Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Glad you're taking it the overdo in stride. That's what S days are for sometimes--a reminder of why we don't really want to go back to our old ways of eating. Sorry you're having a lot of hunger! I feel like my body has really adjusted to eating less and I just get fuller much quicker. Hope you have...

lpearlmom

Yay--for a green day! That cookbook sounds wonderful. I have it on my wish list but I just did a count of my cookbooks the other day & I have a whopping 130 cookbooks!

lpearlmom

I know how you feel about wanting to nothing for a bit after having company. It's fun but very draining! My Dh is doing well. Found out his blood sugar was high too so our biggest focus is on less and/or better carbs. But yeah it can be a little confusing. When I asked his cardiologist about life st...

lpearlmom

Yeah sometimes our bodies know best Dandelion! I think I need to cut back on the alcohol a bit though. Sometimes I think it's not good for my mood swings. Dontcha just love judgmental grandparents? There's so many different ways to parent and I don't think one way is necessarily better than another ...

lpearlmom

Thanks iron! Fun day! Brunch w family then walking around Santa Monica. Dinner at this cute little Mexican place right on the beach with the best guacamole & margaritas. Went to the pier to go on rides & watch fireworks. Ended the night with drinks by pool after mil took girls back to her place. Bru...

lpearlmom

Planted a mango tree? Awesome!

lpearlmom

Wow that was quite a venting session! Okay all better now! In Santa Monica, dropped the kids off at grandmas and are enjoying our ocean view hotel room by...watching tv--yay! No but we did take a walk on the pier and had a drink at a local bar. Was fun. There's so much activity and so many interesti...

lpearlmom

Yay I'm so impressed how your carving out a little bit of time hear & there to make some headway on your goals but not stressing about it either. I wish I could have your positive attitude. Picking out my babies outfit was sometimes the highlight of my day during those early stages. Not really but I...

lpearlmom

Thanks iron, eschano & Dandelion! Three weeks would drive this introvert straight to the funny farm! Well I made it and did my very best to make sure they had a nice time. Everyone seemed slightly cranky this morning so I decided to go to the musical instrument museum where you basically walk around...

lpearlmom

Sounds like a delightful S day! I love dates too and sometimes put them in my smoothies. So good!

lpearlmom

It sounds like you're in a really good place with food. So awesome and no small feat in this country! The whole paleo/clean eating stuff drives me crazy but I have had to cook differently since my dhs heart attack but nothing is completely off limits and fits perfectly with the NoS style of moderate...

lpearlmom

Yeah you're probably right iron! Today was fun. We took all the girls to the waterpark, came home, had dinner & watched a movie. Everyone seems very relaxed and are getting along. I want everything to go well so badly that I feel like the stress is making me utterly exhausted. I feel like I may just...

lpearlmom

Yay you!!!ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰

lpearlmom

Thanks eschano! Didn't get home till 2:30am but slept till 8:30am so not too bad. The visit is going well and the girls seem to be enjoying themselves so that is good. I feel a bit exhausted though and I feel like there's no end in sight. After this we drive to LA for a couple days then back for two...

lpearlmom

Sounds awesome ! I love zoodles. Do you have a spiralizer?

lpearlmom

Thanks eschano! Crazy night. Long story but my nieces will be arriving 4 hrs later than expected. I still haven't left for the airport in fact and it's almost midnight--ugh! Tomorrow should be interesting with 4 sleep deprived kids. Other than that today was good. Got a lot done getting ready for ou...

lpearlmom

Sorry to hear about Sunday night. You're doing great and I love your hobbit idea. So imaginative and fun!

lpearlmom

I've really fallen off the exercise wagon too. It's odd because when I'm really in a good exercise groove I feel so good and just can't imagine not exercising most days. But now that I've stopped it just feels like too much effort so I think there's something to Nikes over used saying of "Just Do It...

lpearlmom

Another good day. Definitely ate more than usual but no stuffed/sick feelings so I think I did okay. My nieces are coming tomorrow. I feel a bit nervous because I don't know them very well. Also a lot of my weird feelings about this have to do with my complicated relationship with my sister. She's n...

lpearlmom

Yay--glad your day went well. Do you usually work saturdays? Enjoy your Sunday and hopefully you have the day off!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks iron! :) Thanks Sonya--I'm pleased my discipline has paid off. No I never measure/weigh my food. I often check calories before I eat at a restaurant on N days but at home I'm always eating reasonable stuff in reasonable amounts so no need for all that hyper viligence. I still have a lot to lo...

lpearlmom

Np--that books sounds right up your alley!

