Everyday Systems

Jammin' Jan

You have a string of successful S-days...keep up the good work!!!

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Sounds like you're really doing well, Samurai! Congratulations on your willpower at the theatre: Samurai vs. Popcorn.

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Rumba, I love your story! I hope you will continue to post! CV Mom, when I was doing the nonfat vegan thing for nearly 5 years, I ate almost no sugar at all, and I find now that I really have no taste for it any more. A little jelly on my toast or peanut butter is about as much as I can stand these ...

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Portion Control, Day 3: SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds: :D Smaller Portion at Dinner: :D Exercise: :) Breakfast (smaller plate): hard-boiled egg; sliced banana and strawberries Lunch (regular plate): 1 piece turkey ham; orzo; half a plate-full of corn and broccoli Dinner (smaller plate): c...

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Portion Control, Day 2: SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds... :D Reduced quantity at dinner... :D Exercise... :D Breakfast: 1 egg; 1 piece lite toast with very thin spread of jelly (reduced from 2 pieces); 6 oz. orange juice (reduced from 8 oz.) Lunch: leftover Polish sausage; green beans; boi...

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Late afternoon was difficult for me, too. I get up at 5 a.m., so by about 3 p.m., I'm getting pretty sleepy. I used to eat, just using calories for an energy boost. Now I have a cup of black coffee, regular, instead of my usual decaf, and it perks me up to make it to dinner without eating.

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Would it work the same if you put the wrist/ankle weights on your wrists, and left the sledghammer in its original weight? You would be increasing the load, but no worries about the weights flying off or the handle breaking. The extra load would be right there at the handle, too, so that seems like ...

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Tricia, it took you years and years to form the habits you have, years of formation and reinforcement. If you mess up from time to time, you can only figure that it's to be expected. You just need to keep trying, and know that eventually the new habits will take over, and the old ones will have fade...

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I know what you mean about not wanting to go out walking. Between the heat (yes, it feels like August already), the humidity, the rain, the wind, and the lightning, I have been having a real time of it, trying to get my 10,000 steps every day. :cry: Well, we just keep trying, right? I love the menu ...

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Quote:
"Searching the sight may become plan news item in the interval of work, the cod you found."

I hope they realize that the cod has to fit on an ordinary-size dinner plate.

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

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Yup, I'm here, and I'm pleased as punch! Now for portion control...see you in another 21 days, I hope, same time, same station.

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Portion Control, Day 1: SOME SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds.... :D Portion Control:.... :) Exercise.... :D Breakfast: 1 egg; 1 lite toast with thin spread of jelly; oj Lunch: Finally got my Mexican food! I ate only 2 corn chips! And those were mostly vehicles for the salsa! Ordered a lunch...

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I was growing up in the 50's and early 60's and have pretty strong memories of the food we ate. My grandma, God love her, used to make bacon for breakfast, then she would fry eggs in all the bacon fat, spooning the hot fat over the tops of the eggs. This was on the weekends. On weekdays, we had oatm...

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Love it! I was thinking of stirring a big bubbling cauldron of maple syrup! Thanks!

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Sunday, June 26th: S-Day Eatin'.... :D Movin'.... :D Breakfast: omelet with bacon bits; lite toast/strawberry jam; applejuice Lunch @ Applebee's: Shrimp and Spinach Salad, only I asked them to make it with grilled chicken instead of the shrimp. Wonderful! Iced Tea to drink. Dinner: grilled Polish sa...

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I have felt frustration for years at not being able to move beyond 5 pound dumbbell (petite middle-aged mom that I am), but after doing Shovelglove for a while, I went back to the dumbbells and easily did my routines with 8-pounders. So, Reinhard, my guess is that with all your experience with the s...

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Hi Judy...welcome to the No-S Diet! This is a really friendly and supportive place to be, so I know you are going to enjoy posting and reading other people's posts. There is also a daily check-in, which is great for accountability and support. I love the simplicity of this program. Nothing to buy, n...

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Saturday, June 25th: S-DAY Breakfast: bread with lite veg spread and fresh raspberry preserves Lunch: peanut butter and jelly sandwich (I've been longing for this all week), and the rest of my Capellini Pomodoro Dinner: Chef's Salad; wheat bread Exercise: will be close to my 10,000 step goal (5 mile...

