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by flsunshine
Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Yet again

Trying again. 2 days of success. Feels better to be doing SOMETHING, at least...
by flsunshine
Thu May 22, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

A true success yesterday. Conscious eating for the first time in a while. Hurray.
by flsunshine
Wed May 21, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Better today. Motivation is seeping in.
by flsunshine
Tue May 20, 2008 5:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1721982

Congrats to you, Deb, for getting back to it! I, too, have been off the wagon, but REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, (really) need to get back on again. I will be wishing us both good motivation! By the way, we are at the same stats, it seems!
by flsunshine
Tue May 20, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Hmmmphf. :cry: Need to get back to it, but life is just so DARN busy sometimes.

Walk more, eat less, eat better - how can that be so HARD?
by flsunshine
Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Yikes, I could barely find my name... this site must be expanding - congrats.

Still plugging away. Walking more, eating less, but busier than ever. Not sure where I stand on the "score", but for this week it looks good!
by flsunshine
Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Humph. I seem to be struggling and what a vicious cycle that makes... Friday was fine, Saturday and Sunday were not too over the top, and yesterday I think I'll count as "Special" because we went on a mini-vacation for the day that called for splitting a dessert at dinner. But, today there has been ...
by flsunshine
Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Ah, well, last night I went home and made brownies for my son's school function. And ate some. (But not as many as I would have previously eaten). Still looking ok for today if I can withstand that TGIF mentality this evening...

5-3
by flsunshine
Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Let's see, where was I...

Monday - success
Tuesday - success
Wednesday - failure (but almost a success, I had a chocolate and a few nibbles of my kids' afternoon snacks)
Thursday - so far so good

That makes it: 5-2 (not counting today)

I still need to add in the exercise (the short dog walk just ...
by flsunshine
Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Friday was a struggle, but I made it (barely). Saturday and Sunday were a relief! Ha. Today looks good, but I won't count it quite yet. Hooray.

3-1
by flsunshine
Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Another true success yesterday - now the ratio feels better!

2-1

At home today, which means I really have to watch those snacks...
by flsunshine
Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Yesterday was a true success and it feels great! Today breakfast went well, lunch is packed, and dinner is planned - a good start.

1-1
by flsunshine
Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Well, I didn't do any snacks or seconds, but I could NOT resist a bite of my kid's easter bunny (or two - hey, it's not often that he offers!). So, I still won't count as "success". Today, so far so good, but it's only 9:30am! Ha.

0-1
by flsunshine
Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1721982

After a LONG break from this board, yours was one of the first check-ins that I checked. :) I hoped you were still here and you are. No matter what your "success", the fact that you are still here is an inspiration. I am starting anew and hope you will keep posting so I can keep being inspired! Best ...
by flsunshine
Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

It's been a LONG time

Wow, just over a year since I've been here. The good news is that I haven't gained much weight, the bad that I haven't lost any. I credit all the maintaining, though, with a very loosely followed NoS plan. There have been binges, indulgences, health kicks, too many sweets, too much celebrating, etc ...
by flsunshine
Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Sucess for Thursday and Friday, but FAILURE for Monday. How do people up north do it?? One day of dreary rainy gray cold (mid 60's - brrr), and I'm ready for hibernation. Ugh - eating, sleeping and drinking yesterday - too much.

The sun is out today, however, and I'm (hopefully) back on track!

5-1
by flsunshine
Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Ok, knowing I was checking in again has kept me from some snacks and sweets. Hooray. Also had a great long walk yesterday.

So, I'll start the count again:

Mon, Tue & Wed - success and today looks good:

3-0

Gettnbusy - 6 pounds?! Yea - that sounds like a great achievement to me
by flsunshine
Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Still Here

Well, I'm still here, although it's been a LONG time since I've "checked in". Thanks to NoS, I probably didn't gain as much as I typically would over the long and tempting holidays.

HOWEVER, it is time to get back to the business of LOSING, for sure. I did find that thinking about getting back to ...
by flsunshine
Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: GettnBusy's Daily Check-In
Replies: 189
Views: 244731

Gtnbsy, Sorry your having fluctuations with your weight that are making you crazy. But, it still seems as though you are in a very impressive downward trend. Congratulations! It is inspiring!

Thanks for your note on my thread. It actually got me motivated to post something (anything), and, you're ...
by flsunshine
Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Gettnbusy - thanks for the "call out". I'm here, just sinking in the mire of holidays. But, I'm lightly keeping track of NoS, too, so I guess that's something.

