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AWWW! Thanks r.jean! :oops: Very nice of you to say so!! Just to let you know - I am indeed sticking with No S and thanks for your advice to stick with it, too. Thing is, I figure I can 'tailor' my N Days to suit if I want to be more sensible anyway. Again the beauty of No S is it is a lifestyle and...

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Well I guess those larger lunches did catch up with me! 173 lbs now!! This has to stop.... will I ever see 160 lbs again? Never mind my original goal of 145 - 150 lbs!! Sorry guys just getting a bit fed up that every time i weigh I seem to gain 10 lbs.

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So sorry to hear about your mother! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Really enjoying your food diary, fun! Sounds like you are doing great!!!

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S DAYS: Needless to say, went fairly overboard both days! Glad to be back to N Days...although I've been overindulging at lunch with more sandwich type meals i.e. thickly sliced bread and butter/bagels type of thing. UGH! Scared to weigh myself.... Doing pretty good on the walking outside front, tho...

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Hi KCCC! Also logging in to send my congratulations on losing your weight! Super job! :D :D Reading your posts, in many ways we are quite alike in our goals/reactions, i.e. the 10,000 daily steps exercise and even the habit of having "wee" extras here and there... I've also been having a few nibbles...

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Good for you, Noel! Very helpful post from you indeed since I was debating whether or not to just have a couple of cookies for dinner - I've had a bit of a hectic day today and can't be bothered cooking (those baked goods in my freezer were calling my name ) However, since reading your post, your re...

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Good luck, You are doing GREAT!! Also many congratulations on your forthcoming wedding!!!

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Sooo enjoy reading your threads, Sienna! Can't say it enough - you are such an inspiration! Sorry to hear that you've been having some body image issues - can emphathise with you entirely! I too, have been feeling down - I don't like how I can't fit into my clothes the same and how my legs rub toget...

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S Day Log for this weekend: SATURDAY B: Granola bar, fat free yogurt, mandarin orange L: Large turtle brownie and small packet of fruit shapes (gummies) D: Sausage gumbo (zatarains) Large slice strawberry cheesecake with cream and ice cream SUNDAY: B: As Saturday L: McDs snack wrap and parfait, blac...

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Hi again Gina and all the very best to you. I am sure you will do great on the No S plan and be back down again in no time. I restarted the plan again too after giving up for a while over the holiday season. I gained 10 lbs (on top of what I already had to lose) :roll: :roll: It's not coming off as ...

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GREAT STUFF, Andy! Hope you enjoyed your S Day today. Look forward to reading your next post(s)

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Hey well done on a very successful no S week. Sounds like you're doing GREAT@@@!!!

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WELL SAID, oolala! I, too am a binge/emotional type eater. I eat for comfort AND pleasure. If I had my way, I'd no doubt binge on sweet, starchy foods every day of the week. I used to more or less binge most days before No S. Or rather: have a half-hearted attempt at a diet for a day or two, then to...

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On N Days, I usually always have a granola bar, some type of fruit and a small fat free yogurt. Occasionally, I might have a piece of toast instead of the granola bar. This is quite a portable breakfast i.e. the granola bar version - one that you could take to work with you. On S Days, I have whatev...

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Thanks guys for your nice messages! It means a lot and they certainly cheer me up when I'm feeling down/depressed/ready to chuck in the towel. Hope that doesn't sound too cheesy :oops: Also glad to hear that you enjoy reading my posts, idk, same goes for you too. This board is soooo user friendly an...

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Thanks again! Well done on getting back on the saddle yourself. It isn't easy but we DID it. Yes, today was a successful day for me too, I'm pleased to report. Fingers crossed I am back on track now. No plans to weigh myself for at least a week or two though. My "official" monthly weigh in was due y...

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WELL DONE!! All the very best for your continuing No S Journey.

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MANY congratulations from me, too !!

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Hi beauty! Just popped in to send a few well deserved (((((((((((((hugs)))))) your way. Try not to be too hard on yourself (I know, easier said than done) you are still doing great and no, it is not easy even with an eating plan as sane and wonderful as No S!! Today was better ...HOWEVER after my bi...

