Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Thank you Heather I think those are my new favorite jeans! Yeah it's definitely that non-stop talking that gets tough. My brain just needs a minute to be able to think sometimes! Jb: so glad I'm not alone in having this crazy emotions. I love that ninja image. Gonna use it! Kittson: thank you so muc...

lpearlmom

Okay I feel like I'm really missing out as I've never listened to a podcast before but you guys have inspired me to give it a try! Thanks for the great info!

Linda

lpearlmom

I've always liked that John Lennon line: "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans". Oh man this is so powerful. I really need to keep this is mind while I'm going about my day. My mind tends to always be in tomorrow which means I'm missing out on today. Thanks for that reminder! L...

lpearlmom

So glad your S days are going well! I go back and forth on the smoothies too. Seems like such a healthy fresh way to start the day but often they're not enough to sustain me through lunch. One thing that helps me is to add a little protein powder or peanut butter or yeah just save em for S days! Hav...

lpearlmom

Yay!!!! So glad you're just in the fine tuning stage and can start to implement the good data you've gathered.

I'll have to check out that book--thx!

lpearlmom

Great to hear you're doing well considering! So exciting about the new house. It's going to be crazy but sounds like a very positive move. How are you feeling about leaving your old house? The kids handling it okay?

Best of luck with everything!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks ginger! I know a lot of it is just feeling overwhelmed by everyone's neediness. In fact I snapped at my daughter last night because just as I finally sat down to relax she asked me for something. I paused for a half of second before responding and she gave me major attitude. Ugh, it doesn't h...

lpearlmom

So exciting that your wedding is just around the corner. So happy for you and you've even managed to keep your weight stable. Yay for NoS! Btw I never did a wedding diet either. I was happy with my weight back then although my sister did try to starve me for a couple days at a spa (kid you not!). Ca...

lpearlmom

Thanks mariposa, kit & jb for your support and also nice to know I'm not alone in my need for serious quiet time. I took my girls to the Scottsdale mall for some clothes shopping today (another day off). They did great but it's a kind of long drive and they pretty much talk non-stop. I'm glad they a...

lpearlmom

Yay you're making great progress! Have fun tomorrow! I like to keep my 3 meals with just a couple of small treats in between each meal. Do what works for you!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay Sinnie! I agree, this isn't suppose to be miserable! I like the idea of pushing your meals up or else adding a 4th small meal. As long as you're consistent and keep things contained, you should get a positive result. I don't think you need to lose weight from what I remember but sounds like you ...

lpearlmom

It definitely took me a few tries to make NoS stick. Eventually when I was tempted to quit, a little voice would say "you know you're just going to come back so why bother quitting?" I finally realized that doing any other diet messed with my head and doing nothing just caused me to keep gaining so ...

lpearlmom

My girls had the day off so I took them to the science center. We had fun but they are on my nerves for some reason. Just feeling super irritable and craving QUIET. Luckily Dh saved the day by taking us out to dinner to the Cheesecake Factory and I had two skinny cocktails which definitely helped. I...

lpearlmom

I feel your pain! Parenting is so hard. My kids were driving me insane today. Good for you for ending things on a good night & I'll take junky tv over junk food any day--yay!

lpearlmom

Glad to see you back posting loved! Could you simplify things by waiting to work on exercise for a few weeks. I definitely didn't worry about exercise till I had many months of nos eating firmly under my belt. The staying up late seems to be related to late night eating so might be good to work on t...

lpearlmom

Just saw this big congrats kittson!! ðŸ’¥ðŸ’¥ðŸ’¥ðŸ’¥

lpearlmom

Thanks loved! I know I'm an introvert and have 24/7 company is so hard for me! I never understood how I would always test into the introvert as I'm not shy and am often found chatting up strangers. But once I understood the definition of an introvert was someone who felt drained by social interactio...

lpearlmom

Ooohh I'm so glad you're enjoying motherhood so much! I know going back to work will be hard but you're really doing it for your baby to make sure her future is as secure as possible so it'll be a good thing in the end. Plus your providing her with a great role model. In the meantime continue to enj...

lpearlmom

Weird day. Feeling fuzzy brained today. Then I blew up at my kids later for no real reason. Not sure what's going on with me. Perimenopuase maybe? Ugh! Break: yogurt w berries & cereal, skinny mocha Lunch: chicken patty, chips w nf sour cream, salad, Apple, iced coffee Dinner: chicken lettuce wraps,...

lpearlmom

Omgness!!! May 21st??!!! Oh boy well you know every time I move I say I'm going to start packing early and do this all in an efficient orderly manner--ha! It never happens! No matter how much time I have, I'm enivitably running around stuffing things into garbage bags at the last hour. This way you'...

lpearlmom

Yay for you ignoring wacky fad notions. You're already exercising & eating moderately, why tip the nice balance you already have going. Don't you love the wisdom that comes w age. Not that you're old (I am) but you know what I mean, we're growing up!

