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mimi

Me too...I have a feeling many of us have done the same thing...and many of us more than once. I think it takes a loooong time to rid our brains of that little seed that still believes there is a more magical, easier, faster, or better way to go about losing weight. We falter, realize the folly of o...

mimi

Nov. 3 - failure arghhh...had a friend drop by midday and bring a plate of pistachio pound cake slices. Left them alone all day, but after supper I ate one of the slices with whipped topping on top...wouldn't have been too bad had I stopped at that, but then I ate two Halloween cookies that the gra...

mimi

Nov. 1 - S day

Nov. 2 - success
B - vanilla yogurt, granola, juice, coffee
L - cottage cheese, pretzels, hi-fiber muffin, peanut butter, peanuts, grapes
S - meatloaf, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, tossed salad

mimi

Day 12- success

B - 1/2 peanut butter and banana sandwich, coffee
L - leftover homemade chicken noodle soup, pretzels, grapes
S - 6" sub

Day 13 & 14 - exempt - Saturday and Sunday

mimi

Nichole wrote:The scale said 130 today! Officially lost 20 lbs!

Woo hoo! That's fantastic - what an accomplishment! Loved your pumpkin cake and birthday cupcakes, by the way!

Mimi

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Mimi, I know I wrote you a post yesteday or the day before! Wonder whose site I put it on?!? Just sending encouragement w/ boot and knitting! :D Hope you had a grand time w/granddaughter. We are having college age granddughter and 2 munchkin (6 and3) granddaughters here for Halloween. Isn't being a...

mimi

Don't worry if you feel awkward at first knitting. It just takes a bit of practice, and the neat thing is that you can really see your progress. Practice 15 minutes a day - even if you tear out all you do - and you'll be making bunnies (and much more advanced projects) in no time! (Did I ever tell ...

mimi

Day 11 - success B - egg, cheese, and sausage on toast, coffee, cranberry and pomegranate juice L - peanut butter and jelly on English muffin, pretzels, grapes S - homemade chicken noodle soup and crackers My daughter suspects that my 2-year-old little granddaughter has another ear infection so her...

mimi

Day 10 - success B - vanilla yogurt, granola, coffee, cranberry and pomegranate juice L - pasta bake, cottage cheese, grapes S - beef stew, bread Boot walking was very successful today! Small improvements, but improvements all the same! The cast is not flat on the bottom, nor is the boot, making it...

mimi

That idea makes sense to me too...good thinking! You could also reasonably have up to 10 S events per month, since 2 NWS days are allowed if necessary. Keep us posted how this works for you! We all learn from each other. Good luck!

Mimi

mimi

Just use the search option up at the top of the page under Everyday Systems. Type in the key words that you are looking for. It also helps if you can remember the forum where the discussion took place or the author. Rather that put in the word *sometimes*, I used *sometimesian* which really narrowed...

mimi

Day 9 - success B - vanilla yogurt, granola, coffee, cranberry juice L - pasta bake, cottage cheese, grapes S - ham, green peppers & onion omelet with cheese, mixed vegetables Tomorrow is the day when I don the *boot* over my cast and begin to bear some weight on this ankle...just a little at first...

mimi

wosnes wrote:That's very interesting, since the "sometimes" was part of the plan first. Somewhere here there's a discussion about that omission.

I think this thread may be one of them...

http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic ... metimesian

Mimi

mimi

Day 8 - success
B - vanilla yogurt and granola, coffee, cranberry & pomegranate juice
L - cottage cheese, pretzels, microwave baked apple with raisins, grapes
S - pasta bake, green beans, salad, garlic bread, milk

mimi

Day 6 - Saturday, S day B - one large blueberry pancake with lite syrup, 1/2 banana, coffee L - tomato soup, melted cheese on English muffin, pretzels, grapes S- 2 slices homemade pizza, salad, 2 miniature Famous Amos cc cookies Day 7 - Sunday, S day B - egg, sausage on English muffin, coffee, cran...

mimi

(This is the first time I've posted to any forum about my bulimia). I'm sure it took a great deal of courage to do this, and I commend you for it. I'm so glad that you are experiencing the peace with food and eating that NoS brings, as many of us here have as well. This simple eating plan offers so...

mimi

..I just put the ring on and realized it has 3 large diamonds..one for each meal..perfect..Thankyou again, MIMI! You don't know how special this is to me!!! Thank you so much Grammy G - you certainly made my day! In more ways than one... I hope you enjoy wearing your special ring. It will not only ...

mimi

I try to keep looking ahead Buttercream! At times it's difficult, but mostly I do okay. Next week I can start to put a tiny bit of weight on it and see how it does. Little by little... Today my substitute is going to have my students Skype with me. We've been trying to set this up for two weeks now,...

