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by Jaymiz
Wed May 14, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise Equipment
Replies: 24
Views: 29575

I have tried DVD's but I am so uncoordinated that I ended up feeling frustrated and irritated with myself and got very little benefit from them. I need something simple like walking or riding. However I know I need some cardio in the mix for optimum benefits, but fitting it in is the difficult part...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 11, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back. Need help with will power, please!
Replies: 13
Views: 18811

The thing that usually gets me going again, after a time of being discouraged and having a hard time getting motivated, is to read success stories. Try http://www.theweighwewere.com It's full of "success stories" of people who've lost a lot of weight and kept it off. Reading these helps me to see th...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 11, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Happy Mothers Day!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 15203

Re: Happy Mothers Day!!!

susieokla wrote:I hope everybody has a great Mother's Day!!! :D
Thank you! And, I say the same to all those mothers out there, too! :D
by Jaymiz
Sun May 11, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone else do this?
Replies: 15
Views: 21794

Re: Does anyone else do this?

I am in the Habit of checking all the S days on my No S Habitcal yellow right at the beginning of the month. I do that because with those days there really is no possibility of failure according to Reinhard. Now obviously if I eat allllllllllll day, including all 3 Sesses. then I would change the s...
by Jaymiz
Fri May 09, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise Equipment
Replies: 24
Views: 29575

We have a recumbent exercise bike ((it's got a back rest and reclines a bit -- as opposed to the stationary exercise bike which has / does neither)). I like the bike -- my husband bought it with his Christmas money a year ago. But, if I'd had my choice, I would've preferred a treadmill, solely becau...
by Jaymiz
Thu May 08, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S and kids.
Replies: 5
Views: 11775

I haven't yet run into those sorts of problems with my kids -- or with my daughter, in general -- but I'm sure they're coming. My son is 10yrs and my daughter is 7.5yrs. I'm so glad to know of a *sensible* way to eat so that I can honestly tell my daughter, and SHOW her, that diets don't work. I'm h...
by Jaymiz
Thu May 08, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's wrong with me??
Replies: 33
Views: 39227

The whole idea of a "special" weekend treat has inspired me to think -- "What would I MOST like to eat this weekend?" And, i came up with an answer... okay, two. LOL :lol: I really want a Drumstick Ice Cream cone this weekend (caramel), and I want a Caramilk chocolate bar (see a theme here?). So, th...
by Jaymiz
Wed May 07, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle...?
Replies: 20
Views: 27878

Jaymiz, as a mom, this may help: Imagine your inner child- I always think of a kid about 7-8, old enough to be amazingly reasonable, but still capable of full-fledged tantrums. You can either imagine her as an "inner brat" throwing a tantrum to get her way, or as a kid trying to (ineffectively) sel...
by Jaymiz
Wed May 07, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle...?
Replies: 20
Views: 27878

As for Gramps, I know how you feel, when you are not that close to someone you not only grieve their loss but you grieve the loss of what never was and what will never be. That is how I felt when I lost my Dad. Just makes you think about mending fences and telling people how important they are whil...
by Jaymiz
Wed May 07, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I Heart Water
Replies: 7
Views: 11313

Re: I Heart Water

I'd just like to observe that the water bottle is your friend.....it sure fills you up and gives you something to do between meals. f I agree! I carry my 20oz. "chug bottle" with me everywhere now. I try to drink 40oz. per day (that's only 5 x 8oz. glasses), but often fall short of that. Either way...
by Jaymiz
Wed May 07, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Finally Read the Book
Replies: 10
Views: 15659

Shirls wrote:I just got a message to say my copy of the book will arrive on Thursday :D I also ordered Walk Away the Pounds which will be in the same parcel. Hooray 8)
Yay! :D
by Jaymiz
Wed May 07, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar Cravings
Replies: 23
Views: 27599

I am on week 3 and have all but given up. Week 1 and 2 I followed the diet to the letter and did not eat anything off limits during the week. However, I also did not lose an ounce, and that was totally depressing. ... beginning to wonder if this diet is going to end up like all the others........ Y...
by Jaymiz
Wed May 07, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle...?
Replies: 20
Views: 27878

