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by Traci0829
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:49 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why did you leave? Why are you back?
Replies: 273
Views: 433414

I'm back too, after dabbling around in the strict plans, again. I hope this time I never leave. I'm always encouraged by this forum and the success and food freedom people find here:)

I'm planning to spend time back on the daily check in. Hope see you all there!
by Traci0829
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Fits and starts... Today was SUCCESS I, of course, started the year off with a plan called the Whole 30 (which I've completed successfully in the past and it encourages 3 meals/day), instead of just doing a pure no s plan. Needless to say, I fell off that wagon and I hope I'm back for good. I'm abou...
by Traci0829
Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Amy's 2017 Check-In
Replies: 60
Views: 67156

great idea for a 2017 restart! Sounds like you're off to a good start.
by Traci0829
Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
Replies: 485
Views: 556231

That's a great idea about your check! Your success is inspiring!
by Traci0829
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: >>>> January challenge <<<<
Replies: 46
Views: 49768

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by Traci0829
Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Ugh! FAIL Not huge, after dinner chocolate and then a bit more! Am I ever going to get this!!!! I'm going to keep it honest and keep posting. 21 days will mine!!! Any tips appreciated. One thing I do know is if I eat dinner when I am not hungry (so I can eat with my family), it usually leads to a fa...
by Traci0829
Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

SUCCESS

Ok- full disclosure, I did have a small bite on my daughter's sandwich after dinner. I'm going to be ok with that!
by Traci0829
Tue Dec 27, 2016 2:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Finally a GREEN day. I did end the day with some chocolate milk, which is borderline questionable, but i'm okay with that!!!!
by Traci0829
Mon Dec 26, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1251478

Yes! Let's do this!
by Traci0829
Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:40 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas, everyone!
Replies: 4
Views: 9233

Yes, my favorite too!
by Traci0829
Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1251478

I'm hoping to knock out 21 days starting tomorrow!
by Traci0829
Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:18 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas, everyone!
Replies: 4
Views: 9233

Merry Christmas!! I'm ready for week of green!
by Traci0829
Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Looking forward to a green vanilla week!!!!! It was a great Christmas, but I'm ready to be back on track!
by Traci0829
Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: To modify or not to modify, that is the question!
Replies: 12
Views: 23472

Thanks Merry and oolala! I do think allowing sweets in some way as a mod will not work. This time of year is hard without habits firmly established. Hoping to get back on the train after donuts with dad yesterday and the gingerbread houses today! I love the no s community and plan to keep on with ch...
by Traci0829
Tue Dec 20, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1287293

This is so wonderful! My goal for next year! Christmas donuts with dad and gingerbread houses were too much to resist, but next year I'll be ready!

Keep it up! You are an inspiration!
by Traci0829
Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Accountability Needed! check in for Amy3010
Replies: 45
Views: 48008

Let's do this and finish December green! :) I haven't had any huge fails but no perfect days either.
by Traci0829
Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Thanks, Amy! That's just what I needed to hear! Again, keep up the good work!
by Traci0829
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

I'm having trouble getting a fully green day. So close everyday (except today!!!)

I'm just going to keep chugging away and checking in because it keeps me honest!!
by Traci0829
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Accountability Needed! check in for Amy3010
Replies: 45
Views: 48008

I was just checking in on you! Looks like you are doing pretty great (only one little slip). Keep it up. I'm trying get back on track!!!!
by Traci0829
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: To modify or not to modify, that is the question!
Replies: 12
Views: 23472

Thank you for all the wonderful replies!!! I'm so inspired by the success of you have all had vanilla and with mods. I think I am going to stay pretty close to the 3 meals a day structure everyday, but I am beginning to see where I need my limits. Like you, Blessing, I do included protein at every m...
by Traci0829
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:11 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: To modify or not to modify, that is the question!
Replies: 12
Views: 23472

To modify or not to modify, that is the question!

