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Thanks, Y'all, Little hitch yesterday but still counting it as a success. One daughter fixed an amazing one dish pasta thing. Came home and had a bowl of it but at the same time another daughter wanted me to go for sushi with her. Did that too but visually plated taking the first "meal" into account...

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I think your anger is justified. The good thing is that you didn't try to solve the problems of the world by sticking food in your own mouth. What can we do? Pray. Teach our children well. Respect others. Respect ourselves. Try to spend our lives deliberately, purposefully, actively making a positiv...

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MollyMouse and all of you!

You inspire me!

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We have Labradoodles. Best dogs we have ever had-they have the happy nature of the lab and they don't shed because of the poodle part. Well, they do kinda fuzz, but at least there isn't hair everywhere.

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Today is Day 51!

Already walked the poochies, now need to water the garden and head to work.

Yesterday was a success

Today will be a SUCCESS!

Tomorrow will be a success

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Hey Tink,

Isn't it wonderful how we all very naturally end up heading in the same direction? Smaller plates, more movement, etc. and it isn't a painful process. WooHoo! This is actually enjoyable-when was the last time any one said THAT about a diet.

Good For You!!!

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I'm closing out this daily check-in and heading on out with Resting On A Journey.

Thanks to all that are on the ride

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Now that I have been NOT dieting for 7 weeks, I'm changing my daily check-in name from 'Me On A Diet' to 'Resting On A Journey'.

Just feels right!

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fkwan,

Way to go!!!

You ARE a success!

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Happy Memorial Day-if that is the right expression. Actually, thoughtful Memorial Day would seem more appropriate. Remembering those that died for our freedoms. Thank you. This Monday has NOT been a vacation. Spend most of the morning and some of the afternoon spending way too much money on inventor...

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Hey Linda,

You might just want to check out the discussion NoS=NoScale. Both sides of the scale issue have been discussed and Reinhard has weighed in (pun intended) a couple of times.

Best to you on this wonderful journey!

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A fairly sweet weekend. Did finish off the icecream purchased weeks ago-just read the discussion about using plastic wrap to keep off the ice crystals-pretty nifty! Last night I stood in front of my food cabinet in the kitchen-the one with the chips and nuts and cereal and such-knowing full well tha...

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Hey Bright, A dear friend just had most of her stomach removed-along with lots of other body parts, due to cancer. Her remaining stomach is about the size of an orange. Her gastro-oncology surgeon talked to her extensively about sugar. According to him she can never have a heavy sugar load again bec...

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Thanks, Reinhard,

I know from reading your book that you are pretty anti-scale but also personally aware-as in, "Don't be an idiot," and "hedge around the law."

Thank you for handing us both freedom and wisdom.

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Thanks, Blue and CCL,

It really IS cool!

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Well, today I deleted my NoStuffing HabitCal. Why? Because it is no longer an issue. That is totally amazing to me! I'm loving reading posts from others on this journey and seeing so many common experiences. By following the simple NoS rules, the big bad issues seem to take care of themselves. Resting

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Note to Me

Today is day 46 and I've had 2 red days in there.

Resting in this freedom

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Cool eating day B Muslix and leftover mango salad L Chicken, avocado soft taco D Chicken tenders-haven't fixed these since baby daughter left the country, brie and jam in pastry, strawberries and pear, gorgonzola cheese, and walnut salad over fresh garden greens. Thrilled about how easy the brie thi...

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Noel,

I love your words about sticking to the habit. Inspiring.

Hugs to you in your hard times.

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Just to put in my non scientific 2 cents: To me it seems to be about the sugar. I've noticed that sweets have lost much of their appeal to me-although I enjoy them in moderation on the weekends. Wait, I don't even know if that is true. They actually make me feel pretty lousy. I know I'm clearer head...

