Everyday Systems

natj

Hi All,

I just wanted to check in to say that I will be taking a break from posting for awhile. I'm not sure how long, but I just know that I've been struggling with posting lately. Perhaps I'll do a once a week check-in or no check-in at all, but in the meantime, just wanted to say thank you for ...

natj

N Day

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- none (was too upset and busy to eat)

L- lean cuisine, carrots and ranch

V-8

D- lasagna; garlic bread; salad

hot mocha

Even though it was a terrible day at work, it was an ok day eating-wise.

Wahine, you crack me up! I agree on the plates piled high with ...

natj

N Day

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- Egg whites; light buttered toast

L- ham sandwich on a pretzel slider roll; a few potato chips; sugar-free vanilla iced coffee with cream

D- pizza (plate piled high); wine

S Day

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- 3 slices of bacon; 3 low ...

natj

Technically YES!!!

Great news! You are only a few lbs away from your desired weight, right?

natj

Here! Here!

That food sounds AWESOME.

I am obsessed with feta and would LOVE that sandwich.

Also, that RAW bar sounds super yummy- would you mind sharing the recipe?

natj

Oooh biking to work? Seems like such a great way to get your head clear before going into work.

I also like your comment about drinking more water- a lot of times hunger can actually be thirst.

Finally, I agree with Linda- I wouldn't mess with the S... days. At least in the beginning.

natj

N Day

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- egg whites, buttered light toast

L- left over poverty meal with a piece of crusty bread; watermelon

Zico Chocolate Coconut Water

D- baked chicken; salad with ranch; mac n cheese

a handful of chocolate covered superfruits

Ok. Another good day. I ...

natj

Ok,

Well, you took the first step and it wasn't exactly what you expected... on top of that, it was a tough day eating wise.

However, I saw a "silver lining" in all this (ugh-I'm sure you are not feeling like there was)-2 major examples of self care- reinforcing your personal boundaries by ...

natj

N Day

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- 2 pieces organic toast with butter; 2 eggs fried in coconut oil (refined- thanks for the tip Linda!)

L- taco salad with left over taco meat from last night

D- Home made poverty meal (beef and macaroni)

Small fail- 2 gum balls

So, I did much ...

natj

Just wanted to stop in and say hi, and that I understand how you are feeling.

I think providing yourself a set stopping point (like May) is reasonable. This way, you will get some perspective with the passage of time and it will be an informed decision with plenty of time to build your habits.

I ...

natj

Linda,

I am hoping all goes well tomorrow with your first session. I think of all the support that you give to us on this board (and no doubt your family, even more) and believe it will be great to have someone give you some of that same kind of support.

I'm wishing you nothing but the best!

natj

Just wanted to say that I enjoy reading your story and truly enjoyed seeing the progress in your pictures. You look lovely and happy- Congratulations on all you've done. It's so inspiring. It's nice to see this does work if you keep at it!

natj

Wow-

Glad to hear you are ok! Even if you had to walk uphill both ways (just kidding)!

I hope you have a better N Day tomorrow!

natj

LOL!

For the record, I LOVE hearing about your salads, but understand if posting about it gets repetitive.

I am also not on FB, and it's probably because people post those crazy pictures!

Anyway, see you next week. Hope it's a good one!

natj

N Day

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- egg whites and buttered light toast

L- lean cuisine and honeydew melon

D- Crockpot chicken, salad and rice (plate piled high)

Then... fail. Brownie, sugar wafers.

N Day

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B-egg whites; cottage cheese ...

natj

Hi,

Just wanted to stop in and say that while I can't offer enthusiasm, I can offer some empathy- I know exactly how you are feeling! I'm hoping that this "slow down" in results/focus/whatever it is results from carryover from the holiday season- who knows? I'm not sure if that makes you feel any ...

natj

Berry,

Glad you are feeling better today.

