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by frugaltexan
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Good point :)
by frugaltexan
Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

That might work to wrap the egg in a dishtowel or something like that. The extra protein/calories would help me not to feel so ravenous by the time I get home - especially on Mondays when we have staff meetings after school! Yes, we do have Monday off. :D The store didn't have the part I needed for ...
by frugaltexan
Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Ooola. Milk really isn't a great solution for me - I try to stay away from it. Pretty much every time I drink it I get extra stuffed up and/or gassy. It didn't used to affect me that way (I used to drink it constantly) but in the past five years or so it has. Other dairy products don't have q...
by frugaltexan
Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Been Awhile ...

It's been quite awhile since I've been here on the No-S boards. Quite a few changes - I graduated with my MA in Library Science May, 2011, and then moved to New Mexico in August. I am the librarian/computer teacher for a school of about 200 students (Pre-K - 8th) near a Navajo Indian reservation. I ...
by frugaltexan
Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Well, the streak has been broken. :(

This past weekend and the weekend before I kept giving myself more and more latitude on the constraints of the "challenge". I think it then bled over into Monday and Tuesday.

Today is a new day!
by frugaltexan
Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

Yay for Green days!
by frugaltexan
Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Oolala!

Yes, I've been thinking it was pretty fast too. I've been considering *gulp* recording what I'm eating everyday into a calorie counter like Sparkpeoples. Not to make sure I'm staying under a certain amount, but to make sure I'm eating *enough!* LOL!
by frugaltexan
Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1230991

I can officially say that I have completed a 21-day streak! Now onwards towards a 42-day streak! :D
by frugaltexan
Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

I'm the same way on the weekends -- two meals probably would be more than enough for me. The days are usually slower, and I can sleep in a bit (well, sometimes, depending on the dog.)
by frugaltexan
Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Three weeks into the challenge with my mom and .... All N days have been Green!

My scale is acting up on me, so I'm not totally sure how much I've lost, but it's right around 7 lbs since Oct. 25. :D
by frugaltexan
Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Oolala! I didn't keep strictly to the challenge this weekend, but all my sweets *were* part of a meal. -- and definitely not anywhere near overboard. My church is planning to do a ten week weight seminar sometime soon. I volunteered to be one of the group leaders - depending on which night th...
by frugaltexan
Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Another week of green! I'm doing my part on the challenge, although my mom is having a bit more of a difficult time with her part. I have to say, I'm really, really liking the results. *And* it isn't all that terribly difficult. First of all, since Oct. 25 when I started the challenge (1 spoonful of...
by frugaltexan
Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Oops! I should have made that more clear. Yes, it is per day. :D

I hope your hike with your friend went well.
by frugaltexan
Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

When I go to check in, I get reminded of what my goals are and get frustrated that I am at the same place in terms of weight as I was many months ago. (I know this is a broken record.) Yet at certain moments, those goals go out the window. I had a perfect Vanilla No S week last week and entered thi...
by frugaltexan
Fri Oct 29, 2010 3:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Okay .... So I'm back again. Since my last post the weeks have generally gone like One week GREEN! Yay! Then the next week red :( Boo! Then the next week GREEN! Yay! And so forth. Drumroll -- An additional 5 pounds found me in this process. :( My mom had been making some really annoying comments abo...
by frugaltexan
Sat Sep 11, 2010 2:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Well ... Monday was an NWS day, and Tuesday ended up being one as well due to visiting my mom in the hospital without having eaten supper -- so eating what snacks were available. Neither day was overboard. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - no problems getting back in the habits. Thus ends another set...
by frugaltexan
Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Friday I am calling a success. It was a crazy day, and technically I *did* have a snack - but it was just before leaving to help move someone out of a bad situation. It was too early for supper, but I knew it would be at least three hours before I'd have another chance to eat. So I made a conscious ...
by frugaltexan
Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Starla!

Wednesday
Thursday


My mom is having back surgery on Tuesday morning. 3 discs in her upper back will be removed (at least I think that's what she said.) I have the feeling I will be at the hospital on Tuesday, and may make it a NWS day - but only if necessary.
by frugaltexan
Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

You are on a roll! :)

Here's to a sane weekend!
by frugaltexan
Wed Sep 01, 2010 3:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Monday I considered allowing myself an S event. I picked my mom and her new "friend" up from the airport. She picked up pizza for supper, and also offered to get me one of those fancy do it yourself frozen yogurts. I didn't debate very long - not NWS day worthy...
by frugaltexan
Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Still going ...

