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Gingercake....that's a fantastic success!!!!

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Hi Blueskighs.....you're always so encouraging!!! It brightened my day to see your note....thanks! Had a GREAT day yesterday. My oldest son took his driver's test & he passed. Now this is a son who will really be a good driver....really...it's true! He follows rules & he's not into wild behavior.......

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Hi Marie...

How's your back today? Any better?

janie

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Kathleen.... I'm so glad you wrote up your kids' conversation....I LOVED it! We could have had that conversation in our car too! It was brilliant. I'd love to read their conversation when they finally come to the conclusion that this is an absolutely "S"uccessful way of life! Have a great day Kathle...

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Nay wrote:This is the ONLY way I can make peace with food, and I'm sticking with it this time.

What a great statement! That's EXACTLY what this plan does....and how brilliant is THAT!!!

Welcome back!

janie

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What was it that made you think about doing something else? I've never done Atkins so I don't know the draw to that. I'm not sure how I missed doing Atkins...I did everything else! Anyway, I'm just curious....

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I completely forgot to congratulate you on your weight loss! Where IS my brain??? You'll love this plan...you already did all the hard work so this will be a piece of cake! Ha....yup, pun intended.

I'm happy for you that you've found this....

janie

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Hi Linda, I could have copied your message and just changed my name to the signature....it's also my story. I've been here since the end of July & can't imagine eating any other way - EVER. The counting & measuring & planning is not something that can be sustained for life....it's just not possible....

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I LOVE your new name!!!! It's wonderful....

janie

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Those chocolates are the best...no, they are the best of the best! Resisting those was a wonderful achievement....and to realize how much you've changed on top of resisting those is tremendous!

I'm so glad you wrote down your encouraging story! You've done really well!

janie

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Rene...

Welcome! This is a great place to find info and friendly support...it's been tremendous for me!

janie

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Nope, your "S" days will NOT always be that difficult. You'll just naturally start wanting & eating less on "S" days....it's true! And it's brilliant! I think what happens is that your body is learning to need a reasonable amount of food three times a day....and that begins to carry over to the week...

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Hi janie- You're signature quotation gave me good cheer this morning! Being fit and healthy are VERY worthwhile, but not always so easy to achieve . . . BTW, if you're craving something sweet do you just make room for raisins on your plate? I'll try that today! Hi again...I should have written abou...

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Recently on a family outing (non-weekend S day) I had a chocolate brownie with sandwiches for lunch, ate 2/3 of the brownie, found that I didn't want any more and threw the rest away. Later in the day, we had small tubs of Ben & Jerry ice cream for desert. Again, I ate some, noticed that I was full...

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Another GREEN day yesterday...it feels WONDERFUL to be back on track again. I know I'll struggle again, but knowing I survived a really difficult week & didn't give up is a tremendous feeling.... Hmmm...I wonder what day I'm on.....can't remember....I'm gonna make it green though! If I made yesterda...

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I love your mixed metaphors!

Have a great day!

janie

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Welcome! I've been doing this since the last week of July. Before that my life has been a series of failed diet attempts my entire life...I'm 48. I remember a dr. telling me that should lose 5 pounds when I was 5. I've emotionally eaten my way through life...and yo-yo dieted forever. I just don't re...

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Hi Kathleen....just wanted to pop in and say, "You're doing great!" What a wonderful few weeks you've had.

How's your new job going? I hope it's a great position for you....and there's always that book to write when you get the opportunity!

Take care & have a great week...

janie

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Sounds like you're doing great!!! I'm one of those people who don't write down what I eat each day....you can do whatever you want to...whatever helps you....but you probably figured that out already! This is such a unique plan, isn't it? I've never found myself NOT wanting to eat before...what a co...

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I'm so sorry your back is hurting you! Have you gone to the dr. about it? I've had back problems off & on for years & finally had such a back episode in March that I ended up off my feet for about a week. It was awful! But I ended up going to physical therapy for it and that was tremendous. I haven'...

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Isn't it amazing how easily we want to just fall back and give in to our old habits? Ugh....I had a REALLY hard week last week & wanted to completely give up! But what's the alternative? I was MISERABLE before I started this plan...I don't want to go back there! 1) So....have you read the book? I've...

