Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Wow, that’s a lot of walking! Sounds like you handled the eating well. How fun!

lpearlmom

Oh yup, I tried to go back to fasting for a few days but my body was like nope! If you really need dessert, that can be your mod. If it isn’t working for you, you can always remove it later down the line. Sounds yummy!

lpearlmom

Yay im glad you’re back! Doesn’t eating breakfast feel luxurious?? I haven’t been weighing either as I dont want to ruin the good feelings ive been having. I think ill use my skinny jeans as a guide instead.

Best of luck!

lpearlmom

Ive been so hungry between meals too and think im going to have to load my plates a bit more. I listen to IE podcasts all the time because of love the body acceptance part of it but yes IE is a nice fantasy that has never worked for me either. I wish there was a NoS podcast!!!! Maybe we should start...

lpearlmom

You did great! I like to kind of virtually plate or just call it an S event ahead of time so it’s not really a fail. NoS definitely should not get in the way of being social. Hope you had fun!

P.S. Ive got an event tomorrow and hoping mine goes as well as yours.

lpearlmom

It sounds like a lot of passive aggressive stuff going on maybe? Im really impressed with your willingness to work through this difficult family stuff. So if theres a middle child does that mean theres 3 of you or is there some brothers too? I guess i assumed you had a really large family as I'm sti...

lpearlmom

Thank you Candace although I had my first fail since i re-started. ☺️ Auto: rosebud stayed at her bffs house. They've been best friends since pre-school so she’s really close to their family. I think it was s good boost to Sweetpea’s confidence for sure. Our neighbor told her she’s her”go to” girl n...

lpearlmom

It’s true Octavia. It’s probably makes sense that most of is won’t stick to Nos continuously for years on end but many of us are drawn back to it due to it’s simplicity I suppose. I like to think of myself of that stereotypical chic french parisian woman who eats 3 small but delicious meals a day, a...

lpearlmom

Im with you on the not weighing when you’re feeling good. The scale can really derail me and sometimes i rather use my clothes as a guide. It’s much less stressful plus Im not really willing to change much else at this point so it’s kinda like wherever I land weight wise is going to just be as good ...

lpearlmom

Thanks for stopping by Octavia! I hope you enjoyed your quiet time. Yeah the extreme stuff either way just leads to unhappiness for me. NoS with a little tweaking is really our best bet for happiness and health i think. Auto: it is a pretty great school. So many great opportunities for her. No, we d...

lpearlmom

Wow, I’d love to have that Bmi. Try not to worry to much about exact calories. I don’t think it works as simply as calories in/calories out. Just eating a little less consistently over time should do it. It may be very slowly but still more enjoyable than counting calories in my opinion. I’m just tr...

lpearlmom

Im glad you’re keeping it short. Hope it goes okay as well.

lpearlmom

Not too bad of a fail. Remember you can call those S events ahead of time if you think it’ll be too hard to stick to or just try virtually plating but hey i think you did just fine.

You got this!

lpearlmom

JJW: NoS really does feel like the only way out of this madness. Sorry you’re stuck, but hope things start moving again for you soon. Candace: believe me, it’s a TIGHT 12 but i figure since Im at a such a high weight for me right now, it’s bound to come down a little with some moderation. At least t...

lpearlmom

Thank you auto. The break was good but am really happy to have them home again. Today was so good. Man, do I miss the sanity of NoS. Intuitive eating was an extreme in excess and IF was an extreme in restriction but NoS is that perfect balance right in the middle. I just hope that’s nit a lesson i h...

lpearlmom

Oh I’m glad my response was okay. Ive teared up many a times over your kind words so I get it. It’s hard being vulnerable but worthwhile I think. How great that you’ve got a little time to yourself to work through some of the emotions and towards healing. A good cry can go a long way. You’re doing g...

lpearlmom

Welcome back! We are about the same height and weight. I agree slow and steady is where it’s at!

lpearlmom

Oh wow, being abandoned on more than one occasion and have actual feelings about that does not make you a complainer. It makes you a human being. I just relate to so much of what you wrote, it’s hard for me to express but we tend to normalize our childhoods because one that’s all we knew so it seeme...

lpearlmom

Thanks Candace!! The 5 miles/day walking is just my total steps for the days so hasn’t been too hard. Half the time I just do laps in my house while watching Netflix. 😊 I haven’t done weights in awhile but I would like to add it back in. Omg last night I had so much anxiety thinking about the future...

lpearlmom

Kathleen: hope you’re well! Do you remember a book about paying for college that you recommended once to me? I can’t seem to find it on my thread and I’m having near panic attacks thinking about sweetpea going off to college in two years.

