Everyday Systems

Merry

Welcome! I do think it becomes more natural to think less about food as we continue with this. Hopefully the added accountability here is helpful to you too!

Merry

Merry

I'm new here and need some incentive. Please quick brag about your loss to get me going and encourage others! :lol: I've been No-S-ing for 5 weeks as of today. I've lost 5-6 lbs. (2 the first week, 1 most other weeks, one week I lost nothing). I've also been doing T-tapp for exercise, about 15 minu...

Merry

Last night I was at a function with a GREAT dessert spread (my weakness!). I happened to be standing by it & got a great whif, LOL...but I wasn't disappointed that it was an N day. I really wasn't even hungry. I've never not been hungry when faced with dessert!! This is actually the third time this ...

Merry

Great thread! Congrats on your successes, new habits for you (and family, LOL!), and your 11 pound loss. That's awesome!

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Merry

I am convinced that when I don't get enough sleep and/or I am v stressed, that I don't lose weight and in fact can gain weight, even though I am eating the same way as usual. I've never thought about actually gaining, but I have noticed that if I'm not getting enough rest, I don't lose weight. I th...

Merry

Congratulations! Merry

Merry

I hope you hang in there! Do you track with habitcal? I find that really helps me know what I've done and when & if I'm following things. If you aren't doing that, maybe giving that a try will help you tighten up on days that you felt weren't as "strictly" adhering to the plan.

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Merry

I've kind of been thinking along a similar line--I've been realizing that sometimes the food that I *think* I enjoy so much--I'm really not enjoying all that much. Sure it tastes good--but No S is making me a pickier eater. I'm thinking more about what I eat and whether it really tastes all that gre...

Merry

nighttime snacking was always a big one for me too. Congratulations on your successes this week!!

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Merry

Today I was reminded on another board of something I used to do--try to focus on eating less. Only, there's no definition of what "less" is--and as soon as I would start trying to eat "less," it would catch up to me that I felt deprived & then I would eat MORE! Now I don't have to figure out what le...

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oolala53 wrote:Eggplant is just one of those foods that is not meant to be eaten

Couldn't help but agree with this part of your post

May you all find ways to eat it that you like!

Merry

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funfuture wrote:Merry, would the pizza dough work without the added gluten? (I am not sure what gluten actually does in a recipe...)

Yes, I forgot that part! The person I got it from said you could sub. white flour, or just leave it out. I just left it out & didn't have any problems.

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Merry

What I am finding is that I don't even think about food unless it is mealtime. With my prior diet, I was constantly asking myself if I was hungry. I love not having to decide if I'm "truly" hungry or "emotionally" hungry or "spiritually" hungry! It's either meal time or it isn't, move on! LOL! I do...

Merry

Thanks. I guess my definition of "ideal weight" is not very medically sound. I am currently at 130 lbs. - well within "normal weight". But this is 5 lbs. more than I weighed before this summer, and I'd like to get rid of those 5 lbs., especially since they appear to be 5 lbs. of fat rather than mus...

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These are interesting. Talk about simple food! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OPQqH3YlHA I made a variation of the Poorman's Meal tonight, using sliced ring sausage instead of hot dogs. Oh, that was delicious! My kids said, "best meal ever, Mom, make this again!" And so simple to make too! Thanks,...

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I was wondering if anyone else deals with low back pain and pain in the bottom of there feet. I feel for you! I do think that daily work/exercise of climbing stairs etc... counts for exercise--and I'd imagine you do a lot of work on the farm. I've not had plantar fasciitis, but have dealt with hip,...

Merry

(((Hugs))). I'm sorry you're going through a lot right now. For what it's worth, thanks for the sacrifice you and your husband are making for our country. I hope you can find some other stress relievers...but my dh has been disabled for 8 years & many of those years I felt like a single parent...so ...

Merry

I think there's a lot of truth to this, although I don't think it's possible to be healthy no matter how fat you are. Well, I do think it's better to focus on being healthy than on losing weight. Better meaning that we'll be more likely to focus on habits that will last (rather than dieting & gaini...

Merry

I don't pay attention to BMI, % body fat, or weight. I think we're obsessed with numbers. I do pay attention to how my clothes fit and how I feel -- as well as moving more and maybe eating less. Yup, I am :lol: I just thought this one might be fun to know. I do track my inch-loss weekly as well as ...

