Everyday Systems

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Soprano, I don't know if my kids would eat it, but that sounds delicious to me! I will try it. Oh cool Auto, I will see if I can find any at our not Costco. We don't have Costco in Walmart country. :( Great idea about the tuna melts! My oldest HATES tuna but I bet my middle child would go for it. I ...

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Im glad you were able to talk to Doc! Its always helpful to get the view of someone who was there too. My social anxiety has definitely gone up since the pandemic. It's like its added a whole other layer, worrying about safety and masks and new ettiquete and staying six feet apart. I also agree with...

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Even better with a small school, Sweetpea won't get lost in the cracks. It sounds very promising! Sorry you are struggling. That's great news about the vaccines in your area! They just opened up 65+ down here and I haven't even seen anything below that mentioned in the schedule, so we will see. Have...

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Jen, it is hard to watch them get older. Dogs really do become members of the family. It's nice to have a little break from worrying about her health and talking with the vet while we wait for the results. Thanks Linda! I hope it all turns out ok for my little dog too. Today has been much more low k...

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LOL! So glad my confusion could provide a bright humor spot for all of us! 🤣I love it when that happens! Wow Auto, look at you with the 128! I am happy for you! Do you feel like your eating has been more consistent lately? Also, a salmon burger sounds very interesting. Always looking for ways to mak...

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LOL LOL LOL

Linda, I read your comment and thought we were still on the sex discussion. I was like, she only lets her DH out once a week?! He's been playing her?! LOL!

Then I scrolled back and realized you were talking about your scale!

I am still laughing to myself over here.

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Sweetpea can do it! I noticed with my daughter that the teachers were really motivated to help her graduate and as long as she was working, they were helpful and encouraging, which was really helpful to my daughter as well. I bet Sweetpeas teachers are most likely the same. Good luck with the taxes ...

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Interesting and depressing oolala. I have 3 daughters so I try very hard to not comment on their appearance and to focus on their qualities to praise rather than how they look. And we talk about feeling healthy and good. It is tough. I feel like I have gotten a lot better and more accepting of my ow...

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Hi!

Welcome!

Yes, the No S system IS vanilla. People often make tweaks and mods to it, which is why we call just following the basic system vanilla.

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Glad you are figuring things out! Good luck with your evaluation! I don't like getting evaluated either... have been as a preschool teacher before. Sounds like a great routine you have visiting your mom and sister! That is so nice that you can do that. Good for you with the exercise! I am glad you a...

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Great idea with meal planning. I do that too, especially after the covid lockdowns! Our pantry actually can't hold all my food anymore and extends to our kitchen floor. Not ideal for spring and bug season. But, I have picky kiddos so it makes it a bit more challenging to come up with meal plans usin...

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Oh right! Quads... Yes they do have more maneuverability which is why I think they are harder for me! I have had some spills on those. I even lost a tooth on a school field trip to the skating rink after a fall!

Hope you are doing well today!

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My main exercise of the day was chasing our recycling bins around the yard and collecting our recyclables from ours and our neighbors yards. LOL! Sorry, I really sympathize. I have days where that is my exercise too. It always seems like in spring, the heavy winds come only on our trash and recycli...

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I just want to talk about my dog some more. :) I took her to get her x rays today, but we won't know anything for a week or two, since they are sending the results to the radiologist. Besides her weight loss, she acts totally normal. She is energetic and sniffs around the floor for scraps and always...

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I know Alene, it was pretty funny. Well, good news and not good news on my dog. Her bloodwork was perfect! So now the vet wants to x-ray her. He says that it's highly unlikely she would lose that much weight just from her teeth being bad alone. So, no kidney disease yay! But I guess he is wanting to...

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Auto, I know right? What kind of skates do you have? Do you use old-school roller skates or roller blades? I used to be big into skating ( as I think I mentioned) but I used rollerblades. I think old-school skates are way harder! Also meant to mention, I love protein bars too! They are such a treat....

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Congratulations Zoid!

You are doing so great with your green weeks! keep up the good work!

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Auto thanks! They do! And they give the girls something to lean on since their room is small and they are against a window. It's so much better now. It was really funny because my DH was in a bad mood while he was putting their headboards together and looking at the directions and he would say thing...

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Hi Linda! It's ok, I know we are all busy and have a lot going on, no need to keep up with everything. :) Yeah, the clean fasting thing from Gin IS annoying. I sort of am doing a form of IF, but it doesn't feel like it because I am drinking my coffee with cream, and it's so much more easy and enjoya...

