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When you're stressed is when you DON'T need the cookie, or should I say that the cookie is just another stressor. The time to eat a cookie is when everything is going well and you can relax and enjoy it. I'm a pretty anxious person by nature and I've found that stressful times are better when I sti...

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So glad you're back and glad to be back! I'm proud of you for maintaining and for recognizing that you need to refocus. Good for you!

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Oh my goodness there are a lot of people on this site! and thats a good thing... but you have to get on here often to find yourself!!! Yesterday was :mrgreen: pretty good, I jogged about 3 miles, including jogging into the supermarket after my normal laps around the parking lot. I used a small plate...

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NoSnacker, That's nice that you found my old thread and went to the trouble of finding the new one as well! You're the best!

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Ironchef, Welcome back and thanks for stopping by my thread. It's cool that we are starting back at the same time. I was slipping too, and don't know how much I gained. I'm back to Mexico and my scale here is innacurate, but I'm feeling and looking better since I got back into exercise, and have bee...

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Interesting! It was a quick read, now to try it!

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r.jean, Glad you're back too, and we can support each other. eschano, JW, thanks for the welcome and support! Nice to know I'm remembered! NoSnacker, I'm so excited that you're back! you are such a great cheerleader! Thanks for the book! ironchef, Great advice and comments. I'm going to listen to t...

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Welcome back! Look to see how you would really like to be with food. Is it possible even No S is too much restriction and left you wanting more of feeling you've missed out on food pleasure more than is worth it? I really believe people will be happy with any eating plan only when that plan allows ...

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Eschano, NoSnacker,

Thanks for the help! Saved me some typing. My Ipad wouldn't let me do it, but my laptop works.

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Oolala,
I agree. I love No S and I know it works, but my commitment and my resolve falters from time to time. It's maybe my third restart if you put it that way.

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i'm pushing the restart button today. Not sure how many but I could very well be up to 12 by now. Let's cheer each other on!

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Thanks, I'll check it out!

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No Snacker,
I'm back after several months away from this forum, and very happy to see you again! Yes! I started a new thread and your comments are welcome. Glad to see some other old friends here still. I'm encouraged already.

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Oolala, I'm delighted to see you are still here. I've been away from the forum for several months, so I'm starting a new check in. Any encouraging words you can offer me are welcome.

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I have been away from the forum for a few months, so I'm starting a new check in. I titled it "Help Wanted" because that's what I need and that's what I've found here in the past. I've been kindof sortof doing No S, but have gained weight. KInda sorta won't cut it. I really need to push the restart ...

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R. Jean, thanks I'm doing well. The Bible study I'm doing has a mentor and accountability which I need, but don't have time for both here and there! I've been jogging 2.5 to 4 miles about 6 days a week now and I feel great. I have lots more energy and motivation. I would like to say I'm losing lots ...

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I just wanted to tell you about the online Bible study that has been helping me a lot! I was going to send you a private message, but can't figure out how to do it... It's called the Lord's Table its a two month daily Bible study and they set you up with a mentor who reads your responses and checks ...

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I allowed myself extra dark chocolate for the first few months on week days. It helped me to establish habits.

You say you didn't lose on no S, but you also didn't gain, right? The weekends eventually do tame down some.

I wish you well!

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Things are looking up for you!

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I did The Lord's Table several years ago, and I have to say I didn't think much of it. I found the particular way the author of the study used scriptures to be odd and often quite a stretch from the context of the original passage. Hmm.. I'm only two weeks into the study, and I'm finding that for m...

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Guess what?? My dog is going to live!! He was severely dehydrated....and has ulcerative colitis. That's what was causing all the blood and him just laying around. We just need to change his diet...haha. I guess that makes two of us!!! I'm feeling some drive to start right this very moment taking co...

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Jellybeans , Thanks for your input, and good to hear from you! Hope you and hubby and the kids are doing well. 8) My DH is going to be an accountability partner for me, and I really like the mentor they set me up with. I don't do well with the only eat when you're hungry and then only till you're f...