PS oh man I just peeked at that cookbook on Amazon & it looks really good. Please let me know how you like it!

lpearlmom

Hehe it's a great start though! Okay how'd you manage the toddler, infant plus dog trek?! Quite a feat I'd say. Well done!

lpearlmom

Woohoo--keep up the good work!!!

Linda

lpearlmom

Sorry oolala. That's gotta be a tough place to be in but I've always admired your tenacity and know you'll fight your way out of this slump.

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys for all your awesome input! Eschano: I know I couldn't do autos no spending during the week either. Heck I can barely go a day without at least buying a coffee. I think I rather work within a budget instead of having no spending days though. In fact I put my grocery money for the wee...

lpearlmom

I can't believe you're exercising already! Okay I really have no excuses left!

lpearlmom

Thanks for sharing what you do iron. Money is such a taboo topic. Seems like people rather talk about their intimate love lives rather than money matters at times which makes it hard to know how other people handle all this stuff. Unfortunately neither DH nor I are good with money so we tend to be i...

lpearlmom

Thank you SO much ginger! You really inspired me to get off my duff and deal with this head on. I remembered that I made a budget way back when and with a few tweaks I can make it work for our current needs. It just takes a little bit of awareness & effort to stay on track but so worth it. Today ins...

lpearlmom

Cool--thanks for the tip! I found the website & looks like some great recipes esp since DH has to keep things low-carb. Sorry you're still having some issues but overall looks like a good day.

Linda

lpearlmom

Sorry I'm a little behind but wanted to say great job on your S days. I always feel great when my weekend goes well!!

lpearlmom

Wb & good luck! As you can see you have lots of support on here. We're all rooting for you. I love that advice too iron!!

lpearlmom

Hi eschano I think it's great you're trying to add more veggies to your diet. Maybe I'm odd but I like a lot of the baked vegan goods that I cook. I know we talked about The Thug Kitchen & SkinnyTaste cookbooks. Did you end up getting them? I've made a few of the muffins & cookies from the (vegan) t...

lpearlmom

Thanks heather it was from Ellie kriegers Food We Crave cookbook! I know summers are tough but during the school year we have to deal with morning rush & hw! I guess its just tough to be a parent no matter what! Well the stress of feeling overwhelmed really got to me today & I had a mini breakdown. ...

lpearlmom

Yay--doing great!

lpearlmom

Warning whining session ahead: Omigoodness what a day! Flat tire, lost wallet, money woes, sick dog! But yeah tire fixed, wallet found, and dog is all better. Also my girls had two friends over and they all played really nicely. They also had their first babysitting job & did great. I also seem to b...

lpearlmom

Thanks Sonya! Yeah def not ready for black coffee & im pretty sure it'd backfire on me big time. Great that it's helping you meet your goals though. I guess we all have to figure out what we can & can't live without!

Have a great day!

lpearlmom

Hi Sonya yeah everything is definitely related. My upset about agreeing to everything was causing issues with eating and stressing me out in general. I already made a huge switch from just nonfat mochas to skinny mochas and it was hard for me. When I make them at home they're only about 50 cals so I...

lpearlmom

Ohh that sounds really good! ðŸ˜

lpearlmom

You're doing great! Vanilla will be waiting for you when you're ready!

lpearlmom

Feeling much better today. I realized how much I've gained in the last few months and how much better off I am with NoS. I am much more confident, have more energy and so much less angst about food/body/eating issues. So hopefully I will continue to lose weight but I need to recognize how far I've a...

lpearlmom

Thank you iron! You're so sweet to pop on here to encourage me when I know how busy you are. Yeah I think I'm a little overwhelmed by my schedule for the next few weeks. Mostly though I'm upset at myself to not saying No to things I don't really want to do. Next week my plan was to use the whole wee...

lpearlmom

Love that oolala about the scale and not focusing on a number but rather the feeling of being fit. I really needed to hear that today. Time to do some thinking!

lpearlmom

Thanks for that. I'm always nervous about eating nuts but love adding them to my yogurt in the morning. Now I see if I do so in moderation it's not a problem.

