Sophiasapientia's Check-In

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:55 pm

1/14/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- Cereal (Oatmeal squares) w/ milk, coffee
L -- Cottage cheese, tortilla chips
D -- Chicken Makhani w/rice, cucumber slices

Exercise -- 40 minutes on XL Glider

Thursday morning weight: 138.6

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:29 pm

1/15/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- Cereal (Oatmeal squares) w/ milk, coffee
L --Leftover chicken makhani w/ rice
Coke Zero
D -- Homemade pizza, caesar salad

Exercise -- 3+ miles of walking

Friday morning weight: 138.2

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:41 am

1/16/2010 -- s Day
B -- Some grapefruit, coffee
L (at favorite local pie place) - Cherry chicken salad, part of a small piece of bread, slice of chocolate cream pie, coffee
D -- Butternut squash soup,a few crackers, 2 small slices of homemade oatmeal molasses bread, one tiny square of Cadbury Fruit & Nut bar

Exercise -- Day off

Saturday morning weight: 137.8 (and won't be weighing in tomorrow or on days immediately following S days ... LOL!)

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:26 am

1/17/2010 -- s Day
B -- Cereal
L (at Carino's) -1/2 plate of Bowtie pasta w/ grilled chicken, salad, bread w/ olive oil, mini tiramisu, coffee
Some sips of Diet 7-Up
D -- Leftover pasta from lunch plus a small serving of popcorn

Exercise --30 minutes on XL Glider plus a decent amount of walking while out & about w/ family

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:44 am

1/18/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS (MLK Holiday)
B -- Cream of Wheat, coffee
L (Panera w/family) -- Mediterranean veggie sandwich, cup of creamy tomato soup
D -- Sloppy Joe casserole, chips, carrots

Exercise --40 minutes on XL Glider

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:19 pm

1/19/2010 -- N Day-- SUCCESS
B -- Cream of Wheat, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough bread
Coke Zero
D -- Leftover Sloppy Joe casserole, chips, red pepper slices

Exercise --3+ miles walking

Tuesday morning weight: 140.4

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:01 am

1/20/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- English muffin, coffee
L -- Moroccan lentil soup, slice of sourdough bread, banana
Coke Zero
D -- Pancakes, maple turkey sausages, 2 small slices of sharp cheddar, blueberries

Exercise --3+ miles walking

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:52 pm

1/21/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- English muffin, , small slice ex sharp cheddar, coffee
L -- Moroccan lentil soup, slice of sourdough bread, banana
Coke Zero
D --Applesauce chicken, stuffing, green beans

Exercise --45 minutes on treadmill

Thursday morning weight: 138.8

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:29 am

1/22/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- Slice of sourdough bread, 3 small slices ex sharp cheddar, coffee
L -- Moroccan lentil soup, slice of sourdough bread, banana
At movie -- Coffee
D -- Homemade pizza, carrot sticks

Exercise --45 combined minutes on treadmill

DD had the day off from school and wanted to see "Tooth Fairy" ... I was tempted by movie goodies but had a coffee instead. Looking forward to a couple of nice S day treats this weekend.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:19 pm

1/23/2010 -- S Day
B -- Slice of sourdough bread, 3 small slices ex sharp cheddar, coffee
L (Cracker Barrel) -- Piece of ham, hashbrown casserole, coleslaw, 2 biscuits & unsweetened iced tea. Shared a slice of coca cola cake w/ scoop vanilla bean ice cream with DH & DD
D -- Moroccan lentil soup, carrots,serving of Doritos

Exercise -- 30 minutes on treadmill

Saturday morning weight: 137.8

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:20 am

1/24/2010 -- S Day
B -- Cream of wheat, coffee
Snack w/ company -- Slice of homemade apple cake, 1.5 mugs Red Hots Apple Cider
L (Panera) -- Creamy chicken soup w/ wild rice, Asiago cheese bagel
Snack -- 3 triangles of Toblerone, a few bites of Apple cake
D -- Creamy beef over noodles, green beans, Coke Zero

Exercise -- Day Off

We had a visitor this morning which was very enjoyable but made lunch about 3 hours later than I usually eat it and threw me off a bit with my eating for the rest of the day. Hopefully this S weekend won't cause a major set-back in terms of weight loss.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:50 pm

1/25/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- Cream of wheat, coffee
L -- Cream cheese & tomato sandwich, mango, Doritos, Coke Zero
D -- Lemon chicken, rice, steamed broccoli

Exercise -- 3 + miles walking

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:31 pm

1/26/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- 1/2 Cream cheese & tomato sandwich, coffee
L -- Green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, slice of sourdough bread, 2 small pieces of ex sharp cheddar, Coke Zero
D -- Penne w/ homemade meat sauce, salad, Coke Zero

Exercise -- 3 + miles walking

Tuesday morning weight: 138.8

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, the first full physical I've had in a good while, and I'm a little nervous about it. My weight is about 11 pounds higher than it was the last time I went and I wonder if my PCP will comment about that. I am within the healthy BMI range, albeit toward the higher end of that range for my height. Well, I'll try not to worry about it. I'm feeling good and I'm definitely shrinking ... there's a visable difference between where I am now and where I was a month ago.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:54 pm

1/27/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- English muffin, 2 small slices extra sharp cheddar, coffee
L -- Green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, slice of sourdough bread
D -- Taco salad

Exercise -- 40 minutes XL Glider

Wednesday morning weight: 137.4 ... I expect to see a monthly gain soon.

Dr appt this morning basically went OK ... got a few shots and the nurses had a heck of a time drawing my bloodwork which is typical. My PCP happily approved of the No S diet and said that it is basically what she would recommend combined with sticking to actual foods (as opposed to man made food products) as much as possible. A la Michael Pollan, I guess. (I know that my biggest weakness in that regard is Coke Zero which I have been drinking as a pick-me-up in the afternoon ... and sometimes at other points in the day.

) Other than that, she is checking my thyroid and wants me to see a specialist again for a chronic pain condition.

I ordered some fish oil supplements for me and DH this afternoon. Neither of us care for seafood but I know that Omega 3 benefits are helpful. When these arrive, I'll be taking them daily but probably won't list them in my food diary. The packets are 30 calories, though.

