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mimi

Saturday, March 24 It has been feeling like summer here all week - temperatures up into the 80's the last few days, but today is a rainy Saturday...looks like it's settled in for the day. Had a good week - green days for both eating and exercising...went to my two hour-long Zumba sessions, but that ...

mimi

Friday - Green I know I can probably only get so far with weight loss with these mods. If I'm not losing after awhile, I might just decrease amounts before I change the mods. If I'm already gaining peace of mind, I consider this a good way to go for me. Thanks everyone for stopping by. Appreciate y...

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Hey Gk! Welcome back! So good to "see" you again! We'll cheer each other on again!

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Roxy, I think most of us have been in the same situation as you - fretting over our bodies, seeking the perfect diet only to find we couldn't stick with it even a full day, and then beating ourselves up afterward. I would always get so mad as myself for not doing it "perfectly" that I would binge on...

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So glad you stopped by, Gk! Missed you! And so glad you're back and restarting NoS! Remember to take baby steps - you know your mind and body the best and what mods will be most sustainable for you...that's the key - finding whatever will work for you long term, not just until you rid your body of t...

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Woo Hoo!! Look at you!!

Congratulations certainly are in order! You rock, Oolala!

mimi

Saturday, March 17 I keep plugging along, and it's slowly paying off...down a pound this morning. That's the first loss in two weeks for a total of 11 pounds. I'm satisfied! I know that I am more likely to keep these pounds off as long as I continue this lifestyle and keeping my habits strong. There...

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Could you try a small piece of hard candy, like a Jolly Rancher or something? Sweet, but not as many calories as cookies, and it would last longer, perhaps diminishing your craving.

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Hey Renee! You can do this you know! Best wishes with your fresh start - just keep trudging forward and keeping at it and leave the tweaking alone for awhile. That's what I had to do - plain ol' vanilla NoS! It's working. Hope you enjoyed your vacation and have a wonderful birthday on Saturday! Mimi...

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Welcome, Matt! I'm glad you decided to give NoS another try. I think you will find it very freeing and sustainable, however, please don't be fooled into thinking it's easy because of the simplified "rules." It is by no means easy, but I believe you'll find that as your habits strengthen, it becomes ...

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Kathleen...dear Kathleen, As already mentioned but worthy of repeating, you cannot fail on an S day, so no need to quit. Tomorrow you go back to three meals a day, no snacks, no seconds, and no sweets. Then you do the same thing on Tuesday, then Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. With each successful ...

mimi

Saturday, March 10, 2012 Saturday, weigh in day! No weight loss this week...but that's okay - I'm sure it's in the making and will show up next week, or the week after. (Actually, there was a very small loss - 2/10 of a pound.) I've had a good week with meals and exercise, so I'm feeling good. My ha...

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The bracelet is gorgeous. Would match some hematite I own..... Congrats on the weight loss, it is good to be back on track isn't it? I got out of control over the holidays but have recovered it seems. Keep on keepin' on.... To your health, Thanks, Berry! I have lots of hematite and onyx jewelry pie...

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Thank you so much, Laura! I'm very pleased with how it turned out. Most people wouldn't even notice the words when I'm wearing it...but I know they're there! Saturday, March 3 Weighed this morning and saw another 2 pound loss - I'm tickled! That's a total of 10! What has really been helping me is pa...

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Here it is! For some reason, the light reflection from the flash I guess, makes some of the little alphabet letters look gold, but they're not! It's silver and black and my materials came from Michael's and fusionbeads.com The picture doesn't really do it justice. I think it looks prettier on! http:...

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A little success story... :D I finished my inspiration bracelet last night and am wearing it today and it helped me avoid a temptation and what could have been a failure. I love it! I'll try to post a picture of it tomorrow, but back to the story. It has three strands with the words "progress, " "no...

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Haven't had a chance to tell you...I love the veggies (Green Giant Steamers with cheese sauce).
Thanks for spreading the word!!

