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by moderatemeals
Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check in starting 10/22
Replies: 1
Views: 9850

Check in starting 10/22

Need to get back to a better place with healthy eating habits!
Wt: 125.6
Breakfast: Overnight Oats with PB, Ground flax, coconut & protein powder
Lunch:
Dinner:
by moderatemeals
Mon Jul 10, 2017 2:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: moderatemeal's check in
Replies: 3
Views: 10370

Thank you automatedeating for your nice message! :)
by moderatemeals
Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: moderatemeal's check in
Replies: 3
Views: 10370

moderatemeal's check in

Starting another check in thread. Doing relatively well but trying to for for 21 days and want to document it :)

Day 1 (Sun): 122.8 S DAY
Day 2 (Mon): 123.8
by moderatemeals
Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: My One-Year NoS Success Story
Replies: 20
Views: 74702

Great job Lifeisablessing! I love your testimonial and also am so appreciative of all your good advice. You are so supportive and have given me such good tips. I'm no where near perfect with No S but I love how you allow yourself forgiveness and adjusting when we go off plan. Also, your mod of ...
by moderatemeals
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Feb check in
Replies: 4
Views: 12342

Monday Feb 6
123.4

Breakfast: egg on ezekiel toast
Lunch: turkey chili + raspberries & blueberries
Dinner:
by moderatemeals
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Feb check in
Replies: 4
Views: 12342

They are delicious! I've made them before but this time I took the lazy way out and purchased them at Costco (frozen section). I have to say they are really good!!
by moderatemeals
Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Feb check in
Replies: 4
Views: 12342

Feb check in

Sat Feb 4

Breakfast: yogurt with granola
Lunch: skipped and had a mocha from Starbucks
Dinner: 2 Chicken strips, 2 spanikopita and vita top
Post dinner: glass of champagne
Morning wt: 123.6

Today was a decent day. My weight has crept up a bit so I like to do a few days of daily check ins until I ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2017 One year No S Challenge
Replies: 425
Views: 1055440

Thanks MaggieMae. I'm having a green day so far...but my hardest hours are starting now. Hoping I can stay green all day so Day 1 is a success!
by moderatemeals
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:25 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2017 One year No S Challenge
Replies: 425
Views: 1055440

I'd love to join this challenge. I need some accountability! Do I just restart daily thread?
by moderatemeals
Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Liz's Daily Check-In, No-S with Mod
Replies: 7
Views: 19207

Good luck tonight Liz! Remember to give yourself permission to enjoy the treats tonight and don't feel guilty. You have a great mod in place that will allow you to enjoy life but keep eating in control!!
by moderatemeals
Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Returning! Again...
Replies: 6
Views: 17134

Welcome back Liz! And congrats on baby #5!! I have 3 boys and a girl (she is my youngest) and it is absolutely the most fun thing ever to have a daughter especially after several boys. I'm SO excited for you.

I can totally relate to your post...it's as though I could have written it myself! I ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: LifeisaBlessing's check in
Replies: 131
Views: 308320

Thanks so much for your thoughtful response!! It's interesting to me that you didn't actually log or journal...and I'm actually wondering if that is part of the reason for your success. I usually start off with logging or journaling but then if I mess up, it upsets me and I want to give in. It's a ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: LifeisaBlessing's check in
Replies: 131
Views: 308320

Congrats on your continued success Lifeisablessing! I love reading your story because I think your version of No S is a better fit for me. Do you mind me asking - did you log, journal or use habitual at all when trying to create your habit?
by moderatemeals
Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: >>> December challenge <<<
Replies: 45
Views: 61312

Thanks so much Merry! You are such a great support to these boards and I always enjoy reading your comments.
:)
moderatemeals
by moderatemeals
Sun Dec 04, 2016 2:03 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: >>> December challenge <<<
Replies: 45
Views: 61312

