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by ZippaDee
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: A new beginning...21 day challenge
Replies: 4
Views: 8951

GO GO GO!!! I started my 21 day challenge on the 27th!
by ZippaDee
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Freegirl New Start
Replies: 63
Views: 61978

Congrats on the weight loss! Woot woot!!!!!! :D
by ZippaDee
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Gepetto's Journey - Daily Check In
Replies: 59
Views: 59640

Thanks for stopping by my daily check in and encouraging me! You are doing awesome! Enjoy your sense of humor and your username! :D Have a great day!
by ZippaDee
Thu Nov 29, 2012 2:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Thanks for the encouragement eschano!!

Day 2: GREEN! :mrgreen:
by ZippaDee
Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's for dinner?
Replies: 111
Views: 91936

Last night...shrimp fettucine alfredo
Tonight...beef nacho casserole
by ZippaDee
Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Over 300 pounds again
Replies: 20
Views: 32266

Welcome Back!! I'm back again as well!! We can do this!!
by ZippaDee
Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's No-S Pregnancy....
Replies: 152
Views: 120152

Happy Birthday to Tobias!!!!! Hope all is well! Am looking forward to hearing about the arrival of your newest bundle of joy! :mrgreen:
by ZippaDee
Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

FINALLY a GREEN day! I've been struggling, but Nov. 27, 2012 is :mrgreen: GREEN!!!!! Will count this as day 1. My goal is 21 days straight. My biggest struggle is right after work until dinner. From 3 to 5 or 6ish. I am aware of this and will continue to fight through it! ONWARD :arrow: :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My In Law
Replies: 9
Views: 14675

Ask her politely to STOP! That is seriously what I would do. I do NOT like confrontation at ALL, but this would be important enough to me that I would HAVE to speak to her. I would try to do it with love and kindness explaining to her WHY you just can't do this! Good luck! My Mama claws came out whe...
by ZippaDee
Wed Nov 21, 2012 3:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Detox????
Replies: 8
Views: 13898

Perhaps you have some kind of a bug and this is totally unrelated to NoS? :idea:
by ZippaDee
Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Had a nice GREEN day yesterday. Working on 21 days! Woke up very hungry this morning, which is a good thing. Haven't felt that for a while. Plan on reading day 3 in my book today. :)
by ZippaDee
Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's No-S Pregnancy....
Replies: 152
Views: 120152

Congrats on your 21 days!! You are doing awesome!!
by ZippaDee
Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Here goes nothing, tomorrow I start the last diet of my life
Replies: 7
Views: 11781

Welcome!! Have a great day! :D
by ZippaDee
Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Thanks for the encouragement!! :D So, been thinking....I have been a member on here since June of 08. I started this check in thread in Oct. 10. I have made two good efforts at NoS since that time. My scale is currently not working, but I would estimate that I am about 10 pounds lighter that I was i...
by ZippaDee
Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * the rest of November challenge * * *
Replies: 43
Views: 41348

YES! I need this so desperately! My goal is Vanilla NoS for the remainder of the month. Nov. 6 :mrgreen: Nov. 7 :mrgreen: Nov. 8 :evil: grrrr!! Nov. 9 :evil: grrrr!! Actually considered just not coming back here since I failed. BUT, I am not gonna wreck the car! I am moving forward from here. The re...
by ZippaDee
Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

I'm BAAAAACK!!! I have been struggling the past several months. I guess you wouldn't even call it struggling because that would indicate some kind of effort. And honestly I haven't been making much of an effort at all. I just don't understand HOW I can be going alongon the happy NoS train and then j...
by ZippaDee
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Power of Sleep
Replies: 12
Views: 18147

I too have 4 kiddos. The importance of good sleep is one thing I learned the 1st time I did NoS. I learned it and it stuck! The difference in how I feel has been amazing! Unfortunately my eating habits are taking a longer time to stick. :roll: Let's see? I wonder how much better I would feel if I co...
by ZippaDee
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 23 days isn't forever
Replies: 5
Views: 9567

