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Aww Tessy thank you so much. You are very kind. I did have one wing last night as hubbby ate late, but that was it. Cool 8) B: half-caf coffee as per usual (black), muffin, plum and milk. L: sausage on a bun, veggies & dip and grapes. D: Soup (made with sausage meatballs, pasta and spinach - sort of...

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Excellent! That was so motivating to read! Yes, you can do it tomorrow too, and the day after. And soon after that, it will be your new normal.

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Some days are just tougher than others and a change in routine can be awfully hard. I am right there with you struggling with it. I found it took me a solid week to get myself right. Best of luck

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Starting another day feeling good after yesterday's success. B: muffin, plum, banana L: tiny bowl re-fried beans topped with 1/2 avocado, cheese, salsa; some lasagna; veggies & ranch dip D: 1.5 sausages, brown rice, salad w/ ranch dressing, orange & some grapes. Sucks that I'm still never hungry for...

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Thank you, Kat. To admit, I did have a homemade muffin right after I wrote that :oops: I had made them earlier, and of course I had to make sure they were okay right? :roll: I realized the importance of posting and reading here. I am weak right now, without habits to lean on, and I find the support ...

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Hi Tessy! I am thinking about on your first day back at work as I sit here in my own class having lunch

Your comments were very helpful to me. We can do this together, day by day.

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Tessy, thank you so much for the words of wisdom. It is really very nice to have the kind people on this board to cheer me on. It always means a lot to hear. I hope your return to teaching goes smoothly. I am doing okay I guess. I don't really know what I'm doing. It's partial No S, partial just wha...

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I binged last night with a capital B. I was going to come here and just accept defeat, but oolala your post really made me re-consider taking a hiatus for awhile. It really is just old habits talking. I can't seem to get used to the new schedule. I don't even particularly mind if I don't literally s...

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Oh KittyKat it's so nice to have someone that understands!!! It's hard to explain, I think my husband is like "cry me a river" but it all adds up. I wake up at 5am, rush rush rush, walk the dog, get out and drive for 45 mins. I am truly exhausted once classes are done, I can barely get through my pr...

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Thanks, guys. I snacked yesterday too. I was on my prep period at work and got restless, so I snacked on the lunch I didn't finish because I brought way too much. Then, I had chips and 2 chocolates at my moms. I wasn't even hungry for a healthy dinner but had 1.5 chicken legs, some salad and few bit...

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Well, truth be told I snacked a lot last night. Not out of hunger, or stress per say, but just because going back to work after the summer is very overwhelming with all the changes, and it's my consolation. I didn't even feel regretful doing - I think I allowed myself. It somehow didn't seem wrong. ...

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Totally understandable. Wise decision. Don't berate yourself, smart to go with the sick day.

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"When I'm feeling pure stress I actually lose my appetite but its those kind of uncomfortable, unnamed, unresolved emotions that trigger me to want to eat even if I'm not hungry." --> Holy Moly you described me to a tee!!! You are doing so well! It's very inspirational :) How do you make your mocha'...

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Thank you Kittykat! I've been away for a few days. I was quite depressed starting work up again (high school teacher), but maybe implementing a routine can make this fun. I'm half way through the day, and although the impending work and stress is building (I can feel it), it's going OK. If I can sti...

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Aww you all have put such a smile on my face!!! Thanks for the lovely wishes.

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Totally hear you, I was thinking the same thing.

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Hey guys, Well, it's been a very busy couple of days. Stressful, too, very stressful. You would think such happy times should call for pure peace & joy, but life has a way of making that not happen sometimes. As a result, my perfect Monday re-start of N day compliance was shot. I tried sooo hard, bu...

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I've been so all-over-the-place that my thoughts don't hold much promise, but I think I'm at a point mentally where Vanilla No S is the path I should take, and part of that is learning, as Reinhard says in the book, a touch of common sense. I think S days can certainly absolutely reinforce the dieti...

