Richard's Special Updates

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:00 pm

Hi everyone!
This is my NoS update page. I'll post when something special happens, even in the middle of a show (see,,,the words "special updates?

)
Have a nice day!
Love,
Richard

Ariel King · Post by **Ariel King** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:31 pm

Hi Richard, and welcome! Your mom is a real inspiration to all of us, and it's nice to see you here!

doulachic · Post by **doulachic** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:15 pm

Welcome Richard!

peetie · Post by **peetie** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:52 pm

Hi Richard,
So glad to have a young, hunky guy in the family!

Peetie

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:57 am

Thanks for writing to me!
Thanks for calling me a hunk, but I'm only in 4th grade! When I'm older, I hope that I will look like Reinhard, but without the glasses!

Love,
Richie

Post by **reinhard** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:31 pm

Welcome, Richard. Looking forward to a special update.

peetie · Post by **peetie** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:24 pm

Okay, Richard, I will ammend that to "future hunk" or "hunk in training". I am sure your potential hunkiness is already noticeable to those 4th grade chicks. But, remember, you're NEVER leaving your mother! (That's for you Deb)

peetie

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:52 pm

Thanks Reinhard for writing to me, and thanks Peetie.
Mom's laughing like crazy now! I wonder how she'll handle college?!

I don't have any updates, except that all my baby fat is going away and my stomach looks very slim.
I really wanted a raspberry turnover, which I saw at the supermarket, but that will have to wait until the weekend.

Love,
Richard

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:23 am

Hi Reinhard and everyone else!
Thanks for asking how I was everyone.
I'm almost over the cold right now.
Since I was sick, Mom let me buy a three musketeers bar.
I'll be sure to write again soon.
Love,
Richard

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:10 am

I forgot to tell you all that on Monday I started the 21 days on habit.
Today's Thursday, which makes this my fourth day!
Wish me luck!

Love,
Richard

peetie · Post by **peetie** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:28 am

Hey Richard,
Sounds like you're doing great. Glad you're feeling better and good luck getting into the 21 club! So far I haven't made it through those golden doors, but if you get there first, and you probably will, save me a seat!

Your impressed friend,
Peetie

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:54 am

Thanks Peetie, I'm sure you'll be able to do it too!

Love,
Richard

Jammin' Jan · Post by **Jammin' Jan** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:18 am

Hi Richard,

I'm so glad you have joined us here, and even more glad that you have begun doing No-S. I have often thought that if I could have done this when I was younger, it would have saved me a lot of trouble through the years. So even if this is hard sometimes, stick with it. It will be worth it in the long run.

Jan

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:09 pm

Dear Jan,
Thanks for writing to me!

Just to tell you, I have been on NoS for a year and I have seen a big change in me, but this is the first time I'm trying to do 21 days straight.
Have a good day!
Love,
Richard

peetie · Post by **peetie** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:01 pm

Richard,
I'm with Jan. I wish I had skipped, in my case, literally DECADES of crazy diets followed by the inevitable binges and done this in the first place! I know that at one time it was just females who did this stuff, but it has spread into the male community as well.

Glad you are being so sensible! Thanks for encouraging me about the 21 day club!

Peetie

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:08 am

Hey guys!
Deb here...

I just wanted to acknowledge how proud I am of my son Richard, for being with me on NoS for a whole year!!!
He did a great job this year and I have been greatly helped by his cooperation...
I think the Dentist will be very impressed at his next checkup!

Yay Richard!!!!
Love,

Mom

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:49 am

Hi Everybody, It's me Richard.
Today is my 16th day on the plan, and only
five more days to go!!!

I'm really proud of my Mom for trying to be in the 21 Day Club.
Yay Mom!!!

Have a nice week and see you in five days!
Love,

Richard

navin · Post by **navin** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:09 am

Richard-

Very kind of you to start a couple days later, so she makes the club before you do. Who says kids don't respect their parents anymore?

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:13 am

Thanks for the compliment Navin

You have a nice avatar!
Are you in the 21 day club?
Love,
Richard

navin · Post by **navin** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:19 am

Beats me. I'm too old to keep track anymore. (Let me tell you kid - after you reach 25, it all goes downhill from there. Enjoy your youth while you can!!!)

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:00 am

Hi everybody it's me, Richard...
I have been Nossing for a very long time.
So if you didn't know, I've been here as long as my Mom!
All my pants are falling down and my boxers are showing!
I need a belt!

LOL...

I want to try the 21 days again...
Today was good, so it's my first day of success!
Just twenty more to go!

Have a nice night

Peace,
Richard

navin · Post by **navin** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:05 am

All my pants are falling down and my boxers are showing!

Nah, that'll be normal when you become a teenager.

