Everyday Systems

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Yay for fun day!!!!

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I'll finish out my 90 days....and then start another 90! I committed to No-S for one year (365 days). So I have a few 90-day challenges to go! ha.

Come one, come all! The more the merrier!

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Great job on the running! I need to get my treadmill fixed so I can start my walk to run program!

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Sounds like a super yummy day! I'm gonna have to try some of those oats. Do you get them at the regular grocery store? I sure wish I had some avocado with my tacos last night. Heaven!

Here's to another SUCCESSFUL No-S day!!!

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Hey, Girl! Glad I can be a little sense of encouragement! I seriously am the worst serial dieter on the planet! So if I can do it, anybody REALLY can do it! Just follow the plan day after day. You will get there. Seriously! Consistency is the key to this plan. I know the weight loss doesn't seem lik...

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Oh....so glad to hear of someone else using HOD! It's amazing. How are you liking the older programs? Have you used it long? USA on to the finals! Yay! Thanks for the encouragement on my check-in. No-S works. All it takes is time. Following it one day after another after another. It works! Have a wo...

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Thanks for the encouragement on my check-in! I love that you're making this journey do-able for yourself. Reality. We're not perfect in anything in life. There will be successes and failures...and we just roll with it! Good job!

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Wednesday: SUCCESS! B: cereal with milk, black coffee L: grilled cheese, ruffles D: one chile verde taco with a delicious homemade tortilla! chips and salsa, one beer (Shiner Bock...yum!) S: TurboJam Ab Jam - 20 min, WATP 1 mile - 15 min Wow...I am sooooo sore this morning. Haven't worked my abs th...

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13 more days for me.....

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I like reading about people's lives.....other than eating. There's so much more to people than what they eat. Of course we're here for No-S...and it's awesome! But this journey includes a lot more than food! Sounds like you are starting a very intense new job! Wowzers! Good luck to you with this new...

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How did day 1 go??

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Oh, I hope you have a wonderful dinner tonight with your daughter. I cannot wait til T can cook me dinner! ha. That's gonna be a while......

Yay for a successful Tuesday! Keep it up.

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Tuesday: SUCCESS! B: Greek yogurt with pecans, blueberries, and agave L: sausage on a bun, corn on the cob D: egg and cheese sandwich, baked beans Workout: Walk Away the Pounds 3-mile (45 minutes)! I'm moving right along. I weighed myself this morning and am soooo close to breaking the 200 mark! It'...

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Welcome back!!!

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Just wanted to tell ya I'm here! We're in this together! I know exactly what you're going through. It's a struggle for me daily MENTALLY! We can do this. We won't stick with those "other" plans and we'll end up back here anyway! ha. I'm rooting for ya!

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Welcome!

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Monday: SUCCESS! B: cereal with milk and black coffee L: peanut butter sandwich, chips, strawberries D: nachos Workout: didn't workout...but I did walk all over SeaWorld for three hours! Not bad yesterday. I brought my lunch to SeaWorld but didn't quite finish it cuz we were so busy there. So when I...

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Thanks for posting your menu. It gives me some ideas to get those in. I am a stay-at-home mom...so I DO have the time also. I just don't do it. I put some fruit with my yogurt this morning. Getting veggies in the morning is a problem for me, though......

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I think your day looks wonderful. Lots of veggies in there! Great job on the walk. It's super hot here in Texas right now. So I totally get it! I've been doing indoor workout videos.....but I love walking outside much better!

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That dessert sounds amazing!!!! I mean, I really want it! ha. Now I'm going to be thinking about that all week!!! Great choice!

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Hey, all! Friday and Saturday were S days.....and sane ones! I had some cookies each day for a snack but otherwise ate my three meals. I like to keep that habit every day! So today's an N day for me. Today (I've already lost count of which day I'm on of my 21-day challenge....but since I'm in this f...

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I ended up taking yesterday as an S day. We had friends over for dinner, and I made some delicious cookies. So I decided to have a few and I did overindulge a little on chips. The chicken was outstanding! And I made this awesome little sauce to go on the chicken tacos (sour cream, ranch, salsa, and ...

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Yay! Have a wonderful weekend!

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I'm with ya! All or nothing girl! I'm still trying to find that balance too......

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Seven fruit and veggie portions??? Awesome! I need some tips. I strive for three right now! Do you have them all precut or use frozen or mostly salad? I sure hope your scale is working....cuz it looks good this morning!

