Everyday Systems

Jammin' Jan

14/21

We're hosting a bbq party for family and friends tonight to celebrate our grandson's second birthday!

No S

Urban Ranger

Update: Even though yesterday was definitely a Special Day, I kept it as an N day, with the exception of a small piece of birthday cake.

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I made it to the 21 Club four years ago, but have been in and out, up and down many many times since. Now I am doing it again, but I decided that, after I hit the 21 days, I am going to continue it to 100 days. If I can get to 100, maybe it will stick.

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Sounds like you're really off to a good start!

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I used to be really skinny when I was a kid, and it took me f-o-r-e-v-e-r to eat one plate of food. Honestly, by the time I finished, it was time for the next meal. Maybe I was on to something!

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13/21 A very good day, no temptations! Lunch plate was pretty loaded, but breakfast was normal, and I actually couldn't finish what was on my dinner plate because I took too much. No S :D Urban Ranger :D Will I make it this time? Will it be permanent? I have reached 21 days in the past, but then lap...

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Just keep going. You've been doing really well. I added 10000 steps to my habitcal, too, and just love seeing all that green. Diet is harder, but we'll get there!

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Everyone at work is one a diet, it seems, but when I mention No-S, they just smile and dismiss it. It's too simple to be a real diet, I guess.

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Hi Patty...glad you're here!

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11 and 12/21 (Halfway to 21!) Yesterday: No S: :D Urban Ranger: :D (also qigong in addition to steps) Today: No S: :D Urban Ranger: :D Life in general would also be :D if it weren't for the fire alarms that keep going off in the middle of the night (no fire) and during the day (also no fire). My hea...

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When I was vegan, I tried it as a cheesy taste on various things. Ugh. All I could taste was intense yeast. It was so distasteful to me that I stopped making my own bread, because all I could taste was the yeast.

I'm back on homemade bread now, but I would never try nutritional yeast again.

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I didn't sign up for the July challenge because I figured, what's the use, I'm just going to mess it up and quit again. Great attitude, huh?

Anyway, I decided to just do one day at a time, and now I'm on day 8 of my 21 days. I really want this to work this time. Guess we'll see what happens.

Jammin' Jan

10/21

Food:

Urban Ranger:

Dinner is going to be wonderful tonight:

Cannelini beans in lemon sauce
Fresh fruit salad
Homemade bread

mmmmm.....

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7/21 Breakfast: optimized oatmeal; toast Lunch: catfish; coleslaw; potato salad; ice tea Dinner: oven-fried fish; potatoes; broccoli No-S :D Urban Ranger: :) (only 6700 steps) Shovelglove: :( Nearly 53000 steps Monday - Friday, so I'm going to give myself a green on my HabitCal for today anyway. Nei...

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6/21

Breakfast: optimized oatmeal; toast

Lunch: last of the pasta & meatballs; toast; juice

Dinner: beanie weenie; dinner rolls; mandarin oranges

No S:

Urban Ranger

(16,000 steps)
Shovelglove:

(14 min. light weights)

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That's really nifty looking!

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Good job! You get a gold star on your forehead!

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5/21 Breakfast: Fully Loaded Oatmeal; two slices homemade bread with Earth Balance Lunch: leftover pasta & meatballs; bread; glass of blueberry-pomegranate juice Dinner: black-eye peas with carmelized onions and black pepper; green beans; homemade bread No S :D Urban Ranger: :D (10,500 steps) Shovel...

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That's pretty funny.

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What kind of step counter are you using? Mine is an Accusplit Eagle. I have worn one of these for several years now and just love it.

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Actually, wouldn't it be wonderful if EVERYONE at the Atkin's board joined you here?

Welcome...enjoy your banana!

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Day 4/21 Green Green Green Breakfast: Fully Loaded Oatmeal Lunch: leftover beans & corn; sliced bread; last of the cherries Mid-afternoon: glass of blueberry-pomegranet juice (how is that spelled?) Dinner: homemade fettucine with marinara & meatballs; peas; garlic bread from a loaf I made this after...

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Dr. McDougall has a line of foods, too, I believe.

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Some people are just going to look for excuses and they will find them. But at least the information is out there for those of us who are trying to take responsibility for our own behavior.

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I'm trying hard to stay on track. Not doing too badly, although there have been a few slip-ups. Today I listened to a co-worker tell me about her diet, low carb, low fat, restricted calories. Glad I'm not doing that! No S: :D Breakfast today: fully loaded oatmeal Lunch: pbj; fresh cherries Dinner: b...

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I read this book a month or so ago and thought it was wonderful. The diet part at the end was a little vague, but the info on sugar, fat, and salt was first rate.

