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I also suspect they are not getting across how the effort it takes to comply is not even approaching the suffering associated with traditional dieting. YES! I suspect these answers aren't inspiring much confidence. My favorite thing about NoS and this forum is how we are all honest about our strugg...

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Do not underestimate how much better you will feel if you make healing yourself a higher priority than losing weight,

Love, love, love this.

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I'm starting to think it might be a worthwhile experiment to just start having a super early dinner when you feel that afternoon hunger at 4ish. It has worked well for me, but probably not a good fit for everyone.

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Linda, I love your therapist too! She sounds great and I am SOOOO glad you have her support.

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Great post, idk! I have embraced my grey hair. I never thought I would be able to do this, but I am actually pleased with how it looks. my daughter gave a buzzcut and I decided to let the grey grow through. And what a surprise - the new growth is silver and it sparkles in the sun! This is what I did...

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What is your job that you happen to love?

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It does make me a weirdo. but I'll face the repercussions of that when it's time to try again to have an in-person social life.

Hurray for weirdos!

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I still feel rather numb and disconnected from myself. Tomorrow will be my first day alone and I will have time to do some yoga, take a walk, do some expanded journaling, and just let down from it all. I think I'm going to feel so much better when I have that alone time to do that. I totally relate...

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Pinkie - so cool about using bright colors in your house! I am inspired and just want to go with what I like to look at. To heck with what my friends and mother in law think about needing everything to be understate and ... gray..... :-) Linda - Ha! Yes, my starter will be glad to have me around as ...

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Hi April!

It's been a rough spring, that is so for sure. Here's hoping for a calmer summer for everyone.

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Yay for supportive husbands!
Have fun on the bike ride!! It's rainy here, too.

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Thanks for sharing this! I first want to address the issue that any of us have to worry about our weight and our eating. If we had lived even just 150 years ago, this was just NOT. A. THING. The rise of refrigeration, refined carbs, and refined vegetable oils in our food supply brought processed foo...

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The longer I am at this, the more I am convinced that it is actually worth it to make an effort, without being harsh, to keep moving toward mostly wholesome food. Those foods are less triggering and over time help to heal the intense response to the binge foods, which are usually highly processed, ...

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I'm making a new S: "S-cuses"

Yes, that bike is a real thing! It's funny because just yesterday I was telling Pinkie about it - I must have just learned about it when I posted on your thread in April.

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Jen - I absolutely am feeling happier now that the quarter is over! It's quite the distinctive difference. Liveitup - my dogs are such a big part of my life (and my cats, haha). I do much better with animals than people. Put like that, perhaps it's no surprise that I am growing weary of teaching hum...

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I am also trying to drink more water instead of endless milky coffee/tea.

Haha! Me too! I think I gained 5 pounds during the pandemic from creamy coffee!

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Good luck today!

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Interesting about what foods we can enjoy (moderately) and others that flip some switch in our brain and it gets stuck in the "keep eating this" mode.

My "red light foods", as you put it, are Doritos and Cheddar/Sour Cream Ruffles. Well, also pizza and french fries!

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I like your idea about looking at the big picture, the day overall.

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Pinkie, have you heard of this crazy bike called the C.A.R.O.L.? https://carolfitai.com/workouts It supposedly gets you done in 8 minutes, and calibrates to your fitness level. Here's a quick video of the protocol: https://youtu.be/J6jKEdTfHeY If I were into biking, I'd be intrigued. It's probably r...

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I had a great day yesterday! The only bad thing is I tweaked my sacroiliac joint (while lifting a log) and during the night, the pain actually interrupted my sleep (that has never happened to me before, except maybe a migraine or something). This morning I'm feeling a bit better but being careful. F...

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Gardening day is my favourite day of the week and my bubble of children absolutely love it. They got filthy though; sending home dirty, happy, tired children made me feel like I'd done my job well today!

Lovely!

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Sorry about your very stressful outing to the dentist. That is a lot of cavities for the 8 year old! Poor thing.

