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Thanks milliem!!

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WELL DONE, oolala! Welcome back and trust you enjoyed your vacation!

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Hi guys! :D Thanks again for dropping in! :) :) ALWAYS great to read your thoughful and helpful messages! Hey before I go on: I am feeling very, very sleepy this evening as I type this message. oolala - hey girl! glad you're back (missed ya) and great to hear that you had a good holiday. Well done a...

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Thanks Amy!

Well.... I did cave in (sigh) and stood on the you know whats!

Still 170 lbs! Suppose its not all bad.... I definitely thought I had gained. Perhaps it was all the walking I did yesterday on my first day back at work.

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Hi guys! I'm baaaack!!! :D :D Thanks deb for your nice message. Just logged in and read it this afternoon. Hope you had a good vacation yourself. I had a super time but as you can imagine, not too good on the 'No S" front! :roll: :roll: Lots of freebies i.e. breakfast n booze ! HAD to take advantage...

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GREAT advice, mimi! :D Feeling a little embarrassed this evening because after a not too overindulgent Saturday, I too had a particularly heavy day today. I posted a long message last night on my check in page about how I thought I had maybe - just maybe - got a handle on how to conquer my sweet add...

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CONGRATULATIONS! On your new Baby and your continuing No S success! Truly an inspiration!!

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CONGRATULATIONS! ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!

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You too, honey! Glad you are having a good time as well. :D You know, I really did enjoy that dessert yesterday. My DH thinks I'm nuts to go crazy over a dessert - lol. But he doesn't have the 'female'?? sweet tooth going on. The kids certainly enjoyed their special treat but at $5 a pop, its just a...

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Hey oolala! I don't think you failed at all. I think you can say that you swapped your S Days/events around to fit in with life's unexpected little plans - you know those 'little' curveballs that get tossed in our way every now n again? I know, its easy to say but you get where I'm coming from. Cong...

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omigosh! renee! CONGRATULATIONS! 22 LBS. I too have to say i'm mighty envious! Thanks sooo much for the inspiration! Perhaps this will spurn me on to greater things!

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WELL DONE, ZIPPY!!

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I second that, Gobble!

BTW - hope you enjoyed your first vacation day, deb. Looking forward to hearing about your fishing trip!

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Hi guys! Thanks milliem for your nice message! :D I am starting to get excited and really looking forward to my trip so thank you all for your nice wishes ! :D Yeah, totally agree too with you, oolala re the mirror image thing! Fortunately, I'm not at the stage where I am disgusted at my figure or b...

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Hello my lovely fellow noS-ers! ((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) You guys are too nice! :) lol at your quote re. the belly n bum, milliem! Agreed, tho, most guys like a little bit of flesh (sorry if not PC enough for those who care). Sometimes, I wonder why the whole weight and body image thing ever be...

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Thanks guys again for all your supportive, helpful and interesting replies! Interesting in that it is very useful to get an insight into our other No Sers' ways of thinking and pick up some helpful hints and tips along the way :D Hey deb - have a nice, relaxing holiday. Just getting a break from the...

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VERY ENCOURAGING!

Thanks for posting and many congratulations on your success!

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Yeah, I like that expression, deb! I'd do well to remember it next time I start nibbling between meals, guys! :wink: Talking of which: I had a green day today but was tempted to nibble on some caramel shortcake I made earlier. It's a slippery slope, this home baking idea! :roll: :oops: :evil:

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEB!!

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Just popping in also to say I hope you will soon be on the mend, hon.

Take care!

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HAPPY (BELATED) ANNIVERSARY, Kathleen! Sorry it's late: I just read your post and realized that your wedding anniversary was yesterday. Also sorry to hear about your nose condition (inflammation). Hope you're feeling better soon. Don't mean to sound flippant however sometimes paint fumes can aggrava...

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lol! Hi oolala! Thanks for popping in again! I guess I used the term 'sneaking' without really thinking about it. But if I had to come up with a reason of why I may have chosen that particular word it might be: a: I knew it was breaking the rules on an N Day b: I didn't want anyone else to see me ea...

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Thanks liz, the recipes look GREAT!!

