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LOL! One day you are going to wake up on a Monday and be like "Omigod" I didn't have anything special for my S days! That happened once to me. I forgot to eat a sweet! I was devastated when I woke up that Monday morning! And secretly thrilled because that hadn't happened in decades. It really is onl...

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About the cereal: I know personally, when I started No S, I ate cereal like Frosted Shredded Wheat. I, personally, eat what No S considers "borderline foods" during the week because this is a lifetime plan for me and that works for me. I just don't eat a lot of them and I don't eat in between meals ...

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Now, my breakfasts typically are: Grilled cheese sandwich (my most common breakfast). Basically, that is all my husband will ever eat for breakfast so most of the time I eat it too. Or A slice of whole wheat bread with chunky peanut butter and granola sprinkled on top Or A whole wheat and peanut but...

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Paulrone! I spit tea out of my nose and mouth when I read:

-Sometimes Fundamentalist and self-appointed King of the S-day Moderates
"So it is (sometimes) written. So it is (sometimes) done."

I almost choked to death laughing!

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I love No S living. I love the people on this board. I love the fact that many of us have been on the same maddening path of disordered eating and crazy unsustainable diets in the past so we can relate to each others struggles. I love how other people won't judge us when we talk about the "voices in...

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Mavilu, thanks for adding that post. It is possible that it is cultural. I've been born into a culture that every woman I know here has those dreaded sugar and salty cravings. I've listened to my mom when I was a little girl talk about her cravings and my friends listened to their moms talk about th...

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You look amazingly gorgeous!

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Please don't be sorry! My life is great! I'm married. I have a job I enjoy. My parents are still alive. I have good friends and great faith! I don't regret one thing about what I had to go through. And you know, when things are far enough behind you, you tend to "forget" how bad it was! I only wrote...

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That's great!
It will only get better!

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I have to have it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to see it.

The book, the magazine...hopefully Oprah will be next!

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Ummm. I was addicted to drugs. I am not ashamed to admit that because my past no longer defines me. And, I consumed huge, humiliating amounts of sugar for years. They are not the same. I'm sorry. Getting off sugar is a lot of easier than getting off drugs. I can tell you that. The withdrawal and the...

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I know this feeling too well. I drink black tea too to help get me through that time and I also do an allowable borderline sweet. I'll have a piece of whole wheat bread spread with chunky peanut butter sprinkled with granola or a peanut butter and all fruit jam sandwich and a glass of whole milk for...

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Evening hunger killed me in the beginning and I would always end up eating. Plus, my husband seems to eat two dinners at night. So, just when I started to get a hunger pang, he was always making something delicious to eat. It doesn't help that because of his genuine love for food, he makes a big pro...

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Oh, I am so sorry for you and how you must be feeling. This is a very difficult time for you. I know, I have been there. Not to sound cliche, but time does heal all wounds and in time, the pain and sadness will diminish. Be gentle with yourself, don't be ashamed that you stopped No S for awhile. Thi...

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That breakfast sounds deelish!

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No prob! I have to add this disclaimer: When I first started in 2006, I was THE WORST NO S'ER SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME! Most of 2007 I spiraled into "other diets" insanity...and then I made a conscious decision to just buckle down and do it. It wasn't easy at first (I wish I could lie) but it can...

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You know, in the beginning (for me) "Sometimes" was not an option!

Now, the longer I am on No S, "Sometimes" is welcoming, inviting, and attainable!
I love "Sometimes" now!

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I do observe S days. My S days have changed drastically during my No S journey. I ate sweets, seconds, and snacks like crazy in the beginning. I used to have sweet beverages too like sweet tea and soda. But, because I have eliminated those sweet beverages on my N days, I don't really crave them anym...

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Reinhard's development of No S and all his other common sense yet brilliant approaches to life has helped me take the focus off food and dieting and has given me the ability and time to focus on more important things in my life. I eat at mealtimes and snack on "life" in between. My dessert is spendi...

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Habit is amazing! This isn't for you guys...but I feel like I need to post this... You can train your hunger. If you only eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with no eating in between, you eventually train your stomach to only want breakfast, lunch and dinner with nothing in between. If you eliminate t...

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I would not worry about the big piece of cake or other goodies. It was an S day. In the beginning as you adjust to this way of eating, you will have some crazy S days, but if you develop the habit of eating 3 meals a day, over time your S days will simmer down. My advice? Continue to rely and put al...

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I am so proud of you! It is amazing how this lifestyle is when you just make a commitment that eating between meals or after dinner is not an option. I started No S and it took me months and months to even get on track. I started in 2006 and I did not create any boundaries at all. My posts back then...

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I forgot to add...congrats Blondie!

