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KareBear

Happy Monday Mom. I am re energized and ready to go. Did you see the sun this morning. Hardly recognized it!! So no excuse for not walking. Get out there and enjoy the sun! Hope you have a good day and I'll talk to you soon.

XOXO

KareBear

Okay, I'm back. Just needed a little time to think. So today is a ESE day. I am doing an 18 hour fast, starting at 8:00 pm last night. My first meal will be @ 2:00. I plan on doing this 3X this week and we will see how we do. Not sure what I will have for lunch, maybe a sandwich or a Lean Q meal. No...

KareBear

Well, it's Tuesday and I did not get my exercise in. I thought about doing it this afternoon but it's pouring. I really think I should just get up early and get it over with. If I wait too long I will talk myself right out of it. Anyway, so far this week has been very good. This morning I had a slim...

KareBear

Hi There! I can totally understand you being bummed about staying the same. I'm still at the weight I started at 2 months ago....sooo, let's just stick with it. What else do we have to do? And I really like my weekends. Hopefully, we'll start losing, little by little and in the meantime, we'll feel ...

KareBear

Wednesday: I decided to go off the medication. I just could not handle the continued weight gain, despite all my good effort. So I am feeling optimistic about what I am doing. I have exercised a good amount so far this week and plan on going for a nice long run tomorrow, but today is my day off from...

KareBear

HAPPY WEDNESDAY TO YOU!!!!!! :shock: I hope you are having a good week. Mine is good so far. I decided not to exercise today as I have the last 2 days and I was a little burned out. My main focus it to stay consistent with the 3 meals. Habit Habit Habit. I also decided to go off the medicine. I just...

KareBear

Well Monday is a new day and I am determined to have a good attitude about myself despite the scale. I have been exercising more so the weight gain is frustrating BUT, something I think I will have to deal with since I have to be on the medication in order to sleep well. I guess it is part of gettin...

KareBear

Hi MOM! Hope you enjoyed all your peanut clusters. I always enjoy Mondays and just finished my run which was marginal, but at least it's done. I am going to shot for a run every day. Should improve my mood and maybe when I weigh in on Saturday, I will have lost a little. Anyway, I hope you have a gr...

KareBear

I REALLY appreciate your perspective. It seems like the boat I am in (frustrated at not losing and thinking about dieting again, or giving up all together is premature). Deep down, I love this program because takes the obsession out of it and after 2 months I don't feel so focused on food. I am real...

KareBear

ARGHHHHHHHH.....So frustrated right now. I know I was supposed to wait until tomorrow to weigh but got on the scale this morning and I've gained 4 pounds. I have no idea what is going on. I am on two new medications (started after last months weigh in) so all I can think is that they have had someth...

KareBear

Happy Monday to you! Would too much candy be in the form of a gianormous Hersey Bar? My bad but you know, it was mothers day. I had Ben & Jerry's Ice cream and a tuna melt. So I know exactly how you feel. I hope the pedometers work.
XOXO

KareBear

Well, my weekend went a little crazy. Actually, Saturday I think for the most part was fine. I went for a 4 mile run with my hubby and then about 2 hours later went for a 3 mile walk with my son. So for breakfast I had a slimfast bar and then for lunch I had a bagel. BUT THEN we went to a BBQ and I ...

KareBear

Friday: 1 more day until Saturday and I am very excited. Took my mom out to lunch today at Red Robin. My oldest son said he was not hungry so he did not order anything. However, when my food came he asked for a bite. So I gave him half my burger. But I was plenty full eating half my turkey burger an...

KareBear

Thursday: I am so glad that the sun is out today. Helps my motivation. So today I am going for 2 meals, plus a run and house cleaning. I am also trying out this new pedometer I got (one for me and one for my mom) but I don't want to give it to her if it does not work very well, hence my trying it ou...

KareBear

Last night I made a plate of dinner, Sloppy Joe Calzones and rice but after a few bites, I decided I really did not want it. So I had cereal instead. This morning I was going to try to wait until 11 to eat breakfast/lunch but I was starving when I woke up and I am going to the grocery store and did ...

KareBear

Despite the fact that I am very tired, I got my run/walk in. I was out for about an hour and 40 minutes. I had lunch at 11 which was a very large salad with chicken and some wheat thins. I did not finish my salad but I was full. I made Sloppy Joe Calzones with Rice for dinner so I think I may have s...

KareBear

Good job Mom! Thanks for the call. It's so good that we can encourage each other. It's almost middle of the week.

