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r.jean - That is a very good idea. I won't wait until I am able to do a full, normal exercise routine. I'll just alter it for those times when I'm not as able. Thanks!

Thanks Who Me.

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milliem wrote:Personally I think it's useful to see the patterns in good days and bad days, good weeks and bad weeks rather than pretending the bad times didn't happen with an 'oh well I'm starting new today then!'

Very good point! Thanks!

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mimi wrote: I found that when I finally decided that quitting wasn't an option anymore, the urge to binge and then restart NoS or start a new and different diet all but disappeared.

That's wonderful - I hope I find the same results. Thanks for stopping by and for the encouragement.

gk

So nice when the first day of a diet is an S Day. :) It was actually a calm day for eating with me - not much appetite - GET THIS - I wake up this morning - first day of the "new me" - and can't walk without crutches! My sore foot that's bothered me for awhile now just decided to up and quit on me. ...

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Happy New Year everyone! :) Thought I'd copy my plan for this year to my new thread as a reminder to me throughout these first few months: Since my eating is SO out of control, I will start with basically what will be my ultimate goal for S weekends: - Three meals - Two snacks (probably at 4:00 and ...

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OK....after much thought I'm ready to start with a revised No S plan: Since my eating is SO out of control, I will start with basically what will be my ultimate goal for S weekends: - Three meals - Two snacks (probably at 4:00 and either mid-morning or late at night) - And ONE serving of sweets with...

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milliem wrote:I know that the less I eat sweet things, the less I crave them.

I found that to be true on one of my longer good luck streaks with No S. It's just a matter of getting to that point and staying there, isn't it? Thanks for the encouragement!

gk

I regularly see people refer to "starting over." For me that term is part of a diet mentality that I do not want to go back to. The need to start over implies (for me) the need to do something perfectly. No S is the first time in my life that I have actually never started over. I have owned my fail...

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How's it going? Maybe work will be better upon your return after the holiday break? Fresh start and all that?? Hang in there!

gk

You are doing so wonderful. You are going through some difficult and emotional times right now and you're still sticking with the plan. Many, many people would throw the diet out the window right now, and you're still hanging in there - way. to. go!!!! You are getting a book published?!?!?! Congrats...

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Sweetness wrote:But now, I even forget to have it even on the weekends!!

Wow - that would be a miracle for me. Awesome that you have reached that point! And, it shows me that it CAN be done. That it's not a lost cause. Thanks for sharing and for the encouragment.

gk

Some good points to remember. Thanks for sharing! Will review this list often.

gk

A couple of observations..... If I was drinking as much as I was eating I'd be drunk everyday. The holidays have put me in a whirlwind of chocolate, non-stop snacking and overeating. The stuff is like an addictive drug.....the more you have, the more you want, but the more you want to stop.... :shoc...

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So, I'm sitting here typing while M & M's are melting in my mouth - apparently I'm not on the diet again yet. :lol: I've decided my re-start date will be 1/1/12. Yeah, yeah, I know - what a cliche. But, I'm just one of those people who get a boost out of having that first day of the year as a restar...

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Is anyone else simply amazed and completely and totally disgusted when you hear about how there are people breaking out in riots or people hurt, tasered, pepper sprayed, etc. because they are in line to buy something or trying to get through the door and into the store first to buy something for the...

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Woo hoo! Look at all that GREEN!! Keep up the great work!

gk

I've been staying away for a bit.....kind of hovering on the sidelines, gauging what my next move should be - still struggling with how I want to approach this. I logged on and saw so many wonderful posts on my check-in. I felt so much better after reading them! Patty: I definately was not depriving...

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Well......let me recap the past week..... Let's see.....last Wednesday, I did good except for a few treats. Thursday I had a few more treats. The weekend was a blur of snacking and treats. Then we get to Monday.... BINGE .....Tuesday..... BINGE ......and Wednesday....oh....nope, a BINGE . I am very ...

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Thanks for stopping by my check-in. Interesting info about the workout. Your wife sounds like she's made it through many huge ordeals. Sounds like she is quite the fighter. Glad to hear she is having success with this type of strength training. It's nice that you two are working out together - good ...

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Over43 wrote:Super Slow workout (It took me 16:07 seconds to complete...)

