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Those are great suggestions, Soprano, thank you for providing them. I really should have read them sooner. :) Yesterday was a total crash-and-burn day. I basically did everything wrong, including: - Ate lunch way too early (finished by 11:15 AM), - Ate a lunch I didn't even like because it was socia...

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Thank you both! Yesterday was really tough. I almost snacked many times yesterday but didn't. Strangely, what stopped me is how difficult strict, vanilla No S has felt so far (especially no snacking). I'm excruciatingly aware of all the tasty snacks and sweets I didn't eat over the last few weeks. I...

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11/16/2025 - S Day 11/17/2025 - Green 11/18/2025 - Green 11/19/2025 - Green 11/20/2025 - Green 11/21/2025 - Green 11/22/2025 - S Day Three techniques really helped me this week: 1. Starting to drink water while I was still full from my meal (as opposed to waiting until I felt hungry to start), 2. Ch...

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Soprano, that is totally wicked! Great work! All the best, WIN

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Interesting observation, Maigret. 11/16/2025 - S Day 11/17/2025 - Green 11/18/2025 - Green 11/19/2025 - Green 11/20/2025 - In progress I have only two more days to go before I can declare this week a success and I'm determined to make it. I'm still having to put a lot of mental energy and fortitude ...

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Hi Maigret, I'm so pleased you're feeling fully recovered. Great work on No S and getting back into your exercise routine. The mental image of your daughter walking you over to your gym made me grin. Have a great day! WIN

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Thanks so much for the encouragement, all! I really appreciate you taking the time to offer your support. Yesterday was green. I drank my water, chewed my gum, thoroughly enjoyed my 3 meals, and did OK. I shortened my workout yesterday to just the bare minimum because, frankly, I didn't want to do a...

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Hi Maigret, Both days sound like you did really well. Good job on walking when your body decided it was done running for the day (I love how you phrased that—very respectful to your physical well-being). Take care, WIN

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11/09/2025 - S Day 11/10/2025 - Green 11/11/2025 - Green 11/12/2025 - Green 11/13/2025 - Green 11/14/2025 - Green 11/15/2025 - S Day Well, I did it. One full 5 day stretch of N days. I'm very pleased I was so disciplined. And yet..... wow, was it hard! I was SO hungry but I tried a few things this w...

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I hope you recover fully soon, Maigret. That experience sounds miserable. We're thinking of you and wishing you well! WIN

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Thank you, Soprano and Maigret!

I did well yesterday too, so if I stay the course today, I'll have made my entire week green.

11/09/2025 - S Day
11/10/2025 - Green
11/11/2025 - Green
11/12/2025 - Green
11/13/2025 - Green
11/14/2025 - In Progress

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11/09/2025 - S Day
11/10/2025 - Green
11/11/2025 - Green
11/12/2025 - Green

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Thanks, Soprano!

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Well, I didn't do very well at all last week and I'm sure No S went completely out the window. It was absolutely on my mind as something I "should" do. But I'm sure I didn't, as green N days still require a lot of focus and discipline to achieve, and I just didn't dig for those qualities last week. ...

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Hi Soprano, Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that you're holding steady and doing well. Great work and keep it up! All the best, WIN

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10/26/2025 - S day
10/27/2025 - Red
10/28/2025 - Red
10/29/2025 - Red
10/30/2025 - Red
10/31/2025 - Green

October 2025 Final Tally: 50% Green

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Hi Maigret, I'm sorry I didn't see your question sooner and hope you've successfully navigated Halloween so far. A few things help me keep candy under control for Halloween. First, it's gotten SO expensive to buy (have you noticed?) so I haven't been buying as much over the last few years as I've do...

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Me too.

I'm thinking of you, Sammy, and I hope you're doing well. WINhappy

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Hi Maigret! Welcome back! WINhappy

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Thanks, Amy! I did poorly this week. I psyched myself out by eating a lot (ok, probably too much!) salt over the weekend on both S days. My pants were more snug on Monday morning than they have been all month, so I lost all focus and wasted four potential N days during which I could have made some p...

