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KCCC-I'm happy you like WIDRT. You've inspired me many times, I often review the Phases of No S thread that you started. Over43...I'll have to check out that show. I'm lucky to travel all over the state for work, New Mexico has some amazing scenery. WIDRT -Signed up for a kettle-bell class on Saturd...

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WIDRT
-Gotta dig deep to think about something. How about no snacks between breakfast and lunch? That's about it

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Hiya Over43...I haven't watched Longmire, I'll have to check it out. I can tell you that I don't live near any of the Breaking Bad scenes. No meth labs or chicken shacks.... WIDRT -Despite being tired and somewhat cranky, I did a trail run with hubby after work. Now that I'm home and lounging around...

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I'm a fan of IF too.
I bounce between EatStopEat (24 hrs 2X a week) and 16/8.
IF is a good fit with NoS.

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WIDRT
-It's 4pm, I'm replacing a snack with hanging out with the No S community!

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Welcome back!

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Hi Clarinetgal...Beating that evening snack was tough. Some nights I would get in bed at 8 just to avoid temptation. The snack craving would be from 7-8pm. If I could keep my mouth shut until 8:30, I would be fine. It's a similar pattern to my afternoon snack. The habit is super strong from 3-4pm. I...

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Gotta tell you, I start singing your Van Halen (in a Sammy Hagar voice) tagline every time you post!

Good luck with the glucose test....

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Thanks Clarinetgal, I found my book! WIDRT -In 40 min I'll be in a kettle bell class. I'm also avoiding snacks all month, even on S days. I'm determined to kick this habit to the curb. I have made progress on taming my habit, for example, I don't have an evening snack anymore. Conquering the 8pm sna...

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WIDRT -half marathon...done! I'm freaking out because I can't find my No S book. It usually travels with me, maybe I left it in a hotel room. If that's the case, I hope whoever finds it, reads it and reaps the benefits. If I don't find it, I'm buying another one. Reinhard's book has been next to my ...

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WIDRT
-Signed up for the November challenge. My goal is NO SNACKING!
-I'm in a hotel room tonight. Tomorrow morning I'm doing a half marathon!

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I'm in! November goal is NO SNACKING!!!!!! for cryin' out loud! 1-:D Let's go! 2-s day 3-s day 4-:D 5-:D Nice! 6-:D 7-:( Nuts (literally, I was eating almonds between meals) 8-:D 9-s day 10-s day 11-:D 12-:D Keep on Truckin' 13-:D 14-:D 15-:( 16-s day 17-s day 18-:( 19-:( 20-:( 21- 22- 23-s day 24-s...

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Hi Automatedeating...I like your user name and tag line!

WIDRT
-Completed the October Challenge. I wasn't perfect but I didn't quit!

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WIDRT My blood work is what made my day today. I've been following a low carb/moderate protein/high fat food plan for about 14 months. The research makes sense to me....however, I was a high carb vegetarian for over 25 years. It was really a leap of faith to totally re-vamp my diet. Out went the gra...

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WIDRT
Hmmm...gotta really think about this one...
-Took an hour long hike.

That's about it.

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WIDRT
-morning kettle-bell class (I'm taking a couple vacation days, woo-hoo!)
-Conquered the snack monkey today

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Welcome back!
You rock!

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Hi Clarinetgal! It's so great to see that so many long-time No S'ers are still here! Reading Wheat Belly and following Dr Davis's plan is what finally stopped my sugar cravings. I realized what a problem I had when I couldn't string 2 N days in a row without succumbing to my sugar fix. I usually cou...

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I just noticed that one of my old blogs is still here. It's weird, I started this one because I couldn't find the old one! I attended a kettle-bell class this afternoon, to learn intermediate moves. The class was taught by 2 burly firemen. My shoulders and arms are going to crying tomorrow! Tomorrow...

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You guys are the best!

We all would receive a 10!

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oolala...I bet Carrie Anne Inaba would give an 8!

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Dancing With The Stars?

Introducing...
Dancing With The No S'ers!

Len Goodman would give me a 6 for the month of October.
Good effort but work needs to be done to perfect my moves....

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WIDRT -went to get my annual bloodtest done. Last year my blood pressure was borderline high. I actually sat in the waiting room for 15 min to get a second reading. The nurse suggested sitting still to see if it would come down. It did a little bit but not as much as I would have liked. This year I ...

