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gingerpie

Glad to see you back. Certainly, if you allow it, no-s can be a very gentle and self-supportive process. Hope you enjoy your weekend.

gingerpie

Sounds great. Good luck

gingerpie

Hi, Welcome and I hope you find the peace around food that you are seeking.

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Hi Amy,
It's good to hear from you although I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to hang onto a three-plate habit throughout such a stressful and busy time.

Best of luck to you and hope to see you around the board a bit more.

gingerpie

Hi moksha, I'm sorry to hear you're having a hard time. It doesn't really matter that you are having a bunch of red days as long and you are seeing some improvement and/or experiencing some peace with your eating habits. I've had whole months of nothing but red but I was always able to point to some...

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Do you mind telling us how you failed? It is by no means required but it may help us help you problem solve.

Whatever you decide. I hope all goes well today.

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I changed my window to 2 hrs and seems to be helping a lot.

Hi Linda,

You posted this on Kathleen's thread and I've been wondering if you mean everyday?

Hope all is well.

gingerpie

I love lentil soup. Well, truth be told . . . I love soup

Well, really truth be told . . . I love food!

Glad you're doing well.

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Hi Crystal,

I'm glad to hear things are going so well for you. What a special treat that Reinhard has given us with this "system of moderation" of his.

Regards,

gingerpie

Hope you're feeling better.

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It happens to all of us occasionally. Try to remember the good feelings and any other benefits you had with last wee's success. Reflect on why you want to do this (other than just weight loss) - I find that weight loss as a goal really isn't motivating enough to keep me going when the going gets tou...

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Hi Spiritsong,
Weird what havoc a change in schedule can bring. Hopefully, you'll find your balance again soon,

Regards,

gingerpie

Hunger really is the best ingredient to any meal!

True, true!! Hello and welcome to our merry little band.

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Has anyone out there dealt with this? Can anyone tell me that after a year, this will be a tiny little glitch that didn't cause much damage and advise me to just keep building the habit? In a year, this will be a tiny little glitch that didn't cause much damage. Just keep building the habit. :wink:...

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The culprits were definitely alcohol and "creeping" plate sizes. Good side effect of this (and smaller dinners) - almost 2 weeks without any significant heartburn and have not taken any antacids in that time either. Yay! Amazing how little things make such a big difference. Glad to hear all is well...

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HI Linda,

Glad to hear you're doing well. Hopefully the weight moves for you soon but if not, at least you know you're living the life you want to lead!!

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I really donâ€™t like waking up with an overly full stomach because of eating too late at night.

Me either!! but I keep doing it

Good luck today.

gingerpie

Hi Mimi,

It's good to see you back. Like oolala, I can't believe it's been 2 years already!! Hope all goes well for you today.

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I am thinking of plunging into one meal a day (OMAD). It did not work so well when I tried it just a few weeks ago, but I'm going to do it again but only on weekdays, if possible. That is what my current guru, Dr. Jason Fung, does. Also, it is Advent, and that is what Catholics did during Advent an...

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It's now been over 6 months without a binge, a reward just as good as any weight loss.

Congratulations!! this is amazing

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I wanted to go to the gym but I have just stopped speaking to my friend who goes to the same gym and she normally goes at night when I go, so kind of avoiding the gym at the moment Is it possible she is also avoiding the gym for the same reason? It'd be a shame if you were missing and a she wasn't ...

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I like this but don't know how I'd apply it to, say, not eating that pound of chocolate! The steps to "not" doing something are not quite as purposeful as putting on your running clothes and shoes, stepping out the door etc... I need good ways to apply this though because I do go nuts on junk somet...

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I already know that a screaming toddler, boredom and procrastination are big ones for me... Now to come up with solutions!! We each have to travel our own paths but some things that helped me when I was in a similar position. 1) Toddlers like games. "let's count how many bites we take!"; "Hey! What...

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I feel good mentally and physically and have enjoyed eating all my previous forbidden foods

I think that's the best anyone can ask. Glad you're doing well.

