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Green today. Bfast- muesli with diced apple milk. Lunch- grainy toast with avocado tomato cream cheese, crackers with cheese and chutney. Banana and coffee Dinner- chicken curry with greens and brown rice. Some yogurt and berries. Coffee It's all sorted with my friend, we are joking and saying it's ...

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That's a good rule with the extra veg/salad. It's hard to think it's a fail if we grab some extra lettuce or greens. I also do the same as you with soup :D Good work with the one slice of pizza and resisting the extra goodies. It's always a good feeling after (not always at the time). Hope the scale...

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Oh thanks ladies! I feel silly whinging and therefore being dramatic myself, but I just hate those strange tense feelings with people. Linda it's a new friend actually, we clicked straight away when we moved to a new state , she is the mother of my youngest sons mates (twins), she first dropped her ...

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Hey Linda, I am feeling a bit down/depressed today too. It's a yucky feeling.I hope it passes swiftly for you? I wanted to say though do you ever stop and really think about how well you've done in terms of weight lost? Just look at your numbers..is it 50pounds lost and kept off? Do you realise how ...

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Fail today :oops: Bfast- muesli diced apple and milk, with coffee and 1x boiled egg I did a small hike but the top of the mountain was closed for construction so not a huge one today..still got my heart pumping. Lunch- 3xslices GF toast with ham avo tomato and cream cheese, banana and peanut butter....

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Auto! I agreeðŸ˜€ðŸ˜Ž ! We'd be great buds!! And our men can play tennis together..haha! I'm a carer not a nurse but I work the same hours. Oh wow..i take my hat off to your Mum..4 kids! I'm 1 of 4 also! I'm a very basic cook..i think iwould have been good in the 60's/70's..meat and 3 veg and meals ...

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Green today. Work was good, busy and physical. Bfast 6am. Oats and fruit with boiled egg and 1/2 slice gf toast Lunch 11.30am. Leftover dinner..sausage stew with veg and banana Dinner 6pm. Pasta with bacon and vegetable sauce, salad and 2x slices gf bread with butter. Apple. I was so hungry after wo...

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Bfast = muesli and chopped apple. Coffee 7.30am Lunch= boiled egg plus ham and salad sandwich, raw carrot and cup of tea 1pm Dinner= sausage casserole with veg and salad and a slice of buttered bread. Decaf coffee 6pm I did a walk/hike this morning its at a local waterfalls. Lots of stairs, really n...

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Sounds like a good weekend! I enjoy your updates. It's so hard with the money thing isn't it..it's like as soon as we leave the house money gets spent..it's so hard.

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Thanks Linda! So nice of you to comment, I always check in and see what you are up to 8) . Sunday was a great day, we got lots of work done in the garden, the boys helped -with lots of whinging from my eldest son but in the end he was really happy and I think he felt really satisfied. My husband was...

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Hi Sharon, I agree about the seconds..the no sweets and no snacks are easier because they are clear cut and obvious, but I do the same..I fudge the line of 1 plate because the little extras likely would fit on the plate! I also justify adding extra fruit or veg because I convince myself that it's ne...

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Thankyou Auto..I just read your thread late last night about your children fighting..I don't have any words of wisdom but just want to say 'I hear you!' When I have more time I'll comment on your thread. Good luck and deep breaths. I just popped in to declare quickly that ,:oops: I was a real "S day...

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Green todayðŸ‘ðŸ. Bfast 3x slices grainy toast with avo cream cheese and tomato. decaf. Lunch bowl of chopped fruit with a sprinkle of oats and milk. Dinner lentil lasagna with chips and salad. Looking forward to some sweets tomorrowðŸ˜€. I think it's coming to that time of month because I've been r...

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Thanks Oolala, you are right. So lovely to hear from you..hope you are going ok. I've missed your words of wisdomðŸ˜€. Today I had work training straight after night shift so I didn't get home until 9am, I was hungry and tired and delirious!! I gave myself permission to virtual plate on the way home...