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Hey jw, you are absolutely right. Onward! I am struggling but realizing I absolutely have to commit to No S. For so many reasons. And I really need to forget about weight. Oh, but that vanity thing. It can be a real killer to plans going well. I am too scared to weigh myself after the italy excesses...

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The trip was magnificent, thank you for asking. As for gelato, I never really ate it much before so hard to compare, but I can say it was EVERYWHERE in Italy! I personally found it *too* sweet, but I actually found every dessert too sweet (like tiramisu, canoli etc) I think that might be a pregnancy...

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Best of luck, Ruamgirl. A regular schedule definitely makes things easier. With all the pressure of school, No S can be comforting as you can live your life and study those 6 (or whatever hours) between meals. Easy. Piece of cake right?;) You can do it!

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I second that comment: WOW.

I really needed to read that this morning. I've been struggling and thinking I need to do something other than or in addition to No S - but this clarified things real fast. You are a gem for posting this.

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Imogen, it sounds like you are doing wonderfully! Great job. So have you committed then to Vanilla for sure? I am going to try that myself. Oh, and to comment on the vanity weight, let's be honest, for many of us that is the main motivation. I know it is for me. I feel night and day different when I...

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Lpearlmom, it was very good. The copious amounts of pasta we ate, the bread, pizza, the panini's, the seafood...oh my. The portions were always generous, and I usually forced myself to eat WAY more than I otherwise would have, or it would look like I barely dented my plate. I am positive I probably ...

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Just to update while I have a chance. The lunch on the second day was a mixed salad, piece of bruschetta with anchovies and a bun. Not too hungry bc brekfast was big. Dinner was the most amazing pizza w/ salami and black olives which was HUGE and fries. Did not finish. Way way way too full. Swore no...

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Phone is sort of working here. Yesterday was a very long travelling day. At the airport I got a salad because I thought I should eat some veggies and I knew I'd eat on the plane to pass time. Plane food was terrible but ate most of it. The also served breakfast and I had some. Once in Italy I had la...

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Thank you all for the good wishes!!! I would love to update when I get back. We are spending most of the trip on the Amalfi Coast and a couple days in Rome. Hope everyone keeps well

"See you" in roughly two weeks!

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I can't sleep tonight. Almost every night I wake up and have trouble going back to sleep. I decided just to get up this morning and it's 4am. I was giving myself anxiety in bed because my lower abdomen felt weird and in this early morning state felt like there must be something wrong. I think it's j...

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I've been there one too many times myself. Next weekend, maybe try telling yourself you want to *enjoy* the food and desserts, and if you're full it's hard to do that. Keep plugging away, I think you can certainly correct this with habit.

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Just wanted to congratulate you on maintaining! So fantastic to see results based on your own personal tailoring of the plan. You know what works. I think because of varied pasts and different eating issues, we might not all be good on Vanilla. Keep it up!

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B: 2 pancakes w/ syrup, 1 orange, bit of scrambled eggs and milk L: soup, small glass milk, few green beans, mushrooms, and potatoes. Was not hungry and felt very full. S: DH stopped on the road at Tim Hortons for coffee and ordered a half dozen donuts (so out of character). Just because we never do...

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You know what oolala, you're absolutely spot on. Overeating is something I've always done out of comfort and now is the perfect excuse as so many believe. It's the last thing I want to do! It needs to be caged...love the analogy. Thanks so much.

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Thank you, Tessytwinkle. Such kind comments go a long way on a bad day. Things started to turn up, and I'm fighting with not snacking before dinner - again, not out of hunger, but out of this new not-caring mindset. I never thought I'd be one of "those" pregnant women, but's it's kinda happening...

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I didn't do well last night. I snacked quite a bit, not from hunger but thinking I didn't eat enough "healthy things" and how I am going to hurt the baby somehowâ€¦gahhhhâ€¦.I need to stop reading. I am very laid back and don't get wrapped up in such nonsense, but then you start to think, oh, maybe ...