mimi

Well, KCCC, at least he didn't say that it wasn't healing right, or he didn't like what he saw...it could always be worse. It's amazing to me how our bodies can heal anyway, after some of the things we do to ourselves! I'm sure the extra time will be beneficial to me in the long run...if I could dri...

mimi

I don't know rather to call it a failure or no? Last night was my niece's B/F birthday , I had a piece of cake and a extra hot dog that wouldn't fit on my plate! I call it a success because i usually pig out in this kind of situation! And also at work a lady offered us some fresh made Swedish scone...

mimi

Writing the 14 words on a card sounds like that might be a good reminder. Something else you might do is pin something green to your purse, and then whenever you see it, you'll be reminded of Green day. :) Or, my favorite - you might want to consider getting some *NoS jewelry!* Here's one of the pi...

mimi

Thanks Starla! I'm ready...it's only 9:30 here and my appointment's at 11:30! I'm nervous! Day 3 - success B - peanut butter and banana sandwich, coffee L - TBD - probably some kind of fast food :roll: since we'll be eating after my appointment...We ended up eating at Costco where I had errands to r...

mimi

Renee, I want you to know that I wish you only the best in your endeavors to honor your body, discover what works best for you, and ultimatey lose your unwanted pounds. You are always such a cheery presence on these boards and I will miss you! Good luck and keep in touch with your progress!

Mimi

mimi

Don't stray too far from Vanilla No-S would be my strong caution.

I agree with you there Kevin!

mimi

I have a math teacher friend who always says, "Inch by inch - life's a cinch. Yard by yard, life is hard."
One by one, small victories will get us there...it just takes a little more time.

Mimi

mimi

I like that idea. I also like the idea of doing what works for you. I think wosnes aptly said it...doing what works for you. That is one of the best features of NoS - having rules so simple, there's room to modify what's not working for you until it's working. This is enough to keep diet rebellion ...

mimi

Day 2 - success

B - peanut butter and banana sandwich, juice, coffee
L - open peanut butter and jelly sandwich, pretzels, grapes - must be a peanut butter kind of day - haven't been eating much of it lately...until today!

S - tuna-noodle casserole, steamed broccoli, roll, grapes, coffee

mimi

The cast is coming off!!! Wow!! Have you had casts before? If not, don't be shocked by how tender/weak your newly un-casted limb feels. That's normal, and physical therapy will take care of it. It's still a major milestone in healing! :) (Belated happy anniversary!) Maybe, hopefully, KCCC, the cast...

mimi

Usually a late afternoon Sunday outing to Dairy Queen for ice cream. My husband has treated me to ice cream almost every Sunday for 38 years...I doubt he's missed many! (Until these last five weeks that I've been housebound, that is!) I made my first trip to Dairy Queen, since the accident, yesterda...

mimi

Thanks Jan and Berry! We had a very nice one! Well, this week it's back to Vanilla NoS...I think the evening desserts need to fall by the wayside! Last week was the last week for prepared meals coming in, and that means that tempting desserts will cease too - and that's good. We've enjoyed them, and...

mimi

Time for an update... I'm so incredibly surprised to find that after being confined to the house and practically totally inactive for five weeks now, I have not strayed from having three meals a day and no snacks. The daily serving of evening dessert has helped me to get through this most recent ord...

mimi

Mimi - haven't seen you lately, and miss you. Hope you're healing well, and finding other fun things to do! Oh, I'm still here KCCC. I check and read the boards every day. I haven't had much to post lately...I really don't go anywhere these days! People come in to see me! In fact, my son comes with...

mimi

Welcome Brent! What a wonderful way to give back! What could be better than to have someone who *has been there* to help another person struggling with weight and exercise issues. People like you make this world a better place for the rest of us. Best wishes on your NoS journey.

Mimi

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You're a winner Marc, and my heartfelt congratulations go to you for a most difficult job well done.

Mimi

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Mimi, what are chicken puffs? Oh, they're soooo good and soooo easy! They're my little granddaughter's favorite - she calls them chicken *pups*! Preheat oven to 350Ëš Soften and blend a 3oz. package of cream cheese with 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine. Add 2 cups of cooked chopped chicken brea...

mimi

Ummm! Crock-pot applesauce, chicken pot pie, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, chicken puffs, and homemade chicken noodle soup! Yum! (Not all at the same meal, of course!

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Mimi

mimi

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday dear Ja-a-a-n

Happy birthday to you!

mimi

I am so very sorry Carolejo. I'm sending you a silent embrace, for there really are no words that I can say to help or comfort.

