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by lderoc
Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Thanks MerryKat! Anxious to see what happens Thursday.

Yesterday and today were N days with 3 meals. So far so good.
by lderoc
Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sonya's checkin
Replies: 619
Views: 995641

Might be a red day Sonya, but the damage is very minimal. Just get back to regular routine tomorrow. You can do it!
by lderoc
Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Another great day! Have not needed to take advantage of my S day so far. But might have some popcorn tonight.

B=2 eggs,sprouted grain toast,Roma tomato,coffee
L=oatmeal
D=bbq'd chicken breast, sweet potato, roasted veggies, apple
S=(not yet) popcorn, raw veggies
by lderoc
Sat Apr 05, 2014 3:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Took your advice Sonya and it worked great! Thank you for that. I had breakfast much earlier than I usually do (8:30) and reduced my portions a little. Then I had lunch 4 hrs later and was not hungry at all until over 5 hrs later. Also kept my dinner portion much more reasonable.

B=boiled egg ...
by lderoc
Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Thanks for the encouragement!

Had a third meal yesterday. It was 1 carrot and a quest bar.

I made today my S day because it's just too hard not to. But made it my third meal and it all fit on one plate so I guess that's an improvement. :roll:

B=cottage cheese and strawberries, rice chips, Greek ...
by lderoc
Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Much better day today! Reduced the amount of each meal and as a result felt satisfied, not bloated. Now just have to keep it going.

B=oatmeal
L=bagel, cheddar cheese, apple
D=nothing yet - had a late breakfast and lunch, so may not need anything else. If I do, I will have carrots, strawberries and ...
by lderoc
Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Great idea! Thanks! I will try that this week.

Yesterday and today were green, but with a lot of hard work. I REALLY wanted to stuff my face at lunch today. And yesterday, I had to add a third meal of steamed veggies to prevent hitting the pantry later in the day.

Yesterday's meals:

B: oatmeal
L ...
by lderoc
Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

weekly recap

Well, this week went quite well however Thursday evening was yet another binge-so hard to get out of that. Seriously considering making this my S day, but preplanning my treats so that i don't go overboard. Friday and Saturday were great, but stayed up really late so was very tired Sunday. This ...
by lderoc
Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Thanks Sonya and automatedeating. I will take your advice and see what the next few weeks look like.

The baked oatmeal recipe is for one serving, but I make at least 5 of those at once in individual ramekins and refrigerate them. They are good for a week.

Today was another sane S day.

Breakfast ...
by lderoc
Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Haven't posted in a few days. Well it is sure astounding how it doesn't take long for a bad habit to form. Don't know if I should declare Thursday a fail or an S day. Here's why. When Thursday rolls around, I start to feel some anxiety about the weekend S days and the fear that I will binge ALL ...
by lderoc
Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

For sure Sonya. It's called Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal and I got it in an edition of Oxygen magazine. I've tweaked it a little (steel cut oats instead of old-fashioned and a tsp of truvia.)

1/2 cup steel cut oats
1/4 tsp baking powder
Dash sea salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp pumpkin pie ...
by lderoc
Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Well, it wasn't an S day for me after all. Just didn't feel like cake. So I stuck to my usual although I did add a third meal. It was needed today. I was too hungry.

Brunch= baked oatmeal, banana, chicken breast with skin, larabar
Lunch= pita and margarine, quest bar, mixed veggies, baked cheese ...
by lderoc
Wed Mar 19, 2014 4:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

Thanks eschano! That makes me feel better to hear that. Maybe I will try to relax a little until I've at least reached the year mark (this fall).

Today was a success, but I struggled a little.

Brunch = baked oatmeal, banana, boiled eggs (good thing I didn't have more food in my lunch bag because I ...
by lderoc
Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: lderoc's daily check-in
Replies: 26
Views: 38095

lderoc's daily check-in

Starting a daily check-in again. It's been a long time since I posted and I think this will make me more accountable. I've been really struggling lately with N days, specifically Thursday and Friday. And my S days (one at least) are full out binges. Argh! We'll see how this week goes.

