Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Thank you so much nat! Really needed to hear that right now. Yes, definitely all good signs that I'm finally seeing I'm worth fighting for.

lpearlmom

Can't believe I missed your birthday! Happy late late bday!

Sorry about the sparkly thing and about the stalled weight loss. Seems to be a common theme lately but we just gotta tough it out right?

lpearlmom

You're doing amazingly well! Keep up the good work and thanks for stopping by my thread!

lpearlmom

Awesome job! You're food sounds delish. Did you make the raw bar yourself? Also, congrats on the lower set point. Mine seems to be stuck!

Linda

lpearlmom

Glad you're sticking to it still Kate. Nos is definitely a slow process and sometimes it takes the body awhile to catch up w/ the program. Personally, I wouldn't mess w/ my S days. Could you just take the book club as an S event? Do what will work realistically. set yourself up for success! Btw, rea...

lpearlmom

Glad today went better. I really admire your stick-to-itness! In the past I would start to just get fed up w/ NoS and the structure of it all. I'd usually rebel for a couple of days and then return to the only sanity I've ever had with eating. Today I had one of those fed up moments but I knew it wa...

lpearlmom

Thanks so much cookie, kate, nat, sonya & Queenie! Queenie: reframing it like that does really help so thank you for that. Nat: thank you so much! your heartfelt remarks always lift my spirits. :D Well, I wish I could say it went well but it was not the best first session. I think it's because I had...

lpearlmom

I'm so sorry! Tomorrow's a new day!

lpearlmom

Lol you guys are cracking me up!

Linda

lpearlmom

I think the first plan sounds good. The time of the meals don't matter and if I have a snack of any kind (even a planned one) it definitely feels like a fail and can lead to wth (for me). Do what feels best though, remember NoS is suppose to be a livable solution so make it work for you.

Linda

lpearlmom

Big *Hugs* Push through this rough patch and I know you will end up somewhere good.

lpearlmom

Lol, I hear ya about FB--blech but being a big foodie I love hearing details of what people eat/cook as well!

lpearlmom

Wow that sounds intense and you are really taking it all in stride. I'm impressed. Yes NoS is all about slow progress right? Well done!

Linda:)

lpearlmom

Yesterday was good but forgot to check in. Went to the gym with DH for the first time in a long time and it felt really good. Hoping to go tomorrow as well. I'm feeling a little better about things but I cry for a good hour every morning. So weird to be feeling all these emotions after suppressing e...

lpearlmom

Sorry you weren't feeling well. Hope it has passed. Yay for rain and for dog walks!

lpearlmom

Totaled the car??! You ok?

lpearlmom

Hi Nat! Yeah you can definitely use coconut oil. Just make sure it is refined which is better for high temps. Also you will need to melt it in the microwave first. I noticed you said you didn't like coconut flavor and can relate. I used to not like it either but since I've been doing the vegan thing...

lpearlmom

So glad you had another good S day. Mine have always been a bit over the top and only now calming down a bit. I imagine I still have some wild S days in my future as I tend to be predisposed to extremes. I definitely get needing to wait to make changes till you're feeling in the right frame of mind ...

lpearlmom

Your day looks great. Now I realize why you're wanting to change things up a bit. I definitely know you feel. This is how felt too a year into it too. Super frustrating for sure. I'm happy to share what worked for me if you're interested but for now just know I'm pulling for you! Enjoy the rest of y...

lpearlmom

Yay--so happy everything is looking good! 4 meals sounds like a great compromise. I so wish I had been doing NoS when I was pregnant.

Take good care of yourself.

Linda

lpearlmom

Hi nat! Yeah I really like the chia pudding as a base for my granola and berries. It's easy to make and so healthy. DH calls it chia pet poop though so I guess it's not for everyone. :oops: Yeah I think I'm going through a mid-life crisis type of thing. I think it's a combo of age, the weight loss a...

lpearlmom

Ick-hope you feel better!

lpearlmom

Oh sorry nat. I guess I didn't realize you'd been at it so long. I get it. I was so frustrated at one point that I quit NoS for a bit (and promptly gained 5 lbs). Do you notice any weight loss when you have several green days in a row? Also, I can't remember if you are wanting to lose a little weigh...

lpearlmom

Well I thought we were done but apparently not quite. We stayed up till 2 in the morning talking (him) and talking (me) and crying (me). Apparently when you shut down for 13 years, there's quite a bit of unfinished business that needs to be dealt with when you finally decide to wake up again. That's...

