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by Lizzy6
Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

I just came on to say that I probably will not be posting anymore. I came across a plan that I have been following the last two weeks. Out of respect for NO S, I will not say what it is. I was looking for how to incorporate snacks in a healthy way and I found it. I feel absolutely wonderful. I truly...
by Lizzy6
Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Auto, I didn't have to work today. So I was able to relax.

Today is a YELLOW day. No binges. I ate my planned meals and snacks and that was that.
by Lizzy6
Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Wednesday and Thursday GREEN Friday YELLOW If you noticed that I obtained a fully GREEN week you might be surprised. Well....this is what I decided. I realized that going without snacks was not going to work for me. I can make it a day or two, but it backfires and then I just end up bingeing. I thin...
by Lizzy6
Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Tuesday (Day 3) GREEN
by Lizzy6
Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Monday (Day 2) GREEN


I decided to step on the scale. My plan is to weigh 2x per month...at the beginning and in the middle.
195.4 :shock:
by Lizzy6
Mon Dec 16, 2019 1:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Sunday (Day 1...again) GREEN
by Lizzy6
Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

I am still here :) I was in a little funk and just didn't feel like posting. It didn't have anything to do with No S. I have just been thinking about some changes I need to make in my career. I have had a mixture of green and red days. I am not in the 21 Day Club yet, but I am still pleased that I h...
by Lizzy6
Sat Dec 07, 2019 12:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Friday YELLOW
I usually take Friday and Saturday as SDays. I like to unwind on Fridays.
I will enjoy a nice coconut chocolate bar in a few minutes. Yummy!
I did not snack today. I had my three meals.
by Lizzy6
Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
Replies: 859
Views: 1053083

Re: Octavia is finally checking in!

I have experienced that before. When I say I will never eat XYZ again, I start wanting it more. When I tell myself that nothing is off limits, I suddenly don't have strong urges for that particular food. It does seem weird, but it so real.
by Lizzy6
Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Thank you!!!!
  • Guess what?

    Thursday GREEN

    Today I felt like having breakfast for dinner, so that is what I did. I love breakfast food.
by Lizzy6
Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

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Wednesday Green
by Lizzy6
Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Monday Red
Tuesday Red

Tomorrow is Day 1 again.
by Lizzy6
Mon Dec 02, 2019 1:12 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food Pushers
Replies: 22
Views: 34806

Re: Food Pushers

oolala My husband is naturally slim. He does not overeat. He eats all things, but I have never seen him binge. He can even eat a few chips and stop. I just think we either have a body that has balanced hormones or we don't. I don't have balanced hormones. I don't want to have to explain to people wh...
by Lizzy6
Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 489990

Re: Alene's Check-in

I don't like talking about food and diet either. When people try to figure out how, why, and what I eat, I usually shrug or give a vague answer.
by Lizzy6
Mon Dec 02, 2019 12:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

DAY 3 Yellow
I had a some chocolate. I stuck to the 3 eating episodes. It was a good day!
by Lizzy6
Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flyingpig checkin
Replies: 923
Views: 809627

Re: flyingpig checkin

I have certainly been in that situation before!
I hope the next days went better for you.
by Lizzy6
Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

I want to get back into the habit of checking in daily. I think it is helpful. It is hard to get people to understand No S when they don't have a problem with weight or overeating. This is a safe place for which I am thankful. I really want to make it into the 21 day club. That would make me very ha...
by Lizzy6
Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4644086

Re: automated eating tracker

Thank you for posting your experience. It is interesting to read.
by Lizzy6
Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Reducing my carbs has been interesting. I definitely felt better mood wise. I didn't get the midday grumps, which I suspect was coming from eating too many carbs. The problem I am having is figuring out how to eat enough at meal time. I suppose I have to eat a larger portion of protein??? I don't ea...
by Lizzy6
Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food Pushers
Replies: 22
Views: 34806

Re: Food Pushers

It was very frustrating. The next time, I will stand my ground. If I have to use my serious face I will. I think that this might be part of learning new eating habits. Saying no will be a must in a food-abundant society.
by Lizzy6
Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:00 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food Pushers
Replies: 22
Views: 34806

