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by automatedeating
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ladybird's check in
Replies: 681
Views: 999842

Re: ladybird's check in

Looking forward to hearing about your week and how things go for you this week.
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Barbra’s Daily Check In.......
Replies: 21
Views: 19206

Re: Barbra’s Daily Check In.......

Hey welcome to the daily boards! :-)

A moderate low-carb (rather than anything extreme) works really well for me; perhaps at some point you'll find a nice "settle" point for carb intake that works for you.
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4497461

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Hi Linda! I know I'm terribly behind on your posts, but your last one sounds like some things are on the upward trend for you - hope that continues for you and your girls.
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Anne's Daily Check In
Replies: 6
Views: 8430

Re: Anne's Daily Check In

Welcome back! I'm glad you are here to share your journey with us again!
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's daily check in
Replies: 104
Views: 194382

Re: Deb's daily check in

Hi Deb! So wonderful to see an "original" on the boards! :-)
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Happy MLK Jr. Day!

Monday, January 18, 2021!

130.8

Eating
B: coffee w/cream
L: yogurt w/berries
D: beef w/red sauce, a few cheetos
3 glasses of wine
by automatedeating
Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Pinkie - I'm imagining his urgent sniffing. :-)

Sunday, January 17

Eating
B: coffee w/cream
L: beef chimichanga, chips & salsa
D: vanilla ice cream
by automatedeating
Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

I bet your basset hound is so cute!! You know, I had actually considered getting one of those, but ended up picking a better hiking partner dog. :-) Saturday, January 16 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: tortilla chips & dip D: a few fries, vanilla ice cream Moving Taking Creator and hopefully a friend of...
by automatedeating
Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Hi Pinkie and Jen! Things are looking up - Flowerpup is healing so nicely thus far. Although yesterday I found her in the yard trying to eat the sharp plastic pieces of my empty yogurt container. :roll: Friday, January 15 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt w/berries D: chips & artichoke dip, 1 chick...
by automatedeating
Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thank you for the well wishes, Ladybird (nice to see you!), Soprano, and Linda! Flowerpup is recovering well. I rigged up a pretty cute T-shirt for her that she wears to prevent licking/chewing on her (extensive) line of stitches. I haven't been eating much, but last night when I got back from Orego...
by automatedeating
Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Hey everybody! Pinkie - yes my husband is so quiet and laid-back! Yes, yes! :-) Jen - it's been an interesting visit. See below. :wink: Within 2 hours of arriving on Thursday, Flowerpup raced by my dad on the trail we working on and sliced herself on his machete. It was a little slice right above he...
by automatedeating
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Linda. I really need to get away. I also think Sexy deserves a break from me. I have been thinking that I am hard to live with when I don't have a lot of different outlets. I am pretty intense. So I probably won't be on here, but we'll see. I'm trying to get internet at my parents' house so I...
by automatedeating
Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Linda and Pinkie. My friend has help from her sister and an adult niece, so she declined my offer to go down and help. Wednesday, January 6 130.2 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt w/berries D: leftover steak, salmon & chicken :lol: 2 glasses of wine 1 clementine Moving hike planned this morn...
by automatedeating
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Pinkie and Jen. Definitely sounds like Challenger's argumentativeness (in a mean way) is pretty typical for his age! I will be ZenMom. A friend's husband discovered he has a grade 5 heart murmur and has to have open heart surgery in a few weeks. She will be unable to go with him to the hospit...
by automatedeating
Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Haley's daily check in
Replies: 42
Views: 27191

Re: Haley's daily check in

Whoop whoop! That is exciting news to start off the new year! Since this is your 4th, you probably have a lot of knowledge already about how you are able to survive the 1st trimester. I didn't do NoS back then. If I had (and here I'm totally just speculating), I think I would have ended up trying to...
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flyingpig checkin
Replies: 923
Views: 810503

Re: flyingpig checkin

I normally avoid politics, but this year I have seen this Boris fellow many times pictured in articles. What is the deal with his hair? At first I thought maybe he was just recovering from COVID, but now I'm wondering if that is his preferred style? :lol:
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 998320

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Hi Pinkie! So glad to hear your update! I figured you were just enjoying your holiday, but I missed you! :-)
Happy New Year and hope this quarter goes really for your kids and your adjustment to "being done" with school!

