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by midtownfg
Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
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Totally failed last night. I had an event to attend at a mexican restaurant. I had every intention of being good and did not want to take it as an S-day or event. I ordered beer instead of a margarita and tried to control my chip intake but once everyone was chatting and eating, well... I ordered a ...
by midtownfg
Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
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I think I reached a milestone with my S-days this weekend. I had no urge to eat as much as I wanted or could just because it was an S-day. I know, from years of experience, that there will always be more ice cream and cookies and candy and there is no need for me to eat everything presented to me on ...
by midtownfg
Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Family Affair
Replies: 4
Views: 10888

My husband doesn't officially follow no-S but he has stopped snacking on his own. He used to bring lots of little things to work for lunch - yogurt, granola bar, raisins, apple, sandwich, pretzels - and he would eat them all at separate times throughout the day. He has been working from home since ...
by midtownfg
Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Thank you, Jean. I am ready to try. It was so easy last time. Well, not really easy but not painful.

I did well yesterday even though our evening was completely disrupted by last minute plan changes and unexpected visitors but I had a one plate meal and no alcohol. Lunch and breakfast were ...
by midtownfg
Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

It has been more than a year since I posted here. I still keep no-S in mind but I can't say that I have been following it at all. And now it is time to get back to these habits. Here is what I wrote 18months ago.

OK, so today is my one year anniversary with No S. Yay. Just reread my initial check ...
by midtownfg
Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

June 18 - F
No S
Exercise
Alcohol

June 19 - S
No S
Exercise
Alcohol

June 20 - S
No S - yeah, not sure how to explain that. Just ate may too much Mexican food and felt sick the rest of the night for it.
Exercise
Alcohol
by midtownfg
Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

June 15 - T
No S
Exercise - no exercise today. I am trying to be mindful of stretching and walking as much as possible but won't count that as exercise.
Alcohol

June 16 - W
No S - I had a planned S-event. I had hoped I would actually be able to do one plate and resist cupcakes but they ...
by midtownfg
Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

June 14
No S
Exercise
Alcohol
All green. No problems. Did some good upper body work at the gym that I am totally feeling today. I am not feeling well right now so I am having to fight the urge to eat but I think I will be ok.
by midtownfg
Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

I think the whole FAILURE thing isn't working for me anymore so I will just stick with color-coding.
I made a great dinner last night with lots of veggies. Even the hubby enjoyed it. Then he asked if we were going to have ice cream. So he had ice cream alone and I was fine without.

June 13 - Sunday ...
by midtownfg
Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

So next week I will re-read this post and get myself back on track.
Well, next week became 3 months and I am still in the same place I was then except 4 pounds heavier now - up to 189.4 today . I am ready to get back on track. Again. So I am going to be back to the Daily Check-in and HabitCal.
S ...
by midtownfg
Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Yesterday was my first green day in a while. at least in a week. And I realized why I have been having so much trouble lately. I have forgotten how nice it feels to be a little hungry. I especially like going to sleep a little hungry. And I definitely slept better than I have in the last couple ...
by midtownfg
Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

OK, so today is my one year anniversary with No S. Yay. Just reread my initial check-ins. So idealistic. Needless to say, I am obviously not the same dieter I was then. But let's focus on some positives first.

My starting weight - March 17, 2009 - was 196.8.
Today's weight - March 17, 2010 - is ...
by midtownfg
Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

March 7 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

March 8 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

March 9 - Tuesday
No S = Failure - I had a good dinner but I just really wanted something else so I had 2 girl scout cookies.
Exercise = Success ...
by midtownfg
Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

March 4 - Thursday
No S = Success - Fasting
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

March 5 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success - and it's a good thing because I fell down as soon as I got home and really hurt my knees so I don't know when I will be able to have a good workout again ...
by midtownfg
Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

