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by tacodiscos
Wed May 04, 2016 6:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Still alive. Got the stomach flu. The the upper respiratory flu. Then I pulled my back muscle. Then I had a two week long neck spasm that caused me to be at the doctors and be drugged up. Then I was depressed because of all of it. Leaning in on food. Ugh. It happens. But I am here and I still logged...
by tacodiscos
Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

You are doing great! Not sure I could handle just one S day but it's a tempting idea! Oh man.... even with one day, I pack it in!! I do sturggle with not going full throttle because I am only doing that one day... some are better than others. It is VERY hard to make it one day though for sure. I do...
by tacodiscos
Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Down 2 more lbs. holding tight to one no s day a week. It's easy now. I remember when it was so hard. Glad I figured out out. However, out of town this weekend. Gotta figure out the plan and write it down. I'll probably have 2 s days this weekend. But that's ok :)
by tacodiscos
Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

And also, I did Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Ate waaaaaay too much for dinner and ate after people left - but overall, better!
by tacodiscos
Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Doing great! I am back to my pre-thanksgiving weight. Woo hoo! Seems like the one cheat day is going well. Amazing how awful I feel the next day physically. My body doesn't process cheats really well. Wow. I've been working out a lot. So I know the current weight is me with muscle put on, too. Yay!
by tacodiscos
Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

So my one day that was an S day last week was not kept to three meals. Mainly because it was chaos. But I knew that ahead of time. I did eat a lot, but that's okay. I am feeling good about the one day a week. I keep working out at least 30 mins 5 times a week... My weight may be a bit stable, but my...
by tacodiscos
Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

drscottie wrote:How do you find having only one S day? I do that too and once I go back into the habit, I find it easier to do than two. The habit is more contained for me.
Yes!!! I savour that day and it's enough! Way easier emotionally for me than two!
by tacodiscos
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

The last two weeks I have had ONE s day each week!! It's hard to schedule it right, but I have been doing great. The last S day I did my three meals, no snacks. The previous S week I binged a bit. Not horrible like in the past, but not great either. I'm really learning that food doesn't need to be t...
by tacodiscos
Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Thank you!! All is perfect right now!! I even set a goal to only have one s day a week for four week straight to see if I can do it. Tied it to a reward ... I love art supplies... ha!! Tomorrow is my s day because I give blood so I'll need to snack. I've also worked out 6 times this week. No binges!...
by tacodiscos
Mon Jan 04, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

So I went off the charts the rest of break. I ate way too much, and at first it felt wrong. But then I did it. I was depressed about being sick during my birthday and holidays, then my husband got it. I know they're all excuses, but my head was in the clouds. Break plus depression was not a good mix...
by tacodiscos
Thu Dec 24, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

....so I got so sick I went to the doc... they did all kinds of tests... basically it's a virus I guess. Yesterday was day 9... and finally I had one good day. Today, I'm having trouble. They have me eating starch constantly... so my diet is a bust. Today is my birthday and I don't think I can eat a...
by tacodiscos
Sun Dec 20, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Oh em gee. Been sick for days!!! Alternating from not being able to eat and then boom starvation sets in and I want to eat everything. Been doing okay though. Friday ate some junk. None yesterday. Moms house tomorrow, so it's an s day... going this sickness leaves soon....
by tacodiscos
Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

It totally makes sense! Funny how I went from DYING for my s days so I could binge to now being like... meh.... do I really want one today? It's working!! Seriously, the last 6 months have been such a great journey! My birthday and the holidays are no excuse but for the first time ever, I have not t...
by tacodiscos
Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Still here. Got sick this week and didn't binge or even eat carby stuff. Although last weekend was bad. My birthday and the holidays are no excuse but for the first time ever, I have not thrown in the towel. I have done an excellent job holding it to weekends. That's huge, and I deserve credit. A fr...
by tacodiscos
Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

I noticed that if I don't actually write down my food or food plan, I eat a smidge more. Sunday was terrible. I ate everything in sight. I also had no written plan! Went back to reading the diet trap solution book. It helps to read that stuff over and over. This Saturday my friend is taking me to br...
by tacodiscos
Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Welp, I did GREAT.... until Thanksgiving. I let myself be free and I stuffed myself Thursday evening. No sweat. I had plans for Friday. Well, my parents were there and wanted everything that I didn't want to eat... so I ate crazp all day again. So Saturday I tried to pull in the reigns, but I didn't...
by tacodiscos
Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:31 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Feeling discouraged
Replies: 17
Views: 25148