I'm in but wanted to wait until I had a successful No S day to post. I do modify the plan because for me it's better to have 3 plates of anything I want but keep that consistent 7 days a week. I have binge issues and I find this mod (as suggested by Lifeisablessing) helps me out tremendously because ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Daily Check In w/ Mod
Replies: 28
Views: 46032

HI Sinnie -
Yes I love Headspace and still use it. I would say I mediate 5 times per week. I look forward to it and it does help with my anxiety. I think the main reason I binge is I'm either tired (but it's too early to go to bed) or I'm having a hard time relaxing or I'm putting off a task that I ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Thank you Rawcookie!!
by moderatemeals
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1604075

Thanks RAWCOOKIE for your comments! I think snacking is my problem...actually I know it is. Sadly I don't know how many times I even eat for hunger...mainly it is for other reasons!

Love your posts and thanks for your comments! Very helpfuL!
by moderatemeals
Fri Nov 18, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Newbie wishing this is her last "diet"
Replies: 15
Views: 29923

Hi Quayette -
I just read some of your posts and really enjoyed reading French Women Don't Get Fat a few years ago. (Btw - there is a really great recipe in the book for Chicken with Champagne that is super easy and delicious!)

Good luck with your plan! I'm doing a modified version of No S that I ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Nov 18, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Day 1:
122.2
Breakfast: protein pancakes
Lunch: bagel & peanut butter
Dinner: chicken tenders, roasted broccoli, chips & 2 sea salt caramels
Meditate:

* Aiming for 21 days of 3 meals a day (but anything goes as long as it's on my plate) and daily meditation :D
by moderatemeals
Thu Nov 17, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Well had a few fails...mainly due to having a few cocktails at social events! Weight is back up at 123. I've got one more social event today but after that I don't really have much until December. I'm really need to work on getting my habit in place before the December holidays hit. I think it's a ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Nov 17, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1604075

Hi RAWCOOKIE -
I've been reading some of your posts and wondered how long it took you to get to your goal weight? It looks like you've had a lot of success and I wondered what is the biggest thing do you think that has contributed to it?

Thanks!
moderatemeals
by moderatemeals
Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Daily Check In w/ Mod
Replies: 28
Views: 46032

Hi Sinnie -
I can relate for sure...I have 4 kids and definitely use food to unwind and destress. One thing I can highly recommend that Ive been using lately is a mediation app called Headspace. It's free for 10 trial sessions and the sessions are only 10 minutes long (so definitely doable). It's ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Nov 15, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Anoulie is back and checking in again!
Replies: 8
Views: 20347

Good luck Anoulie! I'm also starting for a 21 day streak...I've been on and off No S for years just depending on my motivation levels. It's the most sane way of eating. I am using a mod suggested by Lifeisablessing that seems to be working for me. It's basically eat anything (no restrictions) but ...
by moderatemeals
Sun Nov 13, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Daily Check In w/ Mod
Replies: 28
Views: 46032

Hi Sinnie -
I've followed your posts for awhile and we tend to have some of the same issues with binges. I've tried everything but the hard part is that I'm not really overweight so I've always been trapped in this vicious cycle of eating very healthy all day and then bingeing between 4-10pm on ...
by moderatemeals
Sun Nov 13, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Breakfast: oatmeal
Lunch: bagel
Dinner: pizza, pop chips, choc chip cookies, belavitas
* had a few chocolates after dinner...probably because i had two glasses of wine with dinner...but not going to beat myself up over it. Weigh in tomorrow!
Workout: rest day

Feeling great about the new mod ...
by moderatemeals
Sun Nov 13, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Thanks Lifeisablessing!! Yes I really like your mod! I wasn't 100% successful yesterday as I picked at a few cookies after dinner while with a group of people but the huge success was that I didn't binge nor did I have and urge to binge. Plus it was just so simple to not worry about whether or not ...
by moderatemeals
Sat Nov 12, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Wt: 121. 2
Breakfast: egg in a cup
Lunch: chocolate chip bagel
Dinner: salad, pasta, breadstick and cookie
* ate some cookies that weren't on my plate after dinner...technically I can't call this day a success but...no urge to binge and didn't stuff myself so mainly a success!!
Run: 3 miles/ walk 1 ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Nov 10, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Okay I'm back after way too many fails! I can't say I've been trying that hard....have had too many social events, was sick for a few days and finally now feel like I can and should get some green days under my belt. My weight is at an all-time high and I feel like my clothes are getting tight. All ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Nighttime snacking help
Replies: 11
Views: 23612