Thx!!

lpearlmom

You’re doing great. Just keep on keeping and I bet you’ll start to see some losses. I think weighing less often is great if you can. I really dislike the daily stress of getting on the scale and am going to try to get down to weekly weigh ins. And, if nothing else, NoS will keep you from gaining whi...

lpearlmom

Yup cedar—she’s downright militant about it! Thanks for the support auto but i woke up this morning and was like nope, i just cannot do this anymore. It just doesn’t feel right and feels too chaotic. I re-read the NoS book and was like duh, why did i ever stop? It just makes so much sense. Fasting m...

lpearlmom

Btw, is the tune up that you do fasting?

lpearlmom

Awww thanks candace, thats really sweet. I actually dont feel too badly at this weight. That is interesting auto. I know youre mostly focused on health issues which s probably more motivating then trying to fit into a certain size jeans. Today was easier to fast because i cleaned fasted but once i s...

lpearlmom

Oh Im so glad she made it safely to her new home and is doing well. You did the right thing eventhough I know you miss her.

lpearlmom

Ill chime in re: IF since Im probably the longest IFer on the boards. NoS only got me so far with my weight loss. I lost about 40 lbs but still wanted to lose 20-30 more lbs. The only thing that worked was IF but to be honest i couldn't do NoS and IF together. It was just too much restriction. I did...

lpearlmom

What’s cna again?

lpearlmom

I had a relaxing day today. I went walking with my friend and then out for coffee. She was really surprised that I had re-gained all the weight I lost from fasting & said she couldn’t tell. That made me feel really good as I assumed it was obvious to everyone. Doc came home early and we went to an e...

lpearlmom

That doesn’t look like a lot of food to me. I know you said you feel better 10-15 lbs lighter but maybe you’re at a good weight for your body? Btw, Im always cranky after a trip. Its so hard to get back in the groove and I sure can relate to having a hard time with “the awfulness of the news”. Im cu...

lpearlmom

Candace: it’s a constant struggle isn’t it? It’s almost impossible to grow up in diet culture and not want to be thin or thinner. I wish I could be a Body Positive/Intuitive Eating success story but i just don’t have what it takes. I think being motivated by health is good. I guess my reflux is bett...

lpearlmom

My weight is exactly where it was when I started Fasting. It’s almost as if this is just where my stubborn body wants to be yet I’d be lying to myself if I said I’m okay with myself at this weight. Yet I was reading today that thin ppl are not happier then fat ppl and that in fact it may be the othe...

lpearlmom

Sorry you’re struggling but appreciate your honesty. This eating stuff is no joke. Ive gained back every single pound I lost from fasting yet I cannot seem to accept myself at this higher weight so back up the mountain I go. It seems a little crazy to me but I dont know what else to do. I hope you f...

lpearlmom

Im so sorry about Creator. I feel like you’ve a really good job limiting your kids screen time so don’t beat yourself up too much. Can you put some parental controls in place or something ? It’s so heartbreaking when our kids go through these things. Sweatpea is a very anxious person and it makes me...

lpearlmom

Yum you’re food looks great! Fresh rye bread? Is that hard to make? So jealous of your strawberry picking experience!

lpearlmom

Oooh that sounds tough but definitely the right thing for her. Big *hugs*

lpearlmom

Thanks oolala! All sounds great and just glad you’re okay. I was about to drive to San Diego and search you down.

I really get needing to take a break from the boards if it’s too much so please don’t feel obligated to keep posting (till you’re ready). We just wanted to make sure you’re okay.

lpearlmom

I grew up on the beach in LA and it’s the only thing i miss about living there. It brings me so much peace. Enjoy!

lpearlmom

Auto: for sure, we gotta just do what works. Maybe Id actually lose weight if i could do low carb but it’s not sustainable for me. Also, hard to do as a vegetarian. Last night was amazing! Every time i go to a protest or vigil, i feel so uplifted and hopeful. It’s very energizing. Highly recommend. ...

lpearlmom

You’re allowed to be human. This too shall pass.

lpearlmom

Oh geez, somehow I missed the post about you having a rough day. So sorry and big hugs. Hope you’re feeling a little better.

lpearlmom

Today was good. I went through some of my paper piles but still have a lot to do. Im definitely moving slowly but thats okay. Tomorrow I'm volunteering for a vigil at the ICE detention center they're holding downtown. Disgusting the treatment these immigrants are getting. Even the ICE agents are str...

lpearlmom

Awesome you’re saving money too. They really get you with the alcohol. Is your non drinking rubbing off on sexy?

lpearlmom

Great job at Costco! It really doesn’t even tempt me anymore. It’ll become habit for you too overtime. I’m curious why you didn’t have some of your yummy fruit with dinner?