Linda ðŸ˜‰

lpearlmom

So awesome you guys are doing that course together and we all need to break down now & then. It's very healing.

Glad at least NoS is going well for you. It's nice not to be stressed about our eating on top of everything else.

Linda

lpearlmom

Good for you for listening to your body and using the info to make better choices. Love the idea of destroying the scale. I definitely have a difficult relationship with the scale but it keeps me real. i tend to be in denial or else imagine the worse. I imagine there will be a time I can just go by ...

lpearlmom

Thank you kittson! We definitely clicked! Iron: Im bad about spending money on luxuries like that but wow it makes a difference in how I feel. Like I'm worth the effort. Best money spent in awhile. I got a dkny set at Macy's on sale ( aren't they always having a sale?) and the material feels divine ...

lpearlmom

Heather--it is a bit exhausting to always be "on" isn't it? I'm definitely looking forward to some down time tomorrow! I imagine having you in laws nearby has its advantages but can be tough at times too! Nbh: thank you! My girls love when we have Sundaes on Sunday's!ðŸ¨ Sinnie: thank you SO much!! ...

lpearlmom

That's great! I think you're actually the one that turned me on to it originally and now i can't get enough of her recipes!

lpearlmom

Hi Sinnie!! So great to see you back here! And thank you for your sweet comments on my thread. Really means a lot to me. And seeing you here is like seeing an old friend. You were here when I first started. We've both had our share of successes & failures but yeah it's just a matter of making it wor...

lpearlmom

Yay for two more days! So glad you're able to tolerate at least some coffee. You can just consider your chocolate binge all part of the experiment. Now you know to stay away from milk chocolate and dark chocolates better for your heart anyway so win-win! Good luck w the lower fat. I'm still loving t...

lpearlmom

Oh dear I missed this post somehow. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all this right now. Such a sad and difficult time.

Thoughts & prayers with you.

Big hugs, Linda

lpearlmom

Really fun day. Dh & his friend had a great day offroading. The other mom & I kept it super mellow. Took the kids to a jumpy place them to lunch & back home for pool time. Then we got a babysitter and we all went to dinner. Such a treat!!! We all get along beautifullyy & so do our kids. I'm going to...

lpearlmom

Yay congrats! You are awesome!! It's crazy how NoS almost instantly gives us peace w food and even helps our body image isn't it? It doesn't sound like you really have much weight to lose but great that's it's moving a bit on top of all the other benefits you're enjoying from NoS. Have a fantastic w...

lpearlmom

Thank you Kiitson! I tried fly lady for awhile too. I can do it for awhile but never consistently for v long. I stay home so stick to a basic schedule that works for me pretty well. It sounds like your house is already well maintained though but yeah there's always those couple of areas that we (or ...

lpearlmom

Your husband is so right iron! Our house has never looked better--woohoo! Nbh sorry about the snow. Hard for me to imagine the cold right now. Yay for resisting scales. I did weigh myself today and am very happy but I realize it could have just as easily gone the other way & ruined my day. It's a ga...

lpearlmom

Yeah for green boo for snow/sleet!

Have a wonderful weekend !!

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay--your almost to 21 days. You rock! I started Nos on a Friday too way back when & when I restarted this time, 'twas on a Friday too. Pretty smart if you ask me!

Have a fabulous Friday!!

Linda

lpearlmom

Hehe kittson :D oh well the young cashier at chipotle told me she loooved my nails so maybe I'm more hip than I realized (mmmmhmm, sure.). Today was fine but I'm annoyed that we didn't work out. Just too much to do to get ready for our friends coming tomorrow. Its been nice not thinking about my wei...

lpearlmom

Really enjoying your thread. Seems like you have a great, easy going attitude and are doing fantastic. I have really hard time not taking little unplated tastes as I'm prepping meals. It's hard because I basically cook and clean up after four ppls meals 2-3x/day. That's a lot of exposure to food! An...

lpearlmom

I'm so sorry very for what your going through Virginia. Life is so unfair sometimes.

Big hugs to you and please take care of yourself during this difficult time.

