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Merry

What a great post! I'm so glad you listed out your questions and fears here--all very normal! 1) I'm in my 11th month on No-S, and I can relate to so many of your thoughts--in fact, I just came off a plateau of several weeks, and even though I've seen No-S work so well since I've been on it, and eve...

Merry

Tuesday and Wednesday both SUCCESS Today I got a gold star: firstly I went to an art viewing and had a glass of sparkling wine and did not take any of the very nibbly nibbles. Then I went to a cool cafe with my friend, and only had coffee - even when offered 'cake?' :D Wow, you DO get a gold star :-)

Merry

My Son had to bake tonight so I had a 5 min wobble and had a bit if mixture followed by a small amount of brownie this afternoon. It did not descend into a binge but I do have to count it as a failure but I won't colour it red. Otherwise another good Day and mostly I am feeling pleased. Back tomorr...

Merry

RAWCOOKIE wrote:I find those little green squares ridiculously motivating!

Me too!

Hang in there, Oolala. We're rooting for you

Merry

No-S does give me some good structure, though. He hasn't really commented on my not eating after dinner during the week. In truth, I'm not sure he really notices whether I snack or not, which I think is good. I found a new shirt at a thrift shop over the weekend and really enjoy how I look in it, s...

Merry

Yes, I so appreciate the book!

Merry

I bet those pounds are gone for good (: Recycling pounds is a great term!! Real weight loss that actually sticks seems like that. The old "high" dissapears. Then a soon new "low" shows up & the same thing happens as that new low becomes the new normal (: I hope you love your new elliptical! Well, t...

Merry

Had quite the weekend! Friday I took a small grandfather clock into a luthier in the next city over to be fixed (it's been in my mom's family for several generations, and she has it in storage while she is caring for her mom, and a piece got broken when she moved it--she was crushed but I know this ...

Merry

So glad you and baby are okay!

Merry

Welcome back! You can do this

Merry

reinhard wrote:Thank you! It was very nice. My daughter baked a chocolate chip honey cake for me (her own "mod" on a real recipe -- she sticks chocolate chips in everything). A sweet gesture, and actually rather delicious.

Reinhard

So cute!

Merry

I weigh myself everyday & use the average of the 7 days to see what my trend is doing. The highs & lows can be all over the place, but the average is pretty consistant. The best thing is that the low might be the same for 3 weeks in a row, but the average still moves down. I sometimes think people ...

Merry

I'm glad its not just me! I was thinking about the many many diets I have been on over the years (first one aged 12!) and they have all, without exception, encouraged snacking of some description. Whether it be carrot sticks, fruit, nuts, cheese, meats, depending on the diet, there's always somethi...

Merry

oh my....

Merry

oolala53 wrote:Wish I'd remembered to bump this up last week, but here it is!

Ah, I remember 43. Enjoy the HECK out of it.

Thanks for the bump, and Happy Birthday, Reinhard! Thankful for you sharing your ideas!

Merry

Awesome thank you for sharing that Merry! I found this book awhile back but was kind of dismissive of it. Maybe I'll have to check it out. https://www.amazon.com/Acid-Reflux-Minute-Solution-Naturally-ebook/dp/B00X550CFA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475296169&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=how+i+cured+my+ac...

Merry

osoniye wrote:Great! We had a super month, didn't we?!

Yes we did! See you all in the October Thread & hang in there everyone!

Merry

Thank you! Yes I am pretty good at preparing healthy meals, its the snacking that is hard! I never realised how many times I put food in my mouth until I tried not to! Wow I am a big snacker :shock: I am feeling very positive right now though, I think this is something I can do. LOL, I was shocked ...

Merry

https://meadowend.com/2009/06/19/weightloss/ I love this site. The guy says he lost weight eating three meals a day and nothing else. Anyone done that with no S days and seen real weight loss? Thanks Anne I've been following No-S since November 30th of last year (10 months now), and have lost 20 lb...