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I'm praying for you now, dear. I'm sorry life is hard for you now. Dogs just don't live long enough, do they!

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Is it anything like Weigh Down? I did not have success with that program, only with No S. Good luck. I did weigh down years ago, and this is a lot different. You don't have to use their eating plan. It's an interactive Bible study, and it helps to get you full of Jesus so that you aren't wanting un...

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I have been doing an online interactive Bible study called the Lord's Table and I'm really getting a lot of freedom quickly. Just did day 8. Anyone else done this or are you interested in doing the study? Check it out at settingcaptivesfree.com and then go to The Lords Table. They set you up with a ...

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I have been doing an online interactive Bible study called the Lord's Table and I'm really getting a lot of freedom quickly. Just did day 8. Anyone else done this or are you interested in doing the study? Check it out at settingcaptivesfree.com and then go to The Lords Table. They set you up with a ...

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Sleepy, love the self analysis. Good for you on picking up the crumbs and moving on.
Jonas, love your comments.

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You are describing exactly how I eat when I am "being good." I need protein, and if I do not eat enough of it, I tend to compensate by overeating. I am not a big pasta or rice fan although I do like potatoes. I do not eat a lot of bread. So, my meals tend to be meat and vegetables and fruits with s...

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Your new food plan sounds great and it's good to hear that you're now feeling more satisfied. Well done on all the greens so far. Only one more day until the weekend - hurray! You know what, it's funny that even though we're only doing the 21 day challenge together virtually, it has really helped t...

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I've been trying a different food emphasis and liking it. More protein, with healthy fats, more veggies, less refined carbs. Still 3 plates a day, but feeling more satisfied with what I'm eating. And I decided to eliminate the dark chocolate on N days again for a while. I was allowing it with meals,...

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I have a suggestion for you. If you haven't yet, listen to Reinhard's podcasts on S days gone wild and tweaking or modifying the system (34, 35 and 36). They contain some great advice. You are doing great. It's very normal to have wild S days at first, and you are still relatively new to the diet, b...

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Congrats on the 3 weeks which makes 21 days! You could go to the sticky at the top of this board and join the 21 day club if you wish! 21 days looks like this! 8) :lol: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :wink: :) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :P 8) :mrgreen: :mrg...

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No BS thanks, it's always so good to hear from you! So encouraging! I'm having a green week, but still struggling with being hungry, the different eating hours, and with putting too much on my plate. I weighed in yesterday and I have gained 2 pounds since returning to Minn. ouch! I am running every...

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Good for you on not caving in! You are lookin good!

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I think of it this way, if I eat too much on the weekend it makes me happy to go back to N days. Maybe that's warped thinking...

I don't know if they celebrate mother's day where you are, but Happy Mother's Day to you.

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Sleepy, thanks for the encouragement!

Wed and Thurs, Day 1 and 2 were success!

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I suggest that you wrap those brownies and put them in the back of your freezer. That's worked for me before!

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Congrats on your green week, and an extra S day for a holiday is perfectly fine.

Just wipe that guilt off and keep going!
You are doing great!
Lets make the rest of the week green!

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Hi, Just checking in with you to see how your week's been going and to wish you a very green week :mrgreen: :wink: Hi Sleepy Thanks for asking, I was doing fine till today. So I made it 13 days of success... :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) :lol: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :)...

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I think struggling with Friday evenings is a common problem for many of us ... What works best for me is planning a dinner that feels somewhat celebratory for finishing up the work/school week. Our standby Friday default is that I'll make a homemade pizza, served with salad or veggies. The whole fa...

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Jean I think you're right. I have had lots of changes! I've been really piling my plates, too. Even so I want to snack all the time. I gained a pound this week! My weigh in day was yesterday. Could be hormones have something to do with it too, having other symptoms as well. Oh the joy of being a wo...

