Everyday Systems

MerryKat

Time to resurect this again.

I had an OK festive season but I have to get me back on track.

I am back doing my 8MM (have done for the last 3 weeks) and I need to get my eating habits back under control with No S Diet.

I probably won't post daily but at least weekly.

MerryKat

I have tried amalgamating WW and No S and I found that I ended up following the WW (eat when every, just stick to points - which I never counted properly) more than the No S. I am now trying the No S by itself and using the 6 hour targets by drinking lots of water and herbal tea. It is such a feelin...

MerryKat

Ok, the children are back to school and day care, and the adults are back at work, so it is time for me to get my ducks in a row! I did fairly well with a lazy No S last week but this week has been back to old habits and I maintained. Starting today I am back to No S. 2006 is my year to get my body ...

MerryKat

The title says it all!! Much as WW works for me - I just cannot count points anymore and without that it does not work. Half the problem is that No S is so sensible that to be doing anything else just seems like over kill. So I am back to No S - restart again - as Reinhard says it can take many atte...

MerryKat

I have had a successful week of WP and No S and lost that pesky 1kg (2.2lb). I have been using my varied Weight Watcher points (as per the Wendie Plan) and restricting myself to 3 meals a day with no snacks or sweets during the week (as per No S). This gives me a structured plan which also builds go...

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Debs - No I don't have a sledge yet. Jan - The smallest I have seen is 8lb and it cost around $28. I will keep looking for a smaller & cheaper one. Caroljo - I was a Girl Guide so my knots should be fine, but I broke the broom!! It obviously did not like so much swinging around as the head came off ...

MerryKat

Judy I know I am late in responding, but congratulations on your achievement.

MerryKat

Caroljo thanks for the kind words. The last week has also been a bad one. :oops: Much as I love No S and it makes livestyle sense to me, it is just not working in a weightloss sense for me. I know my 1kg (2.2lb) gain over 8 weeks is nothing, but it is a major issue for me. I am going back to the Wen...

MerryKat

Thanks for all the encouragement. Unfortunately I am having a really bad and hectic week and I just do not have the energy or time or the mental strenght to even attempt to SG (or any exercise). When things improve I will look at getting me a SG (rather than the broom). Debs - my problem is that the...

MerryKat

Ok so I got to day 75 without much hassle and then the wheels fell off!!! Wednesday and Thursday were HORRIBLE - but they are over and I am not going to beat myself over it - 2 bad days out of 77 are great in my book. I am starting again fresh and new and back to basics. I can do this and will do it.

MerryKat

Thanks for all the great responses to my posts Peetie - Lol - we gave up on romatic gifts a long time ago - we rather buy each other what we want (I usually get books - Yippee!) I am feeling good - it is more just the fact that this seems to work wonders for everyone doing it, so why not me??? But t...

MerryKat

Ok, so my curiosity about SG and what has you all so addicted to it got the better of me this morning! I don't have a sledge hammer - this is a good thing as I am hopelessly unco-ordinated, so I would be a danger to me and all around me - so I grabbed my broom. I set my timer and did 14 min of what ...

MerryKat

I don't even know how you guys pick a 20lb up let alone swing it around!! I picked up the smallest one I could find a few weeks ago - 8lb and I battled to lift it a few times, never mind swing one with any safety! I thought of buying it to try out, but I was still not sure and I did not have the R20...

MerryKat

Hello from a fellow Fly Baby.

FlyLady and her program have been a God sent blessing to my home, my family and me.

Much as No S and Reinhard have been a God sent blessing to my health.

MerryKat

Wow I have made it through 3 sets of 21 days and I am still really loving this plan. I am busy tweaking bits of it, but this is definitely for life.

Here's to the next 21 days.

MerryKat

Hi guys After all that guess what - this week I showed a loss of 0.5kg (1.1lb) :lol: So after 9 weeks of No S I have gained 0.5kg (1.1lb) in total. I will see next week if I am following the same trend. I have decided in any case to just keep monitoring on a weekly basis but to stick with my plan un...

