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Sinnie

I voted "meh, they're okay." In the past, I would have definitely voted that they suck!! But since No S I've stopped obsessing about, well, basically everything. I don't obsess about food or my weight...and for the first time in years the scale has gone DOWN. The funny part is, I don't really get th...

Sinnie

That's incredible!! Great job, and thank you for sharing. I know it can be a slow moving sometimes but its awesome that you've stuck it out. Happy one year!

Sinnie

Today's weigh in appears to be back down to 135 lbs. Hopefully it will stay here now.

Sinnie

No problem at all, TundraBird

Think about it this way. If you are replacing snacks with veggies all the time, that in itself is huge progress and 1/2 your weight problems fixed right there!

Good luck and please do stick around.

Cheers

Cynthia

Sinnie

I am the same, Mia, the no snack rule is the one I break the most. But this is how I see it. I eat each meal until I am fully satisfied. I don't particularly pay attention to "seconds" because fully loading a plate to the extreme is the same thing as taking a smaller amount, and then taking more if ...

Sinnie

Hi Bird! It's pretty much what Deb said...It's not that veggies are a problem food and truly something we should be getting more of. I struggled with this issue too - their healthy and basically no calorie so why not? The premise is we are trying to build a *habit* In order to do that all snacking n...

Sinnie

Well it is great to have you back!

And don't worry, I seriously have done the exact same thing (coming, going, coming back...etc). I find the last time I came back I couldn't go back to anything else like calorie counting! You will find the eventually you want to stay forever

Sinnie

Great post, Reinhard. I love when you remind us of these simple things that make all the difference. It really motivates me to stay on this track because it actually works...diet propaganda has been the culprit of my weight gain in the first place. Thanks again

Sinnie

In my humble opinion... Give it a go. You will not be perfect. Know that now, before you start. See it as a trial run, just getting the sense of it. When you mess up, pick up again at the next meal and continue as usual. I have noticed just trying on this program produces results. Once you get home,...

Sinnie

So far today... Breakfast was pancakes..like 6 of them, but they were smaller and thin. I did use real maple syrup though... Lunch was ...some chips, watermelon, 1/4 of a muesli pita, and a few bites of my veggie burger in a soft tortilla wrap. Update: Well unfortunately I snacked after lunch with l...

Sinnie

Thanks Deb! It was a pretty good weekend. I saw "The Devil Wears Prada" which I really enjoyed! Yesterday wasn't too bad in terms of food excess, but today was. Well, this evening. I had chips, candy and chocolate :shock: I reasoned it was an S-Day but honestly the treats weren't pleasurable...I don...

Sinnie

Great post! I think the first thing that comes to mind for me is vegetables...WITH FAT!! I used to think such a food of the calorie counting gods shouldn't be wrecked by making it a "fattening food." Now I adore using olive oil and butter (in good amounts) to saute spinach with garlic, or drench cau...

Sinnie

Thanks so much, Sue, it really truly always helps to read other people's words of wisdom and the support it shows. That is why I love this board, everyone is so friendly. You made a good point about my food combinations at meals. You hit the nail when you noticed that because I do virtual plate ALOT...

Sinnie

Happy Canada Day!!!

And of course, Happy 4th of July to the Americans

Thank goodness it's an S day....I think I'm going to bbq today!

Hope you all have a great weekend,

Cheers!
Cynthia

Sinnie

Deb, I totally know what you mean. I myself am attempting to do the same thing. I've noticed just HOW MUCH time i've been spending in my room, either surfing the net or flipping channels on the tv.

Sinnie

OH man, yesterday was screwed up. I definitely learned from that. But I am determined to make this work, and that's why I'm trying to turn failures into an experience that teaches me something. I was hungry all night, couldn't fall asleep and ended up eating, like, 4 pieces of bread with either butt...

Sinnie

I ended up eating much more tonight, and I think I know what the culprit was. I did not eat properly or nutritiously until past 3pm and by night time I was feeling hungry and shakey. At least I know I wasn't being weak-willed, but merely learned a lesson. Don't depend on coffee beverages to hold you...

Sinnie

Breakfast was a nectarine and iced coffee. A piece of a cookie mid morning was required with the coffee tasting I was doing as part of my new job. Lunch was a frappucino. I am craving solid food, of which I have not had any all day! My mom is making soup now so it looks like I will be virtual platin...

Sinnie

Thank you Deb. Your posts always make me smile and feel better

Sinnie

Hmm, today, not so good. Snacked between meals and actually had ice cream after lunch. A case of pure boredom.

Sinnie

Yesterday went pretty well except for the fact that I started my first shift at a coffee shop and had to try some sweet stuff. Otherwise three meals.