Merry

Thanks for getting us set up--looking forward to October! My mom is coming sometime, not sure when yet...saving my NWS days for that :-). :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :mrgreen: 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) :mrgreen: 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) :m...

Merry

After reading your comment about reflux last night, I started wondering if there was another physical way to counteract that, and thought about deep breathing exercises. So, I did that last night, and then off and on throughout the day today, and I think it's going to be helpful. Tonight I googled, ...

Merry

reizen wrote:Day 16: Wednesday: Success

Really wanted a chocolate binge last night - but resisted.

Good for you! Enjoy some chocolate this weekend

Merry

lpearlmom wrote:It's the actual physical pressure of the extra weight pressing on the stomach esp people that are Apple shaped like myself.

Thanks, I didn't know that. I like that, with losing weight, there's hope in other areas too!

Merry

Yes, I've heard something like that - in fact, it impressed me so much that I wrote it down in my diary: every ONE pound of weight loss has the effect of taking - - 5lb of stress taken off the knees - 7lb of stress taken off the ankles - 10lb of stress taken off the spinal discs it makes it well wo...

Merry

noni wrote:Wow...14 miles--good job!

And happy birthday!

Merry

Oh right! I meant when you lose the other 43 not 20 lbs you might find it a good place to be. It sounded like that goal might just be a starting point not a final goal. Ah, gotcha! It's my main weight goal, one I hope is realistic because it's not super-skinny or anything. Sometimes I do wonder if ...

Merry

bunsofaluminum wrote: though I'm pretty sure I'd rather be hungry than eat tapioca pudding. hahahaha.

OOOOH, I'll eat it for you! I haven't had a good, homemade tapioca pudding in years...I'll have to do that on an S-day soon!

Merry

Thanks! I tend to feel best when I'm just into that category--that 140-145 range is a weight I maintained for a long time. I'm generally a size 12 at that weight. Definitely not "skinny" at that point (I haven't been "skinny" since I was 7 or 8--have always had a chunky belly!), but seems doable and...

Merry

Thanks auto, yeah it's been about six months. I was doing okay with meds and watching my triggers but overdid it fri night. I've been paying for it all week. Finally feeling a little better today but hoping losing more weight (if possible) will help. Well I weighed myself yesterday and it was bette...

Merry

Hi Merry Happy Belated Birthday, and so glad you didn't have any leftovers to deal with, though all that talk of freezing cakes is a temptation of its own hahaha. as for plateaus, hey...at least you're losing and have a plateau to actually get to. That's something. blessings, Heidi Thanks, Heidi. H...

Merry

Oh gosh I feel your pain! Let me know if you find anything that helps. Have you read any of dr koufman' books? Following that program is what originally gave me some relief but I haven't really been sticking to it lately. I noticed we have about the same amount of weight to lose. I've been at this ...

Merry

One of my favorite things I've gotten from No S is my reaction to a day when I know I can't succeed. Wednesday this week I was just extra hungry & not in the mood to be strict about what I ate. I tried a bigger lunch, which helped get me through to dinner, but needed a bigger dinner to. For me the ...

Merry

Praying for you and that you can resist stress-eating today. I'm sorry it's so difficult right now. You can do this!

Merry

reizen wrote:Day 10: Wednesday Success

Despite not being able to eat dinner until 9:30pm and being tempted by pizza in between.

WAHOOO! Good for you!

Merry

Wednesday, 9/21 Is today the first day of fall? Actually the 22nd was. PB on toast...haven't had that in awhile, yum! I need to get more walking in--your listing of steps is motivating me to consider how I might do that (I have a desk job and work from home and homeschool my dd...I have to make up ...

Merry

But I have been having pain in my right knee. I went to the Orthopaedic the other day and they told me I have arthritis. They gave me exercises and told me to lose weight. So I started no-s again. Every extra pound translates to 4 pounds of pressure on the knee. Pain is a good motivator, better tha...

Merry

Maybe you can finish on a strong note Friday! Here's to a better next week

Merry

Yay for having patience with plateaus! I need to remember that as I begin the next leg of my weight loss journey... I hope this next leg goes well for you. Sometimes I feel I have so far to go! I need to just keep looking at maintaining the daily habits and small, healthy steps. I'm working at gett...

