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by FarmerHal
Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Listen to this!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10527

That is a way awesome story!

I have a hybrid bike and I pull the 2 kiddos in a trailer, which I think has greatly improved my overall fitness level. Now, a run (including lots of hills) is a total piece o'cake.
I love my bike (it's a Giant Sedona).

:)

Tiff
by FarmerHal
Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Here I am. Had a fun day. We went to the corn maze/pumpkin patch and had a good time with the kids. Went on hayrides and tractor rides and had a blast at the petting barn and corn box (sand box w/corn!). I was really crabby today though for some reason, just in a funk I guess. Ate pretty crappy but ...
by FarmerHal
Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:45 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie - started No S last week
Replies: 8
Views: 13289

Welcome!! I was a triple S'er. Snack between meals from sunup to sundown. Seconds please, thirds possibly and cleanup the leftovers (yes, really!) Dessert, yes please and portions enough for 2 or 3. EEK. Had a couple months were I was very consistent with the nos, and fell off, and trying again. Tod...
by FarmerHal
Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:39 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm still here
Replies: 4
Views: 8328

Good to hear from everyone! Bizzybee, I am feeling really ready to wean dd. I nursed ds 20 months and dd is 13 months and I'm ready to be done. She isn't, so we are compromising and she gets to nurse during the day only, no nighttime. (this is a new development). I wish that I had been a little toug...
by FarmerHal
Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

WOW!! That's a lot! My sister lost 40lbs over a summer by eating only 3 meals a day, no seconds, snacks or dessert (this is before I knew about nos) I am so inspired! I'm going to try really hard this next week. The S I took today was mainly snacking, which is completely unsatisfying, but tomorrow I...
by FarmerHal
Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

I will do my best to check in every day and give a report on everything. I went on a tiny bike ride, Noah was riding his itty bitty bike alongside, so not a whole lot of effort on my part. I ate a lot today, well, actually I ate less than I have been but according to my calorie counter it's over 260...
by FarmerHal
Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm still here
Replies: 4
Views: 8328

I'm still here

Just thought I'd let everyone know I haven't dropped off the face of the earth! As far as NoSing, I haven't been doing so well and I really need to get a handle on myself. I'm doing a lot of eating out of emotions and especially anxiety. A lot of times it's because I feel "trapped" because I'm a sah...
by FarmerHal
Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Bleh. I feel terrible about myself. I've not been eating well at all and my exercise has not been up to par. <sigh> I'm riding my bike to Noah's preschool though to pick him up shortly. I started using fitday.com just to see how many calories I'm actually eating and why my weight just sits there at ...
by FarmerHal
Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

I have the kitchenaid stand mixer. I am waaay too lazy to make bread by hand! :lol: I'm with ya on the exercise but not so much the eating. Granted, I don't snack in as large of quantities as I used to but I've been grabbing a bit here and there. I'm NOT hungry. It's anxiety creeping in again and I ...
by FarmerHal
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: my diet research
Replies: 2
Views: 7157

I like it! :)
by FarmerHal
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

So good to hear from you :P Well my N day is pretty much a bomb, but I didn't go crazy, like just now I had an apple with cheese slices (sandwich cheddar slices- 2 cut into eight pieces for my apple which is sliced into 8 pieces). Hey, I need that awesome bread and hamburger bun recipe when you get ...
by FarmerHal
Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Right now it's just talk but it sounds like next summer he'll be going for a while. My heart is breaking just thinking about that. Here is this person, he loves me so much, he adores his kids, he's the best person I know but I have always come in SECOND to the navy. whatever they want from him he ha...
by FarmerHal
Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm Back, Sigh
Replies: 5
Views: 8381

Yep, pick yourself up and dust off, give it another go. I've had a bad few days lately but I do give myself credit for keeping up the exercise.
by FarmerHal
Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Meh. So it was nice to have dh home for the long weekend. I deprived myself of the funness of baking an extravagant dessert each S day and as a result I overate and did a whole bunch of S's these past few days. Top that with talk about dh being deployed to iraq and I've been a nervous eating machine...
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: how much have you lost???
Replies: 15
Views: 36860

I started noSing Dec 15 '06. Present day I am down 18.5 lbs. I started at 245lbs (post partum) and now I'm 226.5. I so long for the day when I hit 199.5. I will have a huge party (on an S day LOL). I have only recently revved up the exercise and I aim for 30mins of really movin'along exercise daily....
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NoS and Kids
Replies: 8
Views: 12499