Never thought about a spinach pineapple combo, but I do LOVE the spinach and strawberry (pun intended?) combo- so delish! Let us know how that turns out!

natj

Hi Linda,

Just I took a look at the recipe for the chocolate chip cookies and found it interesting, especially the canola oil substitution (for butter). Based on the info I've recently read on some No S discussion threads, I wonder if coconut oil would also work (Berry, if you're reading this, the ...

natj

S Day

B- 2 eggs; 2 sausage links; 1.5 pieces buttered toast

Snack: 2 brownies
L- Grilled porkchop; salad; green beans; a 2-bite scoop of smashed potatoes; 1 small slice of fresh-baked bread with butter. I ate only 2/3 of the pork chop.

Snacks for dinner: chips and salsa; 4 sugar wafers; mocha ...

natj

Linda,

Congrats on your new low!

I was intrigued about your chia pudding so thanks for posting the recipe- looks so good, especially with the banana soft serve. Mmmmmm! I will likely try that one.

Anyway, I keep reading in your posts about "waking up" and it is interesting to think about. 40 lbs ...

natj

Berry,

I hope you feel better.

I read through your thread and look up the coconut oil in the coffee. I am curious about it, but since I'm not a big coconut fan, I'm not sure how I'd like the taste.

Anyway, it certainly does have LOTS of health benefits, so perhaps if I don't like the oil, maybe ...

natj

S Day

B- 2 eggs; 2 pieces of bacon; 1 piece of buttered toast

L- chicken fried rice and mandarin chicken; handful of dark chocolate covered super fruits

D- slow cooker mac and cheese; 2 brownies and a couple of sips of milk

I am feeling a LOT better for the past few days since I've found an ...

natj

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- light buttered english muffin with egg whites

L- leftover sloppy joe pizza; pineapple

D- bacon cheeseburger and cheese fries

Better today.

natj

Hi Linda,

Isn't it so interesting how much more level-headed we get with age? It's good that the discussions were handled well. I know I'm reminded constantly about how I'm able to handle emotions so much more as I get older...

I hope you are able to achieve your goals this year- for you.

natj

Coffee with cream and sugar

B-none (not on purpose)

L- 1 soft taco; 1 serving of taco fillings

D- sausage links; eggs and toast

a few pieces of chocolate covered blueberries; 1/2 mocha

Linda, thanks for your thoughts. I guess it has been hard to stay motivated since I've lost only a few lbs on ...

natj

Wow- 25 years?! That's so awesome and inspiring!

Even through these tough times, being able to work through things together is such a gift. I hope that you two are through the worst of it and that you are now coming out on the other side.

I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation and it's such a good ...

natj

N Day
Coffee with cream and sugar

B- egg; buttered light toast

L- 3/4 serving panera mac n cheese; 1/2 turkey avocado sandwich

D- Salad; small cup of soup; bread; small latte

FAIL- was up late and was starving- ate wheat thins; then felt guilty and ate cookies

N Day

Coffee with cream and ...

natj

Wow- I'm so impressed to see all of your success. You can do the 4 more days!!!!! I'm rooting for you!

natj

Green days will come back again soon- hopefully tomorrow?

natj

Wahine,

Just caught up on your thread. I really related to your comment about being "properly hungry" for your meals. That is the one thing I LOVE about No S. I find that I think I truly do enjoy my meals more with that "sprinkle" of hunger.

Anyway, it sounds like you've had a great Monday. Enjoy ...

natj

N Day

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- egg whites with light buttered english muffin

L- 1/2 ham sandwich; orange; 1 serving of cheetos

D- slow cooker pork chop; rice; cauliflower

low-cal mocha

So, good day today. Feels good to be back to N Days after this past weekend.

In addition to watching ...

natj

Rawcookie,

You did it! Sounds like you enjoyed the experience and it provided the expected result (energy, vitality, etc!).

Sounds like you also thought about reintroducing typical meals as well. I'd be curious to know if you notice if reintroducing a particular food is difficult or not.

Anyway ...

natj

CG- Here's wishing the best for you- keep us posted on what progresses from here. Hope the surgeries are over...

natj

S Day

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- none

L- small cup of chicken rice soup; grilled chicken salad (got my veggies!)

