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by Airen08
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: fruit!
Replies: 10
Views: 17871

I also just add in whatever fruit I want...whether it be with breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. The peaches at WalMart the other day were calling my name. They smelled up the entire fruit/veggie area. They tasted just as good! I'm in mood for watermelon now...if I could just find a good one!!
by Airen08
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Grocery bills are lower!!
Replies: 7
Views: 12195

Not only is it cheaper for me...but sooo much easier!! I simply go to the outer loop of the sotre and I'm done!! The only inner aisle I need is cereal and frozen meals. Other than that I get milk, meats, and fruit/veggies.
by Airen08
Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Other "diets" you've tried?
Replies: 8
Views: 13995

Where do I start??? Weight Watchers - was my first diet ever when I was in college and desperate. My roommates and I all went together to the meetings and cooked together. It worked great. I dropped 20 lbs, but as soon as we all dropped out it came back fast. Since then I've joined WW roughly about ...
by Airen08
Wed May 28, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Good Morning! I can't wait until school lets out soon...but then again...I don't know what I'll do with myself when I'm out. LOL - tough delima. B - Raisin Bran, Milk, 1 large orange L - Lean Cuisine Sweet and Sour Chicken, 1 orange (I have a great big bag of sweet juicy oranges...I could eat one at...
by Airen08
Tue May 27, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Whew! It feels good to be back on track after 3 S Days!! I didn't do bad at all...just getting over being sick and still not eating as much as I probably should have. Just nice to have a routine back in place. B - 2 scrambled eggs, 2 pieces of toast with grape jelly L - Lean Cuisine Penne Pasta D - ...
by Airen08
Thu May 22, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Thursday Success!! Much easier day today since I'm back at school and have a set schedule with loads to do. I never think about food until it's lunch time here. B - Chicken Salad with 2 rolls L - Lean Cuisine Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Cheese D - Boston Market Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheese ...
by Airen08
Thu May 22, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Wednesday

Success!

B - Shredded Wheat, milk, glass of chocolate milk
L - Grilled Chicken Salad with Catalina Dressing
D - Hardee's Cheeseburger with small fries and ketchup
by Airen08
Thu May 22, 2008 12:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Tuesday

so/so day. Had to fast this morning for a blood test and it got me really hungry the rest of the day, but I didn't mess up. Just had some really big meals today.

B - none
L - Boston Market Chicken Parm
D - Large chef salad, lean cuisine meal
by Airen08
Thu May 22, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Good Morning All! Back to a normal day at school. I don't know what I'm going to do with myself when school is out June 4. I have a really hard time sticking to plan when school is out and I don't have a set schedule to keep my mind out of the kitchen. I have a set exercise schedule this summer that...
by Airen08
Thu May 22, 2008 12:25 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Becky - Thank goodness your daughter is okay!! It's very difficult to eat balanced when things like this happen. Take care of yourself and your loved one! Today was pretty hectic, but I managed to stay sane and on-plan B - Shredded Wheat, milk, glass of chocolate milk L - Grilled Chicken Salad with ...
by Airen08
Tue May 20, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Monday

Success!

Not the most healthy menu, but

B - Cherrios, Banana, Milk
L - Long John Silver's Chicken Basket
D - Burger King Chicken Sandwich and Fries

I was out with some friends all day today and unable to eat as healthy as I really wanted. But, I did eat 3 meals.
by Airen08
Tue May 20, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Hello Everyone! I had a great, succesful day yesterday. Today I have to go to the doctor and take a fasting test - so no breakfast for me...which I might just add on a meal at the end of the day if I get super hungry or bulk up on lunch so I don't feel like binging at the end of the day. We'll see w...
by Airen08
Mon May 19, 2008 8:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: back to try again
Replies: 4
Views: 10004

Hi Sweetie. First off...you can do this. I would start by counting down the days to that appt. and push myself to at least make a change by that date. I understand with all the conditions...that's what got me on board and sticking with it. I suffer from fibromyalgia and Crohn's Disease. My Dr. used ...
by Airen08
Mon May 19, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Alrighty...it's Monday...and it's back to the grind! I was sick all weekend so I didn't eat as much as I had planned. I did get in my little treat Sat. night even though I didn't have very many taste buds to enjoy it with. Oh well. Today I am working away from my school at the board so I have no ide...
by Airen08
Sun May 18, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Information that is now useful...
Replies: 11
Views: 15739

ooh...that's actually good to know! Thanks! Although I've been buying the little pints of ben and jerry's so that I only have two days to finish it or put it back in the freezer for next week. I also found teeny tiny 3 oz. of ben and jerry's the other day!! That was really exciting!! I could eat one...
by Airen08
Sun May 18, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Okay...so i'm back because...
Replies: 10
Views: 18466