Been wondering.....what exactly is a "Super Slow Workout"?

gk

So... if the only thing you do is avoid the "creep up" then all is good. You are not seriously overweight. The time will come when you are ready to do something more than simply maintain. But for now, I recommend that you practice vanilla no s as much as possible, eat good meals that satisfy, and t...

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determined wrote:I tried on a sweater this morning that never fit before. The shoulders & arms were always too snug so it was buried in the back of the closet. I'm wearing it now 'cause it fits wonderfully. Needless to say, I'm encouraged.

That's wonderful!!

gk

Thanks, r.jean. :) So I'm finally getting back to reading my "Breaking Free from Emotional Eating" Book, by Geneen Roth. I read something this morning that really struck a chord with me. Thought I'd include it in my check-in as a reminder to myself and maybe it'll be helpful to anyone reading as wel...

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Thanks, Patty. :) TUESDAY Snacks : Success Seconds : Success Sweets : Success All day I had no problems with my smaller intake of food. Practically felt like I had just had my stomach stapled or something. I cut my cereal down by half in the morning (was eating a full bowl). Lunch and dinner were on...

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Patty, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

gk

Any tips on how to stay away from seconds in the evening (lunchtime i have no problem) and the dessert? Glad to hear the habits are settling in. Keep up the good work! As for avoiding big dinners, I have found luck in the past with adjusting my mealtimes.....I'd have breakfast around 8:00 a.m., lun...

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You know, I don't think I've ever "met" anyone before like you whose meals are SO healthy. You seem to be content as long as you have your fruit, usually something that you've grown yourself. Just reading your meals.....they sound like something you'd see on the front of a food magazine. Meanwhile, ...

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Hope all is going well with you!

gk

milliem wrote:I think that's my first 4 green days in a row in a very long time!!

Awesome!

gk

By the end of the day my nausea finally vanished. The chocolate pie that I had made before I got sick was still sitting in the fridge. It had been taunting me every time I walked by the fridge, looking green in the face. Even as sick as I was, the thought of chocolate pie sounded good....I had no ap...

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Been like the plague around here....I don't think I've ever had to call the school and tell them that 3 out of my 4 kids are home sick. My husband just woke up sick. My 10-year old girl is now the only one left in our family that hasn't gotten it............"and then there was one......". What are ...

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So I feel like I've come back here at least every week for about the past nine months saying I have not stuck with the program. I haven't actually quit....but I've barely started! The good part is for some reason this program has my allegiance...ha. The bad is that I haven't followed it for more th...

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juliek wrote:Fell off the No-S wagon after Thanksgiving weekend. Climbing back on tomorrow.

Happens to me every time. You'll get back at it. Good luck!

gk

r.jean wrote:It was raining much of the day, but I managed a 2.5 mile walk outside.

Wow....your persistance amazes me. Even exercising out in yucky weather. A true inspiration.

gk

THIS is weird....it's a yellow day & I really have no desire to eat anything extra at all. I've had breakfast & lunch - both normal-sized. We got a last minute invitation to dinner at a restaurant we've never been to & I'm looking forward to the company and the food. I'll have dessert if I want to,...

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Putting on boots to exercise out in the snow? Talk about dedication!

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I'm back. I've been pretty sick with a stomach flu for a while now. Just like the one I had last year....NASTY......the barely-have-the-strength-to-get-up-off-the-floor flu (ISH). I still don't think I'm over it yet, but much better. Been like the plague around here....I don't think I've ever had to...

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I just know the motivation has to be personal. It can't be I "ought" or "should" do anything. It has to be I "will" do it followed by action. That is so very true. Anything else will give you a Fail Day every time. Oh, and speaking of which......today would be another Fail for me. Today I'm not ups...

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You guys make a good point, as evidenced by my FAIL today. Yikes - what's going on with me? I just didn't have any drive to achieve a green today. And it wasn't my usual grumpy, "I don't want to do this anymore" mood either. I just happily felt like ignoring No S today. Where did that come from? Not...

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Sounds like even though you ate more than usual, you did good this holiday. The fact that you stuck to a three-meal structure is awesome in my book (I'm pretty much a non-stop grazer for 4 days. :D ) And all the exercise.......I'm in awe. :D Good luck today. But somehow I don't think you'll need it....

