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gk

Just dropping in to say hello......back from my mini-break from No S. :) You know, I went to a specialist about my hip a couple years ago, and he suggested pilates. He said he went to a class once (filled with women), thinking it would be so easy and it....let's see, how he did he put it....oh yeah....

gk

Just dropping by to say hello, and I'm back!!

Sounds like you're doing wonderfully! Keep up the great work!

Have a great day.

gk

Just popping in to say hello, and I'm back!!

I see you're still doing so well with the diet and exercise. Such a steady source of inspiration for us all.

Enjoy your day!

gk

Hi there. Just wanted to stop by and welcome you back to No S (I'm returning after a short break as well), and wish you the best of luck. It sounds as though you are on the right track and ready to take on the challenge of developing healthier eating habits. I've been binging since I was about 14 or...

gk

Thanks for the welcome.

Good job not caving on the sweet cravings lately. That is a big accomplishment! It's amazing the control that food can have over us, and it sounds as though you are changing that. Way to go!

gk

Wednesday - Success Even with my mods, I wanted to munch on snacks and sweets Wednesday night. However, it wasn't due to hunger - purely habit and wanting comfort foods. My thoughts during those cravings? "You have two mods that allow this plan to be very do-able. Get over it." And I did. :)

gk

Thanks, Patty and Milliem. :) Do you think you'll work your way towards Vanilla or just see where structured eating gets you? I would like to someday be able to comfortably do Vanilla, but I'm not sure if that will ever be sustainable for me. However, I've read many posts here of people who used to ...

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Sweetness wrote: guess I could have done the same, we don't eat at friends' houses often. But I'm glad I didn't. I feel good and in control.

Great job! Sign of true success!

Hi! I'm back from my mini-break from No S. Just popping in to say hello and wish you continued success with No S.

gk

I'm back from my mini-break from No S, and just wanted to pop in and say hello. I also wanted to mention how impressed I am with your consistency with No S. You are doing so well, and never fail to have a cheery disposition. Such a good influence for us fellow No Ser's!

gk

Just keep swimming.....just keep swimming.........Sorry, just got back from Disneyland, where we watched a "Finding Nemo" musical. Your notations about swimming reminded me of Dory and her encouraging words. :) (Hopefully, you've seen "Finding Nemo", and this all makes sense to you. :) ) Keep up the...

gk

Ha! That's the way to start a new diet---with a good sense of humor.

Welcome!

gk

As you can see above, I did a little modifying to the plan already. I get so psyched about starting the diet that I think I can just bite the bullet and do Vanilla right off the bat. Nope.....not when my eating habits are so out of hand to begin with. I usually don't give myself a success if I chang...

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Don't know if we're starting another thread for April, but thought I'd just start over here. Got pretty side-tracked in March. Gonna try to make April a nice clean, green month. Modified No S - 3 meals w/at least 1/2 plate veggies/fruit, 1 small healthy snack, and 1 sweet per day (no more than 1/2 c...

gk

Hope you don't mind the similarity of our post titles. I actually typed that in before noticing that yours is "Fresh Start" as well. It just seems like an upbeat and cheery way to look at things, doesn't it?

Hope all is going well for you. Have a great week!

gk

What better way to start good eating habits than on the first day of spring? Yep, I'm back. My last challenge (the one that I wanted to lose 10 lbs. before my vacation?) didn't turn out the best. Didn't lose any weight - gained a couple. :roll: However, by the way I ate while I was gone, it's a mira...

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Lisa- I'm sure there will be no negative reaction here to you switching to WW, as what is great about this place is how everyone is supportive in whatever works for you. And that is ultimately what we all have to do - do what works best for us as an individual. I wish you the best of luck with your ...

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I'm just about at the point at which I don't want to hear from anyone until s/he has kept the weight off for two years or more. I agree. Any fad diet can get some weight off quick, but the major accomplishment is keeping it off. I only pay full attention/want to learn about diet methods that have h...

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Last night I was struggling and then I thought to myself....all I have to do is not eat anything else tonight. That's it. Changed my mindset a bit. I think that could be a major key to sticking with this plan......to focus on the next few hours or that day, versus looking at the looooong week loomi...

gk

How's Mr. Over43 doing?