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let's see- B: Bojangles biscuit-on the way to airport L: Leftover roast, fresh garden greens, mango salad D: celebration! Roast, greens, sourdough garlic toast, fresh corn on the cob Ate one fancy pecan foisted on my by a daughter's boyfriend. I don't count this as a snack. I ate one to be polite in...

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Gosh, that is so weird that you said that. I was thinking about how yucky I felt this weekend and maybe it was the sugar!!!!!!!

Whoa!

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Tink, That is so awesome to mentally choose to make that change in your behavior. I'm very thankful for the NoS behavior gates. I know it is hard to see a child leaving. One of mine just returned after being gone for months. God only knows where my kids will head next. Happy Birthday tomorrow. Resting

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WHen I packed up my cookies and put the rest of them in the freezer, it seemed like the most natural thing in the world to do. Like why would you do anything else? Finish them off? BINGE ON THEM? what a strange idea.... LOL who is this woman .... toodootoodoootooodoooo (twilight zone music) Blueski...

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Thanks for the hugs. Really, thanks.

Baby daughter flew in from the other side of the world today-so good to have her home for a while.

Things are always better after a good night's sleep, prayer, and just time.

Still having SUCCESS!

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Blueskies wrote: "there is a certain dignity in not weighing ourselves ... I mean what am I ... A FISH? :D " Reinhard and Bright Angel, I certainly understand your points. Reinhard-the absolute beauty of your NoS invention is its common sense simplicity. I am forever grateful to you for putting it i...

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Thank you, all of you, for all the encouragement.

Today, which should be happy, has been horrendous.

The good thing is that where as ordinarily I would have eaten the piano out of sheer frustration and anger, instead I'm on habit.

God, get me through this mess.

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YIPPEEEEEE! I made it!

21 days on habit

Thank you for a new way of life!

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Flipturn, That is fantastic! What a joy to feel a suit fit! Way to go.

Sheiler-I know what you mean. It is getting easier. I moved the scale today and didn't even think about getting on it though. I think what Tink says is perfect-SOS=stay off scale.

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Blue,

You are always such an inspiration-and those cookies look fabulous!

What a great idea about the personal trainer!

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Isn't that the truth! I almost feel like a snob. Kinda like I have this secret diet knowledge or something. I'm determined not to tell dh until he notices the loss (if and when there is one

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Thanks, Tink Today is day 21 I'm determined to make it through the next 6 hours on habit-actually shouldn't be too hard. Then I'm definitely signing up for the 21 day club. Woo Hoo! Last 2 days spent in the hospital with a dear friend so that her husband could be home with their kids. Haven't had mu...

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fkwan!!

Way to go. Isn't freedom the sweetest meal of all?

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Breakfast- scramble with peppers, onions, garlic, ham and potatoes, and fresh mango on the side
Lunch-popcorn and a diet coke at movie with dd
Dinner-feta, pine nuts, basil pasta, stir fried asparagus, bread, fresh mango and grapefruit-dd fixed.

SUCCESS! Today is day 16!

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Rheba, I know what you are saying. I've allowed myself to get a bit offended when DD talks about Weight Watchers or tells me not to go crazy on this NoS thing. On the other hand, I listened to my dear mother-in-law relate what new weight loss challenge her senior center was doing with another senior...

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btw today makes day 15 on habit! Woo Hoo! 6 to go.

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Success Muslix and fruit for breakfast Grilled chicken sandwich with veggies for lunch Baked potato, orange, and lettuce out of the garden for dinner Ate dinner at around 6:30 and in the past I would have gone for more food later. Again enjoying having the NoS gates around my behavior. Really want ...

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How wonderful to make these amazing foods and NOT worry about points or calories, etc. It looks great and must be a joy to enjoy. I'm encouraged to get more adventurous in my food prep.

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I agree with that wholeheartedly. As I have put the gate on the three No S behaviors, they have become easier. I know Reinhard talks about habit a lot in the book. Whereas before I ate every time I got hungry because I was "afraid" not to, now I know that I won't die or starve before my next meal. I...

