Jocelyn's Check-in

Counting carbs/calories is a drag. Obsessive scale stepping is a recipe for despair. If you want to count something, "days on habit" is a much better metric. Checking off days on a calendar would do just fine, but if you do it here you get accountability and support. Here's how. Start a new topic in this forum called (say) "Your Name Daily Check In." Then every N day post a "reply" to that topic as to whether you stayed on habit. A simple "<font color="green">SUCCESS</font>" or "<font color="red">FAILURE</font>" (or your preferred euphemism if that's too harsh) is sufficient, but obviously you're welcome to write more if you want. On S-days just register that you're taking an S-day. You don't have to do this forever, just until you're confident you've built the habit. Feel free to check in weekly or monthly or sporadically instead of daily. Feel free also to track other habits besides No-s (I'm keeping this forum under No-s because that's what the vast majority are using it for). See also my <a href="/habitcal/">HabitCal</a> tool for another more formal (and perhaps complementary) way to track habits.

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After many false starts, I've decided this WILL work if I commit to it...so here I go.

Day 1 - Success :D

B - Total cereal, banana, 2% milk
L - chicken sandwhich, apple
D - pumpkin soup and salad

Exercise - alot of walking around campus
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Day 2 - SUCCESS :D

I was sick today, so I didn't eat much, but I'm not counting it as an S day.

D - 1/2 sandwich, soup, strawberry smoothie (made with real strawberries and lowfat yogurt)
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Day 3 - SUCCESS :D

Still sick. Still not eating much.

B - peach smoothie
L - chicken noodle soup, tiny bite of bread
D - chicken & rice soup, salad
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Day 3 - SUCCESS :D

Still sick, so eating is not what it normally is, but I'm still counting it because I'm still developing habit.

L - small bowl of tomato soup, half a salad
D - pumpkin soup, piece of baguette, 1/2 sandwich
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Here I go again....This time for real...

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Day 1 - SUCCESS :-D

B - bowl of Kashi cereal; 2% milk
L - leftover Sesame chicken with rice
D - sushi roll; side salad
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The holidays have been really kicking my butt, but regardless of the fact that it's Christmas Eve....I AM back on track today, and I'm counting it as an N-Day. Tomorrow, of course, will be an S-day.

Day 1 - SUCCESS

B - Starbucks iced coffee (bad i know, but I woke up late and was running around the mall doing last minute shopping)
L - 2 grilled chicken Snackwraps from McDonalds
D - 1.5 pieces of Pizza

Not exactly healthy, but I still stuck with the rules.
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Day 2 - S - DAY (Christmas)

Day 3 - SUCCESS

B - Woke up wayyy to late.
L - 2 tacos
D - bowl of oatmeal sprinkled with sugar

I have to start working out...
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Day 4 - SUCCESS

B - Turkey and cheese sandwich on whole wheat, cup of applesauce
L - Roast pork, carrots, pasta shells
D - Special K Vanilla Almond, 2% milk
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Day 5 - SUCCESS!

My schedule is so crazy right now (winter vacation) I'm just going to number my meals (as opposed to B, L, D).

#1 - 3 pancakes w/ syrup, 2% milk

#2 - Turkey and cheese sandwich on whole wheat, fruit cup

#3 - Multigrain cheerios, 2% milk
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Days 6 and 7 were S-Days

Day 8 - SUCCESS

#1 - Special K vanilla almond; 2% milk; banana

#2 - Chunk of a sub sandwhich; pretzel rod
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Day 9 - S-DAY (New Year's)

Day 10 - SUCCESS

#1 - Ham and cheese sandwich w/ mustard on a whole wheat roll; glass of fruit juice

#2 - Filet mignon with egg noodles and brown cream sauce; peas

#3 - Multigrain english muffin spread with peanut butter; glass of 2% milk
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Day 11 - SUCCESS

#1 - (Was a little iffy because I went to brunch with my mom and it was a bigger meal than I normally would've had) - 1.5 eggs over easy; 1.5 pieces of rye toast; 1 decent sized pancake with butter and syrup (I don't count pancakes as S's because I RARELY have them on N-days).