KareBear

Congrats on your almost perfect month. I think some girls actually allow for snacks on PMS days as a mod. Your choice of course. I feel your pain as I am right in the middle of the exact same thing. In addition to not feeling motivated to exercise. We can do it though, right?

KareBear

Man am I glad to see Monday. Went a little crazy this weekend as I had my girlfriend down for the day/night and we indulged. Plus, I think I am a little PMS'd so I am feeling bloated anyway. I was looking forward to running this morning but it's pretty nasty outside. Have to think of something else....

KareBear

YAY MOM!!!!

I am so proud of you! Enjoy your weekend and we will be back at it on Monday!

XOXO-Karen

KareBear

Yay MOM! You are doing great. Looking forward to getting our Pedometers so we can track our steps. I just finished my run and now am cleaning house....lots of fun.

I am looking forward to my candy bar tomorrow. Have a good rest of day and enjoy your weekend.

KareBear

Yesterday was a success. Except for the exercise. For some reason I was super tired and even fell asleep on the couch. My son had a soccer game at 6:45 so I jump around a little which could be a small form of exercise? I made a nice chicken pot pie yesterday. Waited until 5:00 to eat, put it on my p...

KareBear

I'm In! Looking forward to a month of success. May 1: S Day Success May 2: S Day May 3: SUCCESS May 4: Failure: Ate 4 Oreo cookies at a board meeting , May 5: SUCCESS May 6: SUCCESS Plus I ran 5.5 miles and walked another 2. Today was a GREAT day! May 7: Failure May 8: S Day May 9: S Day May 10: Suc...

KareBear

Thursday: Almost there. I had cereal and toast this morning for breakfast which was good. I am supposed to go out for lunch today so I am looking forward to that. I went for a very long run yesterday so I will not run today but I may take a long walk. I am making Chicken Pot Pie for dinner, a family...

KareBear

Hi Mom. Hope you had a good rest of Wednesday. Can you believe it is already Thursday. Only 2 more days to go until our weekend. :) Have you decided what your treat(s) will be this weekend? I'm not sure about mine but I think it will involve ice cream. Your doing great and thanks for being my No S D...

KareBear

I agree totally with everything in this post. No S takes all the mind games/depravation and other diet crap out of the equation. BUT, despite how easy it is, it is also VERY HARD to wait. I am 40 and have been dieting since I was 12 and I am so tired of the cycle. I have tried every diet twice and h...

KareBear

One thing we all know for sure is that there is no quick fix that lasts. We may be able to loose 7-10 pounds but we know we will not keep it off. Thereby starting the whole cycle over again. I am glad to find so much humanity on this web site and so many people that validate me as a person and not m...

KareBear

Tuesday: Finally got a good nights sleep last night. Whew, now I am feeling a little more like myself. Not sure how my exercise will turn out today. I have a job interview this morning and a few errands to run after that. By then it will be time to pick up kids and make dinner. Then I am watching a ...

KareBear

I'm in too. This is so helpful, thanks

KareBear

Hey Mom. I am glad we are doing this together. It's fun getting messages from you. :lol: I have had a pretty good day. I am still really tired though and not sure if it's just due to PMS. Hope so. Have not slept well yet but I am hoping that once the medicine builds up in my system, it will help. I ...

KareBear

MONDAY: Ahh, I actually look forward to Monday after my S days. I do go a little overboard but this weekend was a little better than last. So, small victories. I am not sure what my eating plan is today. I did not make it to the store this weekend so I do not have any cereal or bagels. I'll find som...

KareBear

Enjoy your weekend. Mine is crazy busy. Just got back from a nice run, showered and had half a bagel. Now I am off to take kids various places. Talk to you soon.

XOXO

KareBear

I wish I liked Tea. I picture myself, content, drinking Tea or Wine, relaxing by the fire, reading a book. Of course, with 2 boys and a husband, that is rarely my evening. All that to say, I LOVE Diet Coke but really try to not drink it at night soooo, I really enjoy my cup of milk between lunch and...

KareBear

Found out yesterday I have a thyroid issue and maybe that is why I have been having such a hard time this last year? Don't know. I have to start medication this week so time will tell. I am also on Velscare for a different issue. I can sure tell I am getting older. UG!

KareBear

Thanks Mom! I know you can make it until tomorrow. I have already purchased my treats and plan to enjoy my S days (just not too much). Today is such a great day for a walk huh? I ran early this morning but I am going to enjoy the nice temp and do some more yard work. How do your flowers look? Have a...

