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- Thu May 15, 2008 2:10 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: 100 pounds to lose group
- Replies: 136
- Views: 130357
Oh, I'm with you! I will, however, along with some others refrain from posting my menus, but only because I so hate to keep track of everything. I will be thrilled to cheer everyone on, and come here for support. I need to come back later to read everything, 'cause dinner is ready and hubby is squaw...
- Thu May 15, 2008 2:06 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
- Thu May 15, 2008 2:03 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: What's wrong with me??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 40378
I really enjoyed reading all the posts on this thread! I love my S days (well, I pretty much love my No S days too)! I remember my first S weekend, and I was looking for a dessert treat at a market...everything had lots of chemicals in it or...high fructose corn syrup...my new worst 4-letter word HF...
- Sun May 11, 2008 12:52 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: What if one of my meals stinks?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17247
Traderjane, in the back of my mind I am working on a way to graciously evade her cooking! Wish me luck! Blueskighs What a lovely way to put it...graciously evade. That's wonderful! I think, hopefully, that these situations won't pop up too often. It seems like life just loves to throw us curves eve...
- Sun May 11, 2008 12:34 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: The Power of being ON HABIT
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19585
- Sun May 11, 2008 12:30 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: You are all amazing!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16641
trytrytry, we're here for you and each other. It may be cyberspace, but you are never in this alone. I wonder if Reinhard had any idea that his book and this site would have such a profoundly positive effect on so many people. He is a true blessing. Don't ever be shy about coming here and venting, s...
- Sun May 11, 2008 12:23 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Philly Phun
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12675
f, I've never been to Texas, and somehow I always think of the state as huge and seldom humid. Don't know why that is, all I need to do is look at a map. But, the state is so huge and w/o looking at a map I have no clue where various cities are located :oops: (Well at least I don't say "oh, you're f...
- Sun May 11, 2008 12:13 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
- Sat May 10, 2008 6:22 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Philly Phun
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12675
f, I posted this on the Urban Ranger board: try this website: http://www.prevention.com/mywalkingmaps/ I grew up in PA about 60 miles north of Philly, so while I'm not real familiar with the city I can suggest walking in South Philly, anywhere in the historic district around the Liberty Bell, etc. C...
- Sat May 10, 2008 6:12 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No Loss after three weeks!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 29943
Sueze, you've already gotten great advice from everyone who has posted here. I'm just going to throw my support in your direction. I have a ton of weight to lose, like 100 pounds...and I think it is wise to stay away from the scale. Big changes occur from the inside out and those are the most import...
- Sat May 10, 2008 5:51 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
Day 29
Another day on-habit! No exercise today...I spent most of the day working on the computer, so my fingers have been doing all the walking. Getting lots more fiber, fruit and veggies and not because I have to but because I really want to. So far have only had S days on weekends but will add one on our...
I have come to the realization that hubby's layoff is a gift to us: a gift of time that we hadn't been using to build our business, and the business is what is closest to our hearts. He can collect unemployment, and we are restructuring our lives around doing the work we both love, living a more "gr...
- Fri May 09, 2008 5:26 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: The Power of being ON HABIT
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19585
I just completed day 28 on habit. That's quite a record for me because I've never gone 28 days straight on any other program. My urge to eat at night is very diminished; gives me hope that it will one day vanish. Tonight I wanted to eat, but I knew I wasn't hungry and I also knew there wasn't anythi...
- Fri May 09, 2008 5:14 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
28 Days on Habit
Wow! Just completed day 28 on habit. I don't remember ever remaining on a "structured" eating plan for 28 straight days prior to No S. I'm not sure how much weight I've lost, and I don't know if I should want to know. Today when I went to give blood my BP was 131/67. That's the lowest it's been (on ...
- Sat May 03, 2008 2:01 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: I Feel Like a Cult Person
- Replies: 37
- Views: 39935
I just so love all your posts, and thanks to ms. f there for starting yet another excellent thread! I agree, I bow, and I am in awe of all of us...we are a truly well-bonded group. Makes me feel good each day to see how f, blue, blithe, jill, buffalo gal and everyone else are doing. I'm am in such i...
- Sat May 03, 2008 1:54 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
May 1 and May 2
Wow, I cannot believe how fast time is flying! Yesterday we got everything moved into a larger storage unit. Little stiff this morning, but it's a good feeling. Today I finally had a little time to learn how to use my new sewing machine! Then it was computer work for our business. Honestly, I could ...
