Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Oh dear! My youngest daughter used to get mad at her sister for looking out “her” window when we were driving.

Hang in there!

lpearlmom

Boy can i relate to not being able to get anything done. With everyone home all day, i feel like im being pulled in a million different directions all at once. Im kind of in survival mode especially with the new puppy. My to-do list consist of 3 things and im just happy if I get those done each day....

lpearlmom

The daily weighing is also driving me crazy. I think focusing on the habits and trusting the process is a great plan. For the first year of NoS that’s pretty much what I did. I had a lot of piled plates and just did whatever it took to stick to 3 plates. Anyway, you got this!

lpearlmom

Alene: thanks for your support & that book looks great. Sinnie: thank you. It helps to know im not alone in this. i know you totally get it. It’s frustrating for sure. Posting here really helps me to clarify my thoughts plus everyone is so supportive. Hippie: thanks for your kind words and sharing y...

lpearlmom

So sorry about your frustrations. I have been there. Actually my highest was 210 and I’m an inch shorter than you. 😊 It definitely can get better although I don’t know what’s it like to struggle with PCOS. As if weight loss isn’t hard enough without that added on top. :/ I won’t give you a bunch of ...

lpearlmom

How do you guys get sleep scores? Do you have to sleep with a device on your wrist or something? Im sure mine would be terrible. I wake up in the middle of the night with night sweats and stay awake for awhile. Menopause oh joy. Luckily i still don't feel tired during the day.

lpearlmom

That’s tough about your daughter. My daughter told me she wants to quarantine with her bfs family. I was like thanks, i feel the love.

We will get through these teen years and when theyre 20, they’ll be delightful again.

lpearlmom

Auto: thank you for your kind words. You’re such a caring and empathetic person. You made me a little teary eyed to be honest. So much internal pressure to do right thing, but you’re right we cannot possibly be perfect no matter how hard we try. I wish there wasn’t so many damn ways to mess up. Mayb...

lpearlmom

Yeah i feel like its getting a bit easier as we start to figure out what works and what doesn’t work. The most challenging thing right now is the other dogs. They are super annoyed with her and she just wants to play poor thing. It’s a little scary when they angrily bark at her, but i guess we are s...

lpearlmom

Sounds like a very productive day—yay!

lpearlmom

I think being flexible about fasting is the way to go. It doesn’t have to be everyday in order to receive it’s benefits. I’ve been doing Eat, Stop, Eat lately which is just a long fast twice a week. It works well with NoS imo. I’ve been eating my sugar than usual too which is odd for me because I’m ...

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys for the encouragement! It’s good to know it’s probably nothing im doing wrong. Both my dogs are so easy now but that iI forget they were also handfuls once too. Having the girls help out is HUGE and she actually slept from 1130-6am so we are getting there. She spent 10 mns in her cra...

lpearlmom

So sad but sweet about your student crying. My kids are not at the age where they miss their teachers but they do miss their friends. Tough times. That must be hard to be so inactive all of the sudden. I follow a blogger that walks six miles a day mostly in her house so sometimes i just do laps arou...

lpearlmom

Definitely a good idea not to worry about your steps for now! I tend to feel more energetic and clear headed during my fast so could be that.

lpearlmom

Yay—enjoy your much deserved days off!

lpearlmom

Auto: thats funny that you know their personalities so well. ☺️ Hippie: i know. I feel like everyone is playing me sometimes. Alene: so true! I have a rule about not going to bed till the kitchen is clean. I even cleaned my kitchen before driving myself to the ER when i was having gallbladder pain b...

lpearlmom

Auto: thanks for the support.Definitely not a fun week. Doc says he thinks renting a house would violate the stay at home order so i guess thats a no go for now. Hippie: I realized i put the wrong nickname in there. It was actually rosebud ( my youngest) whose not getting along with her dad. I don’t...

lpearlmom

Yeah easter has got to be difficult this year and of course you don't want to let down the kids. Sorry you’re not feeling as body positive as you would like. I see your weight and immediately think you mist feel fabulous all the time. I relate to the neck thing so much. When I lost all my weight my ...

lpearlmom

Auto: yeah I'm pretty sure tikka woould just knock anything we put up down anyway. We will have to figure out something. Totally true about it being a toddler and infant wrapped up in one. Ugh, this has been one of the worst weeks of my life. First doc was sick, then me, then the girls got in a horr...

lpearlmom

Another intermittent fasting fan here. You got this!

