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by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: You Can't Eat and Knit: Thoughts on Displacement Activity
Replies: 11
Views: 24124

I know at work I can go all day, literally 8-5 and not care a bit about food because there is always something to do. Although I can eat at my desk, if it is covered with important legal paperwork, I hesitate to do so. I do crochet at home and read a lot - when I get into it, I don't want to stop ev...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Clarinetgal's check in!
Replies: 691
Views: 873026

Glad the surgery is over and you are on the road to recovery. Hoping you get good pathology results.

Be good to yourself and if somebody wants to "baby" you,
by all means - let them. :D
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Happy Sunday All ! Another great day here, but C O L D ! Going to be single digits tonight so there will be some farm prep to do this afternoon - leave water dripping in the cabin so the pipes don't freeze. Extra grain for the horses and use the red clover hay with the extra, extra nutrients ! Lucki...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 16, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Happy Saturday All ! Beautiful day in the Ozarks, we have already played with the horses (and cat, he always gets involved with the morning feedings :D ), did some exercise and finally made breakfast/brunch - as it is almost eleven. Made him bacon and waffles with orange juice - made me a spinach/ba...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Allisonmeg Checks in
Replies: 151
Views: 134544

Oh, I am so sorry for what your family is going through and certainly have offered up prayers for your daughter and all of you. Yes, this is a great place to just journal your thoughts. I have posted a lot about my husband when he was so ill and going through his amputation(s) - lower left leg which...
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

I have never eaten or seen an elderberry. I would love to taste some. I am glad you enjoyed your mixrd berries. Hi - I'm not sure that I have ever eaten an elderberry either. Actually was rather surprised to see that they were one of the cherries and mixed berries in the bag I bought. I know that t...
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Aww, thanks. I truly love beautiful, healthy food. So many good things out there to eat. I truly would rather have a big, healthy salad than a banana split. Truly, truly would. Let's see - first of all, Happy Friday ! Today's weigh in - 152 . Wore a brand new pair of size 8 jeans - skinny jeans, if ...
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495112

One question - what's a small salad? :D
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Happy Thursday All, It is late evening now, had a great day. Ate and exercised as planned. Bought a LOT of healthy, beautiful food today. Had a great salad with chia seeds, stunningly pretty sweet orange pepper and dried mixed berries (cherries, blueberries,elderberries, I do believe - from Aldi's, ...
by Strawberry Roan
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Thanks, yes I do have a wonderful, wonderful husband. A true country gentleman. We have a lot of fun Last night he said, promise me you won't tell the guys that I asked for extra dried cranberries on my salad :D Let's see, yesterday was Wednesday, got everything set up at work but it was busy, busy,...
by Strawberry Roan
Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Happy Tuesday All !! What a wacky day at work, finally got everything in place and installed - looks great. One minor problem - our new HP all in one scanner/fax/copier won't accept the new Windows 10 but I will download a software/driver update in the morning. Have to have it working as we do all o...
by Strawberry Roan
Tue Jan 12, 2016 12:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Evening all, Happy Monday ! Had a busy, busy day at work. Besides the normal legal secretary stuff, I emptied drawers, cabinets, etc. in preparation for all new furniture being delivered tomorrow, as well as a new phone system, computer, monitor, scanner, etc. etc. The works ! Yay. Got a great end o...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Hi, I prefer not to eat meat and rarely do. When out with the gals, I like Wendy's chili (our local place makes the chili out of the burgers that have been on the warmer for a certain period of time so there are big chunks - easy to pick out if needed). I guess all Wendy's do this. I am not a PETA m...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do S days throw you off?
Replies: 19
Views: 30694

I learned early on that two S days could undo five N days so I try to just keep each day moderate as much as possible.

I think that is why so many people say they actually look forward to being back on the N days, they feel better being in more control. I know I do.
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CDee is checking in
Replies: 97
Views: 95801

I agree, don't beat yourself up about a bit of S Day Girl Gone Wildness :D I, and many others, quickly learned that two days of free for all would undo a week of hard work. Reinhard certainly doesn't advocate going wild on the S Days but I have read many, many posts over the years where people liter...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2720113

Perhaps Sharon Stone, like many who have endured serious medical conditions, has matured.
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: *~*~FarmerHal~*~*
Replies: 78
Views: 90330

