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by Jaxhil
Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hey-just wanted to check-in before bed! Did pretty well today-no snacks, seconds, but AGAIN with the Soda-I'm so wanting to stop, but man~ when stress hits (which is frequent!), there I go...Still, its not a solid, so I am getting very used to no snacks again, and that was a major weakness for me. G...
by Jaxhil
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

G'mornin'! Jack took the day off yesterday-so it was a weird N-Day...not a total bomb, no snacks, no solid food sweets :roll: but yes, I opened a soda before supper.. :x I only had half, and I did it because I was seriously craving CHOCOLATE and it was at least not solid, and I was really having tro...
by Jaxhil
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

LOL-sounds like you had a GREAT weekend!!! I'm very excited for you, that you're feeling better-that's great news about the pink skin :P That makes me think of Star Trek Enterprise with Captain Archer and the weird blue aliens with the "antenna" on their heads-they call humans the "pink skins" -LOL!...
by Jaxhil
Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Good mornin'! It's finally an S-day! Yah! I ended up not taking an S with lunch out with the knitting pals yesterday. It was fun, I had a good time. I ate about 2/3rds of a small hamburger and an order of fries(which I also didn't finish) and had iced tea to drink. No dessert and no appetizers! I di...
by Jaxhil
Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

"One of our S days we'll be having chocolate fondue :lol: I can hardly contain my enthusiasm! " ROFLOL!! he he-I'm the same way about chocolate! In fact, last night, Jack went to bed super early because he didn't feel well~ since I was really lonely, I thought seriously of consoling myself with a ho...
by Jaxhil
Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

So glad to hear all's well :D Bummer on the breakfast mishap-I do stuff like that too sometimes! I had oatmeal w/ blueberries and almonds today for b-fast, lunch was a bean and cheese taco and some fritos/chips with guacamole (VEEEERRRY little, there was hardly any left-Gracie (who won't normally tr...
by Jaxhil
Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Calorielab interview
Replies: 13
Views: 23411

Excellent interview, Reinhard! thanks for the link 8)
by Jaxhil
Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

I like your avatar-i've been meaning to tell ya! I want one but I am clueless how to do it..will have to get DH to help!
by Jaxhil
Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hiya Sweetie! I'm sorry you had such a blow-out fight with your DH-I hope everything's getting mended now-or better at least {{hugs}}! ANd you should be VERY proud, not going for the donuts!! YAH! Victory! Yes I've been hanging in there-I actually FORGOT lunch today :shock: Needless to say, by 4:30 ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

G'morning! Just got the kids through their math (just like being in school again myself-only the program we're using is introducing fractions/basic algebra and stuff much sooner than I ever did it-but that's okay, lol). Now they're watching a program they wanted to watch as a reward for finishing at...
by Jaxhil
Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Yah!! Good day for us both-I was very good-no snacks, had salad and steak for supper (your supper sounds like it was really good, too!) and although I will admit to a bit of DrP, other than that I was a very good girl 8) I have been reading my No-S book and that is inspiring me to really buckle down...
by Jaxhil
Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi Tiffani! Well I had an egg sandwich for b-fast, turkey/ham/cheese for lunch with chips and guacamole-supper is completely eluding me as far as ideas..why do i hate to cook?? went for a walk with the kids today-it was fun and I showed them the puppies I saw the other day. The puppies liked the kid...
by Jaxhil
Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Fresh Start
Replies: 5
Views: 10210

Welcome, and congrats on being a new Grandma!

You will love it here-this a great and friendly place where someone's always willing to help. As Tiffani said, the daily check-ins are a great way to help stay accountable!

