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by Bluebell
Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: July Challenge
Replies: 20
Views: 30750

Re: July Challenge

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Thanks Merry, I'm in!

24th see daily check in
25th only a minor fail today!
by Bluebell
Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Yes I do, I've always enjoyed them, and try and have them on a third of my plate when I'm eating 'normally'. I have no idea why the thought of doing that with a takeaway seems different. It actually wouldn't occur to me to do that. Hmmm weird wiring in my head! Hopefully NoS is rewiring a lot of it ...
by Bluebell
Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

I know, I know, it just seems far fetched for now... but Rome wasn't built in a day as they say. I'll bear it in mind...promise :wink: Had a great weekend away with my family, enjoyed my food but didn't go crazy. Didn't manage my 3rd lot of exercise last week, so that is definitely on the agenda thi...
by Bluebell
Sat Jul 01, 2017 6:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Well done oolala! Some gaps between meals are harder than others! I like the idea of having half takeaway half veggies. Wonder if I'd have the discipline to do that...
Have a great weekend.
by Bluebell
Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Oolala I think I meant two things, firstly it was homemade and so I knew exactly what was going in and could keep it reasonably healthy, so the opposite of a chinese takeaway in that respect. Also that I was able to dish up a sensible portion size and fill about a third of my plate with vegetables, ...
by Bluebell
Fri Jun 30, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Skycat's daily check-in
Replies: 153
Views: 164044

Hi Skycat, congratulations on resisting those doughnuts! I love the way you describe your thought processes, I think you have illustrated perfectly how easy it is to eat mindlessly, and how good NoS is at helping us learn to assess our food intake. Who would have thought that three little rules coul...
by Bluebell
Fri Jun 30, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie Assistance Please
Replies: 11
Views: 20327

Hi sue and welcome to NoS! You are correct in thinking that NoS is a way of eating that is for life, rather than a diet with an end goal. I found NoS 9 months ago and I can say in all honesty that it has been life changing. At the age of 42 I have finally escaped years of yoyo dieting and have found...
by Bluebell
Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Yes oolala there was plenty, I ordered whilst feeling hungry which is always a mistake! Luckily my husband came home from work and hoovered up what was left. Have cooked a homemade pasta bake today to make amends! Elyssa thank you for your thoughtful post about exercise I do appreciate hearing your ...
by Bluebell
Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thanks you pinkhippie 😊 I have one more exercise video to fit in this week then I will have made my mini goal of 3 times this week. Going to try and fit it in tomorrow. Food today was just about success, by which I mean we had Chinese takeaway for dinner and my plate was about as full as it could...
by Bluebell
Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success
by Bluebell
Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Oolala you are spot on as always :) I don't regret staying strong, I sure would have regretted eating chocolate on an N day though! For me its a case of getting through that immediate craving, then I am Ok again. Which just goes to show that it really is just a craving and will pass. (I love the ide...
by Bluebell
Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thank you for your encouragement oolala. I managed to complete another 30 minutes today. I'm still aching, I can feel long ignored muscles being forced to work!! I can only hope it gets easier. I am doing a sort of pre HIIT workout, to get you ready for the real thing, so I'll be sticking at it for ...
by Bluebell
Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Well I did achieve my mini target, on Sunday morning I put on my fitness video and managed 30 minutes of not particularly vigorous exercise! I am aching today which is because my muscles are so out of use, I did feel very weak during the video and it just goes to show how much I need to do this. It ...
by Bluebell
Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 months on No 'S'....results
Replies: 10
Views: 25875

Excellent progress! :) I can relate to dropping a diet after a period of more relaxed eating habits, I have been there many times myself. I am pleased that you are finding NoS a different way of eating, I think the forgiving nature of NoS is what makes is so realistic and achieveable. You are right ...
by Bluebell
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thank you Skycat for your thoughts, I do appreciate them. (And apologies for making you think of fish and chips!) It sounds as if we had similar upbringings, in fact I sometimes look back and wish my parents had helped me find a passion for some form of exercise. I am very conscious of this as a par...
by Bluebell
Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Success, although a rather calorific dinner as we had takeaway fish and chips. I did stick to one plate but I usually try and leave the batter on the fish - this evening I just had an urge to eat the lot! I have to be honest and say that it was delicious, although not something I think I would want ...
by Bluebell
Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thank you oolala I shall try and prepare myself for potential appetite surge! Well I sort of made a tiny start, 15min walk around the block while my son went on his scooter, was reasonably brisk as I was trying to keep up with him! Not really long enough but still so hot here. My legs ache in the he...
by Bluebell
Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thank you Merry and Oolala, I really appreciate your honesty and understanding. Oolala I don't think I will feel smug if I manage to achieve anything resembling an exercise routine, more likely I will feel puffed out and sweaty ha ha! :lol: Merry I like the idea of making a habitcal for exercise, I ...
by Bluebell
Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

