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by No BS
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sleepygirlzzzz - Daily check-in
Replies: 103
Views: 106818

sleepygirlzzzz wrote: Just came back from an evening run and feeling very green :mrgreen:
You sure are doing super, sleepygirlzzzz!! Way to go!! :mrgreen:
by No BS
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jean's 2013 Check In
Replies: 85
Views: 79648

Wow r.jean, congrats on your 10K in the UK!! I am bowled over by your accomplishment. Being fit at 57 is awesome.

I'm slowly getting fitter (at 54) & hope I will be running 10K at 57! Lots of fit women on this BB for inspiration!

FIFTIES, FIT & FABULOUS!! :lol: You rock!
by No BS
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KL's Veggie * Tales Check In
Replies: 190
Views: 159243

First 2 minutes warm up, then go all out for 1 minute, back to a slower pace for 2 minsutes, then blast it again for 1 minute. Back and forth for 14 minutes (right up No S's alley!). Thanks so much for sharing this KL ! :D Absolutely love love love it and will incorporate it on my "off-days" when I...
by No BS
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: gk's 2013 check-in
Replies: 137
Views: 149257

gk , it's nice to check into your thread & see you doing so well. I love your sliding scale No"S" days - it is really a brilliant way to slide into No"S" successes! And I love your commitment to exercise. Stretching always feels so damn good!! (kazillions of cats cannot be wrong!!) :wink: Hope your...
by No BS
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ7910 - daily check in
Replies: 215
Views: 277381

MJ7910 wrote:i don't feel like i'm in a mental prison anymore and that is way better than weighing less!
I am smiling with happiness reading your thread, MJ! Such incredible progress and wonderful peace of mind!

You sure have come a long way, not just in miles either! :D Good on you!
by No BS
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sweetness' "daily" check in
Replies: 624
Views: 622995

Patty, you are a machine, I'm tellin' ya, a MACHINE!! :wink:

Having "stomach troubles", running to the can, AND even then still running!!! :lol:

You are seriously awesome! I hope you are feeling 100% tomorrow. :D
by No BS
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 11 DAY 99

APR 11 DAY 99 – SUCCESS Breakfast: none Lunch: thick flake oatmeal w/dried cranberries, butter, maple syrup, salt; orange Dinner: scallops w/lemon juice; apple Stella : SUCCESS Outdoors : -6C, hike with the dogs Indoors : elliptical (7:30 am), shugging (7:15 pm) OMG! It is deliciously warm today!...
by No BS
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's Check In
Replies: 191
Views: 192318

Berry, you guys in Missouri have been much on my mind today. Hope all is well with you both. :)
by No BS
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 10 DAY 98 – SUCCESS

Breakfast: none
Lunch: leftover chickpea & veggie stir fry w/fried eggs
Dinner: scotch & soda; apple, orange

Stella : SUCCESS
Outdoors : -12C, hike with the dogs
Indoors : elliptical (7:30 am), shugging (7:30 pm)
by No BS
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Thanks, milczar, I have enjoyed checking out your thread as well! :D
by No BS
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 9 DAY 97 – SUCCESS Breakfast: thawed frozen strawberries w/maple syrup Lunch: leftover chickpea & veggie stir fry Dinner: scotch & soda; mashed potatoes, niblets corn, fried eggs Stella : SUCCESS Outdoors : -8C, hike with the dogs Indoors : elliptical (7:30 am), shugging (8:00 pm)
by No BS
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

MJ, weighing yourself is fraught with such ridiculous peril it is fair comment wondering why we even bother. :?

Especially when a person's clothes ALWAYS tell the daily truth better than any scale can. :wink:
by No BS
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Jonas Jonasson wrote: It actually does when you pronounce it with a heavy German accent, just try it :wink:
Ja, Jonas, I think you might be right!! :lol:
by No BS
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Sweetness wrote:.... you would probably go bonkers with happiness if you could have the fresh choices I have here just 3 blocks from my house. Fruits you probably have never seen!
No kidding!! It must be an embarrassment of tasty riches!!
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's Check In
Replies: 191
Views: 192318

Strawberry Roan wrote: Just downright happy :D
What a wonderfully simple, and simply wonderful, way to be!

