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by grothkat
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
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7/21/14 Yesterday was a complete failure. I essentially binged all day. Then for some reason I decided to get on the scale this morning...ugh not a good idea. I am freaking out some now. I weight 211.6 absolutely the highest I have ever seen. I have been weighing myself my in the evening (just for c...
by grothkat
Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
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7/20/14 Breakfast: whole wheat bread with two eggs and mayonnaise (egg salad sandwich I suppose) Lunch: berries, salmon chowder with baguette, side salad, mimosa Snack: whole foods samples, homemade drinking chocolate Dinner: tomato soup, cauliflower Beverages/other: iced coffee with half and half A...
by grothkat
Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
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Thank you oolala for the support. Today should be a fun day. Meeting up with a friend to watch the Sounders (seattle soccer team). Activity: 2 mile jog Breakfast: coffee with 1/2 and 1/2, lox, cream cheese, on whole wheat bread Lunch: (at soccer stadium) red wine, 4 pork ribs, sm. side of cole slaw ...
by grothkat
Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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7/18/14 Fail Most definitely ate due to anxiety today...pure and simple. Breakfast: cottage cheese, almond butter Lunch: turkey and avocado sandwich, 2 sm scones Dinner: vegetarian sandwich, sausage, shrimp skewers, chocolate covered graham crackers, 2 peppermint patties. Beverages: red wine (2 glas...
by grothkat
Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

7/17/14 Success (but did not feel as good as yesterday) Ate a little too much and felt like I took in too much liquid calories to compensate for wanting to eat but I am a work in progress. Still stuck to 3 meals! Breakfast: cottage cheese, almond butter, coffee with 2 tb half and half Lunch: chicken...
by grothkat
Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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7/16/14 SUCCESS!! and a really good feeling success too! Thank you oolala, you always have the best pearls of wisdom to share. If only I could actually listen to you and everyone on this site and stick with No S. I always drift because I panic about my weight. I think another big issue is just that ...
by grothkat
Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Tried to post more several times but I could not log in for some reason. Anyway, major fail today. I had a good cry about being at my new highest weight and the statistics about how diets fail and how people on diets gain even more weight. She made a good point saying that is usually people who go o...
by grothkat
Sun Jul 13, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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Whew finally finished my move back to Seattle (well partially...subletting for two months until I move back into my house). Managed to gain 2 lbs through this move but have been thankful to have the No S structure to fall back on now. I don't know exactly why but this move has stressed me out more t...
by grothkat
Fri May 23, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Hey guys. Thanks for being so supportive! I am applying for the Doctorate of Nurse Practitioning program at University of Washington.

5/23
Weights: 203.2 lbs

Yesterday went great. Just keep getting so tired by the time I hit the hay that I do not remember to post.

Breakfast: whey protein shake
by grothkat
Tue May 20, 2014 1:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Okay. I hate it when my whole narrative does not save!! Anyway, I am sorry I have not been able to do daily check ins. I was on the road, worked four 12 hour shifts, left for California, moved a friend, worked, and am moving to Seattle so I am applying for jobs and a doctorate program. Enough excuse...
by grothkat
Tue May 20, 2014 12:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Ugh I just typed out a long post and now I have lost it. I will try again later.
by grothkat
Wed May 07, 2014 4:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

5/6/24 Failure Nurse Day party at work

6 mile jog

Breakfast; 2 eggs, egg whites, salmon
Lunch:spinach, mushrooms, peanut sauce, chicken thigh
Donner: chip and guacamole, cake, andes mints
by grothkat
Sun May 04, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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5/4
NWI
1 hour run

Breakfast: scrambled eggs, sausage patty
Lunch: chipotle salad, peanut butter
by grothkat
Sun May 04, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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5/3
199.8

8 mile run

S day

Bagel and donut

Chipotle salad

Panda Express plate
Red wine
by grothkat
Thu May 01, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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5/1/14 happy may!
Weight: 199.2 lbs

4 mile run
by grothkat
Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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4/30/14
No weigh in as I got up at 4 AM for a run then to work

