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by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: emptydog's daily check-in.
Replies: 21
Views: 33464

Great news dog!!!
Peace,
8) Deb...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Television
Replies: 31
Views: 37191

Hi Betsy! Here's the system..
The "off" switch! :P
Love,
8) Deb
(Forgive me for speaking before our beloved leader! I think he'd probably agree that simple is best!)
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: First Compliment
Replies: 6
Views: 14806

Now THAT's really something worth savoring!!!!
Rock on Dru!!!
Love
8) Deb
Put that good feeling in a bottle and use whenever necessary!!!
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:20 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Yoga Journey....
Replies: 49
Views: 59718

Belated thanks Bendy Betsy! I resumed classes today since Larry is back from California... He is definitely an answer to my Soul's calling... Just his voice is almost enough to bring me totally into a good place... Then add to that the messages of Love and self acceptance, and I can't help but *alwa...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Recipe Thread
Replies: 46
Views: 63713

Thanks man! I think I'll stick with the uncooked version as that is probably more digestable and yummy!
Okay gotta run and salute the Sun!
Seeyalata :D
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Recipe Thread
Replies: 46
Views: 63713

Hey James! Thank you so much for posting your killer recipe for Salsa! Only a freakywitch could brew up something that looks that good! :wink: I've wanted to know how to make salsa for so long... The only place that makes fresh salsa around here is a wonderful Tex Mex place called Pancho's Border Gr...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sibyl's Check-In
Replies: 96
Views: 128236

And I'm going to it in less than an hour... Period non-withstanding...
Yay Yoga!!!
Have a great day Sib!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 247082

Hey you Ms. Blondie! :P Life can throw us so many curves sometimes.. I truly think that the key is just being as resilliant as possible, especially with our own failings... We just have to be able to bounce back!!! Progess is a long twisty turny zig zaggy road... Believe in yourself Tricia, and ever...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Television
Replies: 31
Views: 37191

Hi Reinhard! So good to see you chiming in! We miss you sometimes :wink: Well my take on the tv thing is, there's some serious conditioning happening there... The urge to "hit the fridge" comes so strong when there's a commercial break... Who knows why? We have a tv at home here but no connection to...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 247082

Ha ha! I caved tonight and bought some "medicinal" hersheys too! But I only ate three pieces of it, and then that craving dissappeared.. And I have indigestion *too*,,,from this hamburger I ate before smothered in BBQ sauce! I've been rubbing my poor belly all night! Rah! It's just in the air tonigh...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Hey Folks! So ain't my son a cutie? Hee.. Anyways.. I stayed home today, as I told Peetie, to avoid more of the hideous boss.. (see Peetie's Plan) I ate well today, and actually had a very strong appetite this morning, which is not so typical for me... We had a nice dinner tonight and I am feeling g...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blondie Log
Replies: 183
Views: 150181

Ha ha!!! Madame Deborah here, ready to read your fortune! You will be eating dinner soon! (was that good? LOL..) No, Mandy, I'm not no fortune teller! Heh.. I was just curious to see if any of those answers would give me more of a complete picture of you... The tastes you mentioned, Salty, Spicy, Bi...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Gwendo's Daily Check-In
Replies: 45
Views: 66257

Hi Ariel!!! You are certainly not long winded!!!
But you are a masochist! LOL...
:wink:
Why not keep an empty carton of Breyers in the freezer as the security blanket? :lol:
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 208910

Yay Betsy!!!!!
Glad you're feeling up to *and beyond* your previous "full power"!!!
See ya later alligator :D
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ariel's Experiment
Replies: 65
Views: 83570

That's a rough one, and as I remember in the last Yahoo group, there are many people who feel that it's necessary to have a small fruit/veg cutups "meal" somewhere around post dinner... Then they weaned themselves off it after their appetite naturally decreased... When do you have dinner? Can you po...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Here
Replies: 6
Views: 16726

Rant on Fawn!!! LOL...
Here's to good old "common sense" and being beautifully simple, versus insultingly over simplistic! Hee...
Yay NOS!!!!
Hi Goops! :wink:
(that reminds me of the stuff you see under the sink at car repair shop bathrooms...)
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Diet Pop
Replies: 35
Views: 48997

