Everyday Systems

Americans pay a less percentage of their income for food than any other nation. I think it currently is less than 10% where in some parts of the world it is over 50%.

You are welcome. I will gladly accept nerd status.

Sorry to ask but what does MOG mean?

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Thomer, excellent!!!

I had to take an N day yesterday so I have to start over on my second 21 days, but that doesn't bother me, I am ready to go for another 21 days. Soon we can both post that wonderful feat.

Happy Holidays!

Debs,

I am a big fan of Leslie Sansone Walking videos, too. Indoor walking is the one exercise I keep coming back to time after time. I have been walking with Leslie for years.

I like your COMMON SENSE take on No S. Well written. =)

I am sorry. My wish for you is to be able to remember your mom with a smile instead of tears. I am still grieving the loss of my father so I understand. Get back in the No S groove. Taking care of yourself is a good thing.

KCCC,

I am with you on doing a 21 day Special Holiday challenge. I have already planned meals that I will enjoy. Looking forward to a satisfying and tasty meal is how I now nurture myself. This is much better than stuffing any kind of food I can find during the day as a bad form of self-nurturing.

Debs,

Girl, you are doing great! Way to go on not eating those veggies when they were calling your name at 2 am.

I wish I could have had a good day. I kept saying No Way Jose because all I wanted to do today was comfort eat. So far I still haven't snacked but I am not sure what the evening will bring. I am so looking forward to Saturday. You are doing great!! Not eating even though your tummy was talking to yo...

Debs,

"No way Jose" has been my mantra today. I like it so much better than "I don't eat between meals."

Starflower, I am not sure today was a failure. If it is okay to put a teaspoon of sugar in coffee and still be No S I don't see that a bit of maple syrup in your yogurt would be a reason to call the day a failure. I am 52 and I like No S because I don't have to eat just chicken and broccoli. Actuall...

Debs, Outstanding!! Keep talking to yourself when you want to eat when things aren't going as well as you would like! Food will never make it okay and the more you don't eat when feelings overwhelm you, the better you will like the discipline of No S. Gotta love getting rid of 3 pounds!! Here is to ...

Hi Starflower,

Last Friday I became a member of the 21 day club. You will be a member before you know it. Eating the No S way is great!

Thanks Fun and Reinhard. It is great to be here.

Marie - Walking with Leslie is the only exercise I have kept coming back to over and over so there must be something good there. =) You modify it anyway that works for you. That is the great part of walking with her dvds.

Debs,

YAY!!! You did great. That finish line is getting closer and closer.

Here is to a great No S day.

Blue, Debs, LA and Marie - THANK YOU! Everybody is so great on this board. I am working on the exercise thing, I an an indoor ranger since I do walking videos. You would think I could make myself move especially since I can walk in my jammies. =) In 21 days I hope to post that I have created a walk ...

Wow, the wisdom that is in this thread is priceless! I am convinced that for me, vanilla No S is the way to go.

Debs, I am glad that I was able to inspire you. One thing to take into account is that I weigh more than you and so the weight may come off a bit quicker in the beginning for me. You go girl - no matter how many times it takes to get to 21 days on habit. I can't say I am proud but I feel so good abo...

Mrs. P,

As long as the chips will fit on the plate then you are okay. I have only been following No S for 5 weeks but I figure that if it can fit on plate I can eat it as long as the food is not a sweet.

I am officially a member of the 21 day club!! This was my second attempt. I have lost 8 pounds since starting No S on October 24. I am 52 and have been overweight most of my adult life. I have spent the last 35 years counting calories or points or exchanges. I hated every minute of it. I am an emoti...

Thank you Deb and LA. This discussion board is very active and I get bogged down searching for answers. Thanks for answering a question that has been asked before. If all goes well (and I am working to be sure it does) I will be posting in the 21 day club thread on Saturday. I have to also say thank...

It has taken me two attempts but this Friday will mark 21 successful days following no S. But .... with Thanksgiving being a legitimate S day do I need to start the 21 days over to be a member of the 21 day club?

10/31 Day 7 SUCCESS 11/1 Day 8 S Day 11/2 Day 9 S Day Following No S has been great. Very freeing!!!! FYI - I am not giving up, I would rather use Habitcal than post every day. I am more of a lurker than a poster. In 2 weeks you will see me in the 21 day thread. Here is to an exceptionally GREEN No ...

10/30 Day 6: SUCCESS

10/29 Day 5: SUCCESS So far so good. Yesterday I struggled every once in awhile with wanting to eat between meals. Part I think is habit and part is emotional eating. I keep playing the words over and over in my head "Eating does not make things okay" and "I don't need to eat, I just want to fulfill...

Winston Churchill said "Never, never, never, give up." If No S feels right to you, give it a chance.

What does it matter - snack or sweet - either way it should be avoided until the weekend. That is why I have fallen in love with the No S way of eating. I love simple!!!

Now this is an observation of a brand new No S devotee. I really must get the book read. =)

Janie,

Thanks for the welcome. Have a great GREEN day!

Blueskighs,

Thank you for the welcome. From the number of posts you have made, my guess is that you are very knowledgeable about No S. I may have to bug from time to time.

Here is to Green days!!!

Good morning, I am new to No S and this board. I recently found the website and the book got here yesterday. I have read a bit of the posts but have a lot of reading to do. =) You all seem like a great bunch of people!! Day 1: S Day Day 2: S Day Day 3: SUCCESS Day 4: SUCCESS I look forward to gettin...