Goodness I am so thankful for these boards and all your support! These are great suggestions and it is so helpful for me to know that people who used to snack as much as me aren't tempted anymore. When I have white knuckled it in the past, it usually only takes a few weeks and then I agree, I don't ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Nighttime snacking help
Replies: 11
Views: 23612

Nighttime snacking help

Hi all -
I am looking for your best tips to avoid nighttime munchies and the what-the-hell effect between the hours of 6-10pm. I'm pretty much in perfect compliance until that time but from dinner onwards, I really struggle and can't seem to keep my days days green no matter what I try. It's SO ...
by moderatemeals
Wed Oct 12, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Thank you Merry and Linda for your nice comments! I do find it so encouraging to come here and post on the boards. I used to just track in a notebook but something about posting publicly helps me. Thank you!
by moderatemeals
Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate Meal's Check in
Replies: 16
Views: 32446

Moderate Meal's Check in

Day 1: SUCCESS
wt: 122
Breakfast: protein pancakes
Lunch: Spinach salad, chicken and siggi's yogurt
Dinner: Potbellys, chips and Siggi's yogurt


I have a history on bingeing and so am taking a mod for weekends as to not have a full out S day but rather desserts or snacks with family/friends if I ...
by moderatemeals
Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BACK AGAIN!
Replies: 5
Views: 12888

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! These boards are such a source of support for me :) Yesterday was tough but I white-knuckled through the desire to snack and kept my day green! Now on to day 2!! Good luck to everyone reading.

Wt: 122
Day 2:
Breakfast: protein pancakes, syrup & raspberries
by moderatemeals
Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BACK AGAIN!
Replies: 5
Views: 12888

BACK AGAIN!

Hi everyone -
I lurk on the boards quite a bit but am too lazy to post. No S has changed my life in so many ways but I do lose my way now and again. I find that when this happens, the best thing to do is to post. I actually go back to my old posts too for motivation. My main problems are snacking ...
by moderatemeals
Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily check in
Replies: 0
Views: 13893

Daily check in

June 27:
wt: 121

Breakfast: banana chocolate protein smoothie
Lunch: Lean cuisine pizza
Dinner: homemade cilantro lime shrimp tacos
by moderatemeals
Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals daily check in
Replies: 1
Views: 5794

Moderate meals daily check in

Day 1: No S (with Lifeisablessing's mod...anything on 3 plates/7days per week)
wt: 122.6

Today was relatively easy though I still struggle so much after dinner but managed to get through it tonight by focusing my energy on cleaning our kitchen (not fun but at least a distraction).

Breakfast ...
by moderatemeals
Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: LifeisaBlessing's check in
Replies: 131
Views: 308320

I love reading your posts Lifeisablessing! I'm currently on day 1 of your mod and really like it so far. Thanks for all the advice!! I'm going to start my own thread to see how it goes!
by moderatemeals
Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why I'm Here
Replies: 32
Views: 48140

I love your thread and mods, Lifeisablessing!

I've tried No S over the years and love the concept. However, since I can't seem to stick with it like I want to, I do think I need a mod. Yours sounds perfect.

I'd love to hear how your first few weeks were when you started? Did you find it difficult ...
by moderatemeals
Sun May 01, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals 21 day challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 13011

Day 3

Wt:122.2

Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:

My weight is up a bit...lots of S's in the past 48 hours. I'm going to try something different for the month of May. I'm not going to aim for 21 days or mark my days as successes or failures but just log my days and list what I've eaten if I didn't follow ...
by moderatemeals
Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals 21 day challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 13011

DAY 2: S Day

Wt: 121.4

Breakfast: 1/2 Ezekiel bread with almond butter
Lunch: Mini quiches & yogurt with PB2
Dinner: dinner out...several courses including dessert!


