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- Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:25 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: The what the hell effect
- Replies: 11
- Views: 22269
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:16 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: I Need to Get a Life
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13840
Even though I love reading, sometimes it's not enough to completely occupy my mind. I find that listening to music and/or singing does the trick. And rewatching British sketch comedy shows like Mitchell&Webb or Fry&Laurie never fails to make me smile when I need it most. When I want to get out of th...
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:59 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:23 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4772273
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:05 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Hi auto! It is great to be here again, although I always imagine people must laugh at me for failing and restarting so many times. Or perhaps it's my inner critic talking... Anyway, hugs! Monday was :mrgreen: I did have a rather large dinner (fit on one plate with some edges showing, sure, but still...
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:48 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Well then, hello. I'm currently maintaining at 56.5 kg while counting calories, which is great, BUT I eat *mostly* sweets, and usually in the form of snacks. I'm already afraid of my dentist appointment this Thursday... So even though I'm pretty happy about the number on the scale, I'm definitely wo...
- Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:19 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:52 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
I've had great success with this mod so far - no binging for two weeks, and a little bit of vanity weight coming off. Several times I was very, very hungry in the evening, to the point I was unable to sleep, so I resorted to a snack - without any WTH effect kicking in. I wish I had more time to post...
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 9:05 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:16 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Octavia, I doubt you could call that a binge, but I certainly considered going full ballistic for a moment. What I love about my mod is that I feel it helps me learn true moderation, not just delayed binging. Tuesday :) I skipped my evening dessert, because DD's sickness turned our everyday routine ...
- Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:58 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Monday was :oops: I ate very little protein during the day, which made me ravenous in the evening. I gave in and had an egg salad sandwich and two pancakes with maple syrup and milk on the side right after my dessert at 8 PM. Had trouble sleeping afterwards! Of course, WTH thoughts started resurfaci...
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:52 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1085310
In my opinion, the fact that you start noticing excess on S-days and are bothered by it is the first step towards "normalisation" - in the sense that, perhaps soon, perhaps later, you'll want to make conscious effort to avoid going overboard. Regarding Reinhard's metaphor... I don't think his messag...
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:29 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Auto, thanks for your previous advice. Seems like the mod is working way better than vanilla ever did. Sunday :) I was tempted to eat for emotional reasons for a few moments but persisted, reminding myself how many successful days I already had under my belt. I am positively baffled how easy it is t...
- Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:42 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 2:37 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Friday was :) The funny thing is, the treat I'd prepared for the evening was totally disappointing. I took a small bite and immediately felt regretful, as if I HAD to eat it and be miserable. Then I reminded myself that there's no obligation to eat anything I didn't like just because I had planned i...
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:21 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1085310
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:15 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Bluebell's check in
- Replies: 649
- Views: 595769
reminding myself that I can have fun without overeating. More fun in fact as I won’t feel uncomfortable. That's a great reminder for us all, actually. Congratulations on your successful week! All the more impressive when you realise that so many of us abandon all structure when something unexpect...
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:09 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Auto, your willpower must be amazing then! For me, when it's gone it's gone... until the next day, when I replenish my supply. Thursday :) I had a couple of rough moments, but I reminded myself that giving in after so many successful days would make me feel really terrible afterwards. Plus, cravings...
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:02 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Coffee
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20031
You're certainly not alone. I use coffee like bitter medicine - drink it only when I'm literally falling asleep mid-day, with some sugar and milk to make it easier on my tastebuds. Happens maybe twice a week. I don't think we're missing out on much, and know plenty of people that drink coffee only r...
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:06 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Octavia, it's entirely possible that NoS will work for you without any mods. Don't rush anything, just calmly observe and adjust when necessary. I'm pretty sure that I'd stick to vanilla if I needed to lose weight, just as I did in the past. But given my history with disordered eating, I'd rather tr...
- Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:57 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1085310
- Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:47 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Life, I remember your mod and I'm very happy it has worked for you so wonderfully. I tried it at some point, but sweets at meals were just feeding my cravings too much, so I stopped. Different strokes for different folks, right? But with just a little bit of tweaking, I might finally find the right ...
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 7:03 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
I can't do vanilla anymore. I'm tired of the constant deprivation/binge cycle. I restarted NoS in order to regularise my eating and stop noshing on sweets every day and guess what? Every weekend has been a sugar rollercoaster, and my food journal clearly shows that I ate less treats BEFORE the reboo...
