Everyday Systems

lpearlmom

Thanks you guys! Tikka is doing really well today. Still limping, but her appetite & spirits are up today so I'm certain she's going to be fine. She's on pain meds so mostly sleeping all day but that's probably good for her recovery. Ginger: it is beautiful right now but you won't be jealous of me i...

lpearlmom

Oh no sorry about the extra week & also that you've been sick on top of it!

On the plus side, it sounds like you're persistence is finally paying off & that you're getting some invaluable info regarding your food issues.

You definitely are not a quitter!

Have a great weekend.

Linda ðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Yeah ginger, youre doing awesome! Sorry about your kids. I remember wisdom teeth being pulled as being pretty darn miserable. My 9 yr old recently got 8 teeth pulled & she looked pretty pissed off when she came out. Luckily the were baby teeth so already a little loose for the most part! Anyway enjo...

lpearlmom

So sorry about your uncle too. I hope today went okay for you. The rembering I can have something later helps me a lot too. When I'm tempted to eat between meals I remember my next meal isn't usually too far away & I can have what ever I want (except sweets). I try to eat healthy but if Im having a ...

lpearlmom

Thank you iron, ginger, nbh & Lin!!! I can't tell you all how much it means to me that you're all cheering me on & offering support!! Had a bit of a red day but it was premeditated so I'm okay with it. Our beloved wolf hybrid got out somehow today & was hit by a car. Omigosh so scary but miraculousl...

lpearlmom

Yay you're doing great! It takes some time to get a good rhythm going but really just having the attitude that you'll get through to the next meal no matter what is what will give you long term success. My dh also isn't bothered by skipping meals whereas I'm ready to kill someone if I go without one...

lpearlmom

I'm glad you guys liked the quotation and thank you for sympathizing with my parenting woes. I guess we all have our struggles. I'm working really hard to treat them as one entity when they're misbehaving instead of singling my oldest out. Not sure if it's a coincidence but Zoe seems much happier an...

lpearlmom

Welcome! Everyone is very supportive & helpful so feel free to ask for feedback anytime.

Linda

lpearlmom

Great job! Weekends count so you qualify for the 21 day club--yay!

lpearlmom

Great job! Weekends count so you qualify for the 21 day club--yay!

lpearlmom

Thank you nbh! I'm really not as distressed as it seems. I just kind of record the first thought I have when I see the number but it definitely doesn't ruin my day or anything! Anyway was just Pms. Same thing happened last month. You'd think I'd learn. Today was nice. So happy to have my oldest DD b...

lpearlmom

Yay--glad you're hanging there!!yep oolala is awesome. Btw you guys don't need to call me by my user name! Linda is fine!

Linda ðŸ˜‰

lpearlmom

Sounds like you're getting some good info. Let me know how you like the cookbooks. Also forgot to mention the skinnytaste cookbook but I think we've talked about that one before. Not all of it works for our needs bit the recipes I've tried are really good--pancakes, choc chip cookies, turkey burgers...

lpearlmom

Thanks iron & Heather! Didn't make it there today but hopefully tomorrow. -6.8 lbs no comment Break: mango smoothie Lunch: turkey burger on lavosh bread, spoonful of cottage cheese, salad w miso dressing, grapes, skinny mocha Dinner: bowl of turkey chili, grapes, banana, yogurt Exercise: None. still...

lpearlmom

I think most successful nosers have had many starts and restarts so don't even worry about it. It really is a learning process and takes a bit of tweaking as well as getting in the right frame of mind till it kind of clicks and starts to work. Even after long periods of success its common to have so...

lpearlmom

-6.8 lbs grrrrr... I know I'm suppose to take these normal fluctuations in stride but it feels like I can't have even one semi-relaxed day without gaining weight. I mean a couple pieces of candy on an otherwise tame day is hardly a binge. Oh well I'm done whining. Just got to push through this. Toda...

lpearlmom

Sounds like you're doing great overall. Good to see you're still around and thanks so much for stopping by my thread.

Linda

lpearlmom

You're doing great but sorry you're not feeling well. Remember sick days are S days so just do what you need to to feel better.

Take care of yourself.

