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mimi

Oh you're getting so-o-o-o-o close! And due on Labor Day, of all the days! Ha! I never made the connection until now...sometimes I'm so slow!
Best wishes - could be any time now! Keep us posted!

Mimi

mimi

Oh, KCCC...haven't been on the boards at all lately due to getting back to school, so I've missed everything that's been going on in your life. Be assured that thoughts and prayers are going your way for you and all your family, particularly your mom. I wish I could offer more in the way of support ...

mimi

Yes, KCCC...it's downright embarrassing! :roll: I've had several people look at me and say, "I thought you got that thing off!" and then I have to explain that now I've broken my toe. I feel like such a super-klutz! Went swimming today in daughter's pool, but really just floated around and played wi...

mimi

Kept all green days last week...went over to work in my classroom for a few hours on several days trying to get ready. Our back-to-school nite is on the first work day (who came up with that?) and so classrooms need to be ready for parents and new students. Hubby and I took three of the grandkids ca...

mimi

Hey Berry! I've been wanting to stop by your thread and say hi! since you've been back! So here I am! You are so awesome! Look at the progress you're making again! I really admire your drive to keep your eating sensible and get in your exercise. I have been doing all right with my eating, but not so...

mimi

On Renee! I am so sorry to hear of all this! Prayers and best wishes are with you on this..take one day at a time try not to look too far ahead or you might get overwhelmed. Focus on what you can do right now and for heaven's sake...forget about that scale :lol: You don't need one, do you?!! Take ca...

mimi

Thanks KCCC! We're thrilled with the news and they seem to be such a perfect fit for each other. Had a great weekend and enjoyed my treats! I was thinking about the thread wosnes posted about we are what we eat...if so, I would be tomatoes, cucumbers, and summer squash from the garden. Mmmmmm! How I...

mimi

Hi Nicole! Maybe you're just holding a little extra fluid or maybe baby decided to have a growth spurt over the weekend!! You're getting to the point now where baby will do some major growing in the next few weeks. You have done so well with your pregnancy - eating well and continuing with exercise....

mimi

Don't feel embarrassed or ashamed for starting over shamrockmommy! Instead be proud of yourself for realizing that diets just don't work and for coming back to NoS and its sanity. I have been in the same situation - trying to find that "miracle diet" out there, over and over. In reality I have alrea...

mimi

Just a recap...I'm still NoESSing and doing pretty well. Right after school was out my husband and I left for a trip out West - and what a glorious time we had! Got in lots of sightseeing and hiking and my ankle withstood it all. I came back home and the following week took a graduate course at one ...

mimi

vertically challenged

Just a little humor...

I've often wondered this when I hear the term vertically challenged being used to refer to shorter folks...what then is the politically correct term for taller individuals like me?

Are we vertically enhanced??!!

Thoughts anyone?

mimi

I am where I am now and I don't dwell on the past or pat myself on the back too much. Because this could all go away tomorrow. Amen...I learned all too soon not to become over confident with my NoS success. Mine came toppling down on me like I house of cards - and I thought my habits were as strong...

mimi

It's Geneen Roth's Women, Food, and God ...from Oprah's website: "But after all these years, Oprah says she's finally found the answer. "I have come across something so profound that I think [to everybody] who's ever felt that it's a losing battle, here is an opportunity to win. This has literally b...

mimi

I'm here GrammyG! I'm here - just so crazy busy these last few days...assemblies...packing up my room and moving it...late nights so we don't have to have a teacher work day on Saturday...plus trying to get ready for our vacation which we're leaving for next Monday! Thanks for the concern...I'm doin...

mimi

Maybe just give it a little more time before you begin adding mods? I have read the thread dealing with fasting with great interest, but don't feel it's something I should think about doing at this point. Of course, that's what's right for me at this time...I wouldn't begin to tell you what's best f...

mimi

Thanks for the encouragement and support, my friends! Just reading your comments this morning has given me the "ooomph" that I need to get through the day! I will make the best success of this day that I possibly can!

mimi

But, yes, we do care! And through all of our posting and discussions, we learn from one another. So, keep us posted and let us know how it's working for you!