I would love some input on mods! So I've been back to No S for a little over 2 weeks. The first week was 4/5 green and the next week was 2/5 green. My only "fails" were a small sweet with/right after dinner. I also (mostly) follow the 3 meal a day structure during the weekend. My mod(s) would be: 3 ...
by Traci0829
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

I'm getting a little discouraged. I'm trying to decide if I should add in a mod and see if I'm a little more encouraged. I've have not had a green day since midweek last week, but my fails are very small- like one sweet right after dinner (it has been chocolate): no night snacking, no other fails. I...
by Traci0829
Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Accountability Needed! check in for Amy3010
Replies: 45
Views: 48008

Great job!
Enjoy your S days!
by Traci0829
Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:39 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: French Women Don't Get Fat
Replies: 21
Views: 36892

I've enjoyed these both as well! Great principles that do fit in with no S.
by Traci0829
Fri Dec 09, 2016 12:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Wednesday SUCCESS Thursday FAIL I thought I was going to make it today but I cracked at dinner for some chocolate covered almonds . No all out binging but I sure thought about eating all the food! Going to bed early! Also had a sample when I stopped at the bread store (so I guess I did fail before d...
by Traci0829
Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Thanks ladies! I love the encouragement here!

Tuesday was a SUCCESS!
by Traci0829
Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Monday was a FAIL . I think some virtual plating at lunch initially sent me off course. I wasn't hungry for dinner, but ate anyway. This always leaves me unsatisfied, I ended up having a few squares of chocolate. Not an epic fail, but a fail nonetheless. Headed for green the rest of the week. I'm mo...
by Traci0829
Sun Dec 04, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

I decided to take Friday at an extra S day. As far as sweets are concerned, I only ended up having a small chocolate hazelnut torte and a bit a of peppermint whoopee pie. I did have a snack of some turkey slices before I left for the event, because I planned to have a glass of wine and sometimes it ...
by Traci0829
Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1287293

Happy Birthday!!! Food freedom is a wonderful gift !

Your success here is inspiring!
by Traci0829
Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: MoreTeaMimi's daily check in
Replies: 14
Views: 22927

Congrats on a great start!!!
by Traci0829
Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Accountability Needed! check in for Amy3010
Replies: 45
Views: 48008

Stay the course! It's fun to have started this whole thing at the same time!

I'm considering taking today as an extra S day for an event I have tonight, because the desserts are amazing. Maybe I can manage to sneak one out and save it for tomorrow instead!
by Traci0829
Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Dec 1: SUCCESS Just posting here gives the accountability to keep going. I love the encouraging nature of this group as a whole. I've not decided if I want to take one of my extra "S" days so early in month, but I do have an event where an amazing variety of bite size desserts will be served. I'm al...
by Traci0829
Thu Dec 01, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: >>> December challenge <<<
Replies: 45
Views: 48202

:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :mrgreen: :D 8) 8) :mrgreen: 6 :mrgreen: 8 09 8) 8)12 13 14 15 16 8) 8) 19 20 21 22 :D 8) 8) 26 27 28 29 30 8) I'm planning an S event on Friday, 12/2 I am attending a Christmas Gala and if memory serves me correctly, the desserts are amazing. I don't want to make to ...
by Traci0829
Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Accountability Needed! check in for Amy3010
Replies: 45
Views: 48008

That's a great goal- I think I'll try for 21 days. I will still plan for the December challenge as well:)
by Traci0829
Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Another SUCCESS:)

Thanks for checking in, Amy!
by Traci0829
Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Thanks Amy! Yes, finish November green! Yesterday (Tuesday) was a SUCCESS, but it was hard won. I went out to dinner and had a glass of wine and an just okay salad. I came home wanted a "treat" but I stayed the course. One more meal to go for Wednesday. I can't wait to start the December Challenge!
by Traci0829
Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Long Time Lurker - First Time Post
Replies: 9
Views: 18252

Best to you CamperRose and Brocky. I've been a long time reader/lurker too!! I finally started a check-in thread and I think it's working! I had great success a few years ago, but never really stayed committed. I'm hoping actively posting/reading here will help me stay the course and keep me from re...
by Traci0829
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Accountability Needed! check in for Amy3010
Replies: 45
Views: 48008

Great job! Here's to another Green Day!
by Traci0829
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Much success to you too, Amy!!!
by Traci0829
Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

11/28: success :)
by Traci0829
Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

thanks for the encouragement!
whosonfirst- yes, yes, yes!!! if we stop over complicating we have much more peace!

