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eschano, if you hadn't told us that you used to eat junk, I would have never believed it! You've changed your eating so much! What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing, I know many people will appreciate if you put up your recipes. And, if you don't mind my asking, what was the season finale that you ...

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Congrats to all three of you for creative and clear NoS helps. Neat stuff, thanks for starting this thread Sonya!

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I'm going to keep up with my RaisingReaders Challenge: 1 hour reading to kids Mondays and Wednesdays; 20 minutes Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Tuesdays and Saturdays are Reading Rest days due to busy evening schedules. This is my 3rd or 4th month working on this; the first two months I had higher ...

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Chani, you foster pets too? I feel like I need to hold you by the shoulders, look you square in the eye, and ask, "just what are you running away from with all this busy, busy, busy, busy, busy!!!"?

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Hi Jill--I had a bit over-the-top weekend myself, and felt sluggish all day today. I believe it was from the over-eating and lack of routine.
Hope your week goes great!

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You're taking baby on a long airplane ride and international trip? Wow, you are awesome, Sinnie! I seriously barely left the house for like 4 months after my first son was born. Wow, wow, wow. Have fun, enjoy some warm weather!

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Wow, KCCC has that well-formed of a user-name, too? She just continues to impress.

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I was wondering about that project too.
And glad to see you with a check-in.

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this is a fun article/link! Thanks!

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Cool, Skipper! Glad your hunger clock is already resetting!
Sorry to sound like a strict teacher here, but I would encourage you to toss the chocolate chips in a big dumpster and hold off until the weekend for sweets. But that's just me. We all must be the captain of our own ships!

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Thanks eschano and ironchef. I was pretty freaked out this morning. My normal Monday morning weigh-ins are typically not all that different than the rest of the week, and my fluctuations are usually only a pound or so. Ah, well. I'm not going to change anything, even if I stop losing. That's already...

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Thanks, all. TLMom, I am not organized at home! Notice I don't have a CleanHouse System yet..... ! But thanks for the encouragement. I do need it! ironchef, Dutch babies are supposed to be delicious. I'm not sure what I did wrong. It was chewy and too salty. eschano, I'm always ready to try and make...

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Congratulations on 21 days!

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I honestly think you will NEVER regret taking it slow. You may regret trying to speed it up. Taking it slow is also a form of respecting your body and your health.

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Just in case you were still wondering, beverages are not restricted with the NoS diet. So definitely wine (or a strawberry margarita) is not considered an S.

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Hi Chani, yeah, I did kind of think I was on a roll. Sometimes I need to make someone laugh, even if it just does end up being me laughing to myself.....see, that's one more loony bin qualification. Sunday, Week 32 (am I having a baby in 8 weeks?) S Day S Day S Day NoSEating B: 2 bowls of frosted fl...

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Teenagers. Sounds like they are so considerate of their mother right now. Wait. Stop. My parents say that is the way of life: teenagers do not consider their parents. :) And the ones that DO consider their parents are probably already laden with guilt-trips, like I was! On the bright side, I'm glad ...

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Space Mountain is my favorite! And both of my boys LIVED in my Ergo for their first 2 (or 3!) years. I got extremely good at "flipping" them around to fit onto my back and then pull the backpack up and over them. :) It is the one baby item I can't seem to part with, way too much sentimental attachme...

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You must be close to 1 month of NoSing, ELW!

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Saturday, Week 31 S Day S Day S Day NoSEating B: dutch boy with butter, whipped cream and blackberry syrup coconut latte L: croissant sandwich with cheese, turkey, mayo; carrot sticks, cucumbers, potato chips, few cashews, coconut cookie D: burger and curly fries, diet coke, chocolate milkshake Just...

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BrightAngel--this was so funny! My favorite parts were about soy milk and then at the end about how much water we're drinking.

Thanks for sharing (note: I did have to watch it in my bedroom so the kids wouldn't hear all the swearing!)

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Your food always sounds so good, Berry! I feel healthier just reading about what you eat.

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Too funny!

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Enjoy your S Days!

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Friday, Week 31 N Day NoSEating B: egg and toast, coffee with milk L: tuna fish sandwich, chips, diet pepsi, little bit of chicken salad D: (will be) pizza and wine! we are having friends over---one of them said she is "counting calories" but will just pick things off the pizza. I thought, wow, toda...

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Awesome update! Thanks so much for sharing.
So you still follow NoS? Do you use any mods or is it straight vanilla?
Thanks again for taking the time to update.