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((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))) deb! aww, so sorry to hear your little guy is under the weather today! Hopefully, he will soon be on the mend, honey. Thanks again for your nice messages, guys and for wishing me a happy holiday! I've got a few days yet before I leave. Just as well: lots of packing and s...

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As a mom to two kiddies, I am also 'guilty' of wanting to use up the leftovers. Thing is, I feel guilty about throwing them away and I feel even more guilty if I gave them to the kids even though they would be perfectly edible .... I know, can someone please explain?? :roll: As oolala very wisely an...

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Well done on the 2lb weight loss, hon! Fantastic! No S ROCKS!!!!

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LOL! Thanks Snap! I'll try!!

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YAYYYY Snappy! :D Well done ! :D I had a bit of a Monday blow out - or perhaps slip up - a magnum ice cream after dinner. Not so bad in the grand scheme of things, I figure, but it was my reasons for doing so that made me wary and hope it wasn't the start of a slippery slope! So far, so good, had a ...

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Hi again, Patty! Thanks for your post! Actually, I think I would quite like the change of scenery from one State to another, so I am glad it is working out well for you! I have a friend who lives in Wisconsin in Summer and Florida during the Winter months. As far as I know, she has no plans to perma...

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I second that, deb! Hope your little cat will soon be on the mend and well done, hon, on resisting temptation although it would have been perfectly understandable under the circumstances !

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....meant to add, folks, I have managed to stick to the rules and had a green N Day today. No more of this sneaking ice cream after dinner on an N Day! :roll: :twisted: Well, I guess I shouldn't be too hard on myself but my reasons - I think - for doing so was a: trying to sort out my S Days by maki...

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Hello again guys! :D Thank you ALL for your support! Yeah, laying off those scales is and will be hard but whilst we are on vacation, there won't be no scales (which is probably another good thing!) and I don't think I'll be in too much of a hurry to weigh myself after I come back.... although I wil...

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Me too! Had a bad day today (Monday) - ate ice cream after dinner which is unlike me! However, i think it was a throw back because of my lousy weekend. I'm declaring a complete new 21 day start as of TUESDAY. I also want to make my S Days more like N Days (with one or two treats and structure) as ot...

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I hear ya, rjean! Convenience food! That's all I live on these days! Crazy thing is, I cook meals from scratch for DH and kids, but not myself. I often remember my mom telling me her own mother did not care for the taste of her own cooking and I now wonder if I am the same way (even though i never r...

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Hey rjean! I think you did marvellously for an S Day (Sunday) - good for you! My two S Days were ridiculous and I felt bloated and uncomfortable. Even today (Monday), I feel a bit out of sorts and I also slept in this morning (10.30 am) meaning by the time I had breakfast and took my neighborhood wa...

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I'd just like to second all of the others' posts above, gk! Will miss you but I can totally see where you are coming from! I too have struggled with No S - weekends being the worst for me since I just 'cannot' seem to get a handle on my eating and want to and continue to eat everything in sight unti...

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Hey Zipee! Well done for a controlled S Day! Marvellous!! Perhaps one day I may follow suit! :oops: :wink: :oops: :lol: Hey hon, I hear ya on the sadness bit too. It's like that with me, too, a kind of emptiness...dunno if it has something to do with all those years I used food as a crutch/relied on...

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HI PATTY! WELCOME BACK TO MINNESOTA!

Just curious: do you think you would like to live in Mexico permanently sometime?

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Hi Sarahkay! I remember you from 2010! Nice to hear from you again and WELCOME BACK!

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Thank you so very much ginmarie for your most helpful and detailed response to my inquiry. So marvellous that you are able to keep your S Days sane and just take them as they come. I hope one day I will get to that stage as well. Most encouraging! Have a great Sunday and many congratulations to you ...

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Sounds like a plan, deb! Good going, hon ! :D :D I said I'd probably join you on the 21 days tomorrow however...is this an excuse?? :wink: :oops: :wink: ... I'll be on vacation next week for approx. 10 days and whilst I will try my best to stick to No S (it shouldn't be a hardship, three years in), ...

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Aww! Thanks guys for being so understanding! Well, I didn't have a very controlled S Day today after all! Well, maybe I should rephrase that because imo control (in the negative sense) and No S don't go together! So... I overindulged again today (surprise, surprise! :roll: ) but when you read over w...

