Everyday Systems

clarinetgal

It looks like you're doing well. Yes, at this point, I think just sticking with 3 plates is good, even if they are a little full. Congratulations on the engagement!

clarinetgal

Congratulations, Eschano!

It sounds like you're doing very well at getting back to No S, and at avoiding temptations.

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Thanks, Linda!

I'm at the point where I just want to eat mostly healthy food, and not worry about any particular plan, nutrient ratios, etc... That is what keeps me coming back to No S.

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Kittson, Yep! That is what I love most about coffee. Eschano, Thank you! :D I'm still here. I tried going back to strict low FODMAPS, because I was having some stomach issues, and it did help my stomach feel better, but I only lasted 3 days. I just can't do really restrictive diets anymore (unless m...

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Thanks, Ironchef! Yes, I think coffee would be the hardest thing to give up. I love the ritual of drinking coffee.

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I agree with Linda! Find a way to get No S (or some plan) to fit your needs. In my case, realistically, I'll never eat 3 meals anymore (unless it's a super busy day), because 4 meals works better for my stomach. I'm also not sure I'll ever get to the point of just eating sweets on weekends, but I am...

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I'm glad you were able to get some answers. Your get away sounds lovely!

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I hear you about hunger being essential for satisfaction! Sorry about the loss of your SIL's father.

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Happy birthday!!! I'll bet it felt great to fit into smaller clothes! I hear you on dress shopping. I only own a couple of dresses, because I have a hard time finding dresses that fit. I'm more of an hourglass shape, so I have a larger bust, smaller waist, and larger hips. I hope you have a great bi...

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Well, the colonoscopy is done. Yay! All he found was a small polyp, and he said the worst case scenario is I would have to have another colonoscopy in 5 years, instead of 10. I am SO glad that is done! Now, my goal is just to get back to moderation. I have decided I will stick with limited dairy and...

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Linda, I'm sorry your mom didn't notice your weight loss. :( You're right, you should go by how you feel about your progress. Try not to worry about the extra food. I'm sure you'll get the weight off in no time, when you and your DH get back. It sounds like you're having a great trip, so far! Heather

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I'm glad to hear things are going pretty well with your eating. You definitely don't have to be perfect, to achieve good results. I love the way you said that, Linda! It's very true!

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I agree with Linda. Maybe you can use No S as a way to get you back on track, when your eating starts to slip. I think what's most important is that you find a way of eating that is decently healthy, and that works for you and your lifestyle -- whether it's No S, or something else.

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Linda, Thank you! Yes, I will be very glad to get back to normal! Depending on what the colonoscopy shows (which I'm hoping will be nothing, or at worst, something minor), I'm hoping I can get back to a more normal diet as soon as Wednesday night (depending on how I feel after the colonoscopy). The ...

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I agree with Linda. As long as the muffin fits on one plate, it's not a big deal, as far as sweets go. Also, I know in my case, with two little boys (one of them has special needs), I have to keep my cooking pretty simple. For me, this means using my crockpot and panini press/grill a lot, and eating...

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Wow, it sounds like you have a lot going on! I'm sure the parties will go fine. I'll have to find and try out that chicken recipe!

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Gosh, that sounds terrible! I hope you're able to find some relief. So was it your birthday? If so, happy birthday!

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Thanks, Linda! :D I will confess, I've gone off the rails on my eating the past few days. I get to have a colonoscopy next Wednesday (oh joy), which means yet another restrictive diet, which starts this Fridday. I'll have to do a low fiber diet for 4 days, then 1 day of clear liquids, and then the p...

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Great job on the weight loss, and on being able to wear the size 14 jeans! I hear you about needing alone time sometimes. My 3 yo DS talks nonstop, and I love him to pieces, but it can be very draining, sometimes.
You're doing great!

Heather

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Linda, I'm glad you like it! I'm reading through her cookbook, and I plan to try one of her recipes very soon. I also just bought Bob Harper's Skinny Rules cookbook, and it has a lot of recipes that are lower in fat, and they look like they would taste good. Well, I am officially done with the low F...

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I'm so sorry you and your family are going through all of this.

my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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I'm so sorry you're going through so many hard things right now. Yes, it's good that No S gives us some control. ((HUGS))

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Thanks, Linda!

