Everyday Systems

kccc

I'm so sorry I've been absent. The 4 kids sure keep me hopping. Then when we got hit by the tornado... my whole life seemed to get messed up. This may take a while to clean. We have a crunched house with water everywhere, no hot water, and acres of trees down. Ho hum. My scale is shatterd too, so I...

kccc

Okay... Here's the definition of a Clafouti, from a recipe posted on Fb by a friend. I'd heard it recently, which was the only reason I remembered. "Clafouti (kla-foo-TEE) is one of the easiest French desserts to prepare. Make it by topping a layer of fresh fruit with batter and baking; the resultin...

kccc

I understand there really are differences between crisps, cobblers, "betty's", and claofutis (sp?), but I tend to lump them all together as cobblers. I don't cook them enough to make fine distinctions!

(In fact, the recipe I just posted goes under the designation "Apple Stuff" at our house!)

kccc

How's everyone doing? Grammy, where are you??

Just bumping up. We're in the home stretch now, so let's finish strong!

~reneew, I really like this "set your own challenge and encourage each other format." Thanks again for organizing these!

kccc

Friday Morning walk for exercise - outside, so a little slower than usual because of the heat. Br- 1/2 bagel, PB/banana L - TBD... I'm working from home today. Officially off, but I have Stuff To Do. I may go to my favorite place, or just have stuff here... there's some salad, some last scraps of br...

kccc

Wosnes, I made your shrimp-and-feta dish yesterday, and it was GREAT! Thanks for posting that! Another S-day one... I have become more fond of fruit-based desserts than I used to be. "Basic Cobbler Recipe II" (I use Dave's for blueberries, this one for apples. It gives a crunchier topping. A friend ...

kccc

Yesterday as planned, except TWO glasses of wine with a friend in the evening. Taking advantage of unexpected free time from kiddo! Th Exercise - muscle strength class Br - PB and banana (on homemade bread) L - salad, sandwich (last slice of prosciutto and mozzarella...on homemade bread), 3 dried fi...

kccc

- Read or listen to the "strictness" podcast. It remains my absolute favorite. Both the "building habit" bit and the "no retribution" bit. - Make really gooooooood N-day meals. Things that are perfectly N-appropriate, but your faves. If you know you're having a wonderful dinner later, you won't want...

kccc

Wednesday Exercise - 30 minute cardio exercise video - an oldie but goldie (too hot to walk outside). Br - 1/2 bagel w/PB and banana L (planned) - cheese toast with homemade bread (in the breadmaker now) and garden tomatoes, salad, fruit (At home today, so can be a little decadent) D (planned) - mee...

kccc

Carolejo, I missed your earlier NO LONGER OBESE post (which is truly exclamation-point-worthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and just saw the last one, where you're getting ready to join the "my pants fell down" club.

WAY TO GO!!!!

You are doing so well! Woo-hoo!!!

kccc

The lunch was as delicious as I'd thought it would be - "mindful eating" was not a problem today! It was pretty (all those colors) and tasty and very satisfying. ... until about 6:00, when I felt that I was starving. And I didn't get home for dinner until 7:30. In the old days, I would have snacked....

kccc

{{{Oolala}}} A lot of us do connect food with emotions, and it sounds as if the beginning of school has been very rough for you. So, it's not surprising that No-S is also hard right now. You clearly need comfort. But (and you know this, I'm just repeating what you know) eating provides only a tempor...

kccc

I looked it up. Inquiring minds (trying to avoid real work...) http://dietdirectives.com/home/ http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=50434 Basicaly, it's a 21 day program in which you eat what they tell you, divided into 3 meals plus a small snack. (That part is the most No-S-lik...

kccc

Sometimes you gotta do the opposite of what you feel like doing. I certainly didn't feel like exercising, but it's all about choices. Very wise! And I hope you are counting this as a real accomplishment in your day, because it is. :) The good news is that everytime you choose to do "the right thing...

kccc

Sometimes you gotta do the opposite of what you feel like doing. I certainly didn't feel like exercising, but it's all about choices. Very wise! And I hope you are counting this as a real accomplishment in your day, because it is. :) The good news is that everytime you choose to do "the right thing...

kccc

Walking exercise this morning. :) Br - oatmeal, banana L (planned) - Big salad with meat in it (leftover sausage, cut up) and a slice of foccacia D (planned) - Pizza and fruit For lunch, I have my ordinary lettuce salad, and the last of the tomato-cucumber vinagrette salad I had yesterday, along wit...

kccc

Welcome back!