KareBear

Okay, so today is the day: I have already gone for a short run so my exercise is out of the way.

I started on April 5th @ 158.8. My current weight is 156. So in that time frame I have lost 2.5.

Would of like to seen more but I will be happy with a loss at all.

KareBear

Okay No S peeps- I am doing my first weigh in tomorrow and really curious to see what my final number will be. No matter what, I am really enjoying the ease and objectivity of the No S diet. I so enjoy not obsessing about food and I know if I get hungry between meals, really hungry, I can have milk....

KareBear

Yesterday was successful and I even exercised 2 times. I liked the Yoga. Could feel it in my upper arms. I have ANOTHER Dr's appointment today. Another weigh in....ugh. But hopefully I will get this stuff figured out. Not sure what I am eating today. I would like to have a big salad for lunch or din...

KareBear

You are doing so well. When are your going to do your first weigh in?

I actually did Yoga last night and I kind of liked it. I am glad you got your flowers planted. I bet they look pretty.

Have a great Wednesday and I will talk to you soon.

XXOO

KareBear

Started Tuesday by running 3 miles and walking 1. I wanted to run all 4 but I did not anticipate being soaking wet half way into the run and I did not wear the right clothes for that. I'm glad I got part of my exercise out of the way. I would like to do Shovelglove this afternoon and maybe a little ...

KareBear

Good job Weez! I am so far on track today. I helped out at Jett's school today and received a free lunch. I went with the salad. Not sure what I am having for dinner. I am hoping to go for a run later but Drake has soccer and Jett has guitar so not sure when I will fit that in. Plus I want to get ba...

KareBear

I feel the same exact way. I feel like I go way (weigh) outta control on my S days. So much so that I feel bad, fat, failure and then just want to give it up completely. Although I have not been on this that long, I am not feeling like I can control myself on my S days. I also do not want to put any...

KareBear

Had a pretty good S day weekend. Except that I really went overboard yesterday so today I have kept myself under control. I am really hoping for a good week this week. Planning on exercising Monday - Friday.

KareBear

Okay, so the above post was actually me, Karen, not Louise. I was on my moms site, helping her get her calendar set up. So anyway, sorry for the error but I wanted to make sure you knew who was actually responding to the discussion.

KareBear

Totally blew it yesterday evening. I am not sure what happened but I do know it involved quite a few Wheat Thins (at least they were the reduced fat kind) 3 york peppermint patties and some ice cream. Not sure what was going on in my head but I was feeling like snacking. Today is a new day and even ...

KareBear

April 15th- Well I am actually posting about yesterday, Wednesday. I had a good exercise day. I ran for about 50 minutes and walked for 30 minutes. I completely forgot to do the Shovelglove...oops. For breakfast I had 1/2 a bagel and cereal and for lunch I had a sandwhich and chips. Dinner I had a s...

KareBear

April 14th- Last night was a HUGE SUCCESS for me. Not only did I have my salad and really enjoyed it (if you knew me, you would be surprised) but I met a friend at the movies and she offered to buy popcorn for us to share. I said that I was not snacking but please go ahead. We ended up not buying th...

KareBear

Tuesday the 13th - So far so good. I had 1/2 a bagel and Fiber One cereal for breakfast. For lunch I met my hubby @ Costco and had 1 slice of pizza. For dinner I am planning on having a salad. I am not sure about exercise today. My arms are sore from yesterdays Shovelglove and I don't think I will b...

KareBear

Yeah, so glad we get to do this together. Chubby Buddies. Have a great day. Love ya.

KareBear

Well here I am on day number 8 (try #4?). I am feeling a little stuffed from this weekend. Even though I did not really overdue it, I still I went a little crazy yesterday. BUT, I am really wanting to do this for the long haul so from what I read, my over indulgence on S days should wain right? Hope...

KareBear

I totally agree. I am so tired of being obsessed with food and what I am eating and what next diet I will be going on. Thank God for this program which is so simple and basic that it works.

KareBear

I am so excited for my 2 S days. And even though I did not have to, I went for a nice run this morning and now I am enjoying my day. I love this program.

KareBear

Day 5: Success For breakfast I had a banana and then I went for a long run. 1 hour and walked for 30 additional minutes. When I got home I had a glass of milk and went outside and did yard work for almost 2 hours. For lunch I went to Burger King and had a chicken sandwhich and fries. Went to a movie...