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That is too funny! I went back to your thread and read about the same pastry you just mentioned LOL. I am guessing you live in Poland. I am Slovenian background (born in Canada) but there's a grocery store that my mum and I like to go to occasionally that caters to a more eastern European customer. ...

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B: toast w/ pb, 1/2 c. plain yogurt, apple, cup of milk L: sandwich with cheese and tomato, 1/2 donut, 1/2 pastry-like (it was actually more bread-like) thing with ricotta? (not super sweet, from the polish store), couple chips D: Will be at mom's house - I think pad thai and salad, maybe another 1/...

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That helps alot Imogen, thank you. It must be nice to be at the weight you want and just tweak a little here and there to see what works to keep you happy and balanced. Very much an inspiration! Have a great day (or night, not sure where you are in the world

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Hmm, looks like I didn't get a chance to post the last couple days. I can't really remember what I ate. I'm toying with how I do this plan. I'm interested to get down my habits better. But I can't really decide what is most important to me. Some of my thoughts: #1: No snacking - "I am not a snacker"...

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Thanks for your detailed reply. So it seems you try to average about 1500-1800 calories per day? Was that the amount you were eating when losing or just trying to maintain? That seems very good for 110 lbs - but you exercise quite a bit too! Imagine walking can be that effective :D Do you do any oth...

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Okay, so I'm 129.5 today which seems a lot to me, but I looked at the pregnancy weight gain calculators which says I'm right on track for 17 weeks given my starting weight. Since that weight was higher than my average, it makes sense why this feels too much. Not obsessing at all about it though; it'...

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Just a question out of pure interest in regards to maintaining your weight at 110 lbs. I'm also short and want to (post birth) get down to that weight roughly. What did you do specifically to get to that "vanity weight" (if you want to call it that)? How do you find the wild S days affect your weigh...

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Thanks so much!!! I'm going to really try and keep updating my thread now. Good luck on your future TTC. I hope your journey goes smoothly

Sounds like your Day 5 went well - keep it up!

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Thanks oolala! I'm quite pleased

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Imogen, just a thought about your comments on S's and such. First of all, congrats in regards to your recent update in the testimonials thread! You have succeeded; you are a success story. If it worked for you at one point, then you are probably good to stick with what worked. No, it's not vanilla. ...

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Woke up around 4am to go to the bathroom. Couldn't go back to sleep. Around 4:45am decided to go downstairs and make fresh cinnamon buns for Sunday morning when everyone wakes up. Maybe I'll invite parents and sister's family for coffee and a roll. I love that we all live so close now! I was feeling...

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Updating for yesterday... B: monte cristo (egg dipped bread fried with ham and swiss), a green apple and milk L: Picnic with my family! long multigrain bun with chicken snitzel, little mayo and veggies, piece of sausage, some cobb salad, chips, 2 pieces blueberry strudel, 1 tiny butter cookie...I th...

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Out of milk, I'll need to pop into the store today. Today is Day 3 of the easiest Success I've had in a long time! Weight has been about 128 lbs. B: 1/2 blueberry bagel with cream cheese, green apple, few grapes, plain/vanilla yogurt mixture, smaller glass of milk L: small bowl of kraft dinner, grap...

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Similar breakfast today which I can't finish. In a bad mood, just irritated, plus it's too much food. A bagel with egg and cheese (will eat 1/2), large nectarine, some yogurt and milk. Lunch was the leftover half bagel from breakfast, a green apple with a few grapes, bowl of canned beef/barley soup,...

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I haven't been doing too well with my eating sanely 3 meals. I have been giving it a lot of thought, and went back and read my posts from years ago. How far I've come with regard to my weight and how much no snacking has literally saved me, re-inspired me. I need to post more frequently if only as a...