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Nice one with the budgeting , I'd like to get more organised with that. Planning meals definitely helps me rather than just buying heaps of food but still having nothing for dinner!
Good luck, I'll be watching from the sidelinesðŸ˜‰.

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It was a busy weekend you are right, and even today was busy when I planned on a lazy day after yesterday but I got groceries done and 5 meals cooked for the week so I can now take it easy the rest of the week and just focus on work and sleepðŸ‘Œ. Hmmm do my boys eat healthy..I guess on the whole th...

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Today ðŸðŸ‘. Bf- chopped fruit with yogurt, milk and cinnamon with a dash of cream. Coffee and a bite of buttered toast. L- 3 slices sourdough 2 with avo cream cheese tomato, 1 with honey. Salad filled the rest of the plate. Green tea D- Veg, pasta salad and 2 boiled eggs. S days were good, didn't g...

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Oh gee, he's smart..hard to argue with that isnt itðŸ˜€! Its such a battle because all kids (and adults!) are doing the same with screens (ie..on yhrm all the time!!) I have no advice because I'm working it out with my boys too but i think it is so important for them to be free from screens for a ce...

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GreenðŸ¥‘ðŸ¥‘ Friday Bfast- brown rice tuna mayo mixed with veggies and salad. Glass of soy milk Lunch- leftover chicken from last night with some buttered bread, vegies and yogurt and fruit. Cup of tea 1/4 glass white wine just before dinner. Dinner- beef and lentil lasagna, chips salad and broccol...

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Hi Worth it.. thanks for your lovely reply. Didn't know if i should say anything but thought it best just to clear any doubtsðŸ˜€. Today a fail ðŸŽ although it doesn't feel like one. Bfast eggs on toast and lunch salad, bread vegies and fruit and yogurt (although lunch wasnt 1 plate i ate it kind of...

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Mon TueðŸ˜€ðŸðŸ. I'm a pretty boring eater..same meals... Bfast-Muesli lots of fruit and yogurt, coffee. Lunch- Sandwich lots of salad, ham with raw veg or fruit on the side, today I had apple and peanut butter on the side with a glass of milk. I like soy milk straight, I know it's supposed to be te...

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Green todayðŸ Bfast Muesli yogurt fruit coffee 7.30am Lunch Leftover roast lamb potato, brown rice corn and slice of buttered bread (not a very exciting or fresh lunch but I'm trying to use up what's in the fridge) 2pm Dinner chicken snitzel salad and steamed veg, slice of GF buttered bread. 6pm Cof...

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Nice one Auto! Very inspiring and encouraging for building long term habits and not trying to change it all overnight. Good on you.

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Thanks ladybirdðŸ˜€. Green today. 9am Bfast toast with cheese avocado salami tomato. Banana and decaf coffee. Sleep (super tired after last night shift.. it was such a busy shift and i was running around all night). 6pm Dinner, brown rice tuna salad with apple banana on side and some peanuts. Hot dr...

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Thanks Auto..it is scary- i think from all the years of "trying to eat as little as possible".. but Oolala is right, when it happens naturally after allowing bigger plates at first its fine to eat a little less and its ok to even be hungry for a while..but it needs to not be forced otherwise thats w...

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Looking forward to reading your testimonial!
I totally agree with you about the electronics with kids.. it's a constant challenge in our house too. I really like that.. great idea!

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ðŸˆ WednesdayðŸ˜€. Bfast 7.30am oats eggs rockett avocado decaf coffee Lunch 2pm ham avocado salad sandwich, crackers and cream cheese, sm apple and banana. Cup of tea Coffee and milk Dinner 6.30pm cauliflower soup, salad chips and snitzel. Work again tonight..will have a strong coffee before i leav...

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Nice one Ladybird. Its silly and sad looking back and realising just how perfectly fine we were but couldn't see clearly. Its a good lesson to appreciate our bodies right now because we dont want to look back in 10-20-30 years and do the same. No S seems to help somehow, it doesn't just balance the ...

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Your meals sound yummy Auto! What is kids with limits?

