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by cb3g
Fri May 01, 2020 3:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Muah ha ha, guys, I've been doing it! Monday through Thursday (well Thursday isn't over, but I'm gonna make it) I've cleaned things up and stopped the snacking. My fav thing about No S (besides losing weight, hate to say it, but that is the best part) is that each meal really does feel more special ...
by cb3g
Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I am here! Who else is around?
Replies: 18
Views: 29814

Re: I am here! Who else is around?

I'm here too! In terms of inspiration to get moving...here are a few things that work for me: 1) Move as reward, not as punishment. Move in ways that make you feel good, that you look forward to. Do not worry about the "exercise" value. Instead, just do something that makes you feel good. Some optio...
by cb3g
Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Replies: 11
Views: 20571

Re: Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

I keep trying to get used to black coffee or green tea but I have a hard time with bitter things. Tip: if you are finding green tea to be bitter, try steeping it for a shorter time period. I used to steep mine way too long as it would get bitter. Now I steep for 1-2 minutes max and it's much better...
by cb3g
Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The data doesn't lie!
Replies: 6
Views: 14492

Re: The data doesn't lie!

Welcome! One thing that I think is important to note - you aren't guaranteed to lose weight doing the No S Diet. If you are like most people, you probably will. But you may or may not be like most people. Do you tend to snack between meals? Do you tend to eat mindlessly while doing other things (TV,...
by cb3g
Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

But the one I like (because his specialty is longevity, not weight loss or body building) says .36 grams per pound is the upper limit of protein needed. More than that and he claims the ODDS that it starts to trigger aging processes that precede degenerative disease go way up. 'Course, it's all abo...
by cb3g
Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

I think this quarantine is exceedingly challenging on the food front..... we are all seeking some dopamine hits other than our usual outlets.... This is SO true. And it's why I decided to just let it go for the first few weeks. I believe that not being too hard on yourself in times of stress is an ...
by cb3g
Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Still struggling with no-s during shelter in place and it's starting to show a little with an upward creep on the scale. So far in April I've had little success, but at least I did start tracking again. So I can see that so far in April I've only had 3 "green" days. Oops. Back when I was in my offic...
by cb3g
Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Experienced a bit of a lapse. Was doing ok, then the pandemic hit and I've been in wfh/shut down mode Since March 9th and haven't tracked/worried about No S since March 11th. At first, it was all just a bit too stressful to add in dietary restrictions. But now, enough is enough. Things stopped chang...
by cb3g
Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

And a check in as we're two weeks into Feb. Week of Feb 3 was all "check mark" all the time! Yay! Week of Feb 10 started strong then faltered on Thurs and Fri. Monday Feb 17 faltered again. Was great during the day, but then at the end of the day when my husband cracked out the girl scout cookies......
by cb3g
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Checking in for January in review! Overall, this was a positive month! I had one designated "special" day (MLK day) and I had three slip ups - Jan 1st, 15th, and 23rd. Or maybe I should phrase this all in the positive - in January, I ate no snacks, seconds, or sweets on 20 days in January. I'd say I...
by cb3g
Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

@auto - I'm in the SF Bay Area in California. You can camp all year round here, but that was definitely a winter camping trip up at Lassen National Park. It was super fun - storm had just blown through on Thursday and we had two gorgeous mild/sunny days on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday we took off ...
by cb3g
Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Thursday was a thumbs up again, so I'm back on track! Today is what I affectionately call "Friday Chai Day." Our office gets Masala Chai delivered every Friday and I friggin love it. (ALL THE CHAI BELONGS TO ME!) Makes me very happy that I'm not stressing about beverages between meals. I've learned ...
by cb3g
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Well darn, broke the streak. At I type right now, I am eating a 4th meal on Wednesday night. I think I got started this morning with a breakfast that was too small (bowl of soup) and it just set me on a bad path. I caved and had luhc before 11, then dinner right at 5:30...and now it's 7:40 and I'm s...
by cb3g
Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How has your meal composition changed?
Replies: 6
Views: 17032

Re: How has your meal composition changed?

I'm only a few months in, but knowing that I"m doing 3 discrete meals only has probably improved my meal composition a little. I want to see veggies/fruit with every meal and I tend to spend a little more time thinking about my whole meal and making it a little more special. I have not (so far) slip...
by cb3g
Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