Just popping in to say "hi".

gk

Today someone told me it looks like I've lost weight! I don't know that I have, maybe I lost the couple pounds I gained over the holidays... But it is encouraging to hear it anyway!! That's a better feeling than any serving of chocolate could ever give! Awesome! What a wonderfully green week. Keep ...

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....and it just went downhill after that...when we see tables laden with homemade cookies, brownies, and chocolate candy bars, we know it's going to be a lo-o-o-ng meeting. :roll: Holy cow, talk about a table full of kryptonite! How can anyone resist all that without imploding?!? :) Just popping in...

gk

Just popping in to say hi and see how you are doing on the modified plan. Hope all is well!

gk

Good luck while you're out of your normal routine. That's always the hardest time, isn't it?

Just remember - even if you have a fail here and there, you're still doing TONS better than if you would throw No S out the window completely for the whole time you're gone.

You're doing great!!!

gk

I am sitting here bummed out because I want to run. Unfortunately there is some sort of icy rain going on out there. Guess it is the DVD again today. I am continuing to make some poor food choices even though I am technically being compliant. Hopefully this will change. Now that is a true sign of a...

gk

So happy for you! Great job! Hope you feel better soon.

gk

Thanks, Janie. :) Well, I weighed in today, not expecting much, considering my Oreos binges this week. Guess what? I lost another pound! Now I'm up to 4 lbs. lost! Goes to show how much I can accomplish if I take out the vast amounts of sweets I usually inhale during a week, not to mention the quant...

gk

Way to go - keep it up!

gk

This sort of thing goes on ALL THE TIME, and I mostly just ignore it. I'd really like to challenge people to a Sober October, or something, because I truly believe that a lot of the folks I work with and care about are alcoholics. But as you can imagine, my suggestions on this subject have fallen o...

gk

Wow - I did it. I made it through today on a very strict meal plan and was okay with it. Breakfast: Oatmeal with cinnamon and raisins Lunch: Thin bagel sandwich, consisting of whipped cream cheese, honey mustard, ham, swiss cheese, pineapple and lettuce (sounds gross, but it's actually good), with s...

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Kelly Preston (John Travolta's wife)....She lost a ton of weight from, guess what.....exercising and eating in moderation. Also, just saw a picture of my husband's cousin. Within a year, she's lost a TON of weight from guess what......cutting out a bunch of sugary drinks and eating in moderation. H...

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Yes, today was another day......that involved Oreos. The good news is that since I've cleared out the house of other foods that was the only thing I "cheated" with. I've been eating more than I should, but it's all low fat, so I guess it could be worse. I almost wish I had my cold back so my hunger ...

gk

Great job!!

gk

I'm eating Oreos right now. Apparently, I'm over the rough patch of my cold.

A little stress today made me go "what the heck".

Tomorrow is another day.

gk

Sweetness wrote:Happy for you!

Thanks.

gk

Hang in there! Trying to figure out what works best on this diet can be so frustrating! You know, I found from time to time that I'm most relaxed about it when I'm basically just using No S as a guide and just leaning towards it. Cutting back on what I eat and watching what kinds of foods I eat may ...

gk

Weighed in today - lost 3 lbs. this week! Instead of trying to load up on tons of low-fat foods, I've been having very small meals that are low fat and just a small amount of what everyone else is having at dinner. I've found that if I have alot of veggies and fruit, I eventually get so sick of it t...

gk

Actually had a successful VANILLA No S day today. Kind of had some help though.....woke up with an even worse cold today - the perfect appetite suppresant. Haven't stretched for three days now - oops. Only took one day off for me not to care about it. However, right now, I'll use the excuse of not f...

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One issue is that a big plate of salad is healthy, especially if it's not loaded with croutons or whatever, but takes up a lot of space. Yes, it makes you feel full initially, but doesn't have staying power. Went for a walk today at lunch instead of the yoga class. I will get an MRI next week to se...

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You know Mimi and Lisa - you're absolutely right. I may be heavier than I was, but I'm more than a number....and I would never treat anyone else less because they gained weight. So, if someone else can't handle the fact that I'm heavier, that's their problem! Thanks for the pick-me-up! :) Came acros...