Glad you are feeling better. And, hey, whatever works - works ! I vary from the No S formula quite a bit as I don't really do things a whole lot differently on the S days than I do during the week. A lot of people feel better eating fewer carbs, I know I did back when I was doing Atkins pretty relig...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Happy Sunday ! Had a rare Sunday brunch today (we normally are at church and don't eat before we go) but church was cancelled due to flooded roads now icing over - it was 7 degrees when I got up :shock: SO, we just finished homemade biscuits and gravy - I had one biscuit split open and covered with ...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265005

YAY Indeed on the clothes, and yes your muscles are more toned so they take up less room than fluffy fat does :D Enjoy your new clothes and I so identified with the new bra comment - the FIRST place I feel "fatter" is there. So, thus, the first place one would need to downsize should they get in bet...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2720113

I foremost care about health and fitness but will readily admit that I am pretty vain in a pair of jeans. I want to look as good as I can for as long as I can. I totally agree with your assessment, Linda. Knowing that I look - and feel - my very best on date night with my good looking husband adds a...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Saturday breakfast - steel cut oats with raisins, cinnamon and flax seed. (No butter, sugar or cream). One slice of avocado toast. Coffee with vanilla creamer and coconut oil.

Filling and good!

Probably won't eat again until dinner, it is pizza night. Huge salad, one slice of pizza.
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Love you guys :D First let me say that I don't red or green or anything re: No S - I just try to live by the principles most days. Most, but naturally not all. I just try not to have any out of control days. One day a week I spend out with friends and we usually (especially in cold weather) end up a...
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Thanks NoS ers :D Doing great. Spent yesterday shopping with friends (ate at Wendy's and had yummy chili along with a root beer float). :wink: Will be spending the day out with hubby today, capped off with dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Friday , so today's weight - 154. My body is petty ...
by Strawberry Roan
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495112

Sweet to read -

Patrick Swayze (may he rest in peace) once said regarding his long marriage (34 years, he was 57 when he died) -

The secret is to keep falling in love over and over again,
with the same person. :wink:
by Strawberry Roan
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano's 2015 Check-in
Replies: 176
Views: 236769

Stopping by to say hi ! and to wish you and yours a wonderful 2016. A honeymmoon, a new baby - what an exciting future you have in store! Try not to worry too much, I am just SURE everything will be fine! Prayers for you and yours. ______________ Regarding the posts above ____________ The cauliflowe...
by Strawberry Roan
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Journey continues....
Replies: 52
Views: 55917

tobiasman, Just wanted to stop by and wish you the very best with your move and to extend my sincere gratitude to your entire family for their sacrifice and service to our country. I wouldn't worry too much about the home schooling right now, the whole process of a new place is a learning experience...
by Strawberry Roan
Tue Jan 05, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Thanks ! And Happy Tuesday All, Everything is going great, been very busy at work so haven't been eating any breakfast and drinking a Premier Protein (30 g) drink for lunch - having a normal dinner. Feels great - cookies still sitting on the counter :D Getting in all my exercise although it was late...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Jan 04, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Permasnacking Binge Log
Replies: 48
Views: 60199

So sorry you were so ill over the holidays AND your birthday :cry:

Glad you are feeling better and you sound very motivated to get back on track !! You can do it, I am sure :P

And let me wish you a belated Happy Birthday!
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 03, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Strong Way
Replies: 178
Views: 175354

YAY !!!! We knew you could do it.

Now enjoy Vegas and especially the buffet - you have earned it. :P
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265005

I hear ya about the snacks ! I have very happy birds right now as I just threw out almost full bags of chips, pretzels, Doritos, pork rinds, CheezIts - nobody was really eating them and nobody really needs to :roll: so they are gone ! Regarding your crisps, is there a way you could just add them to ...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Thank you both so much for stopping by with the good wishes. :wink: Just ate breakfast/lunch (12:30 p.m.) Had a Morning Star farms breakfast sandwich - on flatbread thins, veggie sausage, scrambled egg and cheese. It was yummy. Also had half a ruby red grapefruit chunked up and mixed with vanilla Gr...
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 01, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Tonight's salad will be, a couple of Artisan lettuces, (purple and green) baby spinach leaves, sliced boiled egg, shredded mozzarella cheese, black olives, dried cranberries, sliced green onions, grape tomatoes, cucumber chunks, and who knows what else - a dinner plate sized dinner for sure. Most of...
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 86844

Strawberry Roan's 2016 Check In Thread

H A P P Y .... N E W ...... Y E A R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love a new year, new beginnings for the whole wide world. Looking forward to another great year on this board, as I have said before - the most supportive group of people on the whole wide web :lol: I started this online diet/health/fit...
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2016 challenge
Replies: 4
Views: 10080

oolala has given you excellent advice (as she always does) :) Concentrate on how good you feel when you go to bed at night (or whenever your sleep schedule allows) - that "I took good care of my body today" feeling other than that "Ugh, why did I eat all of that and why didn't I find even a little b...
by Strawberry Roan
Thu Dec 31, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495112

CONGRATS to you - just think you have lost the equivalent to carrying around two twenty pound bags of potatoes - all day, all night, every day, every night.

WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Strawberry Roan
Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Long Time believer back for support
Replies: 8
Views: 15498

Welcome back. Wise words you have written. I, too, am recommitting to the NoS concept. My weight is under control but I really want to break the snacking habit I have slipped into - even if it is "Fit and Active" or "Healthy for You" etc., snacks. I was never a weekend binger, don't like the feeling...
by Strawberry Roan
Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Is this odd, weird or sounds fine to you?
Replies: 6
Views: 14220

Is this odd, weird or sounds fine to you?

A friend thinks her husband is odd because he only drinks coffee in the morning, goes to work all day and doesn't eat at all, then comes home and eats a normal sized dinner. He has done this for 35 years (that she knows of) and he is in perfect health and yes, very trim. I don't find it odd at all, ...
by Strawberry Roan
Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265005

sorry double post :oops:
by Strawberry Roan
Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265005

Wow ! You made it through all the holiday celebrating in great shape (literally) :D I, too, ditched all the candy and fudge - well I stuck it in the freezer but it will get thrown away. Still have a big batch of chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies - my husband eats one a night (who eats one coo...
by Strawberry Roan
Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4495112

Hi there ! Have a couple weeks off from work and am spending some time reading on this board - the most supportive "chat" place I have ever encountered. I want to tell you that I have read your entire thread from the very beginning and want you to know that watching your progress was amazing Probabl...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 28, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

True, each person is different as to what amount of food and/or exercise their body would need to maintain their ideal weight. I, too, remember the OptiFast reveal - she carted out "fat" in a little wagon and was so proud of her skinny jeans. I do imagine that she has destroyed her natural metabolis...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 28, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Thanks oolala ! Always good to read your words. Almost through all the holiday treats. I have eaten my fair share of the goodies (except the candy - cookies are a better treat for me than candy (that is because I make such GOOD cookies) :roll: For some reason, we are always given really nice gourmet...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 28, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Strong Way
Replies: 178
Views: 175354

Good luck with your trek(s). I love to walk. Don't do anything competitively but have walked to a little nearby town on many occasions - 15 miles roundtrip. We live at a huge sailing lake surrounded by walking trails so there are lots of like minded folks around. Have fun and let us know how it goes...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Oct 11, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2720113

While I admire your efforts, any of this Zen retreat stuff would drive me batty. I am a go-getter, always on the move, cannot stand Yoga or Meditation anything that causes me to ssss lllllllll ooooo wwww down. I like brisk walking, biking, elliptical, AbCoaster, I want to move - and I actually think...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Oct 11, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265005

Hi, I just read your entire thread and to watch your journey is amazing. I applaud you for all you have learned and were willing to share. I have been on this board for years and don't really have to follow the No S rules so much anymore as it is ingrained in me to not eat snacks (which were my down...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Hello All ! Haven't been here for a while, life just got SOOOO busy, at work, at home, family, yardwork, etc. Had a great summer and am enjoying a beautiful Fall in the Ozarks ! Love seeing the number of new members and am trying to read all of their threads. No S lifestyle has been going fine, my w...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat May 30, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

So glad to hear things are going well. I'll be 66 in five years. Maybe it will be completely automatic by then! Food and a lot of other good things. Thanks for saying hi ! I have been dealing with the healthy eating/exercise dilemma for about fifty years so it is about time it became automatic. I w...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat May 30, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Hey No Ser's, what's up? I liked to never found my thread as I haven't been here for a while. To answer the question, yes, in my case it is now automatic to eat well and exercise. I just don't want to live any other way. I love good food and I love to exercise so the weight is not an issue now, but ...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Thanks oolala, you are always so supportive! :wink:
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Incredible power of vegetables
Replies: 6
Views: 12534

