Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Hi Sinnie!! I haven't had any failures yet! I have gone against my S day plans but not counting as a red since well since I decided you can't really do an S day right or wrong. Oh yes so I picked up a iced tea maker and have been making my favorite Good Earth iced tea to drink during the day: http:/...

lpearlmom

Does it say bugs? Says eggs on my computer but then again I wouldn't be surprised. I miss a lot of my typos on here in my haste! Yes I was absolutely fine 30 or mins or so after but it did make dinner clean up a lil more challenging. Either way, looking forward to breakfast. Also just realized I'm o...

lpearlmom

Success! Break: scrambled eggs, toast, mocha Lunch: salmon burger, butternut squash Dinner: vegetable stew w rice, corn, 2 mini tacos, 1 sangria Was pretty hungry still after dinner. I need to make sure I put enough on my plate but I know I'll be ok. I'll have a nice big breakfast in the morning. Al...

lpearlmom

Yeah when you put it like that oolala, it really puts it into perspective. And 7 days of overeating was exactly what I was doing before. I think I'm just going to stop worrying about S days for now.

Thanks oolala!

lpearlmom

I'm sorry you're having such a tough time Tessy. I think it's got to be really tough having health problems related to your weight. It's putting a lot of pressure on this to work in the sense of giving you tangible results when you really need to be just focusing on the habit building aspect of this...

lpearlmom

Thank you for the encouragement JW & ok! I'm okay with riding it out but just worried my S days won't get better, but JW you give me hope. I guess the trick is too get my S days to look like how a "normal" eater might relax their eating or splurge a little. My S days still look like a girl whose uns...

lpearlmom

Ok weekend eating wise but not great. Lots of snacking just cuz I can, but not so satisfying.

I'm pretty good at N days but not am really bad at S days. Oh well something to work on.....

Looking forward to tomorrow as usual!

lpearlmom

Sorry ok! Definitely makes sense to take an S day when you're that sick! I know lots of kids get sick a lot when they first start school.

Hang in there!
Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks Tessy! Had a great party but my plan was pretty laughable. I happily nibbled all day, but I'm not upset about it. Guess I needed an S day all day after all. Taking another one tomorrow. Not ready for structured S days just yet.

lpearlmom

Yay oolala that's so amazing! Very inspiring & gives me hope that this can work for me too!

lpearlmom

Hope you have a healthy & happy weekend!

lpearlmom

Ack--I have a thief dog too so can relate! Sorry your day didn't go as planned but sounds like you did your best under the circumstances.

Hope you have a great weekend!
Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you so much for the well wishes JW & ok and sorry you're not feeling well also ok! Hope you're better soon ok & let me know if you get a chance to make the sangria at some point! I'm still not feeling great but ran around all day getting ready for a party we're having tomorrow. Hopefully I'll ...

lpearlmom

Thanks Kat!!

Green day! I wasn't feeling well but still managed to eat a fair amount!

Break: yogurt & granola, mocha
Lunch: soup, fries
Another mocha
Dinner: 2 pieces of pizza, salad, milk

Exercise: none

lpearlmom

Yay--Tessy you got this & it's almost an S day!

lpearlmom

Welcome back to sanity!!

lpearlmom

Splitting S days sounds live a really smart idea. That way you can really enjoy your bible study. I know what you mean about your body reacting differently now. I'm so much more lethargic on S days. I really notice a difference so hopefully I'll start to act a little saner on those days at some poin...

lpearlmom

You are doing great Sinnie! I must try the 1/2 sweet mocha!

lpearlmom

Thanks clarebear! You are doing so great as well. Keep it up!

Tobiasmom sometimes I just buy it pre-made at Trader Joe's but often I'll make a big batch for the week. Here's the recipe I usually use:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree- ... index.html

Enjoy!

lpearlmom

I could definitely see something like this happening to me too. It's so important for me to model normal eating habits for my kids and in that case it might have seemed pretty odd that mom can't even take a little nibble of something. Definitely won't impede your overall progress so keep up the good...

lpearlmom

Glad you got back on track so easily today and congrats on the jeans. It's those little things that are so rewarding. I'm starting to like my full length reflection for the first time in years and it just feels so good not to have to be constantly avoiding it.

