Clarebear's daily check in

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 2:11 pm

Doing this so I am accountable!

This is my first day, so far so good

I am excited for a few weeks time when I can see the difference in myself, although I think I will feel the difference in a couple of days!
Feel like I've been set free from the diet trap!
woohoo!

Day 2 was a success! I've taken up reading to take my mind off snacking!

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:13 pm

Hooray!! Hang in there clarebear and good luck.

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:11 am

Thank you

Well, it's day 2!
I had a very grumpy hour between 4.30 and 5.30pm yesterday where I was so hungry! but think this was my brain tricking me! I had a glass of milk then went in the gym!
Hoping day 2 is a little easier

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:24 am

Late afternoon is really hard for me too. Having milk and diverting attention away from food is good strategy. Hang in there! Remember you did not give in!!
Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:21 am

Day 3 was slightly easier than 1 and 2, didn't get as harsh 'hunger' pangs.
I know it will take weeks maybe even months for my body to adjust after years of yo yoing but in the grand scheme of things that is life it's not a big amount of time at all to become healthy!

Very very HAPPY I came across this when I did

As they say, when the pupil is ready the teacher will appear!

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:32 pm

Late afternoons have been really hard for me too lately & then I torture myself even further by watching the Food Channel!

Just make sure you're eating enough at mealtimes & your body should start to adjust. (Hopefully mine too!)

Linda

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:23 am

haha!
Yeah I'm making sure I have a plate full at meal times, breakfast is hard at the minute- I'm normally starving in the mornings but this week I have woken up with not much of an appetite but I'm pushing through!

Well, it's Friday and I have had such a good week! Looking forward to my S day tomorrow, this will be a test for me as I'm all or nothing - and struggle with bingeing sometimes. I am in the zone though so am going to have a couple of treats and enjoy them but then draw a line!

Really wanting to weigh myself today as my skirt feels a little looser but I'm resisting the urge! Going to wait til end of August

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:33 pm

Dear clarebear. What a great week you have had. The weekend beckons - enjoy your treats, no need to binge, all is allowed and some wild s days are a characteristic of many successful noSers I have noticed. I will also struggle this weekend as have planned lots of treats and I don't want to fall into a great big food pit. So I know why you are anxious. Hope it goes well
Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:59 am

First S weekend was good!
Ate more than I thought I would but just enjoyed it as was my first one
Looked forward to getting back onto N days this morning though

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:36 am

Yesterday was a success!
looking forward to weighing in at the end of the month!

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:37 pm

Well done your days are going really well. I am going to weigh myself at the end of the month too - scary

Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:25 am

I'm scared too :-S
I don't want to build myself up too much for not losing as much as I think I will. I certainly feel a whole lot different so that in itself is enough at the moment!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:25 am

feeling good again today, more energy in a morning!
Watched the men who made us thin this morning, so interesting. The diet industry has got people who want a quick fix to losing weight right where they want them!

I actually said the phrase 'hunger is not an emergency' yesterday!
It was nearly tea time and I was STARVING!! but tea was less than an hour away so chill out!!

I know weight loss will be steady so I don't want to rush it but I am looking forward to a few months time when I can really see the results - and all without feeling deprived!!

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:23 pm

Hey, you are doing so well- good on you!! I get sooo hungry in the late afternoon, always been the time when I am most vulnerable to blowing it all and bingeing. You are getting through it and staying green - great

Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:24 am

Thanks Tessy!

Had my tea last night then my friend offered me a cornetto, normally if on a diet I'd say no then think about it for ages after! Last night I said no and didn't think about it once, knowing that if I wanted a treat it was only 1 more day to wait!

I LOVE NO S

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:26 pm

Way to go clarebear. Cornetto denial. Now that's making some serious headway. Enjoy your weekend you deserve it.
Tessy

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:51 am

Yay! Way to go. Enjoy your weekend!

Linda

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:45 am

My s day yesterday was much better than last weekend, I stuck to my 3 meals but had a treat with dinner- I am from the uk and call luch dinner

(rocky road)
And had a caramel latte at Starbucks. I had planned on having a proper dessert after tea but my taste for it just wasn't there, a very very weird feeling!

