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Hello S Gang. Well it has been a really good few days despite a bit of a cold. I did "workout" stuff on Friday and then yesterday (Sat) went to San Franciso with a friend. Major Urban Rangering on those hills combined with high heels that landed me at the Ritz Carlton having High Tea. High Tea is pe...

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Hi Saga Guy!!!

Once you decrease your intake of sugar you will lost the cravings. It is very strange but for some reason that seems to have happened to a lot of us here.

Just eat real food (make sure you get some form of protein) at every meal and your body will say "Thank You"

Dru

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Hi. Read the book. Own the book. It is a really a good read. I think we need to remember that French women also walk a lot and smoke a lot Mareille Guilliano also puts forth a very doable *plan* but the average person might find it tough to do on his/her own. I like our No S plan because we have the...

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This is kind of funny so I wanted to share it with all of you: Last night I had a dream that I was wandering around a kitchen. I was hungry but I'd already had breakfast. Then, in my dream, I realized that it was an "S" day. I remember thinking: "Wow, this is becoming such a habit that I might forge...

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Day ?? 8, 9. 10? Well it was a sucess!!!

40 minutes on the eliptical trainer and then 10 minutes of stretch.

Food is fine. I deviated from my normal yogurt fare and had eggs today. It is good to break out of the mold once in a while.

D.

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Hi Cynthia: Congratulations. Just hearing about college makes me tired. :lol: You have a lot on your plate (so to speak) right now with school. The good thing about No S is that you really don't have to think. The first few weeks are different, but once the habit establishes itself you will probably...

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Thanks Dave for the response. :D Today was successful . But I didn't sweat. I tried out a class at the new club which was kind of like a ball/isometric class. Its pretty amazing what you can do on one of those balls. Next time I go to a class like that I will hop on the treadmill for 30 minutes prio...

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Deb: This is not boring. It is quite interesting. Our bodies are in a constant state of change so it stands to reason that our patterns of hunger change throughout our lives. I have found out that in doing the dirty deed (exercise) everyday that I am a little hungrier. Also your reference to worry a...

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Jan: Good for you for resisting that old habit. I have a similar danger zone: afternoon when the kids come home. That was where the bulk of my extra calories would be consumed. This is the second week of school and I still want a snack. But, so far, so good. I just go clean or do a crossword or keep...

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Dave:

I love your photo too. The angle of your head makes it look really cool.

Dru

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Thanks Peetie for the encouragement. I know in my mind that I "need" to exercise because it is good for my heart and mind etc. but I've never been one to just naturally jump up and want to go do something physical. So by forcing myself to post here it has helped me be accountable. This morning I wen...

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Day 8 - Success

45 minutes on the Lifecycle.

Stuck to No S-ing too. All in all a good day. Dru

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Poor Boy No S!!! I have been lost many times in Amsterdam. It is a very confusing place. It's not just what they smoke. There are lots of small narrow roads that lead to nowhere. (I remember the first time I saw women in the windows. That was just so creepy.) CarloeJo: sometimes Mondays are a little...

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Welcome BlueDaisy :D I can relate to the food hangover comment. The beauty of eating with the No S principles is that you won't have to experience that anymore. Yes, you may overdo it on a S day now and again but once you turn off the mind the body is just so happy not to be stuffed that it will be ...

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Okay Peetie: You win the Most Glamorous Award :!: :!: :!: Lovely to see you. I know what you mean about bloat. I can't stand bloat. I over did it at a beach party last night. I was shoving chips in my mouth like they were going out of style. I didn't feel guilt because I knew it was an S Day but I j...

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Day 7 - Successfully Moving 45 minute walk around the hood. Lots of hills and warm weather. I can't believe how fast the week went. Intentional exercise wasn't as grim as I thought it would be. Let's see how we do tommorrow. Deb: I don't think the nausea was related to the yoga. Just the sugar hit. ...

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Reinhard: Thank you so much for posting this. Just this past week I had yet another woman tell me how important it is to snack. ("A handful of almonds here" and "Just some cheese and apple there") She is getting this advice from a nutritionist. I don't know, if "grazing" works for some and they lose...

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Dear Spiralstares:

Congratulations on your weight loss. You have done so well. I would say that is beyond "not too shabby"!

Autumn is my favorite time of year too. I can't wait...