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Welcome Sugarpuff! Sounds like a good plan. NoS is sensible and sustainable. Weight loss is slower than most of the popular diets, but it stays off because you are developing good habits. Using myfitnesspal.com to check calories and portions can be a real eye opener as well. Sometimes we think we do...

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Saturday, Feb. 25 Perseverance pays off! No weight loss last week, but 2 pounds more gone this week! Yay! Down 8 pounds since the holidays. That's probably what I gained, so from now on any weight loss will be to the good! I'd like to lose about 15 more pounds by summer (July) and I think that's doa...

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Hi Berry! After listening to all your raving about fruits and veggies, I had to go out and replenish my supply! Bought some beautiful Fuji apples which are my favorite at the moment (an apple-a-day :lol: ), some salad fixin's, and a bag of the Green Giant frozen cauliflower-cheese medley to try for ...

mimi

I usually plan one or two crock-pot meals each week since there are several nights (actually three!) that I don't get home in time to cook...last night we had Hawaiian Chicken - 6 boneless chicken breasts, a drained can of pineapple tidbits, and a bottle of Target's Hawaiian BBQ sauce - super easy a...

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Kathleen, I think Berry is so right in saying that so many of us out here are rooting for you and your weight loss success. I don't think I have ever "met" anyone with such drive and tenacity when it comes to dieting and the pursuit of weight loss. That said, and I say this in kindness, I also don't...

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Hey, Roxy! You have accomplished a huge feat, in my opinion. Maintaining a weight - regardless of what it is - for three years is praiseworthy! Certainly much better than gaining more weight. Keep at it and it will come off, hopefully, in spite of your thyroid problems. You certainly have had a time...

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Feel better, my friend!

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Strawberry Roan wrote: I feel great so that is the important thing.

Psychologically, I think I want to weigh 145 so that is my goal.

Remember, Berry, 145 is just a number!

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Hey there, Nichole! C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! What wonderful news! And so good to see you back again! I'm sure you'll sail through this pregnancy too...just stay with it.

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Saturday, Feb. 18 Well...no weight loss this week - but no gain either, so that's good. I was a little disappointed at first, but then got my mind out of that gutter by reminding myself of all the good things I did this week that will eventually contribute to weight loss. Just yesterday the students...

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There's no better news than that of a new baby on the way! Many blessings to you all!

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Great idea for a thread KCCC! Let's see... I plan meals ahead to make sure I include foods that I really enjoy and will look forward to eating. I wear jewelry that is representative of NoS like this one from Palm Beach Jewelry: http://www.palmbeachjewelry.com/products/detail-Sterling-Silver-Mount-St...

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Thank you Roxy! You're most kind. I'm workin' at it! I'm so glad you like my bracelet idea KCCC! Actually I saw an idea on one of the jewelry making sites I like to frequent for a pretty mother's bracelet using silver alphabet beads to spell out the children's names. That gave me the idea to make a ...

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Hope you have a wonderful time KCCC! So great to see you back posting again. I've missed you and your wise thoughts and comments!

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Saturday, Feb. 11 This has been a crazy week at school - two early release days for kids, one of which continued on for us with parent/teacher conferences until 7 that night...that was a lo-o-ng day! Yesterday was a county inservice day - no students, but meetings. I've managed to maintain green day...

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Judith Beck wrote The Beck Diet Solution, which isn't a diet at all...it's a book that helps you to change your thinking in order to change your behavior (cognitive therapy). I learned about it through these boards from another poster who had success using it in conjunction with NoS. While using the...

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ruamgirl, I think if you can manage to resist sweets for one day, it will be a little easier to resist the next day, and so on...building habit takes time. As the others have said, it doesn't happen overnight. It may come easier for some that others, but it takes work. Sweets have always been my dow...