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:39 pm

Hey everybody

Mom's is shoveling our driveway of snow for about 10 minutes.
It's just like her own mini-shovelglove!
I think if she does it every week or two, she'll get good arm and abdominal muscles.
I'm about to go to school for a before school activity. It is where we play lots of sports like basketball, soccer, and have lots of fun

I might right back this afternoon to tell you if I hade a good "urban ranger" (running around), and if I hade a good S day

Peace,
Richard

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:03 am

Hey Nossers.
It's me Richard, back from school.
Today was a good N day. I didn't have breakfast though.
I had gym and befores, and we played basketball for both the activities.

For lunch, I had a granny apple and oatmeal (not that much of a lunch).
I went outside and played boxball for recess.
I was using my arm and leg muscles lots today.

Everyday, I also walk home from school (URBAN RANGER HERE I COME!)
I walk about 1/4 of a mile, and sometimes 1/3 of a mile each day!

Tonight, I had pasta with meat and spinach. yumm............

I would say today was......
SUCCESS!!!!
Okay, so 19 days to go.
I'll write tomorrow

Peace,
Richard

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:28 am

Yay Richard!!!!!!!
Your muscles are getting so strong and you are so wonderful!
I am proud of you!
Love,

Mom!

ps... Eat breakfast tomorrow "or else" LOL...

Jammin' Jan · Post by **Jammin' Jan** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:50 pm

Hey Richard,

Sounds like you're getting quite a bit of activity...that's very good! I know lots of kids who go from school to tv to computer, and it shows in their bodies. You're doing something good for yourself!

Please eat a good breakfast tomorrow, okay? You need the fuel! Your lunch of oatmeal and apple didn't sound that bad...you can't go wrong with a whole grain and a fresh fruit!

You should post more often!

Jammin' Jan

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:06 am

Mom's Special Update:
Richard was supposed to have the oatmeal for breakfast but he decided to eat it for lunch... It was an impromtu decision that I do not condone! LOL...

Now back to Richard....
Love,

Deb

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:10 am

Thanks for writing me Jan!

How do you get your muscles working?
I'll write more often.

Peace,

Richard
LOL.

Jammin' Jan · Post by **Jammin' Jan** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:21 am

How do I get my muscles working? Not being into sports (too clumsy!), I have found a variety of activities. I like to do exercises with dumbbells, and I do different kinds of crunches for abs. When it's not winter here in Minnesota, I wear a step-counter and try to get 10,000 steps each day (about 5 miles). I also like to do Leslie Sansone in-home walking dvd's, and I have a gazelle which I use while watching dvd's of old TV shows. Right now I am working my way through the first season of "My Favorite Martian." I do tai chi in some form almost every day.

So, what do you think? How's that for a middle-aged mom???

navin · Post by **navin** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:29 am

How do you get your muscles working?

Start playing hockey.

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:47 pm

That's great Jan!!!!!
I see you get your excercise

I might try Ice hockey this year now that I'm old enough, Navin
You must play it a lot since it's mostly very cold down in Kentucky

Peace,
Richard

P.S. Today I had a good breakfast: chocolate soymilk, and homeade fresh baked granola. Yumm.........

peetie · Post by **peetie** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:50 pm

Hey, Richie, what's with you and Jan???? I thought you were MY little sweetie. Okay....I'll share. But begrudgingly!!!!!

You sound like you're doing great and a real inspiration for your mom.

I love oatmeal for just about any meal. I put raisins and walnuts and cinamon in it and pour a little vanilla almond milk over it while pretending it's a huge oatmeal cookie.

Keep up the good work.

Love,
Peetie

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:35 pm

Don't be sad Peetie, I'll always be your boyfriend

Love,
Richard

peetie · Post by **peetie** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:43 pm

THanks, Richie! You made my day!
Love,
Peetie

Jammin' Jan · Post by **Jammin' Jan** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:01 am

Your breakfast sounds absolutely wonderful! I would love a breakfast like that!

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:35 am

Hi guys

Me and Mom cheated on NoS and had three rice crispy treats each...
Ha ha ha...

Have a happy holiday everybody!
I'm going to get a good S!
Love,

Richard

Jammin' Jan · Post by **Jammin' Jan** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:11 am

Oh well, it's almost Christmas.

My friend Rosemary from the church just delivered a plate of her absolutely incredible English toffee squares, and some other chocolate bars. Oh man, I love toffee! It's calling my name, it's begging and it's pleading...come and eat us!!!

Two more no-s days and then...IT'S TOFFEE FOR ME!!!

Well, I guess I'll have to share it with the kids.

Anyway, hope you and your Mom have wonderful holiday S-Days.

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:33 am

see next post! LOL..

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:36 am

Hi Jammin Jan!
Mom unit Deb here...
Richard is asleep now and I'm soon following...
Passover is in April, so you can wish us that then! LOL..
Did you know that The Last Supper, was infact, a Passover Seder?

