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My food bills won't go down till the last of my teenage sons is launched. It's football season so food bills go UP. Oh I hear ya! I have 3 teens and a tween. 2 in football. How can one kid actually eat 3 sandwiches plus fruit, chips, desert, and stay thin? LOL...I have three boys too - 20, 18, & 16...

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I had my hot dog & handful of fries for lunch. Absolutely yummy!!!

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Thanks Snapdragon! We're halfway to Chicago & I'm ready to grab my book & get ready for bed. I was so busy today that it ended up being a two-meal day....but I didn't struggle in the car with eating. THAT was a huge relief. I now have two "S" days so I don't have to worry about eating...and that fee...

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Snapdragon...You're doing so well....better than you think you are! Red days are a pain, aren't they? I hope you can remember how many more green you've had than red & just move on. Don't let it sidetrack you - you're going to win this battle!

Hugs...janie

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NoSnacker....I think anyone who lives in Upstate NY should have an automatic Vitamin D prescription! LOL!!!

Hugs...janie

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Friday. Today we're heading to Chicago for my MIL's 90th birthday. I'm planning to make a good breakfast to start the trip. Snacking in the car is my worst enemy! My teen boys & 6-year old have their favorite snacks & I have such a hard time staying away from them on long, boring drives. I know, it ...

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Hi Herbsgirl, Isn't this an amazing plan? I'm so glad you found this...it's been wonderful for me. I hope you don't mind my advice added to the pile. My two cents is "Don't Give Up". I've struggled with food & dieting obsession all my life. I know it started by the time I was five because when a dr....

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Welcome! Come back here often...you'll find lots of encouragement around here. There are wonderful people on this forum...I wouldn't still be here without them. Have you read the book yet? If not, I'd highly recommend it. I think I've read it about 5 times & get something new every time I pick it up...

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Hope your cold is short & you feel better soon!

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You're doing great NoSnacker!!!!

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I second what NoSnacker said...the book is a wonderful resource. I really don't think I'd be here doing this if I didn't have the book to read again & again. After you read it, you'll find you'll get a better understanding of why this plan is so good. I hope you'll drop by often....you won't find a ...

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Herbsgirl...Im 51 and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18. I had some really messed up glands when I was really young, but overall, I've been very healthy. It took me a long time to really understand the whole PCOS thing, but that was my own fault...I just didn't do enough research. Sorry....didn'...

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Thanks Who Me?!!!

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Thanks for dropping by NoSnacker & Who Me? I went to my dr. today for a check on my bloodwork. My cholesterol was down, my weight was down, my blood pressure was down, my blood sugar was down, and my Vitamin D level was up closer to where it should be. I see her again in 3 months & I'm even more det...

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Day 72... I'm heading to the "Y" this morning with two of my kids. I really need to get there more often. Hopefully when we're back in a homeschool routine, I'll be able to add it to the schedule and keep it consistent for all of us. Yesterday was an easy green day. I'm a bit concerned about a road ...

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Snapdragon....Seeing a specialist has to be stressful. I hope you don't have to wait long before you go...waiting is so difficult when you just want to find out what's wrong....

Hang in there....janie

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Thanks for dropping by!

Yesterday was fine. I had some homemade peppermint ice cream for dessert & I think I had a snack....but I don't truly remember. I know today is a green day & I'm determined to make it a green week!

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Thank you so much all three of you, for stopping by & adding words of encouragement. I am thrilled with being able to buy a new size. I know I have a long way to go & the habits of 51 years will not easily be broken, but at least I know I'm heading in the right direction. I really don't care how qui...

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I agree! Try to think of it this way - you are NOT binging 5 days a week! For me, that alone is a great accomplishment!!! Even if your Sday are still difficult, you are making more progress than you know....hand in there!!!

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Hi Snapdragon...

I'm a Start-Overer too. No matter how far I stray though, I know this is the best eating plan for me. Here's congrats on starting again!

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Today certainly is a rain-soaked Sunday. There won't be any walks with the dog today! I had regular bloodwork done on Friday morning, but the day went downhill after that. I struggled emotionally...I couldn't shake the thoughts that I'm going to fail at this anyway. It ended up as a red day..... Yes...