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My husband and I got hooked on catfish when we were living in southern Louisiana. Now we get our fix at Famous Dave's, and it's a darn good meal. They sure do give you a lot of food, though! There's almost always enough for lunch the next day.

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Oh Deb, you did so well last night! You are an inspiration to us all!

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Are you making those pizzas free-form, or do you have little pizza pans to use? I have never made mini-pizzas, only the full-size ones; that sounds like fun! Of course, it is really hot here in the Midwest U.S. now, and I am doing everything I can to not turn on the oven. Mini pizzas would fit in a ...

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Another thing that has contributed to our weight increase, and which no one ever mentions, is central heating. People used to burn more calories on a regular basis just trying to stay warm. Nowadays, we just turn up the heat in the house, car, etc. Hard physical labor and cold temps burn calories. T...

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10.5 pounds is really an accomplishment! You have certainly earned your S-Days!

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Day 21B (Friday) SUCCESS! Today's the day...finished 3 perfect weeks! :D We didn't get to go to the Mexican restaurant for lunch, which was okay. No Snacks, No Sweets, No Seconds.... :D :D :D Exercise.... :D Breakfast: the usual over easy eggs with bacon bits; lite toast/lite veg spread; oj Lunch: l...

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Day 20 B (Thursday) SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds: :D Exercise... :) It's unbearably hot (99 F), the a/c doesn't work, and this house was built for Minnesota winters, not summers. I'm posting early today before I melt completely. Breakfast: over-easy egg with bacon bits; lite toast/lite s...

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Coffee ice cubes are a great idea!

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Good grief, it's supposed to be 97 F. today. Kinda hot for so early in the summer.

I don't think I will be doing any exercise of any kind. I worked up a sweat just brushing my hair, and it's only 6 a.m.!

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No sleep will do it everytime. Just pick yourself up and keep going. You're doing just fine overall, and that's what counts.

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You're almost there...the magic "21" day is coming up soon!

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Wow, chocolate for breakfast...I'm in awe. That's the kind of cut-loose thing I only dream of. I have been wondering about the juice, and I think there is something in what you are saying. It would probably be better to eat a piece of whole fruit than to drink the juice. All the vitamins and fiber, ...

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Yeah, that doggie was pretty hot all right.

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Day 19B (Wednesday) SUCCESS I can see the finish line... :!: No Snacks, No Sweets, No Seconds.... :D Exercise.... :D Breakfast: over-easy egg; lite bread with lite veg spread; fresh strawberries; oj Lunch: leftover Salisbury Steak; tiny baked spud; corn; lite bread/veg spread Dinner: macaroni with g...

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Welcome, Sibyl! You're off and running!

Where is Guelph?

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Way to go, Doulachic!!! Just keep eatin' and movin' and the pounds will take care of themselves.

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Happiest of Birthdays, Deb! Hope you have a wonderful day!

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Good Job, Crasch! You're 2/3 there!

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Sounds like you're really doing well, Betsy!

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Your meals today sound wonderful! What variety and flavor!

You seem to structure your plates in the same way that I do: protein, starch, veggie/fruit/salad. I find this very satisfying and sustaining.

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Given the disgust you are feeling about that meal, I would say that you may think you are starting over, but it sounds like you have really gone far down the road to success already. You actually dumped half a chocolate shake, AND...you were able to evaluate a fast food meal in terms of size, salt, ...

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Day 18B (Tuesday) SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds.... :D :D :D Exercise.... :D Breakfast: over-easy egg; fresh strawberries; orange juice Lunch: leftover Chicken Risotto; steamed stir-fry-style veggies; green beans Dinner: Salisbury Steak; corn; baked potato/lite veg spread; slices from a w...

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Deb, jelly is often on my mind, although not often on my plate! I have decided to be very strict with myself and simply not have any on No-S days...it tastes all the better on the weekends. What I am really looking forward to one of these S-days is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Oh yeah, we're ...

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A SUMMER TREAT FOR NO-S DAYS

Put a cup of coffee into a blender. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add several ice cubes. Whiz the daylights out of it, until it is frothy and cold.

I did not put any sugar into this and it was still very yummy.