Good luck! :D
by Jaxhil
Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hey, Tiff! Had an alright weekend-how are you doing? Sounds like you are doing well (yah!). I've still been fighting allergies-so nothing tastes all that great. Of course that didn't stop me from having some s's anyhow. But they just weren't as good as usual. Oh well. Glad you're feeling better! And...
by Jaxhil
Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hiya Tiff! I got the book, too-on Wednesday! Haven't managed to finish it yet, but I'm about halfway through, and I am lovin' it-I am so glad I got it 8) To support (and thank) Reinhard, of course, and because I just knew it would be a great book. And I was right :mrgreen: Took an S day today becaus...
by Jaxhil
Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi Tiffani! Sorry I haven't posted in a couple of days-Jack's been sick and I've been feeling crappy for months-depressed-and been feeling less than good physically too. I've been (for weeks) having almost constant pain in my left heel (from being 65 lbs overweight, perhaps?!) and various aches and ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: DH not home and I'm dying to tell SOMEONE
Replies: 15
Views: 23814

that's wonderful! Congratulations!! :D
by Jaxhil
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Alright, let's see how this goes!
Replies: 15
Views: 24142

It's so nice to "meet" you, Mavilu~welcome to No-S! I too thoroughly enjoyed reading your introduction post. I was once a size 0 also, and though I have no desire to be a 0 again (lol), I agree that a 6/8 would be lovely. I wish the US would adopt some of the eating patterns I hear about in Europe a...
by Jaxhil
Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I will not waste one more moment.
Replies: 10
Views: 19184

Hooray for you!! I have seen many posts (and made some myself) about how wonderful No-S is for bringing blessed FREEDOM and peace into our lives by taking away the constant irritation and worry of counting and planning every morsel, carb, and calorie (or fat gram!!) that goes in our mouths. It is am...
by Jaxhil
Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

AAAAAGH I just posted a LONG reply and my stupid computer ATE it AAARGH My kid's talking to me and I can't remember it :( I can't believe its gone, wahh... Long and short of it, I'm here for ya-still struggling too-but if Reinhard (and others!) can do this, WE CAN TOO!! We just have to make up our m...
by Jaxhil
Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm new around here...
Replies: 9
Views: 17035

Welcome, camburger!

You'll find lots of encouragement here, and of course relief from the insanity of endless counting and obsession :p

I loved how you put it:

"I'm tired of rolling the boulder up the mountain."

Very apt! Me too. Looking forward to hearing your progress!
by Jaxhil
Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: But Atkins worked so well so many times
Replies: 8
Views: 16145

I tried Atkins once. I don't remember even making it through lunch-just the thought of eating only cheese, meat and eggs (which I love, don't get me wrong!) was making me SICK.

Thank God for No S :D
by Jaxhil
Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: look what I saw on Amazon
Replies: 5
Views: 11293

I just bought the last copy :D I can't wait to get it! Congrats, Reinhard-and I wish you continued success. You deserve every bit!

ETA-lol-maybe it wasn't the last one-now it says in stock :P
by Jaxhil
Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ugh. Snacking is getting me again!!
Replies: 10
Views: 16105

Hi Tiffani! I've missed ya! But I'm sorry you're stressing-I can sympathize! Can you get the kids out of the house after b-fast? Maybe going for a walk or to the park would help break the perma-snack cycle. (I need to take my own advice! I just ate cookies and its only Monday MORNING! :( ) I am tryi...
by Jaxhil
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Still alive and still (pretending) to No-S...I am not sticking with it to well but I still want too :roll: DH says he's doing it, and hasn't cheated. Maybe! LOL. Sorry its so cold where you are-its 75 here-s'posed to be NINETY tomorrow-in freekin MARCH!! That's just WRONG. We go from sweats in the m...
by Jaxhil
Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

UGH! Tiff!! That's terrible, bad MAYO?? bummer!! Well at least you got to feel really skinny that day-LOL! you poor thing! I am still hangin on by a thread-exercising sporadically, no-s only in the sense that I never eat seconds..but seriously, I never did anyway (tummy too small, underneath all tha...
by Jaxhil
Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

:lol: on the "Jessie Deficiency" ROFLOL! I am exactly the same, I *HATE* when Jack has to be gone-I'm such a wimp!! I am glad it doesn't happen often (whew!). I know what you mean about our shrub trees-what a joke! That's what I thought when I first moved here-"those aren't trees, they're glorified ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Yes they go faster every day!! My eating still hasn't been up to par but not as out of control as it used to be, still. I didn't exercise Sunday but I did my hour last night-course I waited till like 10:30 pm to do it :roll: but at least I got it done. I felt to guilty letting the day pass without d...
by Jaxhil
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mark's Weekly Check In
Replies: 5
Views: 13503