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Oolala, Just thought I'd drop you a little "thank you" for steering me in the direction of Judith Beck and her book The Beck Diet Solution. I read so many of your posts here and there on the boards where you mentioned it that I became intrigued and decided to get the book. It is making so much sense...

mimi

Thanks for stopping by gk! Yes, I imploded, sadly to say, but it's okay now. It's been quite a week...weather in the mid-to-high 60's - certainly not January or February weather. That makes middle-schoolers crazy - they think school should be over and they should be out! I've had some real eye opene...

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Thanks gk! I was doing really well and then had a reality check yesterday when I had a red day...began with an irritating faculty meeting which lasted well after 5:00 and it just went downhill after that...when we see tables laden with homemade cookies, brownies, and chocolate candy bars, we know it...

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Hi gk! Please remember that a number on the scale does not define you as a person...it's simply a number, and you are so much more than that! I find that posting things on my refrigerator (like using my calendar as my habitcal) in plain view for me, or anyone else, is very helpful. Gook luck! Mimi :D

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Time to check in! Weighed on Saturday and was down a little over two pounds since the holidays. I'm pleased...that's progress, and it was pretty painless. I agree with wosnes who posted on another discussion thread - weight lost with NoS doesn't come back. The reason? NoS isn't a diet, it's a lifest...

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Welcome, Adrian! Congratulations on your success and using NoS to reach your healthy goals!

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Tues., Wed., Thurs., Jan. 17-19: Green days! Busy days...end of quarter and semester...kids turning in late work...lots to grade and get done, but these days I'm simply shooting for progress, not perfection. I'll get there. Had two hours of Zumba this week...I'm happy about that :D Our community wel...

mimi

Monday, Jan. 16
Had a GREEN day! A GREEN fun day!
Ended up eating a late lunch so that I didn't want (or need!) the popcorn at the movie. Progress!

Loved the movie, BTW - my favorite fairy tale!

mimi

Well...what a busy, BAD week I've had...bad eating, red days, NO exercise at all - not even my Zumba classes because I had meetings on both afternoons, and now find myself beating myself up for failing. So I came to the boards to get inspired. I read some of the wonderful testimonies that have been ...

mimi

gk, I LOVE Zumba! I started it this summer, two hour-long classes a week. I don't belong to a gym or anything...as part of our county's wellness program, our central office offers lots of different health screenings, challenges, classes and other types of activities for the teachers in this county. ...

mimi

Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 Things are going well, but I feel really drained this evening. I guess being off for two weeks spoiled me. It was a difficult day at school today too. I also have been getting up super early and walking 15 minutes on the treadmill. Did two hours of Zumba this week as well. Eat...

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I tend to agree with the others Roxy...I think I'd let my membership go too if I only went once last year. You'd be surprised at the deals they can come up with to lure back former customers! Maybe by then you'll see how much you really don't miss being a member!

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Good for you gk! Keep in mind that small steps add up to big changes over time!

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We're watching!!!
Plan something else nice for yourself that's not food if you get through the day. Maybe watch a special movie or go to the library and check out a bestseller that you've been wanting to read?
We're rooting for you!
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Hey Roxy! Just popping in to say hi and wish you a Happy New Year! So wise to take each day as it comes and not plan too far ahead. I feel much better if I set some small goal each day - it doesn't always have to be health related - and at the end of the day when I've reached it, I feel so good. I h...

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gk, My husband and I have been married for 40 years, and he has taken me for ice cream of some sort almost every Sunday afternoon...I could probably count on one hand the number of times he's missed - with this past Sunday being one! Usually it's just a cone and very often at Dairy Queen, but someti...

mimi

Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 GREEN day! Kept to my 3 meals, no snacks, and one dessert with evening meal. My daughter and I took a little shopping outing this afternoon to Costco and Walmart, and passed up all the samples at Costco I'll have you know! Felt good saying no thank you! Found something new while...