After 8 and a half months of NoS and having made such progress with my eating, I finally feel ready to face my next demon - exercise. I have a huge mental block about fitting in formal exercise. I will make excuses forever to not do it. I think I see it as an extra chore, alongside work and running ...
by Bluebell
Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success
by Bluebell
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Please Vote: Company BBQ day tomorrow- S or N day?
Replies: 10
Views: 22021

Well you're officially allowed up to two S weekdays each month, so it kind of depends what else you have going on. If you think it would ease the pressure to take an S day then go for it, in the past I have made the mistake of thinking 'I don't need an S day I can just fill my plate' but when I'm in...
by Bluebell
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success
by Bluebell
Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Ipearlmom - No problem😊 I'm not always one to join in with debates but your reply really resonated with me and I couldn't keep quiet! Completely agree with what you were saying. To my mind NoS is so different to any other diet and I'm so pleased to have finally found it in my 40s. I think it...
by Bluebell
Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Hi Merry and oolala, thanks for your comments :)
Today - success
by Bluebell
Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting to freak out
Replies: 27
Views: 40358

I wasn't going to post this here and I'm sorry if this is offensive to you life but I'd have to respectfully disagree with your advice. Nos is about moderate eating/exercise habits. Over time this should get you to a healthy weight for you. Weighing yourself twice a day is obsessive, not healthy , ...
by Bluebell
Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

A fairly good weekend, had a few treats with meals but nothing outrageous. Enjoyed some time with my family and got lots of chores done. I have an extremely annoying cough which is getting me down a bit, but apart from that all is good.
by Bluebell
Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thanks Merry it really was :) I don't have a huge social circle or indeed a busy social life, but the close friends I do have are very important to me. So nice to just do the simple things - share a meal, have a chat and support each other.
Today - success.
by Bluebell
Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today was a postponed birthday meal for my closest friend. In fact we had a very healthy plate of sea bass, veg and new potatoes and my only S was a slice of lemon tart. One glass of fizz. Very nice to spend time with her and our other friend, our boys are all on their very first residential trip to...
by Bluebell
Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success
by Bluebell
Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: June Challenge
Replies: 47
Views: 53249

oolala53 wrote:Where did you get the red X's, please?
Oolala they are on my ipad, I can't make the smileys on this forum work properly so I have used what the ipad offers!
by Bluebell
Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success
by Bluebell
Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: June Challenge
Replies: 47
Views: 53249

Re: June Challenge

:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: ⌠⌠:) :) ✅ ✅ ✅ 😊 ✅ :) :) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ :) :) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ :) :) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ :) :) I'm in. Started off with two fails, used a family holiday as an excuse to overindulge. Back on it this week. 8th special day, see daily check in.
by Bluebell
Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

So I am checking in after a few days holiday away with my family, where I indulged in far too many Ss. I have only put on a pound but it is alarming how quickly I fell back into bad habits. Back on it today, feels much better to be in control again.
by Bluebell
Tue May 30, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

I know one thing. I'd rather be heavy and okay with it, than thin and wishing I was thinner. Couldn't agree more. I never felt thin enough, even at my thinnest. Crazy how we are conditioned into thinking that thin=good/attractive. Its taken me a long time to start to undo that way of thinking. Toda...
by Bluebell
Mon May 29, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thanks oolala😊 Bought a few more clothes today, felt quite good in them, in fact I am feeling pretty accepting of my body right now. I know I am still overweight, and have been thinner than this at several periods over the years, but I have never really just been able to feel comfortable in ...
by Bluebell
Sun May 28, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Gnawing Hunger Between Meals
Replies: 4
Views: 10876

