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Merry Kat: My husband does the same thing. (Although we could be watching House or Grey's or 24...) He always wants me to "join in" with his little dessert episodes. But, I have kind of got used to saying "No thanks" in a polite way. Pangalasue, thanks for reminding me that I need to focus on what I...

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Have some coffee. That's what I do. It gives you a little lift but doesn't ruin your day. I usually have a latte. Probably not the best advice, health-wise, but it works for me...

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Since I'm a Bruin, I'll Second That!!!!!

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Day 10 Success!!!!! B: oatmeal, raisens, walnuts and coffee L: bagel sandwich with tuna, tomato, sprouts, avocado D: a few bites of salmon, handful of walnuts, a strawberry, some sweet potato and 2 pieces of cheese quesadilla with salsa. I have no idea how I fit all of this on my plate, but I did an...

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Day 9 Success (I can't believe how fast this is going...) B: oatmeal, 1/2 an apple and walnuts, coffee L: roasted veggie panini sandwich (admittedly a little on the large size...but I was at a restaurant,) iced tea D: about 5 oz. of broiled salmon and cubed, sauteed sweet potatoes (I bought them alr...

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Yo, Mandy????

Just checking in!

Fridays are always the toughest to get through, aren't they? It's a normal American thing to want to start enjoying the weekend!

Hope all is well.

Dru

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I have had only one kid/vomit/car incident and that was enough for me!!! Karina: Your weekend sounds reasonable. Here's the thing: when you begin to eat with a No S mindset you are more aware of how sick the extra food can really make you feel. (At least, that's been my experience - I am using "you"...

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Day 7 Success (Of course, it was an S day so why wouldn't it be?) Ran on treadmill for 30 minutes Day 8 Success B- granola and yogurt L - tomato, mozzerella, basil sandwich D- lettuce wraps and chinese chicken salad, slice of bread (I probably could have made the pile on my plate a little less like ...

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Tiffani:

Congratulations!!!!

There's nothing better then pulling on pants that you thought would be tight and they aren't! Clothes are one of the best ways to measure your successes!!!

No S rocks, doesn't it?

Dru

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Day 5 Success!!! B: Oatmeal (the the usual stuff) Lunch: 1/2 a deli sandwich Later afternoon: the other 1/2 of the sandwich dinner: slice of mushroom pizza, diet coke at the movies: nothing but a latte No exercise since I was still pretty congested Day 6 (Today!!, and S day - so its a Success no mat...

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Days 3 and 4 Success Well, yesterday was my first (S)ick day that I've ever had to take. I've been here almost two years and I finally got sick enough to not want to eat!!! LOL I had breakfast and lunch, but by dinner time I had a high fever and only drank Sprite. Today I had a slice of toast for br...

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Day #2 Success!!! B- steel cut oatmeal with raisens, milk, walnuts. Coffee L - vegetarian quesadilla with mixed green salad + cracker with hummus iced tea (this was a birthday lunch for a friend and I could have used it as an excuse for dessert but I didn't - yeah for me!) Afternoon: coffee Dinner: ...

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Hello No S People. It has been a loooong time since I posted and it is great to see all the new names and some of the regulars too. I have decided to do a 21 Day posting to get myself back on track. I made a HUGE mistake and went on a diet (I know, I'm sorry Reinhard!) with a group of cousins becaus...

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I live in CA and while it is not the "healthiest" state statistically, there are many people in my area who are health conscious. Recently our school district (the best in the county) passed a motion, law, whatever they pass at a school board meeting, to ban junk food from the schools. The kids cann...

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Here's one that I've used a lot, especially in restaurants: When the waiter comes over with a dessert tray and/or menu I just hold up my hand, shake my head and say: "I surrender" It usually gets a laugh. I know, it's corney, but at least I've diverted attention. PS. If it's an N Day and I'm out, I ...

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Renie, Renie, Renie.... This is such terrific news. I just found out this week by communication via Deb. (Your PR girl) There is so much that I want to thank you for, but let me just say that I love No S and what it has done for my life. I can enjoy food without guilt and avoid that horrible cycle o...