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Welcome Ellie! It's so nice to have you here. I do hope you'll feel right at home. I did the WW thing a couple times too...but gained every pound back each time. You're right, this plan makes so much sense and it's certainly a life-long way of eating. I've been doing this since the end of July and I...

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Marie & Blueskighs....How nice of you to drop in and write such encouraging words. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it! It was definitely a scary week. As many of us have, I've attempted every diet plan in the book and obviously quit every one of them. I suppose it was inevitable that I'd feel t...

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resting52 wrote:This is certainly NOT a quick fix, but it is a true fix.

Resting

What a great statement!!!

janie

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Yup, you absolutely get it! You go Hungry Girl!!!

janie

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Man....feeling sick this week really threw me for a loop! Not only did I feel lousy, but I was discouraged & ready to quit! Yikes! I know I would have absolutely given up on this or any plan if I hadn't been checking in here & talking to others about this plan. I don't want to fail for myself...but ...

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I missed a day to check in....and that's unusual. I had an unexpected YELLOW day on Wednesday...and considered it yellow because sick days start with "S"...and so does strep! Yikes! I don't think I have strep, like my son, but I felt yucky & snacked a bit. So...it was yellow and yesterday was back t...

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Hi Marie...

Just saw your note on my check-in...it's always encouraging to know someone is there cheering you one...thanks for posting!

This is certainly not an easy journey, but we're going to be the "After" pictures! We really are!

Have a great day, Marie....

janie

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Happy belated birthday, Kathleen!!!!

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You're doing great!!!!

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Hi Blueskighs! Always nice to hear from you... GREEN yesterday even though I was out & about....I ate at the grocery store gourmet cafe...soup & an apple...and loved every bite. I've lost track of what day I'm on, but it doesn't matter...I'm in this for the long-haul so whatever the number is, I'm d...

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Hi Karen, Just thought I'd pop in and say "Hi". I read about you forgetting to eat a few days ago. I did the same thing on Monday....isn't it an odd experience?! I've heard people say that they've forgotten to eat...they are probably the same ones who carry a candy bar around in their purse for a mo...

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Josh....

WOW....that's fantastic! Many, many congratulations & thanks so much for letting us all know. It's so encouraging to hear success stories. You'll be an "After" picture before long!

Congratulations,
janie

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I missed a few days of posting...but I'm still on track. Yesterday was GREEN after two yellows. I'm planning on green for this week....

Green day here I come...

janie

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Hi Blueskighs....thanks for your message...you're always so encouragin!!! GREEN yesterday, although it was not an easy day. I REALLY wanted to just throw the day out the window and eat anything in front of me. Why? Because I started to look ahead instead of look at just the day again. I wanted to se...

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So glad that picture helped...I'm such a visual person....can't ya just see this mound of 200 big, healthy green squares & just 7 measly, wrinkly red one? I also see weight-loss in terms of bags of flour, cans of corn & boxes of butter....I just know one of my old pair of jeans is going to fit if I ...

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Yesterday was another GREEN ...and I went to the "Y" too....1/2 hour on the stationary bike and 1/4 mile of swimming the backstroke. Maybe there should be another color that signifies the addition of excersise...uber-green...extra-green...neon-green....lol One more day & I get a weekend to enjoy. Ou...

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Another GREEN to add to the pile. Phew....some days I just have to decide NOT to think about how fast or slow this is happening...I just have to get the job done. Yesterday was green....and I'm going to make today green too....just today....I'm aiming for just today...

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12 reds in 7 months is great! Isn't it true that we tend to be so harder on ourselves than others? I think about your 7 months and think, "WOW....that's a LOT of green & yellow!" You've had 200 healthy-eating days! What an accomplishment!!!

janie

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Day 81 was GREEN, but just barely. I got back from the "Y" and really wanted to start grazing. But if I can make yesterday green, I can make today green....so off I go...

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Hi again Marie, Thanks for your comment on my check-in blog thing. I still don't know what to call it! This really is such a great plan. For a lot of people, it's a ralther slow process, but one that works for a lifetime...that's what I'm banking on. I really want to stop thinking about dieting and ...

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What a ridiculous plan. If he didn't weigh every bite, count every fat gram, and eat straw twelve times a week, he couldn't have lost weight. I think he was lying....what kind of people do they let on Jeopardy these days anyway?

janie

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Clicklbd...I hope you're re-reading this message 'cause I'm so very sorry about your friend passing away....What a sad & difficult thing to go through....I'm sending my most sincere sympathies.... Shamrockmommy...Okay....take a deep breath...if losing weight was easy, we'd all be there....but it's n...