3 mile run

Breakfast: scramled eggs, bacon
Lunch: salmon, beans, veggies, 2 TB peanut butter
Dinner: avocado "pudding", pickles, red wine
by grothkat
Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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Good suggestions!!! I have been so busy and am just returning to work today so sorry for not checking in but yesterday was a success. 4/29/14 no weigh in yet (still have guests staying in my tiny apartment) 3.75 mile run Breakfast: scrambled eggs, pork sausage Lunch: salmon, garbanzo beans, veggies ...
by grothkat
Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/26/14 Success 6 mile run 3 hour strenuous hike I will try to backfill but was on a road trip and had little service. No weigh in today and will measure a little later. Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 1 whole wheat english muffin Lunch:salad with chicken, corn, tomatoes, turkey jerky Snack: apple, latte...
by grothkat
Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/23/14 Failure Weight: 203.0 5 mile run Breakfast: non fat milk in coffee, oatmeal with berries Lunch: beef jerky, dill pickle, chips,cranberry walnut bread, chocolate (in the road did not stop for lunch) Dinner: tortilla chips and guacamole, Cobb salad, 4 sm chocolate chip cookies Pretty discourag...
by grothkat
Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/22/14 Failure Waist: 30.5 in Thigh: 26.8 Rest Day Breakfast: medium iced non fat latte Lunch: Greek salad with salmon and focaccia Dinner: 1 glass red wine, tortilla chips with salsa, dried ginger and dried berries After getting back to colorado from Boston, we stopped at whole foods and I gave in...
by grothkat
Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/21/14 Calling today an S Day as I am celebrating the Boston marathon with the woman I was here with last year. She was able to finish but ran between the two bombs and I was cheering her on near the second bomb. This year she completed it 5 minutes faster than last year and there were no hiccups!!...
by grothkat
Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/20/14 Success . S Day Waist: 31 in Thigh: 27 in I must be measuring in different spots everyday but I am trying to measure the smallest part of my waist right above the navel and the thickest part of my thigh around the "saddle bag"...frustrating. 3 mile easy jog, 5 mile walk Breakfast: medium non...
by grothkat
Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/19/14: Success Waist: 31.25 in Thigh: 26.5 in 5 mile jog (I am training for a half marathon in August so I will start reporting my mileage) Breakfast: non fat sugar free green tea latte, starbucks spinach florentine wrap Lunch: 2 mimosas (vacation), 1/2 order of fish and chips plus Caesar salad Sn...
by grothkat
Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Yes I am somewhat tall. I am 5'9" but also I was very athletic in the past playing multiple sport and have stayed fairly active even with the weight gain. I have always found I weigh quite a bit more than people think probably because of muscle mass. I currently wear a medium to large shirt and 14-1...
by grothkat
Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/18/14 Success Waist: 31 in (loss of water/bloat?) Right thigh: 26.5 in Traveling all day to Boston but am going to stick to No S. I may have a mimosa on the plane though as I do not enjoy flying. I am really excited for the Boston marathon this year . I was cheering on a close friend right near th...
by grothkat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/17/14: Waist 31.5 inches Success Yes it is not legal but no breaks do not happen all the time. Nurses take lunches/breaks when they can (ie when their pt'a are fairly stable, you don't have an admit or your discharges are out)...anyway, it is hard to always get a full, relaxing lunch. Yes, you are...
by grothkat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/16/14 Failure When I work too many days in a row (12 hour nursing shifts usually with no lunch break) I overeat sometime I think to just cope. Breakfast: peanut butter and jelly Snack: 1/3 croissant Lunch: Work Nacho bar, raisin bran muffin, 1 popsicle, 4 chocolates Dinner: chips and guacamole, pr...
by grothkat
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

4/15/14 No Weight but Waist measurement:ahh can't find my tape measurer
Success
Breakfast: coffee with half and half...not hungry
Lunch: salad and 1/3 of pizza slice
Dinner: Caesar salad with salmon, bread with olive oil, 2 stuffes dates, whites wine
by grothkat
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Thank you so much you guys for your words of encouragement !! It's nice to know you guys are all still here. I do believe oolala that you are correct in suggesting I let go of weight loss for 6 months. And I am perfectly willing to give it up forever I just do not know how to navigate this without u...
by grothkat
Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Hi all. Well I find myself back here again trolling the No S discussion board. I am so frustrated with myself and dieting period. At least I have successfully maintained my weight and not gained anymore but i have officially hovered around 200 lbs for two years. I am frustrated because in that time ...
by grothkat
Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Been awhile since I have checked in but I am holding steady at the same weight.

