Everyday Systems

kccc

Heather, that sounds really reasonable. If the snacks/sweets/seconds don't do what you want, then you can "tweak" after a month or so.

And I find gradual changes are SO much easier to live with. IF you do come to the point where you do need to cut back, it may not be so hard by then.

kccc

I just go into work looking like a pack-mule. On a daily basis, I carry in: My laptop in its case My purse (not small) My workout clothes (since I walk down to the gym, and the exit is in the direction opposite the parking lot) A general bag that holds lunch and books and random other items. Mind yo...

kccc

Beyond cool! I have seen some articles touting the health effects of systems like this... http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2005-06-07-office-fit_x.htm http://www.treadmill-desk.com/2007/05/alexander-k-gunkel.html Good for you for finding a super-cost-efficient way to do that! (hm.... I don't own a ...

kccc

Luck, and lots of it!

(I think one of the hardest parts of parenthood is the sleep deprivation bit. My son was NOT a good sleeper, and it was rugged.)

kccc

In honor of Labor Day weekend, I extended my "S" from Friday evening at 6 (when I normally start) THROUGH Sunday evening (normally stop at 6). We had a cookout with friends. But I've gone back to an N-day today. There are no big celebrations planned, and no need to go overboard. Since I'm home, I wi...

kccc

http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/6589 Basic ideas... - For weight loss/control, eat breakfast regularly. - Early is better (within an hour of getting up... which I barely make!), because sleep chemicals mask hunger symptoms. (I found that fascinating - potentially explains why some people "just aren't...

kccc

Wow, Jessdr, I thought I was "queen of the quick real meal," but you have me beat! Would love to have your ricotta gnocchi recipe - sounds delish. And I'm stealing your onion idea. I have been leaving onions out of recipes when I'm in a hurry, but they don't taste as good. Let me chime in that brown...

kccc

If it's a "personal" pizza, eat it and enjoy.

If it's a big one, then a slice or two makes a reasonable plate. (And a salad with it helps a lot.)

Either way, eat slowly and ENJOY.

kccc

For Monday - Failure on No-S Well, bummer. All I can say is "pride goeth...," etc. I was really thinking I had this No-S eating down pat, when I fell off the wagon. A tough day at work, a late dinner, and a crazed evening with rowdy little boys combined to create... seconds. I was trying to virtual ...

kccc

I'm just going to chime in with what has become my on-board mantra: Be gentle with yourself. Reading your post, there's SO MUCH PROGRESS. Eating better. Staying on habit with less than one slip per week. Feelings of accomplishment. Give yourself credit. :) And be gentle. I was having trouble b/c my ...

kccc

I'd call it "gray." And really, "light gray." Depends on how much stuff you put in and how many you have. I have two cafe au laits each morning. They're basically milk and coffee, with 1 tsp of sugar each. I allow another "if I need/want it" during the day, but it's rare that I have it. (They cost o...

kccc

Sunday, and back on track. Ate a bit much over the weekend - didn't manage meals as well as I've been doing. Ah well.

Did go for a nice walk today, which I enjoyed. And my Pilates class starts again next week, which I'm glad about.

kccc

Sounds yummy to me. I'd probably add some complex carbs as well, but that's because I don't feel I've had a "real meal" without them. Your mileage may vary on that one.

Good move forward.

kccc

Milczar, it's nice to see you! How have you been?

kccc

LA, what a nice thread to start! I'm going to bring over something from my check in thread (edited to make more sense) that I've been thinking about. Two instances recently caught my attention, and something Resting said made me think about it a little more. First instance: We had a HUGE restaurant ...

kccc

Good for you! It is normal for S-days to be more difficult at first. Well, "common" anyway. I had tremendous trouble with them for a very long time, because old bad habits surfaced on S-days. With time and patience, they got better. So, don't worry if yours do get a little out of control. Though it ...

kccc

Sorry! Missed this one. My suggestions... -Work on habits first, even if that means eating a bit much. Go for the 21-day challenge! (Maybe even plan a reward at the end for the two of you.) - Plan extra-yummy meals. Things you love that you don't normally eat b/c they take time or are too expensive....

kccc

Thanks, Resting! It IS a sweet revelation (lovely term!). As was the weekend, when I sat at the fantastic buffet and realized "but I'm full." I used to eat as if I'd never see food again. Get it now, or it will be gone! And I think somewhere deep down, I was full of fear that there somehow wouldn't ...

kccc

For a while, I posted what the red was about on my daily check-in. There is a difference between a tiny-slip red and a full-out binge red (I always imagine lipstick or nail-polish names when I start describing the reds, lol!), and the daily check-in is a good place to record it. But marking it flat ...

kccc

Happy day!