#2 - Pepper ham and american cheese on a whole wheat roll with mustard; glass of V8 fruit juice

#3 - Special K vanilla almond; 2% milk
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Day 12 - SUCCESS

#1 - 2 grilled SnackWraps from McDonald's

#2 - Tuna sandwich on rye; applesauce

#3 - Multigrain english muffin spread w/ peanut butter; 2% milk
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Days 13 & 14 - S-days

Day 15 - SUCCESS

#1 - 1 scrambled egg and half a slice of american cheese on a toasted multigrain english muffin; cup of orange juice

#2 - 1/2 a piece of meatloaf; small scoop of au gratin potatoes; zuccini and corn

#3 - toasted multigrain english muffin spread with peanut butter; cup of v8 fruit juice

Exercise - cardio - 60 minutes
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Day 16 - SUCCESS

#1 - cup of potato soup; 3/4 of a chicken quesadilla

#2 - breaded chicken, buttered rice, green beans

#3 - special k vanilla almond (dry); fruit cup

Exercise - cardio - 60 minutes
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Day 17 - SUCCESS

#1 - 2 eggs, 1 slice of american cheese on a toasted multigrain english muffin; glass of orange juice

#2 - BLT on toasted whole wheat bread; small scoop of sauteed potatoes and onions

#3 - toasted multigrain english muffin spread with peanut butter, glass of 2% milk
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Day 18 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Starbucks latte; special k vanilla almond (dry)

#2 - 2 grilled Mcdonald's snackwraps

#3 - rigatoni with red sauce; 1 meatball; small piece of pork
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Ahh! I finally made it to 21 days! First time ever!
I think I'm going to keep posting though, just because I like the accountability.

Days 20 & 21 - S-days

Day 22 - SUCCESS

#1 - peanut butter and jelly sandwich; glass of 2% milk

#2 - bowl of pasta fagiole (the dish, not the soup)

#3 - multigrain cheerios; 2% milk; banana

Exercise - cardio - 40 minutes
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Day 23 - SUCCESS

#1 - lean cuisine

#2 - 1/2 steak topped with mushrooms and onions; twice-baked potato, green beans, small wedge of garlic bread

#3 - toasted multigrain english muffin spread with peanut butter
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Day 24 - SUCCESS

#1 - egg salad sandwich on toasted whole wheat bread; cup of applesauce

#2 - porkchop; corn muffin; mixed vegetables

#3 - kashi heart to heart cereal; 2% milk; starbucks skim vanilla latte
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CONGRATULATIONS on making your 21 days and more.
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Day 25 - SUCCESS

#1 - 2 grilled mcdonald's snackwraps

#2 - peanut butter & jelly sandwich; glass of 2% milk

#3 - special k vanilla almond; 2 percent milk
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Day 26 - SUCCESS

#1 - toasted english muffin with melted american cheese; fruit cup

#2 - chicken salad sandwhich on whole wheat roll; small handful of potato chips

#3 - slice of thin crust tomato pizza
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Days 27 & 28 - s-days. Day 29 - SUCCESS. #1 - cracklin oat bran, 2% milk, honeydew. #2 - salad with tuna. #3 - macaroni and cheese
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Day 30 - SUCCESS

#1 - vanilla yogurt; coffee with creamer, 2% milk, splenda

#2 - soup; triscuits; applesauce

#3 - 1/2 chicken marsala breast; couple bites of cheese penne; zuccini
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Day 31 - SUCCESS

#1 - yogurt; kashi granola bar; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - macaroni and cheese; fruit cup

#3 - slice of pizza; side salad with balsamic vinegarette
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Day 32 - SUCCESS

#1 - vanilla yogurt; kashi granola bar; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat

#3 - chicken finger; a few tortellini; a few green beans


Have gotten so used to eating less that I don't think I've been eating enough....plus I've been working out 4x/week...I need to work on that.
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Day 33 - SUCCESS

#1 - bowl of homemade soup; triscuits

#2 - terriyaki chicken, mashed potatoes, salad

#3 - banana bread; 2% milk
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Days 34 &35 - S-days

Day 36 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; kashi granola bar

#2 - macaroni and cheese; fruit cup

#3 - chicken bowl with brown rice
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Day 37 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; special k vanilla almond, 2% milk

#2 - slice of pizza; salad w/ balsamic vinegarette

#3 - 2 slices of turkey breast; mashed potatoes w/ gravy; carrots
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Day 38 - SUCCESS

#1 - 1/2 whole wheat bagel spread with peanut butter; slice of honeydew; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - italian wedding soup; triscuits; applesauce

#3 - tilapia; rice w/ lentils; mixed vegetables
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Day 39 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; vanilla yogurt; kashi granola bar

