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kccc

I'm in the "It's not *what*, it's *how much*" camp, but at the same time I'm also firmly in the "Whatever works for you" camp. LOL, DaveMc! I'm in the "artificial food products are not food, and should be avoided wherever possible" camp, but also VERY firmly in the "Whatever works for you" camp as ...

kccc

As Reinhard says, there are very few actual holidays. Those can be enjoyed! For other days... - Remember that "there will be nice food again." :) - DO have meals you like, so you don't feel deprived. - Remember that you can make VERY reasonable N-compliant plates of a lot of holiday foods. (In fact,...

kccc

Friday... Exercise Th- walking Exercise F - killer Step class Wednesday night was a Fail. I ate seconds on the roasted potatoes. I think I need to make them on weekends only, since I want a LOT of them. Either that, or just have half a plateful and give up something else. Thursday was odd... one of ...

kccc

I ended up going to McDs and ordering a big burger and fries--which I enjoyed but is definitely something I don't want to be eating- it didn't violate any official rules but I am upset with myself for doing it. Sounds to me that you did extremely well with a rough day. I'm reading that (1) You had ...

kccc

http://www.realage.com/tips/obesity-gene-exercise-to-lose-weight? It's a quick review of a more in-depth study. The citation to the study is given, though I admit not wading through the entire thing. The main point: In the recent study, researchers found 12 genes that increased the risk of obesity....

kccc

Okay, a better day. Weather lifted, and is clear and brisk. I love it, even when I'm indoors. And a little more time. A little. Tuesday was a very busy night, with school activities early and a meeting for hubby later, so we fell back on pizza for dinner. Humph. At least we had fruit with it. I inte...

kccc

Sophiasapienta, I am sorry for both those losses. And you are right - it's a reminder to cherish every moment, and all the people you love, and to live purposefully.

You are wise to take care of yourself, and to learn from this sadness.

kccc

Thanks Shannah and FunFuture! I do appreciate the support. Monday was harder than normal for me - was actually hungry, even though I was eating normally. But I made it through. Did indulge in an extra coffee, which is allowed but not regularly. It was a nasty cold rainy day, so that was welcomed on ...

kccc

The wedding reception was nice, except that I didn't get to spend much time with the bride. That's how these things go. I did get to see some other friends, which was nice. However, I didn't care for the food. The cake was good, but the main meal didn't appeal. It was catered, and very Southern... j...

kccc

Great to see you back, FunFuture!

kccc

Thank you, TooSolidFlesh. This really has been a tough Fall. But...it's also been one from which I am learning a great deal that is deeply important, on multiple levels. I do think that having broken the general habit of stuffing down emotions with food makes all this both harder and easier. Harder ...

kccc

Congrats on the weight loss! You sound so happy that it makes me smile just to read your post!

And I totally understand about how nice it is to have normal family meals. (Just think what a great example you're setting for your kids, too.)

kccc

Have a fun day!!! On the No-S...if you were expecting worse, then you did better than you would have otherwise even with all the "flub-ups". And probably MUCH better than you'd have done with no effort. So, acknowledge where you are and move on. No beatings allowed - they don't help. :) Enjoy your f...

kccc

IDK, thanks so much for posting. One of the things that gives me perspective is to remember that these issues come to us ALL at some point, in some form. Loss, grief, exhaustion... part of life, just like all the joyous and happy parts. You can't have just part of it, and it just adds additional suf...

kccc

MW- yoga Tu/Th - walk + abs F - step class I like classes because they're social and keep me motivated. Plus, since the gym is AT my workplace (one building over), it's convenient. I bring my clothes and exercise before work. I think it's important to pick - something you like - something that you c...

kccc

Yesterday... Br - scrambled egg sandwich (2 eggs, one slice WW bread) L - one plate at my fave place, mostly veg with tofu and some noodles in peanut sauce. WONDERFUL. D - Chicken, roasted veg, salad, bread. Delish! Exercise - Yoga class I went to the grocery yesterday, and since I was working from ...

kccc

Everyone has a time when "it's hard" when they start. It's just habit - you're used to eating then because you have been for a while. So... time for new habits. The good news is that the more you work on building those habits, the quicker the old ones will be replaced. The white-knuckle stage doesn'...

