Everyday Systems

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Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:19 pm
No news is good news!

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LOL!

Glad the no news is helping your mental state! I find it really helps mine as well.

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What is your activity level? Even though activity can burn negligible calories, for some reason I find it easier to lose weight when I maintain a good level of activity( for myself). Honestly, the only way I have been able to lose weight on No S is to change the meal composition or eat smaller meal...

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Thanks auto, I really appreciate your words. I do try really hard, especially as I can see how much this is affecting my kids. Just yesterday my 11-year-old sat at the table and cried about how the pandemic had messed up her life. She is also 11 and pretty hormonal right now but still... It could be...

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Auto yep they have a kids croquet set! That is definitely a grandparent present! I would not have thought to get them that but they have a lot of fun with it. I have been getting them outside to the big soccer park down the street this week too. No one is there in the middle of the day and they/we r...

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Oh yeah, I know soy is really controversial and has possible health effects. I read that it could help with the hormonal imbalances of perimenopause and being a little desperate decided to try it. I also have always really liked soy milk and was sad when it became a possible health issue. I haven't ...

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Linda, I know! It does seem like we often have a lot of parallels going on. I still haven't heard from my friend but an old friend who kind of fell off the planet for almost a year reached out and we had a good talk, so that was nice. So happy you have your veneers! I am kind of self-conscious of my...

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Thanks auto! I appreciate that. I feel the same way. I love it when people post their experiences on my thread. It does feel like a conversation and I am happy to know that others relate through the sharing of their experiences. I just don't want to be misinterpreted as not caring what the other per...

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Ladybird I am doing the same exact thing these days. Trying to eliminate seconds and not eat as much at meals. Its a tricky balance!

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Thanks for the sardine and english muffin description! I have never had a sardine before actually... Im sorry you are having a hard time lately. I really relate to what you are saying. I feel like I have been fighting depression again as well, even though my life is great on paper. And, I don't tend...

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Hope the soy milk helped! I switched to soy milk in my coffee a few times a week.

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Hot water is an interesting idea. I imagine it could be kind of soothing to the hungry or growling stomach. I will try that, maybe with lemon next time I want a between meal drink.

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What is your activity level? Even though activity can burn negligible calories, for some reason I find it easier to lose weight when I maintain a good level of activity( for myself). Honestly, the only way I have been able to lose weight on No S is to change the meal composition or eat smaller meals...

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really think there is a lot to this willpower thing. I have started to realize a goal of weight loss has never worked long term because that goal relies mostly on willpower. Sure it works early on when I’m excited & have plenty of willpower but as time goes on & my willpower starts to deplete I qui...

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15 videos is a lot! I bet you could do it if you had to though. Also, English muffins with sardines? This sounds like something they would eat in England although I have no idea why. Maybe the whole toast and kippers. :D How was it? Did you just lay sardines on an English muffin? Inquiring minds wou...

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Sounds like things have been a little rough Linda. I am sorry. I had a weird friend thing happen this weekend myself. We normally talk every other week on the phone and she texted to reschedule at the last minute with a weird excuse and then never texted me back when I texted her back to confirm our...

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Thanks Ladybird! It has been really difficult. Some days I do better than others. Well the scale has stayed at 156, even bouncing up to 157 at times so I need to look at how much I am eating for meals. I have gotten so in the habit of large meals, I think I need to get back to slightly smaller meals...

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Im sorry your chicken curry didn't work out. I hate it when that happens! Hopefully it was still edible though! I have made recipe fails that actually had to be tossed out and we all have pbj's for dinner instead.

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Thanks auto! It was! I was half wondering if I should break out the old routines I used to do with my preschoolers and do those. I have all the music, but none of the equipment. However, there are plenty of little songs and activities to do without it. I have read a few articles now talking about ho...

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I have those same worries about retirement. But, I try not to worry about it for now. We have always had what we needed when we needed it and I have to believe that will continue. That is great that Doc is getting into the cleaning! It is so nice to have that support. Good luck with OMAD! I actually...

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Aww thank you Linda! I try, just like we all do especially in these crazy times. Yesterday we did a 15 minute cardio video for kids and we were all panting on the floor by the end of it. Today we did Kid yoga and I could barely do it. I can't remember if I was posting on here regularly when I was a ...

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Ahh parenting teens! Its funny how similar it can be sometimes. We have threatened to take the door off, but haven't actually done it yet. We have cleaned our teens room for her at least once. I remember my parents did that for me when I was in 8th grade and I was so upset and embarrassed! But my ro...

