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by ~reneew
Thu May 30, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * June challenge * * *
Replies: 31
Views: 38397

I had bigger plans but am going with vanilla. I will also record exercise and try for 5 a week. :shock: I've gotten off track on that too. It's summer and I hate my swimsuit . :evil: X means exercise June 1 :wink: X weeded my big garden. 2 :wink: 3 :mrgreen: Good day relatively. My 20 year old daug...
by ~reneew
Thu May 30, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * June challenge * * *
Replies: 31
Views: 38397

* * * June challenge * * *

I challenge you to publicly set a goal for the Month of June! This is for anybody who needs encouragement and daily accountability. Think of this as your own little cheering section. - post your progress once at the top with your goal and edit that first post all month. It's easier to skim-read and...
by ~reneew
Thu May 30, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Alrighty, meet you at the challenge! (hugs)
by ~reneew
Tue May 28, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Someone Please Remind Me to Stop Trying Out the Newest Diet!
Replies: 6
Views: 13604

Welcome back! I could have written this. I come back every time I fall off the wagon and start browsing the diet choices. That happens way too frequently. (Like today actually) :roll: We will stick with it this time!
by ~reneew
Tue May 28, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back Again!
Replies: 11
Views: 19492

Yea!
by ~reneew
Tue May 28, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I got terribly busy, but now graduation is over (sniff sniff) and I'm up again in weight. I paniced this morning and got out all of my diet books and junk planning on counting something but then realized that every time I do that I fail. Then I remembered (again, duh) that noS is really the only san...
by ~reneew
Tue May 28, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Well, graduation is over (sniff sniff) and I'm up again in weight. I paniced this morning and got out all of my diet books and junk planning on counting something but then realized that every time I do that I fail and remembered that noS is really the only sane way and that I really do loose when I'...
by ~reneew
Tue May 21, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

I have sometimes wished that I could get out a box of toys, plunk it in front of them, and they would just stay and "play" for an afternoon. I guess our birdies must fly from the nest, but they sure do flap their wings alot while in it! Zippa, congratulations for completing the challenge. I may do t...
by ~reneew
Mon May 20, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

I guess I'll update and check back in sometime next week. I forgot to mention the fact that my daughter MOVED home. Man does she have a ton of stuff and she doesn't have a room to dump it in anymore. Also, my son went to substate for tennis and that has taken up time. Needless to say I am busy right...
by ~reneew
Wed May 15, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Oh, I forgot to tell you happy anniversary! Events make it hard for me. In these 2 weeks I have, my daughter moving home, then headed to Peru for the summer, my husband's birthday, mother's day, my son's birthday, graduation party with 2 families coming to stay at our house, and tons of friends stay...
by ~reneew
Mon May 13, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

I'm here. I've been checking in, but on my kindle I can't seem to get it to put on the little smilies, so I just wait to record it. I've been way too busy, and a couple terrible days last week. I am now down to less than 2 weeks until everyone comes for my son's graduation party, so I am highly moti...
by ~reneew
Wed May 08, 2013 2:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

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by ~reneew
Tue May 07, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

I am doing good! As long as I just concentrate on the food part. Incredible resistance you showed by not getting that shake! You strengthened yourself for sure. Another concept along that line is... perfect practice makes perfect. Instead of practice makes perfect since my normal practice is far fro...
by ~reneew
Fri May 03, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Scratch that! I don't need any more stress this month and I need to focus on my eating, so I'm not going to do the challenge right now. BUT, I am planning on getting 50 in every day, but not going to commit to it. I've been skipping my treadmill sometimes and I need to have that be priority, along w...
by ~reneew
Fri May 03, 2013 2:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Alright, you talked me into it. Since yesterday was the first and I did 40, I'm going to call it day 1 of the challenge. I did the 55 for today (day 2) and it was much easier today than yesterday already. No kidding! They were fairly easy! Yea me! Do they continue to be easy or are you about dying l...
by ~reneew
Fri May 03, 2013 12:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

haha funny. Thanks for the squat chart. I think I may do this. I'll think about it when I have time. We're back to dry courts and cold tennis. I sure hope next week is warm again! I told my 17 year old son that I did 20 X 2 squats and that I was sore. Bad idea. He laughed and said that he squats 20 ...
by ~reneew
Thu May 02, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Wow! You're going to have grasshopper leg strength! These days I have so many things on my to-do list that exercise definitely gets put on the back burner. Prom is this weekend... 2 kids going and their mobs of friends (2 groups) and their parents are coming over for pictures. I was thinking it woul...
by ~reneew
Wed May 01, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Alright, you've almost got me talked into doing squats. ug. Really? I think I'll try some now... man! I did 20. 10 was nothing, but by the time I got to 20... man, maybe I need to do them. I need more specifics. How do you stand, how low do you go, how many minimum... goal? Oh by the way, I had to l...
by ~reneew
Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

