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by jessand2boys
Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday was a success! Stuck to my 3 meals and it seems that reducing carbs really makes it easier to feel full from meal to meal.

This morning I went to weighlifting too, so I'm feeling pretty giddy about being back on track!
by jessand2boys
Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Thank you Sonya - I definitely agree about the binging that can result from the carb-y stuff.

Yesterday (1st day back) was success .

I was pretty hungry by dinner time but had the BEST dinner and it kept me full the rest of the evening.

So far so good today, too. I'm going to have the same dinner ...
by jessand2boys
Mon Sep 14, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Oh my, did I have an awful couple of weeks - I'm finally feeling more like myself. I totally let the stress derail me.

I'm getting back on track but I realize that I really do better with low(er) carbs. Every time I've ever lost weight it's been with low carb of some sort and the science makes ...
by jessand2boys
Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

On my way to bed shortly so let's call this a GREEN day. Whew!!

It was a tough one but I powered through!

Now, to get some weightlifting in tomorrow!!!
by jessand2boys
Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:08 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: low blood sugar shakes
Replies: 6
Views: 18621

That happened to me some when nursing. I ditto the protein suggestion - to me a snack of something like string cheese or some greek yogurt or cottage cheese isn't like a big handful of crackers or something. Maybe you could build a mini-4th meal around nursing time or somehow work your meal times ...
by jessand2boys
Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday turned into a wicked red day! :oops:

I'm on track for green so far today even though I'm still dealing with a stressful situation. I've taken steps to resolve it though.

However, the stress gave me insomnia which means I was too tired for weightlifting. I missed it all last week due to ...
by jessand2boys
Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Happy Monday!

This is going to be a great 5 N days! I am seeing them become more and more appealing after a relaxed weekend. I see how I gained weight by eating like this 7 days a week - an extra roll here and handful of crackers there add up over the days and weeks.

I still have some stressful ...
by jessand2boys
Fri Aug 28, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

After 2 S (sick) days today is red, red, redder than red .

:oops: :oops: :oops:

I'm tired from being sick and fairly stressed about something going on right now so it was easy to fall prey to the siren call of a chocolate chip cookie and a few mini reese's cups.

Next week will be a better one ...
by jessand2boys
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Thanks! Another sick day today.. This is a weird virus, so tired and achy.

Meanwhile, today is another S day, but a fairly tame one.

Tomorrow will be an N day, I hope! I'm ready to get back to work!
by jessand2boys
Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: ironchef mostly weekly check in
Replies: 1065
Views: 1322677

Lolol!!!!
by jessand2boys
Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Thanks rawcookie! Turns out I'm sick - I have a fever, sore throat and body aches. So today has become an S day because I feel so miserable.
by jessand2boys
Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday was a auccess despite having a pretty bad day and being exhausted which usually leads to mindless carb munching. I didn't even walk past the candy drawer at work so YAY!

Today is shaping up to be a pretty rough one too but so far so good. I went to Whole Foods for a sandwich and made it ...
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Typical day of eating - What's yours?
Replies: 7
Views: 20917

Hmm.. breakfast is always eggs, with either bacon or some sourdough bread. Or both. :D

Lunch is typically a sandwich, leftovers from dinner or a salad if I'm feeling it. I don't think salads fill me up enough unless I really load them with some protein.

Dinner varies - I almost always eat at home ...
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 59980

Awesome! :D
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday was green .

Scale hasn't really moved much. I'm not gaining anymore but I'm not really losing yet. I do think that I have some water weight that is hanging around.

I think I'm eating bread at nearly every meal though. :oops: Nothing wrong with bread, but I think I'm making up for lost ...
by jessand2boys
Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

I just had to pop in mid-S day and say... I love this WOE.

My favorite hobby (especially fall and winter) is cooking/baking. I've struggled with reconciling my love of baking in pariticular with the need to lose weight. Right now I have pumpkin bread in the oven and rosemary bread in the bread ...
by jessand2boys
Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Another red . I did great all day and then found myself sneaking bites off my kids plates. What??? I topped it off with a cheese stick. Not terrible but still....

I worked out hard Wednesday and yesterday and was insanely hungry which probably contributed to the munchies at night. I think I need to ...
by jessand2boys
Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: It's All About Me
Replies: 41
Views: 59980

Hopefully today was a better day at work for you!
by jessand2boys
Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Marye check in
Replies: 17
Views: 32433

Welcome Marye! This is a very supportive group, glad to have you here!
by jessand2boys
Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday was red . :(

I particpated in the ice cream social at work - part of me leans toward thinking it's part of normal eating to particpate in treats like that. And part of me says, when you spent years making *everything* a treat it's time for some change.

Anyways, so I did that and then ...
by jessand2boys
Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Wednesday was success .

I'm having a hard time determining if I've lost any weight becasue the weather is SO humid and I seem to be retaining several pounds of water. I hate that feeling. My rings are tight and my skin feels uncomfortable. I'm hoping this cold front helps with that.

Today they are ...
by jessand2boys
Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday was a success!

For some reason I kept thinking about french silk pie. I think I'll get on pinterest and find a recipe for this weekend. So funny, I rarely think about sweets but could not get that pie out of my head. LOL!
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom at it AGAIN Check-in
Replies: 37
Views: 50951

So glad to hear there is no cancer!
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Thank you, tobiasmom! I'm still adjusting to the pure awesomeness of not having to go through a checklist before I eat or something.

