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~emilyr's check in
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 4:56 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 5:03 pm
by ~reneew
You have your own check-in! Let me be the first to say that you are doin' great!!!
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 6:30 pm
by butterfly1000
10 STRAIGHT GREEN DAYS! AWESOME!
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:18 pm
by ~emilyr
Today will be green too
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 10:51 am
by ~emilyr
Thanks Butter
I'm heading out for a walk and today will be green, I have to catch ~reneew and join the 21 day club
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 2:48 pm
by ~reneew
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 2:52 pm
by ~reneew
That almost sounded a little competitive! You know I'm probably the least competetive person, if I scense you getting competetive, I'll quit just so you can pass me.
So, let's do this together... come-on Em!!!! You've done your longest streak so far... 12, right? Over half way. I do suggest taking an S day soon though... So you won't crack.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 5:56 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:50 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 1:26 am
by ~emilyr
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 1:01 pm
by butterfly1000
That's wonderful -- controlling those "flood gates" is a great success. Keep it up.
Butterfly
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 12:33 pm
by ~reneew
I'm impressed... that's great knowing your sweet tooth! You're on day 16 right? Woohoo!
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 2:33 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 2:40 pm
by ~reneew
Mimi, butterfly and I are all thinking about different versions of Marc's "try for green everyday" plan. I've written it on the May challenge page if you're interested. I know that's kinda what you're doing, and you're on track!
happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to you,
happy birthday dear Emily...
happy birthday to youooooh000000!!!!!!
Hope you have a great day! We won't mention how old you are.
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:55 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 6:39 pm
by ~reneew
I issued the June challenge... are you in?
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 11:03 pm
by ~emilyr
I am signed up, lots of interest ~ I'm way down the list!
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:22 am
by ~emilyr
May went really well, I'm ready to start June. I'm going to keep going with my current plan as it seems to be working
Green Green Green Green
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:25 pm
by ~reneew
You should write down your current plan if there are mods, so that if you need to look back to see what was working for you, you'll rememer.
I'm always trying different stuff, and Reinhard's latest in his trilogy convinced me to wait a month between any mod trials, and to have as few mods as possible.
You're doing great!!
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:06 pm
by ~emilyr
I am following NoS pretty much like the book says, three meals a day, no sweets, snacks or seconds, except on S days and then I am trying to limit myself to two treats a day ~ either a snack, sweet or second, whatever seems the most necessary
I am also going to try and eat a little more at my meals because I was getting very hungry at night ~ makes it hard to sleep
Also, I am exercising every day, a minimum of three miles. My hope is to lose 7 pounds this month. That would bring me back to the weight I was at before we moved
From there I'm going to work on just making this a habit for the rest of my life, make the comittment each morning and if I lose more, great ~ I have lost some obsession
Oh, one more thing, I decided I can take the 8 Sdays whenever I want during the month
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:04 am
by ~reneew
Good plan... I need to keep track of my exercise. You seem to be on track and you motivate me Em! Thanks! That corn-fed Iowa weight has got to go... and no we cannot move back to Minnesota.
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:21 am
by mimi
Isn't it great to lose some of that *chattering* that goes on in your head - the best part of No-S for me!
Mimi
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:58 pm
by ~reneew
AAAHHHHHH....... school's out!!!! Oh oh!
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:22 pm
by ~emilyr
Yes Mimi, I do think that is a wonderful part of the nos, for me staying focused seems to be the hardest part ~ remembering to do a little planning in the morning to make sure I can handle the little crisises along the way ~ plan for three meals, and time to exercise especially now that school is out and I am so busy running kids here and there!
And Renee, YES the challenges will begin, but this will make us better no-ser's
Let's stay strong, my kids like to remind me if I am about to mess up, so I will enlist their help to form my good habits on the positive side!
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:29 am
by ~reneew
Yea, I had mine helping me and they turned against me like a pack of laughing hyenas... they now hold up food and and say "here Mom... oh, that's right, you can't!
"
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:36 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:19 pm
by ~reneew
Good luck visiting the home state!