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Hey Sue. I just wanted to add to the well wishes of those who posted prior. I got extremely off track pver the past few months too so I completely understand. The No S habit, as brilliant as it is, was not as ingrained in my psyche as I thought it was. I went back to the old self-comforting methods ...

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I have not posted for a while so some of you newish members of this board may not know who I am. But, I have been a member for about 18 months. I echo Reinhard (surprising, huh?) that you should just enjoy the S day of Thanksgiving and then just stick to a normal non-S day on Friday. You will feel s...

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Wow Jan. I had no idea that you moved to DC. Yes, transition is an odd thing and it can put a little spanner into the routine. I too, have not been to No S-ish. I have fallen off the wagon several times lately, but like you, I exercise a lot so I haven't gained. Still, as a warning to everyone, let ...

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It has been 2 weeks now since my dog died and I am getting back on track. I have one kid going back to school this coming Monday and the other one going back on September 5th. I cannot wait to get back into a routine. This summer has been interesting, to say the least. In my strange weirdness of not...

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Hi No S people. I am sad to report that my little puppy died last week. It was a vet's negligence that killed her. (She aspirated upon waking from sedation and got pneumonia). Obviously this was a loss for our entire family. She was only 10 months old and should have lived to be over ten years. I wi...

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Hi James. You look terrific. You are one handsome dude!!! Thanks for posting. Dru

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Hi Jan and Hi Reinhard and hello to all new and current No-Essers!!! Jan, I know how you feel. My schedule is completely off whack due to summer and my kids being home and no structure. This morning I decided to go back to basics and read our manifesto that was written so beautifully by Reinhard. Ge...

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Hi Deb. Good idea. I passed my one year mark in No S probably a few weeks ago. I don't know the exact date. I have been 134 since about December so I can totally relate to this subject. The one thing that does not get me down though is that I have been exercising consistently since last fall. So eve...

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Hi Operababe. Your resume of past diets sounds extremely familiar. But, I have to confess that my Raw Food/Vegan diet would usually last only for breakfast!!! :lol: Seriously, we are really happy to have you here. I have been eating this way for a year now and can honestly say that I don't crave sug...

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I'm glad I brought a smile to your face.

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Hi PS: I don't think simple alteration costs too much. I usually have jeans and pants hemmed and it costs about 10-15 dollars. ($5 extra to retain and reattach the seam on the denim) I'm sure extensive alteration of a lined suit jacket is more labor intensive and would warrant a higher fee. But, now...

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Hi Jan. I'm glad I'm not the only one who had an S failure yesterday. I had, basically 2 dinners last night. Sushi with the kids after school (thinking that I'd just have that) But, no....when husband came home about 4 hours later, I celebrated by making him some food and having some of that too!!!!...

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[quote="gratefuldeb67 NoS, you and the members here, have really been steadfast friends to me.... No one ever tries to judge and evaluate others progress.. Just a lot of friendly, honest support! [/quote] I think you have encapsulated the reason why I have stuck around this board so long. And Deb, I...

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Hi Tricia:

I'm glad you are back too!!!!

Dru

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Hi PangelSue: Yes, I will definitely look for "Real Peanut Butter". I also consider Peanut Butter one of my basic food groups!!!! Currently, I have Laura Scudder's which isn't bad. We just can't keep the Jif in the house anymore though. It has way too much sugar and technically is an S. All is well ...

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Hi PangelSue. I love What Not to Wear. I watch both the TLC and BBC versions. I have learned so much from those shows. Deb, the yucking thing about shopping is that you really do have to try on A LOT of stuff and most of us don't have the patience to do that. And yes, I hate certain stores because t...

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Hey Debster!!!!! I think we are all on a downward trend in the No S classroom of life. I too, got on the scale thinking I'd gained and Nope, I was the same. I am approximately 10 pounds less then last year. Reinhard is right, it is a slow process, but so worth it. I don't ever want to tip the scale ...