Linda

lpearlmom

Hi Heather I feel so much more energetic when I eat less fat. We're trying to keep it really low and sometimes it takes a bit of work but I don't miss the fat at all. In fact this morning I made my daughter french toast with egg whites & nonfat milk in a nonstick skillet and she ate it all happily. ...

lpearlmom

Thank you osoniye, ginger, nbh & Heather! I'm glad you guys liked the reward idea. I already have them all planned out in 5 lb increments for the whole 50 lbs. Staying on track will be a little tricky with DHs crazy work schedule but we will figure out something. We decided to join the local rec cen...

lpearlmom

Yay-you are awesomeness!!! 14 lbs is pretty darn impressive. I'll try not to be too envious! But seriously you're doing great. Breaking those unhealthy habits is no small deal!

Keep up the great work!

Linda

lpearlmom

Woohoo!!! Great job!!! ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘

lpearlmom

Oh boy that's funny but sounds like you have a good balance of personalities. We have 4 intense ppl under one roof and it can definitely get a bit exhausting! -8.6 lbs Break: yogurt parfait plus 3 bites of break sandwich, coffee w cream Lunch: piece of turkey meatloaf, watermelon w yogurt, 1 mini ta...

lpearlmom

Yay!!!! Excellent work! I think saving the movies for today was a great choice now you can enjoy it thoroughly! Nothing wrong with a little junk food thrown in with your wholesome, high-quality meals now and then. For me it's pwerfully nostalgic and I'm happy to indulge it now & then. Good luck with...

lpearlmom

That's so funny nbh--your Hubby sounds like a good natured guy. That pretty much describes the hike perfectly. Thank you iron! We are doing pretty good w everything. I'm just not sure how we'll maintain this intensity once dh goes back to work next week but hopefully we can figure out something. Fiv...

lpearlmom

Awesome job yesterday! A lot of us find it a big deal to go to movies without popcorn. It has such a strong pleasant association for many. When I go to the movies on an N day instead of trying to white knuckle it, I make popcorn my lunch for the day. I just virtually plate popcorn and get a big diet...

lpearlmom

Yay! 7 lbs is awesome! I would love to see a size 10 again! It sounds like you're in a good eating groove. It's nice to have a lil treat after dinner to unwind. I usually sort of eye an open spot on my plate for an apple which I eat later in front of the tv w a cup of herb tea. I really look forward...

lpearlmom

Thank you Heather & nbh! It feels good to be teaming up together like we used to do. Kids and careers have made it a bit harder to be as close as we once were but seems we're finding our way back. Today was fun. We went on a crazy hard hike up Piesewta Peak. I didn't think I was going to make it but...

lpearlmom

Welcome! We are about the same age/weight and it seems like a good age for self-reflection/lifestyle changes so I wish you luck in ypur endeavor! Don't worry at all about the honey in your coffee. In fact I allowed nf mochas, sweetened iced tea (lightly) and wine for quite awhile. I just put a cap o...

lpearlmom

Today was a good day. I'm finally starting to feel a bit more relaxed as the stressful items on my to-do list are finally starting to get resolved. Also, I tried out my new mountain bike today and it was pretty exciting/exhilarating/scary/utterly exhausting! Dh took me on a pretty tough trail. We ha...

lpearlmom

Woohoo!!!

lpearlmom

lpearlmom

Sorry about the little bumps you've been having but remember it's about progress not perfection. The nos road is sometimes a bit rocky but you'll get to your destination just the same!

Your doing fantastic overall so just stay the course!

Linda ðŸ˜‰

lpearlmom

Yay, yay , yay!! You got this!!!

lpearlmom

Yikes that's pretty cold iron! Yeah we're having fun with the biking and hoping we'll last through the summer. If not, we may have to join a gym for a couple months. I'm sure going a little weight on S days is par for the course but just want to keep an eye on it. Nbh--yeah kayaking is fun! The litt...

lpearlmom

-5.8 lbs I've yet to maintain over the weekend which is my goal. I'm pretty sure I'll need to go down to one S day at some point. Break: tofu scramble wrap, grapes, cappuccino w sugar Lunch: open faced veggie burger, side salad, tiny bowl of yogurt, cappuccino Dinner: boca burger, asian eggplant spr...

lpearlmom

Okay it took me a year of NoS before my S days were no longer painful but it did happen and it will for you guys too.

Eight mile hike is amazing--great job! I'm tired just from our 8 mile bike rides. Can't imagine how I'd feel after hiking that far!

Linda ðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Yay--40 days is amazing! Great job!