#2 - peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread

#3 - grilled swordfish; couscous; zuccini
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Day 40 - SUCCESS

#1 - special k vanilla almond; 2% milk

#2 - chicken & mozzarella sandwich
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Days 41 & 42 - S-days

Day 43 - SUCCESS

#1 - clif bar; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - 1/2 prosciutto and mozzarella sandwhich; chicken noodle soup

#3 - minestrone soup; triscuits
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Day 44 - SUCCESS

#1 - multigrain toast with peanut butter; banana; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - turkey sandwich on multigrain bread

#3 - peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat
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Day 45 - SUCCESS

#1 - eggbeaters with cheddar cheese and salsa; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - chicken caesar salad

#3 - chicken caesar salad
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Day 46 - SUCCESS

#1 - special k vanilla almond (dry); coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - chicken caesar salad

#3 - chicken caesar salad
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Day 47 - SUCCESS

#1 - scrambled eggs w/ cheddar cheese and salsa; multigrain toast; 1/4 grapefruit; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - chicken caesar salad

#3 - kashi granola bar; cream of broccoli soup
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Days 48 & 49 - S-days

Day 50 - SUCCESS

#1 - yogurt and fruit

#2 - chicken caesar salad

#3 - a couple pieces of fried calamari, chili topped with cheese
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Day 51 - SUCCESS

#1 - omelet with cheddar cheese and salsa; multigrain toast; cantaloupe; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - turkey cobb salad

#3 - salmon sushi roll; salad
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Day 52 - SUCCESS

#1 - kashi cereal; 2% milk; coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda

#2 - chicken caesar salad

#3 - salmon; mashed potatoes; mixed veggies with red wine vinegar
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I took an S-day yesterday (Valentine's Day)

Day 54 - SUCCESS

#1 - chicken caesar salad

#2 - peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat

#3 - cream of mushroom soup; sushi roll
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Days 55 & 56 - S-days

Day 57 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; banana yogurt; banana

#2 - salad w/ tuna; multigrain bread

#3 - lean cuisine pizza; strawberry yogurt
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Day 58 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; 1/2 whole wheat bagel spread with peanut butter; orange

#2 - pita stuffed with hummus, spinach, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and feta; green apple

#3 - healthy choice chicken and rice soup; lean cuisine panini
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Day 59 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; vanilla yogurt; banana; granola bar

#2 - salad w/ tuna and balsamic vinegarette

#3 - sushi roll; side salad w/ oil and vinegar
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Day 60 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; kashi go lean crunch; banana yogurt

#2 - Wendy's chicken salad

#3 - 3 small chicken fingers; wild rice; peas
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Day 61 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; toasted english muffin spread w/ peanut butter; banana

#2 - new england clam chowder

#3 - egg salad on toasted english muffin; kashi granola bar
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Days 62 & 63 - S-days (good ones, too!)

Day 64 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; vanilla yogurt; trail mix; clementine

#2 - multigrain crackers w/hummus; black grapes

#3 - lean cuisine pizza; prunes
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Day 65 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; orange creme yogurt; trail mix; clementine

#2 - crackers w/ cheese; grapes

#3 - 2 slices of pizza
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Day 66 - SUCCESS

I tried to eat 4 small meals today, because my meals have been really small lately. I don't think I liked it, though, so I'm sticking to three and will just have to do my best to make them bigger.

#1 - coffee with 2% milk, creamer, splenda; kashi cereal w/ 2% milk; 2 clementines

#2 - crackers w/ tuna; grapes

#3 - protein shake; kashi granola bar

#4 - lean cuisine panini; prunes
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Day 67 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee w/ skim milk, creamer, splenda; vanilla yogurt; trail mix; clementine

#2 - crackers w/ hummus; grapes; kashi granola bar

#3 - salad; salmon sushi roll
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Day 68 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee w/ skim milk, creamer, splenda; kashi go lean crunch; skim milk; banana

#2 - crackers w/ peanut butter; raw broccoli and peppers w/ ranch

#3 - tomato cheddar soup; 1/2 tuna sandwhich
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Days 69 & 70 - S-days

Day 71 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee with skim milk, creamer, splenda; banana yogurt; trail mix

#2 - mozzarella & tomato salad; crackers, cheese, grapes; kashi granola bar

#3 - mediterranean chicken salad
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Day 72 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee w/ skim milk, creamer, splenda; vanilla yogurt; trail mix

#2 - 6 inch subway sandwhich on whole wheat; light potato chips

#3 - salmon; rice; salad
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Day 73 - SUCCESS

I tried to do 4 small meals again, but it feels so strange. I don't know why I keep trying to tweak the system when I know 3 meals is what works for me. Back to that tomorrow.

