Everyday Systems

I didn't do so bad on Halloween. But I have snacked on candy the past 2 days. And you know what? It's not as good as I remember it being!

My main weakness continues to be sweet tea. I've had it the past 2 days (and I'm trying to count it as a sweet and only have it on S days.) I've realized that if ...

Today was my first "official" S day (meaning, the first S day that followed a week where I was--for the most part--in the green).

Did ok. Did have donuts for breakfast and a White Mocha for a midmorning snack. 2 slices of pizza w/ diet soda for lunch (working meeting). Baked chicken w/ sweet ...

Doing *okay* today. Not great and I guess not technically in the green.

Breakfast: running late to take DD to preschool so I just had a protein bar + milk...but then was SO hungry later so I had 1/2 of another one.

Moved my afternoon coffee to midmorning b/c I was up way late last night w/ a ...

Thanks Sarah. I've been peeking in every now and then but haven't felt like checking in b/c I was eating so poorly.

So far so good! This morning I weight in a 141.8! (just to give perspective, last weekend I was in the 144-145 range!) I am so close to the 130s that I can smell it!!!

Now if I can ...

*sigh*
All this talk about kiddos growing up (sniff sniff). We had a portrait session with our girls last week and my 4 yr old looked so long and tall and BIG. Such a big difference b/t this and last yrs pictures! She looked so thin (no baby roundness at all!)

Anyway, so far so good today!
I ate a ...

How's everyone doing with the No S-ing?

This month has been full of pretty bad eating....but I'm getting back on the wagon this week. I have a fully stocked kitchen....my biggest weakness comes in the form of eating out (junk/fast food...which is terrible and expensive and it's a habit I need to ...

You've gotten tons of great advice here.

I just wanted to chime in that I "started" No S a few weeks back and I've YET to have a successful green day. :oops:

I struggle with boredom eating, stress eating, happy eating, mindless eating...hmmm, just eating in general. And I don't eat healthful ...

S day, yay! And I weighed into and am down to 146.4! So I'm definitely losing weight!

Nice job! If that's not motivating, I don't know what is!

I'm down a pound or 2, but I don't know that I can attribute it to No S. I've been struggling with avoiding the 3 S's (particularly sweets and snacks ...

Tobiasmom ~ How exciting for your little one, to see Daddy! (and a much needed break for you, I'm sure!) I can't imagine being home alone w/ kiddos all week long! (I would be so prone to snacking if this were the case!)

Our weekend plans.... well, my MIL is coming for a visit weekend & bringing ...

I also wanted to talk kid snacks. I think kids eat way too many snacks these days, especially once they turn three. I don't see why they need a snack between every meal and after dinner.

My girls have 1 *scheduled* snack a day, after my 2 yr. old wakes up from her nap (around 4:15....we eat ...

Just a quick drop by to say:

Darn you, Krispy Kreme! Daaarrrrrnnnnnn youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

Hi ladies :) Very nice to see other mommies of young ones here!

Sarah ~ Your goals sound a lot like mine. My high weight was closing in on 170 (about a year ago and 1.5 yrs. postpartum). I now weigh 145ish, with 125 being my "ideal" (but will be happy to be around 130). I can't imagine trying to ...

I've got the check-in up and going. Right now it's a party-of-one, LOL, but magrat, stop on over

Hi~
I'm Alison. I'm a 30 yr. old SAHM to 2 girls (ages 4 and 2). My daughters are GREAT eaters (lovers of veggies and fruit) so I'm very thankful for that! DH and I --on the other hand-- have found that we eat much worse now, as parents, than we did before we had kids!

I found No S through another ...

Maybe this can be a designated spot where we can get No S support from --and give support to-- other moms with young children who are trying to get a handle on eating habits.

Moms *typically* hold the reins on family menus/mealtimes -- it's often our job to teach our little ones healthy eating ...

Thanks for all the comments/feedback :)

Magrat ~ would you be interested in a shared check-in/support thread? We could use it to, well, check in and offer support, LOL.

I frequent an exercise forum (often) and we have several check-in threads for different interests/goals, etc. Perhaps we could ...

One of those mini cinnamon bagels with butter makes a great breakfast!!

Ah, yes ONE of those. But not 5. Or the whole bag. :shock:



And thank you, Tofu Queen , for the welcome! And I agree, it'll take some time to wrap my brain around this...And yes, not a fail....just an EYE-OPENING moment! :)

I've been lurking here a few weeks, so I figure it's time to join the fun.

My intro : I'm Alison, 30 yr old SAHM to 2 girls (4 and 2 yo) and I have about 25 pounds --or 3 pants sizes-- to lose. I have already lost 20 thru just exercise, no dietary change, but I've found that that only goes so ...