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by iflytoohigh
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Re: Finally Committing to No S

Soprano, Teammoney, & Automatedeating - Thanks for your condolences and shared sentiments on my love of animals! We truly treasure our furry and feathered friends, so losing one was quite horrible for me over the holiday. I'm feeling better about it now, but it's hard to peer into the cage and be re...
by iflytoohigh
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: - -
Replies: 280
Views: 330162

Re: - -

Looks like you're doing a stupendous job with the walking. Also happy to hear the language learning is going well!
by iflytoohigh
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020
Replies: 77
Views: 88068

Re: 2020

Super delicious meals on Monday absolutely seems like the way to go! I took a page from your book and had quite a decadent dinner last night. I'm suffering a bit from it today lol, but it certainly made the transition from the weekend into the work week a whole lot more appealing. :D Hope yours was ...
by iflytoohigh
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 489742

Re: Alene's Check-in

I think that's a great idea to not weigh daily, Alene. I've found for me, it's better to do it once a week. That way, the random fluctuations won't discourage me. I'm sure if you take several days between your weigh ins, you'll find that you're trending downwards overall! You're doing so great. :)
by iflytoohigh
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4642302

Re: automated eating tracker

Some doctors can really be a pain about this sort of thing. I ran into this as well when I initially began to taper off my anti-inflammatory meds and looked towards natural ways of managing my Crohn's. My PCP at the time was staunchly against me pursuing anything holistic. It's shocking at times how...
by iflytoohigh
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alison's Start to No S
Replies: 23
Views: 33951

Re: Alison's Start to No S

Good job on resisting those temptations. It can definitely be a struggle, but I've already found that some of my former habits are beginning to nag me less as I continue to move forward with No S. I think it'll become easier for all of us. :) And yes, the accountability here is terrific.
by iflytoohigh
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71926

Re: CB's daily Check In

Good job on resisting those temptations! Our team lounge area is always teeming with baked goods and candies. I have to just stay out of there, haha.
by iflytoohigh
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4642302

Re: automated eating tracker

Yay on getting flowerpup! Also, thanks for the response regarding the peanut butter and yogurt. I might just have to try it! :)
by iflytoohigh
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Re: Finally Committing to No S

Alene - Thanks for the kind words! As weird as it sounds, those after-lunch hard candies have been the biggest thorn in my side. I would just snack on them all afternoon, and before I knew it a small baggy would be gone! One or two probably wouldn't be the end of the world, but it would constantly b...
by iflytoohigh
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 996437

Re: ladybird's check in

Good on you for resisting! Hoping the following days are a bit less taxing for you. :)
by iflytoohigh
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020
Replies: 77
Views: 88068

Re: 2020

Great job on your weekend, Teammoney! :D
by iflytoohigh
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 547050

Re: Soprano

Good job on no alcohol! I really do love my wine, so it'd be hard for me to not have at least a glass or two 2-3 times a week. LOL, I'm not sure what that says about me. :P
by iflytoohigh
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 489742

Re: Alene's Check-in

Alene, I can really relate to your sentiments about friendship. My husband and I tend to move every few years (he is pursuing his doctoral degree, so we've done the last two moves for research purposes and now for him to finish his program). As a result of us having a fairly transient lifestyle, it'...
by iflytoohigh
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alison's Start to No S
Replies: 23
Views: 33951

Re: Alison's Start to No S

Mmm, I love avocado! Glad today is going well so far. :)
by iflytoohigh
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4642302

Re: automated eating tracker

I don't know if I've ever tried yogurt with peanut butter before! How do you prepare this? Do you melt the peanut butter first and drizzle it into the yogurt? :O My mind is blown by this combination! Sounds delicious, though. Do you find it very filling?
by iflytoohigh
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 547050

Re: Soprano

Any meal that includes wine sounds like a winner to me! :D
by iflytoohigh
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4492253

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I've read through your threads in the past, so I'm happy to see you're still active. :) I also follow a fasting regimen, but not for weight loss (moreso inflammation management and benefits of autophagy). I've done a 19/5 or 18/6 (sometimes 20/4) regime for over a year and have been successful in no...
by iflytoohigh
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020
Replies: 77
Views: 88068

Re: 2020

You sound like you're doing wonderfully in spite of all the obstacles that have been thrown your way! Keep up the excellent work and focus. :) You've definitely got this. I also hope your kiddo is feeling much better!
by iflytoohigh
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 489742

Re: Alene's Check-in

I'm glad your hunger has been reasonable! Sorry you've been dealing with frustrating peers. I am an adult educator (although my master's specifically is in public health), and I have an assistant who is practically useless. I found out my company is hiring me a second one, and I'm very nervous about...
by iflytoohigh
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Re: Finally Committing to No S

Welcome Ifly! Nice to meet you, although I know you said you and hubby have been on the boards before. Hi, automatedeating! It's a pleasure to formally meet many people whose threads I've read through in the past. :) We're happy to officially be among you all now in this journey. Friday, January 3r...
by iflytoohigh
Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Re: Finally Committing to No S

Thursday, January 2nd Day #4 Outcome: Success! Feeling fairly okay today, although a bit tired. I had some trouble sleeping in the evening, but managed roughly 6 hours of sleep in total. I slept in until 6:00 AM, which isn't the end of the world, but it did start my morning in a bit of a flurry. Wa...
by iflytoohigh
Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 489742

Re: Alene's Check-in

Congrats on the extra running! Sounds like quite a lot of wins for the day. And yes, scales being fickle drives me nuts, too. We have a type that randomly needs to calibrate itself, so sometimes I'll step on it and the number seems significantly higher than it should. I always just take a deep breat...
by iflytoohigh
Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 547050

