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by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:06 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How to start losing weight on no s?
Replies: 7
Views: 14018

Re: How to start losing weight on no s?

What is your activity level? Even though activity can burn negligible calories, for some reason I find it easier to lose weight when I maintain a good level of activity( for myself). Honestly, the only way I have been able to lose weight on No S is to change the meal composition or eat smaller meal...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How to start losing weight on no s?
Replies: 7
Views: 14018

Re: How to start losing weight on no s?

Your post struck a chord with me as I am in much the same place at the moment. I am trying stricter adherence to the no seconds rule to see if I can get below the low of my range. I have done that during No S, but haven't been able to maintain a lower weight. A constant weight is certainly better t...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How to start losing weight on no s?
Replies: 7
Views: 14018

How to start losing weight on no s?

I'm nearing 2 years on no s at this point, and I find it remarkably simple and easy to maintain log term. But that's the thing, I've never lost weight on no s I bounce back and forth in a 5 pound range. Which is fine but now I really want to lose maybe 10 pounds(from a BMI of 24-5 to 22, nothing ext...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: No S has offered effortless maintenance to me!
Replies: 4
Views: 12769

No S has offered effortless maintenance to me!

Long time no see, I've been doing no S with my own "rules" for about 1.5 years now. I went into No S not really wanting to lose weight, but to stabilize. At first I actually gained a bit of weight but for the last oh...year I've averaged a weight of 137, with lows of 133 and highs of 140 but that se...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

So I've been kind of following lazy no s, Some days I end up eating 3 meals and some fruit. Other days I over eat and aren't hungry for more than 2 meals. It's so weird suddenly controlling my food just isn't important anymore, I let go of everything and if I want grilled cheese 6 days in a row I'm ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

I'm back because I need to logic things out and I don't have anyone in my RL who understands Is being imperfect more important than giving up is something I wonder. Do I plan for 4 meals a day and don't worry about it, Or do I continue with 3 meals but don't moderate what or how much I eat? Do I sto...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Another red day and I just...I don't know if I want to even try to diet anymore. No S is the most...Wholesome plan I've tried but ultimately it is still a diet that requires some kind of forethought and discipline. Mentally AND physically I do amazingly well eating every 2-3 hours and like ~2500-300...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495720

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I'm at a very similar headspace right now, I get you.
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 997512

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hey about the feeling dizzy thing, Have you ever saw anything about POTS(Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)? For years I always thought my spells of feeling lightheaded, dizzy or random short lived headaches were to do with low blood sugar, or something like that because unfortunatly I DO fe...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

I've gained 10 pounds since May with moments of being less since then. But at any rate I'm amazed at how much I don't care, Like if you would have asked me in January would being 136 be okay and I'd tell you hell to the no but now that I am I'm just kind of chill about it. Like with no S I tend to g...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

It might help to observe without judging : What kinds of meals make you feel satisfied for awhile afterwards? Which ones are you hungry after? It's not always just the amount I've eaten, although of course that matters, but the mix. People respond to different foods in different ways, and you need ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Today ended up being a red day, I was still hungry after lunch so I ended up eating a lemon yogurt with banana and strawberries. Then because of new scheduling I got overly hungry before dinner and had a nutella toast and a soda just ''cause. Didn't have seconds at dinner like I have been doing so y...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Think I'm going to post everyday for awhile again to get back into the swing of things. 136.2, Yeah I expected a fairly large "woosh" , Haven't weighed in like a week so that's encouraging. It's truly only less than one pound above my "range" but still higher than I want. Back to not weighing for aw...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Oh, I'm sorry to hear about this. You haven't been feeling well, then you end up gaining weight, too. That is not fair! I hope you are feeling better and I love your confident tone at the end that you will find your groove again soon. You will! But I'm so glad you stopped by your thread to let us k...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Aug 26, 2019 12:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

It seems like once I get comfy with no s something happens :roll: . I got put on some medication that made my appetite INSATIABLE(who knew some antihistamines cause that?) Added in PMS, And I had weeks of SOLID red, Like binge level of red every. single. day. I was already on the higher end of my we...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Aug 13, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How has your meal composition changed?
Replies: 6
Views: 17083

How has your meal composition changed?