Thank you all... I appreciate the kind words about my Grandpa, and I appreciate the advice. angelka71 -- I think ignoring the cravings is probably what would work best for me... distracting myself usually works. If I get on the computer, the cravings may still come, but I get busy typing or somethin...
by Jaymiz
Tue May 06, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise in limited space
Replies: 18
Views: 26246

At any rate, for those of you with knee problems it is very often, but not always, largely a muscle strength thing. Even my mother who just had a knee replacement last Sept was able to greatly improve her mobility by strengthening the muscles in that leg before her surgery. jules Yeah, that's what ...
by Jaymiz
Tue May 06, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Quantifying Urban Ranger for HabitCal
Replies: 22
Views: 40899

For myself, I have set myself a goal to get in some form of movement (preferrably walking, but it could also come in the form of stationary-biking, dancing, skipping, etc) every day for at least 15 minutes (( sorry, Reinhard, but I've still got FLYLady's thinking stuck in my head from the past sever...
by Jaymiz
Tue May 06, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Structure and Emotional Eating
Replies: 20
Views: 25107

Very true! And, I noted that in myself this morning, too -- I wanted popcorn, and knew it wasn't yet time for my next meal, so it *was* very clear that the popcorn craving was just "emotional". :roll:
by Jaymiz
Tue May 06, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle...?
Replies: 20
Views: 27878

Thank you to all for your quick and helpful replies. All of it was very wise advice, and I've written it down so I can reference it later, and try it out. Wosnes , I especially liked the analogy of kids & their parents, as I'm a mom, so I can totally relate to that. You're right -- there've been man...
by Jaymiz
Tue May 06, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle...?
Replies: 20
Views: 27878

How do you handle...?

... the urge to make "exceptions"? I know that making exceptions will cause me to fail. I learned this from experience 3 years ago, before ever reading it in Reinhard's book. But, i still do it... I still sabotage myself, and that frustrates me more than I could even explain. :x How do you stop your...
by Jaymiz
Tue May 06, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise in limited space
Replies: 18
Views: 26246

You are welcome!. Too bad you have bad knees too, though... Yeah -- I didn't up until last year. Then I was running back to the house before going out for a walk, 'cause I remembered I needed my sunglasses. And, somehow I sprained the inside of my left knee. It was soooo painful for 3 weeks, and no...
by Jaymiz
Mon May 05, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise in limited space
Replies: 18
Views: 26246

And for the computer or if you or your kids have a Playstation 2 or an Xbox machine, there's also a Virtual Trainer program that you can buy that is pretty nifty... ...You can chose the level, the lenght or type of routine from day to day, if you don't agree with her, you can stop at any time, you ...
by Jaymiz
Mon May 05, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise in limited space
Replies: 18
Views: 26246

All this by eating 3 normal meals a day and walking an average of 2 miles a day. (Some days one mile, some days 4 miles). If this size is my natural weight for the rest of my life, fine. If I get smaller, fine. If I get a little bigger, fine. But, I have peace with food and have a regular exercise ...
by Jaymiz
Mon May 05, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Success in week 5!
Replies: 6
Views: 10373

Congratulations, Amyliz! That *does* encourage me, as I've only been doing this for just over 2 weeks now, and I was really discouraged when I jumped on the scale too quickly (end of week one) and saw no change. I'm now part of the "NoS = No Scale" club, and won't be weighing myself again until June...
by Jaymiz
Mon May 05, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar Cravings
Replies: 23
Views: 27599

Re: Sugar Cravings

I wanna hear everyone's experiences with sugar cravings the first week or two of being on this diet. I'm not a horrible sugar junkie. I will eat candy or some baked item but it's not a daily thing...I don't do coffee drinks, sugar pop, or any drink with added sugar. My problem was more getting over...
by Jaymiz
Mon May 05, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Finally Read the Book
Replies: 10
Views: 15659

I just got my copy of the book late last week, and I had it finished in about 2 days. It was very easy reading, and I'm really glad to have the plan's information in a "portable" format now, too! Anyone else loving the size of the book?! It's just perfect for sticking it in your bag to take it somew...
by Jaymiz
Mon May 05, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which day is hardest for you?
Replies: 27
Views: 30745