I love vegetables, if you have ever read my daily check in you will see that I am gloriously happy with a huge salad filled with colorful fruits and veggies atop a big plate of assorted delicious greens. Dressed with only red wine vinegar......or pomegranate vinegar or garlic vinegar, etc. and a spl...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Feb 21, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Thanks, eschano. :D :!: Things are still going great, Salads still rule ! I overheard my husband talking to a buddy yesterday on the phone, he said Yeah, I'm doing fine. Been eating better - joined the gym, getting some exercise. Susie (me) has me eating salads and they are actually pretty good - sh...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bahhhh glass ceiling
Replies: 190
Views: 151539

Sounds like you are doing great,

and yes, Nothing succeeds like success ! :P
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Carly's Daily Check In
Replies: 2
Views: 7392

Hi, welcome. ginger is so right, this is a wonderfully supportive group of posters. There is no judging, no "you are soooo wrong", etc. Just people traveling the same journey to better health - together.

Glad to have you along. :wink:
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Gingerpie's 21 day challenge
Replies: 561
Views: 613879

Good plan about the glass ceiling. I used to have a glass of red wine or two every night but haven't for several weeks. I decided that I should put those calories to better use for now while getting back on track after the holidays. We do like to sit and have a drink on hot summer nights while sitti...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Feb 08, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: debs daily check in
Replies: 67
Views: 91069

Doing great, Deb ! I agree that there is a moment, a "click" in time - when it does become easier, even fun to face the challenge and know that you can win! The key for me has been to keep the house stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, I hate to waste food so I know that I will eat the fruits a...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Feb 08, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Thanks a lot, my shoulder feels much better, I have been trying to use my left side more as I was over-taxing my right. It is so rare to even feel a pain that it makes me go - Oh no, hope it's not something serious. And then people say, Oh yeah, pain and burning sensation under the shoulder blade - ...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Feb 07, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Hello All ! Everything is going very smoothly! Weight is at my ideal spot, clothes fit perfectly, exercise is going better than ever. Nothing to complain about at all, well except for a pulled muscle or something between my shoulder blades but it is from lifting hay bales so it's all good :D My husb...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Happy Saturday fellow No Sers! Things are going great, I have lost all of my holiday pounds and feel great. What I find amazing is how different just five pounds or so makes me feel. Psychological probably but also even in the fit of clothes. Still trying different smoothies, have lots of fruits and...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mitchelll's Daily checkin
Replies: 131
Views: 139536

Hi - sounds like you are doing great and are seeing - and feeling - the benefits Nothing succeeds like success! I like what you said about the banana! So true. Good food IS medicine for our body. I cut up a grapefruit, orange and banana at work the other day for breakfast, sprinkled it all with flax...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Happy Sunday All ! Pulled out one of our blenders and am jumping on the smoothie bandwagon. I started simple, made an orange juice/frozen banana/spinach smoothie Just two cups of orange juice, two chopped up frozen bananas (which I always seem to have in my freezer) and two handfuls of baby spinach ...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Hi, thanks for the kind words. I always say that exercise is my saving grace. I literally get tense if I can't exercise - not to the extreme or anything - but I do have to do something everyday. It has been that way my entire life. It has served me well, I had four kids in five years !!!! Wore my pr...
by Strawberry Roan
Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Gingerpie's 21 day challenge
Replies: 561
Views: 613879

gingerpie, Oh, so true about the money saved. I think about all the bags and boxes of snacks and 12 packs of soda I used to buy (and drag home and unpack) and am amazed. And we all know liquor isn't cheap :roll: My nightly glass of wine has been replaced with a big hot mug of SleepyTime tea! Sounds ...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ironchef mostly weekly check in
Replies: 1065
Views: 1054793

What fun. Anxious to hear the news !!!!!
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Finding Happiness in an Imperfect Body 2015
Replies: 14
Views: 24568

Welcome to the board, a wonderful group of supportive ladies and gents who are ready to welcome you and encourage you every step of the way on your journey to a better you.

Stay the course, you cannot go wrong by doing right. :)
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 11, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516498

Good to see you, I too was a bit out of control from Thanksgiving to Christmas - okay until New Years, make that January 5 :D but back on track and I agree with you, it feels good to regain control. Stay strong ! I often just do two meals a day as well and do fine (even if I skip the "required" brea...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 11, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Gingerpie's 21 day challenge
Replies: 561
Views: 613879

Hi ladies, walkerlori, your comment about "just walking over" made me :D Lots of great advice and wisdom on this thread, I have also heard that concept about - when a person says they are eating a not so healthy choice because they are so hungry - would they be willing to eat an apple instead, or as...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 11, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Finally Starting the No S Diet
Replies: 4
Views: 10054

Welcome to the boards, I also hope that the new lifestyle choices help with your health issues and that you are feeling much better real soon.