This is something I've been thinking about recently. My meals are...way different now that I don't snack. I obviously eat more at one time now, I eat at least a main and 2-3 sides for EACH meal. Sometimes having a sandwhich and several pieces of fruit with a salad and something fun like dark chocola...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Aug 08, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why did you leave? Why are you back?
Replies: 273
Views: 417022

Re: Why did you leave? Why are you back?

Not to discourage you, but making better habits and "getting this weight off" can be loosely related. Depending on sustained, linear weight loss (or large losses) can derail better habits. (So many people leave because No S didn't get them weight loss at a rate they wanted, with no mention of any o...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Really no S right now is going just fine, Some days I eat more some days I eat less it all feels really normal and natural. If anything the biggest change isn't my weight, No S allows me to maintain mid-low 130s flawlessly but that is becoming less and less of a important issue in my mind. A lot of ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

The last four days I've stayed away from dried fruit and added in more protein, The experiment seems to have worked and I've flawlessly passed by with only 3 meals. But my appetite in general has gone down drastically, I do wonder if I just genuinely needed more for a little while to get my body bac...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Breakfast, Toast with butter and cinnamon sugar, Breakfast sausage, bell pepper, onions and a small bowl of blueberries Dinner, 1/2 of a hamburger bun, A scoop of homemade sloppy joes made with pork, 25-ish(Two servings) battered and deep fried zucchini fries, A handful of roast eggplant Supper, Che...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

132.2, Which all things considered this is pretty okay. Breakfast, A big bowl of plain puffed wheat cereal, a handful of raisins and chocolate chips with a cup of whole milk Lunch/snack?, Tuna salad, seaweed snacks and 2 small dates Dinner, Roast duck with mashed potatoes, cabbage and leeks late sna...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Jun 24, 2019 1:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Breakfast, Smoothie with banana, cherries, yogurt and granola on top Lunch, Black bean salad with 2 jalapeno cheddar biscuits Supper, 2 pieces of toast, cashew butter and 1/2 package of strawberries YES, I'm proud of today. First truly successful day in weeks. I mostly didn't think about food today ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Last week of June to July goals Make an effort for meal times again, Make filling, complete meals. No more under-eating to justify a snack or two later in the day. No more fruit unless it's with other food. Serve enough food to be truly full, If you get full halfway then that's okay but don't leave...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Candace's Newbie Check-Ins
Replies: 166
Views: 133895

Re: Candace's Newbie Check-Ins

Most I've gained overnight is 5 pounds! :lol: water weight is wonky
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Breakfast/lunch, Salad of a very large cucumber, tomato, And about a cup of cottage cheese with 2 pieces of toast Dinner, Two(seconds) very large Japanese savory pancakes with cabbage, bacon, mushrooms, peppers and sauce Snacks throughout the day, 2 dates, A cup of strawberries and some beet soup Te...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495720

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Even though I'm much younger than you(Probably closer to your daughters, As I'm nearly 22) looking back over your thread I truly relate to what you're going through and have similar issues myself. Lately I've found myself rebelling against any food restrictions even sane ones like no s, intuitive ea...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Update, Ended up eating a big slice of cake after dinner because I felt like it. Which is fine, 'Tis a S day. Feel kind of overfull/bloated now though which sucks but I'll just skip snack today to make up for it.
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

So we begin again No S! After taking time out to reset I realized that like it or not 3 meals just doesn't work for me, I don't know if it's my body or the way I eat or my schedule or psychological but I realized that forcing myself to only eat 3 meals during the day was contributing to being very u...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Yeah, hang in there. I've been way overeating and craving unhealthy stuff for several days. My philosophy is to generally go with it; things get back to normal in a few days. Yeah for the last week or so I've slacked up and just went with "good enough", Not really caring if I ate more than usual if...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Jun 09, 2019 12:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Ugh I've been a super hard time, I've had a few legit binges which is very unlike me and it scared me a lot. I've gained around 4 pounds because of it too but I'm not too worried about that, I'm also dealing with some other issues that are causing stress and I'm about to my wits end right now. I've ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Meal Timing Epiphany
Replies: 13
Views: 26949

