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by herbsgirl
Thu Feb 18, 2016 1:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's new check 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 9252

Today was green!

Meal 1 2 eggs, peppers ranch dip

Meal 2 peanut butter cottage whip
Broccoli cauliflower salad

Meal 3 fajita type with toppings
Spaghetti squash with butter salt pepper
by herbsgirl
Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's new check 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 9252

Herbsgirl's new check 2016

Hi! I am back. I lost 70 lbs and I have maintained a large amount of that loss for 2 years today marks my 2 year Maintenance anniversary

However, I have gotten off track some. I need to get back on track. My blood sugars are high, close to Diabetes if not already. My wieght has went above goal, so ...
by herbsgirl
Sat May 30, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hi oolala!

How am I doing? I am below my goal weight today 146.2 lbs :)

I have been in Weight Maintenance for 15 + months now.

Have I been perfect? Absolutely not! I got off track before, during and after thanksgiving Chrustmas 2014 .

I maintained the majority of my weight loss for almost ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Sep 16, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

The veggies are not free bites but my veggies are unlimited on my eating plan (except starchy veggies)


My wieght is going down! 149.2 this morning, I am now INSIDE my Weight Maintenance Range.

Breakfast - waffle (made with egg, oats and cottage cheese)
Syrup made with sugar free Simply Fruit ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Sep 15, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hi! Acutally I do eat alot of veggies!

My wieght was 150 lbs this morning about 1/2 lb over my maintenance range. I am learning a new way of eating so it is ok

Breakfast : 2 eggs
Yogurt
1 hour post meal blood sugar 89

Lunch: chicken nuggets
1 peice fermented whole grain sourdough with butter ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: over 70 lbs down with 3 meals a day
Replies: 16
Views: 50608

6 month update: I reached my 6 months Maintaining my weight around the end of August...

I am at goal weight today 147 lbs and eating 3 meals a day!

Still counting bites but had to start eating healthier and alot more bites a day because I am almost pre-diabetic now. Dr. doesnt want me have any ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Thank you Ooolala for your kind words!

I have been needing to eat healthier foods and this really helps.

147 lbs (inside maintenance range of 144.5-149.5)


Breakfast
egg cheese sausage bake
onion tomato salad with olive oil/vinegar

Lunch


Supper
by herbsgirl
Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hello all! I am still counting bites and still eating 3x a day alot of the time.

I posted in the 5 bite diet on facebook group, that I possibly have Hypothalamus Amenorrhea and PCOS with possible pre-diabetes and high insulin levels.

The doctor thinks the eating a tiny amount may have shocked my ...
by herbsgirl
Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Back from vacation and back on track! I have been counting bites close to 8 1/2 months now!

new blog post today

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014/06/maintenance-plan-for-week-20-and-new.html


Todays weight 148.4 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Inside 5 lb Maintenance ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Bright Angel, Its hard to say exactly!

I do notice after my Capital S days or days when I eat unlimited food, I am definalty hungrier and think about food more almost after I get back to counting bites, but then my hunger or desire to eat goes away pretty quick after getting back on track within a ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

New blog post today http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014/06/maintenance-plan-for-week-18.html

Todays weight 144 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

below 5 lb Maitenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 22.9

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or after 4 miles Leslie Sansone ...
by herbsgirl
Thu May 08, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 145.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Inside 5 lb Maitenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or after 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites


Meal 2 Noon or before 14 bites


Meal 3 6 PM or so 24 bites ...
by herbsgirl
Thu May 08, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Counting Bites
Replies: 39
Views: 85863

Thank you BrightAngel for your wise post! :D


Dhack- I belive that fast weight loss can actually be a good thing! Just knowing that we are IN control of our weight with the bite counting really works!
by herbsgirl
Wed May 07, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Before and After photos today!!

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014 ... -down.html
by herbsgirl
Wed May 07, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: over 70 lbs down with 3 meals a day
Replies: 16
Views: 50608

New before and After photos up on my blog today!!!

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014 ... -down.html
by herbsgirl
Wed May 07, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hoping for a Capital S day on Friday, God willing. Dh is taking me out for Chinese Buffet in the evening!




Todays weight 145.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Inside 5 lb Maitenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or after 4 miles ...
by herbsgirl
Mon May 05, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 144.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Below 5 lb Maitenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.1

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or after 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites


Meal 2 Noon or before 14 bites


Meal 3 6 PM or so 24 bites ...
by herbsgirl
Mon May 05, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Counting Bites
Replies: 39
Views: 85863

Re: I was also inspired by Herbsgirl!