Sounds like you had a super weekend but I suspect you might be in overdrive at the office, today. :wink:
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Patty, I had to laugh when I looked at the time stamps on our posts. You were busy posting on this thread while I was busy posting on your thread!! Too funny! :lol:
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Patty , you so totally nailed it!! Thanks, eh, for noticing! What has really made the difference is the warm (relatively...) temperatures outside. Most of the produce is arriving intact and unfrozen - so we have a bigger selection to choose from! It makes me so darn happy to have as many fresh vegg...
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sweetness' "daily" check in
Replies: 624
Views: 622995

Totally agree with you on how gratifying one square of that perfect dark chocolate is, Patty . Chocolate chip cookies (or Snickers!) just aren't the same!! :wink: I'm out right now too & have to order more via mail (our closest Wal-Mart is a two day, one night, 4 airport, and $3500 plane ticket away...
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: gk's 2013 check-in
Replies: 137
Views: 149257

This was my 15th day of consecutive exercise. I can honestly say that before the 21-day mark, I can officially mark this off as a solid habit now. As I exercise/stretch, I feel the release/pleasure/high I get from when I would sit down with a bowl of ice cream, etc. I now can turn to this 30-60 min...
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: gk's 2013 check-in
Replies: 137
Views: 149257

This was my 15th day of consecutive exercise. I can honestly say that before the 21-day mark, I can officially mark this off as a solid habit now. As I exercise/stretch, I feel the release/pleasure/high I get from when I would sit down with a bowl of ice cream, etc. I now can turn to this 30-60 min...
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Second go
Replies: 259
Views: 270943

Jonas Jonasson wrote: The good thing is that I have seem to switched over to negative tracking because green days are the rule.
Glad to be a diehard optimist
Even more signs of terrific progress! :D :mrgreen:
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SpiritSong is back for 2013!
Replies: 137
Views: 111093

SpiritSong, terrific strength of purpose! Good job! Love your cost/benefit analysis.

I always found when I stopped at a bakery nine times out of ten the goods looked a hell of a lot better than they tasted!! :lol:

"Buyer's remorse" is seriously tragic when I'm watching what I eat!! :wink:
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sleepygirlzzzz - Daily check-in
Replies: 103
Views: 106818

One thing about running, it not only is a super cardio workout, but it also releases the most fabulous endorphins which sure can help get you out of a downer spell & feeling good about yourself & the world again.

Keep the faith, sleepygirlzzzz! One day at a time.
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ7910 - daily check in
Replies: 215
Views: 277381

Also ran about 4.7 miles today, one of my longest distances. Doing the run felt great because this is a long distance and had i overeaten, i would not have been able to do the run. because i would have felt gross. but i was able to which means things are getting more moderate. MJ , I am so happy th...
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy 2013 Check In
Replies: 184
Views: 152635

Welcome home, Amy!

Your trip sounds fabulous - your laundry piles....not so much!! :lol:

Glad you had a nice break - and lots of blue sky & SUNSHINE!!! So welcome after long winter months.
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's 2013 Check in
Replies: 388
Views: 347909

Today I picked myself up, dusted off and committed to a new start. ......... ......Not over thinking this. Just sticking to the rules. I don't plan on weighing until next Monday. Way to go, Sinnie!! It really is that simple. :wink: There is no magic, and no magic bullet, just time, patience and con...
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Eeyore's Check In.....
Replies: 50
Views: 49439

Super job, Eeyore! Congratulations on your food successes, consistency & your exercise routine!! :mrgreen:
by No BS
Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Horker Stew spring/summer
Replies: 30
Views: 39480

Horker Stew wrote:I'm just emotionally uncomfortable and so I want to feel full.
Good menus & planning, Horker Stew; and most excellent self-analysis. :wink: All of which will serve you well in achieving your goals.

I hope your sick kid is feeling better, that will take some pressure off of you. :)
by No BS
Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 8 DAY 96

APR 8 DAY 96 – SUCCESS Breakfast: none Lunch: caribou dry meat, apple, orange Dinner: red wine, chick peas w/veggie stir fry: duck fat, spices, red/green/orange/yellow peppers, onion, celery, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, golden raisins Stella : SUCCESS Outdoors : -13C, hike with the dogs Indoors ...
by No BS
Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Thanks Patty, KL, & gk ! I really do believe my "weight loss trinity" is healthy food, regular exercise and plenty of sleep. And the scale cannot be too important in the big picture if a person feels excellent, keeps consistent habits, and still has the scale swing 7 pounds in two weeks! :D Reinhard...
by No BS
Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "LETS GET PHYSICAL" CHALLENGE!
Replies: 51
Views: 46725

aPR 8 Weigh-In

Today is Monday, April 8 and my weekly weigh-in. I am down 4 pounds. Last Monday I was up 3 pounds. Which means my weight has swung 7 pounds in 2 weeks with a net loss of 1 pound. Weird. :? I don't own a scale & weigh myself on the Nursing Station scale. I am on Day 96 of No"S", Day 43 of my Physica...
by No BS
Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