Mondays , for sure. Having just "treated" myself on the "S" days, I want so badly to continue, and --being that this is still very new to me ( I'm only on week 3 )-- I feel really deprived when I have to tell myself, "No, no sweets until next Saturday". :-( But, I know it's for my good, and I will ...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How to deal with breakfast cereal?
Replies: 5
Views: 9653

If you're just eating cereal, I would count the one bowl the same as one plate... And, save the super-sugary kinds for S days, like someone else already mentioned. ;o) I'm a big cereal-for-breakfast gal -- it's what I have almost every day. I eat one bowl of it, and that's good enough for me. Occasi...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S Diet book available NOW on Amazon.com
Replies: 48
Views: 87474

My book finally showed up on Wednesday or Thursday of last week, and I had it finished only a day or two later. ;) And, i'm sooooo glad I bought a copy! Much as a lot of it is what is already on the website, there's so much more, too! And, the best thing I got out of the book was this: "Because you ...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Welcome Woman's World readers!
Replies: 166
Views: 140542

Re: Thank you Jaymiz!!!!

JoAnnAtkinson wrote:Jaymiz....Thank you so much for doing that, for we that missed the Woman's Day article. It is very much appreciated!!! :lol:
You're very welcome. :)
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Observe and Correct
Replies: 14
Views: 21956

ok. So you "overstuff" your plate. Where does it say that we "have" to eat everything that is ON that plate?? :?: We need to start listening to our bodies...which unfortunately most of us have lost the ability to do! So if you don't eat enough at one meal...you are just that much more hungry at the...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Welcome Woman's World readers!
Replies: 166
Views: 140542

Re: Woman's Day magazine article?

Does anyone know where to read the Woman's Day article about the No S diet online?????? I missed out on that magazine for that week. Post the article if anyone has it. Thank you!!!! ;-( I couldn't find it online, so I typed up the article from the magazine and put it on my blog (saved the room here...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Observe and Correct
Replies: 14
Views: 21956

Observe and Correct

Okay... technically, I started following "NoS" on April 19th. So, that would make this the beginning of my 3rd week of NoS, but... My first week I had all green -- I didn't have any 'esses' until Saturday. I was so proud of myself! But, i weighed and found no change, and --much as I tried to not let...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I Feel Like a Cult Person
Replies: 37
Views: 38696

Re: I Feel Like a Cult Person

...about this system. (I hate the word diet.) I want to shout and bang my tambourine. I want to leave tracts all over kingdom come. I want to annoy people at airports. :) But seriously. The stupid thing works. I say stupid, of course, in an admiring way. It's so simple. It's so ridiculously obvious...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's wrong with me??
Replies: 33
Views: 39227

I actually did buy a new outfit! I have a wedding at the end of the month, and really needed something to wear to it. ... found a brand new outfit in what I thought was a size too small. Bought it anyway with the hopes that I'd be a little smaller by then, but it already fits! Yeah! It was great mo...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 12:08 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Memo to self re: S-days
Replies: 28
Views: 44137

I loved this, KCCC, and I like what your user-name stands for! Great stuff! I may just have to borrow this... ;o) And, the one part where you said " allowed but not necessarily obliged " reminded me of the Bible verse that says, "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial... Everyth...
by Jaymiz
Sun May 04, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise in limited space
Replies: 18
Views: 26246

Okay... I know this is a little off-topic, but I since we're talking about Leslie Sansone & her WAtP workouts, I just have to say that I LOVE the way she encourages you to modify the workouts for how YOU need it for that particular day! Awesome idea, and it's really freed me to actually LIKE exercis...
by Jaymiz
Fri May 02, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Most Important "No S" of them All!
Replies: 17
Views: 23346

I'm a Christian, but feel that there's alot of wisdom to be found in other cultures and religions. I like the ideas you've all presented about changing our mindset; I believe it is a very important part of changing ourselves -- to begin to think of ourselves as what we are becoming. I think I'll go...
by Jaymiz
Fri May 02, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise / Movement in general
Replies: 35
Views: 36511