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Haha..glad im not the only tantrum thrower!! My boys are 10 and 12! And I also moved beds from one room to the other, actually put bunks back together and my eldest son got the spare room double bed which he is very happy about! How funny. ðŸ˜€ Im on my work break now at 2.30am..our RN shouted us co...

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Thanks for stopping by Imogen and Auto. Yes I still sometimes can't believe I do night shift, I've always been a morning person but this way I get to take my kids to school and pick them up and I also avoid a lot of the ridiculous work politicsðŸ‘..and I work less for the same pay. I'll do it as lon...

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Hi Crystal, this sounds strange but I started reading your posts on Friday night and it was like reading a really good book..I couldn't stop! I was quite happy living in your world for a while while I enjoyed my cup of tea! Anyway I just wanted to say Hi and I think your No S journey is very inspiri...

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Ok green today Monday. :D 8am Bf- muesli berries pear and yogurt and coffee 130pm Lunch- salad and ham sandwich with cabbage salad on the side with a half slice of buttered bread. All fit on the plate..it was very full! Coffee 6pm Dinner- pasta with veg and salami sauce. 1 boiled egg and some cabbag...

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Red todayðŸ…. Im being super strict because i want to get in the habit of 3 plates of food a day..not a plate and then nibbling and justifying to myself that it would technically fit on the plate. 7.30 oats and eggs with spinach leaves and grated cheese (sounds strange but this was good and filled m...

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Thanks Ladybird :D Today = green. Dinner was nice, I added heaps of steamed greens and salad to the sausage stew so it was quite a healthy and filling meal. I'm working tonight so will try to have another rest then a coffee before I leave at 10pm. Tomorrow/Friday will be a challenge..I always love F...

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Ok...starting again. Ive been around the world of intermittent fasting which just seemed to turn me into a crazy person with food. I would fast 16-20 hrs most days and then inhale my food with such speed and excess that i would feel tired and almost need to be sick. I read about appetite correction ...

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Hi MaggieMae, Just thought I'd stop by and say hi. Congrats on the tame S day..feels much better doesn't it. I like the Beck suggestion of writing our reasons for sticking to our goals down..it's so easy to forget in that moment..having a little card to whip out at the time might just be a real help...

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Hi Maggie! thanks for stopping by :D . Well I'm not sure what happened today but I was fixing the boys a smoothie after school and I just poured myself a half glass and drank it..then cut up a pear and had some cashews with it? Oh well..fail but I am thinking that the extra food might help tonight w...

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Ok I've been pondering overnight (had a shocking broken sleep) about how to modify No S to still be loyal to Vanilla No s but also avoid the idiot s days!! I like the mod I read in the mods of NO SNACKING EVER!! even on S days. I want to be really strict on putting my food on a plate and that's my m...

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S day today. Bfast 5.30am- muesli combo plus coffee "Lunch" break at work 11am egg and mayo sandwich the rest of the potato salad/ few spoons. A black tea and a biscuit, few bites of an apple. Had friends over in the afternoon so had 2 glasses of wine with some cheese and crackers and dip then dinne...

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Yes I love the last blog too, but she hardly updates and it's a little frustrating especially when she has listed the future articles she intends to write..they look so interesting and helpful!

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S day! Breakfast (woke up super hungry today so I ate before work for a change) 5.30am- muesli hot water blueberries hot water and milk. An orange and a piece of jam toast with black coffee. Work break. 11am half an egg sandwich and a few spoons of potato salad. Cup of black tea a banana and couple ...

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Green todayðŸ‘. Coffee dash milk 5.30am Bfast (at work) 10.30am My usual muesli/bran/blueberries with hot water and milk with a sm apple and sm banana. Black tea. 2.30pm Lunch. Slice bread with boiled egg lettuce and mayo. Slice of bread with peanut butter and jam. Couple of spoons of potato salad a...

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Finally got around to watching this and really enjoyed it, Thankyou for sharing! It was so nice to see people eat what they wanted with real enjoyment and not be hung up about it..I definitely think No S helps achieve this..I love and really look forward to my 3 meals a day..but I'm definitely consc...