Wow! You're off to a great start-I think you're doing really well-1/2 inch off everywhere and 3 lbs gone, that's very encouraging! You'll be glad when you've gotten closer to (or at) your goal that you put your pics and measurements up-it'll be such an inspiration, for yourself and others! Keep it u...
by Jaxhil
Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hey Tiffani! I've been doing well on the exercise this week-I got in 5-one hour sessions on my stationary bike. I am going to start doing my Firm Videos again, too. They always really helped my strength, and I can really feel the difference when I do them. Of course its been quite awhile so I'll pro...
by Jaxhil
Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Just wanted to check in and say I did my 1 hour bike ride (stationary cycle that is). I used a different program today and it was harder for sure! I really like my bike, its a Schwinn stationary cycle with a computer-meaning it works like the life cycles at the gyms I used to go to. It has 6 customi...
by Jaxhil
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Oh and don't worry about the 5 lbs or so-it's probably a fluke!! I lost about 3.5 pounds since December, but I think the two week sick/and almost no exercise probably put it back on. I'm afraid to check. I feel bloated today too so that's not helping. I would LOVE to lose 25 lbs this year. Even more...
by Jaxhil
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi! I have been doing ok- no completely successful N-days in awhile, though. I did exercise last night, however. I did one hour on my bike-675 calories burned! Woo-Hoo! I need to jump on it again today, and hopefully start my weight program back up. I don't know if I should jump in where I left off ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Soda Drinks
Replies: 10
Views: 19512

This is an interesting thread! I need to stop drinking it too. I have cut down considerably in the past few months, yet it is still a temptation for me. My DH drinks a lot of it so it is always there, reminding me of its existence, lol. He has said he would quit though, and so it is up to me to quit...
by Jaxhil
Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Merrykat, thank you so much-I needed that hug :P Hi Tiffani! Yes we are whiney but we're still here, right? I know I've been pretty bad too..still overall not as bad as I USED to be, so that's *something* anyway! I'm sorry to hear about your teeth problems, UGH. Jack has so many too, and even worse ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi, long time no see! LOL. Glad to hear from you, but sorry your N-days aren't what they could be-i'm running behind the wagon, right there with ya, though! Sunday was my b-day and it was really depressing. Basically I caught up on mounds of laundry and house work, didn't even get CAKE and ate so-so...
by Jaxhil
Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Holiday planning (for No-S)
Replies: 3
Views: 6563

Sounds like you have everything well-planned, and I agree, this should make it *much* easier to stick with your no-essing even while home for two weeks. As a stay-at-home mom I have to deal with having food in front of me all the time. It was really hard at first, but it gets easier. Plus my DH has ...
by Jaxhil
Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Returning to the country, maintaining No-S
Replies: 1
Views: 5773

Sounds like you had a great time!

I would love to go visit NYC again-my brother and his family live there, and its been a very long time since I've seen them.

Good to hear its been easy to get back on track, too-and that you didn't feel deprived on your vacation 8)
by Jaxhil
Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Spook's check in
Replies: 70
Views: 58954

:D

I'm very happy for you too! Congratulations-well done!!
by Jaxhil
Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

so far so good this week-got a green smiley on the last 3 days, though to be completely up front I did have two small pecan crescent cookies my Mom brought over yesterday. I am counting it as a success because I did NOT go overboard and that is all I had. And it is the holidays, after all :P Today i...
by Jaxhil
Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I came across this poem today....
Replies: 6
Views: 10543

ROFLOL, I love it! Great poem, thanks for posting!
by Jaxhil
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My first day of No S!
Replies: 16
Views: 23345

Yes, don't do it!! (and welcome, Jesse! :P ) I just made a double batch of oatmeal pecan cookies to give to my brothers-in law (and I love these cookies!) I am VERY tempted to have "just" one, but I know that would wind up as two or three..or more (yikes!) so I will be a good no-esser and WAIT. Afte...
by Jaxhil
Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi Tiff! It's really good to hear from you. I am so glad you're doing well and feeling so much stronger. I am completely jealous that you've lost weight and I haven't-but of course HAPPY for you!! We just got back from west Texas yesterday; we went to visit Jack's mom. Very boring trip overall, and ...
by Jaxhil
Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

