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by Emmama
Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 211009

I do fine most days and have gotten used to the sensation of hunger. But there are days I just want more!


Yes...I've tinkered around with intuitive eating, and for me that meant bolting to the kitchen anytime I felt the least bit hungry. It's kinda nice to be mildly hungry. When I'm eating I ...
by Emmama
Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

How was the cheesecake?

Congrats on sticking to it....you are doing great!
by Emmama
Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

I was out of town for a four-day weekend, the extent of our vacation plans this year because we took a very long, extended trip to Europe last year and now I have to put kid#2 through college. Now that we have that out of the way, lol, I will add that I took Friday as an S day, just to justify some ...
by Emmama
Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Out of town and SUCCESS

B: eggs, toast, raspberries, coffee
L: Pimento cheese, chicken thighs
D: mixed tempura, 3 sushi pieces, sesame chicken
by Emmama
Thu Jul 28, 2016 12:48 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thanks, e-lyn and Cindy! And our fails seem to be fairly mild, so that's an improvement as well :)

Today: SUCCESS

B: egg, toast, grapes, coffee
L: hamburger, lemonade
D: chicken thigh, corn on the cob, pasta, wine
by Emmama
Wed Jul 27, 2016 2:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

I have to say that I think that hitting 21 days of success did something to me on some psychological level and after a moderate S weekend, I had two back to back FAIL days.

Monday:

B: egg, grapes, toast, coffee
L: pimento cheese, bread, salad
D: pasta bolognese, caesar salad, wine
S: 3 chocolate ...
by Emmama
Sat Jul 23, 2016 2:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 6 Weeks As of July 21
Replies: 37
Views: 58106

Congrats! Very encouraging...good work!
by Emmama
Sat Jul 23, 2016 2:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thanks, Cindy. SUCCESS today and I am ready for something sweet tomorrow.

B: egg, toast, nectarine, coffee
L: shrimp tempura, miso, bit of rice, sushi, iced tea
D: pizza, salad, wine
by Emmama
Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 211009

I'm just so tired of this whole food thing.

I totally get this...and fwiw, my food bio reads a lot like yours, down to the 5'2" height. My husband cuts out junk food and loses weight like crazy, and it takes me forever to lose 5 pounds, even eating very moderately (or what feels like moderate ...
by Emmama
Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:35 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

Just keep on keeping on! :)
by Emmama
Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Yay, fish tacos for breakfast! I love non-traditional foods for breakfast.

I go to lunch meetings a few times a week, and when I do, I tend to schedule the lunch early and then have that be my first meal of the day. Then around 3 or 4 I will have a light "lunch," and then dinner...makes for some ...
by Emmama
Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ekat learns to be an adult
Replies: 31
Views: 53318

I always think eating will help a headache, too...even though it never does unless I have skipped a meal in which case it's a signal that I need to eat. But I do tend to greet any bodily woe with a "hmm...you should probably have a bite."

Congrats on a successful day!
by Emmama
Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1564345

21 days success here. Cheers!
by Emmama
Thu Jul 21, 2016 12:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Ok - officially 21 days of success! Yay!

No weight loss yet, but I feel really good about maintaining, knowing that this level of eating will not cause me to gain, and starting to shed just a little craziness around food.

I lost 65 pounds a few years back. When I was maintaining that loss (for a ...
by Emmama
Wed Jul 20, 2016 5:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
Replies: 485
Views: 694109

It all sounds wonderful...
la vita e' bella! :)
yes, it really is.
by Emmama
Wed Jul 20, 2016 5:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

I'm still on track for GOLD this month!

Yes, you are! And perfection is not our goal, right? Just getting to moderate habits, and "good enough." That's where you are...oh man and ice cream is so yummy. Hadn't ever heard of adding caramel popcorn to it!

Good work...keep on keeping on! :)
by Emmama
Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 211009

I'm still struggling with wanting to eat when I'm feeling stressed out or emotional. My automatic response has typically been, 'what can I eat to relieve this feeling?'

I hear ya. I have the same issues. And the kicker is that it works..for just a little while. Then all the stressors and emotions ...
by Emmama
Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Day 20 :) in a row

SUCCESS

B: coffee, migas, black beans, rice, tea
L: bowl of cereal
D: tofu and fried rice, wine
by Emmama
Tue Jul 19, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Closing in on 21 days SUCCESS in a row!

B: egg, english muffin, cantaloupe, coffee
L: steak, avocado, tortilla chips
D: chicken salad sandwich, cantaloupe, strawberries, 4 potato chips

No alcohol today...hmmm...this is probably good. I have set the 2 glass ceiling that is advocated, but have been ...
by Emmama
Tue Jul 19, 2016 1:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

LOL! I ate three bowls of ice cream but zero flan so I guess I joined your BACCHANALIA.

