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by Sinnie
Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Retake 2011
Replies: 152
Views: 131773

I'd certainly love a diet buddy Katie!!! Not many people around here with the exact same height and desired goal weight! Hi gettheweightoff! Congrats on the first few days, and it's really getting easier, don't you find?! As for calories, I'm really not too sure. I used to count calories but it neve...
by Sinnie
Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Getting Back on the Wagon
Replies: 142
Views: 137813

I love having a diet twin!! LOL I'm finding this is getting easier and easier as well. It's really motivating for me to see how well you're doing, and I think about blogging when any food calls my name ;) Luckily, this hasn't been much of an issue. Katie, can you tell me roughly how big your portion...
by Sinnie
Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Retake 2011
Replies: 152
Views: 131773

I am 5'2! (maybe slightly above, but barely). Totally funny about our stats 8) When reading over your meals in your thread, I was thinking to try to duplicate yours to some degree as it gives me an idea of what someone our height needs in order to get down to the weight I want!
by Sinnie
Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Getting Back on the Wagon
Replies: 142
Views: 137813

You clearly have willpower as evidenced by your stellar performance on No S last year. As a result, I think it's possible you could make a glass ceiling on snacks/sweets work. You were able to maintain your weight while having those six S events per week, so if you draw the line at what you've state...
by Sinnie
Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Getting Back on the Wagon
Replies: 142
Views: 137813

Well Katie, maybe you should take a look at your original thoughts about returning to Vanilla. You posted that making mods was a slippery slope for you. You said that it led to more and more failures and your success lied in plain old vanilla No S. Now, I totally understand the issues you describe. ...
by Sinnie
Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Retake 2011
Replies: 152
Views: 131773

Yesterday went perfectly. Dinner was what I said above, plus salad. Oh, and I often have a glass of wine with dinner. I'm very happy with my progress in the past few days. I haven't had access to a scale at my boyfriend's place where I've spent the past few days, but tomorrow morning I think I'll we...
by Sinnie
Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Retake 2011
Replies: 152
Views: 131773

Day 3: Breakfast was coffee and a thick slice of walnut rolled bread. I'm not sure whether this is a sweet, it's not predominantly sugar, I barely ever have it but since my mom gave us a loaf I want to enjoy it. I don't want to overthink the rules. Lunch was at a kid's birthday party. It was a stand...
by Sinnie
Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Retake 2011
Replies: 152
Views: 131773

Day 2: Success

Yesterday was good. For brekkie I had toast, walnut bread and an apple. Lunch was fish soup, and 2 slices of cheese pizza. Dinner was salmon, rice, salad (with an appetizer of calamari).
by Sinnie
Sun Dec 26, 2010 3:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Loving Food or Loving Eating
Replies: 10
Views: 14473

I couldn't agree more, I feel the exact same way. I look forward to meals and often eat way too much because I hate when it ends. Still, just separating food into meals rather than snacking realllly helps to eliminate enough excess that my weight remains okay, though I'm trying to learn to be okay w...
by Sinnie
Sun Dec 26, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Retake 2011
Replies: 152
Views: 131773

Sinnie's Retake 2011

I know this is a few days early, but I don't want to fall into the "I'll re-start on Monday trap" of diet mindsets. I want to make this next year dedicated to really good habits and discipline. I've done OK in regards to three meals, but often find I don't want the meal to end, so I eat more or have...
by Sinnie
Sun Dec 26, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Getting Back on the Wagon
Replies: 142
Views: 137813

As far as excess goes, that really doesn't sound too bad! I hear you, though, on how it doesn't feel good and you'd rather just avoid that overfull feeling altogether.

Just wondering, how much exercise do you incorporate, if any?

Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
by Sinnie
Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Getting Back on the Wagon
Replies: 142
Views: 137813

Hi there Katie! Well, I can certainly relate to you and will be doing the exact same thing as you - getting used to vanilla again. I've been having something sweet almost every day. I would love to get my weight down to where you have it as I'm the same height as you. I have no trouble maintaining b...
by Sinnie
Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

So far my rehabituation has not been stellar. But in the past two weeks I've really come a long way with the snacking, which is good. I guess my meals are too big, and I usually eat till way past full. Which would make sense given I am not losing weight. Weigh in is every Friday. My weight looked li...
by Sinnie
Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Just to update, last week on Friday I was 119.5 which certainly wasn't motivating. I felt annoyed because I did fine that week and certainly thought I would have at least maintained! My bf brought me back to earth by reminding me I should not pay the least attention to the scale right now. He said I...
by Sinnie
Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