Food Pushers

Oh boy! I had a terrible time with them today. We had a breakfast at work today. I had already eaten, so I didn't even want to go in the room. I had so many people nagging me. I said "No thank you" as nicely as I could, but they wouldn't stop. Someone finally threatened to not leave until I went to ...
by Lizzy6
Sat Nov 09, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

I have been reading a lot about carb restriction and "addiction" (if that is really a thing??) I have to admit that I do have symptoms of someone who doesn't process sugar and starch very well. I think that this week I will aim to reduce my carbohydrates a little. I am not talking about Keto.. I kno...
by Lizzy6
Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Saturday 11/3 S Day
Sunday 11/4 Fail
Monday 11/5 Success
by Lizzy6
Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

I have been so terrible about posting. My goal is to start checking in each day. It really helps.

Friday, Nov. 1 SDAY (for me)
by Lizzy6
Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

I have been super busy the past two weeks so I didn't post. Things should be back to normal now.

I have had a mixture of green and red days. We will see what this week has in store.
by Lizzy6
Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Thank you oolala! I am trying to look at this as a journey and not a diet. I think that even if I can manage to stay the same weight until the end of the year, I will be happy. If I do not gain, I would think that I had at least gained some control over food, because I have definitely gained weight ...
by Lizzy6
Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Sunday 9/15 Vanilla NoS GREEN 15 minutes daily exercise RED No devices after 9:15 PM (Su-Th) RED Monday 9/16 Vanilla NoS RED 15 minutes daily exercise RED No devices after 9:15 PM (Su-Th) GREEN Tuesday 9/17 Vanilla NoS GREEN 15 minutes daily exercise GREEN No devices after 9:15 PM (Su-Th) RED Wednes...
by Lizzy6
Fri Sep 13, 2019 12:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4644086

Re: automated eating tracker

I loved reading that last post. I appreciate your positive attitude. I am 43 and I have started noticing the effects of aging. I hope to be at peace with it all too.
by Lizzy6
Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Sunday 9/8 Vanilla NoS GREEN 15 minutes daily exercise RED No devices after 9:15 PM (Su-Th) GREEN Monday 9/9 Vanilla NoS RED 15 minutes daily exercise GREEN No devices after 9:15 PM (Su-Th) RED Tuesday 9/10 Vanilla NoS RED 15 minutes daily exercise GREEN No devices after 9:15 PM (Su-Th) RED Wednesda...
by Lizzy6
Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just some thoughts
Replies: 5
Views: 16310

Just some thoughts

I am 200 pounds now (5'2). I was thinking what if I am able to keep this No S lifestyle...let's say for a whole year...but I don't lose any weight. Will I be better off anyway?
by Lizzy6
Sat Sep 07, 2019 1:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

whew...what a week!
I didn't have too many green days, but I am still aiming for a full green week. Friday and Saturday are my weekend Sdays. I just love to unwind on Fridays after a long week. The hubs does bath duty for the kiddos and I can relax after I cook dinner.

Tomorrow is a new day.
by Lizzy6
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

Thanks for the welcomes!!


Monday 9/2
Vanilla NoS RED
15 minutes daily exercise RED
No devices after 9:15 PM (Su-Th) RED

Tomorrow is a new day!!

Thursday 9/5
Vanilla NoS GREEN
15 minutes daily exercise RED
No devices after 9:15 PM (Su-Th) RED
by Lizzy6
Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Re: Lizzy6 -Check In

It's been 2 years since I checked in. I gave up but want to try again. I didn't do any diet in my absence. I just ate and gained 30 pounds!!!! I think I am ready now. I have reached my breaking point. I look in the mirror and at pictures and I just can't believe I let myself get here. I really want ...
by Lizzy6
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

I am renewing my mind again....*sigh * This time I think I will try logging my foods. I don't know if it will help, but I know some people swear by it. It seems kind of diet-like, but I will give it a go. What I will do is refrain from "health" labels and amounts such as 4 oz, organic, low-fat, etc....
by Lizzy6
Tue Apr 04, 2017 1:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Oolala, I didn't find anything better. I am still struggling to make this work. *sigh* ...still feeling like a failure. But I am going to try again tomorrow.
by Lizzy6
Tue Feb 28, 2017 1:13 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling like a failure
Replies: 13
Views: 24952

I had the snack today. I was not hungry at dinner time. Now, I am feeling a little emptiness in my stomach, but it's much later than I would normally eat. This is not as simple as I hoped it would be.
by Lizzy6
Sun Feb 26, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Thanks heliz and Bluebell. Encouragement on this journey is needed often.

