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My husband has always eaten three meals a day but lots of sweets most nights, like entire bags of cookies and quarts of ice cream. He lost 30 pounds just by only indulging on the weekend. He is active and plays soccer sometimes 3 times a week.

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B....hard boiled egg, watermelon 2 coffees with 1/2&1/2
L.....big salad and a quesadilla
D.....out to Panera. I had tomato soup and spinach power salad with a baguette.

took a nice walk.

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Thank You Kind Lady! When I was about 6 I won a fishing contest while on vacation in Minnesota. I caught 18 fish! My brother swears he saw the fish swim straight back to my hook after it was thrown back. LOL. My bread machine is sitting on my counter squeaking away while kneading dough for pizza. It...

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I have considerd an ice cream maker, but my kitchen is small and I have no place to put the darn thing. Not sure how often I would use it though my husband eats a quart of ice cream every weekend!

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Today is National Ice Cream Day declared by President Reagan. Enjoy!

Not sure I will partake yet but its nice to have that choice!!!!!

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Nice day with the family. Went fishing and caught loads of blue gills.(we released them after) Found a beautiful fishing spot and just enjoyed the scenery. Trying to get lots done today so I can relax tomorrow. B..keifer, and hashbrowns Had an early dinner of grilled pork chops and roasted veggies. ...

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Just spent the afternoon reading your check ins on and off. Very enjoyable. Just saying "Hi".

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Hi Annie, Popping in to say "Hi". Your meals sound delicious! I have the hardest time with seconds too. I see you were frusterated by not losing weight. If you are only ten pounds from your goal weight it might just take a bit longer. I find exercising very helpful. It took a while for me to be able...

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I think its nice to have the choice if I want it. It is a choice. Weekends for me don't always have a schedule. I might be running around between four or more soccer games, and all sorts of social engagements and obligations. I find myself in different settings with more options. It is nice to know ...

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I hope you figure this out. I like the freggie idea. A dish of cold watermelon with lime juice squeezed on it is scrumptious. I might add grated ginger next time, or minced fresh mint. I started working out regularily. At first it did not change and sometimes reduced my appitite, but after a while I...

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Thanks for the rescource! looks delicious.

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I like option number 2 myself. I wonder if you are worrying too much about this.

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Thank You Ohlala for the encouragement. This is a process I need to remember that. Yesterday a fail today so far so good. Spent the day at the beach a bit sunburned but a fun day. I am feeling a bit sad. I just read an email from my sister about my dad. I am not close to him and he lives in a differ...

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Hi and welcome! I drink 2% milk before or after a workout. I am afraid to mod, that's just me.

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Hi Cyn I a. Back after calorie counting. Here is to freedom from obsession of food!

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Yesterday was a fail today GREEN *yay* though not happy about my choices.

B a little bit of whole milk vanilla Greek yogurt. 2 coffees with half and half.
L. Mac and cheese and salt and vinegar pop chips.
A late afternoon mocha
D. Small steak, salad, a few roasted potatoes, and a peach.

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So I just got back from the farmers market. Got some healthy stuff and three types of cheese that are crazy good, butterscotch peanut butter, and some artisan bread. Too many delicious things to eat! Planning a bonfire And s'more making tonight.

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Just dropping by to say "hi". I am just back too. I enjoyed reading your thread and understand about the ice cream! Enjoy your Sunday!

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Way o er the top s day. Hope to reign it in a bit today. Been thinking a lot about how important it is to set a good example of a healthy relationship with food to my kids. My 12 year old had a friend hospitalized for anorexia a few months. Was looking at my 14 y.o computer and noticed lots of searc...

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I had two success days yippee! Planning a nice day foodwise. found a recipe for curry sauce to go with chips/fries and having that for dinner. Baking a huge pile of fries because I am too lazy to fry them and serving it in a pile on the table with curry sauce, malt vinegar, chili aioli, and ketchup!...