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Coffee dash milk 5.30am Breakfast 11am. At work. My usual muesli and today added frozen berries and yogurt added hot water and milk at work. Lunch.3.30pm turkey cheese mayo tomato on 2x toasts. Crackers and avocado dip. A small apple. Instant coffee, milk sugar. Dinner. 7pm. Chicken salad wrap with ...

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I'm logging early today because I'm fighting not to raid the cupboard even though I ate breakfast and big lunch already. Breakfast 7.30am -Muesli fruit and soy milk plus a coffee and dash milk Lunch 1pm- hungry!!! A really full sandwich (turkey tomato beetroot roast pumpkin lettuce light mayo and mu...

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That's great Anne good on you!
I purchased a Dyson stick not long ago and absolutely love it..I was a bit hesitant because of the expense but it's been a good investment.

Keep on keeping on ðŸ‘.

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Green today. Bfast- 7.30am muesli fruit and soymilk coffee dash milk Walk and coffee dash milk 10am Lunch- 1pm (Hungry!) Cup cauliflower soup plus tuna and salad sandwich Instant coffee milk and sugar 5pm Dinner- 7pm homemade lasagna with and salad plus a glass red wine. Feeling good. I'm probably e...

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Green today :D Bfast- Muesli and bran with hot water and soy milk at 7.30am (earlier than planned because I was hungry and I decided to do a walk this morning and have a coffee after and didn't want to be tempted at the cafe by something other than my filling muesli like yesterday morning) 10.30 cof...

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https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-cult ... ncna855206

This is very in line with No S, love the meta rules and what they say about habit. I read the book recently and got lots from it.

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Love this article so much Thankyou for sharing. I'm going to print it out and keep with me for a reminder during tough times

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Checking in here..always lurking and finding comfort in this forum. Ive strayed to other plans (again!! Fasting and calorie counting, counting fist size portions and cups) and I'm actually at a weight I'm very happy with but the little bits of food here and there and no structure is annoying me so I...

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Thought this was relevant to No S with the slow and steady weight loss and most importantly keeping it off for good..not the 5 meals a day though!
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health- ... y87h3.html

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I'm back. My aim is to keep things clear and simple..I want to be normal with food..3 meals a day no bingeing and no weight gain..if weight loss happens then so be it but I just want to have a nice natural rhythm and ease with food. I started on S days but have mainly stuck to 3 meals because I'm re...

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Just a quick check in. I've had my brother visiting and work has been really busy but I've stuck to 3 meals no snacking apart from yesterday when I didn't time things well and got stuck at soccer training with my son, I just had some chocolate to get me through until we could get home to dinner. I'm...

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Thanks ladies, yes I always find it funny after how many years of this I always have to remind myself "it's that time of month..it's ok!" I seem to be surprised by it each and every time?? Anyway I've had a bit of a 'backsliding' over the weekend, and I have come to the conclusion that for some reas...

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" This biological truth is the basic problem that exists with all of those “Non-Diet”, “Intuitive Eating” theories. A reduced obese person cannot rely on one’s BODY to make or to keep him/her lean. In fact… it is just the OPPOSITE. A reduced obese person’s BODY has the specific biological imperative...

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Today green x 3.

just a quick check in today..very tired off to bed.

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Linda hope you're having a fantastic holiday xx

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Thanks Blessing, yes I will do that especially at dinner time. It would be odd having a piece of chocolate on my plate at the dinner table, but lunch seems to be more appropriate to include a sweet at the same tine. Last night I "left a space on my plate" and later when we were watching some teli we...

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[ I'm feeling more in control with this mod. It is forcing me to plan a few things that I really want, instead of permasnacking all day because I'm trying to cram everything in on the weekend. Thank you, again lifeisablessing! even if I dont lose weight, at least i won't feel out of control all the ...