I actually have the Skinny Taste cookbook on my Kindle, and I follow her Facebook page, so I'll have to check out the recipes. I hope you have a good weekend, too!

Heather

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Sinnie, It's nice to see you again! I'll be joining you on returning to more structure in my eating. I won't be doing Vanilla, either, but I'll be going back to structured meals.

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Linda, That does sound like a fun day! I have a really introverted side, too. I just spent the week surviving Spring Break (It was nice, but busy), which meant I was busy with both boys until about 8 or 9 at night, plus, my inlaws (who live downstairs) were constantly around, helping me out (which w...

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Thanks, Linda! I'm now down to 2 more days, and I'll be SO glad to be done! I've actually been cheating with the coffee, and I'm doing sort of okay. I have a 12 oz cup of coffee in the morning, and it doesn't seem to bother me too much, so I'll stick with it. :D I'll probably mostly have tea in the ...

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I hope your SIL had a nice wedding. You're getting close! Ironbaby says the funniest things! My younger son is around his age (I think my son is a few months older), and he'll say some really off the wall things sometimes.

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Good for you! Yes, Easter is a good day for new beginnings. Keep up the good work!

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Linda, You're doing great! It sounds like your slower, saner approach is really working for you! The bike ride sounds lovely. I'm glad you've been able to reward yourself with some new biking clothes, and definitely keep rewarding yourself. :D I hear you on wanting to lose a little more weight to be...

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Good job! I love hiking, and that's great you can take your daughter with you! My boys are still a little young, and I'm looking forward to being able to do that with them in a few years.

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Thank you, Ginger, Linda, and Walkerlori! :D I now have 7 days left on this diet. Woo hoo! One interesting, but also negative experience I had this past weekend was I tested out galactans, which is the sugar in beans, lentils, soy milk, coffee, and a few other foods. I kept it simple, with an extra ...

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I'm still plugging away at the low FODMAPS diet. I have 11 days to go. Woo hoo! I will confess I have allowed some safe cheats the past few evenings, because I am SO bored with all of the restrictions. I got back on track tonight, though, because the cheat foods were wreaking havoc with my stomach. ...

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Good job with taming the sugar monkey! He's a tough one! I'm sure it will make following No S a lot easier.

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Good job! I'm glad you're feeling optimistic!

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I'm sorry about your Nanny.

Yes, when is your due date?

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Linda, I hear you on the calorie counting! I will confess that I have been doing it for awhile, and I am SO tired of it! Once my low FODMAPS Diet with all of its restrictions is done, I want to get back to following the No S structure. I'm sure that by eating dinner on a smaller plate, the weight lo...

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Good job! Enjoy your vacation!

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Good job!

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You're doing great!

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Linda, You're doing great!

I say whatever works, to keep you motivated.

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Thanks, Linda!

I hope you had a good weekend, too!

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Good job! My sons are still young, so I'm sure I'll cry when they turn 16.

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I know I've said this before, but I think your mod is great! Good luck to you!

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That really is a great quote! Yes, parenting is hard sometimes. I tend to be a little too easy on my older son, because he is autistic, and a little hard sometimes on the younger son (who is not autistic). I do try to treat them both equally, and that is something I'm continuing to work on. It sound...

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Thanks, Ginger! It hasn't been easy, that's for sure! I found out I might have to stay on the diet for an extra week (plus, the dietitian wants me to challenge a couple of other foods), which means I'll end up being on this diet for 10 weeks. Aargh! I'm taking antibiotics right now for walking pneum...

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Thanks, Linda! I will do that. I bought the Skinny Taste cookbook awhile ago, so I will look through the recipes. Yes, it does take some creativity to come up with good low FODMAPS meals. Interestingly, I really don't miss garlic and onions. I'm learning how to season my food with sea salt and other...

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Weight fluctuations are so frustrating! I'm sure you'll go back to losing, once you're back to N days. The rec center sounds like a great place!

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Good for you, that you're doing what you can to keep up with diet and exercise! I had a lot more pelvic pain with my second pregnancy. Not fun! Iron baby is precious!

clarinetgal

Oh, that would be tough. If it goes on too much longer, could you talk to a landlord, or manager? It doesn't seem fair for you to be sleep deprived for so long, because of a neighbor. I hope you can get it resolved. As for the food, I'm sure keeping with the structure of No S will help, but just do ...