Breakfast: berry and spinach smoothie, wheat toast with butter
by grothkat
Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Got a bit busy with work but Thursday was a success and Friday a fail. Having a hard time but I am not feeling discouraged just more committed. So far Saturday has been such a pleasure but too many sweets at breakfast. Breakfast: 1.5 doughnuts, animal crackers Lunch: lean cuisine pizza, tofu Wine in...
by grothkat
Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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Okay had another failure of a day... Perhaps I am having the "I have three days off work so why not mentality" but I will own up to it. Breakfast: latte and toast Lunch: chicken and pork loin and kale salad Late afternoon and thought it would be dinner: popcorn, olive oil, apple Activity: 4 mile run...
by grothkat
Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

11/18/13 Fail
Not too bad though.

Breakfast: strawberries, apple sauce, almond milk
Lunch: 1 slice homemade oat bread, 1 danish ( not really sure why I gave in...maybe because I had no protein)
Dinner: 2 slices oat bread, olive oil, apple

Activity: 4 mile run
by grothkat
Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

11/17/13 Last night was a little more out of control then I wanted it to be but it was a friends giving party. I am at work today but it has so far been a lot of junk food but settled into two meals so far...perhaps I will plan for a nice salad for dinner but I won't worry too much as it is an S day...
by grothkat
Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Yeah down 2.4 lbs from last week!! Breakfast: steel cut oats with mixed fruits, cappuccino Planning in this for lunch and dinner... Lunch: potato latke with sour cream and applesauce Dinner: (celebrating friend's giving) one delicious plate of thanksgiving type food, 1 glass red wine Activity: 2.5 m...
by grothkat
Sat Nov 16, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Realizations: I was just lurking around the discussion boards and began to realize some things after looking at others success. The more diets that I have done, the heavier and more depressed I have gotten. I have also become more and more confused about what type of diet I should be following. My w...
by grothkat
Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Thanks for that reply. I have not been doing great with the three meals habit. I need to get up earlier before work to have a proper breakfast. I also am really trying to focus on whole foods.

Katrina
by grothkat
Fri Nov 08, 2013 3:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
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Doing okay but still having a hard time sitting down to just one plate instead of taking little tastes here and there. Breakfast: strawberries, latte Lunch: salmon with olive oil and spinach; flaxseed and apple Beverage: latte Dinner: grazing style: protein smoothie, egg salad, olives, cheese, tequi...
by grothkat
Tue Nov 05, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Good day off from work and thank you ohlala for encouraging me!! Breakfast: protein smoothie Lunch: salami, prosciutto, mozzarella, small protein bar, bites of Caesar salad Dinner: shrimp, almond bread with whipped butter, strawberries Activity: took the day off to rest my leg....it is almost 100% b...
by grothkat
Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Today was definitely an s day that felt out of control. Also got injured playing soccer this morning and had to call in sick to work (I am a nurse and cannot work with only one leg operational for 12 hours) to go to the doctor tomorrow. Feeling guilty about that (calling out sick is generally very f...
by grothkat
Sat Nov 02, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Wow have not been on here for awhile and just saw your post ohlala. Things are okay, been very busy at work so good has not been as pervasive in my life but it is still something I have to work at everyday. I am the same weight so I haven't been 100% compliant with no s so checking in here again wil...
by grothkat
Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling the competition...
Replies: 9
Views: 15425

Thanks for all the great wisdom!! To answer oolala, the habit is going well and I really seem to only fail at it when I am trying to restrict and them break down and snack (I should only have a salad with lean meat for lunch even though I know a piece of fresh artisan pizza and a side salad would ke...
by grothkat
Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling the competition...
Replies: 9
Views: 15425

Thanks you guys! Now how do I delete one of my posts? I accidentally posted this twice.
by grothkat
Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling the competition...
Replies: 9
Views: 15425

Feeling the competition...