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S Days So, I'm pretty much feeling like I'm back to square one. Just five days of having all three S's can do that to me. Tomorrow seems kinda daunting to me. I've pretty much had a chocolate IV going for days now. (Ahhhhh...and it's been wonderful :D ). But time for reality. I think through the ne...

gk

Sounds like you're doing great! Staying green and exercising - can't get much better than that!

gk

Thanks so much for dropping by my post lately! I enjoy reading your posts and appreciate all of your support. You're a great "No S Buddy" - it helps so much to attempt No S when you know you're not in it alone and that others really "get" what it's like to battle this constant struggle with sane eat...

gk

Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time.

Thanks so much for all your support. It is much appreciated!

Have a great weekend!

gk

Sweetness wrote:That's a very good decision to only have single serving size chips in your house.

Unless, of course, you're like me......I just then choose to eat 8 single servings in one sitting.

Hang in there - you'll beat this. I just know it.

gk

Thank you all for your wonderful posts! So nice to log in and feel like a part of such a great group of people! I agree, Janie, that I would have given up LONG ago if it weren't for the support of everyone here. I had a very nice week, but No S-wise it could have been better. Had a fail today, so on...

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WEDNESDAY - NWS DAY

Well, I was going to give myself only major holidays and my birthday, but I've decided to join in the fun and include my husband and kids' birthdays, too. Only live once, right?

Sooo....that would make today a NWS Day, as my daughter turns 10 today.

gk

TUESDAY: SUCCESS

I guess you could say my lunch was a little "full", but my dinner was pretty light so it all evens out.

gk

Janie, Patty & Milliem: Thanks a bunch for the encouragement!

gk

Hello?? Ljk??? You out there??

Miss you! Hope all is well with you.

gk

~hf wrote:This challenge has been a big boost for me this month. If everything goes according to plan I'll be joining the 21 day club on Thanksgiving!

Heidi

Awesome!!!!

gk

MONDAY - SUCCESS

Struggled quite a bit around 4:00, but pulled through (thank you, Janie

).

gk

LOVED your post today. Funny, I'm having a VERY similar conversation between my logical and emotional side today as well. Seems like this battle has been ongoing for....let's see....about 28 years now. I was thinking to myself...."What makes you think you're ever going to get a hold of this, long te...

gk

Sorry to hear you had a tough time. Sounds like once you make a few mods you will be on your way though, as you've definately been on the right track. Hope you have luck with getting things back to the norm.

gk

Wow, you're doing great! So in control - very inspiring.

You're rockin this - keep it up!!

gk

Deb - You're not alone - I polished off a bag of Reese's Peanut Butter cups this weekend (10 times worse than chips, in my opinion). :? :) It was good that you noted why it happened (waited too long for dinner) to avoid it in the future. Mark it and move on - Monday is a fresh week. Chin up - you ca...

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S DAYS Man, oh man, did I ever inhale the chocolate candy this weekend. It was kind of obscene actually. :oops: . Definately a wild weekend. Oh well....onward and upward, right? I think I'm done with the food journaling - gets old fast with me for some reason. Will just mark my success or fail from...

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Sweetness wrote:Hope you had a great weekend, Go for the GREEN this week!!

Thanks!!

gk

Definitely mark it and move on, don't you dare beat yourself up about it! You are my friend and if you beat yourself up, I'll have to get mad at you!! :wink: Thanks so much. :) You know, I consider the No S community my group of friends that truly understand the struggle of trying to eat normally. ...

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quick update: i weighed and measured, after several very good days of NoS (but not much still on the exercise front till today) and i am down a pound and, more importantly, i am down half an inch from my waist. it doesn't sound like much, but i know in time, if i stick to this, it will add up. i fe...

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Social outing, but ate dinner as I would have at home and cut myself off. It really was okay. Too, during my difficult times between dinner and bedtime when I'm really hungry, I find if I have an activity keeping my hands busy, it helps bunches. Knitting, mending, drawing, etc. Great job! Social ou...

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Oh....the best part about yesterday was that I tried on the mother's ring I have, but have never been able to wear on my right ring finger. It fits perfectly & I'm hopefully going to see it everyday as a reminder that this battle CAN be won. That's wonderful!!! :D And good job sticking with No S wh...