Hi and Welcome Back! Personally, I would binge using Slim Fast as one of my meals. But, if you can do slim fast and not feel hungry until your next meal...then that's fine. I just know that I would be dying to snack and eventually binge at night if that's all I had. Yes - just eat 3 balanced meals i...
by Airen08
Sat May 17, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Airen08-Good for you!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 18363

I should also add...like above...that this comes from a person who was extremely sedentary before March 1st. And ate as unhealthy as you can get. I had fast food for almost every meal, snacked on little debbies, ice cream, fried foods, ...you name it. It's disgusting now that I sit back and think ab...
by Airen08
Sat May 17, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Airen08-Good for you!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 18363

Well...specifically? LOL I am a single girl so I decided that I didn't want to cook for myself even though I know it's easy and I do love to cook. I have always loved lean cuisines (frozen meals). They taste great and you never get bored of them with paninis, flat breads, pizzas, and all kinds of it...
by Airen08
Sat May 17, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Airen08-Good for you!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 18363

That's okay tgp! Thanks!
by Airen08
Fri May 16, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does this work for diabetics
Replies: 15
Views: 24526

I'm not a diabetic either...BUT...I wanted to say that I suffer from Fibromyalgia and Crohns Disease. This diet has really helped my Crohns, not so much the Fibro (since diet doesn't help it anyways). But, I would talk to your doctor. My mother is a diabetic and she has to eat 5-6 small meals to kee...
by Airen08
Fri May 16, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Friday I'm extremely sick today...called in sick to work. Haven't eaten anything yet and it's 4:30 p.m. I've got either some kind of nasty head cold or the flu...my body hurts really bad...BUT..I also have Fibromyalgia and Crohns Disease...so it could be that acting up. I guess today's an S day sinc...
by Airen08
Fri May 16, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Thursday

Success!!

This was a wonderful day! I stuck right to the plan and made it! I'm not feeling the greatest...think I might be coming down with a cold.

B - Fiber One, Banana, Milk, Nature Valley Bar
L - 2 hotdogs with chili and coleslaw, lite chips
D - Lean Cuisine
by Airen08
Fri May 16, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Wednesday

Today was good...but not the best. I broke down late at night and had a sugar free vanilla caramel pudding.

B - Special K with Milk, Nature Valley Bar
L - Large Salad with dressing
D - Lean Cuisine, one piece of garlic toast
S - Pudding


Oh well...on to the next day!Failure
by Airen08
Fri May 16, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Airen08-Good for you!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 18363

Aw! Thank you so much!! Yes - I have worked very hard to lose it...and am working even harder now with added exercise! This is exactly what my body needed. I should say that I've lost fast because I was eating extremely unhealthy before NoS-ing. I mean fast food for almost every meal, snacking 24/7,...
by Airen08
Fri May 16, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Hello All! I am sick too - sore throat, stopped up nose, ear ache, and head feels like it might explode. I'm actually quite the opposite of you, I don't have any appetite when I am sick. Today is no exception. Guess I can't post a menu today since I'm not sure I'll be eating much of anything. Yester...
by Airen08
Thu May 15, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Good Morning Everyone! I did really well yesterday, but did not do it perfect. I had a sugar free vanilla caramel pudding after dinner. I grew up with dessert at the end of a meal and this is one habit I have to quit. I did get some walking in though. Today's Plan B - Fiber One with Banana and skim ...
by Airen08
Wed May 14, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Good Morning! I find that posting my menu keeps me honest since I post in the mornings before I eat. It's kind of like a plan of action for me and I rarely go off "the plan". It's worked so far and I'm not about to start tweaking anything! I also enjoy - like another poster said above - seeing what ...
by Airen08
Tue May 13, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Tuesday Success!! B - Special K with red berries and skim milk, nature valley bar L - Lean Cuisine Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Cheese Stick D - Large Salad with Ranch Dressing, Lean Cuisine Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, 1 piece of Garlic Toast Exercise - 45 minutes of walking around school buil...
by Airen08
Tue May 13, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Tracey - Actually I have only lost 31 lbs. And it's been two and a half months. I did lose the 31 lbs in that time frame just doing the lean cuisines for lunch and dinner and cereal for breakfast. It's been really fast...but now it's finally slowing down. I'm having to add exercise everyday to keep ...
by Airen08
Tue May 13, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