I have a 3yo ds and a 1yo dd. We save sweets for our 'special treat days' (s days) but there are the occasional m&m's as a reward for good behavior on a long shopping trip. My kids still need a few snacks a day, with their little tummies, but I definitely will encourage a healthy eating style, like ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Encouragement!
Replies: 2
Views: 8636

Well it's slow but sure for me, just keep sticking with it and if you fall off the wagon, get back on at the next meal! Since 15 Dec '06, I've lost 18.5lbs. So about 8 months. That's about a half pound a week. Barely noticable at the time but OVER time, it has made a difference! Only 60 more to go! ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Non-idiot S days...
Replies: 3
Views: 9490

It does come automatically eventually. I find myself going righ talong with no-s rules and not giving much thought to it at all. Although there is the occasional idiot day or slip on an N day.

Hang in there :)
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Hey Hilary, I hope you didn't think I disappeared off the face of the earth! I've been busy coping with Evoli's sleep issues- although I think since we 'got tough' at bedtime and let her do some fussing, we're all sleeping a little better. Only up twice a night now instead of every 90 minutes! I fee...
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:52 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Read _Mindless Eating_ recently
Replies: 1
Views: 5180

Read _Mindless Eating_ recently

There were some really neat studies done and it was a really eye-opening book. I don't recall the author off the top of my head and I downloaded it onto my car's mp3 player and listened to itover a couple of weeks. Anyway, sorry such a short post, but a good book and kindof goes along with noS. Tiff...
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:48 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I Need Your Help Guys!
Replies: 8
Views: 12908

Sounds like a nice vacation!

YOu can doooo itttt!! :)


And I tell myself the same thing after a few rough weeks and virtually all red days :( But I'm tryin'

:)
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Good to hear the update. Your dad sounds like mine. He gets very nervous around kids (we rarely visit but I get stories from my sister who has 4 kids). He hides in the workshop and my mom gets all anxious and weird because she knows he's freaked out by kids. Same deal LOL So so on the eating today. ...
by FarmerHal
Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Life just gets goofy, doesn't it? I know all about the loneliness. I'm so far away from family (28hr drive) and I have only a couple of friends here that I'd call "good." I seem them a couple times a week. Add to that dh working a lot and me wanting to hide from my kids on occasion (and the worst is...
by FarmerHal
Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Sorry it's been so long since I posted. Things are just ok. Doing a lot of snacking as I'm stressing out and probably I should just get a grip and get through it. 3yr olds are very stressful ... I just had a big long complaint here and deleted it. I'm sure you've had those days (weeks!) Totally blow...
by FarmerHal
Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Just a quick note, the kiddos want lunch but the last week or so has been crazy! LOL The kids picked up a tummy virus so it's been one thing after another. It appears today that we might finally be through it. I've walked about every other day or so, pushing the kids in the stroller in the mornings....
by FarmerHal
Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Ugh. Not so good N day today. I overate at b'fast and lunch. I swear it is the no-sleep issue. DD is AWFUL at night. I HATE bedtime, seriously! And when she finally does settle down to sleep, I can't fall asleep because I lie there waiting for her to wake again- I feel like 'why bother' trying to fa...
by FarmerHal
Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

You did great with the exercise yesterday! Great job! :) Yesterday was crazy. I ended up having a couple snacks... but all of us have the 'dire rear' if you catch my drift, LOL something we picked up at the chik-fil-a playground. It smelled terrible in that little room and I only let them play 5 min...
by FarmerHal
Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello. My first post.
Replies: 4
Views: 7978

Welcome, I've been here since mid december last year. Hang in there. Everyone told me to expect ups and downs, which makes it easier to forgive myself and get back on the wagon.
This is a very sane way of eating :)
by FarmerHal
Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

