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MerryKat

I loved this quote in the book and I love the idea of this thread, so here goes):

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MerryKat

I had a perfect weekend. As soon as lunch was complete on Sunday my N days started again and it was amazingly easy to step back into it - I was not even tempted by the chocolate my DH was eating last night. Unfortunately I did not get to exercise on Sunday afternoon / evening as I was nursing a sick...

MerryKat

Welcome to No S.

This is a wonderful plan that fits into life and works so well (when you apply it). Take each day step at a time and see how you go.

MerryKat

Welcome back. I agree that you need to try for a bigger breakfast, with a final step that tells your mind and body - that is it till lunch. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I know it is not easy (I am the queen of snacking and being able to justify it) but you can do this fo...

MerryKat

Thank you so much for sharing this. It is so true.

It was great to see a post from you and I hope you are well.

MerryKat

Welcome to No S.

Enjoy returning to your natural way of eating and enjoy the real food you are encouraged to eat on No S.

MerryKat

Milczar
Welcome back. I have also recently gotten back onto No S and it is such a relief to not be obsessing with points / calories and being able to enjoy functions with friends.

Start at the begining and take each day step at a time and you will soon be back in the swing.

MerryKat

This has been such fun this evening, I managed to hijack DH's laptop and spend some time here in the evening (now 21h27 on 14/03/08 in South Africa). It was great to be on line with some of you guys. I behaved all afternoon (Yay for no friday afternoon binges) and have had my friday evening treat af...

MerryKat

Hey the bridge a super idea. All you have to do is turn around and get back on track. Added to the chain idea there are two fantastic visual aids to keep you moving forward.

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Dawn
Stay strong, you are on the right track and now you have the most awesome habits in place to allow you to make the plan perfect for you.

Good luck as you start slowly tweaking things.

MerryKat

It was mentioned on anther site I visit and I was fed up with WW so I came to have a look and was hooked. That was in Sept 05 and I have lost well with No S, but I have a nasty habit of being lured away by the promises of quick losses at other programs - only to gain it all back and more and then to...

MerryKat

Congrats on your baby - remember your body is still recovering from your pregnancy and so are your emotions, so take time to love and pamper yourself, starting with No S. Don't stress too much about not having the book, most of us here have done wonderfully with the amazing info on this site. The bi...

MerryKat

It is so scary how we manage to justify any deviation with such ease.

MerryKat

I have a thyriod condition which does not allow me to drink too much coffee, but I still enjoy a cup with at least lunch and dinner. I have given up drinking cheap instant and rather enjoy quality coffee, but moderation has to be the key for me. I gave up coffee for Lent this year and it has been in...

MerryKat

Welcome Elizabeth 7

MerryKat

I did my exercise last night.

I was 100% on track yesterday even with people eating chocolate around me - I bought myself my favourite black chocolate and I am looking forward to that this weekend.

I did not weigh myself this morning.

I did my bible study this morning.

MerryKat

Congratulations on doing so well and on treating yourself so much better. As Reinhard continually says it is the Habit that is important.

MerryKat

Welcome and congratulations on your great start. There is no need for the plan to be difficult, but often life interferes and we start looking for excuses.

The trick is what you are doing, stick to the rules and don't try to complicate things too much.

MerryKat

I think you are doing a good thing - rather plan a special (recovery) day than blow it by binging. Enjoy your special day (just make sure you don't plan to many in a month).

MerryKat

Charis
Congratulations on getting back on track so quickly. We all trip occasionally and the important thing is that we get up quickly and don't beat ourselves up over it.

MerryKat

Omena
Stay strong, your days are getting better and you have continued with your exercise, so you are building a great habit.

Next time you are offered a cookie take it and put it in a plastic baggie and collect yourself a loot bag for Saturday.

You can do this.

MerryKat

I love the term 'Grease the Groove'.

Thanks for the positive reinforcements.