Kaalii- I've truly been encouraged by your success and consistency with daily check-ins. I'm a long time reader of the boards, now I need to be a doer!!!
by Traci0829
Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tracey0829 daily check-in
Replies: 62
Views: 60888

Tracey0829 daily check-in

I'm finally going to do this!!!I've been so inspired by the daily check-in threads and the kindness of this community. I don't really need to lose weight (maybe a little body fat or a few vanity pounds), but I really need to gain some sanity around food and exercise (I can tend toward overexercising...
by Traci0829
Fri Sep 30, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~~October Challenge~~~~~
Replies: 38
Views: 39400

I'm in!
by Traci0829
Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:36 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: do you use supplements? which ones?
Replies: 27
Views: 42678

Kaalii- one more thing to note...I was taking the floradix iron throughout both of my pregnancies. My doctor said my iron profiles were always excellent. He couldn't believe I didn't eat red meat. When I have a long bout of tired spells my husband always asks if I'm taking my iron!!!! I also have a ...
by Traci0829
Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:01 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: do you use supplements? which ones?
Replies: 27
Views: 42678

i use floradix iron + herbs. It's a liquid and doesn't not cause constipation ( I feel strangely writing this in a post to someone I've never met!!! I feel like it such great product I couldn't not share) Link on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Salus-Haus-Floradix-Iron-Herbs-17/dp/B0010EI0CA I also li...
by Traci0829
Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:53 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~August Challenge~~~
Replies: 23
Views: 31720

I'm trying again! &#128512;&#128512;&#128512;!
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by Traci0829
Mon May 02, 2016 12:28 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~~~~May Challenge~~~~~~
Replies: 27
Views: 36566

I'm going to keep joining these challenges until I get this. Cheers to May!! I will do this.

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by Traci0829
Sat Mar 19, 2016 1:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~~~~March Challenge~~~~~~
Replies: 42
Views: 54339

Bump!!!
I posted an update when I edited my week (see above). 3 out of 5 isn't too bad. My fails were not off the rails! Progress not perfection.

Hope everyone enjoys their S days!!!
Happy Friday!
Tracey
by Traci0829
Sat Mar 12, 2016 1:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~~~~March Challenge~~~~~~
Replies: 42
Views: 54339

So this week was a huge red (see above!!!), but I am not giving up. I still have 2 more weeks to be green. In the past I would just throw in the towel. I love seeing all the successes!!!! They encourage me. Great job to all those greens!!
I'm seeking food freedom and I know No S can get me there:)
by Traci0829
Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~~~~March Challenge~~~~~~
Replies: 42
Views: 54339

I sign up for these challenges every month, but never seem to stay on track. I'm hoping March will be the month. I'm considering doing the daily check thread as well. :arrow: :arrow: :):):):):) :):(:(:(:(:(:) :):):):):(:(:) Best to all for a Green March!!! Tracey :D UPDATE 3/4: I'm doing a bit of vi...
by Traci0829
Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:50 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: **********February Challenge ************
Replies: 23
Views: 32050

Trying again! Hoping one day I will make it through a challenge!!!
by Traci0829
Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Holiday Challenge
Replies: 3
Views: 6766

Hooray!!! :D :D :D
by Traci0829
Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Holiday Challenge
Replies: 3
Views: 6766

Holiday Challenge

Is anyone up for a holiday challenge? I'd like to stay consistently Vanilla no S through the holidays. Starting today through the new year. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving (in the USA), so that will be an S day! Then back to it on Friday! I've never been super consistent with Vanilla no S so this will be a...
by Traci0829
Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***********November Challenge*****************
Replies: 20
Views: 29488

I'm really going to do this! Consistently checking in will be a success! 1 : S day 2 : :( made it until after dinner 3: S day: husband's birthday 4: :) 5: :) 6: :( chocolate after dinner 7: S day 8: S day 9-12: all red, but I'm not giving up! I always quit these challenges because of all my red days...
by Traci0829
Sat Oct 03, 2015 11:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ********October Challenge*************
Replies: 11
Views: 20894

Joining the challenge and will begin on Monday!
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by Traci0829
Mon May 18, 2015 1:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 Day Challenge
Replies: 16
Views: 28987

I think I'll join in- but I guess it will be the 90 day challenge for me!!!
by Traci0829
Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ****************November Challenge*************
Replies: 9
Views: 18602

Starting tomorrow! Hoping for a month of green.
by Traci0829
Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** March 2014 Challenge ***
Replies: 27
Views: 31785

Trying again this month!!! Vanilla no S:)
by Traci0829
Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** February 2014 Challenge ***
Replies: 48
Views: 51058

Starting Over

I couldn't bear to put all the red on my calendar, so I am starting fresh for the rest of the month. I had a few great months, but can't seem to get back on track!
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by Traci0829
Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:42 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** February 2014 Challenge ***
Replies: 48
Views: 51058

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