Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

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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tobiasmom
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Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by tobiasmom » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:12 pm

Hey, All! I’m sure a lot of you remember me. I’ve known about No-S and jumped ship from it more times in the past 8 years than I could count. My latest “diet” was intermittent fasting. I’m sure it works for a lot of people, but for me I just have NO doubt the moderate approach of three plates and slow weight loss is just where it’s at for me. So I’m back to it. I’ve had a few greens this week so far. We recently moved from Hawaii to Texas (military) and just bought a house. My scale is still packed up so that’s probably a good thing! Ha. I recently got put back on blood pressure meds so yoga and walking are going to be added to the mix (although I honestly think all the coffee I was drinking daily with intermittent fasting might have done it). At the doc last month I was 225 so my weight is lower than it’s been but much higher than it was years ago when I first found No-S. What’s that tell ya???? 🙈. Onward!!!
Military wife and homeschool mom of two boys, 15 and 10.
No-S restart 01/08/23
SW: 239
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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by automatedeating » Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:39 pm

Hi there TBmom! Love to see you posting! :-)
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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
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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by clarinetgal » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:38 pm

Hi, Tobiasmom! Nice to see you again! My boys are about the same ages as your boys. My boys are 11 and 7.
Committing to a fresh start, with 3-4 plates and no snacking.

1/2018 Current BMI: 31.8
2/2018 BMI: 31.5
4/1/2018 BMI 31.5
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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by r.jean » Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:07 pm

I definitely remember you Tobiasmom. I think we started around the same time. I started posting again not too long ago. I did not quit doing NoS, but I get lax when I do not post. Welcome back!
The journey is the reward.
Maintenance is progress.
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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by BackToThin » Tue Feb 26, 2019 2:16 am

Howdy! I don't remember you because I'm new here, but welcome!

It's a good time of year to be in Texas. :-D
No-S Lifestyle (~Don't Eat Like An Idiot Diet) and re-learning how to eat like a normal person after failing post calorie counting. More than half a year of that sent me diving face first into a giant slice of cheese cake and ultimately fat again.
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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by tobiasmom » Sat Apr 27, 2019 2:48 pm

Well, a couple more months have passed, and we have finally moved into our new house and are pretty well settled. My head just messes me up. I know after all these years there’s no miracle. I need to eat moderately. Snacks and sweets are my big issue, and that’s what No-S helps me moderate. I just cannot wait to once and for all follow this lifestyle and show that despite many many MANY failures....this is sanity! In the past I’ve wanted to commit to a year. But I’ve decided that I have an indefinite commitment. One day at a time. Three plates. There IS nothing else out there that I can or will stick to. There’s no time limit on this journey. I know if I follow the plan I will eventually lose little by little. The yo-yo all these years has just abused my body and mind. No more. If I sit and really think about all the money and pain I’ve caused myself the last 25 years....well, there’s nothing I can do about it now but to just stop the madness. I’ve said that many times. But I just can’t lie to myself anymore. Amy, you are worth it!
Military wife and homeschool mom of two boys, 15 and 10.
No-S restart 01/08/23
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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by automatedeating » Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:15 pm

Glad you are settling in to your new place.
And always glad to see you here on the forums. :-)
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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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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by Soprano » Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:38 am

Of course you are worth it. Try not to see it as a diet for it to be permanent it has to be a way of life for life :)

Jx
Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.
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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by tobiasmom » Wed May 08, 2019 12:24 pm

First green in months!!!!!
Tuesday
B: power balls, coffee
L: chickpea salad sandwich and chips
D: Persian chicken, currant and pistachio rice, roasted carrots



Wednesday: RED. Snacking got me!


Thursday:
B: power balls, toast with butter
L: chickpea salad sandwich and chips
D: savory Dutch baby with prosciutto, ricotta, and snap peas (this is my dinner plan. NO snacks this afternoon!)
Last edited by tobiasmom on Thu May 09, 2019 6:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Military wife and homeschool mom of two boys, 15 and 10.
No-S restart 01/08/23
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Re: Tobiasmom’s Journey 2019

Post by automatedeating » Wed May 08, 2019 12:43 pm

Yay! That must feel so good!
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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