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Sweetness wrote:We're pulling for you GK,

Good to know - thanks.

I actually had a VANILLA No S success today, so I had to mark that down!! Been so long, I kinda forgot what it felt like - kinda good actually! Will have to do that again.

gk

Welcome! Another SAHM here. Know exactly how you feel with the whole cycle thing.

Good luck with No S!

gk

Hope all is still going well with you.

gk

Woo hoo! Look at you go! Great job - keep it up!

gk

Good luck with the new mod.

gk

Hope you're having a green week. Hang in there - you can do it!!

gk

Feeling better today. In fact, I might just have a shot at an actual success today. Funny, how my willpower fluctuates so much from one day to the next. I cannot BELIEVE I did this---- I told my husband how much I weigh today. I haven't told him how much I weigh in about....2 years now. I think I'm ...

gk

Good luck on your re-start!

gk

Eating two croissants with cream cheese or what have you, plus other food, just because it fits on a plate, is not cutting it for me. I fell into the same trap. I was following the rules but started to gain, because my plates were either heavy/fattening foods all the time, or I had low-cal foods bu...

gk

Still eating quite a lot on S days - more than I need to be eating for sure, but I suppose I balance my love for food and sweet tooth with only indulging it 2 out of every 7 days! Love how you always look at the bright side of things. You always have a good attitude about the ups and downs of dieti...

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mimi wrote:Weighed on Saturday and was down a little over two pounds since the holidays. I'm pleased...that's progress, and it was pretty painless.

Great job!!!

gk

Okay, let's make this simple - won't bother logging successes and fails now, as the reds will probably greatly outweigh the greens for awhile - too discouraging to see all that red. As the chocolate desserts slowly fade from the house, my snacking is increasing out of anxiety - it's like a drug addi...

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MONDAY - FAIL Did pretty good until around 4:00. Then, I noticed our Hershey Kiss chocolate supply was almost gone and snarfed down the rest of those. We're making it a family thing this time....no sweets unless it's the weekend (NEVER done that before!), so we will literally no longer have a sweet...

gk

Thanks for stopping by my thread with your encouraging words. :) Sorry to hear you were having a rough patch, but it sounds like you're back on track now. That's what's so frustrating about all of this. It seems like I've been trying to get a handle on this for YEARS and I'm still here, dieting...tr...

gk

Thanks, guys. :) Well, it's been a while since my last check-in. I fell back into the low-fat dieting for a bit. It felt good to be able to snack now and then during the day and not feel like a loser because of it. I was actually doing pretty good until my Mom dropped by and brought a bunch of choco...

gk

I'm not a fan of learning from DVDs, but can recommend Tom Kurz's stuff. I have a copy of Stretching Scientifically and consider it very useful. I'm informed that he also produces DVDs on the subject which are on a par. Pavel Tsatsouline also comes highly recommended, though I haven't any experienc...

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find some brief how-to videos on youtube, figure out the mechanics of how to do the stretches you want, then watch something else when you're doing them as part of your routine to keep boredom at bay. Great idea! I think I will do just that. Instead of dreading my "just stretching days", I'm rather...

gk

Do you know of any good stretching/flexibility DVD's? I have started a continuous 30-day exercise goal to hopefully create an exercise addiction. The problem is I have plantar fascitis in both feet and a bad hip, so I have to be careful how I proceed with this. (I'm only 40 - I think my LACK of exer...

gk

Thanks, Lisa. :) Unforunately, I have yet another FAIL today. I started to get discouraged about my usual lack of willpower, so thought about ditching exercise again, too. I mean, if I can't even stick to a diet, why bother trying to stick to exercise?" But then something that a friend of mine told...

gk

Thanks for sharing your story! I can relate to alot of it, so it was very encouraging to me. I found it especially encouraging that you had success after trying No S, then fell off the wagon for while, only to return and succeed. Gives hope to the many no S'ers who are struggling. And the goals you ...

gk

Thanks for sharing your story!! Congrats!

gk

franxious1 wrote: Anyway, I'm not giving up, I just need to find The Solution.