Oh, and yeah - get back on those weights! Strong women rule. :-)
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thank you Alene, for the kind words and also for sharing that you had this feeling sometimes, too. It helps so much to not feel alone. Monday, January 4 129.6 Eating B: coffee w/cream, clementine L: yogurt w/berries D: spaghetti (sans noodles - what do you even call that?) & caesar salad, 1 cookie -...
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4497461

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Wow!! Good luck on your weight loss challenge! 10K?!

Sorry about Rosebud feeling anxious about going back to school. I hope things go well for her. Oh, and yeah - getting up to drive her around - back to those days! LOL!
by automatedeating
Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 490747

Re: Alene's Check-in

I always feel so graceful when I do barre! It is a lovely form of exercise.
by automatedeating
Sun Jan 03, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks, Soprano. I did tell Challenger yesterday afternoon that what he had said was hurtful. He took it quite well, actually apologized, and explained that he had been in a bad mood. I thought that was a fairly good, non-defensive response from him. As you point out, he's 15 and learning. Sunday, J...
by automatedeating
Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Saturday, January 2, 2021 130.6 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt w/berries D: sardines on saltines, leftover chicken 0 glasses of wine had a clementine and decaf coffee w/milk to deal with evening cravings Moving HIke planned - went on a 4 hour hike with both dogs. Yesterday went really well, for...
by automatedeating
Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Friday, January 1, 2021 130.6 Eating B: coffee w/cream, 1 egg, 1 clementine L: yogurt w/berries D: chicken & broccoli & 2 crescent rolls 0 glasses of wine cravings - milk, clementines, decaf coffee Moving Today my focus is on cleaning the house and putting away Christmas decorations. Yesterday I di...
by automatedeating
Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 1 Year Check in
Replies: 5
Views: 16461

Re: 1 Year Check in

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing this with us.
by automatedeating
Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Jen - yes walking is the best for me! It's my therapy. :-) And, like you said, ideally outdoors in the fresh air! Soprano - That is REALLY neat that you can walk to work! Do you live in an urban area? It takes me 45 minutes to walk to work, which I have actually done a lot, but it is harder when the...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 30, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4497461

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I wish I had some magical encouraging words to give you, but I sort of feel "stuck" as you put it, as well. All we can do is stay a reasonable course, though, and continue to try to be good and balanced people every day. That seems so reasonable but it is hard!
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2722092

Re: oolala53

Here's to weaning yourself off nutrition books! :-) I think at this point you know what works for you, Oolala - you don't need a book. Experimentation is always the best way forward, combined with eating foods that we like and enjoy eating. And, like you said, you already avoid processed foods, and ...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: GabbyGirl2's Daily Check-in
Replies: 81
Views: 50632

Re: GabbyGirl2's Daily Check-in

Soprano - I have looked through that book and give it a huge thumbs-down. Oolala and I disagree on this point, because she is OK with higher carbs for pre-diabetics. All of my research convinces me it is not sustainable for most pre-diabetics and they will gradually worsen. Yes, there are anecdotes ...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kittson's Check In
Replies: 129
Views: 154774

Re: Kittson's Check In

Kitty, where do you live that you had a lot of snow, and it wasn't plowed? And where do you work that you are going in and not working from home? Oh, and you mentioned a blizzard a few entries ago. I just finished a book about a terrible blizzard in the midwest U.S. in January 1888. I really just ca...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 360145