I was just reading the holiday posts and I need to motivate myself to stick with this in December. I generally stick with the "no snacking ...
by flsunshine
Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Smoothies?
Replies: 5
Views: 13675

I must jump in here and say that I've been using smoothies as a breakfast for quite a while now. I count it as a meal, but I've found that by using the following ingredients, it is quite able to hold me until lunch. In fact, it keeps my hunger at bay better than any other breakfast item I've found ...
by flsunshine
Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

gettnbusy - I appreciate your commnents!! They really do help - especially when I think about people reading this and how much I'd rather post more success instead of giving into whatever the current temptation is! Thanks!

So, in that light, I did pretty good on Tues, Wed & Thurs:

3-0
by flsunshine
Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Humph. :( Too much crummy food in my life. Too little willpower.

But, after reading Sue's willingness to get back on track, I am inspired to give it a shot.

Today looks ok, foodwise...
by flsunshine
Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 232361

Hi there!

Hi there, Sue!

Well, I, too, have been suspiciously absent from these check-in pages. And, like usual, that means I haven't been following NoS too well. Oops.

However :) once again you have inspired me. If you can restart, than so can I. Too many birthday and holiday celebrations, and the fear of ...
by flsunshine
Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Well, just when I think I'm getting in the swing of things, I go back to those old ways. Bummer. (Thanks anyway, gettnbusy, for the cheer)

Holidays have always been SO hard for me. I get that panicky, "oh-no-this-is-the-last-chance-i'll-ever-have-to-eat-this-stuff" feeling. Why do I feel that way ...
by flsunshine
Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 232361

Hi there, Sue. Sorry you have been having a rough time of it - but you really are doing SUPER at sticking with it - good for you!!!

My scale is pretty darn stagnant, but I'm trying to look at the overall trend and not the day-to-day stuff. It helps to have an inaccurate scale that is often up or ...
by flsunshine
Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

More success!

66-12
by flsunshine
Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Hmmm, as close as I can remember Thurs, Fri AND Mon were all successes!

64-12
by flsunshine
Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Thanks for the nice words & encouragement, Sue! I keep reading your words and checking your thread for inspiration. :D

Well, finally some more success, and the scale seems to be inching in the right direction again!

61-12

Writing on this check-in (and browsing the main board and other threads ...
by flsunshine
Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 232361

Hiya, Sue, just popping in to see how you're doing. I've been reading your posts on the main board and getting inspired again - thanks.

Looks like you're doing great - 22 days on - hurray! I'm going through a bit of a rise in the "failure" side of my score, but, like you, I'm trying to work on the ...
by flsunshine
Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Let's see, where am I?

I think Friday was a success, the weekend was pretty heavy on the treats, and Monday WAS a success until leftover cake after dinner. Now, since the cake was from "a close relative's" birthday, AND, I didn't give in to many other treats that crossed my path that day, I was ...
by flsunshine
Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Huge drum roll please :)
Replies: 25
Views: 37375

I'm so glad you wrote and shared your success! You really are an inspiration - thank you. When I go through bouts of "falling off the wagon", it is often your words and determination that get me going again.

:D :D CONGRATULATIONS :D :D
by flsunshine
Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Well, Tuesday was good, but Wednesday I'm gonna count on the failure side. Although technically an S-day for my son's birthday, eating brownies after lunch had nothing to do with the birthday celebration later in the day. Thursday was ok (but the plate was pretty darn full at dinner) and today I'm ...
by flsunshine
Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Thanks, Sue. Feels nice & kept me away from all the treats that seemed to be spread about yesterday.

I went a bit overboard with sweets this weekend, but just 'cause there were so many around - not because I went searching. I also ate less other food when I indulged in the treats. I also didn't ...
by flsunshine
Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

A few more successes and fitting into a smaller sized skirt. Yippee.

53-10
by flsunshine
Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 232361

Hiya Sue! Your successes are stacking up - yea for you. I'm impressed with your 5K - what a great thing!

I finally seem to be getting the hang of this & have been pondering the "long term" idea of it. I think it just might work. Thanks, much, to you and your system of keeping score - it really ...
by flsunshine
Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Thanks, Sue! Love to see those words of encouragement. :D

Still doing well with it - it seems I have dropped 5-8 pounds since I re-started in ernest (mid-July?). My scale is very cheap and inaccurate, but it gives me a rough idea - and it is definitely going down. Hooray.

