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by mel1974c
Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1886
Views: 2376909

just checking in

Hi Kathleen, I just popped onto the boards to check in. You are doing so fantastic with this life change! I was so happy to see your progress. Life, and wedding planning, got the best of me for a few months. I am settling into married life (very happily) and trying to get back on track with my exerc...
by mel1974c
Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1886
Views: 2376909

Hi Kathleen, Thanks for checking in on me. I really appreciate that! I had a rough week - My birthday was Tuesday but it seems I celebrated a bit every day last week. So, While I don't remember failing everyday, I gave myself reds for the week - except for on my birthday because I did plan ahead for...
by mel1974c
Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Has anyone used Curves??
Replies: 9
Views: 17932

I loved Curves when I was going a couple years back. I only left because they club I went to was closing and I was moving away. The clubs near my condo were missing a few of the machines that I liked best, so I couldn't find one in a convenient location that had the tools I was looking for. It is a ...
by mel1974c
Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A "Habit" Question
Replies: 7
Views: 12940

Hi Jennyp, For 21 club, you count 3 full weeks - N days and S days. I am now into my 4th month of No-S. Interestingly, I didn't have my first red day until I was in my 3rd month. For myself, eating only 3 meals without snacking during the week is fairly easy, so perhaps it has become habit. But I st...
by mel1974c
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1886
Views: 2376909

Congrats on the new job Kathleen! That is great news.

melissa
by mel1974c
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: HowFunIsThat - daily chek-in
Replies: 212
Views: 158785

Hi Janie, Thanks for checking on me. I am doing well. No more FAILURE days since that 1 last month. I have been eating a lot of sweets on my S-Days but nothing outrageous. I have had some evenings when it has been really tempting to eat a cookie or something after dinner, but I have resisted and stu...
by mel1974c
Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: How do you use the scale?
Replies: 3
Views: 7585

I use my clothes as a guide and only step on the scale once in a while - no definitive frequency. To me, the number doesn't much matter if I feel good in my clothes.
by mel1974c
Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1886
Views: 2376909

Hi Kathleen, Thanks for checking in on me. I have been doing well. Other than the 1 red with the 2 cookies, I have had all green except for 1 planned yellow day. It has been tough I will say. I have been wanting sweets and some of my meals have been a bit big (1 or 2 dinners, still 1 plate but a FUL...
by mel1974c
Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Houston, Houston the Space Ship Has Landed
Replies: 14
Views: 19851

Congrats Blue!!! That is such a fantastic report!

-melissa 8)
by mel1974c
Sat Sep 27, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1886
Views: 2376909

Kathleen, Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and insights on your check-ins. It sounds like you are really making this work for you. It is very encouraging.

Best, Melissa
by mel1974c
Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dealing with my first FAILURE day
Replies: 7
Views: 13244

Thanks to everyone who posted. Your posts are very encouraging. I have long had a fear of failure - a fear of abandonment that has caused it. Everytime I think I am over it, I realize that I am not. But , life is a journey not a destination and I am still moving forward. I am over the cookie inciden...
by mel1974c
Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 68 SUCCESSS

B - the usual :wink:

L - salad with chicken on top, salt & vinegar chips

D - egg and cheese on an english muffin, teaspoon of peanut butter, blueberry/banana blended with milk
by mel1974c
Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Thanks Kathleen. I think different things are triggers for different people. And if dumping food would cause you to overeat, then it is probably better if you don't do it. While I do believe my issue was my feeling sick, since I don't usually dump food out and replace it, perhaps there is validity t...
by mel1974c
Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

I disagree. Meals are meant to be enjoyed, not eaten for the sake of eating. I think eating something you don't really want can lead to cravings and possible failures. My problem yesterday was emotional eating/needing comfort because I felt ill. I don't think it had anything to do with what I had or...
by mel1974c
Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dealing with my first FAILURE day
Replies: 7
Views: 13244

Thanks Deedee I really appreciate your encouragement!

I have that oldest-child-have-to-be-hard-on-myself mentality. I need to make that behavior an S!