Mimi

mimi

June 3 - NoS * I took an S event today - long story, but I felt it was the best thing to do under the circumstances...it could have been a disaster with me ending up feeling guilty for "blowing" it and eating over the top - but I didn't, so I feel good about the whole day...one day at a time with on...

mimi

I'm trying to decide what my ideal weight should be Here's the official No S diet formula for determining this: From: http://www.everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=64865#64865 Eat moderately. Move moderately. See what happens. That's your "ideal" weight. My guess is that most people will actual...

mimi

Yes, Butterfly, we can...I'm trying very hard and I know it will be hard for the first while, but I can't continue on the downward spiral that I have been on. Thanks for stopping by!

June 2 NoS *
No exercise today - crazy day!

mimi

Like so many other things, I'm sure there are bad-for-you ingredients in diet sodas, so even though I drink them, I try not to overdue them - all things in moderation, right?!

Mimi

mimi

I personally don't care for her either, but DRAMA is what sells on TV, unfortunately...

mimi

Sad to say that the remainder of May was disasterous for me...a few good days sprinkled in, but far too many over-the-top eating days - and they weren't even S days. I got so discouraged that I didn't even finish the May challenge...I'm going to do the June challenge with the idea of challenging you...

mimi

Yes you can do this! I know how you feel about counting calories and measuring things... me too, I end up thinking of food all the time when I have to count & measure. I'm trying to take 1 meal at a time ... and do the best I can with it (make healthy choices as often as I can and when I don't I'm ...

mimi

I am going to go the Butterfly route and exercise: walk.. yoga.. weights.. stairs.. swim..just m-o-v-e with purpose and vigor at least 20 minutes a day... at least 5 days a week...I really need this to keep me focused. I am glad to be back and need all the help I can get to get back on track...I am...

mimi

Thanks for the wise advice oolala53. I'm sure there is much truth to that...overeating surely plays havoc with all of the body's systems - evident with how badly one feels afterward. It's not so much that I'm frightened about getting cancer or some other dreaded disease, but I can't stand to watch s...

mimi

I think I can shed a little light on that question - at least from my perspective. I do not handle stress, drama, and other high-emotional issues of living very well...really, not well at all. My way of dealing prior to discovering NoS was to drown myself in comfort foods and eat until I numbed the ...

mimi

Thanks Butterfly! I had a wonderful Mother's Day - it was very special. I just love watching the little grandkids have fun with one another. Spent a good amount of time giving them wagon rides (good exercise for me!) while my children were playing basketball. It was a beautiful day in the Sheanandoa...

mimi

Still trying to get some green days and this week has been more fruitful with the vanilla May challenge that our good friend Renee put out there. Three of the five were green - quite an improvement over past weeks. I know the NoS is the only way for me to live peacefully with food and eating situati...

mimi

KCCC, I had a very similar situation when I was laid up with my broken ankle and friends and family were arriving with homecooked meals - complete with desserts...I allowed myself a small serving of dessert each evening, but that was it - I stopped. This way I was able to enjoy everyone's kindness, ...

mimi

Received this in an email...interesting!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_No_Diet_Day

With NoS, dieting is a thing of the past for me...thank goodness!

