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NoSRocks

Just had a bit of a lightbulb moment there: why try to follow an eating plan that is too restrictive in order to lose weight? You have to ask yourself is this something you can keep doing for the rest of your life? Are you willing to forego fat/carbs/points or whatever in order to keep your figure i...

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Saturday = S Day! Not bad as far as S Days go for me (or have went?? :lol: :wink: ) Got an hour in on the treadmill this morning. Felt really good! I hope I can keep it up - and can continue enjoying it as much. The reason I have abandoned it in the past has been basically down to boredom and I gues...

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GREAT POST, Noel! I for one am very "guilty" of imposing mods upon myself and as you may (all) know, from reading my posts, this hasn't been successful for me in the long run...also I have trouble sticking to the mods rather than what works best for me, sanity-wise at least - and that's vanilla no S...

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Hey oolala! Thanks again for your nice, encouraging message this evening! Just the reinforcement I needed because I had a niggling at the back of my mind to have something sweet after dinner! Trust this doesn't sound too cheesy if you know what I mean, but your great advice (as always) and insight h...

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GOOD LUCK, Alll! Looking forward to reading your new thread, oolala!!

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You're right hon, we are indeed on our way! No S is the best plan in the world.... even though my brain would like to tell me otherwise, sometimes! :lol: The past few days have been pretty good N Days. Recently, I've taken to nibbling after dinner, as you can see from my 21 day log. The worry is tha...

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Well said, oolala!! Hey tobiasmom - just popping in this evening (after reading your latest posts) and wanted to give you a big ((((((((((hug))))))))))))))))))not to mention KUDOS to you for sticking with the No S plan and doing so well! I also wanted to add that Dr you saw made me so MAD :x with he...

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Hi r.jean! Yes, I do indeed have a very sweet tooth and unlike your good self, it's the sweet rather than the savory dishes that do it for me! (it's kinda cool that we all have different tastes, isn't it?) I believe i inherited my sweet tooth from my grandmother who always put on a big spread whenev...

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Berry - so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.

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FABULOUS!! Congratulations!

PS: rjean! Great news on your latest weight loss also! You go girl!!!

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GOOD FOR YOU!!! WELL DONE!!

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LOL again tobiasmom! I did check her out and she is indeed very good looking... so thanks for the compliment :oops: err... not planning on posting any photos of me here any time soon so you'll all just have to use your imagination :lol: :wink: :wink: :lol: Meantime, on a more serious note: many than...

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Agreed! Thanks, Thalia!

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GREAT post! Thanks!!

PS: wosnes - well said re. 62 not being old! Good for you!! You are absolutely correct!!

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@ tobiasmom: LOL! No - I've never seen that show...but now I want to go and check out this character Roxy! I'm taking this as a compliment too, so thanks!! :oops: :lol: :wink: Meantime, my S weekend was fairly controlled/moderate. Don;t know if I care for the term controlled TBH but you get what I m...

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Awww! Thanks Sue, you are so nice !

This weekends' S Days have not been too bad overall, esp compared with what they are usually like. Fingers crossed, everybody..... scuse me if my grammar ain't its best this evening - half asleep as I write this, sorry!!

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GREAT advice from everyone here! I can't really say more than that other than not to get discouraged because you can't EVER fail on an S Day. I am not the best person to give advice since I am still working on my S Days and I occasionally have little 'break outs' i.e. chopping and changing sessions/...

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Thanks oolala! I appreciate your response and input as ever. Very useful. Today wasn't too over the top considering it was an S Day. Didn't feel like having a treat but felt it obligatory since it is an S Day after all....go figure! Stuck to my 3 meals although dinner was basically a chunk of cajun ...

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WELL DONE, GINNIE!!

I am trying to get a handle on my S Days and today was more moderate than I have ever been in a long time (perhaps your willpower is rubbing off onto me too, LOL - wishful thinking!@!)

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Welcome deb and good luck! Sounds like you are doing great!!!!

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Hey sue! Just read your recent heartfelt post and to wanted to give you a big (((((hug))))))))))from one people pleaser to another!! I, too, hate confrontation of any kind and i used to find the workplace in particular one of my pet hates because of this. I tend to pick up on people's moods, and if ...

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Thanks again, guys, for all your valuable information and insight! For the record, I'm 48 but have been post change for approx. 4 years so chances are, I should be over the worst of it and heading out the other side by now ... scuse the expression, LOL!! It also interests me greatly why some people ...