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Hey Sandy: How's it going? I've been doing this for about 4 months (almost 3 months consistently) I didn't say anything to my husband for a good few weeks. I have tried so many "diets" for so long that I didn't want to burden him with my weight "issue". (He doesn't think I'm fat anyway and used to g...

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Day 6 of Moving , Sweat, whatever - Technically a day off because my goal is to do something 6 days per week. But, I ended up swimming in the pool with the kids instead of just lying there reading a book. So I'd consider it a success. Interesting too: I had a package of Reese's peanut butter cups. I...

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Berries, Berries and More Berries. Berries of any kind....

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James:

You must be on cloud nine!!!! Well done.

Have a great weekend.

Dru

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Day 5 of Moving was a success. 90 minute yoga class I walked to and from the yoga class. It ended up being about 40 minutes of walking in total. I am still tired from our new school schedule but I think that the exercise this week has helped me function better. Peace to all and have a great weekend....

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Hey Deb: You did it!! Let me tell you that 21 days is a big achievement. I know you are probably drained right now with waiting to hear from everyone but don't let the crisis down there allow you to regress into old eating patterns. In the days after September 11th I used the tragedy as an excuse to...

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Nathan:

What would we do without your posts???? They crack me up.

Big Cat Call from California.....D.

Betsy...I think an apple would be a nice thing to throw. Ping.

D.

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Carolejo: I think you did tremendously under the circumstances. It is hard enough to travel and then have long gaps between meals. The fact that you were aware of what you were putting in your mouth says that you are conscious and consciousness is one of the biggest parts of this. How can we change ...

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Betsy: That has to be the strangest thing I've ever heard. I'm so sorry that you were being harrassed. What is wrong with some people??? Are there just not that many cyclists in Raleigh? And here you are trying to do your part!!!! What a nasty piece of work that guy was. Well, don't worry. There is ...

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P.S. Sandy: Put a few berries or fruit on your dinner plate. That helped me in the beginning with the sugar cravings. It may help you too.

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Day 4 of Sweat: (I don't know what else to call it. I don't like the E word ) Success :D I went to the club and did 40 minutes on the Lifecycle. I don't usually do the Lifecycle but my feet were tired from all my Non-Urban Rangering. It wasn't too bad. I had the IPod so that made it go quickly. Acco...

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Hi Sandy. Welcome. I was totally addicted to sweets. I knew that I couldn't go without them very long. When I found the No S site I was actually looking for a No Sugar diet. Well, what I found was 1000 times better. You do get to have your sugar you just get to learn moderation. Today marks 3 months...

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Welcome Back Tricia

Glad you posting again.

Dru

P.S. Only 2 more No S days left.

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Hi Snazzy.

I will pray for you and your precious boy.

D.

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Sweat Day 3 - Success :D I did an hour and twenty minute hike on the headlands of our local beach. Although there aren't too many uphill butt blasters on the trail I was constantly dodging tree roots, railroad ties, sand, rocks and the water. So it was almost an obstacle course. Everything was so pe...

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Okay, it is really fun to see all the photos of everyone. (I have no idea how to post an avatar, let alone a photo). Betsy, I have to say you look so cute; exactly like I pictured you. What lovely photos! Sorry you had to bike ride around the City. That can be dangerous! Maybe when Reinhard publishe...

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Deb: I am glad things are going well. On Monday night my older son asked for a Drumstick. I said "Sorry, they are gone" and he said, "Oh, was it an S day yesterday? Darn it!!!". We are their best models. The little one was trying to get me to eat something earlier in the week and I said, "No thank y...

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Deb: I think virtual plating is going to have to be the way. I confess that I'm a bit nervous about doing that since I don't want to get into *grey* territory. But, I like the idea of a serving of fruit. I'm glad the meditation was good. I am assuming you were home alone. My children would be a comp...

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Betsy you are tooooo funny!!!! Deb: I think that since you didn't have that celebratory S treat on an S day (yes, I consider an anniversary of No S an S day) then I would say it's a wash. Reinhard says that we can't "officially" switch days but I think you have to follow your own conscious. :? I am ...

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Day 2 of Sweat: Success :D 45 minutes on the elliptical machine and 15 minutes of yoga stretch. Breakfast was at 6:30 am, Lunch at 11:15 am. It is 3:30 pm PST and I am starving....but I can hold out for another hour or two. I'm still adjusting to this early morning routine. :lol: Dru P.S. Deb, I lik...

