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by ellgee
Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Back Like a Bad Penny

Okay restarted No S again and saw how long it had been since I was here. Lots of weight up and some weight down. Intervening surgeries. But now working on plates. Tired of all things I was tired of before.

Began No S yesterday (again) and had a successful day.

B: Coffee, Quest Birthday Cake ...
by ellgee
Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Embracing Moderation
Replies: 81
Views: 98269

Diet ADD - words I have used to describe myself, too!

Reinhard's podcast on this willpower thing brought me to your check in page. It is eerily hitting home with me, too. I don't necessarily like that but I guess I can be honest enough to see it! I'm getting the book.

Congrats on the marathons! I ...
by ellgee
Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Well. Thursday and Friday were RED .

Had a horrible gallbladder attack on Wednesday night and was seconds from hearing to the emergency room when it subsided. I made an appointment with a surgeon for 3/14. This gallbladder has got to go. That was some seriously agonizing pain. Not really sure what ...
by ellgee
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 1042211

Your bracelet is positively gorgeous!!!! Nice job and what a great reminder to you!
by ellgee
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: FRIDAY FAILURE - ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Replies: 12
Views: 22432

I too have trouble with Fridays. Heck, this week, I had trouble Thursday AND Friday! I start to see the end of the work week as my time to relax and unharness myself from the rules of the week. It isn't working for me and it is a habit I need to drop so I'm hoping some good ideas come forth from ...
by ellgee
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Podcast #41: The "What the Hell" effect
Replies: 19
Views: 53436

Wow! What a brilliant idea! Negative qualification.

I think this could possibly work for me because I AM the "What the Hell" poster girl. I could even go so far as to say it has, unknowingly, been my life's philosphy.

And going forward from today, I will qualify my reds in my check in thread. I ...
by ellgee
Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Have been puttering along this week having successes thus far. Yay me. Doesn't mean I haven't considered bailing on my three meals but the plans haven't been put into motion.

After the weekend and resulting weight gain from a rather disordered overeating style, I was hearing those voices come back ...
by ellgee
Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New to No S
Replies: 10
Views: 19843

Just keep going until falling off the wagon really is just a fall off the wagon and not a long trudge on a dusty, dirt road...

I'll say it again. This is not a diet; this is feeding yourself in a consistent, flexible, reasonable way. When it becomes a habit, you are going to feel sorry for people ...
by ellgee
Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Well yesterday turned into a ding, dong, darn epic fail. The day went nicely until the afternoon when I left work to support a friend who was going through some divorce drama and before I knew it I had eaten a Skinny Cow chocolate wafer bar. Somehow that clicked into my head that I'd messed up and ...
by ellgee
Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

millie - yes it is freeing to eat what I want. So so freeing!

grantmeserenity - Zumba is fun but it is a tough cardio work out! It's like dancing. I used to do it all the time but have cut back now.

My successful days continue and I am excited to go into the weekend and hope to exercise a bit of ...
by ellgee
Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: serenity's check-in
Replies: 5
Views: 14036

No confession needed! I'm back to after more than just one try at this.

Warmed milk with a chai tea bag! Brilliant! Definitely going to try that.

Good luck and much success!
by ellgee
Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

So yesterday was a SUCCESS!!

Breakfast - shredded wheat, whole milk, frozen blueberries
Lunch - ground beef with cabbage, avocado
Dinner - two slices of pizza

I kind of had to fight the eat right after getting home urges. But luckily I got busy doing some things around the house and the time took ...
by ellgee
Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

What a whacked out trip to the grocery store. I have done a real number on myself apparently over the last several months.

Would grab something and put it back because it was too processed or not organic enough or didn't have enough Omega 3 or whatever. As I return to No S I need to remember that ...
by ellgee
Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: I'm BAAACK!!
Replies: 10
Views: 21403

Hey Liz,

I'm back too after trying many of the things you just posted. You really hit a nerve when you said you were happiest with food during No S. ME TOO! I just wrote on my check in that I've missed shredded wheat and Scottish oats, things I had sworn off. So I get it.

Good luck!
by ellgee
Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

I honestly don't know how many times I am going to start No S. I'm telling myself it doesn't really matter how many times I fall but that I get up again and again. But that sounds sooooo lame.

