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Thanks GK, I like to see the green smiles after ward, it makes it easy to see when I have had success!gk wrote: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.
Janie, thank you! Now if I can only lose this weight! I have been super generous with all my meals. A lot can fit on one plate. My scale here is not accurate...determined wrote:Patty....Look at you go!!!!! Congrats on all those greens!!!
Well done!
hugs...janie
I'm going to change that! 
so it might not just be portion size!) Now it's all about the tweaking...milliem, Thanks it does help.milliem wrote:Just wanted to pop by and let you know that I'm reading, if that helps
Have you tried getting a smaller plate for you and giving normal plates to your husband? Have you actually measured your plates? I've read that the 'usual' plate size should be around 9" diameter. It might also be worth thinking about what is ON your plate as well as the portion size if your habits are good but the impact on your weight isn't great!
(Plus annoyingly, men seem to be able to lose weight a lot faster when they try to
You're doing brilliantly at following NoS though
Good job today! That's what I like about this diet. You had less of everything at supper, but you didn't feel left out by having to eat something else - just a little less.Sweetness wrote: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 popcorn...
No S diet= SUCCESS!!!
portion control= SUCCESS!!!
and I went for a walk this morning
Sometimes I have just a bowl of cereal for supper, because I'm not in the mood for the traditional big meal. I get weird looks, but eat what you're really hungry for, I say now. Makes a big difference!! Keep it up! 
(Sunday I took a nap) It's probably hormones, I'm about due for my monthly, almost 57 years old and still have one every month! I'm usually quite optimistic. That's a better feeling than any serving of chocolate could ever give! Awesome!Sweetness wrote: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!!
Hurrah! Yay! Woo Hoo! My book is published! 
I had some flan flavored jello after dinner. I was a little dissatisfied with a meatless meal at the school, but that's no excuse. even though we had dinner at some friends' house, and I resisted having seconds and then cookies later. I would have probably caved in if it weren't for my 21 day challenge. My DH ate the same way he used to (lots of seconds, cookies) must be a NWS day for him. I 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!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.
You're almost half-way to the 21 club - yay for you 
Gk, thanks! The retreat was WONDERFUL!! I am actually quite proud of myself after the retreat. At our break times I was really happy with my special tea. I passed up two coffee break goodie tables, PLUS chocolates and candies during our spa night. I also passed on dessert yesterday. I had bought the cookies and candies myself so they were my personal favorites, although I like dark chocolate better, I brought some of that in case I needed to cave. The food was very good and plentiful, so I didn't feel hungry. (That was also my downfall, as I will explain.) I count yesterday a SUCCESSA reformed chocoholic, huh? That's actually possible? Ah, you give me hope. Thanks for stopping by my thread and letting me know people actually can beat that habit. Will have to try your cocoa trick - sounds yummy.
Keep up the great work! Hope you have a wonderful time at the pastor's wives retreat.
even though I was really good for the rest. I ate the rice pudding today after dinner because it wasn't very sweet. Passed up the chocolate they were giving away for the road. Anyway I get to start over on my 21 day challenge after 14 successful days. I keep thinking of how strict Reinhard was on his sample 21 day post. , so you're doing very well!!!! Deb, This is the same challenge, I had to start over because of a Fail on Tuesday after 14 days. I'm on a 3 day green streak today!NoSnacker wrote:you go girl another 21 day challenge.are you on a streak?
but will keep in mind for my next challenge...i'm 14 days into my first challenge which is really a challenge with myself...do you post on the 21 day challenge thread? i keep track there of my days. .Deb,NoSnacker wrote:Hi Patty, yes I switched to the 8 1/2 in plates even before I started No S, funny but when I started No S, I grab the larger 12 inch plate and filled it, my husband said, wow some diet...with that said I went back to the smaller
I love some of the foods you eat they sound so yummy...
Have a wonderful day!
p.s., I know I would feel the same, coming back to our culture!
p.s.s., What about shipping the oil back to the states?
Then Wednesday I made the mistake of trying to gather eggs before I fed them. The rooster attacked me! He threw himself at my leg with both feet and his beak, twice! Good thing I had long pants on that day because we were going up to Mexico city. Otherwise I wear shorts or a skirt,its hot here. I have bruises on my leg but he would have torn me up. I'm a city girl, but now I know to have a stick in my hand when I collect eggs! Did you ever leave No S because of red's? Have you lost weight? Deb, I have never quit No S, not even for one day, I really like it. I feel so much better about food in general. I'm enjoying my 3 meals a day, and my S days are much saner than they were at first. I have gotten discouraged sometimes because I don't seem to be losing. It's because I still need to work on portions. I have lost weight but only maybe about 3, at the most 6 pounds. My scale here is worthless, and I go back to the states Apr 24 so I'll be able to check then. On the other hand the good thing is I have not gained weight, and the previous 4 years I gained at least 5 pounds a year! Someone said maintaining is victory, and it really is!NoSnacker wrote:Oh I'm sure that was a sight..chasing chickens....love it. I know my friend had a turkey and that thing has some dangerous feet. Glad you didn't get hurt.
Thanks for stopping by my post, I replied there.
I was just telling Janie, I noticed we all started around the same time last year. I asked her a couple questions, thought I'd ask the same of you.
I see you are on the green roll as well. It seems much easier this time, but shhhh, can't say that too loud.
What ever happened to Who Me, haven't seen her around here? Not that you would know, but thought I'd ask.
p.s. this Sunday will mark my end of my first 21 days cycle....then on to the next...
I had a stick in my hand, but I picked up their food pan to move it so I could get to their water to change it, and he jumped or flew over the pan and bit my right hand and wrist 4 times! He was so FAST!!! I was bleeding all over, and now my wrist is swollen, not real bad but it hurts. But I don't think I will try to enter the chicken coop alone ever again! 
Thanks for stopping by! Maintaining really is success, we need to tell ourselves that! So many can lose weight, but maintaining is the hard part, and No S makes it almost easy!NoSRocks wrote:Hi Patty! Just dropping in to say I've been enjoying reading your posts and well done on your success and satisfaction with the No S Plan. I, too, have been mostly maintaining - give or take the odd lb or two - over the last 2 and a half years i have been on this plan. However, I do believe had i not stuck by No S, I would have been much, much heavier by now.
So sorry to hear about you getting attacked by the chicken! Hope you're feeling better now. Take care! Have a good trip back to the States also.