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Hey oolala! Many thanks for bumping this excellent thread up again. Just logged in this evening and started reading through ALL of the messages again. Very enlightening!! Not sure if you bumped it up on my behalf, btw, but I really, really appreciate it just the same ! Have been having a pretty good...

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Thanks Berry ! Yes, it is indeed harder to lose the less one has to lose. I must say, I am very impressed and interested by your weight journey since it would appear that your goals are very similar to mine. My 'ideal' goal weight would be around 140 - 145 lbs but at this stage, I'd take 150, 155 an...

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Thanks again to you too, Berry! It's definitely a case of mind over matter when it comes to my S Days! hopefully, I will be able to work through it and my S Days will naturally/gradually get better/more organized!

Sounds like you had another great day, Berry!

Best to you, Roxy xx

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GOOD LUCK!!!

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Oolala!! So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. I just came over here to cut n paste a reply to your latest message on my thread when I read about this. Again, so sorry. Take care - Roxy xx PS: Here is a copy of the reply posted t...

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Hi there oolala! Nice to 'hear' from you again! First of all, please don't think you were being pushy! The thought never even crossed my mind! In fact, I find your comments very helpful and it is always great to get someone else's point of view. I just posted a little comment on Berry's thread stati...

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LOL! @ Grammy!!! :lol: :lol: Berry: thanks for logging in again and sharing your fab posts with us! I so enjoy reading your food logs too. If you've had a look over at my thread this past day or so, I've been struggling quite a bit with my No S Plan! At the risk of sounding like a broken record - :r...

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Hi oolala! Thanks again for dropping in and also for the great advice! You know, I am feeling very confused and kind of fed up with myself this evening. I felt quite good at first, having had the ice cream for dessert and being satisfied. However, before I started this new plan, nonsense - I had bee...

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Hi girls! Wow - you have been busy since my last check in, haven't you? LOL!! Thanks so much for all your supportive messages - I can't thank you enough or stress enough how much it helps. Meantime...I feel a little bit of a 'fraud'..... :oops: Haven't stuck to the No S plan today like I said i was...

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WONDERFUL post!! Thanks so much for continuing to be an absolute inspiration, Shannon!! So glad that the No S plan is working well for your good self and it was a pleasure to read.

All the very best to you and yours, Roxy xxx

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Hi Julie!! Enjoyed reading your online diary. Been having a bit of a rough couple of Days this week but after reading your posts, I feel inspired again. I think my main problem is the S Days. I tend to overeat on S Days and have discovered on the S Days that have been fairly sane that I seem to get ...

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Hi again everybody! Thanks all again for your wonderful, supportive messages!! So glad I popped in this evening since I've been having a horrible couple of days, eating wise that is!! Once again, I stupidly deviated from the No S plan and thought I'd try something different i.e. having a dessert eve...

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Thanks, hon - you have a good week too; I must say - I am and have been - VERY inspired by your progress over the years. I agree wholeheartedly with how you follow the plan. I think it would probably be the ideal way (for me especially) also since I do have so much "trouble" keeping my S days under ...

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Thanks, hon - you too!!!

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Hi again girls! :D :D Thanks for your nice posts! Been having a bit of a rough time lately (eating wise, I mean). After swearing off weighing myself, I stupidly caved in a few days ago and was disappointed that I had gained some extra lbs (on top of what I already have to lose) so I got discouraged ...

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Sorry to hear you've been feeling under the weather, Berry! Hope you'll be feeling better soon. I don't post often, but I have to say, you are one of my "major inspirations" on the No S journey.

All the best, Roxy x

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Hi again oolala!! Sounds like you're doing great! So excited for you!!! I've had a bit of a rough week, unfortunately - due mostly to weighing myself and seeing 173 on the scales :cry: and I had been thinking AGAIN on trying something else. Then I came back and read over your posts and I felt MUCH b...

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oolala!! Also popping in to wish you a good trip. Many congratulations on your continued success on the No S plan. You are doing fantastic!! Like the others' have posted, very well done on getting your S Days under control, too. THAT has been my one major bug-bear: excessive S Days; still working on...

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Oh my gosh, gk! I could have written your latest post, word for word! I, too, have been having a few false starts (being euphemistic here, lol) - I too had been feeling resentful and HUNGRY after dinner on Monday night and had a bit of a free for all. I have to say, and this isn't bs, but I didn't r...

