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There have been several current or former McDougall followers here over the years, including me. I'd given it up by the time I started No-S. But I could quote McDougall chapter and verse. Probably still could. Even so, I never quite believed the necessity of it.

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You could virtual plate the chips and salsa. They don't have to be eaten with the meal, but you have to be able to visualize them on the plate with the meal. Does that make sense?

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I read this yesterday in BÃ©bÃ© Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting : Calm Is Better for the Baby If you're not persuaded to be calm for your own sake, do it for your unborn child. French pregnancy magazines say that the fetus senses his mother's moods. He's jolted by too much stress, and sooth...

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That sounds very interesting, but you knew I'd think so, right? I put it on my wish list and will probably get it when it comes out next week. Similarly, I read The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food in the New York Times Magazine . It is from the book Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants H...

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oolala53 wrote:She didn't actually HAVE to go on WW. She could have done No S.

Assuming that she was a healthy weight and healthy, she could also have gone back to the way she ate prior to coming to the US -- which was probably close to No-S.

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It's been a long time since I breast fed, but as long as you don't restrict calories, you should be okay. Three good meals a day should do, but if you feel the need, add a snack. You don't need to overfeed yourself to feed a baby.

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I agree! But you probably knew that.

I do think it's going to be equally as difficult to get Americans to eat real food and give up the junk, or at least minimize it's consumption, as it is will to get them to eat smaller portions, stop snacking and so on. It will be a battle.

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it's easier not to snack (or have seconds or sweets) when you're in place where that's not the habit. It doesn't matter if it's because of scarcity or custom. If no one else is doing it, you don't do it. This is from The Omnivore's Dilemma : But the soda makers don't deserve credit for the invention...

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I don't own a scale. I weigh once a year at the doctor's office. If I had a scale, I wouldn't weigh more often than monthly.

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Welcome! My daughter got married last summer. It was quite the experience!

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Do you have any health issues that could cause you to gain weight? Any medications? Why did you initially do low carb? There was someone here a year or so ago who had similar problems. Turns out she had some food allergies or sensitivities or both that were causing her to gain. I've never paid any a...

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I've always looked at the No-S habits like any other thing I do habitually. I'm not 100% compliant at most of them, but yet I've never thought that not being 100% compliant meant that I wasn't following that habit. I may have a goal to do something daily, but only do it 3-4 times weekly. The fact th...

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When you eat low carb, the first weight you lose is water weight. If you go back to eating carbs, the first weight you gain will be water weight. Are you eating whole grains or refined grains? I know this is exactly the opposite of what the experts tell us to do, but I limit whole grains. I get bloa...

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leafy_greens wrote:How is 21 days counted - by number of green days, or by 3 full weeks (including weekend days)?

3 full weeks including weekend days

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Like Blithe Morning said, I'm not an infertility specialist nor do I play one on the internet. I'm not a nutritionist or dietitian, either. I am an RN -- but I've never worked in any gynecological speciality. I'm not sure that how you eat (No-S habits, for instance) is as important as what you eat. ...

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Tonight will be Parmesan Chicken.

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I've also read it. I thought there were some ideas that dovetailed with No-S, but overall was not something I'd want to follow.

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Three things: 1. I don't expect to follow this perfectly. I expect that there will be good days, bad days and sometimes downright awful days. Just like everything else in life. 2. When there is a failure, mark it and move on (assuming you use habitcal (I don't). I just resume the habits the next tim...

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Dinner tonight will be pancakes with bacon.

I think lunch is going to be broccoli and cheese soup with fresh bread and whatever fruit I find in the kitchen.

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I don't remember ever having it due to frequent eating. I have it now because of medication and I also had it when I was pregnant. I'm not so sure it's just frequent eating, but overeating, which many people do by eating frequently. Ironically, one of the only times I ever had an issue with it was ...

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From reading what you wrote, I don't think you have a problem with carbs; I think you think you have a problem with carbs. I'd give up counting anything, but especially carbs -- unless there's a documented medical reason you should count them. There's absolutely nothing wrong with oatmeal with chopp...