lpearlmom

Glad you were able to bounce back from that so quickly and you were able to focus on the positive. People keep asking me if I’m worried because doc is working so much less with elective surgeries being cancelled. I’m like no I’m just so grateful he’s able to keep his job. So many ppl out of work and...

lpearlmom

Thanks hippy & auto! She actually did great last night i put her in at 1030 and she didn’t cry at all till 230 so i took her out to pee. She didn’t wake up again till 540 and then I decided to just get up for the day. Auto: thank you so much for telling your routine. It helps a lot. I wish we could ...

lpearlmom

I so relate to so much of what you’re saying. My almost 17 year old has a really hard time focusing on anything for too long. She starts out strong and tries to do everything perfectly but the minute things go the slightest bit of course, she’s completely derailed. There’s just no in between for her...

lpearlmom

Big hugs Alene. This is such a stressful time. I think you can feel both grateful and sad at the same time. You sound like an amazing teacher and grandmother.

This too shall pass.

lpearlmom

Oh no we are not getting rid of her. I just need a more workable solution. I’m not 100% today but am feeling better much better today. I stayed up reading about puppy training and decided 1) we need to get her on a schedule and 2) we need to crate train her. I think it’s unfair of me to expect the g...

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys. Well now I’m sick. Super nauseous and achey but no fever, cough or respiratory symptoms so doc says i dont need to worry. Hard not to worry when you get sick during the pandemic. Omgosh things really came to a boiling point around here today. We’ve got stuff everywhere due to the re...

lpearlmom

Wow, you handled that so graciously. You are brave and strong and should be super proud of yourself. Also, I could be wrong but sounds like that student is kind of an ass. I’m sure the other students picked up on that.

lpearlmom

Oh yes, Happy Birthday!

lpearlmom

So he says he feels completely better and his doctor doesn’t think he needs a test since he doesn’t even have a fever anymore. Id think they'd want to test him just in case, but i guess not. I was convinced he had covid and even dreamt about it. I imagine they’ll be more of these scares to come, but...

lpearlmom

Oh you’re so kind to be thinking of us! Ill update on my check in but i think he’s fine.

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys! He is home and feeling much better. He’s being extra cautious of course because he doesn’t want to get his patients sick.

lpearlmom

Tough day. Doc isn’t feeling well. Fever and body aches. He will get tested tomorrow. Trying to be calm but don’t think I’ll sleep much tomorrow.

lpearlmom

Totally relate to needing alone time when hubby needs connecting time. I also notice that I sometimes eat as a way to get that time. It’s a way of saying don't bother me alone without actually saying it. That’s my issue with boundaries I guess.

lpearlmom

Very much relate auto. I realized that the only times I overdo it with the drinking is in social situations. At home, it’s not uncommon for me to leave unfinished glasses of wine around e house. That would never happen when I’m out in a social setting. I think I drink to try to be more outgoing than...

lpearlmom

“It's the least-dislikeable thing I can do that will help me actually start losing weight instead of maintaining.” That’s what it comes down to isn’t it? I do Intermittent fasting for the same reason. Totally understand about not feeling comfortable in your body. Im there right now too. It’s funny h...

lpearlmom

Hi alene! it’s a book but I’m listening to audible.

lpearlmom

I guess we are a bunch of introverts! 😁 Im listening to the Introvert’s Way and am really enjoying it. It’s giving me the courage to say no to social engagements which is hard for me because I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. The author gives two mantras to help with boundaries that im finding ...

lpearlmom

You’ve come to the right place for mental peace. That’s the same reason I began too. I recommend just focusing on getting the habits down. The weight loss will come on it’s on slowly but surely.

Best of luck!

lpearlmom

I think we all have cranky days. You’re allowed!

lpearlmom

So cool that you’re taking up knitting and love that it’s a hobby your daughter is sharing with you. This whole crisis has brought my mom & I even closer. I call her at least once a day and have been helping her find things to at home like free online museum & historic tours, free operas and plays. ...

lpearlmom

Glad your schedule is going well. 19/5 seems to work well for a lot of ppl. Sounds like you’re fat adapted too-yay! Salt really helped me get through fasting in the early days and yes should help with the bitterness. At least that’s what ina garten says! I hope your ankle feels better & good luck wi...

lpearlmom

Yes it’s definitely chaotic between the remodel, the new puppy and trying to help the girls transition to their new online school, but am hangin in there. I swear im utterly exhausted but feel like i didnt really get anything done today. Cupcake is such a doll but poor tessa is so mad at me. She’s g...

lpearlmom

:| Thanks you guys! She is such a doll! We named her cupcake kiwi. She’s really good so far although she did pee a couple times on the girls new carpet. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Boy do I regret not putting bamboo flooring in their rooms. Tikka (wolfdog) and Tessa (Shih Tzu) are doing fine with her. No aggression at al...

lpearlmom

198 lbs yay! You are doing great!