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Thanks, Ellis! Month To Date: 10/05/2025 (start) - S Day 10/06/2025 - Red. How disappointing. 10/07/2025 - Red. All me (and work stress and a lousy meal :)). 10/08/2025 - Green 10/09/2025 - Green 10/10/2025 - Green 10/11/2025 - S Day 60% Green 10/12/2025: S Day 10/13/2025 - Green 10/14/2025 - Red (v...

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This Week:
10/19/2025 - S Day
10/20/2025 - Green (very hard fought, hunger was a huge problem but kept to the plan)
10/21/2025 - Green
10/22/2025 - Red
10/23/2025 - Green
10/24/2025 - In progress

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Gosh, I really hope so, Amy!

This Week:
10/19/2025 - S Day
10/20/2025 - Green (very hard fought, hunger was a huge problem but kept to the plan)
10/21/2025 - Green
10/22/2025 - In progress

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Hi Amy, Checking in to see how you enjoyed your birthday. Happy Birthday! All the best, WIN

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Hi Sammy, I understand where you're coming from and it's definitely hard. Both weighing and not weighing come with their own different drawbacks, in my experience. If you're at the point of feeling obsessive, it might do you some good to step away from the numbers on the scale. This might be especia...

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This Week:
10/19/2025 - S Day
10/20/2025 - Green (very hard fought, hunger was a huge problem but kept to the plan)
10/21/2025 - In progress

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Last Week:
10/12/2025: S Day
10/13/2025 - Green
10/14/2025 - Red (vacation)
10/15/2025 - Red (vacation)
10/16/2025 - Green
10/17/2025 - Red (vacation)
10/18/2025 - S Day

This Week:
10/19/2025 - S Day

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Thank you, Soprano!

This Week:
10/12/2025: S Day
10/13/2025 - Green
10/14/2025 - Red (vacation)
10/15/2025 - Red (vacation)
10/16/2025 - Green
10/17/2025 - In progress

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Last Week: 10/05/2025 - S Day 10/06/2025 - Red. How disappointing. 10/07/2025 - Red. All me (and work stress and a lousy meal :)). 10/08/2025 - Green 10/09/2025 - Green 10/10/2025 - Green 10/11/2025 - S Day This Week: 10/12/2025: S Day 10/13/2025 - Green 10/14/2025 - Red (vacation) 10/15/2025 - Red ...

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Hi Amy - Out of all the possible foods you could have snacked on, peanuts have the benefit of being a whole food, with protein, healthy fat, and fiber at least. Even though the snack turned yesterday red, you could certainly have done worse. And you didn't throw caution to the wind for the rest of t...

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"Not for the first hungry rumble" This is a great guideline for the "no starving" rule!

This Week:
10/05/2025 - S Day
10/06/2025 - Red. How disappointing.
10/07/2025 - Red. All me (and work stress and a lousy meal

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10/08/2025 - Green
10/09/2025 - Green
10/10/2025 - In progress

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I agree, Pink. I love this idea so much. This Week: 10/05/2025 - S Day 10/06/2025 - Red. How disappointing. 10/07/2025 - Red. All me (and work stress and a lousy meal :)). 10/08/2025 - Green 10/09/2025 - In progress Today marks two weeks since I re-started and halfway through my second full calendar...

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Hi pink, First, let me second everything everyone has already replied about being sorry you're going through such a challenging time. I absolutely sympathize with working other people's jobs in addition to your own and teenagers are their own special brand of adventure. Please just keep taking care ...

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Hi Ellis, Yes, please be patient with the scale. Blood sugar control must be paramount as poor control threatens one's capacity to manage everything else. Great job resuming your workouts. I hope you're enjoying them. Best, Win

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Congrats, Soprano!

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Hi Ellis, and thank you. I suspect I'll fail completely if I don't give thought to why I turn some days red when I want them to be green. I hope doing so will eventually make this effort seem like a series of solvable challenges at which I can chip away. That said, I went rogue again yesterday. On b...

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Hi pinkhippie! It's great to hear from you and I hope you're doing well. I'm delighted to see the boards so active. Last Week: 09/28/2025 - S Day 09/29/2025 - Red 09/30/2025 - Red 10/01/2025 - Green 10/02/2025 - Green 10/03/2025 - Green (looking forward to my S days really helped) 10/04/2025 - S Day...