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What a wonderful thread! How I fail: 1) meal schedule is unexpectedly changed 2) don't put enough food on my plate, or there's plenty of volume, but it's all low-fat vegetables. Filling but not sustaining. 3) defiance, yeah, I know about that one. : :evil: It's nice to be in the mix with others who ...

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In addition to Pollan's "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.", I also like Marion Nestle's advice: "Eat less. Move more. Eat your fruits and vegetables."

This fits in well with the structure of no-s for a healthy diet.

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Got through vacation okay, no problems with the food, and lots of exercise. Came home the same weight as I was when I left. Haven't been completely on program since then, but I'm not giving up. No S is the sanest, most sensible way to eat there is, and I am just going to stick with it, even if I kee...

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Day 5 S Day Very moderate treats. :D Steps for both Saturday and Sunday were a little over 10,000, so it was restful. No weights. :D I am ready for this week. We are going on vacation up to Lake Superior. Plan to do a lot of hiking in the state parks on the north shore. I have a little notebook wit...

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Day 4

No-Idiot S Day

Sweets, Snacks, Seconds: very moderate

Urban Ranger: rest day

Shovelglove: rest day

Vanilla No-S, no additions, no exceptions

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You're not alone -- this is pretty much everyone's problem who manages to "succeed" on a typical diet.

Yes, indeed.

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Welcome to No S, Susie!

Love your signature line. Absolutely right!

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Day 3

No Sweets:

No Snacks:

No Seconds:

Urban Ranger:

(12,500 steps)
Shovelglove:

(light weights; crunches, too)

Today was easier than Days 1 and 2.

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One of my favorite songs; I'm sure it will be going through my head when I exercise this morning!

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I made up a full pitcher of H2O last night, since I had finished off what I made yesterday. But I am using real fruit juice instead of anything artificial. I like this very much. It's refreshing and tasty and totally harmless.

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Day 2

No Sweets:

No Snacks:

No Seconds:

Urban Ranger:

( almost 17,000 steps)
Shovelglove:

(14 min. light weights)

2 days down. I'm going to succeed.

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I read this thread this morning and thought that it sounded like a good idea. There was just a smidgin of fruit juice left in the pitcher, so I mixed it with lots of water and put it back in the fridge to chill. When I got home from my errands this morning (mid-morning, dangerous snack time for me!)...

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Thanks, Mimi...I am determined to succeed this time. Success to both of us!

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Coming back, starting over. Again. No excuses this time. I've been around here for four years; one would think I would have it down by now. Anyway, today is day one . I'm going to go back to my original way of marking my daily successes or failures, because that worked for me in the past. No Sweets:...

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Day 13 A couple of no-s slip-ups as I adjust to the new job schedule, but I think it's going okay now. Yesterday I inhaled a pbj sandwich as I walked to the restroom. But I also packed juice and apple slices to eat while waiting for the bus. So that made one meal. It was still 3 hours until dinner s...

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Day 10... My schedule for work today (from time leaving home to arriving back again, bus schedules being what they are) was from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Ate a good breakfast. At noon I got a 10 minute break. Which do I need most, a trip to the restroom, or something to eat. Did both...bolted a peanut butte...

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Day 9, can't mess up on an S Day. As it happened, I didn't end up with any treats, although lunch was larger than usual, but it got me through my shift at work to a late dinner without any problems.

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My Grandma was born around 1901 in Kansas, and Grandpa in 1900 in Wisconsin. Grandma cooked oatmeal with milk, perked coffee, and squeezed oranges for juice for breakfast. Weekend breakfasts were eggs basted with bacon fat and bacon and toast alongside. For lunch we had things like meat sandwiches, ...

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Yesterday went okay -- 3 meals plus some instant oatmeal when I got home from work.

Today, three good meals but no treats. No need, so it's okay.

Today is Day 8.

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I discovered Lindt dark chocolate when we were living in Washington DC. It sure is good, but the darker it is, the higher it is in caffeine, or so it seems to my nervous system, which is mostly decaf these days. Definitely an S treat for me.

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Another S-word for pre-processed foods:

SuperSugarySwimminginSaturatedfatSaltyfood

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Day 7 of my re-commitment.

Today, dinner will be at 4:30 and I know I will be starved by the time I get home at 10, so I am going to plan a small meal for tonight, as suggested by Reinhard. This will consist of a packet or two of instant oatmeal.

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You've got a great attitude. Welcome to No-S!

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Bookstores are always fun.

6 days into my current 21.

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Thanks to Reinhard for this one:

"A pizza box is not a plate."

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"A pizza box is not a plate."