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I do pretty close to vanilla No S, except I don't beat myself up if I have a day that isn't green AND my S days typically still keep the structure of 3 meals and no snacks because I like being hungry for my meals. On S days I will have a dessert or two, or maybe donuts for breakfast instead of oatme...

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I like tea with a very small amount of sugar or honey and if it is black tea, a little dollop of milk. Also, a glass of milk if I am really really hungry.

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Hi auto, no I never have. It never occurred to me that anything could be wrong with me, I just always assume it stems from my weak/ badly treated ankles and knees. Next time I get my full physical with bloodwork, I will ask about that, thanks for the idea! I just keep going because I don't want to b...

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Hi Alene, nice to hear an update! Yeah, I bet plies would be tough on the knees! I don't think I could do those right now! That pork sounds amazingly good! I am a huge believer in affirmations! I think that is a great idea. Let us know if you notice a difference or if it helps you. Hope your Monday ...

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Thanks Alene! I have definitely reached a level of peace that seemed completely out of reach only a few years ago. I was re-reading my journal from when I was 17- 19 years old. ( Always fun times. :D) And that was when my eating disorder really started. It made me sad to read how much I hated my bod...

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Oh interesting! That makes sense about the veneers. Sounds like you made a good decision!

Wow 17 K steps!? I am so impressed! I think I have done that exactly once since I started keeping track of my steps over 2 years ago.

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Yes I used to do the same thing with waiting a little too long to eat meals, and then it felt like my stomach was a bottomless pit. Its good that you are aware of that and also aware that sometimes its just better to not white knuckle it and eat what you want/need. I really think that makes for a su...

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I am not a church girl but I do consider myself to be spiritual and I have recently renewed my focus on more of that because I feel like I lost some of it during the pandemic. I definitely don't want to be a bitter 40-something-year-old! I try to focus on the positive and be aware of the energy I am...

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Jen yes it absolutely is a habit for me! That is why No S works so well for me as far as only having sugary stuff on the weekend. It is limited enough for it to not become a habit. Over the holidays it became a habit. It's amazing how quickly it CAN become a habit though! Auto, oh yeah bone broth, t...

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Same here about those last 4 years Linda! Veneers sound interesting! You said you are getting permanent ones but they still have to be replaced every 10 - 20 years? A separate savings account sounds like a good way to have peace of mind about that. WOW! Rosebud pierced her own ears? Do kids still do...

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auto its a Netflix Original. We are on episode 5 now!

Linda I plan to read the books after we finish this first season as well. I do like a good romance novel that is well written.

Jen hope you are doing well!

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Oh perimenopause sleep issues are the worst! I know what you mean about bad sleep-inducing cravings and wanting to eat. We just got a new mattress and new sheets and that has actually helped me but that is just because our old mattress was very uncomfortable. ( you probably know this since you read ...

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Linda thanks, that is a good point. Kind of how our society is geared more for extroverts and recognizing extroverted accomplishments more often. I have never gone skiing before but my favorite part of any outdoor cold activity is coming back to a warm environment and curling up with something hot! ...

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Its so tough with these school decisions! I am glad you can make the best one for your boys individually.

Yay for Flowerpups staples coming out!

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Thanks Linda and Auto, I think I might truly just be a bit naturally lazy. I don't think anything is necessarily wrong with that as long as you fulfill your responsibilities. Im a great employee and I work hard at everything I do, but my favorite thing to do is just lounge around. You know there are...

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I am only on episode 2 of Bridgerton! I haven't seen the sex scenes yet. I mean there was that first one... but I haven't seen much yet. I am interested to see what everyone is talking about. That is sweet about your husband being your best friend. I feel the same way about my husband. The other day...

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Glad you came out of your side effects ok! Sounds like you felt pretty sick. Thanks for letting us know what it was like for you.

I agree! I can't do the militant food group cutting that some of these fierce advocates of diet dogma recommend. Just another reason I am so grateful for No S!

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It is pretty funny! Im so grateful for my dogs during this stressful time. They really add lightness and comfort and sometimes entertainment.

Hope you are having a good Monday!

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Ok, that is what I was thinking. It is sad that this issue has been politicized. If it makes you feel any better, it sounds like the research leans towards kids not spreading it in schools. Wow! That is really exciting to have sweetpea her housing already! That is great, is she excited to move out?

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Don't feel guilty about wanting to fix your gap! You get to decide how you want to look. If it bothers you, then I think its great that you are getting it fixed. That does sound so frustrating about the schools. Here in our district, they will only go remote if they don't have enough teachers or sub...