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At my age if you're moaning about being "hip" it usually means you've broken one falling on the ice and have to be med-evaced to the hospital. :lol: I was wondering what fashion looks like in a small town in the arctic circle and if you could shop for new jeans if you wanted to... Glad you have som...

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Ooh, brrr, very cold today. I made the mistake of putting away my long underwear when it was so warm. I went for my run this morning it was windy and drizzling turning to sleet. No worries, I just bundled up and ran on the path that goes through the woods instead of by the lake, and I brought my umb...

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I saw that about your jeans, and I started to sing an old song..."I put my blue jeans on, I put my old blue jeans on..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgRHkrUEz24

then I had to play it! this is a newer version, kindof a feelgood song, hope you feel good.

Good for you!!

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Patty , welcome home back to Minnesota!! I am glad you have a chance to see SOME snow this spring! :lol: We have a blizzard today with +121 km/h winds (highest clocked so far!). You be careful and stay indoors girl! Do you have shutters for your windows or did you tape them? I suppose your dogs are...

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Just posted this to my testimonial: As soon as I wrote my testimonial, I thought I should have explained what happened when I relapsed. I'm writing this for my own benefit, because I may soon be in a similar situation as last year, also it may help someone else to avoid the same mistakes I made. Wh...

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Good self analysis. I never bake unless theres an event I'm bringing it to, because it calls my name and I always eat more than anyone in the house. Maybe you could have some raw or salted nuts with your meals instead. You are doing well. Thanks for joining me on the challenge. 8) Lets have a green ...

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Day 6: S Day Wow...drank and ate a lot of sugar today!! Gonna enjoy myself today....but maybe not sooo much sugar?! I feel weird when I have lots of sugar, and I did this weekend. I also found I had trouble with control yesterday. I think I will post what I eat next weekend like you did to help wit...

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MJ Thankyou!

Today is Day 6, Success!

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Sleepygirl glad you can join us.

My weekend was a bit over the top for sweets. Feels good to be back to a normal day. It's a beautiful day! Felt so good to run around the lake!

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Child, I hardly lost any weight on No S till I added the exercise. But I also didn't gain weight on No S, which was a trend reversal. For 4 years I gained 4 to 5 pounds per year before No S. Then on No S, I lost and maintained only about 3 pounds that first year. (I gained 7 when I slid off for a co...

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Anoulie, if I can do it anyone can! Just remember you don't have to run fast to make a difference in your metabolism. I love running if you can call my slow jog a run! I am doing 5 K now,it just takes me 55 minutes. The good news is I lost 15 pounds since I started running. Stick with it!

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Congrats on the 4/5 green No S days. Your red doesn't sound any worse than my planned S event. I brought a bag of home popped corn to the movie last night. Have a great weekend!

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Awesome job! So glad you got to see your sons. I can't imagine when my little boys are grown!! I'm in with ya. Yesterday was day 3 for me (3 greens in a row :) Lets do this! Hurrah for you on 3 greens in a row!! I have 3 greens too, although yesterday had an S event, a movie, and I brought my own h...

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Have a great vacation!

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Oolala, sorry for your loss. It's hard, and I feel for you. Life is so short, and we all need to treasure our friends and family while we have them with us.

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Mmmm... your black bean soup sounds heavenly...

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Today is Day 1 of my challenge and it was Success !!

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You are doing well! Maintaining is success. Please don't obsess about 4 ounces. What is that? less than a half of a glass of water. This is the only "diet" I know of that so many have been able to maintain their weight for years. Don't give in to diet head, and don't worry about the scale. If its a ...

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Our travel day went well yesterday and I'm so happy to be back in Minnesota again, and see my sons. After Mexico, they look and feel so BIG to me. Most men in Mexico are my height or shorter (I'm 5' 6 1/2") My boys are almost 6 feet, one is thin and the other average, and they're not my little boys ...

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Spirit, you are welcome to join me on a 21 day challenge if you like! You have a head start with 2 greens in a row! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I would start a thread on the general board, but it just makes another place for me to check in. I will definitely follow and support you if you want to do it toget...

