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by ladybird30
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks WinHappy. Being able to rein in small weight gains is definitely a win.
by ladybird30
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Soprano
by ladybird30
Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Well, I ended up 4 lbs down over 2023. And I averaged 9800 steps per day for the year. However, my weight has crept up a little over the last couple of months, due to mainly to poor sleep sapping my will power. The result being a bit more food, and a bit less exercise, and the odd day where eating p...
by ladybird30
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lisa's Back at it--A new Start!
Replies: 5
Views: 2448

Re: Lisa's Back at it--A new Start!

That makes it really hard, having tempting food stored so close to you. I rely much more heavily on not having food I don't want to eat around than on my limited willpower.
Is it possible to store snacks in the kitchen you mentioned rather than your cubicle?
by ladybird30
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:29 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: weight focus and "emotional" eating
Replies: 3
Views: 3168

Re: weight focus and "emotional" eating

On reflection, the course coordinator may well be correct for some people, depending on the circumstances. It's just making it a generalisation for all situations I didn't agree with.
by ladybird30
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:06 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: weight focus and "emotional" eating
Replies: 3
Views: 3168

Re: weight focus and "emotional" eating

[quote=oolala53 post_id=209207 time=1702501425 BTW, the originator says that making that forbidden makes the habit even stronger. I believe No S helsp solve that because sometimes, our routine meals are pretty close to emotional eating in that sometimes, we aren't really hungry, but we partake becau...
by ladybird30
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Quick update, still maintaining my weight between 129 and 131, but have come to the end
of my desire for reporting daily sucesses and failures. Still eating 3 meals a day most days and don't intend to change that.
by ladybird30
Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 516509

Re: Soprano

I hope the exercise helps with your mood as well. About 3/4 hour brisk walking outdoors seems to do the trick for me
by ladybird30
Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

October weight range, 128-131, another month of maintenance in spite of some difficulties. Tues 1nov S day afternoon tea with friends Wed 2 failure, snack, all due to poor planning leading to a lack of filling food. And the shops were shut due to a local public holiday I didn't think about. Thurs 3 ...
by ladybird30
Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon success
Tues, failure, early dinner and then supper as feeling a bit hungrier today and didn't want to wait to eat.
Wed, Thurs, success
Fri failure
Sat 3 meals, supper
Sun. 3 meals
Mon Success
by ladybird30
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:28 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: a kind of anniversary, 15 years
Replies: 5
Views: 7283

Re: a kind of anniversary, 15 years

15 years, wow that's a long time.
by ladybird30
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Win, you are so enthusiastic, thanks
by ladybird30
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon-wed success
Thurs, Fri success
Sat, Sun 3 meals
by ladybird30
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 957163

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

By cardio, do you mean running on a treadmill? I dislike the very thought of it. Walking and electric bike riding on the other hand I find highly enjoyable.
by ladybird30
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Oolala. I have been struggling a bit with temptation today (sat). I am starting to suspect it's because I have dropped a little weight due to not being totally well. It doesn't take much of that to set off food cravings for me. I made myself wait til meal time by promising myself a decent, pr...
by ladybird30
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:32 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Fourteenth year
Replies: 9
Views: 10453

Re: Fourteenth year

Well done
by ladybird30
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2662691

Re: oolala53

It takes a long time. While binge thoughts don't plague me like they used to, they still do occasionally. Like today. For no particular reason except perhaps not having any structured activity today. I had to remind myself about how awful I would feel if I did. And went and sat in the sun in my gard...
by ladybird30
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Win.
Mon, Tues , wed success
Thurs S day because of walking 13km,1st decent walk for 3 weeks.
Fri success
by ladybird30
Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

:arrow: Thanks Win and nettee for your encouraging words.