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

“messes make me nervous”
Yes, yes, yes. I also do much better when I spend 15 minutes cleaning in the morning before working on any mental activities.
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Soprano, Jen, Kitty, and Linda! I think this group really helped me yesterday, because after I finished my video, I started thinking of what to do to take care of myself so that I would be in a better mood. I considered a nap, a bath & book. I even thought of coming back on here and asking y'...
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 29, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Yesterday was a mixed bag. I was in a horrible mood because I couldn't get my video to come together. I'm still struggling with it, but past the hump of horror. Didn't exercise. Just all around grumpy and discouraged and having thoughts about how bad of a teacher I am, and that I can't explain thing...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Soprano - I felt normal by mid-day yesterday but it was disconcerting! Now I'm reading about the (U.S) midwest plains' settlers. I had no idea it was rough to live there in the early days. I thought the soil was so fertile and everything was great until they ruined the topsoil and caused the ...
by automatedeating
Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Sunday, December 27 Eating B: coffee w/cream, clementine L: yogurt w/berries D: deer & elk steak, Caesar Salad 0 glasses of wine dessert - small cinnamon roll Moving Will walk today with dogs after dinner. I don't feel good this morning - all that bad food, alcohol, and then not sleeping well. I st...
by automatedeating
Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Merry Christmas to you too Soprano! Saturday, December 26 130.6 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: a small cinnamon roll D: popcorn, a little ham, a few chocolates for taste-testing 3 glasses of wine Moving Got to get out today for a good walk/jog. Also need to make a video though and get this house a litt...
by automatedeating
Fri Dec 25, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Merry Christmas! Yesterday I failed on alcohol, and my dinner was.... strange.....but I can still adjust the rest of the week to hit my overall drink goals. I managed to finish a video yesterday, but then remembered I needed tomato sauce at the store. After I got home, I realized I still needed a fe...
by automatedeating
Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Jen and Soprano! Thursday, CHRISTMAS EVE, December 24th!! 128.6 Eating B: coffee w/cream, clementine L: yogurt w/berries D: cheese & caramel popcorn 3 glasses of wine Moving A short(er) kind of walk today - video working must be the focus. And no reading my "fun" books until I finish the vide...
by automatedeating
Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kittson's Check In
Replies: 129
Views: 154774

Re: Kittson's Check In

Sounds like a very reasonable and highly pleasurable "S" with your hubby. It IS Christmas, after all. :-) I truly believe humans are designed for times of feasting (of course, that assumes we also have times of relative famine, I suppose!) And haha - your lunch and dinner look exactly like mine are ...
by automatedeating
Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flyingpig checkin
Replies: 923
Views: 810503

Re: flyingpig checkin

I think you are brilliant to hold off on lesson plans until you know more. I know it is a hassle with in-person teaching, but I really hope you get to stay face-to-face in January. In the U.S., I've heard several commentators say that keeping the kids out of school for over a year will end up being ...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Soprano - I do feel more hopeful each day that passes. It's absolutely amazing how critical it was for me to quit the news; well, after flyingpig mentioned the poor lorries (which btw I also had to look up because we call those vehicles semi-trucks here), I did look up the cliffs of Dover and...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Beeonne checking in hopefully daily
Replies: 33
Views: 38204

Re: Beeonne checking in hopefully daily

What is your native language? For what it's worth, I would have never guessed! I've gained 10 pounds this year and I'm also feeling a bit more of the frantic "diet gremlin", as Soprano put it. But definitely resist it we must. I'm trying to put my frantic energy into getting work done rather than co...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kittson's Check In
Replies: 129
Views: 154774

Re: Kittson's Check In

That oatmeal pumpkin bake sounds really filling and quite nutritious!

I hope you get to go on your run - the exercise also helps me with anxiety, which I've been having more of lately too.
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flyingpig checkin
Replies: 923
Views: 810503

Re: flyingpig checkin

Oh my goodness! I just looked up pictures of what's going on over there.

But to show my total ignorance, how do those trucks normally get from Kent to France? Do they have a ferry or something?
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

So yesterday went pretty well, actually. I did not get any video work done, however. But I did get through a lot of things on my to-do list and I ended up going on a great hike with the dogs. Plus it snowed! Creator went sledding. Although I had piece of birthday cake, I was happy that the rest of m...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kittson's Check In
Replies: 129
Views: 154774

Re: Kittson's Check In

Eeek! A taken-apart kitchen is crazy to deal with this time of year, I'd imagine!
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thank you all! Linda - thank you for your confidence in me. I appreciate that and it really does buoy me. I've been here before. I can claw my way back to a healthier state. Oh, and my hubby and I have watched lots of interesting documentaries on cults. I think it's always fascinating to see how ord...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4497461

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Doc gave me a beautiful gucci purse. I had sent him a link but didnt think he’d really buy it.
Good man!!
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Soprano - I am so trying to ride this wave right now and not be completely overtaken! I even had a dream last night that Flowerpup and I were in a dingy in the ocean and these giant waves kept overwhelming us. We'd go under and hold our breath until the wave popped us back up again. There was also a...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flyingpig checkin
Replies: 923
Views: 810503

Re: flyingpig checkin

So sorry flyingpig for all the restrictions the UK is experiencing. It really does sound even worse that what's been going on here. You probably don't even want to know what I've been reading about the unfairness and inconsistencies of who gets put in what Tier over there.... I'll spare you the gris...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Beeonne checking in hopefully daily
Replies: 33
Views: 38204

Re: Beeonne checking in hopefully daily

Ha! No taste? It COULD be COVID, after all! That test is far from perfect.... ! :wink: And yes, absolutely sick days are S Days!

