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by OrganicGal
Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 71.....

Had a bit of difficulty sleeping again last night, but could have been worse. I am definitely struggling with emotions on a daily and/or nightly basis. But I know time will heal all. I just continue to be patient with myself and enjoy the ease of No S and the good habits I have developed. Today: MwP...
by OrganicGal
Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 70....

Ok, decided to step on the scale this morning...cause I'm feeling so good, wanted to see if the scale matched. And Holy Cow....I'm down another 4lbs!!!! So, that means fellow No Ser's that I have lost a total of 15lbs in 70days!!!! I'm very happy with that, I haven't been this weight in a long time!...
by OrganicGal
Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 69...

I'm starting to feel like blueskighs when it comes to checking in here every day. Starting to feel like I don't want to so much anymore, although I still like checking off my little green squares on my Habitcals. :D Today: No Scale: SUCCESS Think I'm going to start weighing myself once a week now, s...
by OrganicGal
Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 68....

Had a nice day today with my DD, my niece & my sis. Went on a boat cruise through the liftlock, had a nice dinner (late lunch early dinner), went shopping where my DD and I bought cute little skirts and tops to wear when we go to see Brooks & Dunn in concert on the 24th of this month! Can't wait. :D...
by OrganicGal
Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

#67...

Today is Saturday and an S day...lol....like everyone didn't know that. :D Looking forward to tomorrow. My sis and my niece are coming up and we're going on a Liftlock boat cruise and out for dinner to celebrate my sis's b-day which is on Tues. So since I'll probably eat dessert tomorrow...and a big...
by OrganicGal
Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 66....

Official weigh-in day today....I stepped on the scale last week though, so wasn't expecting much change. I think I might be down another 1/2 pound , but not sure and still happy with where I am. Got a much better nights sleep finally last night, so I feel more energized today...able to focus more. :...
by OrganicGal
Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Thanks Resting for your support and thinking of me. I do appreciate it. I'm bound and determined to get some better sleep tonight. If it kills me... :lol:
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

#65.....

Another night of trouble getting and staying asleep....and some crying to...UGH! I hate this. Another morning headache too.


Today:
No Scale: SUCCESS
MwP: SUCCESS 60min. walk w/ one big uphill & some smaller ones.
No S: SUCCESS
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Mamma Mia was great!!! Love ABBA! And ya so he can't sing fantastic...none of them could...although Meryl Streep does have the best voice IMO. It was fun to see, almost as good as the theater production I saw a few years ago. But not quite :D
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 64....

Nothing new really to report today. Going to do some stuff over at my store to get ready for the move. that's about it. Oh ya, my DD & I are going out for dinner, just a quick one, then seeing Mamma Mia at the movies 2nite. I'll go for my walk after the movie. Today: No Scale: SUCCESS MwP: not sure ...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ideal weight vs realistic weight
Replies: 8
Views: 15874

If I go by the BMI then my 'ideal' weight for my height would be no more then 144lbs....but I know with my age, my build etc....getting to 150 is going to be hard enough, but a weight I know (I think) I will feel great and look great at. Although years ago my doctor said to go for 160 as realistic, ...
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Thanks resting & KCCC :) My headache is better, virtually gone this evening. I'm taking things still one day at a time...some days are ok...others not so much. But time will heal.
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

#63.....

Have a mild headache again this morning, didn't sleep well again! UGH!

Today:
No Scale: SUCCESS
MwP: SUCCESS 65min walk incl. 2 great hills :D
No S: SUCCESS
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

My headache was so bad...and couldn't get rid of it, that I actually closed my store early, stuck a note on the door, came home and crawled into bed for 3 hours. Just got up and took some Ibuprofen. Hopefully that will kick in soon. Gonna eat dinner and might go for a mild walk....but not going to p...
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

I will miss you blue, but I can certainly understand your thinking. I'm only on day 62 (?) so I'll be here steadily a bit longer, but I eventually want to get to the point you're at also. There is a part of me that thinks if I feel compelled to post here everyday then I am on a 'diet'. Since No S do...
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Some interesting No S related links
Replies: 10
Views: 16746

Lovely positive article! Another kudos for Reinhard to put on his bulletin board...so to speak.
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 62....

