Everyday Systems

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Wednesday, Jan 10th

142.0/BMI 26.0
B: oatmeal w/pb & strawberries; coffee with milk
L: black beans, corn & last of the salmon
D: chicken enchiladas
1 glass of wine

15 full-blast minutes on the elliptical -- was a good stress reliever.

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Thanks ginger and ironchef. I had a little milk and then chewed gum.

I made it!

Although I did have wine again. I guess my 40-day break from alcohol really only ended up 20 days.

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Help? It's only 2:20 here and my mouth has that sour acid taste I get when I didn't have a big meal. Update : chewing gum helped B: oatmeal & pb L: brown rice & lentils, an apple D: not yet update : black beans, corn & last of the smoked salmon (well, I put half of the meal in my lunch box -- my cow...

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Monday, January 8th

143.0/BMI 26.2

B: oatmeal, pb, cinnamon, & strawberries
L: skinny popcorn, baby bell peppers, almonds, string cheese
D: baked salmon & stir-fry veggies

Lifted Weights

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The "daily" thread doesn't require daily check-in at all. It's just a personal thread that I like because I have 14 pages of my journey all in one spot. Goes back to 2013! :) I was re-reading it the other day for NoS purposes and realized that actually, I have most of my life story there, lol. And c...

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Hurray ginger!! What a cool post and hilarious too. I laughed out loud when you mentioned the Office.

Also, committing to the process and not worrying about the end result. Ah, yes, yes, yes!

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Oh, my, that commute to school sounds really hard! 2 hours ONE way? If so, I guess the main positive is that you and your daughter will be spending LOTS of time together!

Glad you're getting walking in!

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Haha Strawberry! Who doesn't love pizza, right? Interesting Weekend. Ate refined carbs but didn't graze too much. I ended up feeling overfull. Sunday, Jan 7th -- "Sometimes" Day B: oatmeal, pb, blueberries; coffee w/milk L/snack: skinny popcorn, 1 candied walnut that turned out to be gross D: potato...

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Friday, Jan 5 142.5, BMI 26.1 B: oatmeal with pb L: brown rice & smoked salmon; apple & carrot slices D: date night -- dinner salad, filet mignon, baked potato, aparagus The meal was delcious and I did not feel overfull aftewards! I ate lunch at 11:30 and didn't get to have dinner until 6:45! But it...

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My favorite word picture for stopping before we slide off the WTH cliff is "climber's arrest". I imagine digging in with my pickaxe and refusing to let one mistake mean I have to fall all the way off the mountain.

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Hi freeandeasy!

Sounds like you are doing well -- congrats!
Your thread is inspirational!

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Berry -- Oolala is always telling us how people just always keep eating when there is so much food, and that people eat more when there are more choices. A buffet is the worst of both those things!!! I'm with you in the not liking buffets. My husband loves them, but I find them unsatisfying and yet ...

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I just spent 30 minutes or so reading through my thread from previous years. Take a look at this progression: 1. In Sept. 2014, I posted a gushy statement about how much I love my job. When I re-read this today, I was like, what? I don't love my job. Then it came together when I read: 2. Jan 2015 I ...

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I love the podcasts by RadioLab!

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I haven't really ever automated my meals like my dad. Sigh.

I am going to go check out those dietary defaults right away!

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No donuts in 30 years? Berry I am in awe of you! :) Well my family ate Costco pizza tonight and I didn't bat an eye at it. Can you imagine ruling out pizza forever? :lol: Thursday, Jan 4 143.8lbs BMI 26.3 B: oatmeal, pb, cinnamon, coffee with milk L: leftover corn, beans, chicken, tomatoes; carrots ...

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millem! Funny how you thought that dinner wasn't healthy; I had been looking at a couple days of your meals and thinking you are a very healthy eater! I was curious if you've always been like that or if you've made changes?

Hope tomorrow is great!

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Hi there 3squares!

How old are your boys? I can only imagine how that makes you exhausted and makes everything about avoiding sugar harder!

I just wanted to share that I also have cut out all sugar; in fact, I've cut out all refined carbohydrates on N Days! So you are not alone.

Good luck!

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I think it's time for me to reread Reinhard's book! I haven't read it in years!

