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by pinkhippie
Fri Aug 15, 2025 12:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I hear you on the busyness! I think I actually ran myself down with not enough sleep, too much stress and busyness at work and too much sugar. I came home early today feeling BAD. Hopefully after a night of sleep I will feel better, because I really don't want to miss the last day before the semeste...
by pinkhippie
Tue Aug 12, 2025 11:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sammy's Daily Check In
Replies: 251
Views: 219909

Re: Sammy's Daily Check In

Hi Sammybunny! It looks like you are doing so well! Good for you! I love how gentle your approach is with the simple goals and very minimal restrictions.I need to get back on that as well. I really think that is the way to go. I know a binge feels disappointing but you are doing such a good job! Bei...
by pinkhippie
Tue Aug 12, 2025 11:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Sammybunny, I DO work in higher ed! I work at a community college. I work sort of in IT but its much more student and faculty forward facing than typical IT. Our department has its own IT department and its own network so I help our network admin and supervise the computer lab, the work studies, ...
by pinkhippie
Mon Aug 11, 2025 11:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Auto, Sammybunny, Ellis and Amy! Thank you for the support! I might be MIA for the next few weeks as this is my super busy season of life. Kids school started today and for work, classes start next Monday and I have a huge project I have to get done before the semester starts. Faculty came back t...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 30, 2025 12:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Hi Amy,
Congrats on the green! Have fun!
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Soprano, Thank you! Thank you, Amy, I have read about doing that, but its so very hard to do in practice, so I was pleased. Thank you, Auto! Im so glad we have this forum to share because I think that for those of us that don't struggle with emotional eating, it wouldn't be understandable as such...
by pinkhippie
Tue Jul 29, 2025 12:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Amy, Yes! I think that is the trouble many of us here have. I do the same thing with exercise but I have gotten better over the years with that. Yesterday I had a HUGE victory. I was tired and cranky and sad. I got home and although my husband had implied he was making the grilled cheese sandwich...
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

yay for two weeks off work but not really going anywhere for most of it! I just did that a few weeks ago when my friend came to town and it was so great! I hope you really enjoy your time. :)
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 204
Views: 100677

Re: Ellis tries again!

Sounds like things are going well Ellis! I notice I am usually less hungry after an S day as long as I eat what I wanted on an S day. Also, exercise tends to make me not very hungry as well.
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Ellis! Yes I think there is definitely a comfort weight range. Amy, thats so cool about the Wheel of Time books! We have them too but they are falling apart; my husband had them in his younger years. Yes, exactly on the weight range. It seems like there is an overeating range, a normal eating ran...
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Hi Auto!

Glad the ice cream free nights are feeling good and that you are moving forward! Hopefully, the stuff will take care of the stain! I also feel so much better when I finally tackle my to-do list, especially if it's a task I have been dreading.

Good luck with looking at the tuition bill!
by pinkhippie
Sat Jul 26, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

So, I guess reading at stoplights is extreme but reading doesn't SOUND like a bad addiction? Honestly the number of people I know who tell me they just can't read anymore because they don't have the attention span anymore is frightening! I really like romantasy also but I tend to get bored of readin...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Thank you Amy! Yes I stopped using almond milk and have been using soy milk and have definitely noticed a difference. Brandon Sanderson writes some really good fantasy if you are into that. He finished the wheel of Time series for Robert Jordan. They briefly had that as a streaming show on Prime for...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Hi Amy,

Thank you for the tofu recipe! I am going to try this.

Congrats on the green week! :)
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Favorite books about eating, body image, and self acceptance?
Replies: 4
Views: 1592

Re: Favorite books about eating, body image, and self acceptance?

I have quite a few body image food acceptance books. Mostly Intuitive eating books. I have read most/all? of Geneen Roths books. I love those! I have also read Eating in the Light of the Moon and found it super impactful. Overcoming Overeating, by Jane R. Hirschmann , Carol H. Munter (THis was my fa...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 204
Views: 100677

Re: Ellis tries again!

Thank you Soprano! That must be why the site seems to be working again! Yay!
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Wooohooo! Awesome for the on track for Green!