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Welcome back!! and WELL DONE on your weight loss success!

Sorry to hear about your mom, hope she will soon be on the mend!!

Roxy xxxxxx

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Thanks Bright Angel! WELL said

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Thanks, Kevin! I really appreciate your advice, as ever. Normally, I don't fret over my N days and don't give them much of a second thought. That's the beauty of No S once you've been on it a while. But today, I guess the stress got to me - I suppose it happens once every so often. weighing myself a...

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Had a bad day myself too. Same reasons: emotional/stressful day. Got tempted and caved in to cheer myself up. At the time, I enjoyed what i was eating, but I am having to deal with the repercussions now and it doesn't seem worth it! Never mind, good luck for tomorrow. I'm sure we'll do great!!

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Well done, r.jean, you are doing GREAT!!! I'm also very impressed that you are able to weigh yourself once a month and stick to it. I often get tempted to weigh myself the day after just to see if I lose a few lbs. It often backfires on me since weight can fluctuate throughout days/weeks. Far better...

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GREAT stuff, sjane! You rock!! All the best for the rest of the week. As you might have read on another post, I am having a bit of a No S crisis this evening. Not that I wish to derail/pass on the bad news to my no S friends just for the sake of it. By writing this down, I hope to be able to help my...

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GREAT JOB, idk! I am so with you on the S Days btw. Today I've had my first big failure on No S and I honestly think its because I am fretting too much over the coming weekend and how much over eating I will be doing. Stress = overeating. I was tempted to throw in the towel this evening and start af...

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LOL! at your 10,000 steps comment! I too, think that is a load of whatsit. After all, if my pedometer was to be believed, most days i actually do an average of 11,5 - 12 k steps ... hasn't made a bit of difference to my weight, i.e. i still gain!! Ah well, I'll try not to look too much at statistics...

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HORRIBLE eating day today! First time since I restarted No S that I have given into sweet cravings. Sooo annoyed with myself. No real excuse other than I had a pretty stressful day and I think I turned to the sweet stuff to drown my sorrows. Serves me right for keeping it in the fridge in the first ...

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I got derailed myself today. First time since I restarted No S. I had a bit of a bad day (stressful) and the first thing I turned to when I got home was some home made brownies that I had forgotten about, lurking in the back of the fridge. I had about 1 and a half (they're huge!) before throwing the...

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AWWWW :oops: :oops: Thanks for your lovely message, Sienna! Not to mention, all those hugs. I really feel so much better now. I hope you're doing okay yourself this evening. I've also had a successful N day with no cravings or over-eating I am pleased to report! I guess that is indeed progress for y...

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Again - thanks so much folks for all your helpful input. I cannot stress enough how much I appreciate it. I hope I can return the favor myself sometime. The kids are young but old enough to understand the monitoring of their treats, I guess. DH could also do with losing a few lbs. I know he wouldn't...

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Starla and Nicest! Your ideas sound GREAT! I know it's all common sense really at the end of the day but sometimes one (i.e. me) has to see it written down in black and white and from people who've had success with the particular mod(s) in order for it to sink in! This am, I went through my freezer;...

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Thanks, r.jean!

I know if I keep going and don't give up OR try to do another diet plan, I will be okay.

BTW - Congratulations on your fantastic weight loss!!! You are indeed an inspiration. Have a great week!!!

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Well r.jean, I am ashamed to admit that today was no better than yesterday. :oops: Once again, I seemed to find lots of goodies lurking around in my freezer that needed tidying up (that's my excuse, anyway lol). here I am, sitting stuffed at my computer and feeling like a lost cause. I don't know if...

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Again, everyone, thank you SO much for your very interesting and not to mention, helpful posts! I always feel better after reading your input. I just wish I could get my head around the S Days a little better. Today, for example, I just nibbled and scarfed my way throughout. AGAIN. Said I wasn't goi...