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Imogen, I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with counting calories in such a way. I know what you mean about enjoying it, and it not taking much time because you are already so familiar. I am not in the habit currently, but in the past have noticed the same thing. I find that even if I don't k...

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Following your thread with great interest. You may remember we both tried awhile ago to have a small amount of sweets daily, I think was the mod (after dinner or something). I've also tried calorie counting with limited success, but Vanilla hasn't been good either. I can't ever have unlimited access...

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oolala, what you said. Exactly. Feeling fantastic being back on three meals. I went to the farmers market for the first time this morning and brought my parents. We bought local green/yellow beans, beets, corn and strawberries. Will be a feast tonight :) I was not hungry at all for an early breakfas...

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Awesome links! Thank you. I needed to read those.

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Finally had a decent three meals. It's been such a struggle as of late. Breakfast was at sister's. We had homemade dumplings with various fruits inside (fresh cherries, apricots or plums, it was a surprise). Small glass OJ. Lunch was a deli sandwich with salad and fruit. Dinner was cevapcici (I thin...

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Hey Imogen,

I've tried in the past to do something very similar. Just out of curiosity, since I am roughly the same height and age, could you give a sample menu of yours? Once I've had the baby, I'd like to get back down to that weight!

Thanks!

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Trudging along here, not finding the time to post. Still not 100% good with my appetite yet, and have been finding myself "using" food...as a comfort or whatever, even though I have no hunger at all. Really want to eliminate that habit, as the last thing I want is to gain way above what I am suppose...

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Hey Anoulie, I don't have any great words of advice, because I often feel precisely the same way. You are NOT alone. However, that doesn't help the issue, does it. You want to have good habits, discipline and a weight you are happy with. I wonder if loosening the rules to work with your current life...

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Hey oolala, actually it was very nice...strange, but nice. Well, here's today: Breakfast: ~crepes (brekkie at my sisters) w/ little nutella & pb ~sliced strawberries and blueberries ~small cup of coffee ~small glass of orange juice Lunch: ~leftover slice very thin crust pizza topped with tiny bit of...

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Well, I'm back and hopefully here to update more regularly. I went through this bizarre period where I wouldn't read or write about food. So weird. All my obsessions with food and weight loss just went away and even to the opposite side where I just wanted nothing to do with it. Hormones are crazy! ...

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I think this book has been mentioned on here before, but I wanted to bring it back to your attention. I am currently reading it as I am now three months pregnant so I am hoping to gain some knowledge for the future - I don't want to raise a picky eater who doesn't like veggies or try new things like...

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Glad to know this is normal

Funny you mention cheese sandwiches, because pizza was the only thing I could imagine eating the other day. I can't wait for this stage to be over, it's pretty miserable

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Just thought I should update a bit. I'm feeling pretty sick these days, nothing horrible, just a constant wave of nausea all the time. Everyone tells me eating little bits all day long helps. I don't really find that's the case for me, so I'm more or less sticking to three meals, maybe some extra bi...

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Thank you, No BS :) We celebrated Mother's Day yesterday, it was lovely! I'm struggling with eating too much though. And I don't know how to curtail it. DH is adamant to continue eating 3 meals. But I'm snacking/picking regularly. My clothes aren't fitting right at all - this isn't appropriate barel...

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Oh thank you guys

I really am so happy. Still early, and praying nothing goes wrong. I believe in my heart it will be fine!

Cantab, your advice is solid. I've seen some of those books myself. I wish you the best of luck. It will happen.

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W: 124

Breakfast was a bowl of cereal (raw oats, few spoons of nut/seed/coconut mixture, cinnamon, some sweet cereal (honey bunches of oats I think it was) and whole milk. 2 eggs fried in olive oil. Black decaf. Apple juice.

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Anoulie, I've been there a million times -- and although perhaps not totally strict Vanilla No S -- if we're just talking about 3 meal habits and weight loss, I have always found something like what you described would make NO difference. For me, your day was 100% green. By my standards. Sticking wi...