Melissa
by mel1974c
Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dealing with my first FAILURE day
Replies: 7
Views: 13244

Dealing with my first FAILURE day

I was going along nicely yesterday - my first day after deciding not to do my daily check-ins as diligently as I have been. Breakfast and Lunch were my usual N day meals. I had just finished a disappointing dinner. And then, it happened - I opened the freezer and saw the cookies that I baked on Satu...
by mel1974c
Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 67 FAILURE I started out as usual - B & L were fine. Wasn't feeling well all day - coming down with a "change of seasons" cold. I made some soup, had a 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter and finished off about 1/4 cup of leftover chicken. The soup didn't come out tasty so I dumped half of it and got ...
by mel1974c
Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1244037

My Day 63 was Saturday - not a single red day so far. Not sure how much weight I have lost, but I know that my clothes feel better. I am enjoying eating this way, although frustrating for my semi-chef fiancee because he wants to cook desserts for me during the week. I hope that I can maintain it for...
by mel1974c
Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 62 SUCCESS B - Oatcake with blueberries, 2 veggie sausage links, iced coffee L - turkey and cheese sandwich, carrots, triscuits, apple D - Noodle on the Beach (Thai take-out) Day 63 & 64 S-Days Lots of great S-day approved foods! Day 65 SUCCESS B - oatcake with blueberries, 1 veggie sausage, ice...
by mel1974c
Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 61 SUCCESS

B - veggie bacon, 1 veggie sausage, 2 kashi blueberry waffles with butter, caramel latte

L - egg and cheese on a bagel, OJ/soda water

D - pastena, 2 chicken potstickers with soy ginger dipping sauce, 3 peanuts, a thin slice of goat cheese and some camembert cheese
by mel1974c
Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Those 5 lbs...
Replies: 8
Views: 16031

Congrats Mary!! That is really great to hear!

Thanks for sharing,
melissa
by mel1974c
Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 60 SUCCESS

B - oatcake with blueberries, 2 veggie sausage links, hot coffee

L - ham and cheese sandwich, carrots, triscuits, apple

coffee

D - buffalo chicken fingers, baked potato, 6 almonds
by mel1974c
Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 59 SUCCESS

B - 2% plain greek yogurt, blueberries, a handful of almonds and Kashi cereal on top

L - Buffalo chicken fingers and a baked potato

D - hot dog and pretzel at Fenway
by mel1974c
Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 58 SUCCESS B - oatcake with blueberries, 2 veggie sausage links (the store was out of the patties), iced coffee L - curry chicken salad in a multi-grain wrap, apple, 6 triscuits D - macaroni & cheese, steamed veggies, handful of nuts - peanuts and almonds milk Started my arm/back workout to get ...
by mel1974c
Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 56 & Day 57 – S Days I haven't been on the computer as much lately so I will probably not track my S-day foods. But in summary - I ate a bunch of sweets - cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Sunday, Rice Krispy treats Sunday afternoon. Saturday we had a cocktail party and I grazed my dinner and ha...
by mel1974c
Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1244037

Way to go Janie!!! Keep up the great work!

Melissa :)
by mel1974c
Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 55 SUCCESS

B - iced coffee, oatcake with blueberries, 2 veggie sausage

L - tuna sandwich, baked Lays chips, iced coffee

D - Grilled veggies, a spoon of peanut butter, Woodchuck granny smith cider
by mel1974c
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 54 SUCCESS

B - iced coffee, oatcake with blueberries, 2 veggie sausage

L - turkey and cheese sandwich, carrots, 6 triscuits, apple

D - Kashi cereal
by mel1974c
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 53 SUCCESS

B - iced coffee, oatcake with blueberries, 2 veggie sausage

L - ham and cheese sandwich, carrrots, 6 triscuits, apple

D - whole wheat pasta, chicken and mixed veggies sauteed in olive oil and a little butter.
by mel1974c
Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Glad to be here
Replies: 2
Views: 7999

welcome to the boards Deedee! Enjoy the freedom.