October

Mon - Fri success
Sat, Sun 3 meals
by ladybird30
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

I remember the anxiety about getting too hungry during my early days of NoS. In the end I decided to not worry about the one plate rule. Instead, I decided to dish all my food out at once, and accept that sometimes I might eat too much. I am not that strict now, and often have seconds if I think I w...
by ladybird30
Sun Oct 01, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

SEP Maintenance month, had a temporary small increase from extra salt after eating my way thru a jar of home pickled olives. 128-131lbs.
by ladybird30
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon-wed success
Thurs S day, 15km, 4 meals/snacks, supper
Fri success,
Sat, Sun ? Prob 3 meals
Mon-Fri success
Sat 3 meals
Sun 3 meals, supper
by ladybird30
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Hi Ellis, I weigh daily. At the beginning of the month I note my weight, then any higher or lower weights, Usually a small fluctuation of a couple of pounds.
by ladybird30
Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 318141

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

All rights best with stopping the slide
by ladybird30
Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon - Wed success Thurs ran into a friend who noticed I had lost weight. After I reassured her it was on purpose, she said something about no more comfort eating, to which I agreed. It's been a struggle, but it was a good thing to break that bad habit. success Friday success Sat 3 meals, 2 snacks Su...
by ladybird30
Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

It allows me to keep track of my weight with daily weighings, while minimising logging.
by ladybird30
Fri Sep 08, 2023 5:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

Lots of green there.
by ladybird30
Fri Sep 08, 2023 5:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

I did have a few comments. I lead another walk this week, and kept it to 12km.

Thurs S day while walking.
Fri success
Sat 2 meals, 3 snacks
Sun 3 meals, supper
by ladybird30
Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 151
Views: 96082

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Hi Amy, interesting to read your experiences with the FMD.
by ladybird30
Sat Sep 02, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Win. Mon failure, snack Tues, Wed success Thurs S day, walked 16-17km, mostly flat. I was leading, and had promised a 15 km walk. Felt a bit guilty about the extra distance - our oldest walker is 79 or 80! August weight range 128-130 lbs, down a little more September Fri success Sat one snack...
by ladybird30
Sat Aug 26, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New here…
Replies: 10
Views: 10612

Re: New here…

Hi Melderin, welcome.

The longer I do this, the more I am convinced that extremes aren't needed, just avoidance of excess. And not doing whatever leads to excess, as well as ruthless honesty in recognising excess when it happens.
by ladybird30
Sat Aug 26, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 957163

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Congrats on the weight lifting, you will thank your younger self as you get older. The difference in energy levels and general liveliness between those who keep themselves reasonably fit and those who haven't is really noticeable in my social circles. I mix mainly with people in their sixties and se...
by ladybird30
Sat Aug 26, 2023 6:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Ellis.

M - F success
Sat 3 meals
Sun 3 meals, snack
by ladybird30
Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Win & Amy
by ladybird30
Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

Changing habits is not easy, after all we get good at what we practice, and we have been practicing our old habits for a long time. But after enough practice, we can become good at new ones.
by ladybird30
Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Yeah, it's pretty nice.

Mon success
Tues, Wed , Thurs, Fri S for sick day, not feeling well so having smaller meals more often.
Sat 3 meals
Sun 2 meals, snack. Not as hungry as usual, probably because of less exercise.
by ladybird30
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 957163

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

pinkhippie wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:18 pm


I have noticed I really like to eat a variety of things at the end of the day and if I don't I feel deprived.
Yes, I've discovered that boredom with one's usual food is a thing.
by ladybird30
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 151
Views: 96082

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

I get up every day, mark my Habit Cal for the day before, and begin again with a clean slate. Remind myself of my reasons for doing this, get my exercise in and practice No-S the best I can that day. Any day I get my steps in and don't overeat gives me that little feeling of accomplishment when I g...
by ladybird30
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's daily check in
Replies: 104
Views: 186601

Re: Deb's daily check in

Gosh, that sounds tough, hope things are better for you financially now.
by ladybird30
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

Only one cure for genuine, urgent hunger, and that is enough food. No amount of self talk will fix that. If you look at the kinds and amounts of foods that you are eating, it may give you some idea of how to avoid such hunger. For example, because my meals are mostly made from low fat ingredients, I...
by ladybird30
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jvcnm's Check-in
Replies: 7
Views: 5221

Re: Jvcnm's Check-in

Congrats on a successful week
by ladybird30
Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks everyone for your kind words, much appreciated. I actually started feeling better just from posting.

