Everyday Systems

clarinetgal

Hello! Just a quick check in. I got off track during the rest of the Summer, because I was so busy with my kids' swimming lessons, and I played in a bunch of band concerts, but now that the kids are back in school, and concert season has slowed down, I'm ready to recommit to better eating. Over the ...

clarinetgal

I'm just doing a quick check in. I'm actually doing okay with my eating! I have pretty much stopped overeating at night, which is HUGE for me. Lately, I've been trying to pay more attention to the portions on my plate, and to eating a little more intuitively, and it seems to be helping! I've also be...

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Oolala, I think she was trying to eliminate most of the common triggers -- like Gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, etc... It's interesting that she didn't tell me to eliminate eggs or potatoes, but I'm not going to press it.😀 I have lost weight since starting this diet a couple of weeks ago, because...

clarinetgal

Hello! I am back, and back on the wagon! My naturopath put me on a strict elimination diet 1.5 weeks ago, so I can't have coffee, gluten, dairy, sugar, soy, corn, flour, or alcohol. The diet is HARD, but in some ways, it has been easier to stick with 3 meals, and to not eat after dinner. I have 5.5 ...

clarinetgal

Thank you, Rawcookie! Yes, rehearsals are in the evening, and they are generally pretty challenging (in a good way!), so I always work up an appetite. I will definitely stick with my plan of eating 4 meals on my Band days. My eating is going better. I'm at least eating a lot less at night, so it's a...

clarinetgal

I'm glad you're doing okay. Yes, keep us posted, when you can.

clarinetgal

Good for you! I think that sounds like a good plan.

clarinetgal

Nice to see you again, and that's great about the reconciliation with your sister! Hee hee. I actually have had banana flavored k cups before.

the flavor was a little odd, but not bad.

clarinetgal

Nice to see you again! You're doing great!

clarinetgal

Just a quick check in. As a whole, my eating is going better. I'm actually starting to do a little meal prepping on Sundays, which makes it easier to 'grab and go,' when life gets really busy. The night time eating is still a big challenge, so i'll have to cut it out, except for on band nights, beca...

clarinetgal

My eating hasn't been perfect the past few days, but with the exception of yesterday, which I would definitely call a fail (lots of snacking at night), I have done much better about either eating just a little at night, or not eating anything after dinner. I did try going without sweets for a few da...

clarinetgal

I almost succeeded yesterday. I did have a bowl of Smart Pop lite popcorn after dinner, but that was it. Today is a new day. 😀

Oolala, I'm sure you're right, and I think I am finally at the point where I'm willing to break myself of this habit.

clarinetgal

Hello! I'm back! I had an absolutely crazy eating period over the holidays, and I'm ready to regain some sanity in my eating. I sort of got back on track with my eating last week, but there was still too much overeating. I think the main change I want to make is I want to finally give up eating at n...

clarinetgal

I'm recommitting, too. You can do it!

clarinetgal

Hi! I'm just catching up on your check in! I hear you about reflux kicking in with weight gain! I gained a few pounds over the holidays, and I'm having the same issue.
I hope you have a good vacation!

clarinetgal

Hello! I've been doing okay on some fronts (eating 3 main meals and not snacking during the day), but I am really struggling with eating at night. I think it's a habit that has become ingrained in me. I really want to break myself of this. There are times when I don't end up eating lunch until late,...

clarinetgal

Hi. Good job on handling the teacher situation. I would have been upset, too. I hear you on the reflux.

Mine has been flaring lately, so I'm trying to focus on eating slightly smaller meals with a little less fat, to see if it will help.
Good luck to you!

clarinetgal

Hi, Linda,

I hope you're able to figure out how to fix your reflux. I've had a resurgence, as of late, so I may have to do some experimenting of my own. Good luck to you!

clarinetgal

I need to start using HabitCal again. I'm sure the green squares would be very motivating.

clarinetgal

Just stopping by to say hello! It looks like you're doing well!

clarinetgal

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm glad your baby is okay!

clarinetgal

I'm still here, and I'm still somewhat following No S, in my own way. I find eating 3 meals (or sometimes 4 smaller meals) to be almost automatic for me now. Eating seconds has never been much of an issue, and I rarely snack. Eating sweets at night is still my biggest issue, at this point. For now, ...

clarinetgal

Thanks, Linda!

clarinetgal

Just a quick check in, because I have to get my son ready for school, but I'm back. I had a crazy Summer, overall. There were a lot of good moments: band concerts, a family camping trip, a great overnight get away to the ocean, a few local family trips, but I'm still working on finding balance with ...

clarinetgal

I'm just stopping by to say hello. It's nice to see you again!

clarinetgal

Just wanted to say hi. It looks like you're doing well!

clarinetgal

Hi! Just catching up with your thread. Your experiment sounds very interesting, and I wish you the best!

clarinetgal

Today ended up being pretty good! My meals were pretty moderate in size, and I did not eat at night (woo hoo! This has been a big struggle for me, until recently). I did have 4 Seattle's Best truffles before dinner (I'm not quite ready to give up sweets yet), and sort of regretted it, so I may cut b...