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Thanks auto! He is! I mean to my biased eye. He also is super snuggly. He loves to lay on the bed with me and rest his head on my stomach to sleep. Maybe I will post a picture of him on my thread. Yeah for a hiking partner... Bassets have great endurance but their sniffing is out of control! We have...

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I am glad she is healing up! I don't understand dogs and their eating proclivities. Our basset loves to eat rocks. We do our best to keep him away from them but he actually digs them up! I have read how they contribute to bowel obstruction so we have to keep an eye on him.

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Thanks Jen! That was me over Christmas as well. It is nice to realize that it's ok to let my inner guard down a little and allow myself to emotionally eat when I REALLY need it and be able to come back from that and go back to eating in a way that actually feels good and is sustainable. I'm pretty s...

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Sorry about your sons birthday dinner! That is a bummer, but such a positive way to look at things. The bad moments do make the good ones better! I know what you mean about getting bored with your plan. For me, I have discovered that any attempt to switch it up doesn't work and makes me more obsesse...

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I am glad my post could help. It does seem like we are going through similar stuff. Sounds like a great idea for the community college. We have a great community college here and they are working on creating student housing in the near future which would be great! There can be a community college st...

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Sounds like your energy dynamic might be similar to my husband and I's only Im the quiet one. :) Oh my goodness! I am so sorry you went through that! That is terrible. Also where did Flowerpup find a SKEWER? I am glad she ended up being ok, but OOF on the vet bill! That is rough. I am glad she is he...

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Thank you Linda! I appreciate that! I hope you are doing OK too. <3 Yesterday I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too difficult to choose not to eat between or after meals. One thing I did that was different than in the past was I made sure I ate plenty at each of my 3 meals so I didn't feel p...

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I relate to what you are saying here Jen. I feel like I have noticed that too. For example with the emotional eating I have struggled with, I chose not to use willpower, and I indulged myself for... probably about 5 days. And then, yesterday I was able to pretty easily choose not to emotionally eat....

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Right there with you about the events at our Capitol. So upsetting! I didn't realize there were so many from Arizona! The one I noticed was from Arkansas, not terribly far from my corner of Arkansas. I was also not surprised. Yeah, this thing with the kids and college and grades is tough! My senior ...

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Thanks Linda! Yeah she seems to already be moving on, thank goodness! I have had a heck of a time with emotional eating this week. I have gotten way too stressed and upset over the national events of last week and the fall out. I am going to try to get a handle on it, as I haven't done emotional eat...

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That is really great that you have noticed you feel more energetic after smaller meals and so have an internal motivation rather than an external one. Sounds like the milk duds idea is working great! I have pondered adding dark chocolate to my meals on a daily basis but I am still a little torn. Goo...

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Im glad you are getting a chance to get away! It's kind of funny as I was just telling my husband yesterday about how overwhelming and intense he can be, and yes difficult to live with at times. Passionate people I think can be a bit intense to others. Is your husband more quiet and laid back? Anywa...

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Snappy Hangry husbands are hard to deal with! Mine does the same thing sometimes. Honestly until he started drinking these hard core meal replacement shakes that have like 20 grams of protein, I used to deal with it a lot more. I am glad you are having a good time in Sedona! It sounds like a PERFECT...

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My husband and I have constant conversations where we remind ourselves not to react to our teenager. I don't know how many times we have to also remind each other to not take her comments personally. It's hard but I remember when I was a teenager my parents didn't even seem like PEOPLE. It would hav...

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Oh man! Yes with everyone being home all the time, keeping the house clean feels like an impossible dream sometimes. Moody daughters are tough sometimes! I am glad you had a talk and resolved some things. That sounds like a great question to ask yourself "what will leave me feeling good?" such a nic...

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The Total Gym sounds nice! Good for you for working out with it and for sticking to 3 plates of food, especially the first week back after vacation! I know its always hard for me to get back into the taking care of myself swing after a long break.

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It does sound hard to have Rosebud going back to school in person, but I am glad she had a great day and that Doc is getting his second dose soon. Also, was it easier to have only one of the girls home or was it weird? I imagine it would be weird at first but maybe nice once you get used to it?

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Aww thanks auto! I missed you guys too! Im excited to get back into the weights as well. Jen yes! Its kind of nice to be WANTING lighter and healthier foods. Linda, thanks! I feel better with homemade meals too. Besides the fact that they usually taste better, I definitely know what you mean about f...