May this be the best year of your life SO FAR! (And I'll wish you the same next year.)

kccc

Welcome back.

kccc

Resting, Sounds like you're dealing with a lot... and doing your best. I like your "encouraging" talking to yourself, but that's because I do much the same thing. :) Hang in there. It is a gift when a habit is strong under stress. That shows how well you've built it. But if it doesn't hold, then you...

kccc

Too solid flesh wrote:
CrazyCatLady wrote:I'm skinny, I'm skinny!

I'm down to 220 pounds! No S WORKS!
Congraulations, CrazyCatLady! That is wonderful news.

You go!

kccc

I had not, and it sounded interesting. Checked out the Amazon reviews (I love that feature). One thing I do is check the critical reviews to see what the rationales are for NOT liking it. You might take a look at them too. (I do look at positives too, but a good critique tells a lot. And dopey criti...

kccc

Still doing SG, usually M-W-F. Current routine: Shovel 15/side (up from 10) Churn butter 10/hand (with the "twist") Chop wood 15/side (up from 10) Hoist sack 10/hand (but I do them two-handed, like churn butter) Flip lever 10/side I usually get in 3 full rounds, with a little time left over that I u...

kccc

Haven't been posting much here lately... just too busy, and it's gotten a little boring to list what I ate. And I seem to be doing pretty well overall, which is a good feeling. Even when I travel, which is nice. The S habits are getting stronger. In fact, last night I grabbed dinner on the way to so...

kccc

You go, girl!

Seems like you made changes over time that have worked for you, and now you're ready for this one.

Good for you!

I will wish you success as a formality - as someone else said, I can see you're making success for yourself.

kccc

I don't have a "special plate," but I do "plate my food" in situations where I might not have before. Like, when eating by myself. Or when eating a sandwich-type meal. Putting it on a plate makes it more of an official meal. It's like telling myself "This is food. It counts. It's enough." I've notic...

kccc

Not gaining IS good news. :) Give yourself time, and cheer yourself on! Developing new habits is an accomplishment. And over time, they will pay off. Right now, celebrate every day that you're "on habit." Those habits will add up over time, and small changes will get easier and easier. This thread m...

kccc

I like Mommy Meal. It's a great name. It hits in two ways. First, you need it b/c you're a mommy. Second, it conjures up an image of the ideal mommy quizzing you about your choice. Because mommies want you to eat good-for-you-food, right? And will ask things like "are you really hungry, honey?" (Oka...

kccc

Blueskighs, it is lovely to see you! :) Haven't been posting as regularly. I've been buried under work and was out-of-town again for 4 days between work and family travel. Did No-S pretty well, but didn't get all my exercise in this week. The changed schedule just made it harder...ah well. I did do ...

kccc

Getting too busy to mess with daily postings. But that's okay. Friday was okay. Saturday and Sunday a bit over the top, but not miserably over. Monday back on track, and am so far today. Exercise Monday - SG Tu - Pilates Need to fit in a walk or something. Fifteen minutes is better than nothing, but...

kccc

HG,

Best wishes. I hope the new path works out well for you.

Thank you for letting us know why you are going. And if you ever want to come back, you know you'll be welcomed.

kccc

I think that phosphorus is right on target... it doesn't matter WHAT your schedule is as long as it's a clear schedule. (Well, within reason. A meal every 10 minutes wouldn't work...) I agree that you should block out your time, figure out where "meals" should reasonably fall, and don't snack, take ...

kccc

For Thursday...