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Sophia!! All the best to you and yours and here's to a speedy recovery for your mom!!

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Sound advice, everyone! Thanks also for starting this thread in the first place, Who me? I had had a particularly "bad" day on Monday (again, what I view as bad may not necessarily be in others' opinion!) Basically, I did not stick with my 3 meals rule and had extra food after dinner. Lots of mini b...

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Hello everyone!! Many, many thanks again for stopping by my thread and posting your inspirational and encouraging messages. Sending out an especially big set of KUDOS to Pangelsue for her words of wisdom!! Very calming and just what I needed to hear. Your mindset or should I say previous mindset and...

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GREAT post, Sienna! Many thanks for taking the time to post!!

Also many MANY congratulations on your recent weight loss/reaching your next goal! Such exciting news and so inspirational!!

Have a great No S Weekend!!

All the very best to you and DH - Roxy

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Hi Maroula! Congratulations on finding this wonderful eating plan!! All the very best to you on your No S journey.

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WAY TO GO, TOBIASMOM!!! YOU ROCK!!! :D :D ...have just spent the last 20 mins or so reading over all your latest posts i.e. February till now and I must say I am very impressed not to mention inspired by your continued success with the No S Plan!! Very well done and you deserve a huge round of appla...

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Hi again, sophiasapienta!! Thanks again for your support :) Much needed and appreciated!! So glad to hear that you will continue to post threads from time to time because I really do miss your posts!! However, I know life is so hectic these days that it isn't always possible to post on a regular bas...

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Hi Pangelsue!! Just popping in to say welcome back and how much I enjoyed reading your posts. Also all the very best to you with your prospective organic hummus business!!! Very exciting indeed! As others' have said, you do indeed come across as a very kind and caring person and I hope all is well w...

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I agree with what Who Me? said.

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Hear! Hear, everybody!!! By the way - thank you so much for popping in and keeping us updated on your awesome progress and continuing success with the No S plan, sophiasapienta!! You are such an inspiration to me, hon and it is wonderful to hear from you again!!! Just FYI: still on the No S plan mys...

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Here's what I ate today: B: 1 nature valley granola bar 1 cup mandarins 1 yoplait f/f yogurt L: McD's snack wrap and apple dippers 1 black coffee D: Spinach and feta pie, serving of chick pea salad small nibble at fruit scone - broke the corner off and threw the rest in trash!!

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Hi guys! Thanks for stopping by my thread - always really nice to hear from my fellow no s r's!!! :D :D :D I never really thought my meals were particularly small but I guess that's pretty much how I ate most of my life (apart from when I was a heavy binger....around 20 or so years ago). Now that I'...

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Hi again r.jean!! ALWAYS great to hear from you and many congratulations on your ongoing success with the No S plan!! Absolutely wonderful! :) :) Just a figure of speech but you were not rambling and I found your reply very interesting and not to mention helpful too. Reading back over what I ate M, ...

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TOO MUCH BREAD ---- AARGGHH!!! Eek, i am suffering from 'too much bread' syndrome this evening. Yesterday and tonight had bread based meals for both lunch and dinner. They were yummy and just so easy to rustle up, but my oh my, I don't think they will do anything for my weight loss, especially when ...

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Thanks gk for posting this thread in the first place - gosh you must have been reading my mind since this issue has been bugging me quite a lot recently: should I forgo my S Days and go with a daily treat after dinner in an effort to stop my S Day free for alls????? Everyone's answers have been abso...

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Hi Hon! (((((hugs)))))))))) just wanted to pop in and say I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling. I, too, am having quite a hard time avoiding the sweets, particularly after dinner. I think that I may be suffering withdrawal symptoms from my vacation last week. Great advice from the others, btw! I...

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LOL, r.jean! I hear yah! By the way - just wanted to add again that your weigh in strategy sounds great and I definitely think that's the way I'd like to go. A little nervous if i'd have to weigh in on a weekend or Monday though! Perhaps I'll shoot for weighing on Fridays only - :lol: Then again, te...

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Before starting No S, I used to follow a sort of variation on the one S Event per day. ie. 3 meals per day and one treat in the evening like an ice cream or whatever. It would have been fine had i been able to stick to it but unfortunately, there were still days that I would want to overindulge/nibb...

