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by trytrytry
Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Cancer, blocked sink and a Cappucino cheesecake...
Replies: 13
Views: 19361

Hello, I just wanted to quickly thank you all immensly for your responses, here and via PM. You are all amazing and really appreciate your support and words of advice. I will reply more properly, just need to catch up with some sleep before another stressful day tomorrow, but I just wanted to say th...
by trytrytry
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Cancer, blocked sink and a Cappucino cheesecake...
Replies: 13
Views: 19361

Cancer, blocked sink and a Cappucino cheesecake...

I've been slipping, and falling, and slipping, and falling, and so finally, I decided to go back to tracking. And it helped. Things got better, my good habits were coming back. And today, it all went out of the window. And eating went way out of control. I just couldn't, wouldn't and didn't even wan...
by trytrytry
Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My Floating S-Day Experiment
Replies: 48
Views: 40919

I've not been here much recently, but I find this thread very interesting, as this is exactly what I was thinking today... This became a really long post - feel free to scroll down to *** for a summary :D So to start from the beginning: I started noS in May 2008 and was doing vanilla noS with tracki...
by trytrytry
Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:15 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Advice for people not eating enough
Replies: 4
Views: 8261

I agree that there is a phycological factor to it as well and small portions might look less intimidating. For a similar reason people who feel really nauseous are encouraged to have someone cook for them, to avoid looking at food too much. Though to me that's another side of the story - you can eat...
by trytrytry
Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Advice for people not eating enough
Replies: 4
Views: 8261

Advice for people not eating enough

My recent observation in support of the noS philosophy: Medical advice for people who are loosing too much weight (e.g. during chemotherapy) is to try to eat frequent, small meals. The reason for that is that it is easier to consume more calories per day if it is spread into smaller portions. I find...
by trytrytry
Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Stop self-destruction!!!

And so it has been six months... I've been meaning to check-in for a while, just to say I was doing well, noSing, exercising, feeling a bit more fit and thinner. Lots of people noticed that I have lost weight too and got interested in noS. I felt in control. Well, I felt in control on N days, my S d...
by trytrytry
Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

100 days up 10 lbs down

Day 108 update Total Ndays 60 Sdays 38 Failures 8 Weight -4.5 kg (10 lbs) BMI from 25.4 to 23.8 http://www.pikipimp.com/pp/pimped_photo/s/image/34/489/702/image001-compiled.png I've been definitely having too many Sdays. But still, I've lost 4.5 kg - even without too intensive exercise, just trying...
by trytrytry
Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Memo to self re: S-days
Replies: 28
Views: 44137

I'm bumping it up, because I don't want to feel desperate, out of control...and dissatisfied, (...) bloated and queasy. Or rather I don't want to feel even more desperate, out of control...and dissatisfied, (...) bloated and queasy. . There will be another weekend!!! In fact, there will be another S...
by trytrytry
Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Woe
Replies: 13
Views: 18773

I agree with everything said above and here is my 0.01$... If you are being honest with yourself and really doing well - by what I mean you did decrease the total amount of food you eat by noSing or you increased the exercise, then be patient and do not worry. And just for encouragement: http://www....
by trytrytry
Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: More on trends and fluctuations (for women ;))
Replies: 4
Views: 8048

Hi - thanks for your comments! I think it is interesting how much our bodies (and mind!) respond to hormonal cycles. And what I sometimes find a bit surprising is that we all respond differently - e.g. craving different foods on different days of the cycle (though I read somewhere that food cravings...
by trytrytry
Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: More on trends and fluctuations (for women ;))
Replies: 4
Views: 8048

More on trends and fluctuations (for women ;))

For those who like numbers... I think many of us observed our weight being quite stable for certain periods of time and then drop suddenly. Now that I've been monitoring my weight (on and off) for almost three months of noS, I made a following observation: I see a sudden drop of the weight for the f...
by trytrytry
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A grim realization
Replies: 7
Views: 12680