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:12 pm
by ~emilyr
I tried, but the weekend was pretty tough, however I didn't gain and I am back on track feeling like it would be easier to just hole up in the house, so you don't have so much temptation! I think once the habit is very permanent, not just 21 days..........It will be easier to be taken out of the daily norm! I'm a little slow with the habit formation I guess
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:38 pm
by mimi
I tried, but the weekend was pretty tough, however I didn't gain and I am back on track feeling like it would be easier to just hole up in the house, so you don't have so much temptation!
But Emily, we have to live our lives, and enjoy them, and that means occasionally going places and/or doing things with other people. I feel the same way at times! It would be easier just to stay home! Don't beat yourself up over your S days...they're supposed to come around in time!
Thinking about forming habits...I often think about how long it took me to form the habit of snacking and overeating sweets...hmmm, maybe I should be more patient with myself in trying to establish my new eating habits!
Mimi
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:39 pm
by ~reneew
We all need to be patient and remember that Reinhard said that if we keep at it we'll eventually build a psychological ring of fire around the Ses... that keeps me going!!!
Daughter S says " Hi Emily!"
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:30 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:42 am
by ~reneew
I didn't know what you were talking about... now I do. Yea, cool.
I survived Monday and Tuesday green... there is hope for summer. I feel like "closing the kitchen for the kids... they are tempting me. E just got her wisdom teeth out and keeps eating icecream.
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:08 pm
by ~emilyr
I am having a green week so far, its great!
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:23 pm
by ~reneew
Good goin! Doesn't it feel good?
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:15 pm
by ~emilyr
Still Thalia boring ~ green............I'm heading into a party weekend and the goal will be to keep it sane, yet enjoying myself
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:26 pm
by ~reneew
There are a lot of us turning Thalia boring green, huh? That's awesome!
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:50 am
by ~reneew
How are ya doin'? Another stinkin' weekend for me...
I need to be brainwashed onto thinking Saturday is Wednesday!!
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:54 pm
by ~emilyr
I sent you an email on weekends..............
I did great ~ I
enjoyed my S days and didn't feel like I was overdoing it or indulging too much, so I marked the days yellow and fortunately I did not gain anything,
nor did I lose,
but really ~ it's all okay
Now I have 5 days to
maybe lose something before another weekend hits
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:57 pm
by ~emilyr
I am staying green, BUT, the scale isn't moving. I'm setting a new goal ~ 12 pounds by Christmas. That's two pounds a month, maybe I won't be so obsessed with the scale if I back off trying to see huge losses.
I'll take the tortoise approach and in the end, the habit should be firmly in place and hey, 12 pounds is a good amount of weight to lose, right
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:00 pm
by ~reneew
I had to go so far down on the list to find you, I got worried! We're wondering how you're doing!
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:49 am
by mimi
Yeah - I've been wondering about you too Emily! Check in!
Mimi
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:00 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:45 am
by ~reneew
It'll come... and by the way, although we have the creek... I see more rabbits squished on the road out front than turtles!
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:41 pm
by ~emilyr
Very funny Renee, but I like it, so I'm sticking to the tortoise plan
So, vacation went well, 1st Grand Marais trip without my mom
I've had company for the whole week after vacation and now I'm refocusing on no s
I only gained back 1.5 pounds from what I would say was a mild kind of binge over the past two weeks,
trying to remember no s during all the busyness. I did not beat myself up, just ready to refocus and start again.
I'm back
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:45 pm
by ~reneew
I think that you did excellent! I would have gained a lot. 4 days with company and I gain for sure! You should be proud of yourself!
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:48 pm
by ~emilyr
I won't post on the July challenge since I'm so late, I'll just use my daily check in. My goal will be the same as last month. Wake up every morning and make a daily commitment to practicing the no s plan and of course exercise each day. I would like to lose 3.5 pounds by the end of July.
Life is good
July
12
Yellow
13
Green BUT, really needs to be Red
14
Red
15
Greenish/
Yellow
16 Today will be
Green
17 Red
18
Yellow
19
Yellow
20 Red
21 Red
Why can't I get back on track
22 Red
23 Red
24 Red
25 Yellow
26 Yellow
27
Green ~ Today it will be! I feel good and ready for a comeback! And, it was
28
Going for another Green I did it!
29
Green, I will end the month on a green
30
Green
31
Green
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:38 pm
by ~reneew
That's a big goal for a turtle.