March 1 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt

March 2 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

March 3 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt

This week has been hard but I have managed to resist the urge to eat candy ...
by midtownfg
Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 25 - Thursday
No S = Success - 24 hour fast followed by healthy dinner. I remembered not to drink any alcohol too so I felt great. I didn't get a headache all day and even had enough energy for a great workout after work. I plan to stick with Thursday fasting for a while. It had a great impact ...
by midtownfg
Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 24 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt

183.6 lbs today so I am feeling good. I am ready to test my new resolve for S-day eating. I want to stick to a minimum of 2 real meals a day. That means no cookies for breakfast. Then, if I have the hunger and desire for ...
by midtownfg
Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 22 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Feb 23 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

I had a very vivid dream last night about eating a maple glazed donut. When I woke up I really felt like I could still taste it. And it was so good that ...
by midtownfg
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 18 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Feb 19 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt

Feb 20 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt

Feb 21 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

Another ...
by midtownfg
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 16 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

Feb 17 - Wednesday
No S = Success - lunch was way too big though.
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

I had planned on fasting again today to see if Thursdays would work better for me but I didn't.

I am really having a ...
by midtownfg
Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 15 - Monday
No S = Success - I was supposed to be fasting until dinner but this time it just didn't work and I got a horrible headache and had to eat around noon. So I really just skipped breakfast but I didn't snack. The fasting is something I am trying and had enjoyed until yesterday. It is ...
by midtownfg
Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 11 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

Feb 12 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt

Feb 13 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt

Feb 14 - Sunday
No S = Failure
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt

I had no ...
by midtownfg
Thu Feb 11, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 9 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Feb 10 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

Avoiding alcohol is so easy when my husband isn't drinking. But I am not having as much luck in the exercise dept. Even when I give myself the option ...
by midtownfg
Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Friday night woes
Replies: 13
Views: 22248

I have my S days on Fridays and Saturdays. I know that trying to do part of 2 days would throw me off too much. Only having one weekend morning also cuts down on the big weekend breakfasts which can be my downfall. I save Sunday to do all of the things I don't like - grocery shopping, laundry ...
by midtownfg
Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 3 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Success

Feb 4 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt

Feb 5 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt

Feb 6 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt

Feb 7 ...
by midtownfg
Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 2 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt
by midtownfg
Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: First reality check?
Replies: 4
Views: 10590

If you are already pleased with the physical results you are seeing and you know that you are easily discouraged by the numbers on the scale - DON'T WEIGH YOURSELF! You have done a fabulous job so far. Be proud of yourself and stick to it.

Lots of people never weigh themselves. There is no reason ...
by midtownfg
Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Feb 1 - Monday
No S = Success - fasting until dinner
Exercise = Exempt - It wasn't a success or a failure - No structured exercise but I did walk 3-4 times more than I do on a normal workday showing around visitor so I will count that as some exercise. I plan to mark my calendar as green for 15 min ...
by midtownfg
Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

October 25, 2009 was my last post. Now I am back. I have definitely fallen off track although I still say that I am doing No-S. But tracking myself on my little calendar is not the same as writing it here and marking a day as red there doesn't seem to make me flinch. In fact, the months of December ...
by midtownfg
Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 22 - Thursday
No S = Failure
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt

Oct 23 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 beer

Oct 24 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure - no excuse. I did get in a lot of walking while shopping but not enough to count as exercise ...
by midtownfg
Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 21 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 glass of white wine - gave me a migraine. I know better than to drink during this week but I never really learn my lesson.

I can go ahead and note that today, Thursday, is a big old failure. I went to pick up lunch and ...
by midtownfg
Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 20 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt - I left work early yesterday with my monthy migraine and felt better by 5:30 but by then my husband was home with take-out so I didn't work-out. Unfortunately, that is 2 in a row. :(
Alcohol = Success
by midtownfg
Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 19 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt - I wasn't feeling great so I decided to skip the workout.
Alcohol = Success

The last 2 days my dinners have been very satisfying but they haven't stuck around for long and I have gone to bed hungry. Not a bad thing but strange since I felt so ...
by midtownfg
Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 17 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure - why didn't I work out? I really don't know.
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 beer