I like that, and I'm going to add it to the list of No-S Catch Phrases.

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Today is my first day on my new job...bookstore, naturally! I'm really nervous! I ate a bigger than usual breakfast because I don't know what the lunch schedule is, and packed my usual lunch to take with me. Dinner will be on time, so I think I'm set for the day. Did I mention that I'm a nervous wre...

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I'm a big fan of Michael Pollan, too, and I have been trying to eliminate everything that is manufactured, rather than raised or grown. So far, the only manufactured food-like thing left in my diet is Earth Balance, and that's only because I'm dairy allergic and can't use real butter. I like "simula...

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Welcome to No-S! Even if you have days that you are noting as "failures" just keep going. Even if you fail at one meal, just keep going for the rest of the day.

Remember that we are here to support your efforts!

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I think what I will try to do is to permit myself a bowl of oatmeal (my "default" food) on those evenings when I work late and come home hungry. I agree with you that it is easier to plan an exception rather than having it imposed on me by someone else. As always, your level-headed wisdom is much ap...

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The main thing that sidetracks me when I am trying to do No-S faithfully is a variable work schedule. One day I'm home, eating three meals on time. The next day I'm working through lunch or dinner, after that maybe I'm around for the meals but one or more is an hour or two late. It's hard to form a ...

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Yep, the TV show. I am a huge fan!

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It is not original with me, so here is the source:

"The Prisoner, Dance of the Dead"

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Hi Deb, I had an interesting experience the other day which immediately made me think of you. I was reading an article, an interview, of someone I respect a great deal, and the interviewer asked him what kind of music he liked. He mentioned several names and then included the Grateful Dead. Wow, tha...

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Oh, and just for the record...

When we packed to move back to MN, I did indeed throw the bathroom scale in the dumpster and I do not intend to buy another one.

This has been very freeing.

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I am finally back home in Minnesota for good, and it is so good to be here! Washington DC was fun for two years, but this is home. We are enjoying having our grown children nearby and having a good time babysitting our 1-year old grandson. I have been on and off with No-S over the past few months. M...

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A good reminder when I am struggling with waiting for an S-day for a treat:

"Self denial is a great sweetener of pleasure."

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The list isn't complete...I donated a copy to our local library, but it doesn't come up on the list.

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Hey there!

Just hang in, and don't give up. You are still in my prayers.

Jan

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Not much to report. Food is pretty much on track, with not much variation even on S-Days. Walking like crazy; yesterday I had 18,000 steps on my counter. That's about 9 miles! I don't have a scale where I am right now, and don't miss it. When I get back to Washington in another month, I think I will...

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Dear Jamie, My goal is to maintain my good weight, and I am doing that on No-S. Losing is one thing, but maintaining is for a whole lifetime. Not sure I could do that on my own or on another program. Tuesday check-in: Made a great dinner last night: spaghetti and veggie "meatballs", green beans, wit...

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I'm just amazed at how many new people we've picked up here! Hope everyone is doing well! You're in my daily prayers, Joanna. Report since my last check in: Vanilla No-S: splendid! Urban Rangering: averaging about 14,000 steps each day. Discovered some new walking paths by the historical museum, whi...

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Last evening I had a great dinner. I cooked up a fresh artichoke and put it on my plate with some roasted red pepper hummus. Also some whole wheat bread. Then I nuked a sliced pear and some raisins in a little water and sprinkled a little cinnamon on top. This was "dessert". What a yummy supper!

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Vanilla No-S: Beautiful! No problems!

Urban Rangering: all over town!

Reading the No-S book: just a little piece immediately before bed, and immediately upon rising. It sticks well that way and is a great support.

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Thanks, Blondie! I finally found a copy of Women's World! Good article, although I wish they hadn't put that stuff about the diet soda at the bottom. Not forbidden, but not recommended...maybe confusing for beginners? Anyway, I was please with the two-page spread. Between the book and the magazine, ...

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I love Amazon's search feature. I have bought more books with it than without it. So this is probably going to boost book sales.

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Just poppin' in on the library computer to say "hi". Hope all is well with you!

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Here I am back in Minnesota! Everything is going well. I don't have a computer here, but I am able to log on at the public library. Finally...a good use for my tax dollars! No S has been going really well, with only a couple of slip-ups. I have been sticking to Vanilla No-S, and not worrying about t...

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My S-Day downfall is snacking. After two days of it, I find it really hard to get back to N-Days on Monday. It has helped in the past if I don't have an evening snack on Sunday; it kind of sets the stage for Monday morning. No sugar and no seconds is really easy for me, but no snacks....good grief!!...