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8 hours of walking Disneyland, that is too funny! Hope little Lincoln stayed in his stroller, and the bigger one didn't take off into the crowds too often!

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eschano,
Thanks for your great posts! All three of your points really resonated with me.

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That cake sounds like my cup of tea! (oh--I mean cup of coffee!)

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Oh, Sweetness, sorry to hear about your dad. I am glad you are able to fly there and be with him, though. I hope your husband can join you soon!

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jw, I read this fascinating book called The Last Well Person. It is controversial, to be honest: the author warns people away from becoming medicalized, in which they go to the doctor for something, and then from then on, identify themselves as a sick/unwell person, and it's a vicious cycle. I don't...

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I definitely didn't feel insulted. :) I just wanted to speak up because I have been pondering my own case of "nutrition-head" (as opposed to diet-head) that people talk about. Eventually I think I will post about it more formally, but for now I'm noting with interest that people can have massive reb...

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Hi Anna!
Just wondered how you are doing?
Happy Spring!

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So sorry about your shoulder! But like you said, at least you can still walk (which is my only real form of exercise). And it's super neat that you are finding that NoS principles are helping you through this time and keeping you on track with moderation in your eating and exercise. Hope your should...

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Hi Sinnie,
Hope you are doing well.
Spring is here!

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Enjoy your S Days, Chani. And I mean that. REALLY enjoy them. Savor every favorite food you love. And when your N Days come again, you'll be ready for them.

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Hi Linda,
Good catch about the emergency S Day and how low-fat, high-carb can mess with your mood. It's awesome how NoS can help us listen to our bodies.

Somewhere someone posted about how isn't it cool how NoS helps us learn so much about ourselves in lots of non-food areas?

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um, the giant bagel, french fries, and layer of pringles on a plate is legal, as Noel pointed out. And I've had days like that. Not every day. And I don't necessarily think I was an idiot on those days. Just not in the mood for regular meals. I only make this comment because I feel like I've come a ...

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Welcome to moderate eating!

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Hi Jill, Just since you asked (but I'm not a long-time NoSer!), I wouldn't have snacked at 5:30. If I had to, I would have gotten snacks for kids, but I would have held off for my dinner, or just eaten a lot right then and called it dinner. I'm sure there are lots of other ways to handle it, but I h...

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ironchef, I have given so much stuff away to Goodwill only to wish I hadn't. I have the opposite problems of hoarders, lol, I get rid of things in a flash and then have to go buy them again! Linda, are you a big purse or a little purse (or both) kind of gal? :) Chani, love it that I need great strap...

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Thanks Berry! I love that you stopped by my thread! You are quite the heroine in my book, for: Big Salads, Big Walks, Big Challenges, and Big Commitment.

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ELW-- (hehe, I'm giving you a nickname now) Your post is a "perfect" opportunity for me to give my favorite quote about moderate everything: "Do not let the perfect become the enemy of the good". It is THE most lynchpin quote in all of my personal changes over the past 7 months. It applies to: deali...

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Of course you may call me Auto.

I never would have thunk I'd have an online nickname, but I just love it!

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Hi MJ, I don't have a magic solution answer for you, but I want you to know that I am sorry you are going through this rough patch. I am always here to listen and lend support. And, separately: I can see that the eating clean thing is important, so I don't mean to talk you out of it, but I CAN say t...

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Whoop, whoop! Happy birthday to the girl that always has something encouraging enough to say to talk us down from our ledges..... !

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Hope you're feeling better tomorrow!

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Glad to hear that your husband's check up was good news.

And great that you got a nice walk.

And like jw, I love apples and cheese, too!

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You are on a roll! And my goodness, that is a LOT of squats!

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I am the master of the fake cleaning!

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I love chili!

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Glad you're going to read the book! There's LOTS on these boards about S Days. The gist is: don't worry about them! :) Just take care of N Days, focus your limited habit-forming energy on N Day compliance, and absolutely free yourself from guilt or restriction on S Days. For at least a fair number ...

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Keep hanging in there Simpless!!! I remember in my first few months on NoS I hit a few "hard spots" where the desire to snack came roaring back. I think it was about 3 weeks, and about 6 weeks. Each time I made it through, I felt more capable than ever that--"I can do this! I can stick with it! I ca...