Anyway, good observation on your dinner needing more fat. Now you know for next time.

lpearlmom

Omgosh, so funny that I was talking about appetite Correction yesterday because I was hit hard with it today. I could barely finish my dinner and felt absolutely stuffed even though it was just an average amount of food. Today was pretty good. I started to get a little overwhelmed with thoughts of t...

lpearlmom

Are you still around?? Miss you!

lpearlmom

Thanks for your understanding auto & hugs about the dogs. I think it’s beautiful you care so much. My dogs bring me so much joy. I get it. Yeah, I think our motivations make all the difference. Right now it is just about feeling better so maybe thats a step in the right direction. I can’t believe ho...

lpearlmom

Looks pretty darn good for an S day to me!

Keep up the good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Omygosh just wrote a long post and accidentally deleted it. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Basically it was how ive been doing 19/5 but plan to not get carried away it this time. I looked pretty great at 150-155 lbs. its crazy how im always trying to get to a lower and lower weight no matter how much i weigh. I dont think i...

lpearlmom

$700 oh wow! Come to Az, so many fantastic dogs available. I love having two dogs. They are bffs and i feel better about leaving them alone. I don’t recommend three though!

lpearlmom

Remember vacations can be S days. I know you just started and it may be a bit early to take an S day on a weekday but just make sure you set yourself up for success. Maybe one plan treat for you plus the normal 3 plates. Whatever you decide to do, you've got this!

Enjoy!

Linda

lpearlmom

Oh I’m glad that you enjoyed the podcast. I love how just simple he keeps everything. I feel like so many ppl over complicate the benefits of fasting. It’s great you’re figuring out what works for you. I know i can never do an all day fast again. It’s miserable but yes 5-8 hr windows are pretty doab...

lpearlmom

Welcome! Look forward to following your NoS journey!

lpearlmom

Hi Kathleen, It looks like you may be experiencing some appetite Correction. Bert Herring wrote a book about it and he even gave a Ted Talk about it. Also, yeah maybe your doing a bit of intuitive eating in your window by giving yourself full permission to eat thereby making it less appealing to eat...

lpearlmom

Ugh, so full! Tonight was Doc’s bday so I made him his favorite zucchini noodle lasagna with garlic bread and bundt cake for dessert. Everything was delicious but I overdid it. That’s okay. Im feeling grateful for my family. We had such a nice time tonight and DH genuinely loved his present (a fold ...

lpearlmom

Yes avocado toast is great! At least we can all agree on that. Maybe avocado toast will unite us all and bring about world peace! No but seriously its a staple around here. I usually top it with tomato, a fried egg and truffle salt. My kids like it with a little Vegemite. Today was good. Sweetpea an...

lpearlmom

When my great uncle passed away & my aunt finally recovered from the loss, she would gleefully tell us how some nights she’d only eat microwave popcorn and a glass of wine for dinner. He was very insistent that they had a complete, sit down meal every night.

lpearlmom

Your food always looks so good to me. I’m guessing you’re a vegetarian too?

Omg, Hawaii—yay!! Have a blast!

lpearlmom

Np Candace. You didn't know! Today was busy but good. Getting a handle on the laundry pile & been sticking to my plan. As much as i dislike the whole diet industry and the whole fat phobia stuff, I also know that Im happier when Im thinner so I have to play the game to some respect. Break: avocado t...

lpearlmom

It’s not specifically dentist but being trapped in a chair esp if a man I don’t know is working on me which was the case with the root canal. Past trauma related. But agreed the pains not bad. Just the shots and having to keep my tiny mouth open for long.

lpearlmom

Thanks Allison-you too!! Auto: yup and I need to get everything washed and ready for the girls because they go off to camp this Sunday. I’ve also just got a ton to do this week with appointments and a vigil I’m planning at a local detention center. Well today I went in to get my crown put back on an...

lpearlmom

Wb! Looks like you’re off to a good start!

lpearlmom

Pretty good day but a little overwhelmed with how much i have to do this week.