To Goops

Wow Goops, that is one harrowing tale... I'm glad you are still here alive! I only used Equal for about 4 years... I had roughly 4 packs a day for my coffee.. Never drank Diet cokes though, as I didn't like it... I never really was a soda person anyway... I am very sensitive to body changes and not ...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Peetie's Plan
Replies: 76
Views: 70350

Oooh that could be like a projectile prune incident!!! Gross man! LOL.... :lol: Hey, Peetie my precious plum! With all this Yoga stuff I'm into, who knows...By next year I might just be able to kick my own butt, and scratch my own back with my own foot! LOL... What would I charge to see this though?...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Richard's Special Updates
Replies: 51
Views: 49461

Richard's Special Updates

Hi everyone!
This is my NoS update page. I'll post when something special happens, even in the middle of a show (see,,,the words "special updates? :P )
Have a nice day!
Love,
Richard
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Thanks guys for writing back!
I'm going to start a check-in of my own.
I've been doing NoS with Mom since September. We are helping each other out like a team! I'll see you on my thread :P I'm glad you love my Mom. I do to!
Love and good luck,
Richard
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 247082

Congratulations Tricia on your *no gaining* weigh in!!! I believe that if I went back to even two or three days of my old portions and habits, I would be easily able to put on 3 to 5 pounds in that time... With that, constantly in my memory when I weigh these days, I too, feel very happy when I just...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Diet Pop
Replies: 35
Views: 48997

What story? What story?.....
Can't see it!
Which thread is it on?
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Hi everyone! I'm Richard, Gratefuldeb's son. I just wanted to tell everyone that last year my mom could easily bend my arms, but since I have been swimming at camp, my triceps have gotten way stronger, and my mom can't bend them!!! Have a great Summer! Love, Richard P.S. Mom feels awfully embarassed...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1265451

Four Seasons indeed! Soon I'll be in that one babe :D (see how cleverly I sidestepped the 21 day club? LOL...) How about downsizing and creating the 21 hour club? LOL.... I'll join that one! Or, you could cut the year in half and shave off a few weeks for the 21 week club.... :wink: With all these c...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Gwendo's Daily Check-In
Replies: 45
Views: 66257

Congratulations Gwendo on your recent big success of 21 days done!!!!! Good luck with your move and you garden! That is a true labor of love :) Peace and Love, 8) Deb Try using a watering can instead of a hose, so you have to actually carry the water to the plants! Have fun obliterating all the weed...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: emptydog's daily check-in.
Replies: 21
Views: 33464

Emptydog! You reticent style cracks me up! Sorry about the failure though :cry: ... I was 250 lbs before I walked into Lakeside Hospital in Metarie Lousiana 9 years ago, to give birth to my wonderful son... And I am only about 5'3! That was a very tough time... I'm now about 208 and I'd like to be a...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sibyl's Check-In
Replies: 96
Views: 128236

Oooh! Pushing was not my goal! Sorry Sibyl... I thought it might be helpful, but definitely didn't mean to "Force feed" Yoga... I'm just so into it now and it is very gentle, yet excellent for strengthening... (oops there I go again!!! LOL.... :P ) Oooh gyros... Mmmmm.......... Love, 8) Deb "Yoga pu...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blondie Log
Replies: 183
Views: 150181

I'm slow but I'm now remembering your first post... You are definitely a Wood/Yang upward energy kind of gal! LOL... Here's a very decent diagram of the pathway I'm trying to describe to you.. Don't get overwhelmed with all the numbers.. As you will see, there are quite a measurable amount of points...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blondie Log
Replies: 183
Views: 150181

You go Blondie Mandy Girl!!! I love your #32 tattoos on your arm and legs!!! Great action shot! I agree with Nathan, you look fantastic already! And running on grass??? That is a killer only rivaled by running on sand... (I used to love to run, but now I am slow baby.... hee!) PS... Heinous Migraine...
by gratefuldeb67
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sibyl's Check-In
Replies: 96
Views: 128236