Also, as of last night, I'm graphing my daily morning weight on Fitday. I think it will be useful to "see" trends over time.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:24 am

1/28/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- English muffin w/ sharp cheddar, coffee
L -- Green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, slice of sourdough bread
D (Noodles & Co -- Fundraiser for DD's school) -- Bangkok curry w/ beef, low cal lemonade

Exercise -- 30 minutes on XL Glider (Feeling achy from shots yesterday so opted not to overdo.)

Thursday morning weight: 137.4

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:10 am

1/29/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B --Cream of wheat, coffee
L -- Green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, slice of sourdough bread, banana
D -- Homemade pizza, salad

Exercise -- 3 + miles of walking

Friday morning weight: 138.2

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:15 am

1/30/2010 -- S Day
B --Cream of wheat, coffee
L (Olga's) -- Olga, some fries, a few bites of coleslaw
Sweet -- Slice of chocolate caramel cake, tea
D -- Egg salad sandwich, carrots, a few Doritos

Exercise -- 1 mile walk with family in subfreezing temperature

Saturday morning weight: 138.0

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:50 am

1/31/2010 -- S Day
B --1/2 egg salad sandwich, coffee
L (Salsarita's) -- 1 taco with beans, 1 taco with grilled steak, tortilla chips w/salsa/queso
Sweet -- Slice of chocolate caramel cake, tea
D -- Homemade butternut squash soup, sourdough bread, another small piece of cake

Exercise -- 30 minutes XL Glider

Sunday morning weight: 137.4 with temporary monthly gain, etc. Yay!

Well, we've reached the end of January. My monthly resolution was, quite simply, to reestablish a Vanilla No S routine. I'm pleased with how things went. All of my N days were green with no failures. I enjoyed my S Days without, by and large, being an idiot. I'm feeling good. I've lost about 7.5 pounds since the end of the holidays.

My plan, of course, is to continue on with No S. I think keeping this log is useful and holds me accountable. I also think that making and eating homemade veggie-based soups on a regular basis works well and is enjoyable for me ... When I look back on it, when I studied in England during college oh so many years ago and lost some weight without even trying, I ate 3 meals everyday, including a bowl of vegetarian soup for lunch most days, didn't snack, enjoyed 45 minute daily walks and lots of urban rangering and indulged in a treat on the weekends. Hmmm.

My monthly goal for February is to increase my confidence as a driver (I do drive, within limits, and am a good driver within those limits but I'm also a phobic driver) by engaging in some driver's education -- through reading, DVDs, etc -- for at least 14 minute on N days. I'll mark whether I've met my goal each day by indicating a sucess or a failure within this log.

sevenoclk · Post by **sevenoclk** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:53 pm

Wow! Your progress is fantastic. 7.5 lbs! I am hoping to lose 3 or 4 this month. Our weights are similar. How tall are you?

I bought a new scale after Christmas and it weighs about 5 or 6 pounds more than my old expensive Health-o-meter. I'm still not sure which is correct. My doctor's scale weighs the same as my old one. I have been using my new, fancy digital one for purposes of No S, but it is depressing because that weight is so much higher than my old scale. Poor me.

I am going to keep watching you because you seem to be doing it right!

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:04 am

sevenoclk wrote:Wow! Your progress is fantastic. 7.5 lbs! I am hoping to lose 3 or 4 this month. Our weights are similar. How tall are you?

I bought a new scale after Christmas and it weighs about 5 or 6 pounds more than my old expensive Health-o-meter. I'm still not sure which is correct. My doctor's scale weighs the same as my old one. I have been using my new, fancy digital one for purposes of No S, but it is depressing because that weight is so much higher than my old scale. Poor me.

I am going to keep watching you because you seem to be doing it right!

Oh, thanks!

I don't know if I'm doing it right but it does feel like things are clicking this time.

I'm short. Only 5'3" ... So currently at the higher end of the healthy BMI range for my height. Like you, I'm hoping to lose 3 or 4 pounds in February.

That's so frustrating about your new scale. If your old expensive scale and your doctor's scale were the same it seems like the new one might be off. Hmmm ...

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:06 am

2/1/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B-- Slice of sourdough w/ butter, coffee
L -- Cream cheese & tomato sandwich, clementine, small serving Doritos, Coke Zero
D -- Black bean chilaquile, red pepper slices

Exercise -- 3 + miles walking

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:03 am

2/2/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- Most of a cinnamon raisin english muffin, coffee
L -- Moroccan lentil soup, clementine, sourdough bread
D -- Black bean chilaquile, cucumber slices

Exercise -- 3 + Miles walking

February resolution: SUCCESS

Katie · Post by **Katie** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:33 am

Just wanted to say hello. We are the same height and weight and seem to have similar tastes. I, too, mainly walk for exercise. I'm enjoying your posts because they give me some great meal ideas. Keep up the good work!

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:28 pm

Hi Katie! It is nice to meet you and thanks so much for your nice comments. Do you have a certain weight loss goal in mind with No S? In the past 4 years, I've been everywhere between 112 (too low for me) and 145 (definitely too high for me) ... At this point, I'd love to get out of the 130s and then see where my body settles naturally with a consistent moderate diet (good 'ol vanilla No S) and consistent moderate exercise (mostly walking) ...

Katie · Post by **Katie** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:30 pm

We are so much alike!!! My lowest was 104 (most definitely too low) and my highest is right now at 140. Last year at this time, I had settled in nicely at 117 to 122. That was comfortable and maintainable. We can so do this!!!! I'll keep checking your thread

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:11 am

Katie wrote:We are so much alike!!! My lowest was 104 (most definitely too low) and my highest is right now at 140. Last year at this time, I had settled in nicely at 117 to 122. That was comfortable and maintainable. We can so do this!!!! I'll keep checking your thread

Absolutely! I'll be checking your thread as well.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:12 am

2/3/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- 1/2 cream cheese & tomato sandwich, coffee
L -- Moroccan lentil soup, clementine, slice of sourdough bread
D -- Homemade beef stew, slice of sourdough bread

Exercise -- 3 miles WATP

February resolution: SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:38 am

2/4/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- Slice of sourdough w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, slice of sourdough bread, clementine
D -- Leftover beef stew, Red lobster biscuits

Exercise -- 40 minutes XL Glider

February Resolution: SUCCESS

Skipped the pizza and snacks offered at a meeting this afternoon.