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Hi All: Today I am starting to count my exercise. For a variety of reasons (excuses) I haven't done much over the summer. So, today being Deb's One Year Anniversary of No S (Mega Congrats Deb for your achievement) it seems like a good day to start. My goal is to break a sweat at lease 6 days a week....

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I'm so glad you are having a manicure. At lease we have that in common!!!

Have a great one Mandy.

Dru

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Hello DaveA and all: I have to chime in regarding all the interesting treats they have in England. Let it be known here that England has the best biscuits (cookies) and chocolates that I've ever eaten. I'm glad they are 8000 miles away!!! LOL To throw another one at you Deb: Ribena. Now that is a sq...

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Alright, Enough Already!!!

You guys are beginning to sound like "Fear Factor"

Like, gag me with a spoon

D.

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Hello Gang. Just realized that I haven't checked on my "check in" for awhile. I am very happy to report the number on my scale this morning was something I haven't seen in over a year!!! Thanks Reinhard. I am adjusting to the early morning schedule with the kids. We have to be out the door by 7:10. ...

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Deb:

Slipping into an item of clothing that was previously small may be one of the best drug-free highs around. But you gotta work for it. I am so, so happy for you.

D.

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Way to go CaroleJo!!!!

21 days!!! And in the middle of the Boy's move. Amazing.

Dru

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Deb:

Don't they have those French doughnuts on, like every corner there????

That would be tough for me.

D.

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Reinhard: I just came back from a vacation in Oregon and I saw people of many shapes and sizes. :? I think in certain parts of the state the local governments are pretty enviromentally conscious. There are several cities that have bike paths through the freeways. I read somewhere that more people co...

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Hi Denise. You have made some good points. I have been doing No Since since the beginning of June and have found that on my S days I have become more selective about my indulgences. The old stand-bys just don't taste as good. I have had a few S days where I tried to binge but even that didn't work. ...

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Deb: Part of my enjoyment of No S is meeting all the great people on the board, especially you!!! You are an adorable person both inside and out. I am so proud of you that you have stuck with it. Eleven days is a long time. Heck, a year is a long time. Your journey through this process reminds me t...

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Big Hugs Snazzy!!

And Congratulations on a job well done.

Dru

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"When Tricia Got Her Groove "

We're in your corner rooting for you.

Dru

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We played a coed game of Flag Football with a bunch of couples at a Christmas party last year. The only thing I got out of it was "Girls, Go Long! Go Long!!!" I hope your friend lets you get in the action.

D.

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Nothing compares to that first cup

Sounds like you have a peaceful morning ritual Peetie.

D.

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Hey Mandy: We don't allow use of the dictionary during the game but we do allow the "cheat sheet" of two letter words. My husband and I get lethal during the games and challenge each other's words constantly. My husband is British and he comes up with these bizzare words that I think have to be fake...

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Jan: What in the heck is a Caribou Coffee? We don't have that here. One of the greating things about visiting Oregon, Washington and Canada last week was that they have 1000's of little Java Huts along the road. It was so cool. And, they all have themes. Very quaint. I think if I lived up there I'd ...

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Kelly: Yes, scrabble is limiting in that way because you only get a certain amount of letters. I got the new updated scrabble dictionary a few weeks ago. It contains over 4000 new legal scrabble words. A very fun read. Deb, a quick question: when you are in pyramid pose with your head down on the gr...

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Has anyone here ever tired Stevia? I think it is supposed to be "Natural"???

Just curious. I too am a turbinado sugar user.

D.

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Thanks guys for the empathy. The insomnia was probably due to my anger. Either I don't get angry very much or I'm not used to feeling it. (Old me would have crunched M and M's :twisted: ) Is anyone else looking forward to the weekend? We have dinner plans on Saturday so that will be fun. Alright. Ti...

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Hi Kelly.

I'll bet you're a terrific Scrabble player.

It sounds like you are in the mindset of No S already.

Looking forward to having you around.

Dru

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Emb: that red curry thing sounds delicious. Did you cook that yourself? CaroleJo: it's funny that you mention not being able to get skim milk in the Netherlands. One of my distinct memories about Holland was the very rich thick cream that they serve with the coffee. Good luck. I'm sure your skim mil...

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Doula:

I have given some of them to the Goodwill and have felt guilty. That is funny that you had the same thought. Why perpetuate the misery?

I'm going to put mine in the recycle bin from now on.

D.