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THURSDAY - FAIL FRIDAY - FAIL And the vicious cycle begins. Once I have one red day, it seems like it is SO hard to get back on track! I started snacking Thursday and didn't stop. :x And, I'm already just going to just say this week is a wash and give myself a fail on Friday. I have such a crazy da...

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Janie : Thanks, but actually I was feeling better by the time I reached my binge. I think I started out not feeling well, thinking "I'm probably gonna end up cheating today", so by the time I was feeling better, I was already in the frame of mind that I didn't care to fight the urge to cheat. Like ...

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Thanks, Who Me.

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WEDNESDAY - FAIL Breakfast : Raisin Bran------ Part of me wants to just call today an S (sick) Day as I think I definately have some kind of flu (just extremely tired). But the other part of me thinks that would be a cop out, as I'm forcing myself to run my errands and keep an appt., so I obviously...

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We're halfway through everyone - hang in there! We can do this!!!!!

gk

So I had seconds, just asked for more potatoes. Yum. Anyway I didn't let it spoil my day, and I was good for the rest of the day. I consider that a success............you had one little slip, but you didn't let it snowball and ruin the rest of your day. I actually think it's more difficult to stop ...

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You had a good plan, I'm proud of you. Here's a couple ideas, what my hubby and I are having right now: in a mug, put about a tablespoon of vanilla, helps if its real, then boiling water 3/4 full and whole milk up to the top. Sweeten it to taste, I put about 8 drops of stevia in mine. Yum. Another ...

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TUESDAY - SUCCESS Breakfast : Raisin Bran (Again. I know, I know...could I be any more drab? But for some reason I just crave it.....it's like my "coffee" in the morning.) Lunch : Okay, so I planned out my "attack" before I got to the restaurant.....Mom and I rarely get to have an afternoon out tog...

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The other day I made tuna and cheese sandwiches, but I took the time to put an olive with a toothpick in each half, and on the side I sliced apples and bananas and arranged them decoratively on our plates. Mmmmmm......that sounds wonderful. Will have to make that next. :) That reminds me of a lunch...

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MONDAY - SUCCESS Breakfast : Raisin Bran Lunch : I have been craving two things off and on for the past few weeks - a chicken salad sandwich and a veggie pizza. Even though I was craving them, I never felt like taking the time to make them and would always settle for something quick. Well, I finall...

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Heidi : Thanks for stopping by! :) S Days : Well, this weekend was pretty......bingey. I was doing fine all Friday night, but once the weekend hit I kinda lost it. BUT....as it is early in this attempt, I will force myself to push the judgements aside and let the weekends be what they are....no rul...

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Welcome! Good luck with No S'ing.

gk

Yesterday I had to keep saying, "Trust the program" to myself. I look in the mirror and see the same body I had 6 months ago. I know that's not true since I'm wearing clothes I haven't had on in years and I'm swimming more than I've ever been able to do, but my emotions are still trying to trip me ...

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I tend to remind myself of that as well......even if I have red days, I'm building on good habits and that is a success in itself. A year ago this month I started No S. My first try I went 21 green days straight.....lost 11 lbs....felt great . However, I was eating "diet" plates and as we all know t...

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Good job on the S Day! I know what you mean about pie.....with me it's chocolate pie....gets embarrassing when no one else is eating the pie and it is still vanishing at an alarming rate. :oops: You're on your way - keep it up! :) Hope you're kids feel better soon. I remember when my little boy (I h...

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I agree! Everyone here is absolutely wonderful. I am very grateful to be a part of the No S community.

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Blithe Morning wrote:
juliek wrote:Avoided cake at work today. No snacks until dinner prep was going on. I need to figure something out for this time of the day.
Try gum.

Or down a glass of water and then pop in the gum.

gk

Ohhhhhhh.....might have to give it a try. Thanks.

gk

Great job resisting the cookies! That shows ALOT of willpower....to resist them when they're warm out of the oven. YUM.