Monday ...
by lderoc
Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 Meals Instead of 3
Replies: 12
Views: 25793

Thanks for the great responses everyone! This is very helpful. I will keep you all posted as to how it's going. Although I am on the NoS boards everyday and love reading everyone's posts, I don't log a daily check-in myself. I will try to commit to doing that so that I can look back later on and ...
by lderoc
Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 Meals Instead of 3
Replies: 0
Views: 6455

2 Meals Instead of 3

Does anyone eat a brunch instead of breakfast and lunch? I find I am not hungry at all in the mornings nor do I have the time. Waiting until I'm hungry, which is close to lunchtime, seems to cause a lot less anxiety towards food. I also find that as soon as I start eating, then my mind is constantly ...
by lderoc
Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 Meals Instead of 3
Replies: 12
Views: 25793

2 Meals Instead of 3

Does anyone eat a brunch instead of breakfast and lunch? I find I am not hungry at all in the mornings nor do I have the time. Waiting until I'm hungry, which is close to lunchtime, seems to cause a lot less anxiety towards food. I also find that as soon as I start eating, then my mind is constantly ...
by lderoc
Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

It's been another crazy week with many things going on. I try to check in everyday but don't always have time to post.

Had a great N week. Reduced the amount I ate at meals and also increased the time between meals. Both felt fine and I didn't feel really hungry all week. As a result, I thought ...
by lderoc
Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

OK! Yesterday was an epic binge day! I'm pretty upset with myself. Don't know what happened. I had planned to make myself pumpkin pancakes. Came home from checking in at work around 10:30 am and started eating whatever was in sight. Finally stopped. Thought I had it under control but started again ...
by lderoc
Sat Nov 23, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Making this a weekly check-in. Didn't get a chance all week.

Success all week. Made Thursday my S day again. Like this system for me. Might have another S day on weekend. Not sure yet. Looking forward to pumpkin protein pancakes. YUM!
by lderoc
Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Thanks for the encouragement jw. :)

The type of food was fine, it's just the amount. Did not use a plate and if I did, I'm sure it would've been way more than one.

Today was a good day again though. Was an N day on purpose. Had NO desire to eat sweets,seconds or snacks. Sunday will probably be ...
by lderoc
Sat Nov 16, 2013 3:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

What a rough day! I just feel fat!!! Let's hope tomorrow is better. Having said that, today was still an N day.

Brunch: 6" turkey breast sub from Subway
Lunch: banana pb wrap
Dinner: other half of sub

Workout: 55 mins cardio
by lderoc
Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

I am declaring today an S day. It's been a long week of working many hours and not having time to make good meals. Came home late again today. Was really craving something sweet so added a third meal and made it sweets.

Brunch: oatmeal
Lunch: microwave popcorn, ham and cheese stick,pear,protein bar ...
by lderoc
Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Failure today!!!!

When it was time to eat my first meal, I realized I was out of syrup. I was craving pumpkin protein pancakes. Instead, went straight to the fridge and started eating. Definitely had seconds and definitely had sweets.

Brunch: 2 slices whole wheat bread with margarine, leftover ...
by lderoc
Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Sunday was a sane S day- FINALLY!!! Wasn't easy though. Especially late afternoon/evng.Wanted to hit the kids' leftover Halloween treats when we got home. This morning, I feel great! No bingeing hangover. Definitely worth last night's effort.

Yesterday's meals:
Brunch: IHOP spinach mushroom ...
by lderoc
Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

S day started just past midnight Friday. I had been having that empty stomach feeling in bed for the past few hrs. This is a feeling I occasionally get since I changed that nasty habit of eating in the evening a few yrs back. (That was a tough one to overcome). Anyways, I got up and saw hubby eating ...
by lderoc
Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Thanks for the vote of confidence! But if you could only see the size of my plate, you would laugh! And the Popchips...did you know you can pile a whole bag on a plate? Because I'm fairly new to NoS, I still go back and count calories at the end of the day sometimes just for fun to see where I'm at ...
by lderoc
Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Thursday was a success, but it was a close call. I wanted so badly to eat chips and chocolate. I resisted and now I'm going to bed before I do some damage.