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This probably belongs on the Off Topic board, but I thought it would reach more people here. From 100 Days of Real Food: How Food Companies Exploit Americans with Ingredients Banned in Other Countries

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I recommend having it only if you feel really hungry and need it to tide you over. In my mind, things like kefir or milk are closer to foods, though I've used milk. There are better beverages for thirst. For general thirst, drink water or beverages closer to water. I agree and add that I think juic...

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Welcome Kittykat! After reading your initial post and thinking about others that express similar sentiments, it's amazing to me that people have so much anxiety about eating normally . Three meals a day with occasional snacks and sweet treats is how everyone ate before we had all these weight proble...

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Several years ago I read an article that was mostly for Americans traveling or staying in France. It included the names of various medications that could be purchased without a prescription at any pharmacy. One category was medication for acid indigestion. It noted that this ailment is hardly known ...

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SpiritSong (I love your name :)), delaying hunger for me means eating enough and eating more protein, fat, real food versus processed, crunchy freggies (fruit/vegetables); no so-called *light* or *diet* foods. Also I've found, when I eat food that I really enjoy, when I keep myself busy and active ...

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I heard about Smart Chefs Stay Slim when it was first published about a year ago. I wasn't interested, so I didn't pay much attention to it. Earlier this week I was reading an article in the New York Times about a chef who lost more than 50 pounds. At the end of the article there were ideas from oth...

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When you have a failure, don't give up. Just mark it and move on. Don't try to be perfect, just do your best. Remember, the only reason to eat is because it's time to eat. Even hunger isn't necessarily a good reason to eat. Find something to distract yourself when you're hungry, stressed or bored.

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Yesterday was National Fettucine Alfredo Day (who knew, right?). So, I think today I'm going to have Fettucine Alfredo and a salad.

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From my own experience, I think adding fat to meals is what delays hunger.

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I'm not very hungry tonight. Maybe I'll have a smoothie. Or leftover sweet potato and bacon soup.

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Does anyone think OJ is ok between meals? I have been avoiding it because it's something I have with breakfast like a fruit. According to the rules of No-S, having OJ between meals is okay. Like Over43 I occasionally have a can of soda with a meal. And like milliem I'll occasionally have a milkshak...

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I agree about not telling others about it. Even if asked, I'm kind of vague. I just tell others I eat sensibly.

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Wosnes, I made that schwarma and tahini sauce....awesome!!! My husband called it Roti not sure on spelling. I served it with roasted vegetables, salad and a rice pilaf. Very good! I enjoyed it, too. I made the shrimp last night. They were so good. That's my second "shrimp and broccoli" meal. Great ...

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You don't have to drink black coffee or tea in order for it to be acceptable. If you put sugar or milk/cream in coffee or tea, that's okay. Most of us aren't going to put in more than a teaspoon or two of sugar. Soda is something else. It has huge amounts of sugar in it. This is my own opinion, but ...

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I clean one room per day (and not necessarily consecutive days) and then start over. What I do depends on what needs to be done most. Nothing is ever all clean at once, but it's pretty much always decent. It works for me.

What I try to do daily is pick up and keep things tidy.

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There are so many reasons you could gain 3 pounds. I wouldn't worry about it. I also wouldn't weigh (I don't own a scale). Our weight generally doesn't stay stable. There are variations here and there depending on many things, including sodium intake. In terms of calories in/calories out, you would ...

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Forgot to take the shrimp out of the freezer. Had chili mac and an orange instead. Not what I wanted, but the dab of leftover chili is gone!

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snapdragon wrote: Shrimp in crumb topping sounds tasty but a sure fire way to cause weeping and wailing at the dinner table from the kiddos, and not in the mood to listen to that.

Really? I loved shrimp when I was a child. We never had it at home, so if we went out to dinner, that was what I ordered.

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Tonight I think it's going to be shrimp baked with a crumb topping, broccoli sauteed butter or olive oil and garlic and bread. Not an original idea. I saw it on the Today Show this morning.