Re: Meal Timing Epiphany

I realized this too! I realized that having a strict schedule was really throwing my No S journey off because sometimes I'd be starving when I woke up sometimes not, other times I'd be full for 7 hours and force a meal when I was not hungry. Now I've thrown out having a strict adherence and just kee...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Jun 02, 2019 3:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Been awhile! I got super sick, Bronchitis and all. My eating has swung from not enough, to way too much in a unstructured way(Aka grazing all day). Overall a pretty rough week and I'm glad I'm feeling better. Onward to regulating my eating again, I'm just counting these last days as "S" days and mov...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon May 27, 2019 5:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

S day(Sickness) Several pieces of toast with a couple different spreads, An apple, A big bowl of carrot soup with extra cream and cheese, A couple of medjool dates, Roasted vegetables, Sausages, Rice. 5+ cups of tea and the day isn't over yet :lol: Sick, Sick today but somehow starving. I keep eatin...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun May 26, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

B; Another brioche loaf and tea D; Tuna steaks with pistachio crust, Mashed parsnips with chives and roasted beets S; Fruit salad(Cherries, pineapple, mango, papaya) and yogurt with honey. Drink count, 3 milk teas, one green tea with honey and lemon and one hot lemonade Feeling sick today, Not SUPER...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun May 26, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

You are in a good place! You know, you are so young that your body can tolerate all those carbs (easily, I wager) - my kids are like that. I think if you just peacefully and lovingly establish eating routines (like 3 meals a day, for example) you will be putting yourself in a good habit and mental ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat May 25, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4647067

Re: automated eating tracker

Just catching back up with your thread. I LOVE kombucha too, I actually brew my own and mix in homemade fruit juices or syrups of stuff like herbs. Probably higher in sugar than store bought but it's delightful and I fit at least a few into my week no problem.
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat May 25, 2019 5:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Well I'm back again. I kind of fell off of No S last month at some point because I wanted to lose 2-3 pounds down to what i considered "goal" weight so I thought I could count calories for awhile and be okay.... Long story short, I was not okay. Eating schedule got completely messed up, Lost those 2...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed May 22, 2019 12:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why did you leave? Why are you back?
Replies: 273
Views: 417022

Re: Why did you leave? Why are you back?

Wanted to lose 3 pounds quickly to be "goal" weight so calorie counting lulled me in to "get it over with". I lost 2 of those 3 and then rebound to where I stopped No S just as quick after a rough patch and found myself slipping back into eating all the time while being anxious 24/7 about it. Weight...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

oh hello! that is so awesome! do I remember correctly that you don't really do any S-days? you do not feel deprived I guess? do you ever eat any sweets at all? Yep still doing no S days at all, I don't feel deprived what so ever. I do have sweets once in awhile, I've been eating a candy bar in smal...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Long time no see! Been almost a month since I last checked in, I've had only a few red days all together and those were something small like a extra taste of something or a snack when I was legit hungry which I no longer count as a failure, Along with extra servings of vegetables if I'm truly still ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Well March has been great, I can't remember the last time I had a snack in fact haha. I did have seconds once or twice of salad, but hey, it's salad. Some days I only have an apple for a meal and some days I have 4 or 5 different things at one meal, It's all working out I guess I'm super content wit...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 28, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

131.2! I theorize why I'm losing is from being SUPER active the last few days, I'll take it though so close to 130 :O Breakfast, One piece of leftover pizza, Tea Lunch, Yogurt, granola, berries. Kombucha Dinner, Asian pork meatballs and more cucumber salad other teas...Lost count haha Last day offic...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

thinking about getting a paper journal/planner for my food and weight tomorrow as a kind of low tech way to keep up with everything since I'm trying to limit screen time But then we won't get to see your posts as much! Oh, well, I understand! My plan all along was to only update this regularly thro...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

131.4, HAH told you! Breakfast, Pumpkin oatmeal with the usual other than pecans instead of walnuts. Lunch, fresh made yogurt, fruit and one serving of granola Dinner, home Made pizza with a ton of veg and pepperoni I'll probably have a chai tonight because I'm bribing myself with it so hopefully I ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Yeah! :D I do have this thought I'm eating more than I was while maintaining in January and I couldn't tell you why that would happen but hey, I'll take it. 131.6 Breakfast, 7 nut/seed butter, lingonberry jam on toast with a bowl of cherries Lunch, Toast, Leftover beef, cheese and leftover cucumbers...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BackToThin's CheckIn
Replies: 79
Views: 92182