So sorry about your friend though.

lpearlmom

Hang in there. I only lost like 5 lbs the first YEAR of NoS then the 2nd year once my habits were firmly in place, I lost weight pretty quickly. I lost 40 lbs in about 5 months and have maintained that plus another 5 lb loss. many years later. Do you feel ready to add more structure to your S days? ...

lpearlmom

Ha, funny about creator. My girls have been coming on some of my dog walks too. It’s so nice to have more time to do stuff together and so good for our kids to experience a little boredom.

lpearlmom

That’s funny hippie, sounds like we have a similar dynamic. We have our 20 lb Shih Tzu and then our 100 lb wolf hybrid but they get along great and yes they’re low maintenance. i give them their mile walk each day & they're pretty much good to go for the day. I do admire your tremendous energy thoug...

lpearlmom

Thanks auto!! I loooove your ballet bar idea and i bet doc would enjoy a pull-up bar! It’s pretty exciting. The only problem is my car is full of stuff for charity but all the charity shops are understandably closed sooooo i guess they’ll be there for awhile. Ill try to put pics up on instagram if y...

lpearlmom

I read delay, dont deny too and am currently doing 19/5 but have gone as long as 45 hrs. I find the 19/5 schedule very doable. I realize Im more suited to IF because i really enjoying a less structured approach to eating. Also, i meant to tell you that the one time i can kind of do intuitive eating ...

lpearlmom

Thanks for stopping by hippie! Yes, those SM/news breaks are so helpful. Today was good. We ordered a treadmill with the ifit coach program & we are all pretty excited about it. Will be great when it’s 110 out. We decided to put it in the play/art room that nobody really uses so i spent the day clea...

lpearlmom

Lol about your husband as well as being stuck with the funky soups. Ive bought all kinds of interesting beans and rice because thats all that was left. I guess it’s a good way to try new things. Also want to say omg I understand the lure of intuitive eating. Ive gone back to it countless times altho...

lpearlmom

Thank you bunny and somehow im still feeling calm despite everything. Hopefully they’ll have an antibody test out soon & we can see whose immune.

19/5

Snack: bran muffin, banana
Dinner: veggie chili, chips, 1/2 glass wine
Dessert: apple, tangelo

lpearlmom

I’m so glad you’re finding this downtime beneficial too auto. I wish i had access to a green space. My doggies would love it. We are both fortunate. I would hate to be stuck in a tiny apartment right now. Im definitely learning a lot about myself like how much i do out of some sort of weird obligati...

lpearlmom

So true about this being different. I keep catching myself bracing for the weekday madness and then I’m like oh yeah I don't have to be anywhere for the next well who knows. It’s such an odd feeling to be so frightened about what’s happening on the one hand and so grateful for some of the side effec...

lpearlmom

Oh that’s funny oolala, i think we posted at the same time. It’s definitely an uncertain time for all of us. Wishing you well and you were right about me getting my eating under control (at least for now). Going to check out those posts.

lpearlmom

I guess Kathleen. We shall see. I wish everyone would take this more seriously. I haven’t left the house since Thursday. The reality of all this really hit me hard today. Doc is at serious risk of getting covid. What if he doesn’t survive? So scary but he says he’s not worried. He says he’s being ve...

lpearlmom

It’s really true Kathleen. I don’t know what’s going to happen but i ate all my feelings yesterday. It’s just a very scary time. I dont know what’s going to happen but there’s a good chance that Jon will get covid at some point. There’s a good chance someone i know will die from it. There’s a good c...

lpearlmom

Hang in there with the fasting. It can take awhile to lose weight & for appetite correction to kick in but sounds like you’re doing great. I gave up on adf as well. I really like eating with my family e wry night.

I hope your sister is okay. Such a scary time. :/

lpearlmom

Thank you bunny! Today was a little crazy. Sweetpea had a HUGE meltdown & things got ugly. Maybe the stress of all this finally getting to her. We made up & i took her phone away as i think she needs to just quiet her mind for a few days. So weird this whole quarantine thing. I saw some of you post ...

lpearlmom

So glad her test wss negative. Tough times but im so impressed by the way many ppl have stepped up to help others. As mr rodgers says “look for the helpers” .

lpearlmom

Doing better and just committing to a 16/8 or more. Feeling much more relaxed about my eating and subsequently my weight is going down a bit. This current crisis is all so surreal. Trying to take news breaks but hard not getting sucked into it all. Hard not to worry. Doc is going to be at high risk ...

lpearlmom

Crazy time isn’t it? Im doing my best to stay home too. Only going out for essentials in the meantime others are hanging out in crowded bars. I hope we get this under control soon.

