Everyday Systems

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Wow, it sounds like he is in the wrong field.

. I hope you have a good party!

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I'm glad everything worked out for you!

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Yay!! Congratulations!

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Today was an NWS day, since it was my older son's birthday (he turned 7!). It was kind of a weird eating day, though. Older DS has half days for conference week, so this week has been hectic. Breakfast: Green smoothie, part of a Square bar (vegan protein bar), coffee with lactose free creamer, vanil...

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Thanks, Kookie! :D I'm really feeling better, since I stopped eating at night. Yes, that is definitely my goal -- to personalize No S so that it works for me. I'm actually eating 3 meals for the time being -- except for when I have band rehearsals or concerts, and I come home really hungry. I'm play...

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I went through several days of eating late at night, after dinner, and it definitely backfired on me -- especially since what I ate at night tended to be junk food, or high in fat. I really don't like waking up feeling full and bloated, among other things. I like being hungry for breakfast. Anyway, ...

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Sorry you're feeling off from your surgery. Tough as it is, try to focus on just getting better for now, and don't worry about your weight. I definitely understand about needing the boundaries of No S! While I can't call myself a perfect No Ser, I always feel better when I follow the 3 meal structure.

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I definitely wouldn't worry too much about staying on track, while you're dealing with morning sickness and everything. I know doing gentle exercise really helped me during both of my pregnancies.

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I wish you the best, as you are making these changes, and I hope you do stop by.

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I'm glad your gathering went well!

That's too bad, about the physical therapist.

It sounds like he was very insensitive, to say the least. Your exercise plan looks good!

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Good luck with the rest of your challenge! It is definitely hard to stay on track with eating during stressful times!

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I always get nervous before social events, too, but they go just fine! I'm sure your event will go fine.

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Good luck with your surgery!

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Good job! Yes, this year has gone by really quickly!

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That's awesome!

I think that will be my goal, also, to go from sweets every day to a moderate dessert 3-4 times a week. Yes, the 3 plates a day rule is really important. Good job on the weight loss!

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My last couple of days haven't been too bad. Today was pretty good. Yesterday, since I had a band concert, I ate breakfast, a late lunch/early dinner at 3:30, and I had my actual dinner at Applebee's after the concert. I ended up eating too much food at Applebee's, but I still stuck to the 3 plate s...

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I wouldn't worry about red days too much, if eating more frequently helps you to feel better. How funny your iron baby refers to himself in 3rd person! My younger DS does it, too! It's hilarious!

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Happy Anniversary! I agree with ironchef. It could be fun.

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Thanks, Linda!

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I had a pretty good day today, in terms of sticking with the 3 plates structure, but it was definitely more of a struggle. I had wicked chocolate cravings tonight (most likely because my TOM is coming soon). Thankfully, I compromised, by having a K cup mocha with some whipped cream. It sort of helpe...

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I had a great eating day yesterday! I stuck with my 3 plates, and I didn't eat anything after dinner, except for a cup of coffee with some homemade creamer. I will try to repeat it today.

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Thanks, Tessy!

Yes, dealing with the pain can be very tiring, but oh well. You'll have to share how your sweets turn out, especially the candy.

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Just a quick check in for now, I'll try to update more later. Remember when I mentioned that processed sweets were too addictive for me? Well, I have been doing some thinking, and I realized that I don't think I can completely give up sweets. They're just too much a part of my life. I also know that...

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I'm one who likes reading what other people eat, because it gives me ideas.

I do hope you keep posting recipes. I can imagine that would be hard with your girls not wanting you at the event. My boys are not yet at that stage, but I can imagine that when it happens, I'll be sad, too.

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That's a good point about how drugging yourself up on coffee can help you overdo it. I'm guilty of that far too often. Your breakfast you mentioned sounds divine! I hope you figure something out for your cats soon.

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That recipe sounds great!

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Those things happen sometimes. If it's just one bite of appetizer, or a macaroon, I try not to worry about it.

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I completely understand, I'm still trying to work through diet head myself. For awhile, I was really tied to doing Paleo (with naughty treats, sometimes) and green smoothies. I felt okay on Paleo, and my gut did feel better, but I didn't feel quite right eating lower carb. I was always sort of tired...

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Thanks, Sinnie! I have a feeling that is what I'll end up doing. Eschano, Thanks! That makes sense, about reassessing what works.

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I'm glad the supper with your mom went well. I wouldn't worry too much about fruit. I'm glad you're trying to stay positive, in spite of some challenging circumstances.

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Thanks, Eschano! I'll see how this goes. I had one mini triumph this morning. I actually forgot to weigh myself first thing this morning, and I didn't realize it until I was already dressed, and I'd had some liquids. I decided I'm not going to worry about it. Once I get my eating habits a little bet...

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One more quick update: I think I'm going to try just sticking to 3 plates, except for on Mondays and Thursdays, since I'm always hungry after band rehearsals. On those days, I would eat my dinner on my 8 inch plates, and have something small when I come home. I will give myself permission to have sw...

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I think I'm going to end up following your mod, about doing 3 plates, and giving yourself permission to have sweets on your plates. I think this might work the best for me, also.