I feel really motivated! I think that my recovery of last Thursday really helped. Sometimes when I "fail" I feel like a failure and my motivation flies out the window. By being able to "recover" it, I hold myself accountable for those woopses, and can continue on. It's like a speed bump instead of h...
by ~reneew
Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I'm doing a thread called "A fresh start for reneew and zippadee". It's really helping! I've come to realize something. I had a fail day Thursday, but then made up for it on Sunday. I think that my recovery helped. Sometimes when I "fail" I feel like a failure and my motivation flies out the window....
by ~reneew
Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Never Mind
Replies: 9
Views: 17065

I did that for a while... great visual! I also get a little reward out of coloring my habitcal green! I also have a little pocket calendar that I put tiny stickers on for successful days. I somehow get a great reward doing that. I'm like a little preschooler. :roll: Whatever works!
by ~reneew
Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Childoftheking daily check-in
Replies: 108
Views: 106249

Think of the tortoise and the hare. I tend to try to be the hare, but many friends here have been tortoises, lost all their weight, and haven't needed to return. Also, I wanted to remind you to go ahead and get the sweets and freeze them for the weekend!
by ~reneew
Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: grazing
Replies: 11
Views: 18659

Hmmm... true. Big fat cow vs. powerful fit lion. Tortoise and the hare... lots to ponder... Also, lions don't have grocery stores and have to work at it.
by ~reneew
Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: CAN I HAVE A SMALL DESSERT AFTER EVENING MEAL
Replies: 8
Views: 17841

You know it's not the basic plan, but you can make mods. I say, whatever works for you, but only after accomplishing the straight up plan successfully for a while. I recommend reading the post written by KCCC (I think) about the phases of NoS. :wink:
by ~reneew
Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: It's working!
Replies: 7
Views: 14719

Yea! Congratulations! Keep it up.
by ~reneew
Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

you are motivating me to keep exercizing. It was my default to walk 30 on my treadmill every day, but a few creative excuses have lead me to skip lately. I'm on it today though. Thanks! Popcorn at sports events and movies are one of my biggest temptations. I struggled every game for a loooooong time...
by ~reneew
Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

I blew it today. I had to bring a snack for my son for after tennis and I had to hold it for him for a couple hours. I caved. I love snack mixes. BUT , I have a plan to save myself. For now I'm calling it a red and starting over, but if I can make it up one of the Sdays this weekend, then I'm going ...
by ~reneew
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2363
Views: 2720958

oolala53 wrote: this puts me about 1.5 lbs. above what I weighed when I graduated from high school. I think.
Sososososo jealous! Congratulations!
by ~reneew
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TobiasandLincolnmom's Journey
Replies: 256
Views: 208843

I know how you feel. I wonder if coughing burns more calories? Sneezing? For sure shivering... Get well soon!
by ~reneew
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Feeling a bit better with sudafed and ibuprophen. Good enough to head out for yard work today. I sure know about the freezing thing! I don't have anyone in track at the moment, but 3 tennis players this spring. It has been so so cold here in Iowa but a warm up is finally on the way. I love watching ...
by ~reneew
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: debs 2011 check in
Replies: 185
Views: 177646

When that happens to me it's sometimes because I get a bit comfortable and a bit slack and over confident. Just brush it off :) and push your restart button. I know you can do it!
by ~reneew
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

we came in and did a Leslie Sansone dvd....2 minute brisk walk. I got the dvd from our video store as a free rental. My 11 year old did it with me. Felt good. So, how was the treadmill, Renee?! :D Hope you are feeling better!! Good back-up plan!!! I'm assuming you did more than a "2 minute brisk wa...
by ~reneew
Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