Hi Sister Sibyl! So many sucky doctors out there, as prunie Peetie has already stated! (Sorry Peetie... I'm beating that one into the ground! LOL... I just love it so!!!) I used to go to a gynecologist (cue everyone gasping and thinking "Deb is there anything you won't share with us???" LOL) for sym...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 786606

Yayyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy moments totally rule! Savor it girly! :D Jan... Next time you are at the supermarket, pick up a family pack of Mozzarella string cheese... This should weigh roughly three pounds... Then imagine that injected under your thighs skin... That's what you lost... It's not wishfu...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Navin's sort-of-daily check-in
Replies: 125
Views: 145798

Hey!!! What's "Wally" doing on a Glacier anyways??? LOL... I thought you looked like Steve Martin! LOL... Gee that fresh air must have been something eh? Great photo Nate! You look really fit already :) Imagine,,, A normal person, on a normal glacier, doing a normal diet??? Pioneers are we! Born to ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ariel's Experiment
Replies: 65
Views: 83570

Ariel!!!!!!!!!! You are the weighted squats queen!!!!!!! What you are doing is great.. just keep it up... Your resting metabolism will dramatically change by keeping those quads working and developed... That is a major muscle group you are hitting... Be thee proud!!! As for the adductors... These ar...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 175294

Anda le Samurai!!!
I just would give my left pinky toe to see the reactions on peoples faces at the local park!
You are my hero :lol:
Glad things are going well for ya!
Peace and love and refried beans,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Okay! Now I've really seen it all.... A jogging cat??? LOL... She (he?) must really be a serious "Cathlete" Huh huh.... That's about as fast as you will ever catch me jogging! And with eye's closed, and shoes on backwards!! That must be the old " cat sleeping impersonation" ploy! She's (he's?) proba...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 527345

Hey Carole Jo! We'll miss you mate! Have a good'un drinking wine, eating pate and fresh baguettes! That's gonna be really rough. You have my sympathy! :wink: ... Just remember not to visit the Chocolaterie till Saturday!!! LOL... Actually, I think there's some mysterious connection with NoS and the ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Peetie's Plan
Replies: 76
Views: 70350

Oooooohhhh! Peetie! I want to try out tastebud Nirvana sometime! What flavor does it come in? LOL..... Yeah!!! Hope your having a Shangrila NoS day... ps.. As far as Chinese food is concerned.. At this point, I only have it on S days... I made way too many promises to myself not to eat "the whole th...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 337887

Hey Dru!!! You're doing great work! I'm so impressed with your insights, and I am happy for you that you are, as Prunie Peetie said "getting a life"! LOL.... As far as knowing that others are with you on your journey... That is really something that can make all the difference... There's such cumula...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 786606

Go Jammin Jan!
So where's this cat picture, eh wot???
I like your new subject header!!!
Where'dja get that idea? LOL :wink:
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

The cult of GratefulDeb! LOL.....

Hi Gals! Prune Juice Peetie, Dru, Jammin Jan, Ariel, Mandy... Yo!!! How are all my homegirls today??? LOL.... I can't believe all this "where is Deb?" stuff! LOL... I am really flattered and moved... Yeah, yesterday and most of today were soooo unbelievably stressful that I just felt to crappy to po...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 604008

Very sweet photo!
That looks like a wonderful place to visit too!
Pinch your daughters cheek for me :D
Peace,
8) Deb
ps... just read your post about your selfcare regime... Arnica is a great muscle ache healing thingy... and self Reiki? Good call! Hope you're on the mend...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Diet Pop
Replies: 35
Views: 48997

Hello Freakwitch et al! Just a little FYI stuff about Maple syrup... It is most definitely an S if you use more than a teeny bit.. At least from my fading senile memory, I believe that I saw something like calorie readings of 150 for 1/4 cup.... It's dense I say... Yes, it's yummolicious, and that c...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:10 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Persian Meel exercise
Replies: 4
Views: 19854

Hi Phil! Are you new to SG? Those old time pictures are always so entertaining :lol: ... I would guess that a huge difference with meels and sg is the fact that with sg you can really distribute the weight through the whole handle and, if necessary, "choke up".... Those meels have small handles and ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 12:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 604008