Sadly, I only had one successful day this past week, but someone suggested that maybe I should just add in an afternoon snack. I think I will have to do that, because it's by far the most difficult part of the day for me.
by Lizzy6
Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling like a failure
Replies: 13
Views: 24952

I think adding in a small planned snack might be a good idea.

I will see if it helps.
by Lizzy6
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:07 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling like a failure
Replies: 13
Views: 24952

Feeling like a failure

I bombed again today. I am feeling so discouraged. I just can't seem to get past the afternoon cravings. Once I give in, it is downhill from there. I feel like there is something wrong with me. It doesn't make any sense. I am so frustrated with myself. I feel like I am going to be fat forever. Pleas...
by Lizzy6
Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Today was my first successful day this week. Finally!

1 down
20 to go
by Lizzy6
Mon Feb 20, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Today is Monday (a great day to start) the 20th (a nice even number). I am going to try to get into the 21-Day Club.
by Lizzy6
Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

I am crawling back. :oops: I had a diet-head moment and backslid on No S. Today, I realized that I felt so much freedom with No S. Tomorrow starts a new day.
by Lizzy6
Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: idontknow's return to No S
Replies: 110
Views: 160179

Wednesday and Thursday - both successes. Wednesday is usually full of food! I have 2 long meetings where food is provided and I usually eat all day. Yesterday I postponed my lunch until late afternoon so didn't eat in either meeting. The same strategy helped today. I can go for a long time between ...
by Lizzy6
Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Maggie Mae's daily check in
Replies: 316
Views: 309506

MaggieMae, thanks for dropping by my journal.

I am sorry to hear about the acne/medication issue. Maybe they have an alternative medicine that won't mess with your cycles too much?
by Lizzy6
Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Hey lizzy! Three green days in a row is great! I admire your ability to be a pm luddite. I think I would sleep better if I didn't check my phone right before trying to sleep. I think there's some scientific explanation about the light from the screen messes up our circadian rhythm. I need to work o...
by Lizzy6
Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

idontknow wrote:Well done - that's a good start and much better than not doing No S :D
Yes, I agree! I am amazed I made it three days in a row.
by Lizzy6
Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Welcome
Replies: 12
Views: 23836

Wise words!
by Lizzy6
Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Week 2

I started it off strong with 3 green days. Thursday and Friday were difficult, so I had to put red squares on my Habit Calendar.

I three green days for walking and all green days for PM Luddite.
by Lizzy6
Sun Jan 01, 2017 10:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: >>>> January challenge <<<<
Replies: 46
Views: 49119

I'll join!


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by Lizzy6
Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Thanks Merry!

My first week was rocky for sure. I had 2 green days and 3 red days. I hope next week will be better.
by Lizzy6
Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do you eat the same meals everyday?
Replies: 24
Views: 38172

Hi, babybird!
I usually rotate the same two meals for breakfast and the same two for lunch. Dinner varies depending on what I cook for the family. I was just wondering if other people do this too.
by Lizzy6
Wed Dec 28, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do you eat the same meals everyday?
Replies: 24
Views: 38172

Do you eat the same meals everyday?

Just curious.
by Lizzy6
Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizzy6 -Check In
Replies: 68
Views: 85429

Lizzy6 -Check In

I started a journal on Monday, but deleted it because I had second thoughts about this. Fear haunted me and I began to think that I couldn't do this. I thought it wouldn't work for me. I thought I needed something more restrictive to see results. This morning I argued with myself about all the times...
by Lizzy6
Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2017 One year No S Challenge
Replies: 425
Views: 581299

I am new here. I was browsing the web for diet info. I found this place, listened to some podcasts, and read some posts. I can relate to being in diet hell. It is a dark, dark place. I am not sure if my temperament will let me make a one year commitment, but I would like to give this diet a try. I n...