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by operababe
Thu May 20, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Miserable failure
Replies: 23
Views: 29499

I'm a food addict too, so I hear you loud and clear. For me, I make sure I have protein with every meal and I avoid all carbs at lunch time. So I have cereal/toast with breakfast and grains with dinner. I have managed to get off all sugars except for fruit that I have with breakfast and lunch, and I...
by operababe
Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:35 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: HELLOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 5870

HELLOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Hello fellow No-Essers! I've been MIA for a few weeks, but I'm back and determined to continue. I've posted what I suppose is a more complete message about my time away on the Daily Check In board, if you dare to read my very very long posting there. I will be getting on with the Life is Hard, Food ...
by operababe
Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

A big hug and thank you to Sue, Reinhard and Deb, for your postings and your concern. You are all beautiful people and it was wonderful to know that you care! Thank you! I've been in a major funk, to put it mildly. And my eating has been out of control. My trigger? I'd been staying at my old house (...
by operababe
Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Monday, August 28th Hard to believe that August is almost done. September looms, and we'll be sending kids back to school and watching the leaves change and the air getting cooler and crisper. I love the fall. It's my favourite time of year. I always feel I'm getting a brand new start with the fall....
by operababe
Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1283401

3M Deb, LMAO!!!
by operababe
Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Hi Gettn', Basically, from what I understand of it, volumetrics is large amounts of low calorie foods, primarily fruits and vegetables. I am a big eater, always have been, and my 3 plates per day are typically quite full with veggies and fruits. It really keeps the hunger away between meals, and I f...
by operababe
Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1283401

Good God, woman, you are totally HOT!!! Just took a peak at your new pic, and like wow! You are definitely a stunner, tell me you did some modeling work in your past. If not, you could probably land some modeling work in your present! And your stolen soup sounds delicious. But even if your mom had c...
by operababe
Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:02 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Motivational Quotes!
Replies: 11
Views: 22431

It's late, I have to get to bed, but Navin I can't resist adding to "You are what you eat." There is the Buddhist take on that: "You eat what you are." Definitely food for thought! (OK, OK, I'll stop now.) Monica, exactly, bit by bit, inch by inch. And that's probably the one quote that best support...
by operababe
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

I have been doing extremely well, and I'm feeling good. But I worry a bit, just a wee bit, about getting slim enough by next spring that I could start auditioning and maybe get a small part in a local opera company production or high level amateur group. I really want to be under 180 lbs before I go...
by operababe
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Motivational Quotes!
Replies: 11
Views: 22431

"The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." Michelangelo OK, you guys are lucky that I have to go out and pick up my son, otherwise I'd make you all sick with quotes. Have a great night everybody, I'll see you all in the...
by operababe
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Motivational Quotes!
Replies: 11
Views: 22431

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
Albert Einstein
by operababe
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Motivational Quotes!
Replies: 11
Views: 22431

"I'm not fat - I'm just fluffy!"
Garfield the Cat

TP, you've released the beast in me and now the babe is on a quote rampage.
by operababe
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Motivational Quotes!
Replies: 11
Views: 22431

"Sometimes it's not good enough to do your best, you have to do what's required."
Winston Churchill
by operababe
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Motivational Quotes!
Replies: 11
Views: 22431

I don't think this one has that much to do with inspiration and weight loss, but I think it's funny:

"Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar."
by operababe
Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Motivational Quotes!
Replies: 11
Views: 22431

"Life by the mile is a trial,
Life by the inch is a cinch."
by operababe
Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Hi there Christi, thank you for your post! You're so right, we're all hope and no hype! I am soooooo tired today, I goofed last night and had what I thought was a cup of herbal tea but instead turned out to have plenty of caffeine because I wasn't able to fall asleep until 3 am, and I had to be up b...
by operababe
Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: article--dieting and thermodynamics
Replies: 6
Views: 15043

I liked the Zen thought process of fat vaporizing. I suppose only a physicist would imagine fat turning into vapour! But I liked it. I know when I'm feeling hunger, and it is a new sensation since living the No S lifestyle, I have that sensation of lightness and floating when I walk. It's wonderful....
by operababe
Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

It's Saturday, technically an S day, but I'm treating it like a No S day. That's because I indulged the other day in a very large bowl of strawberry ice cream. What can I say, I just wanted it. It was a kind of binge in reverse. In the past I would eat dinner first and then binge. On Thursday night,...
by operababe
Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizbeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 47
Views: 57435