Re: Soprano

Wishing you bushels of luck and good vibes. Sounds like you've got a solid plan. Hopefully that blood test in March will reveal great improvements! I suspect that with your adherence to your plan, you'll have exemplary results. :) You've got this!
by iflytoohigh
Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020 Check In
Replies: 6
Views: 14150

Re: 2020 Check In

Hi, Strawberry Roan! Nice to meet you, and wishing you a phenomenal 2020! :)
by iflytoohigh
Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020
Replies: 77
Views: 88068

Re: 2020

Haha, yes, I'm often asked what I am by strangers, lol. I think depending on where I travel, I'm mistaken for a few things. Here in the US, people often think I'm Dominican or Puerto Rican. When I was visiting a friend in Austria, everyone thought I was Ethiopian. It's a weird blend, I suppose, bein...
by iflytoohigh
Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Re: Finally Committing to No S

You might find when you get out of the habit of eating sweets for lunch that fruit is an adequate substitute and you won't miss the sweets. Ladybird, I hope that is the case! I'm not sure why it's always lunches in particular, but I very much crave hard candies. I'm not a huge chocolate eater or de...
by iflytoohigh
Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: - -
Replies: 280
Views: 330162

Re: - -

Good luck with your language learning! I'm hoping to finally obtain fluency in Spanish this year. I never took formal classes, but taught myself quite a bit over the last few years. Naturally, my adherence to practice ebbs and flows with life commitments and the randomness of existence, haha... but ...
by iflytoohigh
Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020
Replies: 77
Views: 88068

Re: 2020

I'm not European, but spent a bit of time in Europe! My mother is South Asian, but my father was American (black). He was military, so we traveled a lot. I spent quite a bit of time in England and Ireland with my mother's side of the family as a child, but I reside in the United States right now. My...
by iflytoohigh
Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 489742

Re: Alene's Check-in

Happy New Year! I can honestly say that quiet time is so important for me to have a good day. I work as a teacher, so I have to start my days early, but I always rise even earlier just so that I can get an hour of total peace and quiet. I'll sometimes walk my dog at 4:30 AM in the pitch black, becau...
by iflytoohigh
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 489742

Re: Alene's Check-in

Good job on the good workout! I've found it very difficult for me to adhere to a workout routine... I know I must do better about that. I hope you have fun seeing your grandbaby, and I'm wishing you a wonderful new year!
by iflytoohigh
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: - -
Replies: 280
Views: 330162

Re: - -

Oh, my gosh. Sorry to read about breaking ribs. I cannot even imagine what pain you must've been in! Wishing you a speedy recovery. :)
by iflytoohigh
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 996437

Re: ladybird's check in

Ladybird, that is SO impressive that you've maintained a stable weight for so long. It's always nice to be at our lowest, ideal weight... but there's something to be said for not allowing yourself to spiral back up to a more dreaded number! Kudos to you. :)
by iflytoohigh
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4642302

Re: automated eating tracker

Have fun at your in-laws! My husband left to spend the holiday with his family, so it's just me and my little pack of critters to kick off the New Year. :) Hope all is well and wonderful for you!
by iflytoohigh
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020
Replies: 77
Views: 88068

Re: 2020

So sorry to hear you've all been sick! I'm no stranger to nausea. :) Hopefully it'll pass soon! Do you think it'll just be a 24-48 hour bug, or do you suspect it'll be a bit more prolonged? Channeling positive energy your way!
by iflytoohigh
Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Re: Finally Committing to No S

Hi, everyone! Thanks for such a supportive welcome. I really appreciate it and look forward to another day of success with NoS. :) Good luck to us all! Tuesday, December 31st Day #2 Outcome: Success! Been a good day for me so far. I have today and tomorrow off from work, so it was nice to putz about...
by iflytoohigh
Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020
Replies: 77
Views: 88068

Re: 2020

Teammoney wrote:
Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:44 pm
Hello iflytoohigh! Fingers crossed for us all, I’ll try checking your thread too :D
We've got this! We'll be here to cheer each other on! :)
by iflytoohigh
Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Re: Finally Committing to No S

Hello! Oh wow, I don’t have Crohn’s and am a serial binger so totally understandable for you. NoS just sounds so sane, doesn’t it? Best of luck to you and your husband. Hi, Teammoney! Ugh, Crohn's Disease has been a disaster for me. I've always had a finicky GI as a child, but everyone just thought...
by iflytoohigh
Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Re: Finally Committing to No S

With the intro out of the way in the post above, I'll update this specific post to log what I've consumed for the day and whether I was successful. I'll also do a weekly weigh-in and plop it somewhere. Monday, December 30th Day #1 Outcome: Success! Current Weight: 122 pounds Goal Weight: 105(ish) po...
by iflytoohigh
Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2020
Replies: 77
Views: 88068

Re: 2020

Hi, Teammoney!

My husband and I are officially starting No S today as well. Like you said, it's a bit early for 2020, but at least we can get those first few days out of the way and start the new year with better habits. :)

I will try to check your thread regularly and cheer you on. Good luck to us!
by iflytoohigh
Mon Dec 30, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finally Committing to No S
Replies: 26
Views: 34725

Finally Committing to No S

Hi, all. I'm hoping to use this thread as a way of documenting my journey with No S and tracking my progress. My husband and I actually have been lurkers on the BB for years now (and he is the one that actually started this account). We're familiar with No S, but we never really integrated it fully ...