Melissa
by mel1974c
Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 52 SUCCESS

B - iced coffee, oatcake with blueberries, 2 veggie sausage

L - ham and cheese sandwich, 5 cherry tomatoes, 6 triscuits, apple

D - whole wheat pasta and mixed veggies sauteed in olive oil and a little butter.
by mel1974c
Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 49 S-Day B - 2.5 blueberry muffins, iced coffee D - Pizzaria Uno deep dish - 2.5 slices, regular size pizza, mixed berry (Stoli) lemonade Snack - Popcorn with butter, salt, Mrs. Dash Day 50 S-Day B - 2 grilled blueberry muffins, iced coffee shaken passion tea lemonade 3 caramel filled chocolate ...
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 48 SUCCESS

B - bagel with butter, 2 veggie sausage

L - Whole wheat pasta with a little butter, 1 oz brie cheese

D - sushi, tempura
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Slow and Steady wins the race -- Right?
Replies: 9
Views: 17050

Hi Laff,

Congrats!! I think 10lbs is great for only 4 months. Don't sell your hard work short!

Keep up the great work.
Melissa
by mel1974c
Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: HowFunIsThat - daily chek-in
Replies: 212
Views: 158785

Janie, you are doing so great! Congrats on your success yesterday!!

And thanks for your well wishes. I think the stress of planning the wedding may help me drop a few lbs! I am sure it will all work out in the end.

Continued success to you!!
Melissa
by mel1974c
Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 47 - SUCCESS

B - Oat cake with blueberries, 2 cups coffee

L - 4 veggie chick'n nuggets, baked rosemary and olive oil french fries, avocado

D - banana, strawberry, almonds extract, 0% plain greek yogurt and 2% milk smoothie

Weighed myself this morning - total weight loss is now 6.2 lbs :)
by mel1974c
Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 46 SUCCESS B - 2 eggs and cheese on an everything bagel, hazelnut latte 2% milk. L - Asian sesame chicken salad from Panera, bread, bread, bread. First off, I was starving. We ate breakfast at 10:30 and then had a busy afternoon. I didn't eat dinner until 5pm. I have to admit I virtually plated ...
by mel1974c
Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Finally... success!
Replies: 28
Views: 30654

Wow Mavilu,

What a great post! And congrats on that you have gained in terms of control, enjoyment in exercise, food awareness, wow, the list can go on and on!

Congrats again,
Melissa
by mel1974c
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 45 SUCCESS B - Smoothie (0% plain greek yogurt, 1% milk, banana, handful of blueberries, dash vanilla extract), 2 Kashi Go Lean blueberry waffles with a little margarine. L - spicy tuna roll sushi, 1.5 oz brie cheese, apple D - veggie burger (no bu) mixed veggies in a light butter sauce, avocado...
by mel1974c
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: cappucino
Replies: 7
Views: 14026

Cappucino is not a snack. Liquids are acceptable between meals. But try to keep the sugar low if you add any sugar to your drink.

Beverages to avoid are soda and diet soda.
by mel1974c
Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 44 - SUCCESS

B - 2 veggie sausage, oatcake with blueberries, iced coffee

L - chicken salad, thick slice of multigrain bread, a few raspberries/bite of peach

D - leftover chicken and mashed potatoes from Friday night's dinner out. Bread with oil for dipping.
by mel1974c
Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1244037

21 Day club X2! today was day 43 actually. Hoping to stick with this hard core until the wedding in May 2009. I am down 4lbs which is great so far. I lost my job in Feb and put on about 4lbs being home baking cookies to pass the time. So this brings me back to where I was before. My goal now is 15lb...
by mel1974c
Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 42 - S-Day B - zucchini bread w/ butter, iced coffee L -PICNIC - brie on a cracker, grapes, 1/2 chicken salad sandwich champagne, mango, fresh raspberry mimosas D - Chicken fingers and fries, bag of teddy grahams, sliver of anniversary cake. GOT ENGAGED on the picnic!!!! It is now official!! Wed...
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: letomoon daily check-in
Replies: 3
Views: 6084

