Everyday Systems

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Your food really does sound delicious!

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I'm glad you found some flowers for your wedding! Good job on making it through the tough workouts!

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That's a good idea to post more often on N days! I'll be posting more often too! I imagine it's very easy to stay on track, when you're traveling for work. I don't think I would want to venture out of my hotel room just to buy sweets, either.

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That is about my eating schedule: Breakfast: 9:30-10, Lunch: Around 2, Dinner: Around 6, Small snack (usually a protein bar): Around 10 PM.

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Eschano, Thanks! I'll have to check out your response. This is my second day of being back on track, and I'm not doing too badly. I'm getting hungry between meals now, and I think that's a very good sign! My meals used to be bigger, and it would take at least 6-7 hours before I started getting hungr...

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Ironchef, Thanks! Your experiences really resonated with me. I think the reason I've been so resistant to commiting to one of these diets (Whole 30, low carb high fat, etc...) is I want to enjoy my food. When I dieted more strictly, I felt like I was being punished. As for the elimination diet, it's...

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That sounds like a good plan. I hope you have a good week!

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You're doing great! I'm drooling over your meals!

edited to add: how do you make homemade chai lattes? I love chai lattes, but I don't want to spend $4 at Starbucks for one.

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What a great quote! That has been a struggle for me, to love my body. It sounds like you have a great exercise routine! Once my leg recovers enough to exercise again, I think I want to stick with those types of exercises that will bless my body, rather than punish it.

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I know it's easier said than done, but you might want to weigh once a week, maybe on Wednesdays, after you've had a couple of N days for the week. That way, you're less likely to see water weight from the weekend. You're doing great!

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Those are some good points, Eschano! Slow weight loss is better, because it's much more likely to be permanent. Also, I agree that heavy eating weekends are not the best. So how do you handle your S days?

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Great pictures!

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I hope you're feeling better. Also, the flower market sounds like so much fun! Was it for your wedding?

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Try not to let one red day get you down. You're doing great!

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Walker Lori, I agree 100 percent! I love how versatile No S is. I also really love the fact that you don't have to tell anyone you're on a diet, and that it's entirely up to you, how much you follow No S. Yes, I hear you about wanting to get the weight off quickly! Slow and steady is the way to go.

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Good job on resisting the cupcake the other night! Your red day sounds like a well-deserved one. ðŸ˜ƒ

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Woo hoo! That's great you're doing it as a family! Good job on the weight loss! Do you have a recipe for the brownie batter overnight oats? It sounds divine.

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Thanks, Eschano! :D I couldn't agree with you more. That lifestyle is too hard to maintain long term, unless you have a medical condition where you would benefit from remaining Paleo or low carb. I am becoming more and more convinced that moderation is the way to go. I may lose weight a lot slower t...

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It sounds like you're making great progress! I think just focusing on the 3 meals for now makes a lot of sense. I hope you're able to get the food allergies sorted out soon.

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Thank you, Tessy!

I will try to catch up on some of the other check ins later. I've missed this place!

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Hello! I just had my third, and hopefully, final surgery on Tuesday. I'm mostly doing okay, except that it really, really hurts to bear any weight on that right leg, for now. :cry: I'm hoping that will get better, as the swelling goes down. I haven't worried about my eating too much, the past couple...

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I'm finding I have to weigh regularly. If I don't, for whatever reason I get complacent in my eating, and I gain weight. Regular weighing helps keep me accountable.

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It looks like you're doing great! ðŸ˜ƒ

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It looks like you're doing great!

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Good job! You can do it!

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Wow! Your wedding date is very close! Good job on being close to making the 21 day club!

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Yes, the afternoon slump is hard. I find that a cup of coffee with some creamer, and taking a few minutes to sit and relax really help me. During this time, my 3 year old is napping, and my 7 year old is still at school. As for evening sweets cravings, I did have to put a fence around the law. If I ...

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Thank you, Linda and Eschano! :D I'm still doing mostly well. I did have a couple of fails, though. One of the days was when I was in the middle of AF. I always really struggle during that time, and I tend to binge on chocolate and on salty foods. The other fail happened after band. Usually, a group...

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Interesting! My thought is you should stick with whatever works best for you.

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I'm basically doing the same, No S plus calorie counting. Yes, it's much simpler to log 3 meals.

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Hi, Linda! The foods you posted sound good, and I would love to see more recipes! You should keep posting! I'm not 100 percent No S compliant either, but this WOE is the closest to how I like to eat, which is why I keep posting.

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Eschano, I find it to be true for me -- the more veggies I eat, the more I crave them. I can really feel it, on days when I don't eat a lot of veggies. Your salad sounds delicious, and so do the salads that Mitchell shared!

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Yesterday was DH and my 16th anniversary, so it was a NWS day. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Olive Garden, and some dessert in the evening. I am getting back on track with my eating today.

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Thank you, Eschano!

I'm turning 40 next month, so I'm trying hard to lose a little weight, but more importantly, I want to be healthier. For me, that means returning to eating lots of fruit and veggies, keeping my carb intake moderate (but not low), and no snacking -- especially after dinner.

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I'm glad to see you back!

