ironchef mostly weekly check in
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Much better week this week, green so far (1/2 way through Wednesday). Started doing heavier weights this week, feeling really nice to do some exercise. Still walking - my hobbits are on their 3rd day out from Weathertop (Frodo is injured, but they still did a 19 mile day!).
Ironbaby and I cooked carrot and ginger soup yesterday, and once it was done we tried it together.
Me: So, what do you think of the soup?
Ironbaby: That is really great soup Mummy. I don't like it.
At least he tries to spare my feelings
Ironbaby and I cooked carrot and ginger soup yesterday, and once it was done we tried it together.
Me: So, what do you think of the soup?
Ironbaby: That is really great soup Mummy. I don't like it.
At least he tries to spare my feelings
A mostly green week, really pleased. Even managed to turn down cake and gingerbread today (freshly baked). I've saved some for tomorrow. I did have a small piece of lemon and coconut cake yesterday, as we visited a friend and she'd baked it specially for Ironbaby and me, and done a sugarless recipe for the kids.
I've caved in and bought myself some scales when Ironbaby and I were at Ikea yesterday. I realise that I'm more motivated to stay green with No S when I have a number to track, so I'm going to return to my old way of weighing daily and calculating a trend.
I've caved in and bought myself some scales when Ironbaby and I were at Ikea yesterday. I realise that I'm more motivated to stay green with No S when I have a number to track, so I'm going to return to my old way of weighing daily and calculating a trend.
Weight on new scales Sat morning - 63.9kg (141 pounds). Down another 2kg (4 pounds), so that's good. Definitely see the change in my motivation when I know there are scales in the house. But still looking forward to eating some gingerbread today after making and decorating it yesterday!
Onwards and downwards!
Onwards and downwards!
A busy week this week (my washing machine broke down - doh!), but have managed to stay green. Despite baking choc chip cookies, blueberry muffins and some banana bread. I've got a few things tucked away in the freezer for the weekend!
Linda, I really agree. There is something about having the scale that keeps me just a little more compliant. I'm lucky in that one bad (or good) reading doesn't throw me off course, but I think in the long term I need it as a reality check.
64kg is fine, and definitely in the healthy range, but it does mean I can't fit most of my tailored clothes - especially my work wardrobe. I can't really afford new clothes right now, so I'd prefer to get closer to my pre-pregnancy weight and fit into most, if not all, of my more expensive clothes. But if moderate effort doesn't get me there, I may have to make peace with that. We'll find out I guess
The gingerbread was lovely. We made gingerbread sheep because it is Ironbaby's favourite animal.
Linda, I really agree. There is something about having the scale that keeps me just a little more compliant. I'm lucky in that one bad (or good) reading doesn't throw me off course, but I think in the long term I need it as a reality check.
64kg is fine, and definitely in the healthy range, but it does mean I can't fit most of my tailored clothes - especially my work wardrobe. I can't really afford new clothes right now, so I'd prefer to get closer to my pre-pregnancy weight and fit into most, if not all, of my more expensive clothes. But if moderate effort doesn't get me there, I may have to make peace with that. We'll find out I guess
The gingerbread was lovely. We made gingerbread sheep because it is Ironbaby's favourite animal.
Yup, lots of delicious S food was eaten this weekend. Oof, feel in need of a few N days
I've been dipping a toe into the world of bread making, and today made my first batch of dinner rolls. Really pleased with them, but since I also made passionfruit and lemon butter with our passionfruits and lemons this weekend, it has been hard to resist overeating...
We have a new washing machine, thankfully, so life is a bit saner now. Especially important since the Squiggle did some explosive things today...probably the less said the better.
I've been dipping a toe into the world of bread making, and today made my first batch of dinner rolls. Really pleased with them, but since I also made passionfruit and lemon butter with our passionfruits and lemons this weekend, it has been hard to resist overeating...
We have a new washing machine, thankfully, so life is a bit saner now. Especially important since the Squiggle did some explosive things today...probably the less said the better.
Green all week so far, with only Friday left to go. Monday and Tuesday were both really hard fought days, with 8hrs plus between meals. Especially Monday when I took Squiggle to a swim and exercise class, but didn't get home for lunch until 3pm - hungry!! It's helped that we haven't had as many morning tea things this week, so less opportunities for temptation.
It is interesting to me how habit works though. Every Wednesday morning we go to a "Toddler Jam" a few blocks from our house. You pay a small fee for 2 hrs of music and play for the kids, plus they get a healthy morning tea of fruit and veg etc. Adults are offered a coffee and a plate of more decadent adult biscuits (chocolate etc). The first week I went, I caved (and posted it here). The second week, I turned it down. Now, about 2 months later, I barely ever glance at the biscuit plate - my brain just goes "we don't eat those" and moves on. And, this week, the lady organising the sessions stopped offering. After maybe 6 repeats of "one for you" - "oh, not for me thanks", on Wednesday she walked past with the plate, smiled at me and said "oh, that's right, you don't" and then moved on. It's so cool to watch the progression from fail to succeed and now to not even being offered. I love No S.