Hang in there, and be as strict with your "snacking impulse" as you would be with a whiny child who wants something bad for her.

Kind, but firm. (I love the "strictness" podcast that Reinhard did.)

Looking forward to seeing you around now that you're getting settled.

kccc

Oops, no. I've fixed it. Should watch my copy/paste!

Should be working now. This is actually a Cooking Light recipe, though I tweaked it according to one of the comments.

Thanks!!

kccc

I had braces when I was a teen, and remember my mouth hurting after adjustments, etc. It does get better, but takes a while.

Your smile will be beautiful, though.

And you seem to be doing very well with No-S... keep it up!

kccc

Made this last night... Italian Pannini. I've linked to the origial, and here's my variation. A new recipe that we had last night, inspired by garden tomatoes and basil. I made homemade foccacia early in the day, and let it cool. (Original recipe called for sourdough or French bread, but I had dough...

kccc

LA_Loser, I'm always pleased to see you on my thread - especially when you're being helpful (as ususal!). :) I did do yoga last night, and am glad of it. Monday - yogalates class, which I love Br - yogurt and banana L (planned) - leftover pannini from last night, cucumber/tomato salad, melon D (plan...

kccc

Sunday was good, except for no exercise - heat index of 105 kept me from walking (but I intend to get in some bedtime yoga). Had a lot of fruit today, incorporated into usual regular meals. S's- tapioca pudding (2 servings, each 1/2 cup) plus one ounce dark chocolate and one homemade chocolate chip ...

kccc

Glad you're feeling better. As for limiting internet time... I am clearly not a good one to give advice! But I'm not going to let that stop me! ;) There's a lot of middle ground between spending time here and not, and being accountable and not. You could try a weekly check-in instead of daily, and k...

kccc

What marvelous news, Mimi! Best wishes to all!

kccc

What a great testimonial! Thank you so much for sharing. Very inspiring!

kccc

Made "Tower of Tortilla" on Thursday - and had leftovers for lunch on Friday. Friday - no exercise (gym is closed on Fridays). Oatmeal breakfast, Tower of Tortilla lunch. Dinner was cheese-toast-with-sliced-tomatoes and salad... and then I had ice cream with the kids later. I chose that, enjoyed it,...

kccc

Welcome! Do you mean you want to make a "HabitCal" (a calendar just for tracking your habits)? Click on "habitcal" in the cluster of links above (just under the "Everyday Systems" page title), when you're logged in, and it will take you to a page that explains it and will have a link to create/edit ...

kccc

Glad to see this thread resurrected! There are some things on it that I've made and liked, and then forgotten! Time to make them again! Dave, your recipe is pretty much my blueberry cobbler recipe - except I just sprinkle the fresh fruit on top. Never thought to make it with pie filling - may have t...

kccc

Copied from my July Challenge update July 23 checkin See that I missed last week, so catching up for two weeks. They're less successful than before. 1) No-S - had two reds, both "minimal" but definite. One was "comfort eating" after a bad day, the other "it's the weekend!" on a Friday. Both things t...

kccc

Th dinner was Tower of Tortilla, tomatoes, canteloupe Fr No exercise so far (gym is closed, can't fit morning exercise at home) Br - oatmeal/banana L (planned) - leftover Tower of Tortilla, fresh figs, salad D (planned) - sausages, couscous, veg/fruit TBD. Focaccia if I have time. A bit sore from ye...

kccc

So I will claim progress. But I won't even approach a claim to perfection. Scrybil, that made me smile - I consider myself a "recovering perfectionish" and attribute most of my success on No-S from UNlearning perfectionist tendencies. Celebrate progress at every level. Get over relapses as fast as ...