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Thanks, Blue,

My Monday went well. Out with friends for bagel breakfast, leftovers for lunch after lots of work transplanting flowers, weeding, and thinning the veggie plants, yogurt and muslix and fruit for dinner.

Back to work!

SUCCESS!

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Hey Tink,

Wondered if you were okay.

I've chewed plastic straws just to be chewing something. I like the ice idea!

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Fantastic!!!!!!!!!

Is your garden growing yet?

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Have read a lot about the fear of hunger. I've been in the same boat. The odd thing is that it is totally UNFOUNDED! At least I know I'm NOT going to starve. My overloading my plates was founded in my fears. "Truth in your mind gives you peace in your heart." With the fear gone the plates are lookin...

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That is so true...........about the paying attention to the body thing. I'm asking myself, "Does my waist feel more like a waist? Is my tummy flatter?" I am seeing ME instead of stressing about a number on a piece of equipment. And, I've got a closet full of clothes waiting for me. Rheba, we will al...

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I've started drinking an occasional glass of skim and really enjoying it! Before NoS I wouldn't want to "waste" the calories or the points. Now that just seems silly.

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Went to the beach with friends for the weekend. Decided to take Friday as a special day since we just do this group once a year. Even then, barely ate anything special. Chose to not overeat both weekend days. My Mother's Day treat after getting home was to head to Trader Joe's with one of my daughte...

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Hey Blue, Loved that last photo. YUM! About the spiritual thing, I'm was thinking that we have so much more time freed up for other things instead of obsessing about the next thing we put, or don't put, in our mouths. Plus, in a sense, we have been set free from a life-sucking, destructive habit. I ...

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Thursday was green but just barely It was definitely my worst day yet. Maybe this is because I'm cutting back on my portions and trying to make my plate look like what I would want it to be if the world was watching me eat. I was so hungry after dinner-roast pork, fresh salad greens from the garden,...

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Rheba, That is great and such an encouragement to me! All, The differences between the daily (or many times daily) and the monthly and the never-weighers all seem valid. It is great that we all share so much common ground and can cheer each other on no matter what scale-path we choose. Reinhard, it ...

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isn't it amazing how we are learning so much about ourselves......or at least admitting it.

I'm glad we are all on this journey together.

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Reinhard, What a great idea! I should have know better when putting the garden in last week did my back in. I never lifted anything heavier than a hand mattox but I did do a good bit of twisting and digging. I think I'll try doing the broom thing in the mornings while I still have my wrist weights o...

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Thanks Becky,

Wed was SUCCESS. Ate late and didn't particularly hungry. Trying to just stay on habit. I like NOT making choices.

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Thanks Noel,

Actually, it is a non issue now. My back gave me the answer. Thankful for cheap ibuprophen! I will just stick to lots of walking with wrist weights for now.

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Looking at other posts, particularly the ones by BrightAngel and Wosnes, the NoStuffing makes the next logical step for me. If I'm not getting HUNGRY for my meals, then I can't see how I could lose any weight. If I'm always well fed, even if I just get all those calories at mealtime, I'm know now th...

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Another day off the scale=a little more freedom for me.

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Way To Go!

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Okay, this is my story and I'm sticking to it. Last evening had coffee at a new place down the way from our store. The owner just added some new fudge like brownies-tiny muffin size. Well, he brought 2 over and asked us to please try them and tell him what we thought. My mind really worked quickly o...

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Just started Shovelglove this morning. Has there been any discussion about what moves do better if you have back issues-I do, but just a little bit, or what moves strengthen back muscles the most?

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Starting new HabitCal today called NoStuffing. I'm ready to start getting a little hungry between meals. I know as long as I'm overloading my plates and never particularly hungry, I'm probably eating enough to maintain or increase my weight. My plan is to really LOOK at my servings and realistically...