It is interesting to me how habit works though. Every Wednesday morning we go to a "Toddler Jam" a few blocks from our house. You pay a small fee for 2 hrs of music and play for the kids, plus they get a healthy morning tea of fruit and veg etc. Adults are offered a coffee and a plate of more decadent adult biscuits (chocolate etc). The first week I went, I caved (and posted it here). The second week, I turned it down. Now, about 2 months later, I barely ever glance at the biscuit plate - my brain just goes "we don't eat those" and moves on. And, this week, the lady organising the sessions stopped offering. After maybe 6 repeats of "one for you" - "oh, not for me thanks", on Wednesday she walked past with the plate, smiled at me and said "oh, that's right, you don't" and then moved on. It's so cool to watch the progression from fail to succeed and now to not even being offered. I love No S.
Sounds like things are going well. Oh I miss those Mommy & Me classes where you could commiserate with all the other mommies. What they really need is a Mommy & my moody pre-teen class!
Really encouraging that ppl start to learn your habits after awhile and passing you by becomes their "habit". Cool!
Have a great weekend!
Linda
Really encouraging that ppl start to learn your habits after awhile and passing you by becomes their "habit". Cool!
Have a great weekend!
Linda
SW: 210 lbs
CW: 172
GW:160
CW: 172
GW:160
I agree! it's amazing isn't it? I never thought I'd reach this place - I think it's pretty cool too!ironchef wrote:The second week, I turned it down. Now, about 2 months later, I barely ever glance at the biscuit plate - my brain just goes "we don't eat those" and moves on...... It's so cool to watch the progression from fail to succeed and now to not even being offered. I love No S.
I love Everyday Systems :3
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13.6.15 124.25lbs
11.11.21 101.00lbs
Green this week. Taking an S event this evening, as I am going OUT! Yep, leaving my kids at home with my husband and going down to the nearby cafe strip. There is a little hole-in-the-wall bar there called Swallow Bar, and I'm meeting a few girlfriends who live locally for a drink and tapas. Just a few, as I'm going to be home to bed, plus the place is pretty pricey. But still - OUT! Like real adults!
My trend calculation says I'm down 1 pound, so 140 on the nose (63.5kg). A very slow slide down is what I'm after, as I don't want to do anything to change milk supply. I'm really pleased that vanilla No S (with VERY generous plates!) is doing the trick.
My trend calculation says I'm down 1 pound, so 140 on the nose (63.5kg). A very slow slide down is what I'm after, as I don't want to do anything to change milk supply. I'm really pleased that vanilla No S (with VERY generous plates!) is doing the trick.
I love iced coffee too but it is often too sweet to be acceptable for a weekday. Yet, I had the most wonderful iced coffee the other day. It was just a black coffee with peppermint flavoring served over crushed ice. It was so refreshing and I did not feel guilty when I marked that day green. Unfortunately I was out of town and cannot repeatedly visit that coffee shop. I have also looked for peppermint flavoring in coffee sections in the store without luck.
The journey is the reward.
Maintenance is progress.
Maintenance is progress.
Oh, that sounds lovely. I'm a huge fan of peppermint and spearmint flavours.
Green so far this week, will be tested today when a friend brings her kids over, they almost always bring some cookies or something sweet to share.
Trend calculation says I am down another couple of pounds to 138.
My hobbits are STILL on the run after Weathertop, and I've done over 320 miles. Wow, those hobbits are fast!
I've introduced a minimal daily exercise routine other than walking. Some of the other stuff I've tried was too time consuming and just didn't get done on busy days. This is a progressive program that should never take me more than 15 minutes (it gets harder, not longer as you go along). So far I've only missed one day in the last 2 weeks, so seems like it will be easy to stick with.
Big weekend of children's parties coming up, so I'm going to focus on being moderate and really enjoying treats, instead of eating a huge amount of fairy bread, twisties and cake and then coming home feeling sick. I mean, that was ok when I was 5, but I'm meant to have grown up
Green so far this week, will be tested today when a friend brings her kids over, they almost always bring some cookies or something sweet to share.
Trend calculation says I am down another couple of pounds to 138.
My hobbits are STILL on the run after Weathertop, and I've done over 320 miles. Wow, those hobbits are fast!
I've introduced a minimal daily exercise routine other than walking. Some of the other stuff I've tried was too time consuming and just didn't get done on busy days. This is a progressive program that should never take me more than 15 minutes (it gets harder, not longer as you go along). So far I've only missed one day in the last 2 weeks, so seems like it will be easy to stick with.