Sinnie

Thanks for the response, Operababe! It feels nice to know other people understand and agree with what you say. I actually did end up having a bedtime snack, I just felt weak and kinda had a stomachache. Onward!

Sinnie

Monday June 26, 2006 Breakfast: Fruit salad and oatmeal Lunch: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and salad Dinner: Veggie burger, oatmeal w/ dried apricots, some leftovers I have recently learned so much in regards to me and the No S diet. I have never before really understood the concept of lettin...

Sinnie

Me too. Friday evenings are very difficult for me because it tends to be a social night. I often will have some drinks but try to keep them non-sweet, like vodka and soda. Food-wise its OK. Keep going - you're doing great!

Sinnie

Welcome back! I am definitely familiar with returning to No S, and I came back each time stronger than the last.. I think this time I am here to stay.

Sinnie

Hi Mia! Welcome and great to have you here :D I hope you will stay awhile and really give No S a shot - it's fantastic and truly hard to go back to other ways of losing weight because nothing compares to the simplicity of the plan. On a side note though, don't feel bad if you mess up, leave and come...

Sinnie

You all make excellent points and I'm taking each and every one into consideration. Thank you! I do understand and agree with you, ThomsonsPier, that eating in the morning revs up the metabolism for the day. I believe there are scientific studies to prove this, or at least this is what the experts h...

Sinnie

I've noticed recently that I am completely *not* hungry in the mornings. This could be for various reasons...when I screw up and eat before bed, just too early etc. I'm not sure why, but I don't enjoy food when I wake up. Yes, I could eat, it tastes OK, but its forced to some degree. My new thoughts...

Sinnie

Hey Pangelsue!

I think that is a great idea and something I am totally going to give a try. I have the same problem of feeling like I've "blown my diet" when I screw up and have to start over.

Let's see how many successes I can get wrapped up compared to failures

Thanks for the idea!

Sinnie

Well, I have to say I was extremely happy to have seen yesterday when I randomly weighed in that I did not gain back weight despite heavily half-essing! I still weighed 137 lbs which was a miracle. With continued effort I should be able to start inching that number down, but hey, maintaining is a HU...

Sinnie

Saturday June 18, 2006

Breakfast: 1/2 bagel with butter, black coffee, few cherries

Lunch: caesar salad and pasta

Dinner: fruit, 2 small pieces bread with peanut butter, noodle soup and crackers, trail mix, one popsicle, tiny bite of chocolate.

Sinnie

Congrats Operababe, that's fantastic! Surely a motivation too. Keep up the great work

Sinnie

Day 1 (again): SUCCESS

Breakfast: raisin bran with skim milk and some trail mix

Lunch: salad w/ cheese, veggie burger, trail mix and few cheetos

Dinner: wine, jalapeno cornbread, one pork chop, salad

Sinnie

Hi, Scott. If it's a matter of keeping it off, slow is the way to go. But, generally speaking, you will lose more weight at the beginning. I would imagine reverting to only 3 meals a day with no esses would produce pretty good results within the first few weeks for you, depending on how much you let...

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Thanks, Kevin! It is true that as I am getting rid of my bad habits, I have to replace that time with something else. So far, I've noticed just taking my dog around the block reaps me huge benefits - relieves stress and makes me forget about the food. Thanks for reminding me to do this strategy more...

Sinnie

Day 6: FAILURE Breakfast: fruit n yogurt parfait @ mcdonalds and 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese, piece of watermelon Lunch: veggie burger with cheese and chicken bacon; few raisins Dinner: 1/4 pork chop, 1 potato, salad, 2 slices watermelon, 1/2 bagel w/ cream cheese/pb, glass of milk I went off in the e...

Sinnie

Donna, Thank you so much for your well-wishes about my acceptance to teachers college. I agree it is a very rewarding profession - precisely the reason I want to do it. Thanks for posting the OA suggestions. I have gotten better at waiting to eat until I am supposed to, and not binging anymore. I ho...

Sinnie

Day 5: SUCCESS Breakfast: black coffee; bagel with cream cheese Lunch: orange, spoon of natural pb, few baby carrots and dip, cucumber/potato soup, and zucchini quiche thing Dinner: small caesar salad, 1 and 1/2 slices cheese melted on bread, 1 and 1/2 slices pb & j on bread, 1/2 plain cupcake thing...

Sinnie

Day 4: S Day Breakfast: one pancake piece of chocolate 2 slices toast w/ butter/cream cheese I went to a baptism today so lunch and dinner kinda got interwoven. This included different appetizers, wine, bread, chicken/potato/vegetable dinner, and cake for dessert. In the evening I had maybe 4 pieces...

