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by Allisonmeg
Sun Feb 26, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- Grapenuts flakes
L- Bagel & thin half with cream cheese & tomato
S- piece of coconut crème pie
D-Lean cuisine southwestern rolls, Brussel sprouts (later)

Spent entire day cleaning master bathroom and emptying closet for painters on Monday.
Did some random grazing early evening
by Allisonmeg
Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Painting day...I'm pacing around not sure where to go! I'm definitely staying green today though

B- Buds
L- Bagel w cream cheese
D- Lean cuisine w rice
by Allisonmeg
Fri Feb 24, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

lol oolala, mine is showing Buds too! B-Bagel w/ cream cheese L- Gyro D- 1/2c spaghetti, bagel thin w/ cc S event- piece coconut crème pie for daughter's 17th bday The S event kind of spiraled and also had chicken fried rice and half an eggroll. We are having the entire interior painted beginning to...
by Allisonmeg
Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- Buds
L- 1/2 breakfast sandwich, 1 1/2 bagel thin w/ cream cheese
D- Grapenuts, raw broccoli dipped in buffalo sauce

2 glasses of wine at half price day at Tripp's. Was rather obsessive on what everybody around me was eating.
by Allisonmeg
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Hi Merry, I don't know about the shake...my preschooler didn't go for it, but my husband said it was good but not better than the original! I think it's definitely worth an S day treat! Anyway I had gotten up to 154 this past year, so all I wanted at dr appt. was to get back into the 40s. I made app...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Taking today as a Special day because I've been working up for this appointment for 4 months now and just very happy to be done with it and thrilled to come in under the big 50. I weighed 148 on the dr. scale and last year's appt. was 145. I showed him my leg even though I brought knee high socks to...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- Buds L- Gyro D- Salad, soup Went out tonight and had 2 margaritas. Today was kind of fuzzy edges with a spoon lick of refried beans and major obsessing, but not engaging in, Chocolate shamrock shake, pizza, bean burrito and other stuff. Even broccoli was giving me a hard time! Tomorrow is the dre...
by Allisonmeg
Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Sunday @2000
Made a big pot of vegetable/cabbage soup to sip on rest of day (and week)

B-Quaker oat squares, pancake bite
L- Oat squares, sesame sticks, h/f popcorn
D- 4 meatballs, soup
S- cookie, 8 pretzels, tootsie roll
by Allisonmeg
Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

“It’s all right to fail because I can make up for failure later. You think you’re just paying off a debt, but you’re also, and more importantly, opening up a line of credit". Thank you Jen1974 for reminding me of Reinhard's statement in another post. My mod falls directly into this category and show...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Feb 18, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Saturday and 147.6...moved down! B- Oatmeal S- Sushi, spoon of oil L/D- Sushi, nuts, chopped salad, tangelo, large croissant S- Latte @2000. I'm going to go back to counting calories this weekend so I feel a little more in control. Listened to whole book Thin From Within; (read old fashioned way the...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Feb 17, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Still going well today despite getting up at 3:30 and eating breakfast not long after. B- Buds L- Crab roll sushi, 1/2c banana chips D- Cream cheese bagel, 1/4c banana chips Banana chips were for daughter (who asked for them); I can see those would not be a good thing to buy again. Very triggerish a...
by Allisonmeg
Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

I started reading about Overeaters Anonymous and have learned that they also implement 3 meals a day with no snacking or sugar. I bought a couple of books to read while I work out. I would love to go to a meeting but I can't even imagine telling my husband that. I answered almost every question yes ...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

I have a cold and it's mostly IN MY EYE. This is new and looks horrible and is just a dripping mess, ugh! So I don't plan to be seen too much today. Hubby leaves on trip so no gyros for the week. Wed: B- All Bran Buds (1c) L- 1.5 cream cheese bagel S- salad bites D- Egg roll, chicken fried rice I go...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Feb 14, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Thank you oolala. I love when you inspire me with your words of wisdom. I hear exactly what you're saying and I get it. I also feel encouraged that I didn't give up and just got right back on S train, so thank you again. You are wonderful at making me and so many others feel encouraged!! Feeling goo...
by Allisonmeg
Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Happy for a Monday. This weekend, this whole past week was not a success. This is the exact week I have almost every time around 3 or 4 months. Then I bag the whole NoS thing because I get down on my lack of commitment, resolve and willpower. I'm pretty sure it started when I got on the scale and it...
by Allisonmeg
Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Love love LOVE the All Bran Buds!!! Thank you so much! They are totally just like Grapenuts but even better and well over half the calories!
Thank you Dandelion, glad you like! You can find all sorts of spins of it on the Monthly challenge.
by Allisonmeg
Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

