Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Yay--you're doing great auto! It really doesn't take that long for you're body to re-adjust does it? As for the alcohol, well extra calories are extra calories. I still gotta have my wine but I try to keep amounts down on N days. The old wine spritzer trick is a good one. Also, there was someone on ...

lpearlmom

Thanks so much all for the empathy & great advice. Eschano & Sonya helps so much to know I'm not alone in this experience. Iron: thank you, I think this is exactly what I needed to hear. I think I'm going to go back to operating how I used to which is my body is nobody else's business. Putting body ...

lpearlmom

Yay--you're are doing so great and should be very proud of your hard earned success! ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰

lpearlmom

Yeah that'd def be nice eschano! Dh seems back to his old self but yeah I guess depression is one of the possible side effects of some of his meds so just keeping an eye out for the signs. Had a fun day with our guests. I made pancakes for everyone this morning then we went for a swim and afterwards...

lpearlmom

A clean house makes everything better, calmer, less stressful!

lpearlmom

Yay congratulations on reaching 21 days and you've discovered a fulfilling hobby! Sounds like a win-win all around!:)

lpearlmom

Ugh--sorry! Just keep getting back on that horse till you get the hang of it. You can do this!

lpearlmom

Oh boy that wedding sounds annoyingly difficult to eat decently. No wonder you got all sugared up the next day.

Yay for N days and "welcome to my cake" is too adorable.

lpearlmom

Sounds like you're doing your usual good problem-solving to get back on track. Now I'm craving granola!:)

lpearlmom

Thank you auto! They're planning on doing this once a week and Zoe's making recipes out of her $5/day college cookbook so she'll be able to cook healthy meals for herself when she goes away to college. So funny about the Costco food can. I didn't even realize they made such a thing. ðŸ˜€ Our friends...

lpearlmom

Totally agree oolala! Entirely too much cooking today which entailed a lot of cleaning (Ran my dishwasher three times!) and now I feel utterly exhausted. My kids wanted to cook dinner though and they did a great job but of course I did most of the cleaning afterwards. I feel like I ate way too much ...

lpearlmom

Welcome!! I relate to a lot of what you're saying--dieting at a young age, intuitive eating helping me making food types more neutral, and also how intuitive eating wasn't a good long-term solution. NoS is great on so many levels. For me, the first benefit was the reduced guilt. Eating just 3 meals ...

lpearlmom

Thanks Sonya! Yes my days wouldn't be complete without my skinny mocha! -25.2 I guess I earned my bathing suit after all. The next couple of weeks will be tricky. We have friends coming for a couple of days on Monday & then after that we'll be in San Diego for several days. I'm going to stick with N...

lpearlmom

So funny you had such a similar experience! So nice discovering we're not alone in our struggles.

Looks like you had a good, moderate day--awesome!

lpearlmom

Thx iron! Party went well. Ended up just taking an S day as things were too chaotic to eat normally. My weigh in was good -25.2 but after all the eating I did today....

lpearlmom

Yay--six pounds in a month is awesome! I think you need to update your signature with your new loses! ðŸ˜‰

lpearlmom

Hi so glad to see you still hanging there. Sounds like you're doing really great overall.

Have a great weekend!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you Heather! Definitely fun to explore vegan cooking but it'll probably never be a full time thing for me. Last day of school & my kids are already driving me crazy. My youngest is just being very whiny/clingy/needy and all my oldest can think about is boys. Plus they're just not getting along...

lpearlmom

Omygoodness! I'm glad you're not stressing & delegating! 18 ppl is a good amount esp when your pregnant! Anyway enjoy that cake. Childs third bday is definitely a day to celebrate! ðŸŽ‚

lpearlmom

Oh wow, I can SO relate to this! Hate to be sexist but I'm thinking this is a female thing. My mom, my sister & I used to sit in the kitchen after a party picking at leftovers analyzing everything that was said and done. There was definitely a lot of reassuring "no, I definitely don't think Aunt Sal...

lpearlmom

So funny about the cats!

We miss you--hang in there!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you nbh! Great to see you here & so happy you're still getting you're beautiful house w view even how awesome is that! Last day of school for my kids tomorrow. I cannot believe they'll be in 5th & 7th grade next year. Craziness! Break: 1/2 yogurt, 1/2 vegan muffin, fruit, skinny mocha Lunch: 1...

lpearlmom

Just wanted to stop by and say you're doing fantastic!