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I'm writing this from the airport in Mexico City, waiting for our flight to Dallas, where we go through customs and change planes, then on to Minneapolis. We had a good weekend saying goodbye to people and to the heat and sunshine. 8) :lol: It snowed again in Minnesota last night, so I guess we won'...

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Oolala,
OK, we found out that you are still human and you admitted it. You are still my hero. So you know the routine, brush the crumbs off, wipe the frosting off your face... and move on. And don't beat yourself up! We all love you.

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No BS, thanks for sharing this. I really enjoyed reading it.

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Yesterday and today were Success I really like green!

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MJ, Amy, Sleepy and Spirit, I am feeling quite good since Monday. Thanks! Tuesday and yesterday were success! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I did allow myself to eat some of the jello that came with my meal at the restaurant yesterday, but that's in keeping with my mod of allowing myself a few oops each mont...

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4/16 - success 4/17 - I hesitate to call this day a success, although I didn't have sweets, seconds or snacks - I was not feeling well so I slept right through dinner, and according to my fitness pal I had nearly 800 calories left to eat in my day after lunch. Maybe I'll just call this a sick day a...

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Hmm, I also had cheesy rice with broccoli and chicken casserole for dinner yesterday and today! they say great minds think alike!

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I think several days of being sick and not eating much left me with a smaller stomach but hungry. Yesterday I was thinking of calling a Fail, but I think I'll count it another sick day instead, I was recuperating and it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't been sick. I got some extra sleep, I was feel...

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Congrats on the good time for 5 miles. I hope to be able to run 5 miles some day. You go girl!!

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Get well soon!

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Patty , no worries about one itty-bitty fail. Your consistent habits & wonderful exercise regime made you drop 4 pounds!! Well done, Patty. :mrgreen: Thanks! I wasn't really worried about it, just want to make sure I don't go down the slippery slope to complacency like I did last year and gained ba...

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So today is Saturday and an S Day! I am so happy that this is a no fail day. I am trying to decide if I'm being an idiot or not. Maybe you all can help me decide. I had cereal this morning. This isn't my usual as it really doesn't fill me up for long; I really need protein in the mornings. Then I r...

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Not too much info... This is your thread! I will try to find the artical online. Sounds interesting.

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APR 12 DAY 100 â€“ :arrow: My fat seems rather lonely and awkward, and extremely out-of-place, like an unwelcome guest at a housewarming party. Me and my muscles & healthy energy are all hanging out having a good time, just waiting for my fat to finally piss off and leave us alone. And, in truth, m...

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.....and the scale this morning showed I have lost 4 more pounds.... Hope that stays off. My scale here is unreliable but it hasn't registered this particular number for me in at least 2 years! :mrgreen: :) 8) Woohoo!!! Great job! Look at you GO!!!!! :D :D :D Thank you, I would take a bow, but I ha...

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On the bright side of today: I got my "ugly miracle shoes" in the mail!!! I swear, when I opened the box, a bright light shone down and I heard angels sing. :lol: . Time to get these feet back in shape, so I can get the rest of me back in shape! AND.....I'm up to a 6 again. Feels good! :D You made ...

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Child, Praying you feel better. Good for you on resisting the chocolate.

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Wow, you are doing well, 4.7 miles, wish I could do that but my knees wont let me yet. I figure once I lose more weight though I'll be able to go further. I read somewhere that every pound of extra weight is 4 pounds pressure on your knees. I'm guessing I make close to 3 miles in my whole workout w...

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WOW, very happy for you about your sunshine and weather, I understand, but... Can't wait to tell my Mexican friends here what you said. "Deliciously warm and -6 degrees C???" They will not be able to relate! It never goes below zero here except up on the remote mountains. And they don't know what it...

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Patty , you are a machine, I'm tellin' ya, a MACHINE!! :wink: Having "stomach troubles", running to the can, AND even then still running!!! :lol: You are seriously awesome! I hope you are feeling 100% tomorrow. :D Ha ha, I did run over in the shopping center parking lot so I could be close if neede...

