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- Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:19 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
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Don't dismiss yoga over cardio, it has a lot of benefits. I bought a video and whilst it's hard to find the time, its only half an hour, do feel I'm benefitting even just once a week. It w8ll make you more supple and does strength muscles. It's great to keep you relaxed :) Don't beat yourself up abo...
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:39 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: ladybird's check in
- Replies: 681
- Views: 999605
- Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:55 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 7:41 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
That fear of ending up on the streets is normal I guess. I grew up in a household where we lived hand to mouth and both my husband and I have worked hard to achieve some security, we've gone with out holidays etc in the past but I can now relax knowing we will always have a roof over our heads. If h...
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:45 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Della's Monthly Check In
- Replies: 62
- Views: 63784
Day 16 - Actually feel like I might be gaining weight. I know that I'm still in the beginning stages of No S + plus extra S days around the holidays... I am going to stick with it. I am too scared to weigh myself. Think I will put that off until January 1st. :oops: No harm in not weighing yourself,...
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:40 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:03 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4649150
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:01 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Della's Monthly Check In
- Replies: 62
- Views: 63784
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:56 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:41 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: The Daily Dandelion
- Replies: 504
- Views: 698753
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:39 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4649150
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:38 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
Changes in attitude are what will make you successfull with this. I was reading the nos FB page and someone asked how do you find the motivation to maintain on no s when you've lost the weight. For me it was about finding a way of living that I can maintain. So my losses may have been slower and my ...
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:37 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
Changes in attitude are what will make you successfull with this. I was reading the nos FB page and someone asked how do you find the motivation to maintain on no s when you've lost the wejght. For me it was about finding a way of living that I can maintain. So my losses may have been slower and my ...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:09 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: tegger's daily check in
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7791
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:06 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: flyingpig checkin
- Replies: 923
- Views: 810434
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:31 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: The Daily Dandelion
- Replies: 504
- Views: 698753
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:29 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 5:50 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: ladybird's check in
- Replies: 681
- Views: 999605
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:11 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: The Daily Dandelion
- Replies: 504
- Views: 698753
That makes very good sense, Larkspur. I tend to try to do too much all at once and crash and burn. I'm feeling very uneasy about my weight right now, which is usually the start of a crash and burn cycle In my mind - and one of the reasons I'm now a pound over my previous highest weight - the reboun...
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:07 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Angel's Daily Check In
- Replies: 31
- Views: 33697
- Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:32 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
- Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:16 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Angel's Daily Check In
- Replies: 31
- Views: 33697
- Fri Nov 23, 2018 6:14 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
You’re doing great! NoS only worked for me to a point. I definitely had to take things up a notch to drop the weight but it helped me keep it off for sure. I know, the weight I'm at now is the low end of where I've spent my adult life. In all honesty if it stays here I'll be happy now. I'm curiou...
- Fri Nov 23, 2018 6:07 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
My scales measure in .2 of a pound and today read 10.2.8 so that's another mini goal reached. I think I'll aim for under 10st next. Given its winter, I'm not walking like I was and Christmas is looming I'll be more than happy to maintain this until Jan. Back in March when I started nos I was at a re...
- Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:59 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Tess’ daily check in
- Replies: 105
- Views: 153346
So sorry to read of the bad times you are going through. You've been a good supportive friend and it is now time for you. Sending big hugs. I too found games with toddlers difficult so don't feel bad about it. Re cleaning break it down in to small daily tasks so you achieve something every day. It d...
- Wed Nov 21, 2018 6:39 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Start of S Days
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18022
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:16 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: I am not sure if I am posting in the right spot. Newbie
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13977
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:10 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1054398
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:57 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Angel's Daily Check In
- Replies: 31
- Views: 33697
Day 3 NoS FAILED I was really and truly hungry between lunch and dinner I tried to talk myself out of eating, but I gave in. Exercise FAILED I didn't have the energy to workout. I am thinking of moving this to the morning before work. Once I get home, it is really hard to exercise. Sleep SUCCESS If...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:51 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:59 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: milczar's check in
- Replies: 1099
- Views: 1223881
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:54 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:50 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Bluebell's check in
- Replies: 649
- Views: 577272
Well it seems it took me another month to gather myself :? :shock: I do not want to feel like this anymore. I am heartily sick of allowing food to rule my life. I am uncomfortable in my clothes. My knees ache from the extra weight. I have no self control. Sometimes I eat even though I don’t reall...
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:50 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Bluebell's check in
- Replies: 649
- Views: 577272
Well it seems it took me another month to gather myself :? :shock: I do not want to feel like this anymore. I am heartily sick of allowing food to rule my life. I am uncomfortable in my clothes. My knees ache from the extra weight. I have no self control. Sometimes I eat even though I don’t reall...