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Thanks guys for the congrats on my 7-month mark and for absolving me of all food-guilt about the blueberry scone. :lol: I slept for 7 hours without any awareness and it was just bliss to wake up refreshed. Wednesday, Week 31 N Day NoSEating B: coffee with milk, bacon and eggs L: chicken pot pie, chi...

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Have a good trip! And I love your idea about unplugging the fridge, throw everything out (or give away). I think my family should do that!

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Linda, you have so much zest for life! You have so many talents and interests. I can't wait to see which ones you choose to pursue.

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Chani, you are dealing with incredible emotional strain right now. Even though these children often leave you to go to good homes, that is taking a huge emotional toll on you. Saying goodbye, having to grieve. Are you letting yourself grieve? Maybe go to the wailing wall or something like that (can ...

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Monday, Week 31 N Day NoSEating B: coffee with milk L: roast beef sandwich, chips, tomato soup D: beef brisket, potatoes, salad, roll JustMoveIt 45 minute walk with a co-worker in the woods StrategicSpending Made it! And lots of temptation to buy a latte on the way to my overnighter work conference,...

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Thanks, Chani! :) Sunday, Week 31 S Day S Day S Day NoSEating B: cinnamon roll, coffee with milk L: pizza, 1/2 cinnamon roll snacks: licorice, 1 chocolate egg D: chips, chocolate bar wine JustMoveIt Cleaned and Organized Rooms ALL DAY StrategicSpending hun, interesting, I was so busy cleaning I forg...

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Hi there--
I noticed your goal weight is really low! Especially considering you are 48. OK, I'll assume you are 5'00''. I am 5'2'' and the top of my BMI is 135. Are you 5'00''? Otherwise I think you are really aiming pretty low on the weight thing!

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I like the boomerang analogy because you never stop moving.

Congrats on moving up in kettlebells, and in losing weight so you are able to continue progressing with push-ups.

Always glad to see you on the boards, Lori!

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I think you're doing fabulous! Keep on keepin' on, Eveninglightwriter!

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I agree with Sonya. Just watch those red Thursday nights with calm curiosity. They will get tamer over the months, I'm sure. And I like how Sonya said they will eventually go "extinct".

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Holy S**t, you are flylady in disguise aren't you?! See, now you have me cussing in almost every post. :lol: :lol: I had to laugh when I saw "postickers" for dinner because you had said your hubby fixed the meal. Right out of the Costco bag, I suspect (I know because it's a staple at our house!!). N...

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Hi jw,

Yeah, I think the combined stress of learning gf-living combined with your parents move was just all a bit much this week. Mark it and move on, of course. Which I know you've already done.

64 years of marriage. wow, you must be the oldest.

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Hi Chani, Wow, you have been taking care of three children under 2? That would give me an ulcer and other tummy issues in no time. :) Have fun with reading with your 6-year old! Special moments, for sure. I think it's perfectly fine to have oatmeal with a couple meals a day! I can't remember if you ...

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Good, good, good!

"Don't let the perfect (string of N Days) be the enemy of the good (working toward more green N Days)"

Sorry about your terrible week. Thanks for checking in, despite your discouragement.

So you never figured out what was wrong with your little guy?

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My hunger or that feeling I'm not used to, seems to be less. I love this comment! So many of us try to describe "that feeling I'm not used to" but I think I like the way you put it best! :lol: Since our hunger actually LESSENS as we are on NoS longer and longer, it goes to show how habituated our h...

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Linda, as much as I'd love to say we've got our act together financially, that is so not true in my house. Indeed, I have some serious SHAME about how much money I spend frivolously and how poorly I've managed our money over the years (both the day to day spending and the big purchases like houses)....

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If NoS "counts" as painless form of "moderate Intermittent Fasting", then count me in!

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I want to echo what ironchef said: the meal you saw on the Food Network sounds like a perfect N Day dinner. I had corned beef, cabbage and potatoes for dinner last night and loved every bite. Absolutely guilt-free; indeed, I felt like it was a healthy meal for me! And just like ironchef said, strawb...

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Friday, Week 30 N Day N Day NoSEating B: coffee with milk L: PB&J, chips, apple, clementine D: corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes (late St. Patty's dinner..!) wine JustMoveIt Rest Day StrategicSpending All Clear. This week was a bit bumpy for this system, but they were pretty unavoidable bumps. I am...

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welcome back from paradise.

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I think if you're planning delicious meals and some scrumptious desserts, that sounds great.