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The green, yellow & red squares are part of the HabitCal(endar) at the op of the page. It's a system that lets you keep track of how many successful days you have. I love tracking my days on the HabitCal, but some don't...it all depends on what works for you. Many times I don't snack because I know ...

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Day 79 was [color=green[GREEN/color]. I think I need a new goal. I want to stay on-track until Thanksgiving, but that's too far away for my next goal....so I need a new one. Hmmm.....Today is Day 80...I think I'll make my next goal to be green & yellow until Day 90....that works....if I can accompli...

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Welcome Burgher... It's nice to see you check in on your first day. There's a ton of information here on the forum and you'll find a great deal of support, as well. If you haven't read the book yet, I'd highly recommend it. For such a small book, it's got a lot of truth in it. It really helped me ge...

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Congrats on the 21-Day club!

Whenever I crave sweets I put a handful of raisins on my plate...that helps my sweet tooth a lot!

Nope, I didn't take Columbus Day as an "S" day, but just knowing I could was a great thought!

janie

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Week #2! That's an accomplishment! I agree, it would be wonderful if there was a magic weight-loss wand. Talk about being able to make a fortune!!! This plan might not be magic, but it's definitely changing me from the inside out. I'm on Day 80 and can't imagine myself trying anything else...ever. I...

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I don't know if I'm the most qualified to answer your question, as I'm not down to my last five to lose....don't think I've ever been that close to my ideal weight. I do, however, know what it's like to feel bad about eating...and desperately want to just feel "normal" about it. Today is Day 80 for ...

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Hi Becca, Sounds like you're off to a great start! Don't worry about that piece of chicken....you stopped yourself from eating more & I just plain wouldn't concern myself with it. I used to try a lot of the food I was cooking too...but I'm really cautious now because I know a lot of it was unconscio...

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Hi JerryLee, Ditto everything Blueskighs said! Reading the book is really important as it will give you more of the reasons behind why this pllan will work. I think it was essential for me to understand the plan and be motivated to do this. And don't be a stranger to this forum...you'll find great i...

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Wait a minute! Your husband can't back out of the deal now! You're doing exactly what you said you'd do....you're losing weight and getting healthier by the minute....he can't just decide to go back on his word! I think dinner out is a done-deal, because you absolutely WILL weigh less very soon. Sil...

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I did not enjoy my yellow day on Saturday. I should have...but I didn't. I'm still having a hard time with the freedom of yellows. I'm much more content on Non-S days and feel a sense of relief when I'm done with a yellow. I wasn't in the mindset to ponder it yesterday (Sunday) so I just took one ye...

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That is the most delicious looking sushi! I'm not a sushi-lover...or even a sushi-liker....but it LOOKED absolutely yummy! LOL....

Your blog is delightful!

janie

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I'm no expert....I am not down to my last 10 pounds, but confident that I'm going to be, and I'm also confident that the only way I'll get those last 10 off is by continuing on this plan. I've tried dozens of diets and none of them, IMO, is sustainable for life. I'm able to continue this way of eati...

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Hi Bill...

Welcome to the forum! This plan absolutely does make a great deal of sense! I'm on Day 78 and will never go back & diet again....it's a great plan,

Check in whenever you can...you'll find a great deal of information and support here...

janie

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Hi Blueskighs... Thanks for your note...it's always encouraging knowing there are cheerleaders in my corner! Healthy for life...what a concept! I had my last baby three years ago...at 45...and I want to be healthy for her. I can't stand the thought of not being able to play with her as I want to. I ...

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Today is Day 77....10 weeks!!!! I've had 2 reds and all the rest are lovely shades of Green and Yellow. To say that I'm encouraged is an understatement. I feel as if I've discovered gold. I'm eating well....I'm losing enough weight that I can wear clothes I've always longed to wear again...I feel mo...

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Jenny,

You're doing great!!!!!

janie

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I've always been a snacker...a BIG snacker....a uncontrolled snacker...ugh... I think the 21-day mark for me was terrific...I don't think all my bad habits were gone...but I realized that I could do this. My habits were changing....and I found that incredibly encouraging....the second 21 days were e...