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Oolala, Haha! Yes, 'unholy church of Beachbody' was kind of fitting, at times. The workouts are decent enough, though, and I'll keep them in my rotation, sometimes. Also, I'll still use Shakeology from time to time, when I don't have time for a full meal (I just can't justify paying that much for it...

clarinetgal

Thank you, Linda and Lifeisablessing! :D Today isn't an S day per se for me (for now, I'm allowing myself a small amount of sweets with a meal each day), but I like to relax my eating a little on Saturdays. Breakfast was coconut chocolate chip overnight oats (yum!) with coffee topped with some So De...

clarinetgal

Oolala, I would say the month was mixed. I am down a couple of pounds, which is good, but I also joined a Facebook group for those doing Beachbody workouts, and I think it was a big mistake. On the plus side, I am eating 3-4 meals a day fairly consistently, and I'm bingeing much less than I used to....

clarinetgal

Hello! So I got a little crazy over the past few days, and I tried to detox from gluten, dairy, sugar, and caffeine. Big mistake, I felt absolutely horrible. I have never felt completely back to normal since my partial thyroidectomy in January, and I'm sure that's at least part of the reason I felt ...

clarinetgal

Hello! I temporarily fell off of the wagon, but I am slowly, but surely making my way back to No S. For awhile, I tried a certain fitness program that involves using containers for the diet (to help with portion control), and the containers were making me crazy (you had to get a certain number of re...

clarinetgal

Hi! It's been awhile since I visited your checkin, so I just wanted to say hello. Good job for sticking with your detox diet. Detox/elimination diets are hard! I hope you can get some answers. I still struggle with reflux sometimes, and I have found some of my trigger founds are pineapple, cooked to...

clarinetgal

I hope you get the reflux issues figured out soon! My reflux seems to come and go, but some triggers for me are more acidic coffee, cooked tomatoes, citrus, and high fat meals.
I'm glad therapy is helping you!

clarinetgal

Congratulations!!! I'm sorry about your dad, too. Yes, I'm sure No S will help simplify things for you.

clarinetgal

Good job! Baked goods are a huge challenge for me.

clarinetgal

That really is some impressive cycling! It looks like you're doing great!

clarinetgal

Woo hoo!! That's awesome!

clarinetgal

I had to take care of my kids, before I could finish my check in. My eating has not been super great, and a lot of it has to do with being so tired. I've been too tired to put the time and effort into planning meals, so I think I'm just going to keep it really simple, for now, and work with what I a...

clarinetgal

Thanks, Linda, Auto, and Oolala! :D Tobiasmom, My doctor actually hasn't put me on meds yet, and to be honest, I haven't felt super great since the surgery. :( My thyroid levels are supposedly fine (according to my lab work), but I'm feeling an almost crushing fatigue. I'm glad I had my nodules remo...

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Oolala, Not eating at night is going better. I'm still slipping up periodically, but I'm starting to have several days in a row where I don't eat at night. :D Auto, My son is doing okay. His ABA therapist is wonderful, and he's making good progress with things like eye contact, waving, etc... Thanks...

clarinetgal

Hi! Sorry to be so late in responding. The last two weeks have been insane, with a week of half days for conference week, followed by Spring break. My eating has been mixed. I actually have had a few days of not eating at night, so it's a start. :D I fell back into a cycle of strict calorie counting...

clarinetgal

Nice to see you again! Yes, the structure really does make eating a lot happier, and less stressful.

clarinetgal

Hi! It's nice to see you again! I'm glad things have finally settled down for you a little bit.

clarinetgal

Hi! Sorry about the fall out with your tenant/friend.

I'm glad your digestive issues seem to be getting better.

clarinetgal

Hi! So nice to see you again! I'm glad things are going well for you!

clarinetgal

Happy birthday! 🍰🎉🎈

clarinetgal

Quick update: So far, so good, as far as not eating after dinner goes.

I had one cup of dirty chai tea so far, and I will have one more cup of milky tea before bed.

clarinetgal

Welcome back! I hear you, about the power of habit! I exercise, and I play the clarinet, so I understand. 😀

clarinetgal

I'm so sorry for your loss.