Last night on the bike,I think because we went so soon after eating dinner, that my body couldn't handle the work load needed for the bike ride at the same time as the load needed to digest dinner....so I ended up with a massive headache, that still hasn't gone away! UGH! I hardly slept at all last ...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 61....

Thanks Resting, blue and Deb. :) I appreciate your good thoughts. I would say that so far, this weekend has been my most like N days weekend. I haven't been being an idiot on S days at all, but I have been eating stuff just because it's an S day for a while now. This weekend on a scale of 1-10 (one ...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Four Month Results
Replies: 12
Views: 18517

A Big Congratulations blue on losing all those inches!!!! That's fantastic. I'm going to be looking at working with a personal trainer in the near future...hopefully through the winter months as I'll be going to the gym more then being outside then anyway. You are such an inspiration with your non-b...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: H2Orange is GREAT!
Replies: 13
Views: 34188

No S Dieter and others...just to let you know. You can buy juice that is from concentrate in a carton or bottle too, not just the frozen is that way, so please read labels. At least here in Canada it can be that way. The concentrated variety is just that...concentrated....needs to be/has been dilute...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

#60...WOW!!!

Got lots of things to do today...here at the house and in the store, but I'm really tired and don't feel like doing anything ! Oh well, such is life. :? I'm still quietly amazed at how well I'm doing No S and how much easier it has become....and it wasn't really difficult to begin with. :D Today: No...
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dieting and frugality
Replies: 21
Views: 25877

I don't have cable on my tv...so I don't watch tv shows. I do watch movies/dvds fairly often or go to the movies. I think this has made a difference to a lot of things in my life. I have also read Animal Vegetable Miracle and really enjoyed it. It is part of why I opened my Organic grocery store. An...
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A Love Story ...
Replies: 4
Views: 9570

OMG blue, that is so beautiful.....definitely made me cry! :cry: :)

Thanks for sharing that.
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

You're still doing great and being your usual inspiring self blue!! No one is perfect and thankfully the No S plan allows that and sets us up for success even if we occasionally stumble. :)
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 59....

Still haven't been sleeping all that well, but slept better I think...at least a little....last night. Had a chat with my 'friend' last night, he keeps asking me how my weight is doing....he doesn't know how much I weigh and I will never tell him....he's just curious if this/my plan is still working...
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Check-in- Zeahpug
Replies: 75
Views: 66504

Way to persevere Zeahpug!! I know how tough that can be. :D
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

#58....

OMG, my niece was such a whiner last night about our walk! I'm not sure if everything we've done and talked about this week is gonna stick when she's back home and having no one but herself to motivate her. But I've done what I can and I'll continue to support her via internet as much as I can. What...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Scientific American article on decision making
Replies: 1
Views: 5698

Very interesting article. I can understand what they are saying. I believe stress levels also have an impact on 'executive function' and decision making. I know from my own experience..especially right now, that my high stress level is making it hard for me to make the simplest decisions....and so I...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 57...

Didn't get to see Mamma Mia :( My daughter got there early to get our tickets and both 7pm shows were sold out...and the late show didn't start until 9:50pm! Too late for all of us who have to get up early the next morning. So, we went and had a nice leisurely dinner instead. Her and I will go see i...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Thanks blueskighs, your thoughts are greatly appreciated! :) I too am very glad and impressed with how I am sticking with all 3 of my Habitcals through all this stress. I couldn't have done it on any other 'diet'!
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 56....

Stress level is still extremely high!!! Figured out last night that if I take this other unit I was talking about....there is no way for me to get my big commercial fridge and freezer in the unit. I would have to pay big money to have someone tear out a doorway that has electrical and a fire alarm r...
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

#55....

OK....things are driving me nuts!!!Increasing my stress level 10-fold! The guy I was supposed to switch with, has now asked me if we can push our switch back until late Aug. officially new lease Sept. 1st. What am I supposed to say? We don't have a new lease from the landlord yet, so officially I am...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 54....