What encouragement! Thanks guys! I've had a nasty cold/fever thing for probably 5 days which has made it easy to not over eat (can't taste anything ha) but I've been using it as an excuse to skip my treadmill walk. I usually do 30 min. a day, but have been skipping it more lately (few weeks) ... I h...
by ~reneew
Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee
Replies: 51
Views: 46831

Fresh start for Reneew and ZippaDee

Well, here it goes! We are going to do it this time! One day at a time. Actually, I'm going to shoot for one perfect week while remembering that each successful green day is success in itself! 5 days... We can do that! April 22 :mrgreen: I was a good girl today. 23 :mrgreen: I am so so happy! I did...
by ~reneew
Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food Taste Better
Replies: 8
Views: 15437

Proverbs 27:7 One who is full loathes honey from the comb,
but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. :wink:

Although, I sometimes think the word "loathes" is a bit strong in this translation. haha
by ~reneew
Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 616992

You can do it!
by ~reneew
Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I'm very tired of the wishy-washy panic other-diet atempts lately which are out of pure frustration. With noS I am at least sane. If I don't feel like I'm loosing fast enough or am eating way too rich of foods and not loosing, then I will try to fill half of my plate with just fruits and veggies bef...
by ~reneew
Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Why is it that I'll spend extra money on junky chips but won't splurge on fancy fruit? That question popped into my mind when I found cheap beautiful strawberries and bought a bunch... then looked at the fritos also in my cart. I never think twice buying junky chips, yet struggle with paying full pr...
by ~reneew
Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Well, here I am after an other day of trying to count calories, a day of just listening to hunger, and a day of just eating supper only... NOT... I'm ready to re re re re-commit to vanilla. It worked several times after long off-road trips and it will work again. I just need to do 21 (or even 7) to ...
by ~reneew
Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Another thing I noticed... I start browsing other diets when I feel like I'm not loosing weight, and THEN I remember that I have to actually DO it for it to work. So, what makes me think that I'd be able to stick to counting calories anyway? I usually only make it 'til lunch time when I have to figu...
by ~reneew
Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1881
Views: 2352515

But, my dear, you put your religion (God) before the bus and lunch. You are showing by example! :wink: Priorities
by ~reneew
Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Funny thing I noticed... my weight tends to go down when I follow NoS.
by ~reneew
Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Been busy... bought those reeses eggs that I now remember gave me a problem last year. Hmmm... I love those things. PROBLEM! :shock: I've been maintaining since the new year, mainly because I am only eatinging the NoS way about half of my N days and weekends are bad. Imagine how much I'd be loosing ...
by ~reneew
Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:54 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: app? Reinhard
Replies: 8
Views: 15011

I found a simple free app that lets you color the calendar square what ever color you want. It's called smart diary. I just started it but it seems very easy!
by ~reneew
Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: when do s days feel better?
Replies: 41
Views: 37784

wosnes wrote:It will get better when you think it will get better.
I like that! It's all in the mind. :wink:
wosnes wrote:I think most of us long timers haven't made any mods until at least 6 months or a year.
Or we shouldn't have! :roll:
by ~reneew
Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Thanks Amy and Zip! I woke up this morning feeling all pumped to go. After getting my fingers glued togther (my new gel nail polish... tricky activator), I started planning my week. Just 5 days to go and I will have cake for my daughter's birthday and be able to mark 2 free days! Then 5 more and ano...
by ~reneew
Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Well I failed my 21 day challenge. Twice. But I still want to do 21. Since my mods aren't even helping I will do vanilla. Shooting for 21. I will track here. 3/2 1 Sday. Yes, that was yesterday, but I had an unusually mild weekend so I'm counting it. :wink: 3/3 2 Sday. 3/4 3 3/5 4 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/...
by ~reneew
Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Georges February 21-day behaviour experiment.
Replies: 34
Views: 43400

Success!!! Yea!!!
by ~reneew
Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: try for 21... join me!
Replies: 82
Views: 76059

I was going to start a new thread, but I see Renee is starting over, so if I start today, I'll just be a couple days behind her! I really want to get the red out of my life! Feb has been much better than Jan was for me, but I've still had a couple reds. 2-24 8) Day 1 S day Yea! Don't give up! Keep ...
by ~reneew
Fri Feb 22, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Haha. I'd toss off the stuffing if you could and toast to put on top, then the chicken and soup are a natural soup already, just add a bit of chicken broth. I bet anything it would be great!
by ~reneew
Fri Feb 22, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: try for 21... join me!
Replies: 82
Views: 76059