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I feel the same about a messy environment. It got bad during my last semester of school so this year my goal is to get a regular habit and routine of cleaning every day. Hope you have been having a good holiday!

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Those barre workouts sound great! I did ballet in my youth and I remember the barre portion of class was so intense! I also gained about 3 pounds over break. I am ok with it, but I am looking forward to getting back to eating the way I normally do. It's nice to have that structure and it actually wa...

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Going back to regular life after vacay is so hard! Sounds like maybe it is for the best for Rosebud to go in person since online was so tough. Im so glad you had such a nice visit with your mom! I know what you mean about being an introvert and enjoying the time but also being really glad to have yo...

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That would have hurt my feelings too! I do well remember the early teen years though. I agree with everyone else that this is a very natural time of arguing and challenging parent times. My almost 18-year-old has actually apologized now for how she was when she was 14 and 15 as she recognizes that s...

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Thanks Jen! The cookies turned out pretty good! Thank you Alene, I have appreciated your friendship and support as well. <3 Well, when I am on vacation I tend to stay away from computers, even this wonderful forum. I think it is really helpful for my mental state. But, break is over and I am back! I...

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Hi April! That sounds rough with the fatigue! It makes me think of when I had Mono in my twenties. I have never been so tired in my life! I know that is one of the symptoms specific to Mono though, and it took weeks to get my strength back. I hope you are feeling better today and that you get to hav...

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Glad you had a good Hannakuh and that your visit with your mom is going well! Yeah the news about CA looks pretty intense these days. I am glad to hear Doc got the vaccine and is doing well!

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Wow! I didn't realize I hadn't checked in so many days! I have been having a good weekend and week. We got all our Christmas stuff done early and have very little to do. We took the family hiking on Saturday, and did about 3.5 miles. There was no complaining, we have come so far! B: mixed berry oatm...

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Im so glad to hear that you are at a really good place with food!

Sounds like you also have figured out a good system to not feel overwhelmed. Linda, I do something similar with my bullet journal as well! I love that next week box!

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Those sugar cookies are delicous though! Sounds like you have a good plan! I totally agree with leaving the exercise off, because willpower is finite and it sounds like you have good priorities. Happy birthday to Challenger! I have used the decaf coffee with cream as an ice cream substitute pretty s...

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Hi Maggie Mae! It's great to see you again! Sorry to hear you are struggling but I think we have all been there or are there right now. I don't know HOW many times I have recommitted to No s or stayed away because I strayed from the No S principles. In fact, the reason I came back this last time is ...

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Auto, that sounds fun! I didn't realize x box had a new system out this year as well. I knew about the ps 5 but not the x box. I bet Challenger is excited to be getting it, and that sounds like a great way to celebrate. I hope you had fun with the Christmas cookies! The girls and I are going to make...

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Woohoo! Yay for Christmas Holiday! Yes nothing for it but to try again. I ended up eating chocolate last night... ahh well.

Happy early birthday to Challenger! Are you guys doing anything special for his birthday? Do you combine Christmas and his birthday?

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It is so hard to escape politics when the pandemic has become political and we are surrounded by it 24/7. I am glad your news fast is helping! That evening snacking has been getting harder for me too! The past few nights except for last night I have been grabbing a very large handful of m&m's. I am ...

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Thanks, auto! It's so annoying my subconscious doesn't realize I am not in school anymore and I have been having these crazy dreams where I am trying to get things done and figure things out and I can't do them so then I wake up. I am hoping that my brain will calm down soon. That is so sweet your h...

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Wow, April I am glad to hear that both you and your husband are recovering, but sorry to hear you were ill in the first place. I hope that you both continue to feel better.

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I know what you mean about Covid becoming scarier and all around you lately. Just today my DH found out that one of the men in his very small building at work tested positive for Covid and 3 other people he hangs out with all the time in the lunchroom also went and got tested and everyone is worried...

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Sounds like a great victory to reframe the thoughts of regret and needing to improve next time into recognizing the enjoyment of eating and not feeling guilty, so you could finish your day feeling good. That is awesome!

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Auto I am sorry you are having such a tough time. It sounds so hard to deal with. It's interesting and sad the different ways this is affecting all of us. All your concerns up there are what my husband has been saying this whole time too. He is so worried about kids and our kids and how this is affe...

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Thank you Soprano! Thank you Alene! I do feel really accomplished, but it is hard to gear down and relax so far. Jen thank you! Yes Christmas break feels like the promised land this year for sure! Thank you auto! My presentation went great! My adviser said I did a great job and she was really impres...