Over43....I haven't been on the site in a while. Reading a bit here this morning and you keep making me laugh! Thanks! :lol:
by ZippaDee
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What I learned while in Europe...
Replies: 7
Views: 13560

:lol: :lol: :lol: @ Over43!!!
by ZippaDee
Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1533289

Very interesting....and true! I need to delve deeper as well!
by ZippaDee
Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Still pluggin' away here one day at a time. This has been a very busy month! We will be going camping from Thursday til Monday. In my mind I have been toying with the idea of making ALL of those "special" days. I know I do NOT need to do that!! I got a new job on Friday. Will be working one full tim...
by ZippaDee
Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

I'm not to that point yet Oolala. I do still want it, but I don't eat it. Hopefully eventually I won't want it! I definitely do not like being over full at all!!...and I don't allow myself to get to that point because it just doesn't feel good. Happy Tuesday!
by ZippaDee
Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Did it! GREEN I feel very good. We did a lot of swimming today too. Great day with my sweeties! Had a big salad for supper. Got a call about a job I applied for in June. They wanted to interview me on Thursday. I am 700 miles from home. They may do a phone interview. We shall see.

ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

The kids are I are here in our hotel room while hubby is working. Going to work very hard to stick with vanilla NoS this week. It will be difficult! Swimming is on the agenda for this morning! :D
by ZippaDee
Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Day 19 is RED Arrrrrgh!!! I will not wreck the car!! As I said August is going to be difficult! I really need to just put a fence around the rules! In a celebratory mood. My bil and family are here on leave from England. YAY!! Got to meet my 1 year old niece for the first time. She is such a doll ba...
by ZippaDee
Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Check In
Replies: 264
Views: 226492

Jetlag stinks! Hope the walk put some new energy in your bones. Sleep well tonight! I visited Belgium years ago! Happy Thursday!
by ZippaDee
Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Check In
Replies: 264
Views: 226492

You Go Girl!! You can hang on for just a bit longer! You are apparently on the other side of the world from me. Isn't technology amazing when you really think about it?!
by ZippaDee
Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Check In
Replies: 264
Views: 226492

Glad you're still on your horse! :D Enjoy your own kitchen. It's always so nice to get away, but equally nice to come back home! And, thanks so very much for your encouragement on my thread. Happy Wednesday!
by ZippaDee
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 851514

Hey Mimi! Thank you so much for all your help!! So happy that everything has finally clicked for you and you are doing so well! HOORAY!! Have a happy Wednesday! :D
by ZippaDee
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This is great! - This is stupid! - This is great!
Replies: 16
Views: 22466

Welcome Back!!
by ZippaDee
Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Mon. Aug. 6 Day 15: :mrgreen: Tues. Aug. 7 Day 16: :mrgreen: Thanks so much for all the help and encouragement on the cholesterol. I'm actually kind of down about it. Feeling loss of freedom that I finally got back with NoS.....feels the same as a dreaded diet. Ugh! Give me a bit and I will get over...
by ZippaDee
Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

oopsie...double post. :wink:
by ZippaDee
Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 851514

Hi Mimi! Thanks for the pointers on the cholesterol. Not happy to know you are in the same boat, but happy that you are willing to share your knowledge! I actually had read about the health benefits of almonds a while back and added them to my diet. I will eat them everday now. How many do you eat d...
by ZippaDee
Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2369
Views: 2781527

Thanks for your concern for me Oolala! My cholesterol ratio is actually good...in the low risk category. My overall and LDL is slightly elevated and my HDL is good. Doc would like my LDL to go down. I will attempt to make some changes in what I am eating and add some exercise on a more regular basis...
by ZippaDee
Sun Aug 05, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2369
Views: 2781527

Gonna give that a big AMEN!!! The rejoicing in the not counting part! So, I had my cholesterol checked this week. Haven't had it done since 05. It is actually lower than it was then, but still a bit high. Over the last few days I have been researching what I can do to lower it. I'm feeling the same ...
by ZippaDee
Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Check In
Replies: 264
Views: 226492