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Oh my this is a big commitment. I'm in? Scared, though. The last time I maintained my thread regularly was 2013/2014. Otherwise it seems a month or two is all I stay on the boards for before getting distracted. I know that the challenge is just to DO NoS for the year, but I need the accountability o...

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LOL, I felt like I was reading a post I would have made!!! I sense we are kindred spirits, savor. Without going into too much detail (I've got to head out to work) I will say that I love applying systems to all parts of my life. YNAB, baby! love it! And now I will go look up this "kondo" you all spe...

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I look forward to your check-ins and hearing about your active hobbies! Oh, and I saw your post on another thread about "dry January"! Good luck with that! I am halfway through 40-days of no alcohol. And guess what? No heartburn! Yippee! And I also, as you said, just wanted to prove I could do it. :...

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Hi ironchef -- Wonderful suggestion about the "what's stored in the house" versus "what we are involuntarily exposed to" out and about, haha. I wish that I had all my decisions firmly in place about getting rid of the refined foods, but I guess I should be gentle with this journey and see what ends ...

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Hi Stawberry! Lovely to see your fresh thread and new post.

Happy New Year and I look forward to hearing you describe your amazing salads!!

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yep Zippy, it's just a bit of pb mixed in right before I spoon it into the bowl. Thanks gingerpie for the cooking encouragement. Tonight I baked chicken breasts and I can't believe how easy it was. Monday, Jan 1 B: oatmeal w/pb & bbs & cinn; coffee w/ milk L: carrots & hummus; apple slices; quinoa? ...

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This is a super encouraging post -- thank you for taking the time to update us about how you are doing.

Happy New Year!

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Meal Services! Yay! We started using HomeChef last spring when I had to take on (way) too many extra hours at work. Kids are not always the best about eating it, but my husband loves the meals so much. So going forward we are getting just 2 servings twice a week. Saves $$ to reduce down as well. My ...

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I love hearing that NoS was a highlight of your year! It's so calming, in many ways.

Happy New Year! Congrats on your beautiful progress and here's to another great year of moderate eating!

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I like how you put a range for your monthly weights!

Great job to throw out the chocolate!

Happy New Year!

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I suspect that sometimes the mood improvement is linked to doing an activity that we enjoy. For example, I totally am a fan of my morning walks in the woods with my dog. I love the peace that washes over me when I see the little changes in the plants through the seasons, and watch my dog jump in pud...

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So many things I love about this post!! 1. I have been a long-time reader of Stephen Guyenet -- good stuff. 2. ABSOLUTELY true about how people need to weigh the long-term risks, and that those work best for PREVENTION. I think of how some kids are shown pics of smokers' lungs and truly never have a...

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Welcome back, Amy! I always enjoy when you are posting. We both have two boys. Mine are 12 and 8 right now; I seem to remember yours are similar, but a little younger. Is that right? Take care and keep on posting!! We are all on this journey together. Don't ever let a "bad" eating day, as you put it...

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Hi ginger -- thank you much for the menu suggestion. Whenever I have succeeded at making decent dinners, it was always thanks to a menu. As soon as I stopped the menu, our eating would fall apart again. So thanks for the advice, I will make one today for this upcoming week! :) Oh, I also have been r...

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Hope you had a "Merry" Christmas, MERRY!

I have enjoyed catching up a bit on your thread. I love to see your great habit and oh my goodness, your thoughtful analysis. Love it!

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Welcome back, ZippaDee!! I remember you and can't believe it's been so long since you were posting!

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Hi Linda!

I LOVE seeing your progress posted. Wow! What a wonderful, honest, wise, and inspiring journey you have led! When I think over these years it boggles my mind to contemplate how many people you have encouraged. You're such a special lady.

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I also would like the title, if you don't mind.

And, "it is what it is" is my absolute favorite saying for so much of life. A whole lot of wisdom in that little statement.

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Ironchef, my deepest condolences on the loss of your dog. Very terrible to go through. In Jan 2007 our 7-year old dog died suddenly in the arms of my husband. Words cannot express the pain we went through.

Please take care.

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Hello and Happy New Year! I am very excited to be posting my "big reveal", lol, that's how I put it. After over 4 years, I have reached "that point". That point where I am READY to eat healthy! Ha! My dear long-time posters, I hope you read this and laugh. Because I'm laughing. I never thought the d...