Thank you all so much for your comments. And Blithe, yes, I truly agree with you! This country's health system is so screwed up, and there are so very many uninsured people. The candidate that comes up with a system that will cover everyone, regardless of pre-existing conditions, will get my vote. W...
- Thu May 01, 2008 12:20 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
Days 19 and 20
Tuesday: got exercise and stayed on "Habit". Still acclimating to our new situation. Feels so weird to not have hubby working.
Wednesday: Did errands. Breakfast and lunch both "green".
Wednesday: Did errands. Breakfast and lunch both "green".
- Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:48 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Once you get your new habits down- Portion Sizes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20462
- Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:43 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: The Most Important "No S" of them All!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23942
f, that's brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. There is so much to be learned from Buddhist philosophy. I find also, that what I've learned from Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth" has changed me and helped me so much. What he talks about in his book dovetails beautifully with the Buddhist philo...
f, Thank you so much for your concern! It means a lot, believe me. I stayed on program yesterday and today, although I admit to larger dinners the past two nights. We're both trying to keep busy. He's going to unemployment tomorrow to file a claim. He's thinking about either going to the Labor Board...
Job Loss
Sorry to dump, folks, but I need to do some venting. Yesterday afternoon at 4:15 my husband was laid off from his managerial position with a local franchisee-owned company. No warning. Nothing other than "well, we really appreciate your loyalty to the company and your hard work, but we're not making...
- Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:09 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Earth Shoes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13709
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:11 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Day 1...sort of...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8860
Hi Lorrie and Welcome, Two "best" pieces of advice: (1) Buy the book and read it (2) read all the various posts. You can't go wrong by following the first suggestion and the second suggestion will reinforce the fact that you're not in this alone. I find the thing that works really well for me with s...
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:42 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Earth Shoes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13709
Okay. I know this post has had some views, so I'm adding a bit more. This morning when I got up I noticed that my legs felt a bit stiff...not a lot, but just enough for me to notice. It's gotta be the shoes. My feet feel great, my legs feel as though they've been exercised and all I did was some wal...
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:29 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Acceptance of Greed and Gluttoney
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31286
Bright, please, please do not take my post as an insult; it is after all just one opinion: Me thinks thou doth protest too much. After re-reading your post I'm wondering if you are trying to talk yourself into not following the program. I have no desire to do anything other than to try to neutralize...
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:45 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
Monday, day 18
Hello Monday! I don't mind Mondays anymore! I feel like every weekend is a celebration of sorts because they're S days. And I'm really particular about what I eat on S days. If I'm going to have a sweet (I still don't have seconds, and rarely snack on S days), I make sure it's a top quality sweet. N...
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:31 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: When will the torture end??? Aka: Menopause!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 58523
Terrylynne, I got kind of nervous about all the HRT press. I was using a patch, and then I lost medical insurance, so I discontinued anything that wasn't truly needed 'cause I couldn't afford everything. Fortunately for me, that year was about all I needed to "settle" things down. I'm glad I went of...
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:07 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: When will the torture end??? Aka: Menopause!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 58523
Well ladies, here is my experience: I went perimenopausal just after my 50th birthday. Had so many problems with heavy periods, clotting, etc. and after several D&Cs finally decided to have a hysterectomy. Turns out I must have had endometriosis at some point (explains the horrendously painful mentr...
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Earth Shoes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13709
Earth Shoes
I just got a pair of Earth sandals and have been wearing them all afternoon. I really love them 'cause they're so comfortable. Of course I was attracted not only by the styles but by the claim that you burn more calories and tone your legs and butt more by wearing them. Well, that sounded pretty goo...
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:42 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
Day 17
Another fun S day! Before church I had one slice of Cinnabon bread w/1 tbsp p-nut butter along with my coffee and vitamins, etc. After church we went out for breakfast to Ricky's where they make the best "baked" omelettes ever. Each one is made w/3 eggs and you get fried potatoes with them. I had a ...
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:33 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Shirls night eating check in
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14695
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:27 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: HabitCal on Steroids!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 26933
Diane, This business with the "red=stop" (and the rest) is brilliant! And in retrospect, so obvious. It is a habit "traffic light" after all. Making a note to quote you on the main habitcal page... Reinhard Wow! I am honored to have been able to make a good suggestion for the benefit of the communi...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:08 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Shirls night eating check in
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14695
Wednesday night: failure. Ah woe is me. Ate three digestive biscuits and a cup of cocoa at bedtime. Mainly because I went to bed far too late. Shirls, I agree with Dawn and everyone else; you are making wonderful progress! I'm so relieved to see I'm not the only person struggling with night-time mu...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:54 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Last night
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17228
Re: Last night
Yesterday I spent about 4 hours in my car after work running my kids around to their various activities and was getting pretty hungry. Well.....since Gray's Anatomy came back on last night I declared that I was not going to cook and so we decided on pizza and wings. I was "starving" by the time we ...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:46 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: note to self...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15363
Re: note to self...