I was also inspired by Herbsgirl and researched bite counting. I ended up doing the 5 bite diet, the strictest (and simplest) of all bite counting diets. I started on 1/22/14 at 159.5 lbs and kept at it for 13 weeks (with 4 or 5 red days in there) and lost 37.5 pounds bringing me down to 122. I ...
by herbsgirl
Sat May 03, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I started Reuteri Probiotics 3x day and high dose Omega 3, and all of a sudden my wieght is dropping even though my bite number is still the same!

I have read that Probiotics and Omega 3 both boost the metabolism or something. Somehow the probiotics help the digestive system be more effecient, and ...
by herbsgirl
Fri May 02, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hi HerbGirl,
I read your recent blog, and think that your choice to allow sweets,
but just cap the number is a very wise one.
You are doing Great in Maintenance, and I enjoy watching your efforts. http://www.pcollins.com/upload/Emotions2/waytogo.gif

Thanks BrightAngel for your kind words! :D ...
by herbsgirl
Thu May 01, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

New blog post today http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014/05/maintenance-plan-for-week-12.html


Todays weight 144.4 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Below 5 lb Maitenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or before 4 miles Leslie ...
by herbsgirl
Thu May 01, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Counting Bites
Replies: 39
Views: 85863

I have posted a blog today, here is part of it in an answer to bite counting becoming an unconscience effort :D :D :D :D

Everyone is different and what works for some poeple may not work for others....:D

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014/05/maintenance-plan-for-week-12.html




Someone ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hey, I've been thinking about your mod of no candy, desserts, or sweets on N Days. Did you see an improvement in your mood? Is it a mod you think you'll keep?

Diligence- I tried it last week and didnt notice a huge difference, but perhaps possibly a subtle difference in less heart palpitations ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Apr 29, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Counting Bites
Replies: 39
Views: 85863

bumping this up!

:D :D
by herbsgirl
Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Thanks Bright Angel! The review is up on my blog

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014/04/review-of-mouthful-diet.html

Todays weight 144.8 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I received my book today that tells about The Mouthful Diet It is almost the same principle that I do and Dr. Black used in his practice. In fact that's probably where he got the information about bite counting from a man who did a research study about The Mouthful Diet on actual Study Participants ...
by herbsgirl
Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 145.4 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.1

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or before 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites


Meal 2 Noon or before 19 bites


Meal 3 6 PM or so 30 ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Re: Delayed eating

Hi herbsgirl sometimes my schedule is crazy up at 5am,home at 10pm.I,ve noticed days like this it,s better if i delay my first meal to 10 am or so,because if i have early breakfast it,s a long time between meals and i get really hungry.When i delay breakfast it seems easier to eat less,and less ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 145.6 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.1

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or before 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites


Meal 2 Noon or before 16 bites


Meal 3 6 PM or so 25 ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Today is my 1st day of this weeks N days with NO candy, desserts or sweets. I told myself I can have jelly on bread ect, just not Sweet sugary candy stuff.

I am excited I found some more information from the 1970's on Bite Counting. They did Clinical Studie(s) on it and I even ordered a book that ...
by herbsgirl
Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

S DAY!! Going out to a Chinese Buffet tonight!


Todays weight 147.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.4

Todays eating plan S Day

7:30 Am or before 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 9 bites


Meal 2 Noon ...
by herbsgirl
Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hi Herbsgirl,
I hope that your mood lifts soon! Sorry to hear you're feeling down.


Thanks Automated! I started using my 10,000 LUX lightbox and I felt a boost of energy and mood! I also suspect I am severely deficient in Vitamin D3. I ordered some and its supposed to come today.




Thankyou ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Apr 17, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Bright Angel thanks for stopping by and commenting! :D


Today marks 2 months in weight Maintenance. That seems like a drop in the bucket compared to people who have been Maintaining for 5-10 years or more, Like Bright Angel ;D


You all wont believe it... I am thinking about TRYING no sweets ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hi! Thanks for stopping by my thread! Thats great you are trying Bite Counting! I have found it to be a way of losing wieght and Maintining my wieght as a Way of LIfe, Lifestyle change...