Mimi

mimi

I'm in too! I have been really struggling lately as well...time for vanilla NoS! Thanks Renee - let's be strong encouragers for each other! It's so helpful. Mimi :D May 1: S-DAY May 2: S-DAY May 3: FAILURE Ate a sweet - half a slice of hubby's birthday cake from yesterday May 4: FAILURE - accepted a...

mimi

"Choose what will make you happy, then be happy with what you chose." Don't know where I picked that phrase up, but it resonates with me more and more. I think the second part is critical. I really like this quote KCCC. I often choose what I THINK will make me happy and then end of being unhappy af...

mimi

Butterfly - I'm sooooo glad to see you back! Now - get a hold on yourself...you will be successful once again. You know, I have been NoEssing since last May, this time around, and did fine up until February - that's about 8 months! I stuck with it through a broken ankle and being laid up for 15 week...

mimi

Nicole, how nice that you and your sister are expecting at the same time! Be careful not to overdo and tire yourself out too much.
Take care!
Mimi

mimi

The weekend was a lot of fun - I enjoyed the kids tremendously on Saturday morning as always. We played and played. The Easter egg hunt was lots of fun too and the kids had a ball. The weather was beautiful and they all came back afterwards, ate lunch, and spent the afternoon at our house. Sunday af...

mimi

Hi KCCC! Thanks for stopping by my thread! Yes the weather has been really nice, although we've had heavy rains over the past two days and flash flooding as a result. Later this week and over the Easter weekend temperatures are supposed to be in the 80's here in our part of Virginia - wow! A suggest...

mimi

Thanks TexArk - yes, it's been six months since I broke my ankle and it is still giving me trouble. I can't say that I've had a whole day where I've been completely pain free since I was released from physical therapy mid-January...although, they told me it might take from 6 months to a year before ...

mimi

Had a great weekend - pizza with all the kids and grandkids on Sunday afternoon - visit with MIL at the nursing facility Sunday evening - and a stop on the way home at DQ for an ice-cream treat. Green day on Monday and a 15 minute walk on the track Monday afternoon. I also do my exercise bike in the...

mimi

Don't feel alone mrsj! Although I just discovered this thread - can you believe that - I would have been able to join the 21 day ranger club many times in the past. However, this past Saturday was the first time in almost 6 months that I was able to go outside and walk again (badly broken ankle last...

mimi

Wow! I had to go to the second page to find my thread...I really need to check-in more frequently! I am so excited! Today I attempted to walk around an outdoor track for the first time since breaking my ankle almost 6 months ago. I met my daughter and a friend and we walked together. I decided that ...

mimi

I'm a seventh-grade English teacher and a licensed reading specialist. Currently I work with three classes of 12 students, all with reading difficulties and frustrations, and all reading substantially below grade level...most read at a 3rd or 4th grade level. All of them are expected to pass a state...

mimi

Welcome back TexArk! Your sound and gentle approach to returning to NoS is admirable. I wish you the best...you've had some tough times. Congratulations on getting your cast off! I had a cast up to my knee on my right leg for 13 weeks for a badly broken ankle...ugh...what a nightmare! Mine came off ...

mimi

Welcome Journey! How exciting - a baby any day now! Keep us posted and let us know when he/she comes! I'm here because I'm sick of obsessing about food. I don't want to read another diet book! I just want a normal eating routine that I can stick to w/o a lot of rules, counting etc. I think you've fo...

mimi

Dearest carolejo - how wonderful to hear from you again with such wonderful news. Know that I am sending prayers, positive vibes, and wishes for bountiful blessings your way. Keep us posted - we all care.
Love,
Mimi

mimi

Welcome Kristen! You will LOVE NoS, as I'm sure you suspect by now after discovering the site and reading the book. It is simple and it works. From someone who has been yo-yo dieting on and off pretty much since my teens, I have found this to be the ONLY eating solution that has removed my *diet he...

mimi

Wow! Lots of new folks! I'm sure you will love NoS as much as the rest of us. Looking forward to hearing about your progress!

So, to RJLupin, suz, and twosleepy a huge

WELCOME!!

Mimi

mimi

Same here Grammy G! You're the best - and so very kind! "Sunnyland" sounds wonderful at this time to a number of folks in addition to me, I'm sure! I have always found everyone here on these boards to be extremely kind, understanding, and helpful. Combine that with living the NoS lifestyle, and how ...

mimi

Welcome Duckling! I think you've found your answer...I hope you love NoS as much as the rest of us!

