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by Bluebell
Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Well Oolala, for all of your wise words and positive comments (much appreciated of course) I have completely messed up today. Got home from work and ate and ate. :cry: Seems I still don’t really KNOW when its in my best interest not to eat. Sigh. This is my 16th month of NoS and still I have these...
by Bluebell
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

A lovely weekend but I have eaten waaaay too much. I finally feel like the festive season is now properly over, my husband’s birthday seems to mark this in my mind! So, New Year’s Resolution, to return to no snacks at all even at the weekends. I am unable to cope with complete freedom on S days ...
by Bluebell
Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Oh gosh I would hate to eat lunch at 11.30! Mostly because the gap between lunch and dinner would be too long. I generally eat around 12.30 ish and ideally like dinner at 6pm.
Today - success. Two work days done, weekend here I come :)
by Bluebell
Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

I love the idea that you had a panini grill at work Oolala! Sure sounds more appetising than the cold sandwich I usually end up taking. I hope you enjoy your semester’s leave, sounds wonderful. I was fine at work today, as always the thought of it was worse than the reality, and I have stuck to No...
by Bluebell
Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:17 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2018 Year Long Challenge
Replies: 129
Views: 153096

I support anyone mulling over what they want on check in threads. I can always choose to start skipping them if I see the trend. I hope the main board stays with No S, though. I want to be able to come and be part of the same tribe. Agreed, sorry I should have specified, personal check ins are of c...
by Bluebell
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2018 Year Long Challenge
Replies: 129
Views: 153096

Also (sorry!) I want to add my voice of agreement to Gingerpie and Oolala’s comments about IF. I feel very strongly that these boards are for and about NoS, and only NoS. They are primarily for supporting those who are trying to learn eating habits that can be for life. Eating with moderation, thr...
by Bluebell
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2018 Year Long Challenge
Replies: 129
Views: 153096

Yes please. I remember committing to the 2017 year challenge thinking that it seemed like such a long time to commit to, but really wanting to do it nevertheless. Well the year just whizzed by! I have maintained my weight loss for the past 4 months or so and while I would like to gradually lose a li...
by Bluebell
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks guys. Am on the mend now, didn’t eat much yesterday and today was a proper NoS day. Back to work tomorrow, as much as I’m dreading going back I think the routine will be good for my eating!
by Bluebell
Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2017 One year No S Challenge
Replies: 425
Views: 608860

Well that’s 2017 done! Goodness me how quickly a year goes by. I have had my ups and downs along the way but No S has been pretty much a constant in my life, even when its felt hard or i have gone wrong. The mark it and move on ethos has been the biggest help to me.
Here’s to a fantastic 2018!
by Bluebell
Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 9
Views: 20106

Thanks Merry! A very Happy New Year to you and all NoSers out there :D
by Bluebell
Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Well I have woken up to 2018 with a streaming cold. So not much appetite. I have definitely put on a couple of pounds over Christmas. Will focus on getting better but don’t need to take a sick day as such, don’t fancy many snacks or sweets anyway today. Every cloud....
by Bluebell
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday and today- success. Had a few wobbly moments but managed to stay strong. Just reminded myself of how possible and easy it is to get between meals, and to get to the weekend. I’ve done it many times over the past 14 months and so I can do it now, its no different to any other time. I have...
by Bluebell
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thank you gingerpie and oolala for encouragement. Actually today wasn’t so bad, chocolates etc still very much in sight but I almost felt relieved that I didn’t have to eat them! Which is crazy really, I certainly don’t have to eat them on any day, S or NoS! Just the connection that Christmas ...
by Bluebell
Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

So I have had a lovely Christmas, lots of food and drink. I am checking in for accountability as I really want to have three green days now, and not just fall into holiday eating. My husband and sons are all at home which is lovely, however that does not mean I need to eat mindlessly! Lots of chocol...
by Bluebell
Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Hi Oolala I’m still here :D I have only just started telling colleagues about NoS, over a year after I started. They are all talking about which diet they’ll go on after the Christmas excesses! So glad I’m not playing that awful game anymore. Quite hard to convince them that NoS really works e...
by Bluebell
Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Only have a minute to exercise? Here's the system for you!
Replies: 15
Views: 27552