Hi John and welcome back to NoS. I remember the hunger being intense in the early days as I had never experienced not snacking before, even on the many diets I had followed over the years. A glass of milk, and many cups of tea, and sometimes diet soda were just about enough to get me through in the ...
by Bluebell
Fri May 26, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thurs and Fri - success
by Bluebell
Wed May 24, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Tues and Weds - success
by Bluebell
Mon May 22, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success. I am definitely a creature of habit. Today I had leftover dinner from yesterday for my lunch, beef casserole with carrots, parsnips, peas and potatoes. It was delicious but - I found myself missing my usual sandwich fruit and yoghurt! :lol:
Back to my usual fare tomorrow!
by Bluebell
Sun May 21, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Had a nice weekend at home catching up on chores and gardening, and taking the boys to their self defence classes. Have done a fair bit of home cooking which has been nice, we've enjoyed eating as a family. Weather has been lovely so we've been eating outside a bit. Treats today have been homemade b...
by Bluebell
Sat May 20, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New, nervous, nibblesome...
Replies: 10
Views: 21898

Hi Muddyhoof and welcome to NoS. I have been following NoS since October and can honestly say it has been life changing. I am 42 and have wasted so many years yoyo dieting. I've tried pretty much every diet out there including Weight Watchers but never found anything I felt I could truly follow for ...
by Bluebell
Fri May 19, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today I had marked as a non weekend special day, however the meal out with friends had to be postponed due to illness. So I have had a normal NoS day and will adjust my May challenge chart accordingly.
by Bluebell
Thu May 18, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success. Dinner out with the family, my meal came on a long rectangle plate which threw me a bit! But I reckon I did OK and ate what would fit on a regular plate at home.
by Bluebell
Tue May 16, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rewiring brain?
Replies: 5
Views: 12965

Also sugar withdrawal can cause headaches. It should pass soon. Hang on in there :)
by Bluebell
Tue May 16, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thanks Larkspur. It is indeed good to have him back home. Even though he leaves a mess everywhere he goes :lol: Love him really...
Today - success
by Bluebell
Mon May 15, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success. Husband finally home after several weeks away and it was so nice to all sit round the table and enjoy a roast dinner together.
by Bluebell
Sun May 14, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

This weekend has been fine as far as meals go, however I have overindulged in chocolate. No idea why I still feel the need to do this. Luckily I have stuck to no snacks so the chocolate has only been after meals.
by Bluebell
Wed May 10, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success
by Bluebell
Tue May 09, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success, although I had a rather stressful day and indulged in a calorific dinner. Lasagne (homemade) coleslaw, salad, olives and feta. It all fit on one plate though!
by Bluebell
Mon May 08, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Skycat it is still quite chilly here, we just wrapped up warm and went ahead anyway! I agree, a bit of sunshine would be very welcome here in the UK too. Easter chocolate hasn't been so tempting for me this year, I am enjoying it in small doses but haven't come anywhere near the bingeing of previous...
by Bluebell
Sun May 07, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

I have had a nice weekend, despite my husband still being away, I cannot wait for him to come home next Sunday evening. We went to the beach in our new campervan today, this was a real achievement for me as I was the one driving and making everything work. We had a great time, I cooked sausages and ...
by Bluebell
Thu May 04, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thurs 4th - success
by Bluebell
Thu May 04, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Got to make it work
Replies: 6
Views: 14581

Hello and welcome back! I wonder if it might be helpful to have a look at the thread 'Why did you leave, why are you back?' Lots of returnees on there who could probably offer advice! Good luck :)
by Bluebell
Thu May 04, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello I'm new
Replies: 6
Views: 14458

Hi Buttercup and welcome!😊 I hope you get on well with NoS. I have been following it since last October and have finally put an end to years of yoyo dieting. This forum is generally a very supportive and friendly place, any questions just ask, someone out there will be able to help! My main ...
by Bluebell
Wed May 03, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success. Had to remind myself that it is a NoS day as its Bank Holiday Monday here in the UK - for a moment I almost tucked into the apple strudel I served for dessert. Managed to stop myself but have treated myself to one glass of wine this evening. THIS!! Me too, I struggled so much on Mo...
by Bluebell
Tue May 02, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Hi oolala😊 I think I needed to get over that holiday hump. Every single holiday I have ever been on has involved eating and drinking to excess. Often preceeded by a period of dieting so that I could supposedly look better on holiday, and also to legitimise the following binge. Madness really...
by Bluebell
Tue May 02, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***** May Challenge *****
Replies: 14
Views: 26542

Re: ***** May Challenge *****

✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ :) :) 😊 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ :) :) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ :) :) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ :) :) ✅ ✅ 31 Thanks Merry! :) 8th - mother in law's 80th birthday celebrations 19th - out for birthday meal ...
by Bluebell
Mon May 01, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***** April Challenge *****
Replies: 20
Views: 30917