I see you had Tofu, do you have a good tofu recipe? I always have trouble making it palatable.
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sammy's Daily Check In
Replies: 251
Views: 219909

Re: Sammy's Daily Check In

Hi Sammy!

Im glad my observations and experience could be helpful for you!

Congrats on another green so far day! We are almost to the S days!
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Amy! Book club went pretty well, lots of eating all around me and Ice cream everywhere. I got a pint to take home with me to eat for S days. There were a large number of women there, and a couple of new people and I really didn't enjoy myself as much beasue it was so chaotic, but that is ok. We a...
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 24, 2025 8:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

The board is loading normally right now, must take advantage! Yesterday was green, today is on track to be green. Thursday : :mrgreen: 6 am coffee with cream B: oats with fruit and nuts L: scrambled egg sandwich, peach D: ranch chicken and potatoes I have my book club this evening so I will be eatin...
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 24, 2025 3:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sammy's Daily Check In
Replies: 251
Views: 219909

Re: Sammy's Daily Check In

Hi Sammy, I think I remember you saying you were 37? I also come from an eating disorder background, and in my mid to late thirties, I really started to work intensely on getting comfortable with food and my body. After the birth of my 3rd child at age 36, I got up all the way to 200 pounds, which w...
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sammy's Daily Check In
Replies: 251
Views: 219909

Re: Sammy's Daily Check In

Congrats Sammybunny! Im happy for you that your rules are working and that you were able to make it all afternoon without snacking!
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4667
Views: 14459529

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Hi Linda,

Thats awesome you have gotten more flexible! I am pretty much the least flexible person that I know. :lol:

I know the cooking and cleaning all day. Hope you have a more restful day today!
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 24, 2025 12:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 204
Views: 100677

Re: Ellis tries again!

Congrats on your green days Ellis!

yes, the website is sad. Is it temporary or is this the way it is now?
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 23, 2025 8:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sammy's Daily Check In
Replies: 251
Views: 219909

Re: Sammy's Daily Check In

Sounds like a good plan!

Yes the site is incredibly slow to load for me yesterday and today. Sometimes it doesn't load at all and comes up with a 404 message.
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4667
Views: 14459529

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Hi Linda,

Thats great you do pilates on a regular basis! You must have amazing core strength and be super flexible! I bet your family understands the time and energy you're putting into your mom. Im glad you can be there for her.
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Hi Amy! Glad the preplanning helped! yes, the impulsive snacking is so hard! It sounds like you have come so far with your habits, and what you are doing with alcohol sounds amazing! For me, having the preplanned snack is super helpful. I guess it's like a release valve that I still seem to need for...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Amy! Yes, I did, thank you! Another green day! Yesterday, between lunch and dinner was easier, even though I ate lunch one hour earlier because of an event. We had a guided meditation after lunch (it's a work wellness thing), and I noticed that even though I thought I was really hungry that once ...
by pinkhippie
Tue Jul 22, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4667
Views: 14459529

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Glad you had a good mellow day! I love those days! :)
by pinkhippie
Tue Jul 22, 2025 2:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Linda, thank you! Yeah I had trouble this morning too! I noticed 404 messages popping up. I hope the board is ok... Hi Amy, thank you! Yes I really want to do the intuitive eating of whatever I want but I am coming to realize that certain foods do have a physiological effect, and they make me mor...
by pinkhippie
Tue Jul 22, 2025 1:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Hi Amy,
I will be interested to see if pre-logging works for you! I think it really helps me so far.
Have a great normal day today! :)
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Hi Amy,
sounds like we had some similar experiences this weekend! It just doesn't feel so great to eat at night anymore! Let's do the green week this week and make our bodies and our minds happy. :)
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4667
Views: 14459529

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Oof, yes, I know how those types of friendships go! Do you think after you guys both cool off you will go back to the same level of friendship you had before? You know how some friends you just have a big blow up every now and then, take some time and then come back? Is this one of those friendships...
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Amy, Im sorry you lost your post, but glad to know it wasn't just me! Yes the site was working super slow. I agree. I think there are a few of us who need a green week! Let's do it! I have planned all my meals ahead of time and I know what Im going to eat, so it SHOULD be easier than it's been. I...
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 21, 2025 12:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Hi Auto!