Hi Amy! Thanks so much for the encouraging words on my thread!! Sounds like you did awesome on your trip. HOORAY! August is going to be challenging for me since we will be away for some of it. Keep on keepin' on! Happy Sunday!
by ZippaDee
Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Thanks Amy! :D Sat. Aug. 4th Day 13: S Day :D Yesterday was weigh in day for me. I have been weighing in on the first Saturday of every month. March 2012: Return to No S April Month 1: 8.8 pound loss May Month 2: 2.2 pound loss June Month 3: 4.6 pound loss July Month 4: 2.4 pound gain Aug. Month 5: ...
by ZippaDee
Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's No-S Pregnancy....
Replies: 152
Views: 120152

Hey! Thanks for stopping by and visiting me! :D Congrats on our awesome week! Hope you are enjoying your ladies night out and that your doc appointment went well! Have a great weekend! :D
by ZippaDee
Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Thanks for the encouragement Tobiasmom!! :D

Friday Aug. 3 Day 12: :mrgreen:



ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Thurs. Aug. 2 Day 11: :mrgreen:

ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:47 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do Diets Work?
Replies: 16
Views: 23827

Nope. They haven't worked for me! And that's 18 years of dieting experience talkin'. No more dieting for me. Just good ole fashion common sense eating, which is how I see No S. The way my grandparents ate.
by ZippaDee
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JEAN'S 2012 Check In
Replies: 317
Views: 260948

Glad that you are ok! Take care and Happy August! :D
by ZippaDee
Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Wednesday Aug. 1 Day 10: :mrgreen:

Hip Hip HOORAY!
by ZippaDee
Wed Aug 01, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Has it really been a week since I checked in to my DAILY check in thread? :? So, let's get up to speed here... Thursday July 26 Day 4: :mrgreen: Friday July 27 Day 5: :mrgreen: Saturday July 28 Day 6: :D Sunday July 29 Day 7: :D Monday July 30 Day 8: :mrgreen: Tuesday July 31 Day 9: :mrgreen: So, I'...
by ZippaDee
Wed Aug 01, 2012 2:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Your best advice
Replies: 14
Views: 23650

JUST DO IT!!!

No excuses. No more thinking about it. Not tomorrow. It's simple. Just Do It.....and do it NOW!
by ZippaDee
Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Well Mimi, you are correct in your assumption...I also live in the No QUIET Zone! Believe me! :lol:

Wednesday Day 3: GREEN

ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Tuesday Day 2: GREEN

JUST DO IT!!

ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food and love - reflections
Replies: 8
Views: 12903

GREAT post! I definitely come from a "food is love" family! I enjoy cooking for my family.....nothing wrong with that....as long as I don't demand they eat it to prove that they love me. Brillian! I will hang onto this for myself! Thanks! But here's the rule I eventually developed: I can offer food ...
by ZippaDee
Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Why YES, tobiasmom, I do think there are plenty of places available in No Quit Zone!! Welcome! :wink:

Monday Day 1: GREEN!

Absolutely NO quitting in the No Quit Zone...NO MATTER WHAT!

Onward :arrow: :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Day 10: :mrgreen: Ok, I'm gonna have to call Friday Day 11: RED :cry: BOO! Here is the reason. At lunch I filled my plate and was eating and then decided probably half way through that my plate was not full. That's a fail! Sigh..... The good news is that what do they say? I didn't wreck the car over...
by ZippaDee
Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why.....
Replies: 10
Views: 15465

Thanks everyone for your comments! :D I've been thinking about what it is with me and I think Oolala is close when she says this: I don't want to think people are monitoring me or judging how I eat, approving only when weight loss happens I'm having kind of an "ahh ha" moment here. I remember severa...
by ZippaDee
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why.....
Replies: 10
Views: 15465

Why.....