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Are you going camping?

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Good morning! 142.7 waist definitely smaller, clothes fitting better, so I guess I also take ironchef's deal about smaller size but same weight. been reading about linda and ironchef and heartburn and I think I may have to finally admit that heartburn is bothering me more than just rarely or never. ...

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I vote to uninvite them.

I'm also in the antisocial camp with Lilybug, haha

So sorry you haven't been feeling well. I also am one of those people that likes to eat when I'm sick. On the bright side, I guess that means I haven't ever been deathly ill or anything like that!

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Taking the kids to the zoo and swimming sounds like a busy day!

What does NTC stand for? I'm sure you've explained, but I haven't been checking the boards much lately.

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Thanks Merry, Linda, ironchef, and oolala for putting up with my pity party. Thanks for all the good encouraging tidbits. Helps a lot. And health is what it should all be about. Now I feel kind of embarrassed about my last post. Thanks all for your graciousness and patience. And another completely g...

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Linda -- remember when the dog gave me panic attacks!? He is still work, but I enjoy him a lot now. Hi Oolala! Thanks for the question! My current BMI is: 26 exactly My lowest BMI without a great deal of effort ....hmmm it seems like it's getting higher and harder to not gain weight (I'm 40 now) but...

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Hello apple from your apple friend. I've been working out in front of mirrors and man am I hot-looking from the back. Turn to the side and -- oolala!!!! Haha not the real oolala of course.

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good enough, damn straight. :) I had a good week. No fails, although some of my plates were too big. 5 days at the gym. Had such a fun bike/hike combo with my dog this morning. Biked him to the trailhead, then was able to let him off leash. We biked together a ways, then I left my bike and we hiked ...

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thanks oolala and Linda!

I think "i'm hanging in there" is a good way to describe my mode right now.

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Guess I haven't posted in a bit. scale this morning: 143.0 Had 3 fails this week. :roll: :oops: *licorice on Tuesday *gelato when out with a friend on Wednesday *gelato that I had bought to bring home (why did I do that? And why did i eat it friday night when I could have waited a few more hours unt...

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The scale has moved! 143.2 News: I joined a health club. It's really nice, and has so many group classes. Those are the ones I tend to like, because they keep me more engaged than working out on my own. My plan is: walk/bike with dog about 7-730; get boys and myself ready to leave; drive boys to sch...

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Thank you for that encouragement, Oolala. I am reading a book called The Art of Empathy. It's a pretty interesting read from an extremely emotionally intuitive person. I can only take a chapter or so, though, before I head back to my summer fun reads. :) OK -- I survived my LAST travel of the summer...

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another counseling appointment. This one was really hard for me. We had to practice talking about a stressful event and my husband brought up a time I had embarrassed him in public. The counselor kept having to stop me because I would try to problem solve or jump over his feelings. I felt like such ...

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144.8 this morning.

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New haircuts always require some getting used to!

How are you doing all those little emojis? Nice touch.
And so sorry about that stupid scale. I feel your pain.

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Returned last night from 1 week road trip. Followed my plan except for: 1) a S'More fail the first night; 2) alcohol fails on two nights (I'm trying to avoid alcohol MTTh nights completely) 3) some dense restaurant plates Other than that, I resisted each and every day the desire to snack, have break...

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I love those delaying tactics! I think I might steal those ideas! Or buy the book...

High schooler. Wow. Seems like just yesterday she was 10 and still cuddling in bed with you. Maybe she still does?

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You are back to work already? Wow, I am always surprised how quickly things start moving in August.

I also wondered when you finally get to retire? And what sort of fun plans you have for that special season?!

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Oolala, first I went, then I somehow talked my husband into going the very next day. Then somehow he and the therapist agreed that the three of us would meet -- which we did, yesterday. It was pretty cool. Way more productive than I expected. We have another appt in a week. I've already had to face ...

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Good news! The scale MOVED! And in the right direction. 142.1 today So, my strategy will remain for next week: milky coffee for breakfast small plate for lunch (like Linda is doing) small plate for dinner No alcohol except on weekends and wednesdays I think one week at a time is ambitious enough Lin...

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Tuesday -- GREEN
Wednesday -- GREEN
Thursday --

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Hi Linda--
I hope my posts haven't been the reason you tried to skip any meals. I am "skipping" breakfast but oolala and I agree (hehehe) that my multiple milky coffees are basically a breakfast.