Linda

lpearlmom

That's funny nbh. Nothing wrong with liking stepping although I guess they're kind of passÃ©! I have a little mini one from target that I can conveniently hide in my closet. Yes I agree with you Lin. Snacking is what gets me too or picking really. Picking at food while I cook or clean up from meals ...

lpearlmom

Yeah--you guys are doing great! I swear I had to white knuckle my way through the first 21 days and then it did seem to get a lot easier after that. Not sure if it was pyschological or not but it really does start get a lot easier after you can get a string of green days under your belt. Linda :D

lpearlmom

Oh too cute! You guys seem like such a sweet little family and it'll be so nice to be able to spend some quality time with iron baby before #2 comes along. As far as chaos, I can barely remember. It's all a blur, but you'll get through it.

lpearlmom

Thanks for all the great encouragement Lin, iron & lbh!! I know 5 lbs is good for three weeks esp considering how well I'm eating. I mean im eating lighter/less but im not exactly starving myself. This is very humane. I'm actually down a pound today although not sure I'll be able to maintain it over...

lpearlmom

Thank you so much nbh! DH went for follow up appt and they said if he keeps this up he might be able to back off some of his meds--yay! -5.2 lbs. grrrr... I've been so good. Meanwhile DH is down 12 lbs. ðŸ˜ oh well Im on the right path, I just need to stay the course. Break: oatmeal w fruit & nuts, ...

lpearlmom

-5.2 lbs stuck, stuck...doubt I'll make my goal of -6.6 by tomorrow. It's all good though. Break: yogurt, granola, berries, mocha Lunch: double open faced veggie burger w avocado & tomato, melon, mocha Dinner: 2 stuffed cabbage rolls, baba ganoush, coleslaw, flatbread, chai latte Exercise: walked do...

lpearlmom

Adorable! ðŸ˜€

So glad things are going well. Adding a fourth meal sounds like a good idea. ðŸ‘

lpearlmom

Great job & yay on your back getting better so fast! Only one more day till the weekend--you got this!

Linda

lpearlmom

Oh gosh-you poor thing!! It sounds like a total pain but good for you for sticking it out. At least you can rule out food being the issue now right? Does this mean you'll have more food options afterwards? Will they start to look for other causes? Could it be stress related? Good luck and go celebra...

lpearlmom

Thanks so much Lin & lovedby! Just to be clear my recorded weight loss is cumulative, not per week. I have the quantum scale that just shows me total lost (or gained) since my initial weigh-in. I guess I'm still doing pretty good though. I just have SO far to go still but trying to stay focused on 5...

lpearlmom

Yay on 3 days! We're cheering for ya!

Linda ðŸ‘

lpearlmom

Yay for 9 green days! Almost halfway there! Hope your back feels better soon!

Linda ðŸ˜

lpearlmom

Lin, Don't worry about it! I know it's all about forming the habit, but really as fails go that's pretty minor! Just figure out what went wrong & how to plan better next time. Do you need to eat more at your meals? Do you need to include fruit at eat meal? ( I try to because it fulfills my sweet cra...

lpearlmom

Glad your kitty is better & hope she stays better! Sorry about your back. Mine started hurting upon waking about a year ago. I ordered massage balls from Amazon and they've helped tremendously. That along with strengthening exercises.

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you ginger, nbh & Heather! Omg, I'm such a space case! This morning I got all my paperwork together, got all dressed & showered, stressed the entire 25 mins it took to get there and then realized I got the day wrong! It's not till next Tuesday! But you know what? I'm over it. What a wasted it ...

lpearlmom

Good luck w everything! Looking forward to hearing an update once things calm down a bit!

lpearlmom

Good work! Are you an interior decorator? That's my dream job. ðŸ˜

lpearlmom

Thx gingerpie!! -2.6 lbs wth? I really didn't eat that much yesterday. Water fluctuations I guess. Today went well. I love my mom but she loves to talk about hard things from our past. Healthy yes but draining too. So I'm glad to have the house back to ourselves but I miss her too. Anyway tax day is...

lpearlmom

Yay--you can do this! ðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Oh no poor kitty!!! ðŸ˜” I hope everything is okay.

No I don't knit. I don't even sew but my daughter does. My username is just a play on words w my first/last name.

Hope your Monday is going okay!