.....is it when others start noticing my weight loss is when I start sabatoging myself. This weight thing has been a life long battle for me. I have noticed over time that this is the case for me. You would think it would encourage me to spur myself on, but it seems to do the opposite for me! WHY?? ...
by ZippaDee
Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's No-S Pregnancy....
Replies: 152
Views: 120152

CONGRATS! Exciting! :D And, Welcome Back!
by ZippaDee
Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Rachelocity's Accountability Thread
Replies: 31
Views: 40667

Welcome Rachel!! So happy you found this sane way of eating. Congrats on slamming day one! :lol:
by ZippaDee
Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: HarmonicaLady's daily check in
Replies: 2
Views: 6235

Great job, Harmonica!! YOU DID IT!! Now, just do it again! :D
by ZippaDee
Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

I'm happy to say that day 9 was GREEN! :mrgreen:

Whew! I had to fight for that one, but I DID IT!! Trying to focus on other things.

ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1533289

arrrrgh! I understand your feelings! My sister started medifast. I know she will lose weight amazingly fast with this. This will NOT work long term for me. It will NOT work long term. 23 pounds since March is awesome!!! It IS! WE CAN DO THIS!!!! We can do this for LIFE!!

Have a great day!
by ZippaDee
Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Secret Weapon!
Replies: 14
Views: 22856

The trick is to distract our inner ravens with something not related to diet and weight.
YES!! So true! I think my house will be more organized than ever by the time the summer is over! :lol:
by ZippaDee
Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Ok, today is day 9. I'm trying to make a 21 days stretch! I am home with my two youngest today....9 and 10 with NOTHING on our schedule! NICE! BUT....I want to EAT. ARRRRRRGH!! It's ridiculous because I am NOT hungry! Fighting, fighting, fighting.... coming here as a way to keep myself from doing wh...
by ZippaDee
Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1533289

Hey Reneew!!! I'm here cheerin' ya on! Keep on keepin' on! :D
by ZippaDee
Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Ok, Day one is GREEN! Feel so much better to get a green day under my belt. I also went on a one hour bike ride. Enjoyed it immensely! Getting ready to shower and read.

ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * July challenge * * *
Replies: 31
Views: 38090

I'm struggling.....arrrrrgh!!! Gonna jump in late here. I don't think you'll mind. :wink: I really need this accountablity right now! My goal is 21 days straight of Vanilla NoS. Ready, Set, GO! :arrow: July 10 Day 1: :mrgreen: Went on a 1 hour bike ride July 11 Day 2: :mrgreen: Went on a 1 hour bike...
by ZippaDee
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Ok, here for my monthly weigh in, which is the first Saturday of every month.....this past Saturday. I am struggling! grrrrr! I am a school employee. So, I am home for the summer and my schedule is drastically changed. This happened to me last time I did No S. Going along on my happy train and summe...
by ZippaDee
Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Good Morning! Popping in for a check in. Today is the first Saturday of the month....the day I have set for my monthly weigh in. Month 1: down 8.8 pounds Month 2: down 2.2 pounds Month 3: down 4.6 pounds :mrgreen: Grand Total: 15.6 pounds!! :mrgreen: All is going well with me! I've gotten into a nic...
by ZippaDee
Mon May 28, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Roxy is Back and Trying Again!!
Replies: 832
Views: 671180

Hi Roxy! Just wanted to pop by and give you a bit of encouragement! Please do NOT get down on yourself. It's so hard not to get hung up on the numbers! arrrrgh! This is about living life! This is why I love NoS for me because the "rules" are so minimal that I can get the focus OFF the food and the n...
by ZippaDee
Fri May 11, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

My head is spinning....SUCH a busy time right now! I wish I was here more. Having a GREEN week. Today is a special day...was married 27 years ago today. :D Working today and then hubby and I are off to celebrate. We will be gone for the night...WHAAAAHOOOO!! Gotta get my bag packed. :mrgreen: Once J...
by ZippaDee
Fri May 11, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Suessical reflections on NoS
Replies: 9
Views: 13859