Glad you are feeling better!

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Larkspur, what a post! I daresay we may be over-analytical kindred spirits!

Hang in there, we all are a cliche from time to time.

I truly believe NoS can be a way of life, not a diet. So I really hope you find a nice comfort level with Vanilla NoS.

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I also agree about the exercise thing! It is good for my mood and helps me feel more powerful.

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Phew. I'm back. Thank you to everybody for the encouragement. I am feeling a little better -- I think I am finally accepting that my small stature means I can be satisfied with smaller portions. Or at least, I am accepting it today (and usually I never want to accept that!). I have also made an appo...

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Thanks Linda and Larkspur. I definitely showed my uglies today. I was just reading over on Imogen's thread -- I hadn't even realized she'd had a baby, that is so cool. Anyway, then I somehow wandered onto a thread where oolala recently pointed out a problem that IS EXACTLY MY PROBLEM. She said somet...

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Hell, Linda -- when I read your post, it was so much like what I'm feeling like!! In like 4 different ways. Wow. Hang in there -- I think you're amazing, I know you'll feel better soon. Here's a morbid nightmare I had: I dreamt I was pregnant at 40. As I was freaking out about that news, it sunk in ...

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Saturday, July 22nd I am feeling like a whale. I feel sad, fat, and like I can't succeed. I feel unaccomplished compared to some of the friends I have hung out with lately.I guess I feel like I am kind of trashy -- from domestic care issues to how cultured (not) that I am, my lack of style. Oh, God....

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Well hello there!
Here's to a great 21 days!

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Sorry about the cooking class having someone that you DON't want to eat with, ha!
That is a bummer and not an easy fix. I hope that you still enjoy yourself.

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We all need breaks sometimes, Linda. You are such an amazing mother; I am always blown away by the elaborate parties/outings/sleepovers, and on and on. And I'm glad you and hubby got to enjoy each other. Just want to put a little comment in, too: it's a simpler task for him to make family activities...

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Week starting July 2nd Week 5 or 6? I'll have to check Update: Week 6 of good compliance. Monday: GREEN Tuesday: 4th of July, S afternoon Wednesday: small fail (few steak fries off kid's plate) Thursday: GREEN Friday: GREEN Weight: 145 Waist: didn't bother; it's too discouraging! OK, so here's where...

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Thanks for the comment, oolala. I really appreciate the input, and the encouragement for me to find a plan that helps my body get to a healthy weight. I have pondered my food/alcohol intake and two things stand out: 1) in the past on NoS, I have had the best success (and been quite content/satieted)...

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July 2nd
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
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Weight:
Waist:

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June 18th Monday: GREEN Tuesday: GREEN Wednesday: GREEN Thursday: GREEN Friday: GREEN June 25th Monday: GREEN Tuesday: GREEN Wednesday: GREEN Thursday: GREEN Friday: GREEN Weight: 145 Waist: 34.5 inches Wow. No changes at all, no weight loss, no inches loss, and ALL green days. I've been drinking to...

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LOL, thanks oolala, I'll try not to worry too much about my thigh size, hehe. I am only on my 3rd full week of NoS after many months away, so right now I know I just need to focus on habit. June 18th Monday: GREEN Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Weight -- Waist -- I'm heading to a conference t...

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Ugh.
I gained weight and inches....
But I had an entirely green week.
I will try not to worry about it. I know i should concentrate on building habit.

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That's encouraging to me to hear that your plates have gradually changed over 4 years. I hope that happens for me.

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June 12th
Mon:GREEN
Tues:GREEN
Wed: GREEN
Thur: GREEN
Fri:

Weight: 145.1
Waist: 34.5

How disappointing. I've been green all week. Sigh.

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June 12th Mon:GREEN Tues:GREEN Wed: GREEN Thur: Fri: Weight: Waist: couple of things: 1 -- nice S weekend (last weekend) Plan shaping in my head: Vanilla S for 6 months and hopefully 6 pounds After that, I anticipate a plateau that I have reached several times where Vanilla NoS cannot take me beyond...