Well, the bike ride didn't go so well....we only rode for 10mins...and very slowly....but my niece was complaining of a pain in her left thigh and her butt hurting. It was enough that she was crying...so we got off and walked...and then after a bit more we turned around and walked all the way back. ...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JillyBean's Check In
Replies: 160
Views: 133344

Good going on finding a twist/tweak that works for you Jill! :D
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

My niece and I had a good day today....OMG though can she talk...lol....she always has a 'story' to tell. After we closed the store we went and played glow in the dark mini golf with my 'friend' and his 2 kids, then her and I came home and had dinner, went for our walk...to buy a treat to take to th...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Something Positive
Replies: 3
Views: 6967

That was great BA!!!! Thank's for sharing it. It really made me think and gave me some ideas too. :)
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

#53....

Went to the farmer's market with my niece this morning, bought some cheese bread and a couple of bagels, plus some buffalo steaks to try. :) I'm looking at having a booth there to sell my organic product. I can't be outdoors at the Farmer's Market because what I'm selling I don't grow or 'make' myse...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

thank you so much Jill, KCCC and blueskighs, you are all so supportive. I appreciate it very very much. It is nice to know other people care. My niece is here now for a week. I'm going to help her get started on her weight loss journey. Hopefully she will only ever have to do this once. My niece is ...
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S Diet Blogs (add yours too!)
Replies: 88
Views: 704851

Verrrrry nice....and incredibly professionally put together blog. Congratulations! :D And welcome to the No S boards.
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: On calorie-counting: Point/counterpoint (LONG!!)
Replies: 32
Views: 40825

Very interesting post KCCC. I have to agree with pretty much all that you have said. My own experience shows me that calorie counting does NOT work for me long term. I have counted calories in the past and lost weight, but have never kept it off. The counting and restriction always gets in the way o...
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

# 52....

I'm still not sleeping well at night. Not sure if it's the heat, or if it's all the emotions still churning up inside me. Probably some of both. This morning I'm feeling very tired and very sad. *sigh* Tonight after I close up shop I'm going to pick up my niece to join me for the week. It'll take ab...
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 51.....

Things are getting easier....while moments are still hard. :? I'm finding the Bitch book quite interesting. Can definitely see some of me in there and how it looks to a man. There are some modifications I'm going to focus on making in the future, and definitely some I won't...to me they smack of pla...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Holiday in Turkey reinforces habit!
Replies: 6
Views: 10820

Sounds awesome all around Bonnie. I envy you. :)
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

DAY 50! WOW!

Here it is the beginning of my 50th day on No S (since my new committment), and the Habits...especially N days are strong. Definitely very close to totally subconscious...not having to think or worry about it. I am finding that S days are only slightly behind on that, and they are becoming less diff...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: gingercake, checkin' in
Replies: 18
Views: 22444

I understand about thinking of the daily check in as to food-loggy, which is why in mine I have never logged what I ate. I did log calories per meal briefly when I was needing to get a handle on things, but I didn't do that for long. I use my daily check-in almost like a journal of my days and thoug...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Check-in- Zeahpug
Replies: 75
Views: 66504

I love pugs...they're so cute and so bossy... :lol: My DD and I talked about getting 2 of them at one time. We were gonna get 2 black ones and call them Silk and Satin....crazy I know.
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Thanks Resting, I know I'll come through this to the other side just fine. In the meantime, with it all so fresh....everyday...every hour is a roller coaster ride of emotion. Bought a book this evening called Why Men Love Bitches . It's not that I want to be a bitch in the negative conotations of th...
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What exercise are you guys doing??
Replies: 43
Views: 46859

My goal since I refocused on my whole committment to No S has been to do at least 20 minutes of exercise other then what I would normally get, Mon to Fri. If I did something on the weekends...which I do 99% of the time....it was just bonus. My exercise is usually walking or bike riding. It's funny, ...
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

That's an amazing realization blue....that the cake was not going to make your sad feelings go away.
Thanks for sharing it, it gives me something to think about.
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 49....

Still doing minor things around my house, but had a showing last night. My agent will let me know how it went sometime today.