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I'm trying to work on not eating so much at night, also. Your meals sound good!

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I'm glad you found some nice shoes! Mmm, soup and bread sound good!

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It sounds like you're doing well! I think your mod sounds good.

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Walkerlori, Thanks! I suspect I'll end up doing the same, taking it one day at a time. I'll have to check out that blog!

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I think that sounds like a good plan.

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That does sound weird. I agree with you on food. It's such a central part of family gatherings, social events, etc... I'm also with you, in that I would much rather be on the 'bigger' end of a healthy BMI.

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Happy birthday! I agree with you on the weights. Having to count out every rep bores me to tears. Good job on the running!

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Me too!

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I think some of your insights are right on. I love your idea of focusing on being healthy and beautiful at whatever size. I think you're right, too, that eating off of regular-sized plates is way more relaxing than eating off of small plates. Just out of curiosity, what are some cholesterol lowering...

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Linda, Thanks!

I tend to love all things pumpkin in the Fall.

I would definitely recommend trying the pumpkin joe joes.
Take care!

Heather

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Welcome back!

it sounds like you are definitely in a good place with your eating plan. I understand about backlash, from depriving yourself of certain foods. I hope your dinner with your mother went okay.

Heather

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I'm still here! I'm struggling with all of the extra sweets around the house, so I think I am going to have to put some limits around my sweets consumption. I have figured out that processed sweets are too addictive for me. My biggest struggles, lately, have been TJ pumpkin joe joes and TJ iced pump...

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I agree with oolala and ironchef. There is no way I could wait until 8 PM to eat dinner, so I would eat a smaller dinner at home, and then get small amounts of a couple of the foods that look the best to you at small group.

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Congrats on the weight loss!

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Yes, good luck with eating more veggies! I feel so much better on the days I eat more veggies.

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That's great that you are giving up coffee for the month! Your reasons definitely make sense. I love your LAMs!

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Congrats! Your reds don't sound too bad. I hope you have a nice, moderate weekend.

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I'm starting fresh tomorrow, too. You can do it!

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That's great, Dandelion! I hope you are able to find things you like, and that help you to feel good about yourself when you wear them.

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I'm still here. I've just been in a bit of a funk the past couple of days, because my leg is taking so long to heal. It has been almost 4 weeks since the procedure, and I'm still having a lot of pain. :( I'm actually going to call on Monday, because that doesn't seem normal to me, but I don't know. ...

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Sinnie, Thanks! I will do that.

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That was a great article!

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I think I have come up with a working plan for myself. It is something I've hinted at repeatedly over the past several months, and I think I want to try it. My plan is for 3 moderate-sized meals, plus a 4th smaller meal at night, after my boys go to bed. Realistically, the 4th meal will usually be a...

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I'm actually in a similar place, myself. I have a ton of pre-pregnancy clothes, and I'm wondering if I'll ever fit into them again, and if it's worth it to keep them.
I agree with the other ladies. I think things will get better.

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I'm still working on that as well. Tomorrow is a new day, so you can definitely get back on track.

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Good job!

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I am working on doing something very similar to you! I'm trying for 3 more moderate-sized meals (I think), plus a little treat, after my boys go to bed. I am counting calories, for now, although my goal is to figure out what foods to put on my plate, so that I can eat more intuitively, and not have ...

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Interesting. I'm more the opposite. I really enjoy lifting weights, especially in a class setting, like Body Pump. I do not like cardio, except for walking outdoors (and I keep my outdoor walks fairly moderate, because power walking gives me shin splints). My philosophy for exercise is to find somet...

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I'm still working on eating more moderate-sized meals, in order to hopefully lose weight, and to help my reflux. Today was my first day in awhile to really try this. It went okay. I did eat more moderately, but I also snacked a little, which is not normal for me. I would love to be able to eat just ...

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I think it's very important to take breaks, sometimes, and that includes your eating.

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I'm sorry you're under so much stress right now. I think getting in some movement each day should definitely help.

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That sounds like quite the eventful day. I'm glad you made it home safely!

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All of your fruits and tomatoes sound great! I must try baking figs sometime. That sounds absolutely delicious! Great job on keeping the sugar under control!

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Wow, congrats!!

All of your salads and other veggie meals sound lovely, by the way.

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It sounds like you're doing well with the small indulgences, no snacking, and no bingeing. That is actually where I want to end up in my eating.

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Tessy, Thank you! I will have to give that a try! Linda, thanks! Since I'm not doing Vanilla (yet), I have never been sure how to define S Days. I know my eating wasn't too bad yesterday, though. Aargh! I'm really struggling with sweets lately. It seems like the more sweets that are around (especial...

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Welcome back! I'm glad to see you're doing well with No S, even if it's not quite Vanilla. So I take it you started with vanilla for 1 day a week, and worked up from there? I'm tempted to do something like that. Sweets are starting to have too much power over me again.

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Sorry you've been discouraged. I'm glad to see you were down a pound!

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I'm sure you'll do fine with getting back on track. What kind of weight lifting do you do? I love lifting weights! I've had to cut way back, because of the issue with my leg, but I'm still doing modified weights workouts.

