Everyday Systems

Hi all! This is my first post, first checkin. I started NoS on Tuesday of this week, so today is my 3rd day.

Tuesday September 6, 2011--Success

Wednesday September 7 2011--Success

It has been interesting to me that my problem is not seconds (I am full after my plate), but snacks and sweets are difficult! I have to be mindful not to pick something up and shove it in my mouth.

I started my exercise today. 30 minutes on the treadmill while watching old I Love Lucy episode.

I started on the 6th at 183.4 lbs. I want to weigh only once a month, but know that I will probably give in and weigh once a week for a while.

Welcome!

Welcome! I generally weigh once a month but occasionally get on at other times. If I do get on the scale in between my monthly weigh ins, I do not write it down. I tend to forget it and concentrate on the monthly weight if I only record it monthly.

Good luck!

Thurs NoS:Success

I also did my 30 minutes on the treadmill.

As background info, I lost 70 lbs. before this over the last 18 months by the doctor regulating my thyroid meds. I stalled out at about 180-185 lbs. Have been there for 3 months, so decided I need a boost. Here I am!

I have Hashimoto's (thyroid stuff), fibromyalgia, and severe chemical sensitivities. I also lack one of the liver enzymes that helps clear toxins. Bummer, huh? But we deal with the hand we are dealt!

Okay, off to do today's treadmill.

Cathy B

Hi Cathy...

Welcome! First, congrats on the weight loss! You've done so well!!!

Second, have you read the book yet? I recommend it to everyone who starts here...I think I've read it about 5 times & get something new out of it everytime I pick it up!

So nice to have you here...stop by often!

Janie

NoS: Success
Exercise: Success

Thanks for the welcome! I bought the book when it first came out, but I guess I wasn't ready for it. I did a slew of low-carb diets, but found they weren't sustainable. Big surprise, huh?

Now I am ready, and have really enjoyed the first few days on NoS. I have hunger pangs between meals, but they are already lessening as my body figures out it can wait until the next meal. I used to 'self medicate' by snacking. A LOT of snacking.

Today is my first S day, and I am trying to figure out what I really want. During the week I kept thinking of goodies that I HAD to have, but now that S day is here I can't think of anything screaming for me. Maybe I will make some zucchini bread with walnuts. I do love to bake!

Take care!

Cathy

Days 5 & 6-S Days

Well, I did my weekend S days. I drank lots of soda, snacked, and had ice cream and zucchini bread.

I couldn't wait to get back to NoS days! The zucchini bread and the first soda were great. The other stuff was 'eh'. Even the Cherry Garcia ice cream was not as great as it should have been.

Live and learn!

Cathy

Day 7-September 12, 2011--Success

I weighed myself today. Down 1.2 lbs. Yay! I had expected to gain after my 'Drink All the Soda in Arizona' S days this weekend!

Cathy

Good for you!!!

janie

Threadbenders wrote:Today is my first S day, and I am trying to figure out what I really want. During the week I kept thinking of goodies that I HAD to have, but now that S day is here I can't think've of anything screaming for me.

I've had that before too......all week I really want a taste of this or that and then the time comes when I can, and nothing seems worthy. (Of course, I get over it and chow down anyway. )

Congrats on the weight loss!

Threadbenders wrote:Day 7-September 12, 2011--Success

I weighed myself today. Down 1.2 lbs. Yay! I had expected to gain after my 'Drink All the Soda in Arizona' S days this weekend!

Cathy

Great job on the weight loss!

Congratulations on the weight loss and the successful N days. Actually also successful S days. Keep at it. You are doing great.

Yesterday was my 14th day on NoS. I am lovin' it! I weighed myself today and have lost another .6 lbs. Yay!

Good for you!!!! You're doing great...

janie

Janie, thanks for the commendation. I have been following your check in posts, and have truly been enjoying your journey. I find it so encouraging!

Cathy B

looks like your doing good....keep it up!

Yay! Yesterday was Day 21 on plan. All green, no red! And I have lost 3.4 lbs. That is amazing for me, because I am one of the 4% that has physical reasons for not losing weight. Yay me!

I wasn't certain I would lose this week, as we went out to dinner with friends Sunday night and I ate 5 fajitas. Then I thought, 'wait a minute, they were small, and the stuffing was lean meat and lots of vegies. And they all fit on 1 plate!' I had my lemon water to drink, no chips, and no dessert. That would have been okay for an N day, much less an S day!

I am up to 40 minutes a day on the treadmill. I will be adding 5 more minutes each week until I am up to an hour.

Oh, and today my sister and I went to the big local Goodwill. My jeans are falling off. They are an 18. I got 2 pair of 16s for $2 each, and a pair of 14s for $4. Yay! the 14s are not as comfortable as the 16s, but they zip up and I can sit down without splitting myself. Yay!

Cathy B

Fantastic! You are doing great!

Congrats on the weight loss, and on 21 days!!!

You're doing great!!! 40 minutes on the treadmill....lost weight....baggy pants...it's all wonderful!

Well done...

janie

You're doing so wonderful! Congrats! Enjoy those new jeans!

Well, I've been on NoS for 5 weeks yesterday, and have lost 5 lbs. I can't believe it!

I am post-menopausal, 56 years old, with severe thyroid problems, and a bunch of other stuff that makes it hard for me to lose. And yet, I am losing!

I was especially surprised this week because my weekend was a little more crazy than I like. I made a chocolate cake with fudge frosting and ate 2 big pieces. Not as glorious as I would have liked it to be, but good. My hubby doesn't do sweets, so I washed the rest down the garbage disposal. I normally would have given it away, but we weren't going to see anyone for a few days. Next week I want to plan my treats more carefully.

Anyway, I am pleased as punch!

Oh, and I am up to 50 minutes on the treadmill!

Cathy B

Way to go!!! You're doing great!

Well done!!!!

janie

Good for you!

Happy for you! Love it when I can go down a size or two! Keep it up!