Linda

lpearlmom

I know right ginger? Grrrrr....I really need learn to speak up! Nbh: I wish! Instead we opted for romantically exercising side by side. Ah well I'll have to wait till our weekend getaway later this month. As for my nails, nothing wrong w different colored nails and I usually go for that one nail dif...

lpearlmom

I really appreciate your honesty. I try to be brutally honest with myself here and it's one of the few places I'm comfortable doing so. In irl I tend to be a lot more reserved but I feel like this journey is so much more than about losing weight. It's about being honest about our true motives, desir...

lpearlmom

Yes Nbh! Honestly it's harder more often than its not but I really appreciate those rare days when everything goes smoothly. I had a day of beauty today-- nails, eyebrows waxed, hair colored & cut. I know we're suppose to enjoy these things but I hate sitting around making small talk for hours on en...

lpearlmom

I so relate to this kind of magical thinking iron: "But I refused cake at work THREE TIMES this week and I still don't fit my black pants." We're such good little negotiators at times aren't we? I bet you looked adorable pedaling your cute little preggo self to work. Is it getting warmer where you l...

lpearlmom

Glad things are looking up! Monday's make me grumpy too!

Linda

lpearlmom

Oh ginger your post made me teary. My mom is in good health but getting up there in the years. I cannot bear to think of her passing but you are being so brave & smart to deal head on with these issues. A glass of wine? I think I would have had the whole bottle. And you even learned from last night ...

lpearlmom

It's so awesome you were able to break this habit. It's funny how much we resist giving up our little attachments. Binkies & blankets for grown-ups! I was so attached to my mochas, iced teas & too-often partaking of the sugary type cocktail. I dug my heels in feeling I deserved these treats when I f...

lpearlmom

Oh that is good info but yes I'd be sad about the coffee too! I bet 1 cup will be okay and maybe you can have tea later in the day or something to satisfy that craving.

7 more days--you got this!!

lpearlmom

Thanks ladies! Was a great weekend but today Monday hit me like a rude awakening. Super grumpy for the first half of the day having to attend to too many unpleasant tasks. We're having some friends stay with us this weekend and I always feel like the house needs to be perfect so am working on that b...

lpearlmom

Nbh: Ugh! That transitional season must be rough but I bet it'll be beautiful soon just as I'm hiding out in my air conditioned house and smooshing scorpions! How'd the bathroom come out? We going for the Sistine chapel look or something a bit simpler? Holy moly I'm exhausted! Dh & I got up for an e...

lpearlmom

Yikes! I read a book about a prima ballerina and the extreme dieting that went in was pretty intense/extremely unhealthy. I guess it's all true. :/

lpearlmom

Cannot even begin to tell you how many over the top S days I had in the beginning but it was 10+ months till they got to a comfortable place. Hang in there. It's definitely part of the process.

Linda

lpearlmom

Yay-so glad things are going well! Still losing weight even w a couple bumps here & there. Just goes to show persistence does payoff!

Have a great week!

Linda

lpearlmom

First of all um awesome job! Congrats on the weight loss & the commitment to sustaining habits. But secondly, 22 lbs in what 40 days? That is not slow by any means! What was in those drinks you cut out anyway pure butter?? But seriously I do think it takes maturity to finally get this eating/exercis...

lpearlmom

Sounds like a wonderful day! So glad it went well for you and you have another fun day planned for tomorrow--yay!! Loved the movie Home btw!!!

LindaðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Boy I wrote a book last night! Keeping it short tonight.

Break: 1/2 bagel w lite cream cheese & veggies; cappuccino
Snack: 3 low fat homemade muffins (2 minis)
Lunch: veggie sandwich
Snack: soft pretzel
Dinner: turkey, rice, grilled peppers
Dessert: 1 mini muffin; lolipop

Exercise: rest day

lpearlmom

11 days? It seems like it keeps getting longer! Oh well once you're done you should have a lot of good information to plan your eating strategy. It's nice to know wheat might not be an issue for you as it really opens up your options.

Hang in there--your doing fantastic & 8 lbs woot! Woot!

lpearlmom

Wow, thanks you guys for all the great responses! Today was so much more enjoyable! No more calorie counting for me. I think just a little common sense is all that's needed. And I lost an average amount of weight this week so counting calories doesn't seem to have ANY advantages. I really don't/can'...

lpearlmom

Woohoo!your meals look great!

lpearlmom

Yay! You're doing great & seems like NoS is really helping you in s lot of ways! Sweets aren't a big temptation for me so not sure about the candy thing but at some point i bet you'll be able to have sweets in the house w no problem. Just wait till your ready!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thx Lin! I'm glad you found my thinking helpful. It helps to quiet those moments of doubts. Just see it through then you can analyze it all you want! Ugh.. Kind of a rough week food wise. I actually have a little confession to make. I started counting calories this week which I haven't done in 10+ y...