Well, I'm starting over! I got to 7, which is way better than I had been doing! I'll get there again soon. If not, I am doing better trying! :roll:
by ~reneew
Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I'm doing great since I started my mods! I also remembered that last fall I was eating soup made from leftovers every weekday. I loved it then and forgot. There is always something in the fridge to make a quick soup out of. I keep 3 flavors of bouillon and a homeade "cream of soup" mix ready to go. ...
by ~reneew
Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I'll be waiting to hear how that went! Believe me... if I can do it anyone can! I hate exercise. I just zone out while watching t.v. I don't get much time to watch and I love hgtv. Before I know it I'm done for the day. Once in a while I actually walk longer just because i want to see the end of a s...
by ~reneew
Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: app? Reinhard
Replies: 8
Views: 15011

bump
by ~reneew
Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Just for the record in case I ever get lazy again... I HATED exercise and started and restarted uncountable times over the years, but I bought a very nice (used) treadmill last fall. At first I couldn't wait to do my 30 minute walk on my new toy and was so sweaty I needed to shower, even with a fan ...
by ~reneew
Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 616992

Maybe try replacing the bad habit with a good habit... walking? Painting? Do an old hobby that you haven't done in a long time? I HATED exercise and started and restarted uncountable times over the years, but I bought a very nice (used) treadmill last fall. At first I couldn't wait to do my 30 minut...
by ~reneew
Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: try for 21... join me!
Replies: 82
Views: 76059

It's. Never too late to start! If you've goofed... push your restart button!

I'm seeing lots of success!
by ~reneew
Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I know what you mean but I started this in 2008 and am learning what does and doesn't work for me. Right at this moment... vanilla is not. I also have 55 pounds to go and do turn into an idiot on weekends. Logic flies out the window and I loose control. I'm giving this a try. It's what I was doing l...
by ~reneew
Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I've been doing some thinking (uh oh) and I've decided to try something for a while. When I struggle with doing a plan, its usually because I don't believe in it whole heartedly at that moment. My mind tends to stray. So, I am going to try to eliminate the things that aren't working. I don't really ...
by ~reneew
Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I too think it takes time to get used to the plan, but my problem is impatience. I get sososo frustrated when I don't see results. When I do well for 3 days, then bad for one, I am back to where I was scraping for a foothold of a right mind. Either I seem to be on track or off track. And I take thre...
by ~reneew
Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I'm continually in basic training. :?

I too also have a problem with chips, but I try to save them to eat with meals now. The problem is that I think they go with everything.
by ~reneew
Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: app? Reinhard
Replies: 8
Views: 15011

app? Reinhard

Dear Reinhard, I was just wondering if there is or ever will be a NoS habitcal app. It would be so easy. PLEASE, pretty please... If not, does anyone know of any other app that is like our habitcal? I keep looking, but they all track calories and I don't even want to go there! Just green - yellow - ...
by ~reneew
Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S and Infertility
Replies: 42
Views: 51823

My thoughts: NoS causes less stress because its sane worry free eating the right way and you'll be eating healthier. Plus plus.
by ~reneew
Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

As I said, pizza is my biggest problem and so I gave it up for lent. Then wouldn't you know, Hy-Vee by us (that has the best fresh pizza, my favorite) had a fridge full of $2 pizzas with $1 instant coupons on them! They are normally $7-12 and I have 3 teens and a tween who eats like a horse. My Seni...
by ~reneew
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: try for 21... join me!
Replies: 82
Views: 76059

About a year ago I finally got back on track with a 21 day challenge and lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks, so here I go again... 2/13 1 Very motivated! 2/14 2 yea! I even made a pie for everyone and am waiting for Saturday!!! 2/15 3 long car ride, shopping, and chinese buffet! (not my idea) I decided to wa...
by ~reneew
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: try for 21... join me!
Replies: 82
Views: 76059

try for 21... join me!