Sinnie

Day 3: S Day

Breakfast:
one cookie
2 pancakes with syrup

Lunch:
Bread and peanut butter/jam/butter

Snack:
sausage and 1/3 of a crusty bun
2 pieces licorice

Dinner:
1/2 grilled cheese sandwich
couple bites of a pastry
wine
cookies

I am also going out tonight, so I will probably have a drink.

Sinnie

I used to have a pretty nasty diet coke habit. I loved the taste of it with meals and could usually finish a large size if I was eating fast food. I think I thought it would help fill me up. Then, I just started buying less of it to a point where I don't buy it at all anymore. I would say it has bee...

Sinnie

Day 2: SUCCESS

A little bit of virtual plating at dinner, but otherwise No S.

Sinnie

Day 1 (again): SUCCESS Breakfast: orange; whole wheat bagel toasted with cheddar cheese, fried egg whites, chicken bacon, tomato slice and lettace (only ate half). Lunch: Leftover sandwich from breakfast, salad, few bites of tuna salad, 1/4 bagel with cream cheese Dinner: red wine; rice; salmon; spi...

Sinnie

Hi Jennifer, I just came across your thread and although I don't have any great words of wisdom, I want to tell you that I have the same issue. My day starts out good and then ends bad. Like yesterday - perfect day, but by the evening I needed licorice and had to have it. I also try to go for a walk...

Sinnie

Thank for the welcome back Reinhard. I do have a few glitches I need to work out. My main problem is doing fine all day, and then the hours after dinner I crave candy. For whatever reason I'll feel antsy and then once I've had some licorice that feeling is gone so I'm really driven to eat. I think p...

Sinnie

Okay, so three months later, I am ready to track again! I can't be afraid of making my meals a little bigger because when I try to get by on too little, I binge. I also have to make a habit of waiting until I am truly hungry for my meal or it doesn't taste nearly as good. Day 1 (so to speak): FAILUR...

Sinnie

Sorry to have been gone for so long! I have been keeping up to some extent with No S and have dropped a few pounds (approx 7). I would still like to lose 20-30 lbs yet. Just a bit on what I have been up to, and why I've neglected you all. I have now finished up my bachelor's degree, and very happily...

Sinnie

Thanks, guys! That means a lot to me.

Today wasn't perfect, but not too shabby either.

Sinnie

Maybe I'm envisioning smaller portions than you are actually eating, but that does not sound like much food at all. If you do indeed have excess weight to lose, that amount of food would do it. It is entirely possible to eat too little and stall weight loss (happened to me in the past). How tall are...

Sinnie

Yesterday went badly. I am stressed. Today is a new day - will let you know how well I do! hehe

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Hey Kid!

The recipe sounds GREAT to me! I will be sure to try it this weekend. Sounds like what my mom does but better

hehe

Sinnie

Happy Valentine's Day. I didn't celebrate but did receive some candies while volunteering today. A nice day!

SUCCESS (aside from a lil sweets, but overall didn't eat THAT much).

Sinnie

Mini Success today

Sinnie

Thanks Deb. For some reason I have been a little depressed or something lately, which isn't helping my cause. I am however very impressed that I'm sticking around. Time to get more strict. I hate being at a standstill, and I cannot blame the program - it's only gonna work if I go through the steps, ...

Sinnie

Last night I came home around 3am and ate chips. My sister left them on my desk...I weighed in a few days early (supposed to be on the 14th) and I am at my starting weight.

Try, try again.

Hell, at least I'm not heavier than before.

Sinnie

I find what has helped me today when I was about to dig into something I didn't need was telling myself I can have it tomorrow. Somehow, knowing I could enjoy it guiltlessly for lunch (or whatever) tomorrow is making it very bearable. I can concoct any delicious thing as long as I eat it at the appr...

Sinnie

I haven't decided if I'm taking an S-day yet. I have no plans so far and my family doesn't do any celebrations. So probably not unless something comes up!

Sinnie

I, for one, can relate all too well. Except for today, which thus far has gone fine (but that is only due to the past few days going haywire).

Try to avoid overeating or sweets for the rest of the night and it will pass.

Feel better!

Sinnie

Hunter and Deb, I'm trying not to beat myself up but yesterday I really screwed up again! I hate writing that, because now not only do I know I'm a complete failure, but everyone on this board does too! But the whole point of this is accountability, and before I'm written off as No-S disappointment,...

Sinnie

Marie, I'm only a few years older than you and I totally sympathize. I have very similar behaviours and have been like that for longer than I would like to remember. What caused all this for me was dieting itself, and I am very bitter about it. I wish I never started, because I didn't need to, I was...

