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CaroleJo:

Your grandparents have been married for 64 years!!! Wow. They must have married very young. These days people seem to get married later. My husband's parents (they live in Christchurch) just celebrated their 50th. I thought that was a long time.

Have a good week.

Dru

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Deb: 4.5 makes me smile. Congrats. If you feel you facing a plateau hop on your favorite machine a few times this week. The sweating seemed to light a fire under my booty. Hugs, Dru P.S. I want to know what celebrity Navin sounds like? Southern accent? Give me a hint. PPSS. For all of you interested...

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Hi CaroleJo:

I am so, so sorry to hear about your Nan.

You and your family are in my heart, mind and prayers.

Dru

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Deb, I think the croissant and scone binge (let's call it by it's true name) is due to my stress regarding our move. The big truck comes on Friday and there is a lot to do. Tell Richard that I also ate an entire pint of "Everything" B and J's last night. There, I've cleared the NoS air. I don't feel...

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Thanks Peetie. You are right. I am trying to cram too much into my day. I need to cut some slack for the next 8 days or so. Still, I did go to the club and do 45 minutes on the elliptical machine. Then, I promptly went into the lounge and had mass quatities of scones and croissants. Really!!! Deb, I...

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Peetie:

Do you have "The New Basics Cookbook"? If not, I have to give you a fabulous recipe. It is called Chicken Marbella. It has roasted chicken, herbs, olives, white wine and.............prunes!!! I swear it is delicious.

I'll send it to you if you'd like.

Dru

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It is Saturday morning and I had yet another dream about eating S food on No S days! :lol: :lol: Last night at a family birthday party I declined the carrot cake. Usually I decline and take something home but as gorgeous as the cake looked it wasn't appealing enough to bring home. Progress. I have d...

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Deb, that sounds like a fun day.

I hope you have a great weekend.

Dru

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Hi Angela. I was suffering serious hunger pangs during my few few days of No S. I was like a baby that hadn't been fed. Cranky, irritable and mean. But then I just forced myself to deal with it. I told myself, "It's only another 2 hours until feeding time, can you deal with that?" And I kept myself ...

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Deb:

I may be qualifying for membership....my pants were very loose yesterday. But, since I was at a family function I'm glad they didn't fall down!!!

D.

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One time I called a nutritionist who told me that snacking was very important for "women my age". Well, that little comment made me suspicious.

I'd prefer to see Reinhard on the back of a book then Fergie....

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Richard has good taste. That "Everything" ice cream is great.

Yeah, yeah, yeah and double triple yeah on those compliments

Don't you just love it when that happens????

Have a grateful night...

Dru

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Hi Gang. This had been a really fun thread to read. Yes, I agree, that there is no single answer to the issue but I still contend that personal accountability is critical. After all, no one held a gun to my head and forced me to eat cookies and M and M's! :wink: D. P.S. Spiral...you forgot our obese...

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Deb:

Why don't take Richard to go to the library after school? He can do his homework while you are on the internet.

Just an idea.

Dru

PS. Three pints of Hagan Daz, eh? What flavors? (Can you tell I am getting close to Saturday? LOL)

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Deb.

I think chuffed means happy with one's self.

Dru

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Hi Angela. Welcome. I hope you like NoS. It is slow and steady but very effective. I've been doing it since June and I've lost close to 10 pounds. The first few weeks you have to think because like Aza said the habits that got you to the state you are tend to be automatic. Still, eating in this fash...

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Hi Cynthia. We are all rooting for you. I know how you feel. I want everything NOW . But you have to give this a few months. Just don't get on your scale. Go by your clothes. I rarely get on the scale. Why were scales invented anyway? Was it some evil plot to keep the sufferjets down??? We don't nee...

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Deb: I am seriously gonna miss you my friend!! Your support is an intregal part of the motivation for me. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who feels that way. Hey, I knew that manager was gonna be history. You must be relieved. Keep in touch. Don't spend too much time at the library now. :lol: :lo...

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Realization #2: (After a rather full plate of comida mexicana)

When I eat too much I get a stomach ache.

You'd think I've have figuered that out by now, but I'm just realizing it.

Crazy, huh?

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Pit bull head and bird dog body, huh?

What kind of experiments are going on in Georgia?????