Know that God is weeping with you.

Mimi

mimi

Hey Girl Next Door! So happy to have to here! As with most of us, I believe that you will love NoS and all of the nice side benefits that come with it. You seem to have the right attitude starting out, and that is acknowledging weight loss happens very slowly. Best wishes on your NoS journey! Mimi :D

mimi

It's a mystery! Doesn't really make any sense...

Can anyone shed some light on this?

mimi

I totally agree. Three items seems to be the magic number for me - less than that and I'm just not satisfied. (I often have more variety.) That's me too - three items! I realized this a long time ago on my first round with NoS when someone (maybe it was you, KCCC!) posted about needing three items ...

mimi

I've also found that little *non-food* rewards along the way can be very helpful. They do help to reinforce the ideas that *I am worth it* and *I CAN be the best possible me,* and *I deserve to treat myself well.*
Good for you Grammy G! Keep up your great work!

Mimi

mimi

... It is so wonderful to truly enjoy a good meal without feeling guilty. YEAH for No S Here's one of my favorite things about NoS... I love being able to use all the nice cookbooks that I have, along with the wonderful recipes I've collected from others over the years! This is a big reason why I'm...

mimi

Jan and Renee - I laughed at both your stories! My cast is black, so it shouldn't show dirt all that much! Who would've known that about liquid paper - not me! Am going to attempt some sort of exercise today - I rounded up two 2-lb dumbbells...those might be okay to start with...now to look up some ...

mimi

Welcome Kit! Best wishes on your NoS journey.

Mimi

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wosnes, I have wondered what is the defining characteristic of those who stay on this diet. Blueskighs, who was a regular poster last year, told me "Desperation!" You can count on the weight loss not being very fast, and so many diets are promoted for the speed of weight loss. I think it is due to ...

mimi

Yeah, me too! I'm curious as well! As a book lover, reading group member, reading specialist, and middle school reading teacher, I'm always interested in new authors regardless of genre. Tell us more!

Mimi

mimi

Who on here used the phrase "a misguided attempt to self-nurture?" That seems to be what it is, and I've done it twice now. What I really want and need is to sit down and relax my mind for a little while, not use a big plate and eat to the point of uncomfortableness... S day tomorrow, but I don't k...

mimi

Hmmm...how many attempts? Don't know exactly - but there were many. I first discovered NoS back in 2007 from the owner of the local Curves where I was a member. I did well for several months and then was derailed after a vacation. I made multiple attempts after that, only to have all of them fail. T...

mimi

Thanks Jan! I'm going to hunt up some dumbbells and give it a try!
Guess what? I noticed on the October challenge that your birthday is October 12...mine is October 13! Small world!

Mimi

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REINHARD! MANY HAPPY RETURNS!

Mimi

mimi

I have discovered that it is possible, although a little awkward, to do Shovelglove movements with dumbbells. Great for the core. Now that's interesting Jan! Tell me more! Do you use one heavier dumbbell, or two? Maybe this is something I could do for exercise (seated, for me) while I recover from ...

mimi

Starla, if you're sick of salads, then you need to eat something that you do love and enjoy! Even if you didn't pack a lunch, you can eat out pretty safely. Soup and sandwich at Panera Bread? I'm not a huge advocate of fast food, but an occasional burger and fries won't hurt anyone. Think about what...

mimi

Silly me...

I just read your thread about your bike accident! I'm so glad you suffered only bruises...thank goodness for that helmet!

Mimi

mimi

I met all my goals. A successful September, except for last nights bike accident... http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=69329#69329 Oh no! Are you okay? I certainly hope so, Steven! Bikes can be fixed fairly easily...people - not so simple! I feel pretty good about my September, in genera...

mimi

Yes, Virginia is a huge state! We're down in the Shenandoah Valley - the I-81 corridor between historic New Market and Harrisonburg. I have about a 7 minute commute to my school. I'm soooo spoiled!

mimi

Whew... maybe your doc will give a different answer. 8) That's what I'm hoping Renee! My next visit to his office is on Oct. 21. Get your foot up high and drink tea (my treat advice)... and start planning all of the fun you'll be doing in your class when you return... Coffee for me...I love my coff...

mimi

Thanks for your concern Mimi ... I'm just trying to cue into my hunger and fullness more now. :wink: And it seems to be helping me a lot! :wink: Okay! That sounds like a reasonable goal to work on. Many of us have a tendency to eat when we're not even hungry - usually in response to an emotion, or ...

mimi

I'm not going to issue a challenge for October... I seem to be doing a more extreme version of no S and I'm trying to not think about food so much. So for October I'm trying a month without a challenge. Just be careful with your *more extreme* version of NoS Renee...don't let it lead you back into ...