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Good Morning Deb.

This is Day 7. Just wanted to say Hey. I am proud of you girl.

Dru

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Nothing too interesting to report. I have been faithfully sticking to the rules. Managed to dodge a bit of stress eating today. (See post in Freakwitch - sorry FW for giving you my rants). I have insomnia tonight so I'm not thinking straight.

D.

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Good Morning James. Wow, it is amazing how all of our perceptions are shifting :!: What constitutes a failure now is lightyears away from previous behaviors a few months ago. I think Deb said something about eating 2 cookies and saying that it wasn't too bad because in the Pre S days she would have ...

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Lisa Marie: I am just a Californian and I have never lived in the snow. Having said that, if I did live in the snow I would try cross country skiing. It looks like it is supposed to be a lot of fun. I don't think it is something you'd do every day but certainly a couple of times a week. Just a sugge...

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Hi Sibyl:

I just got back from Vancouver. The weather was gorgeous and should be perfect for walking. I hope you had a smashing good time.

Dru

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James:

Isn't it great that "feeling stuffed" does not seem normal now? For me, being stuffed was normal on the days that I wasn't "dieting". Now it just feels gross.

I think you are doing such a great job with No S. I just wanted to tell you that.

Dru

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Hi Guys: I guess the reality is that we should all do what we love. If you love to run then run. If you love to hike, then hike. If you're into weightlifting then go for it. There is something physical for everyone. I have a friend that takes hula lessons. I would like to try tap lessons. And Kev, I...

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Yes, working in the food service industry is crazy for people like us. I worked at countless places throughout my years in college. I even worked at Pritikin Longevity Center!!! You would think I'd of lost weight there but nooooooo. That's where I learned to like a lot of veggie cuisine though. Mand...

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CaroleJo:

Removing the plant from your face took off years!!!!!

You guys are a cute couple.

Good luck with the move.

Dru

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I'd like a pair of sweatpants. With a big NO S planted on my butt. Forget Juicy Couture. How about No S couture? Deb, prior to backpacking around Europe in my early 20's I worked at the Cheesecake Factory as a Bakery Girl. Well, I finished up work and got on a plane. My parents met me over in Spain ...

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Kevin:

We're going to smash up some "rock n' roll" albums later.

Dru

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Hi Bonnie.

That sounds really scary. I'm glad you are okay. Keep us posted on your progress.

Dru

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Hi Patty: Well I just want to say congratulations for posting and for coming back here. You may already know that I am (was) a lifelong member of WW. I think there is some valuable information to be learned at some of the meetings but seriously, how long can you count points? Most of the people I kn...

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Just to add to the discussion: there are somethings that I will not give up and one of them is 1%, 2% or half and half in coffee. We usually have one or two percent in the house but when we are out I will have 1/2 and 1/2 in the coffee. If I have to put blue milk in my cofee I'd rather just drink it...

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Deb: I wish you many private clients before the year's end. It sounds like you are really doing a great job with the eating thing. I think that any little change adds up in the long run. It took me about a year to gain back the 20 pounds I'd lost from WW. I did it by just eating cookies every aftern...

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Mandy. I hope you are not getting ill before your friends arrive. Man, can I just have one little tiny piece of your motivation for exercise? Please? I am so not into excercise. What forces you to do it? BTW, I heard somewhere that if you have anything wrong with your head that it is okay to work ou...

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Peetie: If I had all the money that I've wasted on Diet Books, (Starting with the Beverly Hills Diet, remember that one? Fruit for like a month???), well, let's just say I'd be a lot richer in the pocket book. In fact, the last diet book I bought was in April, just before stumbling on Reinhard's sit...

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Hi Kelly. I don't see that you have made a daily check in yet but I had to say that yes, my son had a girl in his class last year named Emerald. It is a pretty name, isn't it? I still like Kelly too. :D Best of luck with No S-ing. I don't think I could stick to it without all the support that I get ...

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Hey Reinhard:

I just counted. I am a triple 21 working toward my quadrupal. I have no idea how this happened. I even surprise myself.

Quick, write the book. More people need to know about this.

XXOO Dru

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Emerald?

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Hi Planner Lady. I like to eat breakfast around 8:30 to 9:00 am. But, what I do is delay lunch. Usually I don't eat lunch until 1:00 or 2:00. This leaves me full during my "danger zone" which is 3:30 to 4:30. (The old binging time.) Anyway, dinner is usually whenever it happens. Sometime around 6:00...