How are things going with you? I had kindof a weird N day. My lunch was sortof divided in half, I got to eat half at noon and teh other half around 2 LOL. Other than that, we went to this pizza place "Arizona Pizza" had a stone fire oven in the middle of the restaurant where they put the pizzas in. ...
by FarmerHal
Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Ok, quick check in. Can't believe how busy I've been staying all week! Had 2 good N days in a row and exercised M,T,W and today :) Yay me!! I thought about you at my meals today and when I thought I might just say screw it and eat. You saved me a few times today!! LOL Ok, off to watch a movie and sn...
by FarmerHal
Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Today has gone well. Had a pb&j and toast with butter for b'fast. Yes, probably too much but oh well. Then lunch was some leftover beef/potato and some crackers. Having a decaf right now. Meals are going pretty well today. Yesterday and Monday I did go on walks of 30mins or so. It's so humid out tho...
by FarmerHal
Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

For whatever reason, I"m not getting the email notice that a new post is on the thread :( I will have to come by and check more often, So sorry I left you hanging for so long! :(

Tiff
by FarmerHal
Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

I'm here. Had a busy day just trying to keep the kids busy and make the time pass (dh out of town till late Thurs). I did finish up the rest of the choc chip cookies yesterday ugh! I stuck them in the freezer hoping I'd forget about them till saturday but frozen cookies are SO yummy! I love teh cool...
by FarmerHal
Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Vent away! :) I cannot imagine all that rain- days and days and being stuck in the house with kids the whole time :shock: yeesh! Been running every weekday, about 15 to 25 mins and then walk until it's 30 mins total. You know. I dunno. Maybe coincidence. Maybe the supplements I'm taking (gnc women's...
by FarmerHal
Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Ugh. I adore cake (love it best w/out frosting, actually). I have to make myself throw it in the trash come sunday night before bed. Otherwise it will call my name all week. Sometimes I freeze it for next weekend. Your pasta dinner sounds good. I still need to look into getting that book, sounds rig...
by FarmerHal
Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Things I have to remind myself of
Replies: 5
Views: 9767

Well June has been bumpy for me. Lots of stress and lack of sleep with the kiddos but anyway... One thing that I have to repeat to myself is that: The next meal is not that far away. 3,4 hrs w/out food won't kill me. I HATE that bloated gassy, overful fatigued feeling I get when I reach for a snack ...
by FarmerHal
Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

How was the movie and the cake? We had a good weekend. Went up to the dc zoo (gawd that was an ordeal getting there! just bad directions and twisty streets) and wound up at a friend's house for dinner. Was good seeing them. Did ok yesterday and today as far as noS, thankfully. I could tighten up my ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

I'm going to try to exercise every day, walk at least. I had Evoli asleep and I went to lay her down and Noah deliberately woke her up. Does he realize that by waking her up, I have no one on one time with him them? UGH. IT's hard having little kids, and I only have the 2 of them. Anyway... your dh ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

I'm going to try to exercise every day, walk at least. I had Evoli asleep and I went to lay her down and Noah deliberately woke her up. Does he realize that by waking her up, I have no one on one time with him them? UGH. IT's hard having little kids, and I only have the 2 of them. Anyway... your dh ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Well I'm doing pretty good today. THe playgroup was a lot of fun, and I think that I'll be going again next week. One of the moms is also my neighbor behind me so I hope that works out and we can be good friends. so far so good S day today. I'm having a coffee right now. I'm not even hungry, which i...
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Wagon falling
Replies: 6
Views: 9399

Hilary, you are the best ;)!!

I am having a decaf at the moment and heading off to the park to meet a new playgroup :shock: It's like highschool all over again... "will the new moms like me???"

Talk later!
Tiff :)
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Wagon falling
Replies: 6
Views: 9399

Thanks, Mimi. I've been here, lurking. These last 21 days of failed nos, I'm back to feeling cruddy, bloated, etc.

So that has motivated me. Plus looking in the mirror and clothes shopping was not at all fun.

Anyway, I'm still here, chugging away!
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:17 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Wagon falling
Replies: 6
Views: 9399

Wagon falling

So I fell off the wagon. For most of June. I don't know if I have very good excuses but I've gained 3lbs in this time. I have a 3 yr old and 9 mo old (the sleepless wonder!!) and so I get very very little time for myself. My family is 30hrs away from me, and I only have one friend yet since we moved...
by FarmerHal
Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