Looking forward to having a little treat today too

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:19 am

Yesterday's s day was a little more wild than Saturday but I feel ok about it!
I'm glad to be back on N days

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:46 am

yesterday was a good day, we had a spare GU cheesecake from the weekend and I reeeaallly wanted it after my tea but didn't

6 more days til 21 day club!!

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:17 pm

You're doing awesome

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:33 pm

Hang in there clarebear you are nearly in the 21 day club!!
Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:52 am

Thanks guys

Better day yesterday! My husband to be was eating M&Ms and I didn't have any

and it's wednesday today - nearly an S day again woohoo

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:51 pm

I've also decided that I am not going to weigh myself, was going to weigh in at end of august after 3 and half weeks with No s. I have decided that like so many people I am going to focus on the habits and not the number on the scale. I may weigh myself in several months time but that will be more for reference than anything, the fact that I feel SO much better after 2.5 weeks is amazing in itself and can only get better!

So here's to no weigh ins!!
Let the looseness of the clothes do the talking!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:14 am

Yesterday went well, had a macdonalds for my tea, the new Mediterranean chicken burger and chips (fries)
was delicious! but probably won't have it for my tea again as I was hungry again by 7.30pm!

Normally I would have snacked but that can't happen anymore, so I had a glass of milk and that was that!

Best bit was, I didn't feel guilty for eating the macdonalds or that I had undone good work, it was my meal for that evening, I just won't make a habit of it

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:42 am

Well done clarebear. So good to see your resolve paying off. It's great when you can really enjoy your food and not tip over into excess. Giving up the scales is scary but it will be a big step forward I feel. Keep going

Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:52 am

Thanks Tessy

yesterday was good, did metafit training in the gym after a 10km bike ride!
Only today to go then it's S days!

I am going to face a challenge on Monday as it is bank holiday so it will feel like weekend as I won't be at work!

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:14 am

Wow great job with the exercise clarebear! I hope Monday goes ok for you. I don't work so pretty much everyday is like that for me!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 7:44 am

Thanks Linda!

It's an s day woohoo! Caramel latte and a piece of cake (type yet to be decided)
Here I come!

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:56 am

Yum! Now I want cake too!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:19 am

Felt a bit crap when I woke up this morning, I ate too much tea last night (even though it was one plate) I ate until I was bursting. Feel bloated this morning . . . But . . . Then I remembered I'm
In the 21 day club so that cheered me up a lot!!
Just going to think forward now and learn from my eating yesterday
Have to say I'm relieved its Monday!

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:15 am

Hooray for Mondays

funny I always thought it would be the other way round, hooray for Saturdays! Have a good week, you are doing so well

Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:49 am

They say it takes 21 days to form a habit, now I've been at this just over 21 days I can confirm that

I don't even really think about it now. I was thinking on my way home from work at 5.30 last night - I haven't eaten since 12pm but it's fine, I'm ready for my tea! Beforehand I would have eaten at 12 then snacked until I finished work, I'm saving so many calories!

I am really enjoying my meals and eating the things i like.
Still need to work on my S days and I need to stop when I'm full on S Days!

Apart from that everything is going good! Really looking forward to seeing real results but I know this will take some time!

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 4:00 pm

Yay! I know it really seem to click for me at 21 days. I didn't think it would be so exact but it's nice to know such big changes can occur in such a short time!

You're doing great. Keep it up!!

Linda

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 4:16 pm

Thanks Linda

I'm struggling with wanting to snack with boredom today! at least now i can recognise it as that rather than convincing myself that I'm hungry!

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:46 pm

Snacking with boredom! Why does that happen? It's so annoying how your snacking brain is always ready to take any opportunity to snack! Grrrrrr
Hang in there
Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:20 am

haha its so annoying!!