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Hi Moksha, I hope you're feeling better today. Please don't let a failed day get you down. Just note what happened and move on to the next minute/hour/day. Easier said than done, I know. I think one of the most important lessons I learned was that I don't Have to pile one mistake into another. It's ...

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26 27 8 29. 30 âðŸ· ðŸ·â â ðŸ· ðŸ·ðŸ·ðŸ· ðŸ·â â ðŸ· ðŸ·ðŸ·â âðŸ· ðŸ· ðŸ· âðŸ·â ðŸ·â ðŸ· ðŸ· âââ ðŸ· I'm only tracking evening wine/snacks right now. The rest of my day is pretty consistently no-s compliant. â= I am so awesome. ðŸ·= *sigh* I've done it again. Good luck and don't forget ...

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No I haven't read that book. I guess by focusing on nourishing my body, im trying to take away the focus on mistreating my body and punishing myself. I enjoy healthy foods and they certainly make me feel alot better than processed refined foods.

They do indeed! Enjoy the weekend.

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So I'm putting the blame on starting to bring alcohol back into the equation, mostly IPA's. I will continue to ignore scales at home, and focus back on NoS habit I think it really can't be overstated that a commitment to the process is what brings the greatest achievements. Hope you have a nice week.

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So glad all your hard work is paying off!!! Here's to hoping you can get off the meds soon.

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Yesterday a fail. I roasted a chicken and kept eating little bites while carving and while putting it away. But, look over here: a brand-new December calendar! LOL

Isn't that the proper way to eat roast chicken?

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Hi Ria, glad you're doing well. Honestly, I don't have any tips for easy vegan meals. I'm guessing lots of vegetable stir-fry, past-bakes and vegetable-topped potatoes. What is a "nativity-fast"? We might be able to help brainstorm ideas if we know the parameters.
Best of luck to you.

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Wow! Excellent self-talk. ðŸ‘ Bet your pie is deeeee-lish.

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Welcome back. Plan for success. Get rid of the things you don't want to eat. Have plenty of the things on hand that you do want to eat. Trust the clock to tell you when to eat and live life to the fullest all the other times. ðŸ˜‰ Glad to hear you're doing well.

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Congratulations. I'm glad things are going well for you.

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Hi,

Congratulations on the two day streak. Stay focused and stay strong

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Boiled potatoes with salt are absolutely the best after-hike food.

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Keep up the good work. And welcome.

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Just the way it should be!!ðŸ˜ƒ

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The morning ride I do on a cup of tea only, after an overnight "fast" of around 14 hours. 5 years ago I would never have attempted this, but these days it is not an issue, so definitely your body can get used to a different routine and learn to draw on stores instead of needing to be fed at all hou...

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Hi Lottiesue, It really varies by person. Some people like to make their plates "heavy" to be sure they can make it to the next meal. Others like to keep it "light" to ensure they are hungry. Personally, I'm 56 years old, female and 5 feet 4 inches tall so need less than a thirty something 5 foot 8 ...

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Coincidentally I came across this today and thought you might find it useful.

https://bodypositiveyoga.com/7-steps-to ... ring-yoga/

Hope you enjoy your day either way! ðŸ™†

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Hi jenji, good luck with the class. It sounds like fun -and warm ðŸ˜Š just what's needed in the winter months. I know what you mean though. My daughter bought me a snazzy pair of winter running pants that show every bulge, ripple and jiggle. - I can't wear them. They just make me feel old. All in my...

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Hey Linda, thanks for checking in. ðŸ˜Š Has it been a month already? My, time flies! Overall doing well and feeling good. I've had about a 80% success rate in terms of no-s, 99%success with running/exercise, and 10% success with "extra" chores. - Those things that should get done but aren't vital fo...

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I've not experienced these things with no-s but I have experienced them when I've abruptly stopped all caffeine and later when I've stopped all sugar. If you think one of those is the culprit, there is no reason not to use a "step down" method. Or for that matter try following no-s in stages. Maybe ...