Merry

bunsofaluminum wrote:triumph! a little spat with my BF and didn't want to eat, because I had jut had lunch and didn't need food! even though the emotion was right up there. Yay me!

Sorry you had a spat, but good for you for not jumping into emotional eating after!

Merry

I was very tempted to turn today into a red day. It was another boyfriend working late/late dinner night, and this time I had some yogurt when I got home and left room on the plate. After dinner, I immediately got some ice cream out of the freezer, then thought about it. Tomorrow is an S- day becau...

Merry

Happy Birthday month from one September baby to another :D Those couple pound fluctuations are so frustrating! I totally feel your pain as I frequently have similar plateaus. But I have found that the longer I do No-S (Thursday, 9/15 will be my one year anniversary!) the more sane I become about fo...

Merry

You have no idea how much I appreciate you asking me what you could do to help! Perhaps you could follow me around and knock the snacks out of my hands! :lol: LOL, I think we need a good emoticon for that! Being a mom does tend to change our identity. Not as much time as we had in the past for cert...

Merry

I've done the raw vegan route--about 75% raw with lots of juicing. It's really tough to maintain and eat that way unless you *LOVE* it, which I didn't. Did it for about 6 months though for health reasons, and was my skinniest ever then. But...you know what happens when you stop. So, how can we come ...

Merry

My Saturday and Sunday were Good. They were basically what an S day should look like. Meals with a snack or two small snacks. Controlled and happy. I also stayed at the same weight from Friday morning to Monday morning so I'm very happy. I've Been "almost" having green days during the week. I need ...

Merry

So sorry you have reflux. I've struggled with it off & on over the years. I guess I need to get serious about cutting out caffeine and probably take enzymes and probiotics more regularly!

Merry

thanks raw cookie. What are the beverage rules? Chais and lattes are sweet and 200 plus calories - which makes me wary of them as a hidden snack. Day 6: Saturday s-day ate quite a lot.... Congrats on your first week! don't worry about S-day eating...that's normal, especially to start. It will even ...

Merry

I hope you have a great week. There are all kinds of diets that work for losing weight. How many have a strong track record of keeping it off long term though? I lost weight with calorie counting. Gained it all back and more when I stopped calorie counting. So, I either needed to keep it up forever,...

Merry

Welcome! I hope the change goes well for you

Merry

Sounds like a delicious meal and fun with friends! I'd probably have ended up red too...I do love potato chips! Or would have planned it as an NWS day.

Tomorrow's a new day!

Merry

Thanks Jen, I appreciate the feedback!

And definitely, some of those PMS weeks are just make it through how I can!

Merry

That's awesome, E-Lyn! So happy for you--sounds like a lovely time with your hubby

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Merry

I had a lovely weekend! It was my birthday, so I had a pleasant little party and a nice evening out with my husband :D Monday was GREEN! and I lost a little bit of weight over the weekend!!! Yippee! That hasn't happened in a really long time :) All is good. Awesome, congratulations and Happy Birthd...

Merry

MaggieMae wrote:That's great! He must be really tall. His before picture didn't look like 600 pounds to me.

I thought the same thing.

Merry

Sunday, 9/11/16 3. Use the "mark it and move on" philosophy for red days. (See "Phrases of No S" for proper credit for that phrase. https://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=3883) Just because you hit a pothole with your car is no reason to drive it into a tree. Thanks for reposting the list! ...

Merry

I will say that as a child, I would far rather not eat than eat something I didn't like. There were no snacks or alternate meals available, but I was a hugely picky eater. One of my kids is even more so, and we never offered snacks/alternate meals either. For me, some was taste but I also had a lot ...

Merry

Thanks! Thanksgiving will be the more challenging time for me--my SIL hosts and makes amazing food and we're there for several days. We'll see if I can apply more moderation (last spring when I was at her house I still had red days most days, but usually it was 3 meals and a snack--not hugely overea...