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Hi liz! Just popping in again to say I hope you're feeling better today as well and thoroughly enjoying your S Day Saturday! :D My Saturday hasn't been too bad overall but I have mainly been nibbling on sweet and starchy goods rather than proper organized meals. I don't know why I can't seem to get ...

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Hello again guys! Thanks both of you for popping in. I feel a bit guilty often that I don't always have the time to post to my buddies' threads as often as I would like but I just want y'all to know I read your posts faithfully on here every day and I am very grateful for the wonderful insight and g...

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hi carpediem and r jean! :D Just adding my 2 cent's worth: I, too, find that if I eat bread based meals I tend to gain/hold onto weight. When I was younger, I never used to have any 'problem' eating bread weight wise.... then again, didn't we all when we were younger? So many things I have taken for...

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Hi there rjean! Sorry hon to hear about your ankle. It sucks and it will take some time, but you are doing the best/right thing to take care of it. The heel lift will take off some of the pressure. From experience, it took a few months of constantly wearing the heel lift in my shoe but it gave almos...

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(((((((hugs)))))))))) sorry to hear you've been struggling hon!

Kudos for posting tho and please know that you are not alone.

I think you should enjoy your S Days and not try to over compensate for today, imho. But you do whatever feels best for YOU that is the main thing, hon.

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Aww deb! (((((hugs))))))))) that was a lovely idea about the homeless shelter! You know, I never thought of that. Thanks! I do have some non perishable food items that I donate to a charity that comes around my neighborhood once or twice a year but never considered the baked goods. Nice! :D BTW - de...

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GOOD FOR YOU, LIZ! I know it can be sooo hard when those cravings hit but you will be so much happier when you awake tomorrow morning and remember how you resisted the temptation monster! :D Thank goodness for diet soda, huh? I drink gallons of the stuff after dinner to tide me over from the craving...

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MANY CONGRATULATIONS, ginmarie! If you don't mind me asking, how do you cope/structure your S Days? Do you take S Days and/or events? Or are your S Days much the same as your N Days? Sorry for so many questions and please don't feel obliged to respond ! However, as a struggling No Ser I need all the...

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Hi there, Berry! :D :D Thanks for checking in and the marvellous update! Glad everything is well with your good self. We have missed you around here. But I know full well how the time flies! Have a wonderful (upcoming) weekend and again, great to hear from you as always! Lots of love, Roxy xxx

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Just popping in again this evening, guys! :D Today was a good green day ! Well I stuck to my 3 meals anyway. Had a bit of a heavier lunch (panera bread Orange scone w butter and a fruit cup) since I was at work today. Sometimes lunch choices can be difficult for me, depending upon my location. I use...

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Hi deb and oolala! :) I echo everything deb says above btw. Mind you, when I first started No S, I have to say I did not observe the sometimes rule. In fact, I did not know or hear about it until I started posting on the board. I may have to re-read my No S Book again sometime! As far as I knew, I t...

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Hi and Welcome to No S, Christine! :D I'm with Renee - and as a long timer myself I would definitely say give it some time - the 21 day habit is a good one to try and what got me started on the No S Plan permanently. I still have my ups and downs - not to discourage you because a lot of people have ...

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So sorry to hear about your tendonitis, rjean! I've had it in the past (from running on the treadmill)and it is not pleasant. I was advised to put a heel lilft inside my shoe for several weeks/months and I am pleased to say it worked! Fortunately, I have had no recurrence since then. Fingers crossed...

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MANY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS, MIMI! FANTASTIC!!

Your jewelry is gorgeous btw, you're really turning me on to turtles in a big way!

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Hi there guys! :D :D Thanks again for popping in to my thread! I'm doing fine, deb, thanks for asking. Of course, I just had to weigh myself and Im at 170 lbs again :oops: :evil: :roll: ... couldn't resist huh?? Feeling a bit embarrassed to admit it but its almost as if I have a little devil (sadist...

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Hi Deb! Yeah, just chiming in to say well done on both the food front (yummy Chinese food ! :) and the No Weighing front too! Congratulations also on your forthcoming 21 day completely on plan! Wonderful!! Perhaps on Monday I should start afresh with a 21 day challenge. It may keep me motivated. I d...

