Everyday Systems

Carolyn1006

I ended up blowing it last night and turning the day red. Ah well. Begin again.

1/31
B. Cereal, milk
L. Large kale salad with chicken
D. Homemade pizza, veggies
S. Baked oatmeal

Carolyn1006

1/30-GREEN B. Whole grain toast, peanut butter L. Kale, pear salad with chicken S. Breakfast sandwich, Wasa cracker + cheese D. Meatballs, cauliflower I did eat a few chocolate-covered strawberries I had in the freezer today, but only because it had been a while since I felt the baby move, and I was...

Carolyn1006

1/27
B. Cereal, milk
L. Homemade pizza, baby carrots, granola bar
D. Shrimp, quesadillas, veggies
Ss. Pear, wasa cracker + cheese, apple, granola bar

1/28-1/29 - S Days

Carolyn1006

1/26- Green I had my 20 week anatomy scan yesterday and baby is looking great. Despite sticking with No S, calorie counting, exercising, and morning sickness, I have already packed on 20 lbs this pregnancy. It is discouraging, especially since I do not drop weight quickly postpartum, but I am eating...

Carolyn1006

1/25- Green B. Whole grain toast + PB L. Salad, 1/3 beef burrito, rice, apple Ss. Breakfast sandwich, pear D. Leftover Mexican food I had a few bites of the cheesecake I was planning yesterday, but was too full to eat, but I didn't feel like it was enough to move me to red. Exercise: 20 minutes HIIT...

Carolyn1006

1/23
Green! I don't remember what I ate.

1/24
Planned S day for a special occasion, but I am sticking with 3 meals and a snack with dessert for dinner.

Carolyn1006

1/20
Red. Nothing overboard, but definitely red.

1/21
B. Breakfast sandwich, pear
L. Burrito, salad, apple with a drizzle of dark chocolate
D. Leftovers
Ss. Dry cereal, half sandwich

Carolyn1006

1/19

B. Baked oatmeal
L. Homemade pizza, baby carrots
D. Spaghetti, meatballs, green beans
Ss. Whole grain toast + PB, half a muffin

Exercise: 15 minutes of strength training

Carolyn1006

I fell off the rails a bit due to illness but "begin again" seems to be the best way to make No S a lifestyle. Today is already red, but I am not waiting until tomorrow to start fresh.

Carolyn1006

1/11

B. Whole grain toast, PB, banana
L. Homemade pizza, carrots, peaches
S. Cheerios + milk
D. Stir-fry and rice

Carolyn1006

I read something interesting that definitely reflected my own experience. I am not diabetic nor at any risk for diabetes but have always struggled with blood sugar swings. Apparently, some folks experience a blood sugar crash following caffeine consumption even when the coffee is black and unsweeten...

Carolyn1006

First day back to work after a few weeks off and the 4 am wake up really threw me off...plus baby was making me HUNGRY today! However, I fit it into 3 meals and 2 snacks, so I am calling it a green day. 1/9 B. Whole grain toast, PB, apple L. Stewed black-eyed peas, sour cream D. Homemade pizza, appl...

Carolyn1006

1/6 B. Raisin bran, milk, banana L. Tuna fish, carrots, soft pretzel S. Wasa crackers, cheese, orange D. Mac n cheese, green beans 1/7-1/8 S Days I had an ultrasound yesterday, which showed that some of the complications that presented early in the pregnancy have resolved. Huge relief! I have a hist...

Carolyn1006

1/6 B. Raisin bran, milk, banana L. Tuna fish, carrots, soft pretzel S. Wasa crackers, cheese, orange D. Mac n cheese, green beans 1/7-1/8 S Days I had an ultrasound yesterday, which showed that some of the complications that presented early in the pregnancy have resolved. Huge relief! I have a hist...

Carolyn1006

1/4 S day due to illness. I didn't eat much but it was erratic.

1/5
B. Raisin bran, milk, banana
L. Greek yogurt, strawberries, crackers, garlic bread
D. Finger food at a party but only what fits on a plate!

Carolyn1006

Monday 1/2 B. Raisin bran, milk, banana L. Mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, bread + butter D. Chicken sausage, coleslaw, corn, baked fries Snack. Apple, cheese, whole grain crackers Tuesday 1/3 B. Raisin bran, milk, banana L. Chicken sausage, bun, coleslaw, corn, granola bar D. Black-eyed peas, sou...

Carolyn1006

I've been gone for almost a year and am glad to see the forums are still alive! I reached my goal weight over the summer with No S and back-checking calories (logging calories at the end of the day to see if I was staying within a reasonable weight loss range). I am now 16 weeks pregnant and startin...

Carolyn1006

Thanks, Oolala! Calorie counting has really helped a lot - not so much for the calories, but to make sure my meals are healthy and balanced. After a few weeks back on vanilla no S, the binge eating temptations subsided significantly.

Carolyn1006

Well, IF was a total bust. It threw gasoline on old binge eating habits that were largely manageable with No S. So, that is a nope! I am back to No S with the addition of calorie tracking. I am actually tracking more for accountability in the type of food I am eating. I found that I was starting to ...