So once again it is Monday, my weekly weigh-in day. I swear as long as I live I will forever support the fact that numbers on a scale mean bugger all when you are feeling good. This Monday (today) I weighed-in and am down FOUR pounds. Last Monday when I weighed-in I found I gained THREE pounds. So o...
by No BS
Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 6 DAY 94 and APR 7 DAY 95

APR 6 DAY 94 – SUCCESS Breakfast: none Lunch: thick flake oatmeal w/apple sauce, cinnamon, dried cranberries, maple syrup; poppy seed muffin; blueberry juice Dinner: scotch & soda; leftover black bean veggie stir fry w/quinoa; Snickers Stella : SUCCESS Outdoors : -18C, hike with the dogs APR 7 DA...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: My Results So Far
Replies: 23
Views: 53007

"........The PT said no to Shovelglove, but okayed Kettlebells as long as I kept them below shoulder height............. .........The hand surgeon said no weighlifting or biking............... .........So, no kettlebells either said the chiropractor.................. OMG! Good luck ..... and take c...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: finallyfulldailycheckin
Replies: 195
Views: 210184

Re: finallyfulldailycheckin

finallyfull wrote: Biggest change this time: I'm in for good. I feel sure it will keep off weight and it just might peel back a layer.
I am sure, too! Welcome back & good luck with your renewed commitment. :D
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Thanks Patty for your kind words. It's amazing how the encouraging words & kindnesses of others always seem to motivate us to do our best!

I know it sure helps me stay focused and on track. :wink:

When others share their belief in you, failing to believe in yourself is not an option. :shock:
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Looks like your temps are rising - only -13C :!: Must seem balmy to you :wink: It really is beautifully warm out today, for us. :lol: If this weather keeps up I'll have to do some serious "spring cleaning": break out a razor & shave my legs so I can wear my "short pants" (aka capris) and flash my p...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Daily Check-In
Replies: 227
Views: 255810

Hi Anoulie , I am enjoying reading your thread & wish you well at university. I am not a vegetarian but tend to eat like one a lot of the time since we don't have a reliable supply of good meat (but excellent fish) where I live. I eat a lot of beans but also eat a lot of lentils, couscous, quinoa an...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: milczar's check in
Replies: 1099
Views: 1236330

healthiest food in the world: kale, spinach, beans, 70% dark chocolate, grass fed beef, omega 3 eggs, fruits, vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, lean organic meat and poultry, wild salmon, Beautiful healthy whole foods, beautiful healthy whole life. :D You wrote a 50 pound book of success & ...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: O43 Check-in
Replies: 1103
Views: 1327785

Over43, I hope you are doing well & that April is treating you good! :wink:
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy 2013 Check In
Replies: 184
Views: 152635

Hola, mi amiga Amy! Como esta usted? :lol:

Hope you had a most excellent trip!
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Second go
Replies: 259
Views: 270943

You "runners" are a constant inspiration to me! And congratulations, Jonas , on your self-control around the excesses of Easter. Today I saw an Arctic fox when I was driving in the truck with my dogs. It was trotting through our little village, along the shoulder of the road in front of the store, a...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Childoftheking daily check-in
Replies: 108
Views: 106585

33 days on habit is a MONSTER success!! :mrgreen:

Good work!! :D

Now give yourself a huge hug of congratulations, approval & gratitude! :lol:
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's Check In
Replies: 191
Views: 192318

Berry , your food choices & menus are simply a pleasure for me to read about! Sometimes I literally drooool. Excuse me, time to go get a napkin........and dab my chin. :lol: Especially love an occasional feed of onion rings, generously anointed with handfuls of salt!! Whenever I think of Missouri I...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KL's Veggie * Tales Check In
Replies: 190
Views: 159243

B - Banana/hemp seeds/cinnamon L - Steamed broc, zucchini, kale w/evoo/carrots, cuc/pumpkin seeds/apple D - Spring mix/steamed broc, zucchini, carrots w/evoo/sunflower seeds/sweet potato KL , I swear I am getting healthier just reading your thread!! Have fun with your weekend! Be kind to yourself. :D
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SpiritSong is back for 2013!
Replies: 137
Views: 111093