The weekend was yellow so I didn't make up days. Still keeping the mod there as a choice!
by Allisonmeg
Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Had to drive to RDU to drop hubby off

B- 3/4c Grapenuts
L- Tuna salad sandwich
D- Atkins egg meal, cutie
by Allisonmeg
Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Ok fence around the law today. Time to get serious as I now have a long time until an S weekend. Plus my dr. appt. which I did not lose any weight for is in 2 more weeks. I ended up getting into cookies last night, which have not even been an issue for the 2 weeks they've been there. I feel comforte...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

THANK YOU!!! I am getting it tomorrow...that's exactly what I need. And I'm a cereal fiend so this is potentially big news!
by Allisonmeg
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

I got on the scale, ugh, and back up. I've got to get focused. I didn't realize it before but my oatmeal was 320 calories, whereas my Grapenuts with milk is 540. That's a big difference daily. I'm not changing the daily gyro though, it's the best part of my day. B- 1/2 c Grapenuts with water, splash...
by Allisonmeg
Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- Grapenuts L- Gyro D- 1 1/2 p leftover pizza, salad Another teetering day where a red dot may come into play. Reading my habit books again. Basically I need this Jet's pizza to be gone and there's another whole one in fridge, ugh. UPDATE: Red dot day :oops: Kept snacking on the pizza 2nd UPDATE: T...
by Allisonmeg
Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- Grapenuts
L- Hanky panky on French rounds
D- Jet's pizza, 4 squares

I did it, I got a green on Superbowl Sunday!! I didn't think I could do it, but I rule!!!! (Calories on pizza a disaster though :shock: ).
So week one of my experimental mod has been a success.
by Allisonmeg
Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Lol oolala! :D

B- Grapenuts
L- Tomato soup, croissant
D- hodgepodge

Went to Rody's for drinks (rum& diet), oh and huge: bought a Bowflex Max trainer today!! Kicked my butt as much as the Treadclimber.
by Allisonmeg
Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- Kix
L- Gyro from Mythos
D- Lean Cuisine

White knuckle day!
by Allisonmeg
Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Hey Merry, thanks... a lot of good stuff to ponder, and congrats on your newest stats! I think I've got to put a bit more focus on green days as well. I tend to go until stuffed and feel deprived if I don't. There is a rating system in Thin From Within that may be the same one you mentioned I've got...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

I had Grapenuts first for dinner because I already had a binge-y feeling about the pizza. It did help as I only had one piece; still got that freaky must-stuff- my-face feeling though. Got short with kids when it came out of oven, which is indicative of an unhealthy urge. Still I made it through so ...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B-Grapenuts, 1 plain pancake L- Gyro D- Salad, cherry turnover, onion rings, bite of Honeycombs. Clearly a big fat FAIL :oops: Started with a bite of turnover. Well no, it started at the grocery store when I showed my husband how yummy they looked on the fresh bakery markdown (for 1.99)!. So in othe...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 294120

Wow, thank you buns! Your notes are fantastic reading. I'll be rereading those many times over :D
by Allisonmeg
Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Ahhh I love starting back on Monday. I noticed my sugar intake really dropped this last S weekend. I'm actually not craving ice cream or sweets so much (finally)

B- Grapenuts
L- Gyro
D- tuna salad on Ritz crackers

3 months into No S! :D Today was easy.
by Allisonmeg
Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

S day. I had super high caloric intake today and various little tastes throughout the day. The pizza was amazing though!