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Good for you about packing the breakfast! In the past year or two, I've begun packing my yogurt w/berries when I'll be out and about during the lunch hour. I can eat it anywhere and have done so MANY times when everyone else in the car is snarfling McDonald's. I've even brought and eaten it at facul...

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Great attitude. It's no big deal - we are in this for the long haul and one day is but a blip!

I do like eating early - VERY early indeed. Like 4pm early.

Then if I'm hungry later (which usually I'm not), I'll have a cup of decaf w/cream while reading.

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Hi Jen!

Congrats on all of your new endeavors - different job that gives you time for your political aspirations, and the yoga, and the "noticing" the sensations in your body.

You sound really good, despite the craziness of life. So glad to see you on the boards!

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Pinkie - until we had HappyHerder, I really didn't know there were dogs that didn't like the car! But I realize now that there are a lot of dogs that would rather have multiple vet procedures done than go in a car. This is actually true in HH's case; he is still ALWAYS friendly and kind to all the v...

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Alene - it WAS a great walk! I am feeling so free! I'm enjoying and expressing gratitude for every moment of this euphoria. :-) Wednesday, June 17 Flowerpup is 7 months old! I can't believe it! She is about 40 pounds; she looks like a miniature flat-coated retriever. She's really quite striking - we...

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Linda - I do have to admit that this idea of taking care of (feeding and bathing, lol) my sourdough starter sounds a little like having another child. :lol: Tuesday, June 16 123.6 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: chicken breast, 1 slice of cheddar cheese D: peanut butter on toast Moving Went to a beautif...

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Good job to distract yourself with exercise!

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The mother-in-law. Wow! Well, perhaps you can take advantage of this situation to get out of the house for a walk by yourself every day (or maybe just bring the baby if the baby is easy in the stroller). Better yet, maybe you can take a nap with the baby every day while your mother-in-law watches th...

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I'm very interested to see what experiments/tweaks you will do and how things go for the dinner hour. I think virtually all of us moms on this forum can relate to your situation, and there is no easy solution. But you probably will have some great ideas, and I'll be listening!

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Well, I certainly don't enjoy my teenager. :shock: I don't actually like him, at all. So you can compare yourself with me and feel good. :-) 8) :lol: MY SISTER just told me this morning that she FLIPPED OFF her teenage daughter. You are not alone, and I have a feeling your family is far more functio...

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I LOVE your idea about the equine therapy. Love love love it.

Also, I support you very much in cutting down on social media. I am not on social media whatsoever and I do not regret it for one second. Although, I guess NoS is my social media.

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Pinkie - my "avocado" secret is that I buy those individual smashed avocado servings at Costco. :-) We do also buy avocados when they are in good condition, though. I never put them in the fridge, though. When we buy them, we leave them on the counter and eat them as soon as they are ripe. It's like...

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I joined NoS with this username because I was seeking this goal! First of all, I have to separate out "normal times" from "gone crazy off the rails" times, which seems to happen at least three times a year (or more? - I should go back and check). Anxiety and depression due to life circumstances inva...

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Linda, figuring out funny writing is one of my best skills. Hahahaha! And also reading otherwise-illegible handwriting by my students, although that particular skill is becoming obsolete.

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Someday you'll sleep enough - but yeah, it's a rough road in those baby years! In fact, I'd wager that a GREAT deal of your typical sugar between meals is a) to keep you awake because you're exhausted; and b) to cheer you up because your life is not easy. No easy solution but prioritizing your sleep...

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I think it's great you kept to your normal schedule on an S Day. Although I definitely allow myself sweets on S Days, I do find that I no longer think of the weekends as opportunity for crazy eating. I consider them normal days, but when I get tempted for sweets, I let myself give in, whereas I try ...

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Weight of Ink has captured my heart, Pinkie. I'm 80% done. And oh my gosh, how my stats reflect my stress. My resting HR is down to 66 today. 2 weeks ago it was 77!!!! My fasting glucose is lower, too. Sleep is still not back to normal; I seem to be sleeping well, but just not long enough. Waking up...