I still have lots of ...
by flsunshine
Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Still at it... Thursday, Friday & Monday success. :D

47-9
by flsunshine
Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Back again, still adding successes (hooray):

44-9

However, I really do need to work on the content of my meals!
by flsunshine
Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 91233

Welcome back! I've always enjoyed reading your posts and am glad to see you here again. I'm also greatly impressed with your commitment to starting again. I have started over several times and it finally seems to be "sticking" a bit.

I think that is one of the best things about No-S ~ you can just ...
by flsunshine
Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 232361

Hey Sue, Just popping in to check on you after responding to you on my thread. It's been a while since I've been at the computer. Looks like you're racking up the successes! Yea. How did the getaway and extended parties go? I liked gettnbusy's "have fun, not food" ideas. I have a hard time not ...
by flsunshine
Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Well, even though I've been away from my computer, I've been keeping score. Last week was complete success! Hooray. A girl at work today asked if I was losing weight. Double hooray.

Now, there hasn't been too much difference weight-wise, but the scale does seem to be INCHING down. My scale is very ...
by flsunshine
Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dealing with hunger
Replies: 31
Views: 50693

Sue, I liked this thread - some great ideas.

Whether from poor planning or boredom, or just plain hunger - that gnawing feeling does happen. I use the glass of water trick quite often. In fact I'm doing it now - ha!

Taking the dog for a walk helps. Keeping my hands busy works well - knitting ...
by flsunshine
Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: GettnBusy's Daily Check-In
Replies: 189
Views: 244731

You are inspiring! It is great you are keeping with it. This plan really does seem to help change attitudes about treats and overdoing it as a matter of routine.

Congratulations on your success - you have motivated me this morning. Thanks!
by flsunshine
Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Friday was a success and the weekend wasn't too 'over-the-top'. In fact, other than a handful of M&Ms and a couple cookies, it was pretty darn healthy. Walked 4 miles on Sunday - nice.

36-9

I must say the clothes aren't getting looser, but the mindset is better. I guess that's something.
by flsunshine
Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: David's Daily Check-In
Replies: 241
Views: 324128

Hi. Was checking out your thread since it ended up right below mine...

Your dedication is impressive and inspirational. (thanks) I'm still working the exercise angle (well, the food angle, too - ha). Good to see such progress for you. Tucking in a shirt!!!!! Hoooooray & congratulations.
by flsunshine
Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Sue - Ha. The fridge & idleness was much more of a threat than Ernesto! Thanks for the comments, you're right about struggling a bit more to make this a habit.

I must say that I rarely eat between meals anymore. Once over the "fear of hunger", I realize I just don't need it and it also takes too ...
by flsunshine
Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 232361

Sue, Just wanted to pop over and say "thanks" for what you wrote to Operababe. I was browsing for inspiration / motivation and found it there in your words. You just never know who you are helping! :D You've also helped me tremendously with the whole "keeping score" thing. I'm still doing it and it ...
by flsunshine
Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Ha. Another success!

34-9
by flsunshine
Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Where am I? Thursday was a success, but Friday I indulged in a (SMALL) dish of ice cream. Even though Monday was a "holiday", I kept to No-S, so that was good. Today looks good, too.

So...

33-9
by flsunshine
Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Tues - success, Wed - failure :( But, it was only a failure at the end :)

For a day of rain and wind spent inside with three kids, I resisted a lot! I didn't eat m&ms or ice cream with the kids, I didn't open the fridge door when I found myself aimlessly standing in front of it, I did spend time ...
by flsunshine
Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Let's see... Wed-Thurs last week was success, Friday was failure (very good until the sweets at the end of the day), the weekend was not too overindulgent, and yesterday was a succes (although it almost wasn't). This afternoon I get to go home and put things away before Ernesto blows in...

The ...
by flsunshine
Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Yesterday I will count on the success side. I was great all day and then, in the evening, when I realized it was a dinner / birthday party I ate less than normal, didn't snack, and did celebrate with a piece of cake and no guilt. So, technically it was an s-day (birthday of immediate family, right ...
by flsunshine
Wed Aug 23, 2006 2:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: REINHARD: 21 Day rule: Startin over or continuing on?
Replies: 8
Views: 14225

I must note that I have been "keeping score" and that seems to work well for me. But, after several trials that involved 1) counting weekends as success, 2) counting a half-score success (1 point vs. 2) for weekends, 3) adding the weekend as one point for success or failure, depending on the overall ...
by flsunshine
Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Keeping score
Replies: 11
Views: 23063

I just wanted to bring this thought/topic to the top again because it has been working so well for me:

-It's easy to keep in my head during the times I can't get to a computer.