Happy Birthday! Love your post!!! (and p.s. Good for you!)maslowjenkins wrote:one' own birthday = one S day
not S week.
(picks self up, wipes cake crumbs from mouth, gets back on habit.)
Diane
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:43 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: HabitCal on Steroids!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 26933
Diane, I like your take on it... KCCC, thank you. Sometimes a good idea pops into my head :idea: and I think, "wonder what took so long for that to appear?" Personally, I try to limit my use of the word failure because of the negativity associated with the word. Also, because I happen to love the c...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:35 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
Day 16
Goodness, I didn't realize I hadn't done a "check-in" since Monday. Well, today is day 16. Amazing! I can't believe I've been doing this so successfully. I've been getting caught up in the various threads and haven't taken time to focus on checking in. I like my idea about green=go, red=stop the bad...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:27 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: HabitCal on Steroids!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 26933
I'm in with Shirls and the others who have either "green" or "red" days. I just thought of another way to view those colors! Green : Successful, but also "GO", meaning "keep up the good work" RED : Failed, but more importantly: "STOP" the inappropriate behavior so you can keep up the good work tomor...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:26 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Collateral Benefits
- Replies: 16
- Views: 23582
Wonderful thread! 1. We've gone back to eating meals at the dining room table, especially dinner. 2. I'm keeping the dining room table from becoming a "catch-all" place 3. I'm having more fun cooking. I've always liked to cook and have often been told I'm an excellent cook, but it's more fun now! :D...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:19 am
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Walking Map Website
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8536
Walking Map Website
I found this site today and wanted to share it with everyone: http://www.prevention.com/mywalkingmaps/ If you go to the site, you can enter your city and pull up a whole assortment of walking maps for the area. I'm going to check out the rest of the site because it might be just what I need to keep ...
- Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:17 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: One plate rule question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17381
When I get 21 solid days of NoS habit, then I will try having smaller servings and/or switching to smaller plates. I'm torn between wanting to quickly lose weight, and wanting to build lifetime habits. The quick weight loss I've had before with other diets. I want this to be for keeps. Thank you, B...
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:00 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Truly Off-Topic: Glasses at my Wedding?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19490
I didn't wear glasses when I married the first time. The second time down the aisle I had glasses. Never even gave it a thought. I vote for getting a pair you really love. BTW, you know how dirty your lenses can get? Ever wonder where all that dirt goes if you don't wear glasses???? I need glasses t...
- Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:26 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Introducing Myself
- Replies: 34
- Views: 38834
Thanks, Bright...this is a good idea. I'm 59, lived in Eastern PA my whole life. Married at 19, (the first time), 2 sons. Chris is 39; he and his beautiful wife Kristin live in Orlando. They have 2 sons, Kyle who is almost 11 and Connor who is 8. In 2002 an adorable little baby girl, now named Kacie...
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:46 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: When does it get easier?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 22281
Re: When does it get easier?
I've been doing NoS, successfully, for the last 6 days. The first 4 days were fairly easy. I mean, I got hungry between meals, but I sort of embraced the hunger and got through it. Yesterday I hit a wall: I'm tired of not snacking. ... Also, in order to aid the kicking in of habits, does it make se...
- Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:00 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Thirty Day Results
- Replies: 29
- Views: 32079
Many, many congratulations!!! And the pictures on your blog...what's your address and when can I come over for dinner? Or lunch?? Or breakfast?? Seriously, that is wonderful progress. So now that you've reached your goal...well, actually I don't know what you goal is :oops: Ummmm, anyway are you sti...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:59 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: men and women
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15935
Most men also have a higher rate of metabolism...due to more lean muscle mass. Muscle weighs more but burns more calories. Diane, would you forgive a small nitpick? (Gosh, I hope so!) Muscle doesn't "weigh" more than fat. A pound is a pound, after all. Muscle is five times more dense than fat, whic...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:24 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Once you get your new habits down- Portion Sizes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20462
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:22 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: men and women
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15935
Most men also have a higher rate of metabolism...due to more lean muscle mass. Muscle weighs more but burns more calories. It all comes down to calories in/calories burned. Try to burn at least what you take in. Most importantly, don't even try to compare your weight loss success/failure to a man's ...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:09 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Exercise / Movement in general
- Replies: 35
- Views: 37818
Wow, I must say you are all quite inspirational. I have a home-based business and that requires a lot of online time. I have a beautiful dog that is not fond of walks, so I really have to coax her. I have decided to utilize the resistance bands, exercise ball, pilates and yoga DVDs I spent so much m...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:00 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Before You Tweak
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21322
My first 3 months or so on No S in 2005 were 100% successful and they were vanilla No S. I then started tweaking and it has taken me 2 years to get back to vanilla No S - and guess what???? It works. The more I tweak the less it works. Try Vanilla No S for at least 3 months before starting to make ...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:57 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Almost spiritual
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40684
Re: Here I go again!
... Today's day one, and I'm looking forward to experiencing the joy and conviction all of you voice. I've started a zillion different diets, which have only served to screw up my metabolism and balloon my weight to my current all-time high: 265 pounds. Sigh. Like everyone else, this diet seems so ...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:52 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Almost spiritual
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40684
I not only got rid of all of the books, videos and DVDS but I threw away my scale and took my car off of the road (until winter). I just discovered that my treadmill has a purpose other than gathering dust! My Jack Russell "Ernie" uses it to pee on when he's mad at me. Anybody interested in a sligh...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:50 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Get the Book! ITS WORTH IT!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30949
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:38 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: I Think I've Cracked It!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10958
I think those who have endured surgery have an additional set of situations to deal with that the rest of us don't. I found your posts very interesting, and although I feel that surgery would not be a choice for me, I admire the determination and courage it took for those of you who have had the sur...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:30 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Food and Philosophy
- Replies: 32
- Views: 42949
Reason tells me that moderation is best, but my desires tell me that there is a world of fine dining to be had, and that eating with gusto is the better way. My what an interesting thread this is. I think you can have it all; that is, eat in moderation, but eat with gusto what you choose in moderat...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:22 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: granola?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 35426
I'll post it tomorrow. Ooooh, boy I can't wait!! Hey y'all I'm really glad that there are men who post on this board. I like hearing what they have to say about weight issues and poor Reinhard has got to be crazy with trying to keep up with everything. It just goes to show that although some folks ...
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:07 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Me On a Diet
- Replies: 76
- Views: 62338
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:03 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Spin, crash and burn :(
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20996
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:01 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Spin, crash and burn :(
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20996
Okay.... gotta be honest here. My post above sounds like I have it all figured out. But I don't. ... Sorry for being such a bummer. I am just reaching out here needing some guidance. :( Laura Ann, dear girl, you are a human being and as much as you want it, you're not perfect. But guess what, neith...
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:00 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Blueskighs Check-In
- Replies: 497
- Views: 477816
Day 29 SUCCESS Blueskighs You are such an inspiration! I'm not a vegetarian, although I really do love veggies, and I really enjoy fish and poultry. I eat a lot less red meat and when I do eat it I limit the amounts. One of my daughters-in-law is a vegetarian (she may even be a Vegan, I'm not certa...
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:50 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
This was a good Monday in every way but exercise. Only movement I got was some housework. I probably ate too little today, but not on purpose. I got all involved working this morning and didn't eat until noon. I did have a bowl of high fiber cereal w/milk and I had some sparkling blueberry juice. I ...
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:42 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 44153
Sweets ....and I lump bread in there with sweets because I love bread. If I have really good bread, I don't even put anything on it...just eat it plain. To my credit I really love whole grain breads, and usually 2 slices of a good whole grain bread really fills you up. Diane OMG! I think we are twi...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:39 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Before You Tweak
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21322
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:37 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 44153
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:30 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Reinhard's Rebels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 35211
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:24 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Me On a Diet
- Replies: 76
- Views: 62338
Becky, good for you!!!! I'm about to stop posting for breakfast: high fiber cereal w/milk. I'm really glad to be back to Monday. Never thought I'd feel that way. In the past I used to hate getting back on track eating-wise. Boy I'm glad times have changed! Don't forget to drink a big glass of cold w...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:20 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
Posting a day behind here. The best thing about my second S weekend is that I exercised both days. Saturday was a long day spent doing a lot of computer work and making phone calls for my business. Sunday I was just exhausted; that coupled w/fibromyalgia kept me pretty much immobile sleeping on and ...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:14 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: People for whom even No-S may be too late...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31533
Obesity is truly an epidemic in today's world. Most cardiac catheterization lab tables, similar to MRI and CT, have a weight limit of around 350 pounds. It's true that image studies of larger people are simply not as clear as those taken of thinner people. It's also true that it's harder to defibri...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:05 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Welcome Woman's World readers!