Wed success
Thurs S day, walked 14km or so, wattles glorious this year, magnificent displays of yellow.
Fri success
Sat 3 meals, snack
Sun 3 meals
by ladybird30
Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon failure supper Tues - I want to give an example how ordered eating habits can help with (not) emotional eating. I have been feeling a bit miserable the last day for something I did that I don't think I can fix up. Woke up hungry, so had breakfast, 1 bowl. Mid morning went out into the bush for a...
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 151
Views: 96082

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

My thoughts too
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Amy
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:56 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Fourteenth year
Replies: 9
Views: 10453

Re: Fourteenth year

Great to hear from you again Dave. It is so encouraging to know that the good habits can last for so long, even if they need a bit of tweaking now and then.
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 957163

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Pink, hope you are feeling better now after your illness.
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 151
Views: 96082

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

I think of how life used to be when I gave in, which I inevitably did. Can't go back there, and I know I can wait the urge out. At least until I am properly hungry for the next meal.
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 516509

Re: Soprano

Hi Soprano, let us know how you go.
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

Keep up the good work WIN. Moderate eating takes practice, which is what you are doing
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2662691

Re: oolala53

Great to see you doing so much since your retirement. Happy travels also. There are so many reasons why people eat more than their body needs, but I think normalising eating large amounts of energy dense foods has a lot to do with it. Genetics can help explain weight variation in a given food enviro...
by ladybird30
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Soprano. Oolala, I've had the odd comment on my eating habits, which are also driven by food sensitivities. But I've always been pretty resistant to social pressure to eat food I don't really want to, in the same way that I automatically refuse alcohol. And I live in a drinking culture. Refus...
by ladybird30
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

July weight range 129 - 131 lbs, maintenance month Tues Aug 1 success Wed success Thurs S day, walked 14 - 15km, wildflowers, views, good company. Wouldn't be able to do it if I was 30lbs heavier. Fri success Sat 3 meals, snack. Felt restless in the afternoon, so walked for an hour and a half. Sun 3...
by ladybird30
Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon success sort of, dinner was split in two while I did other things in the middle
Tues, Wed success
Thurs S day, walking with group
Fri success
Sat , Sun 3 meals, snack
Mon success
by ladybird30
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:50 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 2022 report
Replies: 11
Views: 9412

Re: 2022 report

Thanks Pink. I am convinced that one of the reasons I binged for so long was because I tried to counteract the food cravings by eating less.
by ladybird30
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 151
Views: 96082

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

I am as strict as I can be about the 3 meals until it interferes with other goals such as enough sleep or exercise. But I cut myself a lot of slack about how much I eat at meals, up to the point where I know if I eat any more it will be for the sake of eating, not because I need more food. I rarely ...
by ladybird30
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Yes, pretty close, only another 6lbs or so, 8 at the max. Which may or may not happen.
by ladybird30
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon failure, supper - hungrier than usual for
some reason, not going to tough it out if I am too hungry to sleep
Tues failure, supper
Wed success
Thurs S day, walked 15km
Fri success
Sat, Sun 3 meals
by ladybird30
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4411757

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Hi Linda, good to see you are taking on new challenges, they keep life interesting.
by ladybird30
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 957163

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Glad you enjoyed it.
by ladybird30
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks WINhappy
by ladybird30
Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's daily check in
Replies: 104
Views: 186601

Re: Deb's daily check in

Skipping lunch & eating a big dinner to compensate is against the spirit of NoS. Congrats on deciding to mark it red in the interest of practicing moderation and establishing regular eating habits. Not an easy thing to do
by ladybird30
Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon, Tues , Wed success
Thurs S day, walked 14 km
Fri success
Sat 3 meals, snack
Sun 3 meals, late supper
by ladybird30
Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 76
Views: 53794

Re: Ellis tries again!