Jaymiz, I ,too, love Leslie Sansone. I do her videos 5 - 6 days a week and have for the last 5 months. I've lost and inch off my waist - down to 28", which for a gal in her 60's isn't too bad - and feel much more energized. Previously (for the last six years) I walked, but I feel that this is much ...
by Jaymiz
Fri May 02, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise in limited space
Replies: 18
Views: 26246

Re: Exercise in limited space

Inspired by the thread about beginning movement/exercise, I thought I'd outline a few things I've been doing at home... What other ideas do you have, or what exercises do you do, in limited space? jules Well, as I mentioned in the movement/exercise thread, I love Leslie Sansone's " Walk Away the Po...
by Jaymiz
Fri May 02, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hunger and Meals
Replies: 8
Views: 14100

I, too, get that "shaky, irritable, headachey" feeling if I don't eat regularly (every so-many hours). So, I'm often suffering from this in the afternoon. I eat breakfast around 7:30-8 a.m., lunch around 11:30a.m./'Noon, and then try to make it until 6 p.m. to have dinner (when hubby gets home from ...
by Jaymiz
Fri May 02, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S=No Scale
Replies: 129
Views: 112160

You know, I was being all smarty-pants-ish, thinking my scale had no power over me any more. After all, I stopped weighing myself consistently about 3 years ago. I now only weigh myself either once-a-week, or even once every 3 weeks! ((Lately it's been more like once every week or every 2.)) But, I ...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Gave up last week due to 6 pound weight gain... any ideas?
Replies: 38
Views: 37085

...last night I had left overs, I was afraid it was NOT going to be ENOUGH ... it was more than enough ... hahahahhaha.... so that is my next hurdle. But I am not going to rush it ... I would rather slow down weight loss and stay on habit than push myself somewhere before I am ready to go. Technica...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: MONDAY AND BACK TO N-S
Replies: 12
Views: 18706

How do you SURVIVE a Monday??? getting back On Habit for me on Mondays is challenging. The more I enjoyed my weekend it seems the greater the challenge on Monday. I throw LOTS of inner temper tantrums on Monday ... so truthfully the only way I get through Monday's is LOTS of temper tantrums, no mat...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 weeks done
Replies: 12
Views: 20339

Re: 2 weeks done

what a challenge I had during my second week! My father's health had taken a turn for the worse and I spent hours at the hospital. this was a wake up call for me, as I have all the same ailments my father has! he had 3 surgeries this week. This week will be stressful too, i have to find a nursing h...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: MONDAY AND BACK TO N-S
Replies: 12
Views: 18706

Don't restart tomorrow. Freeze the brownies that are left over and restart NOW. Seriously. Putting it off puts another link in the chain of habits you DONT want! I know, I know... Actually, the brownies are already *in* the freezer -- I put them there to harden-up the "frosting" a bit. :roll: But, ...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Day 1...sort of...
Replies: 3
Views: 8639

Re: Day 1...sort of...

lorriet wrote:Any words of wisdom for a beginner would be appreciated!
Hey, Lorriet. Given I'm still relatively new to this myself (only my 2nd week), I can't really give you much advice, other than to say to stick it out... give it time to work. ;)

Welcome to NoS! 8)
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: MONDAY AND BACK TO N-S
Replies: 12
Views: 18706

How do you SURVIVE a Monday??? Today has been a horrible Monday for me. I had all good intentions of NoS'ing today, and then I succumbed to the call of chocolate... I made a whole pan of chocolate-pecan brownies, and have already eaten 2. :-( I know I can just restart. And, I plan to do so tomorrow....
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No sugar clarification
Replies: 6
Views: 11826

I still enjoy cereals like Honey-Nut Cheerios, and Frosted Flakes, and Frosted Mini-Wheats... because to me, they're not "sweets". They're not "problem foods" for me, either. But, i save the FiberOne bars for the weekends, because they're SO YUMMY (the peanut-butter ones are like eating a Reese PB-c...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Delicious Veggies!
Replies: 3
Views: 8367

I've done something a little similar for the last few years...

I take cut up (julienned) red and green peppers, toss them in some Italian salad dressing (Kraft Golden Italian, or Kraft Zesty Italian), and then lay them out on a baking sheet.

I bake them at 400*F for about 30-45 minutes.