Merry

joasia wrote:180.
Still struggling but not giving up. I have to remember that I've lost 88 pounds. And that's a success

Wow, that's awesome! Congratulations, and good for you for not giving up!

Merry

Yay! Way to end the week strong! Have a great weekend

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Merry

Merry, I have a Nordic Track Elliptical from Sears. I LOVE it!! I've tried a lot of them & this one feels like a more natural movement & it gives me a good workout but is still enjoyable (: My husband was told to do Elliptical for cardio because he has bad knees but he always hate Ellipticals & thi...

Merry

Congratulations to you and your daughter, how wonderful!

Thai food sounds yummy, good for you for sticking to a plate and not over-stuffing!

Merry

kaali, I remember when I was pregnant and low in iron, the Dr told gave iron pills that constipated me. Instead, everyday, I took a spoonful of Haddon House brand molasses that was rich in iron, without the constipation. I wasn't able to find it in the stores anymore for subsequent pregnancies, and...

Merry

Well, I kind of over-ate last evening and had my first "too full" feeling since starting NoS. So that was a lesson in itself. I always find those days so interesting because that's how I used to feel all the time & didn't even realize it. Now if I'm "too full" it really stands out and reminds me (f...

Merry

I hope your move goes smoothly!

Merry

I did well during my conference last week! All green days! :D And a little bit of a weigh in loss on Friday! Then the weekend happened... Not too horrible but yesterday was a red day. :( I was doing well, but then I went swimming after lunch. And then I went to the grocery store. I was fine at firs...

Merry

Hi Jen,

What kind of elliptical do you have? I've been thinking about getting one (tried out a friend's & really liked it...hoping that means I'd keep up with it, LOL!)

Merry

Thanks! Ended up with a smaller cake this year so no need to freeze any (no temptation left, LOL!)

Merry

You inspired me to get back into some exercising this evening!

Merry

Looks like you've got a nice little long weekend planned, there, Merry! LOL, yes, happy cake day to me :-)! I ended up having a green day on Friday (which is usually an S day for me), so I did end up trading days and only adding in one extra S for the weekend! Great weekend with friends & family th...

Merry

I actually need to finish going through them for the first time! I'm around 20 I think...

Merry

382 days!!! Good night!

Merry

I think you're on the right track with just recognizing the issue and restarting with shovel-glove. Good for you! I think you'll notice some positives when you get back to the No-S habits too. I've been such a slug lately myself, and I definitely need to get into better habits with exercising. We're...

Merry

It usually comes with a LOT of feeling overfull because we are so used to eating more just because something tastes good. If something tastes good, we should slow down and SAVOR it more, not eat more of it. This is such a big one--it's so ingrained for me to think the other way (and so many times I...

Merry

Whosonfirst wrote:BBQ shrimp wrapped in bacon with cheese over top for dinner with baked potato. So delicious I wanted more, but didn't.

Look at you, flexing those self-control muscles!

Sounds yummy!

Merry

Yes, on HabitCal, you can choose STATS and load it for the month - and it gives you a percentage and a medal (if you've got one!). I'll bet it doesn't work for me because I do S days on Friday and Sunday--Reinhard says that throws of the percentage stats, so I bet it throws off the medals too. Anyw...

Merry

great lists!

Merry

I'm sorry. It sounds like you have a lot of tough and stressful things going on right now. One thing that has helped me was to decide ahead of time how to deal with a plateau. I decided that I would wait 3 months before making any changes, and that then the changes would either be contents of plates...

Merry

Well, I only just started (again) today, but did have a teeny tiny little victory, in that I didn't have my usual mug of chocolate and vanilla ice cream after supper and before bedtime. (I've been having that most of the summer!) Though I must confess that the fact that tomorrow's my birthday and t...

Merry

Merry

Thanks for getting us set up!

Merry

I know, the stats are a bit complicated - I've experimented putting in one yellow, or one red to see what difference it makes. Tuesday SUCCESS Wait, are you saying somewhere on Habitcal, it actually TELLS you if you got a medal? I was going by what Reinhard says in the sticky on this board--and acc...