B- oatmeal
L- Hanky panky w/ tortilla chips (3 meats, Velveeta, Rotel)
D- Jet's pizza x3
by Allisonmeg
Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

S day. I weighed in at 147.7 this morning, yay me! It's very slow going down (just as it was slow going up), but still about 6 pounds lost since starting! So this I hope will motivate me not to go insane today. I already started getting into things at breakfast. B- Grapenuts, pie crust, bite waffle,...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Omg Merry, that's terrible!!! It is weird because it'll look a maniac hit the kitchen. Once I woke up with dirt in the bed. Completely baffled, I went outside and found that I had planted weeds around the mailbox! (The day before I had commented how pretty the flowers on the weeds were). This means ...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- Grape Nuts (1c)
L- Mcdonald's salad
D- Crispy chix strips w/ buffalo, blueberries

Managed not to eat a croissant this timel
by Allisonmeg
Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

My goal for today is NO S SPOON licking!! I've noticed a trend in licking spoons creeping back in lately and it's time to STOP. Fence around the law! B- Grapenuts L- Gyro D- Small salad, croissant, 1/2 apple, 1/2 c Kix Dinner was all about the croissant which I could barely wait to eat. Another thin...
by Allisonmeg
Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- small bowl grapenuts L- gyro D- 3 chips w/ dip I am counting my middle of the night golden grahams binge as today because I had a stellar day yesterday and the incident messed me up for today. My excuse is taking an Ambien. I do not know why it has this effect on me, but if I stay up after I've t...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- part oatmeal, part cereal (made a disgusting oatmeal I couldn't eat).
L- Lean Cuisine
D- 3/4c Grape Nuts, 3b watermelon
S- Golden grahams *ambien induced middle of night thing (counting for Wed)
by Allisonmeg
Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

I hope this week will be much better than last week. My dr. appt. in less than a month now so I really need to keep it green. I bought some Lean Cuisines to see if that will help me have an actual meal at dinner. First Monday with everyone gone and rainy out so it already feels like it's going to be...
by Allisonmeg
Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

S day 6- Oatmeal 8- bite waffle, 2 turkey sausage 11- Tuna sandwich 12- dry Honeycombs h/f, Great Grains h/f 3- 1/2c Pistachios Evening- Atkins bar, bite of pasta, etc. seems to have gone a bit wild :cry: Starting this week, I'm going to start tackling my cereal addiction. I am not going cold turkey...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

S day. I loved doing it this way...keep a normal day all day long and just eat something yummy at the end of the day! B-Oatmeal L- Tuna on croissant D- Shredded wheat S- 1/2 egg roll, fortune cookie, ice cream cone Reading a very insightful book called Thin From Within. https://www.amazon.com/Thin-W...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Thanks Merry! That's very sound advice. I think I have to go back to my other way of marking my days. When I'm not marking it on here, I use the calendar on my phone and mark small slip ups a little differently (instead of 4 green bugs, one bug is yellow and green striped). That really changed my me...
by Allisonmeg
Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

148.0 So basically a pound a month, which is just fine with me! B-oatmeal L - 2 p pizza from Sam's Club D-bowl cereal, cup blueberries/grapes, 10 pistachios, more pizza, half big croissant Ugh another red dot today. 2 in the same week. I tried to eat cereal in order NOT to eat more pizza since I had...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

B- Oatmeal
L- Gyro
D- Salad, cup blueberries

And an easy NO to both a Mcflurry AND a frosty today!!
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

148.6 on scale this morning! Now I'm really annoyed with myself for flubbing last night. I actually finally am not seeing the 5s that I dread!

B-big bowl cereal
L- gyro
D- Salad, slice bread w/ butter, 1/2 c Kraft macaroni
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Red dot at end of day because I had Moravian cookies my neighbor brought over. And then because I did that, I had a WTH moment and ate chex mix as I packed it for kids' lunches. I had a stressed out morning. Stress usually seems to cause this random eating even more than boredom. B- Oatmeal L- Taco ...
by Allisonmeg
Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: beginagain NoS (no bingeing) check in
Replies: 44
Views: 51437

:D :D :D YAY beginagain!!! :D :D :D Way to go on Saturday! I am still battling this S day binge issue myself and your posts were a great reminder of the book. Keep up the good work!
by Allisonmeg
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Sunday wasn't too bad. My S days are getting a little better. Lesson learned this weekend is not to get Corn Nuts. Haven't had them since 19 and I could not stay away from them until bag was gone. Definitely a trigger food on a weekday. I also had a couple of cashews, Honeycombs, yogurt bite...sampl...
by Allisonmeg
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Thank you for sharing that buns. I hope that your son was able to find peace. It is so difficult to get through and I'm not sure when it ever gets easier.
by Allisonmeg
Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

S day! I'm a little worried about it. I had a stellar week which makes me feel like I could go wild today. Also had a hard time last night not eating so made a sugar-free 25 calorie hot cocoa, which was a HUGE help! B-Oatmeal 10am-2 bowls Honeycombs, bites of kids' pancakes 2pm-1/2 Atkins bar/w hand...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Thank you Merry, always feel supported knowing you're here! Dh left on a trip at noon, one son still getting over fever. I got a happy meal for little one today and almost slipped on the fries. I was off in thought and just put a handful in my mouth, BUT spit them out. I have definitely felt a new c...
by Allisonmeg
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Thank you guys for the support and candor, I really appreciate it.