Piece of Oreo icebox cake

D- piece of buttered bread; 2 oreos; sunflower seeds; chicken finger

I feel kinda yucky. I didn't go too crazy this weekend, but had very unbalanced ...

natj

S Day

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- 3 slices bacon; 3 low-carb crepes

L- bruschetta; artichoke dip and bread; salad; spaghetti; couple bites of cake; chocolate covered strawberry (baby shower)

D- a few bites of pulled pork; a few pieces of cheddar cheese; pepperoni; chips and salsa: 2 glasses ...

natj

N day

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- none (too busy at work)

L- jimmy Johns sub and chips

D- 2 large slices of pizza

I over ate today. Although I technically am green, my plates were over filled and I ate way past fullness. This has been one of the toughest weeks of my career, and I am tired ...

natj

Well, OK- doing great, I see!

I am hoping that you are feeling great and wonder if you will keep doing this past your planned 7 days?

natj

Linda, sorry for the randomness- So, I have been meaning to ask you...

Now that you eat (mostly) vegan meals, how do you make your Skinny Mochas. I have tried using Almond milk, and while they are lower calorie, I'm just not as thrilled with them. Do you have a recipe you'd be willing to share ...

natj

Berry,

When reading your posts, I feel like I can almost "see" your salads and your meals. You do such a great job describing your daily meals, the landscape, your husband, and all the parts of your life. It is a real pleasure! Anyway, I hope you have a lovely day and lovely upcoming weekend.

natj

N Day

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- buttered light toast with an egg

L- low-carb hot and spicy slaw

D- 4 chicken fingers and a few cheese curds

N Day

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- none

L- 1/2 BLT Club sandwich; a handful of chips

D- Bacon cheeseburger; fries (SLIGHT FAIL- few sips of ...

natj

Wow,

The dinner sounded so good Linda! One of my girlfriends from college was 1/2 Korean and she introduced me to kimchi and korean bbq- truly some of my favorite foods! I love the idea of using portobellas for that as I think it may be as yummy (or even yummier) than using beef. Definitely marking ...

natj

N Day

Coffee with cream and sugar

B- buttered light bread (am trying to use it up); egg

L- Salami sandwich on a pretzel slider bun; grapes; rice chips

D- bratwurst on a bun; 1/4 pb&J; chicken broth; a few wheat thins.

Plate piled kinda high for dinner, but overall a much better day. I have ...

natj

Rawcookie,

I hear you on the winter blahs and illness. Anyway, I hope the juices have the desired affect for you! I will check in to see how you are doing.

natj

N Day

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- light yogurt with 1/2 english muffin and egg whites

L- low carb tortilla with ham and lettuce with pop chips and a pack of 100 calorie almonds

D- lean cuisine with light bread garlic toast and then.... FAIL. Ate the ends off my son's PB&J; ate some ...

natj

Mmmm... that biscuit with homemade strawberry jam sounds delish! Such a nice S day treat.

That pot roast also sounds lovely...Now that I think about it, I don't remember you eating meat as a part of your salads. Are you vegetarian?

natj

Rawcookie-

This juicing concept interests me. Don't know if you are doing it to simply lose weight, or for general health, etc.? Let us know if you are able to get around the 5 meal thing this week- otherwise, it is only 5 N days that you arent exactly on the habit.

Hope it has the desired affect ...

natj

Hi Linda,

So, I just stole the below quote from your comments on oolala's thread:

Linda writes, "But one thing I do know now that I'm older is that beauty or sexiness or whatever isn't about being a certain size or being in perfect shape or anything like that. It's about taking a little time to ...

natj

S Day
Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- bowl of raisin bran

L-pretzel slider sandwich with ham; a few chips

D- Our LAST holiday party (we have hosted a total of 4 this year) and I ate lots of appetizers; 1/2 of my dinner plate; small piece of chocolate pudding pie.