I've gained a significant amount of weight since the summer. Had to buy some new clothes because I'd ...
by ellgee
Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Roxy is Back and Trying Again!!
Replies: 832
Views: 834755

Hi Roxy,

I saw myself in your post about the thyroid medication. I have been on thyroid medication for years and each year when I check my blood, I HOPE that my dosage can be raised and I'll turn miraculously thin. HA! Hasn't happened. I also thought when I started the medication weight would drop ...
by ellgee
Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S is SO-O-O much smarter than...
Replies: 57
Views: 69371

So true!!!! None of the diets I have ever been on and there have been MANY have stuck. I end up going on a wild deprivation binge and end up worse off than where I started. I call this my dieting ADD.
by ellgee
Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Ah sixth time is the charm! FINALLY got a green day in and am hoping that success builds on success for today (Friday) as I head into my weekend.

Last few weekends have been complete and utter free for alls and I hope to be able to not be so crazy this coming one.

Onward!
by ellgee
Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Fresh Start
Replies: 90
Views: 88434

I'm trying!!! Have not had a green day since the start of the month but am DETERMINED today will be one!

Glad you are feeling so great!
by ellgee
Tue Sep 06, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Wow had such hope for the new month - was really wanting a sea of green but started off with my favorite color - RED!

Back on track today and WILL get some green going!

B - Fage 2% yogurt with blueberries
L - Pork chop, Spring mix salad, Caesar dressing, Babybel cheese
D - ??
by ellgee
Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Who Me? Thanks for checking in!

I am STILL not quitting! Have equal amounts of red and green on my Habitcal but have decided this is my plan and will be my plan no matter how many days I fail. I will restart again and again if necessary.

My S days are kind of wild right now but I'm taking it all ...
by ellgee
Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Fresh Start
Replies: 90
Views: 88434

Good for you on your restart! I am with you 150%! I have vowed to not count another point or calorie again. Just cannot do it anymore. I want this weight off yesterday, too but I've found I lose then go completely bananas and gain everything back.

I have a lot of red on my Habitcal but I do have ...
by ellgee
Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Siesta!
Replies: 6
Views: 12347

Back in my younger days, before a night out on the town, we used to call them "disco naps." I do have to say that this was during the 80s and not 70s but it sounded good.
by ellgee
Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

I AM NOT QUITTING!

I may veer off track but am certainly not doing any "counting" diets at all. Just got home from vacation this weekend and while the scale was an extremely rude awakening - I am back to No S.

I am not quitting.

That is all. :)
by ellgee
Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

So several days of free for all and I am back. Which, to me, is a victory. I did gain while I was having my "crazy" time which would normally have had me RUNNING to the nearest diet for comfort and rapid weight loss. BUT, today I have returned to my No S-ing ways and am working on building the HABIT ...
by ellgee
Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

tobiasmom - I got them at Sprouts which is like a Whole Foods - a health food grocery store. I haven't found them in a regular grocery store. I remember you saying you were in Texas so you may have one of those near you. I saw that Amazon has them and may order from there because I think it is ...
by ellgee
Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Today was another success! My coworker actually commented today that I hadn't eaten much. I pointed out what I'd had for breakfast and lunch and she said that I hadn't been eating my usual snacks. I told her in B-R-O-A-D terms what I was doing since I wasn't sure she would get it. Interesting that ...
by ellgee
Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Journey
Replies: 485
Views: 476746

Way to go on the loss! You are so right - we can lose pounds faster with other diets but they ALWAYS (at least in my experience) come back with a few friends. Good job!

:)
by ellgee
Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 3rd Times a Charm
Replies: 3
Views: 9514

Oh my goodness! We are quadruplets! I know exactly how you all feel and am back to No S after three months of chasing diets and actually GAINING weight!

I am going to try to stay off the scale, too. It determines my mood and my day in a very unhealthy way. Once a week should be plenty but it's ...
by ellgee
Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Okay back on the good foot again!

Yesterday was a successful No S day and was I a happy camper having pizza for supper?

YES!!!!!
by ellgee
Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Another sheep returning to the flock.....
Replies: 5
Views: 12471

Another sheep returning to the flock.....

Back to No S again after doing a red-free 21 days of No S back in the spring. Got impatient about losing weight quickly and went back to dieting - low carb, calorie counting, Weight Watchers.

Well, all that got me was an extra 7 pounds due to the restriction/binge cycle I created for myself. Nice ...
by ellgee
Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Have had a nice uneventul several days this week. Successful with No S and exercise.