#1 - coffee; kashi cereal; skim milk; banana

#2 - salad with tuna and balsamic vinegarette; whole wheat roll

#3 - crackers with cheese; fruit cup; prunes

#4 - sushi roll; salad
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Day 74 - SUCCESS

Back to 3 meals today....and I love it. Wow, this really is the plan for me. Realizing that is an amazing feeling.

#1 - coffee; vanilla yogurt; trail mix; banana

#2 - soup; chunk of whole grain baguette

#3 - sushi roll; salad; roll with butter
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I am really impressed with your consistency...what a great example of daily successes. Do you mind sharing how much weight you have been able to lose? Continued success, Susan
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Day 75 - SUCCESS

#1 - latte made w/ whole milk; berry muffin

#2 - crackers w/ swiss cheese; fruit cup; kashi granola bar

#3 - sushi roll; salad

Susan --
Thank you so much for the compliment. I'm actually impressed with myself. I'm young, and struggled with a brief bout of anorexia a couple years ago and have had a terrible relationship with food since. It's nice to finally be getting my life back. I started No-S for the final time on December 24, 2007, so it's been about 10 weeks. In that amount of time I've lost 10lbs, but I do alot of walking and spend about 4 hours per week in the gym, so that definitely is a factor. The next (and last) 10lbs will probably take awhile, but I'm okay with that. Best of luck to you.
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Day 76 & 77 - S-days

Day 78 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee; trail mix; yogurt

#2 - 1/2 sandwich; soup

#3 - salad w/ chicken, beans, feta
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Day 79 - SUCCESS

#1 - coffee; vanilla yogurt w/ blueberries and granola

#2 - turkey and swiss on a whole grain roll

#3 - salmon sushi roll; salad
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Congratulations on all your successes - you are a huge inspiration to people like me who jump of the wagon regularly.
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Thank you so much!

I'm taking an S-day today I think. I've been working out alot, and have not been making my meals substantial enough, plus I've been stressed with exams all week...so I need a day to mentally and physically recooperate and get back on track with healthy, filling meals tomorrow.
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I think you are doing a good thing - rather plan a special (recovery) day than blow it by binging. Enjoy your special day (just make sure you don't plan to many in a month).
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Day 81 - FAILURE

Wow, my first failure in 3 months...
I took an S-day yesterday, and just couldn't seem to get back on track today. All the stress of school ended today though, so tomorrow is definitely the day to get back on track. Gotta stop it here, and I will.
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Ok, I'm not exactly back on track today, but I'm better.
These past 3 days haven't been binges, but I've definitely done alot of rule-breaking. I know the reason though --- the weight was not coming off fast enough, so I wasn't eating substantial meals and ended up letting myself get too hungry. I've been eating what I think I 'should' be eating instead of eating what I want (within the No-S rules, of course). I know exactly what my prefferred foods for each meal are...so, it's time to start eating the way I know I should, and keeping up with my exercise. I think I'm gonna start a new 21-day check-in on Monday...this time, doing it the RIGHT way.
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I had a couple bad days last week, so I'm starting a new 21-day check-in.

Day 1 - SUCCESS

#1 - turkey and cheese sandwich on whole wheat; strawberries

#2 - kashi granola bar; raspberry yogurt; apple

#3 - piece of breaded pork loin; potatoes au gratin; mixed vegetables

I've decided that since it's spring break and I'm at home and away from my normal routine, I'm going to consider the day a success as long as I don't go overboard. I feel like that is more beneficial than trying too hard, failing, and then binging.
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WOW....that took awhile....about 2 months actually.

BUT I'M BACK. FOR REAL. FOREVER.

New 21 days.

Will post later about Day #1...
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Welcome back Jocelyn! I had to chime in here and tell you that the consistancy you had really inspired me. We ALL fall off from time to time, but I'm glad you're back! Keep up the good work!!
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Thank you so much! Knowing that I inspired someone really helps me want to keep going.