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:28 pm
by ~emilyr
Really? I figure the 1.5 came on fast so it should come off fast
Well, if you think I should adjust ~ how about 1.5 by the end of July? But then, I'm behind 2 pounds for my end of year goal................
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:44 pm
by ~reneew
I was
kinda kidding... don't listen to me, I'm on my rollercoaster.
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:12 pm
by ~emilyr
Help
I can't seem to get back on track after vacation, I told myself today was the day for a nice perfect green,
(actually said that yesterday too, but when I failed I decided to turn it into an s day, which technically it was).
I just had a sweet,
I've decided
not to go on an all out binge, so that's progress ~ right???
Nothing more 'til supper which is a barbeque with friends and not until 7 which is 2 hours past my normal schedule, maybe that's what did me in, the mere thought of having to wait longer to eat.......
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:51 pm
by ~reneew
Get a grip... quick! Plan
ahead and go on here every time you're tempted for support and encouragement. I think that you should aim for a goal for the end of the month... say, 13 more greens... or something like that. Tell us all what it is and we'll hold you accountable. If you don't make it, we'll....we'll... we'll give you an assignment of some sort.
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:58 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:19 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:14 am
by Bushranger
I guess technically to break a habit you have to form a new habit so 21 days to ruin a habit as well. But in reality I think a good habit can be ruined much faster, perhaps a week maybe even less. This would be especially so if the good habit wasn't even properly established in the first place.
I know for myself that if I don't exercise for a week, even if I have been doing it consistently for months, it's much harder to motivate myself to start again.
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:53 am
by ~reneew
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:06 pm
by ~emilyr
Okay, I'm
starting again TODAY, establish genuine 21 day habit
When things were going good, I felt great, so enough stupid self talk, just go right back to the plain old vanilla s
Breakfast was walnuts, oatmeal and watermelon, now I'm off for a walk!
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:59 pm
by ~emilyr
I've been working hard and the exercise part is back in place, now I just need the no s to follow ~ I will NOT give up
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:24 pm
by ~reneew
Lets go for 1 whole week as green... that will be a challenge for me lately! Let me know if you are going to try for it. We can do it together!
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:22 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:24 pm
by ~reneew
Get a grip... tie a knot... and set a short term goal. And maybe pray
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:47 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:46 pm
by ~reneew
Shhh... it's a secret.
... about the challenge, that is. I'm all green this week!!!
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:46 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:14 pm
by ~reneew
I have a good feeling about this one for you! You go girl!
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:47 pm
by ~emilyr
Thanks Renee ~ I'm still GREEN
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:30 pm
by ~emilyr
August 3rd ~ Ready to be green!
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:31 pm
by ~reneew
How many in a row is this?
edit: Woo hoo, you're down 2!
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:09 pm
by ~emilyr
Today will be good, I'm still on track
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:58 pm
by ~reneew
How about now? You have a fresh start... it's fall and a new school year!!!
How are you doing?
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:06 pm
by ~emilyr
I am down 13 pounds since I started no s!! I am starting the September challenge with my focus on being healthy, following the plan ~ three healthy meals and exercising each day with weekends being a time for a splurge of some sort! I love fall
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:58 pm
by ~reneew
Down 13?!?!?!!! Awesome!
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:38 pm
by ~emilyr
Thank you!! I had a great week and I'm ready to have a good weekend too. We are going to the State Fair, hmmm cheese curds, caramel apples, cookies........... I hope I don't come too undone.
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:18 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:25 pm
by ~reneew
Woohoo! Keep it up!
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:34 pm
by ~reneew
So... how are you doing? You were on the second page for goodness sake!
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:11 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:57 pm
by Kevin
You have a kick-@ss avi, emilyr.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:30 pm
by Kevin
That's *absolutely* progress. Stopping mid-snack is much harder than saying "oh well - I'll just try again tomorrow after I devour these 2,000 calories."
~emilyr wrote:Help :!: :!: I can't seem to get back on track after vacation, I told myself today was the day for a nice perfect green, (actually said that yesterday too, but when I failed I decided to turn it into an s day, which technically it was).