-Each day and every choice I just think about which side of the score I want the day to end up.

-As long as my ...
by flsunshine
Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Seems to be harder and harder to get to the computer these days. Well, let's see - last week was all success. I was going to count Friday as a failure due to family poker night (wings, snacks, m&ms), but then I realized we did that on Saturday! Yesterday, however, I will call failure - I got into ...
by flsunshine
Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Another Success

Ahh, Monday was a success. Hopefully to set the tone for the week. Also did 25 min on the elliptical when my walking partner got waylaid.

22-5
by flsunshine
Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 91233

Operababe - sounds like things are going well for you. I, too, have quite a sweet tooth that I need to get under control. This week I'm really gonna try to hold off on ALL sweets until the weekend - let's wish us both luck with that!

I did comment back to you on my thread regarding our previous ...
by flsunshine
Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Finally I get back to the computer. Although not actively checking in, I've been actively NoS-ing. Hurray. Last week was good and I'll give my self a point for the weekend and FIVE for the week. Yea. Now this weekend was a little too indulgent, so I'll just go neutral, I think.

That makes it 21-5 ...
by flsunshine
Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Well, I made it yesterday - no desserts, no seconds. I did have a bit of snacking right before dinner, but it would have fit on my plate. What a great afternoon and evening of being at the beach with friends and lots of kids - hooray.

15-5, and now it is the weekend!

Can my clothes be just a tad ...
by flsunshine
Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

TPIML - Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, long-term is definitely what I'm after (well, a bit of loss in the short term sure wouldn't hurt, either). And the hiking will be a good goal - it will make such a difference to lose some of this weight.

Well, yesterday was another success. Today I had ...
by flsunshine
Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Operababe Checking In
Replies: 73
Views: 91233

Operababe,

After being inspired by your "Life is hard.." thread, I wanted to come on your check-in and say "thanks". But, as I read a few of your posts here, I got inspired all over again.

You're doing great and I'm very impressed by your ability to put yourself out there on a stage ...
by flsunshine
Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Ha, another day on the "success" side! I almost caved to seconds AND dessert last night, but resisted both just to add to the winning score. :)

So...

13-5

I realized this morning that we may go on a big trip next summer with lots of hiking. It sure would be nice to carry around less weight. That ...
by flsunshine
Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Let's see, a recap - successes for Tues, Wed & Thurs (Hooray!).

Failure Friday - but not until dessert after dinner. I'll give only one success for the weekend + Monday, which was a vacation day. Walking around for 14 1/2 hours (!!) at Disney/MGM must count for something in spite of frozen ...
by flsunshine
Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Hey Reinhard - Thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot coming from YOU! :D

Well, still continuing with mediocre success. Too many celebrations in my life, it seems. Obviously not the worst problem to be dealing with!

I'll give myself a success for Wed, Thurs, & the weekend (only 1, though ...
by flsunshine
Wed Jul 19, 2006 2:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Ah, completely resisted the MILKSHAKE when picking one up for my dad. Ice Tea instead. All so I could put another point in the "win" column. No dessert, either! Ha.

5-1

Today looks good.
by flsunshine
Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

I've been on vacation and have had S-days mixed in. I'm not sure how to count it all, so I think I'll string it all together as one success. I wasn't perfect, but I was aware of what I was eating. I also have been throwing in some exercise...

4-1 (so there!)

Today I'm back on track and hopefull ...
by flsunshine
Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

By the way, thanks for the comments, Pangelsue. I think I will look into that book!

My life is extremely happy these days - husband, kids, job, house, family all going great - so it is hard for me to see why the need for emotional eating. Yet, I know that's what some of it is. For one thing I ...
by flsunshine
Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Still working away at this. I know I feel better doing NoS than not, however, I sure can come up with excuses to stray. It has helped to think of the "keeping score" idea. So, even though yesterday was quite a "failure", at least I have 3 successes to post with it:

3-1

This morning I woke up with ...
by flsunshine
Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 232361

Motivation

I just wanted to say that your post on the general discussion of "keeping score" really motivated me. I tend to go off-program completely at the first slip-up. I'm hoping this will get me back on track (I sure needed something). Thank you! I'm glad, too, that you are having such success ...
by flsunshine
Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Man, summer (with a capital "S") is taking its toll. With a string of company (who are all very much in vacation mode), days at home with the kids baking goodies, rewarding myself with coffee drinks and donuts when I do have to work ('cause others are getting to stay home), mini-vacations, etc., etc ...
by flsunshine
Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Try, try again

Well, let's try this again.