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys for the awesome support! Queenie: My original goal was 50 lbs but things started slowing down so I decided to go with 40 lbs, but I'm feeling re-energized and would really like to lose 10-20 lbs this next year. I'm a size 12 so I'm not exactly trying to get down to some crazy unreaso...

lpearlmom

Glad it was just a small blip!

lpearlmom

okay there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Food is NOT an addiction. You are just giving into the natural instinct to um survive, live, exist! Food is suppose to taste good just like sex is suppose to feel good because mother nature wants us to survive! Stop beating yourself up. There is nothi...

lpearlmom

I dont think it's a bad thing that your goals are about you. We woman tend to not be selfish enough IMO besides if you're only giving because you think you should then you're just being a martyr and nobody really wants that anyway. When you've filled yourself up enough, you'll be ready to give again...

lpearlmom

wb--sounds like a really fun time!

lpearlmom

omlet sounds delish! What's with the coconut oil and coffee? I may try it tomorrow!

lpearlmom

You are doing fantastic--yay!

lpearlmom

oh dear I am so so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Having two daughters of my own, it brought tears to my eyes to think of the pain your family is going through. Wishing for strength for all of you during this tough time. *HUGS*

linda

lpearlmom

Sorry about the fail! If I mess with my regular eating patterns, I really tend to rebel although I do really understand the appeal of fasting, juicing, cleansing. I'm just pretty sure it'll backfire on me so I haven't tried it.

Anyway I'm sure you'll get back on track tomorrow.

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks Queenie!

lpearlmom

Nat: Do you think you'd be willing to put weightloss on hold a few months and focus on habits? I just worry theres no skipping steps with no-s. I think I mentioned how HIGH my plates were piled for many months but I was incredibly strict with myself about my three meals. At some point my habit was s...

lpearlmom

yeah nat it's crazy but we met when I was 20 and we had a few really dramatic break-ups. I guess it's to be expected but there's just stuff we never really dealt with that has still been following us all these years. It's so nice to be able to discuss these issues now that we have the maturity to do...

lpearlmom

Not a bad fail at all! I keep hearing about the intermittent fasting and am wondering what's that all about? The thought of skipping meals is terrifying to me. Is it for faster weight loss or a health thing?

Linda

lpearlmom

Enjoy your snow days Strawberry although it sounds like you rather be at work?

Your meals look delicious as usual.

lpearlmom

Big hugs heather! So glad it's over. Hoping a speedy recovery for you.

Linda

lpearlmom

Let me know how your experimenting goes. I heard the importance of the timing of when you eat is just a myth so wouldn't worry about having your biggest meal at dinner. I do that too because that's when I can really sit down & enjoy my food. Makes sense to me!

lpearlmom

Hi All! Just got back from my family vacation and finally finding a moment to post. We had a great time. There was tons of snow but it wasn't too cold to enjoy some outdoor time. The cabin was perfect for us but anymore people and it would have felt too small. Also, there was a really scary steep la...

lpearlmom

Glad you got everything mostly set up. I wish I could forget to eat. Yeah just does not happen to this girl!

Seems like you & your DH have a lovely relationship. 😍

lpearlmom

Yeah nat you definitely have got to enjoy those meals or like you discovered, you will rebel. I agree much better to focus on being strict with your habits. The rest will follow. I almost never virtually plate unless I'm forced too. Even if I'm having soup and maybe veggies w dip and an apple. I'll ...

lpearlmom

Hi nat! I know I love Asian food and this burger was so good. Way better than meat imo but I'm finding vegan cooking so much more interesting and fun than when I was cooking with meat in general anyway. And yes much better day with my oldest. I love her to death but boy does she push my buttons like...

lpearlmom

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing. I love his honesty & realistic perspective.

lpearlmom

Thank you for stopping by Sonya. Good to see you back posting. Your post really helped me when you talked about it being okay to weigh a little more at times. Today went well except for a big fight with my daughter re: a missing assignment. We made up but wow parenting is H A R D ! !! -35.4 Blech, b...

lpearlmom

Yay great job!😍

lpearlmom

Wow 4 holiday parties? You are a champ. I love the idea of throwing parties but they really stress me out. Looks like you did well. Sorry about the clothes. So been there. The weight will come off just hang in there. Make changes that don't feel like a chore or you will have a hard time sticking to ...

lpearlmom

Thank you Heather! I'm definitely glad to have clothes I feel good in. For so long I was just happy to find something that fit and didn't look completely dreadful. Still I can't help but think how much more fun shopping would be if I lost 10 more pounds...or 20? But that's dangerous territory. When ...

lpearlmom

You're doing great and it's normal to think about those S days a lot. In the beginning I really needed them to be a little crazy. I didn't always enjoy all that eating but it got me through the N days. In fact I looked forward to my N days. Now a year and a half later or so I really have no desire t...

lpearlmom

Great job on holding it together on Friday & yay for new clothes!

lpearlmom

At the end of the day the question we should ask ourselves is "How did I treat others?" not "How much did I weigh?". I love that CDee! I'm so torn on this whole issue of beauty/weight. I really came into Nos just wanting a better relationship with food. I got that in spades but now that I've lost s...

lpearlmom

Woohoo good job on the no sweets! I know what a big deal that is for you and you should definitely be proud. Have a great weekend.