Re: BackToThin's CheckIn

About one hour since last post. Desire to eat (while not hungry) described in last post has passed. Yeah! Take that destructive habit! At some point, this desire will no longer present itself. At least not on a routine basis. Reinhard warned us that the beginning is the hardest. So good. I'm doing ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BackToThin's CheckIn
Replies: 79
Views: 92182

Re: BackToThin's CheckIn

Thanks Soprano and Staff Assistant III for your responses! I do actually believe that all calories are created equal -- at least from a high level weight loss perspective. I think there is evidence to support the idea that that the 100 calories of Twizzlers will be processed differently than the 10...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Margot's daily check-in - 2019
Replies: 162
Views: 125742

Re: Margot's daily check-in - 2019

I notice when I eat apples I tend to generally do better, I wasn't a fan of them for years but now I have one nearly everyday and I wouldn't change that
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reflections on No-S and BLE
Replies: 14
Views: 30005

Re: Reflections on No-S and BLE

That's actually pretty smart to plan out the entire week, I normally plan out dinner meals for the week so it wouldn't be hard to add in the other two since I'm already half there, I'd just worry about getting too locked down and then one day realize I need to eat something before it went back or I'...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

132.4 Breakfast; apple, oatmeal made with milk and sugar on top with spices Lunch, Cottage cheese, broccoli, honey mustard dressing and spinach Dinner, Korean style beef and Korean cucumber salad(Guess who got Gochugaru?) 3 teas So my Libra scale app is telling me I'm maintaining right now since my ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reflections on No-S and BLE
Replies: 14
Views: 30005

Re: Reflections on No-S and BLE

Another really powerful strategy was separating decision-making about food from hunger/eating. Each night, after supper, you'd write down your plan for the next day. The goal was to stick to it completely... but I tend to treat my plan as "intelligent dietary defaults." Even so, having it in place ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

132.0 Breakfast, Chai tea, Spinach with feta, mixed nuts, and tahini salad dressing Snack handful of dried fruit, nuts and a raw tamarind Lunch, Homemade chicken and pastry Dinner, Oatmeal Too much tea and seriously thinking about making cookies True S day today, I don't even care, I've been too bus...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Yep, lunch sounds fancy and amazing and - can you come cook for me? ;) I sure would you know we always have leftovers :lol: 132.2 Breakfast, A quick tomato bisque with toast Lunch, Tex-mex black bean salad(beans, Cilantro, onion,Peppers, tomatoes cumin) with sausage and spinach and turnip greens wi...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
Replies: 316
Views: 297149

Re: Sharon's daily check-in

Ironically I also find that when I say "okay I'm fine with maintaining this weight" my body drops another pound suddenly! I don't know if it related or what but it seems to always happen. I started out trying to maintain 137 for awhile and now here I am at 131 :lol:
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:15 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "but what do you do if you get hungry?"
Replies: 8
Views: 18117

Re: "but what do you do if you get hungry?"

NoS is powerful when we are not in a hurry to fix everything. It's so great for making observations about our motivations and our fears around food. Then we can just gather the information and make small modifications as we find something that works for us. This is really something I've noticed too...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BackToThin's CheckIn
Replies: 79
Views: 92182

Re: BackToThin's CheckIn

Hey ThisIsNotABadIdea! I know right? There I was passing up a piece of pear at a cooking class because I didn't know the calorie count but eating frozen pizza because I did. Stupid! I did not get fat by eating pear samples at cooking classes. What in the world was I thinking? Of course we have to b...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Well you don't have S-days so there's no reason why you shouldn't. There has to be a place somewhere for a cinnamon cookie. And congratualtions with the weight loss!!! well done you! You have a point! and thank you 131.8 Breakfast, Whole milk yogurt with a lime, blackberries, blueberries, strawberr...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BackToThin's CheckIn
Replies: 79
Views: 92182

Re: BackToThin's CheckIn

Hey we have similar stories! I really agree with "I would pass over healthier food and eat worse food because I knew the calorie count", I feel like CICO is only easy if you eat mainly pre-packaged food. I'd even do stuff like pass up on side vegetables or salad because I've save up my calories for ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Fresh orange juice or fruit juice
Replies: 6
Views: 12927

Re: Fresh orange juice or fruit juice

I drink 3-4 cups of tea or coffee with full fat milk and sugar everyday, I've had kombucha, Milk, and juice, Even Starbucks all on No S. I actually find drinks pretty filling and satisfying in their own way, I just try not to over do it and not have more than a few cups a day but otherwise I don't s...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "but what do you do if you get hungry?"
Replies: 8
Views: 18117

"but what do you do if you get hungry?"