Today:
No Scale: SUCCESS
MwP: SUCCESS got my 20min....then got asked to go for a walk with my 'friend' so I'll get some more time in.
No S: SUCCESS
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:12 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Brand new & first day
Replies: 3
Views: 7703

Yes welcome greeneyez...the best advice I would give you is read the book...and keep it simple to start....don't start tweaking things until you have a good hold on the habits.
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

I just want to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has offered me such sincere support over the last few days. I am starting to feel better. He and I have talked, and we're going to try to stay friends. I know this doesn't usually work for people. But I have to try, I need his support and friends...
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

blue...too bad about the cherry pie...especially after the manual cherry pitting project that took so long. :lol: But the good thing is...you can try again...or make other pies from scratch. I've never been a coffee or tea drinker....or 'hot' drinks of any kind...an occasional hot chocolate if I've ...
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

48th day...

Thanks Moxie for your support. I appreciate it a lot.

Today:
No Scale: SUCCESS
MwP: SUCCESS 40 min walk
No S: SUCCESS
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

BA, blue, KCCC and Jill, you are all so awesome and supportive...it really means a lot, especially since none of us have ever actually met each other.

Thank you from the bottom of my cracked and bruised heart. :?
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A grim realization
Replies: 7
Views: 12680

TryTryTry and KCCC, you have both expressed some very well thought out and pertinent realizations. I have benefited from both of you in reading this.

Thank you! :)
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

Blue...it sounds like you've had a great weekend so far....and more to look forward to. I am not a coffee or tea drinker, so the drinks you describe don't excite me...lol....but I am glad you have found something that you enjoy soooooo much. And I don't think either one of those drinks could possibl...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KCCC's check-in
Replies: 1014
Views: 756275

The Bodypump class sounds really interesting KCCC! Fun but a really good workout. :) And the party eating all afternoon sounds like it was also fun but you were still in overall control, since you didn't end up feeling yucky with all that you ate.

Good for you!!!
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 47.....

Thank you so much blue for your words of support. I appreciate them so much...even though they made me cry...lol. I have cried some...a bit here and there....even when I was out walking funnily enough. I'm sure I will cry some more...and over time my heart will heal. I spoke with my DD last night fo...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Thanks BA, that helps considering how unloved I feel at the moment.
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

No blue, you didn't miss anything...something happened last night and my heart has been broken. I cannot talk about it because it hurts too much and makes me cry...and I'm trying not to do that....at least not too much.

I'm sure like in all things...time will heal it.
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 3 meals a day is the way!
Replies: 9
Views: 14526

I agree that eating 5-6 small meals a day does not work for everyone. It doesn't work for me. I just end up eating when I'm not hungry and eating more calories overall.

No S works great for me!
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

46th day...

Today:

No Scale: SUCCESS
MwP: SUCCESS 45 min walk
NoS: SUCCESS

All I can say today..is I am glad for work to keep me busy and my mind off my heartbreak.
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Mad at myself
Replies: 6
Views: 10889

Don't be so hard on yourself Laff. You've made tremendous progress developing the good Habits. You cannot expect yourself to be perfect...and shouldn't do that...it sets you up for failure!

The fact that you recognized it right away, shows how far you've come.
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "Retreats?"
Replies: 3
Views: 6791

Were any of the days you were there an actual Sat. or Sun.? If so then there are your new normal S days. If they weren't, but because you were on a planned outing then I would count them as two NWS days (non weekend S days). Reinhard says to give yourself a maximum of 2 per month. So I would do that...
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tink's Check-in
Replies: 75
Views: 61065

Boy tink...your days are very consistantly green! Congratulations!! :D
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

45th day...

Wow, I'm half way to 90 days on my new committed focus...and very happy with my results. Not perfection, but if I was looking for perfection I would have 'failed' a long time ago. Results: No Scale: all green , MwP: 2 red , No S: 1 red In the meantime, I keep working on my house, and my business. To...
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weight-loss Maintenance is Hard
Replies: 20
Views: 23745

Very interesting article BA. It would seem that keeping weight off may be like fighting a losing battle without extreme care and control or adding leptin to your system. Perhaps now...we can stop being so hard on ourselves and blaming ourselves for 'lack of willpower' when it comes to keep weight of...
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

44th day....