Big weekend of children's parties coming up, so I'm going to focus on being moderate and really enjoying treats, instead of eating a huge amount of fairy bread, twisties and cake and then coming home feeling sick. I mean, that was ok when I was 5, but I'm meant to have grown up
Love reading your updates. Woohoo for being down a couple pounds! So happy to hear your still keeping up with those hobbits! Did I ever tell you I went to hobbit camp when I was little?
What's fairy bread btw?
Glad things are well. You're workout routine sounds interesting. I just downloaded a cool yoga app and realized I don't really need to go to the gym to get exercise do I ?
Linda
What's fairy bread btw?
Glad things are well. You're workout routine sounds interesting. I just downloaded a cool yoga app and realized I don't really need to go to the gym to get exercise do I ?
Linda
SW: 210 lbs
CW: 172
GW:160
CW: 172
GW:160
A couple more mostly green weeks with minor funny business. Trend weight down another pound to 137.-
Each evening at bedtime we sit with ironbaby and tell 3 things we are grateful for that day. The other night Ironbaby told me his three good things were his toy sheep, the nice sunny weather and his "beautiful wife". Turns out he was repeating one of daddy's 3 things from the day before. When I laughed he said "who is my beautiful wife, Mummy?"
Each evening at bedtime we sit with ironbaby and tell 3 things we are grateful for that day. The other night Ironbaby told me his three good things were his toy sheep, the nice sunny weather and his "beautiful wife". Turns out he was repeating one of daddy's 3 things from the day before. When I laughed he said "who is my beautiful wife, Mummy?"
A couple more mostly green weeks. My reds these days are usually small - a taste of homemade cookie or an extra slice of toast with soup. Down 3 more pounds to 134. Hobbits STILL running away from Weathertop - man they walked a long way.
I'm not checking here much anymore, as life gets busier. I like to think it's like oolala says - life has expanded to fill up the space where eating was! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!
I'm not checking here much anymore, as life gets busier. I like to think it's like oolala says - life has expanded to fill up the space where eating was! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!
Hey all, wow, haven't been here for ages. Life got really crazy around Christmas, with two emergency dept visits, the second one for my son's broken leg. So Jan and Feb in a cast, then March has been spent crawling around and re-learning to walk.
Anyway, in the mayhem of caring for a baby and a preschooler with a broken leg, my own self care has become a bit, erm, erratic. I've stuck to No-S where I could, but my food choices haven't been the best due to lack of time, and there have been lots of weird days with ages between meals and then strange snacks at odd hours. I've also almost completely dropped any formal exercise, except for walking a lot (with a double stroller) and lots and lots of lifting children.
Anyway, I'm still around 133 pounds, so enough of my habits have "stuck" that things aren't totally out of hand, but I'm feeling very tired and kind of squishy. I think a lot of this is lack of exercise and overeating a lot of very basic things like toast and sandwiches.
So, as always when life gets like this, I thought I'd check in again for a while to get myself back on track. For now just No S, but with exercise too once I work out a plan.
When I have time I'm really looking forward to catching up with other people - I see there are some regulars still posting here at the moment.
So, Monday 4th April:
No S Eating: Green so far
Exercise: Hackers Diet Exercise Ladder, Rung 5
Anyway, in the mayhem of caring for a baby and a preschooler with a broken leg, my own self care has become a bit, erm, erratic. I've stuck to No-S where I could, but my food choices haven't been the best due to lack of time, and there have been lots of weird days with ages between meals and then strange snacks at odd hours. I've also almost completely dropped any formal exercise, except for walking a lot (with a double stroller) and lots and lots of lifting children.
Anyway, I'm still around 133 pounds, so enough of my habits have "stuck" that things aren't totally out of hand, but I'm feeling very tired and kind of squishy. I think a lot of this is lack of exercise and overeating a lot of very basic things like toast and sandwiches.
So, as always when life gets like this, I thought I'd check in again for a while to get myself back on track. For now just No S, but with exercise too once I work out a plan.
When I have time I'm really looking forward to catching up with other people - I see there are some regulars still posting here at the moment.
So, Monday 4th April:
No S Eating: Green so far
Exercise: Hackers Diet Exercise Ladder, Rung 5
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ironchef! We came back at the same time for a little time with the NoS family!
So how old is Squiggle? And is ironbaby 4... or something like that?
So how old is Squiggle? And is ironbaby 4... or something like that?
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1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
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8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2
Thanks ladies, it is nice to be back
Auto, my little Squiggle is 10 months! And ironbaby is 4 in 2 months and goes to Kindy 2 days a week - almost a big kid! It was horrible with the broken leg, but now that's past it's really fun
Wed 6th April
Green eating
Red exercise, just kept getting put off due to other tasks
Auto, my little Squiggle is 10 months! And ironbaby is 4 in 2 months and goes to Kindy 2 days a week - almost a big kid! It was horrible with the broken leg, but now that's past it's really fun
Wed 6th April
Green eating
Red exercise, just kept getting put off due to other tasks
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ironchef, are you mostly at home with kiddos these days?