Thanks for this, I have just signed up for the free version to get me started, even I can manage one minute a day! (Chronic exercise avoider here :D )
by Bluebell
Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday I had an S day as it was our staff Christmas party. I did overeat, went back for seconds and had dessert. Seems I still occasionally get the impulse to eat for the sake of eating. Felt uncomfortably full going to bed. A normal NoS day for me today and hopefully a moderate weekend before Ch...
by Bluebell
Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Oops I haven’t checked in for a few days, life has been extremely busy but NoS has been a constant throughout all the hustle and bustle of the last week of term. Cannot wait to break up for Christmas on Thurs, I really feel that this Christmas will be so much better in terms of my eating. I am loo...
by Bluebell
Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Jenji, good for you, and I hope your NoS journey is a long and happy one!
Oolala, excellent summary, I like the marriage analogy, it makes a lot of sense.
by Bluebell
Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

I have been reflecting some more as we approach Christmas. To add to my post on Monday, it struck me today (in the staff room mid morning as I gazed at the biscuit tin) I have never actually been tempted to give up completely on NoS. Not once. I have had temptations, I have stayed strong at times an...
by Bluebell
Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday and today- success
by Bluebell
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:18 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2017 One year No S Challenge
Replies: 425
Views: 608860

I just wanted to come back to this thread and re post what I have written on my daily check in. Didn’t weigh this morning following too many Ss this weekend. Worried I am losing it a bit as we approach Christmas and so I am re focussing my efforts and reminding myself of all I have learnt this yea...
by Bluebell
Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Didn’t weigh this morning following too many Ss this weekend. Worried I am losing it a bit as we approach Christmas and so I am re focussing my efforts and reminding myself of all I have learnt this year. To keep going is probably how I would best sum it up! To keep the faith in NoS and how much i...
by Bluebell
Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thank you Oolala. Youngest son returned today, so so lovely to see him. He had an amazing time, I am very proud of him coping with being away from home all week at 8 years old. Today - success. But I am 2 pounds up from my restaurant over eating! Scary how quickly it goes on.
by Bluebell
Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Last night was a fail at dinner time. I ate out again with my eldest son, youngest son and husband both away so we treated ourselves. Unfortunately I allowed myself to eat what I wanted and it was definitely more than one plate. No dessert is the only positive. I miss my youngest so much, he’s nev...
by Bluebell
Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Delicious meal out with my friends. Very full of good food and drink, but I really enjoyed it and their company.
by Bluebell
Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Weekend - lots of sweets. Too many really, mindless eating. Today - success Tomorrow will be a planned S day, as I am going out to dinner with friends. Our boys are away on a 4 night residential which we are all struggling with, they’re only 8 and its the first time away for them. So we are going ...
by Bluebell
Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Weds, Thurs, Fri, success.
by Bluebell
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Saying hello
Replies: 4
Views: 11048

Hello and welcome from a 43 year old female! :) No S is a fantastic way to learn how to have a healthy relationship with food and eat with moderation. It has ended a lifetime of yoyo dieting and self loathing for me. I have lost 28 pounds and am maintaining that loss. But yes, do it for you. Weight ...
by Bluebell
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello, can I join in?
Replies: 7
Views: 16931

Hi Kates and welcome. I hope NoS works well for you. :)
by Bluebell
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday - success
Today - small fail. Handful of peanuts before dinner. Not sure why I did that. Mark it and move on.
by Bluebell
Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Crystal's Daily Check In
Replies: 250
Views: 262200

Hi Crystal, well done staying strong when you have PMS, I can really struggle around those few days. Doesn't matter what the scales say, the most important thing is that you stayed strong and stayed green! Keep going! :)
by Bluebell
Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: to weigh or not to weigh?
Replies: 17
Views: 30598