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Thanks Marie, that's good to know! Well, more cookies last night after dinner, and picked a bit. That's ok. Moving on. Breakfast was slice toast w/ almond butter and jam; apple; decaf with milk Lunch is a big salad again with spinach, veg, pear, feta, deli meat and balsamic dressing Going out for di...

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I've done this in the past with great success!!

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W: 124 #1: toast w/ tiny butter, 2 eggs w/ cheese and spinach fried in coconut oil. Black decaf. #2: big spinach salad w/ lamb, feta, tomato, avocado, cucumber and olive oil dressing; pear #3: probably making pad thai with chicken breast, broccoli with butter No ideal weight, only ideal behaviours.....

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Hmm, weight is still at 125 lbs. This is disconcerting because that means in one week I've gained 3 lbs (which should be all I gain in the first trimester). I know it's probably going to fluctuate, and I don't want to obsess, but i also don't want a situation where I get huge, feel uncomfortable and...

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I also put it on hold at my library!

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Thank you very much to all of you!!! Anoulie, I'm only 4 weeks along I think (well, in my mind, two weeks, but they count from your period I've heard -- haven't had an appointment yet). Your prayers mean the world to me. I really appreciate it. I feel that everything will be fine, but you never know...

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Oh everybody, thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful wishes. I am so happy, so relieved, so excited, so everything!!! I feel like a completely new person, seriously. I feel physically so good, but I'm sure it will change as the weeks progress...

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Well, I just updated on the main No S Discussion, but I'll put it here too. I just found out this week I am pregnant. Happy doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling, it's the biggest understatement I can think of. I'm freakin' ecstatic!!! I've never felt better either. I'm obviously trying to ...

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I just wanted to update this thread with some very positive news. I'M PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course, I'm over the moon. After almost a year and a half of infertility, it's unreal. It's still extremely early on, but felt I should let you know in case anyone who read this thread also dealing wi...

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Weight went to 121.5 yesterday and back up to 122.5 today. I've been eating desserts every day, so I want to curb that behaviour. #1: huge smoothie (avocado, spinach, orange, strawberries, banana, cranberry juice) and bowl of cereal w/ whole milk #2: deli meat sandwich, vitamix veg/bean/corn soup #3...

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122.5

#1: slice multigrain bread with pb & j; fruit; decaf w/ whole milk and coconut oil

#2: potatoes covered in cheese, beef ribs, baby carrots, fruit

#3: whole wheat pasta (tomato sauce, mozza & feta), some kind of meat, spinach salad w/ strawberries

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hahaha thanks Eeyore and No BS!!!

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Too much this weekend. 123.5 #1: toast w/ lots of natural peanut butter, bit of low-sugar jelly. Coffee with splash of whole milk and coconut oil (spoonful). #2: spinach salad with strawberries and chicken breast generously tossed with greek dressing; maybe an apple if I'm still hungry #3: beef ribs...

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#1: coffee w/ coconut oil, slice toast w/ peanut butter

#2: naan w/ lots of cheese on it, apple, small banana, baby carrots & ranch dip

#3: fish, hamburger patty, mini pita, perogies and salad; juice

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#1: coffee with coconut oil and whole milk

#2: pasta w/ mozza & feta, apple, small banana

#3: small bowl bean & rice soup, 1 beef rib, potato w/ cheese & sour cream, coleslaw, corn

Weight is 122.

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Do it, Spirit Song! It really is delish! I've never done it that way before, but I love cinnamon, it's supposedly good for you, and I love it on toast now

It makes it taste sweet to me even though i don't add sugar.

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#1: whole wheat bagel w/ butter & cinnamon (a lil jam on half), an orange, a tiny bowl of nuts/seeds/coconut with whole milk..

#2: sauteed veggies, 1 naan, feta cheese and an apple.