Oct 18 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 beer
by midtownfg
Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 15 - Thursday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Exempt

Well, this event made it more difficult than I had hoped to maintain No-S. There were very few food options and too much alcohol flowing. I stuck with only 2 glasses of champagne but to balance that out I did eat some chocolate ...
by midtownfg
Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 13 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Oct 14 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Nothing new or special to report. Chugging along just fine with my exercise and eating. I haven't had any really bad cravings or urges to snack this ...
by midtownfg
Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 12 - Monday
No S = Success - Dinner was a bit too much. I can definitely tell when I try to sleep. I just can't get comfortable and I have the strangest dreams :shock: .
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success
by midtownfg
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 8 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Oct 9 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success - When was the last time I didn't have a drink on a Friday night?

Oct 10 - Saturday
No S = Exempt - wedding cake - mmmm. It was an S day anyway.
Exercise ...
by midtownfg
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I said "Yes" to:
Replies: 2
Views: 6934

Yum - soft-serve ice cream is my favorite. Lucky for me it is not readily available. We were driving to an out of town wedding this weekend and I saw a Dairy Queen. I told my husband that, if we were still hungry after the wedding, we would stop there for a chocolate dipped cone. I haven't had one ...
by midtownfg
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting No S Program on Monday-Need some Advice on cravings
Replies: 11
Views: 20602

For you, being at home all day, try to stay out of the kitchen. Prepare your breakfast and eat it at the table. If you need to prep something for dinner or the kids or do some cleaning, do it at the same time that you are making your meal so that you don't have a reason to go back in the kitchen ...
by midtownfg
Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 7 - Wednesday
No S = Success - I made it through the night. I still really wanted something sweet. I told my husband that and his response was - "We still have some baklava left." Very helpful. :x
Exercise = Success - Did a yoga video. My shoulders were killing me this morning. But in a good ...
by midtownfg
Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 5 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Oct 6 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Success

Tuesday was rough and today isn't looking much better as far as stress and really wanting candy. Last night I made it until dinner and had a larger than ...
by midtownfg
Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello from NZ
Replies: 4
Views: 9587

Hi Kit. It is great that you have seen success so quickly. Keep up the good work.
by midtownfg
Mon Oct 05, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 4 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success
I've decided to go to the gym only 3 days a week (instead of aiming for 5) and doing videos at home the other 2 days. My hips have really been hurting lately so I need to cut down on the treadmill work. At home I can do yoga and ...
by midtownfg
Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 3 - Saturday
No S = Exempt - too much food all weekend. I am glad to be back to N days.
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Exempt - 2 glasses of white wine
My husband has decided that he is ready to do No S too, with some mods. Mainly he just wants me to help remind him not to have seconds and he ...
by midtownfg
Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Oct 1 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Oct 2 - Friday
No S = Exempt - The Greek Fest was great. Saw lots of people I hadn't seen for a year or more. Lots of compliments on my weight loss. Some people didn't even recognize me and they have known me more than 10 ...
by midtownfg
Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Friday is my S day anyway so it's allowed. And it's only once a year. I really can't eat that much anyway but I will buy some extra to have on Saturday too. So yummy. :D

Sept 30 - Wedneesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success - no alcohol. Yay!

Down to my lowest weight today ...
by midtownfg
Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 29 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - OJ with tequila. The alcohol is getting a little out of hand again. Sticking to one glass a night but that's not necessary.

I am so looking forward to Friday. Going to the Greek Festival to gorge on baklava and other treats ...
by midtownfg
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 28- Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt - My hips can definitely feel when I have been walking a lot so I decided to give them a break after 3 good days.
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 glass of white wine
by midtownfg
Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 25 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 margarita

Sept 26 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Sept 27 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 glass of white wine

I had a great 3 days of exercise. Not much ...
by midtownfg
Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 24 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure - no excuse
Alcohol = Exempt - 2 glasses of white wine - and it really went to my head.
by midtownfg
Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 23 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 glass of white wine
I mentioned my dissatisfaction with meals to my husband so we decided to try a different restaurant last night. We emailed each other ideas and checked out menus online and decided on a Turkish place ...
by midtownfg
Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 1041806