It's Thursday! I've had an *almost* perfect week this week...nos-wise anyway! Yesterday I had no-s's at all...ok I have taken teeny-weeny sips of Dr. P all week, but, literally, they've been like just enough to wet my tongue slightly. I threw out the rest of the can today, because DrP only lasts so ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ok, back for the umpteenth time!! **dodges tomatoes**
Replies: 12
Views: 18958

me too! I haven't really left, but I was definitely slacking off. I am going back to checking in daily. It really helps me to keep on habit! I wish I could figure out how to get the Habitcal to work for me, what a great tool that is! I'll have to see if I can get my Personal Computer Expert (ie, dea...
by Jaxhil
Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

ok. It's Monday (blah) and it's almost over, lol. Three outta four kids are in bed, and I will do my workout in a bit while watching TV. Today was overall a good day. I mostly kept on habit, and ate fairly well. Here's the rundown: Breakie: 2 oz. blueberry yogurt and a tuna sandwich on homemade whol...
by Jaxhil
Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:49 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just another snippet on moderation
Replies: 5
Views: 10080

It's funny you should say that, Murphysraven! I have a tub of orange sherbet, vanilla and banana pudding ice cream in the chest freezer that have been there so long I can't remember when I got them. At least a couple months (except or the vanilla which I got specifically to go with the apple pie I m...
by Jaxhil
Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: stay off the scale
Replies: 11
Views: 18246

I have a story along this line. When I was in high school I was a skinny little thing, and weighed anywhere from 88 lbs-95 lbs or so on any given day. I'm only 5'1.5" so I wasn't anorexic, just naturally skinny. After I graduated from high school we moved and I put on some weight, and was about 112 ...
by Jaxhil
Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: psychological warfare
Replies: 5
Views: 10934

Hi Matt! Welcome! You have some great ideas, and I can see how helpful having these "talks' with yourself would be. I have a similar one when it comes to exercise, however since I work out at home rather than a gym, mine is a bit different. I tell myself (if my inner child is whining about being tir...
by Jaxhil
Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi Tiffani! Sorry its been so long-there's been so much going on I'm on overload! The computer's been blue-screening off and on-yee-haw :roll: And Jack's been gone since Sunday night (comes home tonight, yah!!). The cat got a fish hook stuck in her mouth Sunday morning, poor baby-178 bucks-poor MAMA...
by Jaxhil
Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

8) g' mornin, Tiff! I hear ya-I know about worrying about their education! But seriously, you CAN do it-if you choose to home school. You are intelligent, have plenty of time for them (they will NOT hate being with you all day, lol-they won't know any different!), *and* most importantly; YOU LOVE TH...
by Jaxhil
Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi Tiffani! Just wanted to check in real quick-I've done pretty well this week so far-comparitively speaking anyway :roll: I've exercised everyday-today I've done an hour weight training/waerobics ala Jillian M's book: yesterday did an hour on my bike, 50 min the day before; plus walking on, Monday,...
by Jaxhil
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm back
Replies: 4
Views: 9418

Welcome back! I had to laugh when you mentioned Susan Powter! I wonder if she's still eating low fat... :P I tried to eat low fat way back when it was the thing-it was horrible. All the experts said I'd lose weight if everything had NO fat (and tasted like styrofoam, of course!). So I ate all kinds ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

G'morning! It's very early so I haven't cheated yet today, lol. Yesterday was not a success, though I keep trying to convince myself it wasn't so bad. I did drink (over the course of the day) an entire can of Dr. Pepper. :roll: That stuff is evil. Plus I ate homemade (left over) popcorn last night. ...
by Jaxhil
Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi! Sorry to hear about the food poisoning! UGH!! Glad you're feeling better, though! The salad sounds good (and good for you!) I need to eat more salads too. I have been trying to make homemade soups for lunch every week to up the vitamins and fiber in our diets. Luckily my kids love soup. Except G...
by Jaxhil
Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Down 15 pounds
Replies: 5
Views: 12032

Congratulations-that's fantastic!! It's always great to hear another No-S success story :D
by Jaxhil
Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hello, Tiffani! I am really sorry I haven't been here in so long-lots going on! My Dad may have to have heart surgery :cry: . Actually its pretty likely, so I have been thinking and worrying about that. I am just praying and leaving him in God's hands, because really, there's not much else I can do....
by Jaxhil
Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