Also loving that whole website. Some super interesting stuff. Thanks for introducing it.

Linda

lpearlmom

I can't believe how discouraged I'm feeling. I ate a lot today but it's an S day so I'm just going with it. I hope I can snap out of it and get back on track next week. -27.8 lbs Break: vegan chorizo w egg whites & avocado, HMSM Lunch: small yogurt, small bowl of gazpacho Snack: poke, cherries Dinne...

lpearlmom

Definitely okay to be picky about where you eat out. DH & I love to eat out but I always research the restaurant beforehand. Read the menu, reviews etc. I'm even picky about where they sit me as it really effects my overall eating experience. So own your eating experience--you're paying for it! Have...

lpearlmom

I love your lunch! So funny and much smarter than me walking around there wishing I could have a sample. Also love those pb cups! We definitely shop in the same places. Btw, have you tried to cocoloco smoothie in the skinnytaste cookbook? It's really good. My kids sleep in though during the summer s...

lpearlmom

So sorry you're not feeling well. Vacations are tricky especially when you're visiting someone else which gives one the feeling of a bit less control. I think at least sticking to three plates will assure you don't go too overboard and then anything you can do to improve the quality of food on those...

lpearlmom

Yeah you'll definitely figure it out. I love the idea of being able to "set the reset button"!

lpearlmom

Yay teadrinker! I love that we help each other by sharing our common experiences. Sometimes I think that's the best thing about participating on a forum like this. Well I gained a pound this week and am definitely feeling discouraged. I'm tempted not to take any S days this weekend but am guessing t...

lpearlmom

Thanks for sharing eschano & Heather! Such a relief to know I'm not the only one who has these moments. I guess a lot of us smart, sensitive women are prone to these feelings to social awkwardness. We probably just overthink it all! Today was pretty good but I'm definitely struggling a bit to stick ...

lpearlmom

So agree with you about eating a variety. Ellyn Satter, a dietician whom I love because of her common sense and aversion to fads talks a lot about hedging your bets by eating all kinds of foods. I think this is so wise.

Let me know how you like her cookbook. I'm always looking for new ones.

lpearlmom

So glad you had a chance to pop in and love that you're adapting nos to your current situation. How's ironbaby handling it all?

lpearlmom

Great to see you back here. Congrats on the 10 lbs!

Linda

lpearlmom

Ended up taking an S day today for no other reason than I'm just feeling a little burnt out on being so diligent. I'm not sure what that'll mean for weigh-in day tomorrow but hey this is a long term solution and sometimes you just need a break. I've been feeling weird the last couple of days. Too ma...

lpearlmom

Thanks eschano--I will!

Exhausted but wanted to post my food.

Break: ww wrap w cream cheese & jam
Lunch: salad w coconut chicken, nectarine, ice coffee w creamer
Dinner: large bowl of veg chili, nectarine, 2 wine spritzers

lpearlmom

It's so hard adjusting to summer isn't it? I keep finding myself having to virtually plate for lunch because we're running around so much. An hour of paperwork a day sounds like a lot but good for you for just getting done what you need to! I have a huge pile of paper that needs filing but yeah I'm ...

lpearlmom

Thank you ginger & iron! You're probably right. That & the beer of course bound to make me bloated. In fact DH was exactly 2 lbs up as well. Eschano: I wish I had lost 6 lbs last week but it was just .6 not 6! Oh well thanks for the positive thoughts anyway! Today was a roller coaster kind of day! S...

lpearlmom

Welcome back! I like your screen name but it makes me hungry!ðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

I should know better than to weigh on a Sunday but yep I did and I was up 2 lbs. Even worse, I let it get to me. I guess I'm mostly annoyed because I really didn't eat that much yesterday. I know it's illogical but I'm feeling a little annoyed and discouraged. I ate a little more than I normally wou...

lpearlmom

You're doing fantastic! I think about 1 lb/wk is perfect. It's enough to keep you motivated but usually (hopefully) doesn't take so much effort that you're feeling extremely deprived. I know what you mean about worrying losing weight makes you look older. A lot of ppl comment on how young I look but...