B- Oatmeal
L- Tuna and 13 Ritz
D- Gyro

Easy day today
by Allisonmeg
Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

A complete copycat of yesterday. Kids are still out of school so hubby and I went out to greek again. Had the cereal early so will be a long stretch of no food! And I can totally tell stomach is going down, hopped on scale for 149.0 on the strict one. But I can tell it's going to be better than that...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 10, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

I also want to reinforce the idea in you that eating according to No S can be a great comfort. I can tell you from the other side that eating sanely is a great balance to emotional turmoil. Ironically, it does "feel" better to give in because food delivers the drug, but it's absolutely worth the di...
by Allisonmeg
Mon Jan 09, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Redundant dinner today because nothing sounds good yet had massive urge to eat. Tomorrow is dd anniversary and very stressed after talking to her this morning.

B- Oatmeal
L- Tomato basil soup w/ton of crackers, 5 chips w/ guac
D- Oatmeal with nuts
by Allisonmeg
Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Hey Sonya, I'm in Oak Ridge, not too far at all! Been up that way many times!
by Allisonmeg
Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Sunday off to an S start with Honeycombs grazing. My son ate half my oatmeal so I ended up eating other son's cereal, which has lead to many more handfuls. Church today because of snow, so must not eat the Mcdonalds we'll get afterwards. B-Oatmeal S- Honeycombs, with & without milk L/D- cup of nuts,...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Thanks oolala. I always read your daily check-in. You have always been inspiring to me because you DO struggle, yet keep chugging along. You show me to come back each day no matter how hard it gets. Today is Saturday, but because of my binge last night, I am keeping it strictly green today. Second d...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

This is one of the most stressful days I've had in a while. I'm trying to remember my own advice (to keep NoS going) when bad things happen. Judging on the past year, I believe things will get worse before they get better. I need to lay the groundwork and stay strong now. B- Oatmeal L- Gyro at Mad G...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Janine's Check In
Replies: 8
Views: 14532

Welcome Janine, it's great to have you here! :)
by Allisonmeg
Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Frosty' s Daily check in ..... 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 8651

Great job on your first day Frosty! :D
by Allisonmeg
Thu Jan 05, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

I had my dinner very early so it will be another tough night, though I actually like feeling a hunger pang!
Also came very close to the nuts at 11am so made the soup super fast.

B- Oatmeal
L- Tomato soup with lots of crackers
D- Fish sandwich, 6 fries
by Allisonmeg
Wed Jan 04, 2017 4:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Aahhhh first day kids are back in school and hubby is away. Nice alone morning of shopping. Stopped and got a salad from Mcdonalds and of course a Mcflurry for my son when he gets out of preschool. I think I'm strong against it today (many red dots start with Mcflurries). Update: Conquered another M...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tessytwinkles year of wonder
Replies: 17
Views: 27966

Way to go Tessytwinkle... Great first days! You are in the right place finally!
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Naeman's check-in
Replies: 33
Views: 43825

I've really enjoyed reading your blog, you are doing great and I wish you the best this year!! This will be the year for you :D
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

I love the herbal teas at night and I sometimes have a cup of broth or a packet of Cup o Soup if I'm having a craving. I love the idea of homemade hot chocolate and I am trying it the next time I can't stay away from the pantry! So hubby flew to see his mom, today's the last day of winter break, and...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Year...2017
Replies: 92
Views: 102732

Hi and yay for you!! I'm excited to work this challenge with you. We can do it!!
by Allisonmeg
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Today I started with oatmeal and had cream of chicken soup for lunch. Then we took family to Mexican for last jaunt out before school starts back. It's a very early dinner so I do have many hours left of not eating. This first day back is pretty easy after all the hideous eating I did all through Ch...
by Allisonmeg
Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Hi guys! Happy happy new year!! We ARE all in this together and I appreciate all your support, reading your blogs and just knowing we're a team. I mostly read other people's posts and don't say too much but I do have something that could be important in the year's journey. Last year in January some ...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