Have a great day!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay for you! You're making great strides! I know I occasionally think about going off NoS but then I'd think"what's the point, I'll just be crawling back in a few days so might as well stick it out and give it a chance to actually work!" Remember this is definitely not a quick fix so give it time. A...

lpearlmom

So true about the carbs. A well balanced meal is so much more sustaining/satisfying! Btw, thanks for stopping by my thread and giving me encouragement! I love the idea that the scale just had to catch up with me. That image really helped for some reason. And you were right, my weight is back to wher...

lpearlmom

Thank you guys so much for the empathy & encouragement! Not that I want you to suffer too but it is nice to know others can relate to my frustration! Sinnie: I know it is really mind-boggling that the party is so huge! I'm just trying to go with it & not stress since I'm not really in charge of it a...

lpearlmom

Auto!!! Boy I've missed you and SO glad to see you back here. I've often wanted to msg you but figured you were staying away for a reason. Anyway sorry about the weight gain but looks like you caught it before it got really out of hand so I'm sure you'll be back to where you want to soon enough. Sou...

lpearlmom

Ah--sorry eschano but yeah I'm sure it'll take a few days to get back in the groove. Btw why is the muffin considered a fail? Too sweet?

All in all not too bad--at least it wasn't exactly a binge or anything! I know you'll be back on track in no time!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay--you're doing great Sinnie! I'm glad the drinks are helping. They've been such a lifesaver for me!

Linda

lpearlmom

:D eschano: definitely pays to be honest on here. You guys get me. And thanks for saying I'm doing well but feeling a little frustrated today. I had such a sane day yesterday that I definitely thought it was safe to weigh myself but I'm still at -22 lbs and not sure what the deal is. I know I just h...

lpearlmom

Hey Sinnie, I know it's hard but if you want to do this you can. I think maybe you're just not 100% sold on the idea that NoS is the right plan for you. I know for me that was the true the first couple of times I did NoS. Now that I'm properly motivated, it's a no-brainier. I think if you can get be...

lpearlmom

Glad you're doing well and had a decent weekend. Good for you for not weighing too much. It can really mess with you otherwise!

lpearlmom

You're doing fantastic and don't worry too much about the summer (other than the summertime bickering--ugh!). I don't work but following nos has not been a problem for me. You can do it! I think 10 lbs is suppose to be about one size so you very well may go down a size. Still it's nice to have some ...

lpearlmom

Thank you ginger--although I'm not quite there yet. The sales lady was super nice and luckily a little curvy. It's more the mirrors I dread but thankfully I think Nordstrom goes to a lot of trouble to make sure the lighting is good. There's not much else to do in the summer here other than swimming ...

lpearlmom

Thanks iron! Decided to go ahead and get my -25 lb reward since the opportunity presented itself. Feel like I ate a lot today but I know I need these S days for long term success. I just can't lose steam before reaching my goal. I feel as determined as ever and just hope I continue to feel this way....

lpearlmom

Glad you got through it and yay for S days! I'm sure the white knuckling will end soon and you'll be back in your groove soon enough!

PS how's married life?

lpearlmom

I hear ya! I'm looking forward when I'm at my goal and can just focus on eating healthy & not on losing weight.

lpearlmom

Awesome eschano--let me know what you think of the cookbooks! If you know how I can turn it off though, suggestions are very welcome as my friends would be no doubt delighted! Lol you crack me up! It's clear how much you care about people and I think that's pretty awesome. ðŸ˜€ Hi Ms Heather! Yep I'...

lpearlmom

Glad to see you around! Sounds like you're really figuring things out and fine-tuning things. I love that you're flexible with what works.

Have a great weekend! ðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

It's always hard to get back into the groove after vacation but you're really doing great!

Keep it up!

Linda

lpearlmom

Wow I didn't realized you suffered from low blood sugar Sinnie! I think that explains why nos is so hard for you. It really just may be a physical need to eat more often. Great to eat healthy balanced meals but you really may need more than 3!