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Hi carpediem! Just popping in to say I am enjoying your posts and your positive and cheery outlook as well! I hope some of it rubs off onto me ... :roll: I do find your posts to be very uplifting. However so sorry to hear about your brother and your mom. So sad to read of your brother : going to the...

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(((hugs)))) oolala! I can totally emphathize with you.... dunno if it was a throw back for weighing myself and seeing a loss last week, but this weekend was especially heavy eating wise and today, I caved in and made and scarfed caramel slice between lunch and dinner ! Feel annoyed at myself these d...

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Wow! MANY CONGRATULATIONS FROM ME, TOO!!

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YAYY! Sounds like a really nice day of eating today! Welcome back from vacation btw! I hope you had a great time and lots of r and r!

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Hi guys!! Again, thank you ALL so very much for your wonderful and supporive input! :D Yeah, deb, I think liz's suggestion was wonderful (thanks again Liz!! ((hug)) if we don't have the stuff on hand, then we can't binge on it. I think I will have to give that a serious thought. Unfortunately, I do ...

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Hi deb! I'm with the others! Well done on not beating yourself up! I should talk, tho, after doing just that !! I had a horrible weekend of eating junk I am sorry to say! I feel so bad (guilty) and really quite bloated this evening. However, I know I will be okay for the next 5 days.... and in a lot...

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Good luck, r jean! I had a horrible weekend of eating junk so I just needed to vent right now plus read others' posts for a good bit of inspiration!!

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Thanks Liz! I have had two more cra&&py S Days since Friday so I have no doubt (without standing on the scales) that my weight will be back up again! :roll: :twisted: I haven't binged as such just made horrible choices for 'meals' i.e. turtle brownies for breakfast with full fat yogurt and fruit, ap...

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GOOD LUCK WITH WHATEVER YOU DECIDE, KATHLEEN! I know we will miss having you here, hon, but wish you all the best :D :D I still have awful struggles with my S Days and that often makes me want to give up this eating plan. Unfortunately however, I haven't found another diet to match it i.e. one I can...

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LOL! I will stay off the scale, I will, I will. ...!! She says, trying hard to sound convincing!! Well I definitely won't be stepping on the scales today that's for sure! I never do after S Day(s) - unless I really feel like punishing myself. Had another fairly heavy S Day after all. Lots of nibblin...

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Said I wasn't going to weigh myself... I never learn! Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to see 168 lbs on the scale for the first time in goodness knows how long! I think its just a 'fluke' cos my body likes the 170 lbs so much - lol! Still taking the biotin supplements but I had been using a diffe...

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YAYY! Skykitty!

Have a wonderful trip ! Sounds amazing

So sorry to hear about your incident with the bathroom repairs! Must have been awful. You dealt with it much better than I would have!

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CONGRATULATIONS Patty! You're doing great!!

Have a safe and happy journey back to the US!!

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Hi again Sinnie! :D Just popping in again to say Congratulations on your success today and to cheer you on! I, too, am a lover of desserts and sweets, particularly baked goods. Where I tend to go 'wrong' is when I get bored, I bake during the week *supposedly in anticipation of an S Day* or I make o...

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Back 'down' to 170 lbs today! Not great, but thank goodness because i really don't want to gain any more weight if I can help it! If I'm not losing, there is no way I want to be gaining! Well, I guess we can but try :roll: I ate a little lighter yesterday, avoiding the bread. Not that I think bread ...

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Hi deb! Well done you! You're doing great and your meals sound absolutely yummy!! WTG, girl!!

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Coincidence! I was in my local Health Food Store and happened to see they were touting those raspberry ketone tablets! That was the first time I'd heard of them and I didn't know that Dr Oz had recommended them. I'm with the others though: if any of these supplements worked, wouldn't we all be at ou...

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Thanks guys again for your support! Believe me, I need it - stood on my own scales for the first time in a few days .... and it read 173 lbs! :roll: UGG! and here was me, thinking I was STUCK at 170 lbs (note the sarcasm!) Wow, that was an interesting story about your husband, deb! Thanks for sharin...

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lol! I hear ya, girls! :D :lol: :D So true about the scale and its power to derail you! Last year, my DH had decided to 'diet' just before Christmas. He was doing really well, eating right, exercising. Didn't even overindulge at the holiday season like everyone else. Started to feel really, really g...