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Enjoy the festivities! I like reading your menus!

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Welcome!!!! Hope the best for you!

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It sounded like you we're perfectly happy the way you were until you started counting calories and obsessing. I would just go back to vanilla no s. enjoy yourself and if you start losing too much, then do more research.

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I can't believe it's almost a year to the day since I checked in! I have been counting calories the past few months and lost a bit of weight and ready to go ha k to no s. I still hope to lose about 50 pounds but not in a hurry. Counting calories was very helpful to me and helped with portion control...

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Couldn't get on track this week. I really need to stop eating white pasta for a while. I mess up EVERY TIME I eat it. Pasta with whole grain should be ok. It's Ash Wednesday, and I am participating in a fast, I wasn't going to but decided to. Observations, I was more productive than usual this morni...

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I decided I needed to stop eating pasta for a while. I know I can't eat it moderately right now. I have too many slip ups when pasta is involved. I am not giving up all carbs, just the ones that give me a hard time. I know i feel better when i eat whole grains and not too much 'white' i am not sayi ...

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Eggs in purgatory,( eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce) fresh bread from the bread machine, and a salad.

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Bacon wrapped chicken, roasted veggies, and fried spaghetti.

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I declared Friday an s day . My brother and sister came in for a visit and bought my niece whom I never met, they are from the south and had never seen snow, and we got tons of it. So I baked cookies with my niece and played in the snow with her. A nice time. Was a wild weekend but not completely ou...

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Does cowboy pizza have BBQ sauce on it? I was going to roast veggies and chickpeas and make a salad out of it but was starving after frolicking in the snow with the kids I ate a big bowl of Mac and cheese ( the kind from a box with orange powder) and a mandarin, and hot chocolate. I am not counting ...

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Madras lentils sound tasy. I can't find rye berries where I live I have looked! I do adore wheat berries and farro.

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Wosnes, I made that schwarma and tahini sauce....awesome!!! My husband called it Roti not sure on spelling. I served it with roasted vegetables, salad and a rice pilaf. Very good!

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I hope so! I have to keep believing that it will get easier. "the more I resist the stronger my resistance muscle gets, the more I give in the weaker it is" I think it's a Native American FolkTale but not sure if it's origins about two wolves one is black and represents "evil" and one is white and r...

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Thanks for stopping by my thread! I hear you, this is tough. Something that helped me put it into perspective. A quote from another thread "losing weight is tough, maintaining weight loss is tough, being fat is tough, choose your tough" I also reminded myself the benefits of moderate eating, that th...

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Wow I am struggling! This is soooo hard for me right now. The good news both Friday and Monday have been a success. I feel like I am white knuckling it every second though. I guess any diet will feel like this right now. I am trying to keeP myself busy.

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I am making beef fajitas. My local grocer now has fajitas marinating at the meat cow ter so giving it a whirl.

Shrimp in crumb topping sounds tasty but a sure fire way to cause weeping and wailing at the dinner table from the kiddos, and not in the mood to listen to that.

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Wosnes, that looks AWESOME, the whole site looks good a thousand thank yous, I am certain my husband will be delighted! I am excited to say I am having Lou Malnati's for linner (lunch/ dinner) it's Chicago style pizza a thick buttery, flakey crust where the sauce is on top of the cheese. One of my k...

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Me and my daughters usually watch Toddler and Tiaras marathon and do a mock beauty pageant to see who can do the most hideous makeup and hair, or perhaps a zombie beauty pageant. This year I don't see a marathon for TandT. Sigh. My husband is watching from home this year. He coaches six soccer teams...

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People always told me with kids if you keep junk food in the house it's nOt a big deal to them and they grow up learning moderation. It doesn't work for us. if they had a choice between an apple or a granola bar (junk in my book) they would pick the granola bar every time. If I buy five boxes of gra...