Today I was with someone, We were getting ready to go somewhere after breakfast and wouldn't be back for another 6-7 hours. I just ate like normal for breakfast and figured I'd be fine(And I was). They started rooting around the kitchen and yelled "Don't you have snack food? Chips, Bars, SOMETHING?"...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

132.2, And we're back! Breakfast, Toast, Cashew butter, banana, and orange/cranberry juice(Most of the honey stuck to the bottom of the blender, super annoying!) Lunch, Leaks in a gravy, Roast beef, A salad with leftover hummus and a bite of a cinnamon cookie :oops: Dinner, Cottage cheese, broccoli ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

:| 134.0 Breakfast, Mocha, Pate, toast, apple Lunch, Roast chicken wraps with hummus and veggies Dinner, Yogurt or cashew butter and toast with banana. Logically I know why my weight is up, It's still the extra sugar from 2 days ago and eating later. I know this has happened before. BUT GOD IS IT AN...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sharon's daily check-in
Replies: 316
Views: 297149

Re: Sharon's daily check-in

Ugh I totally get that feeling of indulging and the scale calling you out for it :roll: . I'm hoping my 2ish pound gain will fall off soon too
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Welcome back! So if I get up at 9ish and I move "breakfast" to 11 or 12, "lunch" at 3 or 4 and "dinner" at 8 to 10(Haven't decided when I get hungry so this is up in the air ) then it'll work out I assume. That could work! if you manage to space the meals every 5 hours it would be best. In my famil...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Can you remind me when your normal bedtime is? And can you also remind me why you can't just eat normal-sized meals at regular intervals, e.g. 9am, 2pm, 7pm? I'm sure it's your schedule, but I don't remember the conflict. Lately it's been 10-11pm but I prefer 12-2am. I was eating a 7-8am, 11am or 1...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

After saying I wasn't coming back here, Yesterday ended in a HUGE red. had my 3 meals and 2 snacks plus a few handfuls of thisorthat. Entire bag of sweets...Yeah it happened because I was distressed over being uninterested in things so, it was somewhat a boredom binge and somewhat a stress one becau...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm ending my experiment with No s, Because....
Replies: 7
Views: 14582

I'm ending my experiment with No s, Because....

NoS works, Full stop. I'm from a family that has never put emphasis on meals. from as long as I can remember it's always been more of a "Dinner is somewhat required but otherwise you find stuff to eat" so I've never really learned how to structure meal time going into adulthood. most of my eating wa...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

131.6, 0.2 to lose and I'll have lost 2 pounds on no s. Two. Pounds. in little over 2 weeks no less. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE Made more bread and pate today, Woo! Breakfast, Cashew butter, toast, banana, orange. Lunch, Apple, Toast, Liver pate, tea. Dinner, Porkloin with bacon, Brussels sprouts and gree...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

I think it was that chickpeas bread cooked in one cup of lard that did it :lol: Congratulations! a whole kg in one day at your weight is a unicorn! Quite honestly it might have been :P I don't think it was a whole kilo since I was fluctuating between 132 a few days ago but yeah my weight is inexpli...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

131.8, what the heck body I finally accepted maintaining again and you pull this? You better believe that I weighed 4-5 times this morning to make sure :lol: Breakfast, Banana, yogurt, berry smoothie Lunch, Pumpkin oatmeal with the usual other than I got canned pumpkin and quick oats, I feel lazy ba...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Happy Valentine's Day! I think lots of us will be having chocolate available for the next few days! Yes we are! :D 133.0. My weight has seemed to stabilize at 133-ish which is fine. Still under my moving average though...hmmm Breakfast, Chickpea bread cooked in like a cup of lard because I got a ne...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