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I'm all out of walnuts, but this thread has given me the idea of putting almond butter in my oatmeal this morning instead. New adventures!

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Welcome to no-s! Posting is strictly optional; if it helps, do it, but if it feels like a straitjacket, the don't. No-S is all about freedom and self-determination! But the people here are very supportive and helpful, though.

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Didn't do very well this week on No-S. No junk food, but some snacks here and there (more here than there!). I think the stress of arranging the move was really getting to me. But now everything is set and all I have to do is get on the plane, so I am relaxing a little. Repeating to myself my resolu...

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Well, I screwed up yesterday, too. But that was Tuesday, and Tuesday's gone, so let's see if I can do better today.

Just keep going.

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One of the reasons No-S is livable is that it doesn't expect perfect eating, just "better" eating.

Very well said, KCCC.

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All any of us can do, Deb, is just keep on jammin'.

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Tuesday:

Totally stressed this morning and blew it by breakfast (bagels before the oatmeal!).

Lunch was okay. Bottle of orange juice this afternoon. Dinner was pretty good, some virtual plating, but it was all non-fat veggie which isn't very filling.

Tomorrow will be better.

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There's some trial and error that goes with settling into the program. Just get right back into it and don't worry.

Welcome to No-S!

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Monday: resisted the jelly beans and chocolate eggs in the dish behind my register.

Breakfast: optimized oatmeal and half a fresh pear

Lunch: leftover hashbrowns; asparagus; tropical fruit mix

Dinner: hmmmmmmmmm

(how am I going to survive without a computer?)

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Looks like fun! I really like Pollan, so I'll have to get this one next. Thanks!

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Welcome to No-S! This is a terrific program. Stick with it and you will succeed. Best wishes for your success!

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I know the problem you face with that long stretch between lunch and dinner. My work schedule often does that to me, and it used to de-rail me every time. Now, if I really need something to get me through, I will just have a glass of juice. It's calories and it works. Some people will have a glass o...

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Welcome to No-S and congratulations on your grandchild! I'm a new grandma, too, with a grandson who is just 8 months old. No-S is a terrific program, the book is the best there is, and you'll love the friendly people on the board.

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Try thinking about it as "Nobody can control me into eating this ice cream!" Not advertisers, not relatives, not traumatic relationships. Next time you're staring the spoon in the face scream "I'll show you!" and pour it in the sink. Vent your wrath by destroying it with something other than your m...

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Posted mine a while back. I've really enjoyed reading everyone's reviews.

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Friday: no problems with no-s Sat. and Sun. Happy S-Days! I will be here this week, but then will be travelling and computerless more or less for a couple of months. I will try to check in from time to time if I can get a computer at the public library. My goals while I'm gone: + Absolutely strict w...

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Thursday: another late dinner! Breakfast: default optimized oatmeal; cranberry juice Lunch: default vegetable, fruit, bread Dinner: got a chance to work late today, but I was really hungry (because my lunch is at 11 am), so my husband brought me something to eat, which was bread, green beans, and ju...

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I'm doing pretty well with no-s, but I have slipped up a little here and there. I'm hanging in, though, with many more successful days than not. I'll be glad to get back to Minnesota, though. Our apartment building will have a small gym with a treadmill. I spend so much time on my feet that I'm too ...

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Welcome to No-S! Not only will your plates be more enjoyable, but they will probably be healthier over the long run than Atkins.

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No one is destined to be fat. Just keep going. Celebrate your successes, no matter how small. Move on from your failures, no matter how large.

You're in my prayers!

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Posting for Wednesday: My work shedule was different than usual, which messed up my meal schedule, there was a family problem, then I was asked to work late to cover someone who didn't show up (more hours for me, but dinner was delayed by two hours), then there was a crisis after work to deal with, ...

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I think I was just doing Yahoo searches for a diet I could live with. This was in 2005. When I came across the description for No-S I laughed and laughed, then I joined. It's been up and down for me, but I think I'm here to stay.

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Congratulations on your cookie resistance, and on your run!!

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My husband and I celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary today! :D I will observe a regular no-s day, but will have a little treat when we go to dinner: there is a piece of "death-by-chocolate" cake with my name on it for dessert. Hubby and I will share it. Since I know what I'm eating today, I may ...

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Every positive thing you do is a step in the right direction. Just keep going!

God bless.

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Good eats today. Breakfast: optimized oatmeal, my default breakfast. Lunch at work: container of peas; container of pear slices sprinkled with cinnamon; two slices seven grain bread with earth balance Dinner: red beans and rice; corn; one slice bread (okay, it was balloon bread, yuck, but at least I...

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