Linda

lpearlmom

Very cool that your DH built you one of those. Great idea! Wild S days are all apart of process. They will calm down but you can't really Rush the process. Took me over a year. Hang in there!

lpearlmom

Good day. My mil left so I felt much more able to relax today. Not sure why she annoys me so much. It's complicated. It's amazing to me how quickly we've changed our eating habits. Almost overnight we've completely re-hauled the way we eat & drink. I'm also amazed at how well our girls have adapted....

lpearlmom

Hope your weekend is going well! I think having an S day is really helpful!

lpearlmom

lpearlmom

I hope it works out--sounds fun!

lpearlmom

Thank you Heather! I agree. At first I was a little overwhelmed but it's kind of a fun cooking challenge! Thank you gingerpie! That's excellent advice! Sometimes I try to do too much & then nothing gets done and we end up getting take out or something. I need to simplify ! Absolutely exhausting day!...

lpearlmom

You're doing great & your food looks terrific! Can you tell me what a tread desk is though??

LindaðŸ˜€

lpearlmom

Thanks so much for the encouragement! So far so good with the moms. I've been giving them specific tasks when they ask what they can do so that's been great. Dh & I are having fun exploring ways to make our new food options delicious. I could see him getting a little tense when we were trying to fin...

lpearlmom

Good job w your husband! I have a lot of guilt about how much I've neglected my Dh since having kids. This week the focus is definitely back on him and the girls are learning to take on a little bit more for themselves. It's nice that we're reconnecting but wish it didn't take him getting sick for i...

lpearlmom

Thank you so much iron! It's good to know that you've been able to adjust to something similar. It's definitely an adjustment. I got up early and made him a low-fat frittata which had quite a lot of steps. Was time consuming for a weekday breakfast but at least there's leftovers for tomorrow. I will...

lpearlmom

Thank you for your support eschano & Heather! t's funny, we are all essentially strangers, little voices from everywhere, but I feel we are all connected and there is a power in that ! I love that nbh! I really cherish all those insightful, supportive voices. Today was a bit stressful. DH came home ...

lpearlmom

Welcome & good luck! I look forward to hearing about your progress!

lpearlmom

Yay--great job! You sound like your very creative in the kitchen! I love to cook but an a boring recipe follower!

lpearlmom

Thank you guys so much! He had the other procedure today and both went really well. Other ppl have been telling me about ppl living long and healthy lives with stints. Unfortunately just as I was adjusting to this, I found out he may be diabetic as well. So much to take in. It's very overwhelming. I...

lpearlmom

-2.0 lbs Not worried eschano but thanks for the encouragement! Well DH landed himself in the ER today and had to get a stint and probably another one tomorrow. I'm so scared & worried. I have to be strong for my girls though. Oh well deep breath....time to get serious about our health I guess. Break...

lpearlmom

Sorry about the little slip up but glad to hear you've been doing well otherwise. Sounds like you have a good plan of action in place for the rest of the week.

lpearlmom

Welcome back! I think for some of us it takes a few times before NOS sticks (me included). If you're snacking constantly between lunch & dinner than I'd say you have a good chance of losing weight. If nothing else you will gain sanity with eating which is no small feat in this society! I agree about...

lpearlmom

Welcome! I have 50 lbs to lose. It's a little daunting but definitely doable!

lpearlmom

-2.0 lbs blah Break: steak & eggs, toast, berries (small plate), mocha Snack: 1 piece of chocolate Lunch: bowl of fried rice & beef stir-fry, small glass grapefruit Snack: iced tea, couple bites of stir fry Dinner: 3 ribs, coleslaw, iced tea Dessert: small bowl of ice cream Exercise: biked to corner...

lpearlmom

Yay! Great job Heather! Definitely doesn't sound like a sustainable way to eat.

lpearlmom

Awesome! Sounds delicious & easy! My favorite combo!

Thanks so much!

