Sorry it's been a while since I posted on the Board - however I just wanted to pop in with an update and to let you know how I'm doing these days.
**I intend to post here again with future updates, be it monthly, 6 month, yearly etc. to keep in touch with my fellow No Sers and let you know how I've been doing**
As of today's date - 25th March 2013 - I've been holding on to a 40 lb weight loss, beginning the middle of last year when I decided to streamline my S Days after 3 yrs on plan but pretty much maintaining during that time.
During that time, No S helped tremendously with my bingeing/diet obsession habits and food anxiety and helped maintain my current weight at the time, all very big plusses, thank you Reinhard!!) no significant weight losses/gains during this time however.
Once I began streamlining my 'free for all' weekends - sometimes even omitting the sweet treats entirely - (surprisingly, this eventually came naturally to me), I started to notice significant weight losses over time. As of January, 2013 I reached the 40 lb mark, going from 170 lbs to 130 lbs. At 5'7" with a small/ medium frame, I am at my ideal weight and BMI. I have significantly lowered my high cholesterol (was very previously considered very high and now I am in the normal range !:)
I have remained steadily at 130 lbs for the past several months. Have not been exercising or walking outside as much due to the weather conditions however I am amazed and pleasantly surprised that my weight loss has remained consistent. Since the festive season, I have - admittedly - started nibbling on desserts and baked goods on occasions. I would like to get out of the habit - but finding it a little harder lately - perhaps because of the inclement weather and being in the house a lot of the time....that's my excuse, anyway - lol!
However, any weight gains as a result of my intermittent nibbling etc. (usually 2 - 3 lbs) are gone within a few days, as soon as I get back to my 3 meals a day routine.
Overall, I am in a very happy and contented place right now, both with my appearance (can fit into pants and dresses etc. that were previously too tight and to be able to zip up boots without the zipper getting stuck half way up my calves....wow!!
amazing!! Going on vacation in a few weeks' time and it will be great not having to worry about my shorts and tees not fitting properly or worrying about my tummy spilling over the top of the waistbands - haha! That's not to say what will happen on my return.... : 
Thanks again so much Reinhard for creating this wonderful No S ('s' for No STRESS!) Plan. For most of my adult life, suffering from food anxiety and weight issues, I could never have imagined losing a lb never mind 40! Absolutely wonderful!
PS: Here's my previous and very first entry on the No S testimonial thread after losing 26 lbs!!:
I thought it was about time I posted a testimonial to this wonderful eating plan. 26 lbs down and still losing ! Smile Smile
After a few false starts (!) I started the No S Plan back in December 2009, after a life time of struggling with binge eating and food/diet anxiety as well as a host of other things including poor body image and self esteem issues.
After a month or so of No s-ing, I was delighted to discover that many of my symptoms had dramatically reduced, esp my food and diet obsessions.
The S Days were crucial - particularly in the beginning - in order to get me to stick with the plan and work my way through these issues. All other diets and eating plans I had tried in the past were far too restrictive and/or unsustainable and in the end, just made my obsessions with food and body image worse!
As time went by - I struggled somewhat with my S Days - I tended to overeat excessively on sweet and starchy foods and all the other stuff I didn't have on the N Days. After some time, I was concerned that any good I was doing on my N Days may have been undone by the excessive S Days. However,during this time, my weight stayed pretty much the same, give or take a few lbs here and there. That in itself was a huge milestone.
The next stage of my No S Journey began this summer: I realized that in order FOR ME to lose any weight, I would probably have to start streamlining my S Days. I had a goal in mind - a vacation with my much slimmer friends who hadn't seen me in a couple of years. Perhaps it was having the goal or I was in the right frame of mind - or both - but to date, I have lost a total of 26 lbs. I no longer treat my S Days any differently from my N Days. I no longer crave the sweet, starchy foods and my bingeing is a thing of the past!
BUT I will not deny myself treats or S Events on special occasions. I fully intend to celebrate holidays and eating out with my family and friends as I have always done. I am comfortable around food and it does not rule my life anymore. I am so happy that I am able to admit that!!
I am starting to see real results with my body now and I think its time I got myself a whole new wardrobe since my clothes are just starting to hang these days! lol!
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU Reinhard and all my fellow No Sers for your inspirational and encouraging messages and for offering me support and advice throughout this Journey! I couldn't have done it without you!![/u]
and not a chance to get out and exercise for several months. As a result, I gained approximately 5 lbs which was a little hard to shift. However, now that the winter blues have lifted, I am happy to report that it was only a temporary 'blip' and I am back to 130 lbs!
however as long as it happens only now and again we can enjoy ourselves, safe in the knowledge we have No S as our guide.