I can't remember if you quit altogether, or are working part-time, or what.
Do you still bike much? I'm looking for inspiration, and I know you are quite the biker.
BTW, I have this monster 1-mile hill. It's awful. I have to pull over to the curb and rest 2 or 3 times on the way up. Any hints for me?
I can't remember if you quit altogether, or are working part-time, or what.
Do you still bike much? I'm looking for inspiration, and I know you are quite the biker.
BTW, I have this monster 1-mile hill. It's awful. I have to pull over to the curb and rest 2 or 3 times on the way up. Any hints for me?
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3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
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8/14-24.5
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3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2
Ugh, wrote long reply, then didn't post - grr!
Mon and Tues - green No S, patchy on exercise.
auto, I'm home these days, doing a small amount of work via telecommuting, likely to head back part time in the next few months. Most of my biking is to and from work, so haven't had as much opportunity lately.
Motivation - make it part of your commute (or shop, or whatever) so it just happens, instead of scheduling capital E Exercise.
Hills. From marathon training, the main thing is self talk. As soon as you know the hill is coming, tell yourself you love the hills. Hills are the best training. You have edge because you're not afraid of the hills like everyone else. You're excited to have a hill on your route because you know it will make you stronger and faster. It sounds like rubbish, but it works.
Also, always look up to the crest of the hill you are climbing. It gives you a positive goal. Looking down at your own feet / the curb near your wheel can give you that horrid feeling that the hill GOES ON FOREVER. Also, by lifting your head, you will automatically open up your chest and airways. Your breath is what gives you the oxygen to power you up that hill.
Pick a spot on the hill (a driveway, a light post) that you WILL get to before your first rest. Then the next time, your goal is to get further before your first rest (even if only by 10 feet), etc. Mini goals will get you there.
Have fun! I love the bike!
Mon and Tues - green No S, patchy on exercise.
auto, I'm home these days, doing a small amount of work via telecommuting, likely to head back part time in the next few months. Most of my biking is to and from work, so haven't had as much opportunity lately.
Motivation - make it part of your commute (or shop, or whatever) so it just happens, instead of scheduling capital E Exercise.
Hills. From marathon training, the main thing is self talk. As soon as you know the hill is coming, tell yourself you love the hills. Hills are the best training. You have edge because you're not afraid of the hills like everyone else. You're excited to have a hill on your route because you know it will make you stronger and faster. It sounds like rubbish, but it works.
Also, always look up to the crest of the hill you are climbing. It gives you a positive goal. Looking down at your own feet / the curb near your wheel can give you that horrid feeling that the hill GOES ON FOREVER. Also, by lifting your head, you will automatically open up your chest and airways. Your breath is what gives you the oxygen to power you up that hill.
Pick a spot on the hill (a driveway, a light post) that you WILL get to before your first rest. Then the next time, your goal is to get further before your first rest (even if only by 10 feet), etc. Mini goals will get you there.
Have fun! I love the bike!
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Wednesday 20th - red at lunch. Took my son to the hair dresser for the first time, then out to lunch as a special treat. My pulled pork roll with sweet pen did fit on the plate, but was much too big, and we shared marshmallows and mint hot chocolate.
I've been thinking more about unsatisfying S days and permasnacking. My most satisfying S events are just that - one off S events enjoying specific treats. I'm considering a mod (gasp!) after over 3 years like this. My mod would be to allow up to 3 S events per week. Big S days would be reserved for just Christmas. I'm going to trial it until end of May, then review.
So S events this week will be some birthday cake on Friday with my folks, and some tapas on Sat when me chef takes me out for my birthday.
I've been thinking more about unsatisfying S days and permasnacking. My most satisfying S events are just that - one off S events enjoying specific treats. I'm considering a mod (gasp!) after over 3 years like this. My mod would be to allow up to 3 S events per week. Big S days would be reserved for just Christmas. I'm going to trial it until end of May, then review.
So S events this week will be some birthday cake on Friday with my folks, and some tapas on Sat when me chef takes me out for my birthday.
Awww so sweet. I love those first haircuts. Definitely S day worthy. I love your mod idea and definitely think you're up to it. Either way it'll be an interesting experiment. I do think the key is in deciding them ahead of time maybe. At least for me it would.
Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Glad things seem to be a bit calmer for you now.
Linda
Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Glad things seem to be a bit calmer for you now.