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Hey Guys...Just checking in. I had a great week and stuck to the rules, even enjoying my husband's birthday weekend. (The No S Gods have been so kind to me this year as practically every birthday in our family has been on a Saturday or Sunday!) We went to the beach on Monday and my 12 year old son b...

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Hi Pangelsue:

I think everyone here has great ideas. But, I'm surprised that Deb didn't mention yoga or massage. Both are great stress relievers.

I can be a stress eater too but doing No S for a year has put that baby mostly to bed.

Good Luck,

Dru

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Lunch: cup of homemade tomato/potato soup, 1/2 sandwich of chix and portabello mushrooms

Dinner: breakfast burrito on WW tortilla. Small bowl of fat free popcorn (yikes, I know, that is a snack food, but I couldn't help myself.)

Two hour hike for exercise. Have a great night everyone. Dru

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Hello Gang. Long time, no post!!! I wanted to check in and record a few day's worth of N's. Even though I have been doing this for nearly a year (hard to believe!), because I haven't been on the boards lately I have been slipping a bit. I am still sticking to the rules but I have been doing too much...

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Hello Blondie Girl. Wow, it is great to hear from you. You must be in love. That is a wonderful thing. Congratulations. :lol: :lol: :lol: I weigh about the same as you and my goal is the same as yours so who knows. Funnily enough I started running. My pilates teacher says that's the surefire way to ...

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Hello C.A.

Glad you are back in the No S mindset. Like Reinhard says, sometimes it takes a few fits and starts to get into the rhythm.

Dru

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Hi Wannabe. I think you are doing great. I am in agreement with Laff that you may want to up your exercise. I've been doing No S for nearly a year now (Wow!), and I have to say that while the number on the scale initially went down it did stall until I began regular exercise. Then, it went down agai...

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Hi DC!!! If I were you I'd try to do something everyday. And, do something you like. Just move. I wouldn't try to impose a rigid mentality. Just be gentle on yourself. Some days, you may be busy and can just squeeze in a short walk. (I walked to and from my hair appointment yesterday b/c I knew I wo...

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Deb:

Thank you for responding to my post. You are so funny. It's Carmel Valley, not Caramel Valley. Just reading that made me think of candy

Willy Wonka, Chocolate river, cookies growing on trees...yikes it is only Tuesday.

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Yes, and according to my English husband it is the center of everything

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This is really not a daily check in anymore, but I wanted to let everyone know that I'm still out there and still doing the No S thing. It has been 9 months that I've been faithfully eating this way and my eating is pretty much under control. There are a few days per month when I feel the need to gr...

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Hi Guy: I can relate to your experience. I thought, in the beginning, since I was being "so good" by not consuming cookies and exercising, that the weight should just be falling off of me. It should happen, and fast. But, alas, that was not the case. Normally, I would have thrown in the towel and ju...

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Cam:

Well done. You are probably eating a lot less then you used to. Don't worry, I'm sure that no one here wants to kill you.

Enjoy this milestone.

Dru

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Hi. Everyone here is giving you great advice. My little Jedi Mind Trick, in the beginning, was to talk to myself the way I would talk to my kids. You see, it is the rebellious child in me that wants the sweets and the snacks all the time. There are still times, even after 7 months, where I have to s...

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You know what, Deb? As much as I like sugary, chocolaty things I have never been able to stomach fudge. I remember my great grandmother used to bring it over at Christmas time and I could barely take a nibble. It almost tastes like pure butter, or something I don't know... I'm jealous about your wea...

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Ahhhh, that's why I had that extra piece of bread last night...Aussie Day!!!

I'm with Nathan here. If I let myself, I'd celebrate my best friend's 2nd cousin's 3 wedding anniversary.

But, I hope you had a smashing day.

G'Day, Mate.

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Hi Beth. Wecome Back (I am singing the theme to Welcome Back Kotter to you) I have missed the photo of those adorable babies. Do what ever it takes to make this work for you. You know yourself. You know when you are "cheating". I personally kept a journal for the first month or two, just so I was ac...