Dru

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Deb: You cracked me up with your Witch-like giggle!!!! I'm sure that no one noticed the roast beef sand!!!! Fifteen massages, in a chair, huh? Do you want to come to that conference in NY next year? We will feed you, LOL Seriously, it sounds like you are doing great. Have a good day and hang one bec...

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James

I am beyond jealous that you are going to see DCD. Now I have to check out their site and see if they are coming here. I love that band. Have a great time!!!

D.

P.S. Some weeks we just have to cut ourselves some slack.

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Dave,

I tend to count home improvment projects as physcial activity!!!! (As long as it's not sewing). I detest painting ceilings!! I have to paint one next week. I hope we don't hurt our backs.

Dru

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You know Nav, I'm with you. I think we are each responsible for what we put in our mouths. I'm sure there are just as many up and coming "Whole Grain, Healthy, etc" products in development. Doesn't MacDonalds own Chipoltle? They serve free-range pork and chix! So the corporations, while they are alw...

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Thanks CarrieAnn!! I have heard that those WATP vids are really good. Maybe I'll have to give one of them a try. I take my boys to school early in the am and I drive right by our club on the way back so there is no excuse not to stop in. :) Let's all keep sweating!!!! Dru PS. I am moving only 3 mile...

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I don't know if any of you feel the same way I do about exercise but I've noticed that if it's not one of the first things I get done in the day I have to drag myself to it. I got on the Lifecycle begrudingly and went for 40 minutes. That was at 9:30 am. I think I would have done better had I gone a...

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Jan,

The few times that I've had chinese food that one plate rule has required effort.

Well done with your one plate. I love decent Chinese food too!!!!

Dru

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Hi Peetie. Yes it's an acutal yoga tape and if you have props (bolsters or blankets) that makes it all the better. It is restortive yoga with an emphasis on deep relaxation. I think I fell asleep the first few times I did it. Let me know if you want it. (I've packed it now but can retrieve it next w...

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Peetie:

Rodney Yee has a really good PM Yoga CD. I have it if you want me to send it to you.

Dru

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Hey Mo:

I read somewhere on this board that S days can also stand for Sick days.

I hope you are back to your perky self soon!!

Dru

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Deb: Putting the Chinese in the freezer was nothing short of brilliant!!! I am so proud of you. I think that Chinese food tastes better the next day anyway!!! Hope you enjoyed it. On Friday I realized that there was a packet of Mint Milanos on the counter for the entire week. Granted they were parti...

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Dave:

Rock on

You are in the groove now.

Congrats.

Dru

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Thanks Deb. You know you are always invited!!! When are we gonna have our S Conference, Reinhard?? Perhaps during the launching of your book. Just a sidebar: today I went to a clothing store and tried on a blouse. I grabbed a Large and when I walked out the saleslady said, "Why do you have that on, ...

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Deb,

Lovely to talk to you on the phone. You are just as fun and have a great voice.

I will see you in the City one of these days, but just not this week.

Hugs,
Dru

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CaroleJo:

Let's say that with an Austin Powers accent:

Ow, Kev....behaaaaaaaaaaave!!!!!

Oops I did it again, baby.

D.

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Progress: (The cool thing about this No S way of life is that I always learn!) Sunday evenings have traditionally ended with my boys having a Drumstick for dessert. The Drumsticks come 4 to a pack and that works out well since there are four in our family. Last night my husband asked if I would like...

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Happy Birthday Reinhard!!!!

Thanks for creating this site.

I hope you have a terrific birthday and that you get loads of STAR WARS LEGO!!!!!!

Your friend,
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Hey Reinhard,

Just wanted to say

Happy Birthday

I hope you get some Star Wars Lego!!!!

XXOO Dru

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Tell Lisa Marie that I wish her a big

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

From,
Dru

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Hi Daisy!!

If you aren't craving anything that's great but don't deprive yourself.

I'm glad it's becoming routine for you.

Have a great weekend.

Dru

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Thanks Guys.

I appreciate all the encouragement

Going to the final lunch today.

Life is just so much better when the food is under control.

I hope everyone enjoys their S days tommorrow.

Dru

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Daisy: Well done on resisting an open bag of candy!!!!! You get 10 stars for that. I'm starting to sound like a broken record (or a skipping CD for you pipsqueaks on the board) but The Longer You Do This The Easier It Gets!!! BTW, I went to GA last spring and stayed at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plan...

