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by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:10 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Almost through Week 1 NoS
Replies: 3
Views: 8313

Congratulations on your first week! I think I'm in my 4th set of 21 now and things are really changing for me. The guilt free S days and really decadent desserts are a plus but also the most freeing thing for me has been that I am (typically) not hungry between meals and especially that I just don't...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:03 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A new acronym to confuse the uninitiated
Replies: 9
Views: 15105

Sounds good to me.
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I am SO SOrry!! :) My stoopid computer has not been cooperating with me and it's been freezing up since Friday. All day Sat. I tried to get it working and then today we were out of town (went to D.C.). I'm sorry if I let you down in your moments of snackiness :oops: I thought about you several times...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

The teriyaki stiry fry is in a bag in the frozen section at the grocery store ;) But I do buy extra teriyaki sauce in the asian food section adn I like to douse with that as well. Nothing fancy or difficult. :) Mmmm oven roasted chicken. That sounds really good! Might have to make some. Here it is o...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Your b'fast sounds good, especially w/the fritos Lol Good day today. I was having som anxiety/boredom issues and wanted to eat but I did not. I got through the cravings by making dog food of all things lol. Supper was chicken teriyaki stir fry. Good stuff. and a frozen fruit bar (strawberry). I am h...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Ack! We have to hog tie Noah to cut his hair. We have him in the tub but sometimes dh has to hold him wrapped in a towel so he keeps his hand out of the way of the scissors (I do a layered boys cut).
Kids are goofy sometimes aren't they LOL :)
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

G'morning. Hope your evening went well. Mine went well. I had chick fil a for supper since dh was gone till late. I had to get up in the middle of the night (2:30) and get a glass of soy milk. I was starving and I couldn't sleep. It was to the point where it was nauseas acid reflux hungry. Ugh. DD h...
by FarmerHal
Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Happy Birthday to your mom :) The cupcakes sound devine!! I shall have to have the recipe of course and also for hte bread :) Today going well. I don't think I"m actually hungry but I feel snacky right now, which is why I came online to post lol. B'fast was kindof leftover hodgepodge, easter egg, ba...
by FarmerHal
Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

This morning seems to be going well. Last night I ended up having an apple with cheddar slices. It definitely helped with the overnight hunger and weird food/binge dreams. A playgroup friend is going to come over this morning so I'm sure Noah will have some fun. Can I just say... I would LOVE to hav...
by FarmerHal
Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I have to keep telling myself today: It's like compound interest. Eventually the little bit we do today will make a big difference later on. That's the idea. New noS scale rule noted :) I have had kind of a bad self-esteem day. I came SO close to failing today. So close. I made muffins between b'fas...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reinhard! Inappropriate post
Replies: 8
Views: 13538

Thanks.

Ok, help a girl out. What is "ludditing" ??? :)

tiffani
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Here I am. Why do the kids insiste on getting up at 6:30? Can someone tell me??!! :) Had a b'fast burrito that was leftover roast chopped up with carrot and couscous. Pretty good. And a soy milk. I weighed myself. remind me never to do that on a monday, never. I am just so frustrated!!!!! Is it too ...
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Man, those pb&j bagels..... mmmmmm :) I had a good S day today. Got a bit piggish on the random snacks. It's not that I ate mass quantities, but I'm feeling pretty miserably full. Will be glad when it's tomorrow and an N day. Never did get a chance at that apple wiht cheese, maybe b'fast. It rained ...
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Where did my chocolate craving go?
Replies: 7
Views: 14273

I have noticed my sweet tooth has really dissipated as well. I had ice cream yesterday (it was a "1 scoop" waffle cone, so you know they pack the whole cone with ice cream and then put a scoop on top). Well I only got through the top scoop and I was literally ready to barf! It was sssooo sweet and m...
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie question: What sorts of exercise do you do?
Replies: 29
Views: 36199

I have just recently started walking (like last Thursday LOL). But I decided to make a commitment and get 30 minutes of brisk walking in every day. Weekends optional (s days). I also like my bike (it's a Giant Sedona- soo comfy!) and pull a trailer with my kiddos in it (phew!! that's work going up a...
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reinhard! Inappropriate post
Replies: 8
Views: 13538

Reinhard! Inappropriate post

IMO. The Jessica Simpson post is waaay off topic and quite inappropriate. Although wouldn't it be nice to be in as good of shape she's in :)

I didn't even want to feed the troll and post on that thread.