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Over43 wrote:Well, cold little smokies...I ended up watching PBS at one point, the game was looking so bad. Congratulations Baltimore.

When the lights went out, I watched Downton Abbey. What a surprise when I switched back.

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heddi55 wrote:wosnes, I meant "The Shiksa in the Kitchen" with the Chicken Shawarma recipe, for now. Mmmh

Have you seen her other site The History Kitchen? It's very interesting.

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Well, this might sound weird, but cravings aren't a problem. The only bad thing about cravings is giving in to them. Probably the only cravings you have to worry about are sweets/desserts and you'll be able to have them on an S day. Bread, potatoes, rice and pasta you can have at the next meal. I th...

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oolala53 wrote:Domino's says it's their biggest day of the year.

The Black Friday of Pizza

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Sometime this week I heard that more calories are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year -- including Thanksgiving. I believe it.

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Snapdragon and heddi55 -- are you talking about The Wednesday Chef? I started following her several years ago, about the time she moved back to Berlin. Then I dropped off for some reason. I "found" her again when her book was published. It's more of a memoir with recipes than a "cookbook," but it's ...

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we will get some Portillos tomorrow and chocolate whip cream cake, as requested. (Portillos is Chicago style Itallian beef and dogs=yummy!) Lou Malnati's tonight woot woot! I am so envious! I love Portillos and Lou Malnati's. Well, I love Chicago. Until about 10 years ago I lived about an hour from...

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I didn't see this until today, but here's what I'd do. I'd have a decent breakfast a couple of hours before the Zumba class. If you need something afterwards, a glass of milk or juice -- then lunch at your regular time.

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I don't care which team wins. I usually pay at least half-hearted attention to the game, the commercials and the half time show. But this year, even if I watch the game, I'll probably take a break and watch Downton Abbey.

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Thank you all for the ideas. I will keep those for inspiration. I joined the Fresh 20 website and think it's exactly what I need. They have 5 dinner recipes per week, and it uses the same ingredients to minimize waste. There's a shopping list with prices for each item that attempts to keep it under...

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I'd eat normally on Saturday, lighter on Monday if necessary. Well, since Saturday is an S-day, maybe a little lighter than usual, but not too much lighter.

I'm looking forward to having this with some fresh artisan-type bread as part of my dinner on Sunday.

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Nicest of the Damned wrote: I personally draw a distinction between "sweets" and "large quantities of sweets". A few sweets is OK. Large quantities of them is another story.

Can you give more information about the distinction?

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Interesting article in the New York Times : Myths of Weight Loss Are Plentiful . One of the facts is interesting. Plans that provide food lead to greater weight loss. I think an article that someone here referred to recently said that they people who lost weight on those plans didn't do well at main...

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I always have homemade soup in the fridge and usually have it for lunch. If I'm desperate, it can be my second meal of the day. However, if I don't have anything planned and I'm hungry NOW I'll fall back on eggs. You can make an omelet or frittata, or scramble, fry, poach, hard boil, or soft boil th...

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If children have smaller stomachs doesn't that mean they expend fewer calories, thereby needing fewer calories? I think that's backwards. Look at an infant, for example. They have the smallest stomachs, but need more calories per unit of body weight because they are growing so rapidly. The same goe...

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Wosnes, I was just looking for a schwarma recipe, funny. I used this one . It's been unseasonably warm here and last night I wanted something light. I decided to try Le Grand AÃ¯oli from The Wednesday Chef (I cannot get the link from the post to work). Apparently there are some traditional ingredie...

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Make sure you eat a decent breakfast. I'd ditch the granola bar (they're usually the equivalent of a candy bar) and have nuts, fruit, chopped vegetables, maybe a hard boiled egg. There are a lot of portable foods that can make an emergency meal. You could even have a pb&j or other kind of sandwich.