Although I sometimes feel bad (or embarrassed) that I fail while doing my own challenges, for some reason I once again feel motivated enough to start another one. * * * Join me in going 21 days straight! * * * Sdays are included as successful days. This is for anybody who needs encouragement and da...
by ~reneew
Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Well, I gained 10 during the holidays and I guess I'm still off track because I've gained another 4 or so since. Ug! I went back to check this thread to see what I was thinking a year ago in March when I jumped on track and stayed on track for a long enough time to loose 34 pounds. A lot happened al...
by ~reneew
Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ZippaDee Do Da Days...
Replies: 526
Views: 616992

ZippaDee wrote:
ONWARD :arrow: :arrow:
How are you doing? Trudging onward?? Keep going!
by ~reneew
Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Uhhhghhh, I know everyone, this gets so difficult at times. The one thing I learned this last year is that I need to give it 100% becasue its easier than giving it 95% because if I allow occasional oopses, then I debate the temptation that says "just this once". Perfect practice makes perfect. If I ...
by ~reneew
Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54342

Thanks sweetness, how sweet :wink: I seem to be still dusting. :roll:
by ~reneew
Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Meal planning ideas?
Replies: 17
Views: 24733

I cook for 5 to 6 every day and try hard to keep it as easy as I can. I have a little calendar where I pencil in my monthly menu, although after I did 2 years worth, I tend to look back and repeat the last year same month but make additions as to what I need to use up in my freezer. I tend to have s...
by ~reneew
Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I'm having a very hard time getting on track again. Why? I look at the year I started here and think "duh... it should be obvious that this isn't working for you" but then I realize that if I'd kept all of those pounds off that I lost on NoS, I'd be at goal. (See page one here where I record it) I ...
by ~reneew
Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What you've lost? Hold it!
Replies: 10
Views: 17344

FYI I have orenges on my counter, in the fridge and in the garage (cold) but everyone is eating them! I may not even get to juice any if I don't hurry.

For short-term motivation hold even a 1 pound chunk of cheese or butter! Even one pound is significant!
by ~reneew
Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I heard a quote that really applies to me... Perfect practice makes perfect. Yea, well duh me. If I spend less time practicing it perfectly, then I'm spending more time practicing it wrong! Doing something 100% of the time is easier than doing it 95% of the time. It takes away the "just this time" t...
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Kindle
Replies: 6
Views: 11874

I just got a kindle fire for Christmas... hmmm. Thanks for the idea. I wish there was a habitcal app.
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What you've lost? Hold it!
Replies: 10
Views: 17344

What you've lost? Hold it!

So, as I was headed to the grocery store today my husband texts and tells me that the store has huge 18 pound bags of beautiful looking fresh oranges cheap and that I should get one. Mind you, I live in Iowa where they are all shipped in. The thrifty side of me thought "yea" while the practical side...
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

So, as I was headed to the grocery store today my husband texts and tells me that the store has huge 18 pound bags of beautiful looking fresh oranges cheap and that I should get one. The thrifty side of me thought "yea" while the practical side of me thought "I'll be eating oranges till I turn putri...
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: debs 2011 check in
Replies: 185
Views: 177646

Yea!!! Keep doing what your'e doing! Good job!
by ~reneew
Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I'm doing fairly well, but wishing I could loose as fast as I gained during December. So last night my mom calls around 9:30 in the evening of 1/21/13 and tells me that we all need to go outside and look straight up to see the moon and see Venus right beside it bright as can be. She told me that it ...
by ~reneew
Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

The strangest thing happened today in my bible study. A woman whom I've never met was saying something about loosing weight on some plan (then I of course start listening) and I'm not sure what was said next but she laughed and said not unless you're Renee. I got goose bumps for some reason. Probabl...
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm back
Replies: 4
Views: 9188

Congratulations! NoS is sane normal eating... and I bet you see results if you stick to it. :wink: Welcome back
by ~reneew
Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:49 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sleep or Exercise
Replies: 13
Views: 19160

Sleep. I'd keep that the same or sleep a bit more... don't mess with something you've worked to get to. I'd try to add 15 minutes of exercise. You'll see results with that much and it won't mess with your day. Really!
by ~reneew
Fri Jan 11, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54342

clarinetgal ~ good goin' loosing those holiday pounds! minkymoo ~ good recovery! texark ~ only 10 to go! Woohoo! toosolid ~ lookin' good! Thanks for the cheer! I'm a turtle to loose and a rabbit to gain. :? healthy mommy ~ keep going! Make a plan, don't let a couple of reds beat you! jan ~ you alway...
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54342