Mimi

mimi

Yes, sbimka, it sounds like you already have a good idea why you're not losing, but maintaining for 6 months is a great learning experience too. After all, we've all lost weight at some point, but could we maintain the loss...most of us, sadly, no. Two things have been said about NoS on these boards...

mimi

Me too...it's hard, but I'm rooting for you!

Mimi

mimi

I'm so glad you're feeling better KCCC and getting back into routine...I neglected to thank you for your encouraging and supportive - as always - response to my rant on my emotional eating on my thread. Your insight and advice was much appreciated. If I take the time to analyze why I want to eat and...

mimi

Haven't posted in awhile although I check the boards each day and read the posts that look interesting and the check-ins of my old friends - and some new ones too. We've been out of school for almost two weeks now...won't go tomorrow either - maybe on Friday? What makes me nervous is that with Febru...

mimi

I think he'd be great, too. The possibility of bringing Reinhard to Oprah's attention has been raised in the past. If anybody is interested in doing so, a link for making suggestions for Oprah is here: http://www.oprah.com/ownshow/plug_form.html?plug_id=216 If a number of us contact the show, they ...

mimi

Yes...it was me, because I can! I own one and love it - it's a great NoS reminder and a very attractive ring as well! Here are the links to the ring with either rectangular stones or round ones: http://www.palmbeachjewelry.com/products/detail-Sterling-Silver-Mount-St.-Helens-Inspired-Ring-40627.cfm ...

mimi

Does anyone practice or have any experience with tapping to diminish food cravings or deal with emotions? I recently came across this method and am intrigued by the whole concept. There is all kinds of information, including how-tutorials, out there...but what to use and not use, believe and not bel...

mimi

I'm in! January wasn't so great for me, but February will be better. Inch by inch, life's a cinch! February 1 - green 2 - green 3 - green 4 - green 5 - green 6 S Day 7 S Day 8 - green 9 - success! 10 - success! 11 12 13 S Day 14 S Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 S Day 21 S Day 22 23 24 25 26 27 S Day 28 S Day

mimi

BTW, I have never found that disgust with myself was an effective deterrent to eating. No, me either oolala53. Expressing disgust with myself simply breeds more eating for me. Today I decided to give myself permission to stray from NoS if I wanted and to overeat if I wanted. Amazingly I have stayed...

mimi

Exercise is only PT so far. Sigh. I need to stop whining about PT, but... no. Stop. Remember the big goal, and that it's worth it. I'm not the best at crockpot cooking, but I'm learning. First of all KCCC, thank you so much for your kindness. I appreciate your wisdom and support, as always. I know ...

mimi

Thanks KCCC! I'm holding my own...life has been throwing curve balls my way lately! I had a pretty good week (all green) last week up until Friday when my sister-in-law called from the hospital to let me know that she had just been diagnosed with cancer. She had surgery yesterday to remove the huge ...

mimi

Yikes...Friday was another red day...nothing over the top, but I'm calling it. This has got to stop now...had to scroll all the way down to find my thread - that tells me that I'm not posting enough...back to the daily check-in as I find my way back up the slippery slope... I thought my habits were ...

mimi

Be easy on yourself...the holidays are a difficult time for many of us...so much temptation around!
And if it's any consolation for you, the weather in Virginia has been crazy too - soooo cold. Our snow is still here from three weeks ago!
Hang in there!

Mimi

mimi

Great to hear from you Berry!