Excited to be closing in on my 21 days this weekend!! Never thought I'd make it through without a failure. I know they will come. No doubt about it but having this 21 day goal has been very helpful.

If I could ...
by ellgee
Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Journey
Replies: 485
Views: 476746

You go girl! Nice job on the weight loss!!
by ellgee
Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

So glad to be back to No S after a rather off the rails weekend. Why oh why did I buy that bag of Lindt Truffles at Costco? I'm like a moth to the flame with those babies.

I really truly hope these S days get to where they aren't such free for alls for me. I have seen it takes a little while ...
by ellgee
Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Thanks Who! I'm very new to this so I'm flattered that my writing inspires you.

Weight stats:

03/28/11: 203.2
04/02/11: 199.2 (-4.0)
04/09/11: 198.2 (-5.0)

Woke up with a congested chest and cough. No fever so hopefully it's a cold I can fight over the next few days. Hope it doesn't mess with my ...
by ellgee
Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Millie daily check in
Replies: 459
Views: 430595

I hear you! I've been fighting sickness all week and it's all settled in my chest. If my head gets more congested I won't be able to taste anything. Not fair on S day!
by ellgee
Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Who Me? Checking In!
Replies: 549
Views: 617594

Great job! Staying away from the treats can be a challenge but you did it! Enjoy your S days!!
by ellgee
Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Sooooo glad the weekend is here. Ready to relax and enjoy my S days. Still sick but have held fast to my No S rules and exercise. I now get two exempt days from exercise which is good because I am dragging my butt!

I've been loosely counting calories in my head from time to time and really don't ...
by ellgee
Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Journey
Replies: 485
Views: 476746

Well I know that has to be a bummer for you. I know in time you will reach your med free goal. Just keep doing what you are doing!!
by ellgee
Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:11 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just Did It ! 49 Pounds Down!
Replies: 15
Views: 28010

Wow!!! Thanks for being a true inspiration
by ellgee
Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Tuesday and Wednesday were successes on both No S and exercise.

Fighting a cold so i am just trying to keep it together til the weekend.

Off to relax.
by ellgee
Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's 2011 Check-In
Replies: 186
Views: 207616

I've been getting my swim out of the way every morning. Which is good, because I've been busier than a one-legged man in an ass kicking contest.

Thanks Noel! Taco salad all over my keyboard! Too funny!

WTG on the swimming. I would love to get up early and work out but I'm lazy. I work out in ...
by ellgee
Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Tobiasmom--good plan for weigh-ins. And we can do this! I love that I'm not eating a plate of diet food and completely wanting something else!

Felt good to get back to No S! Feels like a No BS day to me! :D

And exercised today, too!
by ellgee
Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Thanks r.jean. I have always weighed daily but may have to hide the scale and weigh once a week. I do like the idea of lowest weekly weight. I have also heard people average their three last weights and trend that number. Sounds like a lot of ciphering to me!
by ellgee
Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

I love that chart!! It does show that even with ups and downs there IS a downward projection.

Did you use Excel? I'm a Mac but I would love to be able to graph my losses like that.
by ellgee
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

After my first S day, I had gained that pound. Will probably be up again tomorrow, too.
by ellgee
Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

So my first S day was not what I'd envisioned but it was not an all out bingefest either. I ate some crap that was just that. Crap. Tasted like crap. But I didn't stop eating it. I made a mental note that I was eating crap and carried on. Surely I will make progress on that front soon. I hate to ...
by ellgee
Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Journey
Replies: 485
Views: 476746

You go girl!! Awesome job on the 21 days. You ARE in control! I can totally understand on eating things you want. I ate some crap yesterday that wasn't what I wanted but was just there and it just wasn't satisfying at all.

I hope to be strong like you and not let myself be sidetracked. I was toying ...
by ellgee
Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Planning for S-day treats
Replies: 8
Views: 16073

Well, I feel ya. I didn't go completely bananas but the weekend hasn't been the floating along having a small occasional treat each day that I had envisioned. It did help that some of the chocolates I was saving were obviously old when I opened them and I tossed them. But I did have some delectable ...
by ellgee
Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Decided to use Saturdays as my official weigh in day even though I weigh each morning. I use an app on my iPhone that trends my weight so I just log it in and try to walk away (most days!).