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09/29/2025 - Red
09/30/2025 - Red
10/01/2025 - Green
10/02/2025 - Green
10/03/2025 - In Progress

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Hi Simmstone, Love the advance calendar set-up for October! I'm wishing you all the best. WIN

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Sammy, your two goals seem spot on and you're absolutely correct in that you can refine later. Keep up the great work! Best regards, WIN

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Amy, that's a wonderful thing and a true win. My thoughts are with both your friend and you. It's very, very hard to watch people we care about decline. What a gift you gave your friend with your visit. I'm confident you brought light and joy into your friend's day. Placed against that, what's a few...

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Thank you both! 10/01/2025 - Green I learned from my mistake at dinner on Tuesday and planned a more robust evening meal. That helped a lot. I kept my resolve to refrain from between-meal snacks also. It wasn't easy (not by a long shot) but clearly, it was doable. And if I've done it once, surely I ...

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Hi Ellis, I think all-or-nothing thinking really challenges a lot of people. I second Amy's suggestion to loosen the reins a bit during experiences like yours at Disney. Doing so might take some pressure off during events or experiences whose entire purpose is fun, relaxation, and enjoying life. Reg...

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Amy, that is AMAZING! Great job! All the best, WIN

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Hi Amy - Thanks for thinking that focusing on all that I would have eaten but didn't is a helpful strategy because I'm going to have to use it again today. 09/29/2025 - Red. But I declined a second sweet and skipped snacks both between lunch and dinner and after dinner. So better overall than I woul...

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Hi Minimizer, Just do what you can, as best you can, and try not to get discouraged. You can do it. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Amy, I understand where you are coming from with buffets and fun events. They are challenges, to be sure. I hope you at least enjoyed your food while you were eating it, even if you'd perhaps prefer to have eaten less. All the best, WIN

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Keep working at it, Sammy, you'll get there. We're rooting for you. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi everyone and thanks for your replies. I don't have a numerical weight goal exactly, just to become slimmer than I am right now. Accordingly, here is my (initial) plan: Ninety-nine percent of my focus will go towards N Day consistency. The other 1% will go towards monitoring my average weight's tr...

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Hi Amy, hi Ellis! 09/25/2025: Green 09/26/2025: Green 09/27/2025: S Day 09/28/2025: S Day Friday went well for me. I kept to the No S rules so finished out my first two N days green. Yesterday was an S day, of course. I had two sweets but no snacks and feel pretty good about that. I wasn't conscious...

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Hi Ellis, First, I am so sorry you lost your cat. Our beloved pets never live long enough; all we can do is cherish them while we have them and remember them with love when they're gone. Second, I'm sorry that you're struggling so. IF clearly helps a lot of people, and it's possible it could help yo...

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Hi Amy, It's natural to question your approach and you can continue pressing on. Both responses are valid. Pressing on with the approach you've chosen will at least move you forward, even while you decide if an adjustment would be helpful at some point. Don't give up, you're doing better than you th...

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Hi Sinnie, A nice middle ground is a wonderful thing to find. I'm glad you're doing well and feeling positive. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Sammy, I hope you're feeling better! Treat yourself kindly, take things slow, and remember that your body is fighting as hard as it can to recover. I am sending you best wishes, through this magic we call the internet. WINhappy

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Hi Ellis and hi everyone! I've kept to No S loosely since my last check-in but want to re-focus on strong habits and consistency through the end of the year (and beyond, of course, but one thing at a time!). I'd like to finish 2025 strong, manage the holidays without gaining weight (American here, h...

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Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I continue my efforts towards 100% green but I'm honestly not quite sure how I did last week. An unexpected business trip cropped up, which pulled my focus away from No S. I might have done OK considering, but I didn't track carefully so I'm afraid the whol...

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Hi Simmstone, How are you doing? I hope you're doing well. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Amy, How are things going? I hope you're doing well. Best regards, WINhappy

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Hi Oolala, Thank you for posting such detailed information on your current approach and the reasons behind it. I'm learning a lot from reading your posts (both the recent and the older ones!). I hope you're doing well. WINhappy

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Hi Ellis, You're accomplishing so many positive things for yourself, just by focusing on what has worked for you in the past, imagining what might work for you in the future, and evaluating what works and what doesn't day by day and meal by meal. I know it's hard and can feel very frustrating but yo...

