Everyday Systems

Sinnie

Another day to keep trying. Forgetting about what I did yesterday, not worrying about what i'll do tomorrow. Let's get TODAY right :) Breakfast was coffee with evaporated milk, 2 veggie breakfast patties, 1 brioche bun toasted w/ butter and low sugar jam, small plum & apple. Lunch was lentil curry a...

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A great S day! I followed the rules while indulging a bit. B: whole grain french toast (2) with real maple, berries and 2 plums L: homemade lentils (blueskighs recipe from her old thread, super delish), 1/2 crispy roti, frozen cherries/pomegranate seeeds D: chinese food (multiple servings), slice ca...

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So I did cave last night. I snacked but nothing extreme. Since my weight is remaining stable (138.5 this morning), I'm not too anxious.

I overate midday today but perhaps I'll compensate with a veggie laden dinner if I ever get my appetite back.

Sinnie

A new day and I'm trying again. I was going to start calorie counting again, but then decided this morning that they only way I'll get this is to keep trying. So I removed from my lunch bag the one little chocolate I had for my oatmeal this morning. B: apple, oatmeal, banana L: barley soup, handful ...

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Yes Linda, exactly! I totally agree. Having said that, I did slip up last night, but NOT at Starbucks. Actually, there I only had some of a drink (Caramel brulee latte which surprisingly wasn't that sweet), but there were SAMPLES. Can you imagine me sitting in front of cake balls and brownies for tw...

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Thank you, thank you JW! It feels great! I really want something to nibble on after dinner, before Starbucks....but this is where vanilla is so needed...I just told myself that's too bad because under no circumstances am I allowed!!

Sinnie

No snacks :D No sweets :D No seconds :D B: unsweetened pb and low sugar jam sandwich (on some kind of german rye/sourdough bread - couldnt totally finish); banana; all-fruit shake in vitamix L: leftovers of mashed sweet potato, sauteed bell peppers and few bites pork; 2 small plums, apple, and prune...

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Thanks you guys!!! What motivation to read your comments. Imogen, I hear you. I did a bit of reading on old threads for motivation, and realized that weight and all that aside, it's about TRAINING your appetite. It doesn't matter if im hungry, full, craving, stressed...my appetite is a dumb animal t...

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I was just about to snack on chocolates in my desk drawer. I really wanted some. I opened it, and then said, almost out loud "not allowed, forget about it". I closed the drawer and did just that. It seems the more effort I put in every day, just trying to do Vanilla, does eventually sit well and sta...

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Thank you for checking up on me. I've been doing better than before, but no where near where I want. Saturday I managed with three meals. Sunday was my baby shower and I did not overeat! Yesterday (Monday) No snacks :D No seconds :D No sweets :( I got stressed over a conversation DH and I had, and i...

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At home sick today. I needed a day off that's for sure.

B: decaf coffee with cream and fruit n fibre muffin from McD's
L: goulash (this mixture of sauerkraut and pork), orange pepper strips with ranch, peach and 1/2 cheese bun with butter.
D:

Sinnie

Thanks, Tess! I am coming down with a cold. I need to rest more but there is just no time. Breakfast was a bowl of oatmeal made with milk, and walnuts thrown in. Also had a smaller bowl of high fibre cereal with milk. I also made tea/hot water with lemon and honey. Lunch was broccoli soup, cheese bu...

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Last night I wanted to snack before bed, had a stressful long day, but took a cup of very lightly sweetened hot chocolate to bed and went to sleep. I finally made a list of advantages to waiting for meals as Oolala suggested awhile back. I had been meaning to get around to it, but was avoiding the t...

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Oh Berry I am very sorry to hear about your husband's leg. It sounds like you've both been through a lot. To keep things in such order over incredibly hard & stressful times is admirable.

Sinnie

I think it's really cute that you removed one edamame from your plate. Sounds extreme to people who don't get it, but psychologically it totally makes sense. You did GREAT.

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Thoughts are with you. I hope it's nothing serious, but regardless, it's stressful being in such a situation. I think oolala's advice was excellent. Good for you for catching a few pounds before they turn into 10 or more.