Break: fruit salad
Snack: cauliflower w pesto,
Lunch: veggie sandwich, 1 quinoa cookie
Dinner: chipotle salad
Dessert: 1.5 quinoa cookie

Feels great to be eating light & healthy again.

lpearlmom

Im up 20 lbs so i feel you! I really thought fasting was the answer but i just took it too fat and it backfired. Here’s to moderation. We got this!

lpearlmom

Thanks for the feedback. I just worry about sustainable and long term effects. I do like fung’s “do what works” attitude but appreciate more research based theories. Also forget to thank you for the feedback on the wolf’s lodge. Pretty cool about challenger. He must have gotten your athletic abiliti...

lpearlmom

You’re doing great and interesting name...

lpearlmom

You’re doing great! Id love to be back at 154.

lpearlmom

The meditation sounds interesting & your food looks yummy!

lpearlmom

Auto: you are so kind. Thank you for the compliments. I really didn't mean for you to tear yourself down just to make me feel better but i do appreciate you keeping it real. I imagine you look pretty great, push up bra or not. ;). Its true though the boobs are back in full force for sure. 😁 Im just ...

lpearlmom

Oh for sure. I know all about dr fung. Was obsessed with everything fasting for almost 2 yrs. was just wondering if you thought the science was legit. My friend whose a trauma surgeon read the obesity code and said some stuff was a bit iffy. I think the problem is that although it may “work” for awh...

lpearlmom

Glad you’re little experimentation seems to be doing the trick. Please drop the guilt on those 7 lbs if you can. Id b thrilled to be anywhere near the 130s. Thinner isnt always better and life's too short to spend it worrying about a few lbs (although i get it). Your other hobbies sound much more in...

lpearlmom

Wb! I see you really gained a lot of weight there! 😄 Good for you! (Trying not to be envious ☺️). Did you have a nice time? They're opening up a wolf’s lodge here in Phoenix and wondering if it might be a fun staycation. What do you think of dr fung? My nutritionist said a 12-14 hr daily fast is ben...

lpearlmom

Auto: yup, I’d say they are very similar and Rosebud definitely has a more typical kind of older sister personality. I partly think that’s my fault. I was so afraid of having the same dynamics between them as my sister and I that I did everything I could to discourage the normal older/younger siblin...

lpearlmom

Thank you Kathleen! I so appreciate your good mommy advice. We were all just done with being a small space for so long yesterday and things got tense. We are on our way home with one stop in California where we will stay in a hotel. Everyone seems in a much better mood and I even decided to spend th...

lpearlmom

Big *hugs*

lpearlmom

Great news! Enjoy your cruise!!

lpearlmom

Thank you auto! Ugh I’m so ready to go home. Everyone fought today and I’m just done living in this tiny space together. Rosebud is being especially difficult. I swear I think I’ve just spoiled her too much. She’s acting very selfish and entitled. I have a feeling the next few years are going to be ...

lpearlmom

Sounds like you’re doing great mentally and whatever weight you’ve put on will come right off once you get back in the swing of things. I’ve been trying to be more present in my day to day life. I don’t really know if I’m doing it right but I tell myself things like “I’m walking on the beach with my...

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Candace: for sure! Kathleen: It really is beautiful. I’d move her in a heartbeat. I’m kinda hoping one of my girls will want to go to college here. 😊 Octavia: We’ve misses you. I’m so sorry for what you’ve been going through. Please be kind to yourself and allow plenty of time for healing. Well we a...

lpearlmom

Yay great job! Soon it’ll be a habit your barely think about Keep up the good work!

lpearlmom

Oh yay! I’m glad we went with this plan then. After 21 hrs of driving, I just didn’t want to have to drive too far into Oregon. Had a fun day hiking then back at the campsite for dinner and relaxing. Had a little scare as our dog apparently got out at home but everyone is home safe & sound now. Brea...

