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Charmed3462
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Posted: 16 May 2006 03:57 pm |
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Hi everyone, I did this diet last year and actually enjoyed it but I found the 'fruit and veg only' days quite hard.:(
Does anyone have any nice recipes/tips on preparing the veg to make it a bit more appetising? Thanks in advance. :)
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Jayelle
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Posted: 16 May 2006 05:06 pm |
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Hi Charmed, please check the recipe section. There are several recipes there.
Jayelle
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angela2006
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Posted: 20 May 2006 12:12 am |
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satay onions and garlic til brown, throw in veggies (peppers, carrots, aubergines, mushrooms), add a tad bit of butter and some soy sauce and stir fry until veggies are as soft as u want them. Remember to add salt to taste and if possible spread some celery or spring onions on top
Also roast your veggies with butter or olive oil and and you can pour a thick tomato gravy on them or sprinkle a bit of curry
roast potatoes in the oven with olive oil, vinegar and oregano.
Last edited on 22 May 2006 11:42 am by angela2006
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coloradonay
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Posted: 23 May 2006 03:47 am |
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| Hi, I also found the fruit/veggie day unbearable until I discovered vegetable soup, I found this to be satisfying and didn't effect my weight loss.
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brandie
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Posted: 23 May 2006 08:22 pm |
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I was curious if anyone ever ate dates on their fruit days. I looked at the nutrition info for this and there are plenty of carbs and almost no protein, which goes along well with the other fruits. Lots of fiber too. They help fill me up for my meals. Just curious if anyone eats these.
B
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Frankie
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Posted: 28 September 2006 06:42 pm |
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Hi, I'm a new member. I decided to try WL4I after reading the many posts on this forum from people who had lost either lots of weight or "only" 2 lbs (which I regard as a success, not a failure) during a cycle.
I'm on Day 2 (fruit for three meals, meat sandwich for one), and had fruit as my first meal. I had strawberries, grapes, and an apple. I stopped eating before I felt stuffed, but I didn't feel hungry anymore. I am so hungry; it's been about 2 hours. Everyone seems to say they're not hungry on this diet. Did I do something wrong?
I'm not really so worried that I'll go off the diet just yet. I have too much food in the fridge that I purchased for the diet. But it's uncomfortable, and I'm worried that I am going to be starving for 11 days. Any tips?
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jillybean720
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Posted: 28 September 2006 07:08 pm |
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First of all, WELCOME!
I don't know about others, but I find I am definitely more hungry on my all fruit/veggie days. The things that really help to keep you feeling full for extended periods of time are protein and fat, both of which are very hard to come by in fruits/veggies. Maybe you could try adding some avocado, as I know that has a lot of good fat and might help to keep you feeling fuller. Hopefully, others will have some helpful suggestions as well, as I have been in this same boat, and it makes those fruit/veggie days quite challenging!
As for losing "only" 2 pounds, I know I have made that comment, and here is the reason: I could easily lose 2 pounds in 11 days on ANY plan, so I don't feel I should have to follow a plan as strict as this one to get those results. I follow this plan to achieve slightly quicker (not always 10 pounds a week, but at least about 4-5 pounds per cycle) weight loss, so losing only 2 pounds in a cycle is discouraging to me, as I could get those same results by eating anything I want and just watching my calories (and bad fats, of course).
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Frankie
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Posted: 28 September 2006 08:34 pm |
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Avocadoes, that's a good idea!
I have been struggling to lose 10 lb for months, and instead I have slowly gained 5 lb. I haven't been on any specific plan though; just trying to eat healthily. But apparently, what I've been doing hasn't been working. So any weight loss however small would be so welcome.
This plan sounded so easy; I work and have 23-month old twins, and just don't have the time to prepare elaborate meals. I resisted weighing myself this morning, but tomorrow I may check in.
My scale has a body fat percentage sensor too, so we'll see whether any weight lost is fat or water/muscle!
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anursesview
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Posted: 13 November 2006 09:46 pm |
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Unfortunately I don't have an answer to your question but wanted to ask about adding blueberries, blackberries, raspberries to the fruit list....has anyone done this. Does anyone know why this would be a problem?
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Dobie
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Posted: 20 November 2006 05:15 pm |
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| I say try the diet as written and watch what weight you lose. Then experiment as you wish. If you stop losing weight, revert back on your changes.