Yummy! :D
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello from Canada
Replies: 7
Views: 13664

Welcome, Kim! I'm Canadian, too! :D I'm just starting my second NoS week. :)
by Jaymiz
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just getting Started
Replies: 10
Views: 13081

Re: Just getting Started

There is not a No S "rule" against Diet Coke or against caffeine. Diet Coke contains no sugar, has no calories, and can be an excellent individual beverage choice. No S also specifially allows even small amounts of real sugar in beverages including coffee and tea. Good point. But, even Diet Coke is...
by Jaymiz
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: skipping meals
Replies: 11
Views: 18772

Skipping meals routinely actually works AGAINST you, you know. Because your body thinks it's starving, so it will conserve everything (as fat) in order to survive. You're not doing yourself any favors by skipping meals. BUT, if you're not skipping them on purpose ((the original post in this thread s...
by Jaymiz
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Meal size and calories
Replies: 12
Views: 19722

eljay wrote:Which makes me very, very happy. 8)
:D Me, too! (I suck at math!)
by Jaymiz
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: First S weekend....not so great....:(
Replies: 12
Views: 20100

This is my first real "S" weekend, and I'm doing okay, so far I think. I went out and bought a bottle of Coke and a chocolate bar yesterday, and thoroughly enjoyed some of the Coke...but haven't yet had the chocolate (saving it for today). And, I haven't overeaten... but I did enjoy a nice dessert o...
by Jaymiz
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just getting Started
Replies: 10
Views: 13081

Re: Just getting Started

There isn't any rule against either caffeine or artificial sweeteners. Diet coke is fine. I've read his book several times, and in it, Reinhard doesn't object to caffeine See, for me, I've had to cut out drinking Coke 'cause it's a "sweet" for me, and one of my favorites at that. I'll drink it ever...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any Suggestions for Beginning Exercise Again?
Replies: 24
Views: 31864

The "Dummies" DVD to which I referred takes about an hour to run, as it works through each exercise. (although the back cover says 45 minutes) The movements are very slow, as it appears to be the case in all strength training, with "active exercise time" about 1/4 of the Hour (15 min). The DVD give...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Meal size question
Replies: 7
Views: 12299

Re: Meal size question

I read about this years ago and also in Mindless Eating : visualize your plate. Half should be vegetables, the remaining half should be half protein and half starch. If you're having a casserole with a starch or spaghetti or lasagna, the plate should be half veggies and half main dish. If you can f...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: note to self...
Replies: 11
Views: 14909

Happy (belated) Birthday, maslowjenkins, and to shamrockmommy, too! :D
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: note to self...
Replies: 11
Views: 14909

NoelFigart wrote:(Now imagine how it'd be if your birthday were a major holiday where there's lots of food and parties during the season....)
LOL... My birthday is 5 days before Christmas, so I AM surrounded by the season's treats and gatherings... I always have a hard time then! LOL. :roll:

:lol:
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Meal size question
Replies: 7
Views: 12299

Re: Meal size question

...sure I could probably get 5-6-700 calories on a plate. Multiplied by three meals a day, that's still not too much food for me.... Can anyone provide me with any guidance on meal size? Thank you very much! There's a great book on Amazon called "The Portion Teller" by Dr. Lisa R. Young: http://www...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sabotage
Replies: 21
Views: 27550

.....popcorn. Which is, by the way, my big problem. Love the stuff. >> I threw the popcorn away and watched the movie without eating. Popcorn was always a problem for me, too -- I'd always make some when watching one of my 3 shows (I read more than I watch TV, but do have a few favorites that I'll ...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's for Dinner Tonight?
Replies: 70
Views: 57238

Laff wrote:I have made a few of her recipes and in fact, for dinner tonight I made her Chicken Cacciatore Stoup (thinner than stew, thicker than soup). >> If you want the recipe you can find it on the Food Network website. We all liked it here. :D
Cool! Thanks for the recommendation!
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:01 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Thirty Day Results
Replies: 29
Views: 31170

Noturningback wrote:I truly believe in never turning back because you can't change the past only the present and the future - very true as far as dieting is concerned!
Well-said! :D
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any Suggestions for Beginning Exercise Again?
Replies: 24
Views: 31864