Gl figuring out what feels best for you!

lpearlmom

Awww...thank you eschano! I definitely don't feel deserving of all that but I'll try to be gracious. ðŸ˜Š I get the wanting to fix everything. I do that with my kids. I'm thinking you have some strong mommy instincts in you. Eschano: I've posted a few recipes. My cooking has really changed since dhs...

lpearlmom

Yay sounds like a great day! So glad to hear things are going well for you especially after having some tough times. ðŸ’•ðŸ’•

lpearlmom

Thanks iron! I think the no gain weekend was a first for me! I'm definitely feeling more comfortable putting myself out there. I guess I'm just starting to feel like people see the real me instead of just seeing my fat when they first meet me. I'm just more comfortable in my skin these days and I'm ...

lpearlmom

Hi eschano! Yes they are very grateful but I'm still finding it stressful! My nieces are very well behaved. My mom always says their table manners are fit for a queen. I just feel awkward around them because they really don't know me well and with one being a young teen it's almost like being with a...

lpearlmom

Was a good day. Everyone got along nicely and I'm just enjoying it while it lasts. I'm definitely feeling more self confident in my everyday interactions now that I've lost some weight and that's a good feeling. I'm both looking forward to and dreading this summer. I don't know why I keep agreeing t...

lpearlmom

No worries! Sometimes its good to get that first fail under your belt and realize it's not the end of the world.

Mark it & move on--you got this!

Linda

lpearlmom

So sweet! I'd say that counts as an S event! You're so fortunate to have a job and co-workers you like so much!

lpearlmom

Welcome back! I too tried this a few years ago but just wasn't ready. This time around is going really well though. Nos is the best. You got this!

Linda

lpearlmom

Great to see you posting. Sorry you have no place to move to though--ugh! I know it'll work out but must be crazy stressful in the meantime. Say the word & I'll start looking for houses for ya in az! ðŸ˜‰

Yay for your new scale! You will love it. What color did you go with?

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay so glad to see you back and jumping right back in ! Honeymoons are for stuffing yourself but you'll get right back where you were with a little NoS. of course you already know that. How exciting is it that you're married now! I remember when you were just in the beginning stages of your relation...

lpearlmom

Thank you iron, so true about motherhood. I did a lot of forgiving towards my mom after I had kids and realized just how hard this is especially considering she was a single mom. Nbh: So funny about your presentation although mortifying at the time I'm sure. I see you relate to my gift woes. My mil ...

lpearlmom

Thank you kittson! The water park was great. Easiest bday party ever-phew! We made it through the bday craziness! Today was really nice. I can't believe how thoughtful my kids have become. They made me sweet cards & painted me pictures and basically wouldn't let me lift a finger all day. Dh had to w...

lpearlmom

Mrsj: I'm not really sure the answer to that. I think what helped a lot was doing nos for several months just focusing on the habit & not worrying about weight loss. I was finally ready to make changes with the what part of my plates at the same dh had a heart attack so we were both super motivated ...

lpearlmom

Glad you've turned a corner. I get anxiety thinking about our future too.

It's good to see you posting here again. I always really enjoy reading your input/insight.

Keep up that compassion. You're deserving of it.

Linda

lpearlmom

25 lbs is great! Glad things are going so well. I like your plan of weighing just every now and then. And I don't know what a lime slice is, but I'm pretty sure I want some!ðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Thank you oolala & iron. It's so true iron. I can happily eat like this forever. In fact after a couple of days of overindulgences (comparatively speaking) I feel anxious to get back to NoS. Speaking of which today was Zoe's bday & I definitely felt like I ate too much. We're suppose to go to Mother...

lpearlmom

So awesome iron! So many positives to NoS and having less guilt is definitely a big one. Have a happy Mother's Day ( or is that just a U.S. Thing?).

lpearlmom

-21.2 lbs Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised that I'm continuing to lose weight even under less than perfect conditions. It's weird because I don't feel the least bit deprived. It makes me wonder just how much I was eating before. Anyway today was good. Tomorrow is oldest daughters bday party. I'm kind o...

lpearlmom

We! You're doing great! Great job at the bakery too. I find as long as I can have something (even if it's for later) I don't feel deprived.

Have a great weekend!

Linda

lpearlmom

Great job! Your meals look great--so nice & moderate!

Have a great weekend!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay!!! So awesome on many different levels! So pleased for you.

Enjoy your continued success!