MerryKat

Thanks for the encouragement Bob Another thing that hit while reading the book is that I have been focused on my weight - weighing and tracking daily as well as sort of tracking the habit of No S. I am scrapping my daily tracking - this is a huge thing for me as I have a daily tracked record of my w...

MerryKat

Congratulations

MerryKat

The most important thing is that you have realised there is an issue, identified it and now you can work on it.

Enjoy the freedom of knowing you are no longer bending the rules.

MerryKat

Congratulations Lori - you are doing great.

I am loving re-reading all of Reinhard's wisdom in the book, for me it seems to be sinking in even more than it did from the internet.

MerryKat

Congratulations on all your successes - you are a huge inspiration to people like me who jump of the wagon regularly.

MerryKat

Jan you are such an inspiration. Congratulations on getting back on track after your vacation.

I agree everyone should read Reinhard's book - it is awesome.

MerryKat

Congratulations on all your successes and your losses.

MerryKat

Congrats on your successes and I think I can see wings sprouting too!

MerryKat

Hi Bob
Congrats on getting back into the swing of things. You are an encouragement to me to get back onto the exercise wagon.

MerryKat

Tuesday - Success Again I wasn't hungry at dinner, but I had a tiny amount of lasagne and a banana - I need to maintain the 3 meals a day to stop me jumping off of the wagon again and I need food to allow me to take my meds. I am thoroughly enjoying the book, but I just need more time to read! Work ...

MerryKat

Blondie you are right (read the write up too quickly) - I have never purchased from Amazon because their shipping costs are astranomical to South Africa.

I will have to see if I can find something to buy so I can post a review here.

MerryKat

Sadly if you did not purchase through Amazon you cannot post a review. I have posted my review on www.loot.co.za which is where I purchased my copy.

I am going to see if I can post reviews on other South African sites as well - will let you know where and when.

MerryKat

Welcome to a wonderful site of fantastic people.

I have been here for a while, but I keep deviating (because I get overwhelmed by the false messages of quick weight loss out there), but when I follow No S, I loose weight easily.

MerryKat

I think the daftest ones I have tried have been: Shakes for breakfast and lunch and pigging out for dinner because I was so glad to see food. I did loose for a few weeks, but then the dinner pig outs got too big and I maintained. Food Combining (No Proteins & Starches, only veggies with either and n...

MerryKat

My weekend went well. We had dessert on Friday night, Saturday I had a few snacks and a couple of bits of chocolate after dinner and Sunday I had a snack mid morning. After Sunday lunch I resisted all temptation and started my N days. Monday - success - I was not hungry at dinnertime, in fact the th...

MerryKat

Yippppppppeeee!!!!!!!!!! I got my copy yesterday and it is FANTABULOUS !!!! I am loving reading it all again (in slightly different order) and loving the fact that it is small enough to carry around with me Congrats Reinhard and as soon as I am finished reading, I will post a review on amazon and m...

MerryKat

I am still using my Habit Cal - http://everydaysystems.com/habitcal/view/?o=177&sc=2&m=3&y=2008&t=NoSDiet I did fairly well with my plan of No S and Hacker's Diet Exercise plan till 25th February and then I jumped off the plan and into self-sabotage! I have done no exercise, not drunk enough water a...

MerryKat

I received notification of my copy being shipped from my local South African supplier on 4th March. Now I am waiting patiently (NOT!) for it to be delivered.

I cannot wait to read it and start showing to to friends.

Congrats again Reinhard.

MerryKat

Reinhard
Please can I ask that you post a copy here of the article as us poor people not in the US will loose out on it.

I am excited to say that I ordered my copy of your book from a local SA supplier and should receive it by 19/03/08. I can't wait to get it and start encouraging friends to buy it.

MerryKat

I follow the standard S days and Friday is definitely a hard day for me. Particularly the late afternoon and evening. For me this is because I finish work early (disruption in routine) and I am also used to starting my weekend on friday evenings. This habit is proving very hard to break, but I am sl...

MerryKat

Welcome MainEac

I am also an all or nothing kind of person, and No S suits me marvellously. I stick to my 3 meals a day and enjoy some planned treats over the weekend.

