Threadbenders Checkin
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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.
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.
Last edited by Threadbenders on Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Weight Jan. 2010--252 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
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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!
Good luck!
The journey is the reward.
Maintenance is progress.
Maintenance is progress.
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Thursday September 8, 2011
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
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
Weight Jan. 2010--252 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
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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
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
"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day."
Winnie the Pooh
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Friday September 9, 2011
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
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
Weight Jan. 2010--252 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
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Weekend-s days
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
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
Weight Jan. 2010--252 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
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Re: Friday September 9, 2011
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. )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.
Congrats on the weight loss!
SW (as of 3/25/13): 172 lbs.
CW: 171 lbs.
CW: 171 lbs.
Great job 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
SW 218.2 10-14-13
1 mo 193.4
2 mo 178.8
3 mo 162.8
4 mo 151.4
5 mo 146.2
72 lbs lost in 19 wks 5' 6.5" 31 years old BMI 23.1
counting bites go to: countyourbites . blogspot . com
1 mo 193.4
2 mo 178.8
3 mo 162.8
4 mo 151.4
5 mo 146.2
72 lbs lost in 19 wks 5' 6.5" 31 years old BMI 23.1
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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
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
Weight Jan. 2010--252 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
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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
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
Weight Jan. 2010--252 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
Weight starting Nos September 6, 2011--183.4 lbs.
Current weight--178.4 lbs
Goal weight (?)--140 lbs.
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