:( I'm really sorry to hear you've been feeling so bad! You know its bad when you don't want to hold your kids!! Don't be silly, you are NOT a bad friend!! I wouldn't post eitherif I felt lousy. I hope you're doing better and finding some relief. I'll keep you in my prayers {{{hugs}}} I've been just...
by Jaxhil
Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

G'morning. Yesterday was another failure :roll: DH wanted me to make cookies (chocolate chip, my fav) for my dbil (who did me a favor) and some for his work buddies(just because? lol), and you can't make cookies for someone and not make some for your own kids, right? So I made a dbl batch and I am g...
by Jaxhil
Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi. Not having a good Monday-I've done ok no-s-wise; I did have a small leftover piece of coffee cake from the other day but that's it for cheating. It's just I am pms'ing and it's not a good thing. I get down in the dumps and its so hard to snap out of it. I am tired of being fat and I feel like it...
by Jaxhil
Sun Oct 14, 2007 12:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Spook's check in
Replies: 70
Views: 58954

Well, you're off to a great start-here's hoping you'll be feeling better ASAP!
by Jaxhil
Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hiya Tiffani! Sorry its been awhile, I got sick Wednesday. Then Jack took Thursday off to set up the new computer (still working on that!) and yesterday was Jacob's 13th birthday :shock: Gosh it came fast :cry: So its been a very busy week and *not* good for my NoS adherence. On the other hand, alth...
by Jaxhil
Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Yum, your cookout sounds like fun (haven't had breakfast yet and everyting sounds good!). So yesterday was successful, 95% anyway. I did sip some DrP again (sigh). But *NO* snacks, not even a nibble, and no seconds either, no sweets.. And my DS and I made an *excellent* supper last night too, Chicke...
by Jaxhil
Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi Tiffani! My Monday has been..well, less than stellar, but better than disaster :roll: I "virtual plated" (is that a euphemism for cheating, I wonder? I was starving so I said VPing) 2 pieces of homemade cinnamon swirl bread (be-)for breakfast; then the same at lunch-VP-ed a few fritos; then (this...
by Jaxhil
Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Whew..I'm tired just thinking about it! Carting little ones is VERY wearing on ya, isn't it?? And that's too bad about the cake! :x I hate when I get all wired up for a treat and then its a letdown! I hope you're feeling better-very soon, if not already! I've been pretty good about my s's this weeke...
by Jaxhil
Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Listen to this!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10472

I haven't run into her again, but I am still trying, believe me, I want to know more DETAILS :mrgreen:
by Jaxhil
Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

:P aaw, thanks! you too, btw! I am really impressed you can ride with a trailer and TWO kids inside, right?? THAT would be tough, lol! Yesterday was a success-I even passed the "my hubby's eating in front of me again" night-time snack :roll: LOL. It couldn't have been the fact that I was so tired I ...
by Jaxhil
Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:45 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What is the craziest diet you've tried?
Replies: 8
Views: 14127

ok, this is embarrassing-but fun!! Before I confess, I just want to say I was young and gullible when I tried this :lol: and btw, it didn't work :P I read about a Color diet, which claimed that foods that were "hot" colors, such as red and orange and yellow were burned off quickly and greens and blu...
by Jaxhil
Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Thalia's 21-Day Commitment Check-In
Replies: 22
Views: 19107

Wow, looks like you are doing great! It's wonderful that you've lost 7 pounds, and are finding this plan so easy to stick with :D Makes me want to succeed as well! I especially liked your comment that NoS is so easy you almost feel like you're cheating-like there's some catch you missed! :lol: 8) Wh...
by Jaxhil
Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Good morning! Yesterday was another success! Not a single snack or second and I'm not counting the few sips of DP with homemade pizza last night. Of which I got full after only *two* VERY small pieces, arrgh!! LOL. I don't know, but I think I'm finding it far easier to stick to this time around-how ...
by Jaxhil
Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

triple post, stupid computer!
by Jaxhil
Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

triple post :roll:
by Jaxhil
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