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I am happy to hear of your weight update! Congratulations on your new job!

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Great news! I am glad you are figuring out what works for you. Feeling good about your way of eating and not feeling like a failure is really important to long term sustainability I think. Also feeling comfortable with how you are eating and when you are eating. I am glad your experiment is going so...

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Glad you are still dragging the boys out! We still drag our family out every other weekend but every day would be so much more beneficial. I have always felt the way you describe about being out in the woods and nature as well. Maybe getting closer to our roots and feeling connected to our world?

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Wow! Congrats to Rosebud! Very exciting!

I am glad you will get to see your mom! I know its concerning but it so nice to get that connection too.

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It sounds like you have had a lot of fun! Good luck getting everything ready for the holidays! I am glad you and your husband got time to yourselves after all that busyness! I love that you still have so much fun together.

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Thank you Linda! I have been a busy bee! Im in the final stretch before graduation and the kids winter break. I am unofficially done with my internship( I have reached 120 hours) but I have been finishing up a few things off the clock because I just want to see them done. :D I have to have a final m...

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Auto thanks! I have a phone call with my adviser tomorrow and I will ask her about that, it doesn't say in the rubric. SOOOO close to finishing! I am having a hard time since I just want to be done. Patience patience. Yesterday was rough with the girls, as they all didn't want to be back at the scho...

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Congratulations on finishing your videos! Wow what an accomplishment! I know what you mean about the different teaching styles. It makes sense on a 5-minute video to start with the key point and then provide details. I can't believe it takes that long(5-12 hours)! I bet it is probably similar to oth...

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Looks like a beautiful place! I hope you enjoyed your proposalversery! That is neat that you celebrate that.

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WOW! What a great break! I spent pretty much all of Thanksgiving break off my computer and my phone and I just read books in my spare time. Of which there was much! I think I did a pretty good job with holiday eating. The only time I got really SS'y was having two pieces of pie instead of one after ...

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Wow that sounds like a serious hike! I feel bad when I graze as well. I am not sure why. Sounds like you are figuring things out! Sounds like such a fun trip and a great opportunity to be aware of vacation eating thoughts versus just listening to your body, eating what you want and following your ge...

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I made it! Thanksgiving break starts in 30 minutes for me! I can see the finish line! 2 more SQL assignments, and I revised my rough draft for my internship paper today, and I have my rough draft of my PowerPoint presentation done. I need to go in and tweak some more and then take notes on what I wa...

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That's great about Challenger being in a better mood! I notice that with my teenager after physical activity too.

Hope your family hike went well!

Also... bear meat? I have had deer meat but never bear. How was it?

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Wow! I will join in the chorus of Sedona sounds amazing! Have fun, that sounds wonderful and hopefully relaxing. I am sorry you can' t have your mom with you though.

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I know just what you mean about having the bits and pieces of your life finally together and with you making you feel more "you". It sounds like you are doing so great with the eating and body movement too!

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Lets see... past couple of days. Sunday Nov 22 2020 B: 1 waffle with syrup, 1 piece of bacon, coffee L: 3 pieces of Greek Pizza D: 1 bowl of veggie soup (kind of had my big meal in the middle of the day. I think I realized that has been part of my problem. I have a big meal in the middle of the day ...

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Thanks Soprano, I hope so! Auto, Thanks but I don't know about all that! We only go every other weekend so its not that amazing. It is good to at least have that routine though because I think the kids have become much more accepting. We typically go between 3 and 4 miles. Usually 3.5, but sometimes...

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Today I did a really good job of waiting to get hungry between meals. In order to that, I had to eat a little less breakfast and a little less lunch. I don't seem to be mentally freaking out about that yet. I do really like to eat my meal when I am hungry so hopefully I will continue to affirm eatin...

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So Challenger loves hiking right? :D Oh my goodness! It sounds like such teenager things to say. I hope that Challenger is Ok and just expressing his anger. Hopefully he will get used to it over time. When we first started doing family hikes the kids complained non stop but now they just march along...

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I should re read that book. It didn't hit the spot for me years ago, but I know they have come out with several new editions since I last read it, and I am in a completely different place on my journey than I was back then. I like the way you describe the board! I will try that next time one of my k...

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LOL 50 shades of No S! :D I would read that! I didn't start out relaxed and I think that is why I couldn't stick with No S. I remember trying this out in my early thirties and being totally strict and pass-fail. I couldn't keep it up and I left the board. I think I was also nursing at the time which...

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