Yesterday was a bit of an S day gone wild and the scale is reflecting that! I'm only weighing in though to see a trend of what ...
by moderatemeals
Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Switching off Diet Head, suggestions please
Replies: 6
Views: 15014

Ironchef - I liked your comments! Very helpful to me too!
by moderatemeals
Fri Apr 29, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals 21 day challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 13011

DAY 1: S Day

Wt: 119.6

Breakfast: protein bar (was on the go!)
Lunch: salad and chips
Dinner: chicken raspberries and way too many cookies!


Yesterday's fail wasn't too bad. It started with me adding a few extra chips at dinner just because they tasted so good. Always sets me into the 'well i ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Apr 29, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No-Hunger Breakfasts
Replies: 42
Views: 63726

I find that if I have coffee and lots of water when I first wake up, I'm less hungry for breakfast right away. My favorite go-to breakfast or lunch is mini quiches with a side of fruit or a piece of Ezekiel bread. I make the mini quiches ahead of time and freeze them so all I have to do is microwave ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals 21 day challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 13011

Thanks so much cedar for the encouragement!!

Day 2: FAIL

119.6

Breakfast: Mini quiches
Lunch: Fajitas, fries and chips
Dinner: Steak, green beans, quinoa, chips

FAIL: Snacking on chips and belavitas but not out of control.

So great to have a success yesterday (Day 1). I did add a bowl of ...
by moderatemeals
Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals 21 day challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 13011

Moderatemeals 21 day challenge

Day 1: SUCCESS!

120.4

Breakfast: 1/2 Ezekiel muffin with almond butter
Lunch: 2 quiches & Siggi's yogurt with PB2
Dinner: 2 chicken skewers, zucchini/squash, raspberries, quinoa & chips
Meal 4: cheerios with milk

Today I focused on filling my plate and not taking even one bite until I was seated ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Apr 14, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why did you leave? Why are you back?
Replies: 273
Views: 592608

Hi Spiritsong -
I can relate 100%! I tried No S diet years ago and had success for about a month. It was the most freedom I've ever felt around food...and it was amazing!!!! But I lost my way somehow and tried other approaches and none have left me with the sanity I found when I stick to No S.

I ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie too with a blog
Replies: 14
Views: 25762

Just wanted to say that I love your blog! Thanks for sharing!
by moderatemeals
Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:28 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ********** December Challenge ***************
Replies: 21
Views: 35926

Hi -
I
l'll join the challenge though I always seem to struggle but maybe this time is the charm!

My S days are the 24th & 25th. My other main goal is not to binge on the S days.

-moderatemeals

:arrow: :) :oops: :oops:

- Ugh two bad days due to holiday events but marking it and moving on ...
by moderatemeals
Sun Nov 01, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals 21 day
Replies: 3
Views: 8863

Thanks gingerpie! Yesterday went okay. I had probably about 6 fun size pieces of candy. More than I would have liked but not a binge so I'm happy about that!! Today will be the real test because there is so much candy in the house ;)

Have a great day and thanks for the encouragement!

mm
by moderatemeals
Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals 21 day
Replies: 3
Views: 8863

Moderatemeals 21 day

Day 1: Halloween! S Day

Wt: 121.2
Breakfast: Waffle + siggi's yogurt/PB2, coffee with creamer
Lunch: Lean cuisine pizza
Dinner: roast beef sandwich, chips and quinoa
S day treats: 6 pieces fun size candy, few candy corns and 4 gumdrops

Day 2: Sun, Nov 1
Wt: 121. 4
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
by moderatemeals
Sat Oct 31, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Daily chat thread
Replies: 46
Views: 61110