TOTALLY forgot today was valentines day until I was given some pistachio chocolate! Ate two pieces and they were de-lic-ious, So I guess today was a S day :D I still have 4 more pieces left but I think I'll save them for another special day
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

132.8 fluctuations are fun :lol: Breakfast, Yogurt, Berries, frozen banana smoothie. Lunch, steamed salmon frittata with spinach and buttered toast. Dinner, pasta with leftover chicken, cream cheese and whatever vegtables we have left to use(eggplant, asparagus and broccoli I think). Usual teas Shou...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Good to know you're feeling better! When I wake up super-early I always weigh a lot more. I don't know why is that, but it's a thing, at least for me, it happened also when I was 50 kg, so I think you have nothing to worry about. Also, if you didn't give yourself any of those snacks or sugary teas,...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

133.4, Trying not to worry. It's stupid how it bothers me, I actually meant to maintain 136 and now I'm below that but above my lowest so I feel like I have done something wrong :roll: . my weight graph is still showing 0.5 a week so it's not concerned, I need to not be either. Breakfast, Oatmeal, d...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

133.4 Wonder if being sick made my weight go up? I woke up feeling bad. Cough, fever, ache, I suspect the flu as it's going around all around me. I have no appetite today so I'm just trying to eat as much as I can and not worry about food today Late breakfast/early lunch(Woke up at 10am) , Cashew bu...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Margot's daily check-in - 2019
Replies: 162
Views: 125742

Re: Margot's daily check-in - 2019

Don't worry about your weight, It happens and as long as it's not sticking around for weeks it's not real fat. I actaully tend to gain about a pound or two before I lose weight, It's really odd but predictable.
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Oh I love chai tea! and it's way less naughty than my weekends hot chocolate (which I will not give up, as I'm childishly attached to it). Anyway, way to go! do you ever feel deprived for not giving yourself full S-days? probably not, as you deliberately chose that mod. Maybe it works like this, th...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

132.4, Holy sh*t I've lost a pound on no S. I don't understand how I'm close to 0.5 a week loss when I was on a miserable 1200 I was only losing 0.8 at best...But I'll take it. Breakfast, Cashew butter, Toast, Banana, Tea Lunch, Steel cut oats, Pumpkin puree, Milk, Walnuts, Sugar, 2 dates, an apple,...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4647067

Re: automated eating tracker

Glad to know it's a little better but hope you fully recover soon! Sounds like a delicious planned day, I realized we must be pretty similar heights with how your bmi/weight compares, I'm 5'2
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

A huge garden, ducks and quails? Yeah, that'd make me happy too! Sounds like you can crochet, knit, and sew? Impressive! Yeah! I have a TON of hobbies and it's so hard to keep up with them all the time haha, I honestly haven't done much of them lately because cooking/dieting had taken over that par...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

132.8 :o 132! I'M IN THE 132'S :shock: . Slowly creeping down my healthy weight range, Can't believe I'm losing this much weight on NoS. I fully expected maintaining or gaining a slight bit, 0.4 in 9 days with PMS and period bloating is nothing to scoff at. My ultimate goal while dieting was around ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Margot's daily check-in - 2019
Replies: 162
Views: 125742

Re: Margot's daily check-in - 2019

[quote=margot17 post_id=196489 time=1549730574 user_id=11343 I am most definitely on a roll. And also very encouraged by how Nos is going. Most of all, it feels amazing to have found the right pathway. I am losing weight and it feels easy. First time I feel this optimistic about my body's future in ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Well, One step forward and one back today. Better on not grazing, but then I messed up today by having 2 more teas and some more marshmallows :roll: Not a huge misstep but my first in a few days so it's hard. But I'll catch back tomorrow
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

133.0!!! Lowest reccorded weight so I'm 99% sure I'm losing weight slowly. :mrgreen: Breakfast, 1/2 cup steel cut oats, 3 oz milk, Slightly more than 1/2 cup pumpkin, Handful of walnuts, 2 tsp sugar, One medjool date and one apple sprinkled with cardamon, cinnamon and ginger Lunch, Rice noodle soup ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My first loss on NoS!
Replies: 1
Views: 5642

