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by thatsnotfab
Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Well, I recovered from the two fails of the week before last and made it through this past week all green! Sometimes it's tough for me to stay motivated past red days; I usually get discouraged and let the rule-breaking continue. But I worked through that and simply made the choice not to go off-pla...
by thatsnotfab
Wed Aug 01, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Well, last week was the first week where I saw red; not just for one day, but two. Last Thursday saw me giving into the annual (free) ice cream social at work and Friday, I ate more than one piece of bread while dining out. Not the biggest fails though, so I'm not too worried about it. In fact, I'm ...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Another green week! Very pleased. I also weighed myself Friday and noticed a loss of almost 3% body fat, so I was definitely happy about that. No S combined with my Les Mills Pump workouts have definitely been doing the trick. This weekend was probably the least destructive yet. I stopped forcing my...
by thatsnotfab
Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No Sers on Twitter?
Replies: 2
Views: 6862

No Sers on Twitter?

If there are any No S followers who are also Twitter folks, I thought it might be nice to connect using the #nosdiet hash tag. I was kinda surprised that no one had used it yet and thought it might be another helpful way to get support and help spread the word. Just an idea. My username is @stretchj...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Phew- another week of green! This week felt like more of a challenge at times, since there were some moments of financial stress, but I didn’t give in and everything worked out okay anyway. I do feel like I overdid it on the weekend again though, but I’m trying not to focus on that too much beca...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Phew!

Good first week back. Stuck to the plan, but made an exception for 4th of July. S-days were mostly fine. There was a bit of excessive eating on Saturday and I felt a bit off on Sunday. I think it's just adjusting to the free-ness of those days. Also, I noticed that I do better if I have the specific...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Re-starting.

Well, it's probably easy to tell from the time lapse since my last post that I stopped following the program for a while. And what did I do during that time? Attempted to go back to calorie counting (based on the illusion that that's the "only" thing that will "work for me," and because it's familia...
by thatsnotfab
Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 39

Yesterday was a success, but today's already a fail. Gave into some cake at work between breakfast and lunch. As I've mentioned before, it's rare for me to turn down cake, ever, especially when it's free. The upside? It was really good quality from a Dutch bakery, so I feel it was worth it, for the ...
by thatsnotfab
Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 38

Tuesday was another success! And busy. Jam packed schedule at work, immediately followed by dinner-to-go and our first major grocery shopping trip since February. New fridge got delivered yesterday as well, so we were finally ready to stock up on all of our staples. Hooray for being able to prepare ...
by thatsnotfab
Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 37

Yesterday was a success! Ended up not working out last night after all. I really do stay more consistent with early morning workouts. I'll never be a fan of the 5 am alarm, but I just don't seem to commit as well if I wait until after work. breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ 1/2 scoop protein powder, 1/4...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 36

Made it through my S days ok, but probably ate more sugar than I should have. I know there aren't any rules on those days, but I'm trying to work on having better judgement of what I put into my body, regardless of the day. I had my desired treats, but I feel like I overdid it at certain points. I m...
by thatsnotfab
Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Spoke too soon.

Had to mark today as a failure after all. Gave in to a free cupcake between lunch and dinner. I'm actually a pretty hardcore cake fan, but since starting No S, I somehow managed to turn it down twice in one week earlier this month. Not an easy thing to do. And today I gave in. :? Ah well. On the ups...
by thatsnotfab
Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 33

Thursday was a success. Here's to hoping for another successful Friday. Even though I know my S day is tomorrow, it's definitely been a challenge trying to stick to the plan these past couple of weeks with moving into/unpacking the new house. My stress levels have come down quite a bit in the past c...
by thatsnotfab
Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 32

Yesterday was a success! Going back to work and getting a little more settled in the house definitely helps to get back on track.

Got another workout in this morning too: Jari Love Extremely Ripped DVD, workouts 1 & 2.
by thatsnotfab
Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 31

Last week was all green, but Monday and Tuesday of this week are both red failures. With moving, unpacking, lots of driving back & forth and cleaning the old house, getting in 3 solid meals with no snacks or sweets just didn't happen for me. And I'm ok with that. Still lot's of unpacking to be done ...
by thatsnotfab
Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 26

Thursday was a another success; as long as I keep it together the rest of today, it will be my first all-green week since I first started the program on Feb. 27th! And really, I've made an effort to stick to my N days as much as possible since I haven't been working out like I usually do. The proces...
by thatsnotfab
Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 25

Wednesday was another success. Didn't work out this morning; I went to bed with an upset stomach last night and decided to get some extra rest. Feeling better, but still not 100%. Depending on how I feel after work, I might try and squeeze in a short evening workout. Getting closer to moving day! I'...
by thatsnotfab
Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 24

Tuesday was another success. Not much new to report... Just trying to make it through the days leading up to Saturday's move. It's been tricky managing my stress levels, but so far, so good. Got back to working out this morning, even though it was tempting to stay in bed again; 30 minute mixed tread...
by thatsnotfab
Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 23

Monday was a success! Still haven't done any proper exercise this week, aside from painting, hauling carpet and boxes, and taking the dog for a walk. Thought I might do weights this morning, but I was still too sore and tired. I think tomorrow I'll be up for a short mixed routine, like Ripped in 30 ...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 22