mimi

Time for updating... Well...on Monday I had my first red day since mid-May...bummer. :cry: Since my accident, with all these wonderful people feeding us, I've been allowing just a tiny bit of dessert each evening after our meal with my coffee (that's usually my dessert!)...and that's been working ve...

mimi

^^Thank you so much for the welcome, Mimi. You are one of the long-timers I've found so helpful. I saw the picture of you with your huge cast! I am very impressed that you are not using your misadventures as an excuse to take a break from No S. I would be SO tempted! Awww! You're so kind Starla! I'...

mimi

Does being two hours away from DC count?! Probably not, huh?

mimi

Welcome blue! I hope that you accomplish everything you outlined in your post by following NoS. It certainly is possible! NoS calms those voices in your head - in fact over time they become practically nonexistent. You will develop a peaceful relationship with eating and food, one that you probably ...

mimi

Take a look at the very first post in the 21 club, Mimi. Same Kevin. :) Well...I'll be!! THE Kevin that founded the 21-day club! Welcome back! I first tried NoS back in 2007 and was very successful for awhile...then a vacation and some other family things caused me to derail. Try as I might, I coul...

mimi

Walked here and walked there--I'm jealous! I live in a big subdivision that's sort of out in the country. There is a grocery store, a drug store and a Blockbuster's within walking distance from my house, but it takes an hour round trip, longer if it takes you any time at all in the store. I wish I ...

mimi

Welcome Starla! You will LOVE NoS, as I'm sure you suspect by now from everyone's comments and your own experiences these past 21 days. It's simple and it works. From someone who has been yo-yo dieting on and off pretty much since my teens, I have found this to be the ONLY eating solution that has r...

mimi

Hey Berry! Been missing you! Glad to hear you've been away for good reasons, and not because you've gone down the *slippery slope* of bad habits and weight gain! You've done so well with your maintenance. I can only hope to be half as successful when I reach that stage! I'm recovering (week 2) of a ...

mimi

Kevin, when you are working on establishing your NoS habits and aiming for the 21 Day Club, you count 21 consecutive non-failure days on No S - that includes your S-days! Personally, I think it takes much longer than 21 days to establish strong habits...at least for me it did. Good luck with your No...

mimi

Welcome, Mickie, and good luck with your NoS journey. You'll begin to see little things changing and happening after a few weeks, and you'll be so glad that you decided to live this way. Keep in mind that the weight loss is SLOW - but it happens. Someone on the boards (can't remember who at the mome...

mimi

I pretty much just stand on the scales and just get off to eat. At least it seamed that way for a while . . . I chuckled at first when I read what Mounted Ranger posted, and then I realized that used to be me too...pre-NoS. Now I keep three Habitcals: one for NoS habits, one for only weighing on th...

mimi

Thanks for the well wishes KCCC, midtown, and Nicole! I sure do love my NoS buddies! I always feel better when someone drops by! I am trying to stay positive throughout this ordeal - it's easier at times than others. The big thing for me is to stay busy and I'm okay...what is it they say, an idle mi...

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You can look at my picture with my beautiful cast on my thread...I'm going to go see if I can find yours! Mimi :D P.S. And what a coup with the cookie dough and your *snitchless* afternoon of baking! You rock Renee! I found it! You're lovely, but I already knew that (i didn't picture you as a blond,...

mimi

I was surrounded by every treat in the county...candy....pastry...fruit...bagels...and I didn't even feel very tempted at all. Wow - look at you Janie! Now that's progress! Keep heading in that direction! Also going into your doctor's office with a plan in place with how to deal with the scale was ...

mimi

http://i36.tinypic.com/25ew5ly.jpg Here I am in all my glory...and here's where you can find me every day, as a matter of fact. I am doing better however. Today my leg looks less like a *Sumo leg with sausage toes* than it has since it happened. Well, on a positive note, I've noticed that my left l...

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Today I was 136.5..! What?? NORMAL weight fluctuations! Particularly after a weekend. Took a look at your flickr page...haven't checked for awhile. Wow, you've been busy Nicole! I absolutely LOVE your autumn cross stitch and your recent sketches. I've told you before, but you're extremely talented....

mimi

Awww! I'm sold KCCC! Now how adorable is that bunny! The four little ones will absolutely love a knitted bunny - I'll have to come up with something else for the six-year-old. Thank you so much for the idea - I think I just might be able to do that...or I'll have the time to figure it out... :roll: ...

mimi

I had no idea about Continental style knitting, Noel! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. After watching the demonstration, it looks really easy - of course I haven't tried it. Maybe I will use some of my time while I'm confined to learn to knit better! I would love to be able to knit something ...

mimi

Thanks for the well wishes KCCC. The extent of my knitting ability is making scarves...but I could make one, I guess. A few years ago my daughter and I took some knitting classes at Michael's and it was fun. I'm left-handed and it was difficult for the instructor to help me. I had the same trouble w...

