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by DebbiAnn
Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This is my last diet
Replies: 3
Views: 7296

This is my last diet

Hi I have been gone for a while and have fallen back on several diets to loose weight. Now at 67 I have given up on dieting. I reread the Book and have decided that this is the only way to go. I can't exersize the way I should because of a bad hip, but I try to walk the dog every day. I don't even c...
by DebbiAnn
Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: DebbiAnn starting daily check-ins
Replies: 1
Views: 5417

I am still doing fine. missed my daily check in yesterday, but stayed on program. All is well.
by DebbiAnn
Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: DebbiAnn starting daily check-ins
Replies: 1
Views: 5417

DebbiAnn starting daily check-ins

It is Sunday, Easter, and all is well. I have been on No S for about 3 weeks and have not had a failure yet. I just finished the book again, and plan on reading some sections for a third time. I seem to get something out of it each time. In the last 3 weeks, I have eaten real food again. I was on Lo...
by DebbiAnn
Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How do you deal with the disappointment?
Replies: 15
Views: 22554

I find sometimes that if I feel that I am failing at something, I need to re-think why I am doing it. Why am I trying to loose weight, why am I going to this class, etc. If you can justify at least to your self why you are doing something it will get you back on track. The road might get tough, so t...
by DebbiAnn
Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Artificial Sweeteners
Replies: 20
Views: 25882

It funny how different people react to things. I have never had a problem with AS. I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia several years ago and the dr. said to switch to AS. That was before AS was even popular. I think Tab was the only diet drink on the market. (showing my age). That was also the time wh...
by DebbiAnn
Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Artificial Sweeteners
Replies: 20
Views: 25882

I really need to give them up, but have not had any bad effects from them, No headaches etc. Someone said once that when you get to be my age (65) and older, you might as well enjoy it and forget it. (I think they were talking about smoking.) I also don't smoke. I just have one diet coke a day with ...
by DebbiAnn
Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Artificial Sweeteners
Replies: 20
Views: 25882

Artificial Sweeteners

I have been re-reading the book and came across the section on sugar. Something was mentioned about not liking artificial sweeteners. Some may refuse to give up Coffee, I have the same problem with my diet coke. I have been drinking diet so long that it makes the real thing taste like syrup. And the...
by DebbiAnn
Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:41 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Am trying this again
Replies: 6
Views: 11351

Thanks for the advice. It good to know. I got thru my first day. I really want this to work.
by DebbiAnn
Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:31 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Am trying this again
Replies: 6
Views: 11351

Am trying this again

Hi I have been away for more than a year and I am glad this board is still going strong. For the past year, I have been on low-carbs. I lost 20 lbs and am standing still. I am also board with this way of eating. At 65, I feel that I want to eat normally again. Although my cholesterol dropped to 186 ...
by DebbiAnn
Wed May 28, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 6
Views: 12233

Rose

I am a 63 year old female, in generally good health. Thanks for the encourgement. With summer comming on I will probably eat less on the norm.

No matter I like this way of eating, and plan on continuing.

Debbi
by DebbiAnn
Wed May 28, 2008 5:01 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 6
Views: 12233

Is it just me?

I have completed 4 weeks with no failures. I am still not loosing weight. Last week I have added exersice to the mix. Treadmill 2 day, Water aroebics 3 days. Golf one and Sunday off. I think that I am still eating too much at meals, but I still get hungry between meals. I have added a glass of 1% mi...
by DebbiAnn
Tue May 13, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Would you please note my siggy?
Replies: 24
Views: 27499

Thanks for the inspiration, and Congrat on your success. I read this board faithfully every day and it has helped keep me going. I am only on week 3 and havent gotten much exercise yet (still working on that). But am glad to know that others are having the same problem and still succeeding. I have t...
by DebbiAnn
Tue May 13, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: a powerful habit
Replies: 8
Views: 15989

Phano If you are in California, you know that we are headed for our first 100 day with a string of them in a row. I am in northern CA and when the tempeture goes up all I want is something cold, like ice cream. I was use to going out for it in the middle of the afternoon. Now I have to wait for an S...
by DebbiAnn
Tue May 13, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NoS=NoStuffing
Replies: 15
Views: 21234