And I agree...it was nice to come back to normalcy on Monday. I have to think the urge to eat ice cream will abate eventually...right?
by Emmama
Tue Jul 19, 2016 1:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
Replies: 485
Views: 694109

Chiming in to say I love your updates, too.
kaalii wrote: going to the 2nd daily outdoors fitness session with the family and a walk...
mum's food is sooo delicious and healthy at the same time, tons of homegrown veggies and salads... im spoiled...
you really are! :)
by Emmama
Tue Jul 19, 2016 1:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ekat learns to be an adult
Replies: 31
Views: 53318

Congrats on your first week! I think I've decided to give it three months to assess the weight loss portion...weight can vary so much from day to day. I also think I can make my plates smaller over time.

Great results :) keep it up!
by Emmama
Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Linda's daily check-in
Replies: 4672
Views: 14980453

Red: pint of Arctic zero :/
I used to love this stuff. I bought some so I could have a little spoonful any time I had a craving for ice cream, but since I started the NoS diet it has lost some of its appeal...now on S days I head straight for the Blue Bell.
by Emmama
Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thank you, e-lyn. The scale hasn't budged (note to stop excessively weighing myself) but I haven't gained either. I bought the kindle version of the NoS Diet to read through and give me some moral support and I came to the line, "Maintenance is an improvement" and so there you have it. It's tempting ...
by Emmama
Sat Jul 16, 2016 2:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

SUCCESS

B: french toast, egg, sausage, coffee
L: cheese, crackers, salami, cantaloupe
D: pork tacos, cold slaw, beer
by Emmama
Fri Jul 15, 2016 1:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

SUCCESS

Success today...sad about the situation in France, though. Don't feel the urge to comfort eat, but then again my eating hang-ups are pretty unimportant at the moment.

B: egg, bacon, toast, cantaloupe, coffee
L: cheese, salami, crackers, nectarine
D: pizza, caesar salad, wine
by Emmama
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 211009



I almost deleted that post.
I was having a really bad day and needed to vent. Sharing personal stuff about my disordered eating patterns on this board is uncomfortable at times. But maybe it will be helpful for me to look back on at some point. And maybe some reading it will be able to relate ...
by Emmama
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Beer and a swimming pool....sounds really good to me right now! We're in the middle of a heat wave.


We are, too. I've been quitting work around 4:30 each evening (I work at home, part-time) and getting in the pool to read and paddle around.

I hope one day we can come to the point that we ...
by Emmama
Thu Jul 14, 2016 3:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

SUCCESS

And it's Wednesday. I think I care more about being successful during the week than I do about being able to eat anything on the weekend. So when I think "2 days to the weekend" I am more excited about decreasing the opportunities for failure than I am the reward. Ah well...my food issues ...
by Emmama
Thu Jul 14, 2016 3:40 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 17848

Welcome...nice to meet you!

It does feel good to quit a diet, but the S diet is pretty pleasurable imo.

Looking forward to hearing about your experiences.
by Emmama
Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 211009

I ate most of it and just chalked it up to a less than stellar green day.

I mean, a plateful of food is a plateful of food, right? Maybe would be "better" to have eaten half of everything, or eaten till you felt satisfied, etc but maybe it would be better to just keep things very simple - you ...
by Emmama
Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:07 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "Only" three meals...?
Replies: 29
Views: 53159

Very well said. Thank you.
by Emmama
Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thanks e-lyn and Moonbat! I did not eat the Oreos :) I just tell myself that I can have whatever I want on Saturday. I doubt it will be Oreos. Probably ice cream lol.

SUCCESS today. It's amazing how quickly I can drop the habit of eating a sweet after dinner. My new habit is to take a bath and ...
by Emmama
Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

I just wish the scale would start to turn around a little, oh well I give the advice to other people to ignore the scale but I can't take my own advice! LOL! Just keeping consistent and letting mother nature do the rest.

Same here, but 1400 calories a day should yield results over time. I'm close ...
by Emmama
Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

SUCCESS

B: egg, cottage cheese, toast, coffee
L: plate with spoonfuls of: watermelon, potatoes, chicken, crackers, dip
D: Taco ring (don't ask), green salad

There's a package of mint oreos in the pantry calling my name, but I am going to resist. Oreos are my big diet-breaking weakness. I don't ...
by Emmama
Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

SUCCESS

B: french toast, eggs, sausage, coffee
L: triscuits and cheese
D: grilled chicken salad, beer, wine
by Emmama
Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

my husband and I are going dancing tonight!
Lucky! I hope you have a great time!
by Emmama
Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

SUCCESS

B: bacon, eggs, toast, coffee
L: apple, cheddar
D: pork chop, watermelon, roasted broccoli
by Emmama
Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: liveitup's check-in
Replies: 261
Views: 348919

Good for you! :) Keep it up.
by Emmama
Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No Calorie Counting?!
Replies: 9
Views: 19855

Re: No Calorie Counting?!