There's a probable chance that I'll make tomorrow night a NWS and keep Saturday green. DH and I have the offer of a sitter and thus a rare date night. We are talking about going to a nice restaurant for dinner and I want the option of dessert.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:29 am

2/5/2010 -- NWS Day
B --Cream of wheat, coffee
L -- Green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, 2 small leftover red lobster biscuits, clementine
D (Mexican restaurant) -- Some chips & salsa, 2 cheese enchiladas, rice & beans
Dessert -- 2 smallish homemade chocolate chocolate chip cookies (yum!)

Exercise -- 3 + miles walking

February Resolution: SUCCESS

Friday morning weight: 136.4

Due to iffy weather and a kid with a cold, we ended up with with a quick dinner out for date night. I still took a NWS. Tomorrow will be a green day.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:19 am

2/6/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- Pumpkin pancakes, turkey sausages, coffee
L -- Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe from Wendy's plus clementine and carrot
D -- Penne with homemade meat sauce, green beans, Coke Zero

Exercise -- 40 minutes walking/jogging/marching around in the house

February Resolution: EXEMPT

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:43 am

2/7/2010 -- S Day -- Sunday/Super Bowl

B -- Slice of sourdough bread w/ cream cheese, turkey sausages, coffee
L (from local pie shop) -- Cherry chicken croissant sandwich, some chips, part of a pickle, slice of apple pie plus bite of DH's chocolate cream pie, coffee
Sweet -- 1 small chocolate chocolate chip cookie
D -- Slice of homemade pizza
Snack -- Some spinach dip w/ Wheat Thins

Exercise -- Day off

February Resolution -- Exempt

It was an OK S day but feel a bit icky/like I overdid it. I didn't eat enough fruits or veggies and I missed getting a workout in. I'm looking forward to getting back on track with a Green Day tomorrow.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:46 am

2/8/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- Cream of wheat, coffee
L -- 1/2 ham & cheddar sandwich, grapes, BBQ chips, Coke Zero
D -- Penne w/ creamy spinach-walnut sauce, steamed broccoli, Coke Zero

Exercise -- 30 minutes XL Glider

Monday morning weight: 137.2

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:41 am

2/9/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- Small bowl leftover penne w/ creamy spinach-walnut sauce topped w/ steamed broccoli, coffee
L --Moroccan lentil soup, slice of sourdough, grapes
Coke Zero
D -- Loaded baked potato soup & raw carrots/broccoli/celery, Coke Zero

Exercise -- Shoveled driveway and sidewalks x 3

Tuesday morning weight: 137.2

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:07 am

2/10/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- 1/2 ham & cheddar sandwich, coffee
L --Moroccan lentil soup, slice of sourdough, banana, Coke Zero
D -- Loaded baked potato soup & carrot & celery sticks

Exercise -- 1+ hours of snow removal activity, 20 minutes XL Glider

Wednesday morning weight: 136.6

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:14 am

2/11/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- Slice of cheddar on sourdough, coffee
L --Moroccan lentil soup, slice of sourdough, carrot stick, banana
D -- 1.5 kosher hot dogs w/ buns, munchos, green beans, applesauce

Exercise -- Turbo Jam Cardio Party 1

Thursday morning weight: 137.0

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

This has been a strange week in that, between sick, teacher professional and snow days, tomorrow will be the first day that DD has actually gone to school. Other than running a few errands Monday morning and snow shoveling, I've been homebound with her all week. Fresh baked goods and hot chocolate are major temptations with snow days and we've had those goodies in the house but I've opted not to give in even when my family has had treats. Not always easy, though.

The scale seems to be fluctuating but I can see with my daily weight graph that the overall trend is downwards even if things aren't happening quickly. I'm hoping another steady loss registers soon.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 1:05 am

2/12/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- Cream of wheat, coffee
L --Small bowl Moroccan lentil soup, 3 small slices extra sharp cheddar, 2 small slices freshly baked french bread
D -- Homemade pizza, cucumber slices

Exercise -- 4 miles walking

Friday morning weight: 137.0

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:28 am

2/13/2010 -- S Day

B -- 1 small homemade pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, coffee
L -(Red Robin's) -- Natural burger, garden salad w/ ranch dressing on the side, coffee
D -- small bowl 16 bean soup, 2 small slices french bread, 3 small slices extra sharp cheddar, another small pumpkin chocolate chip muffin

Exercise -- Turbo Jam Fat Blaster

Saturday morning weight: 136.6

February Resolution -- EXEMPT

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:37 pm

2/14/2010 -- S DAY (Sunday/Valentine's Day)

B -- Small pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, coffee
L (favorite Indian restaurant) -- Veggie samosa, veggie pakoras, paneer makhani w/ basmati rice, naan, Diet Coke
At Percy Jackson movie -- Some Diet Pepsi & a small square of Godiva Dark Chocolate w/ almonds
D (McDonald's --DD's choice) -- Double cheeseburger, small fries, unsweetened iced tea

Exercise -- Day Off

Sunday morning weight:136.8

February Resolution -- EXEMPT

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:35 am

2/15/2010 -- N Day -- Success
B -- English muffin w/ 2 small slices of extra sharp cheddar, coffee
L -- Bagel w/ cream cheese and tomato, clementine, BBQ chips, Coke Zero
D -- Ham & cheddar sandwich, BBQ chips, roasted asparagus
Coke Zero

Exercise -- 3+ miles walking

Monday morning weight: 138.8 ... Um. Yikes.