kccc

Yup, very definitely. I figured it was some level of sugar sensitivity, since diabetes runs in my family. When I eat sweets after a meal, it's as if the protein provides an "anchor" for all those simple sugars... which is probably not technically correct, but "feels right" to me. Dessert as part of ...

kccc

I I've had so many green N days, though in the last 6 months few full green weeks. Start with green weeks. :) That will make a difference. And they WILL "bleed over" into S-days. Maybe very gradually, but they will. On S-days, don't limit, just be very mindful. Attending to "what do I REALLY want?"...

kccc

The problem isn't so much ME...it's the fiance. He doesn't like the game and will only play it for short time periods. I think it's a combo of the fact that he doesn't like the music (he's more of a rock than a pop sort of person) and he's not very good at it. Now, normally I'd have no problem with...

kccc

Not much to write that's pertinent to this board... No-S is fine on weekdays, a bit excessive on weekends as old stress-eating habits kick in. Weight holding steady (145 this morning - it currently ranges 144-146, which is fine for me at 5'7"). The yoga I do helps a LOT with stress (as does exercise...

kccc

Thanks, everyone. Just as we thought we were pulling out of a difficult time, something new... Trying to find positive ways to channel emotion and deal. Sunday was a more excessive S-day, but done. Good thing about Mondays - at this point, it's so easy and welcome to get back on track. Don't expect ...

kccc

Thanks, ZippaDee. Spent a little time on Storypeople.com today. Love the artwork and the stories - they just speak to me. This one describes my friend. Real Hero. And this one describes my recent months. Angel of Mercy Or maybe this one. Life Cycle. (I really may have to buy one of these...) Pleasan...

kccc

Shannah, I chose Audible because I have a long commute and wanted something to listen to. So, a Kindle wouldn't work for that. I did try a Kindle out a while back, and liked it well enough for fiction. If I did a lot of commuting by train or plane, that would work. It doesn't work as well for profes...

kccc

Mimi, thanks so much! (And how wonderful that you have a student doing NaNoWriMo - cool!) Br - PB&J on homemade bread, fruit L - Soup, salad, apple and the last tiny heel of bread (about the size of two quarters, lol!) D (planned) - Eggplant parmesan (already made - love that!), sauteed bell peppers...

kccc

KCCC, I was under the impression that 1-2 weeks per week is a good amount to lose to do it right and keep it off, so I felt 3-5 pounds per month would be a good goal for me. I am okay with the fact that I havent lost anything yet, as long as I can find a way to eventually make it happen. This has b...

kccc

My assumption is you could eat what you wanted, just no snacks, seconds, or sweets. Worrying about types of food at meals will frustrate me enough that I completely give up on this. Please read what Dave said carefully. Then, if you would, go up to the sticky and read "phases of No-S" (I wrote that...

kccc

You're really doing well!

kccc

Nice to see you enjoying No-S so much! (I think losing the "diet head" is one of the biggest benefits to the plan.)

Your meals look great!

kccc

Did food as planned and yoga as planned. The trip to the health food deli and yoga are part of my routine on Wednesdays, but it's good to notice that my routine does include self-care. :) And my exercise accomplishment for the day... I got back into handstand, with less assistance than previously, A...

kccc

Mimi, you are really sticking with it this round!

It's so nice to see your check-in every day - like seeing a friendly face on the boards.

kccc

Hi Anne - yes, for November, I plan to itemize the "self care" choices. I feel as if I need it right now, because of various stressors in my life that are affecting me noticeably. Yesterday's dinner got revised... out of baking potatoes, subbed sweet. Since they and the carrots look too similar, I h...

kccc

Mostly an issue if you're in the US, have a kid of trick-or-treat age, live in an area that gets trick-or-treaters, and have a spouse who is determined to (a) offer the "good stuff" and (b) have plenty. (He overbuys drastically.) And, of course, if you yourself just give in. :) Ultimately, I chose. ...

kccc

Exercise -walk and abs Br - Greek Yogurt, apple L - leftover soup, homemade bread, fruit D (planned) - sausages, baked potato, cooked carrots, broccoli November is NaNoWriMo (Google it if you don't know) and also AEDM (Art Every Day Month). Both are sort of creative boot camps, where participants wo...

kccc

sophiasapientia wrote:This is my No S "During" journey. There are going to be days that are more difficult than others. There are going to be days when I'm not perfect. But that's OK. It is a journey that I love and am committed to living out, one day at a time.