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[quote="Minkymoo" I guess I just wish I was one of the lucky ones who can loose on Vanilla no S and I'm having a bit of a sulk as it is just proving to me that I will have to go further than that. [/quote] I could be wrong, but I don't think there are very many people who lose weight quickly and con...

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Home made Chicken and rice soup. Cold and flu season has struck our house. The other day on the news I saw a piece about Jeni's Hot Toddy sorbet: orange juice, lemon juice, honey, cayenne pepper, ginger and Maker's Mark bourbon. Except for the Maker's Mark and cayenne, it sounds like something that...

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Yes ... there are many people who are like me, who don't enjoy strong tasting combinations of foods traditionally unusual to them. Alhough I rarely eat at fast food places, I like most of the foods offered there. When I dine out, I choose traditional "American" cuisine Despite all the current marke...

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Another possible "problem" with eating too few calories is not getting enough nutrients.

For adding calories without increasing food intake I'd suggest adding more calorie dense foods, including fats. Butter and olive oil are good places to start.

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Weight fluctuations like that are absolutely normal and most likely is water retention. I'm not a fan of daily or weekly weighing.

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My guess is that the five pounds you lost initially was water weight and the weight you gained back was also water weight. So, not true weight loss.

Weight loss tends to be slow on No-S. I think it's kind of early for modifications. Just keep on with the habit.

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Keep no chocolate around so that you can mindlessly eat it. Also, distract yourself by doing or thinking about something else.

From French Kids Eat Everything: Avoid emotional eating. Food is not a pacifier, a distraction, a toy, a bribe, a reward or a substitute for discipline.

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I get a footlong now and then and still have room on my plate for some chips or fruit or whatever. But yea, I would have added fruit or something to fill the plate.

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Tonight it's going to be Sauerkraut and Sausage soup with bread and fruit. Tomorrow I'm getting ambitious and making hummus, pita, and chicken shawarma with tahini sauce. There will be some kind of salad, too. That would have been dinner tonight if I'd started thinking about it earlier. wosnes, I a...

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Tonight it's going to be Sauerkraut and Sausage soup with bread and fruit. Tomorrow I'm getting ambitious and making hummus, pita, and chicken shawarma with tahini sauce. There will be some kind of salad, too. That would have been dinner tonight if I'd started thinking about it earlier.

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I'd add a small serving of cheese. I find fruit, cheese and possibly nuts a very satisfying end to a meal.

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I love my Kindle and have No-S on it. I look at it as a portable bookcase.

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Welcome. A growling tummy isn't a sign that you need to eat.

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A side not my husband is from the UK and his mum and dad are Irish and to them corned beef comes from a can and is nothing like what we eat! I really love our kind though, so does the Mr. :wink: Years ago I learned that when the Irish started immigrating here they couldn't find a certain kind of ha...

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"Comparison is the thief of joy." Theodore Roosevelt

That is so true!

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Welcome! I hope you have success with No-S.

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So, just Thanksgiving and Christmas? Those and Easter are the only ones I can think of where everything is closed. I'm in Europe - think we have at least 9 this year: New Year's day, Easter, National Day, Ascension, Pentacost, Corpus Christi, Independence Day, All Saints, Christmas, Boxing Day........

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Occasionally MLK Jr day falls on my birthday. Then it's an S day. This year it's not. So it's just another day.

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I only treat the national holidays when everything is closed as S days. So, just Thanksgiving and Christmas? Those and Easter are the only ones I can think of where everything is closed. I consider New Year's Day (and Eve), Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day (and Eve) to...

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Interesting article that addresses children's snacking: French Kids Eat Everything: applying the methods at home . Both French Kids Eat Everything and Bringing up BÃ©bÃ© address the French approach to children's snacking. I want to say that the eating schedule starts when children are quite young --...

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I had tacos last night -- using the refried beans I made and the flour tortillas I made.

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Pedometers are great motivation.

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Sleep, though exercise is a very close second (like sleepexercise). Both are essential for health as well as weight loss. Having said that, in most places of the world, very few people set aside time for exercise, it's just part of the day. even in the developed countries. It's only in the places wh...

