Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Hi Merry, they have a flow chart to help you decide on what to keep but basically you only keep what you love & brings you joy. They teamed up with Kon Mari when creating this method which is a decluttering/organization method from Japan that's very popular now. I'm sure you've heard of it or maybe ...

lpearlmom

Yay congratulations and welcome back !! So exciting about your little girl! One year leave is awesome. Boy do we have that wrong here in the US. :/ I think four meals sounds doable with breastfeeding but I didn't even know about nos at that time. I think iron tried sone form of NoS while she was bre...

lpearlmom

Welcome welcome!! You are definitely in the right place. Personally I think the whole concept of food addiction is bogus. Bingeing and other out of control behaviors are usually backlash caused by strict dieting (imo). Also I think it's smart to pile your plates high in the beginning. I certainly di...

lpearlmom

Hi Merry! Yep that's probably part of it. I only did it out of a desperation to improve my health condition. Btw, glad your reflux is better! A clothing capsule is a minimal amount of clothes that you love, fit you well and work for your lifestyle. They should also be from the same palette. It makes...

lpearlmom

Weird day. I've been mad and sad and irritable and then I lash out at people. This of course makes me feel bad about myself which leads to beating myself up. I just end up feel raw, untethered & insecure. It finally kind of hit me tonight that all this behavior is just me trying to mask pain. Beatin...

lpearlmom

Hang in there modbod! I had plenty of false starts too. I even left and came back after a couple years. The thing that finally made me commit to NoS was my desire to have sanity with my eating even more than I wanted to lose weight. That was the turning point for me. It felt so good to be in control...

lpearlmom

Hi Merry! Glad you're still around. I know fb is always tough during elections. I avoided it too till recently. "And people have lived with and through much worse." I like that. It will be my new mantra amongst all this uncertainty. I ended up taking an S day today because I just kind of needed it. ...

lpearlmom

Hi Jen! You definitely shouldn't feel weird about not doing vanilla nos. I think most of us are doing mods in some form or another. Also, you're right the one main meal/day is a little crazy. I actually broke down and had a normal sized lunch. I think it's time for a different approach. Maybe two ma...

lpearlmom

I definitely hope you can accept yourself where you're at right now. Life is too short and all that. It's funny that you are annoyed at that perfect bodied mom (I would be too). I find myself getting annoyed at all the ppl on here that weigh like 125 or less and still trying to lose weight. (I think...

lpearlmom

Sorry it sounds like you're struggling a bit. It must be so weird not to feel true hunger very often (or ever?). The reward from eating after waiting for the next meal is often what keeps me motivated. Food just tastes so dang good when I'm truly hungry for it. I wish I could offer some advice. I do...

lpearlmom

Lol oh boy didn't mean to cause a pity party here! I figure ppl are reading it. It's just hard to tell sometimes but to be fair I haven't been responding much to other threads lately either. I think with the holidays upon us, it's just a busy time for everyone. Blessing you have been so supportive a...

lpearlmom

Hey oolala! Please don't make those numbers bigger. It was grueling work as it was and worse for dh since he had to check the fire every couple hrs throughout the night for two nights in a row. I guess it's like having a baby again but heck, we're too old for that. First and last time for sure altho...

lpearlmom

And wow--cooking for 250 people?!?!?!?!?! No wonder you're exhausted! I think I'd be curled up in a corner in the fetal position somewhere after all that...... :shock: Lol blessing! I definitely had several moments when I wanted to quit. I'm just so glad it's over and we can get back to normal. I s...

lpearlmom

Dh & I worked pretty much non-stop for two days making the food for our friends wedding (250 guests). Absolutely exhausting. The food came out really good but didn't do so well in the traveling and reheating. It was still good but not like when we make bbq fresh for ppl at home. I told dh "never aga...

lpearlmom

Love your list. Also my reflux has gotten much better with the last few pounds I've lost. Hopefully yours will improve too. I agree about not wanting a perfect body. As I've gotten older I care less and less about that. Feeling good physically has become way more important. Best of luck! Linda

lpearlmom

Wow what a tough day for at least half of Americans. I'm still reeling from the shock of the election results. Feels like a major setback for women today and so hard to explain to my daughters how somebody of Trump's character became president. Sorry to any of his supporters. I do respect your right...

lpearlmom

I so agree about the importance of satisfaction. I really have to make sure those S day treats hit the spot or I spend the day overeating on lesser quality stuff.