Beautiful! And deeply true (for others besides you...)

kccc

If you ate too much Halloween candy this weekend, raise your hand. Mine is up high. In fact, by Sunday night I didn't want any dinner. By this morning (Monday), I was still feeling icky. It's like I overdosed on sugary junk, and need to detox. However... I am doing just that. I ate a very light brea...

kccc

October review... Lots of stress-eating, mostly on weekends. A few weekday failures, but all VERY contained - they were not bad, really. Too much pizza and rotisserie chicken for meals, though - I have not been eating satisfying meals, and I think that's an issue. A few accomplishments... sticking t...

kccc

Lovely weekend in terms of family/fun/relaxing. Awful weekend in terms of eating. Ick, ick, ick. Between my son's b'day and Halloween (and residual stress), I blew out all the stops in a spectacular way. My body is not happy with me AT ALL... and rightly so. I don't even want to see candy or pizza a...

kccc

Darrell, Congratulations! There is so much accomplishment in your post. Walking 1.2 miles (from zero!) is GREAT. As you lose weight, it will get easier and you'll be able to do more. For now, be proud of yourself! Especially because there's a lot of "positive habit formation" going on. Here's what I...

kccc

Failure today. Not a bad one, but I'm being honest with myself. Exercise - walk plus abs Br - yogurt and banana, gulped before my first meeting. L - bagel w/PB, fruit cup. Here's the first "iffy" bit... I had an apple, but was eating my lunch at a meeting so didn't want to eat that (too noisy). Plan...

kccc

Reinhard, Glad you are through that time. Insomnia is the worst, isn't it? Lowers your coping ability so much. (I got that about 2 years ago, when my job was evaporating. Sporadically since - I'm prone to it - but not so bad.) Thank you for the reflections. This is a difficult time for me for totall...

kccc

Working at home today, and "time-shifting" so I can fit in things to nurture myself. 1) A HAIRCUT, which is SO long overdue! I haven't been able to find the time, and my over-long and unmanageable locks were just depressing. I am so glad to have this done. 2) Yoga class. Wow, just wow. So much to wr...

kccc

Dinner last night was VERY late and kind of haphazard... chicken sandwich, Greek yogurt, apricots. Walked this morning. Br - Greek yogurt, banana L - bagel with hummus, salad. I brought fruit but was too full, so left it. D (planned) - honey-dijon shrimp w/rice, salad, other veg TBD. Slept miserably...

kccc

One that's been showing up in the forums lately and I believe originated with KCCC: You can do hard things . I love it because it's honest and acknowledges that sometimes (especially at the beginning), No S can be hard, but it also affirms the power each of us has to do this (and other hard things!...

kccc

picking at food all day and keep more to the three meals a day habit with occasional extras. Thinking about it though, Itâ€™s probably not a good idea to make S days too restrictive. When I make S-day rules, I will only make "positive rules" about what I can have (I WILL drink my water, eat x servi...

kccc

Bsuds, this is a question you'd best ask your doctor directly. None of us are qualified to diagnose over the internet! No-S deals with portion control (one plate), not nutrition (what's on your plate). As far as nutrition, it's very individual. Some people gradually move toward healthier choices; so...

kccc

Well, I ended up having pie at my parents', which I made for them. I used Splenda blend, so it was not as good as usual to me - parents loved it. So, pie on both days, and then when I got home Sunday night, an absolute binge on chocolate. "I deserve..." plus "While I can..." Stress-eating. Oh well. ...

kccc

KCCC I know I'm going to miss these times someday, but that doesn't make it any easier! :) When my daughter asks me to lay next to her for a little while every night when she goes to bed I grind my teeth and remind myself it won't be long before she doesn't even want me in her room! I was down to 1...

kccc

Lolly, I didn't mean to suggest that you needed to follow the same pattern that I did - I just wanted to acknowledge that breaking a habit IS hard, and you are not the only person to find it challenging! However, the cool thing about No-S is that it's hardest at the beginning, and then gets easier. ...