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

Ended up with a quick,easy, improvised dinner. I tried a new recipe from a new cookbook and it wasn't nearly ready to go an hour + after the given cooking time.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:16 am

2/16/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B --1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Homemade butternut squash soup, slice of italian bread, 2 small clementines
D -- Turkey/cheddar/apple meatballs, rice, steamed asparagus, Coke Zero

Exercise -- 3 + miles walking plus some shoveling

Tuesday morning weight: 138.4

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:38 am

2/17/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Homemade butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough w/ slice of cheddar, 2 small clementines, Coke Zero
D -- Chili, red lobster biscuits, Coke Zero

Exercise -- 4 + miles walking

Wednesday morning weight: 136.8

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:41 pm

2/18/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- Red Lobster biscuits, coffee
L --1/2 ham & cheddar sandwich, carrots, 2 small clementines, small portion BBQ chips, Coke Zero
D (Noodles & Co.) -- Bangkok curry w/ beef

Exercise -- 30 minutes XL Glider plus decent amount of walking

Thursday morning weight: 136.2

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

Had an unusually early dinner following a trip w/ DD's school. Hopefully hunger won't be too much of an issue later tonight. Will have some herbal tea if need be.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:31 pm

2/19/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Leftover chili, tortilla chips, 1 small clementine, Coke Zero
D -- Homemade pizza, grapes, Coke Zero

Exercise -- 4 + miles walking

Friday morning weight: 135.6

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

gemma52 · Post by **gemma52** » Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:23 pm

thanks for the support nice one !

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:53 pm

Gemma!

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:57 pm

2/20/2010 -- S Day
B --1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Ham & cheddar sandwich, carrot, clementine, BBQ chips, 1.5 small squares Godiva 70% dark chocolate w/ almonds, Coke Zero
D (Qdoba) -- Steak tacos, tortilla chips w/ queso
Dessert -- Slice of pumpkin pie dessert w/ Coolwhip

Exercise -- 40 minutes skiwalking

Saturday morning weight: 135.4

February Resolution -- EXEMPT

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:47 am

2/21/2010 -- S Day
B (Cracker Barrel) -- 1/2 serving country breakfast casserole, slice of bacon, 2 small biscuits, coffee and (split w/ DH & DD) slice of chocolate Coca Cola cake w/ vanilla bean ice cream
L -- Homemade butternut squash soup
Coffee
D -- Johnnycakes w/ cinnamon apple preserves, maple turkey sausages, strawberries

Exercise -- Day off

Sunday morning weight: 135.8

February Resolution -- EXEMPT

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:22 am

2/22/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- 1/2 bagel w/cream cheese, 2 maple turkey sausage links, coffee
L -- Mac & cheese, carrots, Coke Zero
D -- Oven roasted rotisserie-style chicken, spinach salad w/ ranch dressing, rice

Exercise -- Tons of snow shoveling/snow removal

Monday morning weight: 136.6

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:25 am

2/23/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- 1/2 bagel w/cream cheese, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough, 2 small clementines
D -- Southwest chicken roll-ups, spinach salad w/ ranch dressing

Exercise -- WATP Walk & Jog, 15 minutes XL Glider

Tuesday morning weight: 136

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

Kiddo has mid-winter break all week so I'm squeezing exercise in where I can.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:26 am

2/24/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- 1/2 leftover southwest chicken roll-up, clementine, coffee
L -- Slice of homemade pizza, carrots, dried sugar snap peas, Coke Zero
D -- Feta chicken salad over baby spinach, slice of sourdough

Exercise -- Shoveling, 30 minutes XL Glider

Wednesday morning weight: 136.4

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:11 am

2/25/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- 1/2 leftover southwest chicken roll-up, coffee
L (McDonald's) -- 6 piece Chicken McNuggets w/ sweet chili sauce, small fries, Diet Coke
D -- Turkey/apple/cheddar meatballs, steamed veggies, stuffing

Exercise -- Shoveling, 40 minutes walking

Thursday morning weight: 136.2

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:39 am

2/26/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Moroccan lentil soup, small portion tortilla chips, clementine
D -- Homemade pizza, spinach salad w/ ranch dressing

Exercise -- Shoveling followed by even more shoveling =p

Friday morning weight: 136

February Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:48 am

2/27/2010 -- S Day

B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Small bowl Moroccan lentil soup, chips, clementine, couple bite sized pieces of homemade brownie
Sweet -- Couple bite sized pieces of homemade brownie
D -- Cheese fondue w/ bread & green apples & veggies
Dessert -- chocolate fondue w/ strawberries, marshmallows, homemade brownie bites, a couple pretzels
Grand Marnier

Exercise -- Shoveling, 2 mile walk w/ DD through the snow/ice

Saturday morning weight: 135.4 ... TOM started today

February Resolution -- EXEMPT

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:48 am

2/28/2010 -- S Day

B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L (Ruby Tuesday's) -- Biscuit, 1/2 western omelet, spinach salad, potatoes, a mini chocolate chip cookie
Starbucks -- Small Mocha
D -- Small bowl homemade meat sauce, raw veggies (cauliflower & broccoli), bread, 3 bite sized pieces of homemade brownie, 1 marsmallow

Exercise -- Day off

Sunday morning weight: 136.4

February Resolution -- EXEMPT
I consider my February Resolution a success. I'm still a phobic driver but I learned some things which have increased my confidence and I felt empowered that I'm taking steps to work through this. Driving, and namely the fact that I'm a phobic freeway driver, is my biggest issue and one that I will certainly focus on in future months, perhaps many months, until I work through this ... but I'm going to wait until the weather improves before I commit to the next steps.

For March, my Resolution is "Operation Get My Act Together" ... There is some essential paperwork that I really need to take care of (wills and the like) and there are a couple appointments that I really need to schedule and have put off tackling. No longer! Each N Day in March I will spend at least 14 minutes focused on working down my list. I will note that there is some chance that I may wind up on Jury Duty this month and, if that happens, I will count Jury Duty as meeting my resolution for each N day served.