Yesterday went ok apart from getting a snack head on, didn't give in though!
I found myself checking calories for the first time yesterday on my dinner that i was buying from tesco, it was a tuna and pasta salad. (they use mayo which bumps up the calories)
It was such a good feeling to snap myself out of it and tell myself, it fits on your plate with room to spare, you can have it!!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 8:12 am

nearly saturday woohoo!
pub dinner and a pudding tomorrow

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:40 pm

Have a great weekend clarebear. You have so earned it

Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:37 am

Thank you tessy

I had a great day yesterday!
Didnt snack inbetween meals. I had my normal breakfast (boiled eggs and toast) then I met with friends and had a pub dinner, pulled pork burger and chips, I then enjoyed a brownie with ice cream which was delicious!
I then wasn't hungry for another meal! I had some crisps later on as I had a savoury tooth but I wouldn't say I was actually hungry, it's like my body didnt allow me to binge yesterday which was a great feeling!
I would say my best S day yet, 1 month in
My tummy feels flatter and my muffin top doesn't feel like its sticking out as much, I'm still never weighing myself though, this feeling is too good to spoil it with what could be a smaller loss than I have in my mind

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:39 pm

Yay clarebear!! You are doing so well! I totally agree about the weighing thing too. If the whole point is to feel better then why do we need a number to confirm our feelings for us?

Keep it up--you are reall on the right path.

Linda

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:31 am

exactly! my goal is to lose some weight but also to learn to be happy how I am along the way. I've always felt that no matter how much weight I lose I still don't like what I see, so it is fixing this that is more important for me! and No S is helping me to do this, I feel so much better already.

Yesterday was more 'snacky' than saturday, but that's ok, back to N Days today!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 8:37 am

Yesterday was a good day, went in the gym after work and did a circuit then some weights, was very hard work and I am aching today but in a good way!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:51 am

yesterday was good, each day is becoming more and more 'normal'
I don't crave chocolate anymore during the week!

Went to swimfit class last night, my front crawl is getting better!

Going to Australia in December for Christmas so that is my interim stage before the wedding, keep thinking of that when I don't feel like doing exercise!

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:28 pm

Swim fit sounds cool. What is it?

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:46 pm

it's something that seems to have been introduced recently to uk swimming pools - there maybe something similar in the US.

It's basically goals and tasks to do in the pool rather than swimming loads of lengths and getting bored - the instructor gives you certain styles to do and some lengths you just have to use arms and sometimes just legs etc, it's really good fun and makes a nice change from the usual fitness classes I do, they also give you tips on how to improve your swimming etc

http://www.swimming.org/swimfit/

you can find info here, they may not have the classes in the US but you can get the class structure that instructors use on here and have a go yourself if you'd like

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:25 pm

Can't believe I can feel so different in the space of a few hours, all I want is chocolate and I'm so grumpy that I can't have any!!!!
I don't think time of month is helping but I am having to use some major willpower right now
ARGHHHHH

okbyxmas · Post by **okbyxmas** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:44 pm

You can do it! I've been in the same boat all day and I'm frustrated. Let's just dig down and stay on track!

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:43 am

Sorry clarebear ! You are doing so great. It's okay to feel shaky now & then. Hang in there chocolate is around the corner...!

Linda

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:12 am

I survived!!

Thanks for the support guys

okbyxmas · Post by **okbyxmas** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:15 pm

Woo hoo! I did it too! It's so, so hard in the moment but it's nice later to look back and feel proud at least.

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:06 pm

Yay--great job clarebear!!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:02 am

Yesterday was better and now its only 1 day until s day!!
Was thinking too, I've been doing this over a month now, only got to repeat that for 11 times and a year will have passed!
Not wishing my life away but in looking forward to seeing what a year on no s feels like

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:36 am

I've just discovered habitcal! Seen everyone talking about it but wasn't sure how or where to access. Brilliant tool!

germanherman · Post by **germanherman** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:42 am

Go! Get some greens!!!! (Days that is...)