No S
Exercise

Br - Oatmeal with trail mix, cafe au lait
L - salad, grapes, cashews, focaccia
D - Tower of tortilla, broc/cauliflower mix, watermelon
Glass wine

Exercise - SG

For Friday

Exercise - yoga stretches

Br - Bagel w/PB and banana, cafe au lait

kccc

No S
Exercise

Br - Kashi cereal, banana, cafe au lait
L - Out... one plate, in 1/2 - 1/4 - 1/4 pattern
D - baked fish, cauliflower, grapes, focaccia (again!)

Exercise - Pilates, leg focus

kccc

Wish I could take credit for perma-snacking - I think it's Reinhard's term. (But I love it too. SO descriptive.)

Glad you're doing well.

kccc

BA, I'm glad to see you. It's been a while, and I was afraid you'd left.

As far as snacking... what you're doing is working for you... well, why change?

Congrats on the SG. I have just started it (this week), but don't plan to do it every day.

Cheers,

KCCC

kccc

No S Exercise Br - Bagel, one half with cream cheese, one with PB; cafe au lait L - chicken quesadilla, grapes, 1/4 banana D (planned) - pasta with homemade pesto, salad, another round of homemade focaccia Exercise - SG again this morning. I decided it's an official part of my d exercise, and poste...

kccc

So, I decided to plunge in, using an 8lb hammer (because we had it)... Current routine: Shovel 10/side Churn butter 10/hand Chop wood 10/side Hoist sack 10/hand (but I do them two-handed, like churn butter) Flip level 10/side Repeat until 15 minute timer goes off. Right now, that's between 3-4 round...

kccc

OG, great to hear that you're doing so well!

kccc

Betty, I think Dawn's story is one of the most instructive I've heard. And there was someone else as well, who didn't lose immediately but then did... CrazyCatLady, maybe? (No memory, sorry.) kmoreland7118, I think your decision to just stick with it for 3 months and see where it takes you is a grea...

kccc

No S Exercise Re-entry was easier than expected - that's a relief. Br - oatmeal, trail mix, cafe au lait L - PB&J, carrot, grapes Dinner - Steak salad (with leftover London Broil), homemade Focaccia. The bread is where I'd really go overboard if not for the "no seconds" rule - it was So good! Exerc...

kccc

EQ - Welcome. You sound ready to make changes, and that's the first step. This is a plan that you can live with, and you'll find a lot of support here. Take it slow, and set yourself up for success. It's better to develop the habit of consistency over time than to burn out quickly. Best wishes.

kccc

This is a personal decision. Nowhere does No-S state how many meals you should have (though 3 is the cultural default). And I note that you have sugar issues, so DEFINITELY consult with your doctor in making choices. A message board - even one full of wise and knowledgeable people as this one - does...

kccc

Ktharmoney, First, congrats on being in med school! Second, I suspect this may be easier than you think. Your 8-5 sounds like a normal "work day," for me (and for many others). I find that the structure of a work day actually HELPS with No-S a great deal. The key for me is to always plan ahead for m...

kccc

I'm Baa-aack. (What, no one knew I was gone? Well, we had wireless, so I suppose I wasn't gone from here, in a way.) Friday and Saturday were both junkier than I would like. However, they're done, vacation is over, and I'm going back on normal schedule today at 6:00 (which is when my N-days start). ...

kccc

Lost track on Wed, and think I perma-snacked a bit much. Thursday... Br - English muffin, egg, one slice Canadian Bacon, small slice cheese (a home-made "Egg McMuffin." Snack - 5 strawberries (while fixing snacks for kids) L - grilled shrimp, fries, grits, slaw, one hush-puppy. Too many fries - I wa...

kccc

I exercise at lunchtime, and faced the same issue. My solution was to "virtual plate" lunch. I always pack a piece of fruit, and would eat that prior to exercising and the remainder after. It was light enough to not make me feel too full, but gave enough energy to continue. Good luck with figuring i...

kccc

If there ever was a time for the reminder to "be gentle with yourself," this is it. First, it took you nine months to put on that weight.... and while some of it was baby, most of it was "support system" for the baby. That will go away slowly, and that's okay. I remember being told that "nine months...