Thanks for taking care of it.
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just Starting Out
Replies: 8
Views: 14938

I pretty much eat whatever (barring poptarts and fruitloops though) Typical examples: Breakfast burrito: Scramble 1-2 eggs with seasoning the way you like it, add maybe a leftover b'fast sausage or bacon bits. Toss in leftover rice, potato or couscous. Place on a burrito and wrap it up. Total the am...
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NO SNACKS
Replies: 6
Views: 12129

No eating between meals. I have chips with lunch sometimes. I just try to not pig out on them

By the way, you are doing great,keep up the posting girl :)
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 2:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Not a good idea
Replies: 46
Views: 151408

I can't agree with the Op, but I also don't know her life situation and what led her to feeling this way. I am almost 30 years old (in 6 days, eek!). For those 30 years I have suffered with my eating. I was the fat kid through school. I would sneak food as a child and then be punished for it. My mom...
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Re: sounds like you are doing great

It sounds like you are doing good if you are having veggies and salads for dinner I wish I had that much discipline Thanks fitchick. I find I have to have the veggies at night especially since they really fill me up. Plus I fill half my plate with them- so it feels like I"m being 'naughty' by eatin...
by FarmerHal
Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Hey howdy. I did ok last night. I actually got distracted and didn't get a chance to have the apple. It definitely was hunger and not out of boredom or stress. I'm sorry you have hip issues too. They're not fun, they can cut you right down toyour knees, literally! MOst of the time I can ignore it, I...
by FarmerHal
Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I thought about taking today as an S day too. I'm sorry it's getting hard for you also.This hunger... ugh. I know it's worth it to keep this up, totally worth it (the idea of 'snacking' doesn't sound all that appealing) but then again, I am so hungry I'd love to allow myself an apple with some chees...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Didja get your nap in? It sounds heavenly! I am HUNGRY. I am hatin' the N days this week, terribly, but I'm hanging in there. DD is also having nighttime nurseathons and so I'm not only making a ton of milky, I'm also not getting much quality sleep. I keep reminding myself they grow fast and before ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Phew! I just did 20 minutes of crazy biking pulling a trailer wiht 2 screaming kids in it up and down steep hills. My legs are JELL-O. :) I should try to do something else today to make up that 10 mins. BUt my heart is still pounding. Lunch was a mcD's burger :oops: but anyway. Day's going pretty go...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jammin' Jan's Check-In
Replies: 1081
Views: 786413

Jan, how's the new job going? And your Thursdays?

I'm thinking of you :)

Tiff
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Thanks Merrykat! :) Our buddy system has made an enormous difference, that's for sure! This morning is going well. Had some meusli withmilk and banana and a hard boiled (easter) egg. I'll ahve some soy milk here in a little bit I think. Been trying to catch up on 4 loads of laundry, got 2 going so I...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

So I did my 30 minute walk at 3.2 mph. I was reading a book and had that on the console so I didn't have to see the time creep by, Before I knew it 30 had gone by. I am going to try to work up to a jog but I was not wearing the right clothes for that fast movin :) Well I'm proud of us! We did good t...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

It is so weird but I loved seven mile sundays. It felt SO good to run, and after a while you just get into a cruise control where it feels like you could keep running at that pace forever. I was doing 9 minute miles at that point too. And I still thought I was fat :( If I only knew!!! I would like t...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I just wanted to add how proud of the both of us I am. You and I both have over come cravings and hunger and LEMON COOKIES!!! Gah!! :)

Let's keep it up. :)