My s days were ridiculous... the last few weeks were better... but I am four months in. It takes time. Zero lbs gained is better than any positive number gained. I really enjoyed The Beck Diet Solution book... some of the thoughts you are having are covered in there. It's helped me a lot. But really...
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Still going well! Even with my splurges I am still in the 160s. I have not been in this range all year.... finally! White knuckling a little today.... last day at work before T-giving and there is food EVERYWHERE!!! But I am holding strong. The #1 thing that has helped me is making sure I eat three ...
by tacodiscos
Sun Nov 22, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie question: anyone else had binge eating problems?
Replies: 15
Views: 26068

You could call me a binge eater, though it usually takes me all day to eat the crazy amount of food rather than one sitting. It's the same thing in terms of what it does to the body, but I know that some people wouldn't count me as a binger even though I definitely relate with feeling out of contro...
by tacodiscos
Sun Nov 22, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Skelton wrote:hi taco!
I just read a post of yours on another thread where you refer to your daily check in thread, so just letting you know I'll be here reading along. I lurk much more than post, but I'm cheering you on from the sidelines.
you're doing great !
This means more to me than you know!! Thank you!!
by tacodiscos
Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

👍way to go! Thank you!! Saturday was great! I had my normal breakfast and lunch, but allowed myself two small pb cups at lunch. Dinner was Mexican food and then my husband and I made a small batch of cookies and had them. I was overly full, so next time I know what not to order from the Mex...
by tacodiscos
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

.... going great! Time to update my weight! The scale went down again!
by tacodiscos
Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

...still good. Finished both books. Going back over the Beck Diet Solution one more time. Coming up with a plan for Saturday and Sunday. Right now I am planning my splurge breakfast (my husband makes great pumpkin pancakes), Mexican for one dinner, and Friendsgiving for another. The rest of my meals...
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do any of you remember posting this?
Replies: 12
Views: 23899

Re: on working out... I just give myself NO CHOICE and over the years now I love it. I will be wishing you well!!
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Help I'm confused!
Topic: email msgs
Replies: 1
Views: 15535

...and now i just got one. Weird! I know I didn't get them before for about a week?
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

...everything is going well. Reflecting on Saturday and Sunday.... I think I still overate. Don't get me wrong, BIG CREDIT is due for what I did.... but I think in the future, I won't plan such LARGE portions of leftovers and/or I will have a few non-s day meals during my S day. I did on Saturday, b...
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: Help I'm confused!
Topic: email msgs
Replies: 1
Views: 15535

email msgs

Hi!

I am not getting notifications when people reply to me and I am pretty sure I have that turned on in the profile?
by tacodiscos
Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: First Thanksgiving/Christmas on No S
Replies: 11
Views: 16641

Since I am finishing the Beck Diet Solution, I am going to WRITE down a plan and give myself NO CHOICE but to stick to it. Not sure what the plan is yet.... but that is what I am doing. Did it for hubby's bday weekend and it went GREAT! I just had to make sure not to be TOO restrictive. That would h...
by tacodiscos
Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie question: anyone else had binge eating problems?
Replies: 15
Views: 26068

I have binge eating problems and keep a journal on the daily check in page about it! I gain and lose the same 25 lbs all the time.... But I am doing okay the last four months. It's been the most sane 4 months of my life! I really like the book Brain Over Binge and I am almost done with The Beck Diet...
by tacodiscos
Tue Nov 17, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1230285

I forget if I announced it.... but I made the 21 day mark long ago :)

Now working on non-crazy S days!
by tacodiscos
Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Yes to the not eat anything else after a meal.... it's huge for me. I realized that it's just how I used to respond to anxiety but now I have control and can respond and train myself to respond in a different way. Goodness if I would have eaten after dinner I would have really been stuffed... I'm st...
by tacodiscos
Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Weekend was great! I had a plan for the birthday dinner and followed it... then we ate leftovers at each meal Sunday. No snacking! I didn't feel we'll Monday because of the s day Sunday... I notice that I get sick feeling after eating s day foods sometimes.... I didn't get a lot if sleep this weeken...
by tacodiscos
Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Wow!! Best s day yet!! Breakfast was normal except I added in a low carb flax muffin with a little honey. Lunch was normal except I added a handful of chips and two mini almond butter cups. Dinner was for my husband's birthday, so I made a beck diet plan... no food after dinner!!! I did it and it wa...
by tacodiscos
Sat Nov 14, 2015 2:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Yes!! I think I followed you back!! I love IG :)