Lizbeth,

You are rockin' when it comes to No S! That's a big deal, letting that Twix bar sit in the fridge until an S day. You are in control, you are using food for what it's meant to be: fuel for your body!
by operababe
Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: snail's daily checkin
Replies: 6
Views: 14841

Hello there Snail! Welcome! And Lizbeth is right, just focus on doing 3 meals a day for now, don't worry about portions sizes until you've got the No S habit down. For me, it took about a month, and now I am happy to just eat 3 healthy meals every day. Since joining, I've lost 24 lbs. No S works!!!
by operababe
Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

OMG Deb, I had never heard that term before! But that's probably because I am not university trained. I simply take expensive lessons when I can afford them and perform in student recitals where no one says a word about what a tessitura is! :oops: Work has started getting busier, which I am grateful...
by operababe
Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:15 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: english tea drinker
Replies: 10
Views: 17869

Hello Anna, Welcome to the boards, and you're right. This is the most do-able diet on the planet. As to your question, my guess would be that having tea with milk 3 times/day is probably fine, skim milk or not. It would be a problem if you added a lovely English scone with that lovely English tea! (...
by operababe
Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:11 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Life is Hard, Food is Easy
Replies: 18
Views: 26562

Monica, this sounds like a very stressful situation for you, your husband, and your sister and nephew. Probably the smartest thing is to just get out of that house and walk. I'd be pulling out the caramel popcorn big time if I was in your situation. Oh, the CHEWING and the CRUNCHING and the "smash i...
by operababe
Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Thanks Deb! But I have to ask: what's tessituras? I like the sound of you crossing them, but the image is a little blank 'cuz I have no idea what they are!

Hope you're doing great, special lady!
by operababe
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Ah yes, the evil drug.... sugar. I really think it's a type of drug, how else could there be so many sugar addicts in the world! We will beat it Florida, in fact, we're on our way now! And I hope those black clouds aren't too ominous. Your state gets way too many bad storms. I am praying all is OK. ...
by operababe
Sun Aug 13, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Lizbeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 47
Views: 57435

Welcome Lizbeth! Looks like you're doing great with No S, congratulations on your success so far!
by operababe
Sun Aug 13, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Life is Hard, Food is Easy
Replies: 18
Views: 26562

More on head hunger: Head Hunger Head hunger usually begins with a specific food thought or craving. You know exactly what you want. Your craving may be so precise that you make a special trip to the grocery store for your favorite brand of macadamia-nut cookies. ......Or you may get up in the middl...
by operababe
Sun Aug 13, 2006 1:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

I've had a very busy week, hence not on these boards in awhile. The office I work in moved, and we were all busy with packing boxes and getting them on to the moving truck, and then the unloading and unpacking. The unpacking part is still happening. But the new office is beautiful and a definite imp...
by operababe
Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I am at my lowest weight in my time on NoS :)
Replies: 25
Views: 30147

Helloooooooooo Deb! And congratulations on your amazing progress over the last while! You were saying that this has been happening since going vegetarian, which has me intrigued. (Although I have tried raw vegan, and trust me, it doesn't work unless you've got at least 6 hours per day to spend in th...
by operababe
Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and have a question
Replies: 6
Views: 13957

Mia, I know what you mean. My work hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Often I eat breakfast at 6:15 am, and then lunch is around 11:00 am. What I do is to only eat 1/2 of my sandwich at lunch, and then save the other half for after work. But I make sure I pack more than just a sandwich for lunch. I'll al...
by operababe
Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 103832

Hello Florida! I posted on my check-in, but decided to copy and paste it here for you, just wanting to let you know I am very grateful for your support. And I like the score you're keeping, yes, I'm sure your clothes are getting looser. That wonderful! Keep it up! OK, here's what I posted: Thank you...
by operababe
Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Thank you Florida Sunshine! (Your name makes me smile and feel happy, BTW.) I'm glad you're reading the Life Is Hard, Food Is Easy thread, and that it's helping. And I'm even more tickled that my musings here are inspiring you too. I know I'll often read other people's check-ins, just to know that I...
by operababe
Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How much versus what you eat....
Replies: 12
Views: 17536