Hi Freakwitch... Sorry about your leg! A cinderblock? Yikes! You probably know this already, but incase you need reminding... RICE... Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.... Ice may stay on for up to 20 minutes at a time, then remove for at least 30... If you keep elevated above your heart, with some ...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 12:47 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Yoga Journey....
Replies: 49
Views: 59718

Hey Friends! :D Well, I've practiced Yoga, on my own, about every other day now, for between 20-50 minute sessions... I feel like I am seeking out the time to do it, and although it's really different than being in class, I'm still enjoying it and feeling good from it... Some stuff is really beginni...
by gratefuldeb67
Tue Jul 12, 2005 12:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 208910

Most excellent news Betsy!!! It is really so amazing to consider how, even when we are only doing NoS, maybe at 80 percent, it still just eliminates so much excess sugar and other crap.... Congratulations on all that day to day stuff you are doing for the benefit of YOU! More and more I am gaining s...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ariel's Experiment
Replies: 65
Views: 83570

Hi Ariel! Good luck with your "experiment"!!! I just got home now.... My new boss is a wanker... Just had to say that :P Anyway.. So glad to hear you are still Shovelgloving!!! As far as the crackers, just be consistent... If you know that every day you really need that afternoon "mini meal" make it...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 527345

Great job Carolejo!!!!!! The reason you dropped such a good amount is because you were good!!!! Stop with the self deprication stuff... I too am around your weight, give or take a pound or so... It's a long frustrating road to self love, so it's important to start practicing it right now! We think y...
by gratefuldeb67
Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Peetie's Plan
Replies: 76
Views: 70350

Hi Sweetie Peetie! Tis better to stuffeth thine self with chocolates on an s day, than be a victim of circumstance during the week... It does take time to be able to master those sweets, but don't kick yourself too much during the process.. As Reinhard would say, don't try to squander your little bi...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jul 10, 2005 10:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: emptydog's daily check-in.
Replies: 21
Views: 33464

That's funny!
So good luck on Day 1 tomorrow :)
Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jul 10, 2005 10:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Diet Pop
Replies: 35
Views: 48997

Hi Plannerlady :) Once a week on S days we have either soda or some kind of decadent milkshake... Today I indulged in a dunkin donuts hazelnut coolatta.... But during the week, it's water, sometimes juice, but not in large amounts, and recently both myself and my nine year old son Richard, are enjoy...
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jul 10, 2005 4:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 175294

Hey Samurai!
What kind of juicer do you use? I'm thinking of investing in one, as I've been interested in juicing for some time.... How easy is it to clean?
How much juice does all that yield? Sounds mucho healthy :D
Hope you have a jamming day!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sun Jul 10, 2005 12:17 am
Forum: More Test Messages
Topic: My son is a regular card!
Replies: 2
Views: 24051

My son is a regular card!

This is pure blog, with nothing to do with diet or self improvement... We just had a major downpour, and the sun was out, so we were blessed with a totally spectacular * double * full rainbow... Oh my God!!! I've never seen one of those! After the downpour, I asked Richard to check the status of my ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 10:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Recipe Thread
Replies: 46
Views: 63713

Okay, seems two hours should do the trick, but some of the recipes I've just looked at say to cook them for up to 4 or 5, just at a lower temp, like 225 deg... Ooh that bbq smells good already... now I just have to sit here smelling that for the next hour and 45 minutes!!!! Torture! Okay, soon I wil...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 10:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Pro Organic Mice reap diet benefits...
Replies: 3
Views: 10222

I'm coming over and I'm gonna swipe that ham hock out of those beans!!! Hee! You're right about preparing at home... I went shopping today and am prepared to eat at least 80 percent of our meals this week at home... Good advice Tricia! You must come over and cook for us some day!!! If I have a dollo...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 9:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Recipe Thread
Replies: 46
Views: 63713

Hey Jan! Thanks so much for the quick reply! Are you serious though? I have to cook these for three hours??? That seems strange... I don't have a crock pot... Hmmm... let me know if it really takes that long or did you mean just bake for 1 and a half hours basting every 15 minutes.. This seems more ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 9:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Recipe Thread
Replies: 46
Views: 63713