A few thoughts from me. NoS has helped me both lose weight and have a healthy relationship with food, for the first time ever in my adult life. (I am 42 and was a classic yoyo dieter, tried pretty much every diet out there over the years) For me, it is more stressful to try and stay away from the sc...
by Bluebell
Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday and today - success
by Bluebell
Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Aw thanks guys, that means a lot! :)
Today - success, with filled plates!
by Bluebell
Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today - success
by Bluebell
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thank you for the support and kind words ironchef and ipearlmom, I really do appreciate it. Ironchef that makes so much sense, and has helped me stop being so hard on myself - thank you. I am feeling better today, back in control again, which feels so much better. I have somehow maintained my weight...
by Bluebell
Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Struggling. I'm not giving up, but I feel some of my old destructive thought processes trying to return. Have not been in control at all really this weekend. Fresh start tomorrow. My husband is home at least. Just feel quite down about it all.
by Bluebell
Fri Nov 10, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today - Fail.
Dinner turned into a binge :(
Have been fighting it for days now but this evening I allowed myself to give in. I think I probably need to just mark it and move on, not sure much good will come from over analysing and beating myself up.
by Bluebell
Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Hi ironchef, yes I think it is partly that, also I just tend to get fed up with life when he's been away for a while, and I don't have food to cheer myself up with. Which is crazy because I know that it doesn't actually cheer me up in the long run. Old habits die hard I guess. Anyway today I pretty ...
by Bluebell
Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thank you jenji. I am definitely hanging on to the habits, you are so right in saying that they will keep me steady. After more than a year they are fairly well entrenched, but the old urges are still there under the surface. I guess a lifetime of a poor relationship with food isn't going to just di...
by Bluebell
Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Struggling a bit these last couple of days. I am wanting to rebel in small ways. Picking a few extras when I've almost finished my plate. Craving sweets. I think it may be partly a reaction to the fact that I have reached a weight I am happy with, and have been able to maintain that weight for a cou...
by Bluebell
Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Ironchef thank you for the reassurance that it is normal. I am still learning that the little devil is full of crap! Actually, I think I do know it, but am still not always ready to believe it fully if that makes sense! Today, success, out for lunch with my parents and auntie. They know about NoS bu...
by Bluebell
Mon Nov 06, 2017 6:33 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Miracle Foods
Replies: 10
Views: 19116

This reminds me of my attempts to lose weight with Slimming World. I would have a fridge full of muller light yoghurts and a cupboard full of Mugshot packet soups. These are 'free' foods on Slimming World and you can eat as much as you like! Madness. It struck me a while back that I have not stocked...
by Bluebell
Sun Nov 05, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Well I wasn't strong this weekend! Too many sweets. I need to be strict with my no snacking rule at weekends. I can't cope with free reign. Next weekend I will try and get this back on track.
by Bluebell
Fri Nov 03, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Success. A little devil sitting on my shoulder this evening tempting me to rebel. There's chocolates in the cupboard, just a few wouldn't make a difference. You're hungry, have some crisps before dinner. What the hell, its Friday evening, you deserve a treat. Somewhat troubling that I still have thi...
by Bluebell
Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thank you Larkspur!
Today - success.
by Bluebell
Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today - success
by Bluebell
Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday and today, success, a late dinner today, I ate around 8.30pm which is late for me but unavoidable due to youngest son's activities. I was Ok, hungry but able to hang on, and had planned ahead and defrosted a meal in advance.
by Bluebell
Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Great story gingerpie! I have eaten a few of the chocolates and managed to keep them to myself! Far too many Ss this weekend, my birthday celebrations have been lovely but I've had too many opportunities to eat drink and be merry! I am not going anywhere near the scales for a few days, I feel bloate...
by Bluebell
Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today - success. A beautiful Autumn day, we had a picnic lunch in our camper van and a lovely walk through the woods. So lucky to spend time with the family, just the four of us doing our thing, my husband is away with work for a couple of weeks from tomorrow, so I need to look back and remember the...
by Bluebell
Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday- success Today, a planned S day. My husband and boys wanted to do an early birthday celebration as my husband will be away for my actual birthday. Enjoyed a nice lunch with the in laws, my treat at lunch was a cupcake which I enjoyed. As it so happened I was also out at a friends for dinne...
by Bluebell
Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

