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The month of May has been a mix for me so far.
A road trip the first week--not so good. I make allowances for being
on holiday, so not a big deal really. I got back on track as soon as
I returned home.
Last week was all good until Friday, when I started my weekend a day
early...so a three-day weekend it was.
This week is going quite well--successful so far.
I'm determined to finish out the month of May with Success.
A road trip the first week--not so good. I make allowances for being
on holiday, so not a big deal really. I got back on track as soon as
I returned home.
Last week was all good until Friday, when I started my weekend a day
early...so a three-day weekend it was.
This week is going quite well--successful so far.
I'm determined to finish out the month of May with Success.
Saturday
BR: oatmeal, coconut oil, whey protein, banana, flax; tea
Rest-of-the-day:
Cheese on gf bread (2X); Greek yogurt with blueberries & nuts; kale;
mango; herb tea w/milk
BR: oatmeal, coconut oil, whey protein, banana, flax; tea
Rest-of-the-day:
Cheese on gf bread (2X); Greek yogurt with blueberries & nuts; kale;
mango; herb tea w/milk
Last edited by minimizer on Sat Jul 16, 2016 10:38 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Dang! that reminds me I forgot to add my powdered protein this morning, something I was going to do as an experiment.
Do you grind your flax? I keep a bit ground in the freezer. I find the whole seeds just pass through, though I won't tell you the evidence for that.
It's funny how Reinhard says somewhere to eat what your grandparents would recognize. My darling grandfather lasted quite awhile on meat, potatoes, and whiskey, but I'm willing to take my chances adding whey, flax, and vegetables, among other things.
Do you grind your flax? I keep a bit ground in the freezer. I find the whole seeds just pass through, though I won't tell you the evidence for that.
It's funny how Reinhard says somewhere to eat what your grandparents would recognize. My darling grandfather lasted quite awhile on meat, potatoes, and whiskey, but I'm willing to take my chances adding whey, flax, and vegetables, among other things.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
BR: oatmeal, whey protein, banana, flax seeds; two cups of tea
Lunch: chicken salad on rice cakes; plain Greek yogurt w/slivered almonds & pomegranate juice; baby carrots
Dinner: chicken breast w/vegetables; salad w/blue cheese dressing
Nighttime snacks
Lunch: chicken salad on rice cakes; plain Greek yogurt w/slivered almonds & pomegranate juice; baby carrots
Dinner: chicken breast w/vegetables; salad w/blue cheese dressing
Nighttime snacks
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Hi minimizer, Are the whey protein, flax seeds & banana all going on top of the oatmeal? And is that unsweetened oatmeal? sorry for my questions. Thanks, Trace(Whosonfirst)
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Current weight(9/2020)-212 lbs.
Goal Weight- 205 lbs.
NoS Goal: >= 80% Success days
Current weight(9/2020)-212 lbs.
Goal Weight- 205 lbs.
NoS Goal: >= 80% Success days
Hi, Trace...It's plain, unsweetened, one-minute oatmeal. After I prepare it, I add banana (either sliced or mashed) and a scoop of unsweetened, unflavored whey protein. I sprinkle two tablespoons of ground flax seeds over the top of that.
I have never liked the long-cooking rolled oats or steel-cut oats, and I believe the quick oats are healthful enough. This is my daily breakfast and
I never get tired of if
I have never liked the long-cooking rolled oats or steel-cut oats, and I believe the quick oats are healthful enough. This is my daily breakfast and
I never get tired of if
Last week was an extremely unusual week for me and my family. I returned to No S by Thursday though and had a good ending to my week.
I'm expecting to have a good week coming up, Vanilla No S along with plenty of walking and daily activity. No sitting around and moving lots, that's the plan! Eat less & move more!
I'm expecting to have a good week coming up, Vanilla No S along with plenty of walking and daily activity. No sitting around and moving lots, that's the plan! Eat less & move more!
Hope the unusual week was for good reasons. No S can help keep the deviations moderate.
Here's to a green first week of October.
Here's to a green first week of October.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
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And keep going no matter what the scale says. Delightfully short people like yourself often have to tweak tweak tweak plates AND S days. But so what? The time will pass anyway.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
You're so right!