MerryKat

I find an easy filling meal for making at work is 1/2 to 1 cup oats, mixed seeds (pumpkin, flax, sunflower, sesame), nuts, dried fruit (or chopped fresh) with milk. Put the whole thing in the microwave and that is one filling breakfast. I also need the protein to make it to lunch and this definitely...

MerryKat

Hi all I also suffer from horrible PMS. I get it twice the 2 days around when I ovulate and about 4 days before starting to menstuate. I have found that tracking my cycle on www.mycycle.com has helped me gain a little control in my life and give me warning so I and do my best not bite people's heads...

MerryKat

I had about 2 great weeks then about 2 not so great ones. I have done pretty well with No S and I have resisted tweaking it, I have even done away with my apple and milk late afternoon and rather moved my lunch to 1pm (people in the office will adjust if I do it consistantly). My problem has been sn...

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When my eldest (10) has had enough and I agree that he can leave the table, he takes his plate and puts the left overs in the bin. I take my youngest son's plate and quickly clear it into the bin before I clear the rest of the table. This has helped me to stop being the garbage disposal in our house...

MerryKat

I am also married to a skinny person who does not understand my urge to snack, let alone my 5 x N-days followed by S-days where I treat myself. I just patiently (most of the time) explain the 5 days of no snacking, no sweets, no seconds and 2 days of planned treats. He is getting it. He is also slow...

MerryKat

Welcome back. I am also back after an extended absence - I sort of followed No S, but more of my own thing seemed to rule and the weight has been creeping up again. For me the tricks that have worked for my return have been: - Vanilla No S - Habitcal type calendar - One day at a time Together we can...

MerryKat

Congratulation on all your successes this year.

How are you doing with moving towards 3 meals a day? or have you decided to stay with the 5 as they seem to be working for you?

MerryKat

CONGRATULATIONS on making your 21 days and more.

MerryKat

Congrats on starting Shugging, and I am sure you will soon feel the difference.

MerryKat

Well done on your sucesses so far and I wish you many more. Your meals sound so tasty and yummy.

MerryKat

Welcome to a wonderful place with amazing people. I wish you well in your training for the marathon and I am sure that the simplicity of No S will help you achieve you aim.

MerryKat

Welcome to the most amazing plan & place. Believe it - Eating 3 meals a day Monday - Friday and enjoying your weekends really can allow you to loose weight without all the guilt and trauma usually associated with diets. Read and re-read the plan on the www.nosdiet.com page till you feel you know it ...

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Blondie
Come on in and join us. There are a fair number of returning folk (like myself) joining up with the usual faithfuls.

2008 is going to be a fantastic LOOSING Party!!!!

MerryKat

Isn't it a fantastic feeling when you realise that you can have treats in your house without them constantly calling your name! Enjoy your freedom from the bondage of food.

MerryKat

Wow David, this year is off to a fantastic start. You are a real encouragement for the rest of us to keep up with our exercise.

MerryKat

I hope the rest of the 16th January went well and as such

CONGRATULATIONS On 21 Days of NO S

I hope the next 21 go by speedily and easily now that your habits are becoming entrenched.

MerryKat

Tiffani & Hilary
I hope you guys have a fantastic day today and that each day it gets easier.

MerryKat

Debs I will happily be your cheer leader. You have given me so much love, support and advice over the years that it is my pleasure to be there for you. You are on the right track with recognising the days that you are improving but not calling them a success until they are. Be patient with yourself,...

MerryKat

My first week back to vanila No S has gone well and I managed to resist any temptation to snack - this is my big problem area. I had a great weekend with lots of little treats and I enjoyed them but did not overindulge. I set myself a target that I would like to achieve, but it is not a train smash ...

MerryKat

Welcome back Jennifer, I am also returning (again) after wondering off on my own unproductive path. I just wanted to let you know that you have lots of friends here to help you. It sounds as if you have a very interesting and exciting journey ahead of you and I wish you well. It sounds as if you are...