lpearlmom

Great job! Love me a dq cake! ðŸ°

lpearlmom

You got this! ðŸ‘

lpearlmom

Sorry about your Nanny. Sounds like she had a beautiful life and a beautiful ending to her life. None of us can ask for more than that. Ironbaby is adorable as ever! Poor mr chef! He sounds like an amazing father! You're doing great keeping up the walking and being flexible with your current needs. ...

lpearlmom

Yay Kittson! Job well done! I feel like w nos I gained a sense of maturity around food. Yes I could wait a few hours between meals, yes I could have sweets but not everyda. Instead of going from one extreme to the other starvation or binge, nos forces you to get real--moderation & patience will get ...

lpearlmom

Thank you iron! Definitely one of those weeks but yes I'm toughing it out for sure! Hi ginger! Yes I'm limiting my food intake, fat intake, carbs a lil, crazy increase in exercise so yeah no mystery really. I guess the real mystery is why all of the sudden the crazy hunger even though I've been doin...

lpearlmom

It must be hard having your Dh work nights but good for you for not giving in to those old habits. You know which option will leaving you feeling best and you took it.

And once month on NoS--yay! You are truly rock in' this!

Have a great day and I hope the snow goes away soon! ðŸ£

Linda

lpearlmom

Omg... Seriously hungry again today. I added a bit more food but I didn't actually feel satiated till after dinner. Oh boy NoS was so much easier when I was eating whatever I wanted. But I wasn't losing weight. Oh well it won't be forever. I just have to push through it. Dh was getting off early tod...

lpearlmom

Thank you cyndimay! Good luck to you too!! Nbh--thanks for the support! I think weighing myself once a week will be enough. It'll still give me the feedback I need without making me overly focused on the numbers. Np Kathie! ðŸ‘ Today was another day full of hunger pangs. I think my body is seriously...

lpearlmom

Happy Birthday!!! ðŸ° I vote planning on having an S event while your out tomorrow night. Setting yourself up for success is always wise and a night out with the girls seems ripe with temptation. Your bday only comes once a year so I saw go for it. Also, taking an S day away is generally not recomme...

lpearlmom

Lol-thats a man who understands how to maintain a happy marriage! ðŸ’‘

lpearlmom

Yay you're doing great!! I Really piled my plates in the beginning and I know it's what helped me build those habits. My portions are much smaller now but You can't rush the process. Btw, I'm in the Phoenix area on the west side. Love tucson though and really need to take my girls there soon! Keep u...

lpearlmom

Exactly ginger! You must have girls or a sibling perhaps? Oh wow today was rough! None of my meals were big enough and was seriously hungry all day. Dh says we just have to get used to that feeling for awhile. Always the realistic I know he's probably right but yikes it's hard to handle. I barely ha...

lpearlmom

Oh geesh! Looks like a lot of us were over hungry today! I just had dinner but I'm still starving! I'm already planning a nice big breakfast tomorrow!

Also relate to the need for personal space. One of the many parenting challenges! Tomorrow will be better I'm sure. ðŸ‘

lpearlmom

I'm right there with you! Underate all day & dealing with hunger pangs. Monday's tend to be like that and usually I remember to load up my plates a little more but forgot to do that today!

Good for you for getting through it (I barely did). Tomorrow will go easier!

Linda ðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Perfect mindset! You are right, this diet isn't particularly difficult but does take some maturity. Luckily you can let your inner rebel out on S days!

Welcome & gl!

LindaðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Welcome & great job!

lpearlmom

Okay day. My girls fought like mad this morning & then I lost it too of course. Ugh! Oh well we re-grouped and went to the movies so it ended up okay. -10.2 lbs what happened to 11? Break: LF muffin, cappuccino Lunch: medium popcorn no butter, d coke, 2 pieces candy Snack: sees lollipop Dinner: fala...

lpearlmom

Funny how men seem a little more relaxed around food. Lin that's a good point about being short. Weightloss probably will become more noticeable sooner. Yay finally a benefit to being short! Today was kind of a quiet day. We basically waited all day for Dh to come home from work so we could go to th...

lpearlmom

Just wanted to say welcome! You guys are doing great and quickly grasping all the wonderful benefits of NoS! Have a great Sunday!

Linda ðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Perfect you rock !! ðŸ‘Š

lpearlmom

Yay--getting to your home stretch again!

Oh and Men! I know With utter certainty you were right! ðŸ˜‰

lpearlmom

Thanks SO much ginger! We are working really hard. DH is stricter w his eating than me but I guess a health scare is a big motivator. He's down 18lbs but I'm okay with it taking me a little longer. I have more to lose than him so have to watch for burn out--thank goodness for S days! I haven't bough...

lpearlmom

Good problem solving! Now that you can clearly see the issue, it'll just be a matter of time b4 you conquer it!