Other than using weights with Leslie's WATP, I can't seem to get into strength training. So recently I ordered a 4 lb Sledgehammer from a link on a No S site to see if I can incorporate Shovelglove into my exercise plan. The weights with WAtP is all the strength-training I've been doing, too. Can't...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:48 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's for Dinner Tonight?
Replies: 70
Views: 57238

Since this thread is talking food, can I be a little off-topic and ask if anyone watches Rachael Ray & has tried her recipes? I've just started watching the show this week, and I'm totally hooked, as her recipes sound delicious, and yet they're FAST and look easy! I can't wait to try some of the stu...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's for Dinner Tonight?
Replies: 70
Views: 57238

I had chicken quesadilla -- two tortillas sandwiched with chicken, green peppers, onion, and cheese; toasted and served with salsa and sour cream. This was from a restaurant but I think this is something I would like to try to make for my family. Becky I make homemade chicken quesadillas -- my sist...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sabotage
Replies: 21
Views: 27550

I'm on day thirty and I have definitely had several points along the way for WHATEVER REASON .... I thought who cares .... I have a pretty intense inner rebel 8) anyway ... the truth is I just love this program so much I WANT it to work and I just push my rebel aside and say ... not this one chica!...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Welcome Woman's World readers!
Replies: 166
Views: 140542

How much is everyone exercising? What type of exercise are you doing? I am using resistance bands several times a week, but I need more. Thanks for any suggestions. Vicky First of all, just FYI, there's another thread I started that's all about exercise/movement: http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewt...
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: walking with tuneage
Replies: 9
Views: 21964

My only (very spoiled) gripe is that I wish everything was available as audio files (some of the most appealing stuff is video). I have a decent amount of time I can share with merely physical tasks to listen to stuff (walking, chores, etc.) but very little I can devote 100% to watching. I don't kn...
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: New Urban Ranger
Replies: 4
Views: 12692

I love my Dr. Scholl's shoes. Very, very comfy, and have built-in gel inserts. I have two pairs -- one that I wear inside with my Orthotics (I have Plantar Fasciitis), and another pair that I wear outside.

Got 'em at Wal-Mart for $40 (cdn).
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Last night
Replies: 10
Views: 16834

Re: Last night

...everything looked soooo good that I was ready to declare the day a failure. I got a plate and put on one slice of pizza and 4 wings, told the rest that I'd be back for them later. I ate what was on my plate and then it happened.........my head told me you aren't hungry anymore! OMG that was a hu...
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Introducing Myself
Replies: 34
Views: 37463

Nice to "meet" you, BrightAngel! :D Thanks for starting this thread! I'm "Jaymiz", and I'm 30 years old. I'm married and have 2 school-aged kids, and have been a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) since my first was born. I've been struggling with my weight since my first pregnancy, 10 years ago. Before that, ...
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any Suggestions for Beginning Exercise Again?
Replies: 24
Views: 31864

* Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVDS - these are great - IMO Yay! Another Leslie fan! :D I love those, too! I was also going to suggest the following (in addition to the above suggestion): - just walk to the end of the driveway and back to start. At least you're out the door, right? - go for ...
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Mindless Eating
Replies: 9
Views: 14280

Re: Mindless Eating

I bought this last night It looks like it will be a good fit with No-S and Michael Pollan's books. There's a page right after the introduction that has a single sentence on it: "The best diet is the one you don't know you're on." Love it! Great book! Hope you enjoy it! I found it really inspiring.....
by Jaymiz
Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Are ya' hungry??
Replies: 10
Views: 17288

I'm sorry to keep bringing this up here, but I can't help but see the similarities between the two programs! I just wanted to say how grateful I am that I heard of Intuitive Eating first... it really taught me how to watch for *true* (physiological) hunger -- wait for my stomach to be empty before e...
by Jaymiz
Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: HabitCal on Steroids!
Replies: 21
Views: 26242

Jaymiz, your picture looks great. I kind of made mine like a grid with Sweets \ Snacks \ Seconds across the top and then made three columns within each category for breakfast, lunch, dinner. On a 4 x 6 card, I'm able to track 21 days this way. Oh, okay! I get it now. :) Thanks for clarifying furthe...
by Jaymiz
Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise / Movement in general
Replies: 35
Views: 36511