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Thanks automated! I am 29 weeks. I've had a fairly uneventful pregnancy, I have been quite lucky. I am also 5'2! It seems I am able to eat large meals, but once I start picking after/snacking, that's when I feel the really uncomfortable stretching. EEK! Hate that! Well, yesterday was a little scary....

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My apologies for taking so long to update. I appreciate the thoughts so much really. The issue with gigantic meals is my stomach is very small these days...although meals dont seem to cause the concern come to think of it, but when I snack...oh boy it feels like I'm gonna burst. I have continually b...

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Yup, been there sooo many times with the clothes shopping too! But I can attest, after having done No S some years ago and losing some weight, I remember once being in the changeroom shopping with DH who I was just dating at the time, and realizing...everything fit...and I wasn't upset...it was like...

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Thanks for the support Linda. I binged AGAIN tonight. I was agitated and turned to food again. It starts off being all "I need the nutrition" to a point I really have no idea how much is too little or too much. SO frustrated I just want to cry, but not sure what to cry about. This is in my control. ...

Sinnie

Not really sure what I'm doing. Snacking/picking at food a lot.

Trying to do 3 meals today. Milk in between if necessary. Back to basics.

B: 2 slices cinnamon bread (homemade) with butter; decaf latte; banana
small coffee w/ 1 cream/sugar
L: chili; multigrain bun; peach
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I continue to be so impressed Linda. I can't even imagine how you maintain such a green streak! I'm wondering, are you religious about putting everything onto one plate? Do you ensure you have a full plate before you start eating, do you ever virtual plate salad etc?

Sinnie

Love those quotes. Need to write them down somewhere. Sunday went pretty well. No Binging finally! Breakfast was another slice of pumpkin coffee cake with black decaf, a peach, and plain yogurt. Lunch is pumpkin ricotta ravioli, leftover veg (carrots, peas, kale, spinach), piece of pesto feta bread,...

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Well, I have been doing very poorly. It is okay, I am just going to pick myself up and keep going forward. I know what works; I should stop trying new things. If I stress about nutrition/health, I binge...on crappy stuff. Go figure. I am in the last trimester now (28 weeks) and the goal is to gain 1...

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Thanks, Linda. I have been doing pretty shabby this week. Hope to at least make today better.

B: cereal, milk, toast w/ pb, decaf with half & half
L: small bit of yesterday's leftover sandwich, another sandwich (meat on a kaiser), plain yogurt, small apple, juice

Sinnie

Much, much appreciated Tessy. This board feels like it's family in a way. I look forward to reading about everyone and know i'll get the best support I could imagine xo

Sinnie

Binged the last two nights. I know it's not hunger related. I've been stressed and feeling overwhelmed this week, both work and home. I compensate by eating to feel better and numb it out. ANyways, today is a long day at work because it's parent teacher interviews so ill be here until 7 or 8. I'm no...

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Awww Tessy you're awesome - I needed to hear that!

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B: flat bagel with herb cream cheese; banana; decaf cafe au lait

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B: cereal with fruit, toast with pb L: deli sandwich, small apple, pecans/raisins, low sugar juice box, banana D: big bowl barley/veg/ham soup, some beef & turkey, spinach salad and mini pumpkin cheesecake (no topping) I really am enjoying and having great success now with combining calorie counting...

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Great to see you post again Imogen

And if you decide to go back to a mod tomorrow, that's totally cool with me

From one indecisive gal to the next...

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Thank you guys! It was very good. I ate, well, what I wanted to I guess. Dinner wasn't too much - I got full very quickly. Dessert I had a piece of cheesecake and two Purdy's chocolates. I couldn't also have the room for pie so I just had a bite of DH's. I was full at the time but before bed ended u...

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Thinking about you Tessy, and sending thoughts your way that you are not alone. When we deal with such major things, it is true that what we eat seems trivial and irrelevant. But, in the same breath, time is going to pass regardless, and when the cloud slowly lifts, we don't need the extra worry at ...