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I'm so glad you liked this book as much as I do. I bet I've read it at least 4 times. This book was one of tools I used to give up certain foods, even on S days. It was tough to admit, but some foods I can't do in moderation, dang it. The current book I'm reading is Big Brother by Lionel Shriver. It...

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WIDRT
-No Snacking, actually, all 3 S's were completed today. Nice!
-Hubby and I did a very early am run before work

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WIDRT
-No Snacking!
-Signed up for a half marathon on Sunday

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Congratulations on your 13 day streak! I've been trying to do that for over 5 years!

Lori

PS...Another thing I've wanted to do for over 5 years...tell you that your username, location and avatar are awesome!!!

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Hi Tessy,
I have enjoyed reading your blog. I admire that if your day hasn't gone as planned, you write about it and move on. That's not an easy task.
(((big cyber-hug)))
Lori

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WIDRT
9am kettle bell class
afternoon hike planned with hubby
planning and prepping my lunches for the upcoming week

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Hi Tessy! If I ever encounter a bear I'll never stop freaking out! Although I now live in New Mexico, I was born in New York. Living so close to wildlife is still an adventure! WIDR for the rest of this week... -Pretty much kept to the No Snacking rule. That's an epic success! -Signed up for an earl...

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WIDRT Took a brisk (very brisk, it was 34 degrees!) outside my hotel this morning. It was still dark, I was walking down Main street in Durango, CO. Out of the darkness, a deer starts walking across the street! A big deer, with antlers! I stopped and he walked right past me. I also had another snack...

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WIDRT
Quick kettlebell workout in my hotel room before my 7am conference call.
No snacking!

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Thanks for the kind words Tessytwinkle! The Boulder reservoir is gorgeous but at night it gets really dark! Even with a flashlight and headlamp I still took a couple wrong turns. And there are coyotes howling all night! The coyotes gave me the kick in the pants I needed to keep moving! WIDRT I'm wor...

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eschano..I'm going to smack that Snack Monkey with a kettlebell if he doesn't quit following me! It's Sunday night and I'm in a hotel in Colorado. Yesterday I did a 6 hour run (mostly walking) event around the Boulder reservoir. It started at 6pm and ended at midnight. Despite not being a night owl,...

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I had a fail day too.
I just don't know how to make my emoticon red!
I settled with a sad face instead....

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WIDRT
I really, really, really, want to sleep in today. It's getting chilly in New Mexico, perfect temperatures for staying under the covers.
But I signed up for a kettle bell class this morning, so I'm up.
Drinking a cup of coffee (maybe 2) then off I go...

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Congrats Tessytwinkle!
You are a strong woman and you rock!!!!

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Congrats Tessytwinkle!
You are a strong woman and you rock!!!!

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OMG Tessytwinkle..You made my day! Thank you! You rock! Tessytwinkle's kind words make me realize the importance of supporting my fellow No S'ers. Going forward I'm going to visit at least one person's blog a day and offer a verbal pat on the back. This community has given so much to me, it's time I...

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WIDRT I'm heading to a kettle bell class to learn intermittent moves. I'm proud of myself for sticking to kettle bells,especially in a class situation. A couple firefighters own the gym, lots of brawny, strong guys are in the classes. No women in leotards lifting 5 lb pink weights! The gym has a ran...

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You're the greatest...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY REINHARD!!!

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Hi eschano..I'm still battling with that pesky snack monkey. Just when I think he's tamed...WHAMMO...he sneaks up on me! I will continue the battle.... What I Did Right This Week -updated my October Challenge stats, even the bad day. -Despite working out of town I got my exercise done. -Tamed my sna...

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Practicing the Shovelglove moves gave me the confidence to try a Cross-fit class.
After Cross-fit I moved on to Kettlebells, which I am currently doing (and love).
My trusty sledgehammer is in my office. I do the basic movements on a regular basis. And 14 minutes still kicks my butt!

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WIDRT
2 words...kettlebell class!
I also signed up for the October Challenge. A bit of accountability is a good thing.

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Hi reneew,
I joined your October Challenge with the same goal.
We can do it!

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Hi reneew,
I joined your October Challenge with the same goal.
We can do it!