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

I'm looking forward to the weekend. I bought a struesell[sic?] coffee cake from the Walmart Bakery half-off bin today. Yum... coffee cake. (Hate coffee, love coffee cake.)
by frugaltexan
Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

Congrats on your two green days! I hear you on the grading school work. That was something I was constantly behind in doing when I taught. Or I'd get everything graded (go through a huge stack of papers and checkmark, check plus, check minus ... first grades great!) but then take forever getting the...
by frugaltexan
Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Another set of 21, off to a good start. :)

Monday
by frugaltexan
Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Oolala! I definitely see what you are saying. I know for me, the three times in the last 7 years or so that I actually got down to 200, or slightly less, I only managed to maintain once for about six months. Then little by little I'd go back up. In the past year, it seems that 232 is the lowe...
by frugaltexan
Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

Here's hoping that the hottie is sensitive. :D

Go you!
by frugaltexan
Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1230991

I'm ba ... ck! :)

After over a year of many false starts and several periods of 21 successful days, I am back here again with a 21 day success. Now on to a second set of 21! (in a row!!!)
by frugaltexan
Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Although Friday is just barely halfway over, I think I can safely say that I have successfully completed another 21 days on No-S. I'll wait till today is over to post on the 21 day thread though. :D I wish I knew why I go off track sometimes. These 21 days have really been fairly easy for me -- perh...
by frugaltexan
Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: Help I'm confused!
Topic: change signature
Replies: 2
Views: 18568

If you go to your Profile, and then scroll all the way nearly to the bottom, you should see your signature box.
by frugaltexan
Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KCCC's check-in
Replies: 1014
Views: 756411

{{{Hugs}}}
by frugaltexan
Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

I agree. What a great list!
by frugaltexan
Sat Aug 14, 2010 3:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thursday Friday

12 days down, 9 to go. :)
by frugaltexan
Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Starla Starts
Replies: 193
Views: 160672

Fantastic! I hope the closing, etc., goes smoothly and quickly. :)
by frugaltexan
Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

Way to go on your success!

$16 for 40lbs worth of dumbbells is a pretty good deal!!
by frugaltexan
Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Oolala. Been a busy few days here. But no problems keeping the decorations in the decorating aisle. :D Monday Tuesday Wednesday Oh, on Tuesday night I ate at Ci Ci's Pizza. I gave myself permission to have an S event, but ended up not eating any dessert, just had one extra slice of pizza. A L...
by frugaltexan
Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Starla Starts
Replies: 193
Views: 160672

Wow Starla! 65lbs in ten months is amazing!

I hope that your housing situation works out for the best, and soon!
by frugaltexan
Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

I can sympathize with you on getting into a spiral of days where you just can't seem to get back on track. BTDT way too many times. The stressors going on right now - is there a possible end to them? or are they something that may go on for awhile? If it is something that may just last another few w...
by frugaltexan
Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Well ... it has been three weeks since I last posted an update. The two weeks my mom and stepdad were gone, pretty much turned into a non-s compliant time period. However, last week I had a 5 green day week! So, I think I'm back to it. I still haven't gotten back to my jogging though - first it took...
by frugaltexan
Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

Ech! Un-air conditioned rooms? Hopefully you can have a few floor fans. If you do, bring a cooler of ice and put buckets/bowls of ice in front of the fans. That will bring cool air into the room. Or soak towels in water and freeze them overnight. Then put them halfway over the fan. Hopefully the wor...
by frugaltexan
Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Oolala. I'm feeling better today. Was even able to get up out of bed without too much groaning and moaning. :) A dog park is most likely one place I will not be taking our new puppy to. He's so little, and won't get too much bigger. Even if I knew I could trust HIM, I don't know that I'd want...
by frugaltexan
Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Ugh! Monday morning I went out for my run. Not even 6 minutes into it I get rammed by a dog. Fall flat on my back, breaking my hair clip. According to the homeowner (not the dogs owner, but the owner of the home where the dogs owner lives) the dog had shot across the street and we would have missed ...
by frugaltexan
Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1517137