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Deb: Did you say you were 1.5 pounds away from your lowest point on no S???? Did I get that right??? Dude, you are awesome!!! And you deserve much congratulations. I am also proud of you for downsizing your coffee with less sugar. That is a feat worth celebrating. Happy nearly 2nd year of No S. I ad...

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Hi Girls. Thanks for the good wishes. I had a loverly birthday on Victoria Island in B.C. There is a chocolate shop there called Roger's and I took advantage of that. Jan: I have been thinking about what you said regarding exercise. I do need to exercise more often. My problem is that I start off wi...

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Hey Gang!

I am back from vacation and just wanting to check in. I stuck to the rules throughout the time we were gone. My birthday fell on an S day so that was convenient. No weigh in yet, but I suspect that I've lost because my clothes are looser.

Have a great day.

Dru

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Quick Musings: Today is day 51 of No S. I realized that I have not been writing down what I eat anymore because I no longer have the need. I am feeling very empowered by this process and hopeful that I have found actual balance regarding eating. That was all I was looking for: balance. No manic diet...

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Tonight is Friday and it is always my toughest time. Just wanted to "share" that with you all. A friend just dropped off homemade pumpkin bread and it is staring me in the face. Bet you didn't know that pumpkin bread has eyes and a voice. "Come to me...." it sings. But, I'll have it tommorrow. Just ...

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I found it. It was called "Harvey's Hideout". It is about a brother and sister muskrat who are having rivalry issues. (Now I know why I liked it so much. LOL) I ordered a copy. Funnily enough the site said: People who ordered this book also bought: Bread and Jam for Frances! And Miss Suzy. (another ...

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Mandy:

Are you feeling better????

Dru

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Okay Prod.

Now I am going to have to go on Amazon for a missing muskrat.

I will let you all know when I find her.

Dru

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I am going to meddle for as long as I can get away with it. I am very subtle though.

Yeah, today is Friday.

Dru

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Tricia:

Congratulations on finding something to wear. I know what a big pain it can be to find an outfit for a wedding. Okay, it can be traumatizing.

Just look at the 4 hour drive as a great opportunity to warm up your voice.

Have a wonderful time.

Dru

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Hi Sibyl:

You are amazing. I can't believe you resisted all those goodies. I like salmon in any way, shape or form so you have company.

Just wanted to say Hoooooray.

Dru

P.S. When you are a "little hungry" at night your body probably has to tap into some stores. Celebrate.

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Yeah, sure. I have been doing this for about a month and a half and I've lost about 5 pounds. It is not the "dramatic" 10 dress sizes in 10 days but it beats gaining weight. I think it also depends on how much you need to lose. My goal was to lose 20 so I'm already 1/4 of the way there. I think it i...

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Ariel: I think where I went wrong in creating picky eaters was that I didn't expose them to mixed foods. I always made a plate that had 3 or 4 things on it that didn't touch. Unfortuately, now they won't eat casseroles or stews or soups or anything that is blended. It is a bummer because sometimes i...

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Well Nathan, I meant the part about Geek Chic. Yes, I am already happily married to my own Geek. :lol: :lol: I will add however that you are not a "fat old slob" as you referred to yourself. Stop that negative self-talk. You are a very handsome guy. I can say that and still be married, so there :!: ...

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Reinhard: As I have posted before, Friday night can be really tough, especially if you're going out. Thanks for admitting to us that you are a fallible human. Also, thanks again for this site. It really has been a Godsend for me. Dru P.S. I'm glad Ariel reminded me that I need to shop Amazon through...

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Ariel: When your baby starts eating (okay, I know we are projecting into the future here) let me give you advice on what not to do. I have (had) very picky eaters. But I think that my older son is starting to grow and is actually trying all kinds of adult foods. The younger son is another story. He ...

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Kevin, Kevin, Kevin: We have missed you. As you can see, the board is expanding while we are all shrinking. :lol: I'm curiuos to know how you felt on your vacation. I have to go on vacation soon and I'm a little worried about losing momentum. Any advice or insight would be appreciated. Thanks, Dru

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Hello Sibyl: Please don't get into beating yourself up. You have been doing so well. Look at the positive: you are eating food that you want. You are not giving up bread for life or counting points or preparing food from a list. Okay, so you aren't perfect. You are human and you messed up. Figure ou...

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