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gk, so sorry to hear about your feet, but loved reading about your goals for 2012. I think your resolve to begin NoS anew today and keep going - good or bad - is a wise one that will serve you well with out-of-control eating. I found that when I finally decided that quitting wasn't an option anymore...

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Same thing for me Berry - well, not quite the same...mine have been an indulgent couple of weeks, not weekends! But it's back on track for me too...I'm grateful for holiday times, but grateful also that they only come once a year!
We'll all keep each other honest, right?!

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Sunday, January 1, 2012 Happy New Year! We had two of the grandkids last night for a sleepover while daughter and hubby went out. We had a ball - played outside riding scooters, bikes, playing on the swings, then popcorn and a movie later in the evening. Hubby and I "fell" into bed at 11:00 p.m. exh...

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Well, here we are...Dec. 31 - the last day of the year. It is so nice not to be counting down and planning for the "new" diet - getting all amped up and ready to go at 12:01! I am thankful for NoS and its simplicity. I think that's why it is so sustainable. Happy New Year everyone - may all our drea...

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Dec. 29 - My sister's birthday! Called her to wish her a happy one...exercise today was 55 minutes of cardio Zumba. Went to my daughter's and we did a DVD together. Fun!
A Green for meals today too!
Started reading a book yesterday entitled Change Your Habits, Change Your Life - so far, so good.

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Thanks Janie - I am in a much better place and I appreciate the hugs!

Dec. 28 - GREEN day...not difficult. It was a pretty day and I spent part of it out shopping. Didn't get much, but it was nice just to get out of the house for a little and away from the kitchen!!

mimi

Have been lurking and catching up on everyone and everything for a week now...what a crazy school year this has been. In a nutshell, the worst year I have had in my entire teaching career...I'm talking students, not teaching assignment. It was so bad at the start, I think I cried at least 3 or 4 nig...

mimi

What I'm doing - I think - is taking a supplement of biotin and exercising a bit more i.e. exercise bike. If you want to read more about my 'adventures' with biotin, I'd been chatting back and forth with debrabuf (aka no snacker) on it recently - perhaps if you take a look at her daily check in, th...

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Roxy - I take one caplet in the morning and one in the evening...I was taking one midday until the gross pimples started! Since I only take two now, the pimple problem is gone! Thank goodness! Pimples at my age just don't cut it! Saturday, August 13 - S day! Got up REALLY early and went to my son's ...

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What a great idea to call that lunch! Well done!!! I think I'm heading to my library's website to put "The Help" on hold! janie Yeah, I was pleased with myself for handling the movie deal like that...I didn't feel deprived or "on a diet", just enjoyed an afternoon with friends immensely. I hope you...

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Weighed in this morning and I was very happy to see that I am almost 165 lbs! :shock: :D :o I seem to be on a bit of a roll right now and I'm not sure whether its the biotin, the bike or a combination of both. Way to go Roxy!!! Wow - doesn't matter what's keeping you on your roll...just keep rollin...

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Friday, August 12 - Amazingly, I finished up in my classroom by noon...and some of my friends have been wanting to go see The Help which just opened here on Wednesday. I read the book last fall and absolutely LOVED it...it's probably one of my all-time favorite books - the kind, you know, when you f...

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Thanks KCCC and Roxy! All my grandchildren are so precious...I'm definitely prejudiced, I'm sure you can tell! They're so sweet and I love spending time with them. Ice cream might as well be my middle name KCCC - I could eat it morning, noon, and night - every day! As a rule, I don't bring it into t...

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Thanks guys! I wouldn't be surprised if my vitamin D levels were low...we very seldom have a sunny day all day long, and even so, I'm indoors most of the time - at least during the week anyway. I am taking biotin and am seeing some improvement...with my cuticles, in particular. They were always so d...

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I just came back from vacation where I took them all as S-days...fortunately for me this get-away involved lots of walking and hiking! Today is the first green day for me for NoS...but, sigh, no exercise! I'll get it all together somehow this week!