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As for my "treat" this weekend, it's not dessert or sweets (though I'm sure I will have a bit of those), it's going to a Brazilian steak house today! Should be some very tasty seconds! Is it Fogo de Chao? I've only been there once, but it was fantastic. I could have made a meal from the salad bar, ...

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Just keep trying. It takes a while to make this new habit. Remember, progress, not perfection.

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I'm thinking about making some brownies or a wacky cake. Hm...it may be the wacky cake because I'm not sure I have enough unsweetened chocolate.

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I usually time my bread baking so it's ready to eat at the next meal. The first thing I have at the meal is buttered bread! Yum!

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I remember when my kids were infants being eager for them to get to the point that they didn't require feeding every few hours. Why on earth would I then want them to snack every few hours? I did let them have water or juice whenever they wanted, but that was it. Now, I probably would encourage wate...

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This is just food for thought, but your kids don't need more than one snack daily. In the last year I've read Bringing up BÃ©bÃ© by Pamela Druckerman and French Kids Eat Everything by Karen Le Billon. Both discuss children's eating habits in France. From about the time they start solid foods, French...

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Japanese eat white rice. French white bread . Italian white pasta. 3 plates a day, little to no snacking and lowest BMI/obesity rates. No need to overcomplicate! Almost agreed. I don't think the Italians eat three plates of pasta a day. I think it's one course of a meal and much less than we would ...

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Jammin' Jan wrote:Tonight it's Polish sausage, red potatoes, sauerkraut, and rye bread.

Oh my goodness that sounds good!

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I'm not a runner, but the weather here hasn't been too bad for runners -- except for one or two days. We had a blizzard the day after Christmas and more snow a couple of days later. (We've already had more snow than we did all of last year, which was unusually mild.) One of the reporters on the loca...

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inswsn, you wrote that you're going to be combining No-S with intermittent fasting. Since this is the new year, I think I've already heard of 30 new diet plans. Ok, that might be an exaggeration, but not by much! One of them was the 8 Hour Diet which apparently was conceived by David Zinczenko (Eat ...

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The last couple of times I've come to the discussion board and seen this at the top of the list I've thought, "Yes. Peace of mind."

Also, read what I posted here.

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This is a good read and especially important, I think, for those who are new or who struggle with bingeing and just sticking with it: One Year Later: What I've Learned

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Just this morning I heard someone say that losing weight is easy; maintaining the weight loss is not. Years ago I read "start as you mean to continue." With No-S, what you do on the first day is the very same thing you'll do 5 or 10 or 20 years after you've lost the weight you wish to lose. You don'...

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I also like your idea of just doing S events on S days. Originally, I did most of my socializing during the week and not on weekends. I felt very deprived because they weren't S days. I eventually modified by allowing myself 2-3 S events weekly. Later I modified that to allow one S daily. If I don't...

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I also recommend that you start right away. I wouldn't worry about the cream, either. If you can have whole milk anytime, you can certainly have some cream in your coffee.

If I have a sandwich at a meal, I'll often have chips with the meal. But I never have them as a snack.

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Today I've had porridge with banana in the morning (with a bit of maple syrup, not sure if that turns it into a sweet). Generally speaking a "sweet" is something that you would consider dessert. However, some folks omit things like syrup on N days; others don't. It's completely up to you as long as...

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Your meals sound tasty, but if what you wrote was all you ate -- not enough food, unless you really don't require much food. I'm a nurse, too, (retired now) but haven't worked nights for years. I really admire the people who work nights. I was always a mess -- didn't know what or when to eat or slee...

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I weigh. Once a year at the doctor's office. The heck of it is, I'm supposed to weigh daily because of a medical condition: congestive heart failure (full disclosure: I did weigh daily for quite some time and slowly stopped as I could tell in other ways if I was retaining fluid.) Is knowing how much...

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If I eat a big breakfast, all I want to do all day is eat. I'm better off with none or something very light (toast and fruit).

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