WOW! That thing looks so heavy. I've noticed that my left leg has become MUCH stronger due to all the one-legged traveling to and from kitchen and bathroom, and I must be strengthening my core muscles as well with all this balancing on one leg
I like the way you are thinking here. You are doing ...
by midtownfg
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 22 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success
I think I have figured out a bit of what makes following the rules hard for me sometimes. And luckily it is fixable but not really easy. I just don't find a lot of my meals satisfying. So I am left craving something else. I ...
by midtownfg
Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 21 - Sunday
No S = Success - I had jury duty so I had to get up extra early to eat breakfast - I usually eat at my desk when I get to work. I brought an emergency granola bar with me but we got a lunch break at a reasonable time and I got a sensible meal. In previous times I would have used ...
by midtownfg
Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 17 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

Sept 18 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 margarita

Sept 19 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Failure - So, I knew this was going to happen since I was going to a party ...
by midtownfg
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 16 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success
Well, I finally bought the book. I am not one to buy new, full-price books - ever - so I kept putting it off but now that it has been 6 months and I have lost 15 pounds I figured Reinhard deserved it. I gave him a little ...
by midtownfg
Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 15 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 big glass of white wine.
Is this the slowest week ever or is it just me? Lordy. Time to refocus again. I haven't lost any weight recently and today my weight is higher than it has been in the last 2 months. Only 2 lbs more ...
by midtownfg
Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 14 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success - I did have 2 sips of my husband's wine to see if I wanted my own glass but that was enough.
by midtownfg
Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 1041806

It's a good thing I eat my lunch with my door closed because when I just read your post I screamed. :o Literally. That is so scary. Yikes. Please tell me you didn't do it on the treadmill.
Speedy, speedy recovery. I know you can do it. You're a strong lady.
by midtownfg
Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 13 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success
All green. Had a great Sunday. Now I am ready to get back in the groove.
by midtownfg
Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Hi Vig. I hope your new job is OK. I hope it won't keep you away from your blog too much or too long. It's a great outlet and you're a great writer so you need to keep it up.

Sept 10 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Failure - I did part of a pilates video and a yoga video but it wasn't really ...
by midtownfg
Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 9 - Wednesday
No S = Success - no problems. I don't know why some days are so much harder than others. This was an easy one.
Exercise = Failure - I was lazy and didn't go to the gym. I have already skipped twice this week so that is a Failure. But it was a good thing that I didn't go because ...
by midtownfg
Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 8 - Tuesday
No S = Failure - very strange. I couldn't sleep and I started thinking about food and I actually got up and started eating candy and stayed up until 2am. I have never done that before. Get up and eat, that is. And I had a very satisfying and substantial dinner so I wasn't hungry. I ...
by midtownfg
Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
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Views: 218181

Sept 5 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 beer

Sept 6 - Sunday
No S = Exempt - Well, I said I was going to make this a controlled S day but it didn't really work out that way.
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Failure - 1/2 a pitcher of margaritas - oops :shock:

Sept 7 ...
by midtownfg
Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
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Sept 4 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success - 65 minutes straight - yay!
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 margarita
by midtownfg
Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

I've done the Master Cleanse at least twice for 10 days at a time (and a couple other short periods) and I would still make my husband dinner and sit and watch him eat. I've even been out to dinner with friends without eating. For some reason, on the Cleanse, I can really convince myself that eating ...
by midtownfg
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
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Views: 218181

Sept 3 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - white wine
Dinner was too big and too salty but I was still down 4 tenths of a pound this morning so.... I really need to work on making the weekend good. I have decided to take Sunday as a holiday S day. It will just be too ...
by midtownfg
Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Sept 2 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - white wine
I haven't even thought about the holiday weekend. Since my S days are Friday and Saturday, I definitely don't want to take 4 S days in a row. I have nothing special planned other than watching my husband watch ...
by midtownfg
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back from vacation trip
Replies: 2
Views: 6936