Treats taste SO much better when they are guilt-free on the weekend. Enjoy - you definately earned it!

gk

FRIDAY - SUCCESS! Breakfast : Raisin Bran Lunch : Egg and cheese bagel (thin-sliced), veggies/dip (my goal is to someday be able to eat veggies without needing the dip), grapes, cheetos, and honey-roasted peanuts (an unusual mix, I know, but hey, that's what I was craving...) Dinner : Rotisseri lem...

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Ljk: Thanks for stopping by and for the encouragment!

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Well, just as I figured, weigh-in didn't go too well this morning. I ended up gaining 2 lbs. back. I was kinda bummed at first, but then reminded myself if that's what needed to happen for me to finally get through two consecutive green weeks, I'll take it. I have a feeling I was having too much pea...

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It sounds like you are off to a wonderful new start! I love how you have decided to get and do nice things for yourself and enjoy life the way it is now, even though you have goals to change it. I have desperately needed to shop for new clothes for the past year or so, but I keep waiting until that ...

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THURSDAY - SUCCESS Breakfast : Oatmeal w/raisins & cinnamon Lunch : Usual turkey wrap, veggies/dip, banana, 4 Ritz crackers w/peanut butter Dinner : Two soft-shelled tacos, banana, crackers Today was, dare I say.......EASY. It's starting to feel just routine. No urges for sweets, content with one p...

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You are inspiring. I have read Geneen Roth before, but I had never made the connection to this approach. It totally makes sense. I will be hungry at mealtimes and can now eat what sounds right, not what has this carb or that many calories. I'm going to dig that book out and reread it. It has been s...

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WEDNESDAY - SUCCESS Breakfast : Raisin Bran Lunch : Maid Rite, banana, apple w/pb, crackers Dinner : Tator tot casserole, salad, cheetos (obeying my craving) Struggled a bit this morning. Then came across an article that put things into perspective.....someone who shared their journal about the tim...

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Loved reading your posts about resisting treats. I hope to someday be able to do the same with ease. (Amazing how a little piece of chocolate can hold so much power over someone! :?) . Also, you're doing great with your exercise....gives me the itch to start doing that myself. You're a great inspira...

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Welcome! Good luck with your new No S habits!

gk

My danger hours are 4-6 pm. I kept busy and away. What do you all do during your danger hours? Those hours are tough for me, too. My kids always have a snack after school, around 4:00, so it would always make me crave a snack and I'd usually give into that craving. I've had ALOT of luck by switchin...

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Good job!

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milliem wrote:Monday 7th November: success

lunch: pumpkin and chilli soup, apple, HM bread
afternoon: toast w/marmite
dinner: toad in the hole, mash, broccoli

I gotta ask......"toad in the hole"??????

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TUESDAY - SUCCESS Breakfast : Raisin Bran Lunch : The usual turkey wrap, apple, and baked cheetos...today I had a banana instead of veggies (I can be so wild and crazy. :wink: ) Dinner : Maid Rite, banana, baked BBQ chips Couldn't have my dinner until LATE tonight.....had lingering thoughts of chea...

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Thanks everyone so much for your posts! I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate it. I am so thankful that I have this bulletin to sign into each day. The support here is wonderful and it really helps me alotl!

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Great start! Keep it up!

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MONDAY - SUCCESS Breakfast : Raisin Bran Lunch : Turkey wrap w/cheese & sunflower seeds, apple w/peanut butter, mix of cheetos and cheesy potato chips, veggies/dip I've been HUNGRY today. Week Two is doing it's usual number on me. I am currently FULL and still HUNGRY. :shock: Must...keep....busy......

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Congrats on taking that big step to change your habits. Sounds like you have made a great start! Keep your eye on the goal of how wonderful you will feel every day after taking care of yourself with healthy foods and habits. I strongly feel that no longer struggling with bad habits and food choices ...

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There were cookies, chocolates, caramel slices, crispy chocolate cakes.... oof it all looked very delicious, but I managed to decline everything. Good job resisting! Hang in there. I agree....this time of year is extra difficult to abide by any rules when chocolates and other treats bump into you a...

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S Days Well, I have to say this has been one of the best weekends on No S that I've ever had. I didn't even have chocolate until noon on Saturday (usually it's the first thing I eat that day.) And I didn't have big portions of anything or snack much either. Sunday, I had more sweets and over-ate a ...

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