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Reinhard, Congratulations. You must be so proud! You have really dedicated yourself and your time to helping others find sanity in eating and you truly deserve this. I got my book in the mail. LOVED IT! Congrats again and thanks! Will the magazine come out April 7th or is that the date on the mag? I...

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I eat the same thing every day at work. :shock: Right now, I am on a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato and some sort of side kick. I usually alternate the side: one day a cup of soup, one day a cup of veggies. It depends if I like the soup or the veggies they offer. I like creamed soups and veggie...

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I was a compulsive overeater and binger for years. In fact, it took me months and months when I started No S to even complete one day of eating 3 moderate meals 3 times a day. Months. However, it wasn't until I finally became honest with myself was I able to adopt this way of living. This is normal ...

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Congratulations!
You look great!

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Happy Birthday!

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Durning lunch, I accidentally grabbed one of those "flavored" waters instead of you know, "plain" water. (They were next to each other and looked similar. I normally always double check.) How unpleasant. And, I'm stuck drinking it because I'm thirsty and only have a quarter of the bottle left. The f...

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Hi everyone, just wanted to check in and say hi! Every now and then I like to check in and say hi to everyone. I feel like even though I am not an old timer to No S (7 months), it's good to hear other peoples opinions on the program. Well, this is it...it doesn't get any better than this. Thanks Rei...

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Jan,
Congratulations!
Thanks for the support and inspiration!
Becky

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Pangelsue:
I am happy your husband is cancer free.
That is wonderful!
Responses like yours keep me inspired!

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Thank you everyone for the positive replies. I am so sorry I haven't checked in for awhile. I think about all of you soo much...but working full time and taking classes at night has eaten all of my internet surfing time! I wrote this post not because of my eating habits changing but because I wanted...

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I made a correction in my original post.
I wrote "cutting out seconds and carbs really is the best way of eating less". I meant to type "cutting out seconds and snacks" is the best way of eating less.
I eat lots of carbs!

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Thanks everyone for the replies. CaroleJo, that is something I may consider if I do decide to eat meat again. Hubby eats meat so I try to buy meat from our local market which sells "organic, humanely treated meat". Hubby also smokes : ( so I have made him switch to tobacco only cigarrettes. I had no...

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Thanks! I couldn't believe I did it considering the first 2 and a half months of No S I messed up just about every day. I am not going to lie. Quitting tobacco was tough. I couldn't even sit at the computer because the urge to smoke a cig while online became overwhelming for a little while. But, I a...

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Happy, Happy Birthday Richard!
Have a wonderful year!

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Thanks for the uplifting replies! This is going to be long...Sorry In regards to becoming vegetarian... I cut out animal flesh foods because I don't want to support factory farming. I can't say and don't know enough to believe that we are truly omnivours. I do believe animals were put on this earth ...

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Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say hello and apologize for not posting in my Daily Checkin during the last 3 weeks. I wanted you guys to know that even though I haven't been around, you have all been on my mind. Things got super busy around here and I quit smoking and had to replace some old habits w...

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3/07/06
b:bowl of fruit
L:brown rice and spicy white beans, cup of fruit, banana
S:handful of pistachios
D:falafels with tahini sauce , hummus, pita bread, fresh pineapple.

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3/06/06
b:1 cup of fruit salad, banana
l:1 baked sweet potato, green beans, banana
d:1 cup of creamy tomato soup, "veganini sandwich": grilled focaccia bread with roasted eggplant, roasted red pepper, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, and pesto mayonaise.

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Happy S day everyone!!! Haven't really had a chance to post in the past couple of days. Hope everyone is doing well and I hope everyone has a great weekend : ) Oh, CJ...my clementine addiction is now a tangelo/hummus/falafel/indian food addiction. It's interesting how quitting smoking has altered th...

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Hearing "You've lost weight!" from others is like music to one's ears!
Keep up the good work.

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I love chickpea anything.
Recipe looks good and easy!
Since Wednesday, I have been on a HUGE hummus and falafel kick!

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The chickpea burger recipe looks delicious!
Congrats on doing so well with No S!

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2/28/06
B:fruit salad and a banana
L:salad, baked potato, banana
D:whole wheat pasta in olive oil garlic and oregano and pink beans, bread and 2 tangerines

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Hugs, prayers, and faith.
It will get better even if it doesn't seem that way right now.
Lots of love,
Becky

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No, I didn't make it. Our cafeteria makes personal pizzas to order. They have the pizza crusts and you can tell them what you want on it. That's probably the best thing about the cafeteria.

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2/27/06
B:fresh fruit cup and a banana, herbal tea
L:personal pizza with spinach, tomatoes, olives, onions (no cheese), candied yams, and a banana, herbal tea
D:couscous, white beans, fried eggplant, tomatoes, and bread

I was bad last night and had toast before bed.