I don't know how to make a challenge thread, I usually just copy someone else's :oops:
I would like to be part of one if anyone is able to start it off.
by Bluebell
Mon May 01, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success. Had to remind myself that it is a NoS day as its Bank Holiday Monday here in the UK - for a moment I almost tucked into the apple strudel I served for dessert. Managed to stop myself but have treated myself to one glass of wine this evening.
by Bluebell
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Friday - success I have now lost 18lb with NoS and am close to saying goodbye to having 12st at the beginning of my weight! That hasn't been the case for a long time. Reflecting on some of the struggles I have been through, I am so pleased that I have managed to stick to this for so long, this is no...
by Bluebell
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***** April Challenge *****
Replies: 20
Views: 30917

Rawcookie I know what you mean, but personally I find them very helpful, infact i have done one for each of the 7 months I've been following NoS and would feel a bit lost without it!
by Bluebell
Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Weds and Thurs - success
by Bluebell
Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Very No-S
Replies: 9
Views: 22799

Just looked at that last link, very interesting! I usually leave around 5 hours between meals. Breakfast (on a working day) 7am, lunch 12.30, dinner 5.30/6pm. I like to eat my dinner early because a) I am hungry and b) it gives me a longish time between last meal of the day and breakfast the next da...
by Bluebell
Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Bircher muesli/overnight oats
Replies: 8
Views: 19973

Sounds really good! Slightly strange question - don't the chopped bananas go brown overnight?! I'm going to try it, I have those ingredients in the cupboard :)
by Bluebell
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: HI, I'm back :)
Replies: 7
Views: 13510

Welcome back gingerpie and good luck with getting back on track with NoS, great to hear that you still have some good habits in place. :)
by Bluebell
Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Having trouble dealing w/ friend's weightloss from surgery
Replies: 17
Views: 30581

Hi Ipearlmom I didn't see your original post but feel saddened on your behalf that certain posters have been less than supportive and have made judgmental comments about your feelings. I have always found this forum to be friendly and supportive and its such a shame that you have opened up about you...
by Bluebell
Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Tuesday 25th - success
by Bluebell
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thank you for your comments :) I feel that I conquered the 'must eat everything in sight while I'm on holiday ' mindset, somewhat at least. Before I went I posted that I felt like giving up on April. This was definitely because I had my upcoming holiday in mind. Feels good to have made some progress...
by Bluebell
Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Today - success, a relief to be back on track, even though I had breakfast in the hotel, lunch at the airport and supper back at home, I stuck to 3 plates and no Ss.
by Bluebell
Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Wow. The Spanish in this part of Spain certainly know how to have long meals with many courses! Taken out for 'lunch' today with several of my husband's colleagues, it started at 2.30pm and ended at 5.30pm. Just when we thought we were full from all the plates of meats, cheese, potatoes, octopus, br...
by Bluebell
Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Well done for that success, it's the sticking to plan on the difficult days we should be particularly proud of. Wishing you luck for the rest of April, you can do it and enjoy your break with your two S days. Remember with this plan, it doesn't matter what is on the plate. One plate,the times a day...
by Bluebell
Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Skycat's daily check-in
Replies: 153
Views: 164044

Good luck with your socialising this week! It can be tricky to resist when you're eating with friends but I have found that if I just quietly get on with it, no one really notices or cares! Its great that NoS doesn't mean a whole load of 'oh no I can't eat carbs' or 'hang on I'll just add up my calo...
by Bluebell
Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Well today I really really want to give up on April. Going away tomorrow for 3 nights to Spain with my boys to see my husband who is working there. There's a ton of Easter chocolate in the house and my brain is in holiday mode. However I am instead posting here, drinking a glass of wine and trying t...
by Bluebell
Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thanks Larkspur 😊 Hi Skycat, a small world indeed! We love living in this part of England, we can get to the coast in half an hour, and can also get to London on the train in an hour. Lovely walks from our doorstep. Its a great place to bring up a family! Today has been a super family day, w...
by Bluebell
Sat Apr 15, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thanks NoelFigart, I appreciate your kind reply :) Today my treats have been birthday cake, which I ate after lunch rather than mid morning with the rest of the family, and a Chinese takeaway for dinner, youngest son's request for his birthday meal. A day late as he was in his show yesterday evening...
by Bluebell
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***** April Challenge *****
Replies: 20
Views: 30917