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:22 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Awww, thank you for such kind words. The support on this forum has always been incredible... one of few such places across the entire Internet. I binged on late Saturday evening (boredom + "because I can"). In hindisght, I shouldn't have brought home so much of my favourite chocolate. If it's in the...
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:08 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: oolala53
- Replies: 2369
- Views: 2805697
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:55 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: flyingpig checkin
- Replies: 923
- Views: 837355
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Octavia, you too! Auto, thanks for reminding me to be gentle with myself. I stepped onto the scale this Saturday morning, as it was a real bummer to see I was up by roughly a pound - currently 58.8 kilos. 19 days under my belt, including only 6 truly green days, 4 idiotic and 1 relatively calm S-day...
- Fri Feb 16, 2018 6:09 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
You're right, Octavia. I need to re-establish solid habits before tampering with the system. From time to time I get impatient... fortunately, then I read my old journal entries or comments such as yours, and all falls into place again. Thanks. Thursday was green, so has been Friday so far. I overfi...
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:17 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1085310
I don't know exactly why we choose eating to stimulate ourselves, but the dopamine theory seems plausible. I've read that when boredom strikes and thoughts about food resurface, finding some dopamine-stimulating activity helps. What surprised me was that cleaning was considered one of the best solut...
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:09 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4772273
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:03 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Octavia, seems like I'm practising my urge-resisting muscle too much. I had a fail on late Wednesday evening, combination of boredom eating and passing thoughts on getting back to the mod that allowed me to get to my lowest adult weight while having planned sweets on some weekdays. Still, no binge! ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:13 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Yeah, I know it's technically not a fail... but it feels so to me. Sadly, even virtual plating didn't help, and I was ravenous around 8 PM. Hot liquids didn't cut it, neither did milk, so I ate a smallish meal. Tuesday was red, in the end, but at least I didn't give in to the binging thoughts that a...
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:04 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Thanks for your insights! I always eat like a madwoman at parties where I feel uncomfortable, because I don't have to talk to people I don't like when I'm having my mouth full :lol: When it comes to my family, I love them to pieces, and we've mostly had very close, very supportive relationship. Some...
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:52 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Crystal's Daily Check In
- Replies: 250
- Views: 268688
I don't know your thoughts on weighing, but I do my weekly weigh-in on Saturday morning before breakfast. That usually eliminates Friday night fails, because I'm curious about how much weight I've lost during the week and I don't want to miss the weigh-in or falsify it with Friday binges. I track my...
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:46 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4772273
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:41 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1085310
I agree that permasnacking is almost never enjoyable. Wondering why we do it then? Because we're tired with exercising constant control over our eating? I've read some study claiming that we snack when we're bored, as a way to stimulate dopamine production and to break up the feeling of monotony, so...
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:57 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Lilybug's check-in
- Replies: 110
- Views: 112443
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:49 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Bit of a confession here... Yeah, I am terribly close with my family (parents and two brothers + SIL/kids), we all love to cook, eat, and celebrate with food... very European I guess :lol: With such a big family there are always birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays spent together, and each of thos...
- Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:00 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
- Replies: 859
- Views: 1085310
Octavia, I've read your thread with great interest. I can totally relate to so many of your insights! One thing I wanted to mention regarding wild S-days: at my longest vanilla streak, I binged pretty much every weekend, and still lost 10 percent of my body weight without any modifications to the or...
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:38 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Turns out my mum made her own, so this time I don't have any left, sorry! :) Tuesday was OK, but things went downhill on Wednesday and Friday. One planned piece of cake at my daughter's b-day party somehow multiplied, I grabbed some of the snacks I was preparing, and in general permasnacked all even...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:31 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4594187
Frankly, I've yet to meet a vegan who isn't a neurotic personality. They tend to have that unnerving, perfectionist streak that just irks me. I'm not against vegans by definition, but I work with several and they're downright annoying, not only when it comes to eating habits. Just sayin'. You cracke...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:18 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: automated eating tracker
- Replies: 3687
- Views: 4772273
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
:) Monday. Plates were biggish, though. It's wonderful to have the structure again! Funny how every weekend I tell myself that free eating is the ultimate happiness, and then can't wait for Monday to begin. But free eating isn't compulsion... I'm going to take (probably) two S-events this week - my ...
- Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:05 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 8:05 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Yesterday was good(ish). Today I failed hard :oops: I was stressed and overwhelmed with juggling in-laws, baby, cooking, work, and social obligations, and there was so much delicious food lying around the house and waiting for the guests. I had originally planned having some cake when THEY dig in, s...
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:18 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Hi, automated! Nice to see you back :) I'm desperately hoping for some free time this weekend to catch up on everyone's threads, but with in-laws visiting, baby teething, and my usual work-at-home routine it's gonna be difficult. Wednesday :) Thursday :oops: I took Nina to my parents, and I succumbe...
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:18 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:33 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
I'm back. Currently at 130 pounds, with my food habits all over the place. While my weight is stable and I'm pretty happy with it, I worry about my dependence on sugar. I eat waaaaay too much of it, and occassionally binge. In my case, dessert today means dessert tomorrow, too... and two the day aft...
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 8:26 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: FreeandEasy's 2018 Daily Check in
- Replies: 52
- Views: 60144
After 5 or so years of vanilla NoS (with some short-lived mods) I felt like I needed more freedom and less structure. It turned out that when eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted I only gained about 5 pounds, so at least I knew that NoS truly rewired my brain to crave less food (I had used to...
- Sun Jan 28, 2018 2:24 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: flyingpig checkin
- Replies: 923
- Views: 837355
Small and/or carby breakfasts give me the munchies, so I was super surprised when almost everyone in the poll on the general forum voted for small morning meals! I sometimes make my breakfasts two-course (oatmeal + sandwiches, for example) and they really keep me full and satisfied for pretty much t...
- Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:57 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
- Replies: 526
- Views: 649699
ZippaDee, I second what you said about not having to count points! Every SAD is mentally taxing. I'm always amazed at how much free space I have in my head once I stick to straight vanilla. Even mods seem to drain my energy too much. They work for a time, yes... but are not sustainable in the long r...
- Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:52 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: FreeandEasy's 2018 Daily Check in
- Replies: 52
- Views: 60144
Hi and welcome! I'm restarting NoS after a 2-year break, and I've been thinking about the "plated sweets" method, too. I tried it several years ago, and I remember it to be a really slippery slope. Sugar begets sugar, in my opinion, so no matter how much I whine about my excessive S-days and general...
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:41 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Breakfasts - Big or small?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 39853
Wow, am I really in the minority here? My breakfast is always the biggest meal of the day, and always protein-based. Give me oatmeal and I'm starving two hours later. Take away one piece of bread or one egg from my breakfast and I'm gobbling up sweets and fried food throughout the day, never really ...
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:33 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Needing Support...increased 5lbs in two weeks!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31316
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:45 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Snacks don't tide you over!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 29371
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:48 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Sinnie, it's wonderful to see you here again, and I DO apologise for such a late reply. Ironically, it's not the baby that keeps me up at night but work. I've started working at home to make some extra money and it seems like everyone needs my services now, which I'm generally very proud of... just ...
- Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:06 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: move to Italy; lose weight?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20928
In my opinion it all boils down to movement, if you put eating habits aside for a while. We simply walk more, and our cities and towns were made for walking and spending time outdoors, not on purpose perhaps, but urban areas in Europe, especially in the older parts of towns, are quite compact and en...
- Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:15 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: More scientific support for NoS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 25754
More scientific support for NoS
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170720094844.htm I'd say that three meals is ideal, but my observations during 7 years of NoS habits seem to be confirming the rest of the findings. Now, with the 5-month-old at home, we've already discussed that no snacking and sweets on special days is...
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:59 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Absolutely! Different strokes for different folks! Anoulie, for example, came to the same conclusion: that vanilla No S doesn't work for her and exacerbates the binging problem. Perhaps for us struggling with emotional eating or deprivation issues it's better to start with the basics and then build ...
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:33 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:03 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
I feel terrible for abandoning the forum for so long. Nina is such a happy, no-fuss baby that I really have no excuse. Or wait, perhaps I do have one. I'm no longer doing NoS. I've lost all the weight I wanted to by calorie counting, which means I have desserts pretty much every day. And it's not he...