MerryKat

Well done on sticking to your plan with your hubby working late - those are always my worst fall over days!

MerryKat

Go Debs Go!!
Go Debs Go!!
Go Debs Go!!
Go Debs Go!!

You have done this before and you can pick up your habits and routines again and sail on into a No S filled 2008.

MerryKat

Reinhard I agree with everyone here, thank you for taking the time to share your journey in a visual form with us (and the world). It is so reasuring to see that this truely is a long term success rather than a 5 day wonder. And thank you once again for sharing this marvellous idea of yours with us....

MerryKat

I have learnt that my need to control and tweak everything to 'perfection' is part of my problem. I so over obsess something that I literally think it to death. As a result it has taken me 2 years to understand that No S in it's simplicity is the 'perfect' plan for me. There is no down side to No S....

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Thanks funfuture for your kind comments. If I don't do a little exercise first thing in the morning, I will never do it - find loads of excuses to skip later in the day. I either do a little yoga (bought myself a cheap beginners book) or the weight routine from 8 Minutes in the Morning. I try to wal...

MerryKat

I find it easier to have a standard lunch - that takes the guess work out of it in the mornings (when I am not yet fully awake!). My standard lunch is a sandwich (whatever bread DH bought for us) with a protein filling (PB, liver spread, hummus, cheese), raw veggie (tomato, chunk of cucumber, carrot...

MerryKat

I was so pleased with myself yesterday. We had a farewell function after dinner at my son's school with drinks & snacks. I did not have anything to eat!! I had a lovely evening with everyone with no food. I got some plates of food for my boys, but I never touched anything - not even my son's left ov...

MerryKat

Don't over think this too much. If you usually have some yoghurt for lunch (and it is not a litre container at a time) then continue with it. The "No Sweets" rule is aimed at true sweets and those items that are a problem for you. If you cannot eat a small amount of yoghurt at a time and have to fin...

MerryKat

Well done for getting back up out of 'do your own thing' land and back to the happy reality of No S.

MerryKat

Hi Kevin Thanks for the welcome and the luck. At the moment in my life, I do not have time for a large amount of exercise, so I am starting with some yoga and weights consistantly. I do hope in the near future that some things will change to allow me time to do cardio, but till then every little bit...

MerryKat

I am back (again) - I keep making things more complicated than they need to be and finding excuses why I cannot loose the weight. The reality is that when you eat too much (even healthy food) you will gain weight! I have been eating too much for years (thanks to snacking) and as a result the weight ...

MerryKat

I have also managed to bungle every attempt at No S that I have had due to complicating the simple rules. For a perfectionist like me it is terribly easy to come up with ways to 'perfect' things which generally just make them so complicated that my lazy brain cannot cope and I end up back where I st...

MerryKat

I have diabetes in my family and I have Insulin Resistance (Pre-diabetes) and if I have sugar during the day I have had it! 1/2 spoon in the odd cup of tea is ok, but more than that and within an hour I am looking for biscuits or sweets. For me it is the suger high and resulting low when the insulin...

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Reinhard I am your worst nightmare, I have no idea what software is on this machine, I just work with it! How, what and where are not my problem, that is when I yell for the IT guys. Ask me to do something on the package and I am fine, I will figure it out if I don't know, but the behind the scenes ...

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Hello all you sweet people. Thank you all so much for your warm welcome. Jan - I have every intention of staying here for good. No more experiments. Debs - Glad to make you smile. Well done on your latest loss. I am blessed with a wonderful hubby who only wants to help but as a natural 'skinny' has ...

MerryKat

I love No S and I know it works and in the past have successfully followed it. However, I have been doing my "own thing" for the last while. And guess what - "It Does Not Work!!". I have gained heaps and I am totally fed up with myself. I have gotten into the "stuff it, I can't be bothered, so I am ...

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Thursday was a success Friday was a success (I didn't even have much of a battle being tempted to start my weekend early) I had a wonderful totally over indulgent weekend - made up for all the chocolate I did not eat over Easter and ate it in one sitting! Needless to say I felt sick and my insides w...