Yummmm split pea soup really really sounds delicious to me right now.
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kittson's Check In
Replies: 129
Views: 154774

Re: Kittson's Check In

Hey there! I know what you mean about feeling better at a lighter weight. I've gained 10 pounds this year (!!!) and I can attest that a year ago I felt more svelte, flexible, strong, and healthy! I've never worried too much about how I look/vanity weight - it really really is a feeling of health tha...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: April's Keep it Simple at 50
Replies: 79
Views: 59448

Re: April's Keep it Simple at 50

Oh gosh that forever fatigue must be maddening! I have only been really sick maybe once in my life - it was from Strep throat - and it took me like a MONTH to feel normal again......

I'm really hoping you start to feel more energetic again, and soon. Being exhausted at Christmas is the pits!
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Maggie Mae's daily check in
Replies: 316
Views: 309927

Re: Maggie Mae's daily check in

Hi Maggie! Nice to see you on the boards! I'm struggling a bit right now too. I think that learning to eat properly to care for our bodies is a lifelong struggle in the industrialized world. Humans haven't lived long enough with processed foods for our brains or metabolisms to adjust! Food addiction...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 360145

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

tried to just lower the bar without letting it go too low
Aha! The secret of sustainability! :-)
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 549118

Re: Soprano

Thank you for sharing this Soprano! As I struggle to get back on track, reading your confidence in the process really helps me feel calmer - that I CAN get back to that more confident place with clear boundaries and no need for excessive use of willpower.
by automatedeating
Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Pinkie - we celebrate Challenger's birthday on its own, but some years his present is part bd/part Christmas. This year, for example, because we are getting him the new Xbox. Unfortunately, the thing has been sold out since basically it came out..... so we may not have it for him by Monday. Probaby ...
by automatedeating
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Pinkie. I did have a productive day, but I failed again with alcohol and with ice cream. Nothing for it but to try again today. Friday, December 18 Today is the kids' last day of school before Christmas vacation. :-) Challenger's 15th Birthday is on Monday!! Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt...
by automatedeating
Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Today I still feel I'm "trending up", but I did have a slight backwards blip on my walk yesterday because my friend talked about COVID politics a lot. I felt all filled with icky after, and still have a bit of a knot in my stomach about it. However, my news fast continues, and has been surprisingly ...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Pinkie - LOL about Walter Kronkite and PBS news! Now that you mention it, I remember growing up that my dad watched EVERY day the "McNeil Lehr News Hour". No fluff there! Ha! And then he would watch "Oregon Field Guide" which was slow and relaxing. And Lawrence Welk on Saturday nights with ice cream...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 998320

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

I really hope you are able to gradually relax during this Christmas break. I know how hard it can be to settle down after we've been wound up for so long. You know, I hardly ever even register people's food on this forum, but your food always looks good to me. :-) I love me a good egg salad sandwich...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 360145

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

In the more than 20 years I’ve been working on fixing them I haven’t found a solution, so I’m thinking it’s time to accept these days as a part of life :lol:
Haha! Yes, yes, so true!
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Jen, that "angry and bitter" is exactly what I DON'T want to be! Thanks, Soprano. I continue to feel slightly better although...... so yesterday I succeeded in avoiding the news but completely failed on my no alcohol day. :roll: I even have a headache this morning to show for it. Trying to fix all t...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 998320

Re: Pinkhippies daily check in

Oooooh hope the presentation goes great! Thursday night celebrating! :-)

And I love me a good apple. Hits lots of yum factors - crunch, sweet, tang!
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 549118

Re: Soprano

The combination of the intensity of the new job, COVID stresses, and the still-processing-grief from losing your dad sounds like a mighty mix for anxiety, Soprano. And you lost your collie, too! I hate to have to ask this again, but can you remind me what kind of work you do? I know I asked once bef...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Alene's Check-in
Replies: 569
Views: 490747