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My guilty pleasure is watching trashy reality tv about two nights a week. I use that time to wash, chop and prep food for the week. I sometimes roast batches of veggies to use in meals later in the week. Soups are great make ahead meals, toppings for baked potatoes, beans and whole grains freeze wel...

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She also has a daily check in thread you can ask there. I find she is pretty open about her habits and journey.

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I put it in a little bowl because it was wet and took it off my plate to eat it and my husband noticed a little bowl of apples......he very rarely eats any fruit at all and usually it's a banana so I only made some for myself. My kids mostly prefer summer fruits and usually choose carrot sticks and ...

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Wosnes, I was just looking for a schwarma recipe, funny. Not sure what's for dinner tonight. I am hoping DH will bring something in...... Last night I marinated some chicken in a lemony garlicky, herby marinade, mate some tatziki, and a chopped salad with a vinaigrette I put it all in whole wheat to...

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I have gotten away from adding fruit to my plate. A few weeks ago I had a small bowl of sliced Fuji apples with lemon juice and fresh ginger with my dinner. It was a small bowl that fit nicely on my plate. My husband looked at it and asked what it was, I told him and then he wanted some, everyone at...

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Look forward to seeimg your journey!

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Decided it was time to get out of my funk. Got the kids off to school. Did housework for about an hour and even worked up a but of a sweat. Played a game with my son. Ate breakfast with my husband and worked out. I am going to record my workouts and food here for now because it's easier than keeping...

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Thanks for the encouragement on my thread.

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Thank you everyone. I feel a little more sane. Had a reasonable Sunday, and a wild Saturday. Sat we had a whipped cream chocolate cake Ohhh so good and yesterday's sweet was baked pears with whole fat vanilla Greek yogurt. I think my husband and I like it as much as ice cream. (the whole fat yogurt)...

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Mmmmm will try that next time I make corned beef. I know my husband would particularly like it. I usually serve it with grainy Dijon and straight up horseradish. A side not my husband is from the UK and his mum and dad are Irish and to them corned beef comes from a can and is nothing like what we ea...

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I was joking around myself. I do look at some paleo blogs from time to time and incorporate some ideas from time to time. I am glad your husband has had such great results! It shows how important nutrition really is.

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Awesome shall we declare it an s day?

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Just had a small fail today....I don't think I have had one green day this month

Will just keep on going.

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Blyth beat me to it. In the book there is a cap in 2 per month. I will probably eat some chocolate on Valentines Day. March has a few birthdays in it so that means for St. Patties day I will forgo any sweet, and have my soda bread for breakfast and my corned beef and cabbage for dinner. No shamrock ...

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My husband and I always joke around that we'd love to see someone do REAL paleo. You know, scrape their own bugs off of rocks, walk miles to a local water source with a cured animal stomach as a canteen, dig for wild yams with a stick and hunt some pigeons from the local park. That would definitely...

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My husband and I always joke around that we'd love to see someone do REAL paleo. You know, scrape their own bugs off of rocks, walk miles to a local water source with a cured animal stomach as a canteen, dig for wild yams with a stick and hunt some pigeons from the local park. That would definitely...

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I could imagine getting attached. And seeing some heartbreaking things. I still keep my eye on a 15 year old boy whose mother passed away when he was in third grade! She is starting to get sick and tired of worrying about what others think. Right now her biggest passion happens to be cute boy bands....

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I understand going gluten free for autoimmune problems but remember not to long ago when The Meditereanean Diet was the rage, and considered the healthiest way to eat. There was all sorts of research and studies that backed it up too. Clean Eating was the rage. Low fat was the rage, all sorts of stu...

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I agree with you about Persuing passions. She does play club soccer, and works very hard ar it and has been refereeing for a year now. She was able to buy herself a laptop with her earnings. It's hard to get her to try new things. Her friends tell her she would be good at drama/ improv, and I agree ...