Merry

Hope you get that five in a row soon! Hang in there

Merry

Welcome back! I'm more of a computer and TV snacker than a reading snacker (I like to read--I just never got in the habit of snacking while reading! Usually I read in bed, and I don't want snacks there.) Anyway, I do just what you suggested--I either have a big cup of water or a cup of coffee/tea in...

Merry

Thanks!

Merry

Welcome back! I hope your new diet plan goes well--glad it fits with NoS

Merry

I used to think well, if I can't have the love,job, etc. that I want, then I"m just going to eat more. Yeah, I have often followed similar thought patterns. Today I really wanted to feed the emotions and had to keep telling myself I didn't *really* want that...and wouldn't you know it, I drove by C...

Merry

RAWCOOKIE wrote:Monday SUCCESS

I'm getting quite excited about ending the month with just ONE red day, and no extra S days. (HabitCal gives me a Bronze medal for that, which seems a bit stingy, but, it's how the system works and it's fun!)

I thought that was Silver? I need to go look again!

Merry

My weight is up 5 lbs. did I really eat *that* much in two days? Nah, no way did you accidentally eat an extra 17,500 calories in only two days! I say it's extra salt, water retention from travelling, unusual and/or extra food that your system hasn't gotten rid of yet, and maybe only one real pound...

Merry

I humbly urge you to write down a list of all the miseries you've experienced with your chaotic eating. Then also write what you believe will be the benefits and wisdom of more ordered eating. Read them both at calm moments EVERY DAY for three months. I'm serious. That was pivotal for me. I still h...

Merry

Well, looks like this month I'm going to end up with no loss. I thought it would be less than usual because of my surprise week off, but I did seem to be down a pound or a pound and a half anyway, but then suddenly jumped back up this week, so I guess it didn't "take" yet! Oh well. Not sure Septembe...

Merry

So funny! In the early days of NoS, I used to dream about it a lot. It was usually in the form of breaking the rules which was before I ever had a red day and found it very stressful. I guess it's normal when learning a new skill. I think it shows how important our new way of eating is to us. Glad ...

Merry

Welcome! No, that's fine to do and doesn't count as a snack.

Merry

Congratulations and welcome!

Merry

I have a little motivational photo album haha. I need to dust that off and use it. Yesterday was bad. I had seconds, and thirds, and fourths... On pizza. It's my downfall. I need to buy or make tiny personal ones or I basically consider the whole thing mine. family size. Family? What family? Haha O...

Merry

:lol: :lol: :lol: some kind of anxiety I guess......... but, thanks for sharing it! I realised today that, although I am sticking to the three meals (even on S days now!) - I still look forward to every meal very much - it's never far from my mind! LOL, I think that's normal to enjoy eating! I don'...

Merry

Merry, I bet you were glad to wake up and realize it was just a dream! I have to admit a dream like that would scare me a bit, haha. Although not as much as teeth dreams or the ones about forgetting to take a final exam. LOL, it made me savor getting my mocha that much more this week! I've not had ...

Merry

Welcome! I hope you have a great first month. Let us know how we can support and encourage you !

Merry

Sounds like you handled lunch well and enjoyed time with your friend!

Merry

Keep up the good work! Maybe make yourself a motivational card to help you stick things out if you have a slower loss week or plateau for awhile--remind yourself why to stick with it. Anyway, happy for you!

Merry

Thanks, Kaalii! I AM doing great on No S! I really just can't believe after trying so many different other plans, and how hard they were, that No S just seems to work for me. I was actually very nervous about posting the weight loss numbers, because I am afraid I'll mess up and gain weight back.......

Merry

:lol: I love their Irish accents too. I'd love to get their book. Friday SUCCESS Today started late, with breakfast not until 9am - so I didn't get hungry for lunch until gone 2pm, and dinner is going to be about 8.30pm. I reflected on how I used to have to eat every 3 hours! Now, I go a minimum of...

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