whole variety of suggestions for things to say to him w...

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Tuesday, Nov. 6th 128.3/BMI 23.5 NoSEating B: coffee w/milk L: (will be) yogurt w/berries, mixed nuts, cut veggies D: (will be) big salad + tuna fish (this will be tough tonight, because I'm taking Creator9 through a drive through after school for he and I to have a "date afternoon" since Sexy out o...

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So how did daycare go?

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you sound like you are in a very good place!

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Ah, thanks Tex! I go through periods where I spend a lot of time reading other threads, and then periods where I simply don't have the time. Speaking of not having time, big changes are coming that I will need forum support to stick with my good choices. Tonight, I couldn't believe it, but I had a h...

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Thanks ladybird for the book suggestion -- Clever Polly! I'm looking it up as soon as I'm done posting. Linda - and here all this time I thought "chopped liver" was just a phrase. LOL! It's a real meal! I will have to look up how to make that. I have another 8 oz. of liver in the freezer for next we...

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Sending good thoughts your and baby's way. How old is she? And do you have more than one daughter or am I getting you mixed up with Sinny or Tess or something?

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Linda - your post epitomized your signature line -- you are the heroine of your own story! I love it!

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eschano wrote:I wonder if there are genetically differences on how people metabolise carbs?

I absolutely 100% believe this to be true! Humans are like snowflakes, each unique and beautiful in his or her own way.

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How old is your kiddo turning tomorrow? I feel like she's maybe 11 or so? I remember when you took her on such a fun hike at the end of summer.

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Ladybird, can you remind me of the specifics of your electronics rule? I get that you aren't doing stuff like facebook or TV before 1 or 2pm, but what about budgeting, or to-do lists, or reading articles, etc. I'm just curious, because electronics are always a bear to manage in my house.

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I'm feeling insecure about my looks which is partly being 52-- which is the more or less okay part, growing older is a privilege not everyone gets, even if I am looking more and more like my Uncle Dennis (nothing against my Uncle Den, whom I adore, but I'm female :)) Part of me is just so over this...

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nice job on the camping. that is a scenario that can make the wheels entirely come off for me.....permasnacking etc.

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Hi Linda - I saw your post on someone else's thread about not losing any weight for the past 6 months. I'm sorry for the frustrations you are having with losing more weight. I wish I could fix it for you; I love to have solutions and advice, but in your case, I just feel bad along with you. :-( I fe...

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Prior to getting married, my husband and I lived in different cities for 10 years. Now I've finally learned what hot temper he has! Whoa! LOL!!! Tell him to write you a letter when he's mad, haha. Sunday, Nov. 4th 129.2 SDayEating B: coffee w/milk, veggies w/dip L: (will be) chicken liver & onions!...

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When you described your feeling of S Days as Now! Now! Now! it brought back memories for me. I think my first entire year of NoS I felt like that on Saturday mornings and would often go drive to get a donut. Wow. That was not smart of me, but apparently it was what I needed in order to stay moderate...

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Well! The liver is my favorite organ! Here's sending good thoughts toward your immune system to leave your hepatocytes alone! Thank you for trusting this forum to share. What a marvelous improvement for your friend with diabetes! I love that, especially when her doctor was surprised! And very glad t...

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good luck to you all! I already write a novel on my own thread so I don't think I'll add another record here, but I'm rooting for y'all and working my own habits, too. Happy November!

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Oh, sorry to hear about your cold!! I hope you get to curl up with a blankie and hot tea!

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My husband and I are both teachers, too! LOL, your image of grading and prepping in the evening fits us pretty perfectly (well, in between driving kids to and from activities, sheesh). Yes, I eat moderately low carb. I don't want to go super low carb unless health problems force me to. I don't count...

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I have tried planning my meals ahead and I spend the rest of the day editing! :P I know what you mean! I have days like that, where I have to edit. But I find that the "trying" to consider my day is very useful for preparing for moments of temptation. Also, my breakfast and lunch is essentially the...

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Thank you so much for your encouragement, Linda! I did end up writing Sexy an email; he responded super well and we both felt closer once we'd communicated better. It's funny how much better we do with conflict when we write to each other....not sure if that is something unique about our relationshi...

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Good luck with your November!

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sharon227 wrote:What typically happens when I gain weight is that I start making poor choices and then stop weighing myself altogether

I totally relate! I do this too!

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Happy S Days! Just you being you - the wonderful person you are - is such a great gift that your girls have. Such a supportive, empathetic, patient, non-judgemental person you are! I bet you are a great listener for them and your hubby.

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One paragraph makes you rambling? Haha that is all my thread ever is! Stream of conscious rocks! :lol: S Days are here, so try to enjoy the no-counting thing at least. And, please forgive me if I sound like a prick - but you actually weigh your food? Like put it on a scale while you fix your meal? O...

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Friday, November 2nd 128.4 NoSEating B: coffee w/milk L: lunch with friend at japanese restaurant - ordering without pasta or rice will be tricky because the menu is in japanese. I have put in a call to a dear friend to get suggestions for what to order update - friend suggests suki yaki, if availa...

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I hope your day with DD2 went great today. Good job to ignore those cupboards!

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Oh no Octavia! What a bummer if it didn't post!!! Sounds like you had some good insights for yourself.

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Well, I'm no help here - going to traffic school would piss me off!

And ugh - the rental. You have a full-time job managing the finances for your family!

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I feel ya on the resentment that we are short and that makes the eating thing trickier. I'm right there with you, Imogen, on knowing that pure vanilla doesn't help me lose weight anymore - maintenance, absolutely. I can't remember how old you are - I'm guessing 30? but now that I'm 42 I definitely n...

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Haha yes, Octavia, I have read that book! :-) I liked it, and then later, found the podcast, but didn't even realize for a bit that she had been the author. Now I found a free Audible Original with her doing live counseling. I love it. Even when the relationships are extremely different than anythin...

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