I'm not so much focused on losing weight as getting fitter. Much as I want to exercise for weight loss, I also am doing it (or, planning on getting back into it :roll: ) for health reasons... I have a fairly sedentary lifestyle (desk job, very little housework). So an exercise routine is essential ...
by Jaymiz
Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What do YOU mean by sometimes?
Replies: 67
Views: 182862

The Intuitive eating/nondieting movement has helped me tremendously. To me, it's not too different from No Sing. I guess the difference is that IE would tell you to eat when hungry. For those unfamiliar with IE, you must learn to know true hunger. You can't just have a craving and say " I will have...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: HabitCal on Steroids!
Replies: 21
Views: 26242

Don't know if I'm understanding it right either, but I'm gonna try to see if I get it by trying to insert a sort of "picture": Is it something like this on the index card?... ------------------------------------ breakfast | lunch | dinner | ------------------------------------- snacks | sweets | sec...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Depressed but not quitting
Replies: 16
Views: 24706

After my tonsillectommy/adenoidectomy I gained 9lbs in one week. Most people lose about 12lbs but, I gained. I was eating from the moment I left surgery but, not 9lbs worth in a week. That would be a net of 31,500 calories. :shock: Of course, it was all water weight and in the end I was down 2lbs f...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sabotage
Replies: 21
Views: 27550

nfalcone wrote:Ugh, WHY do people do this to themselves?
I've been asking myself that same question for YEARS now! :-?

I'm hoping that this (NoS) will be the end of my "self-sabotage" days. :-)
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise / Movement in general
Replies: 35
Views: 36511

I also walk but on my treadmill. I walk for 30 minutes 5 days a week. That's about it for now. I'd LOVE to own a treadmill, but as of this moment, I can't afford one. I'm hoping, though, to save up and get one next January. ;) I'm going to check out the cheap "sale" sites, and such... I'd love to g...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise / Movement in general
Replies: 35
Views: 36511

Exercise / Movement in general

How many of you NoS veterans ( to borrow a word from another poster here ) have included some form of movement / exercise with your eating plan? I just signed up, today, for the American Heart Association's "Start!" Challenge ( http://heart.org/start ), because I really believe that walking is the e...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Day ONE - here we GO
Replies: 16
Views: 23631

Re: Week one down...how many more to go????

Vcjeff wrote:Wish me luck (and give me your support - I'm going to need it!)
Good luck! :D
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What do YOU mean by sometimes?
Replies: 67
Views: 182862

Having been working at "intuitive eating" (IE) for the past 3 years, and JUST starting NoS this week (in addition to my IE practices), I have to say that I've read "sometimes" to mean "moderation"... you can have your snacks/sweets/seconds on the weekend, but just go easy with them... enjoy them! Si...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Day ONE - here we GO
Replies: 16
Views: 23631

Isn't it funny how stuff just becomes so ingrained that you do it without even thinking about it? I'm hoping that, eventually, NoS will be like that for me (as Reinhard says in his podcasts -- that it becomes habit/automatic). Yesterday I caught myself reaching for chocolate Easter eggs *automatical...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?
Replies: 46
Views: 42496

Peanut butter on a spoon is my favorite quick snack! I LOVE peanut butter! Admittedly, I still make a PB snack that I learned from Mr.Dressup when I was knee-high... you mix PB, sugar, and honey... then just eat it like that. It is SOOOO not healthy for you, but it's the perfect thing when you're c...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S Diet book available NOW on Amazon.com
Replies: 48
Views: 87474

I found out about the diet through the WW article, and wasn't originally going to buy the book... thought I didn't need another "diet" book. But, after reading everything I could find online, and reading a ton of posts here on the message boards, ya'll convinced me, and I ordered a copy of the book ...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:48 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Spin, crash and burn :(
Replies: 16
Views: 20470

Like FLYLady says, " Progress , not perfection ". You don't have to do this 100% right, 100% of the time! If you're doing 80%, you're going to see changes. They might not be really fast, but they'll come! And, look at it this way: As long as you're not giving up, you have not FAILED! ;o) Get up, dus...
by Jaymiz
Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?
Replies: 46
Views: 42496

