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by MerryKat
Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Thanks Eschano We had a lovely time. Eating was good, Big Breakfast both days, no lunch and a few afternoon snacks on Saturday and a lovely dinner both days. All the meals were heavier than if we were at home and being restaurant food with far more salt, etc. Yesterday was a fail as I did not manage...
by MerryKat
Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: milczar's check in
Replies: 1099
Views: 1237132

Well Done on breaking the 200!!!!
by MerryKat
Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Things are a little easier at work than they used to be as there are a number of our staff involved in a weight loss plan controlled and monitored by our company Medical Aid. 1 Lady is in my department and 2 others are in the next office from ours & we share a kitchen. It is so nice to be on a journ...
by MerryKat
Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Recent Conversation
Replies: 19
Views: 32077

Lol!!! Thanks for a good laugh. I have had my fair share of these conversations! Sadly (as Reinhardt says) most people don't want to fix things they want something to blame! It could never be their fault! I now try not to discuss it unless someone really is curious. I have had a few people come and ...
by MerryKat
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano 2014 check in
Replies: 525
Views: 539917

Whew! The last while has been hectic for you but you are still doing so well with your habits!! Congratulations!!! Good Luck with your job! You have done the hardest confrontation now and from here it should be easier to voice your concerns immediately (((Hugs)))). So glad your company recognises yo...
by MerryKat
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

LOL Eschano!! Coffee is definitely a problem for me. But I find one at night is good and I don't go looking for another. It also is a good way to signal the end of eating for the day!! I have proved to myself (AGAIN!!!!!) that No S works for me. Down 0.4kg (0.88lb) since Monday!!!! Wednesday - :mrgr...
by MerryKat
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: debs daily check in
Replies: 67
Views: 91876

yippee!!! Well Done Debs!
by MerryKat
Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2369
Views: 2772046

Good Luck as you start your changes and modifications!! Take it slowly & you will get there.
by MerryKat
Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Just been reading through this years posts and need to make the following notes: My weekly weigh-ins did not work. By Tues / Wed I am starting to feel concerned by what's happening and that defeats the point of giving up the daily weigh-in. I also find that the day before, I will skimp on food becau...
by MerryKat
Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Question re: water
Replies: 4
Views: 9725

I am lucky I have always enjoyed water but I do find the longer I am on No S the less I drink of anything else :D
by MerryKat
Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***JUNE 2014 CHALLENGE***
Replies: 30
Views: 35597

Sick from Mid-May and Habits were sadly neglected :oops: 23 - :mrgreen: 3 Meals & Exercise (Dr Oz 5 Min - 1 Set) & One Cup of Coffee per Day (coffee is my crutch but it aggravates too many of my health issues so needs restricted). 24 - :mrgreen: 3 Meals & Exercise (Dr Oz 5 Min - 1 Set) & One Cup of ...
by MerryKat
Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Aw Thanks Chani8 (((((((((Hugs))))))) Finally feeling better for the last 2 weeks but sadly the habits were very neglected! Snacking on Sweets took over!! As of Friday last week, I am back on track and feeling so much better for it!! Monday - :mrgreen: 3 Meals & Exercise & One Cup of Coffee per Day ...
by MerryKat
Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: restarting today
Replies: 23
Views: 39196

Welcome Back Debs!!!

I have missed your cheerful posts and the encouragement you shared so freely with us all.

Looking forward to seeing your successes as you settle back to No S.

(((Hugs))))
by MerryKat
Mon May 26, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Thankfully nearly mended - still coughing but not as much. Had two red days last week - mostly due to frustration over the coughing. Stupid excuse, but there it is. Today is 3 months since I got back on track and I have lost 2.3kg (5.1lb) and feel much better for it. Here's to month 4 and more firml...
by MerryKat
Thu May 22, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Missed most of last week as I was down with Sinotracheitus and Flu - Horrid combination!!! I am definitely mending but still coughing beautifully!!! Thanks to being sick my exercising has stopped. Battling to walk up stairs never mind anything more. Eating was good and well within the N days - no ap...
by MerryKat
Thu May 22, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Chani8's Dauntless Thread
Replies: 247
Views: 221631

Hi Chani

I have just seen your thread for the frst time and I am loving all the interesting things you fill your posts with.