Hi letomoon, Great job on your first day! Sweets are the toughest part for me. I am not big on seconds, but am a "finish your plate" person. But I am 41 days into No S and I really enjoy it. I have had a few days where I was craving sugar, but, I made it through without giving in. Each day is new, k...
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 22, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 41 SUCCESS B - 1 Tb peanut butter, oatcake with blueberries, iced coffee L - mac & cheese, some bbq pork and chicken, cornbread SO the office I am freelancing at buys lunch on Fridays - today it was bbq. By the time I got to the food, most of the meat was gone. So I had a carb heavy lunch. I am ...
by mel1974c
Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 40 SUCCESS B - Iced coffee, 4 strips veggie bacon, oatcake with blueberries L - turkey and cheese sandwich, 6 triscuits, 3 cherry tomatoes, apple, 10 almonds D - veggie burger (no bun), brown rice, 3/4 avocado (was going bad), plum Having the veggie bacon this morning definitely helped me get th...
by mel1974c
Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 39 SUCCESS B - glass of milk, oatcake with blueberries, iced coffee L - ham and cheese sandwich, 6 triscuits, plum D - ground beef and veggies in tomato sauce over rice, 10 almonds, milk after dinner Back to working in Boston today - there for 3 days this week, maybe 1 next week then off to a di...
by mel1974c
Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Laguna's daily check in
Replies: 16
Views: 23330

Hi laguna, Glad you liked the oat cake. I find them especially helpful on days when I commute to work and need something I can eat in the car or at the office. I recently started adding in frozen blueberries before cooking. Adds a bit of anti-oxidants and fruit and tastes great. I actually got the o...
by mel1974c
Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 38 SUCCESS

B - oatcake with blueberries, iced coffee

L - ham and cheese sandwich, 6 triscuits, 5 cherry tomatoes, apple

D - brushetta veggie burger with cheese (no bun), spicy watermelon relish, brown rice, 5 almonds, cantelope
by mel1974c
Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: new here
Replies: 13
Views: 22877

Hi CrazyCatLady, your post simply confirms to me that I have gotten accustomed to this lifestyle, I was happy to be repeated - sort of like being seconded in a vote :-) Daahling, each victory, big or small, is a victory, and a step toward building change and habit. They all count! Exercise is where ...
by mel1974c
Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 37 SUCCESS
B - 1 egg, canadian bacon and cheddar cheese on a bagel, cantelope, iced coffee

L - banana and peanut butter wrap, 10 almonds, 2 veggie sausage

D - spicy watermelon relish, tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella, brown rice
by mel1974c
Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: new here
Replies: 13
Views: 22877

Welcome daahling!! To answer some of your questions: Pasta is fine. Any food that doesn't contain too much sugar is fine really. Sandwiches are fine. So is bread with butter. Artificial sweeteners are discouraged but not "banned". Reinhard makes a good point that they haven't really been around long...
by mel1974c
Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: HowFunIsThat - daily chek-in
Replies: 212
Views: 158785

Hi howfunisthat - love your screen name btw! Sounds like you are doing great so far. I hope continued success for you! Reinhard suggests that S days be S days so don't worry about making your Sunday's green days. Sounds like you had a great time at the picnic and ate so well! Allow yourself the week...
by mel1974c
Sun Aug 17, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 35 - S-Day B- cherry tomato, blueberry pancakes with syrup L- Chips and homemade guacamole, a serving of ice cream D- birthday party dinner - 2 small slices of bread with oil, chicken picatta, asparagus, a little permesean risotto, a cup of hazelnut gelato, a few snap pea crisps overall, probabl...
by mel1974c
Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Eliminating a big daily S...Time to get a NoS Coffee Mug!
Replies: 17
Views: 22927

Good Luck Deb. Sounds like this step will definitely help in your weight goals.

Best,
Melissa
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 34 SUCCESS b - 2 eggs and cheese on an english muffin, 2 veggie sausage, hazelnut latte l - corn, snap pea and edamame sautee (leftover) and a peanut butter and banana wrap. d - small popcorn at the movies came home hungry from the movie so I had a glass of milk. Still hungry. Should have had a ...
by mel1974c
Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 33 - SUCCESS

B - glass of milk. Oat cake with blueberries cooked into it. Iced coffee.

L - 2 small whole wheat pitas with hummus, blueberries

D - salad with chicken salad. crusty roll
by mel1974c
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jobroker1s Daily check in and Fan Club
Replies: 4
Views: 9459

Welcome jobroker1!