:oops: :( Well it's a lousy noS day and quite a failure. I cooked and baked this morning to kill time. I'm lonely. And I'm eating because I'm lonely. And my kids totally stress me out. And I don't get to sleep at night. And dh is gone for the week (this could be much much worse, at least it's not a ...
by FarmerHal
Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Sorry you are having computer trouble. I hate that when mine goes on the fritz. Seems to be working thankfully. Nosing has NOT been going well. Today's already been ruined since I had a midmorning snack out of stress/boredom/lonliness. I'm in a funk. I did go ffor a walk yesterday pushing 2 kids in ...
by FarmerHal
Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Sorry you are having computer trouble. I hate that when mine goes on the fritz. Seems to be working thankfully. Nosing has NOT been going well. Today's already been ruined since I had a midmorning snack out of stress/boredom/lonliness. I'm in a funk. I did go ffor a walk yesterday pushing 2 kids in ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

How're you doing?

B'fast today was a bageleggwich. Bagel with egg, canadian bacon and a slice of cheese. Yum.

NO SNACKING. No matter how stressed I get, snacking isn't going to solve anything, but it will make me tired and bloated and gassy and fatter.

Talk later
Tiff
by FarmerHal
Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

I've been thinking about your modified nos rules. It's like I get to the S days and then I spend 2 days in a row completely gorging- and I think that negates all teh nosing from teh N days, honestly. Soo. Whatabout nos for me: No seconds, no snacks. But then maybe a sweet with supper? And not an ent...
by FarmerHal
Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Nah, not doing so well wiht nos currently. Given that I just ate a bunch of cookie dough. I'm so stressed out and I know things could be so much worse but I guess this is the way i'm dealing right now. Who knew motherhood could be so hard? IT's so much work raising a 3 yr old, he's got such mood swi...
by FarmerHal
Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

How's it going? Going ok here> Ev has a fever for the last 24 hrs so she's been a cling-monster. No other symptoms though, but she kept us up all night and hten slept most of the day. Today's an S day, so had a brownie delight (microwave brownies) sooo good! Tomorrow I want to make apple cobbler or ...
by FarmerHal
Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Will be a bit distracted next few weeks...
Replies: 17
Views: 26425

AAwwwww!! Congrats!

I have 2 little ones, a 3 yr old and a 9 month old and the first 6 weeks or so with my two was c r a a a a z y!

Enjoy that tiny little one, they grow fast :)
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

The mobility in his hands is going to be just fine. The blisters broke now, and it's tender skin there so I've been bandaging the lil guy now a few times a day. I am almost out of supplies again, but he really likes the silvadine cream, says it makes them feel better. I'm so sorry you're down in the...
by FarmerHal
Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

What's up with the sad face? Everything ok? I'm sorry I have not been posting much lately. We've been keeping busy with outdoor activiites and trying to keep Noah's bandages/burns clean. Add to that a crazy trip to children's hospital where we got lost twice and sat in the waiting room for 4 HOURS t...
by FarmerHal
Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

I am totally slacking too! Baaaad week. Taking an S day today anyway but I'm sure I've gained weight, as it doesn't take much for me. We've been sleeping like crap because Ev has 5 yes FIVE teeth coming in all at once. Then today Noah accidentally burned his hands on our burn barrel :( My poor poor ...
by FarmerHal
Thu May 31, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Oh I love the riverwalk in san an! Good times there. :) The dress sounds beautiful! Yesterday was a complete disaster. i ate cookie dough that's how bad it was. :oops: We didnt' sleep very well at all the night before, both kids up crying middle of the night. Last night we started Evoli in her bed b...
by FarmerHal
Wed May 30, 2007 12:53 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Frustrated but Persevering
Replies: 9
Views: 16093

Thanks Kevin. I think you are correct in your suggestions. Lately I have relaxed about needing snacks (and have made them healthier). Because generally, I feel very hungry, often through the night and I'm not sure but dd seems to nurse a TON when I restrict my food, and she acts hungry as well. So I...
by FarmerHal
Tue May 29, 2007 4:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

We coulda used some of that rain here! It's getting veyr dry already and parts of the lawn has been burned :( Pretty much ate my way through the weekend. Jess bbq'd a lot of meat, and it was so yummy! I'm already a bit snacky right now, having a 90 calorie granola snack pack thing. Eh. I do think I ...
by FarmerHal
Sun May 27, 2007 1:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