I hadn't seen a co-worker for a while and she thought I looked much skinnier :) Maybe it's working. Breakfast: bite of apple strudel, 2 pieces of toast with pb Lunch: beef goulash, polenta, apple, almonds Dinner: black bean soup, lamb stew, rice, salad and I'll probably also have a couple drinks (at...
by Sinnie
Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Breakfast: almonds, Just Right cereal with milk

Lunch: cheesebun toasted with cream cheese, breaded chicken, baked fries, small apple, bean salad (can't finish)

Dinner: bloody caesar, leftover bean salad from lunch, butternut squash soup, crackers, apple

Exercise: pilates
by Sinnie
Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

I want to have a perfect week until Friday. Therefore, I'm going to record my meals here just as an extra effort. I would love to lose about 1 pound per week, so my goal for Friday's weigh in is 118 lbs. Not a big deal if I dont make it but it would be nice! Also, for every indiscretion, I give $20 ...
by Sinnie
Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Thank you Shannon! I feel so much better being back in control. I really needed the accountability from bf, and he has been a tremendous support. I feel great that one week is under my belt. I really don't want to fall back into old habits because I tend to hover around 120ish and I'd really like to...
by Sinnie
Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

I should update. I was doing horribly and enlisted my boyfriend to help. He originally helped me stay on track and without his support, I never had good N days. I wrote up a contract to myself and did quite good for one week so far! Started at 123 lbs last friday. This Friday I am 119 lbs!! Cant bel...
by Sinnie
Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sophiasapientia's Check-In
Replies: 422
Views: 335574

You know, even though I'm not in your situation, for some reaon I can relate so well to every word you wrote. Hang in there, you're not alone.
by Sinnie
Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

I would really like to get back to tracking. Looking back at old posts, I can see what worked and what didn't. The drink after work does seem to make a big difference in my success. I think because it both provides some relaxation, and keeps my mouth busy while dinner cooks. Did that successfully ye...
by Sinnie
Tue Oct 19, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

I haven't been too concerned with me eating recently. I've been doing so-so I guess. 120.5 this morning. I had a lot more stress to do deal with sunday/monday. I was thinking about all this food related stuff though. A part of me just wants to accept where I am currently weight-wise. It's not a bad ...
by Sinnie
Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Yesterday I went to get a sandwich for dinner from this place that is usually amazing, but was really nasty yesterday (I couldn't even chew the proscuitto apart). So I ate it without the meat but then bought myself a really good coffee and chocolate chip muffin! It was a long day at work. It was als...
by Sinnie
Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

That was very sweet of you to write. Believe it or not, it makes me feel better. Thank you tobiasmom.
by Sinnie
Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Feeling pretty lousy. I right back where I started. 122. I wish I could stop using food for emotional reasons. It never makes me feel better. Not very motivated. I just always end up screwing up. What's the point? I can't visualize myself every being able to do this. I know if I just stuck to it, I'...
by Sinnie
Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Dinner last night was leftovers.

I hate being a stress eater. I went crazy on the snacks last night, be it cheesecake, biscuit with butter and cream cheese, peanut butter, trail mix, grapes, chocolate...among other stuff...

Weight: 121.5

So depressed. I just can't seem to continually do well.
by Sinnie
Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Tuesday Oct. 12

Breakfast: 2 pieces of toast with peanut butter
Lunch: turkey, ham and cheese sandwich; leftover biscuit; fruit salad; sparkling juice
by Sinnie
Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

My Thanksgiving Dinner went off perfectly. I worked on it Friday night and all Saturday plus Sunday morning (with lots of help from bf and his lovely daughter): Starter: -butternut squash soup with sauteed pears and crispy proscuitto -cheddar, bacon and chive biscuits -croissants (the one thing that...
by Sinnie
Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

hehehe thank you!! I must say, it was quite lovely :D
by Sinnie
Fri Oct 08, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Yesterday didn't end too well. I was really stressed and ate crackers, a whole row of them, to make myself feel better. Weight: 120.5 lbs Here in Canada it's Thanksgiving this weekend. I am spending tonight and tomorrow prepping for all the food I'm making on Sunday. I'm doing everything from scratc...
by Sinnie
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Weight: 120

Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, toast with butter, coffee
Lunch: Lasagna, sparkling juice, large peach, cashews
Dinner: orange, can of chicken and rice soup, slice of bread with peanut butter, cashews, a cookie type bar...oops
by Sinnie
Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Yesterday did not end well. I continued to snack a lot, had sweets too. Looking back, I tried to think what causes these crashes I sometimes have, and traced it back to lack of protein at lunch. Even if the volume of food is okay, if there is not enough protein I often get shaky. Lesson learned. Wei...
by Sinnie
Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Small trangression last night, a few cashews. I also had a glass of wine before bed. Weight: 120 lbs...inching my way back down.... Breakfast: coffee, fruit & nut toast with pb, maple & brown sugar oatmeal *There is coffee and muffins in the staffroom for World Teacher Day but I'm skipping it!!! Lun...
by Sinnie
Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Breakfast: honeydew melon, toast with pb & j, coffee
Lunch: pad thai, yogurt, cheese and a peach
Dinner: minestrone soup, 2 fried eggs and 2 piece of buttered rye bread, apple cider mixed with water

It is getting much easier to make it from meal to meal.
by Sinnie
Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

I almost forgot dessert. A wonderful piece of chocolate pecan pie made by bf's daughter. It was sooo good! Weight: 121.5 lbs This morning i'm going to a cooking technique class that Williams-Sonoma offers. I get a lot of ideas from it, but don't buy the products, I find them way too pricey. B: 1/2 b...
by Sinnie
Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

For full disclosure, I need to confess the horrific binge I went on last night. It started when we were out for drinks. I didn't need to eat anything but justified since we are technically celebrating,I would have a couple pieces of bruschetta. Failure right there, it was not socially necessary to e...
by Sinnie
Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Day 4: 120.5 lbs I am still 2 lbs over my pre-binge weight. But it's coming off pretty easily. I feel soooo great, I have MUCH more energy now that I am eating 3 really well rounded and filling meals. I am excited that it's Friday but the weekends naturally pose a challenge. Tonight bf and I are goi...
by Sinnie
Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Ending off Day 3 with a bang! Dinner was haddock (battered and fried), rice and cucumber/tomato salad. I also made another almond milk martini. I don't think it's bad because I put a fairly small amount of alcohol. I pretty much had that with dinner because it didn't take long at all to make tonight...
by Sinnie
Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

It's 10:17am. I'm getting hungry. I feel stressed too, which always adds to that element of wanting to eat.
by Sinnie
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

I am thrilled to be on Day 3. Weight is 121.5 lbs.

I was finally hungry this morning and had breakfast at home at 6:20am. I wonder how I will feel by the time lunch rolls around :o

B: toast with peanut butter; coffee with vanilla creamer
Lunch: pork sandwich; piece of cheese; apple
by Sinnie
Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

I am gearing up for another successful day. Day 2. Baby steps. Weight: 122.5 lbs Breakfast: coffee, large peach, peanuts Lunch: large peach, full can of chicken noodle soup, crackers, water mixed with juice Dinner: (will be) ribs, leftover baked fries from yesterday, spinach salad, maybe green beans...
by Sinnie
Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Yesterday ended as a total screw up. I went crazy on the snacks. Weight is up to 123.5 lbs this morning. I haven't been this heavy in awhile. I know it's not a lot to weigh, but it's a slippery slope. I am determined to get this habit down. It's hard though, I'm a stress eater. My worst time is afte...
by Sinnie
Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Back to business... Breakfast: mini pita with peanut butter; peach; coffee Lunch: potato, chicken breast, pasta, bun with butter, caesar salad Dinner: spinach salad with pears, pecans, cheese, dressing; trail mix (including dark chocolate covered almond); chips; spoonful of natural peanut butter; bo...
by Sinnie
Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

S Days...
by Sinnie
Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Weight: 121 (I think I will make my official weigh in on Saturday from now on). Breakfast: 1 egg fried in olive oil; slice of whole grain toast with butter; fruit; coffee Lunch: Leftovers consisting of some pasta and sweet potato fries; fruit; 1/2 bagel with cream cheese; slice of raisin bread; yogu...
by Sinnie
Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Accountability
Replies: 35
Views: 34416

Sinnie's Accountability

I've been doing BAD recently!!! I need to be publicly accountable to help motivate me. I tend to be starving after work but I can handle it if I'm not cooking (when I cook it really ups my appetite). I need to devise a plan. Weight is up a few pounds. Starting at 122. Breakfast: toast w/ pb and jam;...
by Sinnie
Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I keep losing - that can't be healthy
Replies: 14
Views: 19337

Hey Anoulie, Glad to hear things have come along. It sounds like you have come up with balance of things that work. I like the idea of S events. It sounds like you are doing very well. When I am stressed, I tend to eat MORE. As far as being cold, I've heard women in general have poor circulation whi...
by Sinnie
Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I keep losing - that can't be healthy
Replies: 14
Views: 19337

Hey Anoulie!