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Hi everyone! I'm back and so grateful to see your comments and encouragement. When I first re-initiated my check-in, I was in a calm, peaceful time with my job and life in general. Well, that didn't last long at all, and I shifted my attention away from my own goals for No S and towards getting ever...

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Congratulations ladybird! Maintaining over the course of an entire year is still a tremendous achievement—and is neither the norm nor something that happens by accident. Happy 2025! WINhappy

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I love the run of green you posted this week, Amy. Nice work! I hope you enjoy the weekend. All the best, Win

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Thank you, Amy! I certainly hope so. :) It would be a nice feeling. Sunday 01/19/2025: S Day Monday 01/20/2025: GREEN Tuesday 01/21/2025: GREEN Wednesday 01/22/2025: Red. I was so hungry in the night that I couldn't sleep. I held out for an hour then ate a granola bar to help me sleep. This always w...

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Nice job getting two green days in a row, Amy! Best, WIN

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Hi Amy, I love the way you phrased your approach to the remainder of the month! "Room for 10 more green days this month" is such a positive and optimistic way of looking forward. I plan to shamelessly co-opt it for myself. :) I am sending you much cyber-support and encouragement! All the best, WINha...

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Hi Ellis, I know that No S is all about helping us get to the point where we can relax a little bit and let habit take over, rather than constantly counting factors related to our food (calories, points, fat grams, carb grams, protein, macronutrient percentages, and on and on and on). I personally l...

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Thanks, Amy! Sunday 01/19/2025: S Day Monday 01/20/2025: GREEN Tuesday 01/21/2025: GREEN Wednesday 01/22/2025: Red. I was so hungry in the night that I couldn't sleep. I held out for an hour then ate a granola bar to help me sleep. This always works like a charm, but is both a sweet and a snack, so ...

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Hi Ellis! How nice to log in and see a message from you asking after me! And hi to Amy, Pinkhippie, Oolala, and everyone else as well! It's terrific to see continued activity on this board. It's been so long since I posted on my own check-in page. Time does fly, as they say. For the most part, I've ...

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Hi Kathleen,
Congratulations on finding an approach that works for you! Wishing you all the best, WINhappy

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Hi Melderin, I'm so glad you decided to create a check in and that you're working towards No S! I think you'll find it worth the effort and a lot more manageable than one meal a day. Kudos to you for mustering the discipline to stick with that plan as long as you did. I've never tried to do so mysel...

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Thank you, pinkhippie and soprano. I've been doing rather well sticking with No S since my last check-in. I'm not sure what happened or why but I continue to manage the three meals per day structure more easily than in the past. I'm rebelling less against the structure so relying less on willpower a...

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Week of 02/18/2024:
Sunday: S day
Monday: Green
Tuesday: In progress. Will be green as long as I go to bed without a snack.

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Hi Kathleen, Your analysis of your cholesterol levels and how your daily routines might have impacted them at various times sound really interesting. Science tries, but having enough of your own data to see possible trends is worth a lot. And no matter what, I don't think you will be any worse off f...

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Quick Check-in: Last Week: Green through Saturday morning. Yee-haw, I might be on a roll! (hopefully these aren't famous last words but I'm thinking positive!) WINhappy

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Hi Linda, I hope you've been doing well with Days 2+. Wishing you well, WINhappy

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Ellis, this is a FANTASTIC check-in! Congratulations on your progress! I have no words of wisdom about how to manage eating out with friends except to say that it seems like you are doing really well overall. I'm sure it's frustrating when you remember No S AFTER you've already had dessert. Perhaps ...

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Hi ladybird, I'm just popping onto your thread to say that I hope you are doing well. WINhappy

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Hi Kathleen, "fast paths to weight loss" aren't all they're cracked up to be. I am sure your body will cooperate with your weight loss goals as long as you treat it with the respect it deserves. It sounds like you're paying a lot of attention to what might work for you, and that information is gold....