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I'm in! reneew ...I'll do your challenge. I've been slipping and sliding too. We'll get it done! No More Than 1 Fail A Week Doing Vanilla S October 1- :D Yippee! 2- :D I'm on a roll 3- :( Dang it 4- :D Picked myself back up! 5- S Day 6- S Day 7-:D Here I go.... 8- :D 9- :( 10-:D 11-:D 12- S Day 13- ...

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Happy Belated B-day!
We both started No S in 2008 and are 50-something.
You're kind of like my bloggy twin!

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S Day! The biggest difference in my S days is I give myself permission to "graze"(if I want to). Before No S, this is typically how I ate. Snacking my way until dinner. Snacking all day didn't do me any favors. It was one of the reasons I carried around extra weight. Another reason was that most of ...

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WIDRT
I dragged my butt out of my comfy hotel bed at 0'Dark Thirty this morning to get in a quick workout in the gym.

Couple hours away to an S day!

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WIDRT I checked my blood pressure! It read 119/69. When I was 10 (ok, 15) lbs heavier, my blood pressure was bumping up to the pre-hypertensive range. This freaked me out, even though I regularly do long distance races, my numbers were high. I switched up my diet and got serious about losing my whea...

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Oolala...Are you still lying down? If so, it's time to get up! What I Did Right So Far This Week... Monday...No Snacks! Tuesday...hmmm...this is a tough one. I didn't snack between breakfast and lunch! Wednesday..Despite a long day on the road, after I checked in, I worked out at the hotel gym. :D :...

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WIDRT feels sticky to me too!

WIDRT..
Even though it's Sunday and I could sleep in, I'm going to an 8am kettlebell class. The instructor is a firefighter who is tough as nails, this is going to be a hard one....

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Oolala...I'm the same way with snacking, when I'm busy I don't have a problem. I'm not even hungry at 4pm, I know it's just a pesky habit! I'm trying to figure out what to write in my blog. Initially I was going to do a food log for the N days. Then I decided not to do that, mainly because I eat the...

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Hi oolala...Naps rock! I'm going to concentrate on the No Snacks rule for a few weeks. Although today was a SUCCESS , seems like when I stumble, it's because I shove something in my mouth in between meals. I gotta get this no snacks habit tamed. The time of day that I lapse is around 4pm, which is r...

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oolala..My S days have settled down too. In the beginning I had some epic food-fests. I took Reinhard's advice and didn't do any restrictions on S days. And just like he predicts, I started to taper off. I agree though, it's nice to have the option of continual grazing if I feel the need! Just got h...

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oolala and strawberry....your comments are why I love being a part of this community. We can all be on different paths and still support and encourage each other. It's awesome! Another awesome thing is S days! Even when I've been an No S'er for 20 years, I know I'll still look forward to "loosening ...

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SUCCESS

And not a moment too soon!

I am officially announcing the beginning of a Vanilla S streak. I have my annual blood work done 6 weeks from today. My goal is to stay Vanilla S at least until that time.

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FAILURE

I'll be rising from the ashes soon..

PS...The failures have been with snacking. At least I haven't fallen into a pan of brownies (yet). Just kidding, consuming sugar won't happen. I know that if I crossed that line it would take weeks instead of days to bounce back.

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Can an S day mean a Stress day?

No, I didn't think so either.

Today was a big fat FAILURE.

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SUCCESS

It's going to be a crazy week. It starts tomorrow with my boss flying into town. And ends with a half marathon next weekend.

I need to

KEEP CALM and NO S ON...

PS...I'm glad that a glass of wine doesn't count as a snack or sweet!

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I had to stop by and say I love your username!

Good luck!

Time to eat some cheese....

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I had to stop by and say I love your username!

Good luck!

Time to eat some cheese....

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Yea! Oolala is still here! We both started around the same time, it's good to see a familiar face...I mean username! Although I've "built a fence" around the No S rules, doing intermittent fasting changes with what I feel like doing. Sometimes I do EatStopEat, fasting from 6pm to 6pm once or twice a...

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I'm off to a Kettlebell class in a couple minutes, thought I'd write a quick post before I leave. I want to get back in the habit of writing everyday, even if it's just a couple sentences. Reinhard's book has never left my nightstand. Last night I began to re-read it again. It's chocked full of so m...