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Lynne: I can't believe that you are reading everyone's posts!!! That is great. It got me curious about my own post so I started to read through. What strikes me is that we all sort of go through the same "conversion" with No S. The excitement of a new plan, followed by the inability to do it, follow...

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Hi All.

I was just curious about how all of you made it to the No S site. I found it while asking Jeeves about No Sugar Diets.

There seem to be a lot of new people around here lately. I know that's a good thing. Reinhard, dear, how is the book coming along?????

Dru

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Hi Daisy. I live on the Central Coast near Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel, etc. So we are very spoiled for hiking here. You can do easy hikes or you can go far back into the Ventana Wilderness. I used to hike frequently with a friend who would take me on these long crazy treks but sadly she moved to the ...

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Hello to anyone who is interested. This morning I did 45 minutes of treadmill on the "Alpine Trail" setting while listening to the Violent Femmes on the IPod. (Teen angst is very effective even if it is 20 years old). Today, tommorrow and Friday I have luncheon dates. A good place to hone the No S s...

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Daisey Girl: There are vast differences between running and hiking aren't there? I mean, I hike and I do see the odd nutcase running up a hill once in a while but you'd never catch me doing that. :lol: You are in GA, right? Have you ever read that book by Bill Bryson called "A Walk in the Woods"? It...

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Yeah Deb. :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: That is terrific. I had a similar situation when I went to the Dr. 2 weeks ago. I weighed in and I was 3 pounds higher then I thought but it occured to me that: 1) I was pms 2) I had eaten breakfast 3) I was fully clothed 4) I have been exercising more and last but not ...

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Well, I had a big S weekend. I ate way too much food. Yuck. :oops: Peetie, we did this Fiesta at my son's school and they had an entire booth of cake slices. Every kind of cake you could imagine. I thought of you. :wink: Because of all the food I was extremely tired all weekend. I just kept feeling ...

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James:

I agree with you that the B & J's ice cream isn't something I want 2 days in a row. It is delicious but very rich. I can almost feel the cream going into my bloodstream. Yuck.

Have a good No S week.

Dru

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No. I only had two. Wait, did I have a few more? I think I may have left some in Los Angele. I don't remember.

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BD. You said it in your quote. "Sucess is small but steady changes" Stick with it and your clothes will not only get looser but the other clothes in your closet that you been saving will start to fit too. Dru P.S. I've never varnished a table. But try some Bri Wax. That stuff is amazing for buffing.

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Great James.

I'll be curious to know how it goes. (It certainly makes sense if Friday is a family day!!)

You are doing excellent and I know you're in it for the long haul.

Have a great day!

Dru

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Have fun CJ!!!!

Who cares if the jeans are painted on? The fact that you pulled them on is an achievement in my books. Yippeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

D

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Hi Ladies. I know am guilty of the quick-fix mentality. One of the challenges that I have faced in my life has been patience. I was a very hyper, impatient young adult. Then I was blessed with children. Talk about being humbled on your knees!!! I had to get out of myself and embrace the fact that th...

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Hi Lynne. Welcome. You can post whenever you want. Some of us do posts daily and some check in once a week. I think I posted my food intake daily for the first 21 days. You will note on the homepage that Reinhard suggests 21 as a magic number to develop a habit. Good luck. I wish you much sucess. I ...

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If you like cake you need to talk to Peetie. She is the cake girl!!! :lol: I just read your message about your son and the guys in LA. I too will keep them in my prayers. I did no exercise today. There is a lot going on with our home buying, selling, inspections yada yada. But I intend to go work ou...

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Hi Aza. I eat out a lot and I think I've got a few tips that might help you. First of all: know your restaurant. Some restaurants serve obnoxiously large portions. If you know you are going to one of those then plan on leaving a lot of food on your plate. (You could box up the rest for dinner if you...

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My virtual plating skills were put to the test when I went to a Chili Cookoff last night. But guys, I did well. I asked for small tastes and drank water. I had only ONE piece of cornbread. And I ignored the table under the gazebo of (you guessed it!) cookies :!: Still, my stomach feels queasy this m...

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You are an inspiration Kev

Congratulations.

Dru

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Hi CA (hey, that looks like California, but you are in Oregon....) How are you doing? Only 2 more days until S day. Hang on. I am a water, coffee and tea drinker myself. (Pee constantly!) It took me like forever to figure out how the smiley things work. They are "so advanced they are simple". Just c...

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21 X 4!!!!