Pretty moderate party ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- light english muffin with butter and an egg

L- salami sandwich on a pretzel slider bun; yogurt with blueberries and granola

D- Hot dogs and cole slaw; chips; FAIL: had seconds on chips; then a few pieces of chocolate

Headache this evening- perhaps played ...

natj

Off to a great start! Good luck with the move...

My family just returned from vacationing in Hawaii and it was AMAZING! I know it's not vacation, but nevertheless, I am still excited for you! Hope all goes well.

natj

Congratulations!!!! How exciting!! Here's to a healthy 2016!!!!

natj

Reading through your post just made me laugh out loud (the CRISP conversation!).

Anyway, just wanted to stop by and say that your new year is looking great so far!

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- light buttered english muffin with an egg

L- carrots and ranch; salami sandwich on a pretzel slider bun; a few bites of yogurt with granola

D- lasagna and garlic bread

natj

Hi Berry,

Hope you enjoyed your salad this evening. I LOVE putting avocado into mine- so yummy!

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- yogurt with blueberries and granola

L-veggies and dip; small cup of chicken noodle; salami on a pretzel slider

D- Lean Cuisine; carrots and ranch
Steamed milk and honey

Thanks Wahine! I am really trying to eat for satisfaction this year- and, of course ...

natj

Linda,

I'm so glad you got some time to spend with your husband and to take care of your relationship. I like those rare evenings when the stars kind of align and you remember just why you really like (and love) each other. Hope you can have more of them in 2016. And for this "friend" at work, I ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- Yogurt and (homemade) granola!

L- Salami on a pretzel slider bun; veggies and leftover jalapeño dip

D- leftover strip steak, a few bites of cheesy potatoes; sugar snap peas

Decaf low-cal mocha

Linda, thanks for stopping by. So I made the granola and got ...

natj

Sunday

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B-Blueberry muffin top with butter; 5 slice crispy bacon

L- Meatloaf; mashed potatoes, mozzarella and tomato salad; corn; piece of buttered bread (all on one plate)

Made granola and had some tastes of it...

D-a few pieces of candy; small ice cream ...

natj

Saturday
Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B-2 scrambled eggs; 2 sausage links; 2 pieces of buttered toast

PB cookie bar

L- Salad and small bowl of chili; 2 pieces of bread

D- Cheeseburger and fries; PB cookie bar; brownie cookie bar with frosting

Lots of potato chips (sitting with hubby in ...

natj

Berry,

I wish you a great year of No S ing!

Love hearing your positive words and encouragement. I also just realized that our birthdays are very close- I'm at the beginning March too! Enjoyed your recap and story and look forward to reading more about your salads and exercising this year.

Best ...

natj

Congratulations on not only your loss, but in seeing some of the changes of our relationship with food that No S changes!

I look forward to hearing more about your experience!

natj

Congratulations! What a fantastic surprise to have made it to your goal!!! It couldn't have happened to a better person!

You are so inspiring, especially when you put it that you were 40 lbs heavier at the same time last year. I continually thank you for all of your encouragement, positivity and ...

natj

New Year's Eve

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- 5 slices thin crust pizza

L- small ham sandwich

Several "tastes" of the food I was preparing for the evening

D- No idea (I ate and drank a LOT)

Still not guilty, I had a great time and didn't worry about any of it!

New Years Day ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- Bowl of raisin bran

L- small ham sandwich with single serving of chips

Coffee with cream and sugar

D- 5 small slices of thin crust pizza; 2 glasses of wine

Well, I had intended on having an NWS event today, but didn't need it! Awesome.

Linda, thanks for ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- English muffin with butter and an egg

L- small salami sandwich on a pretzel slider bun; cauliflower and buffalo chicken dip

D- chicken pot pie; carrots and ranch

FAIL: serving of cookie dough frozen custard- but well worth it! While I should have squirreled ...

natj

Aww darn... I'm sorry you are sick! I actually get mad when I'm sick because I can't go about doing my "normal day" routines.

It's good that you were able to get some things accomplished today. I know you will make sure that you don't overdo it tomorrow.