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congratulations on a hard-won victory. Keep up the good work.

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Oolala, Lustig's video is about 90 minute. I found it useful to understand how sugar is processed in our bodies although he take the discussion into a political realm that I'm a little sceptical of. But why should it seem like such a terrible sacrifice when I would have plenty of other food to eat? ...

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Hello and welcome. Hope you have a successful week.

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so there is some improvement Laughing

Bit by bit - you'll get there.

gingerpie

Hi babybird, nice to see you back. 21 days is a fine goal

. I hope it goes well for you. Perhaps it will help to realize that you can't know what 21 days of success feels like until you allow yourself to be successful.

Best of luck to you this week.

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Oof, enjoyed my Ss a bit too much! A glass of wine, fine, lots of wine, ðŸ¤•.

Don't you hate when that happens

Glad the recording is working out for you. It's amazing how just being conscious of your behavior can have such an impact.

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Well, There is so much that I can relate to that I don't know where to start. It feels as though you are in a similar place to me in regards to feeling some sadness in accepting that "what I have is what I have" and that, given our ages, there really isn't much chance that we'll change all that much...

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Hi Crystal, Honestly, it's hard for me to believe the dollop of cream in your coffee is really what has caused you to stall in your weight loss. If you really love your coffee the way you have it, I encourage you to take a good long, honest look at what you're eating at other times and try to find a...

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I know a lot of people don't weigh at all. They use the fit of their clothes as a gauge. I used to weigh but it never played with my head so it didn't matter too much. About 2 months ago I stopped weighing all together and I think it has helped me to put aside the goal of weight loss and focus on th...

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I stay on time by setting every clock in the house ahead by 4 minutes. I mean every clock including the one in the car. Do it when the kids aren't looking and they'll never notice. That way the time it takes to find coat, keys, get stuck at a red light, doesn't set you back. 4 minutes works because ...

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Wow...sorry to get all emotional here. Didn't see that one coming No problem, we're pretty good at listening :wink: Mom/parent stuff can be unbelievably stressful. Hopefully, you can spend the next couple weeks getting firmly in the no-s groove before she arrives. I know it won't be perfect but it ...

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I made chili last weekend. Used vegetable broth, kidney beans and canned tomatoes (all from Aldi) The end result was so sweet I had to make myself eat it as to not waste it. I see no reason why any of those products "need" sugar added and yet there it was. Honestly, It's exhausting to have to read e...

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Hi, glad you found us. I hope this turns out to be just what you're looking for.

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Hi Linda,
Glad to hear you're doing so well fasting. Congratulations on all the successes!

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And the exercise seems to be motivating me to stay green.

This always happens to me as well. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true. When I get careless with my exercise, my diet goes to crap.
Zoos and squiggles- the perfect combo. ðŸ˜„

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Hi Kathleen, How's the fasting going? I've been thinking of you. I'm still struggling with evening snacks but I think it's as oolala said, I just have to learn to sit with the discomfort. Perhaps I could learn to embrace it as it's only by stretching into the unfamiliar that we grow. Hope you're wel...

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I also had a couple of bites of pie dough-- is that weird or what? I was going to make myself an apple pie on Saturday but just didn't have time. So before I put the dough in the freezer I had a couple of bites. I looove pie dough. Haven't made it in forever thou . . . The bits cut off the edges th...

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Hi astrid, I'm sorry you're feeling a bit discouraged. I had to stick to "vanilla" no-s for several months before I could really look at what I was eating and make some changes to what was going on my plate. I'm glad I didn't rush it as I think that having a framework to work around made the eventua...

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On a side note, my family is worn out on my special dish. Very Happy

Well then, what a fine opportunity for one of them to cook breakfast.

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If you really think an item isn't worth it, you don't buy it. If you think a place isn't worth it to visit, you don't go there. Etc. This is a quote of yours from Kathleen's thread. When laid out like this it seems so obvious. It, along with some thoughts of my own has really helped me put my thoug...