I said nut SNACK; stop giggling! :roll: :lol: Laughter sure helps, doesn't it!! Sometimes I think that we need to understand all of our boundaries - for failures & successes - and prove to ourselves that we can survive it all before we entirely trust it. When we used to raise buffalo, and would int...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sleepygirlzzzz - Daily check-in
Replies: 103
Views: 106818

Past three weeks.... :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: Also committing to getting back to running. Exercising in the evening definitely helps to get my mind off food and will hopefully a...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: gk's 2013 check-in
Replies: 137
Views: 149257

I know I need to work on the bingeing-while-you're-alone thing, but I'll get there eventually. It's a powerful epiphany when you realize only you (not your partner or your kids) control your behavior - good & bad. Sometimes it's difficult finally taking charge & ownership of all of your own behavio...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's 2013 Check in
Replies: 388
Views: 347909

OMG, your breakfast sounds scrumptious!! :D

Now I'm scratching my head wondering what I'll have for brunch!! :lol:
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ7910 - daily check in
Replies: 215
Views: 277381

so i'm starting this weekend with the knowledge that i could have anything i want, but do i really want it? ................. oh and I want to make this work because there is no way i want to be back in the prison of counting calories and obsessing! not planning on weighing myself for another month...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 5 DAY 93

APR 5 DAY 93 – SUCCESS Breakfast: apple Lunch: black bean soup, bun, red grapes Dinner: red wine, black beans & stir fried veggies: yellow/orange peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, golden raisins, celery, garlic, spices; strawberries w/maple syrup, medjool dates Stella : SUCCESS Outdoors : -13C, hike ...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

And I would bet all my land in the south of France that most of the gain is muscle. The south of France is absolutely lovely! I have never been lucky enough to visit (yet) but have seen many gorgeous photos....movies...... :D Jonas , I love going around telling people I must be getting fit because ...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Isn't it a good feeling at the end of the day to know that you have treated your body well - and enjoyed it? Oh Berry , you absolutely nailed it with that comment! :D To me that is the biggest motivator to stay on track - feeling so damn good about myself ( finally - permanently silencing that nega...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 3:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Eeyore's Check In.....
Replies: 50
Views: 49439

Hey Eeyore, congrats on a super week! :mrgreen:

Your Fri modification makes a lot of sense! So does what you've learned.
You keep this up & you will only have yourself to blame for having to buy smaller pants!! :lol:


Enjoy your weekend. :wink:
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's 2013 Check in
Replies: 388
Views: 347909

At this point, I still believe it's going to happen and I'm not sure if I'm being delusional or what, but that keeps me going, living in this little bubble. Keep the faith, Sinnie. My niece had troubles getting pregnant, dealt with years of disappointments & frustration, ended up finally taking fer...
by No BS
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sweetness' "daily" check in
Replies: 624
Views: 622995

Good job on the greens, Patty!! :mrgreen:

Be careful to run in daylight, Patty, even if it is hotter than the evenings. Or make darn sure you can run real fast!!! :D

Have a great weekend!
by No BS
Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 4 DAY 92 – SUCCESS Breakfast: apple Lunch: black bean soup, bun Dinner: gin & soda & lime; eggs, mashed potatoes, butter, niblets corn, red grapes Stella : SUCCESS Outdoors : -17C, hike with the dogs, stairs x 1 Indoors : elliptical (7:30 am), shugging (8:00 pm)
by No BS
Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

cotk, I sure wish you continued successes on No"S"! If you remember to have fun with it I expect the days will speed by for you too! :D
by No BS
Fri Apr 05, 2013 1:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

:D :D :D :wink:
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 3 DAY 91

APR 3 DAY 91 – SUCCESS

Breakfast: none
Lunch: black bean soup
Dinner: turbot, mashed potatoes & butter, niblets corn

Stella : SUCCESS
Outdoors : -29C, hike with the dogs
Indoors : elliptical (7:30 am), shugging (6:00 pm)
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

SpiritSong , seal meat soup is rich & tasty, from the broth to the meat. If you eat seal meat it keeps you seriously warm for the whole day. It is loaded with nutrition - no additives, growth hormones, or antibiotics!! I treat seal meat like a "superfood" knowing that the meat is packed full of goo...
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Thanks you guys! :D It really is a hoot passing the 90 day mark! I feel like the little (or not-so-little, ha!) engine that could!!! One thing that I adore about No"S" is the focus just on the moment/day/plate, whatever you are in. And making your mark for that time. And while I was busy & committed...
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:47 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shugging the Abs
Replies: 6
Views: 22503