Whew you really have the whole range of kid ages!! I am exhausted with just 2 so not sure how you manage all of yours.

I love your short busts of exercise - great idea.
by MerryKat
Thu May 22, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: new member / old no s-er
Replies: 10
Views: 18008

Welcome back to NoS & welcome to the discussion boards
by MerryKat
Mon May 12, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: NoSRocks' Testimonials!!
Replies: 24
Views: 51685

Thanks for sharing your continued success!!!

Well Done!!!
by MerryKat
Mon May 12, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting properly
Replies: 23
Views: 33741

Well done & Welcome!!
by MerryKat
Mon May 12, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Hi Auto - not a soul!!! They were too busy diving in & enjoying themselves to worry about me!!
by MerryKat
Fri May 09, 2014 1:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: why i shouldn't weigh myself
Replies: 9
Views: 18003

It is so hard when you anticipate due to your behavious that you will have a loss and you get a gain instead!!

Hang Tight!!! You are doing so well and working a great road!!!

((((Hugs))))
by MerryKat
Fri May 09, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Should I really worry JUST about N-days?
Replies: 30
Views: 37698

LOL Oolala! I am the same as you! For me that is a slippery slope that I never recover from! 1 sweet = lots of sweets in my life!!!
by MerryKat
Fri May 09, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano 2014 check in
Replies: 525
Views: 539917

eschano sounds as if you are on a roll with all your habits and routines! Long term the saving along with the healthy changes are going to make a super change to your life. I love the "Savingtobuyaminiyacht!" - what an awesome idea. DH & I also prefer movies at home. Can stop and get a cup of tea wh...
by MerryKat
Fri May 09, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Hey Eschano, that it is!! A bit of a strange lunch at work today as we had a birthday. I took a plate with a mini-chicken pie, mini sausage roll, mini chicken roll, mini spring roll and a date ball. I kept this till lunch time and had it with an apple, a naartjie and a banana. Thoroughly enjoyed it ...
by MerryKat
Thu May 08, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: over 70 lbs down with 3 meals a day
Replies: 16
Views: 43641

Wow!!! What a difference!! You look like a totally different person!

Congratulations on your loss!!!
by MerryKat
Thu May 08, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Feeling really chuffed! My boss asked me this morning how much weight I have lost and said it is really noticeable & I am looking good. He is not someone to make personal comments! Also commented that he has noticed I am not eating from our department sweetie cupboard. I explained how snacking is my...
by MerryKat
Tue May 06, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: hi everyone
Replies: 7
Views: 13512

Woo!! Hoo!!

Well Done!!
by MerryKat
Tue May 06, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 5 weeks in....and no weight loss
Replies: 27
Views: 37415

Hi Bright Angel

As I posted on your thread, thank you for taking the time to answer me.

I am enjoying exploring the Diet Hobby!
by MerryKat
Tue May 06, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729391

Bright Angel

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions & give me links to read.

I am thoroughly enjoying exploring your Diet Hobby - I love the way you have turned your Dieting Experience into a Hobby!!!

I so enjoy your posts - so knowledgeable and your caring shines thru.
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: I'm Back At It Again!
Replies: 15
Views: 25139

Welcome Back!!!
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 5 weeks in....and no weight loss
Replies: 27
Views: 37415

Bright Angel Thank you for the time you have taken to respond. I am interested in your statement that your set point is still at around 270 due to your past weight history. Do you feel that this will never lower? I have always wondered if our bodies would keep the highest set point or if after a num...
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: just an introduction
Replies: 22
Views: 32094

Welcome Anra!!!