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Hey Sienna - I like your suggestion for moving around the house to get your steps in! I do have a treadmill but I seem to have fallen out of favor with it (in other words I'm BORED with it) so I like to walk around indoors and have been doing during the winter months. Mostly around my basement but I...

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SATURDAY (NO S DAY!) OVERINDULGED AND FEELING BLECH!! :? B: 2 lg slices Pumpkin bread and butter (from Starbux) 1 yogurt and mandarin cup L: Bacon and cheese angus wrap (McDs) 1 x parfait w.granola 1 x med. black coffee Nibbles: 3 chocolates, handful chips D: boneless chicken wings and potato skins ...

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Hey guys! Many thanks for your awesome replies and great advice! I feel better already, having read your responses. I also think i was being a bit "all or nothingish" earlier. There's nothing to say I can't carry on as normal and hopefully gain BETTER and more sustainagble habits along the way. Sara...

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Well, it's been another one of those over the top S Days for me today, I'm afraid! The one which has no organization; just mindless eating for the sake of it. Lots of starchy, sweet and fatty foods, not to mention lots of chocolate - which I don't really care for all that much these days, but just e...

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Again, very wise words from r.jean - couldn't have said it better myself, hon. But it's hard not to BE hard on ourselves when we've had all those years of diet conditioning behind us, isn't it? Re: weighing myself: It kinda varies for me. There was a time I managed to wean myself off of the scales f...

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LOL!! I haven't a clue what hamentashen is either but I'm with you on "if it comes from a bakery, I'll eat it! " because I LOVE baked goods!! I figure I'll have to look it up on the web, now. Meantime, hope you're feeling better soon, Julie. Have a great No S Weekend - that goes for everyone!! :D

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I echo what Reduk said, too, Noel! I think to go out and eat one slice of pizza is amazing! A great achievement. I always eat around 3 or 4 large slices in a restaurant - even on an N Day! (Mostly just to please other people if you know what I'm saying

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YAY! Seems to be working !!!.

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Just a quick test: updated my profile to show my weight...not sure if good or bad idea YET! But for now, keeping it in. Doesn't seem to be showing up on some of my messages. Might have to try this again!!

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I'm a bit of peanut butter fanatic I must admit. It has to be the crunchy kind tho! Most people I talk to, seem to prefer the smooth. Anyway - your ants on a log lunches made me want to try them. Believe it or not, never tried pb on celery with raisins before. :lol: I think Ive had celery with pb on...

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Sounds like you're doing fabulous, beauty - way to go!! PS: Just curious - wondered if you were/are going to weigh yourself or just going by the fit of your clothes. I'm a bit of a scale - o - holic so I apologize for bringing this up however, I do admire others' resolve to keep away from them for a...

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Hey! I just logged in this evening and wanted to say I was very sorry to hear about your Grandad passing and send my thoughts and prayers to you. I noticed you posted around a week or so ago so also apologies for not responding sooner, hon.

Take care, Roxy

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WELL SAID, r. jean!!

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sjane - your story sounds SO like mine!! I started No S back in December 2009 and lost 10 lbs... BUT! after a few months, the lbs started creeping up again. Not sure why - insufficient exercise/thyroid problems might have had a hand in it - I tried a meal replacement diet for a bit, lost the 10 lbs ...

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Hi cricketbird! Sorry to hear about your 'misadventure' yesterday. That must have been scary!! I don't think you ate unreasonably at all, especially under the circumstances. Kudos to you for carrying on with the No S and not dwelling on the past too. I've often cried over spilled milk but that's jus...

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Went to a St Paddy's buffet today. Lots of chips, dips, cakes and cookies with green icing EVERYWHERE... I looked but DIDN'T touch! I think people thought i was weird because i wasn't eating anything :lol: :lol: I had two diet sodas and nibbled a cracker just to be sociable - don't think I was 'fool...