Today is the last day of 2016. My intentions for this S day: Keep first 2 meals the same, don't snack during day, and drink at the party I'm dreading. Update: Party was just the very nice couple. They made so much food for us that I didn't feel like eating but felt obligated to. Still did not interf...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2017 One year No S Challenge
Replies: 425
Views: 609923

I read through this blog yesterday morning and have given it a lot of thought. I don't make yearly commitments often. I made the commitment last year to do 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week and have done exactly that. It makes me feel confident in being true to my own promise. I have No Sd on and o...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: >>>> January challenge <<<<
Replies: 46
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01 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: 07 08 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 14 15 :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: 21 22 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 28 29 30 31 I'm so ready to start the new year! As of January 4th, nuts will now be consid...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Shocking I know that I am ending this year with a final red dot. I knew it as soon as I got up. It seemed very what the heckish after this red dot week. I actually had 3 official meals, it's just that the third one was the Splenda spritz cookies again. I am off to work them off!
by Allisonmeg
Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

----December 2016---- :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :oops: :oops: :mrgreen: 🤧 8) 8) :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: 8) Hi Babybird, I hope ...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Dec 30, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 2017 check-in for Allisonmeg
Replies: 105
Views: 103247

2017 check-in for Allisonmeg

----- 2017 ----- January 01 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: 07 08 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 14 15 :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: 21 22 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 28 :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: February Mo Tu W Th Fr Sa Su 30 31 :...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Dec 30, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: >>> December challenge <<<
Replies: 45
Views: 48221

This month that I achieved 21 days went completely downhill at Christmas, ready to start the new year!!!
by Allisonmeg
Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

I have written a giant long post 3 times in a row and it keeps getting deleted. So here's the highlights: This is the last Halloween post so I can start a new 2017 blog. Yet another red dot yesterday after an overzealous time at the Chucky E Cheese pizza buffet. And spritz cookies that I reasoned di...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Just keep getting the red dots. We took all the boys out after the Star Wars movie and I just had a garden salad. Then ate 2 bit of honey candies in car while husband was out getting gas. Like just being sneaky because I felt gipped with my dinner. So got home and daughter had made homemade bran muf...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Dec 27, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Started with oatmeal this morning, which is the second day it's not tasting good to me. I hate when oatmeal goes out! I am determined to get a green today. Update: hubby and I were planning on early lunch, but with all the kids home, by 1pm I couldn't hold off any longer and had a cup of deluxe nuts...
by Allisonmeg
Mon Dec 26, 2016 10:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Thank you Merry, I hope you had a MERRY Christmas as well!! Today turned into a red dot day. Kept sneaking licks of every piece of cheesecake I served, evening sides up...that kind of thing. Grazed through both lunch and dinner. The last two kids got the stomach bug so our official Christmas dinner ...
by Allisonmeg
Sun Dec 25, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

I am sooooo happy Christmas fell on an S weekend. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I ate. Must be an all time record, but it kind of felt like a double S weekend :lol: so I just enjoyed it . Lasagna, cheesecake, peanut m&ms, sausage biscuits, tons of some sort of Italian puff pastry cookies....
by Allisonmeg
Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

I've been missing for a couple of days because I caught that stomach bug that has been going around our family. It was a doozy, haven't been sick like that for a long time. Anyway I have to go back to the peppermint pretzel day because it was a SUCCESSFUL red dot!!! Meaning I got right back on track...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Hey Scorpio Thanks for your support, it's hard!
by Allisonmeg
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

RED DOT again, dang it. I was putting white chocolate peppermint pretzel crisps in a holiday container and took a tiny little bite, came back and snuck the rest of it. Then just proceeded to eat a bunch of them. I hate this happening at noon because the rest of the day, I'm generally like, well I al...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: scorpio's newbie check in
Replies: 15
Views: 23835