Good luck getting back on track this week!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you so much Imogen! My sister never responded and I was feeling pretty down for a few days but in the end I rather have everything out in the open no matter what the consequences are. Things are still doing well food wise. Dh & I are making the food for our friends wedding this weekend--250 pp...

lpearlmom

Yep make sure you include all that stuff you're craving between meals on your plate during meals. If you know you can have what you're craving in just a couple hours, it makes it much easier to stick with NoS. My plates were piled very high in the beginning but they have gotten much smaller over tim...

lpearlmom

Big yes here! I do tend to increase my portion sizes a bit. It's such a relief not to have uncontrollable days of non-stop eating while I'm pmsing anymore. I used to feel so out of control and full of self loathing. A few days of larger portion sizes seems very sane compared to all that none sense. ...

lpearlmom

Welcome & best of luck! I like your observations thus far.

Linda

lpearlmom

A lot of good advice here. I especially like blessings advice of including a small amount of sweets on your plate each day. I know it's not vanilla NoS but for someone feeling deprived enough to binge, it may be a good solution. It's what child dieticians reccomend for kids that continually overdo i...

lpearlmom

Thanks kaalii! Geesh what a day! I know part of why I'm having a hard time is because my sister bday is on Halloween and we don't really get along. I'm always stressed out about whether or not I should call her. I don't really want talk to her but feel guilty if I don't. In the end I just texted her...

lpearlmom

Welcome deb! I used to be a permasnacker but eating 3 meals is so much more enjoyable & civilized. I hope you come to enjoy it too!

Linda

lpearlmom

Hang in there. It'll get better!

This too shall pass. You did it before & you can certainly do it again.

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you Blessing! You are just so sweet to offer so much encouragement & I always appreciate your kind words. I guess your right about everyone wondering about the "what ifs". I think if I could just find a hobby or something it would help. I just always wanted to be really good at something, anyt...

lpearlmom

Feeling super down today. Feel like I just messed my life up by not sticking to friendships or career paths ugh. Then I go on Facebook and see everyone having a great time with all their friends and it's just well depressing. And to make matters worse I find myself trying to post pictures of all the...

lpearlmom

Thanks blessing! We had a fantastic weekend. We stayed at this adorable b&b, went to museums, art galleries. funky restaurants and went mountain biking on a gorgeous trail. Fun fun and great to spend some one on one but I ate way too much! I'm kind of bummed because I was so close to the 50 lb mark....

lpearlmom

Best part of sleepovers is getting one on one time with my other child! Glad you made the most of your time.

lpearlmom

Small fail last night & I realized today how much I love that I have learned how to have a small fail. It seems so normal to have a small fail occasionally, what doesn't seem normal is taking an oops & letting it completely derail you. I'm really happy that No S has taught me how to fail small (: Y...

lpearlmom

You're doing great and I love how you figure out how to fit in exercise throughout your day. So smart!

lpearlmom

Omg craziest day ever. My mil flew in today at 3pm and we were all suppose to go to a classical guitar concert at 7:30 with dinner around 6 beforehand. Well this morning I get a call from the bank saying we HAVE to sign our paperwork TODAY or our whole refi deal could fall through. I have no idea ho...

lpearlmom

Break: herbal coffee
Lunch: an apple, herbal coffee, 10 rice chips
Dinner: roast beef sandwich, sweet potato mash, baked chips
Dessert: 2 lollipops

Exercise: 30 min walk

lpearlmom

So exhausted. Dh didn't get home till 2:30am so he woke me up and then I ran around all day. Then I made a big dinner. Clean-up after dinner always kicks my butt but it's so worth it. Waking up to a clean kitchen is the best. Lotsa hunger today but I pushed through. Break: herbal coffee Lunch: herba...

lpearlmom

Welcome Travis!

That's the same reason I started NoS. I was so tired of constantly obsessing. It's exhausting.

Best of luck!

Linda

lpearlmom

I know kaalii, I'm so glad to be off of them. Your doctor probably wasn't lying to you. These are fairly recent findings and they were thought be safe previously. Also they have to weigh the pros & cons. Still it's scary I know. Today was good. Hunger wasn't too bad. My mil is coming this week to wa...

lpearlmom

So cute your son asked to do the exercises with you. How old is he? (My girls are 11 & 13).