So, my first official weight was taken on 3/28/11. It followed a weekend Laurapalooza so I'm pretty sure it ...
by ellgee
Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Planning for S-day treats
Replies: 8
Views: 16073

It is pretty amazing, right? I am brand, spanking new to No S and here I am on my very first official S day and I'm actually thinking of what I want to have today. I had a regular breakfast of coffee, toast and sausage.

Remember the chocolates I was saving? They are still sitting in my kitchen ...
by ellgee
Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Day 5 - SUCCESS! both with No S and exercise.

April is my month to get this old body moving again. I used to work out every single day but it was part of my crazed diet/exercise routine which ultimately was not sustainable.

Happy the weekend is here!
by ellgee
Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's 2011 Check-In
Replies: 186
Views: 207616

Or Dances with Chocolate? Though I might hesitate to wear that to the gym.
by ellgee
Fri Apr 01, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * * April Challenge * * * *
Replies: 38
Views: 48709

Count me in for April's Challenge. My goals are:

a. to join the 21 day club
b. to move 30 minutes at least 5 days a week

1. SUCCESS - No S and Exercise
2. :D
3. :D SUCCESS - Exercise
4. SUCCESS - No S and Exercise
5. SUCCESS - No S and Exercise
6. SUCCESS - No S and Exercise
7. SUCCESS - No S ...
by ellgee
Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Tobiasmom-- my sister lives in LA and is a Texas girl, born and bred. She loves LA much better though! And the heat will come. Get ready! :)

Day 4 was another success. Had dinner with hubby at Macaroni Grill and brought half my meal home for lunch tomorrow. Had two glasses of wine too. Probably ate ...
by ellgee
Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Easter is coming!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 24476

We don't usually do a big meal or anything. Kids are grown so no Easter egg hunts. Luckily it is an S day so I am sure to see a Reese's Peanut Butter Egg in my future. :)
by ellgee
Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and hopeful
Replies: 25
Views: 34956

Just... Be careful.

Well that's certainly a well travelled road between us. She is almost 21 and by BMI standards morbidly obese. I steer clear of recommending anything now that she is older and more vocal in her resistance. I know when she will have to make a decision about her weight in her own ...
by ellgee
Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Great day 3!!!! SUCCESS!!!!

Breakfast - grilled cheese sandwich
Lunch - chicken, rice, squash casserole, green beans, salad, roll, butter (DANG!) But it was all on one plate!
Dinner - Angus burger, salad, a few baked Tostitos
by ellgee
Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and hopeful
Replies: 25
Views: 34956

Thanks Nice and Sienna. Great advice!

My No S book is on my kindle but it might be worth getting a hard copy to have laying around She's away at school right now but I'll think of some way to sneak this into conversation. I really think she might do well with this.
by ellgee
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Brought Me Cookies
Replies: 14
Views: 24693

YES!!!!! I love it! Sounds very classy. Much better than Dances FOR Chocolate but since I've not ever had that situation occur, I can't say that I wouldn't do it! :D
by ellgee
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Brought Me Cookies
Replies: 14
Views: 24693

Mmmmm. Cookies......Way to go! That's a great habit!

We had an imaging company drop off little bags of chocolates for all our employees today. While everybody was tearing into theirs, I set mine aside. On Saturday, those chocolates and me? We're gonna dance.


Laura
by ellgee
Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and hopeful
Replies: 25
Views: 34956

I have lived Option 1 and that is what brought me to No S. I got tired of living the diet. Day in, day out. Normalcy was nonexistent. Everything was the diet. Unfortunately she has seen me like this.

If she is able to have the things she loves, even if just three times a day and then have her S ...
by ellgee
Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Normal!
Replies: 10
Views: 19728

Way to go!!!!! That's wonderful!!!! :D


Laura
by ellgee
Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and White Knuckling It
Replies: 24
Views: 38637

I, for one, am loving the overwriting. Right now, I'm in the honeymoon stage. I know the failures will come. The crazy S days. But if I am armed with the wisdom from those who have gone before - all the better. And I love that you keep it real!

I am a perfectionist. If things don't go exactly as I ...
by ellgee
Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:01 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and White Knuckling It
Replies: 24
Views: 38637

I can totally understand grieving for foods like that. I know these feelings will come. Often it wasn't even the taste of the foods after the first bites but the ritual. Eating the outside edges of the Reese's peanut butter cups or letting M&Ms melt almost completely before crunching the last of the ...
by ellgee
Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Day 2 is a SUCCESS !!!