MerryKat

GJ & Reinhard Thanks for the answers. I know all that you have told me, but you know the human mind it starts ifing and buting and you end up doubting yourself. Sometimes I just need some confirmation from my fellow No S junkies! 1) I know I am eating less, as I am eating the meals I was before but ...

MerryKat

Judith

I have found the the promise of being able to have whatever I want on S Days has stopped the snacks and sweets I have in the house for DH and DS x2 from being an issue.

MerryKat

GJ Thanks for sharing your brand of No S - every little bit of information helps. I am 5.3" and currently weigh 75kg (165lb). My aim it get somewhere around the 63kg (138.6lb) mark. For my medium build this is realistic and I have been there comfortably - for many years before children and between t...

MerryKat

Hi guys Thanks for the encouragement. First off I will in no ways stop No S - it really gives the control back to me. It is just annoying to read everyone loosing doing this and after nearly 3 sets of 21 days I am just gaining - slowly but steadily. I weigh myself weekly - first thing in the morning...

MerryKat

Hi all Sorry to have been absent for so long - our work server has been playing up (again) and I could not access the boards. On thursday last week I had been doing No S for 8 weeks. I have loved every minute of it and I actually feel as if I am in control rather than the food (for the first time in...

MerryKat

As I understand it, snacks, sweets and seconds are allowed on S days. My question: Are we still supposed to have our regular three meals, or are we in anything-goes mode? Judy Judith (I think your name is beautiful) For me I have found that unless I go out or do something different over the weekend...

MerryKat

Congratulations Rumba - enjoy getting healthier and your pockets being richer.

MerryKat

I have stopped keeping a journal since starting No S - I am even stopping the daily accountabililty of my Daily Check In - as it feeds my food obsessions.

MerryKat

I joined a friend's board on ezboards called "Dump the Diet" - and while reading through various posts I found one by Peetie discussing No S Diet and I was curious.

So thanks to Peetie for saving me from more dieting hell and helping me find my life eating plan.

MerryKat

If you need to work in a small planned meal at 3.30 I really don't think it would be the end of the world. As long as it is a scheduled thing - you may find that would help you eat a smaller dinner. 3 meals is ideal, but if your day does not work that way you need to find what works for you.

MerryKat

I cannot believe that I am 42 days down already - where did the last six weeks go? I still feel like I have been doing this all my life, it is so normal and natural with no stress. It definitely gets easier as you go. I have still not lost any weight as per the scale, but I definitely feel better an...

MerryKat

Day 41 Wednesday 5th October 2005: SUCCESS Eating was fine. Exercise - did 8mm and 20 Hindu Squats followed by 10 more after a rest - wow do those work! Day 42 Thursday 6th October 2005: SUCCESS Eating was fine Exercise - did 8mm and 25 Hindu Squats - Ouch!! This completes my second set of 21 days. ...

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Cynthia I second what Deb had to say and would like to add further to her 2nd point. Get a tape measure and start taking measurements - this is a far more reliable method of judging your progress. Just think where you would be if you were not having so many good days with a few bad thrown in?? You a...

MerryKat

Hi CarrieAnn Due to the fact that I am a recovering WW person there is no ways I am going to start listing the food I ate in a day, so I just note what exercise I did and whether I had any food struggles. I am nearing the end of my second 21 days and it is so liberating not obsessing about what I am...

MerryKat

Thanks for the get well wishes - I am feeling better today. Hopefully that is the end of the illness for this year. Day 39 Monday 3rd October 2005: SUCCESS Eating - no problems Exercise - did Monday and Saturday (missed due to illness) 8 Minutes in the Morning Day 40 Tuesday 4th October 2005: SUCCES...

MerryKat

I only have computer access at work and sporadically at home so I missed this till now.

Dear Reinhard

Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday Dear Reinhard
May God Bless You

MerryKat

Hey Lynne

While the part of SA that you lived in may be barren I still think it is one of the most beautiful parts of the world to live. I am further into the old Transvaal and live near the Jan Smuts Airport in Jhb.