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Yum. I was just telling my husband I'm craving some Indian food. Never made it before....but I think I am going to attempt it. OR look for an Indian place in Texas! ha.

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Just one day at a time. This plan isn't about being perfect. It's consistency. Day after day after day getting back on that horse! I know you can do this!

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Awesome! I pretty much eat what my body craves. And it does crave veggies and fruit and cheese and all different kinds of foods! I think all food is great! It's just the darn portions..... Of course you probably wouldn't want to eat that potato and cheese dish for EVERY meal.....well, maybe you woul...

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Day 4 Plan for Today: B: yogurt, pecans, blueberries, black coffee L: hummus, wheat thins, salad D: shredded chicken tacos Workout: Walk Away the Pounds 3-mile (45 min) I have my chicken in the crockpot! So excited. Why, you ask? Cuz I got this chicken from a free-range organic poultry farm here in...

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rjean: Ya.....Texas is a whole new ball of wax for me. We've only lived here nine months. I am definitely a heat weenie! I am a California girl. But we go where the military sends us. Exercise videos it will be! ha. Roxy: Oh, Girl....we can do this! I am happy to be a bit of motivation for you. The...

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My goodness....that dish sounds amazing! You can NEVER go wrong with potatoes and cheese! Yummmmmm.....

Great job sticking to it!

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Totally get it! I, myself, am trying to THINK at that moment that this one second isn't going to be worth it. It's tough. Years of habit is very hard to break. One day at a time. I guess I should say ONE SECOND at a time!

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We're all in this together! Just wanted to give you a little encouragement! You sure encourage me. Just thought you should you know!

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You're doing awesome! I am a mom of ONE..........and you are just my idol...period!!!

Keep it up!

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Day 3 - SUCCESS! Today: B: cereal with milk, black coffee L: sandwich with potato salad D: hot dog and baked beans Workout: TurboJam CardioParty 45 min. So I wasn't going to, but I weighed myself this morning. The number was down a bit so that was encouraging. I think the workout videos are helping...

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Day 1 today....let's do this!

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Day 2 - SUCCESS!! Today: B: cheese on tortilla, peach, black coffee L: hummus, wheat thins, salad D: peanut butter and banana sandwich, chips Workout: WATP 2-mile Not the healthiest eats today, but I have a sick kid so I did my best. Can't believe how needy they can be..... But I love to cuddle my ...

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Wowzers! I don't think you can be held responsible for eating while sleeping! ha. You didn't make a conscious choice to snack! But I understand. That's so strange. I've never heard of that before!

Hope you have a wonderful rest of the day!

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Oolala: You can start another thread if you want. I wouldn't mind starting over.........

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Day 1 was a SUCCESS!

How was your day?

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I'm a creature of habit myself. So I totally get not feeling so hot with things all out of whack! It's temporary; right? Things are finally getting back to normal here in our new house. No remodel projects anytime soon! ha.

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I had a crazy weekend myself that trailed into Monday.......oh, well! We still have four N days to attack this week!!

There's no place like home.......

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Just finished day 69! Anybody still in? I can't say I've had that many greens lately....but I'm still here and still working this thing!

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Thanks, PangelSue ....but I know I've been just eeking by lately. I know I can do better. I just don't want to keep making excuses. This is the easiest plan in the world. So much freedom. I want to stay on the No-S train! Of course we have bad days, but I just see the trend on my HabitCal that I'm l...

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So yesterday I decided to take a NWS. I've never done that before, but we were going to go to a bbq with all different kinds of stuff, and I just decided midday that I'd take a special day. BUT today it's back to the N-day grind! I've been kind of lax and messing around too much lately. I need to ge...

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Icky pina colada and cookie filled weekend. It's an N day. Moving on.....

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Are we secretly related? I just feel like your posts ring so true for me also! I struggle with diet head just about every other week! I was just thinking this morning about possibly finding something else AGAIN after a weekend of horrible eating. But I know that No-S is the plan for me. Moderation i...

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I had two GROSS S days this weekend also. Pina Coladas got the best of me!

I love your thoughts about not having an excuse for emotional eating on N days. Awesome!

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I hope you're having a great time with your family!

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B: coconut yogurt, pecans, and blueberries. Black coffee L: mixed greens with bbq chicken and Italian dressing D: turkey burger, corn on the cob, baked beans One beer. Activity: walked 20 minutes....but it got way too hot and the dog was trying to lie under the trees during the walk! Yesterday was a...