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Buffalo Gal-that is super about the whole doctor visit thing plus your weight loss. Wouldn't that be wild if your doctor started handing out prescriptions for Reinhard's book?? Then it would be tax deductible! Tink-sweet for your husband to notice and say something. TryTryTry-isn't that funny how we...

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Angela,

Very Cool!

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Yes, Becky, We're blessed to have a MIL who has a place at the beach. My kids have grown up getting to go down there. My favorite activity is picking up shark's teeth and I got some amazing ones yesterday! Tink, You said, " i have noticed when nothing is forbidden, nothing calls my name! " That is s...

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I'm definitely with you. I've corrected by not hopping on the scales any more, and my weekends are more moderate. Now I need to be scaling back my meals. I need to be OBSERVING how much I put on my plate and leaving the Clean Your Plate Club for good. So, what I've lost is the FEAR. The fear of not ...

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I'm thinking that I might do the June weigh in. Just don't know yet. This NoScale is hard for me since I judged myself by the scale for so many years-like 40 years. Hard habit to break. Waiting for that 21st day to see if that will reset the habit. Today I do feel like I've lost my moorings because ...

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Did the mowing, walked the beach. Waiting for low tide today to get out there again for a long one before the drive back home. Celebrated the MIL birthday thing yesterday which since it was a Sunday didn't have to take an extra S day. Ate moderately much of the day. Did have icecream as well as the ...

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No, I'm not OCD but I do have a PhD=Piled High and Deep. I do have a family member that has OCD but now that this person is aware of the disorder it is no longer life controlling. If something comes up that might be OCD, it is evaluated and treated as such. What freedom from knowing your disorder. I...

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Another really wonderful group is NAMI. National Association for Mental Illness. They have great support. Dealing with mental illness is NEVER easy. Living with Crazy is unbelievable hard. Give yourself a break. Don't beat yourself up for being angry or frustrated. Those are natural responses to liv...

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Down at the beach enjoying the weather. Need to mow here too for my MIL. Skipped walking today because I left the poochies at home with dh, but will make up for it by walking the beach and mowing. Interesting time in my life with the lowered desire for sweets-like I keep seeing on other posts. Also ...

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Same thing happened to me. Down here at the beach for just the weekend and the sky is the limit as far as food goes. Bought a fancy chocolate bar and I'm throwing it away because it just isn't that good. In the past I would have snarfed it regardless.

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Welcome CrazyCatLady,

I'm realizing that I'm more aware of my body shape/size as I'm less aware of the scale number. Makes sense to me!

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I'll drink the Koolaid since it is Sunday- I mean the sweetened kind.

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If I could just fully wrap my head around this truth, I would never binge again. I need to somehow picture binging as destroying.

Thanks,
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f,

That is so funny. I started it about a week ago and I call it NoSlander! Sometimes I'm green, sometimes I'm red. Oh well.

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Oh, and it's not my MIL-she is fabulous. Sorry you've got a ratty one.

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Welcome to NoS! I'm pretty new too, just been here about a month and I love it! I was rather hungry between meals at first. I think that was mostly because my body was used to being fed every 2 hours. I like Reinhard's illustrations of our appetites/ habits being like wild animals or untrained child...

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Thanks, Tink, I finished the plate later on (as another meal) The rest of the day I chilled by finishing a lovely lap robe I've been knitting-they pray over them at my MIL's church and then give them away to folks going through difficult times. It's part of their prayer shawl ministry. I love to kni...

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Hey Noel,

My prayers will be with you and your family.

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Hey Jaymiz, I did the exact same thing! I got on the scales a few days into this plan (I'll not call it a diet) and I had gained! Worse than that, after my first weekend I was way up. Oh course that had everything to do with my acting like a kid in a candy store. As Reinhard says, "Don't be an idiot...

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Hey Noel,

I'm hoping you are okay.