MerryKat

Day 36 Friday 30th September 2005: SUCCESS Started the day well with my 8mm. This became a S day as I left work early to go to the doctor with another bout of gastro! So Lunch and Dinner were basically nothing but flat coke. Day 37 - S Day I barely ate as I was still feeling grim - toast and flat co...

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Dru
I hope your lunch dates went well and that you are still doing so marvellously well with your exercise.

MerryKat

Day 35 Thursday 29th September 2005 I gained a little (0.7kg - 1.54lb) this week, but I think it could be due to a variety of things. Over all in the last 5 weeks I have gained 0.5kg (1.1lb) but I am sure this is muscle. Two weeks ago I took my measurements and when I measured this morning I have lo...

MerryKat

Day 33 Tuesday 27th September 2005: SUCCESS

Eating and Exercise were on track

Day 34 Tuesday 28th September 2005: SUCCESS

Eating and morning Exercise were on track, for some reason I was totally wiped out yesterday afternoon and I just did not feel able to do my afternoon exercise.

MerryKat

I have always suffered from "Short Attention Span Theater" and I have been known to enthusiastically and loudly recommend what ever daft diet I had decided to follow to anyone who dared to talk to me (whether they wanted the info or not) for me to lose interest with in 3 weeks or so - and then feel ...

MerryKat

Thanks Deb Duh!! why did I not think of just using my log - obviously the brain had too much weekend - lol We did not get round to the rain dance, but someone else obviously did as it poured last night, with strong winds and lots of thunder and lightening. Today it is blessedly cooler. Have a great ...

MerryKat

Congrats Jan and well done on conquering the morning snack!

Here's to your next 21 days

MerryKat

Hi Lynne I just wanted to add my encouragement for you - You are going great guns and you CAN do this. As Dave said - you cannot muck up S days, so enjoy them and in time they will regulate themselves. What part of SA did you live and run an exercise class in??? (I am a born and bred South African w...

MerryKat

Day 32 Monday 26th September 2005: SUCCESS

I am back up to speed with my exercising - 8mm (morning) and Hacker's plan (evening)

Eating went well with no problems.

Hey Deb - That just means that there is all the more for me - LOL

Have a happening Tuesday

MerryKat

Hi guys I don’t know if this is the right board for a general hello and chat about the weekend and if not please feel free to move my post or whatever. I hope everyone in the States is ok after another storm passing through. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers. We are well here in SA and th...

MerryKat

Ok, I am changing my numbering of days completed from A1 to following on sequentially - 22, 23 Day 29 Friday 23rd September 2005 : SUCCESS Eating - 100% :D Exercise - 8mm, but not up to evening exercise :roll: Day 30 & 31 - S Days I had 1/2 packet of liquorice all sorts each evening after dinner and...

MerryKat

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I am so sorry to hear you had a bad night, but remember the rules - No beating yourself up over it and don't punish yourself this weekend! Enjoy your S days and get ready to start the N days with gusto. (((((((((((((((((((((((...

MerryKat

Controlled Failure - I love it.

Seriously I think you are doing very well and one of the big lessons all of us are learning is that you can have a little of something (we don't have to finish everything), so for me while technically you oopsed, I think you are doing great.

Keep up the great job

MerryKat

Day A7 22nd September 2005: SUCCESS I have lost 0.3kg (0.66lb) this week - I am sure a part of this is due to the gastro and I will gain it back next week, but at the same time my clothing is definitely fitting better and people around me are starting to notice. My eating today (breakfast & lunch) h...

MerryKat

Day A6 21st September 2005: SUCCESS

Another good food day with no exercise due to recovery.

Debs thanks for the kind wishes and advice.

MerryKat

Day 5 20th September 2005: SUCCESS

I started the day still feeling a little poorly from the gastro, but definitely got stronger as the day progressed.

I did 100% with my eating but no exercising as the energy levels were still down.

Have a Wacky Wednesday

MerryKat

Thanks CarolJo
I agree it is rather a drastic way to loose weight.

I know that this week will most probably be a big loss and then the following week will be a gain, this is what my body does to average out the dehydration problem.