Yikes! I'm glad you and your family are all right though.
by frugaltexan
Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks! :P
by frugaltexan
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks! :) CC is cottage cheese. Well, this weekend is essentially my one-year mark since discovering No-S. I managed to lose 11.6 lbs, so almost an average of a lb a month. Overall, I think I practiced successful No-s for about 10 mos of the past 12. I know I feel better when I'm on track with my N...
by frugaltexan
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

WTG on your success!
by frugaltexan
Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thursday Friday

I was really tempted tonight to get into my S day treats. I wasn't really hungry, just tired and didn't feel like eating normal foods for supper. I persevered and had cc and applesauce plus a piece of cheese, but no chocolate!
by frugaltexan
Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Wednesday
by frugaltexan
Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Okay, Friday went well, and the weekend wasn't too over the top. But Monday I didn't resist the bowl of ice cream I passed on on Sunday. Thankfully, though, today (Tuesday) went fine.
by frugaltexan
Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Oolala. I'm not sure what it was. My lunch was pretty normal, in fact I even added some extra veggies and fruit to it. Wednesday and Thursday At the moment I am extremely frustrated with how the new puppy is being handled by one certain family member. I almost feel like throwing my hands up a...
by frugaltexan
Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

The scale was up a bit this morning, but I think it is because I ate a sandwich and veggies later Monday night than normal (heavier than normal supper). Today I was getting some major hunger pangs not too long after eating lunch. I distracted myself by watching a couple episodes of the Dog Whisperer...
by frugaltexan
Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: When's the shopping spree?
Replies: 17
Views: 22527

Since you are still "in progress" I would try to avoid buying too many new things yet, but get as much as I could from Goodwill or Salvation Army or perhaps Craigslist. Some department stores sometimes will have really great sales - Kohl's and sometimes Macy's are quite reasonable. It might not hurt...
by frugaltexan
Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722648

I hope you get feeling better soon.
by frugaltexan
Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Oolala. Yes, I've heard of the Dog Whisperer and seen one of the shows. Cesar Milan's book is also one of about ten puppy/dog training books I've read in the past couple weeks. :D I am taking him for psuedo-walks in our backyard for now. Once he has all his shots completed, then I'll start ta...
by frugaltexan
Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Well Friday was a green day, and today (Monday) is green as well. So that puts me at 12 green days (total of 16 on target). The weekend was definitely not overboard -- in fact, I think I almost ate less this weekend than on a normal N day -- except that I had sugary foods. My family went to this nea...
by frugaltexan
Fri Jul 02, 2010 4:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Including this week, in the past three weeks I have had 10 Green Days ! The first two weeks Monday thru Wednesday went easily (well, mostly easily) but then I'd go grocery shopping on Thursday, and somehow having my sweet treats in the house ... But today I went shopping like I did the past two Thur...
by frugaltexan
Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Starla. :)

So far so good. Monday
by frugaltexan
Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Starting Again - Eleven months later

I have had a difficult time the past few months with self-control in my eating habits. I had many more red days than green - in fact the few green days that happened seem to have been more of an accident than anything. I am now only 5 lbs less than my starting weight here nearly eleven months ago. S...
by frugaltexan
Sat May 15, 2010 1:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

I finished my last final a week ago for the Spring semester. That final week was dripping with red ... and this past week had a good bit of red as well. But yesterday I told myself it was way past time to stop the insanity, and Thursday and Friday are green. So, I AM back to Vanilla S. Two days back...
by frugaltexan
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

It's been an interesting few weeks since I last posted. School has kept me very busy. I have a big research paper due on Wednesday, one more large assignment in another class, then a final in another class. All will be finished by May 6. Yay! The week after Easter was all red. I'm not really sure ex...
by frugaltexan
Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday I normally do my grocery shopping on Friday's. But I don't have to go anywhere tomorrow, so I decided to shop today. So I have my S day treats already in the house (besides the brownies in the fridge) plus my mom brought over some "Easter cookies" that are out on the coun...
by frugaltexan
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Starla! :) I hope someday I'll be at the point where I can put just a treat (or two) in my basket and not care what anyone around me is thinking. Maybe when I get in the 100's ... That'll be a long time, so maybe sooner. :) My stomach was growling by 3:30 today. It's now nearly 6. If I go eat...
by frugaltexan
Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday :lol: I had a few sketchy patches this week, but I managed to cope by taking a nap (lol!) or just getting busy doing something else. Today I pulled into Walmart's parking lot for my weekly grocery shopping trip. However, I started thinking about exactly what...
by frugaltexan
Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Friday
by frugaltexan
Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thursday
by frugaltexan
Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Tuesday
Wednesday :?
by frugaltexan
Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Down 8 Pounds
Replies: 7
Views: 12738