Merry

I don't think BMI is that useful in assessing weight loss. It's just your weight compared to your height. If you were a muscleman, your BMI would be high, even if your % bodyfat were low. So as others have pointed out, if you've lost fat, but gained muscle, your BMI might stay the same even if your...

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So, does your doctor know the changes you've made & have any further thoughts about your low thyroid, after not losing for 3 months? Since you know you don't exercise enough, is there any way to increase this a bit? Maybe it's time to look at this area again. Hope you find some solutions! Merry :-)

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I'd love to hear some other favorite ww recipes! Here's two of mine: I absolutely LOVE this pizza crust! Italian Seasoned Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Makes 1 - 12 inch pizza crust Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 t. Italian seasoning 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry ye...

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Kathleen, I hope your hubbie gets to take the whole family to that restaurant!! I love how you are making things work, thanks for sharing about all of your struggles with it. I too have been encouraged that this could be a good, long-term change for me--and while I'm not seeing pounds just "melt off...

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Pumpkin muffins made with WW flour? YUM! They sound pretty healthy to me, as well as satisfying. Now I want the recipe! Will you share? Sassy LOL, well, I just adapted the "quick pumpkin bread" recipe from the Joy of Cooking. I was wrong on the flour to sugar ratio though--but I made the recipe X 5...

Merry

Hi Merry... I just throw in my yellows when I use them. I went on vacation & used 4 in a row....whatever works for you is the way to go. BTW, I'm a homeschooling mom too! I have a high school senior down to a pre-schooler...and a couple more in the middle...quite and adventure, isn't it? janie Yes,...

Merry

Do you mark NWS days the same as "S" days on your calendars? How do you keep track of whether you have used your 2 for the month (do you just fill them in ahead or just look for the yellow not on your normal S days to know)?

Just curious how people mark it!

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Merry

Thanks for all the responses. Actually, I wasn't thinking about those decadent giant mushroom muffins you can buy out--those are definitely "S" material to me! I was thinking about a homemade ww muffin made in a regular muffin tin, little or no "muffin top," but the recipe is I think 3 cups ww flour...

Merry

Gee...it never occurred to me to worry about whether an event or day "qualified" as an NWS day by the standards laid out (the rebel in me that says rules are made to be changed, LOL!). I'm taking one tomorrow because my mom is visiting & we're going to an apple orchard & I know we'll be getting appl...

Merry

I suggest you measure yourself as well so you don't get totally focused only on the numbers on the scale. I've found this true for me too--sometimes I can lose inches and not lose a pound. If you are getting comments about looking better, you must be toning up & that's a good thing. I wonder if you...

Merry

Sweet? Borderline? Ok for N day?

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I've had 2 bags of chocolate chips in my cupboard for a week & haven't gotten into them yet! That's pretty unheard of for me (uneaten chocolate in the house?!) I'm hoping to do some baking on my next S day & give most of it away (it's Pastor Appreciation Month for those who are so inclined). I'm exc...

Merry

Welcome! I hope this all goes well for you! I have a long way to go too! But I'm trying to focus on relearning good habits rather than my waistline, and doing what I know is healthy for me (exercise and not eating junk every day is healthy after all!). Keep posting!

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Merry

Maybe something from the thread I started on social situations might help. http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=4095 I tend to really pig out at parties & one or two people suggested using the "one plate" rule there for whatever snacks & treats I want to eat there. Even though it's not a me...

Merry

I threw away my bathroom scales which felt like such a relief at first. The few days following I ate everything in sight. Now I am ready to get back on No S! I read everyone elses' stories and am amazed how well everyone is doing. I can't even get going! Do you think it would be OK to start off wit...

Merry

NO leftovers -- good thought. My husband and I like to have leftovers for lunch much of the time, but even factoring that in, I still don't need to be cooking any 9x13 pans full for dinner. Thanks! If you do, right away freeze half the pan for a no-cook dinner night (sometimes a mom needs those!). ...

Merry

However, I can no longer take the time and effort to log everything into Spark! I signed up for SparkPeople awhile back & entered things in--it's a LOT of work to do all of that, and I didn't keep up after the first time or two. Entering on HabitCal is SOOOO much easier! Green, yellow, red :D :lol:...

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reinhard wrote:Whew, that scared me. Glad it was an easy fix and not a massive database failure.

Reinhard

LOL, yeah! Some birthday present that would be!