I agree with you. I working on my 3rd week and am still overloading that one plate. I still havent succeeded in the no snacking habit. I havent snacked on N days but the desire is still there. Also the temptation. I still have to mentally resist that, and sometimes it is difficult. I am still workin...
by DebbiAnn
Mon May 12, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: drinks
Replies: 12
Views: 18644

I have been using artificial sweeteners since their inseption. around 1970s. I heard about saceran causing prostate cancer in male rats. Well I'm 63 and I am just fine. but maybe thats because I am neither a rat or a male or both. I like a diet coke with lunch. usually cafine free (blood pressure) a...
by DebbiAnn
Sun May 11, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Oh how I hate to waste Food
Replies: 12
Views: 19531

Annie I couldn't help but laugh at what you said. I dads must have been brothers. I grew up with that about the poor starving children in china. My parents also went thru the depression. We were told to eat everything on our plates. Your eyes are bigger that your stomach rule was applied strickly. W...
by DebbiAnn
Sun May 11, 2008 9:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Happy Mothers Day!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 15204

Happy Mothers day to all of you. Especially any mother who has a loved one in the middle east. My son is in Afganistan.

Debbi
by DebbiAnn
Sun May 11, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Oh how I hate to waste Food
Replies: 12
Views: 19531

Oh how I hate to waste Food

S days are also baking days. I make cookies for my Son in Afganistan. I was trying a new recipe and thought I cooked them the right length of time, but they came out a little over done. A warm one was good, but after cooling a couple of hours they were very crispy, too crispy to send as it takes 4-6...
by DebbiAnn
Sun May 11, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Grim realization re: carbs
Replies: 45
Views: 47347

KCCC said it best. "once you get this 'I can eat this' WOW" out your system" things will calm down. maybe I need to take a second look at just how much food is on that plate, and shrink it a little. eventually I might get back to normal. I did weight watchers for the last 6 months. I know I can live...
by DebbiAnn
Sun May 11, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Grim realization re: carbs
Replies: 45
Views: 47347

I have only been on this for 2 weeks and also noticed a weight game. I too have gone crazy with carbs. Potato salad, mac & cheese, etc. I was thinking about doing low carbs on N days and adding some carbs, sweets on s days. I also want to loose weight, but I really like this way of eating. hope you ...
by DebbiAnn
Sat May 10, 2008 2:45 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Thanks for this site
Replies: 2
Views: 6750

Thanks for this site

2 weeks down. It is getting easier. I am trying not to step on the scales but at the Drs its not an option. I am up about 2 lbs. was a little depressed but came home and started reading some of the other posts and realized that this may be normal. I am eating things that I havent in years. and proba...
by DebbiAnn
Fri May 09, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise Equipment
Replies: 24
Views: 29591

I vote for the treadmill also. I dont have room for any equipment so I have to go to the gym. I take a book on tape and only listen when I am working out. I like mysteries and it is a big instentive to get me going.
by DebbiAnn
Fri May 09, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: S day or N day?
Replies: 6
Views: 10660

Thanks for the advise. I am still new to Nosing and don't want to mess up after only 2 weeks. The whole grain bagels sounds like a great idea. I might just bring one for myself to have with some eggs and fruit. That way I dont hog all the eggs and I should make it to lunch. I am not worried about lu...
by DebbiAnn
Fri May 09, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: S day or N day?
Replies: 6
Views: 10660

S day or N day?

I have an golf event comming up. It isnt that special, but I am co-chair of the contenetial breakfast. Most of the Ladies are bringing muffins, donuts, and other sweets. I am bringing fruit and there will be some eggs. I need to eat enough to last 18 holes and make it to the luncheon. Should I just ...
by DebbiAnn
Thu May 08, 2008 3:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar Cravings
Replies: 23
Views: 27610

Lostnfound I only have 5-8 lbs to get back into these jeans. I got rid of anything that didn't fit 2 years ago. I gained 15 lbs when I got sick last march and was put on prednizone. Took most of it off with weight watchers and got stuck because I couldnt keep it up. I am still about 40 lbs ob. but a...
by DebbiAnn
Thu May 08, 2008 12:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar Cravings
Replies: 23
Views: 27610

Sweets have always been a problem for me too. In fact I use to kid people that I didnt have a sweet tooth, but a mouth full of sweet teeth. I was on atkins and carb addics for awhile and that helped with the sugar issue, but not completely. now on No S, I seem to be able to pass up sugar. Even on S ...
by DebbiAnn
Wed May 07, 2008 11:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food snob
Replies: 14
Views: 20471

This is my kind of world. I too am a food snob. Today I was short on time when lunch came, so I stopped at the Hot Dog stand and had a Polish saugage w/chips and a diet coke. Something I would never have done before, and I love polish saugage.

