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Well, friends, I finally have some personal good news. I started NoS fresh at the beginning of October, and re-experienced the good "free-ing" aspects as well as the difficulties of changing habits. As usual, the first strictness tended to relax, and two weeks of houseguests gave opportunities for making exceptions. But very often, your emails encouraged me not to fall totally off the wagon. (I've been wondering, how did anyone diet in the days before email groups?!!!) When one month had passed and it was time to get on the scale, I realized that my period was going to mess things up--it can add 5-6-7 pounds of water retention. So I didn't believe that first number...and tried again when it was all over. I am very happy to report an apparent 2 pound loss! The number on the scale had not gone down for many months (years?), so I am inclined to believe it, especially because I've been feeling my clothes are looser. Two pounds wouldn't have excited me in the old days, when dieting and weight loss was easier and quicker, but now I will be happy for any OUNCE that goes away and stays away. =) So I am happy, I am re-committed, and I am looking forward to next month. I'm even trying to figure out how to get some exercise into my schedule. I guess it's time to go buy a sledgehammer--LOL--I never thought *I* would be in the market for one of those! Keep it up, all of you! There's one more bit of evidence that it will work. Diane |
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