By the way all... scale was 168.5. Lowest yet!!
lpearlmom wrote:Doing great! Btw, I think I'm following you on IG!
by tacodiscos
Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Yay! So glad they help!! I've been mia because I've been busy but happy to report that all is well!!! Eating three meals... going through the Beck Diet Solution book, still going through Brain Over Binge. Saturday is tres leches cake and Lou malnati's pizza... I am going to rewatch that one video on...
by tacodiscos
Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Thanks to all of you for the support! Saturday worked out well. I had breakfast, and then my hubby brought me a healthy lunch. But since it was an S day I opted for pizza and junk for dinner. Even though I ate less that I usually do, I paid for it Sunday. Sunday I did 3 meals, no worries. Even walke...
by tacodiscos
Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Nov 6- s day. I had some peppers and cheese with protein coffee and was starving before lunch. I did have a small brownie, then I made it to lunch. Ate lunch, allowed myself a few candy corns. Then I didn't plan well because lunch was at 1230 but I had to set up for a craft show so I wouldn't have d...
by tacodiscos
Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

I think I'm just feeling bloated because I usually restrict myself and my carbs... So since I'm eating a tad more carbs, the water is staying. Which is fine because the water debloat is really a false weight loss... But I'm going to keep that in mind about the foods... Not much has changed except th...
by tacodiscos
Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Daily chat thread
Replies: 46
Views: 49003

I know I'm late but... I saw someone said you can toss the Halloween candy... funny, I did that!! Albeit, I ate a few pieces but then decided then being in the trash is no different than someone taking them at my door. Woo hoo!
by tacodiscos
Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Nov 5- had cucumbers with my protein coffee. Worked! Lunch and dinner was perfect. Got a wave to get garbage at work because the high stress but I acknowledged it and treated it like an error message and went about my day. Tomorrow is my s day and I thought about all the junk I can shovel in and the...
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: One year anniversary Wednesday, kept off 35 lbs
Replies: 19
Views: 47952

Wow!!! This is awesome!!!
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

Started a thread in the daily check in thread to monitor how I progress. At least for a few weeks...
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

Permasnacking Binge Log

Okay. I thought about putting this on my HabitCal, but I decided it's going to be a journey to figure out my own personal definition of bingeing. And then attempting to stop it. Those of you reading because you have binge eating related issues, I highly recommend Brain Over Binge. I'm currently read...
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

I am the queen of typos, so edit away! Ha! You know, instead of viewing the holidays as such a rough time, I'm going to try and view it as a challenge that I'm ready for! I have the next 20-something days to practice not bingeing. Perfect timing! I'm going to be pooping this new habit up on my habit...
by tacodiscos
Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

Oh how I long to be where you are! When I see your signature line, I'm like... oh... she's not going up and down like me!! It is true sanity! I love your line about how nothing causes us to binge. I'm about halfway through the book and my goodness it's on the money. Obviously eating some breakfast h...
by tacodiscos
Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

I'm so used to restricting my breakfast that after I ate yesterday, my 3 meals, I felt huge at the end of the night. It's all in my head, I am sure. I'm in the middle of reading Brain Over Binge and I just keep focusing on the fact that until I'm nourished and not restricting, I will never beat bing...
by tacodiscos
Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:11 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: looking for support
Replies: 6
Views: 12066

I am reading Brain Over Binge because I struggle with binging too!! I understand. I'm cheering for you!
by tacodiscos
Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Latest Judith Beck book
Replies: 17
Views: 24280

I'm in the process of reading brain over binge and this thread helped me so much!! It's all making sense!! Thank you!!
by tacodiscos
Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:10 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

Thank you!! It does feel good!! I am eating breakfast right now... before work! Also :lol: at your shakeology remark!! Ha ha!! Amazing insight! I'm so glad you were able to find your way over the weekend. Congratulations on your success this weekend - it feels good doesn't it? What is shakeology? I'...
by tacodiscos
Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

I'm back to report in. I really took some of the advice to heart and searched the internet about binge eating. I found some really useful stuff! I read up on rational recovery and did some digging on the book Brain Over Binge. I'm happy to report that although my meals were large and I had some swee...
by tacodiscos
Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495048