Now I want a hotdog for lunch! Yum........ But yes, isn't it true, with No S, stick to the rules, eat basically what you'd like, and you will lose weight! I agree 100% Deb, it IS the best livable diet system on the planet. And a very big congrats on your weight loss, I am thrilled for you!
by operababe
Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else find it hard to go from an S back to an N
Replies: 10
Views: 20792

I don't have a problem, because I practise moderation on S days. I am emphasizing the "sometimes" part of the S days. "Sometimes" means that you are still moderate in your eating habits on S days. I do not see S days as two days to go all out and stuff myself. They are not P.O. days (as in Pig Out)....
by operababe
Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Life is Hard, Food is Easy
Replies: 18
Views: 26562

Hey Deb, I know it's been said before, but you say it best! Monica, I'm glad you haven't run far far away! I can get a little intense sometimes. And you are 100% right, it's all about cultivating healthy eating habits. It is NOT about deprivation as in the old meaning of the word diet. It's about en...
by operababe
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and have a question
Replies: 6
Views: 13957

Hi there! And welcome to No S! There's a great bunch of people here, always willing to help and offer support. With No S, it does not stipulate that you are restricted to 3 meals per day. (And I got that from reading one of Reinhard's responses to a similar question.) As long as you avoid snacking, ...
by operababe
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Life is Hard, Food is Easy
Replies: 18
Views: 26562

Monica, it's not lame at all! In fact, it's wonderful that you can look back and recognize the situation that could trigger over eating. You have already taken the first step. After being overweight for many years, I am just learning that long lasting weight loss and health will only happen if we fi...
by operababe
Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1283401

Thanks for the hugs Babe! I really do appreciate your post and offer to chat! I might just take you up on it :wink: Thanks for the compliments on my songs :) Just for clarification, there is one song up with electric guitar, which I am *not* the player... I played on the acoustic cuts.. Have a grea...
by operababe
Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Hi Deb, a massage therapist! That's wonderful! I thought about massage, but didn't think I had the physical ability to keep it up. Let's face it, I'm a wimp. And I have to apologize, I thought you played the guitar on the "Take Me to The River" cut I listened to. The confusion was because under the ...
by operababe
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Life is Hard, Food is Easy
Replies: 18
Views: 26562

Thanks Jenn and Jan for your encouragement. The two of you are two more examples how wonderful the support is here with No S. What's Going On? In my weight management work, I've discovered that food choices often act as a mirror, showing exactly which emotions are prompting our desire to eat. Not kn...
by operababe
Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 188599

Sue, I've copied and pasted my last posting on my check in thread: Sue! How could I have missed your beautiful message!!! My apologies, because your words are truly wonderful. You were so sweet to say "Someday, we'll say we knew her when."! And "a song of love and caring, and we are all blessed by t...
by operababe
Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Sue! How could I have missed your beautiful message!!! My apologies, because your words are truly wonderful. You were so sweet to say "Someday, we'll say we knew her when."! And "a song of love and caring, and we are all blessed by the performance". So beautiful! Thank you!
by operababe
Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Daisy, thank you for your lovely thoughts, often the simplest wish can have such a big impact. And I like your name. The daisy is one of my favourite flowers. Deb, you always bring a smile to my face. I agree, that fellow was an ass, but I think he was ignorant too. He probably didn't realize what a...
by operababe
Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Julia Child's version of a No-S-type philosophy
Replies: 21
Views: 27555

Variety is the spice of life. Julia Child simply echoed that yes, variety IS the spice of life, but in MODERATION! Thanks Harpista, I like knowing that even a gourmet chef and author can essentially be a No S'er. There's too many wonderful foods out there, and we are fortunate to be living in a time...
by operababe
Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Working on a new aria "Caro Nome" from Verdi's opera Rigoletto. It's a wonderful piece, but difficult for me because I'm not the coloratura type, I'm more of the dramatic type of soprano. I love to hit those notes and let them soar, not do light little hiccups of the high notes. Oh well, I'm startin...
by operababe
Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: All You Can Eat Chinese Food Buffet Emporium - SUCCESS!
Replies: 4
Views: 8516

All You Can Eat Chinese Food Buffet Emporium - SUCCESS!