Yeah for You James

I am gonna try your recipe. I usually make Seitan Fajitas but that sounds much better.

Have a good day.

Dru

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Hi CJ! I'm sorry about your Nan. :cry: I hope she is okay. I know what you mean about having to detatch from the worry. But still, that is tough. I'm sorry. Fall is my absolute favorite season!!! Just the other morning as I was walking outside very early to get stuff out of the car I could tell Fall...

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CaroleJo: I don't know what to say because you are so hilariously funny that I almost spit out my coffee on the keyboard. Yes girlfriend, you are a Page Three Girl so live with it!!! Dru P.S. Our satillite dish was removed while a new roof was put on the house. I was going to hook it up until we mov...

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Hi Freakwitch.

How long and at what temp to you bake the Seitan? That sound like something I'd like to try.

Dru

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DaveA: I can't believe you aren't wearing a wetsuit. The Irish Sea can be pretty bloody cold!!! I don't recall putting a toe in the water when I was in Wales. :lol: I agree with Deb that your photo is not as bad as you think. (What did she say? A few extra value meals...) I had a bad photo taken in ...

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Azathoth

Your avatar is cracking me up!!!

Just had to tell you that...

Dru

P.S. Don't worry if your plates are a little on the heavy side in the beginning. You need to make sure you are satisfied. Ciao.

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Thanks for the encouragement Sweetie Peetie.

I'm sure he will be okay.

But, as you know, we mothers worry about all sorts of things.

For Cryin Out Loud this job description changes about every 6 months!!!!

D.

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Tracy: The numbers really are arbitrary. I too need to get over the thinking that says when I reach the *magic number* (for me that's 123) that somehow I'll look the same as I did 5 years ago. Our bodies regenerate and change so much that any given number looks different at age 20, 30, 40 and beyond...

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Hey Guys

50 minutes on the lifecycle. Very bad slice of quiche. (I'm getting picky about my food!!!

)

Still haven't had dinner but I should be fine.

Hope everyone is well.

Dru

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I did 45 minutes on the elliptical machine this morning. I have been dragging my feet all day. Very tired. Ah well. I just have to get to bed at a decent hour tonight. Deb, I am glad that Richard was truthful and owned up about the ice cream bars. I have caught my littlest one sneaking food into his...

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Deb: Your McDonalds story reminded me of my own experience this weekend. I am finding that the longer I eat this way the more sensitive I am to sugar and overeating. Saturday I had 1/2 an egg salad sandwich from the deli and a bag of chips. Man I was stuffed!!! And those honey dijon kettle chips jus...

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I find Mondays to be weird too. I think it is because we have to rein the sweet tooth monster in.

"oh yeah....come back into your cage until Saturday"

Don't forget to breath Carole Jo.

Hugs,
Dru

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Hi Bluey: (I love your avatar btw), I have found that my productivity in daily life has increased since I am not obsessing about food or looking online for my next weight loss program. I think you too will get more done in other areas of your life. After about 3 weeks I just fell into the habit. I'v...

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Quick S Day update: Last night we went to a housewarming. It was a catered affair and guess what they had: a chocolate fondue fountain!!!!! Perfect for an S day. You could dip strawberries, apricots, marshmallows or pretzels!!!! And, the chocolate was good. Had it not been an S day it would have bee...

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Peetie:

I am old enough to remember the film they showed at school with Helen Hunt jumping out of the window because she tried acid. LOL

Deb: I hope you had a fantastic time. When we feel good about ourselves it makes us shine. I hope you had a shining good time last night.

XXOO Dru

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Okay: Big Time Progress , I just sat down with my morning coffee and two chocolate chip cookies that I baked last night. As I was finishing the first cookie my mouth was almost puckering from the sweetness. I put the second cookie back!!!! I don't want it. This is major because I used to have the ni...

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Welcome Carrie Ann!!

We are glad you finally emerged out of the closet.

Make a daily check-in if you want. It seems to help with accountability. (To one's self or couse, not the group.)

Best of luck.

Dru

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Just an update: I have been doing the working out a little less intensely this week due to a cold. Today I am feeling better and did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine and then a circuit training class which lasts about an hour. I have had very high energy ever since!!! The eating is good. I am ma...

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Hi Guys: Deb, that is very sweet of you to offer up your car. My husband may feel a bit neglected if I take off and leave him in Manhattan though. It's kind of a funny thought: 4 No S'ers in a car on an S day! Can you imagine the inside of the car? Smeared with cinnamon. Smelling of apples and sugar...