Sorry to hear that you are struggling. I have been too. I hope you had a good weekend, and we have a brand new week ahead of us! I am feeling hopeful.
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 21, 2025 12:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hey!
Replies: 4
Views: 204

Re: Hey!

Hi Candace! Welcome!
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 21, 2025 12:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4667
Views: 14459529

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Hi Linda,

Bummer about your friend! Sounds like she may have had a lot of drama accompanying her. Im glad you are getting to have a peaceful day today.
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 21, 2025 12:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Sorry you had a stressful week but that is awesome that the one plate habit is so strong!
by pinkhippie
Mon Jul 21, 2025 12:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 204
Views: 100677

Re: Ellis tries again!

such good reminders Soprano!

I have the same issues with Friday and Sunday. I usually do Friday evening as an S and Sunday morning as an S, and then try to eat green for the rest of the day. Im not always successful.

Good luck for a green week!
by pinkhippie
Sun Jul 20, 2025 9:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I lost a whole post somehow. Oh well, Thanks everyone! maintenance is a victory! Ellis, yeah I did a lot of stress eating on the animal crackers this weekend! :lol: I realized over vacation I lost my habit of not eating after dinner! It started with small insidious handfuls of a snack after dinner a...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sammy's Daily Check In
Replies: 251
Views: 219909

Re: Sammy's Daily Check In

Im sorry you are feeling discouraged. This is the last time I will ask, but are you sure you are feeding yourself enough food for your body? For myself snacking a lot usually means I am hungry. And then I get on this discouraged place where I feel like I failed so I keep stuffing myself and I can te...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Auto! Yep the south does a couple things oh so right! They still can't produce amazing bagels though. :lol: I miss those and have them every time I visit back up northeast. Friday Keeping my weight under 170 is the goal right now and I am holding at 169. I can still fit into my true size 12 short...
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis tries again!
Replies: 204
Views: 100677

Re: Ellis tries again!

Linda so true!

I know this about myself now at least. When I start really focusing on my body image and my weight and come up with a plan to control it, I know there is a lot going on in my life that I feel I can't control.
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Sammybunny, Yes! And these biscuits were incredible, made from scratch with jam made from the fresh fruit from the garden. Soooo amazing! Thursday Second day back at work from vacation, still trying to get in the groove. I am very tired this morning. I was really hungry yesterday, but also realiz...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sammy's Daily Check In
Replies: 251
Views: 219909

Re: Sammy's Daily Check In

Hi Sammybunny! As someone who is also really good at extreme restriction, I feel I have to remind you, as others have reminded me, that especially in the beginning, if you are feeling hungry between meals and you are feeling uncomfortable with hunger. I think its easier to just make sure your meals ...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4667
Views: 14459529

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Sounds like a nice day with your mom, Linda! Im glad you and your mom can laugh about her memory lapses. It sounds like you two are really comfortable together. Im also glad you got some space from your friend. Auto, I LOVE having deep conversations about life and delving into childhood trauma! :lol...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

Hi RG! Sounds like a lot with the family and a lot to figure out. You and your brother's wife sound very different. Sounds like you and I have some things in common though! I am also a Democrat/progressive who drives a Toyota and is a saver who doesn't like to leave the house! Amazing! I can't eat l...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Hi Auto! Your forced morning movement description made me laugh. That is how I feel when I do my weights. I saw I missed your earlier weight question. I just have free weights at home. Nothing too exciting. That's great that the homemade food is helping Creator! I have a Fitbit-like device that I lo...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi RG! Noted about the rind! Thank you1 Ellis, mmmmm Bugles... :lol Sounds like a great lunch to me! Hi Linda! Yes, I read that woman's book, and she always used to say tweak it til its easy. I was thinking of her advice when I started drilling into my easiest eating pattern. So my friend finally le...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How often do y'all weigh yourselves?
Replies: 6
Views: 657

Re: How often do y'all weigh yourselves?

I weigh myself every day, but I don't let the numbers affect me too much. I read somewhere that people who weigh daily have, on average lower BMI than people who don't and so I guess that keeps me going. It also helps me see fluctuations and not to be discouraged by random higher numbers.
by pinkhippie
Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm so tired, y'all. I'm giving this one more shot.
Replies: 9
Views: 2092

Re: I'm so tired, y'all. I'm giving this one more shot.