Carolyn1006

I am still here and still chugging along. I have been at this for 7 months with a very modest 10 lb weight loss. I think I have formed the habit enough to change things up a bit and will be trying intermittent fasting this month to see if I can break through my current plateau. I plan to eat from 11...

Carolyn1006

So much red this week, but it really represents me taking the lifestyle more seriously. I had become pretty good at overlooking little lapses and calling them green days but after listening to one of Reinhard's podcasts, I realized that white lies on habitcal weren't doing me any favors. Moving forw...

Carolyn1006

First week in December. One red day, but it was just end of the day, not an all day bender.

Carolyn1006

I am still here and still plugging along...I just dropped the ball on habitcal for the last two weeks. I think I have been more or less true to my N days. After 4 S days in a row (happy Thanksgiving!), I am ready to get back to it. For December, I am going to make Saturday a No S day to account for ...

Carolyn1006

Of course! Low blood sugar feels like cold sweats, jitteriness, and sometimes nausea for me. I don't usually get hungry in advance. I have thought about monitoring blood sugar for a period just out of curiosity. I don't have any risk factors for diabetes, but I think multiple borderline hyperemesis ...

Carolyn1006

So far, so good. All green days this week and I made some tweaks to address the blood sugar issues I was dealing with last week. Basically, I have to accept that I need a built in, fourth meal on days that I am up at 4 for work. If I eat at 6, small snack at 11, lunch at 1ish, and dinner at around 6...

Carolyn1006

My goal is a solid green month for diet and exercise. My bar for exercise is pretty low (at least 20 minutes) so I think I can pull it off.

Carolyn1006

OOF. What a week! Sick kids, tons of job stress, lots of very early mornings, and a flare up of an old joint injury. Oh and the scale showed +3 lbs at the end of the week which I know is totally normal fluctuation, but still. :roll: I struggled a lot with blood sugar this week in a way I haven't sin...

Carolyn1006

Not a bad week all things considered. I gave myself the fruit any time mod when I started this five months ago because I am nursing a baby. I think it might be time for me to give that up because a) My 7 month old started solids so I am not her only food source and b) I find myself eating fruit betw...

Carolyn1006

We are home! Traveling with little kids through multiple time zones is not for the faint of heart, but it was such a joy to see family after 2 years apart (thanks, COVID). I am grateful that we had the opportunity. I didn't use habitcal last week but was able to get exercise in pretty consistently. ...

Carolyn1006

https://everydaysystems.com/bb/download/file.php?mode=view&id=54 HabitCal is realllyyy motivating. It is hard to lie to yourself when you have to pick a color! I am experimenting with different forms of exercise to see what I enjoy. In the past, I have pushed my body far too hard. This week was walk...

Carolyn1006

I am just here to say keep going! You are amazing! From watching family members struggle to take care of their mental health, I know what a Herculean effort it takes to lose weight on some medications.

Carolyn1006

Oh absolutely! By diet, I guess I meant a fairly major change in the way I had been eating. But the reason I have been sticking to it is because it isn't a diet. September was just so-so. More red days than I would like, but I am getting better about this way of eating. One of the biggest benefits i...

Carolyn1006

I didn't manage daily check ins here this week, but I have started using habitcal and like it a lot. I realized that this is the longest I have stuck with anything diet related by a long shot. I wouldn't say it has been easy, but it is easier than the alternative and I am grateful for that.

Carolyn1006

B. Raisin bun + blueberries
L. Beans + homemade mac n cheese + SmartPop
D. Spaghetti, salad, veggies

No workout yet, but I am hoping to get in a walk this evening since the sun is out today.

Carolyn1006

I got a 25 minute workout this morning which is always my ideal.
B. Better Oats (new to me and I love them!) + banana
L. Cup of soup + muffin + soda bread + popcorn (this meal was only a dinner plate if you ignore the vertical

)
D. Beans + kielbasa

Carolyn1006

Thank you for the encouragement! Today was much better. I built in a fourth meal knowing that my meal times were going to be odd. I am calling it a green since I planned for a bonus small meal and didn't just snack. B. Bagel, cream cheese L. Dave's killer bread, peanut butter, muffin S. grapefruit +...

Carolyn1006

Yesterday was solidly red and today was yellow. I am so completely flattened by exhaustion and I am sure that is contributing. Tomorrow I get to sleep in a bit and it will only be one day until the weekend. Here's hoping to a squeaky clean green before heading into my S days. One thing I have notice...

Carolyn1006

Thank you, thank you! I know my input doesn't count for much but I am really grateful for the opportunity to keep my check in thread going here.

Carolyn1006

We had a quiet, refreshing weekend. Saturday was spent taking every blessed thing out of the garage, reorganizing, and putting it all back again. We moved into our house awhile ago and still hadn't gotten into all the boxes, so it felt good to get it done. Sunday, I got in a nice long hike with a fr...

Carolyn1006

Boy! What a week! TGIF. I got in 20 minutes of strength + 1 mile walk yesterday. B. Overnight oats with berries and pepitos. I love overnight oats but rarely remember to set them up! L. Tuna fish sandwich + banana+ a little dark chocolate (After four days straight of getting up at 4 for work meeting...