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halfpint
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Posted: 12 July 2007 08:56 am |
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 Hi, I'm new to the forum (and diet) and just got through my first fruit day! I read alot of posts asking for help on this particular day so here is the things that helped me through:
For Meal #1
I blended some blueberries and strawberries together with some ice chips to make a slushie for breakfast.
For Meal #2
I had a bowl of mixed fruit (pears, apples, plums, blueberries, and strawberries) that I cut up into bite sized pieces.
For Meal #3
I ate the sandwich.
For Meal #4
I had a bowl of frozen grapes and blueberries. Eating them frozen felt like I was eating dessert!
Last edited on 12 July 2007 08:58 am by halfpint
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sharharary
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Posted: 13 July 2007 01:59 am |
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| I thought you have to eat the sandwhich for meal #1 and then the rest of the day fruit.
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Nir
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Posted: 13 July 2007 02:33 am |
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| From the many FL4I contributions I've read, my understanding is that meals can be eaten in any order. Therefore sandwich can come in at any point.
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lisacna
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Posted: 17 July 2007 06:31 pm |
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| wonderful tips! I learned the hard way to never eat the sandwich first!!! I went to bed a 7pm that day just to stop feeling hungry! But when I did it the way you mentioned this time I wasnt hungry at all. Great advice! Lisa
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SMILESFOR2
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Posted: 21 July 2007 01:02 am |
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WHAT IS THIS DIET YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT? FRUIT DAY? WHAT IS THAT? THANK YOU, IM NEW AS IF YOU COULDNT TELL!!
MELISSA :)
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Nir
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Posted: 21 July 2007 01:50 am |
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| 'Fat loss4 idiots' (or 'idiot proof diet') is a commercial diet plan. Read about it here
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Matymus
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Posted: 26 July 2007 07:28 pm |
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Is it just me, or am I missing something? They don't have cantaloupe listed as a fruit option on this plan. Any idea as to why? That's my all-time favorite fruit & I could eat it all day. 
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Dobie
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Posted: 26 July 2007 11:22 pm |
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Matymus wrote: Is it just me, or am I missing something? They don't have cantaloupe listed as a fruit option on this plan. Any idea as to why? That's my all-time favorite fruit & I could eat it all day.
I would go for it. I think melons are more mass for the calorie than other fruits. As long as it is comprable, go for it.
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Matymus
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Posted: 27 July 2007 01:23 am |
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Dobie wrote: Matymus wrote: Is it just me, or am I missing something? They don't have cantaloupe listed as a fruit option on this plan. Any idea as to why? That's my all-time favorite fruit & I could eat it all day.
I would go for it. I think melons are more mass for the calorie than other fruits. As long as it is comprable, go for it.
Great...that's good to know as well! I know that cantaloupe is low in calories, so...I think I may try it & just see what happens.
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Sounds_Of_Silence11
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Posted: 16 August 2007 12:54 am |
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cantaloupe rocks.
'nuff said.
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Matymus
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Posted: 17 August 2007 05:33 pm |
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| I can't even remember if bananas were an option on the menu generator. Has anybody added bananas to 'fruit day'?
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JAM
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Posted: 19 August 2007 05:08 am |
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| I have Banana milkshakes on my menu plan...
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Peter
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Posted: 20 August 2007 05:38 am |
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About your subtitle:
Daylight come and me wanna go home!
You must be as old as me to remember those words!
Peter
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exoticone
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Posted: 25 February 2008 07:52 am |
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Hello,
I have a fruit day tomorrow and was lucky enough to find a package of fresh passion fruit and a tray of raspberries.
Raspberries are very low GI - about 7g of carbs per 100 and passion fruit has lots of fibre and has about 13 g per 100g of carbs.
Any ideas?
Thanks all!
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hunter
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Posted: 25 February 2008 01:19 pm |
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| Does anyone know why bananas and blueberries are not on the list either. Thank You.
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exoticone
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Posted: 25 February 2008 01:30 pm |
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Bananas are very high GI at almost 20g per 100 being carbs. I am not sure about blueberries, though.
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hunter
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Posted: 25 February 2008 01:52 pm |
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| Looks like I made a mistake last nite. I had a fruit drink out of a banana, strawberries and blueberries and out of 100% fruit juice. This was my fruit day. Oh well, I am still down 18 lbs and I am in my 3rd cycle. The fuit day is always my toughest day. If you find anything out about blueberries let me know. Thank You.