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Look at you Renee - down 25# WOW! That's fantastic! I'm so tickled for you - I know how you had that plateau thing going for awhile...well, looks like you've left it behind you! I'm trying to make the best of this situation and count my blessings, which are many, in spite of the situation. Just thin...

mimi

Thalia wrote:A scale is great for recipes that require weight measurements and also to amuse small children because you can see how much your guinea pigs weigh.

You're hilarious Thalia!

mimi

I have a passion for nutrition, so eating healthily just comes naturally to me. I no longer feel the need to binge (I used to have an eating disorder, so this is HUGE for me!) and I just kinda feel like the normal 21-year-old college girl that eats well, walks alot, goes to the gym occasionally, an...

mimi

Hope to hear you're feeling better soon KCCC. I'm only on day 4 of my "confinement" and I'm already wondering how I'm going to make it for 6 weeks...I'm normally an active person, so this is very difficult. I need to be verrry careful for the next two weeks until I'm recasted. Then I think I can get...

mimi

Here's a link to a picture of the ring.

Wow! What a beauty! I'm so tickled for you...enjoy a nice looong engagement - every minute of it!

Mimi

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Thanks Nicole, Janie, KCCC, and Midtown - you're all so sweet. This definitely hasn't been my year! I'm parked in my hubby's recliner armed with TV remote, phones (home and cell), laptop, drinks, magazines, ipod and books. (Notice there are no SNACKS here! ) I intend to stick with my NoS for the dur...

mimi

Don't sweat that initial slip up -- it takes most people a few false starts to get the habit to stick. Yup! And I would be one of those people. This time's the charm, I believe...i'm in my fifth month of NoEssing and it's working very nicely! As many on the boards here say, "Mark it and move on!" B...

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Buttercream, boy, am I ever behind on things! Congratulations on several accounts - your engagement and your new job! How fortunate to find work in your field while you continue your studies. I like your idea about slowly getting up earlier and earlier, but don't think I can spare the time. I guess ...

mimi

Yikes. Please tell me you didn't do it on the treadmill. No actually I was swinging down in our backyard on a tree swing that we've had for the last 6 years or so. I had my little 2 year old granddaughter on my lap. The branch had evidently rotted and it broke causing us to go down. I guess we went...

mimi

Well, I had been doing very well with my 20 minutes on the treadmill each morning Mon. through Friday but now that will be on hold for at least 6 weeks or longer. Sunday afternoon I had an awful accident where I broke my ankle clean off and had to have surgery that night to put titanium plates and p...

mimi

Glad you're feeling better Nicole. Thought about you this evening as I was making Tuna Quiche! I added some chopped onion this time and we liked that...not much left over!

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The cabbage soup and brown rice diet for EVERY meal (with NO seasoning for either!)
Uggggh! Need I say more?

mimi

Awesome!

mimi

Just dropping by to wish you a belated happy birthday - don't know where the days are going! Hope you had a nice one - your race time was excellent!

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I'm going to give it a month before I re-assses for any possible tweaks or mods, though. Very wise Noel! The scale can be such a deceiver - don't trust it as your sole metric for NoS success! Judge also by how clothes are fitting, energy levels, changes in how you look to yourself in the mirrior, m...

mimi

Congratulations on your great success so far - and welcome!

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I have a very similar history to yours - sadly - but discovering NoS was the best thing to happen to me in regards to my relationship with food and eating. I'm sure you will love it too!

Welcome!

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Atta girl Tuna! Woo hoo!

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Here's an update: Friday - took an S event when we went to the county fair - ate a bowl of ice cream while there, but that was it. Enjoyed it too! Had been green all day and had exercised too! Saturday, Sunday, and Monday - S days! Whew! I'm glad to get back to an N day today! Not that I went over t...

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Hope you have a wonderful first day on you new job Berry!

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I like to copy successful people. I do too Renee! But...I am also a firm believer that people are successful because they have found what works for them (and that's often the real issue) and are doing it. At my age and point in life, I know that I have deep-seated issues with the scale - they go wa...

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wosnes wrote:

No-S is the tortoise to WW's (and other program's hare. It's slow and steady. Slow and steady in terms of diet not only wins the race, it keeps you from having to be in that race ever again.

This is a beauty that needs to be here. Hope you don't mind wosnes!

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