It's so great you didn't even WANT soda!!! Woohoo!! :) Today went well, no snacking even though it's an S day, and my S tonight is a pb&j bagel, my fav. :) today we worked on fixing up the playground in the back yard. We need more mulch yet to fill it all in (we did 3 loads today), probably need 2 m...
by FarmerHal
Sat May 26, 2007 1:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Thanks for the recipe!! I am going to try it! :) Today was good. I had an extra meal (bagel) since I was hungry mid day. We made hot wings, which were so yummy (and spicy!) Been working out in the back yard still clearing the brush piles and overgrown landscaping. Oh what a few years of neglect will...
by FarmerHal
Thu May 24, 2007 5:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A 90% diet solution -- in 2 words (podcast)
Replies: 12
Views: 40094

Ooooooh a new baby :) I love 'em !! :) Congratulations to you both.

Great podcast, thank you!
Tiff
by FarmerHal
Thu May 24, 2007 4:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

yes, I want the recipe :) I am glad to know I'm not the only one then who has loosened up a bit. Today is better. Ev slept ok last night, a lot of nursing which means I wind up smooshed in a weird position but at least we finallly slept. She is so beautiful when she sleeps (her expression) but then ...
by FarmerHal
Thu May 24, 2007 3:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

It's late an dI'm fried and this may or may not be entirely coherent but please know I am still here, i'll be here for you every day but i am having to just take a pause on the nos for a while. Evoli is not sleeping well. I haven't had more than 2 hrs sleep at a time for MONTHS. I am really struggli...
by FarmerHal
Wed May 23, 2007 1:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

OMG!! :shock: I am so glad your dh and his brothers werent' seriously hurt! Holy moly! I had a big long post here but I deleted it. I was way too whiny. So I snacked yesterday. Ugh. I'm going to get back at it today. I was just so edgy and anxious! I've been for the last several days. Then last nigh...
by FarmerHal
Mon May 21, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Your enchilasagne sounds good, dh would love something like that. :) 17 pounds seems like a lot, but I'm still so overweight and uncomfortable I *feel* like I haven't reallylost any weight. ANywaY, i WON'T whine anymore about it. I totally binged all weekend long. :roll: I knew it was a terrible thi...
by FarmerHal
Thu May 17, 2007 3:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Frustrated but Persevering
Replies: 9
Views: 16093

Thanks everyone, the encouragement has helped SO much :) I am trying to get naps in, that is helping. One thing for sure is htat I dont' mindlessly permasnack all day long, so I guess a snack now and again isn't going to completely ruin what I'm trying so hard to do. Some friends and I started a wal...
by FarmerHal
Thu May 17, 2007 3:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I Done Fell Off'n the Wagon!
Replies: 4
Views: 8381

Glad you're back. I second what Reinhard says. And I think also not getting enough fruits and veggies really sabotages a person. I've been slacking in that department and struggling as a result.

Keep on keepin on :)
by FarmerHal
Thu May 17, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

THANK YOU for the pep talk, I needed it :) Muchly! :oops: :D I need to get some stickers- where did you find yours? I can go look at staples or something and see if I can find red/yellow/green. For now I do smiley faces (just hand written) and it's not a pretty effect like stickers would be LOL. I g...
by FarmerHal
Thu May 17, 2007 12:05 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Frustrated but Persevering
Replies: 9
Views: 16093

Frustrated but Persevering

:oops: I guess I failed today. First time in a long time. I think I had 4 21 days in a row up till now. Oh well. Since I'm breastfeeding, I had allowed myself one option of a snack if I truely needed it. Today I was feeling very stressed, as ds (3yr) has been a complete handful what with testing his...
by FarmerHal
Wed May 16, 2007 7:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Well poop. I just had a pb&j to comfort myself. I am so stressed with the kids. With Evoli waking so much still (we're working on it, ugh) and Noah being so defiant (the terrible 2's were nothing! what about the trying threes?) I am just completely burned out!!!! :evil: Sorry, I don't mean to be vor...
by FarmerHal
Tue May 15, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Yesterday went well. Had yoga class which was fun- didn't want to go at all but I did and it was a good time. I just.need.sleep. Ugh. Anyway, I took a 4th meal because I had that desperate hunger that would've kept me up all night. Today doing well. Not hungry, just tired. I don't want to rush Ev's ...
by FarmerHal
Mon May 14, 2007 8:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