Friday was another success! Just barely, though- I had to turn down free cake not once, but twice! And thanks to a busy weekend, I was able to enjoy my S days without going overboard. I also tuned into my hunger/fullness cues more so than I usually do on S days and that also helped to prevent a week...
by thatsnotfab
Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 19

Yesterday was a success! Phew. Yep, starting the moving process indeed makes it easier to stick to the plan. So glad it's Friday and looking forward to the weekend. Meeting some friends for dinner tonight, but not too worried about sticking to the plan; so far, Fridays have been the easiest day for ...
by thatsnotfab
Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 18

Marking yesterday as another fail. I guess I could have marked it as an extra S day since dinner at my mom's was to celebrate our new house purchase, but I wasn't really planning it that way. My plan was to just eat one plate of food since I had eaten normally earlier in the day. I had one plate, on...
by thatsnotfab
Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 17

Yesterday was a success! Feels good to be back on track and much less bloated. Ended up getting extra exercise in after work yesterday when we went to do some cleaning at the "new" (but quite old and dirty) house. Felt better and more productive than just sitting on the couch watching TV like we usu...
by thatsnotfab
Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 16

Had to mark yesterday as a fail :\ Not a major one, but I ate 2 small cookies between lunch and dinner while closing on our house. I know it's not the biggest fail ever, but I'm still irritated at my lack of self-control, especially after recognizing how excessively I ate over the weekend. Small sli...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 15

Not feeling my best this morning. Paints are tight and I'm bloated. Just way too much food this past week, thanks to Thursday's birthday and the multiple celebrations that followed. I used an S day on my actual birthday, had a normal day on Friday, but then celebrated again on Saturday and Sunday. F...
by thatsnotfab
Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

I don't know why my thinking has to be so black and white. It can be *incredibly* hard to find and settle in that gray area, I know! Last night was a rare instance and I can't guarantee I won't have a black/white day in the future, but just taking things one meal at a time is the best we can aim for.
by thatsnotfab
Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 11

So, I had to count yesterday as a fail. I ate normally for breakfast and lunch, but we ended up going for a pre-birthday dinner at Olive Garden. I had seconds on breadsticks and salad, shared an appetizer and ate half of my entree. Finished with 3 Andes chocolate mints. Certainly not the worst fail ...
by thatsnotfab
Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 10

The week is moving along steadily. My birthday is tomorrow and my family is taking me out to eat, so having an extra S day will be nice. I still plan to eat normally for breakfast and lunch, with no extra snacks or sweets in between. Even dinner will be pretty normal, the only exception being an ext...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Yep, that's what I'm hoping for- thanks for the feedback!
by thatsnotfab
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 8

Made it through Friday night successfully! As I anticipated, knowing that I could eat whatever I wanted the next morning really helped me stay in control throughout the evening. Definitively ate a lot on my S days, but after finishing the book, I knew that there was no need to feel guilty and that i...
by thatsnotfab
Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 5

Day 4 was another success! Now I just need to make it through Friday, a day (or evening, rather) where I tend to struggle a bit. Knowing I have two S days will make it easier though, I think. Exercise: 30 min NTC (Nike Training Club) Get Strong workout- Perfect Score. I'm going to stop listing what ...
by thatsnotfab
Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 4

Exercise: 3 mile treadmill run breakfast: protein pancake with mixed berries & 1 tbsp whipped peanut butter; sugar-free maple syrup (yeah, yeah- I've read the book's comments on artificial sweeteners, but I use them in moderation now and will use them less as I go along; no comments on this, please....
by thatsnotfab
Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Day 3

Day 2 was another good day. Wednesdays tend to be a struggle for me, so let's see if I can successfully cross the half-way mark. Exercise: Rest Day breakfast: 2 eggs, 1 serving oatmeal w/ blueberries, 1 tbsp unsweetened/reduced fat coconut, 1 tbsp ground flax lunch: mushroom ravioli lean cuisine, 1 ...
by thatsnotfab
Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)
Replies: 39
Views: 48484

Tamara's Weekly Check In (2012)

Just started the No S Diet yesterday! Read all of the website info and picked up the book from the library last night. I'm not giving up on my weight-loss goals, but I am giving up on the restrictive methods I've used in the past. They've repeatedly exhausted me to my core, both mentally and physica...
by thatsnotfab
Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: disordered/ emotional eating? the No S cure
Replies: 62
Views: 119985

In my opinion, the problem with intutive eating is not knowing when is hungry enough. Exactly! That was my experience as well. My intuition eventually became to eat anything I wanted on a whim, haha. And because of my work schedule, I really do need to have 3 solid meals a day; it's just much more ...
by thatsnotfab
Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: disordered/ emotional eating? the No S cure
Replies: 62
Views: 119985

Good information!

Hi oolala53- I really enjoyed reading your experience with No S. In fact, it was you who referred me here after an exchange of comments on my Amazon review of Eat What You Love. I must admit, I was skeptical when you mentioned the No S Diet, but I've since read the website and reserved a copy of the...