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Hi Maria. I'm sure that Reinhard in his infinite wisdom will come across an article either proving or disproving the stomach shrinking theory. Personally, I think that stomachs can stretch. Think about people who have gastric bypass surgery: their stomachs are made to the size of a small vial and ye...

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Hey Terre: I wouldn't worry about overdoing it on your husband's birthday. It was after all, and "S" day and you don't get another opportunity to experience his birthday for another year. You are very smart to start thinking about your reunion now. I don't know how much you want or need to lose to g...

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David:

Wow!!! Office parties are a tough temptation. I'm glad you came out on top.

Looks like you are headed for the "Pants Falling Down Club".

Dru

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Deb, Call me nosey, idle, or just curious, but I did go back and read your horrific gym scenario. What baffles me is that people can treat others so unkindly. I don't know how it is in NY State but CA is a state that favors employees. As an employer, (okay, my husband's business but I do some HR wor...

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I'm with KellenHeller.

That sweet sticky spicy kind of mustard is great. With crackers or Jarlsberg cheese.

But, no go on the sammies for me.

Deb, I think I'm going to have a Reuben this weekend. Thanks for the reminder.

Dru

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Lisa: Too weird. We lived in the City at the same time and in the same vicinity!!!! I lived on Waller and Fillmore for about nine months and then we moved to the Richmond. My husband and his friends used to go to Knock Knock a lot. I, of course, was pregnant so I couldn't really go bar hopping. I wa...

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Lisa: The craving for sugar will go away. I have to stick to the plate thing. I find that some days I need to have more on the plate and other days I just eat less. I was a total cookie fiend. I probably was borderline obsessed with cookies. But, I swear, I can't remember the last time I had one. Se...

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Deb Dahling: I wish I could be there to give you a great big encouraging hug. I don't know what happened at yoga because I haven't been on the boards lately. (My schedule is a lot busier with the puppy), but, anyway, maybe you can go check out some Rodney Yee DVDs. Just wanting to say hello. Dru

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Lisa: Hi. Your subject line cracked me up: "a tad Chubby"....Very cute. Then, the Nancy Drew avatar made me smile. (I too used to love eating oreos when I read books. I am a certified bookworm since childhood.) And then you said you had lived in the Haight. I lived in the lower Haight for awhile whe...

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Thanks for the tip Carole Jo. One of my many goals is to learn how to steep herbs and such properly. I don't know why, but it somehow intimidates me... Things are A-Okay on the No S front. My 8 year old just lamented the fact that he can't play his Game Cube. It's not allowed during the school week....

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Hey Peetie.

Good for you on the exercise. What have you been doing? Send me and email so we can catch up.

Cheers,

Dru

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Today I wore a pair of 501's that I haven't been able to wear in public for 3 and 1/2 years. :!: :!: :!: They actually fit. I'm not squeezed into them. Truly. This would not have been possible had I not found this site. Thanks again Reinhard. I probably would be on Day Whatever of Diet Whatever to r...

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It Deb, it's me again.... I know what it is like to argue with one's kids. I hate it. It makes me feel like a bad person, like somehow I should be more mature. They can be so frustrating that before I know it, it's me acting 12 or 8 or whatever. :oops: But, this parenting stuff is really just anothe...

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oops, re reading my post...a "hugs lunch"...I meant huge lunch. I hugs lunch could be quite interesting though....depends on the interpretation!

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Hi Deb: I am getting to the point where these minor screw ups are just that. Minor. Awareness of them is key. As long as the night eating does not become a habit then you will be okay. I have done a few things like slip a piece of bread in my mouth before sitting down to dinner. Consciously, I know ...

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Hi Lane.

Good for you for standing up to the gymmies.

I got the "six meals a day" advice just last week from my pilates instructor!!!

We No S-essies are behind you in this endeavor.

Cheers,

Dru

P.S. I like your photo. But, I knew your kid had his nose pressed up the glass.