Glad you have water again though—yay!

lpearlmom

Wow, how many miles is that?

lpearlmom

Okay that was a dumb idea. 😊 I really like being able to eat everyday so just think I will fast as long as i can each day & keep my window as short as possible but ill do at least a 16/8. I guess a set plan just does not work well for me. I am trying to cut back on sugar and booze as well as increas...

lpearlmom

Looks like you’re doing great. Love your enthusiasm! Sure hope the plumbing issue gets fixed in a timely manner.

lpearlmom

Glad things seem to be stabilizing. Be happy you’re not on fb. It’s scaring the cr*p out of me. I don’t even want to leave the house or send my kids to school at this point. *Breathe* One good suggestion I did see was to buy gift cards from small businesses to help keep them afloat and use the cards...

lpearlmom

Thanks bunny. Well with the Coronavirus scare, we’ve had to cancel all events till further notice so i guess ill be taking a step back either way. Things are getting real and i think i better go stock up on food tomorrow. Ive got plenty of tp and made my own hand sanitizer,so should be good on that ...

lpearlmom

Been thinking about you as I was pretty sure you lived in the NW. I’ve got friends in Washington and it sounds very stressful. Hoping you can get into a new routine that works for you till this passes.

lpearlmom

Sorry

I’m rooting for you!

lpearlmom

GL! How long did you do the 41 hr fasting? I can’t believe you didn’t lose any weight. Id have been very discouraged.

lpearlmom

So glad the pups are doing well! I can remember a lot more corrections from tikka (our big dog) towards tessa in the beginning and now it’s quite rare. Funnily they are the same age but tessa is a bit socially awkward with other dogs meaning she’s not good at reading them. I walk both of them with r...

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Im sure that was a lot of it Auto. I ended up canceling one minor event. The big bbq is 4/11 and i just had a couple of ppl offer to co-host so that makes me feel a little less stressed. We aare In Sedona at a beautiful rental and everyone is getting along. Yay. I ate a ton today though. Yesterday w...

lpearlmom

So i think im going to try adf too. Also. M, w, f. I just need something different. Just make sure you eat enough on the other days. I hear that’s really important.

lpearlmom

Just non stop eating for the last few days and i have no idea why. Im feeling fat for the first time in awhile partly because im not working out right now either. I feel,so lethargic and tired unmotivated when im overeating & under exercising. Hoping to get back in a good groove tomorrow. I just don...

lpearlmom

Oh that’s funny auto! We almost got another dog yesterday but decided to wait.

Yesterday did not go well. Wish I could get into a good groove again. :/

lpearlmom

Today went okay. I decided to go back to using my scale that only shows the number of pounds gained or lost so i reset it today. Trying to get back on track but my window was longer than i hoped and i had way too many sweets. Oh well tomorrow ill do better. 20/5 Snack: 1/2 muffin, handful nuts, appl...

lpearlmom

I did the same thing today. I went back and read my fasting journey. Boy was I impatient and not grateful enough for the progress that I had made. I think it does work for me but its just incredibly slow and inches fall off before pounds. Im trying to get back into the fasting groove too. I definite...

lpearlmom

Actually we are both already exceptions. That’s so true oolala! Boy have I been eating a lot these last few days & weight is up—big surprise. The truth is, I’m just not super motivated to lose weight. Unless I see myself in an unflattering picture or something, it just doesn’t effect my life that m...

lpearlmom

Wow, thats crazy Kathleen! I think she will be fine and then if she wants to get her master's, it makes sense not to go into debt as an undergrad. College should be mote affordable bottom line but that’s a rant for another time. Auto: i love your family therapy fantasy. 😄 Yesterday went fine till we...

lpearlmom

Hi Kathleen! Great stuff here! We are not planning on sending the girls to expensive schools. Well at least not sweetpea. She is mostly likely going to NAU which is incredibly affordable for in state students. We are looking at two out of state schools that are all in budget because I want to give h...

lpearlmom

Yesterday’s:

159.3 lb
20/4

Snack: fruit salad
Dinner: bowl of curry with quinoa, side salad
Dessert: small bowl of yogurt with berries