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June 5th: Monday: GREEN but the day isn't over and I'm having some cravings ..... update -- made it!!!! Tuesday: GREEN so far, not so many cravings tonight, but fought down a mild sense of panic while I was eating that I would not be full after eating. Wednesday: GREEN Thursday: GREEN Friday: GREEN ...

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June 5th: Monday: GREEN but the day isn't over and I'm having some cravings ..... update -- made it!!!! Tuesday: GREEN so far, not so many cravings tonight, but fought down a mild sense of panic while I was eating that I would not be full after eating. Wednesday: GREEN Thursday: GREEN Friday: Weight...

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Lol I am totally full!
I need to remind myself of this occurrence.

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June 5th: Monday: GREEN but the day isn't over and I'm having some cravings ..... update -- made it!!!! Tuesday: GREEN so far, not so many cravings tonight, but fought down a mild sense of panic while I was eating that I would not be full after eating. Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Oolala! Thank you ...

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June 5th:
Monday: GREEN but the day isn't over and I'm having some cravings .....
Tuesday:
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Yay! finally a new page without so much scrolling! May 29 - June 2: Monday: S Day (national holiday) -- guess I started back with two S days in a row, lol Tuesday: green Wednesday: GREEN! made a delicious dinner: black peppered steak with cauliflower gratin and green beans. A nice sauce on the steak...

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Thursday: green!

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May 29 - June 2: Monday: S Day (national holiday) -- guess I started back with two S days in a row, lol Tuesday: green Wednesday: GREEN! made a delicious dinner: black peppered steak with cauliflower gratin and green beans. A nice sauce on the steak and sour cream and chives on the gratin. Thursday:...

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May 29 - June 2:
Monday: S Day (national holiday) -- guess I started back with two S days in a row, lol
Tuesday: green
Wednesday: green so far, looking forward to making a good dinner
Thursday:
Friday:

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Thank you Iron Chef
Good news today was Green
I am using Google Voice to type this so it might be a little messy.

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Oolala, I have finally started cooking! It took a meal-delivery plan to get me going. We're using the Home Chef boxes (I think they ship from your neck of the woods). Out of the box, simple directions, and I'm cooking three nights a week!!

It does cost an arm and a leg, I can't deny that.

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An idea for me: One entry for the week. I'll post green/red; and any notable incidents that I want to remember. May 29 - June 2: Monday: S Day (national holiday) -- guess I started back with two S days in a row, lol Tuesday: green Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Weight: Waist measurements: Something I'...

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I leave because I get lazy and get loose on the (oh so simple) rules. I come back when I feel guilty. Sounds like a very bad cycle, doesn't it?

Sigh.

I will say this -- I love rejoining on a Sunday.

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Sunday, May 28th, 2017

145 pounds

Waist: 34.5 inches
narrowest point: 32.5 inches

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Monday, January 2nd

Happy New Year everybody!
I have had a happy time gaining a ton of weight

So here I am.

145.6

B: coffee with cream
L:
D:

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Saturday S Day! ;) My 7 year old and I went out to breakfast at IHOP (my older son spent the night with a friend). We had so much fun! On the way home he talked the entire time about the Silver Chair, one of the Narnia books he's been listening to on tape. He sometimes has a hard time getting his id...

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Wednesday, October 26th 137.2 Monday and Tuesday NoS Eating-- Green both days NoSloth -- green both days; Monday was very tough to get out of bed and go walking, though! I went VERY slowly that day! RaisingReaders--Green both days; just finished Chapter 11 "Quidditch" when Hermione and Ron think tha...

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So glad to hear your reflux has eased up recently.

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Friday, October 21st 136.8! I haven't seen a number that low in at least a year. I'd like to look back and see. Update--looks like at least 18 months since I've been this weight. And I was suprised to see just how low I had gotten with NoS -- about 131. Wow. Then I got sick with C.dif and I can trul...

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I love Harry Potter! I loved them when I read them myself in my 20's. I loved them even more when I read them to my oldest son (he's 10 now). And I am loving reading them a third time! What a marvelous tale.

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Tuesday, October 18 Yesterday was a fail. I had ice cream last night. 137.6 NoSEating: Going well, mostly green days Trouble with Friday nights. About ready to just declare those S nights. NoSloth: Walking 1 hour/every day except Saturday. RaisingReaders: My 7 year old are reading Harry Potter--just...

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