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11-11-2008, 02:48 PM
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Oh, Cali, how much I understand that "all or nothing" thinking. It's plagued me for years. I think your strategy is a very smart one. Progress, not perfection, is the goal. I'm actually doing the same thing. In prior long "abstinate" runs, I was counting my OS-free days if they excluded all flours and sugars. Right now, I'm sticking to OS only, and working my way back into cleaner eating. Thanks for sharing. It was very helpful for me. |
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11-11-2008, 03:15 PM
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Just got out of my dr.s appt....he says I am not to loose more than 5 lbs???? seems wierd to me. So...I am still OS free! I have determined a defination that is not too broad and it worked before. By just cutting out donuts, cake, candy, really OBVIOUS sweets....I was doing great things for my self both physically and mentally. My definition may chng in time, but for now...I'll stick with the basics. I'm really hungry right now, but i'm going to take a nap and then have an early supper. You all are such a support!!!!! |
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11-12-2008, 07:24 AM
| #329 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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I hoovered down some Pepperidge Farm cookies I saw on the kitchen counter late last night..... I want continuous days...and I won't have what others have unless I resolve to abstain from OS's. 5 days gets a *. 10 days gets a #. 25 days gets a @. We'll go from there. Congratulations to Nina and Rox. What you've done is terrific. Take care all. Nina* -11/5 - 7 Days Rox *- 11/7 - 5 Days Ananda - 11/8 - 4 Days GG - 11/11 - 1 Day Dave - 11/11 - 1 Day Cali - 11/11 - 1 Day Jack - 11/12 - Day 1 Pony - 11/ Others - 11/ |
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11-12-2008, 02:41 PM
| #331 (permalink) |
| came-came to-came to believe  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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Hopefully, the only "hoovering" I will be doing is vacuuming with my vacuum cleaner! So far, I have not let the voices in my head  take me down! I am in the game! Jack--the "* and #" system sounds good! Rox I appreciate you always checking in with your "peace" messages!!  Ok-slipping into evening time, hope all is smooth sailing!
__________________ I've let go of what I was, I accept myself for who I am today- I continue to become who I am meant to be! |
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11-13-2008, 06:21 AM
| #332 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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I had a good OS day yesterday...until I searched for the remaining cookies and finished them off. Today is a new day. I can test my OS resolve today and see what happens. Take care all. Nina* -11/5 - 8 Days Rox *- 11/7 - 6 Days Ananda - 11/8 - 5 Days GG - 11/11 - 2 Days Dave - 11/11 - 2 Days Cali - 11/11 - 2 Days Jack - 11/13 - Day 1 Pony - 11/ Others - 11/ |
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11-13-2008, 07:19 AM
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Good morning everyone. I have no epiphanies to share, no magic solution for us. Somehow I keep looking around for the "easy button" - something that will make this all effortless and I can't seem to find it. Truth is, I know what works for me and the question is "Am I willing to do it?" Today I will concentrate on not getting too hungry. Sort of an oxymoron! If I eat (appropriate for me) a diet that contains sufficient proteins at regular intervals, I am less likely to be tempted. Peace. |
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11-13-2008, 05:14 PM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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yes Rox-"willingness" is SO key!!!! Today was a great day!!!!!
__________________ I've let go of what I was, I accept myself for who I am today- I continue to become who I am meant to be! |
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11-14-2008, 05:34 AM
| #335 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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Yesterday was great, I agree. I found another box of cookies on the kitchen counter...it was a stare-down....the stare-down happened 2 or 3 times...and I came away the winner! I did open the already opened bag...but I didn't eat any. It's a start...and I'll take another 24 hours of OS sobrity. ALLRIGHT! Nina* -11/5 - 9 Days Rox *- 11/7 - 7 Days Ananda - 11/8 - 6 Days GG - 11/11 - 3 Days Dave - 11/11 - 3 Days Cali - 11/11 - 3 Days Jack - 11/13 - 1 Day Pony - 11/ Others - 11/ |
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11-14-2008, 01:29 PM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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Hi guys! Ananda-those dang candy corns are evil I say, evil!! I like maybe the first one-then they are sickening but can't stop eating them!! I am still OS free YAY!!
__________________ I've let go of what I was, I accept myself for who I am today- I continue to become who I am meant to be! |
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11-15-2008, 01:48 PM
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Made it through day one and working on day 2....but i'm struggling...pretty strong cravings today...still have backlava and candy corn in the house, but not touching it. Thanks Cali...by the way I was a candy corn for halloween |
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11-16-2008, 06:21 AM
| #340 (permalink) |
| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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I went out for fast food this weekend before a meeting. I can't remember the last time I've done that, so I didn't feel too guilty about it. The person I was with ordered first and got a milkshake as a drink. In split seconds I said wow that sounds good I haven't had one in years! I am not kidding that is wasn't until I was in the car that I blurted outloud "OMG that milkshake was an obvious sweet"! Now this person knows that's what they (os's) are refferred to on this thread. He said "well it wasn't obvious to you at the time, so does it still count as a hit against you"? Gotta love those enablers! That was a huge wake-up call--I have to be ever vigilant and be careful of the "package" things are presented. I am sure my mind was feeling so safe just ordering the "beverage" to have with dinner. so Today I start again.