Got some more stuff done around the house. Every little bit means checking something off the list. :) Very humid and hot again today...means I'll have to use the air conditioner at the store. My marketing guy (actually my b-friends...but he's helping me out) has come up with a great new colour schem...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: July challenge...anyone up for it?
Replies: 47
Views: 45621

My squares have been all green or appropriately yellow so far. No reds on any of my 3 Habitcals. :D
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 43....

Very humid again today! UGH!!! I hate this....I'd rather it be about 27*c. Usually don't get the humidity when it 27 or below. I was so tired last night that when I came home from my b-friends I went straight to bed...didn't even sign on here to finish my day or edit my Habitcal. Today is a seminar ...
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moxie's Check-in #3
Replies: 2
Views: 5927

BTW Moxie, what does KUTWG stand for?
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

Hey blue, sounds like Lola is making a great steady recovery. I'm so glad to hear that. :) And aren't you/we lucky to have the strong habits of No S to help us through a crisis and to help us get right back on track strongly when the crisis is over?! Your blueberry pie looks delicious on your blog! ...
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
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day 42....

Taking a break from doing organizing and clean up around the house. Now that it's officially up for sale I've got to keep it looking good all the time. That won't be too hard since it's only me and the cat most of the time. It's very humid here again today...but overcast. I think were supposed to ge...
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Got in a 40 min walk with b-friend and his son this evening. Then Real Estate Agent came over and I officially signed all the paper work to sell my house. Some strange unexpected feelings have cropped up that surprised me. So I'm gonna go see my b-friend to talk about them.
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kwan's check in
Replies: 167
Views: 133031

As we take over fkwan's daily check in BA...lol....let me express that I can understand your frustration, because I have similar ones of my own. And I do understand about how much harder it is to lose weight as we get older. At almost 45 ( a little over a month away) I can feel that in my body too. ...
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kwan's check in
Replies: 167
Views: 133031

I don't know if it's a matter of comprehension BA, it might be more of how shockingly little that amount of calories sounds. The thought of anyone eating only 1000 calories a day....seems impossible to achieve without total and complete feelings of deprivation, obsession and hardship, to me at least...
by OrganicGal
Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

41st day....

Whew, gonna be a scorcher today! A high UV index, smog alert and the humidex making it feel like 32* C, that would be about 89.6*F for all my American friends ;) I'll have to wait until it cools down this evening to get in my MwP. In the meantime got stuff to do here @ my store and stuff to do at my...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

The walk through the park wasn't as long as I would have liked, even though we took the long loop, because the mosquitos were eating me alive!!! Why do they like me so much? My mom used to say they like sweet blood....but I don't know why they seem to like me. Anyway, because I wanted a longer walk,...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moxie's Check-in #3
Replies: 2
Views: 5927

It's good that you're re-focusing Moxie. I had to do the same thing, which I started 40 days ago and it's going great. Have you noticed how many of us on here have done similar things in re-focusing but NONE of us have left or quit? Now that really truly shows that the No S plan is a plan for life! ...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Thanks Moxie. :) Only what does KUTWG stand for? I was/am having some digestive upset again this morning. Went over to my b-friends for breakfast. Him and I were discussing it and knowing what I know about my body and it's sensitivity to carbs and sugar (which has developed over the last 2 yrs), we ...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

Wow blue, Lola is 'small but mighty'! Glad to hear of the steady progress she's making. :) Will be sending her healing vibes so that she starts eating and drinking on her own. You are smart to put a few things on the 'red' back burner for now while your thoughts and energy are focused on Lola. Life ...
by OrganicGal
Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

40th day....