kccc

Snacking is my week spot. I can go without sweets, no seconds isn't a problem and I could change to diet soda if I have to have a soda (which I cut way down on),. Thanks everyone for you encouragement. Any other help or hints on being successful with this would be appreciated. There are two approac...

kccc

Wednesday Walked for exercise (about 2.5 miles) Br - 1/2 bagel, PB, banan L - Leftover pizza, melon D - lamb, sweet potatoes, salad, fruit salad Th Exercise: Muscle strength class Br - fruit "skewer", slice brie, crackers (at a reception) L (planned) - leftover black bean chili, melon, salad D - TBD...

kccc

It's an individual learning curve. Think about it this way: you're re-training your body. Some things to consider - Like ThomsonsPier says, evaluate "how hungry am I" BEFORE filling your plate. - Look at what is ON your plate. Do those foods look as if they will sustain you? (For most people, SOME c...

kccc

Idk, I came to No-S with a LOT of "baggage" around dieting/eating. So, it's taken me a while to get rid of it. My S-days were really wild for about a year - fortunately, my N-day-compliance was very good, and it evened out well enough. Overall, my S-days have calmed down quite a lot, but I still see...

kccc

Exercise this morning - walk. I'm shooting for 6000 steps on the mornings I walk for exercise (just for the walk, I mean). And I remembered my lunch/breakfast today!!! :) (Though I was pleased at my ability to cope yesterday.) Br - oatmeal, 5 fresh figs from my parents L (planned) - leftover pasta f...

kccc

Just saw this!! Sending ALL the good wishes I can... Usually, I deal well in the critical moment immediately following a crisis, but get worn and stressed during the long slow recovery after the initial "supercoping" wears off. So, I am especially sending good wishes NOW, when you're in the long hau...

kccc

My personal guideline is that if it FEELS like a sweet, it is, regardless of how low-cal it is. But that's because I have focused on "building habit," and don't want to confuse my brain. There's a part of my mind that's just like my 9-year old in terms of wanting to push the limits...."but you let m...

kccc

What an inspiring post! So glad to see you're doing well, and appreciate your sharing. For me, "mark it and move on" remains one of the BEST "take-aways" from this board - applicable to more than No-S. Now the "but-I'm-entitled-to-it pull" adds a really wonderful (and all-too-recognizable) descripti...

kccc

Weekend was a bit much in terms of actual intake. Had a Friday night ice cream with family, so ANOTHER red (Good until then.) Just felt celebratory after our "Family Date." Saturday - a milkshake at lunch. HUGE. Next time, I give myself permission NOT to finish it, no matter what the cost. I ordered...

kccc

That is disappointing, but don't let it derail you! Remember that weight loss is not linear. That's a mantra I use when there seems to be a disconnect between what I'm doing and the results. Most of the time, if I can stay the course another week or two, the results follow - often with a "big bump" ...

kccc

So.... what was the solution?

kccc

I saw a similar article a while back, and was tremendously discouraged because I was in the exact same boat as Scrybil - new job, long commute, lots of computer time. And I EXACTLY fit the definition of an "active couch potato" - gym in the morning, then sit all day. I've done two things that I thin...

kccc

Scrybil and Berry, The red day was actually kind of interesting to me, because in the past when I've turned to food for comfort, there's been an underlying tone of defiance in it. "I deserve"... "So there!".... that kind of thing. Like, I shouldn't do this but I'm going to... and then I'm going to f...

kccc

Thursday Muscle strength class, which I haven't been to in a while and am sore from this morning. A good sore. Br - 1/2 bagel, cheese, blueberries that a friend gave me from his yard L - leftover pork tenderloin and rice, watermelon, figs - yum! D - bacon, eggs, focaccia, fruit salad (plums and blue...

kccc

I decided to wait until it came up again - and because of our schedules, it hasn't yet - and then say "yes, but I want to talk to you about this later." When later comes, I want to bring up two things 1) Social "taking turns" - that if he's going to accept, he'll need to reciprocate... and that will...

