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Since I had a bigger plate then, I wasn't always temped by seconds, except the crust around the casserole dish, and potato chips when served with a sandwich meal.

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That is my goal: only one S event on each S day. Writing this for a bump

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Oolala, I would never let my kids do what that child in the ad was doing: sitting in a chair with a big jar of peanut butter and dipping his celery, or whatever, into it, and looking like 'no holds barred'. I'm sure they'd love to, though!

I get from my son how food in his friends' homes are free ...

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I really been needing this again to be accountable

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Desert Rat, maybe those "teenagers" are really in their fifties, and the wrinkle cream is actually doing its job! lol

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I'm confused.

I haven't watched regular TV in years, but just recently upon entering the 21st century, I got something similar to cable, and was able to view a Skippy peanut butter commercial using a chubby child actor eating a big glob of peanut butter out of a large jar, as if this is a good ...

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Thank you kind ladies for your encouragement. Sometimes I feel all alone in this, but I know many of us have this problem. My daughter is given a lot of candy and snack cakes for her family by the same relative. She was near tears seeing how she couldn't control herself around it, and she otherwise ...

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Okay, I'm not able to control myself around chocolate anymore. That was my mod...a sweet after lunch and dinner, normally consisting of a single piece of chocolate. I did good for a whole year, but when Christmas hit, and lots of choco candy given to us as it is every year by a family member whose ...

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Every time I read about minimalism, I start tossing stuff, donating it, etc... So far I haven't had any serious regrets. Of course it"s only my stuff. I'd love to get a hold of a shovel to clear out my husbands collections, but can't find the shovel. Maybe I donated it...

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LOL...Oolala!

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Octavia wrote: I even remember stylised, 1970s illustrations, and how the cartoon girls were all tiny, leggy things with huge eyes, in swirly mini dresses.

They were copying Twiggy from the 60's, whom the media exalted.

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"TunaFishKid" said:

"Well, if it makes you feel any better, my now defunct innards are not so happy, either, and I never did more than a brisk walk during my pregnancies, lol."

Well, actually, it kind of does! Not that you have that problem, Tuna, but that it may have happened to me anyway, so now ...

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Flashback....anybody else remember the "20 Minute Workout" on tv?

Did them every day! "They" said, if you have been jogging or exercising regularly before you became pregnant, you can continue doing so all through-out your pregnancy. And I did, but my now defunct innards are not thanking me.

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My grandmother put it very simply: (insert accent) "Honey, once you start eating between meals, it's very hard to stop." No psychology.

I try not to snack even on an S-day, but enjoy a sweet after meals. Sometimes it's a success, but as soon as I taste something, whether savory or sweet between ...

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Lol...it sure puts things into perspective!

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I gave myself too much leeway. I won't blame it on my sweet mod, because I had been doing that successfully since last January. Even with years of Vanilla No S, I"ve struggled with holiday eating. I have 2-3 holiday dinners for company, so a lot of food and sweets. It's so hard for me to stop after ...

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Thank you, Oolala. And you're correct...two lbs came off already this week, and that is with a couple red days, but smaller indiscretions. I'll tell you though, even though my stomach wasn't growling from hunger after scaling back the holiday-time junk, I started getting literally shaky from coming ...

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Welcome to No S, savor!

[ "That's where I learned about Marie Kondo for one thing. Kon Mari also worked for me; I cleaned out my closet and dressers 4 years ago, and I'm pleased to say that all of my clothes are still folded neatly and filed away tidily."]

When I got tired of my son's folded ...

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Being on No S through the Holidays, kept me from eating my way from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, this time around. I only overate Christmas Eve through NY's Day. Gained 6 pounds from it, but I'm determined to get back on track. My heartburn started to creep up, my knees were starting to ache ...

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Hoping for a better month NoS-wise. A safe New Year to all!
Not off to a great start

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Thank you, Life!

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I'm thinking my son would like this. He's in shape, so he would progress quickly. I was just wondering about equipment needs, like doing the iron cross, etc...

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That shirt is too funny!

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Wow...your last set of children make 10 for you! Sounds like a lot of work, but you have a lot of experience, too! Congratulations!

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Need December accountability!

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

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I really need to do the December challenge. I haven't done it for a couple months or so. Weight has remained pretty steady during that time, but now with Thanksgiving passed (or is it?), and Christmas approaching, I'm struggling some.

TG Day I had my daughter's family over. We both like to cook ...

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Hi Lovedby2, I'm about your age, and even shorter than you. When I needed to cut another 20 lbs, I began to weigh myself daily and use a 7-1/2" plate for lunch and dinner. Even a salad will go on it as a side dish, although sometimes I'll eat few grapes or 1/2 banana as an extra, if I haven't been ...