I'm here still and reading sporadically! You're not forgotten!
by tacodiscos
Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

Yes! Great advice. I've done that before and cried a river once with my anxiety... I need to just choose that over food. You're right... It's about widening the gap! Thanks for this! Remember not to be too hard on yourself about what you already did. Also, consider that feelings like anxiety don't a...
by tacodiscos
Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

I guess I do restrict my N days... but not in a depriving way. You're right.. maybe I shouldn't call them cheat meals. That's the term they used at my old gym. Love the part about reviewing why I'm doing this in the first place. You're right. Maybe I can take some time and journal about it. I hear y...
by tacodiscos
Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:05 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

Last weekend was would but I was on a mini vacation. My husband reminded me. But it was so wild I was sick for days after, so I reminded him. Ha ha! And yes, you're right. Once the weeks are solid, it's time to focus on the weekends. I tried the other weekend to switch to Friday night's and Saturday...
by tacodiscos
Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Madness!
Replies: 15
Views: 19404

Weekend Madness!

So I have been doing great.... expect my weekends are insane. So insane that they are beginning to wreck my week. What do I mean? For the last 3-4 months I have been doing perfectly, down 10 lbs, etc. But the last 2-3 weeks I have started to have red days and my weekends are just as bad as when I st...
by tacodiscos
Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495048

Miss you on the August challenge!
by tacodiscos
Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 19 - S day... I binge ate all day, then hated myself.
Day 20 - S Day ... much more sane one...
Day 21 - SUCCESS one of my best N days yet.


I did it 21 days!!! Ill sporadically update!!
by tacodiscos
Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 18- SUCCESS Okay... habit is getting ingrained to where I'm starting to not even wanting to bother to write out what I ate. Also, the scale is moving. I didn't weigh myself on day 1, but I can bet it was 180. I was 177 I think today. So that's good.I'm staying with this. Very excited for work to...
by tacodiscos
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 6
Views: 12373

Hi and welcome! I do 30 min cardio w 30 mins lifting and found no snacks to work out just fine. My husband was frightened when he started no s with me about this, and yet he does the workout also and had been fine. You could try it, see how you do, then decide. For me, if I eat enough at meals, I do...
by tacodiscos
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 845747

Are you all teachers?? Because I am one! :)
by tacodiscos
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 17 - SUCCESS? Breakfast was another skillet (so delicious), lunch was a buffalo chicken muffin, Mac nuts, and a cucumber/tomato/mozzarella salad. Then a friend gave me some radishes... I took a bite of one and then realized what I did and didn't want to ruin it and put it in the fridge. So it's ...
by tacodiscos
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back in No S land
Replies: 7
Views: 15030

Hi ya! I go to a boot camp type place. We do cardio and weights. I've been going on and off for 5 years. I've yoyod in weight during it.... hoping no s is my solution. :)
by tacodiscos
Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:58 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Slimfast, Weightwatchers, Slimming World, Calorie Counting,
Replies: 5
Views: 10624

Ginger pie, your post was perfection. You said it perfectly. I love it!!!
by tacodiscos
Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back in No S land
Replies: 7
Views: 15030

First of all... wow!!! You lost all that and maintained so long!! I want to tell you I work out avidly and have hurt myself and both times, the weight comes back with a vengeance because I have extra time to.... eat.

I'll be rooting for you!!
by tacodiscos
Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 16 - SUCCESS Breakfast was an egg scramble with zucchini and onion and sausage. Lunch was a big salad with almonds. Dinner was balsamic beef on cauliflower. Biked 35 mins/6.75 miles. The almonds were a little tomfoolery... but I'm not sweating it because I had salad with them... I certainly feel...
by tacodiscos
Wed Aug 05, 2015 12:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 15 -SUCCESS

Breakfast was protein coffee but that hasn't been enough. Had early lunch of balsamic beef, nuts, cheese. Dinner was beats, cheese, nuts and cucumbers mixed with tomatoes, vinegar, basil, oil. Note to self- cannot just have protein coffee. 30 cardio. 30 weights.
by tacodiscos
Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** August Challenge ***
Replies: 12
Views: 22482

I'm in!! I also have a more detailed diary on my own thread. 1 - S day 2 - S day 3 - :mrgreen: 4 - :mrgreen: 5 - :mrgreen: almond tomfoolery. 6 - :mrgreen: radish tomfoolery. 7 - :mrgreen: 8 - S day - horrible s day!!!! 9 - S day - saner 10 - :mrgreen: 11 - :mrgreen: 12 - :mrgreen: 13 - :mrgreen: (A...
by tacodiscos
Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 14 - SUCCESS