Enjoy your time here and check in when you can. :)
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 11, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Happy Sunday All ! Just had breakfast/lunch - it is past noon. :) Had oatmeal with a chopped up orange and sliced banana in it, sprinkled with cinnamon. No sugar, no butter, no milk - it was great and I have two fruits in me! Have done a lot of floor work exercise as well as some thrusts and lunges,...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 11, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Nosdiet
Replies: 3
Views: 6323

Welcome to this wonderful site filled with fellow travelers on your journey to a better life

:)
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano's 2015 Check-in
Replies: 176
Views: 236769

Hi eschano, you know how much I love vegetables - don't really have too many exotic recipes however as I either eat them fresh in a salad or something or steam them. I am going to try more roasted veggies this year, I saw a whole head of cauliflower, brushed with olive oil and baked until golden bro...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New
Replies: 2
Views: 5562

Welcome, this is a wonderfully encouraging site.

We are all on this journey together and are here to support you and each other.

To your health,
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Happy Saturday All. Really feeling motivated, probably because I have had some really good days since the whole holiday thing and it feels so much better than overdoing. There are still containers of homemade cookies - several varieties - on the counter as well as a container of homemade fudge and o...
by Strawberry Roan
Fri Jan 09, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Hi eschano ! Happy New Year ! Thanks for thinking of me, ******************************************* Thanks for stopping by gingerpie. Things are going well, I work for a law firm and was off for two weeks so I was very, very busy when I returned on Monday. I do weigh every day, have since I was a t...
by Strawberry Roan
Thu Jan 01, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: one word New Year's Resolution
Replies: 11
Views: 20203

I will choose the word Believe.

Because I do. :wink:
by Strawberry Roan
Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In
Replies: 36
Views: 49851

Strawberry Roan's 2015 Check In

Good Morning, HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! Wishing all a healthy, happy year, Things are going well here, indulged a bit over the holidays but enjoyed it all. Back on track now, cookies are all sealed up and ready for the freezer - or the birds. I was looking back on an old graph from when I first started pos...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Keep Calm and No S on
Replies: 322
Views: 314833

Not sure if I fully grasp the entire concept of the "control" issue. I suppose if one was really in control, they would never have any issues about food or exercise. They would just go about their daily existence. I do know that when I eat the way I should and exercise the way I should, I feel that ...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Dec 06, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KCCC's check-in (11/18/14 start)
Replies: 62
Views: 96818

Sounds like you are doing great with the 14 year old, KCCC. Giving him healthy options for his snacks and feeding him good, solid meals. I don't doubt the entire family loves your homemade goodies the best !

I am so happy that you are feeling better. :wink:
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Dec 06, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168871

Happy Saturday All ! Things are going very, very well around here. I have gotten back on track, truly love it when I take back my control. I have eaten good, clean meals all week, haven't touched the candy bowls or snack bags. No diet soda or sugar in my coffee (never put anything in my green teas)....
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Lost the plot so much that even GPS won't help me!
Replies: 5
Views: 12456

Must agree that Leslie Sansone DVDs are fun to do and a real workout.

And that oolala is an invaluable asset to this board.

Stay the course, mustloseweight. You can't go wrong when you do right.
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Wild s days
Replies: 14
Views: 25374

If you seem to enjoy the sanity of your N days, make more of your S days along that model. No one says that a person MUST eat more snacks, sweets or seconds on S days. Many of us do not. Your first sentence answered your own question - My n days are generally successful - apart from the occasional '...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Post-Pregnancy Check In 2014
Replies: 195
Views: 174497

but many people have posted that they literally would stay up until midnight on Friday night so they could start their S day eating. I just try to treat my body well in as many ways that I can. To stay up on Friday night to start eating never occurred to me. I know my weight loss is slowed with the...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 01, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Post-Pregnancy Check In 2014
Replies: 195
Views: 174497

Really interesting posts. I don't count calories as far as saying I will have 1200 today and no more, etc. but I do look at the calorie count on every item I eat (if available). I am shocked to see the total calories in some items considered healthy. The suggested servings are laughable in many case...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Nelleke's daily check-in
Replies: 3
Views: 7551

Good luck indeed! Welcome back.
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Starting Today
Replies: 10
Views: 17174

Welcome, please post often and let us know how things are going.
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168871