I'm going to give the exercises a try this week!

Linda

lpearlmom

I know Imogen it's a tough call! The ppi meds are the worse like omeprazole (prisolec). H2 blockers (like Pepcid ac) aren't as strong but come with much milder side effects. I'd stick with those if possible. I felt super nauseous last night and today but not a full blown episode yet. Although I kind...

lpearlmom

I'm so sorry buns! Sometimes that scale is just a big liar! I remember feeling frustrated in the past about the scale not moving and rawcookie said something about the scale has to catch up w our bodies sometimes. Low & behold the following week I dropped a few pounds. Hang in there your body will e...

lpearlmom

Hi Sonya! It can be tricky trying to find those triggers and so hard giving up some of our favorite stuff. I hope you feel better soon! Thank you auto! I was soooo hungry today but I got through. I'm really looking forward to an S day tomorrow though. Dh & I are going out to dinner so I'm going to t...

lpearlmom

Great job sticking to your three plates today. I hope tomorrow goes okay for you. My dh eats low carb protein bars for dessert. I hope you find something that works for you. Maybe a more savory treat would make more sense.

Linda

lpearlmom

Wow I love this post! It really sums up a lot of the problems with trying to eat a perfectly nutritious diet. Besides they keep changing what a healthy diet is anyway so it's impossible to know what the facts are. I like Ellyn Satters view of hedging your bets by eating a wide variety of foods. She ...

lpearlmom

Welcome! Throw away all those diet books. Everyone that is promoting a certain way of eating has an agenda and it's not necessarily in your best interest. I really believe nutrition is just not that complicated. I try to eat from all the food groups and with NoS, sweets are kept for the weekend anyw...

lpearlmom

Hi Sonya!

Glad you're still around and doing okay. I hope your health issues get better soon. That's no fun!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks kaalii. I really get the sense that you have a joyful relationship with your child. So beautiful! I don't think the radio will work. It's just not the same thing. I only watch it when I'm alone though. I always turn it off before anyone gets home. I'll work on it though. Little by little. Mod...

lpearlmom

Of course! Hope today went well!

lpearlmom

So sad about the trees. :/

Glad you're enjoying the Tibetan exercises. I keep thinking I should try them but have been feeling lazy these days. All I can manage is a couple short walks with the dogs and only because it makes them so dang happy.

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay hit that reset button and move forward. You got this!

lpearlmom

Yay for moms coming to visit! It's hard when other ppl come to visit especially if you have a history of eating a certain way together. My mom loves to stand around trying everything in my frig and I realize that's what we often did when I was younger. Stand around the kitchen picking at leftovers a...

lpearlmom

Today was harder sticking with the one main meal thing but I did it with the help of lots of herbal coffee that is. I feel kinda bad even posting about it here as its not exactly moderate but I wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't for a medical reason. My reflux was still much better today but I feel...

lpearlmom

Yeah I kinda thought it wasn't your first go around and now I do think I remember you talking about reading them with your oldest.

Can you believe I've never read them? I feel guilty about it since I know it'd mean a lot to my daughter. Oh well!

lpearlmom

Tessy!!!!! I've missed you! Wb !

I know you can do this. It's been a long road for me but the weight is finally coming off & best of all it feels great to feel in control of my eating (most days!).

I hope you'll post in the daily thread when you get a chance.

Best of luck !

Linda 😍

lpearlmom

Very cool oolala I guess that's why I lost 10 lbs while I was living in France or maybe it was all the walking. I do like the idea that I'm in alignment with an older tradition though. I kept to the one main meal again today and I must say it makes me feel rather powerful somehow. Also, my reflux is...

lpearlmom

I always look forward to Mondays too! It's great to not feel guilty though isn't it? I think NoS is smart in that it has "fails" built into the system because going off plan now & then is what we naturally do anyway right?

lpearlmom

Glad to see you're still around. Looks like you're doing great with your habit and the scale is being responsive--yay!

Enjoy Harry Potter! My oldest is obsessed with Harry Potter but that's not a bad thing.