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Monday, August 8 - green day for NoS ...I knew I had to get back on track TODAY! Weighed this morning and I am exactly the same as I was before vacation - so, I evidently walked off any extra calories that I consumed while away. Tomorrow my daughter and I are taking little granddaughter to a birthda...

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Saturday, Aug. 6 - S day! Caught up on all the vacation laundry this morning. Then birthday party/pool party this afternoon. We had lots of fun and she loved all her gifts - she's such a sweet little thing! Had a big storm while she was opening presents - rain, finally! Everything is so brown and d...

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You really should, Grammy - such lovely views and scenery...Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are SUCH tourist traps, but fun. The area in Pigeon Forge has grown so much since we were there last...and it's only been 4-5 years. So glad we were there through the week and not over the weekend - traffic is te...

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Tuesday, August 2 - green day! Not much time for an update, but a quick one...spent the day riding through the Smokies...LOTS of exercise including hiking to the higest point in the Smokies - Clingman's Dome (literally "on top of ol' Smokey," huh?!) and also a 30 minute walk in the evening. No S's -...

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Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31 - S days! Nothing over the top! Got in plenty of walking on Saturday. Went to an antique truck and tractor show complete with flea market. It was VERY hot, but enjoyable anyway. Our son, DIL and three grandchildren went too, so we had an enjoyable day! Sunday was ...

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Thursday, July 28 - Green day! Hair appointment in the morning - she decided not to do my highlights until in September...that way she said they'll look nice for the holidays...we'll see. But got a very badly needed haircut - and before the school rush begins! I'm pleased with it. Spent the afternoo...

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determined wrote:Day 38...

What I truly want is for Day 38 to be another successful green day...

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And it will be!! Keep up the great work!!

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Oh my! Never a dull moment, huh KCCC?!

Hope all is well now and he's on the road to recovery - kids are so resilient! Take care of yourself...you've had some pretty monumental happenings this week!

Love,
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Thinking about coming back... I keep trying my own plans and if I even do try no S again I always end up adding my own twist of toppings on the vanilla. Ug. I'm thinking about dong good old vanilla once and for all. The thought of those wonderful S days is the lure. I alsays had problems with those...

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Wednesday, July 27 - totally GREEN day! Yay! Enjoyed having the kids so much - have missed them since our week at the beach (I got used to seeing them every day!) and their trip to Disney! We played and played all day - no naps, but what are days with grandmothers supposed to be like?! Have a hair a...

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I'm trying to remind myself that it's good to feel a bit hungry. I've read so many books about how you can "lose weight without feeling hungry". But the bottom line is that if I'm truly hungry...not just psychologically hungry...that indicates that I'm consuming less than what my body is using - wh...

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tobiasmom - your son will absolutlely love Disney World...they resesarched and planned for about 6 months to make sure they utilized their time (and money) to the uttermost. Little Liam is absolutely in LOVE with Cinderella. He got kisses from ALL the princesses and for the 3 days they visited Magic...

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Monday, July 25 - Green day for NoS and exercise. Visited with my daughter and two little grandchildren who just got back from a wonderful week's vacation in Orlando at Disney World. The kids (2 and soon-to-be-4-yo) are crazy about Mickey, Minnie, the rest of the gang and, of course, all the princes...

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Yeah, bring it on!!!! I would love to be feeling better on the inside too...I have been feeling so sad the last few weeks. We'll see what biotin can do for me. I did decide to discontinue my daily multivitamin as these caplets also contain most of the important vitamins and minerals. For the time be...

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Wow, KCCC! Congratulations! Big step for you! I like the sound of working part-time...good for you!

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Welcome Karen! Loved reading your post and wish you every success with your NoS journey. Keep us posted!

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I'm so sorry that you are going through this oolala...we are all needy, whether we want to acknowledge it or not, just maybe for different reasons and at different times. At least you are recognizing your emotional needs and what causes them and the fact that you needed to use food for solace. It's ...