I saw my boyfriends cousin this evening and she has lost a lot of weight. Thing is, she started the protein power diet last November and talked with me about it in March 2013. I fooled around with it but quickly felt deprived and then my binge monster came out and I decided in July that it was not f...
by grothkat
Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: error message
Replies: 1
Views: 6556

error message

error...double posting
by grothkat
Fri Aug 30, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: September Challenge!
Replies: 29
Views: 38001

I would love to join in again. Did not do that well in August but am still working on just building the habit. I will post success or no success EVERYDAY with no snacks and no seconds and then success fail separately for sweets. I will also post my activity...and my weight intermittently. Sept 1: S ...
by grothkat
Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:50 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A diet consultant apologizes
Replies: 7
Views: 13546

I am sorry to be brief but I have one word...WOW!
by grothkat
Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: August Challenge!
Replies: 32
Views: 43908

August 2cd:
197.2 lbs
August 1st was a green N day. Does anyone know how you edit your old post so I don't have to go back making new replies each day?
by grothkat
Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: August Challenge!
Replies: 32
Views: 43908

I am in!! I will post daily weights though if no one minds. Full Vanilla No S with a goal of 90% compliance. Katrina Aug 1: SUCCESS not at home so no weigh in. Aug 2: 197.2 lbs FAIL went to a party and no real food till 9:30 PM so I snacked on chips. Aug 3: No Weigh In S Day Aug 4: No Weight In S Da...
by grothkat
Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Doing one meal now binging.....
Replies: 8
Views: 15021

You guys are so wise and dedicated, looking at my old posts and pointing out goals I mentioned then. Thank you for all of your knowledge, and I definitely see how diet chatter has never left me and is influencing me greatly,
by grothkat
Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:40 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Doing one meal now binging.....
Replies: 8
Views: 15021

Doing one meal now binging.....

So I know most will say "why eat one meal a day, No S is three," but I started doing one meal a day after I went through some emotional toil, had no appetite and only ate one meal. I felt better physically during that time, less cravings, enjoyed one large meal, and lost five lbs easily. I have atte...
by grothkat
Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

morning weight -4.4

Glad to see a drop in weight. Having a hard time when I have weekdays off and when my boyfriend is out of town because then i eat every meal alone.
by grothkat
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Having a really hard time. I have a scale that shows my losses as a subtraction from my beginning weight so for instance -2 from my starting weight instead of my actual weight as I get discouraged, upset, etc. I had 4 solid weeks of -5.8 and as of this week am -3. I don't know why I am so discourage...
by grothkat
Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Good day to day. It is so hard to just let myself eat three good meals and not diet/not count calories points and yet whenever I do, I don't crave food and I feel so much better. Why am I so conditioned to diet even though it does not help me.

Katrina
by grothkat
Fri May 31, 2013 5:34 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: summer motivation
Replies: 3
Views: 6874

Hawaii in mid seltember
by grothkat
Thu May 30, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Been busy again but this time playing instead of working as I have had almost a week off. Been no-sing pretty well but I have a hard bit snacking a little on the weekdays I don't work. I find myself doing pleasurable stuff around the house but feeling so relaxed that I snack some. I think although i...
by grothkat
Thu May 23, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Didn't get to check in for a couple days: Tuesday: fail/red day did not really eat that much but had the day off and snacked during it. Pulled it together by 1 PM and had a good dinner at 8 PM Activity: 1 hr cross fit class Wednesday: success/green day Breakfast: jay Robb protein powder, 6 strawberr...
by grothkat
Tue May 21, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Yesterday was a good NDay.