Just starting No S and 2 days into it, it seems pretty easy.
But I have a hard time believing that I can lose weight without counting calories.

Hello, and welcome. I'm new here...on my 21st day today, actually. I am weighing myself here and there because I am trying to "un-demonize" the number on ...
by Emmama
Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

e-lyn wrote:Someday I hope to have this down to where it's second nature and I'm eating like a normal person, no recording necessary. I'm not there yet.
Me, neither.

But today was a SUCCESS.

B: coffee
L: french toast, eggs, sausage, tea
D: sausage pasta, green salad, wine
by Emmama
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 211009

I like your menus as well!

I did ponder the idea of limiting my S day intake, since there were three in a row. But that wouldn't have been realistic...its so hard to get out of diet mentality imo.

Cheer up :) you have 3 more days to perfect your N day intake
by Emmama
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Glad you had a successful holiday weekend! I did okay the first two days, but totally lost it at a picnic on the 4th. btw..I like your menus.

Thanks! I hesitated to post them at first because I don't want to get all judgy about what I'm eating, as long as it's at a meal time and moderate. But it ...
by Emmama
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Praise for NO S in another blog
Replies: 6
Views: 14947

reinhard wrote:Wow, thank you for relaying this!

Blog has a great name, too.
I found Reinhard's approach via the praise on this blog, too. I think I literally googled "Eat like a normal person" and boom!
by Emmama
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:21 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Three S days in a row...I didn't go too crazy. Mostly I had a few sweets...and French toast for breakfast on Saturday, mmmm...

Today was an N day, and a SUCCESS

B: eggs, toast w.butter, raspberries, coffee
L: pad thai, veggie chips, bite of beef rib
D: homemade hamburger, tots, rose
by Emmama
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Not sure I can do this
Replies: 23
Views: 36628

starting day 5. so far so good. I haven't gorged out on ice cream and potato salad, and I haven't starved.

Good for you! I would encourage you to just focus on building the habit for now. It's Day 19 for me, and I am struck by just how easy this is in some ways. I've had a couple "fail" days, but ...
by Emmama
Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:05 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ******** July Challenge **********
Replies: 24
Views: 40165

:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :mrgreen: :D :D
:D :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D :D
:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D :D
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D :D
:oops: :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D :D :D

k, I'm in.
by Emmama
Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 211009

I thought about food a lot today. It's so hot here; I'm not able to get much accomplished at home and I don't want to exercise or run errands in this heat.

Same here, terribly hot. And I do eat out of boredom. I floated around in the pool for a couple hours just to avoid being tempted by the food ...
by Emmama
Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468


Anyway today is a new day, I had a nice breakfast of whole wheat toast and peanut butter along with fruit and a dollop of yogurt. I can stick with my plan for the rest of the day and feel good about myself when I go to bed tonight. :)

And so you should :) and thank goodness we start fresh each ...
by Emmama
Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:57 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thank you for the support :) and yes, S days are here! Plus 4th of July, which will probably mostly be smoked meats, so---

Today was a SUCCESS . Yay!

B: egg, cottage cheese, bacon, toast, coffee
L: pizza (other 1/2 of yesterday's dinner), cucumbers, dill dip
D: steak, caesar salad, avocado, mac ...
by Emmama
Fri Jul 01, 2016 2:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239


focus on the habit formation... not a stumble or two or three or four...
you are on the track... :)

Thank you :) that's what I am focusing on...just 3 meals a day, no snacks, sweets, seconds and if I get off track..just hop back on.

So today was on track, 3 meals, no sweets seconds or snacks ...
by Emmama
Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

:cry:

Ok, boo. Either today is a FAIL or I declare it an S day, my monthly get-together with the neighborhood women. We went wine tasting. That part was fine...I had the equivalent of two glasses. I didn't eat the food, except 2 crackers that I nibbled on between tastes.

But I got home hungry ...
by Emmama
Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

Glad your mind is at peace re the mistake. I think the hardest part is when you can't figure out how it happened!!

Keep up the good work!
by Emmama
Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Yesterday was a FAIL . The entire day went to plan, until later in the evening when I met up with a friend for a glass of wine. Another friend brought us each a brownie, freshly made. I did ok with that, just pinched off a couple bites and left the rest (offered it to my friend finally, after she ...
by Emmama
Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thank you...yes, I have promised myself that for the first 21 days I am going to *only* worry about the no snacks, sweets, seconds part and let the pieces fall where they may. After that first 3 weeks are over, I will take stock.