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Who me? Lol...I didn't eat an entire plate full of crackers & chips...and I suppose I could have virtually plated them with other healthy things. I think my issue was that I snacked on those two bad choices. Nutritionally, it wasn't a good choice to consider them lunch, but emotionally it was either...

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LOVE the photos...they made me drop my jaw!

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I had another green day yesterday. I was struggling in the early afternoon so I just went outside for some yardwork. By the time I got back inside, I was fine. Keeping busy is such a key for me...and it's so much better in general. I love feeling more productive....besides, my yard looks better too!...

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I LOVE jellybeans! Unfortunately, so does my whole family! I can't even have one or I'll want the whole bag!!!

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Pangelsue2 Thanks so much for being open to sharing your current health situation. I appreciate your willingness to let us know. You're absolutely right, eating to be healthy is important, but this is such a good reminder that our lives are so much bigger than an eating plan. Hugs & prayers to you.....

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Yesterday's victory was leaving a brownie mix on the grocery shelf! I was gathering some snacks for my sons' friends. They came over last night for a bonfire & I considered making brownies. As I was reaching for the box I realized that if I made them, I wouldn't be able to resist them. Instead of bu...

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NoSnacker...Thanks for the encouragement. Monday is history! Who cares about Monday...today's another day! You're doing great...

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Interesting eating day yesterday. I had a yummy fruit & yogurt breakfast and then when the kids were making lunch, I had some crackers and then some Baked Lays (which I LOVE). The problem was that I hadn't made my lunch yet & then I had to decide what to do. I REALLY didn't want a red Monday again s...

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Lisa... Congrats on getting back to your pre-vacation weight so quickly...well done! I spent yesterday working on our homeschool curriculum. We don't start school until the Wednesday after Labor Day so I still have a bit of time to get organized. I have one son in the public school - he's a senior -...

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Who me?....I agree!

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I think I was counting my days incorrectly. I just checked my HabitCal & I've completed 9 weeks. I'm not sure if it's helping me to count or not. Sometimes the counting helps be realize that every day I add to the green pile is another healthy day. But on the other hand, counting makes me think abou...

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Hi NoSnacker.... When I did this plan a few years ago, I had a LOT more problems with the weekends so I really can identify with the difficulty of having freedom when Saturday rolls around. I'm not sure why this time around isn't as difficult, but I do keep trying to remember that what we're learnin...

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[quote="NoSnacker"
Mmmm, I'm a Christian too and wonder if we should start a post with everyone's favorite scriptures![/quote]

Love that!

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Sunday...Day something-or-other... I spent yesterday with my daughter...shopping...then a Build-a-Bear birthday party for one of her friends. I was offered cake & ice cream at 4:00, but even though I hadn't had any lunch, I realized that I just didn't want any. I was hungry, but I wasn't hungry for ...

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Any you are right, all month I had 1 red and of course our yellows, but mostly green..and my exercise habitcal is all green except for Sundays, my day of rest.. Thanksssssss again..I need this.. SEE....that's a GREAT sea of green!!! If you're anything like me, I look at the one "failure" and I seem...

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NoSnacker...Have you read the NoS book? Whenever I'm struggling I drag it out again & read a few chapters. It helps me to go back to the beginning & remember why this plan works for life...

Just a thought...

Hang in there...

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I wish we could sit over a cup of tea & chat. I could have written so much of your post...and I can absolutely understand the mental wrestling of this adventure being so very difficult. I'm not sure why that part is so strong, but it's the hardest part for me. I love the verse on your signature so I...

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NoSnacker...Man, can I relate to an awful Saturday! BUT, take a minute to look at all your green....all of it. You've had FAR more healthy, green days than binge days. Isn't that an accomplishment? An improvement? You can do this....yesterday was yesterday...today will be better & you are going to m...

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Well done! That just wasn't one little piece of chocolate - that was a HUGE step in winning this battle - WELL DONE!!!