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Saturday, June 13

Eating
B: coffee w/cream
L: yogurt w/berries
D: fish and cheesy brussel sprouts
dessert: half a lava cake

Moving
Got out for an evening longish walk with Flowerpup. I felt energetic, strong, and calm.

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Happy Weekend, CG!

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I really like how you are becoming aware of how you might have self-sabotaged in the past. My motto is don't do anything that awakens my inner rebel, or it eventually backfires.

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Welcome! Although I have to laugh (at myself) because your initial post got me all triggered! Your list of all the things you want to do made me feel rebellious and remember the difficulties of raising little children. I think sometimes we moms try to be perfect. Now, in my 40's, I'm becoming the tr...

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Im always impressed by the colorful houses in other countries. I always wonder why we are so boring in the US. I agree!!! I agree!!! Bring on the color! Alene - I am so FEELING RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE AT!!!!! I feel like an elephant is finally stepping off me and I feel light as a feather with the end ...

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happy weekend, Bluebell!

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Great week, Nettee!!

I just loved what Jean said and I'd like to reiterate it here:

The habits were instilled the first year and have helped me maintain a 45 pound loss. I get lazy. I have days and weeks of crazy eating (especially during the holidays). Yet the base is always there.

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I loved this entry. Linda - it's time for you to write a book. Something about dieting, motherhood, and pandemics.

And rosebud is bored out of her mind and i feel like she’s blaming it all on me. As if I started the Pandemic or something.

Where did you find the virus?

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I love your signature, Jean:
The journey is the reward.
Maintenance is progress.

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I love your "food thoughts" diary as well. :-) But even if we all found it boring, it's for you, so you keep doing you. :-) Speaking as someone in maintenance, I can attest that for those of us that are genetically more likely to gain weight on processed foods, there is no "easier" once goals are ac...

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Thanks, Pinkie. The end is in sight and I don't have any more writing to edit. :-) This morning is my final Live Conference with students! Friday, June 12 - I just realized how weird it feels for it to be June.... 122 lbs FBG: 94mg/dL Resting HR: 68 All of my stats are looking "more settled". Can yo...

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Thanks Pinkie. Yes, better food makes me feel better, but when I feel bad, it takes willpower to eat good food. :-) Hence, the vicious cycle of getting depressed and craving junk food which makes me more depressed, haha. Thanks for the vote of confidence, Alene! :-) If my sabbatical is deferred, I w...

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Yes, actually, I am starting to feel a tiny bit better. More energy. 126.2 pounds Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt w/berries D: 3 eggs, 2 pieces toast I had to meet with the college vice president this morning to discuss my sabbatical. It looks bad. I'll know for sure next week, but it appears my ...

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Eating
B: coffee w/cream, collagen proteins
L: toast w/2 eggs
D: chicken, broccoli, cheese, avocado
decaf coffee w/cream

Reading good book called "Fatburn Fix".

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This is such an encouraging entry! Great day, Jen!

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Thanks all. HappyHerder continues to do a little better. Sleeping downstairs messes up my morning routine, so I haven't weighed. This morning I did just to be honest with myself about how things are going: 127.6 pounds Eating has been (the last few days): Doritos, popcorn, lava cake, and wine. I've ...

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Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. I have no idea what I weigh today. I feel like I've gained 10 pounds in a week. I'm going to have to edit my signature soon since I've gained so much weight. Sigh. I've been watching the "Great Courses" on the Black Death (yes, it fits my "cheery" mood of late...

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Hi Nettee!! It seems like June is a good month for long-timer NoSers to be checking in! It's great to see you!

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Hi Bluebell! Great to see you on the boards!

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Hi Chanda! So nice to see you on the boards!

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Hi Jean!

So nice to see you posting. I'm sorry about your hip pain and I really hope that improves for you soon.

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Oh my gosh that is horrible what those girls are doing to your daughter. How painful for her, and for you, as her mother, to have to see her go through that.

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Thanks pinkie for the ideas! I have reduced some things for the biology majors, but you are right, the pre-health students really need to have a strong foundation. I feel I would be unfair to them to reduce much. That said, I am trying to make things as simple for all of us as we approach the end of...