kccc

Thanks, Too Solid Flesh. I appreciate your pointing that out to me... while I was unsatisfied, it didn't occur to me that NOT pigging out later was a big step forward. In the past, the circumstances I described would have led to over-eating later, in the "I DESERVE..." thinking that follows icky foo...

kccc

Food is often a mis-directed attempt at self-nurture. Finding other ways to nurture yourself is a GREAT strategy!

kccc

Thank you for the bounty of good advice and kind words. I am at a loss and am wondering if I could actually have a successful day of three distinct meals if at those meals i ate the crap that I crave. Just as an attempt to get one three meal day under my belt. I understand that's certainly not idea...

kccc

I noticed the difference years ago... when my hubby and I went to Europe, I expected to gain based on the wonderful meals we ate. But we also WALKED everywhere, and I came home at the same weight, despite lots of extra food! (Plus, we snacked less...) It is harder to walk in areas not designed for i...

kccc

I had the "snack habit" too, and almost had to "wean" myself, like you'd wean a baby. (If you haven't done that, you drop the least-essential feeding time, wait until that's comfortable, then progress to another...) The things that helped most were eating really satisfying meals, as others have advi...

kccc

Yesterday was very unsatisfying. Got in yoga for exercise Br - egg and toast L... things got sticky here. Attending a conference starting at 1:00. They did not serve lunch, but I thought I'd dash out and get something (I arrived a bit early). Well, I knew it was at a camp, but didn't realize how iso...

kccc

Zippadee, thanks for the laugh! Nope, no medications... though a glass of wine might be in order!

kccc

Hi KCCC-- Hugs! I hope everything goes better today! Your post reminded me of a comic on one of my favorite blogs called Hyperbole and a half. Have you seen it (I can't remember if someone posted it on this site before)? http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/06/this-is-why-ill-never-be-adult.h...

kccc

I know people keep talking about this being individual but I have to say it worries me a bit to look at what people who've lost now eat. It often sounds like a small amount of food at each meal to me. That said, I know my breakfast is in the 300-400 calorie range most days, and lunch and dinner are...

kccc

As with everything else in diets and life, it's about reflecting on what works best for you (which I know is an awful non-answer, but I still think it's true) :-) Agreed - well said! There's a thread on here somewhere about weighing, which was very good. As I recall, folks tend to fall into two mai...

kccc

Questions to start... - Were you "coming off" a strict diet of some kind? There's often a physical rebound from that. - Have you REALLY been absolutely compliant? No little cheats around the edges? - Have your plates been noticeably excessive? Do you feel stuffed after eating? Have you been indulgin...

kccc

Sienna, thanks for the "non-food-related" tips on stress. It reminded me that, for those of us used to stuffing down emotions with food, it's important to expand our coping mechanisms. On the No-S quote list, someone posted "If hunger is not the problem, food is not the answer." In difficult times, ...

kccc

Thanks, Sophiasapienta. This is just a hard time. Mom is still in the hospital, but it's because her sodium levels were out of whack and they have to be brought into alignment slowly. Overall, she is actually doing better in terms of her heart (it was arythmic for a while, but that seems to have bee...

kccc

What wonderful news!!! Sorry I missed it earlier, but very happy to see it now.

kccc

Walked for exercise.
Br - oatmeal, apricots
L - leftover quesadillas, carrots, banana
S- ??? No plans. That's not good. Hm... tuna melts. (Thank goodness for a small repertoire of "instant meals")

kccc

Had not planned to go see Mom this weekend (Sis's turn), but... she's back in the hospital. So, I'm going to go tomorrow.

Life is too full. I am looking for islands of peace within it. This board is always one.