Hi All, Thank you so much for all your input. Although I didn't get a chance to reply, I've been following your comments and found them very helpful. KCCC, I often think that I am not struggling for perfection, but struggling to avoid failure. But the irony in that is that sometimes in my head not r...
by trytrytry
Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A grim realization
Replies: 7
Views: 12680

A grim realization

I've been noSing for ten weeks now, seeing a lot of positive changes in my relationship with food, not too mention some weight loss. It's a great plan and I love its simplicity. I love the "you don't need to be perfect" aspect of it. But this is what I realized this morning... I am really stressed t...
by trytrytry
Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

I also found there was boredom eating, tired eating, excited eating, angry eating, overwhelmed eating, resentment eating ... blah blah blah Blueskighs Hi Blueskights, I've been definitely going through all of those... I think for some of them, coping has become almost effortless for me as well , fo...
by trytrytry
Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

I had an awful day eating-wise yesterday. Fell into my old trap - non-stop eating triggered by overeating. When I was starting noSing I used to have this problem that once I overate, I just couldn't stop eating. Then - dreading the "after" moments - I developed this fear of overeating and started be...
by trytrytry
Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: limiting failure
Replies: 20
Views: 29589

Hi, I had the same problem and now I follow someone's advice (I think Betty's) to set up a 'no Binge' HabitCal. Any S day or a red day, gets a "noBinge" green if I was reasonable (ie had a small slip up or didn't go on a binge) or a red if things went out of control. I think the idea behind the thre...
by trytrytry
Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

One more funny thing I realized though is that I have to deal with every of those triggers separately. When I was starting noS, I was feeling really down. With a lot of struggling, gradually I managed to overcome/decrease my urge to eat when feeling down. With every new situation though, I feels lik...
by trytrytry
Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

If it wasn't for noS, I would be having now a second piece of cake today, some cookies (and a muffin?) yesterday and lots of chocolate on Wednesday (maybe some cake too). Instead I'm having a glass of water and a coffee, and another green day. But I am really, really struggling. I'm not struggling, ...
by trytrytry
Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

I quick update after I've been quietly noSing away from home. Day 71. Lost so far: 3.6 kg = 8 lbs! (BMI from 25.4 to 24.2) [/color] And I've cut a new notch in my belt too! That's down 4 notches! And I'm no longer struggling between the meals! I still sometimes fancy something sweet, when I feel tir...
by trytrytry
Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ...do you ever miss snacking???
Replies: 19
Views: 23801

...do you ever miss snacking???

Ok. So this is a weird question, but do you ever feel you miss snacking? There’s been a lot of threads and thoughts about all the benefits of not snacking: you save money, time, rebuild a healthy relationship with food, enjoy your meals more and lose weight at the end. And I am experiencing and en...
by trytrytry
Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

It is really weird but in some ways I think like I'm losing a friend - it used to be so often I would turn to food when feeling lonely, sad, tired or upset. And in some ways it was consolation. This few minutes of pleasure. An immediate gratification. And now, I haven't lost an impuls, but it no lon...
by trytrytry
Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: how do you handle parties on N days
Replies: 7
Views: 11193

Hi jaob, I was actually in quite a similar situation this week. It wasn't even a party, more of an evening with a couple of friends and a table full of snacks. What I did at the end was to skip dinner and make it my 3rd meal. I sat further away from the table with the food, asked them for a plate, p...
by trytrytry
Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Thanks Blueskighs!!! It's always good to have you around with your support and lovely meal ideas! This is my post from two days ago that never got posted... new goals. I feel like having little goals makes me more motivated. So these are some scale and habit goals for the next three months. It might...
by trytrytry
Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This is ridiculous!
Replies: 25
Views: 30051

Hey guys! Thanks a lot for all your responses! I am really glad if my post did help someone even if a little bit - there's been so many times when your support has helped me with getting back on track that I couldn't be grateful enough!!! Hope you're all doing well - I am working hard towards my fir...
by trytrytry
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: my first red day
Replies: 11
Views: 16140

Hi Gingercake, I actually think Bettys's system is great! I stole the idea after she's shared it on some other thread (thanks Betty!) and find it really helpful. I now use the no binge HabitCal for my Sdays and red days. (It helps me a lot to stay reasonable on Sdays too) When I had my first slip up...
by trytrytry
Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:29 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This is ridiculous!
Replies: 25
Views: 30051

THANK YOU ALL! THANK YOU REINHARD!
by trytrytry
Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This is ridiculous!
Replies: 25
Views: 30051

This is ridiculous!