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I'm coming off of a tough weekend, food wise. I was challenging the fructose group for the low FODMAPS diet that I'm doing, and I really didn't enjoy this challenge. It was too much sugar, and I spent the whole weekend feeling really bloated. Blech! I may have tried too many foods from this group, b...

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Thank you for all of the ideas, Linda!! I will certainly check out those cookbooks. I've already noticed a little bit of an improvement keeping my fat intake a little lower, so I think I will keep on doing that, even after this diet is done. Very good points, ironchef! Thanks! :D Edited to add: Lind...

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You're doing great!

I think I'll copy you with a non food reward, once I reach a 10 pound weight loss. I hope your older daughter has a great time with her grandma! That's great that you and your younger DD got to see Cinderella!

Heather

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Thank you, Sonya, Ginger, and Linda! :D Ginger, I definitely plan on talking to my doctor, once this is done. I'm at the end of week 4. This weekend's challenge is fructose, the sugar in honey, fruit, agave, etc... It's kind of nice getting to eat more fruit for a few days, but I don't like all of t...

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I understand! I've been doing calorie counting for awhile now, and it is finally working for me, but I do get tired of it. I think eventually, I'd like to get to the point of eating sweets on weekends and special occasions.

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I love that, about living the strong way! I hope your race went well. Thanks, by the way!

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Iron baby is so cute! ðŸ˜ƒ

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You can do it! Are you still doing gluten free? I'm doing the low FODMAPS diet right now, and part of that diet involves being gluten free. Yes, the No S diet really does make the most sense.

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Try not to beat yourself up about it. I agree with Linda. It's about progress, not perfection. You're doing great!ðŸ˜ƒ

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Your meals look good! I think it makes sense to put your breakfast on a smaller plate. Yes, baking really can be a slippery slope, sometimes.

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It looks like you're doing great! Mountain biking sounds like a neat experience!

Heather

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I'm in my 4th week of the low FODMAPS diet. Unfortunately, I'm still not seeing huge improvements with my digestive health. :( I think I'm still hanging in there for a few reasons: a) Honestly, the biggest reason is because I've lost almost 7 pounds, plus 1 inch off of my waist. I'm starting to fit ...

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Thank you, ladies! I decided to stick it out until the end. I am starting the food challenges this weekend, which will help, because that means I am that much closer to the end. This weekend's challenge is lactose (dairy). Linda, Thanks! I still honestly don't know, at this point. I suspect dairy is...

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That sounds good, to have swimming as a sport or hobby! Your meals sound good!

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Good job!

Heather

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Totally understandable. I hope you can have some time to relax.

Heather

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Just stopping by to say hi. Your meals look great! So it sounds like swimming is your main exercise? My preferred exercises are weight training and walking.

Heather

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Those things happen. It sounds like you're back on the right track.

Heather

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I'm glad things are settling down for you. Good luck with tax day! Your meals sound so good!

Heather

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I just started week 3 of low FODMAPS, and honestly, I'm ready to quit.ðŸ˜¥ There are too many restrictions, and I'm still having stomach issues, so it doesn't seem worth it to stick it out for 5 more weeks. The only things that have kept me from stopping are: a) I'm not a quitter, and b) once I star...

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I think it's definitely important to try to have fun, when you are changing your diet. One thing that has made low FODMAPS a lot more bearable for me is trying to have variety in my meal options.
Plus, it's kind of fun to try out new recipes!
Nice job with the weight loss!

Heather

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Hello! I am almost at the end of week 2 of the low FODMAPS diet. It's going okay, but I am SO ready to be done with it! I have decided that after this, I will do no more restrictive diets, unless my doctor makes me do one. On the positive side, I do like that this diet has forced me to cut way back ...

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I think you did great! I hope you were able to get some more rest.

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Oh, how scary! I'm glad the procedures went okay. I hope you are able to transition to a new way of eating without too many challenges.
Take care!

Heather

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I hear you about the scale! I have a real love/hate relationship with it. I think it's smart to not weigh yourself for a few weeks.

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Good job!

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Thanks, Linda!

Nope, I won't be doing the mini meals after this diet is done.