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Thanks!
No more clementines.
And I didn't buy some yesterday because they skyrocketed in price from the last time I bought them

Eventually I'll eat them....

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Sounds like you are doing great!

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Congratulations

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I know!
I don't want to eat any more tangerines because there are sooo many seeds in the tangerines.
Neither does my husband

Wow, I guess we are pretty lazy.

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I did not realize that but I did get annoyed by how many seeds were in the tangerines because I got used to the seedless varierty of clementines.

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I don't think I will.
I bought a crate of clementines and a bag of tangerines!
(Trying to figure out the difference)

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Deb,
You are right.
I will make Smoking a "No S".
Does this mean I can smoke like crazy on the weekend?
(Just kidding!)
I hope you have a great night!
Becky

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These are my kind of simple recipes!
Thanks Jan!

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I bought a big bag of tangerines! I hate to deviate from No S but when the urge to smoke gets so intense, I would rather eat fruit for now than the other junk I was eating.
I might have to hold off on my 21 day 3 meals a day for a couple more weeks until I get over the urge to smoke.

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I am starting over again!!!! 21 days or BUST
2/24/06
B:fresh fruit bowl, banana, some almonds
L:2 bananas, 2 clementines, some almonds
D:vegetarian chili, fruit

Really craving fruit today!

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Have a great weekend!

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Have a great weekend!

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Would love the recipe!

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2/23/06
b:1 banana, 10 brazillian nuts
l:plate of cheese fries, 1 chicken tender
d:cereal with milk, granola bar

Not the healthiest today but 3 meals.
Going shopping to buy fruits,veggies, and protein.

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Hi Jan,
I made the Manwich burgers with the red kidney beans.
I knew I would like it but I was skeptical that hubby would like it.
He did!
Mr. Caveman "I love meat" liked it!
It was yummy and filling.
Thanks,
Becky

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Hey Deb, In the past I didn't have this problem at night regardless of the protein content of my breakfast. I think it might be the non smoking issue. But, I will try to add more protein when I don't oversleep :oops: I am just adjusting to the new lifestyle but I think I will bet back on track soon ...

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Day 1 (again) 2/22/06 B:1 Cinnamon Toast Cruch cereal bar, 1 cup coffee with non dairy creamer and sugar S:1 cup coffee with non dairy creamer and sugar L:1 piece of jerk chicken breast, 1 side of sweet potatoes, lemonade S:bag of chips :evil: (I think I may need to buy more fruit for when those ni...

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I would report him to the BBB.
You don't sound like you did anything wrong.
Normally, contractors and designers appreciate people who are involved in the design process.
Also, word of mouth is the best form of advertising so I would let it known that they are not customer oriented at all.

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I think that is the route I am going to take.
Don't ban anything as long as it's not soda, cake, candy, cookies.....the real obvious junk stuff.
I really just was interested in what other people did.

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What are your personal borderline foods?
What have you kept and what have you banned?
Just wondering....
Becky

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Deb, I am so happy about your inch lost.
It gives me hope and inspiration!

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Congratutlations on a text book day with no funny stuff!

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I am going to attempt 21 days of eating 3 meals a day/no seconds M-F Day 1/2-21-06 B:1 cup frosted shredded wheat cereal, 1 cup whole milk, black coffee L:vegetable personal pizza with cheese, black olives, tomatoes, spinach and onions, black coffee D:1 bowl of organic white cheddar macaroni and che...

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THAT ROCKS!
YEAH!
I am so happy for you.
Congrats.

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2/20/06 M:organic full fat blueberry yogurt, 1/2 banana, black tea with 2 sugars L:vegetable personal pizza with spinach, tomatoes, black olives, and onion, 1/2 cup applesauce, black tea with 2 sugars D: 2 slices spinach and cheese pizza, tomato salad, 1/2 cup cinnamon applesauce, roobiros tea with...

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This weekend was fantastic but excessive. Again. We actually celebrated our 1st Anniversary on Saturday night with a group of friends. Dinner rocked. Lobster tortellini, herb crusted tuna, potato gnocci, spinach, raspberry cheesecake for dessert and wine. Sunday... Too much food and too much junk fo...

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Thanks...I'm still going pretty good!

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OMG.

I am late too!
I always retain the same amount without fail every month.

Have a good weekend!

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I don't think I will develop a sneaky soda habit.
The soda really did me in.
I'm a total wimp!

I think giving up ciggs will be a success.
I have had other destructive habits that I have nipped in the bud!
Now if only NO S came to me so easily!