Some monthly weight loss stats from February:
Start Weight: 138.8 lb on 02/01/2010
End Weight: 136.4 lb on 02/28/2010
Total Change: -2.4 lb
Avg. Weekly Change: -0.6 lb
Maximum Weight: 138.8 lb on 02/01/2010
Minimum Weight: 135.4 lb on 02/27/2010

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:01 am

3/1/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B --Yogurt, coffee
L -- Moroccan lentil soup, slice of sourdough bread, clementine
Coke Zero
D --Homemade Mac & cheese, salad

Exercise -- 3+ miles walking

Sunday morning weight: 136.8 (TOM)

March Resolution -- SUCCESS

I haven't measured myself at all but I'm definitely losing inches. I can tell by how I'm looking and how my clothes are fitting. My family has noticed as well. The other day, my daughter said "Mama, you are getting smaller. I think you're shrinking." This morning, when we were hugging good-bye, my DH said "Wow! You are getting so skinny!" Now, I'm pretty short at 5'3" and I'm certainly not super skinny by any means, but I am happy that I'm making progress even if the scale isn't showing dramatic drops.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:19 am

3/2/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B --1/2 bagel w/cream cheese, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough bread
Coke Zero
D -- Lemon pepper ribs, steamed aspargaus, small baked potato

Exercise -- 45 minutes skiwalking

Tuesday morning weight: 136.4

March Resolution -- SUCCESS ... but, after doing some investigative work, I found that the bulk of this resolution will require an expense that isn't in the budget this month. I'm going to regroup and readjust my resolution goals for March.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:05 am

3/3/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B --1/2 bagel w/cream cheese, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough bread, couple slices of clementine
Coke Zero
D -- Chicken & dumplings w/ veggies

Exercise -- 45 minutes skiwalking plus a goodly amount of walking while running errands

Wednesday morning weight: 135.4

March Resolution -- SUCCESS ...Goals related to an enrichment class I'm teaching at kiddo's school this month.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:22 am

3/4/2010 -- N Day -- FAILURE

B --1/2 bagel w/cream cheese, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough bread
Piece of sesame seed candy
D (Noodles & Co) -- Bangkok curry w/ beef

Exercise -- 45 minutes skiwalking

Thursday morning weight: 135.4

March Resolution -- SUCCESS

Well, I had my first botched N Day since restarting No S at the end of December. It was pretty stupid, really. I was making this sesame seed candy for the kids to sample as part of an American Girl enrichment I'm teaching at DD's school tomorrow. Long story short, I made a mistake with the first batch, burned a couple of my fingers pretty badly and messed up my kitchen. Then, I made another batch and, frustrated, ate a piece of the darn stuff ... and it wasn't even S worthy, IMO.

When DH got home, he took one look at me and the mess and suggested that we go out for dinner instead of eating our planned leftovers. So we did.

The good thing is that I did not allow this Failure to turn into a full-fledged binge. I laughed off DD & DH's suggestion that, since I had messed up anyway, we could all have dessert after dinner. No thanks. I'd prefer to have a dessert on Saturday, guilt-free.

Marking it red and moving on ...

Elspeth · Post by **Elspeth** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:53 pm

That's awesome, Shannon! Not that you slipped up but that you didn't allow it to become an excuse to indulge in dessert. That's something I have to learn how to do.

I'm going to keep your phrase "Marking it red and moving on" in mind.

Enjoy your guilt-free dessert tomorrow!

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:11 am

Thanks so much for the kind words and support, Elspeth! I really appreciate it and hope that you have an enjoyable weekend as well!

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:13 am

3/5/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B --1/2 bagel w/cream cheese, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough bread
D -- Homemade pizza, spinach salad

Exercise -- 3 + miles walking

Friday morning weight: 134.8

March Resolution -- SUCCESS

I'm now down around 10 pounds since restarting No S right before the New Year. Yay!

My primary goal is to get to 130 and then just see where No S and my moderate, consistent exercise routine takes me. I took a "Happy Weight" quiz on self.com a month or so ago and based on my answers, it said that my "Happy Weight" is about 130. It's funny because when I first discovered No S in November 2008, I weighed about 130 and wanted to lose 5-10 vanity pounds.

My aspirations are different now.

While I certainly wouldn't mind weighing 120-125, I'm far more interested in having a goal weight that I can reach and maintain happily/relatively easily. 130 is about 11 pounds from the high end of the healthy weight range for my height. Good enough that I can fit comfortably into my size 4s and not have to be self-conscious when I step on the scale at the doctor's office. LOL.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:12 pm

3/6/2010 --S Day

B --1/2 bagel w/cream cheese, coffee
L (McDonald's) -- 7 Chicken McNuggets w/ sweet chili sauce, small fries plus a few of DD's, Diet Coke
Dessert (local bakery) -- 1/2 slice chocolate cake, coffee
D -- Some nachos, a clementine, other 1/2 of chocolate cake slice

*** Not enough fruits or veggies today.

Exercise -- 1.5 mile walk w/ family

Saturday morning weight: 134.4

March Resolution -- EXEMPT

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:40 am

3/7/2010 --S Day
B --Cream of wheat, coffee
L (Noodles & Co) -- Bangkok curry w/ beef
Starbucks -- Small dark hot chocolate
D -- Southwest chicken roll-ups, spinach salad, a few tortilla chips w/ salsa

Exercise -- 2 mile walk w/ family

Sunday morning weight: 134.4

March Resolution -- EXEMPT

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:20 am

3/8/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS

B --1/2 bagel with cream cheese, coffee
L-- Curried spinach & potato stew, most of a small pita round
D -- Pretzel/pecan-crusted drumsticks, spinach salad w/ ranch dressing, small baked potato

Exercise -- 45 minutes skiwalking

Monday morning weight: 135.8

March Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:16 am

3/9/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS

B --1/2 bagel with cream cheese, coffee
L-- Curried spinach & potato stew, part of a small pita round
D -- Chicken piccata, cucumber slices, rice, Coke Zero

Exercise -- 45 minutes skiwalking plus a lot of walking while running errands

Tuesday morning weight: 134.6

March Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:40 am

3/10/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS

B --1/2 bagel with cream cheese, coffee
L-- Curried spinach & potato stew, part of a small pita round
D -- Chili w/ oyster crackers

Exercise -- 45 minutes skiwalking

Wednesday morning weight: 134.2

March Resolution -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:15 am

3/11/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS

B --1/2 bagel with cream cheese, coffee
L-- Curried spinach & potato stew, part of a small pita round
D -- Chili w/ oyster crackers

Exercise -- 45 minutes skiwalking

Thursday morning weight: 134.2

March Resolution -- SUCCESS

I've decided that I'm going to add a distraction management habit to my Habitcal: weekday and weekend luddite. Surfing the web is my major distraction of choice so my goal is to moderate this behavior. We'll see how it goes.

Weekday Luddite
* No surfing the internet between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. with the exception of lunch hour. I have 3 of my worst offender distraction websites listed on a Post-It on my computer. With these 3 websites, I am not allowed to go on at any time between 9-5, including during lunch break. Email and iTunes are permitted throughout the day as these are not major distraction issues.