Breakfast: egg soufflé
Lunch: salmon fillet with a side of Caesar salad
Dinner: pizza made from scratch with a cauliflower crust, salad with ranch dressing
Extras: cafe au lait made with whole milk

Activity: 1 hr walk jog
by grothkat
Mon May 20, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Sunday went well. Really was not hungry after Saturday's binge Activity: 9 mile run Lunch: (no breakfast... Not hungry) coffee with whole milk Dinner: huge salad with steak, salami, feta, olives, Caesar dressing, sugar free jello, sugar free cocoa Also I am going to start posting my weekly weights h...
by grothkat
Sun May 19, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Yes I think the least restrictive and most productive modification I could
Have would be no snacks even on s days. Snacks are the worst parts of my binges/emotional eating. Thanks olala.
by grothkat
Sun May 19, 2013 6:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Took a real s day and just binged. I feel terrible now. I know that it takes time to reel in the s days but I cannot get the idea of s days away from binging. And I know Reinhard did not mean binge when he speaks of s days. I feel like I definitely need to introduce only three meals on Sdays just to...
by grothkat
Sat May 18, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Took an s day yesterday (Friday) due to my boyfriends birthday. Was okay till I came home from work late (midnight) then had a little tipsy binging.

Activity: 2 mile jog
by grothkat
Fri May 17, 2013 5:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Fail today. I did not get off for my break before the cafeteria closed so I resorted to a Danish and berries for dinner. Poor planning on my part but marking it and moving in. Breakfast: 3 almond butter mini muffins Lunch: protein smoothie, lettuce with Cindy's kitchen ranch, 2 mini muffins Dinner: ...
by grothkat
Thu May 16, 2013 3:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Not the best day ever. Dinner was a little too liberally virtually plated but I am still calling it an overall success. B: 1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/3 whole milk L: big salad with salami, provolone , olive oil D: 2 oz nuts, 1 oz cheese, 1 egg soufflé Beverage : whole milk Acti...
by grothkat
Wed May 15, 2013 2:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Hi so today went fairly well except for some virtual plating this evening before the airport which may have been excessive. B: 2 tb peanut butter, 1 banana, 1/2 kashi golean crisp cereal L: Carne Asada salad, 2 corn tortillas D: 1 cup 1% cottage cheese, 1 banana, 2 tb jam, 1/3 cup granola Activity :...
by grothkat
Tue May 14, 2013 3:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Hi, didn't post yesterday as it was an Sday for me and I really used it. Today was an okay n day but I am visiting my family so a little more celebratory than I wanted. B: cheese and nuts L: 1 plate worth of nuts, cheese, deli turkey and veggies 2 glass red wine D: 1 banana, inside only (no crust) o...
by grothkat
Sun May 12, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Thank you for your reply ohlala... I get so busy with work (70 plus hour weeks the last few) that I can barely do anything else. I have done well the last couple days but am trying to stream line my S days as I have heard of some others doing. Today I am with my parents though and thus have made Mot...
by grothkat
Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Starting to check in again... I am trying to get some space between me and the scale so I am only weighing in once a week and just doing three meals a day. I have been away for a while, busy with three jobs and orienting at one of the new ones but I feel I have gotten a little success with reducing ...
by grothkat
Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Thank you so much you guys, I tried to post earlier to thank you guys but I believe my internet stopped working so it did not post. Thank you guys for your encouragement. I have definitely been struggling...pulling so many different ways. I have a really hard time with support for these efforts as I...
by grothkat
Sun Jan 20, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

An okay S day yesterday. Hoping for a more controlled one today with three proper meals. I am just beginning the Beck Diet Solution as suggested by some other No S'ers and am enjoying it. Although, it has you choose two diets, the first as the diet you begin and the second as a back up. I would love...
by grothkat
Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Been busy for a bit and have not posted but the last two days were failures. I snacked some after breakfast. last night I snacked before dinner. I also got some type of stomach bug so I did not feel so good... ugh! Well anyway, here is to a good S day. Going out to brunch and then will go on a hike....
by grothkat
Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54904

Hey yeah I have not checked in on this page mostly because I have been checking in on my own thread in the daily check in page. Not doing the absolute best but I will start actually counting green days. I will start with today: 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/20 1/21 1/22 1/23 1/24 1/25 1/26 1/27 1/28 1/29 1/30 1/31
by grothkat
Thu Jan 17, 2013 5:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