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Thanks CG! I am going to be OK. Just a rough patch, right? :-) Monday, June 1! 124.4 pounds Resting HR: 71 (this is huge improvement over the 77 I had 2 days last week.....) FBG: 96mg/dL The sun is out, I feel better this morning although time to hit the grading hard again and not really looking for...

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This post made me cry.

After following you for years, and knowing the joy your music brings you, this is very very sad. I feel like you deserving something to go smoothly for you. Hugs, CG.

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You know, Linda, I'm not sure how I feel about my body. I think I feel bad. I've been mildly depressed from work, so it's probably affecting everything about my perception. What's a little scary is seeing the scale go up day after day even though my habits have not changed. My blood sugar has gone u...

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Saturday, May 30 126.4 pounds Eating B: coffee w/cream (2), decaf w/cream (1), collagen proteins (1) L: my newest batch of homemade yogurt w/berries D: chicken in bone broth w/cheese and avocado after dinner, I had a nice cup of collagen proteins but then.... had a bowl of tortilla chips & dip. Rui...

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That leash thing in the kitchen is called "tethering" and all the really great trainers do it. :-) Ha ha I'm just sort of kidding, but it is pretty cool that you can get her to chill near you like that but not have to worry about her. She-Ra!!! Of course the animal lover me adored her Pegasus in tha...

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I gorged on fruit too, as a kid.

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What a delightful entry! You are going to woo him, indeed!

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Thanks everybody for the support. So appreciated! Pinkie - yep, you've pretty much nailed the type of environment stress I am speaking of. Linda - Maybe these crises just come with the territory of having only one life to live? We just can't do it all! Alene - Thank you for your kind words - I had a...

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Wednesday 122 pounds Eating B: same as always L: nachos followed by my usual yogurt w/berries D: chicken breast w/walnuts 2 glasses of wine Moving 2 good walks with dogs, squats and pull-ups Thursday 124.8 pounds Eating B: coffee w/cream (2), decaf w/cream (1), collagen proteins (1) L: yogurt w/ber...

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Hi Zippy!

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Hi Linda! Adorable pups! Will Cupcake actually get as big as Tessa at some point?! Not that Tessa is big, but little Cupcake (perfect name) is so tiny! Our Flowerpup is 40 pounds now, lol. I really feel for your need to have some space from everybody. It's pretty cool that our journals here on this ...

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I remember when I taught 5th - 8th grade (at a very tiny school) and so had the same students every year for 4 years - I would SEE this change and I would be shocked when chubby 5th graders turned into long and lean 8th graders. It was a good thing for me to become better educated about, because I h...

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I noticed your strawberry comment and have to agree - love the strawberry season! My strawberries are growing great in my backyard this year. And the little oranges - ha! I had to throw out my last bag from costco because they were awful. I announced that my "cutie a day" routine was officially susp...

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Alene, I guess it's also possible he's just a sweet and shy little guy.

I've known so many babies that do that "cry when it's anyone besides mom" thing even when they've been surrounded by people, especially at that 7month age.

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Hi Clarinetgal! I would say that having great bloodwork is a pretty huge positive, so I'm glad to hear that for you!
Lovely to see you on the boards, my fellow Washingtonian.

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I loved reading about your exercise insights and how you are responding to the little voice in your head! Go Pinkie!

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Yes, Alene, the countdown!! 3.5 weeks for me. Tuesday, May 26 122.0 lbs Eating B: coffee w/cream (2), decaf w/cream (1), collagen proteins (1) L: yogurt w/berries, walnuts D: tuna fish in beef broth w/cheese and avocado a glass of wine decaf coffee w/cream collagen proteins Moving Nice long walk wit...

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Thanks Linda, pinkie, and alene! :-) I have been buying fence art! I have geckos and butterflies and turtles now. :-) Then I dragged a huge stump to the trailhead near me and brought it home. I was so pleased with myself that I hauled two more logs into my backyard from the woods. Sexy laughs at me ...