So today is going well so far-no snacks and only 3 teeny-weeny sips of DP. Brekkie was an egg sandwich w/ canadian bacon, strawberries, and small blueberry yogurt. Lunch was a bit of tuna pasta leftovers w/ veggies and 2 1/2 small bean and cheese chalupas. My kids are begging to watch a dumb movie a...
by Jaxhil
Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Yah!! Good day for both of us, then! I count today as a success too, not ONE snack-no bites, and no S's..well I *did* have that DP this am, but it was with a meal not outside-just like you, snacking is my main problem! My loving DH is having ICE CREAM in the other room, which he asked if I wanted an...
by Jaxhil
Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Old fashioned healthy eating
Replies: 2
Views: 6925

Amen! Diets like that can make you CRAZY! That's what I like so much about No-S! Simple, logical, and gives you peace instead of frayed nerves and the guilt that comes with failing/cheating on other diet plans! I never made it through a single day on any of those other diets. And I always seemed to ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

I just posted a LOOOONG post and my STUPID P-O-JUNK computer ATE IT. AAARGH. :x I'll get over it one day. So far so-so. Pretty good but I did have soda (about 6 oz) with breakfast-I will not submit again to that today! I am determined!! I wrote a lot more but I am too irritated to try to rewrite it,...
by Jaxhil
Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi Tiffani! I had a pretty good weekend-spent too much of it in the car though, trapsing back and forth to San Antonio trying to get the shopping done. Then the dog (Super-Dog, that is) broke the FOURTH D&*@$# collar I have bought for him and I had to go and get another. Until we have our fence fini...
by Jaxhil
Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Listen to this!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10472

It *is* inspiring, right? You know, I was thinking of going back and asking her some more questions, and giving her the link to NoS so she could tell her story in her own words. I hope she doesn't think I'm a diet stalker, LOL!! I can't help it though, I want to know all the details too It confirms ...
by Jaxhil
Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:34 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Listen to this!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10472

Listen to this!!

I just had to check in and tell everyone about someone I met today. I was shopping at wally world and I met a woman who worked there. She was helping me with the bikes. She was very patient as I was trying to decide which bike to get. Anyway, I mentioned I wanted a fun way to workout and that I was ...
by Jaxhil
Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

hola, Tiffani! (hmm, did I spell that right? I have no idea :P ) I just had to check in and tell you about someone I met today. I was shopping at wally world (bleh) and I met a woman who worked there-she was helping me with the bikes. She was very patient and I was trying to decide which bike to get...
by Jaxhil
Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

:( I know EXACTLY how you feel Tiff. I hate looking in the mirror. I had Jack take my *before* (I HOPE) pics last night and I am completely terrified of looking at them. I am always shocked (and disgusted) when I see photos of myself. I've never been particularly photogenic anyway, but now its compl...
by Jaxhil
Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm still here
Replies: 4
Views: 8289

Hi Tiffani! I'm still here too ... just the fact that we have not completely thrown in the towel should be encouraging, right? I am so glad to hear you are back to getting regular sleep (ENOUGH sleep that is :P ). That in itself will no doubt make a HUGE difference. I need to recommit as well. I am ...
by Jaxhil
Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Good morning!! It's good to hear from you too :D Things are pretty good here, too. The little boys are doing well on their reading lessons, school is going okay. I still have to really push Jacob to get his work done but he's getting faster. He really hates writing though and *that's* still a major ...
by Jaxhil
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi Tiffani! Sorry its been so long since I've posted-I am still here, still pluggin' away! I so know what you mean about the exercise cloths :roll: grrr. Annoying, isn't it?? Especially the running bra thing. I can still squeeze into the largest size but its kinda painful :shock: And my waist is 34 ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

God willing it'll be over by then :( and he won't have to go... I almost married a guy who was in the Navy. I changed my mind at the last minute ( I was really young and decided I needed to be on my own awhile before I went and got married!). My Dad is retired AF though, so I know about who comes fi...
by Jaxhil
Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hi! Just wanted to say g'morning.. I wanted to give a report on my exercise this week thus far also. I have been good in that respect at least! I did an hour on the treadmill Tuesday evening (I walk about 2.25 miles in that amount of time..I've got short legs, so I cover ground slower :P ); Wednesda...
by Jaxhil
Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Hey, long time no see! 8) glad you're back! I've been out for awhile too. Not doing so well in any way but still not giving up entirely, so that's something I guess. I am really glad you're back, I really missed you. Its so hard alone!! I have been exercising intermintantly (sp?) but I need to get m...
by Jaxhil
Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Returning Member
Replies: 14
Views: 20066

