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Duckling

Yesterday was a total failure. Pitiful really. Oh well, marking and moving on now. Someone told me today about a place called Quick Weight Loss Center. They meal plan and sell you supplements and promise 7 to 3 pounds of weight loss a week. For a moment, I was tempted by the quick fix. And then I re...

Duckling

The weekend was good. I was not an idiot. I also had some major victories on the weight loss front. Fair warning: this is going to be a long post - I'm super excited and prone to rambling! First, I'm starting to notice some changes in my body again, which signal weight loss. For one, the shape of my...

Duckling

Yesterday was a weird day. And sadly, I think no matter how much I want to excuse it, I think it was a failure. Because we split our time between here and across the country, we have one car here and one car there. Since I work from home most of the time this generally isn't an issue, but everyone o...

Duckling

Yesterday was a success. It was a close one, but it was a success! All afternoon I wanted cookies. Cookies, cookies, cookies! I even thought about posting "I WANT A COOKIE!" as a thread on the main No S board, but I couldn't be bothered to reboot the computer. Instead I took a long shower and then m...

Duckling

Another good day yesterday. I felt good after my little walk, so I think I can keep at it. I'll know if I'm doing too much. I am going to keep avoiding weights and shovelglove for now though. I'm contemplating stepping on the scale on May 1. I don't know though - I'm pleased with my progress and I d...

Duckling

I was right, I am back! A happily successful No S day on the books. I never did get the TurboJam DVD in though. I think I'm a little afraid that I'm not healed enough to do it yet. I really don't want to re-injure myself and I definitely do not want surgery. This afternoon I have a hair appointment ...

Duckling

I'm almost scared to say this, but I think I'm back. Its been quite the few weeks! First, the pneumonia put me in my place, then we were traveling for my cousin's wedding, then I managed to give myself a minor hernia from the coughing ( I have a history of injuring myself in spectacular ways that no...

Duckling

Feeling better now, so back on track. I'm still not a 100%, but I feel much more human now! After a long weekend of excess, I'm looking forward to a good, green week.

Duckling

I'm going to have to check out that book!

Duckling

So last Friday was a big, fat FAIL. :oops: Marked it and moved on. Saturday I was saint like. Sunday was Easter so I was less saint like, but since I was hostessing, not too bad. Sunday evening and yesterday I felt miserable. Went to the doc's and came home with a pneumonia diagnosis. They're blasti...

Duckling

Another green day on the charts. We had thundersnow yesterday, so that was fun. I've only seen it once before. It did put a damper on my plans to go for a walk though. My throat is hurting pretty badly. I'm pretty sure I'm on my way to getting sick. Which is ok, I haven't really gotten sick this win...

Duckling

Some really good observations here! I haven't quite figured out the quote thing, but the point about eating to a comfort level and not wanting to be too full and making treats always available are really interesting. I think that was sort of the point behind the "I can make you thin" thing that Paul...

Duckling

Another successful green day yesterday. I'm having hard moments from time to time though. Like the cookies calling my name while I made supper last night (I ignored them). But I expect that, sometimes I'm just going to want cookies. It doesn't help that I'm feeling fat lately. The smaller jeans stil...

Duckling

I mentioned this over in my check-in page, but I've been observing the eating habits of my husband and step-daughter who are both naturally quite slender (although not healthy eaters). :) Here are some things I've noticed: - The first thing they both do in the morning is drink something. Water for h...

Duckling

Planned NWS day. It was the bowling league fun night and potluck. I didn't indulge in S's all day, just at the potluck. And I didn't go nuts. No seconds, and just a cookie and half a mini-cupcake for dessert. My team won first place, a teammate won highest game, and I won most improved bowler. A goo...

Duckling

You know, I read somewhere (and I'm sorry, I can't remember where so I can't provide a link or citation) that adding a bit of butter or other fat helped the body absorb the nutrients of vegetables.

That's all the excuse I need!

Duckling

By the skin of my teeth, yesterday was a green day . I ate too much at lunch (and not very healthy either) and also had hot chocolate after supper. I don't consider the hot chocolate a sweet, just a drink, so it is something I indulge in from time to time when my hunger gets to me. On the good side ...

Duckling

I'm still doing alright and am fairly green, but I think I need a little accountability again. I've had a few between meal bites of things and ate cake without even thinking about it on Friday night. I'm not beating myself up about it, it's just a slippery slope and I want to nip it in the bud right...

Duckling

I'm pleased to say things are continuing to go well. All green days last week. Now that I'm home again, I'm off the diet soda again. Its easier here. As far as S-days go, I was a saint on Saturday and a little bit of an idiot yesterday. I've decided the two balance out. I've also noticed I seem to b...

Duckling

I'm still around and I'm still having success. I was on business travel the past week and while I did consume diet soda (boo) I did not have any slips when it comes to S's. I haven't been on the scale in awhile and I'm not sure when I'll get back on. I've read the various debates of weighing here an...

Duckling

Mar 8, Day 26: SUCCESS Still off the diet soda. I want to keep tracking that until its habit then I'll stop mentiong it so much! :) I've been noticing the eating habits of my husband and step daughter, both who are naturally slender. I'm thinking about writing up a post in the general discussion are...

Duckling

Your meals all sound so yummy and health! They're giving me lunch ideas.