Hi everyone -
I'm hoping I can stay consistent with the 'sometimes' part of No S for today. I am going to allow myself a treat if I really want one but I'm going to make it my goal not to binge on the Halloween candy (which is always a problem for me). I want to enjoy this holiday season -- treats ...
by moderatemeals
Sat Oct 31, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: looking for support
Replies: 6
Views: 13927

Thanks both Oolala and Admount. I'm going to start checking/posting to the daily thread. Great idea and I need support!!

mm
by moderatemeals
Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: looking for support
Replies: 6
Views: 13927

Thank you so much gingerpie. I'll check out spark people too. I am going to try and log my meals/progress on the daily check in thread too.

thanks again for the support!
mm
by moderatemeals
Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:52 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: looking for support
Replies: 6
Views: 13927

looking for support

hi all -
i'm wondering if anyone else out there is looking for a support system for No S. I know it is the right way of life for me but I struggle with binge/emotional eating. I feel so much better when I follow No S but I can't seem to get it down for more than a month.

Anyone else out there ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meal's check in
Replies: 1
Views: 6554

Tuesday 9/8 No S Day:

Breakfast: yogurt, PB2 & granola, protein waffle

Lunch: lean cuisine pizza and chips

Dinner:

Workout: 60 min interval
Scale: No weigh in today
by moderatemeals
Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meal's check in
Replies: 1
Views: 6554

Moderate meal's check in

Monday Sept 7: S Day (holiday)

Breakfast: protein waffle, yogurt with PB2 and granola

Lunch: Lean cuisine pizza

Dinner: fish, chips, edamame

S day treats: 2 bags of skinny pop (single serve) and 1 Kind bar

Workout: 60 mins interval training

Goal: Aiming for Vanilla No S for 21 days. No scale ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 Day Challenge
Replies: 16
Views: 33126

I just saw this thread and I'd love to jump in too!! I think No S is the sanest approach to food and just love it.

Day 1 June 1: SUCCESS
Day 2 June 2: SUCCESS
Day 3 June 3: SUCCESS
by moderatemeals
Wed May 27, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: not overweight but feeling crazy about food?
Replies: 13
Views: 31582

Hi everyone -
Oh my goodness I can relate! I am not overweight at all but always think losing 5 pounds would help me look better in my clothes. I just need to let that go and focus on trying to make peace with food. I have a bingeing problem (but never have purged) and when I stick to only 3 meals a ...
by moderatemeals
Tue May 12, 2015 12:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals checking in
Replies: 11
Views: 22487

Day 1: Success
Monday, 5/11

Breakfast: yogurt and vitatop
Lunch: Ham sandwich and chips
Dinner: grilled chicken, salad and fried zucchini

Today was a success. I've been doing relatively well with cutting down sugar from my diet. I've noticed such an improvement in my skin and sleeping. I am going ...
by moderatemeals
Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals checking in
Replies: 11
Views: 22487

Week 2:

Monday: SUCCESS!
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: ham sandwich, yogurt with PB2 and pop chips
Dinner: pork tenderloin, salad, green beans, chips and croutons
Wt: 120.6

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Ezekiel muffins with peanut butter & honey, 1 sausage link
Lunch: Ham sandwich, chips and yogurt
Dinner ...
by moderatemeals
Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals checking in
Replies: 11
Views: 22487

Thanks Petal for your comments! Good luck to you as well. I'd LOVE to be a moderator as well...especially since I can't imagine never having a piece of birthday cake or an ice cream cone!! I'm attempting to go one year (it's only been 2 weeks so far so I've got a long way to go!) without sweets and ...
by moderatemeals
Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals checking in
Replies: 11
Views: 22487

Thanks Kittson and Sinnie for the kind comments!