I am going to check that out! Looks like he's got a really well organized website. If you want to see what EC Synkowski is all about, just check out @optimizemenutrition on instagram. I love how when it comes down to it, for body composition you can read all about it...but basically eat a lot of chi...
by cb3g
Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Saturday - S day. Made the most bomb massive brunch then spent the afternoon/evening at a friends' house for a girls day. Was lovely to be able to eat apps and things that were laid out, and some chocolate after dinner. Don't feel that I went crazy, which is great. Sunday - kept it a pretty normal d...
by cb3g
Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Thursday was another thumbs up and Friday is shaping up well too. As I go into the weekend, I'm thinking about how I should rethink my weekend mentality. Previously, I've just said to myself that there are no "rules" on the weekend, but have also told myself to not get lost in black and white thinki...
by cb3g
Thu Jan 09, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Tuesday and Wednesday were both thumbs up. I've been feeling more hunger lately, so I've been enacting my rule of allowing for a protein shake before/after crossfit if it's not practical to eat right at that moment. It's helped a lot. Plus, from a crossfit pov I need more protein anyway, so you know...
by cb3g
Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Monday was a thumbs up. Many temptations in the office today, it was good to have a solid reason to steer clear.
by cb3g
Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Really great ideas Auto! I like the idea of thinking of Monday as a special return to N days with three really great meals. And a check in for Thursday - thumbs up! Got back on track and it felt powerful. I was feeling those snacking cravings about about 5 pm while at work and eventually I executed ...
by cb3g
Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Well...my last post has that ring of "famous last words." Just as I felt that I was getting good at this thing, I all of a sudden got very bad at it. Starting on Monday December 9th I have 3.5 weeks of pretty much uninterrupted non-compliant days. Whoops. I did continue to track compliant/non compli...
by cb3g
Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Back with another update! Things have been going very well. Not perfect, but even non-compliant days have been very minor. I've been continuing to track through Habit Bull. This week looked like this: M - Compliant T - Compliant W - Compliant T - Non-compliant...I ate one dolma outside of meals. I'm...
by cb3g
Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food Pushers
Replies: 22
Views: 34679

Re: Food Pushers

For me, the best way to deal with it is to just honestly say, "I already ate breakfast and I'm trying not to eat between meals. But thanks!" I don't like talking about any sort of "diet" with people - I think it's sort of gauche to bring it up - but honestly I feel like it's the most effective thing...
by cb3g
Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Thanks for this Auto, it's affirming to hear. I do unfortunately have a lot of shame around it. I don't like to admit it, but it's true. It's something for me to work through.
by cb3g
Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

About 6 weeks in and still doing well. I did have one non-compliant day last week. My husband was cracking crab while I was making dinner and I snacked on a few delectable pieces while cooking. Clearly not a big deal at all, but outside of No S so I recorded it honestly. My real goal here is to work...
by cb3g
Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Auto, you've totally got my number. The process of checking in whit my body, actually trying to consciously notice what I'm feeling, and then try to name the feeling is such a powerful exercise. I was first exposed to this recently through this program called "eat right now" that is supposed to help...
by cb3g
Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

I want to talk today about substituting behaviors. I have been snacking less at work, which was an activity I used to procrastinate. But I can see myself now substituting in other equally non-productive behaviors (namely, checking reddit) while I should just be buckling down and working. Has anyone ...
by cb3g
Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

That was also the first big change that (eventually) occurred for me - eating whole foods. That's one that can really stick long-term, and our minds naturally reframe it as self-care. I think when we're eating foods we love to eat and that nourish us and make us feel good, we've found the magic of ...
by cb3g
Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

It's already day 21 of my personal No S Challenge! I've continued to have all compliant N days this week. Today is my last day and I plan to get through it compliant as well. A few reflections after 21 days Week one was characterized by legit tummy grumbling hunger. Week two the physical hunger went...
by cb3g
Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Finished the week with another compliant day. So I'm just about 2/3 through the 21 day challenge and it's been going very well! In my opinion, the No S diet feels (psychologically) actually extremely similar to an "evil foods" diet. I actually ate Paleo for several years very successfully and No S f...
by cb3g
Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

@automatedeating - I LOVE hearing that ignoring the snacks and treats eventually became a default for you. One day...one day...for now, I'm just going to look away. I had another compliant day yesterday, I ate normal food similar to previous days, whatev, I won't bore you with those details. The thi...
by cb3g
Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

First, thanks for the warm welcome from so many of you! Seems like we have a nice little community here! Tuesday was another compliant day. Breakfast - veggie & lentil soup and a half an apple Lunch - kale salad, a persimmon, a green smoothie, and what I like to call a "Mediterranean plate." That in...
by cb3g
Tue Oct 29, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Back to Monday! Breakfast - poached eggs on English muffins with avocado and tomatoes Lunch - hit a buffet for lunch and made myself a very protein heavy plate. Included a spinach salad with lots of tuna and peas, a slice of meatloaf, sole, and chicken in pesto, plus some roasted veggies and a littl...
by cb3g
Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

Try not to think of this as a diet. It's a new way of eating that will satisfy your nutritional needs, let you enjoy food and over time will help you lose weight. Jx Hi Soprano, thanks for your encouragement. You know, I actually just had a bit debate with a friend about what exactly we mean when w...
by cb3g
Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

Re: CB's daily Check In

An update! Tuesday (N) - Compliant Wednesday (N) - Compliant Thursday (N) - Compliant Friday (N) - Compliant Saturday (S) Sunday (S) Wins - On paper, this was a perfect week! Woo hoo! It was hard, but I kept focused and I did it. I'm glad to have gotten to a strong start. - Food habits tend to be my...
by cb3g
Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: CB's daily Check In
Replies: 66
Views: 71610

CB's daily Check In

As someone who struggles with habits and behaviors related to eating, I've decided that I'm ready to give the NoS Diet an earnest go. I'm committing to doing NoS for 21 days, and I started on Tuesday, Oct 22nd. My hope is that the experiment will work and I'll eventually build it into a more unconsc...