Bump And thank you oolala for that sound advice about our holiday, we go on Tuesday, I am definitely looking forward to a bit of a break and also, as you say, savouring every bite. Beverages between meals for me are now water only as I have my braces in! Its really helping with NoS, definitely no sn...
by Bluebell
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Fri 14th - success
Very proud of my son today, its his 8th birthday and he was in a show this evening, his choice to do it even though it fell on his birthday. He still seems so young and yet he's growing up...nothing to do with food really, I just feel blessed and in a good place right now :)
by Bluebell
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
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Thurs 13th - success
by Bluebell
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Weds 12th - success
by Bluebell
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Tuesday 11th - success
by Bluebell
Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Monday 10th - success
by Bluebell
Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Yesterday was an eating day. So failure in the sense that I didn't manage my no snack mods. So two fails in a row. Aiming for no snacks today and to try and get some control back.
by Bluebell
Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Oh dear this evening is a definite 'mark it and move on' At the end of a busy stressful and tiring week I gave in to emotional eating. Some chocolate mini eggs, a biscuit and two packets of crisps, before and after a supper of cheese and crackers. Not proud of myself, I haven't given in to those urg...
by Bluebell
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Weds 5th and Thurs 6th - success
by Bluebell
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Tuesday 4th - success
by Bluebell
Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***** April Challenge *****
Replies: 20
Views: 30917

Thanks kaalii, I will search for the holiday threads, this is my first time away with NoS so am a bit nervous! We are going to Cadiz, my husband is working there so we'll be able to see him in the evenings and lounge on the beach in the day! One thing that will help is that I am having my Invisalign...
by Bluebell
Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Monday 3rd - success
by Bluebell
Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***** April Challenge *****
Replies: 20
Views: 30917

:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: 8) 8) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ 8) 8) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 8) 8) ✅ ✅ 😊 😊 ✅ 8) 8) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 8) 8) Kaalii I just copied your calendar, I am so hopeless at creating...
by Bluebell
Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Yes oolala you are right (as always! :D) and thinking about it, in the week I would only have one type of carb. Pasta, or rice, or potatoes, never bread as an extra. At the weekends, especially if I'm eating out, it can spill over into too many carbs. I know because it makes me feel sleepy and slugg...
by Bluebell
Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:13 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ***** April Challenge *****
Replies: 20
Views: 30917

I'm in!
by Bluebell
Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thanks :) Feeling positive after my little blip earlier in the week. Today my S treats were a slice of homemade banana loaf, and a slice of cheesecake which my son baked in the week. I made him and my other son promise to leave me a slice for the weekend, which they did! They're good boys really... ...
by Bluebell
Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Friday 31st - success! Yay, a green month :D
by Bluebell
Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do you associate certain foods with dieting?
Replies: 21
Views: 30868

Interesting thread! Many a time I have gone and stocked up on 'diet' food, telling myself that this is definitely the time I will stick to it! Usually my trolley would contain ryvita, cottage cheese, low fat yoghurt, cup a soups, and sugar free jelly! I do actually enjoy these foods but they will al...
by Bluebell
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thursday 30th - success
by Bluebell
Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Stubborn moderation - I like it! I think I can be good at that.
Wednesday 29th - success (with a large ish plate for dinner).
by Bluebell
Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Tuesday 28th - success. I have found it so helpful reading through other people's check ins and general posts. I am feeling stronger today, I definitely have a stubborn streak so I need to put it to good use with my eating.
by Bluebell
Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Thank you so much oolala. I can't tell you how much your words of reassurance mean to me. It really helps to know these feelings are 'normal' for lots of people. (There was a sneaky suspicion st the back of my mind that it was just me, that somehow my brain was wired wrong!! :lol:)
by Bluebell
Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bluebell's check in
Replies: 649
Views: 593741

Well I survived. Success. I guess each time I manage to stay strong I am building up my willpower. I sure hope so anyway. And just when I'd posted the other day about the lack of mental debate and how freeing it was....
by Bluebell
Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2017 One year No S Challenge
Replies: 425
Views: 619995

Maybe acceptance of your size will help you find sanity around food, in time. For what it's worth I still think about food a lot! and plan my next meals carefully, and look forward to them - which I don't see as a bad thing because I definitely enjoy them when its time to eat. It must be good to kno...
by Bluebell
Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2017 One year No S Challenge
Replies: 425
Views: 619995

I just wanted to post and say that reading through these last few entries has been really helpful. I posted in my own check in earlier about how, 6 months in, my mind seems to be rebelling. I have always, at some point, given in and gone back to all my bad habits on every single diet I have followed...

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