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I am short (5"1"), older, so it's been tough to maintain my weight loss. No breakfast M-F and very small plates. The weight was easier coming off than maintaining, but that may be because the thrill is gone, and I wanna eat!

And I also weigh myself everyday to keep a close check. Once a week wasn't ...

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Except for coffee, I normally skip breakfast M-F. It helps keep my weight down. I was not a big breakfast eater anyway, so it's not a hardship.

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I should get that for my 17 year old son, but it's table entertainment to hear him bellow when I put food on his plate.

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Congratulations on your weight loss and sanity! A great testament to the No S diet!

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About a month ago I came back from the vaca/conference of 3 buffet meals a day. It had been a concern of mine. I had gained a bit over 3 lbs, which I was happy with, since I ate to my heart's content. I normally will gain that after a weekend. I did a lot of walking, which I'm sure was a big assist ...

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Allison, I just saw this. I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. May God be a comfort to you and your family.

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You are almost there, Oolala...hang on! At that time, the food you buy and love will be everywhere and more accessible, and I know you'll have a strategy in place by the time you're retired.

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Except having a coffee, I rarely have anything for breakfast in the morning on an N-day, and it's the lowest weight I've been in years. It sounds like they like that 18 hours long fast each day. You could also do that, or close to it, by skipping breakfast.

As far as "practical" weight management ...

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Excellent post! I wish you much peace with No S and your treatment results!

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Like Oolala says, I would go with the luncheon size plate, about 8-1/2". My husband and adult sons use these for dinner. They do go back for seconds sometimes, but they are not NoSers.

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I would think nothing of having a slice of toast with jam on it on an N day. That probably would be more sugar than your waffle.

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BTW, I have seen my thin nephew-in-law take offered food from little kids (or anyone else), say thank you very enthusiastically, and eat no more than one bite with little negative repercussion from the food offerer. He just keeps insisting he'll eat more later. And it often doesn't. No one has ...

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Skycat, Merry and Oolala, thank you for your encouragement!

How true that you need a few weeks to realize a certain weight loss milestone. Life happens.

Results:
Last hogged-out weekend resulted in 5.25 lb wt gain on Mon (highest wt day).

Today's (Sat, my lowest wt day) wt is a 3.75 lb loss from ...

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Good for you, taking control of your health! How nice it is to have a Dr. with sensible advice. No S is great as is (vanilla) or with tweaks. And tweaks can be dropped or added as you see fit.

I also had a chocolate candy problem for many years, even at a normal weight. Back then, my motivation ...

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This Sat., I edged my way into the normal section of the BMI chart by a whopping 1/4 lb. I knew it wouldn't stay there but a minute, but it was nice to see; it's been a while. I figured it would take 2-3 weeks to stay there in a semi-permanent way. Not so sure now after this weekend:

Graduation ...

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naeman, I like your stats, and how you are taking small steps to achieve your goals. It seems so much more doable that way.

I wish you well this time around on your No S journey!

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Big time fail. And how did it start? by having a very light breakfast and then feeling empty, which rarely happens anymore, and deciding that meant I could snack

That's one reason why I don't normally eat breakfast. I used to eat a light one, but I felt like I didn't eat anything. That was ...

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I was always a Vanilla girl in the past, trying to implement the sweet mod and failing. But recently seeing someone else do it successfully was an encouragement to try again, and so far, success! Thank you for not being too timid to post about it.

And I'm all for praying before a meal, too!!

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There are 2 things I do that Lifeisablessing does: weigh myself daily (my ex-wrestler husband has told me this for years when I would complain about my weight creep, but I wouldn't listen); add mods that fit No S, so it becomes my own No S.

There are 2 things I wouldn't do the same: eat as much as ...

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When I was new to No S, and I didn't have two NWS days in that month yet, I would make it an S day. But as I continue on, I have to side with kaalii here, and make it a red, just so I can assess the info on weight gain, reflux, etc...

But let it be known, I would definitely eat more than one plate ...

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Merry, you're a doll!

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Congrats on your weight loss, and figuring out a strategy to make No S livable for you at this time.

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Welcome, Jennie! I also have implemented the same mod you have, after coming back to No S the third time. At first the sweet mod was small pieces of whatever pie or cake was left from the weekend, then gradually I found I prefer something smaller, like a mini Milky Way bar or one dove choc. There ...

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I acquired saggy forearms. I notice them esp when laying down and holding up a book to read. They look like they belong to an 80 year old. My arms don't get too puffed when I gain, so I'm thinking it's aged related, too.

My face had gotten a little thinner, and I'm seeing light lines around the ...