I see a lot of greens!
by ~reneew
Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54342

My weighing problems went away when I started to write it down on a calendar. I write my weight on the top of the square for morning and bottom for evening, then instead of comparing to yesterday or a certain time, I compare to the same time the week before. I look more for trends, the big picture. ...
by ~reneew
Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:34 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reading check ins; discouraged at lack of success
Replies: 21
Views: 28363

The thing is, when you really figure this out and are successful long term, eating is normal. Other diets need continuing diet counting. NoS teaches normalcy. I have been here quite a while and can tell you that I know of tons of super successful people from nos. Our problem is that they no longer n...
by ~reneew
Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:27 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54342

Off to a great start for most of us! There are 19 of us so far. Imagine us all in one room! Thats a lot of support!
Happy birthday Morris! Have some cake for me... tiny one.
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: new here
Replies: 5
Views: 9192

Re: new here

My problem is I drink 3 cream in my coffee , am addicted to pepsi and love chips and chocolate at night. Any suggestions would be welcome. Welcome! I wouldn't even count the cream unless you use more than average or have it with your meal. That's legal... so what if it takes you a long time to drin...
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I read this article: meta-study ... the historical (1895) woman profiled as a the picture of health. She was 5'7" and 171 lbs. She ate three meals every two days. No coffee, tea or candy but loved beefsteak. I'm 5'7" and when I weighed 170 I didn't think I looked overweight, honestly, I am my own wo...
by ~reneew
Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Study Suggests Lower Death Rate for the Overweight
Replies: 10
Views: 16400

I'm 5'7" and when I weighed 170 I didn't look overweight, honestly, I am my own worst critic. I am large boned. I felt great! Too bad I thought that I "should" weigh 150 because that's what the charts said. :? Maybe that should be my goal instead of 160. Hmmm...
by ~reneew
Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54342

Jammin' Jan wrote: I will try to avoid merely fulfilling the letter of the law (3 plates, no sweets) and will actively try to follow the spirit of the law (moderation) as well.
THAT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD TOAST FOR THE NEW YEAR. HERE HERE!
by ~reneew
Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Make that 2 weeks. ugh
by ~reneew
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54342

I'm in! Any goal would be better than December was... ug. Maybe green all month doing plain ol' vanilla but with s events on the weekend. I need to ditch my S-travaganza weekend mindset. :roll: I think I will give myself 5 oops events this month. I am shooting for green but if I do fail I want it to...
by ~reneew
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * New Year/January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 54342

* * * New Year/January Challenge * * *

Happy New Year!! A fresh new year brings a fresh new attitude, a clean slate, and support from others trying extra hard. Lets make the most of it and join in the fun! I challenge you to publicly set a goal for the Month of January! This is for anybody who needs encouragement and daily accountabilit...
by ~reneew
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * December challenge * * *
Replies: 74
Views: 81364

I am in a lowly slump state right now. I'm trying. Kinda. I totally ignored any and all plans of eating restrictions for most of the last 2 weeks.

I'm going to start a New Year's challenge... Maybe that will help. :wink:
by ~reneew
Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

Having serious troubles. It' s hard getting back on track after an almost week long binge. Ug!!!
by ~reneew
Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * December challenge * * *
Replies: 74
Views: 81364

Oh thank you! I just wanted to add that I just built a gingerbread house without even one tiny snitch!!! Wow!
by ~reneew
Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * December challenge * * *
Replies: 74
Views: 81364

Gaining now, red days will do that. Duh. So...
I hereby declare a war against all sweets of any kind! I vow to not have any sweets until Christmas eve when my compay comes.
Anyone else with me on this?


...Sugar is my enemy.
by ~reneew
Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ~ Reviving Renee ~
Replies: 1459
Views: 1516742

I'm gaining!!! Christmas eve and company come in 3 days and I'm gainng weight. I know that I've been failing as far as following rules go, but I had been maintaining compared to previous weeks. This is no longer true. I am 5 pounds over previous Fridays. Ug! I usually loose through the week and gain...
by ~reneew
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * December challenge * * *
Replies: 74
Views: 81364

Well, it looks like absolutely everyone is doing better than me. I am maintaining my weight though which was my goal. Shooting for a green today just because I wrote this!