Keep up he good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay Tessy--I'm so glad you're hanging in there and thank you for all your support as well. So much easier going through this with others even if its just virtually. :) Success! Break: cereal w fruit, mocha Lunch: rice, chicken curry, yogurt, nuts, fruit Another mocha Dinner: fish & chips, grapes, 1 ...

lpearlmom

Success!

Break: oatmeal, fruit, 2 pieces bacon, mocha
Lunch: 1/2 order fries & 1/2 grilled chick sandwich ( I tend to eat less when I'm w friends), another mocha
Dinner: bean & beef burrito, rice, guacamole & chips, 1 sangria

Walked dogs

May need to cut back on beverages but its ok for now.

lpearlmom

Oh big *hugs* Tessy! I really hate to see you suffer because of this. Really NoS might be challenging at times but overall should be a positive experience. Not sticking to a particular eating plan is no way a reflection on your character but just means its not a good fit for you right now. I'm not s...

lpearlmom

Great job Sinnie!

lpearlmom

So glad you got through that first day! My kids are 8 & 10 but I still get teary eyed the first day of school.

Great job sticking to it under stress & your dinner sounds delish!

lpearlmom

Great job! Kickboxing? You rock!

lpearlmom

Thx oolala for not minding my rant.

I do agree with you about the weighing.

And Wosnes so true!

lpearlmom

Yay Tessy (and Sinnie!). Great job to both of you!

I agree about the milk, or coffee or whatever beverage helps you get through in the beginning. You can always eliminate it later once your habit is more established.

Keep up the good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Oh yeah today was a green day but almost blew it w too many tastes of the sauce I was cooking. Curry just smells so dang good when it's cooking. Break: poached egg, 2 pieces toast, fruit, mocha Lunch: Chinese food, yogurt, chips, dip Dinner: curry w rice, Chinese food, watermelon, sangria Exercise: ...

lpearlmom

Thanks JW! Good way to put it " we get to not overeat". If its so miserable why are we continuing to subject ourselves to this? I'm so frustrated with my S days. Woke with a serious food hang over and am starting to think sane S days are just not possible for me without some structure. I think it's ...

lpearlmom

Sounds like you're doing great & nice you can be so objective about your weigh-ins.

Have a great week!

Linda

lpearlmom

Pumpkin ravioli--yum! I'm so envious of all your great family get togethers. My family lives in another state so get togethers a rare. I definitely think vanilla S is the way to go, at least at first. Just focus on getting the habit. It's hard to know whats going to work if you don't have enough dat...

lpearlmom

Yeah that hunger is scary at first Tessy. I think it reminds me of my old starvation/deprivation days but the hunger lessens and now I just remind myself that a big satisfying meal is right around the corner. Today wasnt a failure since it was an S day but ugh I totally overdid it. Feeling stuffed. ...

lpearlmom

I'm so sorry joasia! I hope things get better for you & that NoS can give you peace of mind with your eating at least.

lpearlmom

Congrats automatedeating!! It really does seem to get easier after the 21 day mark.

lpearlmom

Great job clarebear! My weekends are pretty chaotic but good to know there's some good working solutions.

Have a great week!

Linda

lpearlmom

Hi tamburello! It's weird but after years of doing the non-diet thing I no longer have issues with certain foods. All foods are created equal more or less in my mind but it was more the constant (& I mean constant) snacking that was out of hand for me. It really takes the joy out of eating when you ...

lpearlmom

Yay Tessy. Your new plan sounds great and I know you can do this! my meals are so much more enjoyable when I wait that I think that's one of the biggest motivators for me. That's how much I love food!! So please know that sticking to this will truly be rewarding in so many different ways. Enjoy the ...

lpearlmom

Sorry about Friday Tessy! It's hard to resist comfort (food) when you're stressed out.

I hope you have a better weekend.

Hang in there!

Linda

lpearlmom

Sorry to jump in here but wanted to say I don't think there's anything wrong with weighing oneself or charting weight or thinking a lot about food as long as its enjoyable! I don't weigh myself because I know it will completely emotionally derail me at this point. I do think about food a lot now in ...

lpearlmom

Thanks Tessy! Yep definitely need to keep regular mealtimes as much as possible. Too hard to be rational when I'm overly hungry! Today was a green day--yay! I'm SO glad tomorrow is an S day. Really need a break from the constant diligence. Don't want to go crazy & eat everything in site but just wan...

lpearlmom

Welcome!! Sounds like you're really taking to this system already.