lpearlmom

So exhausted from our tubing expedition but it was definitely fun. Floating down the river for 4 hrs with no kids, no cellphones & nothing but us and a cooler full of beer was pretty awesome. Definitely a lesson in living in the now. The girls did great while we were gone. They both had sleepovers l...

lpearlmom

Crazy busy day but good busy. I took my youngest daughter shopping & spent way too much money which didn't really help my money anxiety but I realized I just need to get back to sticking to a budget & it'll be fine. Dh wants to open a bbq trailer biz which sounds like a lot of work but could be inte...

lpearlmom

Glad you're hanging in there. Are you on summer break yet?

lpearlmom

So sorry tobiasmom! Sounds really tough but I admire your attitude. Sometimes we do need those wake up calls to make the big changes in our life that we need to.

Best of luck

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks Heather!! I like the overnight oats. I make them with almond milk & chia seeds. They have definitely lasting power. Both my girls had camp today so the first time I've had some alone time in a few weeks. It took a lot of driving but worth it. I feel so much calmer when my house is clean & org...

lpearlmom

Sounds like you're making some great strides with your goals. Keep up the good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you loved! Feeling much better today about things. Little bit of a red day but not too bad--too many tastes of sauce, few stray strawberries & a couple of nuts. Hopefully I'll still make my weekly goal. Break: overnight pb&pj oatmeal , skinny mocha Lunch: turkey bacon sandwich, sargentino pack...

lpearlmom

It'll definitely get easier! Regarding the weight gain over the weekend: Im almost always up a pound or two on Monday but somehow I'm back down a few more lbs but the following Friday with a net loss of almost 2lbs/week so the math can still definitely work out in your favor! Welcome & good luck! Li...

lpearlmom

Yay--amazing insight!! I think you fit the norm just not unrealistic fashion standards perhaps but blech who needs that nonsense?! I'm determined to get to a healthy weight and be content there instead of jumping on the unattainable quest for the next size down. You're a total inspiration!:)))

lpearlmom

Glad you liked the mocha. It's a little labor intensive but worth it. I think I crave the actual chocolate more than the sugar so this has been a great solution for me.

Hope you're feeling all the way better now! (I think I'm coming down w something now--ugh!)

lpearlmom

Having a rough few days. My oldest daughter is going to Art camp this week. She absolutely loves it but it's 45 mins ea way which means a total of 3 hrs/day driving. On top of that having some extra expenses pop up (pool pump) and I'm stressing about my nieces coming to visit in a couple of weeks. T...

lpearlmom

Thanks heather & eschano--I'll let you know! Kind of an exhausting day. Too tired to go into details but did want to post my food at least. Break: nf Greek yogurt w honey, berries & nuts, skinny mocha Lunch: buffalo chicken salad, nectarine, iced skinny almond latte Dinner: clams in wine sauce over ...

lpearlmom

Yay--congrats on your beautiful baby girl!! ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰ I'm so happy for you and your family. Enjoy those first amazing days of bonding.

Linda ðŸ’•ðŸ’•

lpearlmom

Ooooo I love that Costco froyo! Wb!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay glad you're getting back on track. The rest will fall into place I'm sure!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you iron! So good to see you here. Been wondering about you but am hoping all is well! I was really hungry today so didn't stick exactly to my S day plan but don't think I overdid it too much either. Break: cereal w almond milk, 2 nectarines, HM (homemade) skinny mocha Lunch: small piece zucch...

lpearlmom

Oh that's funny! Yeah peanut butter is just too good sometimes. I use the low fat stuff but still sparingly.

lpearlmom

Yeah anything extreme is definitely not going to work long-term so I think you have the right attitude. For S days I keep to my 3 meals but add a saucer size plated snack after lunch and a dessert (same size plate as my snack) after dinner. I keep it flexible though. If we go out to a nice dinner pr...

lpearlmom

Welcome! My husband recently had a mild heart attack & was considered to be in the diabetic range. He's since lost 30 lbs and his blood sugar is in an acceptable range now. Anyway this incident also had me researching different diets including veganism. In the end I've decided to do a combo of vegan...

lpearlmom

Thanks eschano & nbh! Yes men or specifically stereotypical men can be difficult at times. He's generally a good guy but can be very stubborn & frustrating at times. He's just all male. Tough on the outside & yeah there's no teddy bear underneath his big burly self. Yeah he's just tough through & th...

lpearlmom

Wow you're doing fantastic! Small fails definitely deserve a color of their own.