Later.

kccc

Great article! Thanks for sharing! I particularly liked: "The lesson is that the prefrontal cortex can be bulked up, and that practicing mental discipline in one area, such as posture, can also make it easier to resist Christmas cookies." Thinking about willpower as a muscle is actually pretty usefu...

kccc

I am going through a stressful time right now - you can read my daily thread for details if you like - and am finding the No-S structure really HELPS. But my habits were pretty strongly in place before all of this hit. I am grateful that following No-S has been fairly automatic during this time. It ...

kccc

Just popping in to say Hi... My little guy is turning 10 soon, so I no longer qualify a mom of "young" children (and there is SUCH a difference in pre-school and school-age anyway). But I remember... :) And believe it or not, I actually miss those times. (Though "these times" are good too.) Sending ...

kccc

I wish I could give you clear guidelines - I can tell you really want them - but it honestly does vary tremendously. The thing to watch is your general trend - "are you going in the right direction" overall. If you are gradually putting less on your plate, that's a good indicator. :) But here are so...

kccc

Don't worry about it. Seriously. Everyone is different, and eating patterns reflect that. Tiny ladies put less on their plates than big guys. People eat different things, and the density of their food varies. The point is, over time you gradually figure out what YOU need. The key words there are "gr...

kccc

Exercise - yoga
Br - 1/2 multigrain bagel w/PB and banana
L - PB&J on rye (yes, I know, but I liked it), salad, dried apricots
S - (planned) - chicken quesadillas, peas and carrots, fruit

kccc

Happy birthday!

So glad to see you doing so well.

Your "good enough is good enough" is a lesson I constantly re-learn myself. We can remind each other!

kccc

Done with grading (for now)! stayed at work until 8:30PM to finish.

Walked this morning.

Br - oatmeal, banana
L - salad, chicken, figs, and a few chips
D - fast food on the way home...Subway ham sandwich (with lots of veggies) and chips (baked). Not the best, but okay.

Now for some sleep!

kccc

Took a NWS day today. My son was presenting at a banquet - introducing his teacher, who'd won an award - and though most of the meal was quite No-S compliant, I decided the dessert was worth it. Angel food cake, pudding, fruit, whipped cream. An S-event, not an S-day. And got in yoga. And did a lot ...

kccc

It really varies from person to person. I think the more "dieting" you've done, the longer it takes. (I actually don't want to tell you how long it took me, lest you run screaming. :) But it was a gradual process, and my definition of "wild" toned down a lot during it.) I agree with Sophiasapienta a...

kccc

Home again, and overwhelmed by all the work I didn't get done while at Mom's. Sigh. But making progress. I ate junky "treats" at Mom's, stuff that Dad had around, like candy bars. I think I ate 3-4, plus several servings of ice cream, over the weekend. Seems like a lot of junk to me. However, no oth...

kccc

My goal is simply "more than I was doing." :) Every person is different. Take a few days of "baseline" reading - what you normally do in a day, when you don't think about it - and then set your goal based on that. About 10% more seems to be the general advice given. Once that's "easy," you can bump ...

kccc

My new pedometer is on its way...and my old one started working again! I'm impressed. At Mom's, and have my son with me. She is physically better, which is encouraging, but memory issues persist. We had the same pleasant conversation several times. I cooked pasta with homemade pesto (which I knew ha...

kccc

Did fine until tonight, then had seconds. Usual triggers... overwork, stress, "lunch meetings" that weren't what i wanted, home late, late dinner... and a favorite food left on the table. So I had a second helping. It could have fit on my plate (as a rather large helping), but wasn't there when I st...

kccc

Congratulations on the maintenance and on your pregnancy! I remember how inspirational your first testimonial was. I'm so happy to hear that things are going well. Thanks for posting the pictures - you're absolutely beautiful. What Starla said. Exactly. :) Thanks so much for the update, and very ve...

kccc

Hello all, My mom has recently had heart surgery, and needs a low-sodium diet. I'm looking for things to cook for her, and having a hard time - just not something I've paid a lot of attention to before. She is also supposed to be on a diabetic exchange diet as well and eat low-fat/chloresteral too (...

kccc

Monday - at home (son's school out) Got in a yoga class :) Br - scrambled eggs/bread L - PB/banana sandwich, last of the bell peppers, figs D - eggplant parmesan (made from Farmer's Market eggplant), bread, salad, fruit To my surprise, my son gobbled up the eggplant parmesan. I'd have expected a bat...

kccc

This post is prompted by two things... First, I've been going through a rather stressful period in my life, and have found that No-S has helped a great deal. Under stress, I used to have two reactions. The most common was emotional eating, to avoid whatever-it-was I needed to deal with. The second w...

kccc

Okay, the Farmer's Market. That's been on my list fora while, and I finally went. A great choice. Beautiful fall weather... A bit dangerous, especially when I have money in my pocket! In addition to all the organic, local produce, there were crafts and music and bakery-type snacks... very pleasant. ...

kccc

Jammin' Jan wrote:Wosnes, I envy you.