kccc

Tuesday... B- oatmeal and cafe au lait L - chicken quesadillas, broccoli, watermelon Snack - Ice cream "Drumstick" (king sized... and I'd have been better off with less) D - shrimp and linguine, broccoli Dessert - Ice cream and graham crackers The kids loved the drumsticks, but both of them threw th...

kccc

I mean, this is fairly healthy (maybe a bit heavy on the dairy, but as a hypoglycemic I do rely on milk to keep my blood sugar on an even keel) but not the kind of diet a person loses weight on. Actually, I think I will lose weight if I stick with this for three or four years. (pause for thinking a...

kccc

LALoser... hope I didn't sound too critical. I thought it was nice of you to offer something you found helpful to others on the list, although it's not to my personal taste. :) There's a LOT of room for individual variation within the general guidelines of No-S. The more options are available, the m...

kccc

Blue, I do appreciate you're letting us know what you're doing so we don't worry.

I've so enjoyed your comments on the boards, and have learned a lot from you. Look forward to seeing you at regular "still succeeding" check-ins!

Best wishes,

KCCC

kccc

OG,

Hope you're feeling better, both physically and emotionally.

And I am impressed with how well you are maintaining No-S under duress. That's a huge habit-change - an accomplishment to celebrate.

kccc

I am firmly against artificial sweeteners. (Disclaimer and explanation: this is for myself only - if you swear by them, by all means have at it! But I really feel that I do better when "sweet counts as sweet" no matter HOW it's sweetened, and if I'm doing that, why not have the real thing? Plus, aft...

kccc

Blue, will miss you but hope your vacation goes beautifully. Thank YOU for all your support and inspiration! :) On the vacation front here... Br- 4 mini powdered donuts, cafe au lait, cheese toast. (The donuts were a "beach at sunrise" treat with kids. They had milk with theirs. The cheese toast was...

kccc

Can't help you on the query, but I have a nomination. :) From the "Honesty required" thread. Mark it and move on. (That's with regard to red days. Don't rationalize away, don't make bargains, just mark it and move on.) Edited to add that vmsurbat first said it, though I've adopted it almost as a man...

kccc

Vickie, what a great post! I had real trouble with this one... as a "recovering perfectionist," I really wanted to rationalize away slips, make up for them, whatever. It took me quite a while to reach what you've summarized so well as "mark it and move on." (But I find that it's a better place to be...

kccc

Thanks, Blue! I'm on vacation with wifi, which rocks. We're at the beach for a week, renting a house. A very family-oriented vacation. Today was a bit over the top for an S-day, though yesterday wasn't (we traveled). Today, I did well enough until evening - a few treats, but all "within range"... an...

kccc

Thanks for the advice, all of it great stuff. I think what's going on is a little bit of everytihing mentioned here! I've made three concerted efforts to do no-s in the past year , and during each effort I started off losing and then bottomed out. I think my body knows pretty much exactly how much ...

kccc

Made it through yesterday, and I'm done. Exercised today - 15 minutes of Pilates. Good enough.

We leave for vacation tomorrow. See you when I get back!

kccc

Charis is right on target, all the way through. :) The habits are absolutely the first step. If you haven't had 21 days of successful No-S - with no reds, and no more than 2 NWS (non-weekend S-days for special occasions) - that's the first place to start. Some other thoughts which may be helpful, an...

kccc

No S Exercise Had a kick-butt Pilates session. It was the last for the season, and I think the instructor was making sure we'd remember her - at least until the soreness wore off. Br - Bagel with cream cheese, cafe au lait L - 1/2 veggie wrap with hummus, salad with cashews, blueberries D - grilled...

kccc

Thanks, Laloser - nice of you to respond.

Cheers,

KCCC

kccc

I just finished reading Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, and it kind of speaks to this topic as well. She and her family eat locally for a year, growing most of their own food. One point that struck me is that today, we go into the supermarket and we can have any kind of food at any...

kccc

I love my cafe au lait too much to try to give it up. But I limit the amount, make it at home with low-fat milk (just prefer it for drinking) and use only 1 tsp of sugar... so I am going to keep this particular vice. :) I do think fake creamer is horrendous - I'd go to black before using that. Inter...

kccc

I'm curious as to why "not from concentrate" would make a difference. Any info on that?

kccc

fkwan, miss you and hope all is well in your world.