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Sounds like a great day!

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Saturday, May 23 123.4 pounds FBG: 100mg/dL BP: 111/67 Eating B: coffee w/cream (2), decaf w/cream (1), collagen proteins w/cream (1) L: yogurt, berries, walnuts D: rotisserie chicken in bone broth w/cheddar cheese and avocado decaf coffee w/cream Moving Great moving day. Nice walk this morning wit...

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It's regular protein yogurt (10g/protein/serving). I don't strain it because then I'll lose potassium and calcium from the drained whey. Well, and honestly, that's more work, too. I use 1/2 gallon whole milk (the kind I buy is 6% milkfat) and then add a pint of cream. I do love Siggi's 4% milkfat yo...

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Linda - you are going to make cheese?! That is so cool! I think I might have to give that a try at some point. Of course, my favorite is aged cheeses like cheddar, which take months and months, haha. Pinkie - I don't think the cravings are necessarily stress, but yes, in a way. I think (as always), ...

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My homemade yogurt is delicious. I enjoy making it (which is rare for me to enjoy anything in the kitchen). So for fun it's worth it but I am totally lucky to have great local NW yogurts at the store. I'm actually making another batch today - incubating for 24 hours. I guess I didn't post yesterday:...

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Ha! Lots of comments about the cannabis. :-) Here in Washington it's on every corner, but I feel like it still carries a stigma. Monday, May 18 125 pounds Eating B: 2 regular cups of coffee w/cream, 1 decaf cup w/cream, 1 cup collagen proteins L: homemade yogurt w/berries :-) D: pork loin and salmon...

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You all are so kind and understanding and supportive. I love my NoS buddies. :-) Linda, I think my drinking did sort of sneak up on me over the decade after I had kids. But now it's all out there, and I know that I have this tendency. I keep thinking I need to try pot instead. :-) Alene, you are rig...

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You'll get there (to that walking goal).

Happy birthday to your daughter!

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Thank you Alene and Pinkie! It's crazy that I still don't quite know why I want to escape so much. So many moms have similar obligations but don't seem to chafe against the expectations like I do. It's like I don't like the box I'm in. I resent the obligations in my life, and yet I live such a privi...

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I so want to be done with school. I so want to be done with school. I so want to be done with school.

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I'm a little late on this party, but that blue door - oh I LOVE that!

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Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes for Creator! There is one friend in his class that is coming over today! They are going to go bike-riding and shoot baskets. Alene - no real difference with my sleep with the wine right now, but I do know that before I quit, drinking definitely messed with my ...

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Tuesday, May 12th Creator's 11th Birthday! :-) We are celebrating with Super Mario themed decorations. I stayed up late last night decorating. Flowerpup enjoyed undermining my efforts at hanging things. :-) 124.8 lbs Eating B: coffee w/cream - (will have) 2 cups regular, 2 cups decaf L: (will have)...

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LOL about the black coffee. I'm with you. I'd rather not drink it at all, actually, if I can't put milk or cream in it. Oh, I didn't even think about the moderator thing. The history on that is that spam was getting horrifically awful on the boards and so Soprano and I both volunteered to delete spa...

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Monday, May 11 125.6 Eating B: 1 electrolyte drink, 2 cups regular coffee w/cream, 1 cup decaf w/cream, 1 cup KetoOrgain w/cream (I'd like to keep this to 3 total servings of beverage w/cream.... so I'm documenting because I normally don't keep track) L: yogurt w/berries D: tuna salad w/cheese, gua...

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Happy Mother's Day Linda! Sorry I've missed a week of posts! I'm glad to hear that the girls are getting along better now!

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I bet you miss all your social groups! And I'm sure all your friends miss your enthusiastic and supportive presence, as well! Interesting you said you need to cut down on the fatty foods. LOL, that's exactly what I have to face - for me, it's massive quantities of cream in my coffee everyday that I ...

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Hi Pinkie! I've been a little overwhelmed and out of it and realized I missed a whole week of people's posts. You sound to be doing great though and I'm so excited for your future.

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