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:30 pm

Hi clarebear. Wow what a week you have had. Very good days and a major battle with the chocolate monster!! You won - hooray

you are so getting this sorted. Swim fit sounds good. I am going to,check it out. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:48 pm

Thanks tessy

Good weekend but need to read this post next weekend, I've just had a crisp fest and 4 choc biscuits, I have given myself an awful tummy ache

Don't feel down about it though, it's Monday tomo so N DAY woohoo. In the grand scheme of things it's only my fifth weekend on no s so I'm still learning. Just need to remember how I feel right now!
My stomach has obviously shrunk and can't take the binges anymore so that's a positive!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:12 am

update on last night, I was so ill! I felt so sick.

I'm really going to have to put structure into my S Days. don't really want to make mods but I think I'm not going to snack on S days (know i've said that before) and just have 1 thing on each of the days that I really want ie a really nice dessert or a chocolate bar or a big bag of crisps. Definitely not all 3 like I did yesterday! EUGH!!

Hopefully lesson learned!!

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:45 pm

I had one of THOSE S days yesterday too. I can feel it today for sure.... But that's the beauty of this program. Excess becomes really obvious. It makes another week of N days actually enjoyable!!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:11 pm

very true!

good day today, although I had a wobble when trying on some clothes in a shop. It didn't make me want to stop or anything like that, No S is the way for me for life now. in fact it made me more determined, I think I may have to step up the exercise a little, but trouble is, I don't want that to become obsessive again! It's a fine line!
I am going to Australia in 12 weeks and that is why I am worrying as I want to feel content and happy with my size. I think I am going to have to just continue with how I am, (hopefully my S days will calm a little now this is my 6th week - definitely don't want to feel like I did on Sunday) and whatever I am on 13th December when I step on the plane is what I will be!! - my head will hopefully be in an even better place by then anyway
So far so good

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:04 pm

You are doing brilliantly and you will love Australa. I have been twice each time lost weight and felt great. Your habits are getting hard wired. Come Xmas you will be a very different clarebear

I am really impressed by your progress particularly your determination.
Tessy

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:38 am

You've got it right - you will be whatever you should be on December 13th, and you WILL enjoy that trip knowing you can follow your new eating plan on vacation or at home!! So much freedom!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:16 am

Thank you both, you are so lovely!!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 1:07 pm

looking forward to weekend today, not because I can eat whatever but more because I want to have some calmer 2 S days behind me! My aim is to be calm on Saturday and eat same as N days but allow myself a standard bar of chocolate or a pudding after my tea. Then Sunday I will do as I wish, in theory after how I felt last Sunday evening it should be tamer :-S

Hunger at work isn't even an issue now, it just fades into the background of my thoughts! I feel very hungry around 5pm but I finish work then so I have the drive home to distract me then it's tea time followed by a glass of milk at around 8pm!

I never thought I'd be able to go from 12 until 5 without a snack!

12 weeks exactly until OZ, can't wait to see how I will feel after 12 more weeks on NO s!

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:47 pm

You are doing SO great clarebear!! Isn't the peace of mind so wonderful??

I think it's great to have one controlled S day & one free for all. That worked well for me 2 weekends ago. I think I'm just planning my S days the day before depending upon how I feel. Sometimes I really want a little structure but other days I know I just have to have a day free of rules.

Sounds like we're still working out those S days but I'm sure they'll fall into a nice pattern overtime.

I'm sure you're be lighter come December but try not to stress about it. Remember this is about endurance not speed. You will get there in time. Meanwhile enjoy the process!!

Linda

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:54 pm

Hi clarebear, isn't it so wonderful that your days are settling and your hunger at work is easing. This is so brilliant I am very pleased for you. Your weekend plans sound good, something to look forward to. Oz is getting closer every week, exciting!!
Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:52 am

very exciting indeed!!

well, it's Friday!!!! S day is nearly here!!
Feeling gooooood

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:41 pm

Have a great weekend

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:38 pm

Well, much better than last weekend!
Enjoyed some treats but not felt stuffed
I got out of this weekend what I wanted to so I am pleased!

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:41 pm

Brilliant well done. Weekends settling down is a major achievement. Great stuff. Now have a great week to follow it up!!
Tessy

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:18 pm

Great job clarebear! My weekends are pretty chaotic but good to know there's some good working solutions.