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Thursday was a busy day at work and then a restful evening at home. Still saw too much on my plate-really need to work on that. Today after doing all kinds of yard work, I finally ate for the first time around 1:00. After plating a lovely mixture of chicken, olives, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and w...

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Have a great time on your anniversary trip.

Are you taking your camera so we can all vicariously enjoy your meals???

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Biggest Scale Success Ever :D This morning I did the usual power walk with the poochies, then a quick trip to the store for essentials (hair color). Then I mowed the front yard, side yard and lower acre. Oh, and did some weeding in my garden-everything has sprouted but the carrots! In the past, I w...

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I think what got me the most often (and what NoS addresses so well) is the grazing on anything edible anywhere in the house until too stuffed to move.

Wish I could say that the above behavior was a rare event.

If wishes were gold..........

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Hey Blue,

I saw your new favorite was the Ezekiel cereal. Which one did you get?

Your food always looks so colorful.

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You ARE a success!

I was re-reading some of Reinhard's book last night and he seems real big on the fact that weight loss is slow. I actually SAW that instead of just reading it. You are gaining power over this awful addiction to dieting.

Go Tink, Go!

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Years ago, I almost took a job as a camp nurse. Does that count??? I still catch myself hesitating in the morning, pondering weighing. But every day gets easier. I think about way back in my Grandma's day-she never would have even considered jumping on a scale ever chance she got. I still remember h...

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So, F,

Are you counting calories AND NoSing?

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Wednesday was a success as far as NoS goes. Less stressed at work-I truly love my job so it usually isn't an issue. I'm still see me overloading my plate but not stacking it high. This morning left at least 1/3 of my yogurt and musli because I was just too full. That was kind of weird. Eating a lot ...

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Need to remember myself what you said, "I couldn't starve in an hour."

I probably couldn't starve in several months.

Your positive attitude is an inspiration.

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Hey Y'all, Yes, I've done TOPS and was chapter queen! woohoo. That was 12 years and 40 pounds ago. Also did LA Weight Loss-what a total rip off. Sigh..... I guess, in a way, the difficulty with the NoScale is that weighing was done daily, or multiple times per day, always attached to emotions. The s...

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Good for you hanging in there!!!

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Yesterday was the closest I've come to deliberately making it a red day. The other slips were done subconsciously-only realizing later what I'd done. This time it was a real effort not to stick something in my mouth. In the past I would have just crammed, reaching for a seratonin high to relieve my ...

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I quit Weight Watcher's day before yesterday. But, you know how that goes. They will keep me active (and paid up) until the first week in June. Any how, IF I go, just to see the folks there, and IF I weigh, which I probably won't, I'll just have them put the sticker in my book and not tell me. Wait,...

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I'm in the same boat. I think there are lots of us in there with you. I need to plate my food as if there were always others there eating with me. Since we work at different times here at home, we rarely all sit down together for a meal. Right now I LOAD (and I mean overload) my plate if I'm eating ...

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After all that planning and then NOT having to celebrate, I still had a red day yesterday. Again, it didn't even cross my mind when it happened. I guess I thought I was doing a virtual plating or something. Out with friends with the unlimited salad and bread thing going on. I, again being the food p...

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Yahoo to all! I just checked my second green spot on my new NoScale HabitCal this morning. The scales are gone from upstairs but there is still a genuine doctor's scale in my MIL's bathroom. Can't move that one. On the other hand, you can't fool it. I've been there with the stepping on and off a reg...

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Yahoo!!!

Loved that 4th NoS!

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Bright Angel, I hear what you are saying and I know about the statistical research. My point is that being on a diet has consumed far too much of my life to this point. To me, the joy of No S is that my previous obsessing about foods or points or measuring is gone. This means that dieting (or thinki...

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Did you really throw it away-like gone gone? I want to be that brave.

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Sure Tink,

Want to see if we can No Scale for a 21 day club? I could use the support. I hear the scale calling me, wondering where I am. Scary!

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