Good attitude!

gk

Today, Tuesday was a better day. I didn't use the smaller plate because we had taco salad for dinner, but I did give myself less meat, chips and cheese than my hubby. For supper we're having popcorn, and I'm having an apple with it. I am using a large bowl for the popcorn, but its hard to plate pop...

gk

Yesterday was a FAIL . I was upset over something and headed to the food like an alcholic to the liquor cabinet. Major binge.....the kind where you blink and realize that you've finished two big desserts and didn't even taste them. :oops: No exercise either. Binge mood kinda leaks over into the "I d...

gk

Read an article in "Shape Magazine" that I thought was interesting...... "In a study at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, participants were given popcorn to nibble on as they watched a movie and were told which hand to eat with. Those who used their non-dominant hand ate 30 percent...

gk

Day 1 - SUCCESS Exercise : Crunch's Candlelight Yoga (stretching) Felt good to be exercising again. Little frustrated that I have to dive in with only a stretching tape, but that's something I guess. I go to the doctor about my feet tomorrow, so hopefully, that will speed things along. Been a long ...

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LOL!!

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I'm reading, too! :) Yes, I definately know where you are coming from. A while back, I was actually sticking to vanilla No S pretty good and was bummed when I noticed I wasn't losing or that I had even started gaining a bit. Then I recalled what I like to refer to as my "Jenga-like" plates, and real...

gk

I can relate to alot of your thoughts you had this past weekend. You know "anything goes" on the weekend, but you don't want to form bad habits on the weekends either. Also, going back and forth about what you can eat without starting a binge......getting nervous because you don't want to miss the c...

gk

Here's to a GREEN week! You can do it!!

gk

Sounds like you're doing a good job managing while at training! You know, you could have considered the week a good excuse to just chuck No S and go hog wild, promising yourself you'll "start again" next week, but you didn't! Good for you! You are making No S part of your life, no matter what comes ...

gk

OK, anyone who's ever followed my check-in knows I've tried many, many mods only to end up back at vanilla. Well, this time is no exception. I've had the incredible urge all weekend to just be.....for lack of a better word....cleansed of all the sugar and extra food. I guess I feel like I had my tre...

gk

Of course you know they sell single serve ice cream cups at the grocery store. I have bought those, one for each person in the house, and put their names on them in the freezer. If I have a half gallon, I'll eat 3 servings in a weekend, and then feel miserable. Janie had some good suggestions. I li...

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People who have never binged just don't understand the pull... I just wanted to ask if you've been able to get some exercise incorporated into your weekends yet....or anything to get out of the house & move around. I do believe that we have to replace our bad behavior with something positive. When ...

gk

Gk...do you think it's possible the binge was somehow triggered by focusing too much on chocolate ice cream? Yeah, I think so. I even had a piece of chocolate cake for my S treat that day, but I guess if you want ice cream, cake just ain't gonna cut it! However, I've been known to binge on chocolat...

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This is me checking in after going overboard on chocolate.....chocolate ice cream, 2 big servings only 2 hours apart, and a big Butterfinger candybar. This is to remind me how I feel......GROSS......chocolate is good, but too much of a good thing is never good. I didn't even enjoy the last half of m...

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franxious1 wrote:New York Super Fudge chunk is my poison.

Ok, just reading that made my mouth water and I've never even had it before!

gk

Also, just read this pertinent excerpt from a friend's Facebook post: Once I received a piece of advice on exercise from a health expert that seemed very wise and I never forgot. He said it takes 21 straight days of exercising 30 minutes or more to create an exercise addiction but only 3 straight d...

gk

It is good to see the dedicated few who have been here since I started and good to see a few new ones and restarts. Reading the posts of others helps keep me on track. I stepped on the scale and it is still up a bit. Maintenance is definitely the goal this month. I agree - reading everyone's posts ...

gk

Ok, let's try to put a positive spin on this.....

You may be green in the face, but at least that's keeping your No S calendar green, right? No?

I tried.

Hang in there!

gk

Weighed in briefly on the Wii, after almost a whole week of green days and exercise i've lost half a pound :lol: Maybe instead of losing weight, you're just gaining muscle, what with all that exercise you've been so diligent about. :wink: I think it's awesome how you're sticking to your exercise! I...

gk

Zumba sounds so fun! I will definately give that a try!