Hi Ellis, hope the insulin pump makes managing your Type 1 easier.
by ladybird30
Sat Jul 08, 2023 2:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

I have been listening to another interview with science communicator Stephan Guyenet, which I do both for reinforcement and to keep up with the latest science on weight loss. He doesn't address BED which was my main problem, but I have found his suggestions very helpful to get my weight down now tha...
by ladybird30
Sat Jul 08, 2023 2:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2662691

Re: oolala53

Have a good trip.
by ladybird30
Sat Jul 08, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

It took me quite a while to accept my self imposed limits on food, but I think that acceptance is the key to stopping the internal debates and the angst that goes with them.
by ladybird30
Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 76
Views: 53794

Re: Ellis tries again!

Yay for strong women Oolala.
by ladybird30
Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 957163

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Re slowing down eating: I actually enjoy the physical act of eating and the chewing, I think it is a form of relaxation or stress release. So sometimes if I find myself rushing I remind myself to chew thoroughly and eat more slowly, otherwise the meal will all be over too soon. Also good to really s...
by ladybird30
Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon-Wed success
Thurs S for speedy walking day, 13 km
Fri dead tired, but so far so good, success

June weight 129- 132 lbs, down a little more

Sat 1 July 3 meals
Sun 3 meals, supper
Mon - Wed Success
Thurs S day, 14km walk with group
Fri Success
Sat, Sun 3 meals
by ladybird30
Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

I am a very basic cook, and don't really do recipes. If I need to make the meat, veg and starch more interesting, I will chuck in some herbs or spices, perhaps some garlic or chili peppers, lemon juice or red wine vinegar. Usually everything is topped with a good quality olive oil. Home grown herbs ...
by ladybird30
Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

My fitness has improved a lot since averaging 10k steps pd from Jan. Before that, my steps had dropped to 8400 or so from a long term (decade?) average of around 9300 steps pd. Older woman here , so slowy building up from several thousand steps pd should be doable for the average woman (not counting...
by ladybird30
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 76
Views: 53794

Re: Ellis tries again!

Hi Ellis, even if you really did put on a little weight during your holiday, you haven't undone all the practice you have put in working on good eating
habits.

It can take a couple of weeks for extra water weight to leave after a change in eating habits (own experience).
by ladybird30
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

Off to a good start, especially with the traveling.
by ladybird30
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

I count Sat & sun as S days as always so I can have the freedom to have a snack if I feel hungry. I started to taking long walk days as S days in addition because it was too hard to fit in with the three meal pattern what with leaving home before usual breakfast time, not wanting to eat a big meal b...
by ladybird30
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm back!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 8212

Re: I'm back!!!

Welcome back Deb.
by ladybird30
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon, Tues, Wed success Thurs S day, walked 14 km, 3 meals and two snacks. Once again, I was too tired to eat a decent sized dinner, but this time I planned ahead for supper a couple of hours after dinner before an early night. Fri success Sat 3 meals Sun 3 meals, supper Mon success Tues failure supp...
by ladybird30
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

To eat enough to not feel hungry is perfectly normal. I also get much hungrier after exercise. Part of my anti overeating strategy is to have more energy dense food at meals for a while if I get overhungry. Or an extra meal, but stay with the good eating habits - sit down to eat at the table, dish t...
by ladybird30
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 957163

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Treading that fine line between over and under eating doesn't come naturally to me either. Keep up the good work Pink.
by ladybird30
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

Safety blanket meals - I've had more than a few of those. It got better. Two things that helped me get through the 'wanting to eat' afternoons- having a decent breakfast and especially lunch with enough calories, fats, protein, carbs and volume to feel satisfied and keep me going Promising myself th...
by ladybird30
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Win
by ladybird30
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 957163

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Not eating breakfast til mid morning is my version of IF also. Congrats on the consistent weight lifting.
by ladybird30
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Pink. Eating more or less moderately most of the time is my way of life now. The rewards have been worth it. May report: in spite of more snacks and S days, my weight dropped a bit more, now 130 - 133 lbs. Due to cold weather and longer walks probably Thurs Jun 1, Fri success Sat 4 meals/snac...
by ladybird30
Thu May 25, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

Yes, 'fails' are inevitable, just part of learning how to eat sensibly like learning any other habit.
It is just a particularly difficult one to master for many people, including me.