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Saturday.....Ahhh, Saturday! I survived the rest of this week with four greens in a row. Monday's red day is now history & it felt great to get back on track after that. I'm still fighting discouragement, but I keep telling myself there is no alternative to this way of eating. Progress is maddeningl...

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Hi Tobiasmom & NoSnacker....sure is nice of you to drop by... Tobiasmom...You'll do fine with your little guy. Just relax...have fun...the best thing you can teach him is that learning is a great thing. If he loves bugs, study bugs....if he loves tractors, go to a tractor show....make slime...make p...

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No wonder people don't stick to those diets! Their lunches sounded disgusting! I'll happily eat my leftovers too!

Thanks for the reminder that we're on the road to health & not more frustration & failure with dieting.

Have a great day...and a great lunch!

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Tobiasmom... HOMESCHOOL! :) We have more than NoS in common. I've homeschooled our kids forever...or at least it seems like forever sometimes! Our oldest is in his junior year of college & I homeschooled him the whole time. I homeschooled the next one for 10 years...he's finishing high school at the...

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You're doing great NoSnacker...it's hard to get back on plan after a red day, but you did it!

We're going to win this battle....we ARE...

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I'm not sure what day it is....I think I've been counting wrong, but it doesn't really matter. I had a tough day yesterday, but it was a green day so I succeeded. I even went grocery shopping in the evening & didn't even think about eating anything. I'm still discouraged, but I'm positive a lot of t...

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Tobiasmom & Nosnacker...thanks so much for dropping by & sending encouragement. I definitely needed it! Tobiasmom...I gave my hubbie an ice cream maker for Father's Day since he LOVES ice cream. I use that to make our Sunday evening treats. This week is our 6-year old's turn to pick the kind - vanil...

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Day 52... Monday was my first red day. I was so tired...an tired of being tired. Between swallowing air with my CPAP machine and the dog wanting to go outside in the middle of the night every night, I'm just plain tired. I definitely get more discouraged when I'm weary. It wasn't a good day... Yeste...

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Day 49... Seven weeks in. I'm sitting here before going to church, eating a yummy bowl of fruit & yogurt. I'd love a bagel with real butter, but I've decided those are a trigger for me. I can't eat them & expect to eat well the rest of the day. Hopefully someday I can eat them again & enjoy them eve...

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Berry.... I'm so sorry to read about your x-brother-in-law. I lost a brother-in-law a few years ago & he was one of our best friends in the world. Somehow, because he was "just" an in-law, most people just didn't seem to understand our grief. It was odd. Grief is grief no matter what. I hope you hav...

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My hubbie & I took our daughter & dog to the farmer's market today. It's a gorgeous day out there & it was wonderful to be outside walking around. Hubbie & daughter stopped for ice cream (which I LOVE), and even though it's Saturday, I just didn't feel like getting any. WHAT???? Are you KIDDING? I w...

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I don't remember how many times I've started & restarted this plan...but I've been NoS'ing for 7 weeks this time and not one person in my life has noticed...and that's fine with me. I'm absolutely convinced this is the best and only way to eat for me, but I'm just not going to bring it up until my w...

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What a great idea to call that lunch! Well done!!!

I think I'm heading to my library's website to put "The Help" on hold!

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Clarica wrote:My friend's solution to that problem was to make friends with the firestation people near her home and also her work, and she drops by to share the wealth.

I love that idea!!!

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r. jean - Nothing tastes as good as that feels!

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Day 48...

Saturday. Ahhhhh....I made it to Saturday.

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Hi Bride... Welcome! I can absolutely identify with those feelings of discouragement. I've dieted & failed so many times in my life that I could never count them. I'm convinced No S is different. I followed this plan successfully a few years ago & then started getting discouraged...I'm finally back ...

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Day 47... It's almost 4:00 & I haven't had lunch. Now, I'm not one to advocate skipping meals 'cause that can be a recipe for a binge, but I ate a late breakfast & spent a few hours at the zoo with two of my kids. By the time I got home, it seems just too late to bother eating. And ya know what? I'm...