Hi ! walkerlori and KCCC, and yes this forum is like sitting on the front stoop or chatting over the back fence, depending on your locale. I love all of my No S friends. Yes, the lunges are work but after a few days I don't hurt as much anymore :D . I do four sets of 25 throughout the day - alternat...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ready to go
Replies: 7
Views: 15075

Welcome, Dee! I think a lot of people reading your post (including me) will be able to identify with what you wrote. At another website I posted this: Weight Loss Tip: Learn to Draw a Double Line In my weight loss journey, there are lots of places my head can be. It might be buried in the sand beca...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ready to go
Replies: 7
Views: 15075

Welcome to the boards. so glad you decided to take your journey to better health along with all of us :wink:
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:18 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Long time lurker, finally ready to jump in the deep end. . .
Replies: 5
Views: 10907

Welcome to the boards, it is such a supportive and nurturing place.

We are all on this journey together so enjoy the ride :wink:
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Nov 29, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Keep Calm and No S on
Replies: 322
Views: 314833

Love reading your posts, your words are so true ! I try to respect and treat my body well because I owe it so much. When I get off track, I feel sad because I feel like I am letting someone down. ME. I owe it to myself to be the best I can because I deserve it ! I am 66 and truly plan on living anot...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Nov 29, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KCCC's check-in (11/18/14 start)
Replies: 62
Views: 96818

Good to see you back, KCCC. I have always enjoyed reading your posts. I, too, need this board for accountability. No snacks is really the key for me (I include in them candy, etc. so that covers the sweets as well). It is amazing how easy it is to reach for "just a few" pretzels, cheez-its, corn chi...
by Strawberry Roan
Sat Nov 29, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168871

Hello All. Hope your Thanksgiving Day was wonderful. Our was, we have a LOT to be thankful for this year - and always. I did fine with the eating, feel very motivated for the upcoming season of gluttony. I have increased my exercise, doing the 100 lunge challenge with some friends. This morning I co...
by Strawberry Roan
Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: problem, the scale
Replies: 26
Views: 32571

I weigh every morning after getting up and going to the bathroom, etc. Have since high school. Record my weight online once a week or so to see the graph line - my weight has stabilized over the years to within a five pound range either way. Like others said, one's clothes are a good indicator and t...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Oct 27, 2014 3:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Happy Daze - Daily Check In
Replies: 4
Views: 9324

Welcome to the forums ! You will not find a friendlier, more supportive group of people. :wink:
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: One tomorrow at a time
Replies: 22
Views: 33125

I just wanted to say that I have read all your posts and trust me

you are good enough.

:wink:

Good enough to treat your body with the kindness and dignity it deserves. You can do this, I know you can.
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168871

Thanks ! Everything is still going well. Eating and exercise are back under control - I hate being out of control !!!! Doing a lot of yard work every night after office work during the day. Some nights I am so tired I don't turn on the tv or the computer. But it's a good tired. Planted all my Fall t...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168871

Hi guys - always love to have No Sers stop by my thread. I really have been negligent in my posting - it is Fall in the Ozarks, what can I say? Lots of fairs and festivals going on, along with family birthdays and YES, family births! A new grandson born last week. He is adorable, of course 8) I must...
by Strawberry Roan
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168871

Thanks :wink: Good to see you ! I cannot believe it is September already. My, oh, my ! Everything is going just great - work, home, rehab (he gets a 20 point evaluation test this next Friday to see which exact prosthetic leg will work best - they are amazed at how well he has done). He has amazed me...
by Strawberry Roan
Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168871

Hi, Dandelion! Just made my hubby pancakes and bacon - I am eating chunks of cantaloupe. :D I work M, Tu, Wed at a law firm so Thursdays are like the beginning of the weekend for us. I don't make breakfast on my work days (he eats at the local diner with "the gang" and they solve every single world ...
by Strawberry Roan
Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168871

Happy Thursday All. Today is actually the beginning of my weekend as I only work M, Tu, Wed. Doing great here in the beautiful Ozarks. My flowerbeds are spectacular, hummingbirds, butterflies, birds and bees abound. Yesterday was our tenth wedding anniversary! So grateful that my husband is still he...
by Strawberry Roan
Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: First S Day
Replies: 7
Views: 13843

Welcome to the boards. My advice regarding your apprehension about S days is to eat what you feel is best for your body. I don't treat any day differently from the rest. But, some people save treats and special items for the weekend (or days they deem "special".) I did more so in the beginning but t...