That's great your MIL noticed! :) It's always nice to get those compliments! I am glad you're having a good monday. I'm having a decent day. Actually managed to sneak in a nap. I put Evoli down at 1pm and then I could hardly keep my eyes open. Of course Noah was zooming around making his car noises ...
by FarmerHal
Sat May 12, 2007 2:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Your post didn't bring me down.... I am sad for you but then you will get back on the wagon in no time. I am know it's hard when you have visitors and sometimes just life stress is too much. I can't believe that I haven't failed- this week there were a couple times I just about did, but the coffee s...
by FarmerHal
Fri May 11, 2007 12:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

I weighed myself this mornign just to see where I was at. The scale said.................... 228.0! I don't know if I'll stay there, usually I drop down like that, then gain a few then it levels back down an dI sit there for a few weeks. I did walk every day so far this week, so maybe that's helping...
by FarmerHal
Thu May 10, 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

How's your day going with your mom visiting? I had a friend and Noahs' playmate over today. Its' fun but the laundry suffers LOL Doing good on this N day. Yesterday I did pretty good. Probably wen ta bit overboard on teh bread at supper but I was so hungry and Ev's only been eating breastmilk w/her ...
by FarmerHal
Wed May 09, 2007 1:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Yesterday went well. I had a lot of hunger by mid day but managed through it with coffee (is that becoming a crutch?). It definitely settles my stomach. Today going well so far. I had leftover plain apple-pancakes and a fusion drinkable yogurt. It's not very substancial though so I'm already hungry ...
by FarmerHal
Mon May 07, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Funny we both had brownies this weekend. I think next weekend it will be apple cobbler :) Homeschooling sounds really rewarding- hard work for sure. I am not sure what I'll do just yet. ALthough Noah starts a preschool program 2x a week. Hopefully if the schools are good and he does well, we will st...
by FarmerHal
Sun May 06, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Having a hard time with intense hunger on very active days..
Replies: 5
Views: 11485

I agree with KCCC. My goto super hungry solver is usually an apple with cheddar slices. Mmm. Small/thin slices of cheese though.
by FarmerHal
Sun May 06, 2007 6:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

So how's your weekend going? Going good here. Going a little crazy on the snacks/desserts but not to the point of being an idiot ;)

Got the computer reformatted and much enjoying it's speediness again :)

Talk later
Tiffani
by FarmerHal
Sat May 05, 2007 12:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

It turns out dd came down with a cold last night. She was very congested and of course the ped doesn't want to give any cold meds, so we did saline spray, suction and baby vicks rub. She was miserable. The last time she got a cold it lasted about 9 days. I'm going to be very tired. She stayed in bed...
by FarmerHal
Fri May 04, 2007 11:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

You're not meddling. It's always good to hear points of view from others- who knows, something might work. She does sleep in bed with us but lately she's been waking up crying and gassy- I'm not sure what is causing the gassiness if it's something I'm eating or something she's eating. Her nose is ru...
by FarmerHal
Fri May 04, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

So yesterday was good overall. I had a 4th meal of meusli/milk because I was that empty starving by 8pm and I didn't want that to keep me awake. Well it wasn't the hunger that kept me up but Evoli. I don't know what the heck is the issue. We went to bed last night at 10, she nursed to sleep and I pu...
by FarmerHal
Thu May 03, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Day's good. Got caught up on most of my housework- could sweep upstairs but why not post here first ;) Eating is going well. I didn't get enough veggies at lunch (none at all) so I'm feeling hungryish but I think I'll make a coffee to get through. Plus I guess I'm anxious because dh won't be home ti...
by FarmerHal
Wed May 02, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Glad you are feeling better! I know what you are talking about, that round thing in the tub where you can see your self. I am NOT quitting, no way, never ever (mark my words!) because I think emotionally I've come a long way. It's as if I've come out of a fog and all this time I let my body get this...
by FarmerHal
Wed May 02, 2007 12:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1265202

Today is another 21 for Hilary and I :)
So sets 3 and 4 :)
Hilary- congratulations on your persistence and encouragement to me. You are the best :)

Congrats to storm fox also. :D
by FarmerHal
Tue May 01, 2007 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Hang in there babe. Hope your cold goes away faaaaaast!:) Lately Ive been feeling so crappy about myself. Take for instance yoga class yesterday. The walls are completely mirrored, floor to ceiling, wall to wall. Everywhere. I cannot believe how I let myself get. I have a fat face, a neck fat roll, ...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

You must have had a busy weekend :) I was an idiot also yesterday. I was "hungry" (growly stomach) all day and so I was permasnacking pretty much all day. Oh well, back to another N day (it's been 20 days, tomorrow's the big day again!) We STILL have not gotten groceries. Procrastinators. Primarily ...
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

YEsterday I turned into a cake eating idiot and now this mornign I'm paying for it. Bleh. My stomach is WAY angry. I've not heard this much noise and discomfort from it in a long time.