Keep up the good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay ok! Enjoy your weekend--you so deserve it!!

lpearlmom

Thank you Tessy! :) Today was a success, but got a little tricky because we ended up eating dinner so late. My daughter had karate & we picked up food afterward which meant we didn't actually eat till 8. I had lunch at noon so was starving. Made it through w glass of milk but will be careful not to ...

lpearlmom

Yay Tessy! Great job!!! The hunger will lessen for sure. Just make sure you're eating enough at each meal. Now isnt the time to skimp. You can deal w quantity after the habit is set. I make sure I have a beverage to look forward to at certain times of the day to get me through. Coffee during the mor...

lpearlmom

I agree ok! I actually haven't told anyone that I'm doing NoS (not even my hubby). I don't want my girls to grow up with the diet mentality which is what got me to gain so much weight in the first place. Eating as normally as possible is really important to me and I love that I can eat heavier food ...

lpearlmom

Hi ok! I could see how missing breakfast would be easy in the chaos of the morning. I usually don't eat break till my girls are out the door. I'm a sahm though so it's not a big deal. I would definitely feel cheated later though so hopefully you can get that worked out. Is there something you could ...

lpearlmom

You are doing SO great clarebear!! Isn't the peace of mind so wonderful?? I think it's great to have one controlled S day & one free for all. That worked well for me 2 weekends ago. I think I'm just planning my S days the day before depending upon how I feel. Sometimes I really want a little structu...

lpearlmom

So awesome JW! Your progress is very inspiring! I'm not as far along as you but things are definitely feeling looser--yay!!

Keep up the good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Success! Break: cereal w fruit, yogurt, nuts& a mocha Lunch: pasta, grilled veggies, tuna on toast Dinner: broccoli soup, cornbread, margarita Exercise: walked dogs I'm starting to see that I don't need so much on my plate. It still panics me a little but I'm slowly seeing that I'm fine w moderate a...

lpearlmom

Yay Kat! Isnt it great to feel normal around food? I think you'll definitely lose weight--slowly but surely. Just focus on the habit for now and once that's fully in place you can play around with the " what" part of your plates if you want to speed things up a bit.

Keep up the good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you Tessy! It's hard sometimes. I prepare a nice afternoon snack for my kids everyday & every night my entire family eats dessert without me. (I made them chocolate chip cookies last night). I just know that the rewards of NoS are so worth it. I'm so tired of the deprivation/binge merry-go-rou...

lpearlmom

Oh thank you for the compliment ok!

So hard when our kids are "sick" but still energetic. Hopefully tomorrow you can get back to your routine.

lpearlmom

Almost forgot to check in. I guess that's a good sign as NoS is becoming just second nature to me now.

Green day w normal sized portions.

lpearlmom

Success but boy did I pile up my plates! This seems typical of Monday for me though as the old fear of not having enough to eat kicks in after S days. Anyway am shooting for 100 days so just glad I made it through. Break: cereal, fruit, mocha Lunch: pad Thai noodles, chips w eggplant dip, yogurt par...

lpearlmom

Hmmm...... I'd go with technical definition of NoS on this one. NoS is suppose to fit into real life & you definitely aren't suppose to be starving yourself. I would call it a green day & just remember next time to put enough on your plate. Of course, do what feels right to you but ultimately I thin...

lpearlmom

Hi & welcome! I was always a big snacker so the three meal thing for me was really hard for me too, but after a couple of weeks the hunger pangs disappeared. I drank a lot of coffee & diet coke at first to get me through to be honest. I didn't get dizzy or anything serious though so it just may be t...

lpearlmom

Thank you Tessy!! My mom & I don't discuss weight anymore. She knows I'm not thrilled that dieting was such a big part of our family life, but I know now she just wants me to be happy whatever route I take so that's good. Anyway had two pretty good S days. Definitely indulged a bit but never got ove...

lpearlmom

Tessy so glad to see you back & feeling renewed!

I know tomorrow is going to be challenging, but how great will it be to able to feel good about your eating no matter what else is going on in your life?

Best of luck!