lol SpiritSong :lol: If only I could convince myself they were calorie free! Had a lovely time with friends today, we went to a coffee shop and I managed to just have a coffee, everyone else had cake, but I didn't feel deprived because I felt like the cappuccino was a treat in itself. I am still fig...
by Bluebell
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SpiritSong's check in
Replies: 93
Views: 148193

Sorry to hear that you are not enjoying your job. I find it very hard to stay strong around food when I feel stressed, well done to you for resisting temptation. Hope things improve for you soon.
by Bluebell
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Ah OK thanks SpiritSong, yes me too! I didn't realise how much I rely on jotting down my thoughts here, until I couldn't! Today, success. Had a lovely day at a pottery course today, very very rare for me to spend a whole day away from the family doing something just for me. Lunch was provided and wa...
by Bluebell
Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Dont Know if it was just me, but I couldn't connect to this website over the weekend, which left me feeling surprisingly bereft! Anyway, I stuck to 3 meals with some treats over the weekend. It is half term here in the Uk so I will be at home with my boys for the week. Thursday I have planned as a s...
by Bluebell
Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thank you so much Gracie I really appreciate your kind words, it is humbling to know that you've read through my whole thread and found it helpful. My main motivation over the months has been knowing that any other alternative will lead to failure and self loathing. I have found that the benefits of...
by Bluebell
Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today, success, just about by the skin of my teeth. End of a busy and stressful half term at the school where I work, also a stressful time with my husband's health, also I am brewing a head cold, also I just felt really really hungry before dinner. Managed to wait, ate a large plateful of curry, ha...
by Bluebell
Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Hi jenji, thanks for your kind comment. It may interest you to know that my stats are/were similar to yours, I am 42, 5 foot 6" and started out weighing 190 pounds last September. I am now 161 pounds, I just dropped another pound so 29lbs in total. Although it took me around 10 months to lose the ma...
by Bluebell
Fri Oct 20, 2017 5:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks SpiritSong and Crystal :)
By the way Crystal I love how you have your eventual goal as 'Wherever my weight eventually settles on No S.' Such a sensible approach, and exactly how things are working out for me. I wish you luck on your NoS journey.
by Bluebell
Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Well despite the pizza and my time of the month, I have dropped another pound. Today was success.
by Bluebell
Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Zoid 2017 check in
Replies: 8
Views: 16056

We all have days like that, and sleep deprivation is the worst. The most important thing is to mark it and move on. Enjoy the weekend when you get there!
by Bluebell
Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday and today, success. I baked some cookies today and managed to avoid putting any in my mouth! On the down side I did have a plate full of veggie pizza for my dinner, it really should have been half a plate of pizza and half salad. Sigh. My willpower deserted me. Have been maintaining my 28l...
by Bluebell
Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today - success
by Bluebell
Mon Oct 16, 2017 6:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Merry's Monthly Check-in
Replies: 350
Views: 357414

Hi Merry, I agree with Linda, you are really giving this some good thoughts, and have a lot of insight. Most of what you say echoes my own thoughts and feelings around food. In the end I had to put a stop to snacking on S days because I was just eating for the sake of it. Sweets and seconds are allo...
by Bluebell
Mon Oct 16, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4574901

Congrats on a sane weekend, that must be a good feeling! :)
by Bluebell
Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yes gingerpie, how right you are :)
Had a good weekend, food has been fine, thought I'd have an ice lolly after dinner for a treat and boy was it sweet! Still ate it though :oops:
by Bluebell
Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Haven't checked in for a couple of days, all is going well and have had successful green days. Lovely meal out with my family this evening, I found it so normal and easy to enjoy a main meal plus coffee for 'dessert', no real urge at all for starter or dessert. Just enjoyed delicious food not cooked...
by Bluebell
Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:52 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Breakfasts - Big or small?
Replies: 24
Views: 39521