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Thank you I did manage to turn it around, and got some stuff done. Me and my rants! Kids today! Instead of bringing her Ancient Civ book home to study she bought her study guide home and googled the answers! My blood pressure is rising! And I'm kinda laughing too......typing this because I don't wan...

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Mmmmm it all sounds so yummy! Iron chef interested in your white sauce, was it a Bechmael type sauce. Wouldn't of thought of that with corned beef. Making meatloaf and mash potatoes with garlicky green beans! Gonna try and make some Scotch eggs for breakfast this week, with a spicy mustard sauce. Jo...

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Thank you for your encouragement Tex ark! Yes, I can do this! My dad lives in another country and his wife is 15 years younger than him, I know he is looked after. I talked to my husband about any regrets I may have and perhaps I could stay in better contact with him. My mom has a cognitive imapairm...

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No I have not but will do. I listened to the podcast recently. I already failed today, it was a small fail but definitely a fail. I am so upset right now, I hOpe I don't go into stress binging! My mom continues to decline, my dad had a stroke last week, thankfully, a minor one, He said, "it wasn't a...

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Yeah I second oh lala even with four kids I would not attempt such a thing! Playing with fire. I might make banana bread for kiddos snack. You are brave to try!

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Are there any 5k races you can look forward to participating in? That is a goal of mine this year. I bet you could finish one at this rate!

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Failed yesterday and today Boooooo. Avoiding WTH.

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So what kinds of things are you baking?

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I often hear of people having things like persimmon trees in their back yard. And the huge wonderful farmers market. We have farmer's markets too and there are lots of farms where we live, but the markets are quite small and produce is usually boring IMHO .I am not a purist either nut I don't enjoy ...

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I don't know why but seconds are my biggest downfall!

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Good job with your running! I really am so happy for you. I just wasn't ready for it. I can't bring myself to run in really cold weather. It's around 20 degrees here -6 Celcius. I do see people run on occasion, but I am afraid of slipping on icy patches.

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I dream of living in California. It looks so beautiful, and you seem to always have the best produce! I don't know why but I am always shocked the first real cold we get.I have lived in the Chicago suburbs since I was two years old. last night running from my car to a resteraunt was awful. The cold ...

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I would agree sleep, BUT I sleep soooooo much better when I get exercise! In fact, I don't sleep well without exercise. My two biggest motivations for exercise is feeling better and sleeping well. I think we have to look at exercise differently. We don't nÃ©ed to work out an hour a day. 10 minutes a...

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Another thing in the Beck book is to "give yourself credit" I think not going crazy with the chocolate is worth celebrating!

Have a great weekend!

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My problems are more childcare rather than time. I do on occasion take the kiddos with but not the same as being by myself and letting my mind wander. Also, rarely do they keep up any pace. One day. I was thinking Jane Austin novels too. Also, in the Soud of Music the kids often were walked/ marched...

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I have to say even though I tend to overdo it on the weekends those things I crave all week are often disappointing when I get to the weekend. I Think eating sweets less often makes me more discerning. I can't tell you haow many weekends I ended up disappointed after eating something I craved all we...

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Jonas, I love potatoes we all do in our house. I was going to make cod tonight but we have a crazy soccer schedule tonight. Three of the kids have practice and my husband has a late game so might make pasta. That way everyone can grab some when they get home. They would ignore the fish.

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I am going through the Beck book myself.....later they talk about response cards, they are priceless! They will help you through your boredom/ want to eat RIGHT NOW moments.

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Welcome!!!! FYI there is indeed a no s diet team on spark people . I go on occasion but hang out mostly in the living binge free team if you are interested.

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I have actually considered this myself regarding pasta. I have a hard time eating it moderately. I think I will eventually make that mod for myself. I actually had pasta both yesterday and today for lunch, I love it so much! Pasta made with whole wheat is ok though like barilla I think it's 50/50. I...

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I think I am going to make buttermilk pie, it's like a custard type pie. I think I have all the ingredients on hand.

How about you what are you looking forward to indulging in this weekend?