Welcome back Sammybunny!

I am so sorry to hear of your struggles! We are here to support and cheer you on!
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 11, 2025 11:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Congrats on successfully being able to imagine how you would feel with a different choice and then being able to make the choice that helped you feel the best! Amazing!
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4667
Views: 14459529

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Good luck with your friend! I understand that feeling very well! I have my friend visiting for about 10 days also and we just have a very intense friendship. She is not a sit and read quietly friend, more of a delve into the meaning of life and your childhood trauma friend. And its hard to convey th...
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Good for you getting out there for your walk! Are you noticing any change in mood or stress? Also what an interesting coffee experiement! Is there a reason you want to see what no coffee is like? I have been trying to cut down because I realize it contributes to my 3 am anxiety. But, I havent cut it...
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi RG! Seriously? You can eat the rind? I had no idea! I thought it was bad for you! :lol: Wow thats awesome. Yes IE really does make a lot of sense but I think another issue is ultraprocessed foods that just make us hungry. Its hard to be in touch with hunger and fullness eating those too. Hi Sopra...
by pinkhippie
Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

I also like having specific food for specific days. During work weeks I pretty much have the same breakfast lunch and sometimes dinner, just switching it up between two different meals.
by pinkhippie
Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4667
Views: 14459529

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Hi Linda!

So happy to see you back! I agree with auto, this is a huge victory in maintenance! Glad things are going relatively well for you!
by pinkhippie
Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Oh Auto, I am sorry but your sense of humor really makes my day sometimes. I like your description of yourself even if it doesn't feel that great. I also go through phases where I want nothing but junk. I literally had 4 smores for dinner last night. The idea of a vegetable is anathema. I am not sur...
by pinkhippie
Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Amy! Yes, it is amazing how much of an impact it can have in so many areas of life. Hi Linda! Im so happy to see you! I feel the same as you about IF. Also I do wonder if it activates my disordered eating. I feel like if it didn't, then I wouldn't eat so voraciously when I stop doing it right? No...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Hi Amy!

Oh yeah, I have done the 800 day before. For some reason I find that so much easier to do than 500. Im glad to hear its helping!
by pinkhippie
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

Yep that was me! Sorry for the confusion on your thread RG. I don't think you are the only one that eats way too much at parties and buffets. I think its hard to see all that food and know that this is the only chance you will have to eat THIS particular food. That definitely applied to my eating at...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

HI Amy, Yes! I think that is why we are here. Reinhard was ahead of his time with the habits I think. More and more people are realizing habits are one of the only ways to acheive a true lasting change. I see it everwhere now. RG, sorry for the confusion! I love Intermittent Expenses though! :lol: I...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

RG, I didn't want to clutter up your thread with my stuff, but I actually went in and edited my response on your thread and it didn't save it for some reason. I had changed it to say that things don't always taste amazing, its more like the intensity of the flavor. when the intensity of the flavor d...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 04, 2025 4:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

The hunger thing is tricky! I don't know about you but I have realized right now my body doesn't need as much food as I have been feeding it. If I sit down to a delicious meal my thoughts now are I hope I can eat enough of this to feel mentally satisfied before I get full. I have noticed the food st...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 04, 2025 4:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

HI Amy,

What do you mean a fast mimmicking day? Like you don't eat food at all or you do 5:2? That sounds intriguing. Also sounds helpful for keeping you in touch with hunger and fullness.

Congrats on your 3 green days!
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 04, 2025 4:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Congratulations on your 90 days!!!! Im glad you are catching up on sleep as well!