Last week was a mini-vacation and celebration of the start of summer. One thing ran into another and before I knew it a whole string of S-days / "funny stuff" seemed to pile up.

So, back to it again. It's great to be able to start any day as Day 1. And, in spite of the ...
by flsunshine
Thu May 25, 2006 12:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Still keeping up with it, still avoiding temptation just because of this check-in! Last night I skipped the dessert I desired and this morning the sweets for breakfast. Yesterday morning I took the dog for a walk instead of eating more. Good stuff.

Day 10: Success
Day 11: Success
Day 12: So far ...
by flsunshine
Tue May 23, 2006 5:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Thanks, HG! Still doing it - hooray.

Let's see, if I count last Monday as Day 1 (after 21!), then,

(May 15) Day 1: Success
Day 2: Success
Day 4: Success
Day 5: Success
Day 6: Success
Day 7: S-day
Day 8: S-day
Day 9: Success (NO snacking at the kindergarten party, NO appetizers before dinner ...
by flsunshine
Thu May 18, 2006 7:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1721982

Hey Deb,

Wish I could just bottle this sunshine up for you and send it your way. I could never live where I didn't get a daily dose - I would go into serious hibernation mode.

Hopefully, the weather will stay nice for a nice long walk and a good mood lift.

You are such a great motivator on this ...
by flsunshine
Thu May 18, 2006 5:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Adding New 21 Day Habits
Replies: 2
Views: 6472

Martian, Thanks for your reply. I think you're probably right about not messing with the food/drink part of the 'system'. (At least not yet!)

I'll take your advice about the exercise part, instead. Although I do walk a lot, summer is coming which always changes the routine around here. I need some ...
by flsunshine
Thu May 18, 2006 1:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1565264

Woo hoo. It's a great feeling. Image
by flsunshine
Thu May 18, 2006 1:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Well, I did 21 - hooray . Now I'm trying to figure out how to check-in... Start another 21 at day 1 or continue at 22, 23, 24, etc.?

I like the whole check-in thing and I think it keeps me much more honest. I like the simplicity of it, though, too. Not like the rigors of 'journaling' or counting ...
by flsunshine
Fri May 12, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Day 18: Success
Day 19: Half-way to Success

Then, hey, Day 20 and 21 will be s-days! Woo hoo.

Now I'm thinking about the next 21! I need to find some motivation to keep this up...
by flsunshine
Fri May 12, 2006 3:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Adding New 21 Day Habits
Replies: 2
Views: 6472

Adding New 21 Day Habits

Well, it looks like I may actually make 21 days in a row. Hooray!

As I was driving to work this morning, I was thinking that for the next 21 (and the next and the next) it might be a good idea to add in other good habits each 21 days. I really like the 21 day "build a habit" concept and the check ...
by flsunshine
Thu May 11, 2006 11:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Good thoughts, Deb. Thanks. Yeah, I know some of my triggers (uh, boredom, anxiety, sadness, happiness, celebration, rewards - do you see the problem here?!) I also have a feeling that looming "what do I want to do with my life" question is part of the issue...

But,

Day 15: Success
Day 16 ...
by flsunshine
Tue May 09, 2006 7:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Day 10: Success
Day 11: Success
Day 12: S-day (thank goodness!)
Day 13: S-day
Day 14: Success
Day 15: Half-way...

I'm proud of myself that I'm sitting here at my desk instead of answering the e-mail re. bon voyage cake in the conference room for a departing co-worker. I almost went out of habit ...
by flsunshine
Thu May 04, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Day 9: Success!! The thought of posting here kept me honest last night with only fresh strawberries and the smallest teaspoon of cheesecake for birthday dessert (and the berries would have fit on my dinner plate!). No coconut cake, no ice cream, etc. Yea.

Day 10: almost halfway there...
by flsunshine
Wed May 03, 2006 12:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Thanks, Deb, for the cheering! The walks are with my sister and good friends, so they are as much social as exercise. It makes it so much easier. We do try to keep up the pace, though. I must say, we've been doing it pretty regularly since Jan., and I have noticed an improvement in the effort ...
by flsunshine
Tue May 02, 2006 5:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Still at it (although the S-days did have quite a bit of S in them!)