This noS system/diet/thingy - it is way beyond ridiculous! I am actually losing! I managed to stick to it for 38 days! I reached my short term goal planned for June 21st! I know it might still jump up, but I haven't really believed that I would see the number 72.x kg on my scale... ever??? So this i...
by trytrytry
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Introducing myself
Replies: 8
Views: 14020

reinhard wrote: But snacking is more like a nervous tick, scratching an itch.
How funny - I'd never think two of my worst habits - snacking and scratching - will get put together in one sentence!
by trytrytry
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

I've not checked-in in ages, but I'm still around, still noSing - actually - I'm finding it hard to believe that I am on day 35 already!!! I didn't really think I'd last that long! I'm still having way too many red days (and NWS days too). I still sometimes have my emotional eating sessions on those...
by trytrytry
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:58 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Will Power Failing
Replies: 12
Views: 17032

Hi Jay I haven't really realized about 3rd and 4th weeks being crucial, but now that I look back at my progress chart it is when I had my biggest doubts, slip up and jump in weight. Somehow I managed to get back on track (reading all the advice on forums and the book helps me a lot) and since then (...
by trytrytry
Thu May 22, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Blueskighs, Thanks - you're very right! Being able to keep going after a failure is probably way more important (and difficult) than just being able to start a new commitment! Hopefully in few weeks I will have less and less "falling off" incidents, but for now I just need to make sure that I don't ...
by trytrytry
Thu May 22, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Grim realization re: carbs
Replies: 45
Views: 47335

If I were to eat all carbs my blood sugar would rise and I would become ravenous
Do you guys think carbs might trigger you to binge? Especially things high in refined carbs? Maybe they are just too easy to digest, hence it is so easy to eat way too much?
by trytrytry
Thu May 22, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

ok. so it was a noS FAILURE , don't binge FAILURE . But in some way it was also a SUCCESS . Normally this is how it goes: bad emotions = food = = bad emotions = more food = bad emotions = more food = bad emotions = more food = bad emotions = even more food!!! But I managed to stop. Not quite there a...
by trytrytry
Thu May 22, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ramblings
Replies: 167
Views: 188498

Hi rose, I really like that statement:

Don't stuff yourself with snacks when a good meal is forecast. Do forecast good meals on S-days to curb Sweets and Snacks wildness!
by trytrytry
Thu May 22, 2008 7:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

So there it is: Now I am feeling heavy and bloated: http://www.pikipimp.com/pp/pimped_photo/s/image/29/809/92/image002.png and soooooo stupid!!! [/b] [edit 2 h later] Ok. I have started binging again. It was definitely not a single plate no sweets breakfast. It was more like several breakfasts. And ...
by trytrytry
Thu May 22, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

FAILURE [/color] I was doing ok until dinner. I did really want some comfort food really badly in the afternoon, but managed to resist it. Then after dinner I went out and slipped. It wouldn't have been too bad. Shared a small dish with a friend. But then I got back home and binged, binged, binged....
by trytrytry
Wed May 21, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dieters navigate tides of emotion!
Replies: 8
Views: 13718

It's DIFFICULT, but I'm finding different ways to deal Maybe this is the key thing - to acknowledge it is difficult! I think in some ways it gives me the energy to deal with it. In the past, I would often say to myself, I won't eat when I'm not hungry=I won't eat because I am stressed/sad/tired. Ea...
by trytrytry
Tue May 20, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Well - I might be slowly steadily gaining weight :?, but... I've just cut an extra notch in my belt! That's two notches down since the start! yey!
by trytrytry
Tue May 20, 2008 7:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dieters navigate tides of emotion!
Replies: 8
Views: 13718

I think I agree with you Betty. I think with noS I am definitely getting better in recognizing emotional eating, but recognizing it is often not enough to stop me. Especially on Sdays...