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At my all time high, I was around 140 or so. Over time, through watching what I ate and at some point doing a half-essed No S, I managed to get down to 120 lbs, and then through a more concerted No S effort, to about 114. Then bounced back up to 120 or 122, and got pregnant. I never go hungry and mo...

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Hey Linda, it's true I don't really have a weight problem. I did gain a few pounds before getting pregnant due to the stress of infertility for over a year. I really felt that weight gain - on a short person every pound seems to shift the fit of your clothes. It was only about 7 lbs approx but I was...

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Wow I am seriosuly so impressed it's not even funny. I've NEVER been able to do that. Your dedication is what I want to accomplish one day.

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Thanks guys. Usually I eat enough at meals that I don't get hungry again, but yesterday my breakfast and lunch were smaller which I think caused the hunger. I ended up binging quite a bit. Maybe on those days as you said a fourth meal would be a good idea! I asked the doctor about weight gain and sh...

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Okay I really wanted to snack i.e. binge right now, it's 7pm and I feel hungry or really just snacky. Long day and still stuff to do. I made a hot chocolate, with some decaf added in, and its sooo good. Just sweet enough, a bit creamy and foamy....I think it may do the trick!

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Hey Hippy,

Unfortunately, carrots and dip is just where is started. LOL It got much worse - cereal, granola bar, crackers and pb, I don't even remember what else!

Thank you for the encouragement though! It truly is appreciated! that fresh apple crunch pie thing sounds sooooo good.

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Feeling crappy because I snacked last night, small binge I guess. I thought I'd just have some carrots and dip. Turns out, that never never never happens. Up 3 lbs overnight, I didn't think it was that bad. Oh well. B: tortilla with cheese and salami; 2 small apples; coffee with evap. milk L: ham, p...

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Weight this morning was 135.5 lbs. I think that's good. I'm seeing my OB on Thursday and I'll ask her opinion. I really have no idea how slow I'm supposed to be gaining. Treating myself to Tim Horton's for breakfast this morning. I made the plans in my head last night :) B: decaf with cream, maple c...

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Imogen, I really like those questions. I am going to use them. Looking back, I've started to get drinks during the day for comfort, not to tide me over. If I'm getting a beverage out of comfort, fine, but it's got to be low calorie (not very milky or sweet). So, instead of a caramel macchiato, maybe...

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automatedeating, those are fantastic suggestions. Tessy, I really relate to the feelings of stress and at some point they become so overwhelming and it truly feels calmer after you eat. I guess the feeling doesn't last though when you realize how crappy it makes you feel and maybe spoils your dinner...

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I think I am going to really focus on meals, with no snacking. Sometimes I go to my mom's on the way home from work and she always has food to give me so I occasionally will have some there (like a bowl of soup, piece of homemade apple strudel - nothing too sweet, she doesn't make cakes, cookies etc...

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Thanks Tessy! And you are right, I am only just gonna get bigger! :lol: Sunday also went fine as an S day, in fact, I was very stressed and generally had an awful day but I did the opposite in that I ate little not more. I forced myself to eat dinner only b/c im pregnant or I wouldve probably skippe...

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Up a pound which slightly annoys me, but hey, it's gonna happen. So far this morning I just didn't want to wait for DH to get up. He likes to stay in bed awhile on weekends b/c he works so much during the week. I am an early riser no matter what. So far I've had a mini blueberry muffin, and toast w/...

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Thanks, Imogen! This was the best S day I've had in a long time. At times the day was stressful, but we painted the baby's room and it looks great :) Breakfast was oatmeal w/ raisins, nuts and brown sugar and some of an egg omelette with bread. Then when I was out with sister we split a salted caram...

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Thank you ladies! The support is so awesome here :D I am feeling very happy, well extremely relieved too, that things actually are coming together. I know it goes against the grain to eyeball calories, but it's working wonders for me. Nothing crazy, just a quick estimate to help me gauge things and ...