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Thanks Blithe!!! Just to let you know: I really enjoy your posts and have been reading them for a while now. Even though I don't post very much !! Same goes for everyone else on here - I love reading ALL posts on this site and feel I've got to know you all like one big Happy No S Family over the yea...

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Hi again r.jean! Nice to hear from you as always and thanks so much for your continued support and inspiration. :D :D Yeah, I guess that does mean I haven't gained on vacation so thanks for cheering me up!! Around the time I lost 10 lbs on No S, I too was very 'guilty' of weighing myself often - pro...

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Thanks oolala! No worries re. the smiley icon either :lol: :wink: Just for the record: last time I weighed I was back down to 170 lbs again. I think it might have been fluid/salt retention causing the extra....but its a bit of a slippery slope - type - pattern since about a year and a half ago, I re...

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WELCOME BACK!!! All the very best for what sounds like an awesome plan!!

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Hi gk! :lol: thanks for your nice message :lol: Hi everyone! Yes, I am baaaack!! Had a wonderful vacation too. Didn't go too mad (thanks to wonderful No S influencing my eating habits) but wasn't exactly No S compliant either. Well its a holiday for goodness' sake!! :lol: :oops: :lol: I must admit t...

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Hi - I agree, wosnes! I can't remember if I read it somewhere or was advised by a dr (the latter probably unlikely), - that if you're going through the change it's advisable to avoid soy like the plague!

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PS: I just took a quick look and heck, there ARE, not surprisingly, lots of threads about the wonders of No S! Therefore, you could end up with lots of replies and suggestions to this one...LOL!! Didn't have time to look in depth but I found a thread started by Dandelion that matched it quite closel...

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oolala, I'm again at the library so not much opportunity to look into this at the moment, off the top of my head - didn't KCCC have a similar post/thread which as I recall had many great tips and recommendations?

Meanwhile - I'll keep searching and if I can come up with anything, I'll let you know!

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Hope so, too, oolala! Again, thanks for starting up this thread in the first place. Also many congratulations on your success in controlling your S Days. Absolutely brilliant and just by reading your posts on this matter today, I seem to have changed my mindset and don't seem as worried and keyed up...

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MANY CONGRATULATIONS FROM ME, TOO !!!

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oolala! Thank you for both a wonderful post AND thread!! I am surprised that I did not notice this particular thread before now since as most people who have read my posts on here, know that as much as I love the No S Diet, the S Days have and continue to give me a headache (sorry Reinhard, nothing ...

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FRIDAY B: 2 x special k 90 cal granola bars (these are the Pits!! but I have to use them up so....) 4 prunes, 1 greek yogurt (fat free) L: Lower fat Berry crumb cake and large black coffee (from a certain coffee shop :lol: :lol: ) D: Spinach and feta pie; green giant steamed veg pack w/green beans, ...

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FABULOUS, FABULOUS, FABULOUS!!! Thanks so much for posting, r.jean! I really enjoyed reading your No S journey and I am glad to hear it is being so successful for you! You are an inspiration - many congratulations and i look forward to hearing the rest of your journey!!

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Hi Starla! Just popping in this evening to say many congratulations on your ongoing success on No S! I am sorry for not writing this sooner...however I have not been lurking on the boards as frequently as I was. I am still on No S but struggling a bit.... not losing weight either. Your motivation ce...

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My goodness! I've had an awful week (eating wise) on No S this week, I think one of the worst since I started! So much for my lower fat eating campaign... I knew it was a bad idea to make restrictions on myself. Over thinking is one of my biggest downfalls. As a result, I've eaten absolutely NO vegg...

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Good for you, librarylady! Sounds like you're doing great!! Isn't it wonderful to go into the closet and be able to try everything on and it fits?? That would be a dream for me since everything is sooo darn tight right now. Had a bit of a rocky week myself unfortunately but as soon as I log in and s...

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LOL! Must be something in the air, Noel! I, too, have been feeling very tempted to throw in the towel and say what the heck? on several occasions this week. I even cheated a bit by having some candy after dinner last night and I've been eating more starchy foods than usual (so much for my low fat ve...

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WAY TO GO, gk! I remember you from last year, too. Glad to have you back again and all the very best to you. Hope you're feeling better soon!! Sounds like you've had a good couple of No S Days! I like your strategy of taking it slowly and adding in a few controlled snacks on your N Days too. I might...

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Hey guys! Many thanks for the information. I have been struggling this weeks with extra strong cravings. I had planned on eating lower fat foods for a bit to see if it would help get my weight down a bit before my forthcoming vacation. However... since I started, I've been experiencing strong cravin...