I am also experiencing major back pain ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- English muffin sandwich

L- Jimmy Johns ham sub

D- pork tenderloin; sugar snap peas; mashed potatoes; corn

Then fail... vita muffin top spread with chocolate frosting; piece of cheese; hot mocha.

So, I was white-knuckling through today from lunch to dinner ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- 3 low carb crepes; a few small pieces of fried ham

L- small piece of lasagna with cesaer salad and olives

raspberry cheesecake bite; chocolate chip cookie

D- (ugh) vita muffin top spread with frosting; 1/2 sandwich; Ritz crackers and a few pieces of cheddar ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- none

L- sandwich with leftover ham; a small pretzel roll

piece of banana pudding cake; sugar wafers

D- 2 bowls of cereal; 2 sugar cookies

sunflower seeds

Very carb-filled day. I suspect it's residual from drinking so much alcohol yesterday. I feel very ...

natj

Wow- a loss during the holiday! That's a great feat. I think that we should hope to maintain, but your moderation was rewarded with a loss. Well done!

natj

Joasia,

What an inspiring post! Your positivity is infectious and I truly believe you have already realized your goal with all of the things you are experiencing on your list. Since you've been at this for already 6-8 years, I firmly believe your habit is no longer that, it's a life style at this ...

natj

Linda,

Just finished reading your update- I am so glad you emailed your friend about the cabin situation. While it may have hurt her feelings, I think you did the right thing to ensure that you and your family enjoy your vacation. After all, that's the whole point of your vacation- to enjoy and ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B-2 low carb crepes 3 slices of bacon

L- a handful of pepperoni; 2 slices of salami

(S event- 4 sugar cookies)

D- 1/2 steak; 3 shrimp; aspargus

The S event worked! I didn't eat much dinner because I had my S event beforehand.

Coffee with organic cream and ...

natj

Just read through your thread.

I am sorry you are going through such a difficult time, but the good news is that you are keeping up your promise by continuing to try hard and post on this board. I think you are inspiring and I know you will keep it up even with having to navigate all of the ...

natj

Oolala- I agree on no WW meetings!

Raw cookie, Congrats on putting up some great numbers related to your No S habit! I am impressed and think that you will likely be moderate with some treats even on your S days. Either way, I hope you enjoy the time with your family!

natj

Hi Linda,

I am just coming off a string of a few red days too and know how you feel. It's frustrating and I have an NWS day tomorrow because of the Christmas Eve holiday... however, I think I'm going to try out your "S event" idea rather than make it an entire S day! The truth is that I don't even ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- 2 over easy eggs with buttered toast

L- Smoked sausage sandwich; (literally) 2 potato chips; watermelon

D- 1/2 pork chop; mashed potatoes, corn

hot mocha

Ok, better day today. Linda, I am starting to notice No S is making me more aware, even in those crazy ...

natj

So did you like the movie? Do you think a 5-year old could sit it out?

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- light english muffin with butter and an egg

L-1/2 grilled chicken cesaer salad with focaccia bread

D- smoked sausage with sautéed cabbage

Steamed milk with honey....then FAIL- I ate some Christmas Crunch that I made for Christmas presents. Over the weekend ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- scrambled eggs; toast with butter; 3 slices of bacon

L- grilled chicken breast; oven roasted potatoes; peas

Homemade Christmas crunch chex mix

D- Left over Chinese food

Another non-wild S day. So cool, but I'm wondering if I will be able to keep it up ...

natj

Now your hot chocolate sounds like the perfect way to enjoy an S day- cheers!

natj

Linda,

First of all, congrats on the downward trend in your weight!! Your hard work continues to payoff. Secondly, I like your idea of the S "even". I think that if I used this idea when I'm hemming and hawing about whether to break the No S "rules" or not, I could just take an S day and avoid the ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- low carb crepes filled with sugar (ha!)

L- filet mignon, broccoli, mashed potatoes (cleared about 60% of my plate)

Hot mocha

D- 2 slices thin crust pizza; vita muffin with chocolate frosting; sunflower seeds

Sugar wafers

It's amazing how my outlook on ...

natj

Linda,

I loved your post today.