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Good for you for putting yourself out there and setting up a walking date with her! That's awesome! I hope it goes well!

Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. I hope you feel better tomorrow.

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That is great Auto! I kind of struggle with low libido and have had to work on just trying to go with the flow when my dh wants sex. It works for the most part because I do enjoy it once things get going. I noticed once I graduated from school that I felt much more in the mood more often though. Our...

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Love sandwiches with ruffles for dinner! One of my favorites. I have been trying to make more healthy meals lately too, but I always like to have those easy dinners in my back pocket.

Hope you have a great weekend at your cabin and catch up on your sleep!

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I can understand snacking and eating sugar if you feel so limited and restricted. I would be doing the same thing! Like you have to get your food pleasure and indulgence somewhere! Sorry, you have to go through this, it sounds very tough.

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Anytime! I think the support of our little group here has been so helpful!

I hope you have a good weekend!

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Auto, Yes keep on keeping on with no news is good news! I hope you get a chance to relax this weekend and put down a few balls. Linda, I know what you mean, but I realized that I was not helping the world by having my mental health be impacted to such a negative degree so I came to a very similar co...

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I know what you mean about social anxiety with the people you know vs strangers. I will pick apart a conversation in my head and worry if I said the right thing, or acted interested enough, didn't talk about myself too much. I do try to tell myself that most people are busy doing the SAME thing. The...

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Its Saturday! I have come to the realization that my slothful ways are starting to cause me a bit of pain. My knees and my ankles are starting to hurt because of tight muscles and really I am not taking care of myself the way that I should. It was nice to have a break, mentally but I do feel better ...

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Yes I know what you mean about women's stuff being both real and invented. We do it to ourselves, but society really supports it. I think it takes a lot of personal strength to reject it and be comfortable with who we are and our appearance. At least right now. I have hope for future generations.

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Wow, yesterday I felt so blissfully normal! It was wonderful. Today I feel the same. I guess I just need to be aware that these weird mood changes can be hormonal and try not to stress over them too much. Today my 17 yo is going to spend the weekend with her stepmom. Stepmom has been fully vaccinate...

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Oh I get it! Thanks for the clarification! It IS hard to only eat 3 meals a day, especially when working and tired. I know when I am busier and tired I always want to eat more. Congratulations on a Green Thursday and good luck for Friday!

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Oh! sorry, yeah that doesn't sound nice at all. Hooray for less of a gag reflex? Sorry you have to go through that!

What do you mean about your habits being broken? Are you trying for a later breakfast all the time now?

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Glad no news has helped so much! This morning after I did my writing I was all peaceful and feeling pretty good and then my husband texted me a news article and was all agitated about it and I noticed a huge difference in our attitudes and moods. He was upset and angry, and I was happy. And he was w...

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Thanks April! That is funny about your and your husbands opposite quiet times. That would be challenging! I have noticed my husband gets all energized at night right when I want to be winding down too and it increases my irritation by 100 so I said something to him about it last night and I think he...

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Yes that is what I was coming to realize with the sweets situation too. Eating a lot on the weekend to make up for the N days was pretty much leading to the same amount only feeling really terrible because I ate more than was good for me in a single day. I think my body likes a little extra weight d...

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That is great that you are daily walking and that you are listening to your body and giving yourself another meal when you need it! I know what you mean about the natural high, sounds like you are doing great!

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Oh I see. That sounds like a good precaution.

I don't know anything about lateral flow tests, but it sounds nice to be able to test yourself at home.

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Auto, yes it is tough! I guess my goal is to achieve the habit of moderation all the time. Like maybe somewhere along the way I got in the habit of gorging on sweets, and I am trying to get the habit of eating a moderate amount. We will see!

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Oh my goodness! I did NOT need to know!

Mug cakes were my downfall back when I was nursing and hungry ALL the time. That looks amazing! I will have to try to make it one of these weekends.

You are getting tested twice a week?

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Yep permanent habits are a good goal and it seems very obvious, but I think sometimes people become so desperate for results, they forget that these habits need to be permanent. So, thanks for sharing what you are doing. It's great to have a reminder.

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Been struggling lately. It's so hard to put into words. I feel tired, and I just want to retreat inside myself. I get annoyed easily at my husband who is boisterous, loud and always wants to connect and talk and hang out. I think I need some alone time, and it is so hard to get it right now. I do ge...

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I honestly think that most men cannot really grok the depth of dysfunction in women's attitudes towards themselves over the appearance of their bodies. The research shows over and over that women suffer inordinately more over their fear over their appearance than men do. I totally agree with this! ...