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Hi Lane. That is great news about your mom. I can't imagine not talking to or seeing my mom in 8 years. Although I confess there have been times when we weren't speaking! LOL I want to see photos of your finished room. My husband and I watched too much HGTV over the past few days and now he wants to...

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Thanks Reinhard.

The photos are insprirational.

Dru

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Awww Shucks You guys!!!

You are sooooo sweet.

Thanks for caring.

We are all in this together, n'est pas?

D.

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Hi Lane: Well, how cool to be 1/2 a pound from your New Year's goal. That is great. I can relate to your comments about Christmas. It can be overwhelming for us moms. I have been trying to put a little bit away each day. (a la flylady...) I can also tell you that I need to paint too. I got a bid to ...

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Hello Guys and Gals (Wasn't that a musical??? No, Guys and Dolls...) Anyway, I lost another 1.5 pounds. We had a Boxing Day party at our home on, well, Boxing Day and a friend who I hadn't seen since May told me that I look like I've lost weight. I remember Navin, along time ago, said that he was lo...

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Thanks Deb. Yes, I will check out their website. I'm definitley more of a Nuts n' Chews girl.... BTW, I really like the photos that CJ posted for you. They are great. You and Richard both have such great smiles. I managed to get my packages out to the UK yesterday. The Christmas cards are all but se...

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Hi Deb. I'm so glad to hear things are going well with business. That is exciting. Yes, you cannot stay out until 3 am and then get up and go to work. Since I have had the puppy I have been really tired. It is like having a new baby again. So, I can relate to the fatigue. Plus, this is a very frenet...

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HI Doula.

Glad to see you are back.

The cravings for sweets seemed to go away for me after about 2 weeks.

Sounds like you are doing well. Keep up the good work.

Dru

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It is Saturday night and I have decided that I don't like See's candy anymore. We gave away all the milk chocolates and all the nuts and chews. The only boxes left are soft centers and they are just gross. You never know what you are biting into with soft centers. Why doesn't See's put a menu on the...

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Hi Sunny Day!!! I know what you mean about skinny jeans being out of style. My levis from a few years ago seem so high on my waist. Better still, I can barely wear my trendy jeans from a few months ago. They are so loose that I have plumber's butt. :oops: Just bought a pair of Nordy's line in a size...

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PS. I forgot to mention the 50 boxes of See's candy in my hall closet. 50 Boxes!!!!! Did I say, 50????

It's true.

They are being given to clients and practically anyone that walks through our door!!!!

D.

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Just a quick update: last night was my wedding anniversary. Although my husband and I had an amazing meal we skipped dessert on his suggestion. He said, "We have so many holiday dinners and parties, let's just wait to eat dessert on Saturday". I was shocked. I mean I think he is becoming a No-eser b...

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Hello Reinhard et. all. Last fall I had a blood profile that showed my cholesterol at 203. It worried me because I used to have low cholesterol. I am happy to report that this year's blood profile showed my cholesterol at 188!! That is after doing No S for six months. (I tested right after Thanksgiv...

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Starbucks Maple Scones..........mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

PS. Well done on the iron will...

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Hi CJ, long time no speak.... I understand about that stuff. Certain things trigger my desire for sweets. For some reason, when I eat persimmons I start craving sugar. Maybe they are just too sweet. I had a small problem last night with some bread that my husband brought home from Il Fornaio last ni...

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Gosh, I felt like I'd better write or my daily log would reach the 2nd page!!! LOL Lane, I don't know where we will ski, but my friend's parents live in McCall which is about 2 hours away. She lives in Boise in some fancy development and has a beach in her backyard!!! LOL As time gets closer I'll le...

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Peetie: You are hilarious. Deb, thanks for the compliments Miss Srgt. Pepper. Nothing new to report, just plugging along with No S. Well, this is kind of funny: my family is catching on. My son handed me a piece of chocolate on Saturday and said, "Here, it's an S Day". And I got a call on the cell p...