Carolyn1006

No time for a walk yesterday. I am planning to do my 25 minute workout this afternoon. B. 2 slices Dave's killer bread + 2 T PB + banana L. Chili + cornbread D. Leftovers of some sort...maybe stir fry My husband gave me an enormous, 32 ounce Yeti and I have really been enjoying hot tea all day long....

Carolyn1006

I forgot to include yesterday's exercise - 25 min of a strength workout program I have really been enjoying. Today: B. Two slices of Dave's killer bread, 2 T peanut butter, 1 banana L. Spaghetti, green beans, an apple, and a little dark chocolate (another religious S day) D. Chili I am hoping to get...

Carolyn1006

I am fairly new here and am also a member of the FB group, but hugely prefer the forum especially for check ins. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate though!

Carolyn1006

Breakfast: Fajita + banana
Lunch: Half quesadilla, 1/3 avocado, 3 squares dark chocolate (religious holiday), sugar snap peas
Dinner: Spaghetti with meat sauce, veggies

Green!

Carolyn1006

Today was RED. The weekend didn't feel constrictive, but maybe I didn't give myself enough freedom. Whatever the case, I took a bite of something between meals, then another, and then went into full on "what the heck" mode. I am ending today at 7 pm and will start fresh tomorrow.

Carolyn1006

Well Saturday I ended up walking a cumulative 7 miles with the family, plus an hour of intense physical therapy. I was more than happy to rest on Sunday! My S days felt really moderate. I did end up eating between meals but nothing crazy. I ate some sweets because I could, but the only thing I actua...

Carolyn1006

I am going to start tracking exercise here too. Yesterday, I walked about 2.5 miles. Today I have an hour of PT which, trust me!, is a workout. I am hoping to get in a walk too though.

Carolyn1006

Yesterday: B. 2 slices of Dave's killer bread, 2 T PB, banana L. Tuna fish, flax chips, pear D. Fish, rice, salad, sourdough bread, half banana Today: S day! I am planning to stick with three meals with a sweet or two a day this weekend. It felt really comfortable last weekend. I had sourdough toast...

Carolyn1006

9/9

Breakfast: Carrot muffin
Lunch: Strawberries and pear fruit salad, salami, energy bite, and air-popped popcorn. Am I the only one who ends up with rather eclectic meals?
Dinner: TBD

Carolyn1006

Whoops! I missed a few days in the busyness of life. Things have mostly been going well with a few slip ups. I decided to extend this out to a 6 month challenge. My daughter will be about a year old 6 months from now and my general goal is to be back to my prepreg weight by then, or at least close. ...

Carolyn1006

WOW! I have heard enough Ambien horror stories to know that will never be on the table for me. I am planning to start taking Unisom again once my little one is a bit older. It at least helps me fall straight to sleep and stay asleep even if I am not getting a lot of hours at night. I hear you on the...

Carolyn1006

Yesterday was another S day. Again, I was surprised by the ease of enjoying sweets and snacks without going overboard. Back to Ns today. I have hoping to a solid week of green.

Carolyn1006

S Day!

I followed the three meal pattern until this evening just because it felt right. After dinner, I had some popcorn and a little dark chocolate and that felt plenty indulgent. Oh and some wine.

Carolyn1006

I got some difficult news yesterday which normally would have sent me into a tailspin. I actually decided to give in an eat something sweet but I realized pretty quickly that it wasn't going to help anything. A few months ago, eating one thing would have led to another and another. Instead, I threw ...

Carolyn1006

Yesterday went well. Nothing eventful although I did eat past the point of fullness at dinner. Honestly, I could have skipped dinner altogether. Today: Breakfast: 2 almond muffins + 1 banana Lunch: Caesar salad, lasagna, and a piece of garlic bread (This was a huge meal. I haven't quite figured out ...

Carolyn1006

How do you deal with cravings related to overall exhaustion? I am really struggling with sleep deprivation right now. I have a baby who wakes up every 1-2 hours and have to get up at 4 am several days a week for work. Exhaustion makes me want to shovel everything in my mouth and I feel like I am whi...

Carolyn1006

Well yesterday didn't go quite as planned, but I did stick with 3 meals and only a little funny business. I probably should have just made it an S day since it was a special occasion but I don't regret building in some moderation. Today: Breakfast: Two almond muffins + banana Lunch: Bowl of chicken ...

Carolyn1006

Today is my son's birthday. He is young enough to care if I participate in the festivities, but I don't want to go full S. So my plan is 3 meals and a little bit of birthday cake this evening.
Breakfast- 2 almond flour muffins

Carolyn1006

Day 1 B. Baked oatmeal, small apple L. scrambled eggs, English muffin, small bowl of soup D. Chicken pasta and green beans Fruit any time: 2 bananas, 4 dates In my month dry run, I got in the habit of virtual plating a little too often. Today I made sure to put my food on a plate (even made sure the...

Carolyn1006

I stumbled across No S years ago, thought it sounded superbly reasonable, and then…forgot about it. I remembered it a few months back when I was gearing up for what I knew would be a profoundly stressful season of life and ordered the book. In the past, my strategy for dealing with this particular t...

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