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I have been trying the sweets everyday strategy since I got my Valentine's Candy. I have noticed it seems to cut down on weekend S madness which is something I have suspected is an issue for me for a while. But, I have to use extreme willpower to only have a small predetermined amount every day, ins...

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Yeah my husband didn't have to worry about his nutrition or his weight until he was in his thirties. He lived on Pizza and chicken nuggets...

Sorry, you felt hungover! I hope you are feeling all better now and that your week is going well.

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Alene, that just sounds exhausting! Classroom management is tough enough during normal times, but having to keep the kiddos apart and not touching the same stuff? It sounds so hard! I am glad you have people to brainstorm with to get ideas though, hopefully, you and your team will figure out some go...

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Alene, that just sounds exhausting! Classroom management is tough enough during normal times, but having to keep the kiddos apart and not touching the same stuff? I hope you and your team can come up with some good ideas. It sounds so hard!

I hope you are having a good Wednesday!

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Zoid,that sounds like a great good for you breakfast! For some reason, I just can't eat eggs in the morning. It's too bad because eggs are so filling and blood sugar friendly. Linda, thank you for the story about the bunny. I loved it! I know just what you mean about getting into character with your...

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Auto, you enabler you! I have a few in my cart that I am considering.

Also yay for you for the 120's on the scale!

I don't love weight lifting either, but I do it because of concerns about bone mass... not as frequently as I should though. Good for you for getting in there and doing it!

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Hi Alene!

Wow busy day! Good luck with your class and your 30-day challenge! Sounds like you have been being productive!

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Hi Alene! I look forward to your thoughts about career and school when you get a chance! Auto, yeah I never understand all these articles touting oatmeal as the most rib-sticking breakfast because of its fiber. Not for me! That is one reason I load mine with PB2. I have also put in an egg white befo...

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Sounds like things are going well for you! It sounds like you have a good system where you change something small and then assess after a month or so. That takes patience! I am always flitting around from idea to idea.

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Sounds like some fun shopping! I have been wanting and meaning to get some stickers for my journal too. I love stuff like that!

Glad you are enjoying your book! I have been headfirst into the world of escapist books these days and its so nice to find one that you really like and enjoy.

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I just had to be me, flaws & all, and not worry so much about if that was enough or not. I’m hoping I can start going treating all relationships like that, putting less pressure on myself to be perfect & taking it less personally that I’m not for everyone. Yep I was going to requote the same thing....

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LOL Auto! I have to spread the peanut butter oatmeal gospel where ever I go.

I know I have seen savory oatmeal recipes online... not sure if they have involved bacon though. You never know!

Congrats on your green days!

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Auto, yes raising kids IS tough! I have almost always worked at least part-time while raising my kids, and if I wasn't working I was in school so this does feel really weird I think. Even why my oldest was a baby I had a job as a nanny and would take her with me to my jobs. I applaud moms that can w...

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I love going out to eat and trying new things! It's one of my favorite pre-pandemic things to do. Unfortunately, my husband has sensory issues and eats about 5 things. LOL It's ok, though, sometimes he will take me to a restaurant and just eat beef jerky beforehand. It sounds like you have a really ...

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That's great that you support your roller rink. It never occurred to me that our local rink could be struggling, but I am sure it is. We have roller derby leagues here, not sure if they are continuing on. And going skating at the rink every Saturday night is something I used to do in my late teens. ...

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Congratulations on a fully green week and avoiding the Valentine's candy! I love that you and your family go hiking every weekend. We do the same thing except for only every other weekend right now because the girls stay at their grandparents every other Saturday. When my girls were younger though, ...

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Congratulations on the green days and your soon-to-be green week! I originally started No S when my middle daughter was nursing. It was very necessary because I was so hungry ALL THE TIME from nursing. I tried to cut calories and count them but it felt impossible with that level of hunger. It sounds...

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Yeah I know my daughter is probably sick of me! When I think about how I was at 17, I can' t imagine having to stay home with my entire family every day.

Glad fasting doesn't make it harder to sleep for you.

Congratulations on 170! Very exciting!

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Sounds like you don't like oatmeal! I am assuming you have tried every variation you can think of? I love oatmeal but I make many different kinds. My favorite is peanut butter and raisins.

Congratulations on your success day! I hope the side effects from your second shot are not too bad.

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Glad your testimony was interesting and useful! I don't know how often I go back and re read words I wrote and learn something from them that I didn't realize at the time. It's probably why I journal so much. Creative juices naps are a great idea! I know for problem-solving just stepping away from i...