We welcome all Holidays here in our little home

But traditionally my family is of Jewish descent, so Hannukah is the main deal for us this week.. Interestingly enough, Christmas and Hannukah fall on the same day this year... I can't remember that happening for some time... We will be consuming loads of potato latkes with sour cream and apple sauce!
Whoa, I will expect to gain a few that day! But it's pretty worth it..
Who knows.. Maybe I will maintain... Hope so...

Hope you get all the nice pieces of toffee before the kids get to it! LOL..
And enjoy the longest night of the year tonight!
PS... Thanks for writing to sweetie Richie! I know he cares about that!

Peace and Love,

Deb

Jammin' Jan · Post by **Jammin' Jan** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:08 pm

Apologies, Mom & Son...what I meant to type was Hannukah and not Passover. It was getting late in the evening for me, so that's my excuse.

Yes, the Last Supper was a Passover seder. The Gospels are very clear about that.

It was funny growing up Catholic in Los Angeles back in the 50's. I was immersed in a very closely-knit Irish Catholic community, but that was set next to a sizeable Jewish community. So in December, both Christmas and Hannukah were both very visible. And after I left Catholic elementary school, I went to a mostly-Jewish public junior high. The mix of customs and holidays continued and it was a lot of fun. We used to eat in the Jewish restaurants and I really came to love that cooking! So, enjoy your latkes and sour cream and applesauce...eat some for me, please!!!

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:45 pm

Hi Jan

Enjoy your toffee! My personal favorite are Lindor truffles.
Have a happy holiday!
Love,

Richard

Jammin' Jan · Post by **Jammin' Jan** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:50 am

Hi Richard,

We haven't heard from you in a while. What's up these days? How's life?

Just wanted you know someone's thinking of you!

Jan

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:48 pm

Thank you Jan for thinking of me

Hope you have a nice day!
I'll write more in the future.

Love,
Richard

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:50 pm

Hey guys!
I just had a dental exam and, after a few years, I had no cavities!

I think NoS has really helped me stay cavity free.
Mom thought this was worth putting on my special updates

Peace,

Richie

ceu · Post by **ceu** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:29 pm

great news, Richard.

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:58 pm

Thanks for writing me Ceu!
Good luck with NoS!

Love,

Richard

Sakira · Post by **Sakira** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:06 am

That is great Richard. When you grow up and leave home (not that you are going to though!) ..heh... you need to keep going to the dentist. I am 25 and I hadn't been since I got married and movied out (4.5 years). I thought everything was good. I brushed and flossed, but those sweets can really do damage. Im all fixed now and won't let it happen again

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:36 am

Thanks for writing me Sakira!
I hope that Mom lets me leave home some year!
LOL!

But I do still love her and she can visit me when I move out.

Love,

Richard

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:58 pm

Hi everyone! It's richie here.
I have been working on my new website the last few days, and thought
you would like to see it. Well, the website is www.saxkidrichie.piczo.com
Have a good S weekend!
Peace,

Black-eyed Richie

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:01 pm

Hi everyone on NoS, this is Richard

I just wanted to say that I'm starting the 21 days on habit today with my Mom.
Wish me luck!
Have a nice weekend

Peace,
Richie

Day 1: Success

ps. Mom here

If anyone wants to see pics of my wonderful Son, and hear his music, just visit him at his webpage and click on the songs and pics sections.
pps. I'm so glad to have a kid who is willing to be a supportive partner in recommitting to this program

www.myspace.com/jazzyrichie

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:53 pm

I'm writing here for Richie to keep track..
Sunday: Day 2 Success

Then, as I posted on my thread, yesterday I was sick so the rules kinda went out the window and when my Mom offered to take Richie to pizza so I could have more time to just nap, I allowed them to have soda with it..
I wasn't thinking straight, because Richie wasn't sick, but oh well.. it happened, and actually he had a brownie too I think? Hmm not sure on that..
Anyways,,,,,
We're starting day three today.
I'll have Richie report back tomorrow

Peace,

Debs

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:04 pm

Deb here again for Richie, who is off buying us both a nice candy bar from the local drugstore

This week we were really good with the rules, so he congratulated me and said "Good job with the S's this week Mom" LOL..
So cute..
I realised we have been doing a pretty decent job with some minor infractions, for about a month now, so I seized the moment and took our measurements again.

Richie lost nearly a whole inch off his waist, just from curbing the sweets and snacks this month.. (he normally isn't a seconds S'ser like me!)

He actually did a little jumping up and down with his hands in the air going
"Yay!!!" victory dance!

I'm really happy we are getting back to a stricter approach..
I'm not at all surprised by the fact that he lost weight.. Not even with exercise.. Because the problem was just over S'sing, and we both realise that this is no special magic trick.
Discipline does really work!

Yay Richie!!!

Peace and Love,

Debs

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