Sinnie - I am trying to stick to Vanilla on the weekends. No rules (with the exception of no sugary desserts) and I'm also not logging or weighing over the weekends. I definitely like the structure of 3 meals and ideally would love to keep that ...
by moderatemeals
Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals checking in
Replies: 11
Views: 22487

Week 1 Recap:

Success: 80%

This week was actually a huge success for me. Usually I only get one or two days of success, then fail, and then give up because it's not a perfect week. I've decided to recap each week with an overall percentage because I don't want my perfectionism to ruin the overall ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I need a Quitting Sugar Buddy
Replies: 41
Views: 59897

Hi mustloseweight-
For me, I'm trying to avoid foods where the first or second ingredient is sugar in any form. I'm only referring to processed foods. I am allowing myself any/all fruits. I also allow myself a hot cocoa (which I'm sure has sugar as the top 2 ingredients) but because it's not ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I need a Quitting Sugar Buddy
Replies: 41
Views: 59897

Hi everyone -
I'd love to join in as well. I'm giving up most sugar in the form of highly processed treats. If sugar is the 1st or 2nd ingredient, I'm considering it off limits for the most part..even on weekends. I'm trying to do this for a year if I can...more as an experiment in how it affects me ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals checking in
Replies: 11
Views: 22487

Hi Sinnie -
Thanks for your comments. We really do have a lot in common! I do not need to lose weight though I'd say I prefer to be around 115 for my height and build (I'm 5'5) I tend to fluctuate about 5-7 pounds which is probably not even very noticeable to anyone other than me but the fluctuation ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals checking in
Replies: 11
Views: 22487

Moderate meals checking in

WEEK 1:

Monday: Success
Breakfast: oatmeal
Lunch: ham sandwich, potato chips and yogurt
Dinner: Chicken vesuvio, quinoa and a roll
Wt: 122

Tuesday: SUCCESS!
Breakfast: Yogurt mixed with PB2 and a blueberry vitatop
Lunch: ham sandwich, potato chips and yogurt with PB2 & almond slivers
Dinner ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's 2015 Check-in
Replies: 84
Views: 112162

Hi Sinnie -
Oh my goodness I've read your posts and feel as though I could be writing them. We are in such similar situations. My main issue seems to be binges and perma snacking. I've had success with No S in the past and when I was compliant, I felt more at peace with food than I ever have in my ...
by moderatemeals
Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Back to Vanilla/21 days
Replies: 6
Views: 14533

DAY 3: S-DAY

Great day overall. Resisted sugar at a dinner out despite some stressful conditions at the dinner. No nighttime bingeing.

Breakfast: Vitatop
Lunch: Chicken & Fruit
Dinner: fish, sweet potato,veggie stir fry
Snacks: popcorn, greek yogurt & slice of homemade pumpkin bread
by moderatemeals
Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *****March Challenge*******
Replies: 4
Views: 12450

Thanks eschano...I'm in!

1 - S Day
2 -
by moderatemeals
Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Back to Vanilla/21 days
Replies: 6
Views: 14533

DAY 2: S-DAY

Breakfast: pancakes with butter, bacon and fruit
Lunch: BLT and chips
Dinner: Chicken, pop chips, broccoli & raspberries
Snacks: skinny pop, part of a low sugar protein bar, a few pretzels

4pm : Today is going well so far though it's taking every ounce of willpower I have not to ...
by moderatemeals
Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Freegirl is following two No S rules
Replies: 52
Views: 72199

Free girl that is AWESOME!! Congrats...thanks too for this mini-testimonial! Reading it helps me too!
by moderatemeals
Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Back to Vanilla/21 days
Replies: 6
Views: 14533

Thanks so much for the encouragement Gingerpie! It really helps!
by moderatemeals
Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Freegirl is following two No S rules
Replies: 52
Views: 72199

Hi freegirl -
I'm also giving up sugar as much as I can....I read some of your posts and I can really relate. I think I must have an addiction to it because I can't seem to stop myself once I eat anything sugary! I'm on my 3rd day of no sugar and feeling better. I'd like to also go for 21 days of No ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Back to Vanilla/21 days
Replies: 6
Views: 14533

Back to Vanilla/21 days

Hi - I'm no stranger to No S. I think it's a brilliant way to live and I've had success on it. I've been slipping lately and finding myself focusing more on dieting and food and so I'm hoping to reset again. I find my best success is when I log so I'm going to start that again. I've also gotten rid ...
by moderatemeals
Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New Year's Resolution
Replies: 8
Views: 14700