Its easy to do, doesnt take alot of time and I can eat pretty much anything I want


As far as the liquids you ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 147.6 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.6

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or before 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites


Meal 2 Noon or before 15 bites


Meal 3 6 PM or so 24 ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

It's been a while since I've posted on your thread; it's been hard to make time to post. Congratulations on making your goal! I'm glad you're continuing to share here with your regular updates and blog posts.

I'm curious about how you personally feel about the weight loss at this point in time ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Talked to Dh last night about possibly sometime getting a treadmill. I need a change up from Leslie Sansone sometimes!


Todays weight 148 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.6

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I visited your blog a couple of weeks ago and decided to try your method for myself. I wondered if that could be the missing piece that would get things moving for me.

I haven't cut back nearly as much as you did, but even so, the results have been interesting. I'm going to write about them on my ...
by herbsgirl
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Tommarow is my Capital S day,Lord willing! I wont be weighing for 3-4 days afterwards like I did in March. The only stipulation I have for Tomamrow is that I can only have 3-4 eating occasions, if I eat too often I cant enjoy my meals.

DH Is taking me to Old Country Buffet for one meal, and Im not ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Today I am making my Maitnenance Plan for next week, I am increasing by one bite, to make it 46 bites. I am increasing exercise intensity and still an experemint to see how many bites is perfect. I want to make sure I am eating ENOUGH food too. ;) I am considering a Flex-bite plan sometime to try ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I found out its best not to drink during a meal, it helps digestion and it keeps your stomach shrunk! I think it helps keep my stomach a tiny little golf ball. I certainly feel really full, when I just drink a little water with my pills and thats all!

We are supposed to wait an hour after eating ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Hi All! Its raining here in Wisconsin, but we are suppposed to have warmer weather this week! Yay!

Todays weight 145.8 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.2

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or before 4 miles Leslie ...
by herbsgirl
Sat Apr 05, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

DH taking me out to supper tonight so I get a 40 bite yummy meal on my S day!!! Whoo Hooo!


Todays weight 145.6 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.1

Todays eating plan S Day

7:30 Am or before 4 miles Leslie Sansone ...
by herbsgirl
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I am having a Capital S day April 12th I think. I dont weigh for 3-4 days after my free days(Capital S day).



Todays weight 145.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 144.5 to 149.5

BMI Today is 23.1

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or before 4 ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Habit Building
Replies: 5
Views: 12371

Thanks, I will check it out! :D
by herbsgirl
Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I changed my goal weight to 147 lbs and I made a 12 week Stickk.com Weight Maintenance Commitment contracts.

Two new blog posts up on my blog today

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014/04/interesting-article-about-counting-bites.html

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014/04/maintenance ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Here is some wisdom that pertains to No S, the habit concept, and weight Loss and Weight Maitenance! Its all about doing the same good habits over and over and over and over.... that's what makes the differenence in the long run!

Don't stop those habits, fellow No-Sers! Keep plugging on!



Quote ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: over 70 lbs down with 3 meals a day
Replies: 16
Views: 50608

Thanks everyone! I hope to try to update this thread every 6 months to a a year. :D
by herbsgirl
Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

herbsgirl, I have read a number of clinical trials in which exercise was equally as effective at treating depression as medications, so I most definitely think you are on to something with using exercise as your "treatment". :)

And just in case you didn't know this--keeping fat a good percentage ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Re: Hey

Wow!! You have continued to just do awesome! I bet you FEEL so much better physically AND mentally! Great job!

Thanks Tobiasmom! I DO feel better physcically and Mentally! I originally was so motivated to lose weight because I wanted off of depression medication. (I always taper off of it after ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Thanks Bright Angel!

:D


Been reading more on Wieght Maintenance. I found a Probiotic that is proven to help Women lose almost twice as much wieght

and it helps them Maintain their weight better

ITs called lactobacillus rhamnosus I think it improves the metabolism somehow


So I am hoping ...
by herbsgirl
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Today is a Sunday, and and S day. My DH usually calls and listens to church. We had a little date night last night and went to Culvers. I enjoyed a small amount of a pork tenderloin and some Wisconsin Cheese Curds. I was disapointed in the Flavor of the day and only ate 4 bites or so of it, but ...
by herbsgirl
Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Today hubby is taking me out to lunch! I get 30 delicious bites of whatever I choose, slowly eaten and savored! :D