I ate more at lunch and dinner today and had very little issues with getting too hungry today.

Breakfast--egg salad, turkey sausage, pita
Lunch--angus hamburger patty, cheese, cucumber, mashed potatoes, Dorothy Lynch dressing
Dinner--panko breaded shrimp, Yukon gold ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and hopeful
Replies: 25
Views: 34956

Best of luck to you! Please keep us updated on your progress. I would love to introduce this to my daughter who is also in college. She abhors any kind of "diet" and I think this system might just appeal to her. I reckon if I am successful that might pique her interest, too!


Laura
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sienna's Daily Check In
Replies: 131
Views: 142328

Wow - your post spoke to me! I don't know that we ever really "see" ourselves as we are. I let myself balloon up to over 300 pounds and just never thought I was that fat. Really, Laura? Practice self deception much?

Now with over 100 pounds gone, I still ask my family - "Am I about that size?" They ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Journey
Replies: 485
Views: 476746

You are really inspiring me to start moving again. Before Christmas I was an exercise and dieting fanatic. It all went to heck and I binged for weeks and quit moving.....except to get to the fridge.

I was doing some run/walk intervals 3-4 times a week but probably need to ease in by just starting ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

tobiasmom - Third successful week! How proud you must be!! Way to go! Where did you move from? Texas can be a shock to many people! Welcome to our great state! :)

Mystery - OMG! You sound so much like me!! Snacking all day long was what made the day pass. I just posted on the general discussion ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Thanks!!
Replies: 2
Views: 8410

Well said, Jamie!

I agree 300% with 100% on each plate! :)



Laura
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and White Knuckling It
Replies: 24
Views: 38637

KCCC - I think I had the right mix for breakfast - some egg salad with a pita. I did eat breakfast a little late but it's lunchtime now and I am not hungry yet.

Nicest - how wise you are! You are right - I don't want to work on too many things at once and staying true to my no S is first on the ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 4:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and White Knuckling It
Replies: 24
Views: 38637

I'm definitely going to remember the liquid calories. It would have helped a lot! Too bad I can't have a glass of wine at work. Sure would destress my day!

See, today my lunch was small and I got really hungry!! It may depend on what I eat too.

Thanks for the advice. I'm taking drinks to work ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:49 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and White Knuckling It
Replies: 24
Views: 38637

For me, the leaving food comes in to play because I also need to learn when enough is enough. Continuing to eat past full isn't a habit I want to continue. But for now, it's enough to work on the sweets, snacks and seconds.

Much of my snacking is completely habit driven and definitely not hunger ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

Thanks Sienna! You have done so well and reading your posts was a huge motivator in getting me to start this plan.

Glad to hear it gets easier. Habits die hard!

On to a green day 2!


Laura
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ellgee's Daily Check In
Replies: 55
Views: 137387

ellgee's Daily Check In

Day 1 is in the bag!!!!

SUCCESS

In theory, no S would sound easy. But it was much tougher than I anticipated. I usually fill my feed bag with two or three snacks for the workday. I'd lament that my bag was too small. Today tumbleweeds were blowing through the bag!

Breakfast--eggs over easy ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 2:04 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Gym Boss app
Replies: 4
Views: 12853

Oh yeah the C25K app is great. I did the whole program but sadly have let my running lapse. I plan to return to it soon. Listening to your own music helps a lot.

Laura
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:59 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and White Knuckling It
Replies: 24
Views: 38637

Kevin - I did prep dinner and made it through. Barely! But I did it and am sliding into a GREEN day. I'm glad it gets better because today was rough.

Jamie - Your words are so kind and encouraging. Thank you, thank you. I totally know what you mean about that last bite! I was starting to feel full ...
by ellgee
Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:54 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Gym Boss app
Replies: 4
Views: 12853

That's awesome! I have a Gymboss but carrying that AND my iPhone was cumbersome when I was doing run/walk intervals. Definitely checking that out.

Laura
by ellgee
Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and White Knuckling It
Replies: 24
Views: 38637

New and White Knuckling It

Well, I was very reluctant to post because I thought the No S diet would be something else I'd try and abandon. But, then I thought "What if it isn't?" I didn't want to miss out on the advice and support I've seen here.

So, today is my first non S day. I can already see I'm going to need more lunch ...

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