Linda:)

lpearlmom

Nothing is obvious to me ok! Just a few weeks ahead of you so still figuring it out as well!! Besides this is your check in so as long as its helpful to you, that's All that matters. Definitely seems like a good plan that you kept with the idea of lunch & dinner and not throwing another mini meal in...

lpearlmom

Success!! Was busy with my mom & forgot to eat lunch till 3pm so kept it light. Really ready for an S day! Break: yogurt parfait, mocha Lunch: 1/2 chicken salad sandwich, cup vegetable soup, sugar-free iced mocha Dinner: turkey subway sandwich, sushi, chips , glass of sangria Exercise: walked dogs

lpearlmom

Success! Great day! My mom is here & she always makes everything better. Break: oatmeal & 2 turkey sausages, mocha Lunch: 1/2 turkey burger, fries, side salad Dinner: sushi, chips & guacamole, margarita Exercise: 14 mins floor work plus leisurely swim w family Week is going well but looking forward ...

lpearlmom

Awesome ok--you are doing so great. I think your head is in the right place and you have healthy motivations for wanting to stick to this lifestyle.

Keep it up and enjoy the process.

Linda

lpearlmom

Great job okbyxmas!! Definitely do what works for you as far as writing down what you eat. I Try to stay away from anything that triggers that old diet mode for me. I just like to remember all the yummy stuff I ate that day but if it felt diety to me, I'd stop too. Keep up the good work!! Linda :)

lpearlmom

Yay--great job clarebear!!

lpearlmom

Hang in there Sinnie. Just start anew tomorrow.

lpearlmom

Sorry clarebear ! You are doing so great. It's okay to feel shaky now & then. Hang in there chocolate is around the corner...!

Linda

lpearlmom

Sinnie, good to know I'm not alone & Thank you for he support! Definitely helps to have a sense of what drives us. Things are going pretty well. It just suddenly seems pointless to do anything other than NoS. I know everything else just leads to a big old dead end. Hopefully, I will continue to keep...

lpearlmom

Success!! Break: strata, fruit, mocha Lunch: chicken fingers, cheesy rice, yogurt, veggies w dip, coffee w cream Dinner: chicken & dumplings, salad, spring roll, glass of milk & glass of wine Exercise: walked the dogs Ate a lot today but didn't feel in the least bit stuffed. I tend to get a bigger a...

lpearlmom

Thanks oolala, it's definitely something I used to do with my mom& sister. We'd pick at the leftovers after parties and gossip (good natured) about everyone that came. NoS is really helping me pinpoint the reasons I sometimes overeat. When I'm feeling pure stress I actually lose my appetite but its ...

lpearlmom

Yeah JW S days are definitely a work in progress. I just think its smart to have at least one day where we are allowed to go a little nuts. I think it's like planned cheating without the guilt since its you know....planned. I'm pretty sure without it I would end up going off NoS during the week & fe...

lpearlmom

Oh no sorry about your little one but glad you got some cooking done!

lpearlmom

Yay! I don't weigh myself either. So freeing! Best of luck w everything.

lpearlmom

Oh boy well I took a regular S day today and there was quite a lot of nibbling involved. I ate: 3.5 Pancakes, 2.5 pieces bacon, coffee w cream, watermelon, 3 taquitos, lemon muffin, mocha, 4 pieces of chocolate, a lollipop Nibbling while I prepped a strata for tomorrow Leftover fries from my kids di...

lpearlmom

You are doing great Tobiasmom! Very inspirational! I don't weigh myself but have noticed little changes here and there physically and huge changes emotionally mentally re: food. Definitely would eat this way even if I couldn't lose weight on it but I'm pretty sure I will lose at least a little and t...

lpearlmom

Have a great vacation Tessy! I know you will come back refreshed & ready to start anew!

lpearlmom

Glad you're feeling better about things!

lpearlmom

Yay clarebear!! You are doing so well! I totally agree about the weighing thing too. If the whole point is to feel better then why do we need a number to confirm our feelings for us?

Keep it up--you are reall on the right path.

Linda

lpearlmom

So so sorry to hear. Losing a pet is just heart wrenching. Be gentle with yourself & give yourself plenty of time to heal.