Hello people! I just bought some pork spare ribs and some bbq sauce.. I have no clue how to cook these! LOL.... My recipe book is not here in our new home... Anyone know the time and temperature necessary for cooking these without winding up getting some hideous food poisoning? I'm guessing 45 minut...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 4:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 527345

Dear Carole Jo! Your pic still has me laughing my arse off each time I look at it! Love it!!!!! Oh, I also forgot to write back how I loved your story about the rainbow colored teeth! Kids do the darndest things eh wot!? ps... I think you will do fine with the Friday thing... It's the unplanned "S's...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 4:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Peetie's Plan
Replies: 76
Views: 70350

More like "HIGH" priestess! LOL.... Thanks Peeters! I was just getting all into being fanatical! You just happened to be the catalyst for that, but my words of "wisdom" from up on high, were intended, just as much, as a self pep talk, and hopefully, something all of us can use... Not just you :) As ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 208910

That sounds like a great day Bet's!
Hey is that a Renoir for your avatar?
I like it!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 247082

Chocolate is legal, over the counter, and unscheduled :wink:
Glad you didn't feel like going all bingelike!
Have a great day Trish!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Pro Organic Mice reap diet benefits...
Replies: 3
Views: 10222

Pro Organic Mice reap diet benefits...

Hey all, I just wanted to mention that I read a little article the other day which compared the diets of mice who ate normal grains etc.. versus all organic... Apparently, the ones who ate organic, ate significantly less (less appetite? more satisfied?) and had significantly leaner body masses... It...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Hey Dru.. Richard and I agreed today to really ammend for the last few days of being lame on NoS... Tomorrow will be an S day, but today we are purging our NoS souls..... From now on, this house will only harbor Muesli and other non tempting "real food" as opposed to candy substitutes.... If he want...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:29 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: My bizzare approach to shovelglove
Replies: 10
Views: 21589

Hope you're feeling better today, Vanilla, and up to your full slaying power!
Enjoy the beautiful day!
Warhammers and Peace :lol:
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove stirring
Replies: 11
Views: 23790

Ha! There is something so satisfying about stirring a pot of magical potion with that SG! Fantasy like this is fun... so much more inspiring than simply counting "reps"... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...........
:lol: Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:21 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Pact of Blood!
Replies: 31
Views: 48409

What's her objection Vanilla? I can't understand her problem?
Fill me in on her reason....
I want to tell you, "Just do it!" but I also think it's important not to have these domestic disputes....
Also no need for being secretive on something this health promoting and fun!
Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 786606

Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great news Jammin Jammer Jan!!!
Have a great day!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Yesterday I screwed up... :evil:
See Peeties journal for details!
Peace out cubscouts!
Love,
8) Deb
Enjoy the day.. I'm gonna go to the pool later on! :D
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Peetie's Plan
Replies: 76
Views: 70350

ZZZZZZZZZZZZ....... Ha ha! Just kidding! Yay, Sweetie Peetie is going daily (or whenever...) Not everything in life is exciting Peetie... But sometimes these little actions we make can add up big time... I think it helps to break down the day and look at it sometimes...There's usually some pattern o...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Spiralstares' Check-In: What A Piece Of Work Is Man
Replies: 66
Views: 83018

Hey! That is fantastic!!!
Yeah it's pretty cool to see that occasional S days, even when they are in abundance, won't really do us in! It's unconscious daily crappy eating that does that! Isn't consciousness cool!!!?
I am very happy for you Spiral!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Love,
Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 2:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Fresh meat
Replies: 7
Views: 16350

Thanks Blondie! Have a groovy trip camping! I may just do the same thing in a few weeks on a beach out east here on Long Island! And you are pretty cool yerself! Anyone who mentions the Jerk is pretty excellent in my opinion... I can't speak up for Navin R... but I'm sure he feels close to you too! ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: a month in, not loosing any weight
Replies: 11
Views: 23779

