Everyday Systems

Renee ~ I kinda like posting at the end of the month because it's a bigger number for the month and my weight seems to fluctuate so much during a month. I feel like it is more of a true number, and I'm trying to remember I need to do this each and every day for the rest of my life! But just for you ~ as of today, I'm down 35.5 pounds ~ whoop,whoop, whoop ~ GO ME!

Thirty-five and a half! Woohoo!!!

you go girl!

Merry Christmas!

I'm so glad today is an S day ~ totally enjoyed a sugar cookie with and inch of buttercream frosting

I am counting down the days until January 4th ~ all this cooking, treats and parties. I like a routine better!! I am staying on track for the most part, but wow it is very, very hard! Thank God for tea! I know I won't gain back everything I've lost, but its SO hard to keep on fighting!!! BUT.... I will and I'll let you know my final weight loss for the month on January 1, that keeps me motivated too ~ that's my official weigh in day ~ I can do this! Sorry, I just needed to rant and keep myself motivated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 3, 2010! My journey thus far has been very successful even with a bunch of false starts! Total weight loss to date ~ 40 pounds! I made it through December with an 8 pound loss ~ totally impressed myself

I had one day that was close to the old 'binge" modes I would get in, but I have learned a lot....... About half way through I started the new self talk and convinced myself to stop going crazy and enjoy each bite I took! Eventually I stopped when I felt full enough on junk and I didn't feel a desperate need to starve myself the next day. I was able to quit right then and didn't give myself permission to continue eating since the day was ruined...... I also visited the website ~ very supportive tool! I love No S, I have learned a lot. I really enjoy treats on an S day with no guilt ~ I love that! I also tell myself this is something I will do every day, for the rest of my life. I don't know why that helps me, but it does!

I am looking forward to 2010 and I would be so happy if I could lose another 10 or 15 pounds this year! I feel great.

So far, so green, but I really want some chocolate........

Too many S days in a row, my body is having major cravings. I can do it, I will fight the chocolate and win

~emilyr wrote:Total weight loss to date ~ 40 pounds! I feel great.

Incredible Em! I'm jealous! Keep it up. I will catch up to you this year for sure!

I lost the fight, dirty rotten chocolate and leftover Christmas cookies

Today is going much better

I was just listening to the Boss and Girls in their Summer Clothes, that sounds so good right now, I'm an icicle...............

http://www.vevo.com/watch/bruce-springs ... SM20703275

I am going for green today......

I just have to vent about the weather ~ it is really dragging me down. I just don't know what to do.... I'm cold, the sun never shines, there are huge piles of snow everywhere, I think our roof may collapse and I have no intention of climbing up there to shovel it off, a simple trip to the grocery store is a challenge with a 5 inch layer of ice on the roads, sidewalks, and parking lots..... ugh.

And its only January, what am I gonna do?????????????? I need a new attitude......

So far this year I have lost one pound ~ the first pound of 2010

And Renee, I hope you catch me this year and pass me up if you want ~ this will be your year, I gotta feeling.....

Although I'm totally lovin' the snow snow snow... my suggestion to you is to get a great summer romance book, a very hot tub, way too many bubbles, a glass of lemonade or better yet wine cooler (summery) and lock the door for as long as you can. Is your tub in front of a window? I don't think it is, I can't remember. I like the sun to shine in, but in your anti-blustery case, close the curtains in your bathroom. Pure escape. Oh, and if the cold wind howling bothers you , add some summer music. This weather really pumps me up, but I suggest this to you... and remember that Minnesota is further NORTH than Iowa!

This was a terrible rotten food day ~ I didn't enjoy any of the junk I ate, I hate that

Just a bad day, tomorrow will be better! Good Nite!

PS Reneew, I'm not even blaming the weather, but now that I think about it, thats the problem ~ its too cold to enjoy anything right now, I'm going to take a nice warm bubble bath...............

Good idea! Hope you enjoyed it.

