Everyday Systems

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Br...oatmeal, whey, banana, flax seed, coconut oil, yogurt; tea

Lun...chicken leg, baby carrots, Brazil nuts, Greek yogurt w/grape juice & walnuts

didn't track for the rest of the weekend

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Very good articles. I am going to print them.

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Breakfast: oatmeal/whey/banana/yogurt/coconut oil/flax seed; tea to drink Lunch: leftover tamale pie, leftover spinach, leftover cooked apples, Greek yogurt w/fresh blueberries, Brazil nuts; milk to drink (half cup) Afternoon: cider Dinner: chicken leg, green beans, Swiss cheese, mashed potatoes; pu...

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Breakfast: oatmeal, whey protein, coconut oil, banana; tea to drink

Lunch: chicken/vegetable soup, slice Ezekiel toast with melted Swiss cheese; purple cow

Dinner: tamale pie, spinach, cooked apples w/Gr yogurt & walnuts; milk to drink

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Breakfast: oatmeal with yogurt, banana, whey protein, coconut oil, and flax seed over top; black tea to drink

Lunch: Swiss cheese on Ezekiel toast, baby carrots, Brazil nuts & dates

Dinner: baked salmon burger, collard greens, green peas; milk

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Breakfast: oatmeal, whey protein, banana, coconut oil, flax seeds, yogurt; black tea to drink

Lunch: Swiss cheese on Ezekiel toast, Brazil nuts, baby carrots, avocado half; milk to drink

Dinner: GF cheese pizza, bell pepper strips, dates & walnuts

Night: ginger tea; half cup of milk

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I own 'French Women Don't Get Fat' and 'French Women For All Seasons' by Mireille Guiliano. I like her writing and what she says makes sense to me. I also have a several books by Anne Barone. She makes this statement in 'Armoire Boudoir Cuisine & Savvy': "Like many people, I find it easier to stay s...

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Lent & Easter was a meaningful time for me this year. I didn't do anything special food related but I did give up an annoying habit.

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We can use all the help we can get for our aging brains. I am choosing
to walk everyday.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 141340.htm

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Breakfast: bowl of oatmeal with banana, whey protein, coconut oil, yogurt, and ground flax seeds sprinkled on top; and black tea to drink. Lunch: leftover lentils, leftover small baked potato, baby carrots, Brazil nuts, crusty rye with butter; milk to drink Dinner: Greek yogurt, blueberries, banana,...

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I haven't weighed for probably the last week or two or three. Guess I will on March 1st. Lent beginning March1st as well and looking forward to that

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Breakfast: oatmeal, banana, whey protein, yogurt, flax; tea
A.M.: tart cherry juice
Lunch: blueberries, ff Greek yogurt, pecans; baked potato w/evoo
Afternoon: herb tea w/milk
Dinner: tamale pie, bell pepper, California blend veg w/butter; milk

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Even though most of my days have been 'red' days lately, I still am considering myself to be on the No S plan and am committed to it for 2017.
Today had been OK until dinner (more than a plateful) but no sweets, no snacks, and nothing more until tomorrow morning at breakfast.

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I'm actually having a dreadful week but I think today is going to be better--at least it is so far. Feeling hopeful.

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Last week was a road trip week and it was difficult to have typical N days. I did the best I could and I did have to eat more often to keep from getting headaches and to be able to keep a pleasant disposition around my traveling companion and those we were visiting with. I do not travel well--I look...

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I am having a successful week. One unsuccessful day in the middle of January on a weekday. My weekends were quite tame and many weekend days were as if it were a weekday, just because I felt like it. Sweets aren't very appealing lately. My weight this morning is 136# so I appear to have lost two pou...

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January nearly over and I have been staying with it. I am determined to see where No S takes me during 2017. I will record my weight on Wednesday, Feb 1st and I believe it will show a loss of perhaps a couple of pounds. We'll see.

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This week going well. I ate at a family get-together for lunch today--it was one of those buffet places where you can go back multiple times for multiple plates of food. I filled one plate of food substantially and did not go back for seconds. I avoided the dessert buffet as well. Yay!

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Second week of 2017 was a success.
Living the weekend as N days. Because I
just feel like it.

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I believe I have started to like N days
better than S days.

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Thank you, Merry.
I am here for week two, 2017. My weekend was just like N days because
that's what I felt like. I didn't crave sweets at all, didn't want any. Next
weekend, I'll have sweets if I care to, but we'll see. I felt content.

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I've completed my first week of 2017 successfully and I'm very happy about that

I haven't been hungry for sweets and I probably won't even want any this weekend but we'll see.
I will definitely be back here next week.

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I like to read this link sometimes to remind myself that it's a good idea to have about 12 hours of fasting between dinner and breakfast (I don't know if the info is entirely accurate but it sounds good and healthy and is motivating to me :) ) http://www.wellnessresources.com/weight/articles/the_fiv...