I love your note in your signature about committing to a full year in advance - that is a great idea!
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday was success.

It was raining all day so I ordered Jimmy John's instead of going out for lunch (I didn't have time to bring anything with me). Tasted good but I felt kinda over-full all afternoon. I need to plan better for lunches so they are more nutrient dense.
by jessand2boys
Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: hi guys im back
Replies: 9
Views: 19804

Good luck and welcome back!
by jessand2boys
Mon Aug 17, 2015 10:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom at it AGAIN Check-in
Replies: 37
Views: 50951

You have a lot on your plate - hope all is OK with your biopsy!
by jessand2boys
Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

My S days last week weren't too frisky - I think I had a couple brownies and maybe something else but not too much.

Yesterday I had lunch at a restaurant with 2 rolls (you know those awesome yeast rolls?) followed by a few handfuls of cheezits and an oreo mid afternoon. Then I had seconds and a ...
by jessand2boys
Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Kits daily diary
Replies: 12
Views: 24316

I felt the same way after my S day - bloated and yucky. I was just sitting here thinking about how I need to learn from that feeling.
by jessand2boys
Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Rawcookie - I feel the same way about bread now! Last night I had some baguette with dinner and it was SO GOOD!

Kit - happy birthday to your daughter! I agree, normalizing food is what's going to make this work long term.

Soooo I wil confess I went ahead and had the dessert Thursday! I so rarely ...
by jessand2boys
Thu Aug 13, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday was a success !

Today I'm going to one of htose luncheons where they put the dessert out at the beginning so I'll just have to give it to someone.

I've been pretty hungry for dinner by the time it comes around but I think it helps that I am eating a bit earlier because of that. Then I ...
by jessand2boys
Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** August Challenge ***
Replies: 12
Views: 25427

I'm in!

1 -
2 -
3 -
4 - :mrgreen: 1st day of NoS
5 - :mrgreen:
6 - :mrgreen:
7 - :mrgreen: also back to weightlifting class
8 - S day
9 - S day
10 - :mrgreen:
11 - :mrgreen:
12 - :mrgreen:
13 - S day - special lunch with my dad. Treated as N day otherwise.
14 - :mrgreen:
15 - S day
16 - S day ...
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

I'm going to mark today as a success ! I sat and watched my kids eat chips for a snack and held on to my desire for a green day. I'm off to bed soon so I think I can call it good.

I've been a little heavier on the bread than I normally like to be but right now I'm focusing on the habit forming ...
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Yesterday was success!!
My kids kept trying to give me candy that the exchange student brought and I held strong!
by jessand2boys
Sat Aug 08, 2015 11:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Day 4 was success!

Now on to an S day - which will be SO busy I won't have time to mess around with food other than the previously mentioned brownies. Tomorrow I have 2 parties - yikes!!
by jessand2boys
Fri Aug 07, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Starting No S on Friday: lol
Replies: 7
Views: 17770

Welcome! I think that's a great way to start - kind of like starting a new job on a Friday. I'm new too, just started on Tuesday.

True point - so many cultures just eat 3 meals a day with plates full of yummy things and stay at a healthy weight.
by jessand2boys
Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 6
Views: 14060

Very impressive!

I am going to definitely read more about what he says.
by jessand2boys
Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 6
Views: 14060

Thank you Oolala, I will check into his writing. I worked out this morning and had a good breakfast about an hour before. I feel fine so far although I think I'll REALLY enjoy my lunch when it's time! :D
by jessand2boys
Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Day 3 - success !

Just for posterity - breakfast was 2 eggs on sourdough toast. Lunch was leftovers - hamburger patty, mashed potatoes and spinach. I was feeling lazy at dinner (my kids would like EVERY night to be lazy dinner) and had a bacon and egg sandwich. My exchange student arrives Saturday ...
by jessand2boys
Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 6
Views: 14060

Thank you, tacodiscos!

I'm not as worried about the post-8 am workout snack as I am the pre-noon workout... I tried it both ways when I started CF and found that I had less weird fatigue related funks with a snack before class. I've been trying to avoid snacks for awhile now so that was my first ...
by jessand2boys
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 6
Views: 14060

2 questions

Hey everyone! I'm new here. I ran across the site Monday night, read the main page and then slapped my forehead, said "Of course!!!" and started Tuesday morning. :D

I need to lose about 60 pounds. I am in decent shape despite that and started strength training a few weeks ago. I then hurt my knee ...
by jessand2boys
Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1604179

That sounds yummy, especially after a long walk!
by jessand2boys
Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

On my way to bed - so day 2 is a success!

It was actually pretty easy because I was so busy with work today and running around to client's offices. No chance to get the munchies mid afternoon and then dinner was timed pretty well.
by jessand2boys
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I did fine with dinner last night - maybe a little too much on my plate but it was still one plate. :)

So day 1 - success!

Off to day 2!
by jessand2boys
Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Jessica's check-in thread
Replies: 39
Views: 55152

Jessica's check-in thread

Hi! I found this site last night and it makes so much sense to me! I've tried calorie counting, paleo/primal and a few other methods over the last 5 or so years. I'll succeed for some period of time and then real life gets in the way or I start overthinking.

The simplicity of No S really appeals to ...

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