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For this 21-day cycle that I'm in, I'm just trying to form the No-S habit. In my next cycle, I'm going to work on those portions!

Are you a Leslie Sansone fan, too? I have been walking with her for 11 years, first on videos, then on dvd. She's fun!

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Congratulations on your resistance at the movie, and on losing that weight!

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Well, I'm just glad you're feeling better.

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Amen

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Day 17B (Monday) SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds.... :D Exercise... :D Breakfast: over-easy egg; lite toast/lite spread; oj Lunch: turkey sandwich with spicy brown mustard; last of the pasta salad; nectarine Dinner: Chicken Risotto (chicken flavor Rice-a-Roni made with chicken broth; chicke...

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Welcome, Doulachic! I'm glad you have decided to join us on the board! You sound like you're off to a really good start. Hope you will post often. I see you've already found the Daily Check-in.

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Day 16B (Sunday) Success Good Eats: :D Too Hot to Move Much: :D Breakfast: bacon omelette;lite toast/lite spread/ fresh raspberry preserves; orange juice Lunch: leftovers from the fridge Dinner: Alaskan halibut, poached in lemon, lite veg spread, and Old Bay; green beans; leftover pasta salad; tiny ...

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Hi Margaret, I sympathize with your empty nester status. We have two kids, and I homeschooled them both from preschool through high school graduation. Our son is 20 years old now, married, and living in another town. Our daughter is 15 (she will graduate next May). Her schedule is so busy we don't s...

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Day 15B (Saturday) HAPPY S-DAY EVERYONE! Good Eats, Lots of Movin'..... :D Breakfast: omelette with deli turkey slices; toast; oj Lunch: leftover meatloaf and garlic mashed potatoes and pancetta Dinner: tuna pasta salad with slices from a whole wheat baguette Exercise: Urban Rangering, 6 miles. A li...

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Day 14B (Friday) SUCCESS

No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds...

Exercise...

Breakfast: the usual eggs, lite toast w/lite veg spread; orange juice

Lunch: tuna sandwich; mandarin oranges

Dinner: meatloaf; garlic mashed potatoes; pancetta

Exercise: Urban Rangering, 5+ miles

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Day 13B (Thursday) SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds.... :D :D :D Exercise.... :D Breakfast: over-easy egg; 2 lite toast, with lite veg spread; orange juice Lunch: (Applebees) grilled chicken salad; club soda with lime slice Dinner: leftover sloppy joes; peaches Exercise: stretch & strengthen...

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Wow, walking through Manhattan with a sledgehammer. That's really cool!

Welcome!. Post often!

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Day 12B (Wednesday) SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds :D :D :D Exercise :D Breakfast: over easy eggs; lite toast with lite spread; orange juice Lunch: leftover Cabbage & Beef; half a plate of corn; half a toasted whole wheat bun Dinner: spaghetti with marinara sauce with chunks of chicken bre...

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All any of us can do is to just keep trying. As long as you keep trying, you will succeed. Instead of thinking about "failure", think of "practice." Everytime you eat what/when you shouldn't, just think of it as a practice session and then begin again. My daughter is practicing her piano now...I hea...

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Betsy, you did good! Not only resisting the junk food, but losing weight, too! You should be really proud of yourself! You are an inspiration to me!

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Deb, have you considered that your body may be craving the sugar because it needs energy (calories), but can't really handle food right now? Diluted fruit juice and simple sugar, like your Slurpee, is giving your body what it needs without taxing the digestive system. Think of it as medicine for a w...

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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hope your shoulder is feeling better!

I really do enjoy reading your posts, and find a good bit of inspiration therein.

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Another thing you might try when eating out, is to order from the "Side Orders" list instead of the main entrees. This is most often where I find the fruits, veggies, and potatoes. Also, a place like Perkins offers breakfast all day long, and if you want something reasonable, you can get oatmeal, fr...

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Sorry to hear your not feeling well, Deb. Hope it is a short-lived bug.

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Reinhard and anyone else who is reading this: please keep in mind that I do tai chi and chi kung only for the physical workout. These sets that I do are filled with bending, stretching, twisting, and balancing. Each set that I do also has lots of squats! I have zero interest in any new age or "Easte...