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You're so right! Still going well this week. My aim is to make each meal high in vegetables and/or fruit. Limit fats somewhat, especially saturated fats, but of course some fat with each meal for satisfaction until the next meal. I have totally eliminated caffeine and alcohol because they simply don...

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I sure do appreciate you, oolala!

I am having a good week and am determined to have a good year.
Starting the year weighing 138# and my BMI is currently 26.1
I think I'll weigh myself on the first day of each month this year.

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Tomorrow morning I start my new year, a new adventure in an orderly and more classic way of eating. I'll devote a year to the No S way and by the end of 2017 I expect to be somewhat slimmer hopefully, but more importantly I will be eating in sanity. And on and on after that! Go me, ha!!

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Yes this is what I need. Going to re-read the book this weekend. I am willing to stay with it all through 2017 and see where it takes me.

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Had a good and successful week, Monday through Friday.
Having a sensible weekend so far this Saturday.

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Posting stats here from my signature, so I can remove it from there
and start keeping track monthly starting November 1st.

9/1/15--137#, BMI 25.9; 10/1/15--137#, BMI 25.9
3/1/16--136#, BMI 25.7, 4/1/16--133#, BMI 25.1

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Aw, hang in there. You can and you will! You da best!!

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Well actually it was due to health concerns of a family member. Doing better now but disordered stress eating is my default during such times as those.
This week is getting off to a good start for October.
Still in training for the holidays! I think I'll make that my 'signature'.

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Last week was an extremely unusual week for me and my family. I returned to No S by Thursday though and had a good ending to my week. I'm expecting to have a good week coming up, Vanilla No S along with plenty of walking and daily activity. No sitting around and moving lots, that's the plan! Eat les...

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Had a very good week of N Days.
Next week will be the same!

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Three-days-in-a-row Success.
I'm now in training for the coming fall-winter holidays

Neighborhood walks Mon-Tues-Wed as well.
In training to be a hiker

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I like this idea of being "in training for the holidays". Then after that the habit should carry into the new year of 2017!

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BR: oatmeal, banana, whey protein, flax; two cups black tea
LUN: Quorn cutlet, chicken vegetable soup, millet; Greek yogurt w/whey, cherries,banana, flax
DIN:

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BR: oatmeal, banana, whey protein, flax, and tea
LUN: Greek yogurt, whey, banana, blueberries, flax
AFT: milk
DIN: salmon burger, chicken-vegetable soup, millet
NIGHT: milk

Long walk for exercise; weights routine

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Hi, Trace...It's plain, unsweetened, one-minute oatmeal. After I prepare it, I add banana (either sliced or mashed) and a scoop of unsweetened, unflavored whey protein. I sprinkle two tablespoons of ground flax seeds over the top of that. I have never liked the long-cooking rolled oats or steel-cut ...

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BR: oatmeal, whey protein, banana, flax seeds; two cups of tea

Lunch: chicken salad on rice cakes; plain Greek yogurt w/slivered almonds & pomegranate juice; baby carrots

Dinner: chicken breast w/vegetables; salad w/blue cheese dressing

Nighttime snacks

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I buy a bag of flax seeds already ground at Costco and I keep it in the freezer. I sprinkle two tablespoons on top of the bowl after I stir in the other fixin's. I don't like the texture if I mix in the flax so that's why I sprinkle on top.

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Saturday
BR: oatmeal, coconut oil, whey protein, banana, flax; tea
Rest-of-the-day:
Cheese on gf bread (2X); Greek yogurt with blueberries & nuts; kale;
mango; herb tea w/milk

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Yes, I'm keeping it simple.
BR: oatmeal, banana, whey, flax; tea
LUN: chicken salad, gf bread, mango
Afternooon: herb tea w/milk
DIN: chicken salad & gf bread, steamed mixed veg, Greek yogurt w/blueberries & walnuts; milk

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Starting recovery today, oohlala.
BR: oatmeal, blueberries, flax; tea
LUN: egg salad, gf bread, mango
Afternoon: herb tea w/milk
DIN: egg salad & gf bread, green beans, mustard greens, Greek yogurt w/walnuts

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Ending the week successfully. Three-day weekend ahead.

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Checking in and doing well after week is half over. Determined to
finish out the week successfully.

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Successful week. Planning a decent weekend.
I'll be back next week.

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Yes, oohlala, the MIND diet is very interesting to me. I mostly avoid sweets, and have done for almost 25 years. At times I ban them entirely, and then there are the times when I start to feel deprived and overindulge. I like to use some stevia in baking, although DH says that it leaves a bitter aft...

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Looks really good. I'd like to see that documentary.
I have had a love/hate relationship with sugar for decades.
BTW I've never used Netflix at all either.