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DUH!! Sorry I'm a "div", Reduk! I kinda mis-read your message and thought you were asking what to have between meals: milk or replacements! :oops: Well duh, Roxy, how is one supposed to eat "proper/solid" food after jaw surgery? So I'll rephrase this: since its important to get all your nutrients in...

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Welcome Hootski! Congratulations on making a GREAT decision. No S ROCKS!!!!

PS: Your photo is stunning, btw.

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Welcome Andie and many congratulations on the birth of your new baby! Glad you have decided to join us! You will LOVE the No S Plan! It's the best eating plan there is!!

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LOL! r.jean - I shall have to try that the next time!! I know what you mean about weighing: right now, I feel like i am getting a little obsessed with the scale again and i definitely think I should step away from them for a bit. Weighing every day or every couple of days - for ME personally - I fee...

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Hi again Deb! thanks for your nice message. As Berry wrote, you do indeed come across as a very nice, sweet person. Re. exercise: you must have been reading my mind this week since i have been making it my goal (started Monday) to get a bit of exercise in every day this week. I do go for walks 3 - 4...

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Hi! Just wanted to pop in and say all the very best for your forthcoming surgery and here's to a swift recovery. I also applaud you for even thinking of an eating plan right now (trying not to use the 'd' word) ... personally, I'd say stick with the milk rather than the replacements if you can. I wo...

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Got weighed at the dr's office yesterday which is never a good idea at the best of times - :roll: one always tends to weigh about 10 lbs heavier on those scales... plus they weigh you wearing all your clothes, shoes, having eaten lunch etc. Long and short of it - I came out of it weighing 177 lbs.!!...

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Hi again librarylady! Many thanks for taking the time to answer my prebiotic question so helpfully and extensively. Much appreciated!! Will have to study it in full later on when I get a chance. Kudos to you for eating the non flavored variety too! I used to like plain yogurt but haven't eaten it fo...

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GREAT answer, idk! That is exactly how I look upon No S too!

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(((((((hugs))))))))))!! Just remember that tomorrow is another day, hun! Sounds like you're doing great and we can never fail on an S Day, right? :wink: I, too, am feeling a little bloated, having o'ded on the sweet starchy stuff this weekend. But I'm feeling optimistic that now the 'naughty' foods ...

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S Day Sunday Did better today than yesterday as in more structure, less nibbling. However, feeling very bloated this evening. B: Turtle brownie (trying to finish these up; very very rich and generous in size. But only one left now and will save it for next weekend. Was tempted to throw it out but ha...

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Sunday (No S Day) Gosh! I can't believe I forgot to record last week's eating! :oops: Actually, I went for a birthday dinner with DH and the kids. Went a bit overboard.... starter, main course (lots of dips, chips etc.), two or three drinks and then when I got home, wasn't hungry but because it was ...

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Thanks guys, for your input ! and also to vmsurbat for the very interesting article

As marygrace has said, a lot of these supplements are expensive and not sustainable in the long run. I guess i'll finish this supply up and don't think I'll buy anymore. Don't fancy being on them for life anyway.

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Marc, that's FABULOUS! Well done on getting back on the wagon again with No S! I can empathize with the weight anxiety part also - I think weighing every day can make one obsessive. I'm kinda going through a stage like this at the moment - weighing myself one day and finding I'm 4 or 5 lbs up, then ...

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Hey Sinnie! Just popped in to say I'm really enjoying reading your thread!
Despite what you think, you are doing really great! To keep going on No S and NOT give up, that is the most important thing and giant kudos to you for keeping on keeping on... if you know what i mean!!

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Has anyone tried the acai berry supplement for weight loss purposes? I'd be interested to hear on other No-sers experiences and opinions on it. Good or bad :wink: Last week, I picked up a bottle of acai berry pills in my grocery store. Normally, I'm very skeptical of these kind of claims i.e. miracl...

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Great News, montanajack! Many congratulations on your weight loss! Thanks also for sharing your tips - I have heard that drinking cold water speeds up metabolism/helps burn calories, but its great to hear from a "real" person who has actually experienced this. I have been trying to up my water intak...