Now, it's finally warming up. It's not only finally above 0', my thermometer says 35 !!!!!!!!! Woohoo! I don't even need a coat after that 2 1/2 week cold snap. Get out there and enjoy that sunshine!

It was a heat wave ~ I actually smiled again The bath was good, I turned on the jacuzzi ~ the 3rd time since we've lived here!! Thanks for the good idea!

I've had a couple of solid green days in a row, things are going well! I just referred a friend to the website ~ hope she finds as much peace with food as I have

Yea, peace man! I'm looking for it still.

Funny Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I made an eye appointment February 4th, so for now, how about a little bigger type

How are things going, are you on track, making good choices today? We have an ice day, would have been nice if they would have called it BEFORE I took Paul in at 7 to lift............. And, did I mention, the roads were fine, perfect ~ I don't get it!!

GOING GREEN

Still doing good? We need an update on your progress.

Whoop! Whoop! Whoop! Six more pounds fell off of me during January!! I am still here working the no s..... still loving it! Wondering when I'll get an idea for a goal weight, I'm not sure, so I'm just gonna keep on doing what I'm doing and not worry about that!

I think I'll be ready for the 5k in March ~ had a few knee issues, but my hip strengthening is going great! I'ma gonna do it! Hear that determination!!

How is everyone doing? I need to spend some time catching up on no S! This basketball season is getting grueling

If your happy and you know it, clap your hands!!

I had a red day yesterday ~ still have Christmas treats around the house ~ peppermint bark from Trader Joe's!! Well, now its gone Laughing seems like the right emotion??!! Anyway, its the weekend, I'll regroup for Monday!!

That's 46!!!! You should be our famous person Reinhard is looking for!!!

Really? I kind of don't like to look at that number for some reason, its kind of embarrassing that I had that much to lose!! Is that weird?

I can NOT keep myself away from the Scotcheroo Bars today, I've had three!!! They are so d***n good, they are sinful..............

Help???????????

February has been very rough..... I am going to join the March challenge if one becomes available!! ((BIG hint Renee))...

I'm hoping to make it through February without a gain ~ right now I'm up one pound!!! I will do it!!! I'm regaining focus just by reading everyones posts and ideas ~ thank you!

~emilyr wrote:February has been very rough..... I am going to join the March challenge if one becomes available!! ((BIG hint Renee))...

sure, just when I decide to call it quits... I'll think on it.

I am ready to begin the March challenge!!

March = closer to spring

the challenge is posted

MARCH 1ST! Getting closer and closer to Spring, I'm ready! Thanks Reneew for starting the March challenge, I need it! February was rough, I gained 4 pounds I found an interesting message from God, as I like to say, right when I needed it! I am now ready to begin again with renewed passion!

See if this sounds familiar: You create a goal and start moving in that direction. A few more dollars a few less pounds and your on top of the world. You imagine what its going to be like when you overcome and arrive at that final destination.

A few successes later and, in your elation, treat yourself for your hard work. You deserve it!

The treat (a bauble or a cookie) seemed to have no impact, so you have another.

Soon you don't feel so elated, in fact, you begin to wonder if this is going to turn out. Very shortly, you find yourself back where you started. You become worried, anxious and resentful then give up.

At some point, you become disgusted with how things are going and you become determined again - and the cycle continues.

What happened? The treat seemed to have no impact - but it had a huge one - massive, enormous, cataclysmic even.

It was the moment you knew better and did it anyway. You can't cheat physics; calories and dollars.

If you have lofty ambitions, getting thin or getting rich, the victory is in the hundreds or even thousands of moments where you know better and honor your plan.

Why most people never accomplish this is that they think of these moments as painful vs victorious. They entertain a narrative of depravity vs dignity.

Dignity is an experience that only comes after long periods of follow-through on promises kept with yourself.

If you have lofty ambitions, we recommend this is your first small massive step.