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The month of May has been a mix for me so far. A road trip the first week--not so good. I make allowances for being on holiday, so not a big deal really. I got back on track as soon as I returned home. Last week was all good until Friday, when I started my weekend a day early...so a three-day weeken...

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Successful yesterday (Friday).
Busy weekend. I'll be back next week.

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Successful Friday. therefore a successful week.
Looking forward to the weekend.
I'll be back next week.

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I'm like ironchef--I have oatmeal for breakfast almost every day...and I agree that having a longer span of time between dinner and breakfast, and
shorter times between my three meals, is helpful for getting through the
day. I believe that a long nighttime fast is very healthful.

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Wednesday success. Thursday success.
Took a long walk this afternoon.

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I agree that it's important to try to make most of what we eat be nutrient dense foods. That's what I certainly try to do.

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Tenth anniversary is definitely an
S day event. Congrats!!

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Tuesday is a success. Skipped walking
since I had a bad headache all day.

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Yeah, Costco pizza is the only pizza
I eat these days. One slice--portion control.
Probably once a month or less. I ignore the
samples throughout the store.

Successful Monday and I am pleased

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Yes, auto, walking is a form of meditation for me. I love it.

Successful week and it's getting to seem routine. I love it.
I feel good about the weekend...I believe that moderation will
be my friend.

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I (sometimes) add another S exemption to my list of S occasions--Social. Some social situations are OK to indulge in a snack or sweet when it would seem quite impolite to turn it down, even if it's on a weekday. If it's a friend's, co-worker's, acquaintance's, etc. birthday or wedding or any celebra...

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Successful Tuesday and Wednesday.
Good walking weather in the evenings.
Looking forward to a weekend social event
and that is where I'll have a dessert on
Saturday. I'll have a sweet on Sunday too,
probably and I think that will be all. That's
my plan.

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Successful Monday accomplished.
Tuesday going well. I had a Costco slice of pizza for lunch.
Now it's time to start preparing dinner. Planning to take a
long walk this evening after the bright sun is not so hot and
glaring--the bright light causes a lot of headaches this time
of year.

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It feels more difficult to get back into the N Day groove this Monday, but so far so good. I think it's mostly because I'm very tired after an extra-busy weekend and I didn't sleep well at all last night. Being low on sleep can cause cravings I believe. Dinner almost ready and then I'll stay strong ...

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Right, we are not the same people that we were in the past. I'm glad to be ever evolving...for the better I hope. Anyway change is inevitable so might as well make improvements as time marches on. I'm having a sensible weekend. Moderate amount of sweets so far. Had a "purple cow" with lunch, but mad...

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Successful Tues and Wed...so far so good this week.
I'm eating more salads now that the weather is warming up.
Tonight's dinner was half of a plate of salad, and the other
half of my plate was lentil curry with brown rice.

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There is actually a lot of Alzheimers/dementia in my family background. I'm pretty sure that sugar isn't the best thing for preventing or delaying its onset. Two things I do: I have turmeric every day and I eat blueberries often. My sugar consumption is minimal and has been for years, at least compa...

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Oh my, auto, a donut sounds good. Maybe I'll have one next weekend. There's a local donut shop where I would walk and buy a fresh one! Oohlala, I am familiar with Anne Barone but not familiar with William Clower--looks like he has a Mediterranean diet website. I tend to eat that type of foods mostly...

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Yes, that's a wise woman I'd say, to shop at the patisserie. Portion control and convenience; quality and limited quantity. Actually I love reading the "French Women Don't Get Fat" genre of books, that whole lifestyle is appealing.I do enjoy baking and haven't baked much at all in the past several y...

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Yes! And even better, now it's Friday!!

Successful week so far. There's no reason why Friday can't be the same.
I'm thinking that instead of baking this weekend, I will find one or two
quality and delicious treats for myself at a cafe or a bakery perhaps.
Looking forward to it.

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I'm really enjoying your blog. Good reading there!

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Successful Wednesday. Kitchen closed
for the night.
Went for a long walk before it started raining.

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Successful Tuesday. Long walk again today.
I do a shovel glove alternative every other day--
14 minutes of a weights routine.
I'm already planning my weekend.

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It's good to see you back on here, auto!
I had a decent weekend and a successful Monday.
Took a long walk. Goal is 30-60 minutes walking daily.

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Yes, a nearly normal BMI again! I had a successful week, and now for the weekend. Last night I was at a friend's house where they were having cake. They insisted on sending home a piece of it with me (for eating this weekend) and I ate it already this morning. I baked something last night for the we...

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I agree, oohlala...I do feel skinnier when I'm not feeling full. Lean, but not too hungry because I'm enjoying that not-too-full feeling. I weighed myself this morning and I've lost three pounds during the month of March: from 136 to 133. BMI is now 25.1 Successful week so far and there's no reason ...