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2/17/06

B:hashbrowns, buttered biscuit, grape juice Chick fil a
L:1 serving of macaroni and cheese, 1 serving of green beans, 1 biscuit KFC
D:lo mein, corn, and some plaintains

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Thanks for the anniversary well wishes!
Sushi making sounds like fun (I wouldn't go there since you know I destroy everything!)
I am so proud of you for not eating the M&M's.

However, they probably look at you like you are crazy because you are!
Just kidding!

Enjoy the Smarties!

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I think clementines are much butter than smokes. Normally I sit on the couch in the am with my coffee and smoke before going to work (I know I am the picture of health) but today I drank my water and 4 clementines! 2/16/08 B: water, 4 clementines L: veggie burger with veggie cheese on a whole wheat ...

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Love it!

Pretty obsessed with it.....
Have absolutely no idea why I love it since I graduated HS like 15 years ago.

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Just for the next couple of days, if the urge to smoke is too bad (like tonight), I'll have a clementine. I read somewhere that citrus helps with nicotine cravings. Being that I bought a crate of them and they are really ripe and can't keep them for too long, I hope I won't develop a night time snac...

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Deb...
Richard is going to make someone a wonderful husband.
You should be proud of yourself!
Sorry about the flip flopper.
You are right, you are better off not working for a guy like that.
I'll keep you guys in my prayers.
Remember, this is temporary. Things are going to turn around for you!

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The Manwich sandwiches sound really good. I had black bean burgers for the first time on Sat and they were delish. The sloppy joe's sound like a tasty way to substitute beans for meat.

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Thanks Deb! I don't think I will smoke the banana peels! Only because I don't know how :D I didn't want to mention the whole smoking thing in case I fail but I am kind of proud of myself because I really want one and haven't had one. I want to smoke very, very badly! Last night I ate alot of dark ch...

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CaroleJo, I couldn't agree more! A clean house from top to bottom would have been awesome! I am really lucky to have married a good, decent man. Anyhoo.....Today was a wierd eating day for me. All I wanted was excessive amounts of fruit and nuts. I quit smoking on Saturday and I have all of these wi...

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No breakfast in bed for me today. Maybe if it had been a Sunday....... But, I did wake up early enough to feed hubby breakfast! I think today will be a nice evening. We are pretty low key so anything "extra" is super fun for us! Wow, the greatest gift would be if you could bring Old Blue Eyes back f...

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I hope you have a blessed day!
Becky

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You go Carole!
You can do it.

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2/14/06 --S day for me-- B:1 slice whole grain toast with peanut butter and banana, 1/2 cup applesauce, roobiros tea L:1 cup brown rice and beans, bag of carrots, applesauce topped with walnuts, roobiros tea S: orange (I figure it's better than the chocolate covered strawberries, homemade icecream ...

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2/13/06
B:1/2 cup ezekial cereal, 1/2 cup soy milk, cup of roobiros tea
L:2 slices of cheese pizza, 1/2 cup diced peaches, water
D:banana, 1/2 cup ezekial cereal, 1/2 cup of soymilk, 1/2 cup of diced peaches, roobiros tea

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On a completely unrelated note, I have been drinking alot of water since beginning No S. Truly, that is probably the one thing that I can say I really have been successful with. I started drinking water and haven't had soda in a couple of weeks. Even on S days.

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2/12/06 b:lemon tea, large borek stuffed with potato and onion L:bowl of fresh fruit D:chickpeas and spinach (sauteed in olive oil, garlic, onions, lemon juice and herbs), pasta made with olive oil and garlic, fresh baked bread dipped in olive oil (I didn't make it) S:cinnamon spice tea S:Lindt dar...

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Well, fake holiday or not...it's still my first wedding anniversary on 2/14/06 so I am making it an S day for myself

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Another S day! Yeah! 2/11/06 B:1/2 cup Ezekial cereal, 1/2 cup soy milk, 1 banana S: 5 dried plums, 16 ounce cup of chamomile tea L:1 cup of spicy red beans and brown rice, 1/2 cup of cinnamon applesauce S: 5 dried plums, 16 ounce cup of peppermint tea D:1 grilled black bean pattie, vegan potato sal...

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Celebrate being single and loving yourself. That is what I used to do! I don't think I will be too bad on V day, though. Hubby is a sweetheart but we will see if he remembers V Day and the first anniversary! So, when I "S", it will probably be chocolates I buy for us or a special dinner I or he make...

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Thank you so much for the uplifting remarks. I felt remorse from lunch but I'm getting over it..... I decided to have somewhat of a healthy dinner. I went to the store and bough some split pea and barley soup mix, some eggplant, and some green beans. Now, only if I can make it edible! :oops: The pea...

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OMG!
That is too funny!
Have a great day!

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You are not so bad yourself!

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Hi there, just wanted to check in and say hi!

Thanks

Thank you and No S is unbelievable!!!

What are your personal borderline foods?