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:22 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:09 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4649150
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:06 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
Judging the amount of food gets easier with time, the longer you have been at it and got the habits ingrained the more room for a little freedom. I've never severd huge portions but sometimes if I haven't had enough I do have something extra. You have to be honest with yourself about this. More ofte...
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:59 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:07 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:13 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Angel's Daily Check In
- Replies: 31
- Views: 33697
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:11 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:22 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: ladybird's check in
- Replies: 681
- Views: 999605
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:23 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Elegant Portions Check In
- Replies: 38
- Views: 41498
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:18 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Worth it check-in
- Replies: 535
- Views: 635763
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:17 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Alene's No-S Adventure
- Replies: 26
- Views: 31373
It's all about learning what works for you. It takes time getting the amount on the plate right and your needs will change day to day. Learning to sit with some hunger is good however getting so ravenous you want to eat the fridge isn't. I added a mod to my rules another nos being no starving. Somif...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:09 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Using food as an emotional crutch. Good or Bad?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12184
Thanks for the responses, I feel it's ok to use food as a comfort as long as it's within boundaries and doesn't lead to manic overeating. Even declaring an s day as a coping strategy is good in my book but I think you have to have the habits well established first. If one day doesn't stop the urge t...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:59 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Using food as an emotional crutch. Good or Bad?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12184
Using food as an emotional crutch. Good or Bad?
I know we all want to break away from the binge habit where you turn to food when things go wrong and you just have a full on binge. Stuffing yourself until you feel sick and end up feeling worthless is not a good place to be. But do you use food within the Nos rules to give comfort? Do you think it...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:51 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Elegant Portions Check In
- Replies: 38
- Views: 41498
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:39 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Alene's No-S Adventure
- Replies: 26
- Views: 31373
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 7:15 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Wed Nov 07, 2018 5:57 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
Re: Soprano
Just want to say hi and that I am commiting to starting this way of eating today :D Just starting my weight loss journey today. The results in this thread are impressive and quite motivating for newbies like me. So pleased if I've helped, good luck and do ask for help if needed everyone is really s...
- Wed Nov 07, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Progress...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24453
- Wed Nov 07, 2018 7:02 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Progress...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24453
Re: The scales
I probably need to start a new thread over in the daily.....just wanted to say hi though. This week has been tougher. The scales have been up since last week and I am back in the overweight category:-( I was hoping to keep my new weight and maybe even lose some more. Alas, I was ill last week and n...
- Tue Nov 06, 2018 2:28 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Alene's No-S Adventure
- Replies: 26
- Views: 31373
- Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:27 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
OMG eschano, I've been overeating on S days for months . But it turns out there's something to the habit thing, and the self-shame thing. It took quite awhile for me, but it seems to be slowly settling in. Yesterday I went out for a lovely Italian dinner with friends. I certainly ate way more calor...
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:49 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:15 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
When you described your feeling of S Days as Now! Now! Now! it brought back memories for me. I think my first entire year of NoS I felt like that on Saturday mornings and would often go drive to get a donut. Wow. That was not smart of me, but apparently it was what I needed in order to stay moderat...
- Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:10 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1158222
- Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:09 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
I saw your post on my thread too Linda. Big hugs. I'm trying to understand how I might feel in your shoes. At the moment I'm just so pleased to have lost 13lbs which puts me in a range I've spent most of my adult life, however I am at the top of my BMI group and could easily lose a stone or more bef...
- Sun Nov 04, 2018 5:40 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Tess’ daily check in
- Replies: 105
- Views: 153346
I made it this week - yeah! Not easily but I made it yay. Last time I had a brilliant start until I went on holiday. Part of that good start was me re-reading the NoS book so I’m just going to do this again now. I really want to get it properly. I don’t want to continue getting bigger and I wou...
- Sat Nov 03, 2018 7:09 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
- Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:10 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New to No S Diet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 26037
Hi, I just joined. I am anxious to read more posts by everyone. I really need inspiration, because I am feeling like a total failure right now. Need to lose about 60 pounds just to get to a 25 BMI. It really seems impossible, but I am hoping to find some encouragement here. 7 months ago when I star...
- Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:03 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
Delighted to see it is going well! Thank you I got weighed yesterday and today this week just to see how much variation there was. It seems I have lost a lb overnight :) Now I know with fluctuations that isn't exactly true but I always figure you can't weigh what isn't there but you can sometimes e...
- Fri Nov 02, 2018 5:53 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:45 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:41 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:38 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Tess’ daily check in
- Replies: 105
- Views: 153346
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:16 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
- Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:26 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
So happy to hear things going so well for you Soprano! How often do you weigh? I try to stick to weighing once a week but if I know my eating might abnormally impact on it I occasionally change the day. Trying to stay relaxed about it. It's not really changed much this month, been up and down but i...
- Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:23 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:51 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
Sharon it sounds like you've really got this. A lb a month can feel slow but it is nearly a stone in a year. When you are ready if you want to lose more concentrate on stopping eating when you feel satisfied. You could if not already add in a bit of walking or other exercise. But if it is working yo...
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:29 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: SPAM hit list
- Replies: 447
- Views: 953989
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:29 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Nancy S Daily Check In
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19786
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:28 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Tess’ daily check in
- Replies: 105
- Views: 153346
It’s three hours into the first day and all I want to do is to stuff my face. We had 4 nightfeeds of the littlest one last night and a 5am wake up of the DD1 thanks to daylight saving. When I am tired I find it especially hard to stay strong and not give into unlimited chocolate and other sugary ...
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:17 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:00 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Progress...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24453
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:10 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4649150
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:08 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Soprano
- Replies: 338
- Views: 549003
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 7:56 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Should I?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13129
The fact you are bingeing makes me think you might feel you are depriving yourself, missing out and cramming it all in on the weekend. Think about your meals in the week, have food you enjoy and enough to feel satisfied but not stuffed. Enjoy them. :) Every meal should be a pleasure, this will then ...
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:02 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Nancy S Daily Check In
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19786
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:17 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Why did you leave? Why are you back?
- Replies: 273
- Views: 417238
Re: Back and ashamed
I feel very scared when i stop to think about my eating habits. Will i be able to eat in a nomal way? Will i be able to be healthier and avoid diabetes? No-S has to work for me. I have to make it work. Yes you will be able to do all of that, be patient be prepared for the odd setback, you are only ...
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:12 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1054398
Great news re the green day. :) Interesting thoughts re the chocolate cravings.. One thing that has helped me with sweet cravings is the promise to myself that' if I really want something sweet I can have it and I can have the best! I am therefore happy to walk away from cheaper less satisfying opti...
- Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:29 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1054398
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 5:53 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Progress...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24453
Thanks, if things don't start to move, when you feel ready examine what's on your plate with a view to reviewing portion size or meal composition. Remember this isn't a diet but finding a way of eating that allows you to lose weight without feeling deprived. It can be slow but it's how you will be e...
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:55 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: 2018 Year Long Challenge
- Replies: 129
- Views: 149057
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:50 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Jen's checkin thread
- Replies: 641
- Views: 611670
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:49 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
- Replies: 316
- Views: 297265
Re: P
Something else strange - for me - happened tonight. I went to a local organization's pre-Halloween party. I decided I would count it as an S day if it was compelling enough for me to have sweets or snacks there. I ate a ton at that party last year. Tonight? There was candy and popcorn there and I d...
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:48 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Worth it check-in
- Replies: 535
- Views: 635763
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:48 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Progress...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24453
I've just checked my diary, my weight was a little up and down in that period but at the 2 month mark pretty much back where I started. It was after that it slowly started dropping. I probably started a little more walking at that point. It has been slow but whilst up and down all along the overall ...
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:44 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4649150
- Sat Oct 20, 2018 4:17 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Sat Oct 20, 2018 4:09 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Hello *waves*
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28413
I was at a training program at work yesterday that had absolutely nothing to do with eating or nutrition, but I think I can apply some of the lessons to NoS. After we had some instruction about the best ways to do X and saw some of the mistakes we were making, the trainer started asking us for our ...
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:30 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: done bingeing...!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19750
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:59 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1054398
Wow Octavia you have come a long way. My losses have been slow too and certainly at points the scales have gone up down up around a certain weight and then headed down again. The best thing is in 7 months I've learnt to eat normally without bingeing and feel I've got everything under control without...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:27 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: flyingpig checkin
- Replies: 923
- Views: 810434
Tuesday and Wednesday It seems like all willpower has deserted me at the moment.... so much chocolate involved in the last two days. Having said that, today was.... Thursday Or beige if you want to describe what I ate.. Breakfast: weetabix and a banana Lunch: chicken sandwich and a little orange Di...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:24 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: oolala53
- Replies: 2363
- Views: 2721851
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:18 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4497198
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:05 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Jen's checkin thread
- Replies: 641
- Views: 611670
If I have oats for breakfast or lunch hot or cold I make them half water half milk add some kind of fruit, fresh berries, mango, peach, figs or stewed apple, some plain full fat yoghurt, ground flaxseed, honey, cinnamon and ginger. A real feast and I love it :) Jx That is a feast! I like your addit...
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 6:13 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: oolala53
- Replies: 2363
- Views: 2721851
Something that I have come to truly realise this last year or so is that making changes to make our life better is not always easy and even when we decide to commit may not be possible. But what we can change is our attitude to a situation and our thought processes about it. Therein lies true peace....