Have a great week!

Linda

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:06 am

thanks guys

feel good today, had a really big urge to weigh myself but I resisted!

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:23 am

I have a feeling that scale is going to show some real progress. You have been killing it!! But I totally understand waiting. Habits are what are important right now, not that darn scale!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:33 am

ah thank you!
yep, resisting is hard but you're right, it's the habit and getting my head right that I must concentrate on - the weight loss is just a bonus!!

Hope you have a good week

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:39 am

I have always had to finish what is on my plate but last night I noticed something, I consciously stopped eating when I was full!! I was so hungry as I had just been to the gym, I had chicken, chips and vegetables, when i first starting eating I thought I would have cleared my plate but I ended up leaving some!
Was a great feeling, I didn't even have to think about it, I just stopped!
Learning something new every day and loving this feeling

Have I mentioned that I LOVE Nos?

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:27 am

only a few more green days to go and I will have done 2 months ALL GREEN!!
Feeling good, only 1 day after this and I can have a dessert
mmmmm

Going bridesmaid dress shopping on saturday, lots to look forward to!

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:29 am

Let me tell ya, Girl....that trifle was amazing! You have to make it. Google "peanut butter brownie trifle." It's a Taste of Home recipe and was a huge hit at bible study last night!! Totally worth it for a delicious S day treat

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:30 am

ooh thank you!! will give it a whirl this weekend if i have time

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:19 pm

Wow clarebear you are so getting in the habit, nearly 2 months green, you should be very proud of yourself. Have fun this weekend with the bridesmaids dresses.
I love no/ S too although it does not always love me!! I really think you will have lost some weight when you do weigh yourself. But whatever you have lost you have clearly gained so much in confidence, control and in balance in your life

Tessy

Kittykat150 · Post by **Kittykat150** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:00 pm

Clarebear,
Have to smile reading your plans to shop for bridesmaid dresses. Enjoy every step of wedding prep. It is a truly wonderful time and makes great memories. Smile and laugh and savor it. Food for the heart!
Kat

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:59 am

Thanks Tessy, I have decided not to weigh myself until at least after the wedding, it is 7 months away but I feel so good right now I don't need anything to stop me feeling this way! Plus in 7 months time it won't be far until I will have done a year on NO S and that would be a good point to weigh I think

Thank you for your support!

Kat, I will, thank you

Part of me wants the 7 months to be over so the wedding will be here but the other part of me is savoring the planning and excitement and you have just reminded me to do that and not rush the time away!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:54 pm

Good s days

At the beginning I was eating everything id craved during the week on top of meals, now I'm having nice things but my feeling full comes sooner so I can no longer seem to do both!
I had breakfast on Saturday, then for coffee and a muffin with my friend at about 11. Normally id have gone home and eaten my dinner at 12 because that's 'dinnertime' but I didn't eat until around 15.30 when I felt hungry
I'm really enjoying the different stages of this journey

Tessytwinkle · Post by **Tessytwinkle** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:36 pm

Your S days sound good and balanced. You sound like you have really relaxed in to them. Good stuff

have a good start to the week. You are really on top of it all at the moment. Good habits are bedding in - sooo impressive
Tessy

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:03 am

Thanks Tessy

Good day yesterday, didn't eat my tea until 8pm, so that was 8 hours without food but it was fine

This really is becoming a way of life

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:08 am

the main thing I am enjoying about NO S is not thinking about food!
also being able to enjoy for tea what my husband to be is having without having to make modifications etc. I never wanted to be one of those wives that is always on a diet. And when we have kids I don't want them to have a mum who is always on a diet!

Can't believe I've been doing this almost 2 months!!

Happy Happy Days

jw · Post by jw » Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:22 am

I love your posts, Clarebear! They always cheer me up! I was just thinking last night how much I loved being able to have a banana or some potatoes occasionally -- things I hadn't eaten for years on low carb.