Oh, and you come up in my conversations daily as "my diet buddy Hilary" :D
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I'm glad I met you too! You're a VIP to me now :) OK, I can get on the treadmill when dh comes home, I can exercise 30 minutes fast walking 5 days a week (option of taking it easy on S days so I can allow myself a break). Good plan? I start tonight. You know, I went from 206 to 170 a few years ago. ...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I hear ya. I am still sitting at 234. I am betting I'm going to have to do some serious exercising to get this weight to budge. I do know that when you're this big, it doesn't take many calories to just maintain and sit there, fat. I've been bummed about that too but still, I've come to such peace w...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: South Beach Diet anyone???
Replies: 5
Views: 10938

I agree with Flora.
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting over
Replies: 3
Views: 5944

You can do this milczar. I hear ya on overstuffing the plate. I tend to do the same myself. I have started allowing myself to go overboard on the veggies at supper. I feel like I am really getting to stuff myself but overall the result is good fiber, vitamins, antioxidants. It's hard listening to th...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Do YOU know what TODAY IS??? I went back and counted to see how far into our set of 21 we are and TODAY is day 21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock: :lol: Congratulations my dear!! Set 2 and 3 whooopieee! Today went well. I got pretty hungry toni...
by FarmerHal
Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Ok, so yesterday was a success and so far today is too. B'fast was an egg/sausage burrito with a yogurt and banana. Lunch was home made crackers, carrots and a turkey cheese avocado sandwich on whole wheat with v8Fusion peach juice. Nummy. Did I mention i love avocado??!! ;) Supper, not sure. I have...
by FarmerHal
Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: These things which I'm noticing
Replies: 10
Views: 15130

Exactly, Reinhard. Soda was never a favorite for me, I don't like the carbonation and it just tastes terrible. Bleh. But decadent 'rare' desserts are so much more worth it on S days than just ice cream. Or oreos, etc. it's gotta be homemade for me or from a really nice restaurant to even be consider...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Your N day rules sound good to me. I also think I put too much as far as portions on my plate. I worry though that I won't make it to the next meal if I don't pile it on. Sometimes that means 3 breadsticks (the pillsbury tube ones) :oops: Anyway, I'm working on that but pretty darn proud that I don'...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Breakfast and Saiety
Replies: 12
Views: 17471

My b'fasts are about the same size as my other meals. Generally I like to have a carb, protein and a fruit, and a calcium source. Here are some typical examples: Egg burrito (scrambled egg with potato or rice) A banana and a soy milk PBJ on wheat with a hard boiled egg and yogurt. Bowl of Meusli wit...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Everyone needs to read this article!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 10668

Great article.

I'm going to reduce the amount of Moo in my diet (red meat and dairy).

THanks for sharing it! :)
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

A quick note. Ev's in my arms so 1 hand typing... Had a good weekend. We were car shopping (ugh!) And looked at a toyota rav4 :D which I love. Will be getting one in the next few months. Ended up w/just 2 s days. Am finding I don't like the way sweet stuff tastes! :o Sooo weird! Yesterday made a roa...
by FarmerHal
Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: These things which I'm noticing
Replies: 10
Views: 15130

Thanks guys! :) It's pretty exciting, I hope I don't screw it up lol I made a cake today, trimmed it into an egg shape and decorated it with patterns and such for tonight/tomorrow. I had a piece and you know, I was really kindof grossed out! it was good but so sweet! This is an interesting developme...
by FarmerHal
Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: These things which I'm noticing
Replies: 10
Views: 15130

These things which I'm noticing

It's quite strange really. Today dh went out to get a dozen eggs to boil up so my 3 yr old can decorate them for easter. He said "Do you want some ben & Jerry's" I pondered for a minute. I considered the flavor and the feel of ice cream in my mouth. Heavy, creamy, too sweet. I decided I *don't like ...
by FarmerHal
Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I saw that! How weird is that!? Posting at the same time?! ANyway, today went well. Just trying to get dd wound down for the night. ds is already asleep thankfully. It was nice of your mom to visit- is she close to you? (distance wise I mean) My mom is in South Dakota and we're way out here in Maryl...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