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Thanks Kaalii, it can be hard because especially garlic and onion seem to be in everything..but if I mostly eat simple things, I can handle a little bit of those ingredients. After all of my life suffering from sore uncomfortable stomach I'm just glad to have found a reason..diagnosed by my doctor r...

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Thanks Blessing..yes I'm with you about protein. It really makes a difference and yes I picked it up from one of the many low carb diets I tried also.. For some reason it just seems to be more effort to grab protein rather than carbs but it's so worth it! I'm personally not religious but I can defin...

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Good on you Kaalii. It's nice having visitors but it's also very nice to have your own space back to yourself..enjoy xx

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MaggieMae!! That's quite heavy news..I'm sorry to hear this and am sending you my sincere best wishes. Xxxxx

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Thanks ladies for the kind and helpful replies. Ok that's great to know there is no obsessive counting necessary, it's really just being aware and being realistic! Yes I remember weighing cereal a while back on a calorie obsessive diet...I was shocked to see that what I was thinking was 1 serve was ...

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I'm sorry you've had this experience Blessing..I am very glad you are here! The beauty of No S is making it work for you using the excellent guidelines as a starting point and then modifying if needed..that's why there is a whole sticky on Mods! We are all different and I think it says alot about Re...

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Good luck MaggieMae! It's working well for me so far..FYI. :D I rambled on a bit in my thread blessing, but just wondering (and you too Jen if you happen to read this) do you have a daily calorie goal you try to aim for each day..even if it's very loose? Love reading your posts lovelies..what an awe...

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Thanks Linda, yes I'm the same with a sweet ending to a meal..just something small really does the trick. Today I ended dinner with a tiny snack pack of mm's and it was perfect. I've bought a few different varieties of pre-packed snacks so it keeps the portion small but fun.. I feel like a normal pe...

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Thanks for stopping by MaggieMae! More than happy to be the guinea pig :D I'm really curious also, and will be posting regularly on how it's going so hope it helps you out too.It feels great so far. After trying and failing intuitive eating for many years (I definitely don't want to go back to that ...

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Sorry you're not feeling well Linda..hopefully the week gets better for you. Xxx

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Thanks for the input Lifesablessing and bunsofaluminium! 2 x great names by the way! Lifesablessing thank you for introducing me to your way of doing No S. I really think that I'll have success with it..it just feels right at the moment. Yes i did a lot of steps yesterday, I had the day off. I'm goi...

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Ok..have been doing a bit of thinking over the weekend because I weighed myself and have actually put on weight..not much (1-2 pounds) but I'm at my highest weight ever (apart from pregnancies)..sooo as much as I love No S and as much as I'm in this to normalise my eating and relationship with food,...

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Sounds yummy Kaalii and a worthy fail

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Hope you're going well Jackn.

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Good on you Lifesablessing. Happy to have you here in the check in section! As I wrote on the general discussion thread, I'm thinking of adopting your plan! My reasons are I've been on and off with no s for years, I've recommitted and have had 'perfect compliance' for the last 2 months..and I defini...

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The 2 meal routine sounds great Jen. Sounds like you're doing well..it's always a fine line between just letting go and enjoying being relaxed and 'free' but still not going overboard and ruining the vacation by feeling stuffed and undoing your hard work with weight loss and habits. Are you still in...

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Thanks Jen! I really appreciate your input. Yes it wasn't a 'fail' I felt terrible about..not that I count calories but I'm sure I ended up eating the same amount as if I'd had a proper lunch and single plate for dinner ..but it was really the picking at my sons leftovers I thought "uh oh- let's not...

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Excellent! Yes agree with the importance of quality..I find if I don't take the time to plan a great quality treat I just kind of aimlessly eat bits and pieces and it feels like a complete waste of an s day!
Good luck!

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Welcome lifeisablessing! I love reading your post and find it inspiring..thanks for sharing. We all have to do what works for us and I'm thinking about your way of doing No S and considering adopting it for myself...but I'll have a think over the weekend. All the best and look forward to reading mor...

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Ouch! Sounds painful.

Are you still feeling the difference with the new reflux diet?