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Thank you auto!! We are currently at Harris State Beach and will next go to Gold Beach then Carter Lake and lastly Seal Rocks. I don’t know why we didn’t reserve any campsites further up but maybe next time. It’s so dang beautiful here. And the weather...

lpearlmom

Whoa 48 days! Fantastic job! You are killing it. I sure hope nobody food shames you about diet sprite of all things. I love my sugar free chai ice blended drinks and don’t feel badly at all about the fake sure. It’s not like I’m shooting up heroine or something for god sakes. 😊 Keep up the good work!!

lpearlmom

Thanks for all the support. Kathleen: that’s funny. I admire those ppl that can learn to do IE but so many ppl gain excessively. It’s just too hard for most ppl to accept themselves at a higher weight in this society. Auto: It’s so nice to know that you guys are here plugging away. It’s funny but du...

lpearlmom

Omg, omg I suck at Intuitive eating. Back to NoS because that’s the only time I’ve felt sane with food. My Mods will be fruit okay between meals and no grazing on the weekends. I can tell I’m gaining weight even though I’m not weighing. I don’t even care about losing weight but just want to stop the...

lpearlmom

Big hugs sorry you’re going through a rough time. Im no longer fasting either as I was getting too extreme with it. Not doing NoS either but I still try to post now and then. I had to go back on ppis. It sucks but going to try to wean off in a month or two. There are worse meds i guess. Hang in ther...

lpearlmom

Glad to see you’re still hanging in there. Six weeks—woot!

lpearlmom

Wow, you are doing so fantastically with your drinking! To not even feel an urge at a social event is huge or at least it would be for me.

Climbing wall sounds fun! Glad things are going so well.

lpearlmom

Hi Kathleen & auto! No, its not unflattering it’s just the truth auto. My counselor used to have a binge disorder and, if you listen to Food Pysch podcast, they often talk about how it’s very common for ppl with food/body issues to be attracted to nutrition type careers. Hopefully they can work thro...

lpearlmom

Thanks for stopping by Dandy, octavia and heather! Im hoping we can all find peace with our bodies and food. I actually feel like im making progress but still have a lot of work to do. Im still seeing my dietician but not totally sure how i feel about her. I dont know if its just me being oversensit...

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Feel free to butt in Dandy! That makes a lot of sense about the post HS weight gain. So much of weight gain is part of our normal development. When we freak out about it and try to diet it away, thats when trouble starts. When i was 10, I got a little chubby and my parents put me on a diet which sta...

lpearlmom

Oh big hugs, that sounds like a lot to deal with. I hope things get to a more stable place for you soon.

lpearlmom

Octavia: thats really awesome! That’s exactly what my therapist is having me focus on. How the food i eat and exercise i do makes me feel because that is the best long term motivator. Im suppose to write down how i feel before I eat and 20 mins afterwards. Seems to help!

Gl with your journey!

lpearlmom

Thank you lady!!

Oolala: thanks for stopping by but little confused by your post. Are you telling me i should fight harder to stay in a smaller body or not to worry about not being at my hs weight or none of the above? Maybe you could clarify? Thx!

lpearlmom

I know, it’s a crazy month. Tikkas (other dog) bday is 4/26, rosebud 5/6, mine 5/7, tessa 5/8 and sweetpea is 5/9. Then there’s Mother’s Day of course. Doc’s isn’t till 7/5 so we get a little break there but May is busy and expensive for sure. A lot of fun though! Things are going well. The problem ...

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Kathleen: I know empty nest syndrome will hit me hard. My girls are my world right now. Oolala: the best part about being sick is being able to lay on the couch all day guilt free. ☺️ Auto: the girls really are becoming more like friends each day. Sweetpea even gave Rosebud concert tickets for the t...

lpearlmom

Wow, that book sounds pretty amazing. Let me know what you think of it, I may give it a go. The counselor thing is tricky. Im always very honest in the beginning but then as time goes on i feel myself wanting to please them by making them think Im getting better which sometimes involves not being as...

lpearlmom

Ick... hope you feel better soon!

lpearlmom

Thanks auto! The painting is in our living room but ive got some else to replace it with. Thx Octavia! 💜 We had an absolutely amazing weekend. I never realized how cool Tucson is. Maybe we can retire there one day. Everything was just perfect and sweetpea was so excited. It really made my heart full...

lpearlmom

Thank you so much oolala. It really means a lot to me. I know the body fat definitely is encouraging. Not sure how it’s that low though because, although my arms and legs are pretty solid, my stomach is still pretty fleshy. But ill take it & I know I have made a lot of progress. I just need to chill...

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Your dinners look perfectly healthy to me! Glad it’s going okay so far.

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