Best of luck!

Melissa
by mel1974c
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 32 - SUCCESS B - Oat cake with blueberries cooked into it. delicious addition!! Iced coffee. L - 2 small whole wheat pitas with hummus, apple D - sauteed snap peas, corn and edamame, potato salad, 3 cherry tomatoes, a handful of blueberries and 10 almonds, oh, and a Mike Hard Pomegranate Lemonade.
by mel1974c
Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Laguna's daily check in
Replies: 16
Views: 23330

Hi Laguna, Thanks for checking out my check-in! :) Good luck with the oat cake. I haven't had one in about a week and I miss them. A great way to get protein and fiber in a hand held treat! I do enjoy cooking. So does my BF. It is good because of the variety of foods, but his methods are a bit more ...
by mel1974c
Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 31 SUCCESS B - coffee, yogurt with 1/2 a peach, blueberries, 15 almonds, some leftover popcorn (just as good the next day!). L - turkey burger and french fries w/ketchup - only ate the bottom bun - felt full but also a bit frustrated afterward. The burger was just ok, but because I was so hungry...
by mel1974c
Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 30 - NW S-Day b - yogurt with a small peach, blueberries and 10 almonds, coffee l - 1/2 quesidilla with chicken, 2% cheese, salsa, small bit of corn and bean salad, multi-grain tortilla, 4 cherry tomatoes d - filet mignon au poivre, blue cheese mashed potatoes, mixed greens w/ blue cheese dressi...
by mel1974c
Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 29 - S-Day B - plain 0% yogurt with blueberries and almonds, slice of zucchini bread L - 2 chicken wings, chips and guacamole (left overs from Sat night), blueberries while prepping for freezing them D - grilled steak tips, potato salad, corn & black bean salad, peach, blueberry and candied ging...
by mel1974c
Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 28 S-Day B - french toast with syrup, cantalope and peach, hazelnut latte L - turkey and cheese sandwich, reduced fat potato chips Blueberries while blueberry picking - had to sample the goods D - BIG DINNER! guacamole and chips, a bit from 3 different ceviches, 4 mango bbq chicken wings, fried ...
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Noobie Starting Today
Replies: 6
Views: 13117

Welcome Weehawk!
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 27 SUCCESS B- scrambled eggs with peppers, tomatoes, spinach, canadian bacon and cheese, some cantelope and 1/2 a peach, toast with butter from leftover bread from the farmer's market. hazelnut latte. L- tuna and white bean salad, leftover green beans and roasted corn. a few grapes. D- everythin...
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 26 SUCCESS B - 2 Kashi Blueberry waffles, 2 veggie sausage patties, iced coffee L - Tuna salad - a little evoo no mayo, lettuce, pretzel crisps D - chicken quesidilla, black bean and corn salsa, 5 grapes, 4 tortilla chips, coconut rum and pineapple juice. Really wanted ice cream and cookies toda...
by mel1974c
Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 25 - SUCCESS Breakfast - oat cake, 3 strips veggie bacon, 1% hazelnut latte Lunch - ham, egg and cheese on an english muffin, pretzels, hot coffee Dinner - 3 slices small pizza, small helping of cucumber salad, sangria I think my dinner was a bit large, I have to be honest, I didn't eat off a re...
by mel1974c
Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 24 SUCCESS Breakfast - plain 0% Greek yogurt with a banana, blueberries, almonds, a handful of Kashi Vive cereal iced coffee Lunch - falafel and cucumber/tomato salad with hummus in a wheat pita, 3 Sun Chips Dinner - Pan seared cod, tomato and fresh mozzarella salad with balsamic reduction, gree...
by mel1974c
Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 23 SUCCESS