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you Jen, oolala, blessing & Heather!! It's so awesome to come on here and read all the supportive words. Today went much better although I'm up another pound. I really need to stop weighing on Mondays. I realized I'm not really all that hungry between meals and I actually miss that feeling of ...

lpearlmom

Hi Heather! So sorry to hear your reflux is acting up. It's such a pain! I think you're wise to try to curtail that late night eating. From what Ive learned cutting out late night eating and raising your head at night are two of the most helpful changes you can make to control your reflux (but you p...

lpearlmom

Thanks for the encouragement Merry!

lpearlmom

12 lbs is great and 80% is definitely a passing grade.

Keep up the great work!

Linda

Ps what's the five Tibetan rites?

lpearlmom

True I'm a total momma bear. Don't mess with my kids. But if my kids truly mess up I want them to own it. This teachers behavior was just plain ugly though. You're so right about heading it face on. It would have been bugging me all weekend. I'm learning to do it tactfully and without burning bridge...

lpearlmom

Yay for getting sleep!

Sounds like a great day with some lovely food.

Enjoy your S day tomorrow!

Linda

lpearlmom

I love reading your descriptions of things. Sad about the deers but glad you're enjoying the weather. It was 95 degrees today. I cannot wait till things cool down.

So happy your friend is coming! I miss having a best friend. Enjoy your time with her.

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you modbod. It was a very upsetting conversation but the teacher did end up apologizing in an email and I managed to end things on a good note. I will be monitoring my daughters clothes before she walks out the door though from now on. This week was a little rocky. I'm up 1/2 lb and only had o...

lpearlmom

Yay you're doing great & like your attitude towards the scale.

So sorry about your sick child. Those are hard nights! I hope your child feels better and you get some rest tonight and yay tomorrow's friday!

Linda

lpearlmom

Hi modbod & kaalii! Glad to know I'm not alone with these struggles. For now I'm just focusing on tv. Total screen time with my kids is hard because they have their own phones , iPads ect. I find for them it's best to keep them. busy with other activities but tv is my issue. I feel like it's the wor...

lpearlmom

Thanks so much modbod! I'm not giving up but another red day. I'll regroup tomorrow and get things rolling again though. I'll be happy to just maintain this week at this point. The interesting thing about giving up something I thought I couldn't live without (caffeine) is that it's given me the conf...

lpearlmom

Sounds like you handled it well even if it wasn't a perfect green day. I try to limit internet time but never feel badly about coming on here!

lpearlmom

Sounds like you're working through this rough spot with a good attitude! I know you'll come out of this fine.

Best of luck!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you kaalii! Definitely not easy eliminating so much stuff esp when I have to figure out how to cook for everyone else too. We have a diabetic, a vegetarian, a lactose intolerant, and then me with all my issues. It's a miracle dinner is ever made. The breathing exercise is definitely an interst...

lpearlmom

You made croissants from scratch? Impressive!

Those social situations are tricky. Could you just be honest about your plan & ask to keep something to freeze for this weekend?

Never a silly time to post. Do it whenever you think it may be helpful.

Linda

lpearlmom

I think that's a good plan! You have to know what you can and cannot handle, right?

Linda

lpearlmom

Great job buns! It's feels so much better to stick to meals big meals or not. Seems like there's a few ppl who skip breakfast as a form of IF on here. Seems doable!

lpearlmom

Thank you oolala! I'm fine with the no caffeine thing now which is not something I ever thought I could do but it's amazing what you can learn forgo. I do miss having a glass of wine now and then but I don't miss the hangovers or the depression that would come from those nights when I'd overdo it. T...

lpearlmom

Glad to hear you're in a good place with the numbers. I'm Hoping to get there...at some point!

I notice I have little fails everyday. I think it's my way of appeasing my inner rebellion without too much damage.

Keep up the good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay for all time new lows!

Sounds like you're doing great.

Linda

lpearlmom

Sounds like you're getting into a pretty good groove! I have to admit, I've been allowing a See's lollipop as a reward after this rough week of my elimination diet. It was nice to have that to look forward to but not big enough to really throw my progress off! Best of luck & fun "seeing" you on fb! ...

lpearlmom

Yep my plates were piled high for awhile too! Habit first, portion sizes second!

Welcome & best of luck!