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10-1/2 lbs gone...good job!

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Thank you, Merry! I rarely go out to eat, and do enjoy someone else cooking for a change, being served, etc...I'll try to be grateful for that

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I hear you, Merry! I keep thinking that I don't want to snack on S-days, but that line is blurred. I'm hesitant about adding hard rules for those days.

Oolala, I know what you mean about the partially eaten sweets that IE purposed we could do. I've tried that for a number of years, and thought, why ...

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You a great example of one who goes through pain, and yet sees the blessings and gratefulness of life, big and small, and focuses on that. Healing comes sooner that way. Wishing you peace.

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In July, I have a M-F Bible Conference/vacation, and instead of looking forward to the relaxation and spiritual food, I'm anxious about the physical food. There will be a 3-meals a day structure, cafeteria-style , but usually on those days at home, I just drink coffee for breakfast, and use a very ...

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When it becomes clearer that the later guilt is more painful than opposing the present laziness, the tide can turn.

So true! When I was on innumerable diets when I was younger, and couldn't stick with them, my mother told me, "you love food more than being thinner." But then acid reflux burned up ...

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I like Bullisaba's calendar set-up.

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day 6: too much pork roast sampling before dinner
day 9: son's birthday
day 22: my birthday
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I never appreciated my mother more than when I had to take over the cooking chores for my own family.

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No disposal at my house, because I have well water/septic system - a big no-no. Most developments automatically put it in when they are receiving city/town water. But I don't need one; I have 4 male family members at home.

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Oolala, what is, or will be, your fasting/eating times the three days a week of fasting that you said you will go back to?

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Oolala and Skycat: no garbage disposal?

The 3-day weekend gave me more than a 3 lb gain. But I took my ex-wrestling husband's advice: go back to the way you were eating and it will come off. I did, and in one day 2-1/2 lbs came off. Granted, it was mostly water and some undigested food, but if it ...

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I'm not sure what I'd do next time. No one was home at the time, so even though I sorta put the snacks out of the way, they were not out of mind. I'm just glad it doesn't happen that often. I think it's the messing with my routine that's messing with me. I just need more practice to learn resolve ...

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way to go, nette!

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Oolala,
I used to feel stomach growls when I got hungry. Even when I don't eat past dinnertime until next day's lunch, I rarely get that growl. I miss it. It's not as forthcoming, feeling that growl, as you age. My meals are quite small, albeit dense, but dense makes me happy.

Red yesterday. Went ...

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Yes, food has water in it, so less food, less water. That would give me headaches, too.

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Well, I'll put it this way...when I was on IF for a year or two, I really had plenty of energy those days that I didn't eat until dinner. I just grew "weary" of not eating! Now, most weekdays I don't eat breakfast, just coffee with a bit of cream, and mornings are my best self.

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Happy birthday to you and your daughter!

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Oolala, my energy is like this: I have to drag myself to begin a cleaning project, but when it comes to something I like to do, like cook a new recipe or take a nap, I jump to it, lol. I guess that is nearly everyone's problem at every age. But getting older, it seems I prefer those sedentary ...

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I gently suggest that you consider what else you might want that more eating changes could get you besides weight loss, something you can't get eating the way your are now. People often lose weight as a side effect when they make changes for other reasons/values. That's pretty much how it's been ...

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You may be right, Oolala. I had an ice cream novelty obsession for years, but to overcome, I would take a detour in the supermarket. Now I can pass it by, but I don't look at it. Not a lingering look, anyway :?

I'm finding it harder to get those last several lbs off to reach the edge of the normal ...

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My No S is steady going with a small plate and a sweet mod. My last recorded weight was on 3/31 @ 138-1/4 lbs. As of this morning it was 136-1/4 lbs. I may drop a bit or gain some from there, especially after the weekend.

My S days are still pretty much under control, normally. This past Sat ...

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I remember an old Dr. Phil show that had him telling a young woman that she was to write down 100 things she was grateful for. Every time she opened her mouth to complain, he added another 100 to her list. It was hilarious, but inspiring. I thought I wouldn't be able to come up with the first 100 ...

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I like this calendar; it keeps the S-days together. Thanks Bullisaba!

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I've lost just under a pound a week so far. I'm 50 and kind of not super worried about my hotness factor at this point, so I'm not in a hurry, but I can see me sliding off without really meaning to. Let's hope not!

Lol, Larkspur! I looked at my bulging belly this morning, and thought, "Who cares ...

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Welcome, Alexandria,

You have options. You could white knuckle it, not eating the appetizer nor the dessert, or you could fill a virtual plate with your favorite foods including your appetizer. If this 'out to dinner with friends' is not a usual happening, you could take a Non-Weekend S day (we can ...

