Everyday Systems

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Been super busy, will try and check in more! I have been staying OP and I don't feel so bloated! Last night as hubby was going for a late night snack I said "oh I think Iâ€™ll have a bowl of my chicken soup" (home made) Then I remembered snacks are not in my vocabulary unless it's the weekend ...

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Congratulations! This is my 2nd day (again) We can do this!!!

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Thank you both for the warm welcome back!! I missed you guys!!!

Hi Blue, I am very glad to be back :-), my clothes couldn't take a longer hiatus ;-) LOL

Hi Resting, I am glad to see you didn't go far, you seem to be doing great and I do love your signature!!

"No S" works, I did in fact lose ...

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Thank you Blue! I have missed being here! Ah yes Halloween! Now I have 2 NWS days~rushes to mark calendar Anniversary AND Halloween ~

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I'll be your buddy also! I fell off the wagon and could use some support also! I'll look for your daily check in!!

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Hi Blue Belated Happy 6!! Glad to see you doing Fantastic!!

Gotta run to work but wanted to pop in and let you i fell off the wagon but i am back!

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Hi Resting! Glad to see you are still here and doing great!:o Gotta run to work but wanted to pop in say hi and let you know i am back! I fell off the wagon but and today is day one for me.

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My name is Tink and I fell off the "No s" wagon :cry: Long story short, i thought i was walking my butt off in July, i was doing 4 and 5 miles every day, following vanilla "No S" no reds, BUT i made the mistake of allowing myself to have expectations. When i stepped on the scale Aug 1 and i hadn't ...

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Hi Leslie, hope you feel better today!

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Hi resting, you are doing great!!

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Hi Blue!
I agree with resting you have a GREAT attitude and House rocks; can't wait for the new season!

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Thank you resting :)
Yesterday was my 21st day of my new commitment Yippee! :D I feel so much better!! My tummy lets me know when it is time to eat, and when itâ€™s time to stop :wink:. Weekends are pretty tame for the most part! I didnâ€™t weigh July 1 because I felt there had been weigh to much V ...

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blueskighs wrote: kind of an excellent day!

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Thanx for your continued support blue! I can never resist a challenge; with the pedometer itâ€™s always a step away!
I found myself jonesing for seconds and chocolate last night; I know its way of covering up emotions, but it is still very hard. Last night was a struggle but I made it. I am on day ...

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zeahpug wrote: I really can't say no to a needy animal.

You have a good heart Leslie

zeahpug wrote:as long as you do not mind snoring.

Hubbie and persian cat BOTH snore, so no problem there!

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Thanx resting :D I bought my pedometer off Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000U1OCI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top shipping was pretty quick I must say!Itâ€™s a fun toy that has increased my walking for sure! Itâ€™s also helping to curb any thoughts of late night snacking; I was so tired last ...

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Hi Leslie,
So glad to see you are feeling better!

I am hoping to buy a mini pug soon; one just hasnâ€™t found me yet

Iâ€™m currently owned by a cockatiel and cat!!

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Blue I knew ya could do it

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I'm frustrated with not losing weight faster. On the other hand, I love my new relationship with food. It doesn't control me any more, I control it.........
Resting you have voiced my thoughts so well, I love everything about No s cept how slow it goes. I keep reminding myself once the weight ...

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Your doing great

i love your avatar! Do you own a pug?

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Hi fkwan, i bought the Omron Digital Pedometer; thank you i love it

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Still Green

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*waves hi* where are ya resting????

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*hugs* Sorry to hear about your pain

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blueskighs wrote: wish me luck,

Good Luck ! you are doing AWESOME!!!!!!!

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Og thank you, I am on day 14 of my new commitment to No S. because I had entirely to much Virtual plating going on! This is/was especially hard for me as I hate for certain foods to touch/mix ha-ha I have also noticed my w/e are really pretty mellow as far sweets/snacks, since they are not â ...

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blueskighs wrote: we are pretty much committed to cherry pie this weekend,

~Tink patiently waits with a plate and fork hoping for some homemade cherry pie~

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July 10
Success
No Snacks
No sweets
No scale
No VP
Walking

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MoTappin wrote: I'll take savor over stupid any day!