"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.â€

Abraham J Heschel

Related Start a new habit (or end one)

John Patterson

© 2010 Influence Ecology

Here's thinking March will be terrific!! GREEN GREEN GREEN

Just another manic monday... I'm off to run outside, spring is close! The robins are back, I feel happier... I've lost 2 of the 4 pounds I gained last month!! It's good to be back on track!! No S makes it easier and I keep telling myself this is it, day in, day out ~ I have dignity!! Self respect is the fruit of discipline

~emilyr wrote:MARCH 1ST! Getting closer and closer to Spring, I'm ready! Thanks Reneew for starting the March challenge, I need it! February was rough, I gained 4 pounds I found an interesting message from God, as I like to say, right when I needed it! I am now ready to begin again with renewed passion!

See if this sounds familiar: You create a goal and start moving in that direction. A few more dollars a few less pounds and your on top of the world. You imagine what its going to be like when you overcome and arrive at that final destination.

A few successes later and, in your elation, treat yourself for your hard work. You deserve it!

The treat (a bauble or a cookie) seemed to have no impact, so you have another.

Soon you don't feel so elated, in fact, you begin to wonder if this is going to turn out. Very shortly, you find yourself back where you started. You become worried, anxious and resentful then give up.

At some point, you become disgusted with how things are going and you become determined again - and the cycle continues.

What happened? The treat seemed to have no impact - but it had a huge one - massive, enormous, cataclysmic even.

It was the moment you knew better and did it anyway. You can't cheat physics; calories and dollars.

If you have lofty ambitions, getting thin or getting rich, the victory is in the hundreds or even thousands of moments where you know better and honor your plan.

Why most people never accomplish this is that they think of these moments as painful vs victorious. They entertain a narrative of depravity vs dignity.

Dignity is an experience that only comes after long periods of follow-through on promises kept with yourself.

If you have lofty ambitions, we recommend this is your first small massive step.




"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.â€

Abraham J Heschel

Related Start a new habit (or end one)

John Patterson

© 2010 Influence Ecology

Here's thinking March will be terrific!! GREEN GREEN GREEN

This cycle is all-too-familiar to me as well. I'm hoping this time I can break it for good--I think I can. You can too!

O.K. I know you're back. How did you do?

I think you should be the success girl in the magazine!!! You go girl!

So, how far was your marathon? How well did you do?

I feel for you Emily. I'm not going to get dinner until a couple hours late and I'm grinding my teeth about it. Probably shouldn't.

Go you for stopping at one failure. Baby steps.

April 1, 2010

Life is wonderful! I ran a 5k on Sunday, the last time was 23 years ago!! I finished very strong!! Shocked myself... I was so focused I didn't see my time when I ran across the finish line. I had to go back and check ~ 31 minutes 50 seconds. Only four minutes longer than 23 years ago. Not too bad for a middle aged woman that started on a path to good health over a year ago.... I still try my best to follow the no s principals and have added healthy foods to the three meals a day. I exercise daily. I love the Lord and I feel great!! Still missing my mom like crazy...

I gained four pounds in February and I stayed the same in March, so I'm thinking this will be my goal weight! I'm happy with it... I don't feel skinny and I don't feel fat, no s quieted the voices in my left side brain!!! I am at peace... It's a good place to be! Looks like I lost 45 pounds total!! I am proud of my accomplishments! I will follow the no s principals and exercise every day for the rest of my life! Just because I got here, it's not time to quit. It's time to remain focused and never go back!

All the emotions that took me here ~

Emily, what a wonderful, inspirational post - Congratulations! You really should post in the Testimonials section.

Even better than the weight loss is the joy that radiates from every word you wrote (and your icons!)

I agree! Inspire others and repost it in testimonials! You're awesome!

Summer is winding down and I'm still doing good!! I ended up with a stress fractured ankle after running my second 5k in May, am slowly working my way back up to running 3 miles!! My weight has fluctuated a little, but I am still at peace ~ LOVE no s!!!

Glad to see that you're still doing it! Miss ya!

I am glad too!! I have gained about eight pounds back. I am exercising regularly and didn't freak out about the weight gain as I have in the past. Just trying to buckle down with the no s principals!!