Linda

lpearlmom

Omygoodmess that is crazy! It's so interesting to me how people are just so naturally suspicious of mainstream medicine and while it's not perfect they do at least attempt to have hard facts to back up their claims. I really think it needs to be the other way around. We need to be very careful with ...

lpearlmom

Yay! You're doing terrific! So happy you're not too miserable! Itching all gone?

lpearlmom

It's all that end-of-the-summer frivolity... That's so funny oolala, yes something definitely going on mid-August for me. ðŸ˜Š btw coffee would be fun if I could just tear myself away from my family long enough that is. I did forget about foggy June days although I should know better (grew up in Ma...

lpearlmom

Oh boy another emotional day (we seem to have those a lot around here). Was youngest daughters actual bday today. Birthdays around here get you the full treatment--choice of breakfast, taken out to lunch (even on school day), choice of dinner, cake w candles (even if you already had one at your part...

lpearlmom

Thank you iron--she did great!

Tobias--I know I love her too. Not sure if you have her cookbook but I highly recommend it. Here's the guacamole recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2015/01/crab-guacamole.html

lpearlmom

Welcome back! I started dieting at 10 too! So scary! I relate to a lot of what you're saying and it took me a few attempts to finally see the wisdom of nos and stick to it. It took me about a year of nos to just get the habit down. I didn't lose much but changed my relationship with food from severe...

lpearlmom

I know oolala I thought that sounded long for a 6 grader too! She ended up going over by 20 mins so was up there for an impressive 40 mins. Her teacher emailed me to say what a great job she did and that she seemed like a natural presenter. I couldn't be more proud of her! Of course tonight she's fr...

lpearlmom

Oh that sounds even more awkward iron! Oh well hopefully both couples will live happily ever... Not sure what my 20 lb reward will be since clearly the dress thing didn't pan out. Something little since we've been hemorrhaging money like crazy lately. Maybe an old fashioned colander or funky apron. ...

lpearlmom

Yay--so happy for ya! Btw, I forgot you lived on the other side of the planet for a moment so was thinking you were going out walking late at night instead of early in the morning.

Our big dog is the same way. Scary on the outside, sweet as pie on the inside. Best kind of dog to have!

Linda

lpearlmom

Haha iron that's adorable! ðŸ˜€ lipgloss is loved by people of all ages/gender! Well yep the wedding was much more fun than I expected. I ended up wearing even a different outfit. Just a cute black fitted skirt, a cute fitted top. Heels & sparkly jewelry made it fancy and some spanx underneath was h...

lpearlmom

Okay had to look up Anzac Day but got it now! Yeah I'd say you've had a ton on plate lately--whew! I hope you get a little breather now and know it'll feel great to get back on track. Don't you love how you just jump right back in at anytime? Enjoy your walk. I'm assuming you live in a safe area! Li...

lpearlmom

Thanks SO much kittson & ginger for your kind words and support! Was weird looking at some of the pictures of me from last night. On the one hand it was very refreshing to not cringe in horror at my massive image but on the other hand it was like damn I still have a good ways to go. When did 20 lbs ...

lpearlmom

Wow that's a lot of extra food you had to avoid! Great job on sticking with nos and I think if you could stick with it through this, you could stick with it through just about anything.

Clear boundaries do help though don't they?

Keep up the good work & have a wonderful weekend!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you guys--my bday is next week but tonight was the only night we could squeeze in a dinner. I love that we all have very different body types yet relate to the dress thing. Makes me feel so much better. I ended up taking the other dress back because I found some old thing in the back if my clo...

lpearlmom

Those late dinners are tough but you're doing great! It's almost the weekend--yay!

lpearlmom

Yeah Iron thank you! He's doing great and it's very likely his numbers will continue to go down. Super proud of him. Also thanks for your sweet encouragement. Why must shopping be such a terrifying experience? It actually went much better than expected although there were a few horrifying moments of...

lpearlmom

Sounds like you're taking it all in stride. I'm sure it'll work out and great job on your continuing efforts with NoS.

Linda

lpearlmom

So sorry about your backed loved! I hope it heals quickly. Yoga seems like a great choice. Great job on waking up early. My day goes so much better if I just get up 1/2 hr earlier than normal. It means I can unload the dishwasher before breakfast dishes & start a load of laundry. Little things that ...

lpearlmom

Hi loved thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. It made me kind of emotional and I think so many of us relate to those kind of experiences on one level or another. Nbh: I agree it's good to have a sense of humor about these things and yes I definitely love my mom despite her imperfections. I...

lpearlmom

Thanks for stopping by Jean! I hear ya & I'm the same way actually. I never comment on ppls weight esp my kids. I tell them all the time they're beautiful and have cute figures but never comment on size. I guess the only reason it bothered me about my mom was that when she called a few weeks back sh...

