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CDee

I am still trying to get into that 21 Day club. Doesn't seem like it's going to happen.

CDee

WEEK TWELVE

MONDAY SUCCESS
TUESDAY FAIL
WEDNESDAY FAIL
THURSDAY
FRIDAY

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WEEK ELEVEN

MONDAY FAIL
TUESDAY SUCCESS
WEDNESDAY FAIL
THURSDAY SUCCESS
FRIDAY FAIL

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Week Ten

MONDAY SUCCESS
TUESDAY SUCCES
WEDNESDAY FAIL
THURSDAY SUCCESS
FRIDAY SUCCESS

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Queenie wrote:You're right back on track.

Thank you for the cheer!

I am trying to work on changing my thinking. I am hoping this will help me acheive and all green week.

CDee

Week Nine

Monday SUCCESS
Tuesday SUCCESS
Wednesday FAIL
Thursday SUCCESS
Friday SUCESS

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Just for fun...

Will you only eat certain types/brands of some foods?

My husband and I like thick-cut bacon. We would rather not eat it at all than eat the thin kind.

My husband has become a fan of Talenti gelatto. He will not touch any other type of icecream.

CDee

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/nati ... /80368310/

There is a video at the end of the article.

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Week Eight

Monday SUCCESS
Tuesday SUCCESS
Wednesday FAIL
Thursday FAIL
Friday SDAY - I was invited to a get together after work with some co-workers. I had fun!

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I don't worry about that. I just try to taste the smallest amount that I can. This is a pratical plan.

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SUCCESS!!!! Finally!!!!!!

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Thanks for the recipe. If I can get it to not look like beans I think he will eat it.

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Another FAILED day.

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A BBQ sounds exciting!

What do you put on your veggie sandwich? Do you use any king of bean spread. I am trying to think of something else to put on my big guy's sandwiches (He's almost 6 and according to him I must say big). I have to find a way to jazz it up so he doesn't know he is eating beans.

CDee

Thanks Kittson :) You are right.

Sadly, I FAILED on Thursday and Friday. This was probably my worst week since starting No S. Well, no guilt for the weekends! I have to just keep walking forward.

Wel,l yesterday was day 40.

I did step on the scale. I had to talk myself into it. I didn't lose ...

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Day 38

Another FAIL

I know what the problem is....I am so stressed. I am just worrying about everyday things in my life. :(

But I haven't started diet hopping. Even though I feel that I am the same weight as when I started No S (I am afraid to get on the scale...really), I have not gone back to ...

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Day 37
FAILED

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Thanks Kitty! I will be sure to let you know what I think of TTapp. Right now I am just doing the 15 minute workout each day until I complete the 14 day bootcamp. I will assess things afterward.

Day 36
SUCCESS
Finally a successful Monday. I think I was all cupcaked out after this weekend.

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I love this age, Merry. Children still get so excited about learning when they are young.

Day 34
S Day

Ate a candy bar and another cupcake. Really didn't want them. I really wanted ice cream. I could have kicked myself for not buying it when I was in the store. Oh, well, I will know what to do ...

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38 pounds! I am so looking forward to seeing that kind of loss.

Great work!

That coconut french toast sounds yummy!

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I love reading about your journey and epiphanies.

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Thanks for cheering me on!

Day 32 (Thursaday)
SUCCESS

Very stressful and emotional day, but I held on to the plan. It was hard though.

Day 33 (Friday)
My first special day since starting No S. My little guy turned 4 today. I enjoyed sprinkled cupcakes with him and the family. It was worth it ...

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Day 31
SUCCESS

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Day 30

SUCCESS

Yes, Queenie you are correct.

I am finding that by dinner time I really don't want much. I sort of lose my appetite for meat by then. I am not sure what that is about. I guess maybe a smallish dinner might be in order. If I just try to eat a something starchy I have a hard time ...

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Day 29
FAILED

I seem to struggle on Mondays.

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Noel, I wish I had so many things in walking distance.

And you don't suck. You are honest. All things are not for all people.

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Day 28

S Day

Enjoyed every bite

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Thanks for stopping by, Queenie

Day 27

S day

Had some yummy gelato and a Payday (not at the same time..LOL)

It's been a good day.

CDee

Thanks for the input. I am not sure about it. Would I be willing to count/track my steps everday for the next 10 years? Probably not. Perhaps I need to find an alternate activity.