Weekend Luddite
* No surfing allowed from after breakfast until after dinner. Email & iTunes are permitted.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:47 pm

3/12/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS

B --1/2 bagel with cream cheese, coffee
L-- Curried spinach & potato stew, part of a small pita round
D -- Homemade pizza, cucumber slices, Coke Zero

Exercise -- 3 + miles walking

Friday morning weight: 134.2

March Resolution -- SUCCESS

Weekday Luddite -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:52 pm

3/13/2010 -- S Day -- Saturday & DH's birthday

B --small piece of homemade Heath Brunch coffee cake, coffee
L (Famous Dave's) -- lunch sized portion of brisket, mac & cheese & part of a corn muffin, 1/2 corn on cob, a few bites of potato salad, a bite of drunken apple. Several bites of pecan pie w/ vanilla ice cream.
D -- Honeycrisp apple, sliced & sprinkled w/ cinnamon , & slices of extra sharp cheddar
Grand Marnier

Exercise -- Day off ... but did manage to lug our old 100 lb tv out of the house to donate and bring a new, lighter tv into the house which required some exertion.

Saturday morning weight: 135

March Resolution -- EXEMPT
Weekend luddite -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:07 am

3/14/2010 --S Day

B --Cream of wheat, coffee
L (Salsarita's) -- Bean taco, steak taco, chips w/ salsa & queso, Coke Zero
Starbucks -- Small dark cherry mocha (no whip)
D -- Honeycrisp apple, sliced & sprinkled w/ cinnamon, & slices of extra sharp cheddar, 1 mini Reese's peanut butter heart

Exercise -- over 12,000 steps of walking

Sunday morning weight: 134.8

March Resolution -- EXEMPT

Weekend luddite -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:35 am

3/15/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS
B 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L (McDonald's) -- Double cheeseburger, coffee plus banana brought from home
D -- Lasagna, spinach salad

Exercise -- over 12,000 steps, including 2 mile walk w/ DD

Monday morning weight: 134.2

March Resolution --EXEMPT

Weekday luddite -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:25 am

3/16/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS
B 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough
D -- Chicken piccata, rice, cucumber slices

Exercise -- over 14,000 steps, including 45 minutes of skiwalking

Tuesday morning weight: 133.8

March Resolution --SUCCESS

Weekday luddite -- SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:32 am

3/17/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS
B 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, slice of sourdough
D -- Lasagna, spinach salad

Exercise -- over 14,000 steps, including 60 minutes of skiwalking

Wednesday morning weight: 133.2

March Resolution --EXEMPT

Weekday luddite -- FAILURE. Time on web was fine but, without thinking, went on one of "off limits" distraction websites for a couple of minutes during lunch.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:20 pm

3/18/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS
B 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, slice of sourdough
D -- Egg salad sandwich, BBQ chips, carrots, Coke Zero

Exercise -- over 14,000 steps, including 60 minutes of skiwalking

Thursday morning weight: 132.6

March Resolution --SUCCESS

Weekday luddite -- FAILURE Went over allotted time at lunch and went downhill from there. This habit is very helpful & important & I think I just need to "put a fence around the law," so to speak. It is making a significant difference even with the slip-ups.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:34 am

3/19/2010 --N Day -- SUCCESS
B 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Smallish bowl of green soup w/ sprinkle of feta, slice of sourdough, 3 small slices of extra sharp cheddar
D (Red Robin's) -- Natural burger, garden salad w/ ranch dressing on the side

Exercise -- over 16,000 steps, including 60 minutes of skiwalking

Friday morning weight: 132.4

March Resolution --SUCCESS & COMPLETE!!!!

Weekday luddite -- FAILURE Still working on it.

I finally replaced the battery in my pedometer last weekend and have been wearing it daily. When I'm consistent about wearing the pedometer, it really makes a difference. It gives me the extra incentive I need to lengthen my walk just a tad and get moving a little more while doing housework, playing with the kiddo and running errands. I'm reading "Pedometer Walking" which says that you should aim for at least 10,000 steps a day/70,000 steps a week for decreased risk for illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer and for moderate weight loss and that you should aim for 12,000-15,000 steps a day/84,000-105,000 steps a week for long-term good health and more noticeable weight loss.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 1:18 am

3/20/2010 --S Day
B 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L (Middle Eastern restaurant) -- Hummus w/ pita bread, most of a chicken shwarma sandwich, coffee, tiny after dinner mint
Sweet -- 2 small homemade snickerdoodle cookies
D (local Coney dive) -- Bowl of lemon rice soup, some cheese fries
Later -- Some herbal tea & another small snickerdoodle

Not ideal in the way of produce today. We were out car shopping most of the day and ended up eating out twice.

Exercise -- over 10,000 steps, including 45 minutes of skiwalking

Saturday morning weight: 132

Weekend Luddite: SUCCESS

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:40 pm

3/21/2010 --S Day -- Sunday & Sick
Sick with bad sore throat, body aches and low energy. No exercise. Had the luxury of taking a couple naps. Didn't worry about food choices but there wasn't anything completely idiotic. I did take in a lot of sodium due to salt rinses for the sore throat.

Sunday morning weight: 132.8

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:56 pm

3/22/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B -- Oatmeal
L -- 8 ounce serving strawberry "Monster C" juice, 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese
D -- Butternut squash soup, french bread, 2 small slices of extra sharp cheddar

Still sick. It has gone into a headcold. No exercise.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:46 am

3/23/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B --8 ounce serving strawberry "Monster C" juice
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough bread
D -- Black bean chilaquile, a few tortilla chips, mango

Still sick but I'm feeling a little better this evening. I'm hoping to get some exercise in tomorrow ... We received some difficult news tonight about my MIL who has been undergoing chemo. She has been admitted to the hospital again due to dangerous liver levels and the discovery of some new lymphoma masses.