I guess my breakfast is in the big category, I have a bowl of muesli or granola followed by a piece of wholemeal toast. In the early days of NoS the bowl would be very full and the toast would be two slices. Over time the bowl is less full and the toast one slice. This has just happened gradually as...
by Bluebell
Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks Linda :) Glad its not just me who feels that way! Really striking how many levels of connection I have with food and my emotions, even when I have made so much progress. I guess the biggest difference these days is that I don't often act on those impulses.
Today was success.
by Bluebell
Mon Oct 09, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Well today was nowhere near as bad as I had feared, thank goodness. Work was fine. The incident I was really worried about was not a problem in the end. My husband's medical appointments went well and he has his first set of chemo drugs to take at home, we will just have to see how he goes. One day ...
by Bluebell
Sun Oct 08, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thank you for your kind words gingerpie. I appreciate your support. The scan was fine this morning, now I need to get through tomorrow - work plus hospital appointments, ugh. I will be pleased when tomorrow evening is here!
by Bluebell
Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks Linda, no not at all, I have enjoyed having a little chat with you on both our check ins! I value and appreciate your support, thank you.
by Bluebell
Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4574901

That article is a good read. Sounds very similar to some of my own struggles over the years. So easy to buy into the 'thin = good, fat = bad' myth. Sounds as if you are coming to your own conclusions about it, I agree that NoS puts food in its rightful place, its so exhausting having that mental deb...
by Bluebell
Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today I am feeling a little stressed about a work related incident, hoping it will resolve itself on Monday but in the meantime I have that horrible anxious feeling in my stomach. Also my husband has an MRI scan tomorrow and begins treatment for his tumour next week, I feel apprehensive about that a...
by Bluebell
Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4574901

Oh good I'm glad I didn't offend you, that's the last thing I'd want to do :)
I completely understand how difficult this struggle can be at times, and wish you every success as you continue on your journey.
by Bluebell
Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4574901

I'm with you at the 30 bmi! SOOOO wanting to get into the 20's! (I actually had the same thought--I'd be thrilled with a 26, LOL! I guess it's all about perspective!) Let's spur each other on to a 29! ! Merry and ipearlmom I sincerely apologise if my comment about my bmi came across as insensitive,...
by Bluebell
Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks ipearlmom. Today - success.
by Bluebell
Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How Much Do You Eat Per Meal?
Replies: 7
Views: 16627

Without wishing to sound too critical, the method you're describing sounds very complicated! The beauty of NoS lies in its simplicity. I agree with Splandrea, give Vanilla NoS a good chance to work (I'm talking a few months at least). You may well need large plates initially, but as Splandrea says, ...
by Bluebell
Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today - success. Very tired, had a bad night, turns out our guttering is loose and it was banging against the side of the house all night with the wind. Going to cost a fair bit to sort out apparently, but has been temporarily secured for now. Anyway, the point of that is, I felt weary all day and h...
by Bluebell
Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4617
Views: 4574901

Hi Linda, I was just reading through your last few entries, I hope you don't mind me commenting. I wrote on my own check in recently that I have decided to accept being a little overweight, because the benefits to my sanity and relationship with food with NoS are so huge. I am officially 6lbs into t...
by Bluebell
Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Happy Belated Birthday, Reinhard!
Replies: 4
Views: 10133