Btw, when is the surgery scheduled ?

lpearlmom

Sorry about the headache & the fail but still pretty good overall. Enjoy your weekend.

lpearlmom

Continuing to do great I see! Loooove avocados. Have fun with those & thanks for stopping by my thread with your wise words.

lpearlmom

Omg--congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you & know you're going to be a great mom. Stay away from google missy ! Everything will be just fine.

Hugs & so happy you check in with us.

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you for the supportive comments nat, Merry , strawberry, Heather & eschano! Oh boy it's been a very emotional few days. DH & I have been talking & talking & talking about all these feelings this situation with this other woman has brought up. I feel like I was just completely shut down emotion...

lpearlmom

That's crazy. Is "hangry" angry hunger? 😀

lpearlmom

Totally right mindset for Nos success! You can do this!

Linda:)

lpearlmom

You are doing fantastic! All that exercise is very motivational and your salads sound delicious.

lpearlmom

Doesn't look like too crazy of a weekend overall. Glad you had fun on Nye & yes def don't feel guilty for splurging during those special times. I see you made granola! How'd it turn out? I just made a bunch for DHs work. I put them in little mason jars and let my girls decorate them. It's always a h...

lpearlmom

Yay! Have a great time in Vegas--you earned it! Sorry I never made it out there but maybe I'll check it out next year. 😀

lpearlmom

Aww thank you Gill, Strawberry, nat, Katie, iron & Heather! I hope you all have a wonderful 2016 as well! Today is the last day of the girls winter break. I'm ready for some time to myself for sure. We had a nice New Year's Eve. DH & I went to this very romantic restaurant with impeccable food. Then...

lpearlmom

-40.2 lbs woo! Wasn't expecting this today! Probably won't get to post today so just wanted to post a few end of year thoughts. It's been a difficult year in some ways but great in others. I can't believe I'll be starting out the New Years 40 lbs thinner than last year. It feels like a huge accompli...

lpearlmom

Good for you for sticking with what will work long term and not jumping on the bandwagon for quick weight loss through extreme methods. We all know how those end. Nos may take some time but you're body will settle on a weight that's right for you. So funny about your cat but glad you found your key ...

lpearlmom

Glad things are going well. Sounds like a fun time! Happy nye!

lpearlmom

Oh sorry! Good for you facing it. Been there, feels so much better now once it's been done though. Sorry about the need to tighten. No fun but I know you'll make it work.

lpearlmom

Awesome--keep up the great work!

lpearlmom

Hi nat Thank you for posting the recipe. I'm excited to try it and don't worry we never expect the low-carb versions to taste like the original. It's just nice to have any kind of substitute for these kinds of cravings. Sorry you've had a couple slip ups but try not to overthink it too much. In the ...

lpearlmom

Aww thanks so much cookie, nat & strawberry. So nice to come on here and see your encouraging words especially after a kind of emotional day. Cookie--sounds like we handle being sick similarly. I hope you're feeling better now. Hi nat yeah the back thing is a bummer. It's been two years now & ive tr...

lpearlmom

I know cookie I'm starting to come to terms with how tempermental that scale can be. Usually it seems about right but other times it's up when I was sure it would be down and vice versa. Good for you for taking it all in stride!

lpearlmom

Awesome I'm excited to hear how it goes!

lpearlmom

Thanks cookie! Thank you nat! She didn't get back to my email so I thought she was mad but I texted her and apparently she never got it? Anyway she was super understanding about it. *phew* Oh wow Lori I guess I didn't realize you got so much snow up there! I've been sick for the last couple days but...

lpearlmom

Sorry about that unsatisfied feeling--hate that but yeah for N days!

Were your crepes homemade or store bought? DH lives crepes but we haven't made them in awhile due to his low-carb needs.

Have a great week!

Linda

lpearlmom

Omgosh that's so funny I live in Peoria & Glendale is literally right across the street. Maybe I'll come check it out!

We really like it here too but it did take some getting used to with the hot weather & all. It sure is beautiful this time of year though--enjoy!!

Linda

lpearlmom

Enjoy your vacation !

lpearlmom

That's too cute!

Pretty amazing about the 100 mile walk. I live in Phoenix and never heard of it!☺️

Enjoy & let me know if you need any restaurant recommendations or anything.