lpearlmom

Good day. My mom went back home and luckily we left things in a good note. Then we had friends over tonight which was nice but my introvert nature is screaming for some alone time. Break: green smoothie Lunch: 1/2 veg & avo sandwich; rice chips, watermelon, 1 oat cluster, skinny mocha Dinner: grille...

lpearlmom

Don't feel guilty! It's not like you signed a contract or something and you're not keeping up your end of the deal. Nos seems to work well for a lot of people but for others not so much. Just make it fit with your needs not the other way around. Also just wanted to thank you for your kind words on m...

lpearlmom

Yay--hoping for the best for you!!

lpearlmom

Yay I'm so glad you had a little get-away/do-over! Also glad you got some relief for the skin issues (hopefully it's helping at least). And I bet you looked adorable floating down that river.

I can see that's ironbaby is as sweet as his momma!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you heather, Sinnie & iron. You have no idea how much hearing all your kind words helps me to sort of get mentally back to a good place. It's funny because I guess my mom kind of realized she hurt my feelings because one of the first things she did when I got home today was to compliment how g...

lpearlmom

It seems like you do pretty well instinctively without Nos. do you think you just need a few days of NoS every few months when your eating starts to feel chaotic? What plan do you think would best for you over the long haul?

lpearlmom

Good luck with everything! This process is Sooooooo stressful. If you're anything like I am you're probably not eating much due to stress/chaos even though you're not technically green.

Once things calm down you'll get right back in your nice groove.

Have a good weekend!

Linda

lpearlmom

You are doing great ginger! Sometimes when we reach for the stars we get the moon instead which is pretty darn good. ðŸ‘ŒðŸŒ

lpearlmom

Thanks all for the great feedback. Very informative! I guess my main concern was whether it would help with my muscle recovery. Iron pretty much answered that (thank you!) so I think I'm going to pass on the protein shakes for now. If I do decide to have one now & then I'll make sure it replaces one...

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys! I ended up emailing her all the bday info so I didn't feel I was getting in the way of the girls friendships. She texted me soon after I sent the email. I haven't responded yet. I'm not as nice as y'all. I'm annoyed but I will get over it & respond on Monday. I've done my duty & she...

lpearlmom

Oh dear that sounds awful!!! I so hope you get some relief soon and yes happy birthday but I think you need a re-do bday when you're feeling better!

*fingers crossed* for you!

Linda

lpearlmom

Sorry Nbh! The realtors will help you manage the paperwork so it won't be so bad. You mean I'm still going to having to throw bday parties when they're in their twenties? Oh dear! Today was good. I'm so much calmer now that I've sorted out most of the issues with our rental property. Yes I can breat...

lpearlmom

Oh dear you poor thing!! I know I'd be doing something similar with all these restrictions too! Going a little wild is to be expected but I know you'll get back on track once you're through this craziness. I'm sure it'll be such a relief to return to some sense of normalcy!

lpearlmom

Omygoodness what a day! Having a red day now & then is definitely to be expected and you handled it well. I remember my first red day being a relief sort of. Like okay wasn't the end of the world & felt great to get right back on track without skipping a beat the next day. Totally relate to the disa...

lpearlmom

Thank you Sinnie! It helps a lot to know I'm not alone! I'm exhausted but feeling a bit less stressed. I got all the paperwork done that I needed to and took care of some important details. It's crazy how much paperwork derails me. I find filling out forms so confusing for some reason. It must be so...

lpearlmom

Yay!! You are doing so well and I love that you really get what the true rewards of doing NOS are all about--sanity & peace with food. Such a huge deal and sadly so unattainable for so many American women. You are doing great & should be very proud of your participation in the 5k. Enjoy the journey!...

lpearlmom

Hi Sinnie! It's good you're noticing certain troublesome patterns with your eating. That sounds like A LOT of cooking! I think I might feel a little burnt out afterwards too. Was it for dinner for later? I definitely allow muffins but I'm not so strict with the sweet definition because I feel as lon...

lpearlmom

Thanks iron & kittson for the great advice & feedback. He's interested in the 5x5 workout: http://stronglifts.com/5x5/ Not sure if I'll join him but we'll see. Kittson: that book sounds great. Thanks for sharing! I'm feeling stresssssssssed today! My girls & my bday are all the first week of May so ...

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