But I like the quote from the article:

Don't try harder, try different.
by trytrytry
Tue May 20, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

oh boy, oh boy, seems like I'm slowly and steadily... gaining? :roll: http://www.pikipimp.com/pp/pimped_photo/s/image/29/697/932/image001.png Well, no need to panic yet, I guess, but maybe I have to be more careful about my Sdays. For now I'll try to focus on more exercise - that can't hurt really!
by trytrytry
Mon May 19, 2008 1:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: It Works!
Replies: 7
Views: 13214

biggest losers on this program
I've never thought I would actually want to be a loser!!! :lol:
by trytrytry
Mon May 19, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

So yesterday I went all the way into CAN'T WORK ... TOO BUSY EATING! and "I feel so sad, I might just keep eating to stop me from thinking". Blah. Awful blah. Sadly, I can't even put a positive spin on it and say that it taught me something. Maybe it was yet another proof for " It doesn't help!!! It...
by trytrytry
Sun May 18, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

A seriously unacceptable failure to remain civilized on an Sday

What can I say :roll:. Tomorrow is another day...
by trytrytry
Sun May 18, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Hi whitway!
You can edit your signature in your profile settings.

To insert a link you need to type this:
[url=http://address]name of the page[/url]

Hope that helps!
by trytrytry
Sun May 18, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Hi Jill - it is crazy how powerful those habits are!!! I have just finished my breakfast, but because it's an Sday hence the rules are relaxed and because I have to write a couple of e-mails I've been putting off forever, I since had a couple of snacks without really realizing that its the habit kic...
by trytrytry
Sun May 18, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What if you ARE an idiot who WANTS TO punish herself?
Replies: 21
Views: 25273

I have never heard of a prison where they overfeed inmates as a punishment. On the contrary, they are starved. I guess starving people is cheaper and technically easier than overfeeding them! :wink: I have a suggestion: next time you want to punish yourself hit the floor, give me 50 pushups, get up...
by trytrytry
Sun May 18, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moxie's Check in
Replies: 19
Views: 21973

Hi Moxie!
If you made Friday as your special day then it's not really a noS failure! Even a crazy day is still and S day!!!
try-try
by trytrytry
Sat May 17, 2008 8:13 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What if you ARE an idiot who WANTS TO punish herself?
Replies: 21
Views: 25273

Right. So don't be an idiot is this weekend's challenge! Once again thanks a lot for all your support and advice. I feel like despite my brain and body both being very resistant, I am learning and my habits are improving slowly. Noel maybe my brain hasn't clicked yet on how to apply the "my choice" ...
by trytrytry
Sat May 17, 2008 7:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

OrganicGal, I'm really hoping it isn't indeed!!! :D So today is an Sday. And I am planning on being a good girl :wink:. No snacking between meals. No emotional eating. And yes of course - it doesn't mean no treats, hehe. In fact, I had a small croissant with my breakfast already and it felt great. S...
by trytrytry
Fri May 16, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No Binge Failures
Replies: 13
Views: 19223

Hi Betty, I actually love your idea and decided to apply it to my red days and S days. This way it will help me to distinguish good S days from bad S days and slip ups form complete failures. And will indeed be a good motivation to stop thinking: oh, well, I already blew it. A failure is a failure, ...
by trytrytry
Fri May 16, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Moxie's Check in
Replies: 19
Views: 21973

Hi Moxie! Welcome to noS! I've not been here too long myself, but I do think it is a great system! Thanks for your post too - I did notice before you were talking about emotional eating here and I feel like I could totally identify myself with what you say: I became much more AWARE of what I was doi...
by trytrytry
Fri May 16, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Hi guys - thanks a lot for the support and your strategies! I did manage not to go on into a huge emotional binge yesterday and considering how tempted I was and the opportunities I had - friend's birthday - lots of cakes, I think I did a an ok job and I am really happy about it. I have been suppres...
by trytrytry
Thu May 15, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