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Sorry- can't stand oatmeal - wish I did!!

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Thanks for your comments re. the diet drinks, guys! Sorry - I didn't mean to hijack the original poster's thread (here I go again, forgetting names :oops: ) Amake - hope I didn't confuse you with my statement about Diet 7 Up having no caffiene! I shall have to go check that out for sure...? I usuall...

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Hi librarylady! Really enjoying your online diary :) WELL DONE with your weight loss too, that is fabulous!!! Hope you don't mind me asking: what is pre & probiotic yogurt? How much do you have on a daily basis? Just curious: getting fed up with crackers and fruit for lunch and would like to change ...

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LOL!! Nicest!! Like your comment re. the caffiene. Thanks all for your valuable input as ever !! I wasn't sure if Reinhard discouraged diet drinks or not so thanks for the information and advice. I guess it boils down to what the individual feels.. and to be honest, there's nothing like a diet soda ...

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Aw! Thanks Nicest, for your kind and helpful words. Not feeling so bad today and thinking a lot clearer/rationally about how I might have gained those extra lbs. I guess its pretty overwhelming sometimes when I think that in a matter of 6 months, I can suddenly gain 14 lbs. BUT I forgot that I had s...

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Hi! I'd say for now - especially as you're new to No S - only take S Days on days beginning with S.

I know it can be easier said than done when you have cravings but as the others have said on here, it does get easier, hon, so try to hang in there!!

Best wishes, Rox

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Hi everyone! Whilst we're on the subject of soda, I wondered what your take was on diet soda? I drink several diet sodas throughout the day and hadn't considered them sweets (bit of an oxymoron that one if you know what I mean - :lol: ). Do you think it's up to the individual No S-er to decide if it...

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First of all - WELL DONE on your 10 lb weight loss! That is AWESOME!!!! BTW - Great advice, Nicest, re. Vanilla No S! I was a bit fed up this morning as I weighed myself (after a particularly heavy S Day birthday weekend - well I ate out on Sunday and had a few drinks!) to find out I was NOW 173 lbs...

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Today (S Day Saturday!) - not too bad but not exactly great either. The ironic thing is, when I weighed 160 lbs, my S Days seemed a LOT worse than this one did! B: Turtle brownie 1 fat free fruit yogurt 1 tub mandarins L: 1 slice iced lemon poundcake (starbux) 1 large black coffee, a small handful o...

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Good luck, hon and wishing you every success on the No S Diet. Sounds like you're doing fantastic! Great stuff!! It does get better with time, believe me. (Coming from a self-confessed sweet freak

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Good luck and congratulations on your purchase, Kevin! I'm sure it will be money will spent.... here's hoping anyway

I do enjoy my George Foreman grill.... when I can be bothered raking it out from the back of the kitchen cupboard ....ooops!

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Hi again Debs! Thanks for your nice post...and also for posting the photos. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to look at them since it looks like you have to be on Fa&&cebook in order to view them (sorry - not sure if I'm "allowed" to post reference to other websites on here ). I'm sure they are very nic...

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What a great idea!! Often as not, I'm scratching my head on an S Day, wondering what to have for my treat...then just grabbing the nearest sweet food handy just because its there and I can! NOT very fulfilling, if I were being honest. I also have a habit of compulsive buying/baking lots of sweet tre...

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Well this past week I have managed to get outside for my neighborhood walks! It has been awesome!! I also listen to my i-pod and it makes the time go in even quicker. Unfortunately, not much of an effect on the weight - YET!! Still holding on at 170 lbs. I know I said I wasn't going to weigh again s...

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YAY!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERRY AND TOBIASMOM!! I too have a birthday in March and I agree - March people (Pisceans in particular) are indeed AWESOME@@@!!!!!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS, Deb! That's fantastic news and very inspiring! I too am a bit of a lurker on these boards, not always having time to write but really enjoy reading everyone's posts. Posts like these in particular are very motivating and make me want to continue on My No S Journey. I hope I can get ...