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It took over 5 years (and 7 months) of attempts but I can finally say I'm an official No S'er. The journey has had many twists, turns, detours and stalls. Almost 6 years for 3 simple rules for cryin' out loud! Looking back, I'm kind of happy it took so much time. In order to cement my 3 S habits, I ...

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Hi back atcha oolala! It's nice to see that all the regulars are still here! Since I've been doing a keto diet I have thought about not being a No S'er anymore. And I have strayed away. But I keep coming back! I feel very attached to the No S community. I miss you guys when I'm gone. The No S rules ...

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OK, here I go again... The next 21 days are perfect for a 21 day Vanilla No S challenge. I'll be working out of town as well as going on vacation. It's easier for me to break habits when I'm out of my daily routine. Last May I finally became grain-free, after trying for a couple years. I picked a bu...

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I've been here since 2008 and am still trying to complete the 21 day Vanilla No S Challenge!

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Uh-oh. I see some red on my HabitCal. Instead of focusing on what I did wrong, I'll talk about the lessons I learned this week... -I need to check into the forum on a daily basis. I need the accountability. -I stopped weighing myself on a regular basis. It was making me too crazy. If the number was ...

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My first S weekend is coming to an end. I'm happy to report that although my blood ketones dropped, I'm still in NK. Blood ketones .4 Blood Glucose 82 Time to pack my breakfast for work tomorrow. I'm thinking that it will be 2 hard boiled eggs with ham and a hunk of cheese. I'll throw in some avocad...

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Blood Glucose 73 Blood ketones 1.1 I want to stay in Nutritional Ketosis, so even though it's Saturday, I'm not falling into a plate of pancakes (mmmm..pancakes...) After a kick butt kettle-bell class, I had some full fat greek yogurt with heavy cream and berries, topped with coconut and nuts. Durin...

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Day 1... SUCCESS ! It felt good to put a green square on my HabitCal. Eating a high fat, low carb diet keeps my blood glucose stable. I also try to stay in nutritional ketosis, which means my body is using fat for energy instead of sugar. My goal in doing a keto diet is to be a fat-burner. I've been...

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So I write my first post of the year in February, then follow up with a second one in May! I blame my laptop, it conked out on me. Until now I've only had my work computer. Thanks so much for the warm welcome back. Unless I drop my iPad in the toilet, I'll begin posting on a regular basis. So what's...

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Look who's back in No S town...me! Here's a bit of back story. -Became a No S member in 2008 -At the time I was a high carb vegetarian for over 25 years -Started and stopped No S for 4 years. After a million attempts, I couldn't do the No Sugar rule, even for 5 days. -Despite being an ultra marathon...

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My first 6pm to 6pm fasting day was a success. It was actually pretty easy. I read that if your diet is pretty good, not a lot of processed foods, then a 24 hour fast isn't very hard. I think this is true, at least for me. When I've veered way off of No S and then attempt to fast, I usually can't do...

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Hi Kathleen, If we fall down 1000 times, as long as we get up 1001 times, we're successful! I admire how candid you are about your journey. I've started and stopped so many times, I've been tempted to delete my blog and start fresh. The struggles will be part of our success. We'll just keep going, o...

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This week I'm bringing back Intermittent Fasting. I should have never stopped, why is everything harder the second time around? This week I'm doing one 6pm to 6pm fasting day. Next week I'll add another one. No S plus 2 days of Intermittent Fasting works really well for me. I need to find something ...

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In the next 4 weeks... I'll be in Los Angeles for a meeting I'll be in El Paso, working with my boss I'll be in San Diego for a marathon I'll be working in Colorado If I was on a "special diet", I'd be in a tizzy. I'd have to pack up my powders and pills and juicer and blender, etc. What a hassle! T...

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If you do not mind my asking, is weight an issue for you or just disordered eating? Hi r.jean! The answer to your question is...I have both! I'm probably about 20 lbs over where I would like to be. I haven't been on a scale this year (maybe I should). Doing marathons isn't a good weight loss tool. ...

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I completed my 42nd marathon last Saturday. It was held in Shiprock, NM and is the only marathon held exclusively on Indian ( Navajo) land. The scenery was gorgeous but lonely. For most of the race I ran alone. I had plenty of time to think. I spent many miles thinking about No S. Now that I'm an of...