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Love the new name! One day at a time; right?

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I just LOVE this post. That's what No-S is all about. We are in this for the long haul together! The weight WILL come off eventually....but in the meantime, let's enjoy the ride!

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Welcome!!!

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B: lemon yogurt with pecans, cereal, and blueberries L: pesto pasta and salad D: two slices delicious Chicago-style pizza (a very full plate but a plate nonetheless) We had a wonderful evening last night. Got invited to one of hubby's coworker's house and had a blast. Two nights with friends this we...

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March 2011: 211.4
April 2011: 207.4 -4 TOTAL: 4
May 2011: 205.6 -1.8 TOTAL: 5.8
June 2011: 203.4 - 2.2 TOTAL: 8

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B: cereal with milk, black coffee (boring and quick cuz we were busy) L: BK veggie burger, apple fries, water D: I need some more veggies so I'll probably make another mixed green salad with bbq chicken and Italian dressing. We had a bbq this weekend and have A LOT of bbq chicken leftover! I also wa...

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I've decided to start posting my meals again. I just feel like I need to be a bit more mindful of what I'm putting in my mouth...despite the fact that everything is still game as long as it fits on the plate. I'm totally following Vanilla No-S. I just think it would help to "see" my days more clearl...

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When I said I couldn't sew to save my life, what I should have said is I have NEVER sewn anything in my entire life. I haven't even tried. Maybe I'm really good at it and I don't know it yet! ha. Sewing all your own clothes is a spectacular idea. Then you don't have to wait for other people to desig...

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Hey, Starla! How's it going this month?

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I love the new outfit! It looks super comfortable! Did you say you made it? I'm in awe of you. I can't sew to save my life......

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I had a great weekend. Saturday we had friends over for a bbq, and I had a little ice cream for a treat. Then Sunday we had some other friends come to town just for the day. We went to a most amazing bbq place called Texas Pride. OMG! Yum. I had a little pecan cobbler and peach cobbler. So worth it!...

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Sounds like a WONDERFUL weekend!

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That's a seriously yummy looking day! And I WISH I could do those workouts you did. I'm working on it......

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I know what you're saying. I have some company coming throughout the summer, and normally I would just go off track and eat with wild abandon cuz I'm "on vacation" too! ha. Let's just do our very best to enjoy the company more...and the food at mealtimes!

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I just love the self-awareness this plan brings. Not trying to sound like some weirdo or anything. I just think this plan forces you to realize A LOT of things about yourself! I am going through the same thing....in different ways, of course!

Keep up the good work!!

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SUCCESS yesterday!!!!!!!

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Oh, how I wish I could say that I got my act together and was wonderful last night....but it didn't happen. I ate out of boredom! I am really struggling with being lonely lately. We just moved to this new house two weeks ago and have NO friends. That's to be expected, but my husband works nights, an...

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So I've been struggling mentally again. I for no good reason threw in the towel and ate a bunch of coffee cake yesterday. It just shows me that this journey is far, far, far from over. It's actually barely getting started! I'm learning more and more about myself every day, and I just need to practic...

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Whether we post failures or successes, I still think the regular check-in and commitment is worth it!!!! I'm rooting for all of you!

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Congrats on the milestone! You're moving right along! My husband's aunt lived in England and did Slimming World. She lost a lot of weight and loved that program. Of course when she moved back to the US she was unable to attend it cuz we don't have it here. BUT No-S seems like the answer for us who l...

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Oh, ya. Check it out. She's totally hot! ha. She dresses a bit sleezy...but she has a great body! I love her character. I've been watching them on Netflix watch-it-now.

Hope you're doing well!

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So glad they are changing up your meds to help those darn headaches! I can totally understand eating in response to pain. It's a coping mechanism....not a helpful one but a coping mechanism nonetheless! And I LOVE the shiny sticker idea. What a fun visual every day! I was thinking of doing a sticker...

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Oh, boy! My son is only 3, and I worry about him all.the.time! I cannot imagine when he's having car issues and job issues and all that jazz. My hat's off to ya!

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Welcome! I, like you, want everything NOW and put a lot of pressure on myself...or I should say I used to do that. No-S is just so freeing. I can't say I haven't had struggles. This past three months has been so eye-opening. My number one piece of advice is consistency. Just follow the program one d...