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Hi NoSnacker! We're practically neighbors since you're in Buffalo & I'm near Syracuse! I started NoS the first time about 3 years ago. I had a great few months & then let myself get discouraged & I gained back what I'd lost. Since then I tried to get started again a couple of times but always failed...

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r.jean....Sounds as if your body just needed some more fuel. You're doing great...and SkyKitty is so right, it's wonderful to have a plan that we can manipulate to our needs instead of food manipulating us!

Keep up the good work....

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r.jean...

7 1/2 months is fabulous! Congrats - that's a great accomplishment!

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If I switch to black coffee, can I lose 10 pounds too? Oh...I forgot...I don't drink coffee at all....drat.

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Thursday...Day 46... I feel so much better when Thursdays roll around. I just have to hang on today & tomorrow & I'll chalk up another week of healthy eating. Once I get passed the middle of the week I can see myself succeeding for another few days. That's as far as I can think, though....just this ...

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tobiasmom... Thanks so much for dropping by. This is quite the adventure, isn't it? I absolutely believe you that you get it. There are people who don't, but it helps so much to know there are kindred spirits here. And I agree with you...No S is definitely the answer. There really is no alternative ...

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Thanks Who me?....I appreciate the encouragement...

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Good for you!!! Green is such a great color!!!

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Day....ummm....45...I think.... Wednesday...the middle of the week. If I can conquer today, I can finish out this 7th week of green & yellow. I'm fighting discouragement, and mostly winning, but it's not easy. This is typically where I fail....after a number of weeks eating well. I don't know why I ...

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Who Me? wrote:Good for you! You conquered the fake pink cake!

Thanks Who Me?! It's amazing how many birthday cakes I've eaten in my life & never really enjoyed them....it's such a "Duh" moment to realize that fake cake is just not worth it!

Have a great day!
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I love baking too. Even though I have 4 kids, including three boys - 20, 18 & 16 - we often have leftovers if I make something yummy. If there's no one I can send some of the treat to, I throw it away. I grew up in a family that never threw ANYthing edible away & it was initially hard to use the tra...

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Honestly, I think saying "oh gosh ... No thanks" covers it. You can decline without explaining. Mimi...I second this. I recently went to a pool party & they had more snacks than people could consume. I just stayed away from the table & said, "No thanks, I'm fine", and no one even noticed that I was...

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Monday was green. I think Mondays are my most difficult day of the week. There's something about that freedom to eat a bit more on the weekends that just wants to sneak into the rest of the week. If I can keep a fence around Mondays, I think I'll do okay. I rarely have a hard time resisting snacks i...

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Day 50...Today starts another week. Yesterday was very fun. We got a huge gift certificate for Carrabas & took the whole family (6 of us). I had a few bites of appetizer, bread, salad & half an entree. Not only was the food terrific, but the time together was delightful. Our oldest heads back to col...

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KCCC...Congrats on your retirement & I'm so glad your "little" guy has recovered. We have three boys - 20, 18, & 16 and a 5-yr old girl. When my boys were going through the puberty stage, I would often say, "when you are ready to talk with me calmly, you can come & find me." I just got to the point ...

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Day 49... I've just completed 7 weeks. These weeks were relatively easy ones & now I anticipate this whole adventure being more difficult. This is when I usually get discouraged because I always want to see more results & I start doubting that I'll end up succeeding anyway. I end up being my own wor...

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I second that!!!

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r.jean...

You're doing great!!!! You were struggling & got back on track....what a great job! Good for you!

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r.jean...thanks! I'm SO glad I conquered the cake. It definitely wasn't worth declaring yesterday an "S" day. It WAS a special day, but not one person noticed that I didn't have cake...except me & I was very happy at leaving the cake alone.

Thanks for dropping by...

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Day 48... Yesterday I was trapped in the house with a birthday cake and candy. I could have declared it an "S" day since it was my daughter's 6th birthday, but I looked at the cake and decided eating strawberry cake wasn't worth it. I don't think I've ever turned cake down before, but it felt wonder...