Linda

lpearlmom

Chatting at a restaurant for four hours sounds heavenly! Now that my dh & I have similar goals, NoS has been 100x easier so that'll definitely make things easier. Although people have to be pretty motivated to change their eating habits.

GL!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks Sonya! I decided to have a few red vines with my diet coke and feel pretty okay with that decision. Movie theaters are a huge trigger for me. I am very attached to snacking while enjoying a movie! Thank you for sharing your experience Heather! Made me feel a lot better somehow. I guess it's p...

lpearlmom

Hi Heather! Glad to see you still hanging in there and continuing to problem solve! I feel like you've learned so much about what works for you and will get into a good groove soon.

We're all a work in progress though aren't we?

Linda

lpearlmom

Hi Sonya!

Great to see you still hanging in there & making progress. I'm a savory girl myself so hard for me to relate to the sugar cravings but we all have our weaknesses (chips & dips make me weak in the knees ðŸ˜).

It's almost the weekend--yay!!

Linda

lpearlmom

So exciting about the book and love how you're getting so much out of the decluttering process. What a great way to start a new life together!

lpearlmom

I love that you're focusing on habits and not the scale too much. I think that's what gives this lasting power. Sometimes I'll catch myself saying "what's a little bite or two off plate going to hurt?" But then I remember I don't want to sabatoge the good habits I've worked so hard to build. The hab...

lpearlmom

Thanks eschano & ginger! I'm having a great time but ready to go home tomorrow! I miss big spaces and having my own bathroom and my dogs of course! Everything here is tiny. The cottage we rented is only 700 sq feet (but adorable), the alleys are tiny and parking anywhere is a total pain. Of course t...

lpearlmom

Oolala: you're right. I really need to appreciate the all the other benefits I've gained from following NoS. namely sanity with food & absence of 24/7 obsessiveness. I find the idea that my body will settle at a place I can happily maintain w moderate habits v comforting. Thank you eschano! Both her...

lpearlmom

Nbh: great to see you here & glad you got a working scale this time! Sonya: thanks for reminder about pms. My weight was exactly the same as last week which means it's the first week in awhile I haven't lost but I'm just going to chalk it up to pms. Definitely need to get back to the gym as my back ...

lpearlmom

I think that sounds like a very reasonable plan. You can always drop the calorie counting on days when it's just too much but if you're at least sticking to NoS, you know you're not going to crazy.

Let us know how it goes!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay for green! You are cracking me up about your cooking. Hope your summer break starts soon. Sounds like you could use a vacation!

lpearlmom

Today was an okay day. I'm pmsing which means I'm super irritable and super fun to be around (not!). I also, had to tell my daughter she didn't make it into the gifted program and it just about broke my heart. She made it for verbal but missed it by a few points in the other two catagories. She was ...

lpearlmom

Hi Sonya! I usually do 3/4 wine to 1/4 club soda & pour gently. Enjoy! Hi Heather: when I'm at home I use this recipe (below) & the whole thing is only about 40 cals. When I'm out I do Starbucks skinny mocha which is about 150 cals & usually lasts me a couple of hours. Not too bad but if I get to th...

lpearlmom

Yay auto! I usually just use club soda and lemon or lime slices but I bet diet sprite would give it a little extra flavor. Going to try that too. There's lots of recipes that call for fresh fruit thrown in there so that could be fun too. I may try pomegranate seeds and fresh mint in a white spritzer...

lpearlmom

Omg--SO excited for you!!! Best of luck & can't wait to hear all about the new little munchkin!!ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•ðŸ’•

lpearlmom

Hi Sonya ! How'd the event go? Did your plan work out okay?

lpearlmom

I'm so sorry Sinnie! I wish I could offer you some good advice but I'm just not sure what's the best solution for you. I do know that binging is usually a result of deprivation. For some reason I just don't feel that same sense of deprivation I used to on traditional diets because I know I can have ...

lpearlmom

Glad yesterday went well & sounds like you're planning well for another green day!

Are you writing for work or should I keep an eye out for your next book?:)

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