Just curious to hear how things are going? Have you made any progress with your situation?

You said "I allow myself six S events a week." Do you still take S days on the weekend? Did you ever, or did you just do S events?

Hope things are coming along :) Let us know.
by Sinnie
Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I keep losing - that can't be healthy
Replies: 14
Views: 19337

Hey anoulie,

Do you find it hard to make it to each meal? Like, are you starving and shaking by the time you can eat or before bed? Maybe just add in some of the foods you were eating before that got your weight up previously? I suppose it's not the worst problem to have ;) hehe
by Sinnie
Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Leafy's Misery and Euphoria
Replies: 44
Views: 36894

Trust me leafy, I have been in your position more times than I care to remember. After a gazillion failures (seriously, I screwed up for years, tried other diets, always came back) I finally got my weight in check. And you know what, I still have dessert during the week. I just don't see the big dea...
by Sinnie
Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Chocolate No S
Replies: 8
Views: 14764

Groovy1, I just want to thank you for posting your modified version of No S. I agree with everything you said. The program is wonderful and with the same token there are people who just prefer chocolate to vanilla! It isn't a one size fits all program and allows for individual manipulation to work f...
by Sinnie
Wed May 12, 2010 11:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Leafy's Misery and Euphoria
Replies: 44
Views: 36894

Don't worry, I learned the same lesson. Believe me. I have found it works best to still follow the three meal structure. Then if I snack a bit, have a dessert it's okay, because I tend not to binge as much when I eat real proper food throughout the day. Keep going, you will do better next weekend, i...
by Sinnie
Thu May 06, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Leafy's Misery and Euphoria
Replies: 44
Views: 36894

I'm at work right now and so I can't properly respond, but I really relate to a lot that you have posted. I love reading your entries! Don't feel alone, I am in the exact same position as you. Although I've screwed up a lot recently, and just want to get ONE day right...Good luck!!!
by Sinnie
Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Podcast 38: 14 minutes of ANYTHING
Replies: 16
Views: 72925

I just saw this podcast which is ironic, because I extended the 14 minute sledgehammer concept to exactly this! I thought I was the only one who did this with other exercise! It is AWESOME and I LOVE the idea. This is the only time in my life that I have stuck to an exercise program. This is how it ...
by Sinnie
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: MSN Messenger
Replies: 3
Views: 10592

Thank you for the feedback ladies. The MSN mystery has never been solved. It's certainly odd given that I don't use it and it has appeared online. I understand your concerns regarding my boyfriend. Without knowing some background to problems we've had, plus with the way I wrote it, would definitely ...
by Sinnie
Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: MSN Messenger
Replies: 3
Views: 10592

MSN Messenger

MSN messenger has caused huge problems for me. I hope someone can help me shed some light. My boyfriend logged onto my hotmail account and through that can access MSN messenger. He noticed my status would be online at times and offline at other times. This has led him to believe I`m using MSN to cha...
by Sinnie
Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Unbelievable Way of Eating for LIFE
Replies: 18
Views: 45024

You're welcome and best of luck!!! Never thought I'd be considered an inspiration :D That's awesome!
by Sinnie
Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Unbelievable Way of Eating for LIFE
Replies: 18
Views: 45024

Unbelievable Way of Eating for LIFE

Hello everyone, I don't post anymore; in fact, I barely check in. This is not because I don't think this is the most wonderful online support group I've been involved with. It's merely because life has taken over, I no longer struggle with my weight, and as such, I have no need, desire or even remem...
by Sinnie
Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Relationship Crisis
Replies: 12
Views: 25311

12 cat crazy, it's amazing how much better your last post made me feel. THANK YOU. I have a tendancy to look at every little thing and agonize over it. Whether that happens or it doesn't, I shouldn't judge staying with him on that aspect. I'm also trying not to care what other people think. The peop...
by Sinnie
Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Relationship Crisis
Replies: 12
Views: 25311