Today I'm going to go easy and no cake.

HOw's your weekend?
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Homemade goodies are the best.

I made a marble cake (layer round cake) today and had 2 slices :shock: but darn it, yum=o.

Otherwise my meals were great and Idid sneak in some doritos.

Talk later, Ev's crying :)
tiff
by FarmerHal
Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Well, I didn't have cake for breakfast, I had more mini pancakes and 2 scrambled eggs.

I also weighed myself and I'm down to 230.5 :) Yay!
cake for lunch :lol: :P

Doing ok? Hope your computer isn't giving you fits. Mine seems to be working ok currently.

Talk soon
Tiff
by FarmerHal
Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Blerrrrgh! I am so glad Friday is almost over. I've been fighting with a terrible mean appetite and it's been a struggle (not that I have much to snack on in the house lol). Tomorrow... Cake. For Breakfast. :lol: :oops: I may take a bf'ing snack since dd has been a boobaholic last few days. Hope you...
by FarmerHal
Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Preacher's Confessions
Replies: 18
Views: 28006

Good to see you here!! I agree with cvmom, I piled my plates pretty darn high in the beginning! But now I am down to normal portions and I'm not anxious or worried about getting to the next meal. Things will come together for you, if you keep at it, your body adjusts. I am a reformed permasnacker, I...
by FarmerHal
Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Aaaaaand we have a POOP in the POTTY!!! :lol:
It's going to be a GOOD n day lol.

I'm goofy.

Talk later!
Tiff
by FarmerHal
Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

It's a marble cake (box) with creme cheese frosting and thos happy birthday sugar letters. :lol: I've been craving cake since last week. That pecan pie did nothing for me. Wow, you're up early! Although we were up at 7am this morning, pretty much our usual time. CONGRATS on the 3 lbs!!! :P The scale...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Sorry to hear you all got "the yuck" (as I lovingly call illness). I hope you're on the mend soon. I am hoping along with you that your mom's surgery and recovery are minor and quick and easy. My mom has had several surgeries due to joint degeneration and spinal issues. Not much can keep her down th...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

So sorry I didn't post yesterday. We went to DC to see Jess's dad and didn't end up getting in until 10pm. Bleh. And then of course today we went back up and spent the day sightseeing in DC with him again. I think we walked something like 6 or 7 miles!!!!!!! My feet are tired. I did have a successfu...
by FarmerHal
Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Sounds good. I think we can do PM's here? I can PM you my email and then send my phone number, that will probably be pretty secure. Did good today.Had a yoga class tonight (beginners) and it was so refreshing. Not too terribly hard and I felt so stretched out, relaxed, balanced afterward. I love lov...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415819

Thanks Dru!! It is definitely weird to be in a different decade! I'm having trouble adjusting lol. Hilary- I could never leave you babe! :) You and noS have changed my life SO much for the better, I don't even want to go back. I hear you about the weight just hanging there. Made the mistake of weigh...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:19 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Tricks and tips
Replies: 5
Views: 8956

Great tip with the rice KCCC!

My tip for successful noSing is 1. Find a noS Buddy. Both of you check in together.

My buddy is Jaxhil and she's singlehandedly helped to change my life (well and you too, Reinhard dear :) )
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:17 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ** Inspiration Note **
Replies: 5
Views: 11323

It's really true. I remember when I was in high school, a mere 150lbs (thought I was a cow back then at that weight :roll: ). I wish I could remember how it felt to be at a healthy weight like that. Right now I'm 234.5lbs and I feel like a blob. Now here I am noSing since Dec. Things have really cha...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:13 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reinhard! Inappropriate post
Replies: 8
Views: 13538

Gotcha!! thanks :)