My first loss on NoS!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! 0.2 in a week isn't huge , But I honestly believed I'd just maintain at best. I started February and my adventure with no s at 133.2, 133.0 today :mrgreen: (Even my little weight graph says I'm losing at 0.3). I'll take 0.2 over a pound a week any day when I don't even have to th...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Yum , I love the EBTB seasoning on buttered toast. it's also excellent on hard boiled eggs! I've never had chai at SB. Their coffee is too strong for me, so I skip it. Hope it was good :) EBTB is legit! I had some on fish a few weeks ago and that was pretty great too :D It was good, But it's funny ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

133.8 Breakfast, Some roast pumpkin from thanks given that was forgotten in the freezer, Maple syrup, Yogurt, dates, Plus a chai tea made with half cream and half whole milk from you know where Lunch, Toast with butter and everything bagel seasoning, Apple. 4 little marshmallow treats Dinner, (will ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4647067

Re: automated eating tracker

Tinabi (still needing to work out your name, haha) - I seem to be eating fewer and fewer processed things all the time. It's its own kind of reward system; I can see how it can be addicting even! They even have a name for people that get an eating disorder around it - orthorexia Yikes! Hope I don't...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

I used to have a fair few "technical successes" where I ate the 3 meals, but was other wise not happy with how much I ate. Things do get better with practice. Thank you! I'm happy to hear that I'm not alone :wink: 133.2, Back at my February starting weight! One habit at a time, If weighing puts my ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Margot's daily check-in - 2019
Replies: 162
Views: 125742

Re: Margot's daily check-in - 2019

"if you ARE hungry between meals in these early weeks, it's totally OK to have a glass of milk, or tea, or coffee to get you through. Just want to put that out there in case it comes up." This advice wasn't meant for me, But I've been taking an extra tea at night to curb late snacking because of men...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does the obesssion with food go away with Nos?
Replies: 18
Views: 34869

Re: Does the obesssion with food go away with Nos?

Well I'm starting to get bored again! I think that is a great sign that my food/weight obsession is lifting because my brain isn't being taken up by all of those thoughts and instead is like "Well what are we gonna do?!"
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4647067

Re: automated eating tracker

I'm another person who thrives on a super high fat, high vegtables intake. I notice a huge difference in my energy if I try to take out my 6-8% full fat dairy and the like. I do have homemade whole grain bread once or twice a day but always with high fat spreads to keep me full and going, Plus I coo...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

Didn't weigh today, Trying to go to once a week on Saturday and eventually only the first of every month. Just think it'll be better for me in the long run Breakfast, cashew butter, Banana, toast and tea Lunch, 2 Toast, with butter and everything bagel seasoning, a kiwi, Spinach, 1/2 avocado, Roma t...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 2 years of maintaining sanity and staying lean on noS
Replies: 10
Views: 34870

Re: 2 years of maintaining sanity and staying lean on noS

This post and your past one is really inspiring because I'm coming into nos with the hope to maintain at the forefront, And an lingering after thought of losing maybe 5 or 8 pounds eventually. I also come from a calorie counting background with maintaining for a few months before and just want some ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: scale y/n?
Replies: 34
Views: 43222

Re: scale y/n?

the problem with only weighing weekly is that you can easily catch your high weight for the week on one day. I like daily weighing with a weekly average. My Fitbit app actually does it for me. I keep hearing this excuse and it stresses me out when I think about weighing less, But weighing everyday ...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 05, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: scale y/n?
Replies: 34
Views: 43222

Re: scale y/n?

I'm a recovering daily weigher, I think I'm going to weekly because it'll be less stress but I can still monitor it
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Tue Feb 05, 2019 1:34 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does the obesssion with food go away with Nos?
Replies: 18
Views: 34869

Does the obesssion with food go away with Nos?

I realized today the only thing I look forward to is eating, I have other hobbies that I've ignored for a good 7 months in lieu of thinking about food/diets ALL THE TIME. I know I have to think about food a little bit more than a normal person because every single thing I make is from scratch(severe...
by Thisisnotabadidea-
Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!
Replies: 117
Views: 119041

Re: This is not a bad idea, Tracker!

^I totally understand the whole being forgiving on off days and that but snacks are a rabbit hole for me. I have this horrible cycle of under-eating then snacking to death and I really don't want to go down the starve-over-eat cycle again so snacks for me are banned until I can regulate my eating(ma...