Sending good wishes,

KCCC

kccc

Sinnie, You sound much more at peace- that's great. And it sounds as if you're moving in some very positive directions with regard to the daughter. It was nice of you to let us know "what happened next" with you. :) And I have to say that, as always, I'm impressed by the tenor of this board. All the...

kccc

No S Exercise Exercise was just 15 minutes of Pilates "on my own" this morning - but enough to raise a sweat. Br - Oatmeal w/trail mix and nuts, cafe au lait L - Salad w/strawberries and cashews, last of the Tower of Tortilla, and a small fruit-only popsicle (homemade; had about half a banana, a li...

kccc

The hydration thing is a good point. I always start the day with 2 large cups of cafe au lait, then begin drinking hot herbal tea at work (my office is always cold, even in summer). I usually drink 1-2 mini-pots by lunchtime. When I'm at home, I don't start on the hot tea, and sometimes forget to dr...

kccc

I found this recent news article interesting. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25464987/ It concerns the implimentation of the New York city law requiring chain restaurants to post calorie information. That's a very good article. Despite the ending that you quoted, overall it seems that the labels ARE a...

kccc

That quote is sad to me... and it's even sadder to recognize the phenomenon all too well.

::Making a mental note to savor little satisfactions::

Thanks for sharing. It's really a good point.

kccc

Randall, that's a great blog. Love all the photos!

kccc

No S Exercise Well, aren't I racking up the reds this month! At least it's more "strictness" than "binging." This one is a "barely red" as opposed to "blown it" red. My son and I were mixing up popsicles today from various fruit mixes, and we had more strawberry than could fit in the mold. Essentia...

kccc

I guess it is kind of a diet thing. It amuses me b/c I can actually REMEMBER a whole day's meals... which I can't on most diets. On WW, we had to write everything down right then . So, it feels minimal to me. Also, I like having a reference for those "I can't think of anything to cook" days. But if ...

kccc

Deb, I remember you from when I first came here. Glad to see you back, and sorry to hear what a rough time you've been having. If you like yoga but can't afford classes... if you have iTunes loaded on your computer, you can download free yoga videos. There's a 20 minute series called "YOGAmazing" th...

kccc

I actually do two "mixed days." My S-Friday begins at 6PM, but it's a normal N-day until then. My S-Sunday ends at 6PM, and my N-Sunday begins. Sounds weird, but I like it a lot. It lets me have a dessert at a party on Friday, and keeps me from "shovel mode" Sunday night. Monday No S Br - oatmeal wi...

kccc

I really must start reading everyon else's S day check-ins. It really encourages me, for I thought my eating on these days was out of control, when it's what other people eat on S days. Thank you so much. I find all of your posts very encouraging. Lol! Maybe you just see that MY S-days are a bit ou...

kccc

There is nothing wrong with you! :D It happens to all of us! [...] But, if I spoke kind words to myself and told myself I did this because I was hurting, scared, or having trouble coping with something in my life eventually I was able to slowly forgive myself and get back on track. 3aday, this is s...

kccc

I don't know what "Slim Shots" are, to be honest. However, it's a "diet aid" supplement of any kind, I wouldn't touch it. I think those kinds of things are neither healthy nor really useful. Plus, they feed into the "quick fix" mentality that undermines most attempts at weight loss. JMO, of course. ...

kccc

I think consistency is more important than the actual number of meals (unless, of course, you eat SO many... but you're not). You've also addressed the trade-off of "more opportunities to eat" meaning "more opportunities to over-eat" by limiting the mini-meal's menu. Sounds like a plan! :) And CONGR...

kccc

For Saturday No S Exercise Exercise - BodyPump class, which is a serious workout to me Can't remember all I ate - had folks over and munched all day. We had pizza, watermelon, cookies, etc. It was a good bit For Sunday No S Exercise Exercise was a yoga series - just 15 minutes, but something On Sund...