__________________ I've let go of what I was, I accept myself for who I am today- I continue to become who I am meant to be! |
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| The Following User Says Thank You to cali For This Useful Post: | Cheese (11-29-2008) |
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11-16-2008, 08:03 AM
| #342 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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| Congrats to all those who are stringing some OS free days together! Nina gets a # for 10 days or more...and Ananda gets a * for 5 days or more. That is an accomplishment...I want to be there...I've got to want it. I caved in last night when I agreed to have a brownie and ice cream over at a friend's house. If they would have offered a drink, I would have said "No, thanks." I could have said, "I'm not eating desserts." But, I didn't. Like us all, I have to be vigilent if I want to remove OS's from my food selections. I do want to get some continuous days. I'll start today. Nina# -11/5 - 11 Days Rox *- 11/7 - 9 Days Ananda* - 11/8 - 8 Days Dave - 11/11 - 5 Days GG - 11/16 - Day 1 Cali - 11/16 - Day 1 Jack - 11/16 - Day 1 Pony - 11/ Others - 11/ |
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11-16-2008, 09:30 AM
| #343 (permalink) |
| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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|  that's what I need--a good "FWAP" upside the head!! Just made a dessert to have on hand and tasted the batter. forget today-going for tomorrow.
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11-16-2008, 05:27 PM
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Made it two days and through several temptations...but decided to eat a fake snack bar....yeah right...reeses snack bar....rice crispys with marshmellow and penut butter (and chocolat) I gotta figure out a stratagy here.....My son would never ever think of offering me a drink....but he was actually pleased that he brought me home a bar when I said I was trying to be os free...he knows this broke the rules. It's not his fault I am responsible, but need a new stratagy..... any ideas? |
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11-16-2008, 10:47 PM
| #345 (permalink) |
| Accepting Myself As Is  Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here @ SR.
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| Hello SR Family. I've been gone for several days, to my sister's 3 hours away from home. I really did have a good time, as I always do with her, but I caved to some obvious sweets on Friday night. I did make it through 9 days of abstinence from OS. I almost did make it through the 10th day OS free, but I failed to stand strong late in the evening on the 14th and I haven't been completely clean since, until today. So I'm sorry Jack, but I didn't earn that # sign for making it through 10 days. I've had no OS today, so I guess that I do now have 1 day again. My Day 1 now is Nov. 16. I did have more days strung together this time than I have since I came back to try again. I will just keep taking this a day at a time. I will live in the present and do the next right thing. Please hang in there everyone. Let's not quit. Let's hang in there for ourselves and for one another. We haven't really failed unless we quit. I know that we can do this. I do know that Obvious Sugar Sweets makes me feel physically bad and keeping them out of my body makes me feel alot better physically and all other ways too. I do need to remember that. I don't want to feel bad. I DO want to feel healthy and energetic. We'll just keep on keepin' on and we'll get better & better, stronger & stronger, healthier & healthier. (((((((((((Understanding & Supportive Hugs for each of You))))))))))))))))
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11-17-2008, 06:55 AM
| #346 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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Congrats to Rox and Dave for making 10 and 5 days respectively. You are examples of experience, strength and hope. I am grateful I was able to abstain yesterday, despite temptation. I am hopeful for today. I am grateful for you all...I cannot do this by myself. Rox # - 11/7 - 10 Days Dave* - 11/11 - 6 Days Nina -11/16 - 1 Day Ananda - 11/16 - 1 Day Cali - 11/16 -1 Day Jack - 11/16 - 1 Day GG - 11/17 - Day 1 Pony - 11/ Others - 11/ |
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11-17-2008, 07:23 AM
| #347 (permalink) |
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Spoke too soon, Jack. Please reboot me. Today will be my day one. Partner had candy on the counter as a part of his homemade trail mix and I grabbed up a handful before even thinking. I hope to have my brain engage much sooner when next faced with sweets lying in ambush. I did take them (with partner's permission) and give them to the neighbors and talked with partner about leaving stuff out on the counter. It's not his responsibility, but it does make it a bit easier on me. Peace, y'all. Roxie |
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11-18-2008, 06:41 AM
| #348 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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Thanks for the honesty, Rox, it's difficult for me to be rigorously self-honest. I have a partner also who leaves OS's visible. When they are not visible...I can be a super-sleuth and look until I find them. I do need to defend my boundaries by letting her know I prefer OS's to be always out of sight. It's OK for me to express what I what...in a kind manner...so I don't harm the partner. I sometimes don't speak very kindly when I want something. I was tempted a number of times yesterday...but I didn't cave in. Today is another challenge where I can show what I am made of today. It looks like the "Thank You" button is gone today. Regardless, THANK YOU, for your posts. I need to read the ES&H. Dave* - 11/11 - 7 Days Nina -11/16 - 2 Days Ananda - 11/16 - 2 Days Cali - 11/16 -2 Days Jack - 11/16 - 2 Days GG - 11/17 - 1 Day Rox - 11/17 - 1 Day Pony - 11/ Others - 11/ |
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11-18-2008, 07:33 AM
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You know, I think it's a shame that we don't get some kind of bonus for all of the times that we do make the healthiest choice. You can make the healthiest choice to abstain 19 times, but it still counts against you if you fail to make it the 20th. I guess it just counts as strengthening our resistance muscles, as reported by Dr. Beck. My resistance muscles are feeling strong today. What about yours? Peace. |
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