kccc

Welcome! There's a lot of info on the site. Some of it is very well-organized on the main pages, but a lot is buried within discussions, so if you weren't there, you wouldn't know. But if you ask, someone will ususally direct you (or answer). :) And it's rather amazing how often questions get re-ask...

kccc

Wednesday was a RED . Got in minimal exercise - yoga - and only 4000-ish steps. Spent a LOT of time on the computer. Br - two slices ww cheese toast topped with tomato slices (mmmm) L - plate at My Favorite Place... which turned out to be disappointing. Salad bar lacked "color," and I didn't like th...

kccc

Here's a prior discussion on that very topic.

http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic ... =popsicles

kccc

I just read the same book. I don't have experience with her prior work, but still had the feeling this book was a bit "recycled." And I agree with BA that the approach is not likely to be productive as presented - as a total solution. My take on the content is that it might be a useful mechanism for...

kccc

Dinner last night was chicken quesadillas, salad, cucumber and tomato from the garden. :) Today Br - oatmeal with cinnamon apples L (planned) - chicken, salad, crackers D (planned) - hot dogs, potato salad, green salad, whatever I can find for fruit (need to go to the grocery for that) Exercise - wa...

kccc

I think a metric of some sort is a good idea, just so you know where you are. (A few people on the board were unhappy when they didn't track at all, until they found they'd gained 5 pounds or so.) Possible metrics - Scale - Body measurements - "tight pants" check (or whatever garment just barely fit...

kccc

Idk, no offense!!! You've done a better job of articulating my dilemma than I have.

I always keep reminding myself that I'm not trying to raise a compliant child, I'm trying to raise a responsible adult. Much harder!

kccc

I wish I could remember where I read this, but I can't. It was about the stress/cortisol/belly fat and said that if it were true, then people in the Mediterranean should be some of the fattest on earth. Think about their history: wars, economic difficulties, wars, difficulty with crops, wars, not k...

kccc

Sorry! That is very pertinent, isn't it? He's almost 10. And while he knows that "healthy food comes first," like most kids he likes sugar, would eat junk and play video games all day if I let him (I don't), and thinks "everybody else" has it easier. ;) He's also smart, and can be reasoned with (on ...

kccc

My son is normal weight, and I normally don't allow a lot of sweets/snacks. Recently, he's made a friend at the pool who snacks a lot. This little boy is overweight, and every time he's at the pool he has money for a snack (like an ice-cream bar). He's very sweet, and offers to share his money so my...

kccc

The article was reporting on a study published in PubMed. Here's a link to a description of the original study. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20368473 My point (which I didn't clearly articulate, I realize) is that cortisol (stress-hormone) has been linked to weight issues, so the "psychologica...

kccc

Interesting study that may explain part of why No-S works...

I wonder if it also connects to why some people do well with calorie-counting and others don't: the extent to which countng is stressful may be relevant. And of course, that's highly individual.

kccc

Weekend was good. Saturday was barely an S-day - I had one ounce of chocolate and a half-cup of homemade tapioca pudding. Sunday was a bit more - quite a lot of S-events scattered through the day. But still with the 3-meal structure I've come to depend on, and NOT so much that I felt "icky." I did r...

kccc

Oh, my gosh, the scene where the townswoman is showing Babette how to cook. Such aplomb on Babette's part, if I remember correctly. Yes, the head chef of a famous restaurant, being taught "Ale-Brot". The instruction to "let it soak" (stale bread and dried cod... yuck!) repeated over and over. She w...

kccc

Theater" in our town was showing "Babette's Feast" That was a good Friday night strategy - something special that was not food-centric. KCCC You' made me giggle. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/eng/giggle2.gif Over the years, I've seen "Babette's Feast" several times, and I couldn't call an evening watc...

kccc

Thanks, everyone! Sophiasapienta, I laughed when I read "all this consistency." The only thing consistent is that I don't quit - but I feel as if I'm ALWAYS re-balancing, whether it's attending to "S-creep" in my eating or just "different exercise" because I'm getting bored. "S-creep" just came to m...

kccc

Congrats on your progress!

kccc

FANTASTIC picture of you both! Your daughter is a cutie, and you look absolutely great.

Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your vacation.

kccc

Just a quick update - I'm now back to 144 (at 5'7"). Doesn't sound like a lot of weight, but it makes a real difference in how my clothes fit and how I feel. It got a bit worse before it got better - hit the low 150's. But after the holidays, minor tweaks led to slow-but-steady progress...with minim...

kccc

No advice - I've not been to Spain - but I do hope you found something and had a WONDERFUL time!

kccc

idon'tknow wrote:
Best thing - I've just done 3 whole weeks of green days - I'm in the 21 day club!!

Congrats! Another milestone!

kccc

Carolejo, If it's any comfort on the age thing, my only son was born when I was 44. (We had given up by then, so he was a "happy surprise"!) Yes, there are some added risks, and you're VERY smart to lose weight (I wasn't overweight when I got pregnant)...just hope this info will help you to feel a l...

kccc

I started three responses to this that I deleted... it's quite hard for me to respond within the reality framed by the question. What I would do... - Ask my husband to identify his concerns clearly and specifically. - Determine if I think they're reasonable. (Maybe it's a tremendously high-crime are...

kccc

My weekly check-in from the July-Challenge thread 1) Maintain No-S habits (getting back on track after vacation) 2) Work on increasing walking with my pedometer - and tracking that this month 3) Mindful eating - at least a few mouthfuls each meal. And I do a full check-in on my daily thread, so will...

kccc

CaroleJo, I am so sorry that you've been through such loss. (I lost two, both around 8-12 weeks, and was devastated both times. My heart goes out to you.) Hope that No-S supports your weight loss, and that it has the desired effects. Please be here a lot - there is always a lot of support to be foun...

kccc

You CAN do this!

Remember to ENJOY every bite you take. If you don't, why bother? (And enjoy all the time with good friends too!)

kccc

You're right, Oolala - it was a choice, and one I enjoyed! Lunch ended up being out with a friend (making a virtue of necessity). We went to a Japanese restaurant - her choice. I had miso soup, grilled scallops, and stir-fried veg. Delicious! Left the salad (boring iceberg lettuce) and the rice (a H...

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You're right, Oolala - it was a choice, and one I enjoyed! Lunch ended up being out with a friend (making a virtue of necessity). We went to a Japanese restaurant - her choice. I had miso soup, grilled scallops, and stir-fried veg. Delicious! Left the salad (boring iceberg lettuce) and the rice (a H...

kccc

Great update, Dave! Congrats!

(And I hope you'll be sticking around for more anniversaries - mostly because I have enjoyed your contributions to the board so much!)

kccc

Did my 3 miles of walking this morning (new target... about 6000 on the pedometer) and got to work... to find that I'd forgotten to bring the lovely breakfast and lunch I packed last night. So I'll have them tomorrow. Today, I walked down to the food court in another building, intending to buy a bag...

kccc

Hi, milczar! I'm just back from a lovely vacation, which means making the transition to normal (hectic) life...Hope you're doing well. Dinner as planned. Had more time to cook than usual, so had homemade pesto, got the bread made, and stir-fried some zucchini in a little olive oil with some basil, a...

kccc

I've been thinking about Friday nights as well... will be interested in what you decide to do. For a while, I tried my S-days from 6PM Friday to 6PM Sunday. That worked for a while, then didn't... don't recall the details now.

I like the yoga/wine idea...

kccc

Hope your vacation goes well. But mind that eating, missy! We'll be watching! (Reporting does make a difference, doesn't it?)

Selfishly, I'm glad to see you around.

kccc

Chiming in to agree with buying some, but not replacing everything. If you get just a few pieces, you'll feel much better. Some core basics (whatever those are for you - I always have black pants and khaki pants, for example), and maybe a few "not too size-dependent" items. And congrats on having th...

kccc

Yoga this morning. Sort of. The class is a blend, and is more aerobic than most, AND has a strong emphasis on balance... which I tend to find frustrating. (My balance needs improvement, alas. I'm reasonably okay on cardio, strength, flexibility... but balance is weak.) We did some movement exercises...

kccc

Vickie, thanks AGAIN for starting this thread! I have been using a pedometer for a little while, and it was nice to get some tips to push me a bit. I signed up to log steps, and I think that seeing a weekly total will be particularly encouraging. By serendipity, a friend just posted this on Facebook...

kccc

Hi, Berry! It is so good to see you!

kccc

You can do this! This site is FULL of inspiration. Refer to the podcasts, read testimonials, stickies, etc. Something will "speak" to you. You've identified one problem... An afternoon snack for a toddler is reasonable, but you don't need one too. Can you think of something "legal" that you can have...

kccc

Welcome back!