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SUNDAY

B: Large turtle brownie, 4 prunes, ff greek yogurt

L: large slice pumpkin bread, 1 margarita cocktail

D: cheese bagel with butter spread and 4 rashers bacon
1 margarita cocktail, nibbles - 3 chocolates, handful chips, blue cheese dip

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FANTASTIC JOB, STARLA! Thanks so much for posting!!! Looking forward to your next update !

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EXCELLENT BOB!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

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SATURDAY (S DAY - YIPEEE!!!) B: 3 crepes (Ikea brand) and strawberry jam the last of the activia partait crunch yogurts (starting to get fed up with them now) 4 large pitted prunes (I know they're not everyone's favorite, but these are nice and soft and really yummy!) L: 1 thick slice Pumpkin Bread ...

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FRIDAY'S FOOD LOG: Not sure if I'm going to make too much a habit of checking in daily but we'll try it for a bit. B: 2 x special k 90 cal granola bars 1 x activia parfait crunch yogurt (almost finished these. One more to go) 4 large prunes L: Very berry crunch cake from Starbucks again...YAY!! 1 x ...

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I swear those dr's scales must have a jinx on them.... really! I always tend to weigh 7 or 8 lbs heavier on the dr's scales than the ones at home. Could be a combination of being weighed with your clothes on, having eaten, sometimes even wearing shoes can add on quite a bit too. But as i said, I thi...

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Hi again librarylady! I, too, am just popping in to say hello and continuing to enjoy your very inspirational and insightful posts! In my latest post, I have said I'd like to eat lower fat choices during the week i.e. N Days. Not following any specific diet 'menus' (since that doesn't work !). I not...

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Hey Who Me? Just popping in to say Hi! and also how much I am enjoying reading your interesting posts (complete with the great photos!) Also wanted to say, like the others have said here, that I am sorry to hear that you are struggling right now - with your emotions, that is, as opposed to your actu...

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WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY - ate almost the same both days however, had a big serving of veggies (cauliflower) on Wednesday. Didn't bother with veggies today. Lunch on Thursday was low fat berry cake (Starbux). B: Hi Fiber granola bar 1 x activia parfait yogurt (they're a bit high in fat/sugar content s...

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MONDAY:

B: 1 hi fiber granola bar
1 ff greek yogurt
1 cup mandarins

L: 1 large slice banana bread and butter
1 large banana

D: 2 large slices bread and butter
4 oz. smoked salmon

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No S Weekend SATURDAY: B: 3 crepes (from Ikea) w/strawberry jam 1 yogurt cup of mandarins L: half a cheese and bacon panini from Panera fruit salad cup large black coffee few nibbles: gummy worms, dove chocolates (2) D: Pasta rotini w/ beef and tomato 1 large slice caramel apple cake w/cream SUNDAY:...

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Hi r.jean! Thanks again for your nice words. True indeed, to be maintaining is definitely a huge achievement. I too, have gained around 20 lbs in the past 2 - 3 yrs. In fact, at one point I was actually 30 lbs lighter (but had a very physical job at the time). I've realized it is highly improbable (...

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Welcome SimpleLife and good luck! I am sure you will do great. This is indeed a very friendly forum and always very supportive and helpful.

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I agree, wosnes! I know from my own experience how much emphasis and ultimately - stress I have put myself under by focusing on the scales! I'd say just try to keep to the No S rules as closely as you can (we can't be perfect 100% of the time), get some form of movement in as consistently as you can...

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This week, I haven't done too badly with eating and exercise. Now that the weather is improving, i have been doing my neighborhood walks. Weighed the other day and still stuck at 170 lbs. Keep telling myself this is only temporary and will soon start losing again.... think i am kidding myself somewh...

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CONGRATS on your 2nd year! All the very best too!!!

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Agreed! It didn't take me very long to regain the 10lbs I originally lost on No S....just a dessert every evening over the festive season. But my goodness, now I've been back on No S since January and it doesn't seem to want to budge!

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I also work Saturdays and Sundays but still take them as my S Days. Sorry, but I would not consider taking weekdays off work as S Days.

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Despite not posting for a few days, I'm still here and still reading the No S board, folks! Just popping in to say hi and all the best for the remainder of your No S week!!

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CONGRATULATIONS from me too!!!

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