Elspeth · Post by **Elspeth** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:13 pm

So sorry to hear about your MIL, Shannon. I'll keep her in my prayers. Hope you feel better soon.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:47 am

Thanks so very much Elspeth! Your prayers are greatly appreciated. We are currently awaiting my MIL's test results so the specialists can decide how to proceed.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:48 am

3/24/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B --8 ounce serving strawberry "Monster C" juice
L -- Butternut squash soup, slice of sourdough bread
D -- Black bean chilaquile, tortilla chips

Exercise -- Over 12,000 steps, including 60 minutes of skiwalking

Wednesday morning weight: 132.8

I'm starting to feel better and functioning on a semi-normal level.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:44 am

3/25/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B --8 ounce serving strawberry "Monster C" juice
L -- Small bowl butternut squash soup, 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, tomato slices
D -- Hearty oatmeal pancakes, bacon, blackberries

Thursday morning weight: 133 (TOM started today)

Exercise -- Over 12,000 steps, including 3 miles of walking

Started taking food grade diatomaceous earth, mixed in a glass of water, as supplement today.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:05 am

3/26/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese
L -- Honeycrisp apple, sliced & sprinkled w/cinnamon, slices of extra sharp cheddar
D -- Homemade pizza, spinach salad, a couple apple slices

Friday morning weight: 132

Exercise -- Over 17,000 steps, including 45 minutes of skiwalking

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:10 am

3/27/2010 -- S Day
B -- small homemade pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, coffee
L (Salsarita's) -- 1 bean taco, 1 grilled steak taco, tortilla chips w/ salsa & queso dip
Starbucks -- Most of a small dark cherry hot chocolate (no whip)
D -- Creamy beef over noodles, spinach salad

Saturday morning weight: 132

Exercise -- Over 14,000 steps, including 60 minutes of skiwalking & 1 mile walk w/ DH & DD

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:20 am

3/28/2010 -- S Day
B -- small homemade pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, coffee
L (Olga's) -- Olga sandwich, some zucchini fries
Starbucks -- Small dark cherry hot chocolate (no whip)
D -- Creamy beef over noodles, spinach salad

Sunday morning weight: 130.8

Exercise -- Over 11,000 steps. Very rainy day and no "official" workout.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:55 am

3/29/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- Oatmeal, coffee
L -- Apple sliced & sprinkled w/ cinnamon, small slices of extra sharp cheddar
D (Noodles & Co) -- Bangkok curry w/ beef

Monday morning weight: 131.2

Exercise -- Over 14,000 steps, including 60 minutes skiwalking

We bought a new car this afternoon to replace our good 'ol 10 year old vehicle and went out for dinner afterwards

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:23 am

3/30/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, hunk of Moroccan olive bread
D -- Ranch chicken salad over baby spinach, small portion of chips

Tuesday morning weight: 130.8

Exercise -- Over 16,000 steps, including 60 minutes skiwalking

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:05 pm

3/31/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- Butternut squash soup, hunk of Moroccan olive bread
D -- Lasagna, spinach salad

Wednesday morning weight: 130.4

Exercise -- Over 14,000 steps, including 60 minutes skiwalking

Some thoughts about March:
In terms of No S, I am exceedingly pleased and excited about my progress. The No S habit is becoming well engrained, I only had one small failure this month, I'm within a half pound of my initial goal ... and I'm hopeful that I'll be seeing the 120s again in the near future. Yay! I attribute the higher weight loss in March, in large part, to wearing my pedometer and upping my everyday movement a bit.

In terms of my March Resolutions, I overextended myself by trying to take on too much. My primary goal was project-oriented ... teaching a 3 week enrichment course at DD's school. It wasn't life-shattering so far as personal growth but it meant a lot to my DD and I know the teachers and other kids appreciated it as well. Then I added weekday/weekend luddite and pedometer wearing. The pedometer wearing has been a huge success and the luddite was more of a struggle and fell by the wayside when I got sick. Lesson learned: stick to a moderate monthly goal and focus on that. I'm sure I'll take on weekly/weekend luddite in the future but my April resolution is driving related since that is a more of a pressing problem.

Some weight loss stats from March:
Start Weight: 136.8 lb on 03/01/2010
End Weight: 130.4 lb on 03/31/2010
Total Change: -6.4 lb
Avg. Weekly Change: -1.45 lb
Maximum Weight: 136.8 lb on 03/01/2010
Minimum Weight: 130.4 lb on 03/31/2010

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:37 am

4/1/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS
B -- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L -- small bowl butternut squash soup, hunk of Moroccan olive bread, slices of extra sharp cheddar
D -- Taco salad

Thursday morning weight: 130.2

Exercise -- Over 13,000 steps, including 60 minutes skiwalking

April Resolution: SUCCESS

dmarie710 · Post by **dmarie710** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:52 pm

Hey there. Your daily check in is giving me alot of inspiration. I like the way your S days end up and am going to try to model them tweaked a bit to work for me. I'm thinking about starting my own daily check in. Does it take much time? Have you noticed it being helpful to stay on track?
Thanks
Denise

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:44 am

Hi Denise -- Oh, thanks! ... I do find keeping the log to be helpful at this point. I like to be able to track what I've been doing over time. It also helps me to be accountable. I plan on continuing with it at least until I reach and maintain a consistent weight and perhaps longer if it continues to be useful. It doesn't take much time, usually a few minutes a day.

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:48 am

4/2/2010 -- N Day -- SUCCESS

B-- 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, coffee
L (Salsarita's) -- 1 bean taco, 1 steak taco, some tortilla chips w/ salsa/queso, Coke Zero
D ( McDonald's) -- Cheeseburger, small fries, part of a kiddie-sized Diet Coke

Exercise -- Over 15,000 steps

Friday morning weight: 129.6

April resolution: EXEMPT

We were out all day doing family stuff and ended up eating out twice. Seriously lacking in the veggie/fruit department obviously.

Had my first glimpse of the 120s in well over a year today. I suspect it won't stick right away, especially with the eating out and S Days/Easter coming up, but cool nonetheless.

Next step is to continue on the current course and see where my body settles in terms of weight. I'm good with whatever at this point. I'm solidly within the healthy BMI range for my height, am fitting into my size 4s and feel comfortable in my own skin.

NoSRocks · Post by **NoSRocks** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:25 am

Hi Shannon!

I too wanted to let you know I've been enjoying reading your No S check in for the past couple of weeks and I am sooo envious! Your progress is absolutely AMAZING!!

I've been stuck (unfortunately) at the same 160 lbs - sometimes even gaining a pound or two - since December of last year. I started No S at 170 lbs and lost the 10 lbs fairly quickly. But since then.... sigh!