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Great job!

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Just stopping by to say hi!

I love your challenge of incorporating more veggies into your diet! It sounds like you're taking a very reasonable approach towards getting ready for your wedding.

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Good job on conquering the snack habit! I love your 2015 word! Moderation is something I struggle with, as well.

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Congratulations on having a little girl! I imagine it would be fun to have one of each (but I wouldn't trade my boys for anything

). It sounds like you're doing well.

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Welcome!

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Hi! I'm doing okay. It's been 9 days since my surgery, and I'm doing fairly well. I just have some residual knee pain, so I'm still taking it easy, as much as I can. Anyway, my eating has been going pretty well, the last few days! I'm alternating between either 3 or 4 meals per day, depending on the...

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Thank you, Eschano!

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Thank you, Tessy!

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Just a quick update. I just had my second surgery for the AVM in my right leg. The surgeons were able to get 90 percent of it, but they discovered some more spots from the AVM around my knee, so I'll have to have at least 1 more surgery.

I'm treating the next few days as S for sick days.

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I love your commitment to eating more vegetables! I know when I eat a lot of vegetables and some fruit each day, I feel so much better. That's nice your fiancÃ© is cooking for you this week! Here are some food blogs I follow: hungryhealthyhappy.com, deliciouslyorganic.net, Against All Grain, and 100...

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Happy New Year to you! It sounds like you're doing well. I love all of Iron Baby's funny sayings!

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You too, Eschano! Thanks!

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Good luck to you! It sounds like you have found something that works for you. I wish you the best!

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Yes, that was cool!

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I'm back! I'm done with my band concerts, and Christmas is over, so I figure today is the perfect day to get back on track. It has been hard to not snack on junk food between meals, but I've been hanging in there. I'll still allow myself some leftover Christmas goodies, but I'm going to be much more...

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Good luck! I know you can do it.

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Thanks, R Jean! I've been doing some thinking about my eating, and I realize one thing I'm really craving (pardon the pun!) is control. I think that's why I'm looking forward to FODMAPS, because it will force me to stay somewhat structured with my eating. In the meantime, I think I will go back to 3...

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I agree with you. I am 100 percent on board with no mindless snacking and no seconds, but I'm not so sure about S Days for myself, either. I know from past experience that if I go 5 days a week without sweets, and allow myself total freedom on the weekends, I will binge on sweets. However, I think m...

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Hi, Thanks for stopping by my check in! It sounds like you're starting to find some peace with your eating, and that's great! I hope you have a good week!

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I like that excerpt you posted. I can definitely relate to it! I'm glad sticking with No S seems to help you.

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Hi! I love the way you're going to find out the sex of your baby! How fun! I agree with continuing with the gentle exercise. I exercised throughout both of my pregnancies (just walking and low impact aerobics), and it definitely helped! I wouldn't worry too much about the house and yard. There will ...

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Hi! It sounds like you're doing well. That's great that your budgeting software has allowed you to do those special things for your husband! Good job on sticking with No S, and with the weight loss. Yes, walking is great!

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Thanks, R jean and Tessy! I'm still here, just struggling with eating sweets at night. My stomach is really paying for it, too. :( I still like the thought of having treats at this time of year, but I've got to get it under control. I also need to cut way back on chocolate, because that seems to aff...

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I'm still here. I've been super busy lately. I'm playing in 6 band concerts this month! The first one was yesterday, and it went really well. As for eating, I have been allowing myself too many Christmas goodies, so I know I need to cut back on that. On the positive side, I'm still sticking to struc...

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I'm glad things are looking up for you!

that's great, about the school! I'll have to keep your probiotic recommendations in mind.

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Boy, I can relate to what you were saying, about the triggers, and about how it takes a long time to kick the sugar habit. I know when I weigh myself and don't like the number, I tend to experience a WTH effect, and binge. I definitely need to cut way back on weighing myself. Also, with the healthy ...

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Hi! It sounds like you had a busy and fun time with company, but I'll bet it's nice to get back to normal again.
Take care!
Heather

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Thanks, Linda!

My Thanksgiving was very busy (there were 16 people at my sister's place, which included 6 little boys), but nice!

I'm just working on getting back on track with my eating. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, also!

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You, too, Walkerlori! Thank you!

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You're doing great!

I'm glad the chiropractor was so helpful!

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Great job! I sure can relate to you, with the snacking! The evening snack has been a really hard habit for me to break, also. I've mostly succeeded, but I'll still occasionally eat in the evenings. Good luck with the No Sweets! My goal is to eventually get to that point.

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I'm glad you're past the worst of it! Yes, pregnancy hormones were not fun, to say the least. I'm glad you're able to go walking again. I'm sure it will really help.

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I'm still here. At this point, I'm more focused on not gaining weight, as opposed to losing weight. For the next few days, I will focus on eating lighter foods, so I can feel free to enjoy myself on Thanksgiving Day. Breakfast: Homemade chocolate avocado pudding (pretty good!). Coffee with a small a...

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Sinnie, Thanks!

That is why I like these boards so much, too. I would say for your DH that if he gets symptoms with dairy, then it's definitely better to avoid it.