That's good that you're getting back on track with No S.

clarinetgal

Great! I might try that! Thanks!

clarinetgal

Okay, I think I'm going to focus on one habit right now, and that is not eating after dinner. It has become too much of a problem, because it pretty much always leads to bingeing. I will still somewhat focus on the No S habits, but my priority will be not eating after dinner, except for on Thursday ...

clarinetgal

Thanks, walkerlori, and Linda! Today was one of my S days, and it was remarkably tame. :D :D I just had one dessert, and it was after my band rehearsal. Breakfast: Green smoothie Lunch: Panera You Pick 2. Turkey chili, salad, baguette, coffee with creamer. Dinner: Pizza casserole (yum!!), and carrot...

clarinetgal

I'm glad you're back to No S, and I like your mod! I may end up doing something similar. Do you eat your dessert with dinner, or have it separately, later on?

clarinetgal

Thanks, Oolala! You're right that figuring out a way of healthy eating that works best is a process. My biggest issue with dinner, for now, is that I have two very active little boys (ages 4 and 8). Sometimes, when DH is home, I can have a quiet, relaxed dinner, but most of the time, my dinner gets ...

clarinetgal

I'm still hanging in there. My doctor's office called, and apparently my TSH is normal, so the extra fatigue I've been having may not be my thyroid after all (although I'm waiting for a copy of my lab work). In the meantime, I'm going to keep trying with No S. My main focus will be to not eat at nig...

clarinetgal

I could not imagine weighing my food in a restaurant, but whatever works. I would definitely rather stick with the one plate rule.

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You're doing great!

clarinetgal

No, your red day doesn't look too bad. I'm glad you were able to have some time with a nice friend, to make up for the crummy friend.

clarinetgal

Just catching up on your check in. What an awesome doctor's visit! Also, I couldn't agree more with Linda.

clarinetgal

I love your S day mods! I hope they work out for you!

clarinetgal

I had an okay eating day on Monday, and an absolutely disastrous eating day yesterday. I've been really struggling with eating sweets lately, because I've been SO tired. I'm pretty sure it's my thyroid. I have my bloodwork to check my levels tomorrow, so I should know soon whether that is indeed the...

clarinetgal

Thanks, Linda! I hope you had a good weekend, too!

clarinetgal

Welcome back! I like to exercise and lift weights, also, so I can understand some of the issues you wrote about. Hooray for sane eating.

clarinetgal

I've actually done pretty well the past couple of days! :D I did NOT eat after dinner yesterday. Woo hoo! Today (Thursday) was my S day, because of band. My eating was not the healthiest, but it wasn't too excessive, and I don't feel overly stuffed. I think that for tomorrow, I will try having a sma...

clarinetgal

Hi! I'm just catching up on your check in. Good luck with your pull up challenge! You're doing great, in your efforts to follow the No S habits. I'm in a very similar place; I'm totally fine with no seconds, I'm usually good with no snacking; it's the no sweets that is still a challenge for me.

clarinetgal

Hello! I'm just catching up on your check in. It looks like you're doing great! I love your emphasis on size and habits! I like your fitness routine, too. I've slacked on fitness since my surgery 6 weeks ago (although I have been walking), and I would really like to start toning again. Keep up the g...

clarinetgal

Great post! I'm another one who keeps coming and going, but I think I'm ready to commit, this time. I've flirted with calorie counting for awhile, and quite frankly, I'm sick of it. Plus, it's not working for me, because I don't find calorie counting rewarding or motivating. I'm ready to just commit...

clarinetgal

Thank you, Over43! :D Okay, I think it's time to nip the night evening in the bud, once and for all. I'm having too hard of a time controlling it, so I think it's time to just end it. My stomach seems to be even more sensitive as of late (an after effect of the thyroid surgery?), and my stomach has ...

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I think I'm on the orthorexia train, myself, and I'm ready to get off. Like Farmer Hal, I have my share of tummy issues, so I want to be mindful of the foods that make me feel bad, without needlessly restricting. I did do Paleo for awhile, and I won't do it again, because I think my body needs a cer...