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Glad to see you beginning again and wish you luck on your first week back.

gingerpie

It sounds like a wonderful weekend. It's always a special.treat when no-s works its magic and you just no longer fancy certain foods.

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Yesterday, I had a filling breakfast, so I had no problem eating a late lunch (I made it and it took over an hour). And since the lunch was so filling (included lentils), I had no problem waiting until dinner. Lentils are the best! When I was young I didn't like them but now I eat then several time...

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I put your words "behavior is the goal" in my profile. It perfectly describes what I am trying to do: focus on behavior. Thanks! I'm glad something I said makes sense to you. It's always hard finding the right way to phrase something. It is fasting and only fasting. I think it might be counterprodu...

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Welcome back. I hope no-s brings what you need to your eating habits. At least now you know what "don't be an idiot" means.ðŸ˜‰ good luck !

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I swam three days last week. I am not a thing of beauty in the water, but along with being able to swim with minimal back pain, I find comfort being in the pool. I guess runners feel the same thing being on the road. I get the same "comfort" when I am home alone with no distractions, using the Solo...

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I think I missed what is your specific behavior goal? Is it fasting or not overeating? I know that ultimately you want both but what is the focus this month? For me it works best to focus on one tiny thing at a time and keep adding behaviors as I gain success. I also tend to start with the easer ste...

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Overeating just isn't worth it. Now this is as true a statement as I've ever seen. I like the idea of benign neglect for a weight loss goal! So do I. Just do the work and let the scale fall where it may. I've been thinking a lot lately about the importance of focusing on behavior and don't worry ab...

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For now I'm gonna park the PB issue. I'm going to drop the alcohol though (not completely, but cut back as described). I definitely like the idea of alcohol better than how I actually feel during and after having it, if that makes any sense. Totally makes sense to me. I feel like I've been struggli...

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Weigh in on Wednesday. Instead of adding walking, I believe my "fitness" focus in November will be addressing my plantar faciitis. Umm, oh yes you will!! :shock: How in the world have you been walking? I spend literally hours upon hours trying on shoes to find those that have enough support and I b...

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Ugh!! Miserable, cold, rainy weather around this neck of the woods. It's going to be hard to motivate myself to run. The weekend has been fun. Out to a local pub for a beer and a bite. (Ended up distinctly overstuffed - I really have to work out a plan for that) Then the next day went to a 5k (to wa...

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Hi Merry, I was reading your post of Oct 13th and this idea came to mind.

https://jamesclear.com/marginal-gains

It's about a professional bicycle team but I think the idea applies to non-athletes as well.

Hope you're doing well

gingerpie

Gotta say, it tasted a lot better when I was 5, haha.

Going to be honest. Didn't even like it when I was 5.

It was always the candy I'd trade in a heartbeat. Enjoy!

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Keep up the good work. We never regret success!

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Down 2 lbs from a few days ago

Good going! Hope all goes well in the coming week.

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Hi Gracie, I hope your tummy continues to improve. Best of luck to you at the casino.They can be fun for an occasional night out if you don't mind coming home a bit poorer than when you left

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I have been given a box of hand crafted chocolates selected individually, I am going to try and have one or two at the weekends and make them last! I need to hide them from my boys!! This reminds me of when I was young. My mother would hide Christmas cookies in the freezer but each of us 5 children...

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Oct 27th: 1 small bowl chips/ no wine Feeling really good today. I've made my run 4 days this week and today is a "rest" day so I'll just walk the dog after work. It always amazes my that I go through these spells of not running when I know that I feel a hundred-million times better when I do. *sigh...

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Oct 25th: No snacks/no wine

I wasn't able to stop at the bank yesterday so that's a disappointment. Especially because I would have been able to start my chain. Oh well, today is another opportunity.