- Replies: 166
- Views: 149027
Welcome, welcome and Aloha to every newbie! You will be happy to note you are in good company! From most of the posts I've read on this and other threads, those of us who have become No-S-ers (or members of Reinhard's Rebels if you will), all have realistic expectations and know we are not going to ...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:42 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Me On a Diet
- Replies: 76
- Views: 62338
Well gals, I just had my second S weekend. I pretty much stuck w/3 meals except for 1 oz of almonds between lunch and dinner on Saturday. In fact, I probably didn't eat enough on Saturday because we got Thai food for dinner and I had a portion of each of the 3 entrees. The good news is that between ...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:34 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Great recipes to share??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21336
Gee, thanks a lot everyone...look at all this drool on my keyboard....gotta getta paper towel.. :oops: I really love to cook (and eat...guess that doesn't need stating). Here's a recipe I saw Rachel Ray make. I couldn't find it online, so I had to kind of just wing it. It's a side dish that my husba...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:16 pm
- Forum: Help I'm confused!
- Topic: First week yo-yo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12958
Girl, you need to step away from the scale . Nice and easy now, just step away. Just say "NO". Have your read Reinhard's book? If you have it handy, please turn to what he has to say about "weighing in" and body weight fluctuations. If you are like most of us, you've been taught to weight daily. Tim...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:06 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28820
Today is Day 9 and my second S day. The best thing I did today was to do the exercise! Resistance cord workout on DVD. WOW, I'm soaking wet w/sweat and puffing, but feeling pretty happy with my saucy self. Breakfast was limpa bread w/peanut butter and 1 slice Jarlsberg lite. Doesn't look like much, ...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:17 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Not restricted enough....
- Replies: 63
- Views: 57166
IMHO: Bottom line, don't set yourself up for failure. The body sees restrictive as metabolic starvation. Be realistic in your long-term goals. It is possible that you are not meant to be as thin as you were "back when". Be realistic in recognizing that as you age your body's requirements for calorie...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:26 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: People for whom even No-S may be too late...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 31533
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:21 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Me On a Diet
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Becky and Resting52, I like your attitudes!! :wink: Isn't it great that we're not doing this alone? And isn't it great that we keep making improvements in our performance? Reinhard say this would happen (in the book), but knowing how I am I wasn't sure it would be true for me. Yet, hooray, it is! Di...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:16 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
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- Views: 28820
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:12 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Crazy Exercises and Weight-Loss Products
- Replies: 15
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/rant The stupidest piece of exercise equipment wasn't my personal property. It was the rope in PE class in elementary school. /quote] Oh dear God, you have just brought back horrible memories I thought were buried forever. And Tulsa, man you do rock, but I just wanted to smack kids like you. Right...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:58 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Almost spiritual
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40684
I DID IT!!!!! The Goodwill down the road now has about 30 diet books donated by me. And I have not one ounce of regret. Yipee!!!!!!! :) Way to go Laura Ann! You are an inspiration. I did give several diet books away before we moved, but I know there are still a bunch packed and in storage. I'm gonn...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:02 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Me On a Diet
- Replies: 76
- Views: 62338
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:59 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Crazy Exercises and Weight-Loss Products
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22278
Mostly I do body weight exercises. For instance yesterday I did 6 circuits of 25 each pushups, jumping jacks, situps and hindu squats with no rest. It doesn't take all that long, you can do it anywhere, and it really kicks your rear. There are a lot of gimic gadgetry out there and probably a lot of...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:43 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Almost spiritual
- Replies: 44
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LauraAnn, Hoping we won't have to be rebels for long, but overthrow the diet industrial complex and form a new, better status quo! (or, more accurately, restore a very ancient one -- "Reinhard's Reactionaries", perhaps :-)) Reinhard God Bless you Reinhard! But I stick by the rebel designation becau...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:35 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Crazy Exercises and Weight-Loss Products
- Replies: 15
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Crazy Exercises and Weight-Loss Products
Ok, Rebels: so what is the craziest exercise (piece of equipment or class) or weight-loss product you've ever used? I so wish I had all the money I spent on that crap! Besides the stationary bike that became a clothes hanger, I've bought ab rollers, free weights, the pulley contraption you hooked to...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:21 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Reinhard's Rebels
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Diane, I have blue dishes! I am going to try using them tonight. My portions are still a bit large. Hey! Maybe the Rebels should wear blue. Somebody with imagination should come up with a motto for the Rebels. Buffalo Gal Good idea to come up with a motto. We should have a contest! Also, you have n...
- Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:14 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Reinhard's Rebels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 35211
We are all Reinhard's Rebels. I am on day 12 and responded to another Rebel who said she felt like she had just joined an army. So I decided to call us Reinhard's Rebels (hope he doesn't mind). Anyway...welcome! :D ROFLMAO Buffalo Gal 'cause I'm the one you responded to! However, I must give credit...
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:28 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Reinhard's Rebels
- Replies: 31
- Views: 35211
Reinhard's Rebels
Note to Reinhard's Rebels, I read that using blue dishes helps a person eat less food. I have Blue Willow ware and another set of blue and white dishware...funny thing, eating off those blue and white dishes actually does have a positive effect...especially the Blue Willow because it has more blue i...
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:02 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Almost spiritual
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40684
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:58 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
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- Views: 28820
Day 7
WOW! I cannot believe a whole week has passed! On every other "diet" I was so conscious of time. The freedom of eating just 3 meals a day (one plate at each meal) is just so enormous. Breakfast out this morning before donating platelets. Went to I-Hop and had 2 eggs basted, the 2 bacon and 2 sausage...
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:53 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Whole Milk vs. Soy Milk
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13066
Just a word of warning about soy... if you have a thyroid issue, you might not want to drink soy milk. Apparently soy milk & thyroid issues do not mix. It'll cause you to gain TONS of weight. I'd say, go with whatever you prefer. Personally, I like 1%, but that's just me. ;) First of all, let me th...
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:31 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Almost spiritual
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40684
Amen and Amen to every one of the posts on this board. Instead of obsessing, I'm living. I could so relate to everything that was mentioned and I thought "how can this be? Are there really other people out there that feel like I do, that have experienced these diet horrors?" I feel like I've joined ...
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:19 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Me On a Diet
- Replies: 76
- Views: 62338
Becky! How are you??? Hey, Girl! Gee it's nice to "see" you again :D I know what you mean about keeping up with the topics and I'm just like you with the mindset. Then dh got transferred and I was w/o a 'puter for some months, we moved (finally), then the holidays and then I had surgery in January. ...
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- Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:16 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Whole Milk vs. Soy Milk
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13066
Whole Milk vs. Soy Milk
Having had mostly non-fat and 1% milk for years and years, I was following an allergy type of diet that required me to eliminate dairy. I started drinking low-fat soy milk (unsweetened, plain). I liked it, but now have gone back to 1% milk. After reading Reinhard's book I'm contemplating using whole...
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:12 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Welcome Woman's World readers!
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- Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:03 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: My Wellness checkin
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Day 6
Day 6 and still can't quite believe this plan is so easy. I'm trying to stay off the scale because I really beat myself up when I don't like the numbers; I'm taking Reinhard's advice to heart! I'm pausing, now, to enjoy each bite of every meal and trying to focus on only the food. I find that makes ...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:51 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Me On a Diet
- Replies: 76
- Views: 62338
Resting52, it sounds like you've gotten a great start! I have finished the book, and while I don't obsess about food, I'm actually enjoying planning what to eat at breakfast, lunch and dinner. I give it more nutritional consideration now, even more than when I've dieted in the past. And I'm really f...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:44 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Question about beer before a meal
- Replies: 14
- Views: 20181
Let's here it for beer
Reinhard wrote: "Men have been drinking beer for thousands of years. For most of that time, most of them were skinny. P.S. beer actually isn't just empty calories, it has significant amounts of protein, vitamins B, magnesium, polyphenols, cadmium and iron -- and alcohol, which in moderate amounts se...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:31 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: What's the silliest diet you've ever tried?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 85007
"OrganicGal"]This is not a diet I have tried, but it is certainly one of the craziest I've ever heard of. I heard on the radio a few days ago about a man who lost 134lbs. in something like 9 months, by eating 6 cans of beans a day...and nothing else....ummmm....ok...not! :shock:[/quote] Wonder if we...
- Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:54 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: I need some "how-to help", please
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6519