Had to share with the whole group, and hopefully this will reinforce for people how well the No S habit works. Yesterday was a birthday celebration for a friend at the Mandarin. In Toronto, the Mandarin is one of those huge all you can eat buffet style "let's eat until we're in extreme pain" kind of...
by operababe
Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

I've eaten a lot vegetables today, because I went to one of those Chinese buffet style restaurants for lunch. The very dangerous "All you can eat" type of emporium that would have spelled disaster a few months ago. Hallelujah it was easy today. I filled 1/2 of my plate with vegetables: garlic brocco...
by operababe
Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 188599

Hey Sue, I say the sucker was a success! The nice thing too is that it takes FOREVER to finish a sucker, whereas a candy bar can be inhaled within 5 seconds flat. Suck your way to success!!! I think I'll get a T-shirt made up. "Suck it up and get beautiful" "It's good to suck" Ummmm..... maybe not, ...
by operababe
Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1283401

Dearest Deb, Reaching out to you with the biggest cyber ((((HUG)))) I can give you. I think love sucks when you're not loved back. :cry: It sounds like you're on your way back up, and that shows how strong you are. A force to be reckoned with, that's you, Deb. If you ever want to talk to me about lo...
by operababe
Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Sheesh, I've missed a couple of days. Ah, what the hay, I have been No S'ing all the way. Seriously, I am eating 3 meals, no snacks, and if I do get hungry it's usually later at night and so I have my "fake" coffee with some vanilla soy milk. It's all good. I don't think I need to check in, but I kn...
by operababe
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Monday, July 17, 2006

Breakfast: Oatmeal with milk, fresh raspberries, tea with milk

Lunch: Salad with balsamic dressing, Chicken fajita, 1 apple

Dinner: Large salad with beans, raspberry balsamic dressing, 1 slice rye bread

Water: 9 glasses (very hot today)
Walking: 40 minutes
by operababe
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 188599

Hi Sue, Reading about your urge to eat on S days things that you fear you won't be able to get to on N days. I'm starting to incorporate the "2-bite Rule" when eating a treat or dessert. The first 2 bites, I pay attention to them, I savour the food. How does it taste in my mouth, feel?, sound?, etc....
by operababe
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating 1 year
Replies: 7
Views: 12780

Congratulations Phil! Yes, please post photos. It will be wonderful to see your progress after a year. As implied by your user name, Big Phil, I'm sure you've got the balls to do it! Your stats are something to cheer about, your progress is an inspiration. And Deb, I like the idea of a photo gallery...
by operababe
Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Life is Hard, Food is Easy
Replies: 18
Views: 26562

A thank you to Deb, Sue, and Jenn for your comments. It's always appreciated! Conscious Eating How often do you eat without being aware of your actions? You can do a lot of damage with "unconscious eating," sometimes not even realizing that it's contributing to your weight gain. When you eat for fue...
by operababe
Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Hi Sue, Thanks for your encouragement, even though I do feel focused and in control, it's wonderful to hear from someone how well they're doing. I really appreciate your thoughts. And thank you for taking the time to let me know how Life is Hard, Food is Easy is helping you. It's taken me a long tim...
by operababe
Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Stress and Eating Habits
Replies: 0
Views: 4803

Stress and Eating Habits

This was on MSN news today, so I decided to copy and paste it here. For me, it really highlights how snacking can get out of control during stressful times, and how with No S we can take that control back. Other than when it's planned on an S day, I think snacking is truly evil! "Stress disrupts peo...
by operababe
Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Friday, July 14th, 2006 Breakfast: 1/2 ham sandwich with mayo and mustard, tea with milk (I had to make lunches for both my kids, and I decided to make a sandwich for myself and eat half for brekkie and half for lunch) Lunch: 1/2 ham sandwich with mayo and mustard, lettuce and tomato, 1 plum Dinner:...
by operababe
Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:47 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Before and During
Replies: 12
Views: 18921

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!

You look so much smaller in the "during" picture! What a difference 42 lbs makes. I'm very happy for you, and I must say, you look truly beautiful!
by operababe
Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 & Wednesday, July 12th, 2006 They're both a blur because of the busy days I'm currently having. But I'm still no S'ing. Thursday, July 13th, 2006 Breakfast: raisin bran with fresh raspberries and soy milk Lunch: 1/2 roast beef sandwich with lettuce, tomato, mustard and mayo,...
by operababe
Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:01 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: European Mindset
Replies: 6
Views: 15288