Day 4: Success (I just won't count the teaspoons of creme brulee' (sp?) I tasted at 'girls night out'!)
Day 5: S-day
Day 6: S-day
Day 7: Success
Day 8: Halfway!

Thanks HG for the cheering - it helps. I AM walking (4 miles/3xweek ...
by flsunshine
Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Well, finally, I managed to stay with it again.

Day 3: Success
Day 4: Half-way there

Boy am I tempted to give in to snacks AND sweets today though. Trying to keep busy around the garden instead.

I have friends visiting in June and it would REALLY be nice if I were a few (ok, several) pounds ...
by flsunshine
Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Still working at it. Sort of a weekend of splurging, but back on track now.

Let's start again:

Day 1: Success
Day 2: Success
Day 3: (Today): Half way to success!
by flsunshine
Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Children 'gain weight as they watch TV'
Replies: 5
Views: 12558

I haven't had a TV since I moved out of the parent's house (let's see, that would be over 20 years) and we still don't have a TV with two young boys.

They've never missed it and never ask about it. I was asking my 4th grader just the other night (for the first time - truly, the subject just does ...
by flsunshine
Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Confession Time

Well, I had a pretty good run of it...

Day 10 - Success
Day 11 - S-day
Day 12 - S-day
Day 13 - Success
Day 14 - Success
Day 15 - Failure!

I was brought down by the bake sale items I made yesterday for the kids' school festival. The brownies were WAY too tempting for me. On the bright side, I ...
by flsunshine
Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Hmmm. How to post? I strayed a bit, but not so much as to call it a real "failure", I don't think. I was SO much better than I would have been in the past. I must admit, if I think of it as "restarting" again, I may lose some of the motivation I've had. Maybe to call it "funny stuff" (??) and keep ...
by flsunshine
Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

It's still working and I seem to be quite motivated this time through. Hooray. Actually bought bathing suits yesterday, and although still no fun experience, at least I'm down a size from last year. I've been walking consistently and I'm sure that helps, but changing my eating habits really seems to ...
by flsunshine
Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Ah,

Day 2: Success
Day 3: Half-way (the easiest half, though) there

Still battling sweets / hunger cravings in the late afternoon...
by flsunshine
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simon's Daily Check-In
Replies: 59
Views: 78481

Congrats on your success! Yours is a fun thread to read. My boys are a bit older, but I remember those sleepless nights SO well.
by flsunshine
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 669959

Congrats on all your good efforts. Quite an inspiration! I'm walking a bunch these days, but can't imagine getting to a "running" stage. A long time ago, by the way, my husband used to be quite the hasher and I went on several of those excursions. Crazy! In this town I see them every once in a while ...
by flsunshine
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Thanks for the encouragement! It sure helps. I must say that this way of eating is much easier to get back to than other plans - I love the simplicity. So,

Day 1: Success
Day 2: just ate an egg sandwich that will definitely hold me 'til lunch - so I'm halfway there today!

P.S. I like the "bad ...
by flsunshine
Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Here we go again...

Well, back to it. Seems that there is an awful lot of "S" in "S"pring Break. Oops. I did try and keep NoS in mind and hope to keep working at it until it becomes more of a habit. I believe I read on here somewhere that it often takes a few attempts until the idea sticks?! I sure enjoy browsing all ...
by flsunshine
Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Well, alas, it's been a not-so-successful few weeks. Hard to have people visiting on spring break (welcome to florida) when you're not on spring break yourself. They want to sit out by the pool until all hours grilling seafood and drinking rum. Imagine that.

Still, I didn't eat as much as I would ...
by flsunshine
Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Thanks for the welcome. I really do think this is a great program! You've done a tremendous job of setting up the website and forum - congratulations.

For an added dose of motivation I've been perusing the posts on the general information board. There are some very helpful comments there and good ...
by flsunshine
Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Boy, is it hard to get to the computer sometimes...

Day 8/9 - Sucess
Day 17 - Failure - Seconds at dinner, but good up to that point
Day 19/20 - SSSSS days - but still hitting the chocolate too much
Day 21 - Failure - 1/2 pop tart (sugar and snack!) midmorning AND snacks before dinner

But, today I ...
by flsunshine
Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: flsun checkin
Replies: 111
Views: 142109

Mar 5 & 4 - SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS - Got into the chocolate/sweets on Sunday and went overboard. I did regret it, but I still wasn't carrying that guilt on Monday. That was a nice change and made it easier to jump back into the program yesterday.

Mar 6 - Success - quite a temptation to snack, but resisted ...

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