I, too, have a great relationship with my husband, but feel sometimes that I get wrapped up with our son. I think it's a great reminder that we need to focus on them sometimes too and provide surprises and extra love! Great idea bringing him lunch- I bet he loved ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B-none (missed it at work)

L- 3 Chicken tenders and fruit salad

D- Sweet and sour chicken; pork fried rice; a small bowl of wonton (to ensure it fit on the plate)

Steamed milk with honey

Ok, so although I have ANOTHER headache again, but I am having a GREAT ...

natj

Linda,

Thanks so much for the granola recipe- I think I'm gonna do it this time, just need to get the maple syrup, as I have dried apples already! It sounds delish!

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- lite english muffin with butter and egg

L- Lean Cuisine; pineapple

D- 2 eggs; 2 pieces of toast with butter;

Fail- Chex Mix; a few chocolate covered blueberries

Another headache today. Drama at work. Oh well on the fail. Marking and moving on. Hope ...

natj

Nettee,

I hear you on the WTH factor- once you fall off, it's hard to get back on that day. However, you should be able to pick back up again tomorrow, no problem. Good luck!

natj

Baklava is so worth a fail! I hope you were able to enjoy it!

natj

Linda,

I just read through the recipe- I gotta ask, does it really taste like cheese? Either way, it is really creative. AND- I love sunflower seeds... anything, the seeds themselves, Sun butter, etc.

And, I also looked up goat yogurt and can imagine that tasting good.

I think you may have done ...

natj

RC-

First of all, I hope you feel better. Secondly, I love the concept, and am even loving the words "squirreling away"- laughing out loud right now. The funny thing is that everyone in my area of the office is on Weight Watchers and they make "sweets" that don't look appetizing to me at all. So ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- Piece of toast with butter; scrambled eggs with feta cheese

L- leftover Sloppy joes; handful of Doritos

D- meatloaf; mashed potatoes; sugar snap peas

Steamed milk with a spoonful of honey

A more moderate day today, plate-wise, but I noticed that I still ...

natj

Great job- keep it going!!!

natj

Linda,

Here's to a better tomorrow- Keep on movin' on!

I keep forgetting to write and tell you that I LOVED that article you recently posted about a critical view constant self improvement. It gives me a lot to think about as I have such a mixed opinion about the need to continually improve vs ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- Lite english muffin with butter and an egg

L- Salami sandwich on a slider bun; handful of Doritos; watermelon and pineapple

D- Sloppy joes; chips and a few pistachios- PLATE PILED HIGH for dinner today

Steamed milk with a spoonful of honey

Had some major ...

natj

Coffee with organic cream and sugar

B- Light english muffin with organic PB and a drizzle of honey

L- Roasted veggie couscous with tzaziki sauce; a few watermelon and pineapple spears

D- Chicken pot pie; steamed milk

Had a splitting headache today...all day- I'm sure it had to do with my ...

natj

CG-

Am so sorry to hear about your upcoming surgery- just hoping things go well. Keep us posted.

natj

Hi Linda,

Thanks so much for stopping by to check on me. While catching up on your thread, I am continuously appreciative about how you are able to convey your thoughts and emotions so well in your writing! I know you sometimes judge yourself on your ability to "stick things out" but I hope that ...

natj

(Kona) Coffee with Cream and sugar

B- None (still jet lagged and didn't get up until late)

L- 1/2 bacon cheeseburger; 1/3 italian sausage sandwich; a few fries

D- JUNK. Sugar wafers; Doritos; Pretzel roll

Well, I'm back from Hawaii and suffering from jet lag. While I feel yucky from this (and my ...

natj

MaggieMae,

I just took a moment and read through your thread. I have recently come off a strict calorie counting "diet" and while paired with No S, it triggered me to binge. So, I'm just back to regular No S, and while I have a couple of fails, I've just marked them and moved on. I know if you get ...

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