I just had a sweet, :shock: :shock: :shock: I've decided not to go on an all out binge, so that's progress ~ right??? :roll: :roll: :roll: Nothing more 'til supper which is a barbeque with friends and not until 7 which is 2 hours past my normal schedule, maybe that's what did me in, the mere thought of having to wait longer to eat.......
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:10 pm
by ~reneew
20!
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:18 am
by frugaltexan
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:36 pm
by Kevin
I come to your thread everyday just to look at your avi. It makes me grin for some reason.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:47 pm
by ~reneew
I'm back! Thanks Em, you're the best!!!!!!!!!!!!! I missed you fellow NoSers
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:51 pm
by ~emilyr
Kevin ~ thanks for the compliments, I feel very peaceful
Renee ~ your welcome and remember stick with it, you can do it
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:05 pm
by ~emilyr
I am tired today, I need to motivate and start my workout ~ bring on those exercise endorphins
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:21 pm
by ~reneew
I made the rule that I
can't come to the computer to
sit on my butt until I've exercised. The kids can't until they've put away their laundry, so I figured, it could stick in my head...
I wonder why I just said that, because it hasn't stuck in
their heads yet... I guess
their rule stuck in
my head... hmmm... anyway, it's working so far.
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:09 pm
by ~reneew
Are you with us? Miss ya!
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:11 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:22 pm
by Kevin
Go you!!!! You're kicking it, ain't you?
~emilyr wrote:I'm here! I was just thinking I needed to make a post ~ I've been so busy exercising and making good choices, I forget to post :lol: :lol:
So, my official weight loss for the month of November brings the total to ~ drum roll please........
32 pounds
Go Me :!: :!: :!:
AND, I've increased my running to 8 minutes per session, my goal of running a 5k in March just might happen :!: :!: :!: :D :D :D
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:17 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:17 pm
by ~reneew
freeze them!!!!
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:22 pm
by ~emilyr
Just had an excellent workout and now I am enjoying oatmeal porridge for lunch
No S is working so well for me ~ love it.
Life is Great
Joy to the World!
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:20 pm
by ~reneew
Yippee!
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:00 pm
by ~emilyr
We are in the middle of a blizzard; no school or work yesterday and now no school again today ~ this is like a weekend in the middle of the week and I didn't prepare myself. I'm saying green yesterday even though it shoulda been red because of those two little pieces of chocolate, BUT I had a much smaller plate at supper, and so it goes..... Today, I'm a bit more prepared, I'm heading to the treadmill right now~
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:36 pm
by ~reneew
You go girl! The blizzard threw me for a loop. Cookies! I didn't do it... my youngest daughter did it. It's her fault.
I really didn't have too very many, especially when I compare to other Christmas seasons, but I'm a cheater and I need to confess. I plan on making up for it on Sunday, then re-coloring it to remove the red. This is a December-only new rule of mine.
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:00 pm
by ~emilyr
Okay Renee, this time only ~ change the rule, but only for December, and only this once okay?? Don't make me hit you with a dead fish?! And remember, I'm only sayin this cuz you asked me to help remind you
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:11 pm
by ~emilyr
The kids don't have school again today, but I'm prepared! I went to a Christmas party on Sunday and ate foods that are not good for me and felt the effects, now I'm getting to a point where I ask myself "Is it really worth it" and sometimes I can honestly answer with a resounding ~ "NO". I like that! Feeling good has trumped eating a lot of junk
BUT, those peanut buttter kiss cookies were amazing
AND, I've changed my running/training and now I'm up to 14 minutes of running during a 30 minute session, I'ma gonna do it!
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:52 pm
by ~reneew
I am impressed with your progress! Keep it up or I'll hound you.
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:01 pm
by ~emilyr
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:13 pm
by Kevin
One step back, another two forward... you'll be okay. :)
~emilyr wrote:I should never write stuff like that ~ sets me up for failure. Yup, finished off the peanut butter kiss cookies last night ~ only 4, but technically a fail AND, I had seconds with dinner :( :(
I'm off to the treadmill and I will remember why I shouldn't of eaten those cookies and extra food when my feet are dragging ~ sugar is a downer, I think I read that it is as addicting as cocaine, hmmm... I just don't feel good today ~ maybe its the weather and not the sugar, NO, pretty sure its the sugar :? :?