Linda

lpearlmom

Merry I did get the book and it's not organized that well but Interesting and gives more in depth instructions on breathing exercises. I keep forgetting to do them of course! Thanks Heather--things are improving a bit! Well the last 10 days have been tough. I've eaten only fruits & veggies and seeds...

lpearlmom

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+aci...

lpearlmom

I think it's really smart how you pay attention to averages over time. Much more sane! I think you're on to something about the chocolate spurring the appetite. I found that too when I was trying to incorporate sweets during the week. I decided it was better to keep them to the weekends. Have a grea...

lpearlmom

Sorry to hear you're having relationship issues. I'm glad you have your habits as an anchor though.

Hope things are better soon!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks Blessing--I'm trying! Np Merry! It's the same with wearing tight clothing so break out those sweat pants. ;) I'm feeling a little better still except for when I drink tea so I guess that's out too. Time to go completely caffeine free I guess! I have a good coffee substitute that I make with a...

lpearlmom

Feeling much better today.

-42.6 lbs

Break: green smoothie
Lunch: beet & arugula salad, med green tea latte
Dinner: veggie soup, herbal tea

Exercise: 35 mins dog walking

lpearlmom

You will get there. It's just a couple of pounds away! 👍

lpearlmom

Great notes elyn! I really agree with you on being very strict about the no snacking rule. I used to allow a few bites of veggies while prepping dinner but it turned into a slippery slope. Soon I was justifying other nibbles here and there. I do best with very firm rules in this area. Intersting als...

lpearlmom

It's the actual physical pressure of the extra weight pressing on the stomach esp people that are Apple shaped like myself. If people who eat a lot of fatty, sugary and fried food switch their diets to a healthier one to lose weight that's another added benefit because those foods can trigger reflux...

lpearlmom

Yeah weight is a finicky thing. I think it's great you're being realistic.

Best of luck!

lpearlmom

Thank you elyn! It's frustrating for sure. I'm worried that if I don't lose more weight, I'll be suffering with this for the rest of my life and I'm just not sure I'll be able to lose more weight. Ugh!

lpearlmom

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.

Anyway I probably shouldn't be writing my responses at 11 pm at night. I tend to not make a lot of sense! ☺️

lpearlmom

So important to set yourself up for success. I think your mod sounds perfect! Best of luck!

Btw, I'm in Az too (Peoria). I have all my doors and windows open this morning (finally)--so happy!!

Enjoy the weather & post often!

Linda

lpearlmom

Hi Merry! Yep I think I was about 210 when I started. I didn't weigh myself in the beginning but that's the last number I remember seeing. My goal is about 150 & I'm shorter than you (5'3"). I have broad shoulders and tend to be on the muscled side so don't look good too skinny. I remember when I wa...

lpearlmom

Congrats on the 12 lbs! That's awesome!

Yay for your gs--how exciting!

Have a great weekend.

Linda

lpearlmom

Oh gosh so scary imogen! I don't think I'd worry about sticking to nos right now esp if you need to be trying to gain weight. Lotsa wholesome hearty meals with healthy snacks in between I imagine! Congrats on the girl! I have two and they're a lot of fun not to mention they have cuter clothes! I hop...

lpearlmom

Thanks for all the tips! Sounds like you're being pretty proactive! I have the dgl but always forget to use it. I don't have h pylori though in fact not a lot of damage was found which is good but still no definitive answer. I forget about aloe Vera juice (I don't mind it) but will have to give it a...

lpearlmom

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 a...

lpearlmom

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 better...

lpearlmom

Yay for having patience with plateaus! I need to remember that as I begin the next leg of my weight loss journey...

lpearlmom

Thanks elyn, I know the giving up caffeine is tough. I think I have to wean myself off very slowly. Thanks Jen! I don't work outside of the home so I should be getting a lot done! 😊 My symptoms came back strong today and I'm thinking I need to get serious about getting this under control. Fr...

lpearlmom

Ugh thanks for stopping by my thread but sorry to hear you're having issues with certain foods as well. I'm almost 50 also. Maybe it's an age thing? Sounds like you're getting some good results with your experimenting and I think it's smart not to make any broad assumptions at this point. You're gar...

lpearlmom

Thanks merry & noni! It's really no fun and I'm already on the max dose of prescription meds. :/ I'm thinking I need to cut out caffeine, alcohol and chocolate for good. Ugh! I tried skipping my tea today but ended up with huge headaches and gave in. Dh insisted I cancel our plans yesterday so lucki...

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