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B.D.

That's funny. I did the same thing with some scones at our club. (Yes, they put out scones and croissents and coffee every morning). So I nabbed scones for tommorrow.

See, aren't we all doing great?????

D.

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Well Done Daisy

As a mom I do have to resist the tempation to say, "It's okay honey, here, have a cookie" That candy bar thing may be part of our culture. Some people go and have a cigarette or something. Deep breathing is a better option for stress. And it is S-Free

Dru

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Hi Deb et al. Anything that you like to do that involves keeping your hands and mouth busy is great. Saxaphone, knitting, gardening, piano playing, painting a room etc. I sometimes just start cleaning the house. I know, boring, but how can I snack when I have rubber gloves on? Deb, a headstand is gr...

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Whoa Now Spiral:

The 80's is my era and a great one at that

Besides, it was the only time my hair had any body.

Dru
(one of those annoying moms who makes her children listen Fred on XM...)

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Peetie:

You are on a roll today. I just read the word Chucko and I start laughing.

D.

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Oh Peetie that is hilarious. LOL Bigtime.

D.

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MO, MO, Way To Go MO (That's my cheerleading chant for you!!!!!) I think we all need to post these little milestones because they are inspiring and encouraging and just plain terrific. And truthfully, you probably aren't a cake eater. If you want something sweet you are going to have what you reall...

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Spiral: I was born in the 60's and I can remember my mom "working out" to Jack in front of the old TV set. I don't remember the dog but I do remember thinking he wore pretty weird outfits. Come to think of it, my grandmother used to watch Jack too. I agree that he was totally before his time. I'll h...

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Hi Cynthia: I know you were thinking that you would "do" this for three months but don't beat yourself up over lack of perfection. The diet mentality is to get all "psyhed" up and grin and bear it. What I have found out is that life happens. Time passes whether or not you are adhering 100% to the ru...

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Hi Blue: I have noticed that our "womanly cycles" have an effect on appetite. There are a few days per month when I am physically hungrier but they balance out the other few days where I don't feel like eating at all. (Very Few Days :lol: ) Perhaps that is what you are experiencing. I'm glad that yo...

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Hi Girls. Thanks very much for the information. There is a Tai Chi class at our club. It is outside on the grass which is a common way to practice is it not? I was just curious because I'd heard Jan speak of Chi Kung and I knew the two had to be related. I will check out the site too Deb, thanks. I ...

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Hi Ya Mo:

I love the idea of a "Stunning Wednesday".

I will try to have one.

I shall kick up my heels and have a nice cup of Bush Tea after my workout.

Keep going Crust Free.

Dru

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Yeah Mo for not eating those crusts :!: :!: :!: I have 2 boys, 7 and 11 and I have been known to still eat crusts. But I do it now only on S days !!! It's such an mindless thing, but it sure adds up doesn't it? My boys are in school full time now but I remember how difficult is was being home with l...

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Jan: is the chi kung anything like Tai Chi?
Dru

P.S. I'm jealous of your storms. We don't have exciting weather like that here.

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The exercise has jumpstarted my metabolism. I am getting a waist again. The food is under control. I had a late breakfast yesterday and then skipped our family dinner and had cereal for dinner later. It was kind of fun to eat cereal at night. D. PS. For those who think soggy cereal is gross do what ...

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Deb:

I am so proud of you that you resisted that steak. That is just one small choice that will have a big result. (Can you imagine how you'd feel today if you'd eaten it??)

Good luck on the new job. Whole Foods has the best salad bar anywhere.

Dru

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Hey Dave:

Can you throw an egg into your morning mix? I have found that having that extra protein sustains me and I'm not so hungry in the afternoon.

D.

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Hi CJ:

I'm glad you are back and that you guys found a cool apartment.

It's probably a good idea not to bring the sledgehammer on the plane. It could be a security issue.

Nice that the No S habits are helping to keep you sane during the transition.

Dru

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Hi Freakster.

I have to wonder if hiking with an 8 year old on your shoulders qualifies for a substitue shoveglove session?

Darling photo. You do look a lot thinner.

Carry on....

Dru

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Oops hit "submit" instead of "preview"....see, I"m still on a sugar high.

Anyway, today was a day off from the old exercise but still nice.
I hope to be back up to speed tommorrow.

D.

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