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Day 47... Today is our daughter's 6th birthday. Her little friends will come over this afternoon for a party & I still have a ton of things to accomplish. I haven't decided if I'll treat this as an "S" day or not. I really don't care for her favorite kind of cake so I'm thinking that I might just pa...

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Welcome!!

I agree with Berry...this is a wonderful place to get some encouragement & support.

Have you read the book yet? It's the best place to learn so much about how & why this plan works. I'd highly recommend it.

BTW...love the verse!

Come back often & welcome again....Determined

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Berry....

LOL...I should put that phrase up on my refrigerator! Thanks for the giggle...

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Day 45... Phew....I beat the bagel yesterday! It almost conquered me...but it didn't. It felt wonderful to record another green on my calendar this morning. Once I drowned that bagel, the rest of the day was uneventful...no more problems with temptation even though I went grocery shopping on a truly...

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I will NOT eat my daughter's leftover bagel half. I won't...I won't....I'll fix it...I'm drowning it in the sink. There. No bagel. No temptation. Today WILL be green.

I am Determined.

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Day 45... Yesterday was another green & that feels great. I was hungry last night...I stayed up later than usual since my daughter wanted to watch the new episode of Billy the Exterminator. I wanted to snack, especially when the boys came in the kitchen for more food, but I stayed on the sofa and re...

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Thanks Deb....that sounds delicious! I'll have to try it...

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Day 44...

Yesterday was a pretty easy green day. I was really tired, broke down & had some diet coke, but no food to accompany it. I don't drink diet coke often...probably only one a week, but I felt as if I either needed some caffeine or I'd start snacking. I feel more rested this morning.

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Welcome back Naebird!

I'm back again too....

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Day 43.... I miscounted. I finished my first 6 weeks yesterday. It feels good to be back...I'm less frantic about results....less worried about not succeeding.... and more determined to just keep my eyes on the day ahead & not the year ahead. Yesterday was fine. I made blueberry ice cream last night...

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Deb.... Take a deep breath...in...out...and another...in...out. I'm on my third or fourth try at this plan. I wish I could say I'd stuck to it the first time, but I started struggling and gave up....now I'm back again after trying all sorts of other inadequate plans to lose weight. What you're going...

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Ginny....what a victory! You battled the buffet and won!! Congratulations...you did wonderfully....

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Day 41... Yesterday's Yellow-Day treat was 2 chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven. VERY yummy. I had a terrible night's sleep again & all I wanted to do when I woke up was eat. I didn't, but I wanted to. I think I'm really going to be careful on the days after I don't sleep well...which, sad...

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Berry...

Congratulations on your anniversary! AND, congratulations on such victories!!! You conquered the mall....and you conquered the bowl of tortilla chips!

Well done!
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Day 40... I made it. I made it through the week with all greens. Last night was difficult, but knowing a snack would turn my green week into a traffic light was enough to make me stay out of the kitchen. I usually don't struggle with evenings like that, but when my three teen boys begin their late-n...

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Marcie....You're doing great!!

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First of all, you're NOT annoying! We all have questions & all have been in your shoes with just a few days into this. I won't add to the advice other than to tell you to be patient with yourself while you figure this out. If eating some yogurt when you wake up will make you feel ready to face the d...

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Day 39... Friday...I have one more day until the weekend. I can conquer just one more day. I'm thankful I started this on a Monday so I can count weeks as I finish the weekend. Anything that helps me think positively on this is wonderful. Heading to the "Y" soon with the kids....that'll take care if...

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First of all....welcome! You'll find wonderful people here, always ready to give you some encouragement so come back often! Second...Have you read the book? If not, I highly recommend doing that. You'll get so much information there. I don't think I'd understand why this plan works so well without r...

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Thanks Mimi!

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Day 38...

Relatively easy day yesterday....and that always feels wonderful. Today is a trip to the "Y", then errands & home to get some work done...a typical day. What I truly want is for Day 38 to be another successful green day...

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I'm in agreement that your "fail" was not really a failure at all. You just need to re-read your words to see that the day was completely a success. You've just had an experience with a huge amount of self-awareness. What you learned showed how much you've changed...and how much healthier you are. T...

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