Everyday Systems

Day 18: SUCCESS
Day 19: SUCCESS
Day 20, 21: S-DAYS

Well, I've had a very good run here: 21 days, and only one "failure." I've only lost 2.5 pounds, but I'm very happy with that. I am continuing to follow No-S and I'll let you all know when I've reached my goals.

DAY 17: SUCCESS

I seem to be back on track.

I had a bone density test the other day that came back "significantly declined" since my last. Now I really have to eat healthier and exercise!

~Mada

Welcome Kwag!

I'm l-o-n-g-i-n-g to regain my serenity--I'd take that over weight loss any day of the week.


Well, you sure struck a chord with me! I sometimes think that I would trade any weight loss for never feeling that over-stuffed sick tummy ever again. I'm hopeful that No-S can deliver ...

First order of business:

Day 13: S-day
Day 14: S-day

Day 15: FAILURE
Day 16: SUCCESS

Ah, well, it was bound to happen. We're not perfect! What happened was that I spent the morning and early afternoon at a friend's house. No lunch, just coffee and one homemade muffin, because there just wasn't ...

Day 11: SUCCESS
Day 12: SUCCESS

Things are going great and I think I'm beginning to learn to put food in its proper place. I managed to go shopping in the mall yesterday, past the popcorn and ice cream, through the brand new fancy food court, without once being tempted to snack. And today I made ...

I've only been here a couple of weeks but I have to agree with the other ladies. The way I deal with weekends is--I bake something special. Now I know that sounds a bit wacky, but for years I denied myself the pleasure of baking and where did it get me? Yup, 20 pounds overweight and feeling guilty ...

Day 10: SUCCESS

I'm getting rather fond of placing that big green checkmark on the calendar to indicate a successful No S day. It's a terrific reinforcement.

I'm having no trouble with hunger; as a matter of fact, I'm enjoying the sensation as I prepare my meals. I had a bit of an emotional upset ...

Day 9: SUCCESS

How could it not be, as I'm still a little iffy from yesterday's GI upset. But I ate healthfully, if lightly.

~Mada

Day 5: SUCCESS
Day 6: S-Day
Day 7: S-Day

Day 8: SICK DAY!!

I guess you could say today was a success, because I was so sick I only ate a bowl of rice and some tea for lunch, and a piece of toast and an egg for dinner. I'm still a little shaky but I think I'll be OK tomorrow.

It was a little ...

Thanks, mrs cummings. I've always been a walker, but the thing that gets me out these days is my daughter. We homeschool and if I didn't kick her little skinny butt out the door everyday, she'd bury herself in a stack of books and not come out--unless it was for a trip to the library.

Thanks for ...

Day 3: SUCCESS

Long walk in the snow today and sensible eating with only a moment or two this afternoon when I had a few crazy thoughts about chocolate. Good thing there's none in the house.

~Mada

Day 2: SUCCESS!

It's almost eight o'clock here on the West Coast, and I've flossed and brushed my teeth, and shut down the kitchen. I've eaten just enough dinner, I hope, to hold me until I get to bed.

I hope every day will be as easy as this. I feel great!

~Mada

Thanks, David.

I should have been a pastry chef, but instead I tried line cooking after chef school. I was bad at it, and truly, it was one of the hardest jobs I ever took on. That job, and trying to diet off my chef school pounds, nearly killed my love of cooking.

The cake was a carmel-nut ...

Hi, my name's Mada and today is my first "real" No-S day. SUCCESS!

I was a little restless in the afternoon, kept wandering into the kitchen, then made myself a cup of tea and it seemed to do the trick. I went for a long walk with my daughter this morning.

I've been lurking here for months now ...