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No, I'm not Asian. Personally I'm Irish-Norwegian, but I married a 100% Polish! My last name is Polish, therefore, and before it was shortened to its present American form, it began with Cz, had lots more letters, and meant (in Polish) "stubborn." Funny, huh? The quigong that I have been doing for t...

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Day 11B (Tuesday) SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds :D :D :D Exercise :D Breakfast: egg; toast (no jelly); orange juice Lunch: half a plate of peas and green beans; 2 small salmon patties; some mashed potatoes; 1/2 whole wheat bun, toasted Dinner: veggie pizza, no cheese, as much as would fit...

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Congratulations on resisting all the junk food!

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Day 10B (Monday): SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds.... :D :D :D Exercise...... :D Breakfast: egg, toast/veg spread/thin spread of jelly, apple juice. Lunch: other half of the Orange Chicken Bowl from yesterday, with half a plate-full of green peas; piece of garlic toast, also left from Apple...

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Barnes and Noble used to have a self-publishing venue called "i Universe." It required very minimal investment, and you could market through bn.com and also get placement in the stores. Haven't looked at this recently, so I don't know if they still are doing this. My son self-published three books t...

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Hi Kevin, Hmmmmm...five years on that McDougall Program and I heard a lot about how diabetics benefitted from the program, but never once did I hear that there are different kinds of insulin needs, and that it would not work for everyone. I really hate it when I get selective information, so I appre...

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Day 9B (Sunday) ANOTHER MAGNIFICENT S-DAY! After I posted last evening for Saturday, I decided to join my family for coffee & donuts after Mass. Didn't have either coffee or donuts, but, in honor of it being an S-Day, I did have the most incredible chocolate-almond brownie . Deep chocolate, toasted ...

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I have no personal knowledge of diabetes, but I remember that when I was doing that fat-free vegan diet (the McDougall Program), there seemed to be quite a few people who were able to quit the insulin therapy altogether after switching to that diet. I thought that was interesting. Weight loss follow...

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Now you're talkin'!

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Day 8 B (Saturday) HAPPY S-DAY! A little sweet: :D A second helping: :D No snacks :D Exercise: :D Breakfast: French toast, with maple syrup , plus a small second helping with a little more maple syrup , and apple juice. Lunch: a plate-full of all the leftovers in the fridge [lots of veggies, some ba...

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Hi Ginjer,

Welcome to our happy group!

Your meals don't have to be low calorie, just have a reasonably sized portion on an ordinary size plate. Doesn't get much easier than that!

Your English is wonderful! Glad you're here, and hope you post often!

Jan

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I have a baby sledghammer. The label said 4 pounds, but it actually weighs 6. Seems light to you, but I am a pretty small person, and also middle-aged. I shift my hands up and down depending on the movement to lighten or increase the load. Also, I switch hands to equal out the work on both arms.

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I don't think "blunder" and "screw-up" equals a bowl of cereal. A quart of Ben & Jerry's at one a.m. maybe... If you have been doing this so well for so long, then a little cereal once in a blue moon just isn't that big of a deal. And, yes, carbs will put you to sleep (that's body chemistry at work)...

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Hey Samurai,

I fixed Migas for breakfast this morning for my husband and me. Wonderful dish, we both enjoyed it a lot!

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Day 7B (Friday) SUCCESS No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds... :D :D :D Exercise :D Breakfast: Migas, inspired by Samurai! Also toast and orange juice. Lunch at Applebees: half of an Asian Chicken Wrap, veggies instead of fries; club soda with lime slice Dinner: the other half of the Chicken Wrap; rest...

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Day 6B (Thursday) SUCCESS No Snacks, No Sweets, No Seconds..... :D :D :D Exercise........ :D Breakfast : the usual egg, toast, orange juice. Lunch : two turkey sandwiches on lite bread; mandarin oranges Dinner : Polish sausages, buttered noodles, peas Exercise : walking, 3 miles; stretch & strengthe...

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What I had in mind to skip on S-days was snacking, which is what really does me in. And it really was much easier on Monday and Tuesday of this week not to snack, having not snacked on the previous weekend. Probably my S-day treat will be the maple syrup that I like to put on my French toast on Satu...

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Hey, you're really doing good!! Congratulations!