Monday Jan 12:
wt: 120.4

Breakfast (10am): Protein Pancakes + raspberries
Lunch:
Dinner:

This weekend was good and bad. A little out of control on Saturday and then was feeling pretty tired and gross on Sunday because of too much sugar Saturday. I ate pretty healthy yesterday though and stayed ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New Year's Resolution
Replies: 8
Views: 14700

Friday Jan 9
wt: 119.8
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:


Thursday was a good day though I had to add a 4th meal in at 9pm. I was absolutely starving and I am trying to avoid binges. I also wanted to sleep well and when I go to bed too hungry, many times I wake up in the middle of the night. But the day is ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New Year's Resolution
Replies: 8
Views: 14700

Thursday Jan 8: SUCCESS!
wt: 120.6
Breakfast:Oatmeal
Lunch: Turkey chili and chips
Dinner: Chipotle tacos and chips
Meal 4: bowl of cheerios with milk

Wednesday was a successful day! I'm so happy to have one under my belt. For me, the hardest part is just getting that initial few days under my ...
by moderatemeals
Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New Year's Resolution
Replies: 8
Views: 14700

Thanks eschano! the support and encouragement on these boards is so helpful!

Wed 1/7: SUCCESS!
wt: 121
breakfast: protein pancakes + raspberries
lunch: chicken + roasted green beans
dinner: turkey chili + cornbread + chips


A good start to the day. I'm trying to be sure I get enough protein in ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New Year's Resolution
Replies: 8
Views: 14700

Thanks so much Gingerpie! I appreciate the support!
by moderatemeals
Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New Year's Resolution
Replies: 8
Views: 14700

New Year's Resolution

Hi everyone -
I'm no stranger to No S. I've had success with it in the past. I actually think I'm either physically addicted to sugar or possibly a compulsive overeater. Luckily I don't seem to have a weight problem because I either have a fast metabolism or don't seem to go too overboard. I do eat ...
by moderatemeals
Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano 2014 check in
Replies: 525
Views: 665382

Good job eschano! I really enjoy reading your posts.

I'm intrigued by your no month of coffee! Do you mind me asking what your reasons are for attempting it? I'm totally addicted to my morning coffee and have thought it would be good for me to try to go without it for just a bit...mainly to give ...
by moderatemeals
Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Thanks aspencer27 and eschano! I had a great two days so far. I decided to get an app that is going to track my habit along with a few others and it has been fun to check off my completed habit for the day. I'm also not weighing in and trying to eat one apple every day (I don't eat enough fruit) and ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Thanks eschano for the support!!

I almost didn't post today because I had a bad day yesterday! Good news is that sweets were not the offender like the previous day. Yesterday started with a chip and pretzel and then way too many of them. It wasn't a binge but just a lazy and unproductive way of ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Ugh major fail today!:oops:

I'm going to just move on and try to do better yesterday without over analyzing it all. Just a moment of weakness I guess!!
by moderatemeals
Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Wt: 119.6
Tuesday, Sept 23

Breakfast: Egg on 1/2 slice of toast and the other half was drizzled with honey
Lunch: BLT and Pop chips
Dinner: Lean Cuisine pizza and chips (probably too many)

I'm feeling a little anxious today for no particular reason. I'm convinced hormones are to blame for a lot of ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Monday 9/22
wt: 120.6

Breakfast: greek yogurt, granola and 1 slice of bacon
Lunch: 3 chicken strips, salad and chips
Dinner: 2 coconut chicken strips, chips/veggie straws and greek yogurt

Today was a great day. It felt good to be back on track and I didn't have any slip ups despite being up late ...
by moderatemeals
Sat Sep 20, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Wt : 119.2 (sat)
Friday Sept 19:
Breakfast: bacon, scrambled eggs and toast
Lunch: BLT & chips
Dinner: turkey chili, chips and muffin
Snacking after dinner was a little bit of popcorn and graham crackers