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The first S Day sounds very nice! I like German music and German food. Sorry your second S day was gloomy. What is it with men and doctors? I hope your DH can find some relief.

clarinetgal

Just stopping by to say hello. Thank you for visiting my thread! I saw you are doing a weight loss challenge. I'm doing one, too. I'm trying very hard just to maintain good eating habits, and not let the competitive aspect mess with my head. It looks like you're doing well!

Heather

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I made it through the first week! Woo hoo! 6 weeks to go! Today hasn't gone too badly. I've been eating smaller meals, because I have a cold and my appetite is off. It's an okay way to eat, but I won't eat that many meals after this is over. It's just too much work. All in all, though, I haven't don...

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Thanks, Gingerpie!

I agree with you about cooking, even though it does get tiring sometimes. It really is the best way to have control over what you eat. Take care!

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That is some great advice!

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I've made it through most of day 6, and it's still going okay. I can say the diet is definitely helping me with some of my issues, but it has exacerbated a couple of issues so ??? I'll be seeing the dietitian on Thursday, so it will be nice to get some answers. There are some definite positives and ...

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Thanks, Linda! It is challenging, but it is definitely helping with some issues, so I think it will be worth it. :D Imogen, it's nice to know someone who has done it! Yes, the 4-5 meals really is annoying, and I do feel like my days are revolving around this diet. Oh well! At least it's only for 7 w...

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I'm glad you had fun in your race! 80 degrees is definitely hot!

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Thanks, Linda!ðŸ˜ƒ Yes, 4 girls are a lot to handle! I have 3 sisters and 1 brother, and I can't imagine what my parents went through, at times. That's sad, about the girl being on a diet. It looks like you're doing well!

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I hope you feel better soon.

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Good job! You can do it!

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Day 3 of low FODMAPS has gone better. Over the past couple of days, there were times when I got pretty cranky, and I wonder if I was detoxing? My overall mood has been much better today, and I have been less tired, plus I haven't had a major headache yet today. There are some parts of this diet that...

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Thanks, Walkerlori!

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Today is day 2 of low FODMAPS. It has been a little challenging, but not too bad. Because of the rules of the diet, I'm going to have to eat 4-5 times a day. :( That part is a little bit of a pain, but not too bad. As for whether I'm feeling better, it's a little early to say. Two things I have noti...

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Thanks, Rjean! :D Thank you, Eschano! Actually, the reduced coffee intake is going okay, so far! I have noticed a few points in the day where I feel fatigued, but it hasn't been too bad, at this point. If this continues to work well for me after 7 weeks, I may just keep my coffee intake limited. Tha...

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I can definitely relate to eating sweets, because of being stressed! Just remember tomorrow is a new day. I definitely agree that it would be good to find another way to cope, besides sweets. One thing that helps me is playing my clarinet (hence, the user name). I also drink a cup of tea, after my k...

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Hello! Tomorrow, I am starting an elimination diet called the low FODMAPS diet. FODMAPS is an acronym for the sugars in foods that can trigger gut issues. The purpose of this diet is to see if any of these sugars are causing my gut issues. Anyway, because this diet is so restrictive and structured, ...

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That's great about your kids' school, Auto! Is it a private school? I'm glad you're so well established with your habits!

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Very interesting, about the coffee! I will be starting an elimination diet tomorrow, and I'm only allowed one cup of coffee a day.

I can still have tea, but it's not the same as coffee. I hope I do find more energy, by cutting back on caffeine.

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It sounds like you're doing well! I like your insights about habit memory. Nice job with the walking!

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Your plan sounds really good. Nice job on the weight loss!

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Thank you, Linda!

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Thank you, Eschano! I had a great birthday on Tuesday, with lots of family time, and food. :D Yesterday (Wednesday) was tamer, although I did eat some birthday leftovers after dinner. I made sure to stop eating at 9:30 PM, and that helped a little bit. Today, my mom visited from out of town, and we ...

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Hello! Sorry I've been MIA. I've been doing sort of okay with my eating. I've gone back to not eating at night. It's just too hard on my stomach. I think I still need to tweak the size of my meals, so I start losing weight, but I'm definitely getting back on track. Tomorrow is my 40th birthday, so i...

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