kccc

While I think that most people can (and should) do without calorie/carb/whatever counting, I am prepared to believe that for others it can be a good idea -- perhaps even necessary. That's where I came to after my discussion with BA. I really don't like to count calories because the feelings of rest...

kccc

Thanks again, all. This is very helpful! Reinhard, appreciate the links, and I'm checking the "routines" section too. As a quick update - I went through the videos last night, and this morning when I got up I tried to remember them using a broom. (Note: Tuck bales and churning butter both need to be...

kccc

I did something similar - I called it "backsliding." For me, it was rationalizing snacking around dinnertime. ("But it could have fit on my plate...") Perhaps a "re-boot," where you do another 21 day round would help? Or just be extra watchful of whatever bad habit has crept in? This may actually be...

kccc

Laptop girl said it best - you can make improvements that work NOW, and later take additional steps. My advice is to not take on more than you can do, but to DO what you decide to do almost religiously. Draw your own boundaries, and STICK TO THEM. The biggest thing to be watchful about is if any of ...

kccc

No S Exercise Br - multigrain bagel w/cream cheese, cafe au lait L - Tower of Tortilla, watermelon, strawberries S - decaf cafe au lait (essentially skim milk w/ 1 tsp sugar) [I consider this "legal" as long as it's not regular] Dinner - potluck party. I had one reasonable plate, and a dessert sinc...

kccc

Irish,

Plan something wonderful - something you truly love - and savor every bite.

Don't mess with the low-quality junk. It's not worth it.

You might check Reinhard's "S-days gone wild" podcast for good ideas.

kccc

I agree with Wosnes. When I lost with WW, I found that I hit regular plateaus, followed by a sharp drop if I stuck it out. (And then another plateau...or at least a period where I was losing tiny, tiny amounts - less than half a pound if anything each weigh-in.) Then, I'd suddenly drop 2-4 pounds in...

kccc

(((OrganicGirl))) I am impressed that you are FEELING your emotions rather than stuffing them down with food. These are hard conditions under which to stick to No-S. You are a real inspiration. I am impressed that you are looking for life-affirming ways to spend your energy (walking, taking time wit...

kccc

Lovely blog!

You and Blueskighs are inspiring!

Thanks for sharing.

kccc

I used the term "protein" rather than "meat" in an attempt to NOT have it read as just meat. If you can suggest another term that doesn't suggest meat/eggs to you, I'll use that. :) You're probably right, that most people in the US get more than enough. But I'm not sure that's true for long-term die...

kccc

Thank you - this is VERY helpful! Gionta, I really like the broomstick idea - great way to practice moves. Finnagan, making notes will help a lot (and I'm amazed it didn't occur to me, since I make a make a lot of lists!) chentegt, it didn't occur to me that those exercises represented a "beginner's...

kccc

BA, I know we talked about my doing this, but I'm sorry I didn't give you more of a heads up so you had time to think about your response. It sounds like I hit at a busy time. (Which I understand - it took me a while to get to this after I initially thought about it.)

kccc

I am pleased to say that I did stop eating last night. So, the pool stuff was pretty much dinner, if a pretty irregular one. Today (Thursday) No S Exercise Br - oatmeal with dried apricots and trail mix, cafe au lait L - "Tower of Tortillas," watermelon Dinner - spaghetti with clam sauce, salad, str...

kccc

Like Finnegan, I'm hesitant to give life-altering advice. :) But I will. I think a LOT of talking with your Bo is in order. You need to think about what life would be like together, and whether you could both be happy. It's not unreasonable to ask for time to do that. (And conversely, it's not unrea...

kccc

How's the cracked wheat going? Just a thought for you... when I was a teen who hated breakfast food but had a mom who insisted I eat in the morning, I decided that anything that was fine other times of the day was great for breakfast too. So, I would eat chili, pizza, etc. Though it was really an ac...

kccc

I had a red yesterday. Dangit!

But it was a "contained red," not a "blow-out red." (Lol! New shades of red, coming to a lipstick counter near you soon...)

And I'm moving on...

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