I feel hungry I feel sad I feel like I want to stay in bed whole day today and stuff the emptiness I feel inside me with food. I know I am actually not hungry physically. I know (??) food won't make me happier. But yes - I am so used to making myself feel better with food. And now that I took that a...
by trytrytry
Sun May 11, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What if you ARE an idiot who WANTS TO punish herself?
Replies: 21
Views: 25273

I am going to be brief for now, because I have to get up early tomorrow, but THANK YOU ALL so much!!! You don't know how much I appreciate your replies and comments! At the end, with the new positive approach I decide to call this day a SUCCESS day: after all the only rule/suggestion for an Sday is ...
by trytrytry
Sun May 11, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What if you ARE an idiot who WANTS TO punish herself?
Replies: 21
Views: 25273

I think at a time, I actually feel like it IS my choice: I know I will make myself feel worse. I know it I am not enjoying the food I am eating. Maybe I could (?) make myself stop, but I don't want to, because I don't see the point. Because I don't feel like it is (I am?) worth the effort... I know ...
by trytrytry
Sun May 11, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What if you ARE an idiot who WANTS TO punish herself?
Replies: 21
Views: 25273

Hi guys - thanks a lot! I think what bothers me most is that when I get myself uncomfortably stuffed (including the stomach ache!) that's when I can't stop eating :roll: I really don't quite get it, but I've done it several times. It's like once I'm past the limit, there are no more limits... I have...
by trytrytry
Sun May 11, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What if you ARE an idiot who WANTS TO punish herself?
Replies: 21
Views: 25273

What if you ARE an idiot who WANTS TO punish herself?

Ok, today is an S day - I know we can "get away" with eating too much. I know that whether I'll eat a peach as a snack or a whole chocolate cake it will still be a yellow day. I also know I shouldn't be an idiot, but I am. How do you STOP? There was a good thread on binging/self-punishment. http://e...
by trytrytry
Sun May 11, 2008 7:56 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Saturday: BAD THINGS: -Yesterday wasn't a good Sday. Too much food. None of it made me feel great, and I feel like enjoyed my N day meals way more. Maybe the ice cream was nice, but then I then it felt like the portion was way to big :( Somehow meals taste better when you eat them on empty stomach, ...
by trytrytry
Sun May 11, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back. Need help with will power, please!
Replies: 13
Views: 18812

Hi Betty, I am only a beginner and I do worry about the same thing - that I won't have enough will power to keep it going. Especially that I am feeling a bit low at the moment and the next few months will be quite stressful at work... I think for me the key to make it work (or to at least to make my...
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 3:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone else do this?
Replies: 15
Views: 21794

Hey Shirls! I think this is why I still hesitate whether to tell people about my noSing and that's why it is definitely good to have people here who understand!
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Together we're stronger BrightAngel!
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 3:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: You are all amazing!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 16215

I feel like I should add - Reinhard - you are a genious and we owe a lot to you for making noS public and giving as a place to share our worries and successes. It is the logic of noS that attracted me to it - it is your and everyone else's support that keeps me going!!!

Try-try
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No, Reinhard. Thank YOU!!
Replies: 7
Views: 13004

I couldn't agree more - you made a difference in our lives! Thank you for that!!!

PS I finally bought the book too!!!
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone else do this?
Replies: 15
Views: 21794

I'm with you Jill - I'm actually slightly concerned I'm developing some sort of discussion boards addition. I keep checking it several times a day, so at least when I can enter those pages with an actual aim of ticking a box, it feels a little more justified :wink:
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S=No Scale
Replies: 129
Views: 112161

I think there are two legitimate camps of no-essers: minimal weighers (once a month or so) and scientific weighers. I guess maybe I am a scientific weigher then. I actually enjoy observing how my weight changes during the day. In my peak moments, I have weighted myself before a meal, then weighted ...
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: You are all amazing!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 16215

You are all amazing!!!

To all of you who are just starting and who have been here for a while, who are doing well and who are struggling, who are losing fast and who take a while to start losing - thank you all for sharing your experiences!