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Oolala, that is the ideal, and I suppose there are those who eventually ease up on S days, but unfortunately, that wasn't me. I started to wonder what is wrong with my brain. It wasn't until I added a small sweet mod after meals that I was able to do the three meal on S-days without a ton of sweets ...

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Welcome back, vmsurbat! Missed you! It's always good to hear from another encouraging poster.

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Wise words!

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Sometimes I feel the same way, Oolala. Do I need some catastrophe or tragedy to make me more grateful? It's an unsettling feeling.

This new eating regime will probably settle in for you, much like No S did after a time of getting used to it. And I certainly understand the mindset of, "I'm older ...

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Sounds like you're having a marvelous time! Enjoy the good food there. And how is it that a dog gets to go to Italy, but not me...lol

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I do a similar mod to Lifeisablessing: 2-3 meals all 7 days, and a small sweet on N-days, after a meal. This has kept me from going overboard with sweets on S-days, something I couldn't (or wouldn't) control with Vanilla. I do eat more sweets on S-days, because I usually bake one or two things, but ...

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Tried a recipe called, Baked Ravioli Casserole yesterday. I always read reviews, because many times they have wisdom. The raviolis just wouldn't cook through on the edges, as it's a thicker pasta. I had to stir them up from the bottom, messing up my layering. This is what I get for practicing on ...

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oolala53 wrote:And if it's more active, fill up on the company and ambience.

Thanks Oolala. With 10 grandkids going to be in the house, that will be some kind of ambience

Looking forward to it, though

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Sounds wonderful! Enjoy your holiday, and give us updates of the various foods you get to eat. Lucky you! Good going that you will try to keep your N-days... well, N.

Enjoy the warm weather, but don't sunburn. That will ruin your holiday!

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So sorry for your loss, Noel.

We hope you will post - we'd love to hear from you again!

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Not a wild weekend, but did gain 2 lbs over it. That's pretty normal for No Ser's like us. Didn't Brian Wansink say that even losers and maintainers do this? But then lose it all by the end of the week. That may be a challenge for me this week: visiting relatives, cooking ahead for Easter, lots of ...

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Your ex-friend sounds like a passive-aggressive controller. I'm familiar with those. It's good that you ended it. But it's a lot harder when it's family

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Congratulations on your grandchild! I remember my first one, 13 years ago. I was very happy for my daughter, but unlike many new potential grannies, I was hardly talking about it, and some friends would say to me, "Aren't you excited?!" "Yes, but remember, I still have a three year old hanging on my ...

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I think about how I used to order a Chinese takeout lunch, with one pint of wonton soup included, and eat the entire thing at one sitting. Now I can make that baby last for 5 days!

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No S is a sane and normal way to eat forever. I wish you well on it!

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Isn't it interesting to look back and see how much we clung to our eating? But I don't think we can rush the process, at least not without some compelling reason. It just evolves and I think even the down times are part of it.
I was attempting to rush the process recently when my husband wanted to ...

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Merry, Also sorry about your loss. We had a funeral for a family member, as well, last week. The generation of family before us has started passing on, with natural deaths, about 10 years ago. Pretty big family on both sides. Just a few left of the closest relatives. It's sad to see, but I enjoy the ...

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Oops...not sure why I thought that, Oolala!

I have found old calendars that I keep in the past that are marked with Habitcal. I was on No S longer than I thought, second time around. Toward the end of my vanilla No S, I added counting bites for a few weeks, stopped that, then tried my own combo of ...

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Larkspur, I have a treadmill in my living room, which mostly stays up against the wall. If ever I go over, 40 min of a normal walk on it, I get shaky and want to eat anyone that passes by. I'm the only one who uses it (occasionally), but my husband doesn't want to get rid of it. I tell him we are ...

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oolala53 wrote: It takes a relatively consistent reduction over a period of time of a little more than 200 calories to lose one ounce of fat and stabilize there. Fun!

Oh my! Consistency is the key. This had been my problem, and a problem for the masses.

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Three S-days in a row had me gaining almost 3lbs. Most of it came off with diligence to my N-Days up to now. My husband, who wrestled, used to tell me that I could eat a lot one or two days, but as long as I return to your normal pattern it would come off. As I get older, the same holds ...

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I feel like this is a sort of 21-day challenge for me in keeping to the three meals a day all week, but I'm looking forward to keeping this going until Easter and evaluating how I do.
Good for you! I committed myself to small plates for a time since Jan, then in Feb, I added the small sweet to cut ...

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Elizabeth...where are you? I hope you are well. We miss you!

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