And you're dog is awful lucky to be going on all those walks. I wish my cat liked being on her leash.

Duckling

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, marygrace! What a great pick-me-up! Mar 8, Day 25: SUCCESS I managed to be successful both on standard no S and continuing the diet soda ban. It helps not to have in the house at all. No shovelglove yesterday or today. I have bowling tonight and last week...

Duckling

Hmmm, I wrote up a post Friday, but apparently didn't actually hit the submit button. Just as well - it was whiney. Anyway... Mar 4, Day 21: SUCCESS Mar 5, Day 22: SUCCESS Mar 6, Day 23: Weekend Mar 7, Day 24: Weekend I am very proud for making it to 21 days. Following no S, just feels like a normal...

Duckling

Mar 3, day 20: SUCCESS It seems crazy to me that today is 21 days already. I suppose I don't get to truly join the 21-day club since I had a failure, but I do feel that I've formed a habit and I'm very proud of that. I shugged yesterday and feel a bit less sore than last time, although that might be...

Duckling

Well done, RJLupin! I love reading about everyone's successes.

kwidener, thanks for the info on insulin and diet soda. I knew it was bad, but I didn't realize it was that bad!

Duckling

Mar 2, Day 19: SUCCESS! [/b] A good, old-fashioned green day, what a relief! I didn't shug yesterday because I had bowling league last night and shugging turns my arms to limp linguine noodles - didn't think the team would appreciate that. I did walk to my hair appt and back, but that's only about 1...

Duckling

I probably should have just put this on the last post, but yesterday was another yellow day. So... Mar 1, Day 18: Non-weekend S day It was our two year wedding anniversary yesterday. Actually, we were married on Leap Day, but we celebrate it on the 1st. I didn't snack or have seconds at all, I just ...

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Feb 26, Day 15: Success! Feb 27, Day 16: Weekend Feb 28, Day 17: Weekend I did a few measurements before the weekend. In the last 2 weeks I've lost 4.4 pounds. In the past week, I've lost 1 - 1.5 inches off my natural waist (I'm never sure about that measurement), 1 inch from my tummy, and 1 inch fr...

Duckling

Thank you! I would hardly consider myself an inspiration, but I'm glad my posting helps. I've been enjoying reading your different posts too - I'm not the only one whe's doing well!

Duckling

Feb 25, Day 14: SUCCESS I notice I keep pushing supper back later and later. I'm just not getting hungry until late and I'd rather go out and do things than concentrate on that meal. I think I'll jump on the scale and do a few other measurements on Saturday morning. I'm curious to see what's what.

Duckling

Congrats! It sounds like you're doing great!

Duckling

Feb 24, Day 13: SUCCESS I'm back to eating pretty much as a vegan during daylight hours. I really enjoy eating this way when I have access to my own kitchen. For breakfast I had homemade wholewheat bread with just a touch of real butter. For lunch I had sauteed onions, eggplant, and chickpeas over w...

Duckling

Feb 23, Day 12: SUCCESS

Duckling

Feb 22, Day 11 - a resounding SUCCESS! I'm especially pleased because I've had a bit of insomnia lately, and when I'm tired, I eat, eat, eat! But I did well yesterday. I know its too early to have formed a habit, but not eating outside of meals is feeling more like the norm right now. Accmom, too fu...

Duckling

That bead turning thing sounds very very odd. And I will admit to also trying the whole 100 calories every 90 minutes thing. I actually once did something similar with 250 calories every 2.5 hours or so. It was nuts. And I once lost quite a bit of weight on Atkins. But the craziest thing I've ever d...

Duckling

Feb 19, Day 8: SUCCESS [/color] Feb 20, Day 9: Weekend Yellow day Feb 21, Day 10: Weekend Yellow day I can't believe I'm through Day 10 already. Although facing 5 days without snacks and sweets seems hard this morning. I'll get through it though. I will do this. I'm thinking about starting shovel gl...

Duckling

Feb 18, Day 7: FAILURE I'm staying with my folks while visiting the corporate office. I made the mistake of saying to my mom that I couldn't make a decision about what to have for supper because I was so hungry I wanted to eat everything. And so she made nachos and brought me a plate. I could have s...

Duckling

Feb 17, Day 6: SUCCESS! I'm beginning to notice something interesting for N days. Waiting a long time between breakfast and lunch doesn't bother me, but as I eat my last bite of lunch I actually begin to panic about making it to supper. I know its just a mental thing, of course I can make it that lo...

Duckling

I'm a complete newbie at this so, it seems like a good idea to go ahead and establish some accountability. :) Feb 12, Day 1: Success! Feb 13, Day 2: Yellow Day Feb 14, Day 3: Yellow Day Feb 15, Day 4: Success! Feb 16, Day 5: Planned NWS Yellow Day I have to admit, I feel a little like I'm cheating w...

Duckling

Thank you so much for the welcomes! Wosnes, you know that's a great thought! Staying vegan-ish for breakfast is easy no matter where I am because toast, fruit, and oatmeal keep me happy, but if I ease up to just vegetarian for lunches when I travel it would make life much easier! I just get so sick ...

Duckling

Hi everyone I'm brand new to No S and this forum and thought I'd take a second to introduce myself. :D I've been overweight most of my life and have tried various and sundry diets with varying levels of success and none long-term. With few exceptions, if they made it up, I've tried it. And they do w...

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