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Thanks, Sammybunny, I think you are right. I am definitely in the process of figuring out what works for me. Hi Zoid! Thank you for popping in. I really appreciate your sharing your experiences, it is so comforting to know I am not alone. It really does help to hear about. Wow, a master's in Enginee...

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Hi Alene! Its nice to see you pop in. I think a lot of us have been kind of struggling with the funk lately. I am not sure why. I am experimenting with eating more often in a structured way as well. I think it kind of sparks that fear of deprivation and throws me off the rails with emotional eating ...

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My 17 yo is more introverted, which is why it doesn't worry me that she spends a lot of time in her room. I am interested to see what the other girls grow up to be like. Do you have more trouble sleeping on fasting days? I have read in the literature that fasting gives you so much energy that it can...

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Wow, that sounds like a tough time to have to eliminate so many different foods. I am glad you have a diagnosis and can work toward finding a health solution though! No S seems like a great way to eat during this time especially because if it were me, eating any other way would really make me feel d...

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I think it would definitely be helpful to go back and read your old thread and maybe the posts you posted in your check in when you decided to quit drinking and how you felt through the process. Sometimes we need a reminder of things we thought we had learned.

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Linda and Sammybunny, thank you. You have no idea how much better sharing your experiences made me feel. Linda, I like being at home too! But I feel so guilty about it. I feel bad that my husband has to be the sole provider even though he says he doesn't mind. He used to make jokes about me getting ...

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Glad the cleaners did a mostly good job for you! A hobby with sweetpea would be neat! Does she spend much time with you these days? My 17 yo pretty much lives in her room at this point, and I see her for meals and sometimes a chat after dinner. Its nice that your food plan worked and you were able t...

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I have trouble planning because I eat according to my mood so much. That is one reason I love No S so very much. I can decide what I want when I'm hungry and what Im hungry for because there are no food restrictions. I do meal plan for dinner, but I just have a big list of recipes to make and figure...

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Low profile tenacious spirit. I like it. more smiling.

That is cool your kids get President's day off! We don't down here. Your snow did time itself perfectly.

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Interesting about the terms! Thank you for explaining. Glad you are getting a break now. I am glad you are getting such good parent feedback. It's always nice but right now I bet it feels even more important.

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Linda, yes it IS hard to step back and let them make their own mistakes and I know that temptation of wanting to step in and do it for them! Parenting is hard! I have a friend who used to work at the law school for our four-year university, so Graduate level. And she constantly had moms of these kid...

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Is your school term over for now? When does another one start? That is pretty awesome about the parents emailing in praising the schools. I don't know how it is over there but here, our schools need support and love that they are not really getting and its great that your community recognizes what a...

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I think they would! They sound like they have some things in common for sure. :) Glad to hear the modified fast worked well for you! I can imagine the work involved in getting the house ready for cleaning! Our house wouldn't even be able to pass muster at the point of clutter it is at right now. Hop...

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I got a smile on my face when I saw you describe me as tenacious. No one has ever described me that way before!

I hope you start feeling less tired! Are your kids getting a snow day to take off from school at all?

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The same thing happens with me and habit with things knocking me off my routine. For me it is usually a physical malady of some sort. Like my toenail... or an ankle.. It is frustrating but all we can do is keep on keeping on and continuing the focus on our habits. I think that consistency will be us...

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Snow Snow snow snow snow! That is my little snow song. :) We got snow! We have about 6 inches in the backyard and more is falling. Too bad it's 0 degrees with a -25 windchill! Can't really get out to enjoy it but it's fun to look at. I have taken lots of pictures and video as I suspect this is a onc...

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Linda, my 17 yo dresses so creatively too! I wish I could share pictures but suffice to say her sense of style blows mine out of the water at her age. Glad that ADF is working so well for you! And 2.6 pounds in a week is amazing! Happy to hear that things are going so well for you and that planning ...

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Yeah our family member told us they were asking people to leave if they didn't have masks on so I know they were enforcing a lot. I know what you mean about not being able to do that in the summer, masks and outdoor heat feel so much worse! I think you did a great job listening to your body and not ...

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Glad you will get to have your house cleaned! I bet that will feel good.

Sounds like ADF is working well for you! I definitely think I would have trouble pacing myself on an eating day. Hope your day is going well!

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Yay for snow! Sounds so fun to take your dogs and let them run with the family. I hope you are having a super fun snow day at home today! I need to re-read Tolle soon. I feel like every once in a while it is good to get a little refresher. I have read the same thing about calcium and lower weight. V...