Re: Alene's Check-in

Oh, wow! I know that "wanna do a different job" feeling. Are you thinking a different school, different grade, not working with special needs, or quitting teaching altogether? I'm all ears! And, BTW, whatever comes of those thoughts, they are just part of your process and I applaud you for voicing t...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Jen and Alene. In a weird way it felt important that I didn't deny the turmoil in my soul. But now I just have to keep on living, putting one foot in front of the next. Oh, and Linda, my brother has tested positive! No symptoms though. But that made me re-evaluate my statement in an earlier p...
by automatedeating
Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Is This Mod a Bad Idea?
Replies: 17
Views: 28173

Re: Is This Mod a Bad Idea?

Congrats! This is very inspiring! :-)
by automatedeating
Sun Dec 13, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thank you Linda. Sunday, December 13 130 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: burrito and a bowl of ice cream D: Harry & David Peanut butter popcorn (?) I didn't even know that was a thing until it was gifted to us. 3 glasses of wine Here is my song of despair: Just really still not "all there". Depressed, r...
by automatedeating
Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265586

Re: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal

Hey there girl! Nice to see you!

I also really enjoyed reading Reinhard's angel/demon podcast. :-)
by automatedeating
Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: April's Keep it Simple at 50
Replies: 79
Views: 59448

Re: April's Keep it Simple at 50

Glad you are recovering! And I would hope that you have at least some level of immunity for more than 90 days! I mean, if someone that actually GETS the disease and recovers is only immune for 90 days, what hope do we have of any sort of reasonable protection with the vaccine? :shock:
by automatedeating
Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: I'm back after a lo-o-o-ng time
Replies: 6
Views: 8234

Re: I'm back after a lo-o-o-ng time

Nice week Patty!
by automatedeating
Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 549118

Re: Soprano

Generally, it's suggested that you test at the time you start a meal, and then 2 hours after the meal. Ideally you will have returned to your baseline within 2 hours. You probably eat many similar meals throughout the week, so once you have a good idea of how you respond to a particular meal, you pr...
by automatedeating
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thanks Soprano. :-) Yesterday afternoon and evening I sort of fell apart lockdown-wise. I'm reaching a breaking point, but it's interesting because my angst is over my concern over others in my community, not because of personal suffering. So, in my pity party I ate a bunch of junk and had 3 glasses...
by automatedeating
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 549118

Re: Soprano

Yes! If your morning readings are dropping, that is an excellent sign! My morning readings stay somewhat stubbornly prediabetic unless I restrict a LOT. My post-prandials, however, respond really really well to my basic diet.
by automatedeating
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4497461

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Happy Hanukkah!!
by automatedeating
Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Beeonne checking in hopefully daily
Replies: 33
Views: 38204

Re: Beeonne checking in hopefully daily

Welcome back and Onward! :-)
by automatedeating
Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 549118

Re: Soprano

I hope so, Soprano! Good job checking those blood sugars! :-) I take it you have bought a glucometer?
by automatedeating
Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Soprano - I remember how frustrating middle schoolers can be when they got goofy or challenged me. But I always had a lot of empathy for the kids that thought outside of the box and didn't want to do their assignments in the "standard" way. I gave them as much leeway as I could, and if I couldn't, I...
by automatedeating
Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thursday, Dec. 10 128 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt w/berries snack fail - doritos D: elk steak Moving Lots - 2 hikes, maybe one more after dinner. On the hike with the boys, we found a tree swing in the woods!! Funny Story - Creator got in trouble today because the teacher mis-defined a compo...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 360145

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

This is such a busy time! I hope things go smoothly for you this week.
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4497461

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Nice job on the steps!! That is impressive! I'm also glad you will get to see you mom, but I understand the concern. We drove down to Oregon see my parents in mid-Nov. (right under the wire before the mandated against out of state travel) and then my husband's parents drove from a different part of ...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Linda, the longer I track what "works" for me and what doesn't, the more I see how non-negotiable woodsy (alone, LOL!) walks are for me to stay healthy in every dimension, and the physical part may be one of the least important reasons! Don't get me wrong, my body feels strong and young when I hike,...
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Tuesday, December 8 129.8 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt w/berries D: taco meat w/tortilla chips, guacamole, cheese 0 glasses of wine Moving Today I explored new territory again! Flowerpup and I were in a downpour and then a misty forest. It was so nice. That phrase "forest bathing" was underta...
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: O43 Check-in
Replies: 1103
Views: 1312136

Re: O43 Check-in

Three weeks ago while giving a lecture on Stalin I slumped in my chair. My students thought I died. OMG!!!! Actually, I am intrigued (not about you nearly dying in front of your students but instead by) your knowledge of Stalin! I have been reading about him recently. Fascinating murderer! I've bee...
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Octavia is finally checking in!
Replies: 859
Views: 1054532

Re: Octavia is finally checking in!