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you ginger & nbh! -3.8 lbs Break: slice of bread pudding, 2 sausage links, mocha Lunch: 2 shrimp rolls w peanut sauce Snack: handful chips w scoop dip, iced chai latte grande Dinner: German meal out, 2 1/2 beers Dessert: 1/3 piece choc cake, handful of junior mints Fun day. Kept the girls busy...

lpearlmom

Glad it wasn't an epic fail at least! That's a great word by the way (epic). DH & his rock climbing friends used to say it all the time when we were in college. "That was epic dude!" ðŸ˜€ Anyway, I don't understand not supporting someone who wants to eat a certain way but I was a vegetarian for 5 ye...

lpearlmom

Yep that pretty much sums it up gingerpie! -3.8 lbs ~such a fickle body I have! Well I met my goal of at least 1 lb/wk so no need for mods yet. I just hope I can maintain the loss over the weekend. When I get to -5 lbs I'm going to reward myself with a cute summer purse. Let's hope I can do it! Brea...

lpearlmom

Sorry about yesterday but good luck today! Pretty cool that you are all vegetarians. My daughter just told me that she wants to do meatless Monday's. I'm so proud of her and am definitely on board. ðŸ‘

lpearlmom

I say take support wherever you can get it!

lpearlmom

Thank you guys for your very thoughtful responses! I was mostly kidding about my DH. He is all boy--breaks into sweat the minute he steps into the mall, only likes action movies etc.. So yeah no bf potential there. Though sometimes I do think I should spend a little more time on my friendship with h...

lpearlmom

Awesome freegirl! I think that's a great example of the helpfulness of very clear boundaries. ðŸ‘

lpearlmom

Break: poached egg with toast, fruit. Tea w milk & honey x2
Lunch: noodle & veg bowl, large handful fritos w scoop dip, grapefruit, nf mocha
Dinner: 1 parm-pesto chicken breast, few glazed carrots, large slice bread w butter, 1/2 c grapefruit juice

Exercise: walked dogs

lpearlmom

I'm the same way about sweets but put a plate of chips and dips or fries in front of me & it's all over!

Linda

lpearlmom

Not a bad fail overall! I dont drink wine every night but it really helps me get through the tough after dinner time just knowing that I can. Sorry I'm not totally caught up on your thread yet but did you cut it out completely? Also, joining a weightloss contest would totally mess with my head! Let ...

lpearlmom

Yeah! So awesome that your finally finding some relief. It does sound like a lot of work but you're doing great!

lpearlmom

Gingerpie! Thanks so much for the thoughtful reply! Your post made a lot of sense and helped me to think about it more logically. I think I make the mistake of only focusing on trying to get people to like me and I forget to ask if the other person is even someone I want to hang out with. I guess if...

lpearlmom

-1.8 lbs Feeling really down today. I just can't seem to have any sustainable friendships. It's my fault too. At the slightest sign of imperfection, I push them away. I thought my new moms group was going really well but I'm not so sure now. There were three of us that were going to lunch almost wee...

lpearlmom

Yeah 3 girls would be tough Heather! Did you all get along pretty well or lots of fighting? -1.4 hrrmph... Pms bloat maybe Ate a lot today but still in confines of my current plan so not gonna worry about it. Break: granola w fruit & milk, piece of zucchini bread, tea w milk & sugar Lunch: rainbow r...

lpearlmom

-2.6 lbs hmmm not budging Breakfast: piece of zucchini bread, small bowl of Greek yogurt w kiwi, tea w milk & honey Lunch: grilled chicken burger, baked chips, green tea latte Dinner: bowl of bean soup, toast w butter, small bowl of oven roasted potatoes Exercise: none :/ girls had the day off & it ...

lpearlmom

So precious! It's obvious how much you adore him. Such a lucky boy.

lpearlmom

Good luck Heather! I know it'll be tough but will give you some invaluable info (I hope!) so will be worth it.

Looking forward to hearing how it goes.

Linda

lpearlmom

Thank you so much Heather! I'm so glad you're still on these boards. Your support means a lot to me! Lol eschano, you wouldnt bother me a bit. ðŸ˜‰ The scale really is so freeing. I actually look forward to getting on it--yay! Today went well. The girls friends didn't leave till about noon and boy w...

lpearlmom

Sorry to butt in here but awesome post oolala. I've struggled so much with feeling that my inner rebel must be right only to find that my inner rebel may be fun but not all that wise. I've been super stubborn when ppl told me to stick it out and as usual had to learn the hard lessons myself crawling...

lpearlmom

Thanks gingerpie! Today was good: -2.6 lbs so maintained Break: 3 pancakes, 2 pieces bacon, berries, nf light whip mocha Lunch: noodle casserole (big piece), veggies & blue cheese dip, handful Fritos Snack: yogurt w granola, green tea latte Dinner: 4 thin slice pieces of pizza, salad, root beer Dess...

lpearlmom

Awesome job on cutting back on coffee & booze! I love my vices too much to give up but I still admire your self-discipline!

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