Ditto

Success

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Well, I have to take my first RED day in the last 70.
WOW resting you only had one red day in 70!!!!! That is awesome!!!!! :D

Need to figure out some easy grab and go meals for such times.

I try and cook in big batches and freeze preset portions. If I make a regular meal that would be good ...

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blueskighs wrote:She is getting back to being her usual funny, cute, demanding, endearing self.

Blue so glad to hear of Lolaâ€™s continuing recovery!

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Thank you Blue and resting, your words of encouragement continue to be my inspiration

I have to say No S has not only changed my diet; it is altering other aspects of my life in very positive ways!

July 7, 8, 9
Success
No Snacks
No sweets
No scale
No VP
Walking

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blueskighs wrote:our dear little Lola is going to be hanging around giving us love and smiles a little while longer.

Yay!! This is the best news!!!

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Missing from my celebration:
I noticed that guilt was no where around. Yanno, the guilty feeling from eating "forbidden foods" because the diet starts tomorrow. I also observed shame wasnâ€™t in attendance this year. I was ashamed of stuffing my face with all the â€œbanned foodsâ€ so I would eat ...

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Thursday and Friday were both a success

Hope everyone enjoyed their 4th!!

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Thanx Resting, I've missed being here! Glad you like my idea, hey have you thought about joining the July challenge on the main discussion board?
very happy to report:
July 3
Success
No Snacks
No sweets
No scale
No VP
Walking

July 4
Success

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Sorry to hear you still are not feeling well

Hang in there you're doing great, hope you were able to enjoy your 4th!

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fkwan wrote: Hip pain so far: 1/10 Three cheers for "Chi walking"!

Glad it helps, i also would like to know more about "Chi walking"!

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Hi Blue
I'm so glad to hear this! I was thinking about your kitty this morning & was going to ask if she was doing better! I pray she continues to improve *hug*
Hope you were able to enjoy your 4th!!!

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I would love to fall face first into a tub of chocolate coved ice cream or some such.

Hang in there and hopefully the saying 'this too shall pass' will happen soon!
Even on my S days (except for the 4th yesterday) I had no sweets and no snacks.
That is AWESOME!! :D
The good news is that with ...

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Thanx Blue, it's good to be back! Wednesdays are my long busy day at work ; but i am happy to report:
July 2 Success
No Snacks
No sweets
No scale
No VP
Walking

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Blue, i am so sorry about your cat *hugs* My heart goes out to you, i have been there and know how hard it is because these little ones are family. I will say a prayer for your family.

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Mornin Mo! Tuesday and Wednesday were both a success

I plan to make today green also

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Hi blue! Congrats on your 90 day results, those are some pretty impressive numbers! Gotta love this *diet*:wink:

I realize when I made my egg salad sandwich that SWEETS are losing their appeal ...

I also have been noticing just how sweet desserts i used to eat are; also they don't even appeal ...

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OrganicGal wrote:
I am down 6 pounds....yes 6 pounds since my new start 34 days ago!!

Congratulations OG, your new commitment looks great on you !!

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zeahpug wrote: Still sick but on the mend.

Hope you feel better soon!

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resting52 wrote:Today marks my 3rd set of 21 days without a red.
Also, did another scale peek and am down 7.5.

WOW i am so happy for you!!!

* Doing a Happy Dance for Resting* You my friend continue to be my inspiration

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Hi Resting,
Had a lot going on so havenâ€™t been posting. Thanx for missing me :-) I am glad to see so many are staying OP even with all the curves life throw's at you now and again. I have to say ya'll are my biggest inspiration!! I have for the most part stayed OP, no snacks, seconds, sweets or ...

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Please count me in also! I was starting a new 21 day commitment; but i like the idea of a month of green much better

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OrganicGal wrote: he might have the perfect idea on how to make things work.

I hope everything works out for you, this may sound cliche' but i believe everything happens for a reason, keep the faith

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OrganicGal wrote:Oooooh! .I thought it was wine!

I thought it was wine also !

I would love to eat at your house blue

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resting52 wrote: I started taking a diuretic about 2 years ago.