Breakfast - milk blended with a banana and berries, bagel with butter

Iced coffee - with milk

Lunch - Turkey sandwich with Sun Chips

Dinner - Chicken and veggie stir fry with rice.
by mel1974c
Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 22 S-Day Breakfast - zucchini bread with cream cheese and some chicken breast. Iced coffee (got it at Starbucks, the barista put it too much flavoring so it was too sweet) Lunch - tortilla chips and guacamole, popcorn with butter and salt Dinner - haddock, 2 coconut shrimp, veggies, salad with b...
by mel1974c
Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 21 S-Day chicken and zucchini bread with cream cheese for breakfast with 1/2 glass iced coffee Dinner - picked up my guy at the airport and stopped at The Cheesecake Factory on the way home we split a shrimp club sandwich with fries and a sliders appetizer. We got a piece of cheesecake to go. I ...
by mel1974c
Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1244037

I made the 21 club yesterday - it was my first attempt at the "diet". I am really enjoying it! I have weighed in a few times, last Monday I was down 3lbs, then a few days later I was down only 2 lbs, today, that scale says I am down 1lb. If it is a 1 lb true loss in 3 weeks - I am happy. I was thril...
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Morning exercisers?
Replies: 8
Views: 11651

or drinking a glass of juice.

-melissa
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 20 SUCCESS Breakfast - plain lowfat greek yogurt with banana, almonds and 1/2 C of Kashi Vive cereal, iced coffee Lunch - crusty roll with olive oil, a few almonds, apple with peanut butter Ate late again today. I get caught up on the computer and forget to eat. It is 3pm. Dinner - roasted chick...
by mel1974c
Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Vacation Time
Replies: 1
Views: 4743

have a great vacation!

~melissa
by mel1974c
Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 19 SUCCESS

Breakfast - 2 frozen Van's waffles, 2 veggie sausage, a peach, iced coffee.

Lunch - baked zucchini fries, crusty roll with olive oil
Eating VERY LATE today. it is already 4pm.

Dinner - chicken couscous, 7 cherry tomatoes, grilled Thia BBQ shrimp, almonds
by mel1974c
Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Wooooo!
Replies: 6
Views: 9973

gratefuldeb67 wrote: I seriously feel like I just turned around a big corner!
Congrats Deb! That is great.

~Melissa
by mel1974c
Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 18 SUCCESS Breakfast - strawberries, blueberries, banana, flax blended in milk. Oat cake with flax. Interview in Boston today. Not sure why I scheduled it so close to lunchtime. Eating a later breakfast should help. shaken green iced tea lightly sweetened Lunch - chicken salad with almonds and f...
by mel1974c
Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 17 SUCCESS Breakfast - oat cake with flax, milk blended with strawberries and blueberries. Iced coffee, shaken passion iced tea lemonade, lightly sweetened, from Starbucks Lunch - olive oil bread stick(big), 1/2 avocado, veggie burger, apple Dinner - Zucchini and pasta with 4 cherry tomatoes. ve...
by mel1974c
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
Replies: 497
Views: 460947

Best wishes blueskighs.

It was a pleasure to be on the boards with you. You are very positive and encouraging.
I wish you much continued success.

~Melissa
by mel1974c
Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I am new here, too.
Replies: 3
Views: 8399

Congratulations Lion Heart!

~Melissa
by mel1974c
Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Honesty required....
Replies: 8
Views: 15967

Good for you vmsurbat It IS NOT about guilt, it is about change and feeling good about yourself. If you have more "NWS" days this month than you' like to, I am sure it is fine, I would try to limit the snacks/sweets/seconds on those days if possible. And in the months coming, once the "special days"...
by mel1974c
Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello again
Replies: 3
Views: 8068

Hi Beth, Welcome back!

Doesn't matter how many times you try, eventually, you can and WILL succeed!

Melissa
by mel1974c
Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: laptop girl's daily check in!
Replies: 36
Views: 45224

that's fantastic laptop-girl! Congrats.

Melissa
by mel1974c
Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 16 SUCCESS Breakfast - 2 Van's frozen waffles, 2 veggie sausage, 1/2 an apple, iced coffee. Woke up hungry today. I usually eat later in the morning but not today. A good thing I guess. Lunch - olive oil bread stick(big), 1/2 avocado, 5 cherry tomatoes, 5 veggie nuggets Dinner - zucchini and pas...
by mel1974c
Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Woe
Replies: 13
Views: 18834

Betty, I think you've reached a fantastic realization. It doesn't matter how long it takes you to reach your goal. The point is that you have a goal, you know you can obtain it, and you are willing to do the work to get there. You will, in the end, be rewarded. Just take it one day, or even one meal...
by mel1974c
Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jocelyn's FINAL check-in
Replies: 1
Views: 4362

xJocelynx87,

Best of luck this time around. Like you said, everyone is here to support you in a healthy lifestyle. You can do it!