Dear Ginjer.. As I recall, you are 18 and only wanted to lose something like 20 lbs... If I'm wrong on either statement please correct me... I'm going to guess that your body really is telling you something... Maybe it doesn't feel you need to lose weight... Some people who are truly overweight will...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 2:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ready to try
Replies: 22
Views: 34155

You will love this way of eating Planner Lady! Don't worry about being perfect, but try hard to adhere to the rules to get your habits down... I also suggest combining this with daily exercise... Things you enjoy... Goodbye point counting and headaches from worrying about point values! Good luck! I ...
by gratefuldeb67
Sat Jul 09, 2005 2:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: cvmom's daily check-in
Replies: 366
Views: 337887

Dru!!! Congrats on a very nicely done month!
You go girl!!!
Good luck with the bikini goal!
I'll see you there by next year! Hopefully :lol:
Love and Hugs!
Deb..
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Interesting study
Replies: 17
Views: 31543

Hee hee! Sorry granny Peetie! LOL :lol: Don't resent me Peetie, I forgot you drink Warrior Prune Juice and will come and give me a beating with your cane one day! LOL.... (ps.. I have no clue how old you are... Are we really that seniorly??? Should I be avoiding other topics such as Depends, and Fix...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Well it wasn't totally from scratch.. I bought "Zatarains" Jambalaya mix and then just made it according to directions.. I altered it though by adding a can of red beans, sausage, and an extra few cups of brown rice which I had laying around from Chinese leftovers... You can make it with chicken or ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Okay, I threw away five of the pudding pops, to safeguard me ahead of time from eating them at 2 am! Yay me!!! Breakfast was fairly "Atkins" like.. 2 eggs and no toast... (but I would have had toast if there was any around! :lol: ) Two cups of joe, with 1 tsp. turbinado sugar, and about 1/3 cup of c...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Fresh meat
Replies: 7
Views: 16350

Hey Blondie! Welcome... You sound pretty fun! I'm not pinning any obsessive label on you... But since you mentioned it, taking care of ones health, in a manner that is enjoyable and effective is something worth being a little obsessed with anyway... Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies, so why ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 6:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 175294

Don't sell yourself short! Water weight, shmawter weight! Unless you go nuts eating very high sodium foods today, don't assume it will return tomorrow! Infact drink loads of water today to counteract that possibility... But really I wouldn't even check in on that scale... Let your good habits and yo...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 6:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 786606

Jammin Jan of the golden hair!!! You look great! Yeah, the new smaller glasses will look cool since you don't want to hide those nice smiling eyes behind something that big! Funny, my mental image of you was totally different! Heh heh! You look like a regular country/hippy girl! Hee! Love and Peace,...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Interesting study
Replies: 17
Views: 31543

I think the study involved older people... Ephedra and cigarettes is a method of weight control that only a much more foolish and much younger person would use.... Talk to some of the young trainers at my club! To my knowledge it's not all the rage to pop those upper pills amongst the older generati...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Interesting study
Replies: 17
Views: 31543

Hey Ariel! http://www/care2.com/channels/solutions/self/2204 Here's where I saw that info about Mortality and attempting to lose weight. It's not really that specific, so sorry, you'll have to imagine all the anal details! LOL... :P Love, 8) Deb ps (after trying the link...)... If this link doesn't ...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Brownstudy's check in
Replies: 20
Views: 37424

Hope she gets out and better soon!
Good luck Mike..
Peace,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 175294

Ooh Samurai! Seems your successful days are going hand in hand with some nice numbers there!
That's very inspiring!
Congratulations and keep it up!!!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Interesting study
Replies: 17
Views: 31543

Hey guys! One more happy bit of info... I got a newsletter about two or three weeks ago, that stated that simply by *attempting* to lose weight, your mortality rate jumps up like 25 percent or something... (If I'm misusing mortality rate, forgive me..I always get that confused! LOL.... I'm trying to...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Interesting study
Replies: 17
Views: 31543

I have read numerous "alternative" science forum articles for the past four or five years now, which implicate aspartame and other artificial sweeteners with *increased appetite* and confusing the brain as to how sweet something tastes.... It makes sense to me, in this context, that these diet sodas...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Leptins v No S
Replies: 22
Views: 43628