What? You still have Easter eggs? I'm impressed! Mine -- and the Peeps, even the colors I don't like -- were gone minutes after I received them! LOL. Yes. My two kids got sooooo much chocolate this past Easter, it's not even funny! And, my mom was *kind* enough (NOT!) to bring over MORE candy and c...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Day ONE - here we GO
Replies: 16
Views: 23631

Re: Day ONE - here we GO

Hi All - just wanted you to know that i am at day ONE of being a no-s'er - is that what i am NOW - hahaha aloha - julie Welcome, Julie! Today's technically my 3rd day of "No-Sing" as I was going to wait until today, but a gal on here wrote and said I could start Saturday, and just consider my first...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?
Replies: 46
Views: 42496

I have had to consciously NOT reach out a grab a chip or cookie. This was me, today. I caught myself 3 times, already, reaching for the chocolate Easter eggs, and then went, "No Snacks, No Sweets! No, no, no!" and I walked away. LOL This is my first N day, so it was tricky. But, water seems to be h...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?
Replies: 46
Views: 42496

Ya know, maybe "snacks" is a big deal for me, too! Sweets wins the #1 spot, but snacks come in close 2nd... I love my chips & dip, and other stuff that's not necessarily "sweet", but definitely "snacky", too! :-?
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?
Replies: 46
Views: 42496

Be prepared for slip ups and false starts. They will happen and they are part of the process. Remember you are building a habit of no sweets (and other Ss). It takes time, practice and patience but it will get much, much easier. Thanks, Heather. And, yeah -- I've been really seriously trying to get...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's for Dinner Tonight?
Replies: 70
Views: 57238

This is what we had the *other* night --first time trying the recipe-- (and I have no clue, yet, what we're having *tonight*).... http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/recipedetail.htm?recipe_id=107338 This one was really good, though: Chicken Parmesan Bundles (a recipe I found in the Kraft " What's ...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?
Replies: 46
Views: 42496

Which "S" is hardest for you to let go of?

Which "S" (out of s weets / s nacks / s econds) is hardest for you to release during the N days? For me, it's sweets . I've given up snacks before, and found that I immediately released weight, because snacking is something I do a lot of. And, since learning intuitive-eating principles in 2005, "sec...
by Jaymiz
Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ugh...Back again.
Replies: 9
Views: 15970

I find it helps when looking at those magazine to remember that the stars "jobs" are to look a certain way. Sure I could diet like them if I had: 1) an extra 10 hours a day to devote to it 2) professional help for fitness, nutrition, etc 3) a complete disregard for my health 4) if I was getting pai...
by Jaymiz
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do you use the HabitCal feature?
Replies: 11
Views: 18152

Re: Do you use the HabitCal feature?

Are you using HabitCal? What are you tracking? Is it helping, and how? I just started NoSing today, so I don't have much to track yet. But, I'm using the HabitCal for NoS, and also for my exercising, and for keeping my kitchen sink "shiny" (yes, I *try* to follow FLYLady). ;-) ETA: I have actually ...
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Question for those with less to lose!
Replies: 13
Views: 18518

Sweets are my downfall and before finding NoS, I was seriously (albiet not willingly) thinking of giving them up for good, too. It's good to know that on this plan I can have some on the weekend. That's me... I've got HUGE issues with my sweet-tooth, and have many times considered giving up sweets ...
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Simple rules yet interpretations confusing
Replies: 27
Views: 30834

By the Way, I'm trying this together with trying the " 4 Golden Rules of Paul McKenna "... I started a week ago with 4 Golden Rules, which are: Eat only when Hungry; Eat what you Want; Eat consciously; When you think you're full, Stop eating. And I've found while trying to do that, my eating is lik...
by Jaymiz
Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Welcome Woman's World readers!
Replies: 166
Views: 140542

I'm thinking I will have to move the scale from the bathroom to the closet as it keeps "calling" me!!! :) I am going to TRY to wait a month before weighing..altho I might be going to the doctor on Monday and if so, I know they will weigh me........with my (gasp!) clothes on...and if that is the cas...