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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!

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LOL! at your dr's weigh in story, r.jean! :lol: :lol: Wasn;t that a coincidence that we were both at the drs today and having a similar experience with those scales!?) ... I guess you could say we were coming out in sympathy with one another.... either that or we're telepathic , hee hee!! Well done ...

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Hey there Zippy! Sending you some much belated (((((((((((((((((((((HUGS!))))))))))))))))))))) and prayers and hope you're feeling better soon!! Sorry hon, just logged in and read your message so I apologize for not answering sooner. Sorry you have been feeling stressed out lately - life can be like...

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Hey there Deb! Thanks for stopping by :) Oh yeah, that mac n cheese is fabulous - just like the home made stuff if not better! YUMMY! I'm too lazy to make my own but the Trader Joes is really worth it! (at least I think so...ha!!) No worries re your S Days - says me - that is what they're there for!...

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Sounds like a great idea, oolala! Gives you a little bit of breathing space, too

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Hi Patty ! :D Happy Sunday :) Well guys, I had the same dinner this evening as last night: TJ mac n cheese. Whenever I go to TJoes' I just can't resist their mac n cheese! It is divine.... but oh so heavy! Actually, this past couple of days, I have to confess that I didn't enjoy it as much. Either m...

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LOL! Hi guys! Hope you're having a good weekend yourselves! OMGosh, Deb! That was too funny!! :lol: :lol: I still think putting the scale in your car is a GREAT idea, tho! :wink: :wink: I've also tried hiding the scale - I even shoved it to the back of my closet amongst all the heaps of clothing :oo...

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WAY TO GO, TOBIASMOM!!

YOU ROCK!!!!

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Awww!! Sooo cute !

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Again, I agree with Ann, Zippy! I wouldn't consider a smoothie a sweet or dessert type food either. I think you did really well!

Have a great weekend, hon, and thanks as always for popping in to cheer me up with your positive, cheery posts!!

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Hi Deb! So sorry to hear you have been sick! Thinking of you, hon and hope you get well soon. Take care, love Roxy xx

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((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) Sinnie! Just popping in to say I've enjoyed reading your posts but sorry to hear that you're struggling right now. Thinking of you and empathizing/know how you feel since I have been up and down myself, esp this past couple of weeks when I made a half hearted attempt at...

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Hey there lbb! Thanks for dropping by! Have a great weekend yourself and enjoy your S Days as well. BTW - I had a look at your No Essing blog earlier... It is absolutely beautiful!! I love the way you photograph your meals throughout the day. Wonderful!! I thought about starting my own food blogs......

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Yeah, just chiming in to wish you a Good Weekend too, oolala - my lil' inspiration!

Marking those essays must be a total drag - poor you! But you always seem to see the brighter side of things so I'm sure you won't let it get you down !

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Hee! Hee! Hee!

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MANY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS, CARPEDIEM !

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WELL DONE!

YOU GO, GIRL!

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Well hello again, guys! Its ALWAYS so exciting to log in and read all of your lovely replies! :D :D Tobiasmom! WELCOME BACK!! (((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))) Really missed ya! However, you have done really, really well and many congratulations once again on all counts! Not to throw cold water...

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Just took a look at some online photos of Cuernavaca! It looks absolutely gorgeous

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CONGRATULATIONS, Bert! and Welcome to the No S Board! Sounds like you're doing great!

(From someone who has yet to crack the 170 lbs barrier!

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Hi SophiaS and welcome back from your trip ! The calorie counting would not have worked for me either but hey - sometimes we just feel like trying something different and changing it up a little! I, too, had a foray into the world of calorie counting last week! Well not exactly calorie counting but ...

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Well I said I wouldn't but today I weighed myself and - drum roll - still 170 lbs ! GAK!! Actually, again I'm half jesting here regarding my reaction to this since I am trying to remove my fixation with weight and scales and trying to adopt more of a 'devil may care' attitude to the numbers. (It is ...

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Hi guys! You guys are the greatest! Thanks for popping in and making me smile!! Amy: thanks also for the warm welcome and introduction! I think your idea of the colored pencils is really, really cool! May try it myself sometime. Anything to encourage us and keep us on the straight and narrow is defi...

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