Linda

lpearlmom

Wow you're really showing this holiday season whose boss. Great job on all accounts. Your food looks delicious as usual.

Happy Christmas

lpearlmom

Hi wahine--yeah I'll have to see how it goes. The cupcakes are made with almond flour & swerve (sugar sub). I used really good chocolate which helped and I even made my own powdered sugar with the swerve so I could make frosting to put on top. Came out really good. Hi nat--I really like the S event ...

lpearlmom

I love that movie. Mostly because he doesn't claim to have all the answers, he's just sharing his personal experience. So sad what happened to that truck driver though (watch the 2nd one). It just shows how key social support is. I know this forum has been absolutely invaluable to me so keep checkin...

lpearlmom

Good for you for noticing it but glad it wasn't a huge fail!

lpearlmom

Happy holidays!!

lpearlmom

Yay for stopping the situation b4 it became a train wreck. This is one of the best side effects I notice different people having once they start NoS. somehow the sanity even spills into these insane moments and we're able to catch ourselves. I had a very similar experience tonight. I'm not sure what...

lpearlmom

Thank you wahine--sounds like our Hubbies would get along. ;) I'm old enough to remember too Giada! We re-watched all of them in the weeks preceding to this new one cuz that's just how DH is. Very thorough. :) Oolala, I love having popcorn at the movies. It's the kind of thing I'd happily give up a ...

lpearlmom

Looks like a great day! I bet the canoeing trip will be fantastic. What a great idea!

Just a few more days till your holiday begins--yay!

Linda

lpearlmom

Looks like a great weekend. Great job!

lpearlmom

Yay I'm so glad you're able to feel better about things now that the end is in sight. There's nothing worse than being in a bad situation with no promise of change in the immediate future. On the other hand we can deal with a lot if we know it's a short-term thing. Anyway, your S days look great & a...

lpearlmom

Thanks nat! Yeah the S event idea can be that perfect compromise for the right situation. Thanks on the weight loss too. I'm guessing it'll fluctuate between -37 to -40 for awhile. Not sure if it'll get much lower than that but we'll see. Thanks raw! We did have a very nice day. DH & I took the girl...

lpearlmom

Yeah when you put it like that, it's pretty obvious how important it is to get a handle on this. I'm curious to see how my weight will be effected. If nothing else, it'll definitely make maintaining easier. And yes it does make those meals so much more enjoyable. 👍

lpearlmom

Hi wahine Yes, I almost always take an S event instead of an S day if it's during the week. No reason to throw away the whole days when it's usually just one meal that needs relaxing. I did take an S day on Thanksgiving because we're cooking all day and things are just too chaotic for three solid me...

lpearlmom

I know I always feel so torn about my S days. They're just not as enjoyable as they should be but somehow I still need them.

Enjoy tomorrow!

Linda

lpearlmom

Sounds like a fun day--enjoy!

lpearlmom

Hi Merry! Yeah I guess in this culture of quick fixes, it's a little odd but really I just had to fix years & years of chaotic eating (started first diet at age 10). The thing that kept me going was all the emotional benefits. Before NoS, I obsessed about food and weight constantly. It was the first...

lpearlmom

Yay, yay, yay!!! What a relief this must be to you! I imagine you must be very good at what you do to be getting promotions & ppl wanting you back but good for you for putting your quality of life first. It seems like this could be the perfect solution for you if you can just hang in there a little ...

lpearlmom

Thank you nat--yeah just a little bit of a wake up call. Need to show appreciation for what I have instead of worrying so much about what I don't. If you have plenty of good who cares if it's different from what someone else's plenty of good is? Okay I've had a bit of wine so not sure if that made s...

lpearlmom

It's not complicated but of course can be tweaked to be complicated. You always "deserve" an S day. That's why we always say "mark it (red day) and move on". You just pick up where you left off. Trying to punish yourself for past mistakes will just most likely backfire on you. Instead focus on what ...

lpearlmom

Thanks Merry! I like that you even give it a separate letter. That helps to keep it separate in my mind. Also, thanks again Vicki for taking the time for such a detailed response. My weight was down 2 lbs this week despite have a red day on Monday. I haven't had a drop in weight like that for many w...

lpearlmom

I missed this somehow iron! So awesome that you've been able to do NoS through your pregnancies and that it's now just the way you eat. You've been such an inspiration to me and you've helped me get through some really rough moments. Thank you for all your kind, encouraging words (and honesty when I...

lpearlmom

Looks like you're doing great and that you enjoy Mexican food as much as I do! Hope that shoulder is doing better!

Btw, I also hate those talks about food being good or bad. Ugh!

Linda

lpearlmom

You are doing awesome--great job!!

Linda

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