I have to admit I didn't realise you'd had a birthday Reinhard, but Many Happy Returns! I hope you had a great day. :D
by Bluebell
Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today - success. Very happy that my eldest son is eating more and more of the same foods (youngest son still a little fussy) Husband still away but cooked prawn, garlic and tomato pasta for myself and my son, delicious!
by Bluebell
Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks oolala. I agree, the freedom to choose and the knowledge that I have that freedom of choice is empowering.
Back on it today, always a sense of relief after an eating weekend! Good healthy choices and feel just a little hungry going to bed, which is fine.
by Bluebell
Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today I baked a pear sponge pudding, I don't know what happened as I followed the recipe carefully, but it turned into a mountain as it was baking! :lol: My tummy is now very full of 'pear mountain' as my boys have now nicknamed it, I had a portion at both lunch and dinner. A bit of an overkill, but...
by Bluebell
Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Today I have enjoyed my food. Had friends for lunch and we had pizza with lots of salads, also had a very rich piece of chocolate cake for dessert, it made me feel sleepy! Supper was reasonably light with crackers, cheese, olives and fruit. No wine this weekend, husband is away and I just don't fanc...
by Bluebell
Fri Sep 29, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 10 months in testimonial
Replies: 15
Views: 38845

vmsurbat wow 7 years of NoS, that is a wonderful achievement. I certainly hope to come back and post yearly on here, here's hoping I will have as much success as you have! Thank you for commenting on my testimonial :)
by Bluebell
Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks ladybird😀 and hi Crystal, what a fine age to be :D Sometimes I wonder if I would have been ready for NoS before now, having been somewhat obsessed with the world of dieting for so many years! I am not so sure about being inspiring! But I am certainly a huge advocate for NoS and would encou...
by Bluebell
Fri Sep 29, 2017 6:08 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 10 months in testimonial
Replies: 15
Views: 38845

One year since I joined this forum! What a difference a year makes. I am in a good place with my eating. Thank you NoS and all the wonderful posters here. :) :) :)
by Bluebell
Fri Sep 29, 2017 6:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

One year since I joined this forum! What a difference a year makes. I am in a good place with my eating. Thank you NoS and all the wonderful posters here :) :) :)
by Bluebell
Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

A gift indeed oolala. I was chatting on another forum about bad memories of diet classes I have been to, and realising just how glad I am to finally be free of that madness.
Today - success.
by Bluebell
Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Crystal's Daily Check In
Replies: 250
Views: 262200

Hi Crystal, I have just read through your thread and wanted to offer my experience of weight loss. It has been slooooow. Like half a pound a week, some weeks nothing, some weeks a slight gain. But over 10 months I have lost 28lb, and have maintained that for the last two months. And it now honestly ...
by Bluebell
Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How to handle work situations
Replies: 21
Views: 31791

I have found a general and rather vague 'No thanks, I'm eating sensibly in the week' seems to satisfy most people's curiosity. In fact, most people care more about their own choices than yours. Out of your options I'd go for 3, you may well find you don't fancy it come the weekend, but at least you ...
by Bluebell
Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks ironchef, it may sound like a cliche but I feel so blessed to have discovered NoS, little did I realise a year ago what a profound affect it would have on me and my relationship with food. How can such a simple system be responsible for such huge changes? The celebration itself really was lov...
by Bluebell
Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Yesterday and today - success
by Bluebell
Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Thanks lilybug and gingerpie, if you'd told me a year ago this is where I'd be today, I would never have believed you. I have had my share of hiccups along the way (see most recently my post about sugar cravings!) but the big picture is most definitely positive. :)
by Bluebell
Sat Sep 23, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Tea?
Replies: 5
Views: 13055

Oh gosh yes, tea and coffee are a wonderful way of feeling as if you've had something to keep you going without actually eating. Especially in the early days of NoS when the hunger could feel really difficult, a hot drink would definitely help between meals.
by Bluebell
Sat Sep 23, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

I haven't checked in for a few days, have been very busy with work and preparing for a party which we hosted today for my parents Golden Wedding Anniversary. The good news is that I have stuck to NoS, and today at the meal I really felt in control and calm around all the food. I ate the foods I real...
by Bluebell
Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Too true oolala. Sugar cravings have thankfully disappeared for now. Yesterday and today - success.
by Bluebell
Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 589644

Well it wasn't the seconds that got me this weekend, but the sweets. I am finding now I am in my 40s that the week leading up to my time of the month can be pretty miserable. I've seen the doctor about it, apparently its just normal, hormones, age etc etc. Sugar cravings have been pretty strong. I h...

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