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Great stuff, Linda! I love your LAM! Oh, my. Your comment about learning about yourself and not carrying around guilt.....that has been the most persuasive comment you've made about your anger challenge! I would LOVE to drop some of my post-anger anxiety. I'd like to drop it like a lead weight in a ...

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Great suggestions, iron chef!

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Thursday, Week 30 N Day NoSEating B: 1 piece toast, glass of milk L: taco salad D: tator tot casserole JustMoveIt Walked to work, then walked with my son while he went on a pony trail ride. :) StrategicSpending Another planned fail. I need to buy some thing for my class that have to be done on weekd...

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I knew you'd make it!

And it sounds like you made it with flying colors!

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To my younger self: Keep walking! It is not a trivial pursuit.

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Those BodyCombat classes are pretty intense, so you are burning through your blood sugar faster than your liver can pump it out! :) It is a blood sugar thing, but it could just mean your body (and specifically your liver) is adapting to only 3 meals a day. I noticed you only started 3 days ago? But ...

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Thank you, finallyfull! I love hearing about how you have progressed. Although I'm much farther behind you on the "habit trail" I can really identify with the lost urge for snacks (although I certainly have my moments, the temptations are few and far between). I do, however, still longingly look at ...

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I like that routine!!

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Wednesday, Week 30 N Day NoSEating B: coffee with milk L: sausage penne, apple, chips D: not yet JustMoveIt Walked to/from work StrategicSpending All Clear KidsUnplugged All Clear RaisingReaders 1 hour to log. My husband will be home again, so this will be more of a challenge. Made it to 30 minutes,...

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eveninglightwriter wrote:Instead of constantly stuffing myself I'm starting to notice thirst and fatigue and cold ....all of my senses seem to have awakened

This is really cool!

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r.jean, your post is really positive! I like how you sound--your attitude, your goals, your graciousness to yourself, and of course I love the productivity side of things (that's been a big one for me lately).

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Eschano, I feel confident (for you) that you will find some routine to working from home and eating at normal times.. Maybe spend a few extra minutes planning out your breakfasts and lunches. And mid-afternoon coffee or tea commonly saves you, right? Good luck!

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Back to green... great! And the experience with your sick son was in some ways instructive. Undoubtedly you were able to reflect and consider how you were feeling and why you wanted those cookies. It probably was almost like an out-of-body experience, watching how your limbic system immediately sent...

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Oh, I hope you have a fantastic time with your family! That is really special. I'm sure they'll all be totally impressed by your weight-loss. Regardless of that, it's you they want to see, whatever you weigh.

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You bet! That's what we're here for!

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That's funny I was thinking about some smoothie making too. Maybe weekends. If it wasn't so cold here, I'd like them for breakfast.

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Hi minimizer,
I recommend REALLY piling up your plate so that you know you've eaten plenty and aren't (as) tempted by seconds!

Hope the rest of your week goes great!

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I should add that I was like eschano, where at first I didn't eat breakfast. Now I actually am hungry for breakfast. It took a few months, though.

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Good point, Sonya. It really is about trial and error, to find what works for each of us. I don't have hot chocolate during the week, but yours doesn't sound sweet. So, I think people could go either way on it. If it will make or break your adherence to the diet, then have it! :) Re: piling up the p...

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I don't mean to oversimplify, but what helps me is just not leaving a window open for any option of snacking. It simply is not allowed, so I don't dwell on indulging any passing urges. And the urges do pass, especially with practice and repeated success over time.

Hang in there!

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heavy plates are perfectly legit during times of stress. It follows the rules, and gets you through. Over time you'll notice natural fluctuations in your appetite. Appetite of Big or small, one plate is all. :) I've been "heavy-plating" it the last few days. When I first started NoS, I probably heav...

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OK, Linda, don't tell your daughters, but your post had me LMAO!!!!

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I think I like N days better.

What a great quote! That should be one of the "phases of NoS" that KCCC describes.

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Tuesday, Week 30 N Day 132.2 NoSEating B: coffee with milk L: BIG salad with avocado, DELICIOUS soup (toscano?), artisan bread, kombucha (you guessed it, lunch at friend's house that cooks like Linda and Imogen probably do....) BTW, my friend knows about NoS, and she made dessert anyway for others, ...

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Well said, Linda. I agree with just moderate eating--eat food that tastes good and don't worry too much about "taboo" foods or "gotta eat this because it's healthy" food. Chani, your meals always seem kind of complicated and exotic to me. Not a bad thing, but since they're not really working for you...

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