Jenn, I agree with David, it's wonderful to hear about your life in Holland. And it's interesting how you are able to see the similarities between your boyfriend's family's lifestyle and No S. It's very sane, and more importantly, it doesn't sound like there's any deprivation. And I'll bet you don't...
by operababe
Tue Jul 11, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Popcorn!
Replies: 9
Views: 15852

If I'm going to the movies, then it's an S day kids! I will have a regular bag of popcorn with butter and usually an iced tea (I don't know, but it seems to have less sugar than pop). I only go to the movies roughly once every 2 months, I prefer to wait for most of these films to come out on DVD, so...
by operababe
Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Monday, July 10, 2006 Breakfast: Special K Vanilla almond cereal with milk, licorice herbal tea Lunch: 1 slice rye bread, 2 pieces old cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, tomatoe, celery, carrots, earl grey tea with milk Supper: miso soup, california roll (6 pieces), shrimp tempura roll (6 piece...
by operababe
Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:21 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: I think i'll be walking again..
Replies: 7
Views: 16734

Hey Cynthia, I love boxers, especially their coats, they're like silk, and they're a very handsome striking-looking breed, very noble in appearance. I have 2 Jack Russell Terriers (or Jack Russell Terrorists as they're sometimes referred to!). They're a mother/daughter team. The mother, Zoe, is now ...
by operababe
Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: FEARS
Replies: 11
Views: 18466

Mia, You are amazing! You are showing everyone how incredibly well No S fits into a healthy and sane lifestyle. Everything you described about the bake sale and the birthday party shows that you are positively reinforcing good eating habits. And isn't it wonderful that you can enjoy a piece of cake ...
by operababe
Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Scales Suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 36378

Deb,

If there's a mohawk in your future, you've got to post the picture!

Come on, make my day!
by operababe
Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:00 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Scales Suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 36378

Egads, scales can get a lot of us in quite the state! I'm in the "weigh once per month" camp. Even at 47, I can get very hormonal, and my weight can jump up and down from day to day. Of course, just before and during the first 2 days of my period, I am a mess weight-wise. So I have pledged to weigh ...
by operababe
Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:48 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: One year-ish
Replies: 7
Views: 13928

Kathleen, Congratulations! I can't wait to see pictures of your transformation. What's even better is that you now have the No S habit down solid. The weight you have lost is staying lost, and I'll bet in another year you will be exactly the size that you were born to be. Wonderful work, way to go!
by operababe
Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: FEARS
Replies: 11
Views: 18466

This is a really overwhelming situation, and I think you've just got to take it one minute at a time. Will it help if you have other healthier options on hand to eat? It was suggested that before you start making the cakes you eat something. One trick is to wear a pair of clean rubber gloves when yo...
by operababe
Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Thursday, July 6, 2006 Breakfast: Bran cereal with blueberries and almond milk, tea with milk. Lunch: Salad, 2 hard boiled eggs, 1 slice rye bread, iced tea Dinner: Salad, 1 can tuna, balsamic dressing, 1/2 toasted bagel with butter, 1 cup cereal grain coffee with soy milk Water: 6 glasses Walking: ...
by operababe
Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The 'No' in 'No-S'
Replies: 9
Views: 15633

Mia, If it helps, take a look at the Life Is Hard, Food Is Easy thread that I've posted. The idea is that the first two bites are the nurturing ones, after that, you're just fueling your body. I hope you don't mind, but next time your Grandma offers just a "little something", then ask her to just gi...
by operababe
Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The 'No' in 'No-S'
Replies: 9
Views: 15633

Oh Deb, I would love to say that I could become diabetic, but I know my Aunt. Her reply would probably be, "Don't talk crap! Here, eat your cake." Hey Mia, I appreciate your kind words. My Aunt would probably say, "Don't you carry one of those pens? Here, eat your cake." I think you get the idea of ...
by operababe
Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Life is Hard, Food is Easy
Replies: 18
Views: 26562

Hi Y'all, Here's some thoughts for week 2: "Put Food In Its Place Think about all the situations when your food intake has nothing to do with hunger or nutiritional needs. As you move toward managing emotional eating, you may need to redefine how you approach food, including why and when you will ea...
by operababe
Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: deleted
Replies: 11
Views: 17393

you may have to force yourself to eat cake (a chore, I know). TP, I like your sense of humour, but you speak the truth. Allowing for snacks does nothing to change the habit of snacking. We know that snacking is to blame for the excess weight many of us here are now learning to lose. It's that slipp...
by operababe
Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The 'No' in 'No-S'
Replies: 9
Views: 15633