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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Good idea!! I just may do that or something similar.. :lol: Green x 3 today. I haven't had dinner yet but unless something drastic occurs I'm pretty safe to assume all will go as planned. I went for a huge walk with a friend this morning as we both didn't start work until 11am. We both had complaint...

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Thanks Linda..unfortunately I have to go to the same lunch every fortnight..but I don't have to eat there so I'll work it out..maybe order a coffee instead while my client eats.

Xxx

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Gee..you poor things! That's so hard! There has been so many people sick around us and it seems to be that cough that doesn't want to leave! Hope each day gets better and better. Interesting about your s events experience..I was thinking about changing from vanilla no s but I agree the lines would b...

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Green x 3 today

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"I'm allowing 1 caramel per day as long as it's on my plate"

Sounds like a great plan!

What was wrong with your daughters friend? Sounds stressful!

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The bath and cuppa did the trick for sure..thanks Jackn and Linda. That's sweet you looked up netball linda..yes it's very similar to basketball but you can't run with or dribble the ball. I used to play as a teenager, and then 15 years 2 children later I was asked to join a team of mums from my boy...

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Yum..they sound delish! And yes I agree, it's a lot easier to say no when it's for health rather than weight. Sounds like the change of eating is working well..how fantastic for you!

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Welcome Mimimi..I absolutely love that website also. It has helped me SO much with eating normally, along with no s of course! I actually now am a strict Vanilla No S girl..although I did at first allow myself to eat seconds and sweets like she suggested as long as I was eating at 3 distinct mealtim...

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Have a great vacation Jen!

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Thanks Jackn and Kaalii, yes I seem to have really changed my mindset about s days. I really value them now rather than dread them. Today green x 3.. First day of my 3rd 21 day challenge. I played netball this morning then this afternoon I went for an hour long walk to get some groceries. I have had...

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Wow..yes that sounds like some work Linda..but you're so right with just keeping meals simple..I happen to think they are the best meals anyway! Good luck with it!! Also good on you for not having the sweets..I'm currently trying to resist some kit kat bars I bought for the kids today..they are talk...

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I agree it's great you gave the 's events' a try..otherwise how do we learn.. Sorry to hear the reflux flared up again over a little wine..that's not fair!!

Hope you're feeling better and you got to enjoy a nice long bike ride xx

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You're doing great..good on you. It's an awful feeling isn't it..eating too many sweets come s days. I had a horror S day a few weeks back but I can now see it's important to really feel the difference between the wild days and normal days, then we can choose how we want to act in the future rather ...

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My second lot of 21days! I feel great..my s days have calmed down thankfully and I just feel really solid with my n day habits..it's like second nature. My weight hasn't really changed..I feel my clothes are looser though and I'm not bloated so I'm happy with that. I don't need to lose much..of cour...

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Thanks for the lovely comments ladies! Very much appreciated. I had a great s weekend..I didn't go overboard at all..enjoyed some banana bread with my boys at a cafe on Saturday. Went to a friends house on Saturday night..enjoyed nibbles with drinks then a seafood risotto followed by lemon tart for ...

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This is helpful and inspiring NoSdoc..thankyou. I'm noticing the gradual trend down..very gradual..and yes it seems 1 step down 1 back 2 down 1 back 2 down..for me its all about focusing on just doing the work, focus on habits and thinking big picture/ long term..so reading your testimonial is very ...

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Oh yes..love 14mins of 'anything'! Another great idea Reinhard. thankyou for all you do! Genius!

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Oh so glad you understood my intention Kaalii. Yes we are all built differntly and feel good at different sizes..that's what makes life interesting ☺. Ive had some friends go too far so i am probably over sensitive. Yay you got your shovel glove! Im using an old one of my husbands and i really...

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That's so great you've achieved 21days Kaalii..congrats! I like that you are now focusing on the monthly challenge..I may follow suit! I hope that you take what I say in the right way because I only mean well but I was glad to see your comments on your weight loss perhaps being a little too much? We...

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