Sounds like you are off to a good start.
by ladybird30
Thu May 25, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks WINhappy
by ladybird30
Tue May 23, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: WINhappy's Check-in Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 142179

Re: WINhappy's Check-in Thread

Welcome. Dieting is not necessary for permanent weight loss anyway, and I have lost weight without it on No S by changing my food habits. Like you, I have never been able to stick to an eating plan devised by someone else or restrict my calories to the usual dieting levels for more than a short time...
by ladybird30
Tue May 23, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon success Tues supper after a light dinner, so failure, but of course better than not sleeping. Had an evening meeting, where nibbles (sweets) were served to make us feel welcome. A nice thought, but part of our weight increasing food culture. No, I wasn't even tempted. As it happened, the only pe...
by ladybird30
Sat May 20, 2023 2:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 516509

Re: Soprano

You could try searching for personal fat threshold. Which hypothesis proposes that diabetes is linked to excess fat storage in the liver and pancreas, and remission may be possible by reducing the fat and allowing better organ function. It also suggests that the body fat level at which organ fat cau...
by ladybird30
Sat May 20, 2023 1:54 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Happy Easter
Replies: 3
Views: 6590

Re: Happy Easter

I gave up on dark chocolate through frustration. Any more than 2 squares and my body started rebelling, but my brain still wanted to eat more. Grrr.
by ladybird30
Sat May 20, 2023 1:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

As far as bingeing goes, I still don't feel completely secure. But I am pretty happy how I eat nowadays, especially as I can keep my weight down by eating plain, simple home cooked food to appetite. Much like I suppose you do. And walking. Learning to wait out the cravings was the key.
by ladybird30
Tue May 16, 2023 3:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon 15th, S day 3 meals, 2 snacks. Took S for sanity day as on the Sun I came much closer than I like to eating to make myself feel better rather than because my body needed food. Hasn't happened for a long time, and as I have recently lost a little more weight, I decided to have a day where I ate e...
by ladybird30
Sun May 07, 2023 4:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

If I ate the way I used to I would be physically ill.
by ladybird30
Thu May 04, 2023 6:08 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 3 Year Check-In
Replies: 16
Views: 10895

Re: 3 Year Check-In

Well done on keeping your commitment to yourself.
by ladybird30
Thu May 04, 2023 6:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Thanks Amy. Some foods I can include as an occasional treat, but others will probably be off the menu permanently.
by ladybird30
Tue May 02, 2023 4:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

Mon May 1 , Tues success Wed failure, 3 meals,1 snack. I knew I hadn't eaten enough lunch to keep me going, but was distracted by other things I wanted to do, hence an afternoon snack . Thurs S day, hiking 14 - 15 km. No breakfast as not hungry, left lunch in car by mistake so was lucky to be gifted...
by ladybird30
Tue May 02, 2023 4:15 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Podcast #74: Tidiness for Demihumans
Replies: 5
Views: 8742

Re: Podcast #74: Tidiness for Demihumans

Today I was tempted to leave the lunch dishes in the sink, but told myself not to throw my future self under the bus. My saucepans are nested, and my clothes hang like with like.

One of your most useful podcasts to me.
by ladybird30
Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 949383

Re: ladybird's check in

April weight range 132 - 134, a new low since joining the forum. My weight loss has slowed to a crawl now that I am 10 lbs away from the minimum I have set myself. As ever, I am eating now about the same way I expect to eat to maintain my weight once I stop losing. And being mindful of cutting out e...
by ladybird30
Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 76
Views: 53794

Re: Ellis tries again!

Congrats, heading in the right direction
by ladybird30
Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Happy Easter
Replies: 3
Views: 6590

Re: Happy Easter

Walk in the bush with friends today, so all good
by ladybird30
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 76
Views: 53794

Re: Ellis tries again!

I started 3 meals every day as my aim from the beginning as I thought it would be easier.