Thanks for the tip resting, if it continues I'll check with my doctor, for now i can wear my rings again so i am happy

6/11
SUCCESS
* No Snacks
* No Sweets
* No Seconds
* SOS(no scale)
* Walked after dinner

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resting52 wrote: Now have had my second 21 day milestone.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Amazingly, at least to me, was that 1-1/2 was enough for me. I found myself thinking about the taste and pondering if it was worth it instead of just stuffing them in my mouth. The answer was, "Yes!", but the "enough" came quickly.

Don't you love how No-S has given us the ability to tap into ...

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I know it's the heat but i feel like nothing is working :( I am so bloated and miserable :cry: My hands are so swollen i cant wear my watch and i had to take my rings off :cry: Not giving up that easy just needed to vent. :(
Have a wonderful N day!
Resting Thank you Resting i needed to hear that :)

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S-Day DD was very thoughtful and started my day with french vanilla coffee and a Boston creme doughnut, because she remembered it was an S-day :D Barbecued lunch and then went with a friend to Costco..and she treated me to a very over sized sundae. Eating like that just left me feeling very lazy ...

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Hey Resting, It's so nice to be able to enjoy special days with NO Guilt isn't it? fyi you and i are the same age, and i will have been married 27 yrs this Oct. We're not getting older we're getting better!

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Hi Resting
Wishing you and a hubby a very HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

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B- Raisin toast with peanut butter, yogurt and a coffee
L- blueâ€™s yummy curried egg salad (thank you blue), water
D- baked chicken, veggies and strawberries
6/5
SUCCESS
* No Snacks
* No Sweets
* No Seconds
* SOS(no scale)
* Walked after dinner

B- fruit smoothie
L- finished leftover egg ...

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You have been given some great advice, you can do this!

What I do is chew on ice chips at nite, i feel like i am snacking

Good Luck

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Hi Bobby
You're doing great, hunger between meals is a good thing! Good Luck

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Bobby McGee wrote: I think portion control is definitely the answer. It could be helpful also to not eat refined carbs at consecutive meals.

Hi Bobby
Guess i need to "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)," to balance my meals

Thank you

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Here are a few of their â€œDonâ€™ts & Dos:â€
People Who Lose Weight Permanentlyâ€¦
Donâ€™t count calories.
Donâ€™t diet.
Donâ€™t obsess about food.

People Who Lose Weight Permanentlyâ€¦
Do make exercise fun.
Do have a realistic body image.
Do know whatâ€™s nutritious.

People Who Lose Weight ...

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Hey Resting Thank you :D
You have definitely given me food for thought; Iâ€™ll wait till dinner though cuz I donâ€™t snack :lol: Seriously though you and blue are most likely right, and counting even as loosey goosey as it is, might just lead me back to where I came from...I always thought/heard ...

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You are very pretty; i love your hair Noel!

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OrganicGal wrote:requires support as we build and strengthen the new Habits.

This place is the BEST!!!Whether you are posting a success or failure, you can be assured you will get plenty of support and encouragement

*Group Hug*

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Thank you very much Blueskighs :) I am looking forward to trying your curried egg salad; thanks for the recipe!

B- omelet with feta cheese and tomatoes, blueberry muffin, coffee
L- chicken salad sandwich, water
D- spaghetti, salad, slice of italian bread

good food, smaller portions, no snacks ...

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resting52 wrote: Can y'all relate to getting older and more inflexible???

We're not getting older; we're getting better

i can get down no problem, i may have a struggle getting up gracefully though

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Ooooo, what will you spend it on?

Maybe new clothes :lol:

Thank you Blueskighs :) I had a great weekend, spent most of it so busy i didn't have time to snack much if any! Sunday i only had one sweet ! :o Oh yes i weighed in June 1 and down 4 pounds!! :D Considering i am eating regular meals ...

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resting52 wrote: Did my scale peek on Friday and was down 5 pounds!
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Congratulations Resting!

Don't you love how the *magic* of eating what you like,and liking what you eat; =LOOSING WEIGHT!!!!

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I never would have believed a "diet" could change my life in so many positive ways. I really enjoy my 3 meals everyday yet i am not obsessed with food. I can not eat sweets like i used to; i actually only ate half a peanut butter klondike bar this past weekend and put the rest back in the freezer ...

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resting52 wrote: No Scale for 23 days-I guess that means I have a habit there too now

Congratulations Resting, i knew you could do it!!