Awesome!
by frugaltexan
Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Monday I'm declaring tomorrow a NWs day. I'll be getting together with a really good friend and her two children for lunch and a movie - someone I don't get to see very often at all. If you notice, the S is lower-case. That means while I'm allowing myself to have seconds/sweets, it is NOT an S day....
by frugaltexan
Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1230991

Congrats Mrs. J and Ooolala!

See ya in 21 :)
by frugaltexan
Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

I did my March weigh-in today. :D 235 lbs. So, in the last 21 days with mainly just sticking to No-S habits and maybe two walks, I have lost 4 lbs. Probably some of it was water weight ... but I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth. Ya know what I mean. :) Maybe by April I'll be back to where I w...
by frugaltexan
Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thursday Friday Thursday I came very close to having a red day. I'd eaten a larger than usual lunch, and then not even 40 minutes later, I had this overwhelming desire for chocolate. Anything! Thankfully I couldn't do anything about it right then because I was waiting for my tutoring student. By th...
by frugaltexan
Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1230991

Although I started back in by saying I wasn't going to count the days, just worry about one day at a time ... today is my 21st day of "counting one day at a time". :D
by frugaltexan
Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Starla. :D


Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday


My stepdad today offered me a chocolate covered apple. I nonchalantly told him, "Oh, thanks. That looks good. If there's any left on Saturday, I might have one."
by frugaltexan
Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:34 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Podcast segment #13: Strictness
Replies: 17
Views: 63856

NoelFigart wrote:
frugaltexan wrote:Where would I find all the podcasts? Are they down loadable (i.e. listen on an iPod, etc?)
FrugalTexan, you can also find them on iTunes if you use it. I listen to them while I'm cleaning house sometimes to re-inspire myself.
Perfect! I'll have to look them up.

Thanks!
by frugaltexan
Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Friday I was working on a class assignment from noon till seven today. Didn't eat lunch. I was tempted to make my supper extra large due to missing lunch. But then I made a normal portion of my quinoa mix, and took half a roll of ritz crackers. After finishing my quinoa mix, I looked at the roll an...
by frugaltexan
Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thursday Today was gorgeous weather outside, and I had an hour before I had to be on the class chat (school) ... so I decided to test my ankle and go for a walk. No problem! :D I also decided to test my tailbone and see if it could handle me doing some light jogging --- and, I think the answer is y...
by frugaltexan
Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:40 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Podcast segment #13: Strictness
Replies: 17
Views: 63856

Where would I find all the podcasts? Are they down loadable (i.e. listen on an iPod, etc?)
by frugaltexan
Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Tuesday
Wednesday


Although the day isn't over yet, I'm calling it a green. There is a situation going on right now which really, really makes me want to reach for the junk food. But I'm working on finding other ways of dealing with it ... at least long enough to hold out till Saturday.
by frugaltexan
Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Girl Next Door Check In
Replies: 80
Views: 85736

Good to see you back GND!

We're both back on track now! :D
by frugaltexan
Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

:D Monday I tried a new concoction tonight for supper. Both in the interest of trying to actually *cook* and also use up stuff from the pantry that's been there awhile. :) I made enough for probably 4 servings. 3 cups water 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast 1 1/2 cups quinoa 1 can light cream of broccoli sou...
by frugaltexan
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 776835

Jan,

I made your recipe last night with quinoa (cheese, veggies). Instead of butter or veg. broth, I used nutritional yeast. It turned out great!
by frugaltexan
Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
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Dare I say it????

I completed one week completely back on track!

Woo Hoo!