Hi everyone, Wow, thank you all so much for taking the time to reply and offer some great advice. I don't have time to respond as in depth as I'd like to, but I will later on. To start, I'm fully aware that she has to come first, I've actually always said that, even to him. He does take care of her ...
by Sinnie
Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Relationship Crisis
Replies: 12
Views: 25311

Thank you both so much for your thoughtful responses. It has given me a lot to think about. Very valid points. I'm sitting here with my morning coffee contemplating all this. Finnegan, you said to think about who I am willing to compromise with the rest of my life. Well, I would want to with him. We...
by Sinnie
Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Relationship Crisis
Replies: 12
Views: 25311

Relationship Crisis

Hello everyone, I'm in a relationship with a man who has a child and I'm struggling with that. It's hard to adjust to a child. I've begun resenting her which definitely makes matters worse. He is an excellent father which means so much, but I'm at a loss what to do. He said I have to make a choice, ...
by Sinnie
Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: What to do when you are shaky?
Replies: 8
Views: 13362

Blueskighs, you are probably right about that. I think it has to do with fiber and slowing down digestion or something.....I'm usually much better at including veggies but need to make more of an effort.
by Sinnie
Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: What to do when you are shaky?
Replies: 8
Views: 13362

Gingercake, that is a very interesting idea. I like it. This does happen to me on occasion, so rather than throw in the towel, I may just take up your strategy. That is brilliant actually. Except when medically necessary...I like. Thank you a lot.
by Sinnie
Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: What to do when you are shaky?
Replies: 8
Views: 13362

Thanks for reminding me of that. You may be right. If I decide to eat dinner later than 5:30, it may be best to fit in another meal. I guess my problem is in my mind it's snacking, which means I've failed, and then I feel terrible and eat even more. P.S. Sorry for posting this the daily check in sec...
by Sinnie
Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: What to do when you are shaky?
Replies: 8
Views: 13362

What to do when you are shaky?

Hey, well yesterday I failed miserably because around 4:30-5 I became ravenously hungry. I tried having some milk, but the taste of it made me almost unconsciously go downstairs and devour the peanut butter bars I made. It only went downhill from there. I ate a piece of peanut butter on toast for br...
by Sinnie
Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh Start for Sinnie
Replies: 1
Views: 5249

Fresh Start for Sinnie

Hey everyone, here I go again. Really frustrated with myself but I guess just try, try again. Day 1: Tues. June 17, 2008 Late Breakfast (10:30am) - oatmeal with peanut butter and banana, few blueberries (didn't finish, made way too much). Lunch (1pm) - finished the oatmeal w/ pb and banana, 1/2 a ch...
by Sinnie
Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling shaky
Replies: 9
Views: 18142

Thank you soooo much for your tips! I ended up over eating, because I started to feel SO uncomfortable I basically walked into the kitchen without thinking and started eating. Didn't feel so good this morning. I realize my lunch was not filling enough, not enough fat or protein. Then, having a caesa...
by Sinnie
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling shaky
Replies: 9
Views: 18142

Feeling shaky

Well, it's great to see the boards so lively! Well, I've been doing WAY better these days. I used to binge every single day after work. Over the past week that has stopped. I'm really proud of myself because first thing at work I looked at my lunch (which I didn't make) and decided my best bet would...
by Sinnie
Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Wed ended up being a huge failure, along with yesterday. Today i'm just trying to eat less, not even paying attention to the other s's than snacks. Breakfast: croissant (1/2 with choc. and 1/2 w/ almonds); bite of another apple thing-not very sweet, apple Lunch: Bread, peanut butter, cheese, meat, o...
by Sinnie
Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

DAY 3: SUCCESS Breakfast: Toast with peanut butter, half a bran muffin, few grapes Lunch: Tuna, crackers, strawberries, grapes, 1/2 bran muffin with coffee Dinner: salad with croutons, soup, a little bit of steak and potatoes, 1/2 tortilla with cheese, mini muesli pita with peanut butter, small bow...
by Sinnie
Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Day 2: SUCCESS
Breakfast:
Egg whites on a whole wheat tortilla, oatmeal with chocolate protein and peanut butter and an orange; coffee with milk and sugar

Lunch:
Pasta, cheese, apple, peanut butter on half of a small muesli pita.