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hunter
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Posted: 25 February 2008 01:54 pm |
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| That fruit juice was orange juice.
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sunshine
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Posted: 26 February 2008 03:51 am |
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Hunter.....You know, even though they list the specific fruits ...they say FRESH ...and depending on where in the world you live and the season...well...I think anything that's fresh and a good variety (not all bananas for example) will work...Fresh and varied in color is best for nutrition value. So have fun...as seasons change so will your fruit...who wants to eat oranges in summer when peaches, plums and melons are fresh and juicy!! but in winter, pineapple, oranges, apples and pears are all fairly fresh and nice!! Don't take your fruit as juice on fruit day as you will miss the fiber and valuable minerals etc of fresh and consume way too many calories and raise your blood sugar pretty high which could make you hungrier...but a little juice in or on other fruit is probably ok.
That said...I believe they chose the specific fruits they listed because of the "low glycemic index" of these fruits....this could affect blood sugar and therefore weight loss...you can google glycemic index of fruits.
Most of us who have been on the diet awhile have taken advantage of what is fresh and available that week on occasion. I hope this helps.
Sunshine
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hunter
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Posted: 26 February 2008 08:23 pm |
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| Thanks Sunshine, that is the kind of information I needed.
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fatty2X4
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Posted: 27 March 2008 05:48 pm |
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Hello.......anyone else have a problem with visiting the toilet and shootin fruit on fruit day???  I now know why they call a mixture of fruits "tootie fruity" Don't know how I'm going to do another fruit day with these stomach issues. PLEASE ADVISE! Thank you!Last edited on 27 March 2008 05:49 pm by fatty2X4
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sunshine
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Posted: 29 March 2008 07:43 pm |
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F2x4...Try slowing down and chewing each bite thoroughly so that you are not swallowing any chunks of fruit...digestion starts in the mouth with the enzymes in your saliva. Try eating smaller portions and just eat an extra meal if you have to. Go to a good health food store and buy a broadspectrum digestive enzyme that has the enzymes to digest sugars and fruits in it...the staff there should be able to help you. Are you eating until just satisfied? Fruit is digested very quickly and if you eat too much at a meal you will get "dumping syndrome" where the gut goes into overdrive...any overeating at a meal can cause this but since fruit moves through the digestive process faster the results are more apparent. I hope this helps.
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fatty2X4
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Posted: 30 March 2008 01:41 am |
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| THANKS.......a bunch! I will certainly heed your advice for next time.
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tobafitmom
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Posted: 3 April 2008 02:04 pm |
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| Hi---todays my 2nd day--fruit day..Is it easy for you or not?I just had meal #1 apple, orange, I am full plus 4 cups water.I just tend to get bored,,and I hope I can make it thru this day..Let me know how ev1 eles fruit days go..I am full but my brain plays tricks on me,,lol.I will get thru it--Leigh
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Kims-Embroidery
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Posted: 3 April 2008 03:32 pm |
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Hi,
I'm also new and today is my 2nd day also. I had 1/2 a grapefruit and a bowl of chopped apple and an orange. I had a cup of coffee too and felt full. I've also drank 3 glasses of water but am now hearing my stomach...lol!
I was going to try to save my sandwhich for dinner tonight but may have to rethink that and have it at noon...if I can wait until noon.
Any advice from those who have done this before would be great.
Kim
PS...had a pear and cup of coffee snack...also, why do I keep getting the junk text/html code below???
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Kims-Embroidery
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Posted: 3 April 2008 05:13 pm |
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HI there...I'm new and am on day 2...Fruit Only. I was trying to save my sandwhich for my dinner but am having difficulty "staying" satisfied (stomach grumbles after about an hour+). Any suggestions?
Thanks...Kim
PS...also, why am I getting this "Junk" at the end of my message?
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tobafitmom
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Posted: 3 April 2008 05:19 pm |
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HI Kim---I was full after breakfast too, Just ate lunch--1/2 c. strawberries, 1 kiwi and 1 c. grapes, But I was going to save my sandwich for dinner too.But I think it'll be for snack instead, lol....I think--in fact know I'm full, but I just maybe am bored w/ fruit and want real food, lol. But I'm determined to do this..How much do u have to lose??? I could be happy w/ losing 40 lbs........Keep up the good work=)...Leigh
well have to keep in touch if ya want--..
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Nir
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Posted: 3 April 2008 07:42 pm |
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Kim, about the wierd codes (which I edited out):
1) what browser and version are you using?