#3: chicken chili, 2 pieces of bread and watermelon

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#1: slice multigrain toast w/ butter and cinnamon, green smoothie

#2: butter chicken, rice, mini cucumber and apple

#3: 5 fish fries, 1/2 naan, veg and salad

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Thanks No BS. Unfortunately, I've been doing badly. Well, I counted calories for a few days and got my weight down to 123 lbs until DH put me in my place and reminded me why I need a lifestyle change, not counting. I ate quite a bit yesterday as I was out and then at someone's house for dinner. My w...

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I did badly pretty much all last week. I weighed myself yesterday and still at 126 I couldn't believe I have gained so much weight over this stress. How easy and effortless it used to be to maintain 10 lbs lower. Makes you wonder what happened. ANyways, I did well yesterday eating nothing for breakf...

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Thank you for sharing, milczar. I always need to hear that it is never hopeless. I am truly believing that these days

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Thanks no bs! I had another productive day! Did 14 minutes of exercise and began my new mission to learn the piano...I know absolutely nothing. Did more than 14 mins on acct of dh being home and playing around with me. Going to clean the shower now:) B: crepe with berries, tiniest maple syrup bc it ...

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Thanks KL :D Well, this morning was 126.5. Every day I gain more. I've been binging and flirting with diets and calorie counting and it's just bad. DH told me I spend way too much time on diet sites and waste a lot of time. Can't even say it's not true. I had a realization that I need to start DOING...

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Hehe thanks No BS! I'm feeling a bit disappointed this morning. I was absolutely ravenous before dinner. And God bless DH, he was trying to help and tell me not to snack but it irritated the crap out of me. So I snacked secretly because when I'm that hungry I go into another mode, outside of myself....

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W: 123 lbs

Biiig breakfast today! Egg w/ spinach, bacon, crepe with berries, some pineapple, one hashbrown and coffee (oh, and my little chia concoction).

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Good for you, all those reasons you listed are very true and I have thought the same way many times. I'm a huge animal lover and as a little kid thought I really shouldn't be eating them! Do you ever eat beans as a substitute? Cheap, filling and healthy

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Hey Eeyore, I'm just below 5'3 and 29 years old. Many years ago, my weight was as high as 145. I regularly stay under 120 now (gained a few recently because of emotional trauma). My point is that I easily was able to accomplish that with No S. I think if you use judgment, and eat fairly healthy, you...

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Hey Katie, you are doing so great. I agree about maintenance being progress for sure!! Just curious, what changed you to become vegetarian? How's it going? I used to be very inclined towards vegetarianism. Love reading your thread!

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Great story, thank you for sharing. Success stories are by far the #1 thing that gives me hope!!! I feel so happy for your niece. I'm looking forward to another great day with no emotional eating. With two days under my belt, I'm back "down" to 123 (I say it like that, because it still feels like a ...

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Just planning my breakfast for tomorrow. I've always found for some reason when I feel like eating at night, if I imagine and plan all the wonderful things I can eat in the morning it helps A LOT. And I usually don't end up eating half the things I plan hehehe. But here goes... Breakfast will be 2 o...

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Thanks KL :) I don't blame you at all for not being able to go to baby showers or the like. At this point, I still believe it's going to happen and I'm not sure if I'm being delusional or what, but that keeps me going, living in this little bubble. I'm starting the injectibles (Gonal F) this cycle, ...

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Are you kidding, no highjacking at all, I love your comments :D Helps me feel less alone in all this mess. I'm feeling vulnerable and a bit irritated. I feel like all my friends feel sorry for me because of my infertility, while at the same time sort of feel like they're on a high horse because they...

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Thanks for your comments guys. It really helps to hear some advice and your experiences. Yesterday went AWFUL. Awful, awful, awful. Weight is up to... gasp... 125. I don't mean to sound petty, but that's a lot for me and a solid ten pound gain. It reminds me how I felt when I carried more weight and...

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That was a truly inspirational article!

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