Day 1 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Kashi Go Lean Crunch, 2% milk, banana, iced cafe latte

#2 - Chicken caesar wrap

#3 - Chicken pesto sandwich

Good thing I was busy today or I DEFINITELY would have caved. I'm glad to have the first day under my belt though...it always seems like the hardest, but now I won't want to see anything but green boxes.
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Aw man, I hate to do this on Day 2, but I think I'm going to take an S-day...today has been very unstructured, which doesn't happen often, and I haven't been able to eat big enough meals to keep me going all day, especially after running for an hour this morning. That being said, I'm going to take it, but I am NOT using it as an excuse to binge or eat junk, but I'd rather give myself some leeway rather than throwing in the towel and REALLY screwing up.

Day 2 - S-Day
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You're doing great! :D
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Finally! A green day! Yes! I'm determined to keep going, forever, hopefully! I am working until after 10pm tonight, so I'm going to be sure to come home and go right to bed, not even chancing the opportunity for late-night snacking.

Day 1 - SUCCESS!

B - 2 slices of whole wheat toast, one spread with peanut butter, one with strawberry preserves and margarine, coffee with 2% milk and a teaspoon of sugar
L - Lean Cuisine margarita pizza, gala apple
D - Large bowl of HOMEMEADE chicken rice soup (my mom's is THE BEST!)
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I am working until after 10pm tonight, so I'm going to be sure to come home and go right to bed, not even chancing the opportunity for late-night snacking.
Sounds like a great idea!

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Ok--brand new month, brand new start! I'm going all green for June! Today went great, and wasn't even difficult...I couldn't be happier.

Day 1 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Kashi cereal, 2% milk, banana, coffee

#2 - slice of meatloaf, mashed potatoes with a little gravy, sauteed zuccini

#3 - peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple, glass of 2% milk
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Ahhh, today I felt so good to be back on track. No-S is so comforting...no straying this time, I promise!

Day 2 - SUCCESS!

#1 - whole wheat mini bagel spread with peanut butter, vanilla yogurt, banana, coffee

#2 - olive loaf and cheese with mustard on whole wheat bread, 2 sections of an orange, 3 wedges of cantaloupe

#3 - sausage, peppers, and onions on a club roll, sliced potatoes
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No-S is so comforting
Jocelyn,

I find No S very comforting too!

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Day 3 - SUCCESS!

But it wasn't easy....I was tempted to snack alot out of boredom...and I still am because I did not enjoy my last meal. I really need to give up on oatmeal --- I JUST HATE IT!

#1 - Quaker oatmeal squares cereal with 2% milk, 3 wedges of cantaloupe, coffee

#2 - Lemon chicken, rice with butter, peas

#3 - Optimized oatmeal made with 2% milk and sprinkled with sliced almonds and sugar (This was okay --- but okay isn't enough for me. I have to LOVE everything I'm eating. No more oatmeal for me!)

EDIT: I snacked....I knew that would happen. Failure for today :(
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FINALLY! Wow...this summer has been suprisingly difficult so far...but failure only happens when you stop trying, right? Here I go, again...

Day 1 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Kashi heart to heart cereal w/ 2 percent milk, a banana, and coffee with 2 percent milk and a teaspoon of sugar

#2 - Salad with veggies, chicken, and balsamic vinegarette, triscuit crackers

#3 - Panera: 1/2 sandwich, bowl of broccoli cheddar soup, piece of bread

5K Training: Rest day
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I know the first 21 days are the hardest...and knowing that it will get easier is comforting. Plus, I know I'm capable because I've gone way above and beyond 21 days before...just gotta keep dreaming about the weekend and plan and extra-special treat. :)

Day 2 - SUCCESS!

#1 - oatmeal made with 2% milk and sprinkled with sugar and blueberries, 3 wedges of cantaloupe, coffee with 2% milk and a teaspoon of sugar

#2 - 1 slice of cheese pizza

#3 - 1/2 plate of ravioli with red sauce, 1 meatball, 1 small piece of pork, 1/2 side salad

5K Training: 1.5 miles (18 minutes)
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Day 3 - FAILURE!

Ugh...I don't know what went on here. I probably didn't have a big enough lunch --- ended up snacking on junk and eating dinner early. I'm going to try not to do anymore damage before bedtime, because that's no good...but who knows...hopefully I won't use the failure as an excuse to pig out all night. Bummer :(
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Day 1 - SUCCESS!

#1 - Oatmeal made with 2% milk and sprinkled with sugar, a banana, coffee with 2% milk and a teaspoon of sugar.

#2 - Peppered ham and american cheese with mustard on whole wheat bread, half an apple.

#3 - Broiled flounder, macaroni and cheese, buttered green beans.
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