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Mm, donuts! Linda has a good point. I'm sure your future S Days will calm down soon. Your LAM sounds really nice!

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I didn't have too bad of an eating day, except that I succumbed to the temptation of the cake my DH brought home from Costco a few days ago. I don't think I'm ever going to be able to have a bunch of sweets in the house. If he does it again, I'll definitely nicely ask him to not have sweets like tha...

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Eschano, That cake and tea custom you mentioned, where the English and Irish have cake and tea 3-4 times a week is exactly what I want to get to! I love the idea of feeling free to eat a piece of cake or a cookie and maybe a cup of coffee or tea several times a week, but not having to have a sweet t...

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Thanks, Eschano! I'll have to try the bruschetta! Linda, Thanks! I think you're right about the 4th meal, at least for my 2 band rehearsal nights. I've been doing pretty well the past few days. I haven't eaten after dinner for two nights in a row. :D Today, I did have a smaller meal before band. DH ...

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Your vacation sounds lovely! Good job with sticking to mostly Vanilla No S on your vacation!

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You're definitely right, that it is good to start today, and not put it off until tomorrow. Good job on the green day!

All of your fruits and veggies sound delicious!

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I'm glad to see you back into your systems! I know what you mean about needing to be hungry for meals. I think my body is similar. I love Beverly Cleary's books! Unfortunately, I haven't read too many books about the Middle Ages, so I don't have any suggestions. I would think that as long as your cl...

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Worth it, I have done the mod of having some sweets with a meal, and as long as I stay disciplined with it, it works great. The problem sometimes (at least for me) is allowing one sweet treat to turn into several during the day and then totally overeating. That hasn't been as much of a problem for m...

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I love all of the dancing, and the walk sounds lovely. Sorry about your friend.

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Good job on going to see the doctor! I think having extra hot drinks from time to time is fine. They really are comforting, especially with the cold weather. I saw your recipe for honey ice cream. It looks amazing!

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Thanks, Eschano, Tessy, and Auto! :D I'm still plugging away at reducing the size of my meals enough to lose weight, without feeling super hungry and deprived. I'm also still working on not eating after dinner. My two trickiest days are Mondays and Thursdays when I have band, since the rehearsals st...

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Thanks, Linda! :D I made it without eating after dinner yesterday, except I did have a cup of coffee with whipped cream in it. That satisfied my need to have something late at night. I may continue with the coffee or tea ritual for awhile. I will update later on today. Breakfast: Coffee with whipped...

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Thank you, worth it! :D I have a confession. I have gotten really bad about eating late at night again. It started right after my embolization, when I had to eat something with my last pain pill for the night, and even though I haven't taken the pain pills for 3 days now, I'm still eating, after my ...

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That's great that you have figured out your expectations were too high. Next year, you'll be able to plan accordingly. It sounds like your boys have a great child care and homeschool set up! The eating out is a challenge. It makes life easier, but the meals are high in calories. Since I'm also short...

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I agree with Eschano. Usually, desserts at restaurants aren't worth it. I have found that when I do get a dessert, I'd rather split it with someone. The first 2-3 bites taste the best.

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I'm glad to see that you're in a better place with your meal planning, and with your exercising!

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I really enjoy reading about your systems, and I think it's great that you spoil your kitties so much.

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It sounds like you're doing great!

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The lunches and dinners sound SO good! I'm really glad to see you are taking care of your health! If you feel better, it's easier to eat better, and vice versa!

Heather

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That's great, Sinnie! It sounds like you went through a lot to have her, so I'm glad it has worked out so well for you.

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Thanks, Linda and Eschano! :D I'm doing okay with not weighing myself as much. I've only stepped on the scale first thing this morning, and my goal is to stay off of it for the rest of the day. DH took me to Trader Joes last night, and I stocked up on quick, healthier processed foods, since I still ...

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I wouldn't worry about overdoing it at the restaurant. I don't go out to eat all that often, so when I do, I try to just enjoy it and cut back the next day. As for WW, if both systems are working for you, that's great!

I think some public accountability would be very helpful.

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That's awesome about being recognized for your progress at the restaurant! As for exercise, it's easy for me to do it during the school year when my older DS is in school, but it's much more difficult in the Summer, when I have both boys with me all day. I always feel SO much better after I do it, t...

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Very true, aspencer! Thanks! :D You're right that the pain meds could be affecting my weight. Today is my last day to take them. I did weigh myself several times yesterday, but I have stayed off of the scale this morning. I'm determined not to step on the scale again until at least Saturday. I think...

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I'm glad to hear you have found what works for you!

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Linda, Thanks, except I broke down and weighed myself tonight. :oops: I was up 5 pounds since last week. However, I had just eaten my evening snack and had a glass of water with my pain pill, plus I had drunk 2 cups of tea earlier in the evening, so I'm guessing I'm up at most 2-3 pounds. Considerin...

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You are doing great!

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No, I think that system sounds great! I tend to be a naturally disorganized person, so I try to have a few goals to complete each day, so that I feel accomplished. I also understand about wanting to get things done earlier in the day. I'm a SAHM, and when my boys go to bed, I want to devote as much ...

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