I love the idea of a locked sweet box!!! Makes me think of the way they keep dynamite locked up!!! LOL!!!
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Questions for the experienced/long timers?
Replies: 45
Views: 61858

Oolala sorry for the lack of clarity. When I stick to Vanilla No S and focus on the habit I am 100% successful and the weight slowly but steadily comes off. As soon as I start modifying things or focusing too much on the numbers I end up detouring away from No S and the snacking starts and then I ga...
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 1:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***May 2014 Challenge***
Replies: 25
Views: 32890

Aiming to focus on the habit rather than the numbers right now so: 01 - :oops: 02 - :mrgreen: 03 - :D 04 - :D 05 - :mrgreen: 06 - :mrgreen: 07 - :mrgreen: 08 - :mrgreen: 09 - :mrgreen: 10 - :D 11 - :D 12 - :mrgreen: 13 - :D - Sick 14 - :D - Sick 15 - :D - Sick 16 - :D - Sick 17 - :D - Sick 18 - :D -...
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Counting Bites
Replies: 39
Views: 72594

Thank you to all the contributors to this post for taking the time to respectfully respond and discuss the 'bite mod' with each other to enable us to learn so much more about another mod that is successfully being used with No S. I have really enjoyed learning more about the different ways of counti...
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Questions for the experienced/long timers?
Replies: 45
Views: 61858

Thanks for bumping this up. 1 - Tip for Newbies - The most important lesson I have learnt is that the habit is the important part. Forget all the other things - the numbers on the scale, the what's on the plate, etc and just build the habits. For me all the other things become reasons and excuses to...
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 11:34 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: getting cold feet... will this work for me?
Replies: 38
Views: 48319

Congratulations on your achievements!

Thank you for taking the time to come back and update this every 12 weeks! So great to see the progress you have made and are continuing to make.
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: One year on
Replies: 6
Views: 18824

Thank you so much for sharing & Congratulations on 14 pounds (6.4kg) lost!!! It is so great to hear when someone in spite of falls & stumbles still shows impressive results!! Good luck in the year ahead.
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What would you say to your younger self?
Replies: 35
Views: 52754

Eschano thanks for sharing Dandelion's post - this is excellent!!! So true!!!
by MerryKat
Mon May 05, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Thanks for the encouragement and wishes. We had a great break. Camping in the bush is special with the animals a few meters from us. Had a lovely time with friends for the first 4 days and then a further 5 lovely days just the 4 of us. We did a fair amount of walking and cycling each day. Was lovely...
by MerryKat
Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Lovely blog about NoS - old
Replies: 5
Views: 10477

Fantastic summary!!!
by MerryKat
Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Thursday No S - :D Exercise - x Quiet Time - :D I have been using My Fitness Pal since end of Feb to track my eating and my exercise. I am now happy that I am on the right track. I knew starting there that I would not keen to keep doing this kind of tracking indefinitely. I enjoyed seeing what the c...
by MerryKat
Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Graham's Daily Check In
Replies: 1417
Views: 1275056

Oh Graham

So sorry for your loss! (((((((Hugs))))))) So hard to lose a Furbaby!!!
by MerryKat
Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: My No Sugar Year
Replies: 40
Views: 40632

Oh NO!!! That is just plain rude!! Sugar in uncured bacon?!?!?!?!?
by MerryKat
Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:04 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 2 years this week of keeping it off
Replies: 7
Views: 21699

Wow!!! Congratulations on your loss!! You look amazing!!!

Interesting to read your plan and the mods you have. Thanks for sharing.

What are you doing to 'work out smarter'?
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Problem with "S" days as "cheat" days
Replies: 14
Views: 24889

Thank you for your post Bright Angel.

So good to understand more of how you handle your eating, etc. I love the concept you have of your watching over your eating is your hobby.