1/16/13 N Day: FAILURE Worked night shift last night so gave myself one "extra" meal for that ...still ended up having seconds this morning. Extra meal: ground turkey, lettuce, peanut butter Breakfast: 3 low carb pancakes, lox and cheese Lunch: apple and peanut butter , soy nuts Dinner: wine, hummus...
by grothkat
Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Ugh... the winter and working so much has made me so fatigued and I don't want to go out and exercise. hmm..
1/15/13: SUCCESS

Breakfast: 1 pear, 1 cup fage 2% plain
Lunch: 1/2 cup zuchini parmesan chips, 2 oz steak, 2 tb peanut butter, 2 cheese sticks
Dinner: egg, cream cheese pancake
by grothkat
Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Monday 1/14: no weigh in today

Breakfast: pear and 1 cup fage 2%
Lunch: chipotle chicken salad with brown rice, 1 cup orange juice
Dinner: apple, cream in tea, turkey breast, zuchini Parmesan fritters
by grothkat
Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: having a hard time keeping N days green
Replies: 5
Views: 9181

having a hard time keeping N days green

I am having a hard time keeping my N Days really green. I don't know if it is because I am not "going crazy" on S days or what? I will keep trying though. Any suggestions?
by grothkat
Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Have had some real salt cravings and honestly had to failures in a row. Today is an S day but I am having a hard time keeping my N days really green.

Weight 199.0

S day today but I will log what I eat a little later
by grothkat
Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Successful N Day:

195.0

Breakfast: Kashi golean crunch, almond milk, peanut butter, sugar free hot cocoa
Lunch: turkey burger, kettle chips
Dinner: 1 large plate full of chips

Stomach problems later on today...no exercise
by grothkat
Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Successful N Day:

195.4

Breakfast: 1 cup kashi golean crunch with almond milk
Lunch: udi's gluten free bagel with whipped cream cheese, 1 oz lox and an apple
Dinner: Special K chips, edamame snacks, 1 slice homemade veggie frittata, 1 banana.

Activity: 1 hr hike with the dog
by grothkat
Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Weight: 196.4 lbs. Big fat fail today...okay wel I will move on but I pretty much binged. Work gets so stressful sometimes that I feel like I just forget my resolve. Plus I often dont get a real break and dont get to eat properly and I come home with a headache and am hungry. Breakfast: 2 piece ezek...
by grothkat
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Solid green N day... Yeah!! Weight: 199.1 Breakfast: Granny Smith apple and tea with some steamed whole milk Lunch: golden vegetable bisque (large bowl), bell pepper, 1/3 cup fresh juice Dinner: 1/8 pc frittata, 1 cup French onion soup, some Swiss chard, 1 glass white wine Activity: nothing formal t...
by grothkat
Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

It has been two okay s days I wont post all the food now but I could have done better and I could have done worse.
by grothkat
Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Yes to answer your question lunch may have been a little small but I was buying a new car that day and honestly felt a little on edge. Did not really want to eat much. I think putting everything on a plate is a good idea. Friday 1/4/12 was okay. Breakfast: udi's gluten free whole grain bagel, 2 tb w...
by grothkat
Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

I am realizing that virtual plating is somewhat part of my disordered eating...as in actually snacking but calling what I eat in say an hour period all part of the same meal. I never feel satisfied after that and I just dont feel good or normal without eating a plate of food. Tonight was definitely ...
by grothkat
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

I just meant I skipped posting. Yesterday was again a minor failure. I was really hungry and craving salt on my way home from the grocery store and ended up eating a whole bunch of nori snacks and flaxseed crackers for dinner in the car. Did not binge though. January 2cd: Breakfast: banana, low carb...
by grothkat
Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

skipped a couple days due to work but January 1st: S Day Breakfast: whole grain gluten free bagel, 1 tb peanut butter, 1 tb fig jam, 1 tb whipped cream cheese. 0.5 oz lox Lunch: granny smith apple, qdoba chicken salad with chicken, vegetables, guacamole and no dressing, 1/2 whole grain bagel...did n...
by grothkat
Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