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Thanks for the in-depth reply Roxy! Funny that I purchased a bottle of Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails (containing 5000 mcg of biotin) last week before I even knew of your success with the supplement! Costco has them on sale at the moment, but with these you must take 3 caplets daily in order t...

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S-Days! Got through yesterday without any over-the-top mishaps. I did go and get a big Slurpee on my way back from dropping off clothes, which was great in the 100 degree weather! Kept busy the remainder of the day - worked on an arrangement of a song I wanted to play at church today...started a new...

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Wow! Interesting information! How much of the supplement do you take each day? So glad you have had such positive results!

And congrats on the 2-pound loss! Yay!

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I loved hearing about your "clean-out-the-fridge" soup and salad Grammy! We usually have one "clean-out-the-fridge" evening meal where we use up all the leftovers...they can accumulate over several days when you're only cooking for two, can't they!

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What an absolute little heart breaker! He's precious!

I am so glad to hear the news about your exciting date night! I have always wanted to do the Riverwalk in San Antonio. I hope you have a wonderful evening and enjoy every minute of it!

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I'm going to join for my first 90-day challenge...I love the idea! (Will be vacationing for 5 days, Aug. 1 - Aug. 5 - not sure how I'll handle this...I know I will get plenty of walking in...we'll see! I may do one worthy S-treat per day if occasion arises. I have used that vacationing tactic in the...

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Sweets are my downfall too Roxy! I've never met anything yet that was too sweet for me! Hope you are getting the car issues resolved...they can be painful - especially to the pocketbook! Stick with your biking - I have one too (got it after a dog attack and then a broken ankle). It was the only kind...

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Good to see you here again Marc! Even better to learn that you have maintained the majority of your 90-pound loss...not an easy accomplishment by far, and one that most people never quite attain. Way to go, you!

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Happy Saturday all! Another very hot one here in our area...seems to be the norm for a huge part of the country - maybe a break early next week...Tuesday? I'm sad again this morning for some reason, maybe because I'm alone. Hubby's off working on a project with our oldest son. I think he'll be back ...

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Thanks for the kind words Grammy and KCCC - they mean so much. Last night my husband and I went out to water some plants and flowers. It was almost dark and when we were finished we sat for a few moments on the steps. Out of nowhere a little black cat - no lie - maybe a year old or so, came up to us...

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Yes, oolala! It is such an inspiration to see what wonderful progress you've made and the successes you've accomplished. I've been trying to catch up with everyone and just wanted to stop in and say hi!

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Comforting words have sooooo many less calories than comforting foods...great choice Pangelsue 2!
Thinking about you all and hope today is a better day!

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Oh Grammy! Didn't recognize your new thread in the week that I've been back! As for your situation yesterday...been there, done that, refuse to wear the T-shirt! You can read on my thread about my craziness for the last 6 months. When will I ever learn...certainly at my age I should be old enough! B...

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Weight has crept up a bit - back to 144-146 range. It had been 142-144, and I liked it better there. Need to watch "little things around the edges." Sigh.....I've had some pound return too, but through my own fault! I'm working on getting my NoS habits back on track. Just wanted to stop by and say ...

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So I'm just coming here to acknowledge this and TRY to dig myself out of this crazy pit. I know I am worth this. God created me and He doesn't make mistakes. I'm here for a reason. No-S is awesome. I know it is the answer to all my years and years of dieting and failing and self-loathing. Amen. God...

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http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4926/cindyme.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us Here is a picture of my sweet little Cindy who's been gone a week now...this was taken almost two years ago when I was dealing with a broken ankle. She was my constant little companion, staying by my side (or in my lap!) ...

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Happy Thursday! Had an hour of Zumba this morning and two successful meals so far. My husband and I usually grocery shop on Thursday evenings and eat out somewhere - nothing fancy - fast food or buffet of some kind. I'll be fine. Last night I didn't have to resort to drinking milk to ward off the mu...

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