Breakfast was coffee protein shake thing... Lunch was an egg, cheese, lunchmeat, and a buffalo chicken muffin. Dinner was green beans cooked in bacon with pork tenderloin and garden tomatoes in vinegar and some almonds. 30 min cardio, 30 min weights.
by tacodiscos
Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Natj food log
Replies: 276
Views: 216914

His food always comes out so good!!
by tacodiscos
Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 13- S Day Well today was certainly an S day. Breakfast was a buffalo chicken muffin and cheese, then I had a snack of nuts and a mint at church. Lunch was cheeses (we went to a farm last weekend, can you tell?), Mac nuts, almonds, walnuts. Then later instead of just coffee with cream I added hal...
by tacodiscos
Sun Aug 02, 2015 2:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50809

So sorry for the struggle. I felt that way last weekend. You're not alone!
by tacodiscos
Sat Aug 01, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Natj food log
Replies: 276
Views: 216914

Your cheesecake reminds me.... I love this one low carb pound cake from George Stella... now I want to make it... do you know his recipes? They're so good. Btw, I love how even on our S day we are still lower carb than most people! Hahaha! Wtg!
by tacodiscos
Sat Aug 01, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Taco- These look awesome! Going to try them next week (already did my grocery shopping for the week). I think canned chicken would make this recipe a LOT quicker. Great tip! No problem!! It's pretty clean and gets in some filling food for breakfast or lunch on the go. Use parchment paper cups... ot...
by tacodiscos
Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Taco- I'm curious about your buffalo chicken muffin. Are these homemade or do you buy them from somewhere? I make them myself... but mine differ from the recipe. I used two cans of canned chicken and 7 eggs. Here is the link:http://balancedbites.com/2013/02/easy-recipe-buffalo-chicken-egg-muffins.h...
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 11 - SUCCESS

Scramble for breakfast, balsamic beef and cauliflower, and dinner was hodgepodge... Mac nuts, cheese, buffalo chicken muffin, celery and pb, cucumbers and ranch. 30 min cardio, then 30 min biking. Good day! Just slightly tired.
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495048

Yay!! Great news!!
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 31, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

I thought I said earlier what my salad is... maybe not. Here we go: 1.5 heads of romaine (not a typo), handful of diced tomatoes, olives, parmesan cheese, 3 oz meat, 1 T avocado oil, 2 vinegar, onion, hardboiled egg, handful of walnuts... I think that's it. It's massive. I promise I'm not restrictin...
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Natj food log
Replies: 276
Views: 216914

natj wrote:N Day

Totally didn't enjoy my lunch today, so I'm glad I didn't snack before dinner! In the past, I notice that I feel entitled to eat more if I didn't like one of my meals.
I totally am like this so I love how no s makes me just move on.... thank goodness!!
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How important is it to weigh yourself?
Replies: 6
Views: 15787

I try not to because the scale can ruin my day, but I tend to do it once a month in general to see if anything's awry. I understand your pain. I weighed myself yesterday and its all I thought of because I didn't like the number.
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kwerp's checking in
Replies: 19
Views: 35442

Linda... you're so supportive!! I could just hug you!!
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and just want to say hi
Replies: 6
Views: 12895

Welcome!! Nice to meet you!!
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 10 NWS Day (gave blood) Didn't get good sleep... woke up at 3:30 am starving... ate cottage cheese w blackberries, Mac nuts, pb and celery and went back to sleep. Lunch was the same... except I had some buffalo chicken "muffins" that I did a test run on for when school starts and I have to get b...
by tacodiscos
Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano's 2015 Check-in
Replies: 176
Views: 236769

Hope you're doing well!
by tacodiscos
Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 9- SUCCESS

Another egg scramble this morning and salad for lunch and dinner. Want hungry by dinner even though it had been 7 hours, but I don't want to skip any meals. 6.75 mile bike ride tonight.