TP: This topic is right on, saying no doesn't make us bad people - it makes us sane, healthy people who are standing up and taking care of ourselves. Although I will always say yes to cups of tea, I love my tea, but the biscuits and the cheesy things are NO NO NO! I have one head-strong relative, al...
by operababe
Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Thanks Deb! I appreciate the positive attitude. Tuesday, July 4, 2006 Happy 4th of July to all the Americanos out there! Breakfast: Fresh blueberries with vanilla yogurt and sunflower seeds, 2 handfuls of peanuts, tea with milk Lunch: Mango juice, 1 piece left-over pizza, 1 slice rye bread with humm...
by operababe
Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Share your non-number goals here!
Replies: 42
Views: 46565

I like this thread! It's so much more than just a number on the scale. 1. To know that I can wear anything I want to, no need to hide my body. 2. If I do an interview/audition and I'm not chosen, to know that it was for another reason than just being "too fat". 3. To have men give me those admiring ...
by operababe
Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Modification- No Stupidity
Replies: 9
Views: 16631

MIa, I like this decision because it will help you reinforce the new habit of no snacking. Yes, you'll need to do the seconds for awhile, but I think that's so much better than allowing the snacking to worm its way back in and eventually you end up eating more than you should. Starting with just eat...
by operababe
Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The 1980 Diet
Replies: 9
Views: 17475

In 1980 I was 21 years old, and weighed 125 lbs. Heck, I was gorgeous! I absolutely agree that children were slimmer, it was rare to see an overweight child. And I didn't own a car, was living in Vancouver, British Columbia, and walked quite a bit. Plus I was into those high impact super aerobics cl...
by operababe
Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Plan.
Replies: 2
Views: 7326

I third that emotion Mia!

Tallgirl, I'm so glad to hear about your decision, even just being aware of how you are around food, what you're feeling and thinking, it all helps you as you develop new habits with food. Awareness is priceless!

Congratulations for taking these first steps!
by operababe
Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Monday, July 3, 2006: Breakfast: 2 crepes with canned peaches, 1 glass orange juice, tea with milk Lunch: 1 slice rye bread with hummus dip Supper: 2 slices pizza, 1 salad, 4 pieces of fried calamari with sauce, 1 piece bruschetta, 1 small piece tira mi su. At a nice Italian restaurant with my kids,...
by operababe
Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Getting started...
Replies: 9
Views: 15704

Hi Tallgirl, and welcome! My thoughts on the 10 day vacation with the family: What if you decide to eat 3 plates of food/day, it doesn't matter what's on the plate or how high it's piled! Just start getting into the habit of no snacking and no seconds. As far as the sweets, see if you can enjoy 1 de...
by operababe
Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Eat what you like!
Replies: 20
Views: 28126

What a great post! Hallelujah, let's pay homage to all the delicious food out there and how lucky we are to enjoy it.... in MODERATION, of course! For me: Ceasar salad with the bacon bits, anchovies, cream, etc. Green & Black's organic dark chocolate (the best!) Haagen Daz Vanilla Ice cream (I'm ver...
by operababe
Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

So excited to have made it to the 2nd page! Saturday, July 1, 2006 Breakfast: 1 bowl Special K Vanilla Almond with milk, tea with milk Lunch: Salad, Smoked salmon quiche, blueberries with vanilla almond yogurt Dinner: BBQ'd Chicken, spaghetti with pesto sauce, green beans and roasted red pepper, 1 b...
by operababe
Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: To all those Canadians out there...
Replies: 4
Views: 8484

Happy Canada Day to you too!

I spent a fabulous day hanging out with friends, ate well BUT in reasonable amounts (No snacking!) and enjoyed a beer as we watched the fireworks.

Hope all the Americans have a wonderful 4th of July!
by operababe
Sat Jul 01, 2006 4:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Friday, June 30, 2006 Breakfast: oatmeal with 2 cups fresh blueberries and milk, tea with milk Lunch: 1 slice rye bread with hummus, 1 banana Dinner: salad with sunflower seeds and poppy seed dressing, 6 oz. cheese, 1 apple, 1 cup cereal grain coffee with soy milk Water: 6 glasses (1.5 litres) Walki...
by operababe
Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:10 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NEW
Replies: 5
Views: 12455

Welcome Nomad! I think many of us find Reinhard's sense of humour, well, humourous!