Well I'm feeling better this morning, digestive upset seems to have cleared. Ugh! It's 8 'o clock Sunday morning and I don't feel like doing anything today, but I have to get stuff done around the house because I need to get it listed this week for sure. My yard sale went really well though, sold lo...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Baby Tyler James
Replies: 13
Views: 19983

I am so very sorry to hear that CC. My heart goes out to his parents and all others who were in his life for such a short time. :(
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Resting On A Journey
Replies: 197
Views: 159541

One of the things I am finding I like best about the whole No S plan is the Habitcal. I love using such a simple but effective tool to build new habits. I am building No S, No Scale and MwP (exercise) Habits, that are really starting to become ingrained and almost 2nd nature after 39 days. You can s...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JillyBean's Check In
Replies: 160
Views: 133344

Sorry about your sore foot Jill. You can try soaking it in warm water and epsom salts (available at any drug store) or make a warm water and baking soda paste to put on it. That should help draw out any 'poison' so to speak and sooth the pain and inflamation.
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

Thanks for the good wishes Resting! I am happy to help my niece. She approached me (sent me an email) because she doesn't feel she can do it with her mom (my sis). My sis is very over weight, and has not recently indicated any desire to try and change things, so I will leave it up to her and in the ...
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting over
Replies: 4
Views: 9645

Good for you Shirls! I had to do the same type of thing myself to re-focus. That was 39 days ago today, and it's working great!!! :D
by OrganicGal
Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 39......

Waiting for my sis & niece to arrive to help with my yard sale. After I'm done at the store I will take them out for dinner and my daughter will be joining us. So girls dinner out! :D Over the last 2 days I have been talking to my niece online. She is gonna come and spend a week with me so I can hel...
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

Blue....glad to hear Lola Grace (what a lovely name BTW) is doing a bit better. I hope her upward trend continues. :) I love having pets in my life, they bring so much joy and unconditional love. Not once with all the pets I have had, have I ever heard any of them say I'm looking fat or anything neg...
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 38....

Getting ready for my yard sale tomorrow...made up new signs today. Ran a few errands this morning. Had a problem with the freezer in my store last night, but it looks like my awesome b-friend fixed it. He can fix anything I swear. So had to throw a few things out but not much...whew! :) Again thanks...
by OrganicGal
Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:47 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 12 months in...
Replies: 26
Views: 31177

I see...were you shy? too busy? or wanting to see if it worked first?
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 12 months in...
Replies: 26
Views: 31177

Jamie...I'm just curious....How come you just joined the site this April if you've been doing No S for 12 months?
by OrganicGal
Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 37...

Actually got in a 2nd walk last night. I did my walk while my b-friend was at a meeting, but when he was done he wanted to go for a walk....so of course I went with him. No killer hills, but a 20-30min walk for sure at a nice pace. Wish I could mark my green square darker or something...lol. Tonight...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: for the XX crowd -- SG during that time of the month?
Replies: 1
Views: 4306

Everything is 'safe' to do during your period. If you have cramps exercise can actually help get rid of them. I know it helps mine. And why don't you do yoga? Again it will not hurt you at all, and the gentleness of yoga again might help with cramps.
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 458728

OMG blue, I am so sorry to hear about your kitty. I know what you are going through. Last June I had to have my 14yr old dog euthanized because the vet thinks he threw a blood clot into his lungs....and there was nothing we could do. It was the hardest decision but the only right one under the circu...
by OrganicGal
Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: OrganicGal's Daily posts :)
Replies: 303
Views: 246387

day 36....

Back to normal today...it felt funny yesterday having a holiday in the middle of the week....but it was really great...and really needed by both myself and my b-friend. We had a great day...slept in...went for our great bike ride...had a nice dinner, were able to eat outside and watched a good movie...
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My July 1st results....
Replies: 14
Views: 21580

My July 1st results....

Following my No Scale Habitcal now completely successfully (all green squares on the Habitcal) for 34 days....Today on day 35...and being the 1st of the month, was my weigh-in day. So I stepped on the scale this morning to joyfully find.....I am down 6 pounds !!! :D I am very happy, I know it is a c...
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: July challenge...anyone up for it?
Replies: 47
Views: 45621

I'm up for the challenge Mo! :D My No Red goal will be for all 3 of my Habitcals...No S, No Scale and MwP (exercise that I call Movement with Purpose). My MwP goal is at least 20 min. of 'other' exercise Monday to Friday...anything extra is great and is tracked on my Habitcal too.
by OrganicGal
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Diet or Lifestyle?
Replies: 14
Views: 23563

It's a lifestyle for sure...especially because it has/is built in maintenance.