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I don't tell people either, although I am a pretty private person. I guess I don't want to sound stupid, as admittedly I think people do when talking about diets. Like, they sound so gullible...but I just nod in agreement and smile. No S is truly like a little secret and I love it.

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hehehe wasn't it funny!?!?! It sounds so silly - but really did work! Try it! Yesterday went well. I had this chickpea cauliflower curry at mom's with the plate of dumplings. No steak afterall, it was one meal! But the slice of cake, well, that was big. My colleagues thought I should get the biggest...

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Perhaps, but I think you'd be surprised, with time, how far you can go even with those drinks. I know personally, I maintained at a slim weight while still binging every few days. If you maintain such moderation every day, I can't imagine a mocha or two having much impact :) Like you said, you'll cr...

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So glad to hear others also enjoy this rare treat!

I really need to learn how to make them. Sometimes my mom will put other fruit like apricot or cherry but not in the Fall, I don't think that's traditional.

Sinnie

Yes, yes, yes. You got it Tessy. Make the right modifications for YOURSELF. Vanilla isn't working. That is OKAY my friend! Nothing wrong with a snack and drink. If the drink alone doesn't work, include a 4th mini meal. 8) Keep going! There is nothing magical about 3 meals. 4 meals can do just as good.

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I remember when I really started trying at the three meals thing, and I thought I was going to kill someone. At the time DH coined it "breaking the addiction". It was like I was addicted to snack/food between meals to keep my blood sugar under control. Funny though, it did pass, and I no longer get ...

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Another day of feeling like I'm gonna do well. I know today won't be perfect, and i'll explain why, but following the logic of someone who posted on the main thread - if I missed the exit on the highway, I wouldn't go crash my car...i'd just make a detour... Breakfast was more cereal (high fiber cer...

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Tessy you are awesome! Thank you sooo much for the encouragement!!!

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Yay! Didn't eat anything else last night *woot woot* I did have a small glass of milk before bed. Very happy with that progress! Breakfast was a big bowl of cereal. Kashi Go Lean or something (just bought it b/c it has higher protein) and maybe 1/3 cup of some high fibre cereal with a cup or so of m...

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WOW! That is so amazing, good for you Linda! What remarkable dedication and results to show for your efforts. Isn't it fantastic to think you can slim down while feeling so great? I don't remember one diet that ever did that for me.

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Tessy, I know words don't offer much consolation right now. You probably feel everyone is being so nice and that you somehow don't deserve it (or is that just me when I've screwed up?). Listen to Wosnes, her advice is spot on. If you would please believe me when I say that I have always "failed" mos...

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haha Imogen, trust me, put up with YOUR indecisiveness, I have far more decisive issues :wink: Perhaps that's why I really follow your progress, because I see so much of myself in your posts. By the way, I did the exact same thing after dinner. But, no binges here. It's okay. Maybe not perfect or id...

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That sounds like an excellent plan! Just a question on how you handle foods you don't know the calorie content of. This always gets me a little rattled. Say, for example, you are eating out and the restaurant has no nutrition info on their website, or you get a dessert from a bakery...do you just gu...

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Thank you guys so much! What fantastic support! I had a nice long message for each of you individually, computer ate my post when I hit submit and I don't have time to re-write on lunch :( Must remember to copy it just in case, this happens frequently! I feel like I'm slowly starting to "get it." Ev...

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Imogen, I really do understand what you mean about feeling that pressure. So many people have bad experiences counting calories and because the whole premise of No S is supposed to take that away, most people tend to WANT to get away from that. But that doesn't mean in any way, shape or form you sho...

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Ladies, you are so uplifting. You want to know the truth? I wasn't going to write it because I am embarrassed and feel at some point people will be like what's the point in helping her she never listens. I do, but urges just take. I stayed up late reading that blog by BlueSkighs someone posted on Te...

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I also want to wish you a very happy birthday. This board would not be the same without you. Your advice is second to none.

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I can't believe how well this worked out tonight! The drinks saved me yet again!!! I really need to give this some serious weight - it's amazing how it tides you over without causing cravings, binges, or anything. I wonder if that's part of the dieting problem. You never waste calories on beverages,...