This site is great.

Debbi
by DebbiAnn
Wed May 07, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Help with Cooking
Replies: 3
Views: 7519

Thanks, I figured that one noodle or a taste or two of sauce couldn't hurt, but I thought I'd check just the same.

Debbi
by DebbiAnn
Wed May 07, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Help with Cooking
Replies: 3
Views: 7519

Help with Cooking

I am wondering about the BLT's (Bites, Licks, and Tastes). I am a through together cook, and need to taste to see whats missing or maybe just to tweak it abit. I eat a noodle to test it (my son says throw it on a wall, but since I'm the one who has to clean the wall). Am I cheating, Please advise De...
by DebbiAnn
Wed May 07, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My First Week Done
Replies: 6
Views: 10731

It sure is great. I am planning potato salad with hambergers for dinner tonight because we are in the 80s and will probably eat on the patio tonight. My husband is very skeptical about all this, but he is enjoying every bite.

Thanks for the encourgement

Debbi
by DebbiAnn
Tue May 06, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My First Week Done
Replies: 6
Views: 10731

My First Week Done

I made it thru my first week. Cant say it was a snap, I had to think about making it to my next meal. I realized that I snack, not because I am hungery, but because it is a habit. Being retired doesnt make it easier to stay on schedule. just the oposite. But I made it thru ladies luncheons and my Re...
by DebbiAnn
Fri May 02, 2008 2:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: dvmccown's daily checkin
Replies: 2
Views: 5510

I missed yesterday. We went out Square Dancing. Both day - Success - Today was Golf day. I ate a little extra for breakfast knowing I was going to have a late lunch. I tried something for dinner that was mentioned in the book. That was to put my salad on the place. It work just fine. So far I have b...
by DebbiAnn
Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: dvmccown's daily checkin
Replies: 2
Views: 5510

Day 2 success - I plan on working on one habit at a time. for now it is no s and after I get this so it is second nature, I will work harder on going to the gym.

Debbi
by DebbiAnn
Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: dvmccown's daily checkin
Replies: 2
Views: 5510

dvmccown's daily checkin

Well completed day one. What a supprise. I had errands to run and lunch was a chili dog w/fries and a diet coke. I really enjoyed it. I am planning meals for the week, things I haven't had in years. Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese. I grew up on these foods. I cant believe this will work, but I ...
by DebbiAnn
Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How to change the GMT time on posts
Replies: 3
Views: 8173

I just changed my to read Pacific time. Thanks for the help

Debbi
by DebbiAnn
Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Exercise / Movement in general
Replies: 35
Views: 36522

I have a gym membership that is mostly going to waste. The problem is I have to get there. I don't have enough room for a treadmill and if I did I probably wouldn't use it regulary. I have down loaded a book on my Ipod and only listen to it when I am on the treadmill. This is some insentive to get t...
by DebbiAnn
Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just getting Started
Replies: 10
Views: 13083

I restrict cafine because of my blood pressure medication. I restrict real sugar al long time ago when I was diagnosed with hyperglycimia (spelling) now both are just second nature. Thanks for the hint about sticking all those veggies in my sandwich. I was afraid of over eating at one meal just to m...
by DebbiAnn
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:54 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What do YOU mean by sometimes?
Replies: 67
Views: 184100

I am going to make Cookies for My Son in Afganastan on my S days. That way I can send him something from home and also enjoy nibbling on the dough and have a cookie or 2 myself. Hopefully this will get me through the week of N days.
by DebbiAnn
Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:25 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just getting Started
Replies: 10
Views: 13083

Thanks, because I put sweet n low in my tea. I have been drinking diet drinks for so long, the real thing tastes like syrup.
by DebbiAnn
Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just getting Started
Replies: 10
Views: 13083

Just getting Started

I read the article in WW and am finally getting started. I am retired, but still have trouble eating at a certain time. Breakfast is usually around 8-9 am, lunch has to be before 1 because I play bridge. On Thursday I play golf so lunch is not until 1 pm. (tough life I know). My main concern is I en...