I was great up until about 8:30pm and then wanted a little snack. Good news is that it was ...
by moderatemeals
Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Thanks eschano!!

wt: 118.4 (fri's weight)
Thursday Sept 18
Breakfast: yogurt & granola and 3 strips of bacon
Lunch: BLT & Pop chips
Dinner: filet, rice, broccoli, roll and some chips
Snacking: rice chez (chocolate & rice flavored) at 10pm

Not a great day but I've decided not to classify my days as ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: eschano 2014 check in
Replies: 525
Views: 665382

Great job eschano! Thanks too for all the positive encouragement on my posts as well. It's nice to read and I think posting helps keep me accountable and excited about the journey! :)
by moderatemeals
Thu Sep 18, 2014 2:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Thanks eschano!! I will check out the board!!

Wednesday Sept 17
wt: 117.4
Breakfast: blueberry muffin & greek yogurt and granola
Lunch: grilled chicken and salad
Dinner: turkey chili, tortilla chips and an oatmeal muffin

Great day today! I'm feeling pretty good about getting back on track. I've ...
by moderatemeals
Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Tuesday, Sept 16
Wt: 118.6

Breakfast: greek yogurt with granola topping and 2 strips of bacon
Lunch: BLT with pop chips
Dinner: two tacos and chips

Today has been a great day because there have been a few emotional triggers for me and yet I have resisted the very, very strong urge to use food as a ...
by moderatemeals
Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Thanks airmail and eschano!! Today has been a good day so far. I've kept busy and made some delicious meals. Here is goes:

Monday 9/15
wt: 120.4
Breakfast: Multigrain cheerios
Lunch: Spinach salad with grapes and almonds, 3 chicken strips and POP chips
Dinner: Chicken fajitas and tortilla strips

I ...
by moderatemeals
Mon Sep 15, 2014 12:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 21
Views: 29667

Moderate meals check in

Hi -
I'm back after really falling off the wagon. I don't know what has happened but I've completely gone back to my diet head mentality and had bingeing episodes. My binges are mainly just overeating to the point of feeling gross but they are also the result of not wanting to deal with certain ...
by moderatemeals
Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** JULY 2014 CHALLENGE ***
Replies: 41
Views: 53219

I'm in...doing okay but could use some extra motivation!
I'm doing a mod that seems to be working for me:
3 meals + 1 snack per day (on weekends = 1 sweet)
I like the idea of every day being the same in terms of habit...seems to be easier for me to follow!

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by moderatemeals
Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderate meals check in
Replies: 1
Views: 6131

Moderate meals check in

Hi everyone -
Just trying to get back on track. I'm a firm believer in No S as it gives me complete sanity around food when I follow it strictly! I'm going to log in for awhile until I feel I've got the habit down again:

Tuesday, April 8th:
SUCCESS!
wt: 120
exercise: ran 5 miles
breakfast: Ezekiel ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals check in
Replies: 14
Views: 24465

UGH!!! Big fat fail today!!

I don't know if the stress of the upcoming holidays just took over but I completely broke down and started snacking mindlessly at 4pm. A few bites of bread led to some chocolate and now I'm so annoyed with myself. It starts this terrible pattern with me that I feel ...
by moderatemeals
Thu Dec 19, 2013 1:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals check in
Replies: 14
Views: 24465

Thanks jw for stopping by! I'm definitely struggling today...I always find that on Wednesdays my will power goes down and I want to cave in and eat. I'm trying extra hard tonight to stick with it because I really want to get it down this time!

So far today has been a success...
Breakfast: muffin ...
by moderatemeals
Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moderatemeals check in
Replies: 14
Views: 24465

Thanks Automatedeating and NoSnacker for your comments!

Today was a good day and so far a success!
Breakfast: oatmeal and 1 sausage link
Lunch: homemade panini and pop chips
Dinner: roast beef sandwich and a lot of potato chips..but all on one plate!!

My thoughts today were that I didn't skimp on ...