"Put up the video," she naively requests. "Thanks, so much, excellent," she crows, promising to do it on Monday. How could something that looks so ridiculously simple, that looks like a ludicrously indifferent non-movement disguised as a shuffle, have my abdominals screaming in pain after two days??...
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SpiritSong is back for 2013!
Replies: 137
Views: 111093

No BS , thanks, but that weight loss was for the month! OMG, SpiritSong , I'm sorry, but I cannot stop laughing. Considering I managed to gain three pounds in one week, I cannot help but congratulate you on your weight loss for the month!! :D If you are losing, you are not gaining!! Keep up the goo...
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sweetness' "daily" check in
Replies: 624
Views: 622995

Welcome back, Patty, nice to hear all your good news!

Easter sounds like fun. Especially the 90's part!! :lol:
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KL's Veggie * Tales Check In
Replies: 190
Views: 159243

KL, your April thread is already looking pretty green!! :mrgreen:

Good job!
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Eeyore's Check In.....
Replies: 50
Views: 49439

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! What a fantastic accomplishment! :D
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ7910 - daily check in
Replies: 215
Views: 277381

MJ, your good habits really are sticking! :D
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Second go
Replies: 259
Views: 270943

Jonas, what is a European version of cheesecake?
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Childoftheking daily check-in
Replies: 108
Views: 106585

childoftheking wrote: But really to my surprise, when I eat my 3 meals on S days I don't want too much else.
Gosh, cotk, it sounds like you are doing really well! Good job.

Hope you have a super week! :mrgreen:
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 2 DAY 90

APR 2 DAY 90 – SUCCESS Breakfast: homemade whole wheat bun w/butter, blueberry juice Lunch: seal meat soup, wholewheat bun, apple Dinner: soup: black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, celery, garlic, chili peppers, cinnamon, molasses; whole wheat bun; pineapple chunks Stella : SUCCESS Outdoors : -20...
by No BS
Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

MJ, SpiritSong, KL, Patty , thanks so much for your cheery words. :D I am happy & content to keep on this No"S" path, whatever it brings. I feel at peace with myself & my body, I am at peace with food and what I eat, I relish the 3-plate framework and the reassuring monotony of my workout routines....
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Second go
Replies: 259
Views: 270943

I am actually nurturing the idea of starting another habitcal for braveness. Doing one brave thing per day/five per week but being not a naturally brave person I'd rather wait until I have mastered the NoS and exercise challenges It is very brave working on mastering the NoS and exercise challenges...
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KL's Veggie * Tales Check In
Replies: 190
Views: 159243

KL, I must confess when I am in one of those big grocery stores down south I always scrutinize others shopping cart contents in the checkout lineup. :wink:
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emma's check in
Replies: 52
Views: 51355

New plates, new days, new weeks, new months!

Once thing I adore about No"S" is that we have all the time & opportunity we need to tinker with our parameters to find what works best for us.

Good luck with April, emmay!
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sophiasapientia's 2013 Check-In
Replies: 65
Views: 66095

Your plans for April sound sensible, sophiasapientia! Good luck! :mrgreen:

Thanks for the info on the Vita-Mix. I suspect I'll order one.
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SpiritSong is back for 2013!
Replies: 137
Views: 111093

Congratulations on losing weight this week, :mrgreen:, SpiritSong.

Your plans for April sound very sensible. I'm totally with you on the water habit. I always have a glass of water in the morning before I do anything else and drink water all day! Being hydrated is really important.
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sleepygirlzzzz - Daily check-in
Replies: 103
Views: 106818

Hey sleepygirlzzzz hope your bug is gone by Tuesday and that you are feeling better.

gk, I absolutely love that hilarious line. :lol:
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Eeyore's Check In.....
Replies: 50
Views: 49439

Welcome & congratulations on your successful Day 1, Eeyore.

I too find No "S" a path to sanity with food.

Good luck with your first week! :D
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: gk's 2013 check-in
Replies: 137
Views: 149257

gk, you are doing so AWESOME!! Congratulations!