Melissa
by mel1974c
Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Hi Debs, Thanks for checking out my check-in! :) An "oat cake" is 2 egg whites lightly beaten with 1-2 Tbsp natural applesauce, 1 packet of oatmeal (I prefer Quaker Weight Smart any flavor) and a hearty shake of ground cinnamon. Mix all together in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. ...
by mel1974c
Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 15 - S-Day Breakfast - slice of zucchini & pineapple bread with cream cheese, half an oat cake and iced coffee Lunch - other half of the oatcake and a salad with grilled chicken, 1/2 a pita bread and fantastic greek dressing. Dinner - snap pea crisps, slice of zucchini & pineapple bread with cre...
by mel1974c
Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Woe
Replies: 13
Views: 18834

angelka71, sounds like you are really doing great! You have taken a tough time and created motivation to do something good for yourself. Keep moving forward in the progress already begun.

Congrats!
mel1974c
by mel1974c
Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 14 - S-Day 2 mugs of coffee for breakfast - got caught up playing Scrabble on the computer with my bf. A few cherry tomatoes, handful of almonds, and a big bowl of air popped popcorn with salt, Mrs. Dash and butter for lunch. SNACK - Sweetened green tea and most of a slice of reduced fat blueber...
by mel1974c
Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 13 - SUCCESS Breakfast - 2 Vans maple flavored waffles, 2 veggie sausage patties, small banana, iced coffee (less sugar and less cream - aiming to one day enjoy black coffee) Lunch - plain greek yogurt with frozen blueberries and almonds, 5 cherry tomatoes from my neighbors garden, and an oat ca...
by mel1974c
Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar craving
Replies: 12
Views: 18980

thanks everyone! I am happy to report that I made it through the day without giving in to the sugar cravings! :D I think the apple with dinner helped. I don't keep fruit juice in my house but I might start to. Every time I buy it, I end up throwing it out because I don't drink it often enough and th...
by mel1974c
Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 12 - Breakfast - Oat cake with flax, milk blended with blueberries and 4 strawberries.

iced coffee

Lunch - avocado, veggie burger (no bun) brown rice and zucchini.

Dinner - 1/2 a cheese and salsa quesidilla, handful of almonds, peach

15 minutes of arm and shoulder weighted exercises

SUCCESS
by mel1974c
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar craving
Replies: 12
Views: 18980

thanks for your encouragement Lesley.

I can be a candy junkie sometimes, especially at certain times of the month. It think it has a lot to do with "timing" today.

I probably should have put a piece of fruit onto my plate for lunch.

mel1974c
by mel1974c
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar craving
Replies: 12
Views: 18980

Sugar craving

He everyone,

It is my 11th day of the No S lifestyle and for the first time so far, I am REALLY craving sugar. I just fixed myself an iced coffee with a little bit of sugar in it but it is definitely not sweet.

I would assume this craving is normal, right?

thanks,
mel1974c
by mel1974c
Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: mel1974c's daily check-in
Replies: 66
Views: 57620

Day 11 - "Oat cake" with strawberries and a banana blended into milk. Added milled flaxseed to the oat cake today. Lunch - steamed veggies, brown rice and a veggie burger (no bun). Needing my coffee so I might have some now. Really craving sugar today. First time this has happened so far. Dinner - f...
by mel1974c
Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: irish check in
Replies: 26
Views: 33611

thanks for the details on the popcorn irish!

mel1974c
by mel1974c
Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: irish check in
Replies: 26
Views: 33611

Great to see another popcorn lover!! I had popcorn - a huge bowl of air popped with real butter and salt for lunch last Saturday. I was hesitant to eat it as a meal on an N day because I eat more than a plateful in one sitting. How much popcorn do you eat as an N day meal? Also, I too enjoy Leslie S...