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Great advice oolala. In fact, it worked when I was just about to eat something because I started to rationalize. I am not eating dinner till about 7pm at my friends and it's 5:30pm now. I didn't eat particularly a lot today. But I'm not shaky and feel fine otherwise. I had some milk when I got home ...

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Thanks Tessy. Although I ate again last night, even after I had a half mug of lightly sweeted hot chocolate. I know it was stress related, and although I tried to talk myself out of it and think of all the wonderful, insightful things people tell me here, I knew I was going to "use" food to feel bet...

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Thank you so much for the re-assurance. I needed to hear it. I feel snacky this afternoon. I had to leave the building as I know I'm going to be here later than usual so I popped out for a bit. I went to Tim's again, and this time got a decaf with triple milk. No sugar. I figured the milk might help...

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I felt so full last night, and when I eat even *a little* too much, it feels like my skin can't stretch enough over my stomach. Talk about uncomfortable. I need to be really cognizant of that when deciding to have an extra bite or two. Or three. It HURTS. B: slice bread w/ pb, banana, small apple Go...

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LOVE IT. What a fantastic list. I wish everyone on a diet could learn the no snack approach.

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Wed. September 25 B: oatmeal (as per usual) - too much, very filling, I think I added extra oats because I didn't measure. L: sandwich w/ herb cream cheese, cheddar and gruyere, topped with tomato and a whole avocado; baby carrots; yogurt, small nectarine and small apple. Glass of milk D: cheesy pas...

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You are awesome

I totally understand the feeling of feeling like you've just won a medal. I struggle BIG TIME too, and having one good day under your belt is amazing and boosts confidence. If we keep trying, I have NO DOUBT we will get it.

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Imogen, that milk with honey and cinnamon sounds GOOD! I'm going to try that :D I just realized my post count when you mentioned it - Crazy!!! Tessy, thanks for the support. Don't forget yourself about the saving power of beverages. They are truly what's kept me afloat. I had no idea that's all I ha...

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Tues. Sept. 24 B: slice bread w/ pb & j (shared crusts with the dog), a nectarine and oatmeal (milk, walnuts, raisins, ground flax seeds). L: kale/potato soup, few bites mac n cheese, grapefruit, yogurt D: 1 naan, leftover lamb, salad, and a piece fruit (planned) I find knowing I can have as much be...

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Hey girls, I thoroughly appreciate your responses. Sorry for not posting sooner, I've been tremendously busy. Tessy, it's what you mentioned about being faced with our old selves on S days. I can feel totally cured but I don't feel I can be left alone without any conscious thought when it comes to e...

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Wow Linda that's amazing! Have you had much failures? I don't remember reading about any. Good on ya, what an inspiration

So what's this tea maker all about?

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After a failure on Friday and S day on Saturday, I really do feel like crap. Kinda makes me wonder why I do it when honestly I felt more satisfied, physically and mentally, on N days. I'll probably re-think the concept a little bit. It's not providing me with any joy. It's Sunday morning, I'm drinki...

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Hey Imogen, I am the same way with carbs. Your weight sounds amazingly stable and I really hope I can do the same after the baby. It seems now that you are at your perfect weight, you don't have much trouble maintaining around there. You must feel so proud of yourself, I know I would!!!

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Thanks Linda! Do try it :D Day 5: FAIL B: 2 eggs with cheese, small pumpkin muffin and glass of orange juice L: big bagel w/ gruyere cheese, tomato and lettace; small bowl of kraft dinner; walnuts; yogurt D: pizza, carrots, banana, 2 wings, 2 or 3 packaged chocolate chip cookies, many vanilla wafers...

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Amazing! Keep it up, your success inspires me to continue with mine

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Tessy, thanks for being such a support. You made me feel emotional for a moment about remembering how precious this time is. I had a hard time getting pregnant and this is all I've wanted for a long time. It may be the only time. I will cherish every moment. I am surprised that I've been so successf...