- Mon Mar 20, 2017 2:47 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
- Replies: 485
- Views: 565923
- Mon Mar 20, 2017 2:45 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
You too! Monday :mrgreen: I did some cardio moves while watching Hidden Figures when Nina was asleep, 40 minutes overall, plus 1 mile workout. No walk today, the weather has been too unstable and windy lately. Meals were both tasty and moderate, though I resorted to weighing my food - I'm terrible a...
- Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:28 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:39 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Friday :mrgreen: S-aturday :wink: Morning weigh in: 61.5 kg/135.5 lbs. Fantastic, sane S-day. I kept repeating: if you don't really want it but eat it anyway, you're soon going to start rummaging the cupboards to find something else. Because you didn't want that particular thing in the first place, ...
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:29 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Trying to pull myself together again. Thursday was :mrgreen: Some leftovers looked particularly tempting when my stomach was grumbling in the evening, but I had half a glass of milk and took an early shower to keep myself busy. I'm getting reacquainted with slight hunger before meals. Drilling mysel...
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:38 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
- Replies: 485
- Views: 565923
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 3:39 pm
- Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
- Topic: 4 months in and 14 lbs down - time for a testimonial
- Replies: 8
- Views: 34423
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 1:27 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Yes, I did notice that too! Whenever I'm skimping on food at mealtimes, sugar cravings tend to resurface. But of course, the temptation to eat "diety" portions in order to speed up weight loss is very strong. "Enough", however, require lots of experimentation. I think your stomach should be grumblin...
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:16 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Whew, thanks for letting me get this off my chest. I tried on all my clothes when N slept, separated them into three piles (toss, keep, keep for later perhaps), and promised to take myself shopping at the end of the month. I did manage to put on some of my pre-pregnancy clothes, and it was a great r...
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:12 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Thanks for stopping by! Actually, I'm not doing very well at the moment. Sleep deprivation and hunger it causes are extremely difficult to cope with. I'm desperate for my sugar fix, and, well, I've been eating a lot of sugar recently. I have to admit I was completely unprepared for postpartum body c...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:34 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Wednesday was :mrgreen: but on Thursday I gave up :oops: I ate half of the chocolate we had at home (it was heavenly, though - peanut butter and caramel filling!), then helped myself to some cake I'd baked for Friday guests. Things to consider: - my coffee and milky teas got more indulgent in the re...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:18 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Elizabeth's Entries
- Replies: 85
- Views: 82267
This is my plan: I'm going to have three meals a day, no snacking in between, seven days a week. If I want a sweet, I can have a cookie, or a piece of candy, etc. on non-s days, but it must fit on my plate and cannot be eaten between meals. I think I'll enjoy the structure of eating only three plat...
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:42 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
We bottle feed. Sometimes we fight over who's gonna take the next turn! P just loves cuddling and feeding her. Tuesday was :mrgreen: but it was TOUGH. Wednesday hasn't been much better either. Sleep deprivation makes me ravenously hungry, especially for sugar/caffeine mix. I have to keep reminding m...
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:37 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Jen's Daily NoS Thoughts (:
- Replies: 193
- Views: 196861
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 5:13 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Oh yes, I was so fortunate to marry my best friend! Lots of regrets about last weekend, jeans uncomfortably tight. But I managed to get over an hour of walking in nature, and white-knuckled it through Monday, so :mrgreen: Tuesdays are always super difficult, so I'm giving myself permission to pile m...
- Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:18 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:05 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
- Replies: 485
- Views: 565923
- Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:00 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4594187
I can relate to your struggles. I've always, always wanted to weigh less, even when I got under 50 kg/110 lbs and my body went totally crazy, even when I knew and saw how unhealthy that was for me. Now, after my pregnancy, I found myself with some extra pounds to lose, and under tremendous internal ...
- Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:03 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
:mrgreen: Friday We're having guests over this weekend, so I expect lots of yummy food at social events we'll be attending with them. Current weigh-in: 62.2 kg/137 lbs (gulp!). I think half of my pregnancy weight gain (totalling 12 kg/25 lbs) was actually fat... My baby was tiny, and in the past two...
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:21 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Thanks a lot, kaalii! :wink: S-day today ("Fat Thursday") I got sick from all the doughnuts and other sweets. Funny enough, I don't even like doughnuts! It's hard to skip them, though, when everyone around you is either eating one after the other or bringing you some. Cultural pressure to participat...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:39 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
TADAAAM! My baby girl is already 2 weeks old. Of course she's the cutest little thing, with adorable double chin and head full of hair. I've been flirting with vanilla NoS for these past two weeks, with mixed results. I'm all about schedules and routines, so naturally, adjusting to the new situation...
- Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:30 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 6:10 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
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- Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:56 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
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My c-section has been scheduled for Tuesday. Morning weigh-in showed 68,4 kg, which means I have gained 12,4 kg during my whole pregnancy. Not so bad, given that I was either on bedrest or confined to our small apartment most of the time. I have quite a lot of little failures under my belt, though I...
- Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:08 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: LifeisaBlessing's check in
- Replies: 128
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Popping in to say hello! I'm following your thread with great interest. A few years ago, when I was at my lowest adult weight, I was using a pretty similar mod, and it really worked... for some time. I'm thinking of getting back to that - putting ANYTHING on my meal plates after my little girl is bo...
- Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:17 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
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I had to spend some time in hospital (just to check if everything was truly OK with the baby), and finish all preparations, including a minor flat makeover, earlier than I'd thought. I really, really, soulfully regret not having more time to post or read your ever-inspiring check in threads. Funny e...
- Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:16 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Time between dinner and breakfast is a mess.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28629
- Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:12 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Eschano 2016
- Replies: 22
- Views: 33351
Thanks for sharing. I think my post-birth experience will be quite similar to yours - I get terrible sugar cravings when I'm sleep deprived, so it's entirely possible that my weight will go up in the postpartum period. So far, 7 months in, I've gained about half of the recommended 25 pounds, and eve...
- Sun Nov 27, 2016 9:07 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
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3 WEEKS since my last post? Where has the time gone? I'm busy with baby preparations and part-time job I can do at home. I've had many fails over the last weeks (this time, snacking), but my weight gain is still slow, steady, and under control. I'm staying at the lower range of GWG guidelines, and h...
- Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:56 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Eschano 2016
- Replies: 22
- Views: 33351
Terrific to see you here again, and congratulations on your little one! I'm due in February, and so very much looking forward to reading your updates. I know that's not the best moment to ask you for a lengthy piece of advice, but I'd be grateful if you could spare some of your invaluable free time ...
- Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:46 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Anoulie is back and checking in again!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17888
Hi, Anoulie! I remember reading your old thread with great interest - I could relate to many of your posts, especially those in which you pondered whether NoS could be reinforcing binge eating mentality for some people. Still asking myself the same question... Congratulations on your marriage! I als...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:17 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
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I sure do have some extra motivation for this week, Linda! Monday was uneventful and :mrgreen: Tuesdays are always super hard for me, so we'll see how that goes today. I've decided to get back to my old mod - having three desserts a week, after Fri, Sat, Sun dinner, in order to put the brakes on my ...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:04 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: What constitutes a meal on N days?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11459
I would say that all you are going to eat at a meal should fit on one physical plate. My experience shows that strictness in this regard brings faster results, and is especially important in the habit-forming phase. Virtual plating which Bluebell mentions is an option, but in my opinion a risky one....
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:04 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Check In by Bunso
- Replies: 292
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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:56 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Linda's daily check-in
- Replies: 4617
- Views: 4594187
I admire your honesty. It takes a lot of courage to admit to our feelings, especially to family members! I had my fair share of dread when relatives started catching news about our wedding, and discovering no one besides our parents and siblings was invited... such a difficult time! Double kudos for...
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:49 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sinnie's Daily Check In w/ Mod
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38581
*hugs* I've had a rough week too, so I understand where you're coming from. Keep fighting! Perhaps make a list of reasons to stick to NoS (I have one on my phone so it's easily accessible - nowadays we have our phones with us literally EVERYWHERE) or type down some ideas for quick fixes when you're ...
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:22 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
Whew. It's been such a long week, also food-wise. I fell off the wagon BIG TIME, and was too ashamed to post my daily fails here. I finally gave in, shouted "what the hell, I'm pregnant after all!" and started shoving my mouth with all kinds of treats. I was horrified when I stepped on my scale on F...
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:29 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
- Views: 1172947
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:50 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
- Replies: 1175
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:D S-day! B: 2 frankfurters, half large tomato, 2 slices ww bread, large pear, marzipan bar (planned and much craved treat) L: 200 g beans in tomato sauce, small apple, 2 slices ww bread 2 Bajadera pralines (just wanted sth sweet) Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts ( I just wanted to pass some time...