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I hope the BBQ goes well, and I hope everything works out with the dog!

clarinetgal

Thank you, Linda! It was very nice! :D At this point, I'm trying to finish off the leftover birthday and Valentine's Day treats in moderation, with the goal of really getting back on track, starting Feb. 15. I'm usually a lot more successful at losing weight from Feb. 15 until around the end of the ...

clarinetgal

Interesting! I've had this suggested to me as well, and I may give it a try.

clarinetgal

Thank you, Tobiasmom!

clarinetgal

Thanks, Queenie! :D Well, today is an S day for me, because it's my birthday. :D I'm trying not to eat too piggishly, but I have allowed a few extra treats. For example, 'lunch' was coffee and a free cinnamon roll at Panera. For dinner, DH and I will be trying out a Mediterranean restaurant. I'll ha...

clarinetgal

Just a quick check in. I'm recovering pretty well from my surgery (I'll be 4 weeks past, this Friday), and I can exercise and start playing my clarinet again. Woo hoo! Eating is still a struggle. I think I'm either going to have to give up eating at night, unless I have a late day and have to push m...

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It looks like you're doing great!

clarinetgal

Thank you, Tobiasmom, Linda, and Queenie! :D Queenie, I 'think' a saucer is big enough for that 4th meal, but I'm not positive. I will certainly play around with it. I feel like I've done a better job with focusing on habits, which is good. I've been consistently sticking with 3-4 meals a day with n...

clarinetgal

Sorry about the bad day at work. Your eating looks good!

clarinetgal

I love hearing about new ideas for salads! I eat salads on a regular basis, and I like to mix them up, so they don't get boring. Good job on the weight loss!

clarinetgal

I'm glad you're in a good place right now! That dip sounds delicious!

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I find it more difficult not to snack, when I exercise intensely. Good job getting back on track!

clarinetgal

Thanks, Linda! Yes, it was a huge relief! :D :D My eating has been mostly going okay, lately. I've been alternating between 3 or 4 meals, depending on the day. I'm doing great on the no snacks and seconds, and I've at least cut way back on the sweets (and I've tried to keep any sweets with a meal). ...

clarinetgal

I think it makes sense to have wild S days from time to time. I have read this, and I have sometimes found it to be true, that occasionally having a big eating day can 'shock' your metabolism and result in the scale going down a little bit. Sorry about the flashbacks.

clarinetgal

Well, good job on the weight loss! I agree that No S is the most freeing plan (which is why I keep coming back).

clarinetgal

Thank you, Berry.

clarinetgal

Hi! Sorry to go so long without posting! I've just been busy with recovering from surgery, and with life. :D I've missed this place! Anyway, for the great news, the nodule that my doctor thought was cancerous was benign. :D :D :D That was such a relief! Other than some lingering throat issues from t...

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Thank you, Tobiasmom and Strawberry! I'm staying at my parents' house over the next few days, and they are doing a great job of babying me.

clarinetgal

Just a quick update on my surgery. It went okay. The doctor ended up removing just the right half of my thyroid, because he wasn't able to determine whether the nodule was cancerous. I will find out for sure this coming Thursday. I ended up staying overnight in the hospital, and I'm staying at my pa...

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Boot camp sounds awesome! Here's to a Green day!

clarinetgal

I'm glad you were able to have a good day with your oldest. Yes, parenting is hard sometimes! I'm glad No S is helping you in other areas of your life, too!

clarinetgal

Thank you, Tobiasmom! Yes, the surgery is this Friday. If the nodule does turn out to be cancerous, the doctor will remove the entire thyroid and put me on meds. If not, I'll be monitored regularly, and if my lab work shows I'm hypothyroid, then he'll start me on meds. Yes, No S seems like the sanes...

clarinetgal

The past couple of days have been big fat fails. :( Yesterday, I ate a bunch of snacks after dinner (both sugary and salty). I did post about this on the No S Facebook group, and I received some good suggestions about how to stop eating at night, so I think I will give them a try. I need to conquer ...

clarinetgal

I really hope you can find some relief soon. I have some GI issues of my own, so I feel for you! Have you tried the low FODMAPS diet yet? It basically eliminates foods with sugars that can cause problems in the gut (such as onions, garlic, wheat, broccoli, apples, etc...). I did it for about 3 month...

clarinetgal

Good for you, Linda! I think it's great that you're rediscovering yourself, and not waiting until you're the 'right size' to buy clothes that you really like.

clarinetgal

Good job! Yes, slow and steady is the best way to go.

clarinetgal

Thank you, Eschano and Linda! :D The past few days haven't been too bad. I've decided my S days will be Thursday and Friday, since Thursday is my band night, and I'm more active on Fridays, so eating a little more on Friday shouldn't affect my weight loss efforts too much. Anyway, neither S day was ...

clarinetgal

I just saw the first two episodes on Hulu yesterday! It's a slightly odd, but interesting, show. I think you're right, that the trainers get sent home. Yes, No S needs to be represented.

clarinetgal

Congratulations!!

Here's wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months.

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