It would be so much more difficult if it wasn't for all of you!!!
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

noSer - thanks a lot! The thread came really useful yesterday! There was a little party at work and I left it without a single snack! (and weirdly I was standing there not wanting :shock: :shock: :shock: to have a snack) Day 12 today! Good news: - lost about 2 kg (4 lbs) - my weight now: 74.2 kg (16...
by trytrytry
Sat May 10, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S-ing in my dreams
Replies: 7
Views: 12552

I had a dream about scales!!! Someone was demonstrating to me why some scales are more accurate than others!!!
by trytrytry
Fri May 09, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What it used to be like and what it is like now...
Replies: 6
Views: 8951

oh boy, that was long...
by trytrytry
Fri May 09, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What it used to be like and what it is like now...
Replies: 6
Views: 8951

Hi Jill I've been noSing for about 11 days only so I know I am not a person you would like to see an answer from. So all I can try to contribute is a little optimism that I started to develop in this time. Since before Easter I've been eating sweets every day and couldn't stop. I kepts saying to mys...
by trytrytry
Fri May 09, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I don't believe in my ideal weight
Replies: 25
Views: 36384

I am totally rebelling too!!! As long as I manage to stay in the healthy range of weight and stick to some rational way of eating, no binges and so on - I think I will actually be satisfied. And I truly believe noS is the way to reach that. Of course I would love to be closer to my "ideal weight of ...
by trytrytry
Thu May 08, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Which day is hardest for you?
Replies: 27
Views: 30746

I don't know about the days yet (have not been noSing long enough to see patterns), but I am always most hungry 1-2 hours after lunch and dinner...
by trytrytry
Thu May 08, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who's been noSing for longer than three months?
Replies: 22
Views: 24506

Just wanted to add one thing: I guess all my doubts come from the fact that it all sounds just too good to be true :roll:
by trytrytry
Thu May 08, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who's been noSing for longer than three months?
Replies: 22
Views: 24506

Hi all, I am on my 9th day now (so far only the last three days on habit) and I am loving it so far. I can definitely relate to all those things you say about how your attitude to food changes. I'm getting better in controlling my hunger and even more importantly distinguishing hunger form boredom/s...
by trytrytry
Wed May 07, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

I know - I wish I could engrave that in my brain. Once and for all! The amazing thing is that it is 4 hours past my lunch and I am not feeling hungry and not feeling like snacking!!! Even though I am working from home today, which means sitting in the kitchen, next to the fridge and if I did snack n...
by trytrytry
Wed May 07, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

And it was close - feeling tired, having period, needing something nice. Desperately. Something like a nice piece of cake. But then I thought, isn't really going to make me feel better? I took an ibuprofen instead. Spent some time on the sun. Had a skinny cappuccino. Did half an hour of productive w...
by trytrytry
Wed May 07, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

I couldn't agree more - I only wish I could get addicted to writing my report... or cleaning the house... I wonder if someone told me I can never ever touch any house cleaning products in my house, I would start asking my friends to let me clean their homes... an update: 1) survived a second green d...
by trytrytry
Wed May 07, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How do you handle...?
Replies: 20
Views: 27878

I am really sorry about your grandfather too :( About cravings - just about the only thing that works for me is distraction. See a link about white bears (!) http://www.rice.edu/sallyport/2004/spring/whoswho/whitebear.html “ These observations suggest that attempted thought suppression has paradox...
by trytrytry
Wed May 07, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sugar Cravings
Replies: 23
Views: 27599

I was eating quite a bit of sugar just before I started, and for the first few days I had headaches, which I think were because of the drop in sugar levels in my body. But after a couple of days of "withdrawal" it's all good :) Yesterday though, I was craving apples! Really badly... But after my thi...
by trytrytry
Tue May 06, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S=No Scale
Replies: 129
Views: 112161

I didn't even realize I was a scale addict until recently. Now I had to hide it, otherwise there would be no way to keep me away from it (I must have developed there a good habit - yesterday was just about to step on it when realized it wasn't there!!! :wink: ) But it is actually surprisingly diffic...
by trytrytry
Tue May 06, 2008 6:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