And hello to Cookie Monster! You are definitely one smart cookie!
by operababe
Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Deb, you and Sue are standing side-by-side as you are inducted into the positive support Hall of Fame! Thursday, June 29, 2006 Breakfast: Special K Vanilla Almond cereal with soy milk, tea with milk. Lunch: 1/2 bagel with tuna salad and melted cheese, 1 bran muffin (medium size) Dinner: 2 slices rye...
by operababe
Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:41 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: European Mindset
Replies: 6
Views: 15288

Hello Thomsonspier: I had heard about this study on the national news about a month ago. But in response to your query, I googled and found a whole whack of references to the study which was published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) May 2006. Here's an excerpt from a news artic...
by operababe
Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:47 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: European Mindset
Replies: 6
Views: 15288

European Mindset

In the news a short while back, a comparison study was done between North Americans (Canadians or Americans or both, can't remember) and the British in terms of diet and cardiovascular disease. In general, the Brits have what is considered to be a horrendous diet by our standards: Beer, lots of star...
by operababe
Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:25 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Hallelujah!!! It walks!!!!! LOL...
Replies: 8
Views: 18102

Hi Deb,

You are such an inspiration! It's hard to get started, but once you start, there's no stopping you now!

Keep up the great work!
by operababe
Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Ahhhh Sue! You deserve to be in the positive support hall of fame for your wonderful thoughts and encouragement! :D
by operababe
Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Breakfast: 1 whole grain toast with cream cheese and jam, tea with milk, 1 peach Lunch: California roll (6 pieces), miso soup, 1 small cheeseburger with ketchup and mustard (McDonald's kids menu) Supper: Grilled chicken sub (small 6 inch size) with honey mustard, lettuce & tom...
by operababe
Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Life is Hard, Food is Easy
Replies: 18
Views: 26562

Life is Hard, Food is Easy

I'm posting a weekly thread from "Life Is Hard, Food Is Easy" by Linda Spangle. I hope it will serve to inspire and support many of you. It's one thing to follow No S, but it can also be another thing to stick with it for the long haul. I think that Linda Spangle's book can help with the "stick with...
by operababe
Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1283401

Deb, you are doing so well, and including a snack food with your meal is a terrific idea. There is no deprivation! I hear you about having emotional days, and the comfort that food seems to provide. I have mentioned this terrific book called "Life is Hard, Food is Easy" by Linda Spangle. I ordered i...
by operababe
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cynthia's *new and improved* Daily Check-in
Replies: 162
Views: 144486

Hello Cynthia, Jumping in here to say hello to a fellow Canuck and to let you know that I think you're doing awesome! I absolutely 100% agree that it's amazing to allow yourself to really feel hungry before eating again. It's developing that habit of listening to our bodies. It's for real, and it wo...
by operababe
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Scott's Daily Check-In Part Deux: Electric Boogaloo
Replies: 6
Views: 12978

Hello Scott!

Just thought I'd chime in with the good wishes for you, letting you know we're all rooting for you!
by operababe
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: heathengirl's journey (daily (?) check-in)
Replies: 20
Views: 31778

Hello Heathengirl, and welcome! It's exciting to read about your graduation as a massage therapist. From what I've heard, you've chosen a wonderful and rewarding profession. Kudos to you! I also want to congratulate you on focusing on your health as an important part of being a successful therapist....
by operababe
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The biggest advance
Replies: 5
Views: 10994

Hello Eskh, Welcome to the boards! And congratulations on this wonderful development in your relationship with food! It's an amazing thing to not be afraid of food anymore, to look forward to it and savour it because it's serving you as it should. At least, that's what I am finding. I hope you conti...
by operababe
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:52 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Urban Mountain Ranger
Replies: 21
Views: 39635

Thank you for the encouragement Reinhard! Our office is either moving to the new location mid-August or end of August, not quite finalized yet. At the moment we're street level, so all I can do for the time being is just walk back and forth to work. I am really looking forward to starting this, and ...
by operababe
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 71487

Deb, you are simply the best! (with Tina Turner soulfully serenading in the background) I really appreciate your positive enthusiasm, and it's great to see your full support for me and for everyone else here. Monday, June 26, 2006 Breakfast: 1 whole grain toast with cream cheese and jam, 2 fried egg...