Shows the amazing flexibility of No S as a base structure - works on it's own for some and with various mods for others.
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Friday & Monday ended up as fails & that is fine. I aimed for green N days and it did not happen. However I am happy that each fail was just something small after dinner and not a binge feast. Weekend was good - Had a few sweet things on Sunday but way less than in the past. We had a double celebrat...
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Problem with "S" days as "cheat" days
Replies: 14
Views: 24889

Such interesting posts. I have never thought of the S days as cheat days for me they have just been a normal part of No S (and normal eating) where treats are for special days and weekends. Some of my S days are wild (these days even the wild ones are fairly tame) but then many are not. Even all the...
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: SPAM hit list
Replies: 447
Views: 966720

And goldbuy02 is on another page:

http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic ... &view=next
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Thanks Auto, that is the right plan. I always worry about messing with N Days but if I have 1 S Event then it is a planned mod and not nearly as dangerous.
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back again with gritted teeth....
Replies: 17
Views: 27234

Welcome Back!!!

You can do this and still enjoy your beautiful food that you make and as Reinhard says; actually enjoy it even more!

(((((HUGS)))))))
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weigh In
Replies: 8
Views: 12775

Well Done!!!
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: By Jove, I Think I've Got It!
Replies: 9
Views: 16727

Well done to you and your daughter!!! So good to be able to teach them healthy living by example!
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Aiming for standard N days for Friday & Monday of the long weekend ahead. No need to make them S days. Especially as the following 2 weekends are also long weekends here in South Africa and we are going camping between them. Usual S days apply while camping but aiming for just 1 treat during N days ...
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: milczar's check in
Replies: 1099
Views: 1237132

We have a word here in South Africa which means

Hang In There!
Hold On!
Keep On Keeping On!
You Can Do This!
Don't Give Up!
You have come this far and can finish it!

All rolled into one and that is what I want to say to you!!

Vasbyt (literal translation is tight or hard bite)
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 169585

Yay for Mr Berry!!! That is wonderful news!! Praying he continues to heal and go from strength to strength.

You are inspirational Berry, thanks for sharing your delicious salad ideas. I am going to have to up the ante at my house and get more salads going.

Have a wonderful weekend.
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Thanks for your responses Auto, Berry & Eschano. Auto - for me kg & cm make sense as everything in South Africa is metric. I convert to pounds & inches for my fellow posters as I know most people work in them. cm make you feel better than inches as they are smaller and as such a complete unit is eas...
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Diligence's check in
Replies: 34
Views: 43109

So interesting to see the differing sides of the eating issue. I live it in my house: - My eldest (16) will eat anything and everything and will not stop till he has cleared the serving dishes most meals. - My youngest (9) is lazy and needs constant chivvying to finish a meal. I dish them appropriat...
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: back on again
Replies: 6
Views: 12300

Welcome back!

No S is the perfect way to get healthy and the added bonus is that the bikini ready may well happen as well!!!
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: My No Sugar Year
Replies: 40
Views: 40632

Whew!! No sugar is a big task, but I know you can do this.

I understand the sugar slippery slope - I cannot have even a little sugar and it starts a craving!!!

I had not thought about sweetners triggering it. Mmmm, going to have to look into that one.
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
Replies: 1175
Views: 1164768

Hi Imogen I have been No S with various degrees of success for years!!! Most of the lack of success has been in my own head. When I start thinking about the restrictions / focusing on weight loss / allowing the brat that lives in my head to win. Every time I have succeeded at No S has been because I...
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Eveninglightwriter's Daily Check In
Replies: 148
Views: 154551

ELW well done on the exercise. I am in the same boat as you - what and how much is not the critical factor, the establishment of habit is.

I must be honest that after 7 weeks of aiming for 3 days exercise a week, I miss it when life intervenes.
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 169585

You are doing so well.