Thinking about Culvers

Todays weight 145.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

below 5 lb Maintenance Range of 145.5 to 150.5

BMI Today is 23.1

Todays eating plan ...
by herbsgirl
Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I want to make a Weight Maintenance Journal soon. I have found some good information online from Diet Hobby and 3 Fat Chicks forums and other websites that I want to compile some good information for myself.
It will be good to keep looking back over the reasons why, and all the good things that are ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 146.4 https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 145.5 to 150.5

BMI Today is 23.6

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or before 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites


Meal 2 Noon or before 14 bites


Meal 3 6 PM or so 24 bites ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: over 70 lbs down with 3 meals a day
Replies: 16
Views: 50608

over 70 lbs down with 3 meals a day

I know most of you probably already saw my testemonial on Facebook and read my check-in thread, but this will be my official No S testemonial!

I started on October 14, 2013 counting my bites and within a week or two began to limit my meals/eating episodes to 4 times a day. I did that for a bit and ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: automated eating tracker
Replies: 3784
Views: 5794548

Congrats on 7 months of No S and finding moderation in so many areas of your life! :D
by herbsgirl
Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

BrightAngel- Thank you for commenting on my thread! I am finding your website, Diet Hobby to have alot of wisdom and helpful articles for someone like me just starting out in Maintenance! :D


AutomatedEating-Thank you! We had a nice time with family! Of course numerous poeple commented on my ...
by herbsgirl
Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reporting failure and query...intermittent fasting
Replies: 17
Views: 34126

My body couldn't handle long term intermittent fasting. I got low blood sugar episodes ect and symptoms of high cortisol. I am back to 3 meals a day counting my bites of course about 5 1/2 to 6 hours apart and I feel better!
by herbsgirl
Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Getting ready to go to Indiana and Ohio, Lord Willing! My family lives in Ohio. They haven't seen me scince Ive lost around 70 pounds! They may not recognize me! I am sure they will but I will look different. I saw my mom and sister and father in December when I had lost some of my weight, but not ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

ITs still cold here, but hopefully spring will be here soon!



Todays weight: 146.6 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

BMI today: 23.7 (5 feet 6 inches tall)

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 145.5 to 150.5

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New!!
Replies: 17
Views: 30980

Maybe try counting bites in your 3 meals with No S. That is what I do, I have lost all my wieght and am now maintaining. I do 3 meals a day and have N and S days.

you can read my blog and my check in for more info.

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2013/11/count-bites-not-calories-doctors-new ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight: 145.8 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

BMI today: 23.4 (5 feet 6 inches tall)

inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 145.5 to 150.5

Todays eating plan N Day

7:30 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites


Meal 2 Noon or before 14 bites


Meal ...
by herbsgirl
Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I am feeling better! DH is staying home with baby and the two youngest and I am taking me and two oldest and going to devotions/bible study this morning

I am thinking of starting some new blog posts /video series on counting bites. People have questions and stuff and it would also be a way to get ...
by herbsgirl
Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

S DAY S DAY S DAY! 55 bites today. DH is taking me to Subway to try their new sandwich that has corn chips on it. I finally started feeling better after Starting Jini Patel Thompson's Oregano Oil Protocol for Viruses. It works like an antibiotic from the doctor, its a 7 day protocol. I suspision I ...
by herbsgirl
Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Thank you Chani8 and Automated!

I thought I was feeling better, then I got a bit of fever this morning. Hopefully soon

Today marks 5 months scince I started my habits and counting bites!!! Yay!


Todays weight: 146.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

BMI today: 23.6 (5 feet 6 inches ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Tired of quick fixes
Replies: 12
Views: 27097

Welcome back! Habits really work!
by herbsgirl
Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: productivity systems and habit-formation
Replies: 2
Views: 8405

Automated---I have my own Productvity System for housework! I am applying the habit concept to other areas of my life besides my eating and exercising! ;D Ive been doing this scince October/Nov 2013 I started smaller and gradually worked up or whatever to get where I am now


I spend an hour or so ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

kids are sick, I am sick! I am taking 3-4 cloves of garlic with each meal, and I'm not counting it as in my bites because its a "medicine" for me, I wouldnt be gagging it down so to speak if I didnt have this virus! My husband dont like it, but he agreed to let me do it. I had pnemonia last fall and ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Book Recommendations?
Replies: 17
Views: 34007

Highly recommend 2 books by Gillian Riley. I still use some of her principle(s) today. Its not as much about a certain diet, but more about the mental part of it!