Still going well this week.
My aim is to make each meal high in vegetables and/or fruit.
Limit fats somewhat, especially saturated fats, but of course some
fat with each meal for satisfaction until the next meal.
I have totally eliminated caffeine and alcohol because they simply
don't agree with me.
Adequate protein, adequate produce, a moderate amount of carbs
(mostly unrefined carbs), low in sodium whenever possible.
It's pretty easy to control the quality of my meals since I nearly
always eat at home.
Still going well this week.
My aim is to make each meal high in vegetables and/or fruit.
Limit fats somewhat, especially saturated fats, but of course some
fat with each meal for satisfaction until the next meal.
I have totally eliminated caffeine and alcohol because they simply
don't agree with me.
Adequate protein, adequate produce, a moderate amount of carbs
(mostly unrefined carbs), low in sodium whenever possible.
It's pretty easy to control the quality of my meals since I nearly
always eat at home.
Sounds very close to my plan for the first few years. And most successful loser/maintainers don't eat out much. You're right on track.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Good to play it by ear. Eventually, S's can be the exception, not the default on S days.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
I hope so! Not sure I've really gotten there yet!oolala53 wrote:Good to play it by ear. Eventually, S's can be the exception, not the default on S days.
Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
Respect Moderation
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
Respect Moderation
I swear, I think we should have "dry" days, like they do regarding booze some places. Sweets on weekends and 15 holidays a year. Good for you for creating your own dry day.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
I am having a successful week.
One unsuccessful day in the middle of January on a weekday.
My weekends were quite tame and many weekend days were
as if it were a weekday, just because I felt like it. Sweets
aren't very appealing lately.
My weight this morning is 136# so I appear to have lost two
pounds during my first month of this 2017 challenge.
BMI is now 25.7
One unsuccessful day in the middle of January on a weekday.
My weekends were quite tame and many weekend days were
as if it were a weekday, just because I felt like it. Sweets
aren't very appealing lately.
My weight this morning is 136# so I appear to have lost two
pounds during my first month of this 2017 challenge.
BMI is now 25.7
Sounds like a very successful month, good for you!minimizer wrote:I am having a successful week.
One unsuccessful day in the middle of January on a weekday.
My weekends were quite tame and many weekend days were
as if it were a weekday, just because I felt like it. Sweets
aren't very appealing lately.
My weight this morning is 136# so I appear to have lost two
pounds during my first month of this 2017 challenge.
BMI is now 25.7
Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
Respect Moderation
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
Respect Moderation
Last week was a road trip week and it was difficult to have typical N days.
I did the best I could and I did have to eat more often to keep from getting headaches and to be able to keep a pleasant disposition around my traveling companion and those we were visiting with. I do not travel well--I look at it
in much the same was as Sick days--I do what I have to do to survive.
This week I am back to normal and this Monday is going well.
Breakfast was my usual oatmeal with fixin's.
Lunch is ff Greek yogurt with blueberries, banana, and chopped pecans.
So far, so good.
I did the best I could and I did have to eat more often to keep from getting headaches and to be able to keep a pleasant disposition around my traveling companion and those we were visiting with. I do not travel well--I look at it
in much the same was as Sick days--I do what I have to do to survive.
This week I am back to normal and this Monday is going well.
Breakfast was my usual oatmeal with fixin's.
Lunch is ff Greek yogurt with blueberries, banana, and chopped pecans.
So far, so good.
If road trips are your biggest problem and you don't take them often, that's actually lucky. And even that could change with long term compliance.
Enjoy your N days.
Enjoy your N days.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Breakfast: bowl of oatmeal with banana, whey protein, coconut oil, yogurt, and ground flax seeds sprinkled on top; and black tea to drink.
Lunch: leftover lentils, leftover small baked potato, baby carrots, Brazil nuts, crusty rye with butter; milk to drink
Dinner: Greek yogurt, blueberries, banana, whey protein, walnuts; herb tea
Lunch: leftover lentils, leftover small baked potato, baby carrots, Brazil nuts, crusty rye with butter; milk to drink
Dinner: Greek yogurt, blueberries, banana, whey protein, walnuts; herb tea
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Whey protein! That's what I forgot this morning.