Dinner:
Caesar, chicken legs, pasta, salad.
by Sinnie
Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Super hard time in the evenings
Replies: 11
Views: 17100

KCCC, I used your strategy of a special drink tonight and it worked! I made a pot of coffee and had a cup with a little half and half, diluted with milk and a spoon of sugar (I normally don't put sugar but this late black coffee makes my stomach hurt). Finally a successful evening! Thank you!
by Sinnie
Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Up to 135 lbs. It keeps going up. I just want to make today a success. I will worry about tomorrow, tomorrow. DAY 1: SUCCESS :D My goals: 1) Eat three meals, with no sweets. 2) Go for a walk tonight. Breakfast: Muesli pita with peanut butter, some milk, tiny bit of half and half in my coffee. Lunch:...
by Sinnie
Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Saturday Feb 23 B: eggs, piece toast and back bacon, bran muffin, berries L: tuna, bread, lemonade, berries D: onion rings, chocolate malt balls I snacked a bit...a piece of cheese, some snack mix (pretzels etc), bite of sausage and onion ring. Not bad. I'm going out tonight. I don't want to eat but...
by Sinnie
Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Super hard time in the evenings
Replies: 11
Views: 17100

Those are some great ideas. What you both mentioned are bang on, exactly my problem times. Funny how we all pretty much deal with the same stuff, so that leaves no excuse for me not to be able to do it. Despite having the hardest time I am really proud of myself for trying to figure it out regardles...
by Sinnie
Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Super hard time in the evenings
Replies: 11
Views: 17100

Super hard time in the evenings

Okay, I need help. I literally need to re-start No S as though I've never done it before. I've altered the rules so much I'm having a hard time doing it right. There is so much information out there, with this habitcal and gold stars and stuff. Can you give some advice as to your No S best practices...
by Sinnie
Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Goodness, I don't know what's happening to me these days. I simply can't control my urges to eat. It's not physical, it's completely mental. Once I give myself that permission to go ahead, I tell myself I'll start over tomorrow. Terrible cycle. I totally went off the deep end yesterday. I was going ...
by Sinnie
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Yesterday went bad. I just couldn't stop.

Breakfast:
1/2 pb sandwich

Lunch:
yogurt, fruit salad, muffin and coffee

So so hungry by dinner: :roll:
-salad with kidney beans, fresh pasta with goulash, orange juice, bread and peanut butter, almonds and dried figs, mini yogurt, some fruit
by Sinnie
Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

I'm so glad I'm keeping accountable here. I need to actually use some willpower though, I really don't have any whatsoever. I weighed in this morning, obviously I've gained weight. I think I will weigh in everyday, it seems to keep me on track much better knowing I'm facing the scale the next day. T...
by Sinnie
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Tuesday February 19 Breakfast: Sesame seed bagel with cream cheese; apple Lunch: Pear, quesadilla, yogurt with protein powder and oatmeal, almonds Dinner: Apple strudel (no sugar) and glass milk; ribs, potatoes, salad, juice; toast with peanut butter, 1/2 an apple *Had some brownies with peanut butt...
by Sinnie
Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Monday (new family day holiday here in canada) Breakfast: 2 slices french toast with real maple syrup, piece of back bacon, blueberries and strawberries, black coffee Lunch: Huge piece of quesadilla "pie" (layers of ww tortilla's in cheese and ham and salsa), juice Brownies! Ate a lot of them, even ...
by Sinnie
Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Sunday:

Breakfast:
Toast with peanut butter and jam

Lunch:
Tuna, bread and some pasta, grapes

Dinner:
Bread, pasta, chicken breast, asparagus, slice of apple streusel pie, wine
by Sinnie
Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Breakfast:
2 pieces of french toast

Lunch:
almonds
1/2 a bagel w/ pb and 1/2 with cream cheese
yogurt with protein powder
dry bran cereal
3 wafer cookies
coffee with some cream

Dinner (out for our v-day):
appetizer plate of cheeses/meats/olives/bread
grilled shrimp
gnocchi
wine
by Sinnie
Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Totally binging again. Need to start tracking and actually eat breakfast. Just trying to log here, even though I'm not completely following the rules. Breakfast: fruit piece of bagel with cream cheese yogurt with protein powder half a blueberry muffin (oops) coffee with one cream Lunch: Pasta 1/2 pe...
by Sinnie
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Breakfast: yogurt parfait

Lunch: work provided a christmas meal - turkey, veggies, potatoes

was *starving* by dinner...