1) I feel like I'm trading addiction to food into addition to the discussion groups 2) I can't wait for developing a habit - at the moment, I keep thinking about my next meal. Perhaps even more than normally, since I know I can't have anything till then. I have just had breakfast, so obviously I am ...
by trytrytry
Mon May 05, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Hi Blamey - thanks for encouragement! I guess it is a bit hard to tell in the beginning whether it is your body just used to snacks or whether my portions could indeed be bigger when I cut down on snacks. I've been snacking quite a bit recently, so I am sure my body has gotten quite used to a consta...
by trytrytry
Mon May 05, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

And it wasn't quite as bad... I had some coffee and by dinner time I was actually ok! It was an early dinner though for me, as I wasn't at work today. Tomorrow might be more tricky...
by trytrytry
Mon May 05, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

oh boy, I do hope it gets easier because I am really really hungry. I somehow don't even feel like snacking, I just wish I could make the hunger go away because it is distracting and annoying :roll: Maybe I need to make my lunches a bit bigger as I am used to eating a salad or a soup for lunch (whic...
by trytrytry
Mon May 05, 2008 10:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

15 min until lunch! I am starving!!!
I went swimming though and I am looking forward to my lunch!
by trytrytry
Mon May 05, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S=No Scale
Replies: 129
Views: 112161

Today it feels like no scale is more difficult than no sweets.. . :oops:
by trytrytry
Sun May 04, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who's been noSing for longer than three months?
Replies: 22
Views: 24506

Hi all - thanks so much for your replied. And 3aday - I love your post. I've heard about noS first time a week ago and decided to give it a go. And ok - so far - I have not been as successful as one may wish, but I do feel like my approach to food is changing. It's a bit like a difference between "y...
by trytrytry
Sun May 04, 2008 12:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: if you worry why all diets say have lots of small meals
Replies: 7
Views: 12049

if you worry why all diets say have lots of small meals

I found an interesting link: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=56254 quote: The truth is, the more times a day you sit down to eat a meal or snack, the more opportunities you have to overeat; this can be a serious problem for some people. If you are someone who has a difficul...
by trytrytry
Sun May 04, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

Hi Resting! Thanks for your message. I definitely agree with you. Once you break the rules once it is more easy to break them again and again without noticing. I have decided to try to apply the no snacks rule to S days too for now, because once I start I find it hard to stop. Hopefully a nice deser...
by trytrytry
Sat May 03, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who's been noSing for longer than three months?
Replies: 22
Views: 24506

Thanks for your posts! I guess my eating habits are a bit like a one long meal indeed. So hopefully it will end up working for me: - I do believe that it makes perfect sense - I know I actually feel way better when I don't snack. - and at the same time hopefully knowing that I can sometimes let it g...
by trytrytry
Sat May 03, 2008 2:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who's been noSing for longer than three months?
Replies: 22
Views: 24506

I definitely think all the concepts are great. And that once the habit is developed it does get easier. And I am definitely going to try. I do worry though about this moment, just before it is a really well rooted habit, when it becomes less new/less exciting, when we feel down and miserable that th...
by trytrytry
Sat May 03, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Who's been noSing for longer than three months?
Replies: 22
Views: 24506

Who's been noSing for longer than three months?

I am just a beginner... Wondering how long people last...
by trytrytry
Sat May 03, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

I think it's really cool ho noSing makes you realize where your worst food habits are. On any traditional diet you eat little and feel hungry - which feels expected as "yes of course I am hungry after all I am only eating no carrots and celery". But on noS it feels a bit different. It is not to say ...
by trytrytry
Fri May 02, 2008 4:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: trytrytry check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 62237

trytrytry check-in

Hi, I am new to this whole "bussiness", but quite intrigued indeed. I decided to start four days ago and so far no greens on my calendar. BUT I actually still feel quite proud of myself (huh) My slip out were: a square of chocolate on day 1 (otherwise, small balanced three meals) half a square of ch...