When you reach your comfort zone with a workable (and working!!) system it is such a huge relief; everything seems so much easier, somehow! Have a super week, gk! :D
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MJ7910 - daily check in
Replies: 215
Views: 277381

MJ7910 wrote:But I made it work.
It is ever thus. Good job, MJ! :wink:
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's Check In
Replies: 191
Views: 192318

Berry, what an absolutely amazing Easter gift!! Congratulations! :D
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Monday is my weekly weigh-in day. I gained 3 pounds! I suspect it has absolutely nothing to do with me eating my entire Black Bean Brownie Fudge birthday cake yesterday! :lol: Over the course of three meals & all on the requisite three plates!! :wink: I cannot be discouraged, or feel bad, because qu...
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

APR 1 DAY 89

APR 1 DAY 89 – SUCCESS

Breakfast: none
Lunch: polenta & salsa
Dinner: grapefruit, apple, almonds

Stella : SUCCESS
Outdoors : -26C, hike with the dogs
Indoors : elliptical (10:30 am), shugging (7:15 pm)
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Mar 31 Day 88

MAR 31 DAY 88 – SUCCESS Breakfast: black bean brownie chocolate fudge cake w/cranberry compote Lunch: smoked arctic char, apple, black bean brownie chocolate fudge cake w/cranberry compote Dinner: gin & soda & lime juice, black bean brownie chocolate fudge cake Stella : SUCCESS Outdoors : -24C, h...
by No BS
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Thanks, MJ! Baggy & loose trousers are such a novelty!! :D
by No BS
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Patty, I promise you won't be disappointed if you make it! :D
by No BS
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "LETS GET PHYSICAL" CHALLENGE!
Replies: 51
Views: 46725

Thanks so much, Amy ! I am having fun trying!! :wink: So today is Apr 1 and I am now on Day 36 of my Physical Challenge, Day 89 of my No"S" eating habits, and my third week of training for the C25K Challenge. I weighed myself today and gained 3 pounds. I suspect it might have something to do with ea...
by No BS
Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

BLACK BEAN BROWNIE FUDGE CAKE INGREDIENTS : • Coconut oil • 1oz butter • 1 1/2 cups soft-cooked black beans, rinsed and drained • 3 eggs • 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter • 1/4 heaped cup unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp pure vanilla ex...
by No BS
Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

MAR 30 DAY 87 – SUCCESS

Breakfast: none
Lunch: smoked arctic char w/capers, fried mushrooms & onion & potato, strawberries & maple syrup
Dinner: poppy seed cake & strawberries

Stella : SUCCESS
Outdoors : -24C, hike with the dogs
by No BS
Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Patty, a bouquet of :mrgreen: is a pretty awesome sight!! :D Thanks, eh.
by No BS
Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

Amy, when I think of Spain and spring I think of leisurely noshing on shellfish and tapas on a sunlit outdoor patio washed down with a few litres of Sangria. :lol:
by No BS
Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No BS Here!
Replies: 419
Views: 416720

gk, you are more than welcome. :D The friends we meet & make on this BB not only make the journey easier, but also a lot of fun! :wink:
by No BS
Sat Mar 30, 2013 3:34 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shugging the Abs
Replies: 6
Views: 22503

menachem, most excellent!! That is exactly what I was looking for. I will try it out during Monday's shugging routine. Thank you! :D
by No BS
Sat Mar 30, 2013 3:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sleepygirlzzzz - Daily check-in
Replies: 103
Views: 106818

Congratulations on two :mrgreen: green :mrgreen: weeks! And on such super progress over the past six weeks. You really are doing terrific! Your self-awareness and candid analysis of your eating triggers & motivations will serve you well in reaching your goals. Good job! ps: I can only imagine the pu...
by No BS
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SpiritSong is back for 2013!
Replies: 137
Views: 111093

SpiritSong wrote:This mod is turning Crabby Hungry Amy into Crabby Not-So-Hungry Amy. :lol:
:lol: :lol:
by No BS
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Second go
Replies: 259
Views: 270943

Jonas Jonasson wrote: Since I am stark raving mad I have decided to take four S-days in a row.
You aren't stark raving mad, you are seriously BRAVE!! :lol: Have fun!
by No BS
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: gk's 2013 check-in
Replies: 137
Views: 149257

Well done, gk!!

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.†– Churchill
by No BS
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sophiasapientia's 2013 Check-In
Replies: 65
Views: 66095

sophiasapientia wrote: My Vitamix arrived this evening!
Gosh, sophia will you let us know how you like it? I burned out my blender making nut butter & I am coveting a Vita-Mix as a replacement. I'ld be interested in your thoughts.

What kind of dog do you have?
by No BS
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KL's Veggie * Tales Check In
Replies: 190
Views: 159243

KL, I favour bowls over plates, too. Bowls seem more user-friendly somehow!! :lol:

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