Linda
SW: 210 lbs
CW: 172
GW:160
CW: 172
GW:160
Thanks Linda, yes much calmer here these days! Coming up to our 10th wedding anniversary next week! And both kids birthdays in May.
we've always just trimmed his hair at home, but it's getting beyond me.lpearlmom wrote:Awww so sweet. I love those first haircuts. Definitely S day worthy.
absolutely! My fear is that it would be easy to use as an excuse for reds and thus get out of habit. Perhaps if I "declare" here each week my S events and anything else is a fail? Anyway, if it messes up my habits I'll just go back to vanilla.I do think the key is in deciding them ahead of time maybe. At least for me it would.
Yes vanilla is always waiting for you if you're experiment doesn't work out. Thanks for stopping by my thread. I'm hoping my issues aren't too big either but somehow I think there's another surgery in my future. You're right though, cutting back on alcohol is not a bad thing.
SW: 210 lbs
CW: 172
GW:160
CW: 172
GW:160
Just noticed your S-event mod, ironchef.
I've been doing something like that for weeks now. I call it S-meal or treat-meal.
I'll have whatever I like, as opposed to my usual whole food square meal, on the condition that it be the meal, and not come on top of the meal.
Thus, a choice is forced, and, often, I'll prefer my square meal, as I don't want to miss it. I mean 'don't want to' in a visceral, body way, not cerebrally.
And, definitely, I never want a treat-meal twice in a row, as, after a treat-meal, the attraction of a square meal is unbeatable.
Has worked very well for me.
Don't feel deprived, don't undergo the humiliation of going overboard with my S-days...
What do you think?
I've been doing something like that for weeks now. I call it S-meal or treat-meal.
I'll have whatever I like, as opposed to my usual whole food square meal, on the condition that it be the meal, and not come on top of the meal.
Thus, a choice is forced, and, often, I'll prefer my square meal, as I don't want to miss it. I mean 'don't want to' in a visceral, body way, not cerebrally.
And, definitely, I never want a treat-meal twice in a row, as, after a treat-meal, the attraction of a square meal is unbeatable.
Has worked very well for me.
Don't feel deprived, don't undergo the humiliation of going overboard with my S-days...
What do you think?
At meals only eat.
Only eat at meals.
Only eat at meals.
Hi..i am just reading what you say about s events as I was thinking about adding this mod also..my hesitation is that I've just recommitted to Vanilla No s and 1 week of greens so far I'm feeling good. I may continue on and see how I go..my main reason for wanting to modify with S events is my constant snacking on S days. Hmmm something to consider..Good luck. Iron Chef..I'll be hanging about to see your experience of it .
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the encouragement! I'll let you know how it's going.
I want to caveat this though, I don't want to be discouraging, but if you're new to No S or just returning I don't recommend mods. I love the podcasts on this : S Days Gone Wild and also the series in mods. I have been doing vanilla No S for over 3 years. I am at my goal (my pre-pregnancy weight) of 60kg, which puts me at the bottom end of the healthy bmi range. This is not an attempt to lose further weight, or lose faster. It's to try to enjoy more moderation, fully love decadent treats and eat less rubbish that I don't actually enjoy.
So Friday was green, with my planned a event of birthday cake after dinner. It was lovely, ironbaby and I made it together and I looked forward to a slice all day. It was a rich chocolate cake (ironbaby fave) secret ingredient is 1/4 cup blackberry jam.
Exercise - took kids swimming.
Today is the first weekend day with my mod. I have a planned S event this evening - tapas dinner with mr chef.
I want to caveat this though, I don't want to be discouraging, but if you're new to No S or just returning I don't recommend mods. I love the podcasts on this : S Days Gone Wild and also the series in mods. I have been doing vanilla No S for over 3 years. I am at my goal (my pre-pregnancy weight) of 60kg, which puts me at the bottom end of the healthy bmi range. This is not an attempt to lose further weight, or lose faster. It's to try to enjoy more moderation, fully love decadent treats and eat less rubbish that I don't actually enjoy.
So Friday was green, with my planned a event of birthday cake after dinner. It was lovely, ironbaby and I made it together and I looked forward to a slice all day. It was a rich chocolate cake (ironbaby fave) secret ingredient is 1/4 cup blackberry jam.
Exercise - took kids swimming.
Today is the first weekend day with my mod. I have a planned S event this evening - tapas dinner with mr chef.
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Glad you're getting sufficiently "worked out" with tabata. I have an app on my phone. Now if I would only use it......
Enjoy your tapas with Mr. Chef
Enjoy your tapas with Mr. Chef
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8/14-24.5
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1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
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8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
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Thanks all, we had a lovely cheese and artichoke warm dip with toasts, and delish pavane cocktails. Dinner at home of barley broth before we left. Afterwards we split a handmade Turkish delight.