Funny how incredibly powerful the number on the scale is though ...
by Emmama
Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

There is definitely something to be said for time to oneself. And it's nice to feel like you miss your kiddos (I have two teens, too).
by Emmama
Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

I weighed myself this morning and I had gained 0.8 pounds in a week. Probably not even worth mentioning, but the scale gets in my head.

So I promised myself that I wouldn't freak out until I am 21 days in lol. Today is Day 8.

And a SUCCESS : no sweets, snacks or seconds.

Maybe after 21 days I ...
by Emmama
Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

Excellent! Good for you! :D :D :D
by Emmama
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: here's to the beauty!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 10429

I saw this a while back (or something similar)...I really enjoyed it. Confidence is sexy.
by Emmama
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
Replies: 485
Views: 694109


...so i left a small piece for myself to be eaten later with the dinner of steamed and sautéed cauliflower and smoked tofu in soy cream with olives on the side... left nothing...


I'm new to all this, but I love the idea of setting aside something to be enjoyed with a meal...so you're not ...
by Emmama
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thank you all so much for your kind remarks :)

And today was a SUCCESS . 3 meals, no sweets, snacks, or seconds. But I was sorely tempted by a crusty baguette - I put three thin slices on my plate, and would have typically gone for a few more once I finished my meal. Decided to save a couple ...
by Emmama
Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

I am going to count yesterday - Wednesday - as a SUCCESS .

No sweets or seconds, for sure.

Last night, I went out to dinner with a big group of friends to celebrate a birthday. I didn't want to count it as an S day, because she is a friend, but not a close friend lol. But I was freaking famished ...
by Emmama
Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

I just marked yesterday as a fail day. I don't really like that word, but I'm trying to approach it from a "Spock-like" attitude of "Well, I did not succeed at following my plan 100% and therefore I failed to meet my goals." But I don't really consider the day a failure because I did follow my plan ...
by Emmama
Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

knitapeace wrote: It WOULD be a good excuse to make some "zoodles" with the veggie spiralizer I'm borrowing from my officemate...
Have you tried these before? I keep wanting to make zucchini pasta...

your meal plans are so delicious-sounding!
by Emmama
Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Today was a SUCCESS.
by Emmama
Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Nell12 is starting tomorrow Wednesday 27/4/16
Replies: 48
Views: 65614

Nell12 wrote:So we'll have a party or a wake!
or both!

I'm sorry to hear about your aunt.
by Emmama
Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thanks everyone for the pizza props! One decent-sized piece with a salad or fruit has always seemed reasonable to me...

Today, so far, so good. Funny thing is that every once in a while I'll think, "Oh no, what should I eat?" and then I remember that I can eat anything within reason and that's such ...
by Emmama
Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

I agree that your meal plan sounds delicious...good luck with the shopping!
by Emmama
Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 108468

How did you do today?

I feel you re Fridays...Friday is always my favorite day, so it will be interesting to see how I manage with my "Friday is a party!" mindset.
by Emmama
Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Hi Emmama, I'm new as of last week too, started Tuesday. So this is my first No S Monday. I did some shopping over the weekend and feel pretty prepared for the week. Glad you enjoyed your weekend, and let's No S this week together!!

Excellent :) thank you! Yes, let's do this.

I was a little ...
by Emmama
Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Strong Way
Replies: 178
Views: 216603

Dang, it's hot this weekend in New Mexico.
I feel ya...it's hot in Texas, too, just an oven.

Good for you for deciding against the 10k...that kind of heat with exertion can really make you sick...
by Emmama
Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Another S day, so all good.

Extras because it was an S:

1 cookie
extra piece of brisket after dinner
by Emmama
Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cedar check in Vanilla No S
Replies: 137
Views: 138664

If I am meant to lose weight in the future then I know it will happen without force and torture, but for now this is me and I'm going to commit to sticking with habit and no longer torturing myself over 3-4 kilos..life is too short and precious for that.

omg, I couldn't agree more. Honestly, I ...
by Emmama
Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

This is an S day, so already a success I guess.

Noting some extras, because of the day:

one chocolate candy my son gave me
guacamole and chips as an dinner appetizer
hot fudge sundae
by Emmama
Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 85239

Thank you for the welcome.

Day 1 is a Success.

No snacks, sweets or seconds.

Here we go!
by Emmama
Fri Jun 17, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
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Emmama's Daily Thread

Hi -

I found this site in a link from "Eat Like A Normal Person." That approach really resonates, as does the S diet. I'd like to jump in today as Day 1 (and tomorrow and the next day are S days :) ), so here I go.

This seems like a nice place...

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