So I have to call today a failure for pure Vanilla No S but I am still pretty happy with how it turned out. Just a little yogurt after dinner without really thinking. Happy new years every one!! Breakfast: Udi's gluten free bagel, whipped cream cheese, lox Lunch: vegetarian burger on a gun, 1 banana...
by grothkat
Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:36 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54904

I am in. Vanilla No S for me. SW: 193 Jan 1 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 5 S Day Jan 6 S Day Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan 12 S Day Jan 13 S Day Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 S Day Jan 20 S Day Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 S Day Jan 27 S Day Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30 Jan 31
by grothkat
Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

An okay S day. Work was so busy and I ate two servings of Xmas cookies someone brought in after my shift. Breakfast: whole wheat tortilla, 1 slice provolone, pear Lunch: chicken teriyaki with brown rice, 1 package Lorna doone Snack: 2 servings Xmas cookies Dinner: 1 small bag pop chips, 0.5 tortilla...
by grothkat
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Today was a very successful S day. Breakfast: whole milk greek yogurt, apple, walnuts Small amount cocoa mixed with decaf coffee. Lunch: 2 piece ezekiel bread with lox and cream cheese, satsuma, banana, and 1 tb peanut butter Dinner: 1/3 cup soynuts, 10 sheets nori, 1 small tray sushi assortment Des...
by grothkat
Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Yesterday felt so good...and today started off so well. Then I caved in at work during a stressful day and ate the leftover holiday treats that coworkers brought in. I may need to add some extra protein to breakfast and lunch but I just want to get the three a day habit down. Breakfast: multigrain b...
by grothkat
Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Day 2: SUCCESS so far at least. I actually really enjoyed getting hungry this evening knowing a great meal was heading my way. Breakfast: banana, 2% milk, some kashi golean crunch, 2 tb peanut butter Lunch: 2 piece whole wheat bread, 1 tb earth's balance butter, 1 oz cheese, 1 granny smith apple Din...
by grothkat
Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:34 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Holiday woes....
Replies: 3
Views: 8026

Oolala I hope you never stop responding to posts by me or anyone else as I always value and respect your opinion. I do think that everytime I try to add a mod, I get confused, don't follow any rules and then get stuck back in the diet trap. Thank you for your encouragement again and I will once agai...
by grothkat
Thu Dec 27, 2012 5:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Day 1: minor fail Breakfast: 4 oz fage total, 1 Granny Smith Lunch: small Caesar with salmon Dinner: butternut squash soup, bread with bitter, zone bar, trail mix and a fail of two truffles I was experimenting with a mod of one s thing per day but it gets too confusing and can turn into snacks. I th...
by grothkat
Wed Dec 26, 2012 3:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133959

Grothkat 2013 daily check in

Sorry I began a new check in because I was having a hard time replying to my old one. It is not quite 2013 yet but almost and I am ready for a great new year. I am having a great S day today as it is Christmas but then I will only take S days on special days as I have a lot of special people/events ...
by grothkat
Tue Dec 25, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Holiday woes....
Replies: 3
Views: 8026

Holiday woes....

I was feeling really great and doing three meals a day and lost a little but Christmas just rolled around and let me tell you...I definitely binged yesterday on Christmas Eve. I just feel afraid because each time I really binge, it adds about 3 pounds on me and I never seem to get them off so I am a...
by grothkat
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katrina's Daily Check in 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 7673

It has been such a long time but here I am again.

Starting a new 21 day streak tomorrow and going to post my meals too. Here I go.
by grothkat
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * December challenge * * *
Replies: 74
Views: 82164

Little late but I am in...

Hi, I am in for the December challenge. Just beginning this weekend so tomorrow is my first N day.

1. S DAY: success
2. S DAY: success
by grothkat
Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katrina's Daily Check in 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 7673

Coming back to check in most days. Today was a success but I underate a little for dinner as I was really hungry. Breakfast: strawberries, 1 cup protein cereal, 6 oz non fat greek yogurt Lunch: 1 banana, 1 cup non fat milk, 1 1/2 cup Total cereal, 2 tb peanut butter Dinner: 2 whole wheat tortilla, l...