Thanks Imogen, I'm hoping it will be a moderate enough mod. I have resisted S day mods for a long time hoping they'd just moderate on their own. I've tried just having S's in company, but being at home with bubs that actually made me feel a bit trapped.
So far, so good, loving having space to enjoy my treats and not waking up full of stodge. Will see how I go once the honeymoon is over
Thanks Imogen, I'm hoping it will be a moderate enough mod. I have resisted S day mods for a long time hoping they'd just moderate on their own. I've tried just having S's in company, but being at home with bubs that actually made me feel a bit trapped.
So far, so good, loving having space to enjoy my treats and not waking up full of stodge. Will see how I go once the honeymoon is over
Tuesday green.
Friday is my 10 year wedding anniversary, so I'm thinking of making dinner an S event so I can make a dessert.
Sunday my friend is catering our "yay 10 years" lunch for our family and bridal party, there won't be sweets, but I will make it an S meal in case I want seconds of something awesome, because our friend is an awesome chef.
Today is my son's first day back at Kindy for term 2, and my husband doesn't have to work, so I'm considering going out on my own for a coffee and an S treat today.
There, my week declared. Now to stick to it!
Friday is my 10 year wedding anniversary, so I'm thinking of making dinner an S event so I can make a dessert.
Sunday my friend is catering our "yay 10 years" lunch for our family and bridal party, there won't be sweets, but I will make it an S meal in case I want seconds of something awesome, because our friend is an awesome chef.
Today is my son's first day back at Kindy for term 2, and my husband doesn't have to work, so I'm considering going out on my own for a coffee and an S treat today.
There, my week declared. Now to stick to it!
Decided not to have a sweet treat today, instead ducked out for a 30 min back massage with a voucher my husband got me for Christmas. Just as decadent, and more relaxing than coffee and sugar.
Thanks for the congrats all our bridal party is really just our siblings on both sides plus our best friends, some of whom can't make it because they live in other countries.
Thanks for the congrats all our bridal party is really just our siblings on both sides plus our best friends, some of whom can't make it because they live in other countries.
Friday S event anniversary dinner with homemade sticky toffee pudding. Red moment - had a mini choc cookie that I made with my son, after he told me I'd been a good girl eating my lunch and I could have a cookie
Today is a normal day, then an S lunch tomorrow. So far loving the modification to S events, not feeling deprived, just really enjoying good treats and not eating junk "because I can".
My back is really hurting today after being up a lot with Squiggle last night. My challenge today will be avoiding eating because I feel sorry for myself / it hurts. This is not the kind of sick that is improved by food.
Ironbaby quotes that I forgot to put on here:
Ironbaby: Mummy, come and play a game!
Me: I will in a minute, I'm just getting this stuff off the baby's head.
Ironbaby: Oh, is it cradle crap?
Ironbaby: One day Squiggle will grow up to be Mummy.
Me: She might be a mummy one day. Would you like to be a daddy when you grow up and have your own babies.
Ironbaby: No, one baby is enough. Mummy, would you like to grow up to be Daddy?
Me: I'm already a mummy darling.
Ironbaby: Yes, but if you were Daddy wouldn't it be good? Then you could reach things when they're stuck up high in the lemon tree!
Today is a normal day, then an S lunch tomorrow. So far loving the modification to S events, not feeling deprived, just really enjoying good treats and not eating junk "because I can".
My back is really hurting today after being up a lot with Squiggle last night. My challenge today will be avoiding eating because I feel sorry for myself / it hurts. This is not the kind of sick that is improved by food.
Ironbaby quotes that I forgot to put on here:
Ironbaby: Mummy, come and play a game!
Me: I will in a minute, I'm just getting this stuff off the baby's head.
Ironbaby: Oh, is it cradle crap?
Ironbaby: One day Squiggle will grow up to be Mummy.
Me: She might be a mummy one day. Would you like to be a daddy when you grow up and have your own babies.
Ironbaby: No, one baby is enough. Mummy, would you like to grow up to be Daddy?
Me: I'm already a mummy darling.
Ironbaby: Yes, but if you were Daddy wouldn't it be good? Then you could reach things when they're stuck up high in the lemon tree!
Well, we're still sick, but now it's just a head cold. I feel like we've been coughing for a month! And in May I had both my kids birthdays, hosting one friend and one family party - not what I felt like doing. Poor Squiggle was so tired and grizzly on her birthday. And I restarted work one day a week.
Anyway, with all the sick days and birthdays and chaos, there hasn't been much green! I've probably gained around a kilo, but find it hard to get too fussed about it. Sleep deprivation will do that to you
I'm back to vanilla. My S event experiment was not helpful - too much thought required, so difficult to automate into habit. Also I've always been very strict on N days - no jam on toast, no honey on porridge etc. So the S event idea means I'll never have those again unless I make them one of my events, and this makes me feel very rebellious. The alternative of course is to loosen up N days, but that goes against almost 4 years of habit.