Yay Carole Jo! Ha ha ha! You really make me smile!
Kudos on taking ownership of your challenges!!!
Who needs denial and all that negative bad stuff?
Not us!!!
Long live the alliance!
Good on ya!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sibyl's Check-In
Replies: 96
Views: 128236

Hi Sibyl,
A test of that magnitude? Yes, that seems very S worthy!!!
Hope it goes really well :lol:
Good luck!
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Jenstar!!!!! I was just praying last night around mid evening that you would somehow resurface.. I've sent you so many cards and letters, so maybe I just don't have your correct email... Can you please let me know what it is at my email deborahfederlmt@hotmail.com I was even thinking of coming to T...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1292110

Hiya friends! Yesterday was a total blunder!!! LOL.... I guess I'm being affected more by my recent emotional upheaval than I'd like to be.... I gravitated into some old habits and chose a few unearned treats, which really shouldn't have been in the house to begin with... Note to self: Don't shop fo...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sibyl's Check-In
Replies: 96
Views: 128236

Hi Sibyl! Here's a possible reason for unexplicable hunger signals.. Clearly you did eat some decent meals... My guess would be that you aren't taking in enough water... When we are partially dehydrated we may feel "hungry", when in fact it's more water that we need... It gets a little blurry up the...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: After The 21 Days
Replies: 8
Views: 17755

Yes Qi Gong is a great way to help balance and move your energy... I found it pretty crucial to have an instructor who could give me initial feedback on my posture but then I was able to practice on my own... Those books seem good Jan.. I'll see if they are at Barnes and Noble. I'm interested in see...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 527345

Carole Jo, You sound like one neato lady! Yes "lucky" about that Amsterdam interview... Too bad they will probably start getting threats as well since there too have active troops in Iraq... You sure are one tea-totalling mama! Even have someone who hooks you up with free Green tea? LOL.... Next tim...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:58 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: After The 21 Days
Replies: 8
Views: 17755

Have more fun and try to minimize the emotion of "Worry" or "Pensiveness".... Simply put, too much worry and overthinking will burn out it's element "Earth", which is made up of the Stomach and Spleen... The Mother of Earth is Fire, which is comprised of the Heart/Pericardium, Small Intestine/and so...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Samurai's "Journal of Self-Discipline"
Replies: 185
Views: 175294

Hey Samurai San! Congrats on your successful day!!! Hmmm? Starving by dinner? Perhaps a small suggestion on that.... Why not eat the veggies and fruit whole? Maybe rather than juicing them, you'll feel more filled if you include the entire fruit/veg with all that good filling fiber?.... Anyways, I t...
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:13 am
Forum: Help I'm confused!
Topic: Avatars
Replies: 2
Views: 10619

Atkins would never resize a photo!!!
See, I told you Reinhard is the nicest! :wink:

Betsy, I look forward to seeing *both* of yer' ears! LOL....
Peace and Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Doulachic's Daily Check-In
Replies: 270
Views: 247082

Tricia!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic news!!!!!!!!!
Your good work is paying off... Keep it up girl!!!
I'm very happy for you :D
Love,
8) Deb
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Gwendo's Daily Check-In
Replies: 45
Views: 66257

Hey Gwendo! (ps.. That is one cool "fairytale" kind of name!!!)
I am rooting for you big time!!!
Best of luck and looking forward to hearing the details!
Love and Peace,
8) Deb
ps... How's yer tooth?
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Margaret's daily check-in
Replies: 41
Views: 60811

Margaret! Hey! If all that threw you was that fried ice cream, maybe you and your "friend" should just save Mexican restaurants for S days... Why make it that much harder on yourself???? If you feel like it's going to be such a test of your will, why make it a test at all... Make it free and legal a...
by gratefuldeb67
Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betsy's Check-In
Replies: 256
Views: 208910

Hey Betsy! Just wanted to echo your "holy mackeral" thing!!! 25 cups???? Mamacita!!! Wow Carole Jo, I would have spent the whole day just sitting in the loo! LOL..... Can the kidneys take such an assault? Good on you that you nipped that habit somewhat... Brit or not, that's a whole mess of tea!!! :...