Exercise: walked 5.3 miles

lpearlmom

Thank you auto! 💜💜💜 It’s such BS to say they felt the same way as we do now. Nope, even if you didn’t agree with Obama. He was decent, honest, well spoken & respectful so gimme a break. Okay i better not get started here. ☺️ Anyway, no I don’t think IFers discount calories completely but tend to thi...

lpearlmom

Omgosh, my weight has not budged in forever. Frustrating but I probably just need to mix things up. Maybe ill add exercise or throw in a longer fast or a couple low carb days. All is well. Both girls doing great all around. I was super snippy a couple days but suspect it was hormonal. Haven't had my...

lpearlmom

Oh boy, i know crazy times. It really felt significant that Brexit happened the same time our Gop voted against having witnesses because why would you want witnesses in a trial, right? Anyway it is a scary time. The only ppl that think all is well are those brainwashed by FOX news. I was feeling ver...

lpearlmom

Yay! What a great update. So glad you’re doing so well and that IF is still working for you. Im really enjoying it again and realized i just cannot do those 48 hr fasts anymore. They really messed with me.

Thanks for stopping by my thread. Always good to hear from you!

lpearlmom

So great to hear the binging has subsided for you. I know how scary that can be. I find all the anti-diet stuff fascinating but know it doesn’t work for me. So confusing on the best way to eat. I tend to Think it’s important to take a relaxed approach to nutrition but then again I mostly eat nutriti...

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Auto: omgoodness, sweetpea is like a different person. Poor thing i don’t think she’s ever had proper sleep in her whole 16 years of life. She’s been up early and ready for school on time, she’s been cheerful and actually cleaned her room without being asked. It’s really been great. Worth: Great to ...

lpearlmom

Was it an impossible burger or beyond beef? They are very realistic and tasty but don’t worry its just a vegetable protein. Im totally fine with eating them but it is slightly controversial. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/23/an-impossible-burger-dissected/ I honestly think the beef ...

lpearlmom

Sounds like a good S day and i think you’re smart to go for something satisfying on the first go! I wouldn’t call 3 glasses of wone a “big boozer”.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Linda

lpearlmom

Sorry about the difficult student. Noom sounds interesting. Looking forward to hearing more. I havent worked out in forever and know that first one back is going to kick my booty!

Hope you’re having a great weekend!

lpearlmom

Thanks auto and it’s true she’s always being anxious and intense. I just think my emotional issues didn’t help any but what’s done is done. It did make me feel good when she told the doctor what helps her most is talking to me about things and that she feels most calm when she’s home with her family...

lpearlmom

I think that's a good motto auto. It kind of let’s your brain know that this isn't forever and help it prioritize the really important stuff and put aside the rest for now. I remember going through a really stressful time and my friend said that she tells herself “this is just my life right now”. I ...

lpearlmom

Thanks auto! Boy do i sound superficial in my last post but photos have just always been a huge trigger for me. I think i just feel a lot prettier than I think i look so it always throws me off. Maybe feeling pretty is not such a bad thing though. Anyway , this week was good but I kind of purposely ...

lpearlmom

Not crazy. Very human of you. You care about both dogs so want them to be happy together. You want them both in your family so to see this discourse is understandably stressful! Getting help is so awesome. I remember reading an article about how outsourcing is money very well spent towards better me...

lpearlmom

It’s fascinating isn’t it money? I started a Zero Waste fb group and it has a lot of interest so far. I think that it helps ppl to feel empowered in the face of this frightening climate crisis. Anyway, it was hard to be Zero Waste in Vegas but I did the little I could. I brought my own coffee cup, s...

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Hi money, I love a long post so no need to apologize plus i could talk about this Zero waste stuff all day. Don’t feel badly about the diapers. You are in survival mode and not a great time to be making a lot of changes. Just do what you can and you can add to it as things start to calm down for you...

lpearlmom

Congratulations on the new puppy! I’ve been out of the loop though so what kind is she & where’d find her?

lpearlmom

A couple kernels of popcorn takes some willpower! So glad you have someone to talk to that gets it. Makes such a difference in life.

We just got an instant pot for Hanukkah. How do you like yours? I’m still trying to figure it out.

lpearlmom

Yay on the babysitting and new flooring. Teaching is tough. Don’t know how you guys do it but I really admire you all.

Have a great weekend!

L

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys! ☺️ Ifly: that’s amazing! I’m really in a good routine with fasting right now and hoping I stay in this groove. Lady: Good to be back!👋☺️ Oolala: so sweet of you to be concerned. Xx Alene: so good to see you still here! Auto: We love Toyotas and the dealership loves us! ☺️ Did I ment...

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