ALright, where'dja go! :) Today has been good. Hectic but good. B'fast was multigrain hot cereal with milk, chopped dates and a minibagel with butter. And a coffee. Lunch was leftover homemade pot pie. Supper.. not sure yet. No exercise as of yet. That's about it from here. It's cold again *yuk* so ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:19 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ramblings about my failure
Replies: 14
Views: 25944

Sinnie, keep posting here. Every time you want to eat something, post here. Type about the feelings your experiencing. I could've typed the exact same post myself (go back and read on of my threads, "slipping") One thing I've learned is even if I've had a very stressful day, food isn't going to solv...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I feel the same way about you... (get ready to be corny lol) I don't even know you but you've helped to change my life so much! This has been a very long long road for me to get my eating and health under control, a very sensitive and intimate part of my life and I value you so much to help me throu...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KCCC check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 29631

Isn't it strange how eating sortof falls into place on this way of eating? There's no food plan and no recipes but it seems like most everyone begins including more fruits and veggies in their meals. I know I have.
:)
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Karinatwork at Work!
Replies: 6
Views: 12988

BUT I STAY FIRM - because I can have some on the WEEKEND! :) Yaaaaay! You've got the idea! I never thought it would happen, but now when I see candy or sweets in the kitchen at work, I don't even think of it as food. Or I think of it as belonging to somebody else: I would no more eat it than I woul...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

:oops: Aww thanks, you got me blushing :) It makes me so mad that dh rarely flosses and is not a regular brusher and has had ZERO cavities. Grrr. I don't know where to start, it costs me extra over the insurance as well unfortunately, so I'll have to budget it in. I'll have to pick a quadrant of my ...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm new here!
Replies: 4
Views: 9586

Welcome :) I have found the daily checkin to be enormously helpful!

I second everything Jaxhil said as well. If I can do it so can you.

Best wishes and keep on postin!
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:40 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: All right, I can do this!!!! Wish me luck!
Replies: 6
Views: 12523

I agree. I also put on 60 by grazing. Used to be my typical day went something like this: PBJ bagel (full sized.) coffee/creamer bowl of cereal another bagel with butter this time soy milk That was between 7:30am to 11am Lunch was pasta or whatever leftovers, soy milk bagel with butter box of cracke...
by FarmerHal
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Are you hanging in there? I am (noS wise anyway). I had a dental consult today to go over xrays taken last week and my mouth is a mess AGAIN and I'm just upset and frustrated over that. TWELVE more cavities, including I need 2 crowns. I am so upset. I was so mad when I came home, I walked in the doo...
by FarmerHal
Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Ack! Sorry, yesterday was just so crazy. I was flat out pooped from all the bike riding the day before and was buried in laundry... bleh. BUT! I'm happy to report that it was a successful N day. I was hungry by nighttime- I hate mondays, it takes a day for my body to readjust to not snacking and no ...
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: All right, I can do this!!!! Wish me luck!
Replies: 6
Views: 12523

Luck!!
It does get easier. I've been noSing since mid December. The first month I did really well, the next one, did terrible but kept trying and the third and now start of the 4th it's pretty much automatic.
It really helps to check in on the check in board :)
by FarmerHal
Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Wow. Crazy fun weekend for me here! Saturday we went to a little park and ds played and played. We hiked around a little pond as well. I made devil's food cake and creme cheese frosting (from a box and a can lol) and it was delish. Been munching on it all weekend (probably too much, well, yeah, too ...
by FarmerHal
Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Wow cool garage sale finds!! I love it when you find treasure and then make it your own. Today has gone well. Jess is home but he's also sick (I think a bad sinus infection, he's going to dr. tomorrow morning). B'fast was homemade apple cinnamon pancakes. Evoli decided she must try some and so she w...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

YEs, the buddy system has worked wonders for the both of us. You've made an enormous difference in my daily life and I've never even met ya :lol: Tonight went well. I made sort of a turkey stew, with ground turkey, in little meatballs, cut up potato and carrots and then a gravy. It was good. Noah li...
by FarmerHal
Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I wouldn't worry too much about the soda= my "soy milk" is chocolate soy milk. It's about the only thing I drink that has calcium in it- and I need calcium not just for myself but for bf'ing too, so it's a toss up and I let it slide. A small cup of Dr.P... meh. don't sweat it. Today is going well. D...
by FarmerHal
Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A small victory
Replies: 7
Views: 13329

:D Woohoo! Great Job Flora!!