It's neat how you try new things - how fun!!

gk

Day 5 - FAIL Well, I did really good up until 3:45 and then crumbled. I expect my Friday's will probably be red for quite awhile, as that has always been a struggle for me. You know how it is......once the kids are home from school and everyone's psyched for the weekend, I just kinda follow that mo...

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milliem wrote:Maybe you don't need chocolate ice cream in the house at all times after all

OK, now that's just crazy talk!

gk

I think the biggest thing I've learned is how to get back on track after a bad day...........I might have more weight to lose to be truly healthy, but I'm gaining the lifetime habits I absolutely need. I'm determined not to quit... That is a HUGE accomplishment. Without that skill, frustration buil...

gk

Sounds like you're right on track. Good for you, for nipping those negative thoughts in the bud! Sometimes I think that is half the battle. You are doing a wonderful job - keep it up! :D Hey, what do you think of Zumba? Everyone I hear just loves it. Once I can get my feet and hip a little healthier...

gk

Hope you feel better soon.

gk

Thanks guys. :) Day 4 - SUCCESS Today was hard-won. :shock: I took another baby step today. I was craving chocolate ice cream SO much. Edy's chocolate with brownie bit ice cream is like my "coffee". There sure is something to be said for not having it in the house. Usually we always have SOME form o...

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Loved reading this testamonial. Could really relate! Gives me hope that after trying multiple times there is hope that I can someday finally get this down and say good-bye to food obsession and bingeing for good! Thanks so much for posting your success story! Congrats!

gk

Good job! A long time ago, I used to walk with a close friend of mine before work and I loved it. It really does pass the time faster and you look forward to it, because it turns into more of a social outing than required exercise.

Like all your green smiley faces.

gk

Day 3 - FAIL Must've cracked from yesterday. :lol: However, I only got a fail from a couple extra treats. I stayed on track the rest of the day, which in a way, is kinda a success for me really. Usually, I use one fail as a ticket to an all-day binge. I went shopping with my daughters this afternoo...

gk

Sounds interesting. Will have to give it a try. Nice green, by the way.

gk

Day 2 - SUCCESS! Omigosh! I did it! I can't believe I got through today without reverting to non-stop munching! In fact, I don't think I've EVER done that before in this circumstance! It's really helped that I'm starting slowly.....the treat at lunch and dinner was just enough to take the edge off....

gk

Well, it's only Day Two and I'm contemplating taking a RED already. My husband is going to be out of town for the day, and it's like a knee-jerk reaction - I immediately feel like eating all day while he's gone. Whenever he leaves, that's all I want to do. No one's watching....no one's judging....it...

gk

Good for you! That is a true sign of success - the fact that you're listening to your hunger and only eating when you're truly hungry - not just because it's mealtime and you're allowed. Very inspiring!

gk

Over43 wrote:I know if I ate two slices of toast and drank a cup of tea in the morning I would be nawing on wall paint by 7:30 AM.

LOL!

Me, too!

gk

- use the Wii at least twice a week (for WiiFit or Just Dance) What do you think of WiiFit? We have a Wii, so I had thought about getting that a while ago, but then I read a few reviews on-line..... some people didn't like it because they said you had to pause alot and it became annoying. Someone b...

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Would have liked to have gone to Dairy Queen today for ice cream, but we didn't think they would be open. A couple of weeks ago I was walking in a mall near our house, and noticed that they had opened a Dairy Queen. It stopped me in my tracks and I thought I was going to cry from sheer happiness - ...

gk

The pics of the fruit did nothing for me. The cake?? I'm drooling.

Someday I hope to crave fruit like you always do!

gk

r.jean wrote: As usual, my goals are ridiculously small.......
1) vanilla no s with no red.

That is NOT a small goal. However, if you put as much dedication into your diet as your exercise, you'll fill up your diet calendar with all GREENS easily!

Good job passing on the 7up!

gk

Day 1 - SUCCESS After not being able to bear ANY weight on my left foot yesterday, I was walking around with just a limp and no crutches by this afternoon - WEIRD. The doctor's office was closed today, so I didn't go. It's continuing to improve....wonder if I should even go anymore. Did very well w...

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