Dinner: leftovers from yesterday, salad with ranch dressing, milk, small apple, tea and a cookie
by Sinnie
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Yesterday evening I just got so hungry before bed. I took the slippery slope down by 'just having a few veggies' which led to a full-blown binge. I haven't done that in awhile. I just don't handle hunger well at all. I was going to give up today because clearly the plan just never did work for me, b...
by Sinnie
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

My problem is a question of willpower. I have none. But, it's better to keep trying than give up? Breakfast: Half a pb sandwich w/ lite jam; pear, hunk of cheese Lunch: Mr. Noodles; apple Dinner: Salad with chicken and ranch dressing; fried cabbage and potatoes; milk and a couple oatmeal chocolate c...
by Sinnie
Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Controlled Indulgence
Replies: 1
Views: 4642

Great article. I really enjoyed reading that. Good, useful advice.
by Sinnie
Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Okay, trying to get back on track. Lots of chocolate yesterday, so NONE today. Not one. I don't care that its halloween. I took mine yesterday. They weren't even that good. My weight was down to 133.5 yesterday and the same today despite yesterdays chocolate fest. Meal #1: orange, toast with peanut ...
by Sinnie
Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Would you believe Sunday brought me to 136 this morning? I haven't weighed this much even when binging at times. Oh well, hopefully just water weight. Will see tomorrow morning.

Ate well today, but I did have a piece of blueberry crumb cake.
by Sinnie
Sun Oct 28, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Tips for myself to tackle the boredom-hunger monster:

-Drink water
-Tea
-Go for a walk
-Watch videos
-Watch tv
-Read a book or magazine
-Go shopping
-Daydream about wonderful things
by Sinnie
Sun Oct 28, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Betty's Check In
Replies: 6
Views: 10181

Hey Betty! I like to post my weight here too. I notice we are around the same...I'm 132.5 lbs right now. How tall are you? I'm 5'2 and looking to eventually get to around 115-120 lbs. I have major willpower problems. But I know that No S is the best choice because it's teaching me how to use will po...
by Sinnie
Sun Oct 28, 2007 12:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Let's see, this is Day 7: Sunday Oct. 28, 2007. Still 132.5 Yesterday I did snack in the afternoon a bit, I think it was a little leftover oatmeal, dried fruit, can't remember what else...I had overeaten at lunch so my hunger was minimal. Went out in the evening where I had mussels and one piece of ...
by Sinnie
Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Weight was holding at 132.5 this morning, so my short term goal that I'm looking to right now is 125 lbs. Seeing this number eventually will keep me on my toes for the next little while. Saturday Oct 27: Breakfast: Oatmeal with brown sugar and maple syrup; yogurt; fruit salad Lunch: Thai food (some ...
by Sinnie
Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Hey Reinhard! Thanks for stopping by my check in. It's going really well mentally for me because I've logically accepted why this works. Just taking away all those millions of food related decisions by having only one option ("no, tummy, you can't have any food, it's after dinner. Wait until breakfa...
by Sinnie
Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Day 3: Wed. Oct. 24, 2007 - SUCCESS

Meal #1: oatmeal with dates, walnuts and cinnamon
Meal #2: chilli con carne, rice cakes, yogurt, apple
Meal #3: fish sticks (homemade), mashed potatoes, green beans, salad
by Sinnie
Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Day 2: Tues. Oct. 23, 2007 - SUCCESS

Meal #1: Yogurt, egg, toast, a few bites of oatmeal
Meal #2: Bagel with cream cheese, apple, yogurt, veggies & dip
Meal #3: Veggie soup, crackers, bit of yogurt, 2 crapes with tiny drizzle real maple, 1 slice of bread with peanut butter, coffee with half & half
by Sinnie
Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

Day 1: Monday Oct. 22, 2007 - SUCCESS

Meal #1: Bagel with cream cheese and butter; black coffee
Meal #2: Homemade leftover pizza; apple
Meal #3: Orange, cauliflower, pasta/chicken bake, spoon of pb, banana, latte

I resisted the ginger cookies!!! Woo!
by Sinnie
Sun Oct 21, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Back!
Replies: 49
Views: 46237

I thought this was an interesting read. I'm posting it on my blog here in case I ever want to read it again. I have tendency's to binge, that's why I read this stuff. O U R D A I L Y B I T E - October 20, 2007 Your daily tip, inspiration, words of wisdom, what you need, just when you need it. Our Da...