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Successful Tuesday. Wednesday going well. Motivated by my weigh-day
coming up. Really though, I'm enjoying the process of practicing good habits
just for its own sake...and for my own sake.

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That's interesting. I've been a walker for years, especially in the past 15+ years. I've read that depression can also contribute to low bone density and I've also had that for year and years--only took antidepressant for less than a year as I dislike side effects of meds. Anyway much better now tho...

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I'm curious as to what you think is the reason for your good bone density? Mine is of concern since I was recently told I'm now in the osteoporotic range after a DEXA scan last year. I'm refusing the bisphosphonates...most drugs frighten me quite a lot...I've seen the side-effects in my mother and o...

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Actually I do feel some 'bloated' after my big Easter weekend, oohlala.
It might affect my weigh-in on Friday (I'm planning to post my weight
monthly)...I'm not going to let it bother me though. I really feel like
I'm settling in to this approach to eating for good. It feels right.
Onward!

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Easter weekend was great. Ready to start another week of N days.
I'll weigh and record my weight here on Friday, April 1st.

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Successful Friday, successful week.
Was able to take a good, long walk today.
Looking forward to Easter weekend.

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Thursday success. Didn't walk today because
weather didn't permit.

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Successful Wednesday. We ate at a restaurant for dinner
and I ate one plate of food. No dessert. I was satisfied.

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Thanks, Linda. My Tuesday was successful. Long walk and all.
Wednesday starting out well. BBL.

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Your BMI change is impressive! I always enjoy your posts!

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Yesterday (Monday) was a success.
Good start to another good week I'm determined.
I'm so glad it is Spring and I can walk so much outdoors
again! Feeling stronger every day.

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Congratulations! Wonderful read!

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I had a lovely weekend. I baked a date-nut loaf and shared it with family and visitors. Last night I made an apple crisp, we ate most of it and there is a little bit left which my hubs will eat today--it's off-limits for me on this Monday. I did eat more than on weekdays and I believe that somehow t...

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Thursday and Friday were successful No S days.
I baked a date nut loaf tonight to eat this weekend
(but not the whole thing).
Also I'll probably bake an apple crisp on Sunday.
Was able to walk every day this week. It's getting
cold this weekend so hoping I'll still walk Saturday
and Sunday--we'll see.

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Wednesday was a successful day--it almost wasn't but I made it through after all. I wasn't going to peek at the scale until April 1, but it's midway through March so I decided to have a look. I'm down two pounds at the moment. Feeling slimmer so I'll believe it. I'll try to leave the scale hidden aw...

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Tuesday was a success.
Today (Wednesday) is going well so far.
It's a good day for a walk, and I will!

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I had a successful Monday.
Today, so far so good.
I'll be cooking dinner at home tonight, using some leftovers from
last night's dinner.
Getting ready to go for a long walk--it's gorgeous outside!

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I just read this article about drinking hot water--apparently it's a popular thing to do in China.

http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-chin ... story.html

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I had a nice weekend. I ate the rest of the blueberry muffins that I baked & froze last weekend. Also bought a Clif bar for a treat. That's it for the sweets. I did have seconds and less structured eating during the weekend (which means snacking around). It didn't feel quite right though since I'm s...

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I'm so sorry, FarmerHal. I know it's so very tough to go through. When my beloved dog died over two years ago, I completely fell apart. I hope you are starting to feel better but it will take time. Allow yourself to go through the stages of grief--it's no different from mourning a human, in some way...

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I finished the week successfully. Since I still have a bad cold, I haven't taken my long walks the past couple of days. I did manage to take a half-hour walk yesterday. This weekend I have blueberry muffins in the freezer that I can eat for a treat (saved from last weekend). I'm not sure if I'll mak...

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Yesterday (Wednesday) was successful.
My cold has worsened so i won't take a walk today.
Resting as much as I can.
Using Ricola (contains sugar) because I need them.
Since it's a Sick day, that's OK so no worries.
I'll still not snack or take seconds or have sweets today of course.

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Success yesterday (Tuesday) and so far so good today.
Going to take a long walk again today--the Spring-like weather is great!
Tonight I'll build dinner around thrifty leftovers from last night.
Actually we almost always eat at home, which I very much prefer.

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Thanks!
I've had a successful Monday. I took a long walk this afternoon.
I do have a cold and so hoping that my exercise won't be affected this week. I'll keep on doing what I can.

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Beginning of another No S week.
I baked apple crisp and blueberry muffins for the past weekend.
What muffins weren't eaten are in the freezer.
More later.

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I made it through the past week successfully.
I'll be back Monday to start another successful week.
Determination and self-discipline.

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