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by tarantinofan
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check in!
Replies: 0
Views: 4077

Ari's Check in!

Hey guys, I'll be checking in from now on because I've been struggling with No S lately. I think it's because I haven't been eating enough at meals, but whatever the case, I'M ALWAYS HUNGRY. As a result, I'm recommitting myself to keeping track of what I'm eating and what time. I need to stop having...
by tarantinofan
Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rough Patch. Help?
Replies: 9
Views: 14576

I just wanted to update everyone. I think that exposing my rough patch has really helped me. I've been doing great this week! I'm back on track and have been really focused :) My weight yesterday morning was 128.0, and even though this isn't just a numbers game (thanks for keeping that on my mind, R...
by tarantinofan
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rough Patch. Help?
Replies: 9
Views: 14576

I'm sorry to hear you're going through a rough patch. The college workload is stressful enough as it is without adding anything else on top. I've created situations for myself by modifying S days. For me, it didn't really work. In the beginning I managed to stay strict, but after a while I found my...
by tarantinofan
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rough Patch. Help?
Replies: 9
Views: 14576

Rough Patch. Help?

Hey guys! I've been doing No S since June. I'm 5'5'' and went from 134-124. I switched things slightly by doing 2 S's per s day, and made 1 day Wednesday and 1 day Saturday. Things were working great... and then the past 2 weeks hit. I've been turning to food a lot lately because my friends basicall...
by tarantinofan
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TarantinoFan Checkin
Replies: 0
Views: 4311

TarantinoFan Checkin

Hey guys! I've been doing No S since June. I'm 5'5'' and went from 134-124. I switched things slightly by doing 2 S's per s day, and made 1 day Wednesday and 1 day Saturday. Things were working great... and then the past 2 weeks hit. I've been turning to food a lot lately because my friends basicall...
by tarantinofan
Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Hey everyone! It's been soooo long since I've posted (almost a month!). I can't believe it. And, I'm so happy to report that things have completely turned around in the last month for me and no s. I still haven't hit the 21 day club, but I've definitely made HUGE strides since the last time I wrote:...
by tarantinofan
Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Crazy Newecomer
Replies: 8
Views: 12581

I think that's actually a great time to start because you'll be more aware of your portions during your thanksgiving dinner. if u start to feel full after one plate, you may be less inclined to get those 2nd and 3rd helpings that tend to lead to a downfall. it's nice to know how to combat immoderate...
by tarantinofan
Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Wednesday?
Replies: 5
Views: 10348

Wednesday?

I wanted to ask about what everyone thinks about a mod I'm thinking of trying. I'd like to change my S days to Saturday and Wednesday (and forget Sunday). I know, I know. Blasphemy. But, I've been doing this diet since June. I still feel like I need a treat during the school week. Waiting until Satu...
by tarantinofan
Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Monday and Tuesday were both successes. Tuesday, my weight was 128.6. However, today (Wednesday) could be called a failure, but I've decided not to call it that. I've been doing No S for long enough to realize that I need a mod. I need to change my S days: 1 on Wednesday, 1 on Saturday. I'm going to...
by tarantinofan
Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Wow, I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted. Well, I suppose I'll post my recent successes/failures: SATURDAY: S DAY SUNDAY: S DAY MONDAY: SUCCESS TUESDAY: SUCCESS WEDNESDAY: SUCCESS THURSDAY: FAILURE=BINGE FRIDAY: SUCCESS SATURDAY: S DAY=BINGE SUNDAY: S DAY I want to talk about my two ...
by tarantinofan
Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Wannabe club
Replies: 26
Views: 29802

I'm in!

Saturday Nov. 7-Day 1
Sunday Nov. 8-Day 2
Monday Nov. 9-Day 3
Tuesday Nov. 10-Day 4
by tarantinofan
Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Well, today, Friday was a FAILURE. But, it was an understandable that I had one because it's that time of the month again. It came early (lucky me lol). I was STARVING so finally I had to eat more after lunch. But, I basically ate the world. Breakfast: Banana, apple, cereal Lunch: omelette, 1/2 bisc...
by tarantinofan
Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Thanks for the insight, Kevin. This week has been successful so far, but I'm really craving an apple right now. Ak, I should have put it on my plate for dinner. Oh well, I'll just wait to have it tomorrow. This week has flown by, and I haven't really been craving too many sweets or anything. MONDAY:...
by tarantinofan
Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: November Challenge :)
Replies: 13
Views: 22622