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Jonas Jonasson wrote:Yesterday: organic pork chops with Brussels sprouts and seasoned boiled potatoes
Tonight: Backed potato slices with quark (curd cheese? Dear me, please read my disclaimer and replace impolite with inedible, if applicable) with herbs, or tzaziki

I looked up quark and sounds delicious.

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I am currently roasting some chicken breasts to make some enchiladas tonight. Will have a salad with it and possibly something with spaghetti squash if I can think of something. I also have some tomotillos so I will likely make a little green salsa to go with it all. Will probably make the cod for t...

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I need to use up some cod too. I might make cod cakes or lemon baked cod( baked with butter and lemon with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top.

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Pork chop, cabbage cooked with bacon and onions, roasted potatoes.

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Good attitude! this is a long term solution! Looks like you are doing great!

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Geee not good at checking in lately. December was a weird month I kept getting sick. This week has been good eating wise but not good no s wise. Looking forward to the weekend, and buckling down next week.

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I considered meatloaf. The kids hate it though so I decided against it. I adore meatloaf!!!,

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Wow you sure are focused and determined! Very interesting to read your struggles, and acceptance of what you need to do. I am not sure I am there yet.....counting calories and such. I am hoping this new year coming up is the year you will get to your goal.

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thanks!

I have been sick this past week. Today was a fail, I made some Banana bread today and ate some after lunch.moved on after and had a delicious dinner.

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Only 13 left in stock woot woot!

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Yum guys! That spicy carrot salad sounds nice.

Roast lamb and potatoes with pease and mint sauce. I am not crazy about lamb but my husband loves it so it's really for him. I bought some chocolate chip coolies for dessert.

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Hmmmm I just bought some jello pudding treats for the kids, I got birthday cake and s'more I think, I will have to try. My tastes have changed. As much as I love chocolate, I am much more discerning, there have been weekends when I was looking forward to something then disappointed when I ate it. Ch...

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When I was working out with a trainer I just drank milk. I don't think what your doing is terrible, as long as it is consistent! All the cross country running coaches I know recommend chocolate milk for the kids after a long run because that bit of sugar helps keep them from getting light headed and...

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....yes! I. Think sweet potatoes taste best cold while standing in front of the fridge in my jammies. B...toast, sliced hard boiled egg and my last perssimon. 2 maybe three French vanilla coffees. Oh 2 prunes L..bean soup, carrots, Greek yogurt dip, 1 slice of wheat bread and three dried fruit and n...

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Made tandoori chicken and turmeric quinoa pilaf. Too lazy to make any veggie.

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I know who you are describing. It's off putting to read. I felt so discouraged when I first started reading her blog because I thought perhaps that's what I would have to do to lose the weight and keep it off.

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If I can keep it out of sight I don't have the problem of seeing it on my counter then getting that sudden urge. But there is no place to hide sweets if I REALLY want them.

The good news is you only have two more days to go!!!!

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Pork kebabs sound fishy to me too wink wink. Was it a frozen meal? I can't fathom counting calories for life! With all the running around, and inconveniencing others. I remember going to a nice Christmas dinner at a friends house and a guest insisted the hostess not put any butter on the green beans...

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Haha Ohlala it actually was good. Good day, yesterday was a big fail however I was able to pull it together by dinner and white knuckled it last night. So the good news is I didn't take the food and crash and burn in a fiery binge of glory. Today was good. I ate a lighter lunch than usual because I ...

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I just made burgers with garlic aioli. We like our burger wrapped in iceberg lettuce, oven fries with more aioli and a spinach salad. I also had a spoonful of almond butter.

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Millie I am the same, I love when people tell what they ate on their daily check ins.

Tonight it's bangers an mash. I got these spicy jalapeÃ±o sausages from Costco. I know I have lots of veggies in the fridge, and a salad.

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Happy National Ice Cream Day!

Planning any awesome treats this weekend?