MerryKat

Thanks for the congratulations Debs I was sure I had seen the term "nossers" somewhere on one of the boards, but after reading my way through the whole lot in a week, I was a bit bamboozled and when Dave queried the term, I just figured it was my daft brain coming up with nonsense. Sorry to have tak...

MerryKat

Day A2 - Saturday - SICK Day A3 - Sunday - SICK Day A4 - Monday - SICK I developed a gastric bug on Saturday, so the weekend became Sick days. The strange thing was that even though I was only eating dry toast or marie biscuits I pretty much stayed with 3 meals a day. It truly is amazing what the bo...

MerryKat

Day A1 Friday 16th September 2005: SUCCESS

Eating and Exercising On Plan

MerryKat

Thanks guys

What made it even better was that it was Day 21 and it just cemented in my brain for me what a FANTASTIC and AWESOME plan this.

THANK YOU REINHARD

MerryKat

Sounding great on day 8 - keep up the excellent achievements.

MerryKat

Lol Dave - it does sound a bit rude doesn't it - lol Tosser has the same meaning SA as it does in the UK - thanks to all the ex-UK people who have taken up residence here (my folks included) half the english we speak is UK based. I think a name sounds great, but I won't offer as my last attempt soun...

MerryKat

Thanks Dave

This is one long haul I am really looking forward to.

MerryKat

James

Well done on your "little choice" in resisting the temptation of ice cream / yoghurt.

I hope the sleep aspect is improving.

MerryKat

Go Daisy

Well done on resisting temptation and getting through such a trying day.

MerryKat

Go Debs, you are doing fantastically well.

Isn't it strange how with the No S plan you stop obsessing about food - to the point where you can truely eat when hungry - AMAZING

Enjoy your S days this week - you deserve them after such a great week of N days.

MerryKat

Day 21 Thursday 15th September 2005: SUCCESS Another wonderful No S day. I reduced my dinner last night so that I could have some strawberries and ice cream to celebrate 21 successful days - virtual plate comfortably full but not loaded. In the past I would have had a full plate and strawberries and...

MerryKat

Wow - 21 days have gone and I feel like I have been doing this all my life, it is so normal and natural with no stress. I have not lost any weight as per the scale, but I definitely feel better and my clothing is fitting better. I am looking forward to the next 21! Reinhard thanks for a great plan a...

MerryKat

I just had to come and post as I am so pleased with myself and I know you guys will understand this: I was offered cake to day and I declined!!!!! I just politely said "Thanks for the offer, but I am not a cake eater" And I had to go and get my boss sausage rolls and samoosas for a birthday in our d...

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Day 20 Wednesday 14th September : SUCCESS I hope your Wednesday was stunning - mine was!! :P :P I did my morning and evening exercise - twice in one day is an amazing achievement for me. Food wise I could not finish my lunch, just too much to eat and dinner I also dished up too much for myself. This...

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Hey Freakwitch I love the photo of you with your little angel - she is gorgeous and you look so hail, hearty and healthy. I was not around when you posted your last photos, but you look really good now. Enjoy being healthy and with all your exercise. To Lisa Marie - you have every reason to be "mire...

MerryKat

Well done and congratulations on the loss Deb - Now I can't wait to see how you do by the end of the 21 days!

Good Luck and enjoy the SG

MerryKat

Again the beauty of No S - you can fit it to what suits you!

Thanks again Reinhard

MerryKat

Day 19: Tuesday 13th September 05 SUCCESS

No problems today with the eating side and I did both my 8mm (in the morning) and my Hacker's exercise last night.

I am feeling GREAT!!!

Debs & Dru - thanks for all the encouragement and the great example you guys set.

Have a stunning Wednesday

MerryKat

I work full day and my eldest (7 1/2 yrs) is at school and my youngest (1 yr) is with a day-mother full day, so the temptation during the day is less than mornings and evenings - but I have been known to make up for an excellent day OP by binging in the evenings! :shock: Thankfully with No S is is w...

MerryKat

Enjoy your new found waist! I am delighted for you.