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KL Thanks for stopping by my thread, looks like you are doing well, my dear! Keep it up, its encouraging.

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Hi Patty - I've been reading your posts and you are doing so well with all your :mrgreen: and running :!: In spite of family emotions, etc. You should be so proud of yourself. :) :) Thank you KL! Tuesday was green.... Today and yesterday were S days because I'm sick, something I ate maybe. Feeling ...

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Very proud and happy for you for running that ten K at 57! I hope to do some 5 K's this summer with my young friend, me at age 58! Kudos and high fives to you

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Thanks for the recommendation on the stretch video. I looked it up on amazon... It looks like I would like it but I want to stay away from anything that has to do with yoga, because yoga is a religion. Actually my hubby would have more trouble with it than I would. I was surprised that it seems like...

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It makes me so darn happy to have as many fresh veggies around as I wish to eat, cooked or raw! Not to mention that there is scads of apples & oranges as well, now. It sounds so silly but something as simple as that makes such a huge difference in my day-to-day food choices. :D Not silly at all - j...

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Thanks, Sweetness. Had a good weekend. I cautiously allowed myself to have a snack on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday it meant I didn't have room for dinner; on Sunday, it was dessert, and honestly, I didn't feel so good after I ate it, so I may try to keep the No" in the "S" days. Back to th...

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No BS wrote:Patty, I had to laugh when I looked at the time stamps on our posts. You were busy posting on this thread while I was busy posting on your thread!! Too funny!

Tee hee!

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dark chocolate sounds like a good sweet tooth cure. i sometimes substitute other stuff in and that does make it hard to feel like those things are even satisfying. sometimes i get mad at myself and just wish i would have gone for "what i really want" and then i wonder would i have those excesses. i...

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Totally agree with you on how gratifying one square of that perfect dark chocolate is, Patty . Chocolate chip cookies (or Snickers!) just aren't the same!! :wink: I'm out right now too & have to order more via mail (our closest Wal-Mart is a two day, one night, 4 airport, and $3500 plane ticket awa...

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SUNDAY - 4/8/13 FOOD: 3 EXERCISE: Gaiam AM Stretch This was my 15th day of consecutive exercise. I can honestly say that before the 21-day mark, I can officially mark this off as a solid habit now. As I exercise/stretch, I feel the release/pleasure/high I get from when I would sit down with a bowl ...

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Wow, you are doing well, 4.7 miles, wish I could do that but my knees wont let me yet. I figure once I lose more weight though I'll be able to go further. I read somewhere that every pound of extra weight is 4 pounds pressure on your knees. I'm guessing I make close to 3 miles in my whole workout wa...

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APR 8 DAY 96 â€“ SUCCESS Breakfast: none Lunch: caribou dry meat, apple, orange Dinner: red wine, chick peas w/veggie stir fry: duck fat, spices, red/green/orange/yellow peppers, onion, celery, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, golden raisins WOW did the plane bring you lots of fresh fruit and veggies t...

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No BS, gk, Thanks for the encouragement. I had a good weekend but too many sweets, because I ran out of my dark chocolate. I usually will have an ice cream sometime in the weekend plus a few squares of dark chocolate over the course of the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday I bought packages of 8 li...

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Congrats on the net loss, and on 94 days! I'm sure you won't be the only one with white legs after your long winter! Unless everyone else in town is indigenous, that is! When it gets above 0 degrees, I can guess everyone goes out in their Tshirts and short pants where you live! Hope it happens soon!...

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Very happy for you about the shoes. I also have trouble finding shoes that feel good, this is really a happy day!

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No BS, thanks for stopping by my thread again, you always have an encouraging word for me and for others. I think you have the gift of encouragement! I'm so glad you have joined our team, and I vote you best cheerleader!!

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yesterday and today were green, so the week is shaping up!

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