My verdict - habit is dumb, don't confuse the poor beast!
So back to vanilla! Yesterday green, today green so far.
Exercise - ha! Unless you count carrying wailing children or having a coughing fit, none.
Anyway, with all the sick days and birthdays and chaos, there hasn't been much green! I've probably gained around a kilo, but find it hard to get too fussed about it. Sleep deprivation will do that to you
I'm back to vanilla. My S event experiment was not helpful - too much thought required, so difficult to automate into habit. Also I've always been very strict on N days - no jam on toast, no honey on porridge etc. So the S event idea means I'll never have those again unless I make them one of my events, and this makes me feel very rebellious. The alternative of course is to loosen up N days, but that goes against almost 4 years of habit.
My verdict - habit is dumb, don't confuse the poor beast!
So back to vanilla! Yesterday green, today green so far.
Exercise - ha! Unless you count carrying wailing children or having a coughing fit, none.
Gee..you poor things! That's so hard! There has been so many people sick around us and it seems to be that cough that doesn't want to leave! Hope each day gets better and better.
Interesting about your s events experience..I was thinking about changing from vanilla no s but I agree the lines would be too blurred and the thought required would make it too hard. Not habit friendly.
Good to see you back. All the best and hopefully you feel back to normal quickly.
Interesting about your s events experience..I was thinking about changing from vanilla no s but I agree the lines would be too blurred and the thought required would make it too hard. Not habit friendly.
Good to see you back. All the best and hopefully you feel back to normal quickly.
Love that iron! I had a very similar experience as you did with S events. Good info to have though I think.ironchef wrote: My verdict - habit is dumb, don't confuse the poor beast.
So sorry youre still sick/sleep deprived! Early days are so tough! I promise it'll get easier.
Take care of yourself!
Linda
SW: 210 lbs
CW: 172
GW:160
CW: 172
GW:160
We're all sick again / still. I'm so tired of not being well, of someone in the house always coughing or snotty. Since the 1st week in May we've had on and off coughs, colds and fevers.
I need to get back to vanilla no s, but I just feel so exhausted all the time and that keeps me reaching for food and drink to help get me through each day. Between the two kids I'm up several times every night, sometimes for hours at a time. My lack of eating structure has become just one more thing to feel down about.
Sorry for incredibly whiny post, but I'm just sapped and at my wits end here.
I need to get back to vanilla no s, but I just feel so exhausted all the time and that keeps me reaching for food and drink to help get me through each day. Between the two kids I'm up several times every night, sometimes for hours at a time. My lack of eating structure has become just one more thing to feel down about.
Sorry for incredibly whiny post, but I'm just sapped and at my wits end here.
Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear that iron! Those early days with two little ones is SO hard and with everyone being sick it makes darn near impossible. It really will get better though. I promise it won't last forever!
As far as your eating goes just do your best and get back to NoS as soon as you can.
~~~~Sending healing positive vibes! ~~~~
Linda
As far as your eating goes just do your best and get back to NoS as soon as you can.
~~~~Sending healing positive vibes! ~~~~
Linda
SW: 210 lbs
CW: 172
GW:160
CW: 172
GW:160
A house full of sick kiddos & the sleepless nights that come with it make it impossible to do much more than survive (: I always felt like when we made it though those times where it felt like someone was ALWAYS sick that we finally made it to a point where we were healthy for a while so hope that comes quickly for you!!!
Thank you both! I can't tell you how nice it is to have empathy and encouragement. I know in my head that we'll get there eventually.
I think the worst of it is the isolation, as I don't want to give these germs to people. All the women in my family are pregnant (sister and both SILs) so I feel extra worried about making them sick. End result is I have seen my family or friend much over the past 2 months.
Anyway, yesterday was green, and even one normal on a day makes me feel less hopeless.
I think the worst of it is the isolation, as I don't want to give these germs to people. All the women in my family are pregnant (sister and both SILs) so I feel extra worried about making them sick. End result is I have seen my family or friend much over the past 2 months.
Anyway, yesterday was green, and even one normal on a day makes me feel less hopeless.
Yeah it's great how one day on track can help you feel centered again. Isolation has definitely got to make this all feel harder. Do whatever you can to help yourself feel a little better. In those days if I could get a shower in and get dressed in decent clothes, it made a big difference.
I can remember when my youngest was first born and crying all the time while my oldest (2 yrs at the time) was very clinging and neither of them slept much. On top of it we were living in Kansas where I hardly knew anyone (for dh's fellowship) and he was working constantly. He was miserable because he had this horrible boss, I was lonely and sleep deprived. Ugh, that was a tough time, but somehow we got through it.