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Hi Maggie, I'm glad you made it back to us. You can do this, it's just that it doesn't come to us in one fell swoop. It takes a lot of time and and effort. Most of us have had many false starts and that's ok. It's all part of the learning curve. So, today you just take it one hour at a time. If you ...

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Oct 24th: 1 small bowl chips/ 0 wine I discovered this guy yesterday and posted a link on the general discussion page. https://jamesclear.com/ What he is saying (overall) makes sense to me and has helped to settle my thoughts on a few issues. Most notably on the topic of motivation, which is somethi...

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Found this guy today: https://jamesclear.com/ Some of what he said resonated with me and thought someone else might find it beneficial. I bolded the most significant part to me. If you want to become significantly better at anything, you have to fall in love with the process of doing it. You have to...

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I'm sorry to hear of your uncomfortable relationship with your sister. Hopefully the holidays go well for you despite the potential for discord.

I'm sure your house is beautiful regardless of the input of the decorator

Hope you have a great day today.

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Oct 23rd: 1 small bowl of chips/ 1 small glass wine Still struggling to keep my motivation where it needs to be. I did run yesterday so I'm feeling pretty good about that. In terms of diet I think these are the area that I need to tackle. 1) leaving the table just a bit overfull 2) Impulsively putti...

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I can afford a few more of burning the midnight oil.

You could also afford another sick/personal day

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HI Lovedby2, It's nice to see you back. Honestly, I find it shocking how few calories I need in a day. In my case, I've has a slow but steady steam of reasons change my diet (blood work results showed sugar too high, then later cholesterol too high.) As a result of those dietary changes, the number ...

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I don't know if it helps but the tact I've taken is to say nothing until the subject of diet/eating/health comes up then I say some version of, "What I do is. . . " without ever suggesting that they do the same. That way it's just a conversation and they can take or leave what they want from it. It ...

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For now I'm just trying to observe the weekend eating and not make a judgement on what to do about it.

The "mark it and move on" mentality is by far the best for handling these sorts of events. No point in beating yourself up after the fact.

Have a great day,

gingerpie

Hi Nettee,
I'm sorry to her of your son's accident. I hope things are beginning to settle down now. These kinds of experiences can leave us feeling so vulnerable and even anxious for a long time afterward.

Hope you no-s days help bring normalcy.

Kind regards,
Virginia

gingerpie

Good luck with your challenge. I always start off great but lose steam half way through.

Somehow I imagine you're more self disciplined though.

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So the site was down for a day or so and now my whole timeline feels out of whack :roll: That's okay. It was getting too long anyway and I'll just start over today. Daughter is still stick so it's off to the doctor as soon as I can get an appt for her. I had to take a day from work to do it as my hu...

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I gave up on trying to lose a good amount of weight before my sister comes to visit but am hoping my house can look nice. I even hired a decorator which isn't as fun as it sounds Hi Linda, this actually makes me a bit sad. Do you have to impress your own sister? I'm sure the decorator is actually n...

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oolala, I'm about to steal your thread for a quick minute. Hope you don't mind Linda said, . I was like geeesh, it's not like they're from ikea or target or something. They were pretty costly and I think they're nice. If you like them, keep them. She only makes money by convincing you that her taste...

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Hi Jen, no it was a different daughter. Thanks for all your support btw. It's always nice to know someones reading. :wink: Oct 20th/ day 10 - no snacks/2 glasses wine Good day overall. Friday is an s day so but it's usually only dinner that I rake as an "s". And tonight, my wine. It did effect my sl...

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Funny how we can feel so "solid" for a long time then something comes along (or seemingly nothing) and we're back on shakey ground. I've heard recovering alcoholics talk about this. Apparently, you're never free from the possibility the old urges will resurface it's just that the longer you can resi...

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Should be a success, but can I just put out there how hungry I am! I am about to go weight train but all I'm really wanting to tear into a bag of pistachios. I need to remind myself that hunger won't kill me, and that I did eat plenty of food today so I won't be low on energy for my workout. You pr...

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