MerryKat

I am was addicted to both sweet and salty and for me No S solves the problem. I am not allowed sweets or snack during the week and if I really want nuts, crisps, pretzels I can have a handful as part of a meal - pleasure without the pain and gain.

MerryKat

No I don't believe that denial is always a bad thing. For me the important words that I have discovered on the No S journey are Discipline, Responsibility and from those Respect. In society in general now adays there is no discipline or responsiblity taught or expected from people (from babies up) -...

MerryKat

3pm is my bad time - everyday. I schedule either a coffee or a tea (depending on my mood) with milk and sometimes even 1/2 teaspoon sugar. For me this really helps get past that snacky feeling. I even do this on S days as I have found that if I start snacking at this time I can keep going till bed! ...

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I had another success last night. Once a week my in-laws come round for dinner and we always end up having "a little something" after dinner. This can be ice-cream, chocolate or dried fruit bars. Well last night I organised all their goodies with tea and I refrained! I felt so pleased with me. Dru w...

MerryKat

Congrats on your wonderful attitude. I am also working towards loving me here and now while using No S.

MerryKat

Congratulations on all your successful days.

I am sorry to hear your weight is up a bit - hang in there, I am sure No S will win the day.

MerryKat

Congrats on 10 days of good habits - you are half way to your first 21 days.

MerryKat

Glad you came back. If you feel your meds are making you more hungry then you may need to up your quantity slightly with each meal and maybe ask your doctor if there is another med that does not have that side effect.

MerryKat

I just had to pop in and congratulate the pair of you on your success in altering your habits.

Well Done & keep up the great example.

MerryKat

Welcome to this wonderful lifestyle. Sounds as if your usual meals fit in comfortably, enjoy the rules.

MerryKat

Hey Jan, you are doing great. I am glad the job is getting better.

MerryKat

Please don't give up on this plan. It really does work. I have an under active thyroid and type II diabetes and I am loosing using No S. If you find yourself eating something between meals on N days put the item away and continue with your day. It is hard, but try not to beat yourself up over it and...

MerryKat

Milcaz
I would not worry about eating too much (I don't think you did) as you kept to the 3 meals and did some exercise.

Look for the positive and try not to obsess over the little slips.

Together we can do this.

MerryKat

I was having a good look back over my weight loss / gain records and had a nice surprise (it is amazing how you can loose track of doing well in the bigger picture when you focus on the weekly weights). I put me back on No S in November 2006 a really bad year of loosing and gaining and I was back to...

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I am starting a new check in as I am starting No S fresh and new this week and I want my check-in to be new too (Here is the link to my first check in posts - http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=350). I am posting a response I posted on the discussion boards to remind me of where I am goin...

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Pangalsue, thanks for this - it is a great idea and we would all do better if we focused on our successes rather than our failings. Every Tuesday night we watch Prison Break and for some reason it has become a snack with tea night. Last night I did not give in!! My DH had some chocolate and I did no...

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Since posting my reply on this topic, I have done more reading of the boards (still trying to catch up) and thinking. Basically I have realised that my moving S days from friday night to late sunday is looking for trouble and me just 'mucking things up again". So I am going to stick to plain No S an...

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I have been going through the same thing for 18 months now. I know No S works, I have proved it to myself 3 or 4 times when I did No S for a month at a time. However, I always over think and pre-empt problems. The reality is if I don't look for problems they often don't happen! When I over think thi...

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Hexagon I wear make-up every day - even if I am just pottering around at home. I don't do this for anyone else but me. When I get up and get dressed (even in casual clothing) I put my make-up on before leaving my bedroom. I find that when I am wearing even just a little make-up I feel more confident...

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Milcaz As a fellow WW ex-follower I understand some of your problem. With other diet plans you are programed to constantly be thinking about what you ate last, what you are going to eat next and the consequences of these. The freedom that No S brings is a very scary thing - what do you occupy your t...

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