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Hey Hippy! Thanks for your comments. Funny you mention about oatmeal not being filling enough. I used to find that too, in fact I used to always be starving by lunch no matter what I ate for breakfast. But now, my appetite has gone WAYYY down. I never feel hungry much anymore, other than night time ...

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Day 3: SUCCESS B: small pumpkin muffin (homemade), microwaved peach (cut in pieces) with a container of cherry yogurt and granola on top. L: bowl of veggie soup (complete w/ beans & potatoes), some kraft dinner, raspberry yogurt and few red pepper strips (had to force a few down - ick). D: homemade ...

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Please please don't feel low Tessy. If you only knew how many times I've been there. I can seriously tell you that 99% of the time over the past number of years I've been trying to No S I've never accomplished Vanilla. But that doesn't mean I wasn't successful - I still managed to get and stay at a ...

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You are doing so well! Let's make sure this week continues this way

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Just some thoughts I want to scribble down. 1) When I feel like snacking, go do something productive instead. For example, I am always behind on cleaning around the house. If it starts to look much cleaner, it'll be the physical result of my saying no to snacks. I wonder how much time I waste eating...

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Thank you very much! Let's go for another successful day :) Amazing what the overeating/sodium did to me - weight is 134.5 this morning. Day 2: SUCCESS Breakfast - oatmeal again (powdered milk, flax seeds, walnuts, raisins, this time with a banana too). Lunch - more veggie soup with 4 pumpkin raviol...

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Excellent job! Very proud of both of us

Remember when you start to feel like that, there is no shame in a glass of milk! I used to avoid that, but it turns out it really helps to stop a potential binge.

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Day 1 Vanilla: SUCCESS My weight has soared in a few days to 138 lbs which is crazy. It could be simply too much food (most likely culprit), maybe retaining water too. All I know is this trend cannot stay. Clearly I'm not trying to lose weight and so Im calming down my diet head and accepting the #1...

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Thank you sooo much Linda and Tessy!!! I appreciate the thoughts and will succeed so I can post to you that I did it :D @Linda - the family get togethers are much more frequent now because we moved last December. I've always wanted to stay close and am very happy because they mean so much to me! But...

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Yup, after yesterday's fiasco and not being hungry for a lovely dinner, I realized I'll have to keep up some form of moderation during the day or I suffer.

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I appreciate your saying that. I will think of you ladies on this board tomorrow when my motivation is low and I start to not care. We should set up a challenge or something. Today S day was OK. I didn't binge or crazy over do it, but I picked after lunch and it TOTALLY spoiled my appetite. What a s...

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Hey girl I totally hear you. We're in this together. I am looking forward to my N days this week too! Funny you mentioned that. It's like a challenge. Please update as I will be checking up on you

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Thanks for the explanation! That helps to see what other people do. Do you virtual plate all that, or just put it all together on one plate? I imagine you stick to the rules. So your plate must look full and be filling, but lower in calories.

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I havent had a chance to update for a few days. I did write a long post on Friday at lunch, the page did something funny & I lost it, with no time to re-write it! Hate when that happens...And finally I am back. I feel like such an idiot saying again that I constantly tweak and try new mods or progra...

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Hey oolala, roughly how many fruits/veggies do you have per day or meal? Do you find using the one plate rule with this causes your hunger to appear much earlier? Curious on this!

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Imogen, I have to say I'm in complete agreement on that. I was able to maintain a slim weight I was very happy with, while just about never doing it perfectly. I can probably count on two hands how many Vanilla days I've had, seriously. But it obviously didn't matter, rules are just rules, in the en...

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I spoke WAY too soon. I got hungry last night, and thinking I could stop at 1/2 a banana and some walnuts. Healthy, I justified. But it just reminded me how good it taste to eat, I realized how hungry I was (or it felt) and ate quite a bit.

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Thanks Imogen! The WTH effect has gotten me so many times, I'm even kinda feeling it tonight, but curiously not acting on it. I'm just kinda going back to my old way of just eating three meals, day in and out, not worrying about the more minute details (for me) like using separate plates or having s...

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