They are

Beating Overeating: The Easy Guide by Gillian Riley

Eating Less Say Goodbye to Overating by Gillian Riley


She also has a ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Chani8-Thanks for stopping by! Yeah I think if we stretch our stomachs out with too much, I read it makes us hungrier ect... The 80 bites program explains it on their website about how larger amounts of even healthy foods is not good because it stretches our stomachs out!


Todays weight: 146.6 lbs ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight: 146.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Inside 5 lb Maintenance Range of 145.5 to 150.5

Todays eating plan

7:30 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites

Meal 2 Noon 14 bites

Meal 3 6 PM or so 24 bites

45 bites total


Today I changed my goal wieght ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Automated-- probably somewhere around 30-35-40 calories per bite? I dont reall know for sure , some might be less. Some more. :) I still eat alot of calorie rich food
by herbsgirl
Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight: 146.8 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Below 5 lb Maintenance Range

Todays eating plan

7:45 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites

Meal 2 Noon 14 bites

Meal 3 6 PM or so 24 bites

45 bites total


I am getting close to my maintenance ...
by herbsgirl
Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight: 144.8 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/


S day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Below 5 lb Maintenance Range

Todays eating plan

7:50 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 8 bites
took vitamins with 1 bite later because i forgot!

Meal 2 25 bites

Meal 17 bites

50 bites total
by herbsgirl
Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight: 144.8 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/


S day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Below 5 lb Maintenance Range

Todays eating plan

7:50 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 7 bites

Meal 2 Noon 30 bites

Meal 3 6 PM or so 13 bites

50 bites total
by herbsgirl
Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight: 144 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Below 5 lb Maintenance Range

Todays eating plan

7:45 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7- 7:30 AM 6 bites

Meal 2 Noon 12 bites

Meal 3 6 PM or so 22 bites

40 bites total
by herbsgirl
Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

147 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Wieght below 5 lb Maintenance Range (147.5-152.5)

My new Maintenance Plan for Maintenance Week 4 is up on my blog here

http://countyourbites.blogspot.com/2014/03/maintenance-plan-for-week-4.html

Today I am making cheddar chowder with ham ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

148.6 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Wieght inside Maintenance Range



Todays eating plan

7:45 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7 AM 6 bites

Meal 2 Noon 12 bites

Meal 3 6 PM or when family eats Homemade pizza and hawaian pizza baked beans peach cobbler ect 22 bites

40 ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

149 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/

Im in my goal maitenance range now! Im trying to decide, I might want my goal wieght lower than 150. I might want it just a pound or two less than that, but we will see. I want to be realistic for the long term keeping it off. I dont want something ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

I went from 35 bites on N days last week to 40 bites this week.

Todays eating plan

7:45 Am or so 4 miles Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 7 AM 6 bites of homemade sausage egg quiche

Meal 2 Noon 12 bites

Meal 3 6 PM or when family eats baked hamburgers on sandwich creamed corn, easy applesauce cake 22 ...
by herbsgirl
Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Yesterday was my Capital S day! Nice to be back to the regular routine today

My bite plan I have upped 5 bites per day again for next week.

Today is 40 bites and 3-4 meals

4 miles exercise

Breakfast: 5 bites

Lunch:

Supper:
by herbsgirl
Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 145 lbs https://trendweight.com/dashboard/

Todays eating plan

1:30 PM- 4 miles of Leslie Sansone

Meal 1 12:00-12:15
9 bites


Meal 2 3:00-3:15 PM
6 Bites


Meal 3 6:00 PM- 6:15 PM OR when family eats
20 bites


aprox 35 bites
by herbsgirl
Thu Feb 27, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 145.6 lbs https://trendweight.com/dashboard/

Todays eating plan

around 8 AM- 4 miles of Leslie Sansone 1st mile of 5 mile fat burning walk and 3 mile fast walk with holding close to 6 lbs in wieghts

Meal 1 12:00-12:15
9 bites


Meal 2 3:00-3:15 PM
6 Bites


Meal 3 6:00 ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Wow! You are a sliver of your former self! Do you have a second goal in mind? An endpoint? You may have to start adding bites!