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You're on the right track, Jackie. The trick to accomplishing anything worthwhile in life is simply being willing to begin again...over, and over,and over!

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I did a Yahoo search for "migas" and got lots of recipes. Looks wonderful! I will take what looks like a typical recipe and try that. Eggs, salsa, green chiles, corn tortillas; will add cheese for hubby. I am really looking forward to this!

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Day 5B (Wednesday): SUCCESS It feels so good to be back on track! No Sweets, No Snacks, No Seconds :D :D :D Exercise :D Breakfast : over-easy egg; lite toast with lite veg spread and jelly; orange juice Lunch : bacon burger; steamed veggies; club soda with lime Dinner : Beef & Cabbage Casserole; cor...

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If I wanted to make migas for breakfast tomorrow morning, how would I do that? Are the eggs scrambled? Cooked in butter? What kind of seasoning goes on it?

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I don't think I need stickers because I enlarged the No-S Diet business card and framed it and stuck it on the refrigerator, right next to the handle so I have to see it when I open the door. I think if I wanted stickers, I would just re-size the business card and print out on mailing labels that I ...

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This sounds wonderful! I suppose instead of beef or TVP, you could use red beans, or any kind of beans. I don't think I can get whole wheat pancake mix around here, but I have my own dumpling recipe that I often use. I really love to put dumplings on top of simmering veggies, beans, and even fruit.

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Day 4 B (Tuesday): SUCCESS No Sweets: :D No Snacks: :D No Seconds: :D Exercise: :D Breakfast: egg, over easy, with salsa on top; toast; orange juice Lunch: leftover liver and onions; buttered carrots; bread; banana (very hungry this morning!) Dinner: Beanie Weenie (grilled dogs, baked beans); baked ...

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CV Mom: Would you mind posting your recipe for the Veggie Cassoulet with herb dumpling? That really sounds good! There is a recipe thread over on the general discussion board. Thanks!

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Welcome, Crasch!!! No-S is a terrific way to lose weight and get control over food consumption! We'll look forward to reading your daily check-in posts and anything else you want to post as well. Have fun!

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Day 3B (Monday): SUCCESS! No Sweets: :D No Snacks: :D [No temptation to snack this afternoon!] No Seconds: :D Exercise: :D Breakfast: couple of slices homemade bread, toasted, with lite veg spread; over-easy egg; orange juice Lunch: leftover teriyaki steak with rice and vegetables; peas; green beans...

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"Total sloth day"...I love that!

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I registered on ezboard, and saved your site to Favorites. I am looking forward to talking' food!

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I really enjoyed reading your post, Betsy. Thanks for taking the time to type all that. I, too, am concerned about maximizing nutrition. I very much emphasize fruits and vegetables with each meal, as I feel these are the key to good health. At least half (in volume) of each meal is from this group, ...

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Hi Betsy, welcome!!! Glad you're here! I think we would all be interested to hear about your modifications and what you are doing for optimal nutrition. Hope you will post often!

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Click Beetle, Clack Beetle...I remember a poem that began like that, from one of our children's poetry books. I began No-S on May 5th. Did 3 good weeks and lost2 pounds. Last week was a crash and burn week, but did not regain any weight. I am female, age 53, 5'1". Starting weight 108 pounds; ideal w...

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Day 2B (Sunday): Success! No Sweets: :D No Snacks: :D No Seconds :D Exercise :D Moderate, but sufficient portions :D Breakfast: omelette; homemade bread with strawberry preserves; orange juice Lunch: turkey sandwich; half a plate's worth of green peas; small can V8 juice Dinner (Applebees): Teriyaki...

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Hey Deb, Congratulations on the pound/inch lost!! Wow...you are really into the yoga! Those are long practice sessions. Do you go to a class, or do you use a video or book? I do a stretch routine that incorporates some yoga moves, and it's fun. I really feel good after I'm done. Downward-facing Dog ...

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Jackie, I am so glad you have decided to join us! I will look forward to reading your check-in post every day. Best wishes!!!

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AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND PERFECT DAY! Beginning again, after crashing last week. Not allowing any S-Days until I complete 21 perfect days and the habit is not only formed but firmly entrenched. Day 1B No Sweets :D No Seconds :D No Snacks :D Exercise :D Breakfast: omelet; lite toast with thin spre...

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