Merry

Merry

Happy Birthday!

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Merry

Oatmeal doesn't hold me for more than 2 hours unless I also have nuts and dried fruit in it. I'd try more protein in your meals.

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Merry

Thanks! I tried that earlier & it didn't load anything but now it worked, go figure!

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Merry

I went in tonight to update my calendar from yesterday & for today, and September was gone. Is it gone forever, or does it exist somewhere? Not that I really need it I guess, but I was hoping to be able to look back over the calendars, know when I started & see all that green, LOL!

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Merry

Well that would annoy me to no end! But here's an idea for you if you do have a scale & really want to know--gather all of your favorites and measure them & pour them back in their containers, and make a list for yourself. Then you'll know & you won't have had to do it at 7 am! But I agree about not...

Merry

Congratulations again, and thanks so much for sharing the details with us, and your success! I wish you all the best at continuing on maintenance, keeping your N days green!

Merry

Merry

I want to write a quick post to encourage those who don't lose right away with no s. I've been no-sing for 5 months now. In the first three months I lost one pound. In the fourth month I lost another. In the 5th month I lost two (despite 5 failures in September :oops: )! 140-136: not a major loss b...

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I'm 5'4". At 150 I'd be comfortable in a size 10, I will never cease to be amazed at how different bodies can be! I am 5'5 1/2", and at 150 I'd be nowhere near a size 10! I can't get down to a 10 until I'm about 135! (And I'd love to be a 10 again but would even settle for a 12, LOL!) Merry :-)

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Haven't had that experience yet, but I know I'd never make it if I had to count points or figure out calories etc... I want to be able to just eat! And to make something from scratch w/o having to calculate calories etc... I will say that my dh is (was?) diabetic & has lost 50 lbs. over the last yea...

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Silky wrote:I feel I have the strength to resist Reese's! For me, that is major.

That's an empowering feeling, so cool!

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Merry

Hi Linda! Similar boat here--40's, 2 kids, and 50 or so pounds to lose! Hang in there with us, you can do this!

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Merry

Hi! So what is the thought on Mexican food? More specifically, can you have chips and salsa when at a mexican food restaurant? Or would that be snacking? (I tend to over think and might be doing that now, but I wanted to check just in case.) I suppose you could wait and put them on your plate but t...

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Several fun things I'm noticing: I enjoy my meals more now. Everything tastes better (maybe because I'm not munching all day long and because I'm actually hungry when I eat?!). I really like S days, LOL! But knowing that they are coming makes me willing to put off stuff on non-S days. And...I didn't...

Merry

Wow, that was fast

! Congratulations again!

Merry

Merry

Hi, I've never posted anything anywhere before, but I wanted to let you know how much I swear by NoS. I started April 1st and found a "diet" that I could live with for life. I've lost 45 lbs so far. I've got 70 more to go (I hate to even admit that) but I'm feeling great, never deprived. Thanks for...

Merry

blueskighs wrote:Have posted six month results on my blog ... www.nosdiet.blogspot.com ... they are not stunning but they are significant,

Blueskighs

Congratulations! Great news & good luck on your next goal!

Merry

Merry

Welcome! I'm new here too but enjoying the freedom of No-Sing! Sometimes in the evening I'd be craving a snack & spend all this time thinking about what to have. Now if I crave a snack I think--hey, that decision has already been made, not today! And I don't have to keep thinking about it, LOL! Hopi...

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blueskighs wrote: Blueskighs

I've been so curious...why do you spell your user name the way you do--just for fun or is there a special meaning?

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Merry, I guess the question is why do you want to have those Tuesdays be S days? Is it just OUTRAGEOUSLY DELICIOUS food or are you self-conscious about declining? Not self-conscious about declining (in fact, I'm self-conscious about the fact that I'm eating more than all of the other more sensible ...

Merry

As others have said, you *can* make your Tuesdays an S day, but that seems rather limiting to me--just for the sake of desserts and snacks? Maybe if they are REALLY good and you just ENJOY them so much--yes. Otherwise, I would make a plan so you don't WANT to have them. Some ideas: Eat a good meal ...

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Hi, I'm new to No-S (made it through the whole main page and many related links tonight! plus a lot of forum discussions). I saw on the main page that we shouldn't trade S days (like take them on Thursdays). And I also saw the part that addressed social situations--however it only addressed dinner p...

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