I wish I could say the same. I know my portion sizes are still too big, the last 2 days I've been working on that and I notice I'm not too hungry.

:)
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Ugh, the 'terrific' twos. I'm now deep into the trying threes! I feel your pain! ;) We had a very similar b'fast. I had potato egg and can. bacon burrito and a juice (Yes! That was It! I amazed myself). I did have coffee between. Lunch was pb&j on wheat with wheat crisps and a banana and soy milk. (...
by FarmerHal
Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Yep, doing well today thanks :) I could totally eat some Texas Sheet cake!! Iknow what you mean about saving the treats to be really good ones. I had a blizzard on Sunday and I thought to myself how bland it was, honestly. Something nice and sweet and homemade is so much better now! DH just walked i...
by FarmerHal
Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Well yesterday I was an idiot. I kept eating pretty much all day. I felt really gross by bedtime lol.

I just now ate one cookie and I feel nauseas. Bleh.

What was that... "dont' be an idiot?" LOL

But hey, I made it through the week at least!

See ya monday!
by FarmerHal
Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Oh man, that's hard when they get to chow down on goodies while we can't :( For the most part, we're all noSing around here (well ds eats much more) but we reserve sweets to the weekends. I tell him it's a special treat for Saturday and Sunday. He seems ok with that. He also likes those pure fruit b...
by FarmerHal
Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Woohoo!! An inch!! I should measure myself too. The scale said 234.5 yesterday, at the last set of 21 start it was 236.5. I don't think I look any different yet. Sorry it's an hour commute for your dh and to get to a park. That's a drag for sure. Do you have room at all inthe back yard to have a swi...
by FarmerHal
Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Just wanted to check in with ya before i head to the playground, it's so nice outside! Sounds like your crock pot meals were yummy! I have a love/hate relationship with my crock pot. Sometimes it dries roasts out and other times the food is so yummy. And so quick. Just throw it in in the morning and...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The fat frenchwoman
Replies: 9
Views: 15687

I am glad to see you here. Thank you for posting about yourself. I can bet you that you knees would feel better if you took some weight off. that's one of my goals. I have ankylosing spondylitis, which is constant inflammation of my spine (with no infection present). It's an autoimmune problem. Anyw...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Today at Target...
Replies: 5
Views: 10954

Today at Target...

So I have a NoS diet business card printed out and in my wallet. I passed by the book section. The orange cover of "the abs diet" caught my eye as did "french women don't get fat. The wheels in my head turned a little. I whipped the cart around and found my business card. I layed it in front of the ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1265207

On Tues, I completed my 2nd set and Hilary her first!!!

Teamwork :) :lol:
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Hey, how's your day going? So far, so good. Day 2 already :) B'fast was leftover polenta pancakes with scrambled eggs and an apple juice. Yum. (no syrup) Lunch (as I'm noshing!) turkey sandwich with cheddar and lettuce on whole wheat, annie's organic white cheddar mac n cheese (small bowl) and some ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: zoolina's recommitment page
Replies: 41
Views: 52328

Sounds like you've been a very busy body lately! I hope things settle down for you.