2) are you editing the post in another program and then pasting into your browser, or just editing within the browser?
3) can you try posting without special colours or formatting to see if the junk still appears?
Nir
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Kims-Embroidery
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Posted: 3 April 2008 08:02 pm |
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I am using Firefox. I simply visit the site and am typing in the Post Reply box. Even when I go to preview the junk code is showing. It's very odd because I am on a bunch of Yahoo groups and another board and this doesn't happen. I have not copied and pasted either.
Kim
span.jajahWrapper { font-size:1em; color:#B11196; text-decoration:underline; } a.jajahLink { color:#000000; text-decoration:none; } span.jajahInLink:hover { background-color:#B11196; }
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Nir
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Posted: 3 April 2008 08:10 pm |
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| I guess it might be your browser, then. Can you try with Internet Explorer - or try posting from another computer?
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Proud-2BA-Loser
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Posted: 3 April 2008 08:11 pm |
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Tuesday was my 1st fruit day and it was hard - honestly.
I saved my sandwich for dinner and it was a mile-high sandwich!
I found frozen grapes to be a saviour as it took longer to eat and they were really satisfying.
Good luck!
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Kims-Embroidery
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Posted: 3 April 2008 08:20 pm |
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Thanks for the encouragement. I have made it so far without getting to the sandwich. I hope to make it until 6PM.
Kim
PS...Nir...this one is coming from Internet Explorer
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Nir
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Posted: 3 April 2008 08:29 pm |
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| No junk: I guess it is something to do with your Firefox. I wonder if anyone else is posting from Firefox with more success
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Kims-Embroidery
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Posted: 3 April 2008 08:34 pm |
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tobafitmom wrote: HI Kim---I was full after breakfast too, Just ate lunch--1/2 c. strawberries, 1 kiwi and 1 c. grapes, But I was going to save my sandwich for dinner too.But I think it'll be for snack instead, lol....I think--in fact know I'm full, but I just maybe am bored w/ fruit and want real food, lol. But I'm determined to do this..How much do u have to lose??? I could be happy w/ losing 40 lbs........Keep up the good work=)...Leigh
well have to keep in touch if ya want--..
Leigh,
I've made it to 3:30...I have decided that I hate fruit day though! Give me a vegetable day anyday. At this point I WILL make it for that sandwich at 6PM...lol.
I only have 10 lbs that I want to loose. I have been running for the last 3 months (from 3-5 miles anywhere from 3-5 days/week) and I stay at the same weight. It's very frustrating. On my frame 10 lbs will make a difference (all in butt, hips, thighs). It's all me, my husband knew me 10-11 lbs lighter and thought I could add a few...lol.
I wish you luck and do stay in touch, I'm rootin' for you!
Kim
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tobafitmom
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Posted: 3 April 2008 09:37 pm |
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| good job--I had my sandwich for my snack at 3pm..YIKES.but I'm full, and I savored every bite after eating the fruit all day--lol..I'm still full and just hope to get thru the night w /just fruit for dinner....But so far I've been 100% no cheating=)....Leigh
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Peter
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Posted: 4 April 2008 01:39 am |
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Not having a problem with Firefox. Oh well... won't hurt anything.
Peter
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NotFatButFine
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Posted: 4 April 2008 06:00 am |
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Ok, next cycle, try eating the sandwich for lunch. I just finished my 4th day, fruit day wasnt too bad.
Hope this helps a little.
NotFatButFine
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Anyar
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Posted: 4 April 2008 08:27 am |
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Nir wrote: No junk: I guess it is something to do with your Firefox. I wonder if anyone else is posting from Firefox with more success
Nir:
I periodically use Firefox and post, but never have any problems. Kim may want to consider downloading the latest updates for Firefox to see if that helps.
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tobafitmom
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Posted: 4 April 2008 02:09 pm |
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Kim--Happy Friday--TGIF!! I made it thru my 1st fruit day..lol...It was a little hard but I did it 100%. you don't know how much i looked forward to my scrambled eggs and cheese this am...LMAO!!!! Have a great day--BTW i peeked on the scale should'nt have,,said i lost 4 lbs on day 3 so far=)...Hope this works for me,,,,Leigh
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EvilEggroll
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Posted: 7 April 2008 04:33 pm |
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| Does anyone know if I can add bananas to fruit day? Fruit day is miserable unto itself, but if I get to add bananas, that would make it a little more bearable.
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