CDee

Thanks for the input. I am not sure about it. Would I be willing to count/track my steps everday for the next 10 years? Probably not. Perhaps I need to find an alternate activity.

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Day 26
SUCCESS

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Day 25
SUCCESS

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If you try to get more steps in the day please share your feelings.
Today I put in extra effort to get 5,000 steps. I wondered if this light exercise would really make a difference in the long run. I am aiming for more than 5,000, but I know that will require some creativity. I'll be honest, I am ...

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Day 24
SUCCESS

Thanks for the concern ladies!

Today was much better.

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Day 23

FAILED

Today was really bad.

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Day 22
FAILED

I will try for that green square tomorrow.

I didn't visit any diet websites today!
I took 5,492 steps today!
I did my short workout for upper body today!

I am considering changing my exercise goals from 2x weekly to alternating upper and lower body each day. These would be short ...

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Day 21
S Day

B: hasbrowns, egg with cheese, smoked sausage
S: doritoes
L: leftover oven fried wings, sweet potato with brown sugar
S: sweet iced coffee, cashews

NDW: SUCCESS
STEPS: I surprised myself. I actually took just under 3,000 steps today without really trying. I think I underestimated ...

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RAWCOOKIE wrote:
That was a super-duper SUCCESS - a true No S-er! Well done!

Thanks! I think I like being called a No S-er!

CDee

One more diet book!

I have done well staying away from dieting websites and books. I want to focus on this program without being swayed toward other plans. This is a huge deal for me.

But today I had to buy one more diet book for my Kindle.

The No S Diet.

:D

I have been following the ...

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I was really stressed a couple years back when I got a new and very demanding job. I started taking 5HTP. It helped me deal with the stress and I now have the best sleep ever. I only take it a couple times a week, but it seems to carry me for a few days. Just something to think about.

CDee

I will have to look into getting a humidifier. He is 5. He reacts to all the seasonal changes. He gets stuffy and sneezy at least 3 times a year.

I love a hot dog, especially off the grill in the summer. That's a great lunch.

CDee

oolala53 wrote: BTW, is everyone else seeing ads below for a bunch of sugar detox books?

Yes.

I love everything you said. I think cutting back on sugar is much more doable than cutting it out completely. It isn't the demon people think it is...well maybe it isn't the worst demon. We just eat too much of it.

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Day 20
S-day

B: slice of french toast, bacon
L: oven fried chicken wings, tossed salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, ranch)
S: 2 chocolate chip cookes, cashews, coffee, cream

Going to have a glass of milk before bed tonight. I am hungry but not hungry enough for a full meal.

NDW: SUCESS (I am ...

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Day 19
SUCCESS

NDW: SUCCESS

Today was tough because I was home with the little ones. They had a snow day. I had a thought to make this an S day as in snow day. But I didn't. When they had their cookies at snack time I drank a cup of coffee. I will have my cookies tomorrow.

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My little boy has this issue right now with his sinuses. He is miserable at night. I rub him down with Vick's. It helps a little but he says, "I don't like my shirt stuck."

I have tried the coconut oil in my coffee and I just can't get with it. I now just use it for general cooking, for my skin ...

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They look delicious!
I went to the US website and it looks like they don't sell the raspberry one here. But you have given me a nice option for my S Day treat. I think one of these would work quite nicely.

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Day 18
SUCCESS

No Diet Websites (NDW): SUCCESS

I have found my go to breakfast. I have been toying around with foods and portions trying to find a quick meal that would hold me until lunch time. I think I have found one.

It is an open-faced bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on sprouted grain bread ...

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Curious...what is a raspberry magnum?

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Day 17
FAILED

No Diet Websites: SUCCESS
I am going to starve the diet monster inside of me. (I want to remind myself of this everyday!)

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Day 16

SUCCESS (Yay for green!)

No Diet Websites also was a sucess today. I am going to starve the diet monster inside of me.

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You've got this!

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natj wrote:Green days will come back again soon- hopefully tomorrow?

Yes, I just have to give myself a motivational speech.

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Queenie wrote:Is it fair to suggest that this "failed" day is still better than a "normal" day before starting No-S?

Progress, progress.

Yes! You have no idea!

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Day 15
FAILED

I jumped into some greek yogurt at 4:00. I had an extra serving of mac-n-cheese at dinner.

Where are my green days? Come back to me!

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I have been using the HabitCal since starting on Jan. 4. Right now I track my No S compliance (of course), and I also track my fitness...which is not so great. I have to get a better plan for that. Today I am going to add another category. I have been enjoying the freedom that my N days offer. I ...