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Hi all! Just been 'lurking' around earlier, reading all your encouraging posts... and well done in particular to Strawberry Roan, Starla and sorry I have forgotten your name :oops: the lady who lost 3 lbs this week! Had 2 excessive S Days this weekend, I'm afraid. Today was worse than yesterday - di...

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Had a serious think this evening regarding exercise. I definitely think that has a lot to do with my gain/not losing. I know that might sound a bit 'obvious' but you know how the mind works... especially when dieting or should I rephrase that to say considering 'health matters'...so it was a bit of ...

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Sorry - I meant to post in here much sooner! Almost end of February and I've been vanilla No S pretty consistently throughout the month. Weight has been up and down - literally! Definitely in it for life, no matter how long it takes or what outcome will be. Count me in for March challenge too!!!

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Well, silly me! I weighed myself this morning - 170 lbs!! DRAT!! Looks like the 3 lbs I lost have come back on again. Still....a couple of reasons could be I haven't been walking much since there's so much snow lying around and the past couple of days i had more starchy food i.e. scone for breakfast...

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FABULOUS news, rj! Well done on your superb loss and success with No S!!!

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Hi again all and thanks very much for your helpful input and comments!! Great to know for sure that walking is indeed the best exercise since I love it so much. Although i should have added, and as you have pointed out here guys - ANY form of exercise/movement is good for the body. Today, I had to m...

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THANKS Kevin!!! Your support is as always very much appreciated. Hope you're doing okay yourself this weekend. By the way - thanks also for advice re. walking being the best exercise. For some reason, I used to think swimming was the best form of exercise --- however, for someone like me who is afra...

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So here's what I ate/plan on eating my 2 S Days (apologies if I'm repeating myself. I think I might have posted my eating for yesterday...this is more of a record for myself/future reference anyway. ) SATURDAY B: 1 pc. cornbread, strawberry jam on top, heated in micro. Tasted just like steamed spong...

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I'm right with you, r.jean!! Every little bit helps and many thanks for the encouragement. Hope you're having a great No S Weekend.

Anyway - We'll see how it goes since I've had a bit of a heavy No S Day today.

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Well, a funny thing happened this morning! I suddenly had this urge to weigh myself and I knew in my heart of hearts I was taking a chance/playing with fire since I have been doing well (mentally) with No S and starting to lose the 'diet head' mentality that has followed me around for the past 30 yr...

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Also just popping in Zippy to say MANY, MANY congratulations on your weight loss/ongoing success on No S! I am really enjoying reading your posts by the way - so inspirational and I can almost FEEL your sense of excitement jumping out at me as I read the words :lol: if you know what I mean ! :lol: I...

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LOL!! exdieter - thanks for making me smile, as ever! Anyway - incase you were wondering where I had got to: my pc was down for a few days - withdrawal symptoms - AARGH!! Trying to think back to Sunday (my 2nd No S Day) and record what I ate here. BREAKFAST: 1 Fruit scone and butter 1 yogurt with ci...

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Soooo true, KCCC! The peace of mind is second to none!!!

exdieter: LOL!! at the WW commercial comment! The only thing I like about that ad is Jennifer Hudson singing "Feelin' Good" at the start! LOL!!!

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That's FABULOUS news, hon! Well done on your continued weight loss. You are doing absolutely great!! I too know that the No S Diet is a brilliant plan and I will continue to follow it for life now! No more ideas of trying quick fixes with No S for maintenance for ME either. Yes, I have learnt the ha...

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Great post, wosnes! Also helped to put my mind at ease/confirm what I 'suspect' has and will happen with my own body this past couple of years. Now that I am in 'full blown' menopause, coupled with my under-active thyroid and just a general tendency to gain weight, even when I was much younger :roll...

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Hey there Nicole! Just logged in and read your message! First of all - I'm sorry I haven't been on the board much recently but I've been having computer problems. Thankfully, they seem to be fixed now so fingers crossed I can get back to the No S board actively again. Thanks for your lovely message ...

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