I love your details of your salads they sound scrumptious!!!!
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano 2014 check in
Replies: 525
Views: 539917

Have an awesome holiday & enjoy the coffee!! I can't wait for Easter Sunday to have a good cup of coffee. I had similar withdrawals to you when I started Lent - headaches and energy crash which were enough to convince me that Coffee is going to be a weekend treat for me. I cannot drink 1 cup a day -...
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Thanks Eschano I love how all the posts on this site lead to other people having insights from others endeavours and discoveries!!! I have always weighed and I don't think that it affects my day to day behaviour however when I ask myself is it really something I want to do for ever the answer is no....
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Grothkat 2013 daily check in
Replies: 131
Views: 133246

Oolala & Eschano - Thank you so much for your wise and insightful words. I need to stop focusing on the weight and go back to looking at the habit on a daily basis.
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Just reading Grothkat's check-in and oolala & eschano's posts has made me decide to change another cycle I am in. No more daily weighing - it is not helping any thing! I will go to weekly (Thursday) weigh in and get back to measuring more regularly. Time to rather get back to the Habitcal and use th...
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ironchef mostly weekly check in
Replies: 1065
Views: 1063921

Woo!! Hoo!! Well done on leaving something that was not satisfy!!
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

6 monthly doctors appointment yesterday & all doing well. Insulin resistance meds have been increased a little, thyroid meds reduced a little as figures reducing, cholesterol figures are down and my iron is down but stable. Had a weekend which was straight out of the pre No S days but that happens a...
by MerryKat
Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Balance and Boundaries
Replies: 5
Views: 9924

Thanks for posting Noel! I love your insightful posts!!

You are so right that moderation in all aspects of life along with a schedule of the less pleasant aspects makes everything tick a long smoothly with out the last minute panic!!!
by MerryKat
Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2369
Views: 2772046

I have also followed FlyLady on and off for years. I do find the bulk of her program is aimed at stay at home mums so I have cancelled the emails (stressful when I don't have time to read or do). I have used her ideas to work out alternate daily, weekly, monthly and bi-annual schedules and try (emph...
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simpless's check-in
Replies: 148
Views: 142834

Woo!! Hoo!! Well Done on 30 days!!!
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 169585

Welcome Back Berry - So glad to hear your hubby is doing so well after a very traumatic time for you all.

Well done to you on maintaining your habits as best you could and doing so well since!!!

((((((((Hugs))))))))))))
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracy's Daily Check-In
Replies: 18
Views: 25435

Yippee for the habit starting to kick in!!!!

Each day your stick to it the easier it gets!!!
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano 2014 check in
Replies: 525
Views: 539917

Well done for dodging the diet coke - that is a hard one.

After how I have battled giving up the coffee for this Lent, I am going to treat it as a S and my best to restrict it to weekends.
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Eveninglightwriter's Daily Check In
Replies: 148
Views: 154551

I LOVED the GoT books and have the series on disc to watch - waiting for time to watch the series in one weekend.

I definitely going to get Wolf Hall.
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2369
Views: 2772046

oolala - I love this work out!! I was pooped at the end!!! I really felt as if I had worked out well!! I substituted the crunches for a bridge as I am wary of crunches and have hurt my back doing them in the past. I will alternate this with the lighter plan I have drawn up for myself - similar types...
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracy's Daily Check-In
Replies: 18
Views: 25435

Welcome & so nice to meet you!

Glad the meet you!
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2369
Views: 2772046

sounds like you have it all planned out!! Enjoy getting back to your exercises and re-establishing the habit of exercise.

I love the 7 minute work out! This is my kind of thing. Will definitely alternate it with the plan I started for myself.
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TLMom's 2014 Check-in
Replies: 112
Views: 104023

Re: Tuesday

I am feeling pretty good. I went to Target today and bought some new clothes. It was soooo refreshing! I have thought for YEARS I would buy new clothes when I get to goal.... Nonsense!! I've decided to love the body I have NOW! Dress nicely instead of frumpy. Put on some jewelry. LOVE my body. If I...
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano 2014 check in
Replies: 525
Views: 539917

Well Done on getting rid of diet head!