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:29 am

ah thanks JW

I also have deprived myself of so many things for so long, when you look at it from the outside it's just so ridiculous!! life is way too short for that diet rubbish!!

eschano · Post by **eschano** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:09 am

What a great post - so full of joy! I agree, not thinking about it and being able to enjoy a social life are amazing benefits that never fail to delight me when I think about them.

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:42 am

haha thank you! I am very full of joy!

Just had a sausage butty, there would have been a time when i craved one, had one and then felt guilty about it.

Now, I have one, really enjoy it then don't think about food until 12pm!!

Before I started No S I was really worried I was going to be in this trap forever-I struggled with an eating disorder a few years ago and I never wanted that to be a part of who I am.

I can safely say I am becoming healed!

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:00 pm

I had to google a sausage butty! Looks pretty darn yummy. Such freedom

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:47 pm

I'm so happy for you clarebear!

It's amazing how much this does for our emotional well-being. You are going to be such a great role model for your children one day. Maybe the next generation of kids will be able to have a healthy relationship with food. How great!

Linda

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:37 am

As of yesterday I had completed 8 weeks all green!
My S days were ok, didn't go overboard on saturday as I had a bad cold so couldn't taste so just ate enough so I didn't feel hungry
Yesterday was full of treats but thats what S days are made for! and I was making up for my grumpiness of not being able to taste on saturday!
back to it today

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:46 pm

Yay Clarebear! I didn't realize you had been all green as well! You are doing so wonderfully & really seem to be enjoying the process.

Keep up the good work!

Linda

(Btw my next goal is 100 days if you care to join me!)

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:56 pm

ooh yes I'm up for that!
100 days here we come!!

lpearlmom · Post by **lpearlmom** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 5:16 am

Yay!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:26 am

Hello

I might have 2 months of green under my belt but thought it was important to post today as I am having a shaky day!!

Started last night really, I remained green but husband to be was eating some dairy milk and I had a really bad craving!! I had some warm milk and got over it!

This morning I have enjoyed my breakfast (peanut butter on a cinnamon bagel) at 8am and now I am starving!! (10:20) - I know I'm not but my brain is telling me I am!
I have all sorts of foods running through my mind and I just want to eat!!

So, I just wanted to say that although I have all green I still get bad days and by no means find this easy sometimes. Posting here helps me be accountable and I have no intentions of going red today but MAN it's gonna be a hard day!!!

Kookie · Post by **Kookie** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:44 am

I hear you Clarebear!!! Can you make sure that your lunch is PARTICULARLY yummy and satisfying and decent portion-size wise?

I know that on tough days, there is usually something going on for me emotionally which I want to soothe with food. Can you take 5 minutes out to take some deep breaths and tune into your feelings and intuition? It's amazing to me that when I recognise what the niggle is that is making me want to eat or feel especially hungry (provided of course that I am actually eating enough food for my body) then it works like magic to ease the craving.

You're an inspiration! You can do it!

Kookie xxx

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:50 am

Thanks Kookie!

I am going to try and make sure it is a yummy lunch!!

There's nothing emotional or anything, I think it's because I had a cold at weekend and am still recovering, feeling a bit headachy. I however don't feel 'ill' enough to take a sick day and think this would make me spiral! So am just going to power through!

So like you say I will eat a yummy lunch and hopefully I'll feel better this afternoon!

Kookie · Post by **Kookie** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:57 am

Oh my goodness, sickness will do it!!! I had a cold all last week and like you, it wasn't bad enough to take the day off but I just felt bleurgh! I'm really learning that when I'm under the weather, I tend to lose my joy and everything just seems a bit bleak. That makes food a lot more inviting!

Go gently through the day and get lots of rest. I didn't rest enough (didnt' think just a simple cold warranted too much rest) and as a result I did end up having to take Monday off because I got run down. Feeling so much better now physically and consequently emotionally too.

Big hug!

tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:22 pm

The fact that you are recognizing what's going on and coming here to journal it is awesome!! You are learning so much about yourself on this journey! You're killing it! Btw is dairy milk like a chocolate bar or hot chocolate?