KareBear

Day 4: Success I am super tired today and have no motivation to exercise. It is just not happening. But I did discover something cool today...Fiber Bran cereal. I really like it. Have it with a banana and it's a perfect breakfast for me. For Lunch my husband and I went out and split a plate of chick...

KareBear

Day 3 ( of 4th or 5th try) SUCCESS Today started with a bagel and banana. I had a volunteer lunchen at my youngest sons school so I wanted to get some exercise in. So I ended up walking to an appointment, then walking to the school (about an 1 in total). I thought it was a lunch when in fact it was ...

KareBear

Hi There. I just want to say thanks for your great web site and how much it helps me stay focused throughout the day. What I just discovered today is the HabitCal and I am so excited to start using this. All the encouragement I can get helps. I have tried No S'ing about 4 times, and fall off every t...

KareBear

Day 1: Success I had a WW muffin and banana for breakfast, Chicken, veggies and chips for lunch (was craving chips) and for dinner I had a plate of Lite Ceaser Salad and a piece of Texas Toast. I did not run yesterday but the weather was horrible. So I set my timer for an hour and cleaned house for ...

KareBear

I agree. You cannot change your habits by trying to make the food behave. We are the ones that have to make better choices and control our portions. But I do hope she is successful. I cannot imagine gaining weight and then having everyone in the world see horrible pictures of me....Ug!

KareBear

How easy is this diet? So easy and yet I feel like a total loser when I cannot even stick to this one. This time, I am going to be nicer to myself b/c it is the negative self talk that seems to derail me. So, even if I fall off the wagon, I must get back on. I have 25 pounds to lose and no time fram...

KareBear

Day 11: No S Day and I was successful. I so glad the weekend is here. Especially since I got laid off from my job today. Need some time to decompress. Day 12 & 13 were good too. I went for a 4.5 mile run on Saturday and that felt really good. Looking forward to going back to No-S days on Monday. Day...

KareBear

Day 10: :lol: Even though I stayed on track today, I am feeling the need to modify the No S. Still thinking about it. Breakfast was 2 eggs with toast. Lunch was Carl Jr's. I made a good choice and had a grilled chicken sandwhich with fries. Did not finish the sandwhich but finished the fries. Dinner...

KareBear

I am so glad I came across this entry. As someone who is trying to go 21 days without weighing, this made so much sense. I weighed myself yesterday. And even though I told myself that the number I saw did not matter, I still spent the rest of the day trying to get that number out of my head and tryi...

KareBear

Wednesday, NS day
Breakfast: Bagel w/peanutbutter, 1 cup of milk
Lunch: Chicken Rice Burrito with Salsa and some Reduced Fat Wheat Thins
Dinner: Not sure yet, It might be cereal.

Exercise: 1 hour of cardio

KareBear

Day 8:

SUCCESS. Exercised this morning and have had a good breakfast, lunch and dinner. I am not feeling the greatest so I kinda want to snack but I hope to go to bed soon so I will avoid it.

KareBear

Day 7:

And I went for a run/walk for 1 hour. Had a salad and a turkey taco for dinner and was tempted to snack at all.

KareBear

I am pretty new to this but IN for the challenge.....Here's to a green month! 1. :lol: 2. :lol: Staying green and staying off the scale. 3. :?: Just not sure today. All good but for dinner I had cereal and I am sure if cereal was an okay choice. I feel too full. Dont know. 4. :lol: Still on track bu...

KareBear

Days: 5 & 6: These were S days, so they were successful. Does anyone else get a little nervous the day before the N days start? I am continuing to hold positive thoughts. I am also taking the advice mentioned on this site and not weighing myself for 21 days. I will start that tomorrow since I have a...

KareBear

Day 4: N day = Going camping today. Hoping I have the resolve to say No at the campfire tonight. It should be okay since Sat and Sun are coming up. I'm gonna put a smiley face here and be optimistic. Also, I will not have access to a computer.

KareBear

Day 3: Success

Breakfast was a bagel, banana and milk. Lunch was McDonalds. What can I say, I am a little PMS'd. Dinner was a PBJ and cheeze its. Only what was on my plate. Plus I exercised to day and worked around the house most the day. Today was a good day.[/img]

KareBear

Day 2: Forgot to write yesterday but it was a SUCCESS. So far on day 3 I am on target. I'll write more later.

KareBear

SUCCESS! Day 1, but I have been attempting to No S, for awhile now. Have a hard time creating the habit. Hope this helps

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