So great for you to be able to enjoy your meals with No S!!!!

Congratulations on not having the chocolate when you knew you would not really enjoy it.
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31997

Mmmmm, that sounds delicious!!!

Will have to give it a try!!! Thanks for the recipe!
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Eveninglightwriter's Daily Check In
Replies: 148
Views: 154551

Definitely going to have to look for these books - they sound excellent!!!
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2369
Views: 2772046

Well done on not giving in to the old urges for binge food and staying strong.

What exercises are you doing on N days? I am glad we are heading into winter so exercising will be easier with it cooler.
by MerryKat
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Water
Replies: 13
Views: 21859

Oolala53 - Maybe my calculations are off but by my count 2 litres = 8 cups of 250ml (8oz)

I have always drunk a lot of water and I find I don't function without it. I always have a bottle of water on my desk & sip all day.

Whew that is very interesting re the competitive eaters!
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 4 Islandgirls check-in
Replies: 90
Views: 87128

Just finished reading all your posts and seeing your stats, you are doing So fantastically well!!!

I love your post and you seem to have just slipped into No S like you have always done it!

Looking forward to reading more of your journey.
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Blueskieslover check in
Replies: 7
Views: 14341

Welcome back.

Important thing is your back to routine and each day you complete will strengthen the habits!
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 31973

Glad you routine seems to be settling!!

Keep on with the 3rd meal and see if that helps balance out the urges on Thursday.
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jean's check in
Replies: 278
Views: 373911

So sorry to hear about your shoulder. Well done on not allowing it to trip you up.
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416797

Mmmm, your hamburger soup sounds fantastic. As we are heading into winter here in South Africa, I will have to give it a go!!
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Struggling ....
Replies: 14
Views: 21795

I agree 100% with Oolala53 the biggest thing with No S is the changing of the habit.

Habits are incredibly strong and rear their heads at the strangest and most unexpected times.

((((((((((Hugs)))))))))
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weigh In
Replies: 8
Views: 12775

Woo!!! Hoo!!

Well Done!! Enjoy the freedom!!
by MerryKat
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Water
Replies: 13
Views: 21859

Most days I drink 2+ litres a day but usually drink it luke warm / room temp. I have heard the cold water thing before. Mmm, must give it another try.
by MerryKat
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Woo!!!! Hoo!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: Just had to post again!!!!!! I weighed today and I am down another 0.1kg (0.22lb) which takes me to my first goal of 2.5%. I am over the moon. This time the No S has just clicked into place and even the odd hungry days have been manageable. Seeing results makes it ev...
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Eveninglightwriter's Daily Check In
Replies: 148
Views: 154551

Congratulations on the month!
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Snacking and Weight Gain
Replies: 7
Views: 11655

Wow! That is fascinating stuff!! Thanks for sharing.
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Plate Spotlight
Replies: 4
Views: 8944

Welcome Back.

Mmmm, I love your comment about if its only 3 meals they're gonna be delicious!!!

So true and a great thing about No S - it teaches us to enjoy our meals!
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New member
Replies: 5
Views: 11601

Welcome!!! Enjoy the journey!!
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MerryKat's Check In
Replies: 107
Views: 133775

Feeling so pleased with myself for no other reason than I am once again seeing the results of sticking to Vanilla No S with a little exercise! I have lost 1.8kg (just under 4lb) in 5 weeks. While this may not be much for some people for me with insulin, thyroid & hormonal issues this is HUGE!!! I am...
by MerryKat
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Birthday check-in, lost 33 pounds in 9 months!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 23546

Congratulations on your loss!!!

You are so right about the excuses, but I guess until we are ready to really face the facts and accept responsibility for our actions (gluttony in many cases) we all have loads of excuses.

Looking forward to seeing where this journey takes you.

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