Things are going smoothly!!
by tacodiscos
Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

lpearlmom wrote:Oh no hope the zucchini bread will be okay. Can you put it in the freezer?
Great idea... thank you! Did that this morning!
by tacodiscos
Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 8 SUCCESS 30 min cardio, 30 lifting then a scramble of two eggs, zucchini, a sausage patty and cheese. That was 7:30. Well, I didn't get to eat again until 3 because my day was too busy. I had a bit of cottage cheese, an egg,Mac nuts, and a stick of celery with 2T pb. Know I had a few coffee wit...
by tacodiscos
Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 7 SUCCESS Left the campground and had breakfast with my family... had an omelet and only had half the bread and one bite of hashbrown. That's a big deal for me not to finish my plate! And it wasn't on purpose. I'm just not interested. Big win! Lunch was salad and dinner was a cored-out cucumber ...
by tacodiscos
Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Saying hello and need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 23213

everyone has given the best advice here... and I can relate to what you're going through as a chronic dieter that spoke of it often. For the last month I just said to people, " I give up. I'm trying something new. I'll talk more about it later when I've evaluated it." And truly I've learned that I t...
by tacodiscos
Mon Jul 27, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Looks like a really tame S day. Mine took forever to get that calm. You're doing fantastic!! Linda Day 6 S Day Don't speak too soon. Haha! Breakfast was an egg, almonds and mac nuts but my hubby made 2 ramekins of this peach cobbler stuff for me and the next hour I felt sick and bloated. Had a snac...
by tacodiscos
Sun Jul 26, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: getting out of the habit of choosing to eat junk.Help please
Replies: 7
Views: 17692

On my day off I cook up a ton of veggies to grab during the week. For instance, broccoli. I will add it to two scrambled eggs. Or eat it with leftover meat, like a pork chop.... I also cut up enough lettuce for two salads and have it ready... you can also put leftover meat in it, too. We made 10 por...
by tacodiscos
Sun Jul 26, 2015 12:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 5 S Day Did 30 mins of intense cardio and 30 mins of weights today... then ate a normal breakfast but had a few Mac nuts with it.... baby shower for lunch and I had a small salad, chicken breast with gravy and veggies and left before dessert. Came home and had to help a neighbor who offered me a...
by tacodiscos
Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Finally gotten over my sugar craving!
Replies: 10
Views: 18621

That is so great!!! Way to go!!
by tacodiscos
Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Natj food log
Replies: 276
Views: 216914

I didn't weigh myself for my first 21 day trial... I'm doing it at the end but I'm kinda clueless on my start weight. Want to get the habits down, then worry. I'm going to read what you guys decide about scale... :idea: that way I can get ideas from you all!! Thankful for this thread! :D
by tacodiscos
Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Day 4.... SUCCESS Bfast was early... maybe 6. A squash, onion, two eggs, some cheese, one sausage all made into a mixed skillet bowl. Had three coffees with cream today... starving by 1 and we ate beef salads... salad obsession... which are basically taco bowls with no taco shells.... dinner I was s...
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

I loved your share... no apologies, keep them coming. I only lean more to low carb because of the fact I crave more the more carbs I eat... However! I think you hit the nail on the head with sweets... I think I'm ok with starches and not with sugar, although, I love nuts and nut butters. Offer me pb...
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

For sure on carbs!! I think that's what my big salad helped me with and not having it at lunch mass me tired and later too tired to make dinner... then ravenous later. Haha!! Oh!! And I was gonna have my third coffee of the day at 4, but I didn't. I regret it now, because I laid on the couch all nig...
by tacodiscos
Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: tacodiscos first s journey
Replies: 43
Views: 43591

Thanks, natj. Funny, I went against it today and maybe I shouldn't have... ha! Day 3 - success Big salad for breakfast, then for both lunch and then later for dinner, Mac nuts, almond, some cheeses, carrots and lb, some cottage cheese. I am starving the last few hours... although I am sure it can be...
by tacodiscos
Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** July Challenge ***
Replies: 15
Views: 24233

My first No S ... So starting further in! I'm also doing a daily update on the other board w/more comments. July 21- :mrgreen: July 22 - :mrgreen: July 23 - :mrgreen: July 24 - :mrgreen: July 25 - S day July 26 - S day July 27 - :mrgreen: July 28 - :mrgreen: July 29 - :mrgreen: July 30 - NWS Day (ga...
by tacodiscos
Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** July Challenge ***
Replies: 15
Views: 24233

Since I started a few days ago, I'd love to do this next month!! It's great!!
by tacodiscos
Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: eSchano Yearly Check-in
Replies: 39
Views: 73021

I loved this whole thread! Thanks for keeping it up and inspiring others!!!