Friday

I still have supper to eat, but since I know I won't want to come back and edit this, I'm not worried. :lol:
by frugaltexan
Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thursday I didn't sleep very well last night due to my tailbone bugging me, and when I did wake up this morning, my ankle was throbbing. So ... didn't go for a walk. Guess I just need to give it a little more time. I wish I knew what it was that turned the "switch" on and off for me in regards to t...
by frugaltexan
Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:03 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: LA Times "hot diet"
Replies: 15
Views: 47927

You can get a copy on Amazon for $5.18 + shipping new. (I finally ordered myself a copy!)
by frugaltexan
Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thank you Starla and Dandelion. One day at a time, that's all I'm asking for. Wednesday My ankle is feeling a good bit better. So, tomorrow morning I think I'm going to try an easy walk around the neighborhood. If all goes well, then I can at least get some walking in. I don't think I'll try for run...
by frugaltexan
Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Starla Starts
Replies: 193
Views: 160672

Starla,

What if you try to get back into it by saying "today I'll do *something* where I move for ten minutes." Then everyday you do that - anything - you count that as a success. Eventually it'll become a habit again, and you can add to it.
by frugaltexan
Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 776835

Veggie Casserole 1/2 cup couscous 3/4 cup vegetable broth 10 oz box frozen mixed veggies, thawed 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese Heat the broth to boiling. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes. Mix in the vegetables and half the cheese. Put into a 2-quart casserole. Cover with...
by frugaltexan
Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thanks Dandelion. The ankle mostly only bothers me when I'm going up and down stairs. I live in an upstairs bedroom. :) The tailbone mostly is a problem when I'm sitting - you know, at the computer, driving in the car, at a table tutoring ... Yeah. It'll get better I'm sure, just have to give it som...
by frugaltexan
Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Daily Dandelion
Replies: 504
Views: 698897

I'm glad the temptation passed for you. It's a sinking feeling when you start to give in to it - especially, since like you pointed out, it isn't as though this is a *difficult* eating plan.

I hope the weird situation(s) clear up soon for you.
by frugaltexan
Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:44 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: HabitCal for IPOD Touch
Replies: 75
Views: 116081

I'll heartily fourth? the request!
by frugaltexan
Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thank you Starla and Dandelion. It makes me really sad how far off track I've been now for at least a month. :X The only thing I can think of is that maybe it started out as a reaction to getting out of the stressful/toxic landlady's home and into my new residence. And then it continued on and on, a...
by frugaltexan
Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:43 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Is there such a thing..?
Replies: 3
Views: 11486

Net Nanny? I think it has some kind of timer function.
by frugaltexan
Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

The last few weeks have been a sea of red. :( I have regained 5lbs. :( :( :oops: :oops: As of tomorrow, I am back on track. I think, since I got so far off track lately, that I'm going to do another 21 day counting streak. Once I've completed one round, then hopefully I'll be completely back on habi...
by frugaltexan
Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1517137

Happy anniversary!
by frugaltexan
Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Sigh. Monday Tuesday I really wish I knew what was going on with me. I had weeks and weeks of 5 green days in a row. Then the holidays ... but I came back and had two (or was it three?) weeks of straight green days. And yet, last week I had 3 reds. Then today. And its not even just the red days. It'...
by frugaltexan
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Girl Next Door Check In
Replies: 80
Views: 85736

It looks like you've found a good way of avoiding temptation at your DD's ballet classes. Good for you!
by frugaltexan
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Hi GND! Well, it started out well. Monday and Tuesday ; but then ... Wednesday, Thursday and Friday . :( I slipped on Wednesday - had a major chocolate attack, and then the little crabby monster convinced me that since I'd had one red day, may as well enjoy the rest of the week. :evil: Ugh. I will b...
by frugaltexan
Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Ugh. Ate way too much junkfood this weekend. Am feeling really yucky now.

Thankfully it's back to green tomorrow!
by frugaltexan
Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Friday

Dropped my bowl with my lunch in it today. :( So instead had a spoonful of pb. Well, I made it through the day at least.
by frugaltexan
Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Thursday
by frugaltexan
Fri Jan 22, 2010 3:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 776835

Jammin' Jan wrote:Dinner in a dish: Florentine Pasta

whole wheat penne
sun dried tomatoes
pine nuts
spinach
garlic
fresh mushrooms
olive oil
Sounds delicious!
by frugaltexan
Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Wednesday