By November 31, I want: 1) to have perfect compliance (or more perfect than last month) 2) weigh 125 pounds by the end of the month 3) work out 5 times a week for 1/2 hour 4) No binging I don't know my current weight and haven't been able to work out as I've been out of town, but tomorrow (NOV 4) th...
by tarantinofan
Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Saturday and Sunday are S days, and I wanted to talk about them. On Saturday, I ate pretty moderately, but I binged this morning. I have been home since Thursday, and last summer when I got home, I was bingeing at least once per day. Now, it's only been 1 occurrence on an S day out of all the 4 days...
by tarantinofan
Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

THURSDAY: SUCCESS
FRIDAY: SUCCESS

This whole week was a success. Today I woke up at 130.5. I have quite a bit to keep losing to get back to where I was. Anyway, I'll keep at it and hopefully I'll be there soon! So, this month had 4 red days total.
by tarantinofan
Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Thursday was a success. My weight on Thursday was 128.6, so I'm back to where I was basically. Unfortunately, today was a FAILURE. I could make it an S day, but I really want to get in the habits, so I'm just going to call it a failed day. My parents came in today, and we're having shabbat dinner a...
by tarantinofan
Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Thursday was a success. My weight on Thursday was 128.6, so I'm back to where I was basically. Unfortunately, today was a FAILURE. I could make it an S day, but I really want to get in the habits, so I'm just going to call it a failed day. My parents came in today, and we're having shabbat dinner as...
by tarantinofan
Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Today was a success. My weight this morning was 129.2. A bit higher than before, but not too bad. I was really hungry today. I think my breakfast was too small. I don't know, but I felt awful and finally at 4:30 I couldn't wait any longer for dinner. I think I'm going to try and weigh myself more of...
by tarantinofan
Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ADVICE WANTED!
Replies: 13
Views: 20778

Haha, yes it is that time of the month. It could simply be that, but it's still really frustrating. To answer a few questions, yes there is something sort of big in my life right now (besides the time of the month). Midterms are happening and I've been pretty stressed about them. I have 3 next week ...
by tarantinofan
Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ADVICE WANTED!
Replies: 13
Views: 20778

ADVICE WANTED!

Lately, I've become completely obsessed with food again. I don't know why that is, and it's really frustrating. For a little while, for maybe a month, I stopped thinking about food, stopped being hungry except for at meal times, and it was soooo freeing. However, lately I've become so obsessed with ...
by tarantinofan
Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Thursday: SUCCESS Friday: SUCCESS Saturday: S DAY Sunday: S DAY Monday: SUCCESS Tuesday: FAILURE I've been really depressed lately, which is why I failed today. It's midterms time, and I havent been sleeping. I was going to weigh myself this morning, but I ended up having a slice of pizza at night. ...
by tarantinofan
Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Argh Wednesday was a FAILURE. I woke up at 128.4, so I was pumped that my weight was on track for losing a net pound or so by the end of the week. However, due to biological girly reasons, I felt like I was going to die if I didn't eat the equivalent of my weight in sugar and fatty food. So I did. I...
by tarantinofan
Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Tuesday was also a success. This means I'm on day 12 now....
by tarantinofan
Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Girl Next Door wrote:Congratulations on your successful week. Keep up the good work!

Girl Next Door
Thanks! So far so good. Today (Monday) was a success. It's amazing how much better I feel on N days. My bloat from Saturday's mess is starting to go down a bit...
by tarantinofan
Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

This whole week was a success, so yay! unfortunately yesterday (saturday) i binged and ate way too much peanut butter and had 2 cookies. today, though, i was okay. My roommate joined me in No S, which is making me be more vigilant in keeping to No S. Today is day 9 in a row of success.
by tarantinofan
Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Today was a SUCCESS. I was sure craving a cookie, but I held out! I. WILL. BE. STRONG. THIS. WEEK. NO CAVING. IT'S JUST A COOKIE!
by tarantinofan
Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Alright, so my S days weren't too excessive or anything, especially because I was really mad that I failed...less than 5 hours from the S day. So stupid! Anyway, everything is going fine this week so far. Mon: SUCCESS Tue: SUCCESS However, I need to make it a point that I need to avoid having soup f...
by tarantinofan
Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Red day. I somehow psyched myself into thinking it was close enough to an S day to just count it as an S day. But it really isn't. The S day starts in 4 hours. I want to hold myself accountable, so I'm just going to say that it's a failed day....
by tarantinofan
Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: October Challenge! Yes... it's here.
Replies: 31
Views: 35142

Alright, I'm definitely ready to join the challenge. Some goals for this month: 1) Get down to 125. I'm weighing 128-129 right now, and I hopefully can lose 3-4 pounds this month. 2) Lower the amount of red days (the first month, there were 8; the second month, there were 6; last month, there were 5...
by tarantinofan
Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Aristotle
Replies: 15
Views: 19403