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Hi lpearlmom, Thanks for taking the time to respond! I hope your re-start is going well. I am pleased with how I've been doing since my last check-in. I've had one red day since my last check-in. Last Friday, I started my weekend a few hours too early. As planned, I've been focusing on chunks of tim...

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Hi ladybird -
Congratulations on your 2023 to 2024 progress! And good job taking a closer look at your habits and tightening them up just a bit. It's far better (and less painful) to intervene when challenges are small. Procrastination in weight management is not our friend. Wishing you well, WINhappy

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A short and sweet Check-in: Fails across the board for the the last 2 weeks. I think I might have had a few green days in there but can't swear to it, so I'm writing the whole period off and focusing on this week as a fresh start. I actually tried to check-in several times but kept getting "404 - pa...

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Hi Ellis, Thanks for the reassurance that I'm not alone in this challenge! 12/31/2023 - 01/06/2024: Sunday: S day Monday: S day (New Years Day) Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Green Thursday: Red Friday: Red Saturday: S day 01/07/2024 - 01/13/2024: Sunday: S day Monday: Green Tuesday: Green Wednesday: Gre...

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Isn't it a terrific feeling to end the holiday season feeling proud of yourself, rather than discouraged and feeling like you must start the New Year digging yourself out of a deeper hole? That's a great way to start the year. Congrats, Ellis! WINhappy

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Hi pink! First, AMAZING job getting up early before your first day back at work to exercise. I am impressed!! Second, I completely agree with your hypothesis that lower stress and more relaxation can make a big difference in how our bodies and appetites respond day by day. I'm glad you didn't lose a...

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Hi pinkhippie, Thanks for the reply!

Week so far:
Sunday: S day
Monday: S day (New Years Day)
Tuesday: Green
Wednesday: In progress, wish me luck!

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Hi all! I am not a middle-of-the-road person, although I strive towards that goal. My mind goes from "Yeeeee-HAW, let's PAR-TEE!" to "You'd better straighten up and fly right, missy, RIGHT THIS INSTANT. No shenanigans, tomfoolery, or excuses will be tolerated. Try them and heads will ROLL!" with no ...

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Oh dear, soprano, I'm very sorry to hear that! I hope your COVID infection was not serious and that you are fully recovered. Do whatever you need to do to take care of yourself! Best regards, Win

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Hi pinkhippie, Thanks for checking in with me. I know I disappeared from the boards for a while. It is a great feeling to come back to a message from someone who is wishing me well. :) I'm sorry to hear that you have been struggling. I have too so empathize! I've been running amok and partying heart...

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Hi Soprano, I hope your A1C test came back improved. But even if it didn't, the fact that you are focusing on a plan in 2024 for the March re-test will stand you in good stead. Wishing you all the best as we head into 2024! WINhappy

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Hi oolala, Thank you for posting this information. It's definitely thought-provoking stuff. Wishing you all the best as we head into 2024! WINhappy

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Hi Kathleen, I hope you are doing well on the plan your personal trainer has recommended. I will be interested to hear how you feel on the red meat and eggs you've added into your diet (only if you feel like sharing, of course). Congratulations on all the happy events you experienced in 20232 and I ...

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HI Amy, I just wanted to reach out and say "Hi" and that I hope you are doing well this week. Wishing you the best as we head into 2024! WINhappy

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Keep up the great work, babybird! Wishing you all the best as we head into 2024. WINhappy

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Hi Lisa, I just wanted to reach out and say "hi" and that I hope you are doing well. Best, WINhappy

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Hi pinkhippie, I just wanted to reach out and say "hi" and that I hope you are enjoying your Christmas vacation. Best, WINhappy

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Hi simmstone,
I am sending you good vibes and well wishes towards your 2024. I know you can do it! All the best, WINhappy

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Week of 12/03/2023: 40% green Sunday: S Day Monday: Red Tuesday: Red Wednesday: Green Thursday: Green Friday: Red Saturday: S Day Hi all, I did badly this week. I'm not going to dwell on my failures because I feel low enough already. Instead, I'm going to make today a happy day (she says with teeth ...

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Fantastic news and great job, Ellis! I'm so pleased for you, especially since you persevered with the habits even when nothing seemed to be happening. That is just terrific! Best, WINhappy

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Same here, ladybird! All the best, WINhappy

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