How did Lent and Easter go?
How did Lent and Easter go?
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Breakfast: oatmeal/whey/banana/yogurt/coconut oil/flax seed; tea to drink
Lunch: leftover tamale pie, leftover spinach, leftover cooked apples, Greek yogurt w/fresh blueberries, Brazil nuts; milk to drink (half cup)
Afternoon: cider
Dinner: chicken leg, green beans, Swiss cheese, mashed potatoes; purple cow
Lunch: leftover tamale pie, leftover spinach, leftover cooked apples, Greek yogurt w/fresh blueberries, Brazil nuts; milk to drink (half cup)
Afternoon: cider
Dinner: chicken leg, green beans, Swiss cheese, mashed potatoes; purple cow
Br...oatmeal, whey, banana, flax seed, coconut oil, yogurt; tea
Lun...chicken leg, baby carrots, Brazil nuts, Greek yogurt w/grape juice & walnuts
didn't track for the rest of the weekend
Lun...chicken leg, baby carrots, Brazil nuts, Greek yogurt w/grape juice & walnuts
didn't track for the rest of the weekend
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breakfast: oatmeal, whey protein, banana, coconut oil, yogurt, ground flax seeds; black tea
lunch: leftover pea & carrot curry w/chicken, Greek yogurt w/blueberries & walnuts; purple cow
dinner: turkey burger w/cabbage, tomatoes, onion, olives, evoo; bell pepper strips; Ezekiel bread & Havarti; milk
lunch: leftover pea & carrot curry w/chicken, Greek yogurt w/blueberries & walnuts; purple cow
dinner: turkey burger w/cabbage, tomatoes, onion, olives, evoo; bell pepper strips; Ezekiel bread & Havarti; milk
Wednesday:
BR: oatmeal, banana, yogurt, whey, flax; one cup coffee w/milk
LUN: potluck meal: ham, popcorn chicken, macaroni & cheese, chicken & dumplings, pasta salad, fruit salad; small cup black coffee
DIN: pasta salad, sweet potato custard, collard greens, half yellow bell pepper, blueberries & Greek yogurt, 3 Brazil nuts; milk
BR: oatmeal, banana, yogurt, whey, flax; one cup coffee w/milk
LUN: potluck meal: ham, popcorn chicken, macaroni & cheese, chicken & dumplings, pasta salad, fruit salad; small cup black coffee
DIN: pasta salad, sweet potato custard, collard greens, half yellow bell pepper, blueberries & Greek yogurt, 3 Brazil nuts; milk
Saturday
BR: oatmeal, banana, coconut oil, whey protein, yogurt; coffee w/milk
LUN: ww pita, Havarti cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo; 3 Brazil nuts; half yellow bell pepper; milk
DIN: chicken, vegetables (carrots, onion, broccoli, bell pepper, tomato, olives + evoo), rice, cherries; milk
NIGHT: 1/2 cup milk & Pom
BR: oatmeal, banana, coconut oil, whey protein, yogurt; coffee w/milk
LUN: ww pita, Havarti cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo; 3 Brazil nuts; half yellow bell pepper; milk
DIN: chicken, vegetables (carrots, onion, broccoli, bell pepper, tomato, olives + evoo), rice, cherries; milk
NIGHT: 1/2 cup milk & Pom
Sunday
BR: oatmeal, whey, yogurt, banana, coconut oil; coffee w/milk
LUN: large slice cheese pizza; Costco samples of key lime pie, chocolate crepe, and caramel popcorn
DIN: leftover rice & chicken & vegetables, evoo; bell pepper strips; cherries; milk
NIGHT: 3 Milano mint cookies; 3 Brazil nuts; PB; cereal & milk
BR: oatmeal, whey, yogurt, banana, coconut oil; coffee w/milk
LUN: large slice cheese pizza; Costco samples of key lime pie, chocolate crepe, and caramel popcorn
DIN: leftover rice & chicken & vegetables, evoo; bell pepper strips; cherries; milk
NIGHT: 3 Milano mint cookies; 3 Brazil nuts; PB; cereal & milk
It sure looks like things are going well. Here's to an end to summer and starting fall strong.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
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