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Day 14 Sday

B: smoked sausage link, 1 scrambled egg with cheese, hasbrowns, coffee, cream

L: tossed salad, ranch dressing, oven fried chicken wings

S: 1 sugar cookie, a whole mess of cashews, coffee, cream, 1/2 slice buttered bread

Didn't want anything else after that.

I compared how I ...

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That is funny....and adorable!

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I did not get that ice cream.

I probably should have.

I did have another treat today. I enjoyed eating it, but I did not enjoy how I felt a hour or so afterward. I don't do well with too much sugar.

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I had another failed day. I have to ask myself why. Why did I fail today and yesterday? I will be considering this over the weekend.

The weekend...more S-days. I should be excited, but I feel nervous and guilty. I know I have been thinking of ice cream today. I know I would love to have some ...

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I have never eaten or seen an elderberry. I would love to taste some. I am glad you enjoyed your mixrd berries.

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I know how you feel. I hope this will be a lifelong plan for me too.
Best wishes on your journey.

CDee

I had a green streak going, but today was a failure

. It wasn't a huge failure. I have done worse in the past, but I could have made a better choice.

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Nice! Moderation does works, doesn't it?

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osoniye wrote:
CDee wrote:If you drink a hot drink after dinner (tea or cocoa), does it count as seconds or a snack?
Nope, totally allowable, and a strategy many use to avoid snacking. (Just make sure the sugar is a teasp or so, so it's not actually a sweet!)

Thanks. Whew!

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If you drink a hot drink after dinner (tea or cocoa), does it count as seconds or a snack?

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I honestly was afraid of what would happen today. I thought I would not be able to go back to the N day routine after two days of eating too many sweets. I actually had no trouble at all. Amazing! In the past those two days surely would have carried on for another 3 or 4 days.

I had a great Monday ...

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Week Two (Jan. 11)

Monday SUCCESS
Tuesday SUCCESS
Wednesday SUCCESS
Thursday FAILED
Friday FAILED

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Lpearlmom, I tried really hard not to spank myself for overeating the sweets. I have to trust that it will get clamer. I have read through many journals on this board and see that most people do clam down after some time.

CDee

My first Sday...well it was....interesting.

I didn't go hog wild, but I did eat more than a reasonable portion of sweets. I made rice krispy treats with my little boys. I had a good amount of them. I did stop once I started to feel icky. I realized afterward that they really aren't the kind of ...

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I can't believe I will be having my first S day tomorrow. I had one fail this week on Monday. The rest of the week was nice. I learned some things to do and not to do. I enjoyed all my meals. I didn't restrict what kinds of foods I ate (except sweets of course) just how much and how often I ate. I ...

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I have been having the same experience - realising just how often I usually eat. Sometimes this week things are in my mouth before I have even consciously registered what I'm doing. I have had to spit things out a few times!

I know what you mean about the bad foods as well. But I am really ...

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You mention no diet hopping in your signature. I totally understand. I have been there many times.

Best wishes on your journey.

CDee

It is hard trying to let go of the "bad" food list. I am retraining my mind to just see carbohydrates as carbohydrates. I eat a moderate amount of which ever ones happen to be a part of my meal. No counting or tracking...I just eat a reasonable portion.

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As I was going through my day it was interesting to note how many times I thought about eating something....anything. I never paid attention to how often I was popping candy or some other food into my mouth. Very eye opening.

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I appreciate your thoughts. I too feel we put too much value on outward appearances. At the end of the day the question we should ask ourselves is "How did I treat others?" not "How much did I weigh?"

I have no dillusions about what I will look like IF I lose 40 pounds. I will never be on the cover ...

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Thanks Wahine and Queenie for the encouragement. I did do better today!

CDee

Week One (Jan 4, 2016)

Monday FAIL
Tuesday SUCCESS
Wednesday SUCCESS
Thursday SUCCESS
Friday SUCCESS

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Thanks Wahine for chiming in. I feel the same way about protein with meals.

I think you are right about not adding extra rules. Would choosing moderate amounts of carbs be an extra rule? I don't want to over complicate this.

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Hi, I guess I can add my name to the list of people who decide to lose weight at the beginning of a new year. Actually I have been trying since November. I have been following a very low carb diet. It has been great for carb cravings but not so great for sustaining.

I decided I need to moderate ...

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