Hi! I loved reading through your posts. You can really see the baby steps of progress you are making, yayyyyyyy! I have had babies six times over so my whole life sounds like yours, it's great incentive to know others are out there (snacking leftovers/sampling) exactly the same and making a life cha...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Dec 21, 2016 2:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Boooo a red dot at the end! Our town just had the Grand Opening of Bojangles and they were giving free food. So I ended up snacking on my kids' meals there and then started again with all the food we brought home. To polish up that red dot, I pulled off a piece of pumpkin cheese Danish and ate that....
by Allisonmeg
Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Oatmeal for breakfast, greek for lunch, sweet potato puffs and a fish stick for dinner. There was a melting Oreo ice cream I was putting away just from store, son saw it and wanted a cone. I wanted it desperately but did not give in! So good food day, bad husband day :cry:
by Allisonmeg
Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Let's see, for the rest of Saturday I had several more bite of cake after lunch and then ate Chinese for dinner after church. It wasn't too bad for an S day. Today has taken a turn to slightly getting wild. Had cheese Danish for breakfast. Had a giant fat cookie that looked like a Doubletree around ...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Ok here we go for S day! I plan on the S event I had to be my only excursion today. My youngest turned 4 and my daughter made him a homemade carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Normally I would skirt around it and then keep evening the cake up and taking little bites, therefore eating way more than...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Easy day so far today because we had a 5 hour preschool special day. Went shopping, visited parents, and ate at a different Greek place. Tuesday's dinner was polish sausage and then yogurt because nothing else sounded good.
by Allisonmeg
Tue Dec 13, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Made it through Monday, but it was kind of hard. Had "dinner" at 2 while making meatball subs for family. Didn't eat again but wish I could break this early fake dinner habit. I'm not working on it until this first phase gets easier. 2 kids home throwing up today, so kind of snacky just sitting arou...
by Allisonmeg
Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Yay finally Monday! I'm so ready for an N day. The shortbread cookies sitting out are back to off limits. We'll have our usual Greek for lunch so the first half of the day should be easy.
by Allisonmeg
Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Another 2100 calorie S day at only 1pm. I really think this S day sets me up for a 2 day binge. I totally understand how it eventually will work, but I'm not sure my mentality can keep up. I will never lose weight if I keep eating this way on the weekend. I would like S day to be an event, but somet...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Today I found that cleaning out the pantry is perfect for an S day. I sampled everything before keeping or throwing things out. My 'go back to' on S days seems to be calorie counting to 2000. I ate a piece of fudge my next door neighbor brought over (this past week)...I was on it as soon as I got up...
by Allisonmeg
Fri Dec 09, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Today is Friday, still struggling a little today but not as bad as yesterday. Having soup with crackers now. Hubby still on a trip and everybody at school so I took the time to wrap presents. I kept feeling like snacking for no other reason than procrastination. I also just threw out the giant tin o...
by Allisonmeg
Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Brocky daily check in
Replies: 28
Views: 37628

Hi Brocky, I can totally relate. I've read your post 3 times now and feel like I could've written it. It's so good to get on here and account. For whatever reason, the confession itself is what makes this diet stick for me. You'll probably notice that when you come back and read what you wrote for y...
by Allisonmeg
Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Today is a white-knuckle kind of day. I've had oatmeal for breakfast, a Mcdonald's salad for lunch. I've been chewing gum like crazy and I'm drinking broth now in the afternoon. I have wanted to eat the pastry that my husband brought home since last night. I have craved the deluxe nuts, the mini pie...
by Allisonmeg
Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Another mostly easy day with oatmeal and Greek again. Dinner still needs to be worked on. BUT I made a fresh bread and did NOT eat it!! That has been a fail several times (when it's finished baking after I've eaten). I've gotten all green days for M-W but I know I've eaten way too much. Well I just ...
by Allisonmeg
Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Monday was ok as far as No S but really calorie heavy. Went out to lunch AND had a Rueben for dinner. Today my hubby and I already ate leftover ruebens for a very early lunch.
by Allisonmeg
Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Aww Merry thank you. You guys are really helping me along!I had an S-filled Sunday, ate like I used to eat every single day of my life. I really see the importance of S days once I'm through them. On Monday, like today, I get an excited feeling to get back to No S, yet the fear that after the weeken...
by Allisonmeg
Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Halloween check in for Alllisonmeg
Replies: 85
Views: 65106

Thank you Jen1974, how true!! Since I read your post, I have totally lightened up today and just snacked on little things I wanted through the week. The day isn't over but I do know you're right, this is the reason long term will work. I deserve this at the end of this week. PLUS I No S'd through la...