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First, I eat homemade granola & raisins almost every morning....sometimes with milk, sometimes with yogurt. It fills me up & I rarely want anything before lunch as a result. Secondly, hang in there!!! Debs wrote, "NS is built for comfort, not for speed.", and I'd agree 100%! This is a plan you can u...

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Hi Merry...

I just throw in my yellows when I use them. I went on vacation & used 4 in a row....whatever works for you is the way to go.

BTW, I'm a homeschooling mom too! I have a high school senior down to a pre-schooler...and a couple more in the middle...quite and adventure, isn't it?

janie

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[quote="clicklbd"I'm just not going to worry about this. It is one day out of the rest of my life. Boy, I've been dieting for most of my life, and now suddenly, I do this new program, and things are becoming so very clear. Go figure.[/quote] What a great statement! Clarity in eating! I don't think t...

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A little jelly on toast is a fabulous thing...I'd absolutely consider that a successful day! Now, if you ate the whole JAR of jelly, you might have to re-think it...

I'm just kidding...your day was wonderful!

It sounds as if you're doing great!!!

janie

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Blueskighs...

What a sweet comment on your grandmother. I lost my grandparents years ago, and both my parents too....but as I look at their lives I see more and more of the sweet parts...and it's definitely a comfort....

Just wanted to pop in and send a cyber-hug....

janie

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Kathleen wrote:My husband calls it a "feeding frenzy." When I saw a movie on sharks at the zoo, I thought he had described it accurately! Congratulations on avoiding a feeding frenzy on an N Day!
Kathleen

Perfect description!!!

Thanks Kathleen.....janie

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Yesterday was harder than usual, but not impossible. I REALLY wanted to snack....I didn't feel like giving up, but was tempted by that voice that says, "Hey...you're doing well...one snack isn't gonna hurt!". But I know what would happen....it would have been a swift, unthinking descent into snackho...

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I'd call it a sweet if you speak of the ohsoverytasty cakey things that look like big, delicious mushrooms (which I assume you do). I have one in the fridge that my other (significant) didn't want and which I shall consume merrily on Saturday. If, on the other hand, you're thinking of a proper muff...

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No SCALES!!!! Yeah!!! I'm with you on that one!

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Great job on three days!!! These first few weeks are the hardest so hang in there!

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A GREEN day yesterday...and I even took two of our kids to McDonalds! I decided on a chicken salad, enjoyed my chicken salad, and tossed a child's order of unwanted fries...and I didn't climb back into the trashcan to retrieve them! THIS is way too weird. GREEN is now my favorite color... janie

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Hi Sue!

You're doing great....three days of GREEN is three days closer to your goal!

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I'm definitely a convert. I'm on Day 74 and never want to go back to the way I was eating before...yuck! I've lost enough weight to wear clothes from the back of my closet, feel 100% better, and am experiencing a strange & wonderful phenomenon....I feel as if I'm learning to be in control of my food...

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Hi Becca, Welcome to the forum! I've been on this plan for 73 days...and I love it...I don't know if I can answer all your questions, but if you keep reading here, you'll get a lot of info that will really help you in this adventure. Also, if you haven't read the book yet, I highly recommend it...th...

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Had a great day yesterday. I went to the "Y" and also had a solid GREEN day. I woke with my stomach growling...and I love that sound. It reminds me that I'm eating less food...and that I'm on track for someday wearing those old jeans in the back of my closet.

On to Day 74...

janie

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Kathleen...

Congrats on the new job! And...wow! What a new lease on life after the surgeries!

I've read all of your posts & your writing is always very thought-provoking. Perhaps the next book on the shelves should be yours!

Have a great day...janie

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You're doing great! I absolutely believe you are in the middle of the hardest this gets. Hang in there for the first few weeks and you'll see this getting easier....

Great job on the mile!

janie

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What a satisfying day!!!! Thanks for sharing your success!

janie

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I love this thread....I think it's my favorite. I've read all the responses at least 3 times... When I was on vacation last week we visited a chocolate factory in Vermont. DELICIOUS!!! I enjoyed every sample without guilt. I bought my hubbie some chocolate & didn't open the package before I gave it ...

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Blueskighs...."Life Raft" is a great name for those No S days!