Mimi

mimi

Thank you Starla - you are most kind to even acknowledge that. That made my day. You must think me awful for not responding sooner. Truth is, I have been so caught up in returning to work that I haven't been checking the boards as I usually do. Anyway, thank you. I'm calling today red ...I toyed wit...

mimi

Walmart carries colored paper clips - regular and jumbo sized. I just bought some for school. I use a paper clip chain when I catch 'em being good and anything else I want to recognize positively - when the chain reaches the floor I reward the whole class. Again, that tangible visual - it works! Mim...

mimi

I'm in this time...and it might be a good time to join a challenge. Going back to work is going to be stressful, and hopefully this will keep me focused. My ***perfect January*** will be: â€¢ vanilla NoS and â€¢ ride my exercise bike 10-20 minutes at least 5 times each week. 1 - S Day - rode my bike...

mimi

Updates: NoS - have had green days all week and I don't think I'll take S days today (New Year's Eve and tomorrow, New Year's Day)...maybe S events if necessary? Last week I took four S days in a row and each day got a little worse than the one before. I had a really *over-the-top* S day on Saturday...

mimi

Thanks everybody! It's a little early yet, but I had a positive test last night :) and it was digital, so there is no ambiguity. I just hope the baby is healthy and stays put... Mimi, I hope you continue to have a good recovery!! Congratulations Nicole! That's such wonderful news - enjoy this time ...

mimi

I so completely understand! I had an *over-the-top* S day on Saturday, the day after Christmas - the first one in a loooong time. I felt so badly about it and went into a panic, but reminded myself that one day of overeating could not possibly destroy 8 months of habit building...I also reminded mys...

mimi

Thanks Kevin! And I too, wish the same to you and everyone else! Merry Christmas!

Mimi

mimi

On a work day somewhere between:
Breakfast - 5:00 - 5:30
Lunch - 12:00 - 12:30
Supper - 5:00 - 5:30

On the weekends it varies, depending on what's going on.

Mimi

mimi

Knowing that Christmas and holiday goodies have been my downfall in years past - even during one previous time doing NoS - I knew I would have to head into this year's holidays with a plan in place. This is what I decided to do, knowing that it is much better than totally *falling off the wagon.* I ...

mimi

Like KCCC and others, I don't do New Year's Resolutions, but I have one goal for 2010 that was brought to my attention during my 3 month injury hiatus. My goal is to be more aware of and more appreciative of the small blessings in my life - the little things I take for granted without thinking. I al...

mimi

A few things to report as of Wednesday, December 16... I am completely free of the walking cast! I can once again drive! I have been released by my doctor! I have another month of physical therapy to complete! I can go back to work on January 4! I am so thrilled - you have no idea! Now, a few words ...

mimi

Welcome back! I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering how you were doing. I haven't been checking in very much lately either, but only because it seems there hasn't been time for it...NoS is still going well and I hope to continue through the holidays (my downfall every year). This yea...

mimi

Welcome DeneÂ´! I'm so glad you discovered NoS and I'm sure you are too. You're right - NoS is very do-able and enjoyable as well. There are no excluded food groups, no weird foods or combinations of food to eat. No adding, subtracting, or calculating of any kind required (although you will find tha...

mimi

Eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches guilt-free for lunch is one of the lovely things about NoS! My usual weekday breakfast is a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Besides being one of my favorites, it seems to be the only thing that holds me over until lunch time without a lot of stomach growl...

mimi

Welcome Mollie! Glad to have you join us!

Mimi

mimi

Welcome back Liz! I've missed you!
You are so wise to restart today rather than after the holidays - you'll get through them feeling SOOOO much better!

Mimi

mimi

Realized it's been a while since I checked in...so much going on lately. NoS is still going well for me, although I haven't weighed since I've been in a cast (which will be 13 weeks when it's all said and done!). When I finally lose the walking cast, I might weigh...I might not. I am content and mor...

mimi

<r>On Christmas Eve I put together a French Toast Strata that sits in the refrigerator overnight. On Christmas morning, we have coffee and open gifts while the strata is baking in the oven. By the time it's finished, so are we and then we enjoy it. On Father's Day I make another breakfast casserole ...

mimi

Welcome used2bskinny! No better time to start than right now! I know that you will love NoS! Best wishes with your journey.