LOVE it!!! :lol: Thanks!
by ZippaDee
Mon May 07, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Thanks so much for all of the encouragement!!! I'm feeling MUCH better after being away from that dressing room for two days. :lol: Mimi, what an awesome thing you have going on with clothes purchasing! YAY for you! That sounds like a plan! And NoSnacker...10 pounds is a lot of fat. It's amazing to ...
by ZippaDee
Mon May 07, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 3
Views: 7332

Welcome!! :D
by ZippaDee
Sun May 06, 2012 2:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Good to know that I am not alone with this twinge of sadness that my pleasure food is gone. It has given me pleasure for so many years and the idea of that being gone is kinda sad. BUT...food can still be pleasurable when I do partake. It just should not be my only pleasure. I need to focus on all o...
by ZippaDee
Sat May 05, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Roxy is Back and Trying Again!!
Replies: 832
Views: 671180

can be sailing along living life and then the dreaded feeling fat comes over one and the mirror is staring back at you...it is really a form of self-punishment ya know . I agree...it IS a form of self-punishment! ARRRRGH!!! Had a bad time with this myself yesterday. It's not a good thing AT ALL! Se...
by ZippaDee
Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's Check In
Replies: 264
Views: 226492

Good for you, Amy!!! Good enough IS good enough! Keep on keepin' on! :D
by ZippaDee
Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Thanks Ladies!! Prom was a great success! They looked SOOO nice!! The dress fit beautifully Reneew. Whew! :lol: So, I've been at this NoS thing for almost two months now (this time :wink: ) and this weekend was different....more controlled. I found that treats that I planned on having just didn't ta...
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Butterfly Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 50976

Very well said Mimi!!! I have had this similar conversation with myself about the points counting numerous times in the past! NO MORE! I am committed now to this plan LONG term! You don't want to go back to counting points because that's not a long term solution. It's a means to get from one weight ...
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: off the wagon
Replies: 12
Views: 16895

Good for you! Mark it and move on!! You've nipped it in the bud and that is key. You have not "fallen off the wagon"....you are still here. I really commend you for being here and working on these habits even when you don't have weight to lose! I think that is just awesome! I joined WW for the first...
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Determined's Check-In
Replies: 431
Views: 336031

You are on a roll!! :D
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Hi Janie,
We graduate about 75. We too have what they call "Grand March". As you said, they introduce each couple. FUN!! Glad you enjoyed yourself! :D
by ZippaDee
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: NoSnacker Check-in
Replies: 667
Views: 551581

When you focus on behavior, you get results thrown into the bargain because behavior causes results. When you focus on results, you get neither because results cannot exist without behavior. And behavior, besides being a better thing to measure, is also an easier thing to measure.. AMEN!! This is m...
by ZippaDee
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Roxy is Back and Trying Again!!
Replies: 832
Views: 671180

Hi Roxy, Just popping in to say hello! I love to bake as well! Made some Rice Krispie treats for the kids yesterday and did not even lick my fingers. :D Keep on keepin on. I AGREE this is really about how you feel. If we keep up with the habit the wieght will eventually follow. I really do believe t...
by ZippaDee
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1533289

Great job Reneew!!!! YOU GO GIRL! Hope your son is feeling ok tonight. YUCK!!! I have a 14 yo son. I can so relate! :roll:
by ZippaDee
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Had an awesome GREEN week! :mrgreen: FINALLY just finished scanning in the last of the photos. What a project!! Whew! Now to start putting the video together. Painting nails and practicing with makeup tonight for my daughters Senior Prom which is tomorrow. Hair appointment in the morning. Savoring t...
by ZippaDee
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: NoSnacker Check-in
Replies: 667
Views: 551581

Awesome job on the no weighing!! I'm fighting that urge more than the snacking these days! :roll: Glad I read this or I may have gone in and weighed this morning. But, I shall NOT! Have a great day!
by ZippaDee
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1533289

Double good days are.....well....DOUBLE GOOD!!! :D Keep on keepin' on! You are doing GREAT!!!
by ZippaDee
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

awwwwe thanks ladies!!! I SO appreciate your encouragement! You're right renee I don't feel like a freight train, but I love the visual. Makes me feel powerful and in control! :D

ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Ok, from here on out gonna claim the phrase..." Don't be an idiot" for my S Days.