Have a great weekend!

Linda

lpearlmom

Looks delicious! I think two meals is a great compromise. Counting calories gets so tedious and also not always practical or possible.

Keep up the good work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thanks so much iron, nbh & Heather for the support & validation ! Oh & hi ginger ðŸ‘‹ Nbh-I hear ya! The 50 pounds is for health & general well -being but after that I may decide to try for another 5-10 lbs of vanity weight but I'm getting ahead of myself here! DH got off early today so we got a goo...

lpearlmom

Yay you--you're amazing!!!ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰

lpearlmom

remember you are forming moderate habits you can maintain for life, not perfection for 6 months followed by burn out. I had to chuckle when I saw this. You know me so well iron. Thx for the reminder and yes def time for my next reward! I know I'm being a bit obsessive/crazy but I'm suddenly just so...

lpearlmom

Hi gingerpie! We're dealing with the high cholestrol stuff over here too. High cholestrol is highly determined by genetics from my understanding. I have slightly high cholestrol but so does my size 4 marathon running super healthy eating sister. My mom has it and despite her healthy diet and great f...

lpearlmom

Ugh... Not a great day! Red day AND I didn't work out! Oh the guilt! I Know I'm suppose to think long term but just don't want to lose this momentum. Oh gee sh I'm becoming one of those annoying ppl that obsess about everything that goes into their mouth. Okay moving on! -11.2 lbs Break: LF muffin; ...

lpearlmom

-10.4 lbs Break: yogurt, fruit, cereal, NF cap Lunch: veg burger, ratatouille, rice chips w lf s cream. Skinny mocha Dinner: Ginger grilled chicken breasts, kelp noodle salad, sautÃ©ed brussel sprouts w prosciutto, big ol glass of wine Dinner was SO good! The brussel sprout recipe was from my skinny...

lpearlmom

Hi Lin! I don't have any easy answers but do what works for you. As long as it's sustainable and is helping you meet your goals, anything is fine. It might be helpful to clarify your goals and then you can go from there. Is it to lose weight? Maintain? Eat healthy? Or to make peace with food? When I...

lpearlmom

Resort you had to undergo such an ordeal. I can't even imagine. I think choosing to eat for comfort is totally valid at times. I mean there are plenty of other much more harmful ways you could have chosen to deal with the stress. Glad to see your back on track though. Definitely do what works for yo...

lpearlmom

Hi Mitchell ! I definitely recommend it--been so great for me. And I've decided to refuse to be weighed at the doctors from now on. If they don't like it, they can take a hike. I'll find a new doctor. So there. ðŸ˜€ So after 2 weeks of DH being home, then one week of my girls being home for spring b...

lpearlmom

Great job!!!

lpearlmom

Yes yes nbh & Lin! It's so awesome & freeing! Occassionally I get annoyed that things aren't moving fast enough but it's hard to get too upset at tiny little numbers staring at you especially negative numbers. It doesn't define me and have the ability to deflate my whole day like it seeing the entir...

lpearlmom

Thanks iron! Yes pretty much that's what the drinks did to me.â˜ºï¸ I really owe a lot to you & eschano for helping me to see the whole fat/feminist issue from a different angle. That and DHs illness just kind of helped make everything click for me. Enjoying the ride but dreading the inevitable plat...

lpearlmom

So sorry about your DHs grandmother. Great job on being flexible and doing what works best for your situation right now. I love how kids can think about things so differently. When I'm unhappy I tend to feel like I'll be unhappy forever. So much better to think about it as something I've temporarily...

lpearlmom

Thanks Lin! So far so good! Have a great day!

lpearlmom

Hi loved ! No 50 lbs is my weightloss goal! I've only lost about 10 lbs and that's all been in the last 5 1/2 weeks (isn't that a movie?). The first year I was too afraid to weigh myself and think I probably lost (on nos) & regained (after I took a nos break) about 5-10 lbs that first year. Now that...

lpearlmom

Sorry about the no weightloss situation. It took me over a year on NoS before I really starting losing weight. I needed time to get those habits down solid before I was really ready to start tweaking things. I have a lot more to lose but finally getting some good results. You may just need to give y...

lpearlmom

Sorry about the pain but sounds like you're working around it best you can. I love how iron baby talks about emotions in such a lyrical way. Where'd he learn that or is his own doing? I hope you're having a nice weekend. I miss being pregnant. Such an exciting time of anticipation and planning! Lind...

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