MerryKat

Cynthia

HANG IN THERE GIRL - YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Every failure is part of the learning curve, so learn from this one and come out fighting.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

MerryKat

Peetie - I also start early as I need to get us all ready and out the house by 7.10am, so it is usually a 5.30am wake-up for me. My hubby is like yours and does not do the breakfast thing, he is more like Freakwitch with 2 big meals a day - Lunch at the work canteen and dinner at home and he is thin...

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Day 18 - Monday 12th September 05: SUCCESS It was an easy day with no snacking urges. I was very pleased when I made my littlest guy a sandwich and cut the crusts off and I was not tempted to eat them, I just threw them away (Score one for me against the unconcious eating monster!) Exercise - 8 Minu...

MerryKat

I started the No S Plan on Friday 26th August and I have just fallen into the plan as if it was made for me. I have had 1 day that was a battle (Thursday 8th September) - I was snacky all day, but I resisted and other than that my N days have been easy. I have been tempted to binge on my S days, but...

MerryKat

When it comes to the breakfast issue I am lucky as I am hungry as soon as I wake up, but on the NoS I am definitely not as hungry - thanks to eating balanced substantial meals? I have increased the amount of food I eat for my breakfast and lunch so that the 10am and 3pm munchies do not strike. I def...

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Deb Yip I get up at 5.30am and I am one of those people who wants and needs food as soon as they get up, so by 6am I am dressed with hair and make up done and ready to eat! Before No S I literally ate from when I got up till I went to bed again! I love food and grazing was permanent eating for me - ...

MerryKat

I love Bananas - year round.

In winter I love Oranges and Grapes - that is when they are sweetest over here.

But we are spoilt in SA and have huge variety in fruit at reasonable prices, so we usually have at least 4 different types of fruit in the house (and I love them all).

MerryKat

Hi Patty Take the plunge and commit yourself to the 21 days (3 weeks) that Reinhard recommends. I know it is very hard to break the habit of WW (I also hate change and love the familiar) but believe me it is worth it. The sense of freedom being able to eat what you want for those 3 (or smaller 4) me...

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I have wanted to post this for some time so I guess now would be the right time. There is a contingant of WW members who do the "Wendy Plan" That variation allows you to eat your allotted points throughout the week and then one or two days a week you deliberately eat over your normal points range. ...

MerryKat

Hi there To combat the 10am and 3pm munchies I have found that the following works for me: Breakfast - around 6am (I make this a big meal - about 1/2 again the size I was eating previously) Lunch - around 12.30pm (again I have upped the amount of food I was eating) Dinner - around 7pm (basically the...

MerryKat

Hey snap Reinhard

My little man's first birthday was also on the 5th August 2005.

Enjoy your little treasure as much as I enjoy my bundle of joy and blessing.

MerryKat

Hi all I have read Jorge Cruise's book from cover to cover and his eating plan in this book is HORRID!!! And the plans from his other books sound equally odd or difficult - except for the balanced plate which is good sense. His flax oil recommendations are good however and it can really help your bo...

MerryKat

For me the TV - food habit is a problem and as we watch a fair amount in the evenings (2hrs most nights) it really did help contribute to my weight gains. My solution to this is doing handwork. I do not allow myself to watch TV unless I am knitting, crocheting or doing tapestry. This really helps as...

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Hi guys I am also a reformed WW'er. I did a form of WW called the Wendie Plan where you shuffle your points daily to give you some days where you eat more than others and once a week you have a really high points day. This worked way better for me, but I am, like you guys, sick to death of journalin...

MerryKat

Hi Peetie and thanks for the welcome. I maybe one of the lucky ones, but I am finding the change to this way of eating VERY easy - it is as if this is what my body has been waiting for me to do all a long. I love the fact that if I fancy something I know I can have it in a maximum of 5 days time (us...

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Hi All First off – Thank you Reinhard for consolidating such simple and sensible rules for life - and finally giving us an easy way to loose the excess padding. I have done Weight Watchers (and the variation Wendie Plan) for about 7 years. I have loved them and done very well thanks to WP, but I am ...

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