It sounds like your vacation went very well No S-wise. Congratulations. I don't think I could handle an all inclusive resort. But maybe I could. I think I am getting better about not eating to excess in unlimited food situations. But a whole week - that would be tough.
Glad to have you back.
by midtownfg
Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
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Sept 1 - Tuesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt - I had to work late and I needed to do some shopping so I skipped the gym. I will have to work late again tonight but I will go to the gym anyway. If I can find parking.
Alcohol = Exempt - vodka & OJ

Hey Vig. I really wanted to cheat yest. I ...
by midtownfg
Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 31 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Exempt - vodka & OJ

I have noticed several times that Mondays are hard for me and No S. I do fine on Sundays so I don't know why Mondays would give me so much trouble. I guess it is because I would rather not be at work.
by midtownfg
Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
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Views: 218181

August 28 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

August 29 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure
Alcohol = Exempt - white wine

August 30 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success

No excessive eating this weekend. I had some really good Ben ...
by midtownfg
Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: It's time...
Replies: 10
Views: 20320

Hi aoc,
I really like your calendar-marking plan. You'll get the benefit of using HabitCal but with the flexibility that will work for you when you are starting out. You have really thought it through and you are ready to go. Best of luck. You can do it.
by midtownfg
Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 27 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success - I don't want to get into the habit of logging the exact things I did at the gym. Yest I switched between several machines and I like it that way. If I am going to log it, I am more likely to just do the same thing every day and that's not my ...
by midtownfg
Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 26 - Wednesday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success - 20 min on elliptical, 30 min on treadmill
Alcohol = Exempt - 2 small glasses of white wine
I didn't see the point of keeping up my daily check-in when I wasn't exercising but, since I did work out yesterday, I think documenting it here and ...
by midtownfg
Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: WebMD: Smarter Snacks Keep the Weight Off
Replies: 16
Views: 26043

I'm with Blithe. Snacking is not my friend. I am so much happier since I stopped eating between meals. And I wasn't usually snacking on junk. I was eating grapes or dried apricots, raw almonds or unsalted soy nuts. But I was eating them all day. I am enjoying my 3 meals so much more now without ...
by midtownfg
Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Missing you guys!
Replies: 10
Views: 16932

It's so nice to see you back, Tiffani. I'm so glad to hear everything is going well. It is amazing how much food affects us - and most of us never make that connection. Keep up the good work and listen to your body.
by midtownfg
Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Big No S failure yesterday. It started with an S-event. I was perfectly fine with it. It wasn't planned but someone brought pie for the boss's b-day so I had to join in the celebration. There are only 4 of us so I can't just hide or say no. Well, I could have if it was really important but I don't ...
by midtownfg
Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Thanks Mimi and Vig. Well, I haven't been very good about doing my check-in all week. It has been very busy at work getting ready for the new school year (I'm admin, not a teacher, but still tons of paperwork). I have still been marking my HabitCal and using my food journal. My last kidney flair up ...
by midtownfg
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 17 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt - I got the husband to go for a walk again but I started to feel like the kidney infection was coming back almost as soon as we left the house so we kept it short - just 20 minutes. I drank a lot of water and cranberry juice and feel fine today ...
by midtownfg
Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
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Views: 218181

August 15 - Saturday
No S = Exempt - more ice cream for dinner.
Exercise = Success - 70 minute walk
Alcohol = Success

August 16 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt - no reason. I think it is going to be harder than I thought to get back into the habit.
Alcohol = Success

I just reread ...
by midtownfg
Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 1041806

Hi Mimi - I really hope you can get over your fears soon. It is no fun to be scared like that, I know. And I'm sorry that I can't offer any good advice since I am still afraid of dogs and it has been more than 15 years since a Rottweiler lunged at my face and ended up with a good clamp on my upper ...
by midtownfg
Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 14 - Friday
No S = Exempt - I had 2 bowls of ice cream for dinner. I admit it. And it was good :oops:
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Success

