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by ItsMe2015
Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

I am still on the No S path. I have been so busy that I haven't been able to post. I still haven't had a completely green week yet, but a few things have changed. 1. Sweets don't have the same attraction for me anymore. I have had candy on some S days and they just aren't so enjoyable anymore. Last ...
by ItsMe2015
Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Rachel's Check-In
Replies: 39
Views: 45829

I am with you on the exercise. I have been very inconsistent with it. I am trying to find a way to motivate myself. If you have any secret motivation tips please share.
by ItsMe2015
Sat Aug 29, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Good Foods Bad Foods
Replies: 6
Views: 13702

Good Foods Bad Foods

I was thinking about how we have been taught to demonize some foods and glorify others. As time goes on everything seems to change lists over and over. One days eggs are evil the next day they are the best thing you can eat. I am sure you can all think of at least 5 foods that have moved from one li...
by ItsMe2015
Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sonya's checkin
Replies: 619
Views: 775320

It is hard when don't want to have to tell someone you're restricting your eating on a given day. I think telling her at a later time when there is no chance of offending her is a wise idea.
by ItsMe2015
Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Another week done. Overall I am pleased with my progress. I thought about getting on the scale but I decided it wouldn't be worth it. I don't want to make my focus weight loss. So for now I will avoid the scale. My clothes aren't fitting much differently anyway so I would probably be disappointed. I...
by ItsMe2015
Sat Aug 29, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Marye check in
Replies: 17
Views: 28834

Marye, some days are definitely more challenging than others. I was thinking that maybe we need a few big tests thrown at us every now and then just to see just how far we have come in the process.
by ItsMe2015
Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

I had a very stressful day today after work. My 5 year old wandered off from his teachers. I was extremely angry about how it was handled. Needless to say my emotions were in overdrive. Someone who had no idea what was bubbling inside of me offered me some candy...he just happened to have it. I said...
by ItsMe2015
Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

I really had a temptation yesterday at work. I didn't bring enough lunch and I was still hungry after I ate. I had access to a huge variety of candy. This is what transpire d in my mind: I am so hungry...I should just have a 1 or 2 pieces No you can wait But I am hungry. I will choose something with...
by ItsMe2015
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265097

I have noticed with myself and others that when we nibble on what I call "empty" foods we tend to eat all the time. We are always grabbing at a little something here and there. Empty foods would be things like crackers.
by ItsMe2015
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

lpearl, I really am looking forward to the day that DH sees the way I eat as perfectly normal. I have only had one green day this week but I don't count that as a total failure. I have noticed that when I eat the sweet or the snack I stop eating after a few bites. In the past one bite would lead to ...
by ItsMe2015
Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

I had a real S Day on Saturday. My husband and I went to a nice restaurant. We really enjoyed being able to eat without the little ones being there. Such a simple thing but much appreciated. All I kept thinking as I sat looking at the menu was "negotiate". I knew I wanted dessert. They had my favori...
by ItsMe2015
Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

No S News:
Wednesday was great.
Thursday didn't go so well.
I am beginning to see an every other day pattern here. I think I will start using the HabitCal so I can have a visual.

I don't feel nearly as anxious about another round of S Days as I did the first two times. That is a good sign.
by ItsMe2015
Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495428

I admire you for staying home. It is truly a wonderful gift for those who are able to do so. I did for a short time but financial issues forced me back to work. If I could leave my job today and stay home I would do it without hesitation. Enjoy it! Don't feel guilty!
by ItsMe2015
Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Natj food log
Replies: 276
Views: 216919

Hi ladies! I totally understand this. I was a very slim youth and young adult. I had a terrific figure. Then age 27 came and...well....here I am now. I wonder if it is a different struggle for people who have been heavy most of their lives vs people who have been slim most of their lives but gain we...
by ItsMe2015
Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Maybe they don't exist? Maybe one or two....those strong type A personalities which I am NOT! I am an all-or-nothing person. I think this is why going through any process is difficult for me. My weakness is to think that if I am not doing it ALL correctly then I have failed. I have to embrace the re...
by ItsMe2015
Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hunger and Craving Patterns
Replies: 7
Views: 16158

I discovered that I did need to add a little more food to my breakfast. I can manage quite well in between bfast and lunch now.