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Thank you for the snow wishes Auto! Yes let it snow! Wow, your sister is dedicated! I hope her commute goes ok with the snow! I saw that you got 5 inches in your check-in. yay! We have been having flurries but the big event isn't supposed to happen till Monday so fingers crossed! Linda, yeah I am no...

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Wow! Looks like you had a successful ADF day yesterday! How do you feel today?

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That is great that you are feeling so much better! It's amazing how the news can affect our mental health these days! But it makes sense when you look at what has happened in regards to news and how it is presented over the years. That is such a nice thing to send a card to people you know! My Engli...

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We had planned a trip to Disneyworld last summer! But then... pandemic. We do have family members who went in December and they said safety protocols are super high. Maybe this summer... I know what you mean about eating extra to try to have more fun. I did that over the holidays this year too. And ...

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Thanks for your encouraging words April! I am sure that anticipation is harder than the reality, that seems to be the case in almost everything. Jen, yeah that emotional eating is so sneaky! I genuinely think I am just extra hungry when I am emotionally eating and don't realize until later, and it m...

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LOL thanks auto! Its kinda true! :) I realized I was feeling a bit emotional last night. She is my first baby and now she has graduated high school?!! She is already talking about college and moving out which makes it feel more real even though the chance of her moving out at this point is pretty lo...

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Good job working on your taxes! We use Tax Act and I agree, its so much easier now! We used to use an accountant before that. Glad you slept better last night! Linda I love the food routine for insomnia! I do affirmations when I can't sleep. Anti-anxiety affirmations especially. I think it bores me ...

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So glad the test was negative! Yes I actually love diet coke. I don't like regular coke as its too strong, but diet coke is just right. I get it when we get take out or back in the old days when we would go out to eat. so about once a weekend! :) Auto, I found some interesting articles linking infla...

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Great news about the IUD removal! I am glad it was quick and no problem. I have not had an IUD before, but the light periods sound nice. For me and approaching menopause my periods seem to cycle. A few heavy ones in a row and then a few lighter ones... we will see what happens. I am looking forward ...

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Thanks Linda! Yes same here with the extra hunger. It definitely makes me more sensitive to my fullness sensations. We have freezing rain and ice today which would normally mean a snow day but means business as usual and all the in person kids just do remote schooling. My 17 year old finished all he...

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Wow you met her in person? Awesome! I randomly found her on a Youtube channel and I liked her attitude so much that I bought her book. I am glad that ADF is working for you! The artificial sugar is a hot debate. I don't really know what the answer is. I DO know that my DH has sciatica which gets way...

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Your meals sound so delicious! Yum!
Planning them out in advance definitely helps. I always find that its easier to not eat between lunch and dinner if I know exactly what I am making for dinner. If there is any question or I am not sure, I find myself snacking more often.

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Yesterday ended up not being too bad. Today is pretty good, I find it kind of unpleasant and stressful in the morning dealing with the kids schoolwork and helping them but usually, by about 1 pm everything is calmed down and I can enjoy my afternoon. I kind of liken it to going to a job I hate but o...

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Ergh, sorry you have to get your IUD out today. I hope it is less painful than you expected and goes quickly. I hate the speculum and all that accompanies it.

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Yeah, the clean fasting thing is for the birds! :D But seriously for ME, I find I don't miss food as much when I have creamy coffee. Have you read Six miles to supper or seen the author's youtube channel? She does "non clean" fasting with cream in her coffee. She also walks six miles a day. Anyway, ...

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Auto, yeah I didn't know about the thyroid and soy. I dont' know if I am sensitive to it, but it's good to be aware of the risks. Thanks for pointing it out! April, Your marriage sounds good! good luck! I am interested in how that plan works for you. I did that for quite a while when I was losing a ...

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Thats great about your weight going down when you just kept on keeping on. I need to keep on keeping on myself. I am so sorry you haven't been able to see your son since September! I hope you are able to see him soon. I am so glad you love your new job! That is great.

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It could be auto. Your theory makes sense. I know I do that sometimes with him when I am feeling stressed and finally we get to be just us. Thanks for the comment on blood sugar. I feel like I have gotten more sensitive to my blood sugar over the years and I try to keep it balanced when I eat treats...

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15K steps is great! I have dabbled with fasting again but I just don't like anything that tells me I can't eat. I am such a rebel! For example, I noticed that after I downloaded an app to keep track of my habits and mark them with yes or no that I actually had a harder time sticking to them, and I t...

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