We are a band of brave experimenters!
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Soprano
Replies: 338
Views: 549118

Re: Soprano

So happy to hear this positive update for your weight and your job!
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Healthyskillz' Check In
Replies: 81
Views: 58552

Re: Healthyskillz' Check In

good job to track and report! Knowledge is power and all that. :-)
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4497461

Re: Linda's daily check-in

Maybe our scales have "set points" too, haha! Get stuck on one favorite number and ignore any difference in weight. ;-)
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Monday, Dec. 7 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: sardines, yogurt w/berries D: grilled cheese sandwich, chicken nuggets 0 glasses of wine Moving 1 hour hike this morning with Flowerpup; will take kids to basketball court and a short nature walk after school. I also threw in an after-dinner walk today.
by automatedeating
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Sunday, Dec. 6 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: leftover Indian food, leftover tacos D: egg sandwich, BBQ chips dessert: ice cream Moving I ventured into new territory on and old hiking trail - I just kept going beyond where I usually turn back. So I was gone almost 3 hours but I found a new beautiful t...
by automatedeating
Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

EEEEeeeeek! So exciting about Doc getting a glucose monitor! :-) I can't wait to hear how that goes for him! It can really be a motivator for food choices as well as exercise. For me, going on a walk or hike has the loveliest effect on my glucose. It's very rewarding to see that my actions can impro...
by automatedeating
Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:
Replies: 394
Views: 360145

Re: Jen’s Eating Simplified (:

I'm glad you are having a nice vacation, but it's nice to come home too! :-) And I hear you on the beach. I NEED the beach at least a couple times a year. It was a big part of my growing up and formative years. And the beaches I visit aren't (usually) even warm, ha! But being at the beach on a super...
by automatedeating
Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Ha! Never say never. :wink: Friday, December 4 129.0 Eating B: coffee w/cream L: yogurt w/berries D: Indian take-out - curry, rice, samosa 3 glasses of wine Moving Yesterday Flowerpup was afraid/barking at everyone on our hike. :roll: Today I'll do the same trail but bring steak. LOL. Dogs are never...
by automatedeating
Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

It sure has, Soprano! She is such a great dog. She has her quirks (she'll "decide" someone, usually a teenager or kid on a big wheel, is a serial killer and bark at them) but she also is so gentle (the gentlest mouth when she takes a treat! - everyone comments on that!), and she is funny! She's grea...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 02, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Thank you Pinkie and Linda! I took yesterday off from videos, but got a ton of other work done. Ready to hit it again today. Linda - alcohol is so interesting. My year away from it was so valuable for me, but at heart, I do like to be hedonistic a little! I mean, we only get this one life and I don'...
by automatedeating
Wed Dec 02, 2020 3:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4497461

Re: Linda's daily check-in

I'm with Doc in the "don't worry about the grades" camp. :-) If Sweatpea doesn't go to college on "plan", it'll be OK! She'll figure it out and perhaps have more time to learn how to manage her bipolar before she leaves the nest. And Rosebud? Once reality hits with that one (that the grades are hold...
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3687
Views: 4649575

Re: automated eating tracker

Yes, Soprano, the holidays are looming! :shock: I did have a fun time last night doing Christmas shopping online. Presents for Sexy, Challenger, Creator and ME! :-) I'm going to get more than normal this year for everyone, even just little things, so that we can have lots to open on Christmas mornin...
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flyingpig checkin
Replies: 923
Views: 810503

Re: flyingpig checkin

what a lovely night's sleep! I so love a great night's sleep. 8)
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ellis will succeed!
Replies: 38
Views: 39319

Re: Ellis will succeed!

Yes, stay positive!!
by automatedeating
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322790

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

And we've made it to December! :D