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My No S "hiatus" is over. NoSRocks and Liz, thank you for your comments, I feel warm and fuzzy inside :D My last post was on April 9. Since that time... - I'm officially an ultra marathoner! I completed my first (and last) 50 mile race on April 21. It was very tough but I'm happy I did it. - I turne...

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Ditto!

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I'm working my way to Vanilla S, if all goes`according to plan, I'll be there on my birthday weekend in April. Until then, I may go on a blog "hiatus". I love this supportive community and don't want to leave for long. However, I've noticed that the more time I spend on the board, the more failure I...

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Another No S runner! Welcome!

Lori

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Hi Kathleen! Just stopping in to say hi. I'm baby stepping my way to Vanilla S. This week I'm tackling my biggest challenge...snacks. I'm typing this during my most difficult time of the day, 3-4pm. If I can keep my mouth closed until dinnertime, I'll be ok. So far, so good. Hope you're doing well, ...

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Hi oolala! If you wrote a book about a diet "diet", I'll be the first one to buy it! I've been thinking along the same lines, when I turn 55 on April 23, have a one year moratorium on diets. Stick with No S and that's it. The sad truth is....I don't know if I can do it. I've been thinning out the nu...

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Hi oolala

I'm stopping by to say that I love your "I don't count calories. I count plates" signature!

And tooth pain sucks, I hope you feel better.

Lori

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I'm reading a good book..Smart Chefs Stay Slim by Allison Adato. The author interviews dozens of chefs. She focuses on chefs who are normal weight and over thirty years old. She asks about their eating and exercise routines. Some chefs have lost weight, from 10 -100 pounds. Some chefs have been able...

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Also, life is slipping away as I go from diet to diet. I want to stick with this and be done. It sounds like you do, too. Let's encourage each other on! Amen sister! Here's what I'll commit to do... -A 21 day to Vanilla S challenge on April 8 - April 28 -During this time I'll write a daily post on ...

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Hi Kathleen, You and I both started No S around the same time. We've also have had a similar journey. If you would like to try a Vanilla S for 21 days, I'll do it with you. Since I began in 2008, I've haven't been able to string 21 days together. My 55th birthday is at the end of the month. I made a...

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I did it! I completed 40 miles in 12 hours! Despite being on my feet from 6am to 6pm, going 'round and 'round a muddy trail, I had a terrific time. My fellow runners were interesting and fun, I met a man in his 60's that was doing his 250th ultra marathon! I'm still on a post race high. I have also ...

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Enough blabbering about my diet, how's my exercise? Fabulous! I'm still doing Crossfit. First I was scared, then I kind of hated it, now I love it! I'm happy that I signed up for the 8 week bootcamp, the twice a week workouts have gotten me into the habit. I love doing deadlifts and squats. But I ha...

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I'm back! Actually, I never left, well, kind of... I'll explain. In April I'll be turning 55 years old. The number isn't bothering me (too much). I'm not having any big mid-life crisis (I'm living until 110, so I'm smack in the middle). I don't want to change my life. Except for one thing. A few yea...

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My week in a nutshell... I've been battling a cold. My nose is raw and my throat is sore. It sucks. The good news is that my taste is muted so I'm not tempted to have snacks! Still doing Crossfit bootcamp. Today we learned how to do deadlifts. We also were jumping up and down on boxes. It's still to...

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Hi Graham :) I'm beginning IF 2 times a week, starting tomorrow. I had gotten out of the habit last year. It always seems harder to re-start a habit, I need to remember that. I remembered that you were doing weekly fasts, looks like you're still at it. Good for you! I hope to walk in your footsteps....

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Hi Ellgee :D Let me know what you think of the book, many of the chapters describe me to a tee. Which is fascinating and annoying at the same time. The funny thing is that aside from food, I'm a very focused person who has achieved many of my goals. All is well until my brain begins to think about "...

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Did I really want to change or did I just like the whole process of getting broken and fixed? lbb...wise words indeed! I'm determined to break my cycle of starting and stopping and starting and stopping, especially when it applies to food. That's why even though I've faltered, I've basically stuck ...

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Congratulations on the baby and the rockin' bod!

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I know I haven't posted in awhile when my blog is on the 2nd page! Let's see, what's been happening since my last post.. I did another marathon, this one was in Austin. Next weekend I head to Las Vegas to do one more. I'm participating in an 8 week Crossfit bootcamp. Crossfit does lots of interval t...

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