Husband and I went for our big walk this morning. It was very nice. I want to do whatever I can to encourage him to keep doing it. He really needs ...
by midtownfg
Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why do so many people need external reasons to lose weight?
Replies: 31
Views: 45530

I agree with Bushranger. Goals centered around physical appearance always fail or lead to short-term success followed by a return to old habits. While I will admit to having a smaller pant size in mind as I continue to lose weight, my biggest goal is to be as healthy as possible while still enjoying ...
by midtownfg
Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 13 - Thursday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Success

I am still amazed by how well I have been sleeping this week. I wonder if there wasn't some other infection lingering in my body that the antibiotics killed. Hopefully it isn't because I haven't been working out. That would ...
by midtownfg
Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 12 - Wednesday
No S = Success - I felt a bit hungry after dinner but that's a good thing. It means I didn't eat too much like I did the day before.
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Success

Yesterday my husband said he wanted to start walking around the neighborhood but he didn't think I would ...
by midtownfg
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which is more difficult?
Replies: 8
Views: 15774

Since I only started in March, I am very interested to see how I will do starting with Halloween and going through the holidays and my birthday in January. I think I am ready but it will definitely be different. I'm usually the one who wants to make sure that no bit of cake or candy goes to waste ...
by midtownfg
Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 11 - Tuesday
No S = Success - I ate a bit too much for dinner. I need to watch that.
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Success
by midtownfg
Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Well I can really tell that I am getting better because I was so tempted to cheat yesterday. Not b/c I was weak and needed a snack or I couldn't manage a full meal and needed to have multiple. No, I wanted candy, plain and simple. So I am back on track.

August 10 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise ...
by midtownfg
Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Thank you, Bushranger. I am definitely feeling better today. I am eager to get back to the gym but it is a long walk in the blazing sun and I think I should avoid that until the antibiotics have worked completely through my system. I wish I could avoid that sun a lot more in general but that's a ...
by midtownfg
Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

Well, I actually am sick :( I felt worse on Monday so I went to the doctor. Kidney Infection. Yuck. The first round of antibiotics didn't help at all but the new round seems to be working. So this whole week was an exempt on No S and Exercise. Success every day on alcohol :D I still haven't eaten ...
by midtownfg
Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 2 - Sunday
No S = Success
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success
by midtownfg
Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

August 1 - Saturday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure - again
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 glass of white wine

Strangely, I weighed 183.8 this morning - 2 lbs less than yesterday. Maybe I am sick.
by midtownfg
Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

July 31 - Friday
No S = Exempt
Exercise = Failure - I really haven't felt well all week and have had a hectic week at work but I should have found a way to work in the exercise anyway so I'm not going to make any excuses.
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 margarita

Even with the lack of exercise and 2 sick ...
by midtownfg
Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

July 30 - Thursday
No S = Success - I was tempted to continue my sick days *just because* but there was no reason to and, once I convinced myself of that, I did fine.
Exercise = Success
Alcohol = Success
by midtownfg
Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

July 29 - Wednesday
No S = Exempt - sick day
Exercise = Exempt
Alcohol = Success
by midtownfg
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

July 28 - Tuesday
No S = Exempt - sick day. I did manage to get in my workout before I started to feel really sick. My breakfast and lunch were strict No-S but the evening was random nibbles trying to find something to make me feel better. Today will probably be a sick day too but I will stick to ...
by midtownfg
Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: midtownfg's daily check-in
Replies: 206
Views: 218181

July 27 - Monday
No S = Success
Exercise = Exempt - too busy with work but I am going to try to get out on time today.
Alcohol = Exempt - 1 big glass of white wine
by midtownfg
Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rice
Replies: 23
Views: 41088

Re: Best rice ever!


Ah, the absolutely best rice I have EVER eaten (or smelled cooking!) is .
Texmati White Rice . I'm guessing that a lot of you don't have access to it but it seems to be growing in popularity. Texmati®, is the first Basmati Rice to be successfully grown in America-it's produced by RiceSelect ...

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