I still haven't figured out the late afternoon urge yet. I suppose I will have to explore that idea that maybe it is mental. You all may be right about that.
by ItsMe2015
Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Thank your onsoniye for the encouragement. I never imagined this journey to be so emotional for me. I can't believe I am starting my third week. I haven't had total success but I have been learning a lot. I guess dieting has made me hold on to guilt and self-condemnation. I have to work through that...
by ItsMe2015
Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Yesterday was fail in a minor way. I grabbed a handful of my children's jellybeans. Let me tell you what I just did this morning! I purchased ice cream yesterday in anticipation for this Sday. It was all I could think of when I got home. I contemplated just giving in after I ate the jellybeans but I...
by ItsMe2015
Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hunger and Craving Patterns
Replies: 7
Views: 16158

Hunger and Craving Patterns

I posted this in my journal, but decided to put it here too. I was thinking about the rhythm of my eating today. Between breakfast and lunch I usually have true legitimate hunger. Between lunch and dinner I have strong cravings/urges to eat, but not real hunger. Has anyone else experienced this? I w...
by ItsMe2015
Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Thanks natj, ZippaDee for dropping by to encourage me! It is great to see those little messages of encouragement when I log in after a hard day. Yesterday was great! I was thinking about the rhythm of my eating today. Between breakfast and lunch I usually have true legitimate hunger. Between lunch a...
by ItsMe2015
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: SISU War Hammer by Rogue Fitness
Replies: 2
Views: 22489

It scares me...lol...I am afraid.
by ItsMe2015
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

I did have a better day! Yesterday went smoothly. Getting past the 3:00 munchies is hard. I just drink a big ole cup of water and try to do something besides think about it. I am hoping before long I will not even have the munchies at all.
by ItsMe2015
Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Natj food log
Replies: 276
Views: 216919

N Day I'm having a rough go of things today. Was a really stressful day. Well, if I'm honest, most days are really stressful at work for me because of my job. I need a career change and I think this manifests itself in other areas of my life such as my eating. I get this feeling like I want to brea...
by ItsMe2015
Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Yesterday was a fail in the seconds and sweets department. I was feeling a little stressed about my huge To Do List.

I have been walking most days. I try for 1 mile. I hope to increase that each week. It take me about 25 minutes to walk that mile.
by ItsMe2015
Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Today was much better! I felt so much better about this process! I ate sweet potato pie and it was delicious. I didn't feel any guilt at all.
by ItsMe2015
Sun Aug 02, 2015 12:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Today was my first S-day. I didn't like it. I felt so conflicted inside. I ate too much and I didn't like the feeling. It is typical for me to feel a strong urge to continue to eat once I taste something sweet and of course today was no different. I know I didn't fail as this is an S-day but I just ...
by ItsMe2015
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Natj food log
Replies: 276
Views: 216919

You have the most delicious menus!

I too toyed with low-carb before. I will admit that I felt much better on a diet with more protein and less starch. Even though I couldn't stick with a strict low-carb diet I do make sure I eat ample protein.
by ItsMe2015
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ironchef mostly weekly check in
Replies: 1065
Views: 1054851

It really is no fun having a sick baby. I hope he feels better soon.
by ItsMe2015
Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

I would suggest a bigger plate? The first week I did No S, I got a big plate and filled it up. I made sure that the fruit I'd have later in the evening would fit. Then I sat down and LOOKED at it. My husband was amused as well, but didn't comment. It was a reinforcement - this is a LOT of food. It'...
by ItsMe2015
Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

Day3 :( Started in a good place but I had trouble with dinner. I kept going back for more. Surprisingly, I did not eat any sweets. That is my usual battle. In my head I kept saying "You can't have a sweet until Saturday" That is weird since I was breaking the No seconds rule. Day 4 :( Still a fail....
by ItsMe2015
Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Saying hello and need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 23214

I guess the way I'm looking at it is, dieting and then binge eating is just making me bigger and bigger. At least if I stop doing that, stop eating so much junk, stop grazing all day, and stick to 3 meals a day I won't keep getting bigger. Eventually the weight will hopefully start coming off and r...
by ItsMe2015
Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 50810

It's All About Me

I hope my title doesn't sound too selfish, but this really is all about me. I have to change my lifestyle for me. I have to put all the work into this because if I don't no one else can do it for me. Also, those of you who responded to my introduction gave me great advice. The common theme is that I...
by ItsMe2015
Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Saying hello and need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 23214

M, yes we sound similar! I think what everyone is saying to me here is to stop worrying about what other people think, eat, and say. I can imagine that, like you said, it is very freeing. I have to work on that. Perhaps the No S Diet will do more for me than I originally anticipated. Skinny and Worr...
by ItsMe2015
Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Saying hello and need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 23214

oolala, I do not have any health problems. Movement is definitely something I have to work on. I have to change that aspect of my life as well as the food part. I like your statement: "a reasonable way to negotiate our food-rich environment." In regards to judging fat people: I guess internally I do...
by ItsMe2015
Sun Jul 26, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Saying hello and need advice
Replies: 11
Views: 23214

Saying hello and need advice

Hi everyone! I tried this diet sometime long ago but didn't stick with it. I have been playing with different diets for the last 10 years and I am no smaller than I was 10 years ago. I will be 40 soon. I have decided that chasing a number on the scale is no longer appealing. When I sat to think abou...