:)
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Murphysraven New Check in (with photo's)
Replies: 3
Views: 8582

Cool!!
THe oatmeal with blueberries looks yummy!
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Phthalo Blue check-in
Replies: 10
Views: 16491

Are you a painter? :) Hang in there. The first week is hard! It's like running. By the time you're down to the last 2 miles, you're tired. You have to push yourself to make it to the finish line. But once you make it to the finish line, thinking about it... it wasn't sooo bad was it? :) Try try agai...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and struggling
Replies: 9
Views: 15946

It's hard those first few weeks! You can try having a glass of milk between meals if you feel ravenously hungry. I drink soy milk myself. The hunger gets better, it really does. Your body will adjust. Speaking from being a permasnacker myself. I just finished my 2nd set of 21 and am much less hungry...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:05 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Questions from a newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 7931

I agree with flora. For me, I tried to modify it with a snack here or a snack there and it really was defeating the purpose of not snacking. I found myself eating bigger and bigger snacks and then just screwing it and going for an entire box of crackers and a full sized pbj bagel! Ouch! I floundered...
by FarmerHal
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Yaaay!! Congratulations on your first set of 21 Hilary!!!!! :) We make a great noS team. I am hoping you're feeling much better today. There is crud going around here- some upper respiratory crap and we were hit with it for the last week. Some long nights with poor Evoli trying to breathe and of cou...
by FarmerHal
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: WooHoo! :)
Replies: 9
Views: 15113

Thanks guys, and c ongratulations to hilary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: 8)
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Night sugar cravings! Please help!
Replies: 9
Views: 14681

I struggled with this the first weeks as well. One of the things that really helped was getting several servings of veggies at supper time. A "serving" is usually like 1/2 a cup of veggies, but I have about 4 servings at supper time. The fiber fills me up really well. If things get really crazy then...
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Shamrockmommy's Daily Checkin
Replies: 50
Views: 48565

For anyone following, I've been doign my check in on Hilary and Tiffani's checkin page. :)
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: WooHoo! :)
Replies: 9
Views: 15113

WooHoo! :)

Today is day 21 of my 2nd set of 21!!!!!! How do I feel? Way better! For one, my relationship with food has completely changed. I no longer look at each plate of food with guilt, no longer chastize myself for what I've eaten each day. I am no longer sad and depressed about myself (even dh comments h...
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

WHAT DAY IS IT???? DAY 21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol: We did it we did it hooray (yes it's from Dora LOL) Day 21 is going well today. I'm pretty happy that I actually completed my 2nd set :) How are you doing? I KNOW this would not have been possible without having you here with me, chugging along to meet the same goal!!! How do I feel? Way bette...
by FarmerHal
Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

How ya doing this morning?
Good here so far. I had a small b'fast and thought I'd be starving all morning but here it is almost lunchtime :)

Tomorrow is day........................21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's do this!
by FarmerHal
Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We made it ANOTHER WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) WOoHooo!! Bring on the birthday cake baby. LOL Tuesday will be 21 days by the way. I know this because I was going to say Ef-it and eat a snack this morning (re...
by FarmerHal
Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Don't feel bad. Remember those 3lbs I lost the first 10 days? Nope. They came back and brought a half pound just for fun. I also am a slacker when it comes to exercise. I feel successful if I'm not pigging out all day, and so I think you are also successful for keeping up with N days. You are doing ...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Morning's going good so far. Had 3 sausage links, an egg burrito and a bowl of muesli. oh and soy milk. Today going good so far. Got laundry going and last night's dishes done (I HATE dishes!!) Thinking about going to the library today, not sure if I will go... it's in an hour and I actually got Evo...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Lucky you with the nap!! I wonder sometimes if I just turned everything off and laid down with the baby and had ds chill out on his bed if we'd all get an afternoon siesta. Worth a try maybe tomorrow. I am pooped! Had a great time at the park and since it was so nice out, we played in the back yard....
by FarmerHal
Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Had a really nice morning, overall. Met a friend for a picnic lunch at the playground and let the kiddos play for 1.5 hrs. Noah's a wreck though, he's so tired and doesn't nap. Hopefully he'll crash after his bath tonight. I had a sandwich, some crackers, baby carrots, frusion, water. Was all yummy....
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I am doing pretty good. I got out my coffee (decaf as always) now so I can make it to supper time. I ended up meeting dh at the park for lunch and for Noah to play and turns out my playgroup friend was there too! We let the kids play for a good long time, so now at least noah is tired out and a bit ...
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Doing good so far today. But I"m grumpy! Just not sleeping very well with dd waking to nurse so many times a night yet. Bleh. I feel like crap and then the whole exercise idea goes right out the window unfortunately. I think noSing is getting easier. I really like to snack between b'fast/lunch and l...
by FarmerHal
Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