Sinnie

Unfortunately, from my not-so-substantial dinner, I started to get hungry around 10pm. We had done some shopping today, so I ate:

-popcorn
-too much licorice candy
-a piece of bread and cheese

I'm too tired to think why I did this stupid thing.

Sinnie

Hello all, I'm in a pretty good mood today, especially since my night class got cancelled :D Let's see....minor screw-up today, not going to get my shorts in a knot over it. Breakfast: -orange -1/2 bagel with cream cheese -coffee with milk and one sugar Lunch: -healthy fast food! --> rice, chicken a...

Sinnie

Yesterday went well. Fried foods for dinner though, but I didn't really have a choice as I was out with people and the food was brought to us. Plus a couple beers, but I resisted sweets when I got home!!! whopee for that

Sinnie

Well I spoke too soon yesterday, as I DID end up eating. It was like the stress was supressing my appetite and then WHAMO I was starving and literally had to eat. I ate a couple bowls of cornflakes with skim milk, some veggie/pasta soup, and a biscuit. I felt better after that and went to bed. By no...

Sinnie

Thanks Carolejo and Deb. It's just one of those days, I feel badly, even food doesn't comfort me, nothing does. I almost went downstairs to eat, but some little voice reminded me how I always feel worse when I do that. I only had a tiny piece of cheese earlier. At the very least, I didn't let a crap...

Sinnie

I had a smaller breakfast and lunch I only split a piece of pizza with a friend. On my way home I had this pastry thing with cream cheese or something inside it. Could technically be considered a sweet. Then I figured I might as well have an early dinner. I had some leftover potatoes from last night...

Sinnie

Good for you, Tricia! I hope you enjoy it.

Sinnie

A bit of virtual plating went on today, and maybe I went a tad overboard with the potato kugel I made (it was fabulous), I was still very good for a Monday - I'm getting there.

I notice as time passes I only get better with this.

I walked on the treadmill for 40 minutes.

Sinnie

I've read that when you wait between meals and don't eat three hours before bedtime that your system works better and can focus on things other than digesting constantly.

Hey Reinhard, that dude does sound crazy...and this is coming from a fellow Slovenian

hehehe

Sinnie

So true, isn't it Sandy...people are not interested in common sense plans. It's almost too easy, and they want difficult or something. I don't even bother telling people. They are going to keep doing what they think is the answer, and they will keep getting the same results. So I smugly do my thing,...

Sinnie

It's Monday morning and I am focused and ready to make this a perfect N day. Perfect can be a scary word, but I have to put a little bit of pressure on myself or I don't get anywhere. On that note, I especially have to really concentrate as today is just as hard to eat well as on the weekend. The re...

Sinnie

Thanks Deb! I'm tempted to berate myself for over doing it today, but it is an S day so i'll let it slide. At the very least I worked out for close to one hour on the treadmill. Today I just wanted to eat a lot. That worries me because I was having a pretty easy time during the week. I hope tomorrow...

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Today I went to the library to drop off a book I had borrowed. While I was there I figured I would look around a bit. Now, my *favourite* section has always been "diet books." Without thinking, I subconsciously found myself in that area. Then I realized, without even picking up or scanning one diet ...

Sinnie

So Saturday night I went to a birthday party. Aside from a few glasses of wine, some cheese, veggies and fruit, and a few bites of cake, the day went well!

Sinnie

I don't think a little mint here and there would be a big offender. I personally don't think it would make a dent in your weight. I also think that the difference lies in the reason you ate the mint. If you polish off a package of mentos, or constantly pop in mints because you're bored or feel like ...

Sinnie

Okay, I wasn't supposed to weigh-in until February 14 (I'm starting once a month weigh-ins only). But something absolutely came over me just before as I was about to hop in the shower. It is not even noon yet, i've already had breakfast and went for a walk. I couldn't believe my eyes :shock: The sca...

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LOL Krazy!!! Yes, I definitely should get some ear muffs! And next time I must remember the tissue haha.

Sinnie

Thanks Krazy. I just went for a walk this morning, which made my ear hurt for some reason (I think it was too windy and cold

lol). But I do intend on making this a successful day as best as I can.

Sinnie

3aday, thanks for reminding me that even half-essed is okay. Last night before bed I ended up eating some food. I was truly hungry and not tired at all, so I ate a little pasta, some veggies, a couple prunes and a bowl of cheerios. This morning I woke up just about to let myself get into a very bad ...

Sinnie

Well dinner was a little bigger than it should have been, but not totally overboard. Breakfast and lunch were just fine. I finished supper by 5pm so at least I have quite a few hours before bed that I can start to burn off the slighty-too-big dinner. I am confident I won't eat anything else today. W...