Linda

lpearlmom

Success! Today went really well. Was the perfect combo of treats & structures. Strangely though I'm feeling like tomorrow I need a true S day with no rules. Maybe that'll be the solution for me in the end. One S day with some rules, one without. Ill decide tomorrow. Break: pancakes with whipped crea...

lpearlmom

Oh sorry! I think it's hard for us to let go of the perfect body dream. The one where the moment we step on the scale and see that magic number, everything else magically falls into place and our lives are wonderful & perfect just like all those skinny people on tv right? Logically we know it doesn'...

lpearlmom

Yay!! You are doing so great. Have a wonderful weekend!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay oolala! Things sound like they're continuing to go smoothly. I know clothes run differently depending on the designer but I would be thrilled to fit in a size 8 of anything at this point! I'm wearing the same size you did when you started so you are really an inspiration for me! Have a great wee...

lpearlmom

Oh yeah Success today. Wasnt super satisfying day but stuck to 3 plates so its all good. Break: cereal w fruit, mocha Lunch: chicken, bacon sandwich, chips (too greasy & blah but ate every last crumb). Dinner: subway sandwich, chips, fruit, glass of juice Dinner was way too big as the sandwich was h...

lpearlmom

That's it exactly oolala. I'm not feeling desperate for S days anymore and just really want to maximize their enjoyment. What's the point of being able to treat yourself, if you don't enjoy it? Totally agree with you kittykat about not wanting to settle for mediocre stuff. I'm too full of mediocre s...

lpearlmom

You're doing great & you'll figure out the right sized portions for you over time so don't worry about it. I like having yogurt on my plate too as it satisfies my craving for something slightly sweet. Of course it's almost an S day a d I'm pretty sure I see chocolate in my future--yay!

lpearlmom

Green day! Break: bagel w lox & cream cheese. Coffee w cream & sugar Lunch: big salad, w chicken & avocado, piece of bread Dinner: fettuccine Alfredo w chicken & peas; bread; yogurt, banana; glass of wine Exercise: walked the dogs Everything went pretty well. Had some stress--our camper got broken i...

lpearlmom

Oh Tessy-- I'm so sorry! Ugh the dreaded scale! I have 28 days under my belt so to speak & am only just now starting to feel little changes here & there. My clothes are a tad bit loser, my face looks less puffy ect ... This weight loss is so slow that's it's barely perceptible at first (except for a...

lpearlmom

Welcome ok!

You sound like you are doing great & have realistic expectations. NoS has been an absolute life saver for me and hopefully you'll enjoy it too!

Linda

lpearlmom

Oops I think I got my S days & N days mixed up. Anyway Clarebear, I'm going to experiment with having some rules this weekend: 1) 3 regular plates for break, lunch, dinner--sweets can be included 2) 1 small dessert plate between lunch & dinner and 1 after dinner of sweets or snacks 3 ) unlimited dri...

lpearlmom

Oh what a pain! Hope it's not too costly! I've always heard pets were good for your health. I guess it's true!

lpearlmom

Yes moving is crazy stressful! :shock: So glad that's behind us for the most part (still have a couple boxes left). Today was a Success--yay! Break: poached eggs, toast, fruit, mocha Lunch: chicken salad sandwich, 1/2 yogurt, fruit Dinner: pasta Alfredo, bread, peas, glass wine Exercise: none I feel...

lpearlmom

Yay Hippy Dippy!!

I dread family reunions because of the weight thing but really it's their problem not yours. Your weight is nobody's business but your own so stay strong.

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay Tessy! You're so positive & have such a great attitude. You are really on the right track!

Hippy dippy said what I was trying to say but said it so much better.

Best of luck with our appt tomorrow!

Linda

lpearlmom

Congrats!! I have two girls and they are so much fun!

Dont worry about being perfect on NoS. You have so much going on right now. Just keep on re-starting & you will get there!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay!! Onward!!

lpearlmom

Yay! I know it really seem to click for me at 21 days. I didn't think it would be so exact but it's nice to know such big changes can occur in such a short time!

You're doing great. Keep it up!!

Linda

lpearlmom

I agree! Oolala's journey has really inspired me. I m keeping my focus on the peace that I've finally found with my eating & if I happen to lose a little weight along the way that will be a nice perk!

lpearlmom

We just moved a couple of months ago. Boy is it stressful!! Hang in there & great job sticking to NoS!!

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