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Hey CA...I too have not been posting as much but just wanted to say hello.

Good luck with the job.

I'm with you: No S is a lifelong way to live.

Dru

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Hi Sister. I am the same way on Mondays. Last Monday I opened the freezer and staring me in the face was the kid's Dreyer's Ice Cream. (They had some left over since I usually only buy that stuff on Saturdays and Sundays.) Well I almost had a wrist-jerk reaction with a spoon but I had to snap myself...

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Yes, I am glad I don't live in the sprawling metropolis anymore!!! LOL I was just down there a few weeks ago and the traffic is atrocious. Regarding eating things have been going very well. Tonight I had a rather full plate of dinner and I feel uncomfortable. My need for more more food seems to fluc...

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Hi Jan: Man, I am so out of the loop. I was checkin on you in your check in and found out that you aren't at McD's anymore. I don't blame you. One of my first jobs when I was 15 was at a Fish and Chips place. I could only take it for a few months as the grease and the smell got to me. I'm happy that...

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Deb:

To borrow a quote of my son when he was two: "You crack my up!!!"

Rock the cradle of Love....(80's girl here...)

I ate most of Geo's chocolate in his candy bowl on Saturday. I couldn't touch any by Sunday. LOL

Here's to Grims....Dru

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Hey, I want to come over to your house. That food sounds great. You have inspired me to try more veggie recipes.

Keep up the good work.

Dru

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Hello Gang of No Sweets, No Snacks and No Seconds. This is CV Mom here checking in. All is well. After my little fall off the wagon I watched my carb intake the next day. (Aren't you proud of me Shameless???) and got back on track. I saw a photo of myself that was taken in April and I look so much b...

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Hi Carrie Ann. Thanks for checking in on me at my check in. It is great to know that I have friends out there that actually missed me. (I would put a big smiley face here but for some reason my smiley faces aren't working today!!!) It sounds like things are going well for you. So, good luck on the j...

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Hello Guys. Is this my check in??? I wanted to let everyone know that after doing No S perfectly for 5 months I broke a rule last night. I had a plate full of ceasar salad and a slice of pizza and while I should have stopped I grabbed another slice of pizza. I don't want you all to tell me that it i...

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Good Morning Kev. My husband has a recumbant device that attaches to his bicyle's back wheel so that he can ride it in the house (or garage). I got it for him at Big 5. If you have room in your house then maybe you can try something like that. Who knows, maybe you can watch the morning news, read th...

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okay...I have no idea how I screwed that one up..For some reason I ended up posting a new subject...oops.

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Hi All. Just got back from a 3 day cruise. (Don't ask, I don't know how I ended up on a cruise...quite the interesting experience). But, I wanted to let everyone know that the No S rules worked fine. When we dined on Friday evening I had herbal tea for dessert. People looked at me like I was on some...

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Hello you Shameless Hussey (love the name! LOL)

Before I got rid of all my DIEt books I wrote "www.nosdiet.com" inside the front of each book. It made me feel better to know that while I was passing along a diet book it also contained a message of hope.

Liberating to toss them isn't it?

Dru

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Hi CJ. Yes, I have decluttered most of my possessions due to a home organization website that I subscribe to. (www.flylady.net) I do not have a lot of "stuff". On the other hand, you should see the boxes of junk that my 12 year old son has accumulated!! And it is all special and all must be kept. So...

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Hi Guys. Wow, I've been gone for a week or so and there are so many new people. Welcome to all of you. Everything is going well. I have unpacked 90% of our stuff. I won't be checking in as much since our computer is not in the kitchen anymore but in the downstairs den of the new house. This is proba...

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Hi Guys. Carrie Ann, thanks for the support. I had to drive my husband's box truck over to the new house. That was only 3 miles but it stressed me out. It is 25 feet long :!: We are moving 3 miles away but we still have to leave our current house empty, clean and presentable. (My optimistic husband ...

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Hello Miss Jan!!

I just wanted to say "Happy Birthday"!!!!

I hope you had a good one.

Dru

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