Yesterday was GREEN again & I'm encouraged at every green mark that goes on my calendar. I just keep telling myself this whole adventure is only one day at a time...

Day 73, here I come...

janie

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Hi Melissa, Thanks for your note. I'm glad to know you're doing well. I absolutely understand about wanting the scales to reflect more loss...but feeling better is certainly the best indicator of what's really going on. I'm fine...I had a lovely week with my two sisters & little girl. It felt wonder...

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Hi Jenny...

So glad you found the answer! And congrats on accomplishing one week!!!

janie

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Day 71 was another GREEN, and I'm thankful to be back on track after vacation. As much as I enjoyed Ben & Jerry's and the pizza buffet, I'm still much more comforatable with the rules of the "Non-S" day.

Off to work on Day 72....

janie

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Hi there! Welcome to the forum & welcome to a great plan. I'm on Day 72 and loving this! I'm absolutely convinced this is the plan to end all diets. The first few weeks are not easy, but nothing worthwhile is, I suppose. I still have difficult days, but I'm trying to accomplish one at a time...and I...

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Wow...wow...wow!!!! Congratulations!!!! We'd love to hear more about your journey....'cause your success is encouraging to read about!

Congrats!!!!

janie

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ironlily, Welcome to the forum! I think your "gigantic diet web" is a great visual! I just finished Week 10 and can't imagine wanting to ever go back to a diet again! I refuse to call this plan a "diet" because of exactly what you said..."I have been searching for years to find a way to get back to ...

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Welcome back Play_Outside! I'm relatively new (Week 10), so I wasn't around when you originally did this. I'm absolutely convinced though, that this is THE answer. I've done the 3-small children at once thing...and I absolutely understand how hard it is to not snack with little ones. My little ones ...

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Just checking in in....you doing okay??

janie

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Crystal....You're doing great!!!!

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Another GREEN day yesterday...I've lost track of what day I'm on, but it doesn't matter...I'm just working on adding another green for today...

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You're doing great!!! These first few weeks are the hardest!

Congrats on doing really well!!!

janie

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Hungry girl... Welcome! You've asked a difficult question & I'm not sure what the answer for you is. On one hand, diving in and going cold turkey with no snacks, no sweet & no seconds sets you up for attaining those vital habits of eliminating the extra eating right away. On the other hand, if getti...

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Yesterday was an easy GREEN day for me...and it feels wonderful to come back from a vacation and be encouraged about this "diet" instead of depressed that I ate more than I usually do. It was a great vacation & I'm excited about being able to come home & jump right back in. Off to work on another Gr...

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I never weigh myself these days. I know about what I weigh when I can fit into certain clothes. And the numbers always trip me up so I've chosen not to weigh at all. I'm much better off not seeing them. You've certainly lost weight already...but I guess you are the only one who will know if the scal...

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I think that's exactly it! And how cool is that?! When I was on vacation, I basically ate what I wanted to...and I wanted a LOT less than I would have eaten 2 months ago. I ate ice cream & loved it...I ate pizza and loved it...I ate SECONDS of pizza and loved it...but never in the whole week did I w...

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Hi Kathleen,

So glad you're still doing well on this. It's not easy, but I think we're all on the right track for success!

janie

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I'm back from Vermont, rested & ready to start up again. I had a couple of RED days, but we stayed far too close to the Ben & Jerry's factory to sneak those days on the calendar as GREEN! But ya know what? I feel completely fine with a couple of REDS. I felt the freedom to enjoy being on vacation an...

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Hi Kathleen! I'm checking back in after my week in VT with my sisters. I had hoped to have a green & yellow week, but ended up with a couple red because we were too close to the Ben & Jerry's factory to make them green! HA! These were my first reds in 9 weeks...but that ice cream was delightful! Red...

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Joelle, It IS mesmerizing! I'm completely addicted & am so glad I found an artistic outlet...I don't have as much time to devote to it as I want, but I enjoy every minute I have melting glass. Thanks for looking up my shop....Etsy has been wonderful for me. So do you make jewelry? I only make items ...

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Today is Day 62...one more day and I'll have 9 weeks on this plan. And not on ly nine weeks, but nine weeks of learning about myself. Of any diet I've ever tried, I've never learned so much about my food-triggers & my emotional eating. AND, even better, I think I'm learning what to DO with my emotio...

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