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Linda, Thanks. I definitely feel better. Yes, health problems are frustrating. How are you doing? I'm doing okay. I'm just focusing on being more moderate with my eating, and hopefully, not gaining weight over the holidays. I met with a dietitian on Tuesday. I will be starting an elimination diet on...

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Very interesting post! I've been going back and forth on calorie counting for years, and while I don't love it, it certainly gives me that extra accountability. Also, like you, I do try to stick to 3 meals a day, but if I want a snack or dessert, I do have one. I'm glad it's working for you!

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Linda, I'm sorry you're going through a tough time with your health. I can certainly relate to some of what you are saying. I second everything Auto said.

Heather

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Auto, Wow, that is quite the story!! I'm glad it was finally figured out and that you are starting to feel better! I guess the best answer I can think of for managing stress is to keep walking, find some other ways to look after yourself, and to cut what you can. Take care.

Heather

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Linda, Thanks. You're right that being super obsessed with my weight is not fun, to say the least. :( I think I'm about at that point of coming to terms with my weight. I did just buy several pairs of size 12 pants, because the 10s were getting too tight on me (except for a few pairs of 10s that are...

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I'm glad things are going so well for you!

Yes, it should be all about enjoying life.

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I don't think there is anything wrong with you having your S Days from Friday night through Sunday afternoon. As for dairy, I try to avoid it, because one of my symptoms after I consume it is nasal congestion. The fasting idea sounds intriguing.

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It sounds like you're doing well.

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That marathon does sound like fun, and your New Years goal sounds great! I love your idea of focusing on one habit at a time!

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Hi! Sorry to hear about your back.

I hope you can find some relief soon. Your eating plan looks good. I think factoring in the things you can or can't live without is important.
Take care!

Heather

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I'm still here. I'm just in a real rut with my eating right now, especially with lunches. :( I feel like I eat the same few things all of the time, and I am not a sandwich person. Also, I'm still feeling discouraged about weight loss. I still want to lose weight, but I'm afraid that in order for tha...

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I agree with Sonya. If that doesn't work, have a planned mini meal in between lunch and dinner, and just make your lunch and dinner a little smaller. 8 hours between meals is too long, for most people (I know i can't wait that long between meals!).

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Good job on breaking the diet book cycle! :D I used to be obsessed with buying diet books, but I'm done. I have discovered that I don't like some diet book telling me what I can or can't eat. I can decide that for myself. That is definitely one of the most appealing features of No S -- very few rest...

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I'm sorry for your DH's loss. That's good that you were able to keep things together, while your DH was gone. I completely agree about making little changes! I think anything you can do towards better health is a good thing.

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Hi! I hope you do find a way of eating that works for you.

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Good job on the loss! That definitely sounds like a worthy fail.

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Thank you, Merry Kat, and Walkerlori! :D The past few days were rough, in terms of eating. DH had dental surgery. Thankfully, he is doing okay, but having to deal with the extra housework, take care of the kids, and deal with my MIL (who lives downstairs, but spent lots of time upstairs the past few...

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Good job!

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Good job on your successes! Your cafe au laits sound good!

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I hope you don't have an infection. Yikes! As for your breakfasts, I agree with ironchef. Don't be mean to yourself. As for fruit, I actually like having fruit with breakfast. I find it gives me that much more energy. As for milky drinks, that's a tough one. When I have dairy, my throat gets very ph...

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Yes, I don't think I could give up coffee either, unless it was for health reasons. It's great to see you so relaxed about your weight! Very inspiring!

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I hope your test results come back okay. Yes, your health is definitely more important than weight loss.

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Thanks, Imogen! :D Today wasn't too bad of an eating day. I was a little more 'snacky' today, but today was my big follow up appointment for my leg, so I'm not worried about it. It sounds like the procedure I had in September got most of the AVM in my leg, but there is still some left. The doctors g...

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Thanks, Eschano!

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I'm still here! I've just been super busy the past few days! I've been doing well with sticking to my 3 plates. I've been a little liberal about what goes on my plates, by allowing myself chips and/or sweets with lunches and dinners, but I can reduce that over time. For now, I'm really working on ke...

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I think your mods sound good. I also think having honey once a day in your coffee should be fine! That's great that you are trying to be kind to yourself.

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So are you back to doing No S? That's great, if you are. If not, I hope you find something that works for you. Vanilla No S definitely has the appeal of the fence of the 3 plates and no sweets during the week, and total freedom on the weekends. Edited to add: Sinnie, I totally know where you're comi...

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Thanks, Linda!

Yes, my son had a nice day. Maui burgers are good!

Heather

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I guess you have to decide what you really want. I think sticking with 3 meals is very doable for life, regardless of whether you have sweets with a meal. Did you fail because of sweets, snacking, or something else? Do you really need to lose more weight? I'm just throwing some things out there. If ...

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I'm glad you're starting to feel a little better! It might not hurt to experiment with a 4th meal, to see if it helps.

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I hope you have a great second trimester. I know for my older DS, I was really tired my whole pregnancy. I felt better, once my OB had me take iron. I had a great second trimester with my younger DS, though!

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