KCCC, glad to know I'm not alone!

I consider myself a "recovering perfectionist" - kind of like being a recovering anything in that I have to guard against relapse...

kccc

Well, FUN is addictive. :) After having such a good time with the family on Thursday, I cast around for "what can we do on Friday?" The answer was easy - there's a local pottery studio that offers a "try it" night for all ages on Friday. We did it once before, loved it, and wanted to go back... but ...

kccc

I'm going to stop trying to be perfect all the time. Just get it right as much as I can and keep trying. This holds for all aspects of life, doesn't it? It's tough being a Type A Perfectionist person! One of my favorite quotes is "perfectionists waste too much time trying to be perfect." Something ...

kccc

And yet another wish for a great day and a better year!

(BA, love the balloons!)

kccc

October already! How did that happen??? We did something FUN last night!!! :) Our church youth group was sponsoring a skate night - skating and all-you-can-eat pizza. Since the rink is close to our house, it was do-able even on a school night. So, we went! I didn't skate - I never learned as a child...

kccc

You know what works best for you. As Bright Angel likes to say, we are all an experiment of one. (I agree with her - what works for one person won't necessarily work for another.) It is discouraging when your weight creeps up. Happened to me late last year, when under a lot of stress. I took a hard ...

kccc

Congrats on sustaining your weight AND on your progress on your driving goal. That's two big-goal items in a year - most people don't make even one. Inspiring! Comparing yourself to others is a recipe for feeling bad. I tend to compare another person's "best" with my "worst"... and don't look at the...

kccc

Good babysteps yesterday. Ate salad and fruit at supper, did 15 minutes of yoga. And took more today. Walked this morning... a bit slower than the norm, but still, back at it. Eating decently, with normal fruits/vegs. And went to work. :) Enough. Celebrate accomplishments, no matter how small. :)

kccc

Too solid flesh wrote:I'm really sorry that you've been having such a hard time, KCCC, and hope that things look up soon. Thinking of you.

Thanks, Too solid flesh. (BTW, have I ever told you how much I like your name? Clever.)

kccc

I think what I may do is that I tend to do the all or nothing thing. Maybe if I screw up, I need to just let it go and right away get on with the diet. BINGO! :) :) :) That is the most powerful aspect of this diet... teaching that one slip-up doesn't mean the end of the world (or diet). My favorite...

kccc

First, I think your hunch that "N-days" are the place to focus is correct. They're the core. From your description, he IS eating seconds - just piling it on one mile-high plate. The excess is visible, and physically noticeable since HE feels overfull. In a nutshell...that's not working, so don't do ...

kccc

Almost caught up with grading. That's good. It makes me feel less overwhelmed. Babysteps, taken regularly... Still a bit under the weather, but intend to go back to work tomorrow. I've been on anti-biotics long enough to feel that I'm not contagious, and I do feel well enough . Just not 100%... I th...

kccc

Very wise of you not to get SO flummoxed by your setback that you race out for the latest insta-diet (that works for 2 weeks max). You sound like you're looking for reasonable, effective, sustainable changes in a very thoughtful way. Also smart to double-check your weight. I can vary by 4 lbs in a f...

kccc

Sunday night I had a serious relapse of strep - felt like a baseball in my throat. I finally broke down and took antibiotics. (I was trying to avoid them, because I'm allergic to most, and keep developing MORE allergies to new ones, which is evidently not uncommon for people who develop allergies to...

kccc

You're entitled to some whine KCCC...get it all out...and maybe have a little cheese with it :D There is a lot of strep going around it seems. Make sure to rest and take ALL of your antibiotic the way it was prescribed. You want to make sure you rid your body of the bacteria completely. I know how ...

kccc

She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. And congrats getting the breastfeeding going - that's so good for BOTH of you. (For one thing, it makes you sit down and rest enough, which is hard for new mommas to do. And I'm sure you already know all the baby benefits!) Wishing you joy, and enough sleep to manage! :)

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