I'm so sorry you are having a down day. I wouldn't worry about your sip of Dr.P. It was just a sip and you're past that now anyway and back on track. I think our bodies are thanking us! Our pancreas's aren't working so hard from all day long eating. And we're not digesting all day long either. I wou...
by FarmerHal
Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Is this ok or a sweet?
Replies: 4
Views: 7384

Thanks Kevin. It's literally ground fruit. You can see the seeds and everything, it's not just the juice from it.

The strawberry is sooooo good :)
by FarmerHal
Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Is this ok or a sweet?
Replies: 4
Views: 7384

Is this ok or a sweet?

Just wanted to know if this is ok for N days or should I keep them to S days. THey are the "pure fruit" bars found in the freezer section. I originally got them for ds, since he thinks he's getting a special frozen treat but it's 100% fruit with no sugar or preservatives or anything. Each bar has 25...
by FarmerHal
Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Sounds like you are doing great this weekend so far. I'm like you with the donuts. I wonder what it is in our bodies that changes when we do the noS that we can onlyhandle so much sweet stuff. I made cinnamon rolls yesterday for breakfast, with cream cheese icing. OMG so good! I ate 2 and after the ...
by FarmerHal
Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

How are you doing tonight? I thought about you this afternoon. I drove by a McD's and thought it would be sooooo easy to just drive through and get a mcflurry. BUT I did NOT because I would let you down. We're in this together, which is helping me so much! Lunch was chik-fil-a since we were at a pla...
by FarmerHal
Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

A good day overall. I'm feeling hungry even after supper but I guess it will have to wait till morning. I"ve given myself permission to have an apple tonight if it gets pretty bad so I'm not waking up starving. ONE MORE DAY HIL!!!!! :) Been planning Noah's b'day party (on the 17th) going to be a lot...
by FarmerHal
Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

G'Morning. Yesterday went well. I woke up hungry some time in the wee hours, but i was also nursing dd who is SUCH a bear from her shots. I was dreaming about food, and eating with Donald Duck LOL :lol: Most of my food education has come from Alton Brown on Good Eats, no kidding! lol And Rachel Ray ...
by FarmerHal
Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

So far so good this afternoon, how are you doing? B'fast was an egg burrito with some of that leftover mushroom stuffing. Man, that was good too! Plus a homemade banana nut muffin. Good stuff. And soy milk. Lunch was leftover roast beef sandwich with a good bit of baby carrots and an apple with chee...
by FarmerHal
Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Slipping :(
Replies: 14
Views: 24889

Kevin, there aren't any "good" agility clubs in my area unfortunately. The only club here REQUIRES that you bring the dog on a PRONG collar. Now I think in the appropriate situation and on the right dog, prong collars are useful but on a very sweet bichon who is touch sensitive, there is NO need wha...
by FarmerHal
Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

Another successful noS day :) I tell ya, Hilary, it helps SO much to have you to think about, we're in this together- and I dont' want to let my partner down :) I"m dorky LOL ANyway, had a good day. Supper was OUTSTANDINGLY delicious. Every once in a while I do something very tasty. I was grocery sh...
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Slipping :(
Replies: 14
Views: 24889

I'm doing MUCH better, I have a NOS buddy, jaxhil :) and we are getting through together. It has helped so much! I am planning on finding something once a week where I can get out and have fun without kids. I enjoy anything wiht my dogs, so there are some obedience classes I was looking into. DH wan...
by FarmerHal
Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 415822

This morning has gone pretty well. I am having the rest of my oatmeal that I didn't get to finish before I took dd to the clinic for her shots (yet another long, aggrivating story BLEH!!). I'm crrrrabby after what the nurse said to me. So I"ll finish this oatmeal and drink water or maybe I shoudl ma...