Mimi

mimi

Some folks refer to those as BLTs - bites, licks, and tastes...over time they add up, so you might need to be watchful of how often you *sample*.

Mimi

mimi

So much to be thankful for...Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Mimi

mimi

Thanks KCCC! Your encouragement always boosts me and keeps me going! I am doing very well with my physical therapy and according to the therapist's measurements taken yesterday, my overall swelling in the foot and ankle is down over 3 centimeters. The motion measurements all showed improvement as we...

mimi

I, too, try to eat some fruit and vegetables with every meal...bananas with breakfast, grapes or a clementine with lunch and supper, sometimes applesauce or an apple. I also try to eat a raw carrot cut up with dip at lunch in place of chips. This seems to work for me, and I've done it for so long th...

mimi

Welcome Lisa! I think all the others above really covered it all. I would just reemphasize Reinhard's advice about being patient. The NoS way of eating and living does not provide quick, instant weight loss results. Expect from a 1/2 pound to one pound weight loss per week. Of course, this varies wi...

mimi

Thanks KCCC and Reneew! I am making progress - slowly, but progress all the same. I suffered very severe injuries to my foot and ankle, so I can't expect to get a cast off after nine weeks and just walk away into the sunset! I had my second therapy session yesterday, where three more exercises were ...

mimi

NoS is going well and I've had green days all week. I'm so glad after mu red week last week! Here's the update on my orthopedic appointment Wednesday: I'm out of the cast finally, but into a boot that feels essentially like the cast with the boot over it did. I can't tell that much difference. The b...

mimi

I have a brother/wife and a couple of nephews/families who live in Harrisonburg area. I grew up near Clifton Forge and went to Bridgewater College...moved to California in 1978, so felt an extra connection to you! You know, you can take the girl out of Virginia, but you can't take Virginia out of t...

mimi

How did the Polish Sausage casserole turn out? It was really good! We enjoyed it, and being just two of us, there was plenty left over for another meal. One day I went through the cookbook and picked out 5 or 6 recipes, gathered and bought the ingredients I needed, and have been trying them out. A ...

mimi

Had a GREEN day yesterday and it felt SOOOO good after my bad week last week! Going back and reading the boards - picking someone that I don't visit regularly - has been inspiring for me.
Planning on another green day today!

mimi

I have gone back and read your NoS journey up to this point, Pam, for very much needed encouragement - and it worked! Your progress is inspiring! Keep up the good work. I envy you that you can get out and walk or bike until late in the evenings...being on the East Coast and with the recent time chan...

mimi

When my mother died -- I was 16. I've read that this isn't uncommon. I agree. I lost my mother when I was 15, and being the second in line of 5 children (with oldest brother away at college) AND the oldest girl, I was thrust into a very difficult and demanding role...but that was a lifetime ago. As...

mimi

Good to have you back Renee! I missed you!

Mimi

mimi

I hear ya Liz! I had a horrible week last week too (more red days than I've ever had since I started!)...must have been something in the air!
Let's all have a good week this week!

Mimi

mimi

Hi Girl Next Door, KCCC, and reneew! I'm still here - cast and all! I really struggled last week for some reason...I had THREE red days (oh, my)...not really BAD, bad days, but failures nonetheless. Why? I don't really know. I'm determined to stay with NoS and just accept that some spots will be rou...

mimi

Welcome LouMommy|! NoS works...slowly, but surely!

Mimi

mimi

I like the Fix-it and Forget-It cookbook. I also have the Fix-it and Forget-It Five Ingredient cookbook. The author's son-in-law was one of my student teachers and he gave me a copy of the first one as a gift. That's how I was introduced to them (there are lots of others in the series). In fact, tod...

mimi

Here's to a better week with brighter days...for all of us.
Hugs to you KCCC.

Mimi

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