Yes, I have a systematic way of evaluating my bite count Once a week and making a new bite goal for each day once a week on Friday or Saturday for the coming week. I ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 145.6 lbs https://trendweight.com/dashboard/

Todays eating plan

around 8 AM- 4 miles of Leslie Sansone 1st mile of 5 mile fat burning walk and 3 mile fast walk with holding close to 6 lbs in wieghts 4 minutes 20 seconds Heavy Hands type techniques

Meal 1 12:00-12:15
9 bites


Meal ...
by herbsgirl
Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Marianna's Check In
Replies: 50
Views: 78544

Dont let yourself get down from a slip up or a bad day! We all have those! just pick up where you left off.

Sometimes its hard for me to get back on track, but its worth it! :D
by herbsgirl
Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Todays weight 146.2 lbs https://trendweight.com/dashboard/

Todays eating plan

around 8 AM- 4 miles of Leslie Sansone 1st mile of 5 mile fat burning walk and 3 mile fast walk with holding close to 6 lbs in wieghts 4 minutes 10 seconds Heavy Hands type techniques

Meal 1 12:00-12:15
9 bites ...
by herbsgirl
Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Marianna's Check In
Replies: 50
Views: 78544

Stopping by and saying have a wonderful on-plan day!!! :D
by herbsgirl
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

question for you! Looking back over the weeks that you lost, I notice that you went really really low on your bite number for awhile--days when you essentially had 5 bites per meal. I've been reading the 5 bite stuff, and I get why they are doing that, but I also see that you increased your number ...
by herbsgirl
Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Good, you found it! That is strange that the clock disappears! Maybe you have a newer iPhone than I have? Mine is an iPhone 4
by herbsgirl
Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Marianna's Check In
Replies: 50
Views: 78544

Re: Marianna's Check In


I would like to say that adding bite counting to NoS'ing has been revelatory to me. I think the one plate rule has been so important, but I am someone who seems to always try and find a rebellious way to defeat rules. I think my plates were kind of out of control. Counting bites has for the very ...
by herbsgirl
Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Thanks Marianna!

For the eat SLower Pro app question.....Go to the bottom of your screen on the main page with a picture of a plate. You will see a clock icon at the bottom in the middle. Click on the little clock icon. This pulls up a menu where you can turn sound on and off and you can also turn ...
by herbsgirl
Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Glad I'm not the only fan of Leslie here. I absolutely love her workouts, and been doing them almost every day for the last 2 years.

Thanks for commenting! How many miles a day do you do? Do you use Walk boosters? I am always trying to boost the intensity gradually it seems. I feel like her walks ...
by herbsgirl
Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I am desperate!!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 27799

I use the Eating Slowly concept and it works well for me. Chewing can also be incorporated into that.

If you only do No S and eating a minute per bite, its almost a guarantee that you WILL lose wieght! I eat each bite about a minute apart, It really works for feeling satisfied, losing wieght, ect ...
by herbsgirl
Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Today is an S day!!!!!!! Next week my N days are 35 bites and my S days 45 bites, I am also planning a Capital S day for next Saturday!!!! Whoo Hooo! Obviously I am still losing weight at a pretty rapid pace, so I will be adding in extra bites slowly week by week until I get stabilized in my goal ...
by herbsgirl
Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

146.4 lbs
https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/


Todays eating plan 8 hour eating window 12 Noon- 8 PM

around 8 AM- 4 miles of Leslie Sansone Really Big 5 miles with holding close to 6 lbs in wieghts 3 minutes 15 seconds Heavy Hands type techniques

Meal 1 12:00-12:15
7 bites


Meal 2 3 ...
by herbsgirl
Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

Making a new stickk commitment for next week today! I ordered two new Lesllie Dvds from the library. I figured I might as well borrow some from the library too!

I am doing alot of research on the science of weight Maintenance

So far I am noticing alot of articles/studies have alot in common ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I am desperate!!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 27799

I use the Eating Slowly concept and it works well for me. Chewing can also be incorporated into that.

If you only do No S and eating a minute per bite, its almost a guarantee that you WILL lose wieght! I eat each bite about a minute apart, It really works for feeling satisfied, losing wieght, ect ...
by herbsgirl
Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Herbsgirl's check in
Replies: 448
Views: 549585

148 lbs https://trendweight.com/u/cd1f67ad57c04c/ It looks like my wieght might fall below the goal wieght range, but that is ok, I will find the amount of bites that is perfect for me eventually. It is important that I stay faithful to my commitment contracts, and that is staying on HABIT!!! When ...

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