LOL-I love those little stars too!! I know what you mean about the unreasonable buzz, hehehe!! But hey, whatever works, right? :lol:
by Jaxhil
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

LOL-wow your sis sounds like she knows what I mean! :) That is too funny (well weird) that you ate ice cream last night-so did I, and I blame it on dear hubby too :lol: He started it, by eating ice cream in front of me AGAIN!! He does it all the time (a fact which he vehemently denies!-HA! believe m...
by Jaxhil
Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The low fat jury is in
Replies: 5
Views: 11205

You are SOOO right Deb!! I gained 25 lbs doing low fat, for exactly the same reason. I kept eating because the food was so unsatisfying that I was still hungry. I ended up eating huge amounts of food (something I never did before the stupid low-fat craze!!) and still wasn't full-and I was skinny bef...
by Jaxhil
Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Yep i am sick of poopy diapers too...12 years of diapers and COUNTING (believe me, I'm COUNTING!! LOL) Grace just is really not into the potty training at all; if I manage by some small miracle to catch her in the act, by the time we get to the toilet I've missed the boat :roll: If she's still going...
by Jaxhil
Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

I'm still here too..sort of! I have not had one completely successful day in I don't know how long. Sigh. It's depressing to come and post one failure after another so I just haven't bothered. I still want to do this, so I guess that's something, right (I hope so!!!). I don't know why its been so ha...
by Jaxhil
Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:50 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Thanks!
Replies: 10
Views: 19402

Good for you, my fellow Texan!! I am loving that you do the teeth brushing thing-I do too! And I remember one time in another weight loss group (many years ago) everyone was giving tips on how to not keep eating or snack or whatever. I said I brushed my teeth after meals and it kept me from wanting ...
by Jaxhil
Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: how much have you lost???
Replies: 15
Views: 36534

I appreciate y'all replying and giving your results! I am encouraged by them and convinced that I need to take it up a notch, so to speak! I have been doing this off and on since February. Lately OFF of course :roll: And I fell off the wagon because my results were soooo slow-I'd lost about 4 lbs in...
by Jaxhil
Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

hey! How's it going? I'm doing well on the exercise, for the most part-not so well (ok BADDDDDD) on the eating :o( I have lost count of the stupid lemon cookies I've eaten today. Sigh. I just need to get it in gear. I don't want another year of failing to meet this goal of losing weight to pass. I a...
by Jaxhil
Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

I am sorry it's been so long since I've checked in-you are having such a rough time, I know how you feel. I ate for the SAME EXACT reasons!!! Honestly, you will get through this...it will stop eventually! I know about finally getting ONE to sleep and then the other wakes-the other day Jack "helped" ...
by Jaxhil
Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

did 45 min on the treadmill, and yesterday did one hour-walking, plus a session of shovel glove. I am a little sore from that, but nothing I can't handle at least!

Nos was good yesterday too. How are you?
by Jaxhil
Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

Good morning! just a quick post, I have been playing on the computer tooo long! Sounds like you are doing really well, and getting back on track-yah!! I did really well last week on exercise, did 5 days, at least one session each day. I am determined to get in that exercise!! and the No-s of course....
by Jaxhil
Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

You know, just for an experiment, today I did my 35min on the treadmill, but I *walked* instead, just to see the calorie expenditure difference. I was very surprised! It burned almost exactly the same as when I jogged 1 mile solid :o Wow! Hard to believe! I was thinking it would be less, naturally-a...
by Jaxhil
Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hilary and Tiffani Check In
Replies: 573
Views: 412107

No prob-glad you're back! 8) I did my 35 min total on the trdml today; jogged a 15:47 mile (geez I'm slow!! Oh well) and walked the rest. Managed to get the kids to do their schooling, it goes so slowly somedays! They piddle like crazy! I have been cooking up a storm it feels like-my feet are aching...