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Sorry to hear of all your troubles

You have my prayers, stay strong and take care of you.

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*hugs*You sure have a full plate lately; take good care of yourself.

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resting52 wrote:
Yesterday was a success

Today will be a SUCCESS!

Tomorrow will be a success

Resting

I love your positive attitude!! Go Resting Go!!!!

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Well yesterday was a success; smaller portions, and got in my 30 minute walk after dinner :)
I woke up this morning fairly hungry and i must say after my 45 min workout i really enjoyed my breakfast. :)
2 eggs and sausage with toast and coffee! (cut out my hash-browns )
lunch will be chili with a ...

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But dinner is coming up...and I'll correct things then and from now on. I will not make this worse then what it is

Bravo for getting right back OP *hugs* ( with fingers crossed)

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Moxie28 wrote:
Congratulations Blueskighs! You are such an inspiration here!

I sure second that...

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*Cheers* It's unanimous!!!

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Thanks for your support Resting

, I love this way of *Dieting*

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Blueskighs, Let me just say Congratulations on your 60 results! Way to go!!

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*Hi Resting* I know you will be traveling light on your journey; no snacks, no sweets, no seconds, NO Scale!

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Thank you very much Blueskighs :D
Days 49,50 and 51 S days. Today i am so ready to be back to N days. I am also ready to really evaluate my portions, think i will use a smaller plate from now on :o I am also ready for more movement so i am adding a 30 minute walk after dinner every night starting ...

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You've had 44 green days YIPPEE!!!!!

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Thank you Resting for the Birthday Wishes :-)

Day 48 of NoS !!!
I used to believe i was enjoying all the food i was eating. I used to believe i HAD to snack to keep my metabolism up. I used to believe i HAD to buy special food to loose weight. I used to believe the numbers on a scale actually ...

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Your cookies look so yummy!!! * counts days till Saturday*

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You're doing great!!

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Congratulations!! I love hearing success stories!!

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{{{{Resting}}}}

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Last nite it seemed much harder to stay OP. I think it was because of Monday's celebration and being sad after dropping my son off at the airport :( I know before NoS i would have consoled myself with mindless munching; food was defiantly calling my name last nite, but i stayed strong;drank water ...

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Hey Resting we already have a loss dontcha know, *the weight off our shoulders* No S brings!!!! :wink:

Well this afternoon my son goes back to Texas :cry: Since he won't be here Thursday for my Birthday, we celebrated it yesterday :o I had strawberry cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and ...

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YIPPEE 21 DAYS!!!!! Congratulations Resting

I agree with Blueskighs, what a wonderful friend you are staying with your friend in the hospital *hugs*

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So very sorry for your loss

just do what gives you comfort *hugs*

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Congratulations fkwan

I ate so much this W/E i am defiantly staying away from the scale

SOS (stayed off scale)

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Success
I had a fantastic weekend with lots of little treats. I went to a baby shower on Saturday and a graduation on Sunday.
It's so great to be able to attend functions and not have anyone know you are on a *diet* ! :wink:
Everything tastes so much better without guilt :D I love my new way of ...

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Resting i am so sorry to hear about your friend,*hugs* I know how hard that is. Wow you are so on target about how we are learning to live differently!!
I love how easy this has become. Truth be told i am almost scared to step on the scale come June,,,, i don't want to feel bad about myself if the ...

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Hi Resting, I'm ok thank you

Things have just been chaotic around here, son's home for a visit so not as much time, but keeping with the program!! Next week i hope to be checking in more often

SUCCESS
* No Snacks
* No Sweets
* No Seconds
* SOS (stayed off scale)

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Hey Resting, you are doing awesome!!!! I like how say you will just assume you lost 10 pounds, I am loving not having my self esteem tied to numbers on a scale

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Rheba your Success is very encouraging to me! It's what we all hope for but i'll be happy with even half that come June 1

SOS (stayed off scale!)

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Been a few days since check-in,still progressing and sticking with the program. To curb my nite time snacking i have been eating crushed ice, keeps me busy plus i am getting my water!

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Buffalo Gal CONGRATULATIONS!! i love hearing success stories, it gives me such hope!

I am staying off the scale till June but this morning hubby did tell me he thinks i am losing weight!!

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