Wasn't terribly out of control, but just S Days just not feeling how I would like them to feel.

ONWARD :arrow:
by ZippaDee
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: NoSnacker Check-in
Replies: 667
Views: 551581

I hope the children do not KNOW they are on "moderation diets". hmmmm? I agree that IS an ugly word!

We can breathe a sigh of relief we made it to an N Day! :D Happy Monday!
by ZippaDee
Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: NoSnacker Check-in
Replies: 667
Views: 551581

Good for you!! You are making progress! You stopped before your head hit the pillow AND you are not beating yourself up over it. YAY YOU!!! :mrgreen: Have a happy Sunday!
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JEAN'S 2012 Check In
Replies: 317
Views: 260948

Hiya! Just popping in to say Hello! I agree! You are a big inspiration. Have a great weekend!
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Journey
Replies: 485
Views: 371682

Hope the nausea eases up soon for you!! Congrats to hubby on making tech. My hubby is retired Air Force. :mrgreen:
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ann_48's Daily Check-in
Replies: 54
Views: 49517

Hi Ann! Have missed you here this week. Hope everything is ok with you! Have a happy Saturday!!
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1533289

GREAT video!!!! Motivated me to get with it and exercise simply because it is good for me....NOT just to lose weight. I've not been doing it the past few weeks because of extreme busyness, but what is 30 minutes out of my day. I think I can do that for my health right?! Plus, it is an awesome stress...
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: NoSnacker Check-in
Replies: 667
Views: 551581

Sanity with food.....YIPPEE SKIPPEE....ZIPADEE DO DAH DAY!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

So happy for you! You are doing just awesome!!!!

Congrats! Have a great weekend!
by ZippaDee
Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Good Morning! Ok, gonna stop counting days. Very busy time for me and I may not be able to get here everyday, so counting days gets difficult. Despite the stress and busyness in my life right now my week has remained GREEN YAY!! :mrgreen: I also managed to stay off the scale all week. I actually fel...
by ZippaDee
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ann_48's Daily Check-in
Replies: 54
Views: 49517

I try to get a least one fruit on every plate as well. Hope that is going well for you!! Keep on keepin' on!
by ZippaDee
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: NoSnacker Check-in
Replies: 667
Views: 551581

You have a good streak going indeed!! Glad that as the days are ticking off green you can feel an improvement for yourself emotionally. GO YOU!! :D
by ZippaDee
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sleep
Replies: 2
Views: 7029

Thanks funfuture!! I made a commitment to sleep well the first time I did NoS about 2 years ago. Getting to bed early is a habit that stuck and it has been HUGE for me. I feel SO much better!!
by ZippaDee
Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

AMEN SISTA!!! :D
by ZippaDee
Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1533289

First of all I'm sending you some big ole cyber ((((HUGS))))!! Sorry you're frustrated!! How long have you been back strictly doing NoS?? A month? In the grand scheme of things that is not very long really. Right? I agree that if you stick to most weight loss plans you WILL lose weight. The thing is...
by ZippaDee
Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

Yesterday...Day 41 GREEN I'm doing ok. Still stressed, but ok. I AM feeling some better than I was a few days ago! :D Thank you all so much for your support!!! This too shall pass. I know that. Food does not seem to have the same pull on me as it did a month ago....for now. I know this can change fo...
by ZippaDee
Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 631097

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!! Your prayers and encouragement mean so much! The birthday was GREAT! :D I enjoyed it and made it through the day tear free! Deb, hope your birthday party was great as well!