Sinnie

Thanks Tricia, I will look into it! Hope you have fun with the workout

Sinnie

Hi again :D I appreciate all the replies. Normally the winters can be a little harsh. I remember when I was a kid we would have so much snow to play in. This year we have little to none. But still it is usually too cold that it's uncomfortable for me to walk outside, even if its 3 degrees. However, ...

Sinnie

Good day again today!!!

Breakfast:
cereal and skim milk; apple; small piece of bread w/ butter

Lunch:
turkey bacon sandwich

Dinner:
pad thai at a thai restaurant

Sinnie

I have done that many-a-times on the weekend - a full out binge that leaves me feeling like *crap*. My take on this is simple - you can't do that. That is just as bad in my opinion as dieting all week to only binge, which for me has meant gaining back more than what I lost. That is counter-productiv...

Sinnie

Let us know how you like the DVD's. I have been dying to try out bellydancing. What dvd do you have?

Thanks!!

Sinnie

Hey Carolejo! Well you'll be happy to hear that all my little choices yesterday added up to a great day! I was focused and it was so easy to do. I didn't even get that hungry, and ate smaller meals. I was really happy with yesterday - I am making today the same.

I'll report tonight

Sinnie

Deb, I just wanted to tell you that you look *amazing*. You are a gorgeous woman, and you are such an inspiration! Like you always say, slow and steady weight loss is key. Thanks for posting your photos.

Sinnie

Hey everyone, So what's your take on treadmills? I know it's not official urban rangering which is way better in my opinion. I have a treadmill which over time I do use somewhat frequently. It seems I have to use it as walking is my #1 choice for exercise and most days are just too cold to walk outs...

Sinnie

I'm going through a bit of a rough patch with eating again. But instead of going crazy and getting upset, trying to come up with a new plan to get things going again, I am going to analyze why some days worked and why the past few have not. Just now I was reading a post by Freakwitch which triggered...

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Hey Carolejo and Tricia!

Thanks for your support....I need it

Sinnie

Yesterday went okay, no snacks, but major funny stuff: oatmeal cookies after BOTH lunch and dinner. I need to start cutting way back. Will continue reporting!

Sinnie

Beth, I just have to say that your babies are so cute!!! Maybe I will try and at least so the PBS of t-tapp because its very quick and effective. That coupled with walks in the fresh air will be a great combo.....now just waiting for good weather! Although, this year has been an extremely mild winte...

Sinnie

Okay, so yesterday was a right-out failure. I'm okay with that, I just have to work harder.

Breakfast:
-coffee with half & half
-leftovers
-1/2 bun w/ butter

Sinnie

I went a little bonkers at an early dinner around 4pm. I ate sooo much. I guess damage control is the best i can do at this point. No more for tonight, which should be easy. At least I went on the treadmill for 40 minutes! Update: I did eat more tonight, but only fruit (a mango, small pear, 1/2 oran...

Sinnie

So far I have really stuck with this, and it looks like I will for the long haul. For now I just want to get the habit down pat which I think will take a couple months or so. Once that is established, I will start counting 21 days of perfect no-sing.

Sinnie

Today is back to normal for me. A regular N day. Breakfast: -eggs -coffee -one dried apricot Lunch: -chili -bun with butter -salad topped with a taco bake (ground turkey, veggies, refried beans YUM!) -brownie It was my best friend's birthday so I made lunch for her, hence the brownie. Oh well. No gi...

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All I've had today is brownies. LOL. One for breakfast, one for lunch (pretty nice sized brownies too). I am not hugely into sweets, but rich brownies are my weakness. I rarely ever eat them. They are in the fridge and nothing else appeals, thank goodness it's an S-day. I am going to someone house t...

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Today is Friday so its my "s day". I didn't mean to have the snack, it was supposed to be lunch but it was too small and I was starving by 3pm when I had my real lunch. I wish I hadn't but at least its not too bad yet. Breakfast: -bran cereal w/ skim milk -banana -coffee with flavored cream -small p...

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Peetie and Beth.... I think it's so ironic that I as well was lurking and posted a couple times on the T-Tapp boards about the Mastering Leptin thread...I actually have the T-tapp workout (which I think is great) but I can't stick to it! I guess in that sense it doesnt do me much good. I prefer walk...

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Breakfast: -coffee with light cream -egg with light cheese -1/2 bagel with butter -small glass orange juice Lunch: -small banana -bean salad with vinegar -cheese string -2 breaded chicken strips Dinner: -fried calamari -some nacho chips with spinach/crab dip -two small chicken fajita's The reason fo...

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