Breakfast: Banana PB Oatmeal (love that stuff!)

Mocha

Lunch: Homemade baked beans, lite cheddar, Popchips

Cappuccino

Dinner: String cheese ...
by lderoc
Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Wednesday is a success!

A day of eating very clean.

Brunch: Banana PB Oatmeal

Dinner: Large spinach feta salad
Clean homemade apple cake with greek yogurt

Workout: 65 mins. power walk in morning, heavy lifting session in afternoon.
by lderoc
Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4672
Views: 14985063

Hang in there Linda. We all go through rough patches. Don't lose sight of our main goal - to gain control of our eating habits.

Lynne
by lderoc
Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

I will call Tuesday another success. Almost fell off the wagon this afternoon but stuck to one large (heaping but still just one) plate. It was emotion more than hunger that drove that train!

Brunch: 0atmeal with pb,banana,apple and blackberries,scrambled eggs

Dinner: homemade turkey vegetable ...
by lderoc
Tue Nov 05, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Thanks Linda! :D How was yesterday for you?
by lderoc
Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Another successful day! Although I did feel like hitting the leftover Halloween treats in the evening.

Brunch - oatmeal with PB, banana and apple, 2 scrambled eggs
Dinner - large salad with canned tuna

Workout: 10 minutes abs routine
HIIT trng
by lderoc
Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone eat their first meal of the day at lunch time?
Replies: 32
Views: 50760

I do the same. Wait till I'm hungry, usually between 11 and 12. Then, something fairly small in mid-afternoon and then dinner between 6 and 7. If I don't think I will have time for dinner, I eat a larger meal around 4-5, making it 2 meals that day. Eating first thing in the morning just makes me ...
by lderoc
Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Today was a huge success for me. Finally an S day that isn't totally out of control. Started off the day with yoga. Then had warm almond milk with cacao and stevia. Eating breakfast early just starts an all-day eating marathon. After church, we headed to the city for brunch. Had a delicious veggie ...
by lderoc
Sun Nov 03, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Thanks for the vote of confidence jw! :D
by lderoc
Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

So I guess I'll recap the week since I didn't do it every day.

Monday and Tuesday were green but Wednesday was a big fat red. Struggled with feeling sick and tired all day-always makes me want to binge. Finally caved around 7pm and ate Halloween treats-LOTS and LOTS!!! Result was a food hangover on ...
by lderoc
Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Workout- abs, interval trng

Brunch- protein oatmeal
Dinner-black bean quesadilla,bagel w/margarine,light cheddar
by lderoc
Mon Oct 28, 2013 3:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Daily Recap
Replies: 26
Views: 41151

Daily Recap

After reading many daily posts, I decided I will try to do the same for a while. I think it will keep me motivated to keep going on NoS.

Today was an N day. (I prefer to have my S days on Friday and Saturday).

Workout: Power walk with hand weights 75 mins.

Brunch (prefer to combine breakfast and ...
by lderoc
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New - My Story
Replies: 4
Views: 9771

So far so good :D. I am having today and tomorrow as S days because I had a shopping day with a friend and we were so looking forward to a Pumpkin Spice Latte. It was delicious! I was just thinking a few hrs ago that my S days do seem to be settling down. The urges to binge have seemed to diminish ...
by lderoc
Wed Oct 02, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New - My Story
Replies: 4
Views: 9771

Thanks jw!
by lderoc
Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kat's Daily Check-in
Replies: 115
Views: 152155

I can relate

I am new to noS and read this thread all the way to the beginning this evening. So much of what is said here rings true for me. I am also about 10 lbs above my "happy weight". That is the weight that I FEEL my best at. My N days have been difficult at times, but I have managed to stay on track. My S ...
by lderoc
Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: New - My Story
Replies: 4
Views: 9771

New - My Story

Ok, so here goes. I'll try to keep this as brief as possible. I started NoS about a week and a half ago. Stumbled upon it on the internet. I just turned 40 and I'm in pretty good shape. I actually like working out and have been doing it for years. My problem is the binge eating. I think it came ...

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