I hope you have a good Fourth of July!
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 04, 2025 4:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Amy, thank you! It feels like a constant process and it gets kind of annoying that it takes THIS MUCH WORK to eat moderately and sanely. Hi Soprano! Yes! Food really does taste so much better when eating when hungry. I was worried I would get hungry in the night too. I started feeling hungry arou...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 1144
Views: 1593202

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi RG! I am both tall and walk fast! :lol: Im about 5'9", but my coworker is shorter than me and she walks faster than me! I can barely keep up with her. She is used to walking fast to keep up with her taller husband. :lol: Food musings coming up, everyone be warned. :) So. IF is super annoying. How...
by pinkhippie
Tue Jul 01, 2025 9:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Tuesday 164 1pm: Oatmeal with banana and peanutbutter( I decided I missed breakfast food and had breakfast food for lunch, it wasn't as satisfying as I had hoped it would be) 3:30pm a half cup of frozen orange juice 5:30pm: chicken fajita, broccli, 1/4 of a hagen dasz ice cream bar Exercise 2, 25 mi...
by pinkhippie
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Monday! Still 164 even after a weekend. Amazing. I am very tired today, though. I am falling asleep at my desk at 2:45 pm. 1 pm: veggie burger and watermelon( I will say this for skipping breakfast, it makes lunch taste ah ma zing!) 3 pm: iced green tea 5:30(will be some kind of frozen dinner) Exerc...
by pinkhippie
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

That sounds so interesting! Also now I am craving ice cream. :) Which is totally fine, I allow myself treats on weekdays if I want. It sounds so good especially with our 90 plus heat index 100 plus days we are having right now.
by pinkhippie
Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Oh Right! I forgot about no AC and windows down! Eeek! Good for you for going 88 days without alcohol! I know what you mean about finding things you have been working on for years and then discovering you are still working on the same exact thing. It sounds like you are making good progress though! ...
by pinkhippie
Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Hi Soprano, Thank you! I did have to cut way down on my coffee and it made a differnce. I usually would notice it being bad right after I drank coffee, but now I mostly notice it at night hours after coffee. I appreciate your sharing your experience! Sunday Weight: Have been at 164 for a few days no...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

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Im so glad you are feeling better and that your sad mood didn't end up lasting all day. Honestly, reading your food I was like wow that sounds like an awesome and delicious food day! :lol: Oh yes Happy Herder! Aww he is 9. So is my basset hound. He only recently started acting old vs puppy. Glad Flo...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Hi Auto! Yes its sad, but she was my age and really wanted to get married. She told me she had misgivings but wanted to get married more than anything and realized she did it for the wrong reasons. She does seem to have learned from this but I still feel so bad for her. It could be.. but since I did...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

Hi RG! Sounds like your mindset is really changing and that is amazing! I think that is the most important thing when changing the way you eat. If I feel deprived I can't do whatever I am doing for the long haul, so it sounds like you have really found your "sweet spot" as it were for your mental sh...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Aww Auto, I am so sorry. It sounds like you are having a rough day! I have a terrible time sitting with the discomfort too. Good for you for doing that! That is so hard! It sounds to me like you had a major win last night! Unfortunately the sleep loss probabaly isn't helping you feel like it. I feel...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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HI Amy! Thank you! I have always wanted to try 5/2 But could NEVER eat that low calorie for a whole day. Really interesting thoughts about getting hungry at certain times. Auto, the biological explanation of that is fascinating! I have a book called retrain your appetite and it goes into that idea, ...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jun 25, 2025 7:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

You're welcome! Hope you like it!

Every time I eat yogurt as a meal, I think of you! :lol:
by pinkhippie
Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

Sorry to hear about no ac in your car! I have noticed that when I walk, I get better sleep, but it's so hard to get out and do!

Good for you for sticking to your morning walk! I hope it helps.
by pinkhippie
Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Hi Auto, You are right. I could use snacks as a back up plan. I have so many snacks here! I don't think I have mentioned this, but my 22-year-old daughter is taking classes here, and she stopped by my office all last semester ostensibly to chat but really to get snacks. :lol: So of course, I got som...
by pinkhippie
Tue Jun 24, 2025 2:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Hi RG! Thank you! Yes, updating my resume is always a great idea. I will make sure to do that. Your poor brother, Im sure that was/is very stressful. I technically work for the state, and we have had a few changes looming on our horizon because of the changes to federal funding. I would like to not ...
by pinkhippie
Tue Jun 24, 2025 1:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

Congrats on the 2 pounds! No worries about jealousy! I think we all like to see people succeed, especially because it gives us hope and inspiration. Like Auto said, we are here to root for you and support you!
by pinkhippie
Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Yes when I lived in NY I really missed the storms! Southern storms are just a whole other thing that they don't get up north! Many times we have stood in our garage with the door open while a storm rages outside. It is soothing in a way. Yikes! Fire Ants! That sounds rough! I didn't realize AL had t...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

