Happy Camper Check In

Counting carbs/calories is a drag. Obsessive scale stepping is a recipe for despair. If you want to count something, "days on habit" is a much better metric. Checking off days on a calendar would do just fine, but if you do it here you get accountability and support. Here's how. Start a new topic in this forum called (say) "Your Name Daily Check In." Then every N day post a "reply" to that topic as to whether you stayed on habit. A simple "<font color="green">SUCCESS</font>" or "<font color="red">FAILURE</font>" (or your preferred euphemism if that's too harsh) is sufficient, but obviously you're welcome to write more if you want. On S-days just register that you're taking an S-day. You don't have to do this forever, just until you're confident you've built the habit. Feel free to check in weekly or monthly or sporadically instead of daily. Feel free also to track other habits besides No-s (I'm keeping this forum under No-s because that's what the vast majority are using it for). See also my <a href="/habitcal/">HabitCal</a> tool for another more formal (and perhaps complementary) way to track habits.

Moderators: Soprano, automatedeating

Post Reply
Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Happy Camper Check In

Post by Happy Camper » Sat May 16, 2009 4:20 pm

I am starting my daily check in. I am looking forward to getting into the habit. I have been a part of no s since end of march and I just love the whole concept. this is my first time ever posting and it is very exciting well sort of. I have been doing well but just came off a couple of red days and I really like the idea of keeping track so I can see all the greens and get past the reds.

User avatar
la_loser
Posts: 629
Joined: Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:43 pm
Location: Deep in the Heart. . .land

Welcome to No S!

Post by la_loser » Sat May 16, 2009 4:46 pm

So here's an official welcome since you're just now "joining." This is such a sensible, sustainable and safe way to live. And a supportive spot to be! (How's that for a bunch of good S's!?)

Don't stress about a couple of red days. . . as I guess you've been reading these posts for a while, you know that you just have to dust yourself off and keep plugging away. And don't decide to make this weekend No S days to "make up" for your two reds. . . it just doesn't work like that. Enjoy the weekend and climb back on the wagon on Monday!
LA Loser. . . well on my way to becoming an LA Winner. :lol:

User avatar
~reneew
Posts: 2190
Joined: Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:20 pm
Location: midwest US

Post by ~reneew » Sat May 16, 2009 5:04 pm

Welcome! The more you do it, the easier it gets. :wink:
I guess this doesn't work unless you actually do it.
Please pray for me

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Sat May 16, 2009 5:16 pm

I am so excited that I have received a welcome :D Thank you so much. You are right I have been reading as many posts as I can and I really get inspired. I have picked up alot of the lingo and it all fits perfectly I especially have to laugh at the s days gone wild one It so fits what happens. I also love when Reinhard replys to posts he is like a celebrity it makes it so cool. I am looking forward to Monday and my new begining of no s and to become a member of the 21 club. yay!!!

User avatar
bluebunny27
Posts: 831
Joined: Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:07 pm
Location: Montreal, Canada

Post by bluebunny27 » Sat May 16, 2009 6:27 pm

Hey, it's nice to see such enthusiasm.

Yeah, I like using the HabitCal too, it helps me to get a better picture, what's been goin' on ... especially since most of it is quite positive.

When you have a red day, try to work harder in the next 2-3 days, then it's like water under the bridge. Even Steven. You just try not to have too many reds, especially 2 red days in a row ... to avoid having to start over and over, pretty soon seeing your progress will motivate you to keep goin' ...

Cheers !

Marc ;-)

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Mon May 18, 2009 11:50 pm

Day 3 of 21 - success

It was nice a nice n day

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Wed May 20, 2009 2:40 am

Day 4 of 21 - Success

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Thu May 21, 2009 3:25 am

Day 1 of 21 - starting tomorrow
you know what this means I had a red day but it was worth it I was a class mom for my daughters class trip and it was alot of fun. we also had her dance recital dress rehersal tonight that was also good had the best burger at friendlys and nice small sundae for dessert. I am little bummed Adam Lambert did not wim AI but know he will have much success I hope.
Anyway looking to enjoy my three votes for tomorrow. and to all a good night.

guadopt1997
Posts: 339
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:10 pm
Location: Arlington, VA

Post by guadopt1997 » Thu May 21, 2009 12:47 pm

No self-hatred here! I'm glad you're still a happy camper!

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:16 am

June 1st

no s - success
exercise - success

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:05 am

June 2nd

no s- success
exercise- success

User avatar
mimi
Posts: 1427
Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:20 pm
Location: The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

Post by mimi » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:01 am

Woo hoo, Happy! Keep going!

Mimi :D
Discovered NoS: April 16, 2007
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:53 am

June 3rd

No s - Success
Exercise - did not happen today

Hi - Mimi
thanks for your support

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:40 am

June 4

No s - Success
Exercise - did not happen today

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:15 am

June 5th

No s - Success

StrawberryRoan
Posts: 461
Joined: Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:39 pm
Location: United States

Post by StrawberryRoan » Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:05 pm

Hi Happy Camper.

Sounds like you are doing great, and even better, enjoying it!

Good luck,

SR :wink:

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:34 pm

Thanks StrawberryRoan for the kind words.

I had a great s day yesterday enjoyed 1 yummy treat and enjoyed my three yummy meals.

I want to look and feel my best ,I am at my heaviest weight right know and that is changing clothes feel looser and I do think that changing my habits are helping. I tell people about no s but I want to show the proof that eating this way does work. It just makes so much sense. I know in my heart that this is a sane way to go. I found the no s book at the book store while researching the next diet I was going to start and my search was over when I read the cover. I tell people all the time about the plan and the just stare blankely at me so that is why I want to show by example that this way of eating is the only way to go to enjoy food and life and lose weight.

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:20 pm

June 6th, 7th, 8th 9th - no s Success

guadopt1997
Posts: 339
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:10 pm
Location: Arlington, VA

Post by guadopt1997 » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:04 pm

I tried to convince a friend of mine to try no S instead of going on Weight Watchers again. She chose WW and went off track almost immediately. I want to be a noS example too, particularly because some people (especially my sisters) have seen me go on so many diets, some of which I've been as enthusiastic about as noS, only to eventually go off and gain everything back.

With the weight loss being slow, it's less likely that people will notice a weight loss if they see you often, so it's harder to be an example!

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:42 pm

you are so right quadopt1997 I totally get what your sayin about the slow weight loss and I am ready to take my time and to prove that it works. I so want to prove that it is a slow and steady progress and that it does not happen overnight I want to prove that eventually if you stick with it it will happen and you will reach your goals in a personally sane manner. I like to think of it as having my cake and eating too. :lol: only on s days and just one piece :lol: anyway I still want to be an example no matter how long it takes.

Happy Camper
Posts: 21
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: New York

Post by Happy Camper » Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:51 pm

had a great past two days. Ate healthy yummy foods.
I am trying to incorpate fruit and veggies at each meal so far so good.'


wed
b - scrambled eggs - tomato - pineapple
L-small rib eye steak - grilled zucchini - watermelon,pineapple,strawberry grapes
d-chicken breast ,green salad,2 very small baked red poatoes - watermelon,pineapple

thurs
b-scrambled eggs ,asparagus - watermelon,pineabble,strawberry
l-chicken breast on lettuce and tomato w/mayo - fruit
d-pork chop - zucchini and broccoli green salad no dressing 2 very small baked red potatoes

Post Reply