Good Morning Everyone! Here's my plan for the day: B - 1 bowl Special K with berries, skim milk, nature valley bar L - Lean Cuisine Penne Pasta with Marinara and raw veggies with dip D - Lean Cuisine Dinner Selects Chicken and Veggies Yesterday was a success...I stuck right to the plan with no slip ...
by Airen08
Mon May 12, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jocelyn's Check-in
Replies: 80
Views: 56322

Welcome back Jocelyn! I had to chime in here and tell you that the consistancy you had really inspired me. We ALL fall off from time to time, but I'm glad you're back! Keep up the good work!!
by Airen08
Mon May 12, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food and Volume
Replies: 6
Views: 12502

I love salads as well, but hate the diet mentality I get when eating them. However, I like to get salads from Wendy's, McDonalds, and DQ (the grilled chicken salad is wonderful!) and it always feels like a full meal that way.
by Airen08
Mon May 12, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: drinks
Replies: 12
Views: 18694

I drink water all day long. I average about 8-12 cups a day. I do use the Crystal Light To Go Packets. That's about all I drink. I use skim milk on my cereal and drink water the rest of the day. It's working for me!
by Airen08
Mon May 12, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Milk... it does a body good?
Replies: 21
Views: 26194

Hmm..that's interesting that it might fill you up longer. I drink skim milk on my cereal every morning...and I stay full from 6:30 am to 12:30 pm when I am able to eat lunch. I'm not sure I could stomach whole milk after being a skim milk drinker since childhood.
by Airen08
Mon May 12, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
Replies: 136
Views: 125924

This sounds wonderful!! Just what I was looking for when I started joining in here. I've been No-Sing on my own since March. Just decided to join in discussions here Saturday. I would love to post daily for extra support! I would like to post my menu and exercise daily to keep me accountable. Here's...
by Airen08
Mon May 12, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Would you please note my siggy?
Replies: 24
Views: 27612

Congratulations!! I know exactly what 30 lbs feels like! I've lost really fast the first 3 months...and now I'm slowing WAYYY down - which is okay by me. I find the No S to be extremely simple and I haven't had much of a problem sticking to it. Now exercise on the other hand - I need a slap on my bo...
by Airen08
Mon May 12, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Today was a successful day!

B - 1 bowl of Fiber One with skim milk
L - Lean Cuisine Sweet and Sour Chicken
D - Lean Cuisine Spaghetti with 1 piece of garlic toast

Exercise - walking 50 minutes at lunch time

SUCCESS!!
by Airen08
Mon May 12, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I hate LUNCH!
Replies: 15
Views: 21850

Lunch

I am a creature of habit and so I eat Lean Cuisine for lunch everyday. Even on my S Days. There are so many varieties to choose from and I have only found 2 or 3 that I wouldn't buy again. They also have pizzas, paninis, and any kind of other cuisine you like such as asian, mexican, italian, and ame...
by Airen08
Sun May 11, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: It's an S day...what's your treat?
Replies: 13
Views: 20003

treats

I went to DQ and ordered a Oreo Brownie Earthquake!! YUM!! Tamed the chocolate monster and now I'm ready to start another week with success!!
by Airen08
Sun May 11, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Airen's Check-In
Replies: 10
Views: 15993

Airen's Check-In

Today was a S-Day and so I had a breakfast burrito for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and a chicken sandwich for dinner. I treated myself with a Dairy Queen Brownie Earthquake!

Tomorrow is Monday and it's back the grind!! I'm ready!

Success!!
by Airen08
Sat May 10, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise Equipment
Replies: 24
Views: 29748

Gazelle and DDR

I love my Gazelle for when I want to watch TV and work out at the same time. If I'm in the mood for some dancing and good music, I switch to my Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) on Playstation 2 with my dance mat. I wouldn't do any other form of exercise for me since I get bored very easily and HATE to w...
by Airen08
Sat May 10, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The one-plate plan for someone who doesn't cook
Replies: 19
Views: 25314

no cooking

I'm in your same situation. I do not cook and am single. I do good with eating around the same times each day and the same general foods. For breakfast I am a cereal and milk person. For lunch and dinner, I resort to Lean Cuisines and I haven't found one that I don't like yet. This has really helped...