Prasad sounds pretty neat. I think tacking the brownie onto your meal sounds like it was a good idea. I have noticed when i am eating something that I am supposed to enjoy and something that I DO enjoy but its a stressful situation, like my husband is nagging me about something or the kids are fight...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Hi Auto! Oh my Alabama! So you are in the REAL south! :lol: Your humidity is worse than ours! That must be such a shock to get used to! Whenever we go out and about to touristy things, and it is SUPER HOT and humid, we have on occasion run into families from Alabama. The women are always wearing jea...
by pinkhippie
Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
Replies: 307
Views: 178576

Re: Amy's Checking In Again

RIght? Giving up you know you won't have any progress, but at least if you are still trying there will be progress however slow it feels. I try to remind myself of that a lot.
by pinkhippie
Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Hi Auto! Oh my gosh! Such driving adventures! Wow you are an amazing and resillient parent. I am glad Challenger was ok after the car flipping incident! None of my children have started driving yet. My 22 year old has not gotten her license yet, and once she moved out she let her permit lapse. So, m...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Friday yay! 10:30 shredded wheat bran with almond milk, blueberries, walnuts and raisins 1pm: a chicken pot pie, apple, and half a package of trail mix 5 pm: chicken nuggets, broccoli, frozen yogurt I have been contemplating my hunger more and realizing that diet head got me before vacation. I had b...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

Wow tha is a lot of work treats to have to navigate!

Yesterday my work had the ice cream man visit campus and handed out free ice cream bars. We got a mini magnum bar each so it didn't feel to bad.

It does seem like sugary foods are cheaper and more plentiful doesn't it?
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
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Views: 665226

Re: Soprano

Welcome back Soprano! Nice to see you!
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's System
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Re: Sinnie's System

Hi Sinnie! I hope the planned drink is helping! And I agree with auto, your meds are a private thing you don't have to share. I hope the antidepressants help! I waffle between thinking eating a lot at night is better vs not. I notice on the weekends that I can eat a big lunch and then a very small d...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Minimizer Just Checking In
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Re: Minimizer Just Checking In

Such wise words Soprano!

Minimizer, I also had a terrible fathers day weekend and am feeling discouraged as well. And I have not gotten back on track. But every meal is a new opportunity, just like Soprano says!
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Checking In Again
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Re: Amy's Checking In Again

Hi Amy! I have the same thing going on as well. Diet head is so hard to avoid, and stress eating!! We are having a big reunion with friends who I haven't seen in 15 plus years in September so my mind is doing the same exact thing. It's such a hard pattern to break! Defintely on board with the gorgeo...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3780
Views: 5333830

Re: automated eating tracker

Hi Auto! Welcome back! We have missed you! I am so sorry your family went through that! I worried when you disappeared that something bad had happened and it sounds like it did. For the record, I respect your choices for your family. I never agreed with mandatory vax. What a beyond huge ordeal to ha...
by pinkhippie
Fri Jun 20, 2025 2:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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Hi Amy! Thank you! Auto! Youre back!!!! I am so glad to see you! We just got back from vacation and I discovered I don't have reflux on vacation hardly at all and we eat TERRIBLY. :? So I guess this means that my reflux is mostly stress related. That is pretty annoying. I actually ate terribly on va...
by pinkhippie
Wed Jun 11, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Minimizer Just Checking In
Replies: 500
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Re: Minimizer Just Checking In

Welcome back Minimizer! Congrats on the sucessful days!
by pinkhippie
Wed Jun 11, 2025 3:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RG Ponders it All
Replies: 69
Views: 3490

Re: RG Ponders it All

Congrats on the 2 pounds!

Sounds like you did great at the work event! And all your fruit sounds divine! I love fruit, and find I eat less of it with 3 meals a day because it's harder to cram in.
by pinkhippie
Wed Jun 11, 2025 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
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I had all my entries written out for last week, but forgot to save the draft. So, alas. It's ok though, I don't think I need to log my food every day currently. I have come to the realization that I have to get moving more if I don't want to be hungry all the time. I can't eat the small amount of fo...