I'm Back At It Again!

Counting carbs/calories is a drag. Obsessive scale stepping is a recipe for despair. If you want to count something, "days on habit" is a much better metric. Checking off days on a calendar would do just fine, but if you do it here you get accountability and support. Here's how. Start a new topic in this forum called (say) "Your Name Daily Check In." Then every N day post a "reply" to that topic as to whether you stayed on habit. A simple "<font color="green">SUCCESS</font>" or "<font color="red">FAILURE</font>" (or your preferred euphemism if that's too harsh) is sufficient, but obviously you're welcome to write more if you want. On S-days just register that you're taking an S-day. You don't have to do this forever, just until you're confident you've built the habit. Feel free to check in weekly or monthly or sporadically instead of daily. Feel free also to track other habits besides No-s (I'm keeping this forum under No-s because that's what the vast majority are using it for). See also my <a href="/habitcal/">HabitCal</a> tool for another more formal (and perhaps complementary) way to track habits.

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friscobob
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I'm Back At It Again!

Post by friscobob » Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:23 pm

After my major success of getting down to my fighting weight of 156 pounds, I injured my left hip, went through PT and ultimately had a hip replacement, my right hip being replaced 12 years ago. I unfortunately put back all the weight I had lost due to inactivity and not following my NO S Diet, due to whatever excuse I could make up. The good news is that I am back at it, following the No S Diet, walking 2-3 miles per day, and recovering nicely from my surgery 3 months ago. My goal is to get back down to 160 lbs., which is 38 pounds below what I now weigh, and I know I can do it, as I've done it before, this time I must keep it off, and my taking better care of my joints, etc., I shall succeed. Best regards to all.
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Post by Jibaholic » Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:27 pm

Good luck!

Injuries are the worst - it's hard to compartimentalize. But get the good habits going and they'll start cascading in a positive way!

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Post by Diligence » Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:32 pm

Best wishes as you seek to get down to 160. Do you have any particular goals for when you hit 160? What kind of fighting did you used to do?

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Longevity

Post by friscobob » Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:02 pm

I want to get down to 160 for health reasons, and just to enjoy life with my family. I used to box a little.
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Post by clarinetgal » Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:14 am

Good for you! I've been dealing with IT band issues for 3 months now, so I can certainly relate. I have been able to not gain weight, by being as active as my IT Band will allow me to be, and by trying to stick with the No S habits. I wish you the best! :D

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Thank You All!

Post by friscobob » Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:03 am

Thank you all for the words of encouragement! Sometimes that is all it takes to accomplish much.
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Post by eschano » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:57 pm

Welcome back! Injuries suck. I'm glad you're back and looking forward to following your thread.
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Back In The Groove!

Post by friscobob » Thu May 01, 2014 3:11 am

I followed the No S Diet strictly when I lost weight before, and now in my comeback, I will follow it strictly again. I am back in the groove, walking 3 miles per day, and getting used to the diet again, which daily becomes easier, just like before. It was said long ago that the longest journey begins with just one step. I've taken that step once again, and the long journey to reach my goal begins anew. The encouragement of this forum helped me before, and already is helping me again. THANKS!
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Post by automatedeating » Thu May 01, 2014 3:22 am

Frisco, your post inspired me with its elegant prose. :) I look forward to your continued postings!
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Post by eschano » Thu May 01, 2014 9:36 am

Welcome back! Lovely quote about the journey and very true.
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Up Early!

Post by friscobob » Thu May 01, 2014 3:56 pm

2 sets of 25 of pushups and squats, and a swift 30 minute walk early this morning, started my day. I am thinking less about diet now, and am just following it, sort of putting it on auto pilot.
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Post by lpearlmom » Thu May 01, 2014 4:37 pm

Welcome back--you're doing great!

Linda :D
:twisted: SW: 210 lbs
CW: 172
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Getting In The Groove!

Post by friscobob » Fri May 02, 2014 7:36 pm

2 sets of 25 pushups and squats with 3 mile walk. Sticking strictly with diet.
Thanks Linda! :D
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Post by automatedeating » Fri May 02, 2014 11:13 pm

Great activity today!
Month/Year-BMI
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
4/21 - 25.2

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Thanks!

Post by friscobob » Sun May 04, 2014 3:35 am

automatedeating wrote:Great activity today!
I think I am on my way for the long run now. I have decided not to push too hard, thus I shall endeavor to walk 3-4 miles on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and do 100 reps of pushups and squats on M-W-F, with Sunday a day of rest, along with being strict with my diet every day except Sunday. I believe this will work permanently for me. You are so right about ending endless snacking! This is the big key to success. It's tough in the beginning, because everywhere we are bombarded with all sorts if temptations to nibble here and there, along with advocates of eating 6 small meals throughout the day. Keeping them small is easier said than done.
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Post by MerryKat » Mon May 05, 2014 1:45 pm

Welcome Back!!!
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