Now I just give my kids a kiss goodnight and they sleep all night, dh loves his job and has reasonable hours and well I have a few good friends so much less lonely these days. Anyway, I feel your pain. Hang in there and don't expect too much from yourself. Looking back I wish I would have just given into the chaos a bit instead of feeling so frustrated all the time by my lack of control.
Anyway glad things are already feeling a bit less hopeless.
Linda
I can remember when my youngest was first born and crying all the time while my oldest (2 yrs at the time) was very clinging and neither of them slept much. On top of it we were living in Kansas where I hardly knew anyone (for dh's fellowship) and he was working constantly. He was miserable because he had this horrible boss, I was lonely and sleep deprived. Ugh, that was a tough time, but somehow we got through it.
Now I just give my kids a kiss goodnight and they sleep all night, dh loves his job and has reasonable hours and well I have a few good friends so much less lonely these days. Anyway, I feel your pain. Hang in there and don't expect too much from yourself. Looking back I wish I would have just given into the chaos a bit instead of feeling so frustrated all the time by my lack of control.
Anyway glad things are already feeling a bit less hopeless.
Linda
SW: 210 lbs
CW: 172
GW:160
CW: 172
GW:160
Brings back so many memories of when I was home with sick little ones. They're grown now, but I remember just how flat-out defeated I felt. One time we all had the flu...me, my eldest son (5) and twin boys, (2). I was so sick I could barely move so we just threw blankets down and camped out on the floor all day. I can't say it was fun, but we survived!
I know the isolation and hard work of caring for small children can be difficult. I don't miss the sheer exhaustion, but I do miss the sweetness of those years. Hang in there...I'm sure you're doing a great job!
I know the isolation and hard work of caring for small children can be difficult. I don't miss the sheer exhaustion, but I do miss the sweetness of those years. Hang in there...I'm sure you're doing a great job!
Hi all,
Haven't been here for about 6 months as we were all sick / swamped by work. Also my No S habits are pretty settled, so seemed less need to post.
Anyway, I've just ended nursing with Squiggle and Ironbaby is about to start full time pre- primary school, so I'm very keen to get back to a regular exercise habit. So, where better than this daily check in
The plan:
Cycle to work at least 2 days a week, increasing to every work day
Simple body weight strength exercises 3 times a week
14 minutes of something on any other day - eg yoga video.
Once I've got this going for a few months I'm going to restart running.
Look forward to reading what everyone else is up to
Haven't been here for about 6 months as we were all sick / swamped by work. Also my No S habits are pretty settled, so seemed less need to post.
Anyway, I've just ended nursing with Squiggle and Ironbaby is about to start full time pre- primary school, so I'm very keen to get back to a regular exercise habit. So, where better than this daily check in
The plan:
Cycle to work at least 2 days a week, increasing to every work day
Simple body weight strength exercises 3 times a week
14 minutes of something on any other day - eg yoga video.
Once I've got this going for a few months I'm going to restart running.
Look forward to reading what everyone else is up to
Saturday S day for eating
I'm not taking exercise S days, as I just want to do something for 14 minutes (minimum) everyday. I want it to be like brushing teeth - weird if I don't do it. So, Saturday 14 minutes stretching, leg and ab strengthening.
Squiggle: Where is Ironbaby?
Me: Out with Daddy
Squiggle: (sighs) Ironbaby gone to work.
I'm not taking exercise S days, as I just want to do something for 14 minutes (minimum) everyday. I want it to be like brushing teeth - weird if I don't do it. So, Saturday 14 minutes stretching, leg and ab strengthening.
Squiggle: Where is Ironbaby?
Me: Out with Daddy
Squiggle: (sighs) Ironbaby gone to work.
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Aww, thanks guys, it's really nice to "see" old friends here. I got so down with all our illness last winter that I just had no energy for keeping up here. Which is silly, because I always feel positive and inspired after reading the lovely threads here.
Linda - only because you live in Arizona can you get away with calling a Perth summer cold it is well over 100F here today and we are sweating.
Today is an S Day - Australia Day and also my husbands birthday party. So I've had some birthday cake but I'm still hoping to exercise later - maybe after the kids are in bed and it cools off a bit.
Linda - only because you live in Arizona can you get away with calling a Perth summer cold it is well over 100F here today and we are sweating.
Today is an S Day - Australia Day and also my husbands birthday party. So I've had some birthday cake but I'm still hoping to exercise later - maybe after the kids are in bed and it cools off a bit.
Straight after bedtime last night some old friends we hardly ever see dropped by. They had brought their kids into the city for Australia Day fireworks, which were cancelled after a plane crashed into the river, so they were at a loose end. They stayed until 10pm, so my exercises didn't happen. Ah well.
Today just a normal day, so hoping to fit in some strength work.
Today just a normal day, so hoping to fit in some strength work.