If I am being perfectly honest, I do still have a habit of nibbling unconsciously in the evening. Nothing major as in nothing like I used to be before No S i.e. all out bingeing - but a little bite here and there and I don't think I do enough exercise either. I really liked your advice on another thread of not keeping sweet foods and snacks in the house and perhaps I should try this (again!) I always get tempted when I go to the store and use the S Days excuse for buying snacks, telling myself I'll keep them for the weekend etc.

Sorry this is so long but I just wanted you to know I find your posts very inspirational and look forward to reading them.

Best wishes and thanks from Roxanne (aka Roxy) xx

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:36 pm

Hi there Roxy! Thanks so much for your kind words! ... I like reading the threads too. I find it fascinating to see how folks are making this very versatile way of eating work for them.

The dreaded plateau, huh? I've been there, too, unfortunately. I think your plan to stop the nibbling could really help. I once read that every nibble can be 25+ calories and that can add up. I remind myself of that everytime I'm tempted to take a "taste test."

Beyond keeping green days green, I'm becoming increasingly convinced that making small adjustments like bumping up the exercise, opting for lighter meal options sometimes on N Days, etc can make a big difference and be enough to get the scale moving downwards again.

In regards to treats, I actually do usually have some of that stuff in the house. The freezer is my best friend in that regard. I've found that I can bake homemade goodies for my family and not be tempted if they are in the freezer. Also, my DH, who does not have a weight issue and is more of a snack than a dessert guy, likes to have chips every so often so we usually have those around too. I could take or leave most snack foods so these don't bother me. But if I thought any food item was a major problem for me, I wouldn't hestitate to get rid of it and reserve it as an "out of the house" treat.

Hope that you're having a wonderful weekend,

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:44 pm

4/3/2010 -- S Day

B (local pie place) -- Piece of cherry pie, coffee
L (local old fashioned sub place) -- 1/2 of small turkey sub w/ lettuce, tomato & mayo
D ( on my standard 9" plate) -- other 1/2 of sub from lunch, carrot, small portion of chips w/ a little french onion dip on side

Exercise -- Over 13,000 steps, including 45 minutes skiwalking

Saturday morning weight: 130.4

April resolution: Exempt

A couple of observations:
1.) My family enjoys eating out. I thoroughly enjoy cooking and we like eating at home too but eating out feels like a "treat." I've noticed that we have a tendency to eat out more when DH is on vacation. No judgement here but it is something for me to be aware of ...

2.) I'm observing that what Reinhard says in the "S Days Gone Wild" podcast is really becoming true for me. Over time, my tolerance for excess has gone done. I'm finding that I don't need as much food to be full or satisfied.

dmarie710 · Post by **dmarie710** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:00 am

Shannon
Re: S days gone wild and eating less sweets over the weekend, how long do you estimate it took you to have more moderate weekends. And also, do you find if you enjoy your food more during the week for your meals that your less likely to have wild S Days?
I think your doing an great job.
Denise

sophiasapientia · Post by **sophiasapientia** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:43 am

dmarie710 wrote:Shannon
Re: S days gone wild and eating less sweets over the weekend, how long do you estimate it took you to have more moderate weekends. And also, do you find if you enjoy your food more during the week for your meals that your less likely to have wild S Days?
I think your doing an great job.
Denise

Thanks so much Denise!

I do think that having enjoyable N Days is a huge key to making this way of life work. With rare exception -- like when we take DD to McDonald's per her request

-- I only eat food that I really like. Even my "lighter meals" for breakfast and lunch are foods that I'm very happy to eat. So, when S Days roll around, I don't feel a need to stuff my face. I eat what I want. I always make sure I treat myself to something really special on S Days as a reward, like today it was a yummy piece of pie. I think it took a couple of months of staying on habit before I really noticed that my appetite had decreased. My DH says that my stomach has probably shrunk. Maybe he is right.

I also think that everyone has "over the top" S Days from time to time. That's normal, especially on really special days like major holidays and birthdays. I plan to enjoy Easter tomorrow and not worry about it. There is a time for everything, including feasts.

Monday will be green -- with N appropriate leftovers for dinner -- and that will be good too.

You know, I think after I started graphing my daily weight I became less anxious about S Days. I saw that while the scale tended to go up for a couple of days after the weekend, it always went back down and that the overall trend was downwards even if the weight loss was slow at times. This helped me to relax. Prior to that I was scared that S Days were going to ruin my progress and I wasn't able to enjoy them as much as I do now. I know that if I keep my green days green and am exercising consistently it all balances out.

dmarie710 · Post by **dmarie710** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 1:21 am

That's really good to hear. About S days and how you've made this system work in your favor. Sometimes it's hard for smaller woman to make this work, but I think you've found what suits you, and I'm learning alot just from your progress. Thank You for taking the time to answer my questions. You have been a huge help. I feel confident that this will work for me and long as I'm honest and really follow the rules consistently.
Denise

NoSRocks · Post by **NoSRocks** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 3:04 am

Hi again Shannon!

Just a quick note to say thanks for your nice reply and again, your marvellous suggestions.... very much appreciated! All I need to do now is follow them through - easier said than done

Today I wasn't particularly hungry but for some reason or another, I found myself in the kitchen nibbling on my daughter's left over fudge. That fudge is truly my downfall... however, I really don't think I can ban it from the house, unfortunately since she makes it and other goodies from time to time for her school projects/bake sales etc. That having been said, I really liked your suggestion of freezing treats and I have been doing so recently. Its funny because there is a whole freezer full of frozen cakes and pies that I haven't touched but it gives me a kind of security blanket just knowing they are there if and when I need them. I think I read a similar comment from another member on another post about having treats on hand making her less likely to binge or panic buy in future.

My N Days are really pretty good - recently I've had an occasional slip up but as mentioned, nothing like I used to do. However, these little nibbles do add up as you said so I will need to try and curb my nibbling. Overall, I just wish I could get my S Days to be more in control and moderate so I could get to the stage where I enjoyed them more and not to fear them so much.

Anyway, hon - you are doing wonderful and I will continue to read your posts for as long as you continue posting since as I say, your posts are very inspiring and encouraging.

All the very best to you and yours and a very Happy Easter!!

Best wishes, Roxy x