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I hope you get more sleep tonight! I'd be a zombie with only four hours! I have hungrier days than others...but I hardly ever don't want to eat! ha.

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So this is totally off topic....just warning ya! Do you watch Army Wives? Well, on that show there is a very fun crazy character named Roxy. So every time I come here and see your check-in I think of her. So that's who you are to me! ha.

Great job on those S days. I'm working on those too!

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Sounds like a wonderful trip! Way to keep with the habits you've developed! But it's back to reality now, huh?! ha. I'm sure you're glad to be home. But it sure sounds like great fun!

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I think something has finally clicked in my brain. What I'm talking about is the SOMETIMES part of S days. For the first few months on No-S I went crazy on S days. But now I'm realizing that I just don't need all that stuff. This weekend I had one treat each day, and that's it. A few times yesterday...

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Oolala: Well, I wouldn't go that far. This will be my first attempt at homemade buns. I like to make my own bread...since it's so darn cheap and delish, and tortillas are a cinch too. So I thought I'd branch out! Ha. I'll let ya know.

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Well, I am so happy to report that I had an awesome GREEN week! I feel so much better too. The house is coming along. We still have a ton of boxes in the garage, but the house looks put together! I've been walking around the neighborhood. It's really nice. But, boy, is it super hot here in Texas the...

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Just here to check-in and report a nice and GREEN week so far! I feel that momentum shifting back where it belongs! As I say over and over like a broken record, I just LOVE No-S. This is the plan for me...whether I like it or not! ha. I really just enjoy myself with this plan. This week I'm making h...

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Hey! How are ya? You have done awesome. I've struggled this month too. I don't know what it is. Summer?? Boredom?

Well, anyway, glad to see you keep checking in, though!

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Good luck on day 1 tomorrow. I think you're really gonna love it!

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I am right there with ya! I've been REALLY struggling this month. I'm committed to this with you.......

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Well, I got waaaaay off track this week. This whole month has been pretty off, actually. The good news is that we got all moved into our new house this weekend. I love it! It's a wonderful neighborhood and the house is awesome! Still got a lot of unpacking to do, but we can actually cook some meals ...

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Welcome! I am currently on No-S and have been trying to conceive for quite some time. So if and when I get pregnant, I plan to follow No-S during pregnancy. I think it's a great idea!

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I just wanted to say welcome. I could have written your post myself! I have been on and off WW numerous times. I've been on No-S for about 12 weeks.....and the slow weight loss gets to me sometimes. But then I realize this is a plan I can stick to for life! My only advice would be stick to it. It ju...

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Sienna: The truth is that the doctor just wants me to lose weight..period! So if I follow No-S and lose weight, I don't think there's gonna be an issue in the long run. She recommends Paleo cuz she does it. It's not for everyone! I'm sure it's a great plan for some..... Oolala: I did read it is a r...

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Well, I had a horrible week this week with THREE failures, but I've marked it and am moving on!

Here's to an awesome new week!

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Hey...since we both struggle with that darn scale, shall we toss it for a while? Wanna be accountable to each other for, say, a month or so? I've had a REALLY rough week this week....and could use a fresh start this coming week! Let's do this!

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Wowzers! Look at those numbers! Awesome! You are such an inspiration. Keep it up, Girl!

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I'm coming to fess up. I've had three failure days in a row. I'm low. My mind is playing tricks on me. I went to the doc on Wednesday, and she told me she wants me to do the Paleo diet. It sounds horrible to me, actually, and I know there's not a chance in h$ll I'll be able to stick to it. She said ...

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Thanks, everybody. So I do weigh-in once a month.....but I have these weekly "pretend" weigh-ins on Fridays. So I'm really weighing every week but telling myself it's only once a month. Does that make any sense? Nope.... The scale is NOT my friend. I wish I could just toss it and weigh only every qu...

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Great job!!!

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Gonna miss ya. Have a great trip! You will do wonderful!

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Well, weigh-in on Friday wasn't too great. For no good reason at all I was up 1.2 lb! I ate perfectly healthy all week and worked out HARD. I totally lost it mentally Friday because of it. I had a failure. Then I had S days Saturday and Sunday. Yesterday I considered just throwing in the towel AGAIN...

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Is everybody still hanging in there???

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You are a super star!!! So inspiring. Keep it up!

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Great planning! I think that really helps the S days to go less wild!

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Cake balls? That sounds soooo good! Is that when you mix leftover cake with the icing and make balls out of it? I so need to try this.....

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