I am sorry about your husband's illness, and the stresses that must entail for you both. Hope that good self-care will help you to cope, and hope that we can give you some support.

kccc

Well, first think of what you LIKE that is also healthy. Just thinking about "include more of these" might be all you need. :) One option is "plate divisions" - which I use, though very loosely. Basically, one half of the plate is veg/fruit, one quarter lean protein, one quarter carbs (preferably co...

kccc

Feeling much better, and back on track. Br - oatmeal and banana (boy, I missed oatmeal) L (planned) - Leftover BBQ chicken, salad, watermelon, crackers D (planned) - salmon burgers, watermelon, cooked carrots, broccoli Worked out this morning - walk and AM PT. Up to 7400 on the ped already. :) == Ed...

kccc

It kills me that they list a 6" subway sub as a snack item!! That's often what I have for dinner. Yup, a six-inch Subway is a "go-to" meal for me when I have to eat out and need it to be fast. Can't believe it's considered a SNACK!! What do these people's meals look like, and how do they tell the d...

kccc

Feeling better, and ready for work tomorrow - more or less. Dinner was crockpot BBQ chicken, salad, watermelon. All easy stuff. Got a few things done, but not at the usual level. No real exercise - a few stretches, but not 15 minutes worth. Some days, you just have to say "it was as good as it could...

kccc

July 4 was a good day. Got 13300 on the pedometer, got the post-vacation unpacking/laundry done, and participated in some July 4 festivities. Had some treats, but not over-the-top. Let's see... Br - donuts, bought (along with milk) on the way home last night because I knew there was no food in the h...

kccc

Welcome back! Glad you had fun on vacation.

kccc

Thanks again for sponsoring these, ~reneew! Repeating some from last month... 1) Maintain No-S habits (getting back on track after vacation) 2) Work on increasing walking with my pedometer - and tracking that this month 3) Mindful eating - at least a few mouthfuls each meal. And I do a full check-in...

kccc

Anoulie, sounds as if you're at the right place to try a structured mod of this nature. (Since this thread was started, I wrote one on "phases of No-S" which has been stickied. If you read it, I think you'll recognize where you are now.)

Congrats on succeeding with your weight loss!

kccc

Sounds like a wonderful pampering time! What fun!

kccc

Vickie, thanks for the link!

Dmarie, I've only just re-started with a pedometer. My best strategy for remembering is to put it by my watch/rings, which I also take off at night and put on in the morning.

kccc

From my bit of Reneew's June Challenge... want to keep it: June challenge for me: 1) Twenty-one day Vanilla Re-boot to reclaim some habits that have gotten sloppy. I'm on Day 3... and if I keep it up, I can finish just before vacation! 2) Continue increasing pedometer steps (no specific target, just...

kccc

Just posted my final update on the challenge (because I just got back from vacation). ~reneew, once again, thank you for starting these challenges! I particularly liked the open-ended "set your own goal" format of this one. I felt both more supported and more accountable as I worked on mine, and bel...

kccc

Since my last red day I have noticed a change in my attitude. I don't see N days as deprivation - I enjoy the structure and I enjoy the feeling of 'lightness' I get from not overeating. Wow, what great progress! :) That's a huge step! Those feelings WILL carry over to S-days eventually. Just keep o...

kccc

Have a wonderful trip! I'm home again, and really appreciated all your comments when I checked in on the road. Thank you! Like the "21-day check in" idea, and intend to steal it from you. (Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, don'cha know...) :) Look forward to hearing about your trip whe...

kccc

Good to see you here! Hope life is going well.

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