Ari -- Reinhard posted me what is copied above on February 25th. The Teaching Company tape on Aristitle is by Joseph Koterski. I could not have gotten through Aristotle's Ethics wtihout it. Here's the link to the information on the lectures: http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/coursedesclong2.aspx?cid=408 ...
by tarantinofan
Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I said "No" to:
Replies: 44
Views: 43975

I said "No" to a white cookie. I was really craving one today because I was having a bad day. I trudged through and now I feel all the better for it :)
by tarantinofan
Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Aristotle
Replies: 15
Views: 19403

Aristotle

For one of my classes this year, we're reading Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. I highly recommend the work for those who want to lose weight/think about food in a different way. Has anyone read it? Lately, every time I'm craving a cookie on an N day and about to break No S, I think of what he says a...
by tarantinofan
Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Today was another success, and I'm really proud of it because I was craving a cookie SOOO badly. But I stayed strong.
by tarantinofan
Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Alright, so here's my report for the past few days: FRIDAY: SUCCESS SATURDAY: S DAY (though I didn't use any S's because of Wednesday) SUNDAY: S DAY (I had 1 cookie, a spoonful of peanut butter with an almond, and a little container of soy milk. Not too extreme. I think I'm getting less extreme as t...
by tarantinofan
Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Today I'm feeling pretty bloated even though yesterday was a success. It's because I drank last night. I hate drinking in so many ways. I really should just not do it. I'm going to try to just hold a glass and not drink from now on. That hopefully will work...I haven't weighed myself for like a week...
by tarantinofan
Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Sept. 24

Argh. Failed day yesterday. Argh. Back to 0. After eating my 3 meals, I was DYING for a cookie, so I had it. And then, even though I had eaten 3 meals already, I had a slice of veggie pizza. Arghhh
by tarantinofan
Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 11 and 12

Monday and Tuesday were both successful. I must say, though, that I was REALLY tempted to break no s today. I was just having a really bad day and felt like I needed more food/sugar. But then I remembered: I've had perfect compliance for 12 days (counting today). Do I really want to blow it all for ...
by tarantinofan
Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Friday and S days

Yayyy! First week of real No S-ing that was successful. I'm really excited. It wasn't too easy when everyone was eating cake on Friday to say no, but I really wanted to have a perfect week...so I did! Saturday and Sunday were both S days, and there's not much to report. No bingeing per say, but I ha...
by tarantinofan
Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

September 18

Thanks janie! Yesterday (Thursday) was a success. I hope tonight will be a success as well. I went out last night, so I did have a bit of alcohol (like 1-1.5 shots). Even though that's permitted on N days, I feel so bloated today because of it, so I think I'll just stick to drinking one day out of t...
by tarantinofan
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

So, this week has been successful so far:

Monday: SUCCESS
Tuesday: SUCCESS
Wednesday: SUCCESS

I really hope that I FINALLY have a full week of compliance, but I'm scared because my sister is cooking on Friday. Well, I will just have to do my best, and at least virtual plate my dinner...
by tarantinofan
Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Alright, I'll post again about some more days... Wednesday was a SUCCESS. Thursday was a FAILURE. Friday was a SUCCESS Saturday was an S DAY. Sunday was an S DAY. Unfortunately, my thursday Failure was quite a large failure at that. I had 2 large cookies (each about 500 calories) and some pizza. Thi...
by tarantinofan
Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Hey all! It's been awhile since I've written. Some personal things have been going on, so I haven't had the time to check the boards or anything. I probably won't be able to be on here too much now that school is starting. Even though I feel like my life has turned upside down, it's nice to have the...
by tarantinofan
Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Last Day of August

August 31 was another success. This means I had 1 less binge and 1 less failed day this month.

September 1 (today), was a failure. I was STARVING at breakfast so I had seconds and thirds even! This morning I was 132.5. Nice!
by tarantinofan
Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: September challenge!
Replies: 84
Views: 68063

I'm in. I have a few goals for this month, but I'm not sure how they'll pan out as school is starting back and my eating habits will be different. I think a lot of the things that have caused so much difficulty for July and August will become easier when I get back. We'll see... Anyway, I'll make so...
by tarantinofan
Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Today I woke up at 5 am. Arghh I wish I could sleep :( It's only about 6 in the morning and I've had my 2 S's for the day. That's why I'm reporting for the day. Hopefully the rest of the day will be a success, but I wanted to write what my 2 S's were to put in writing that I'm done with S-ing for to...
by tarantinofan
Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

The rest of today was a SUCCESS . Awesome :) I'm pretty pumped about the past few days' successes. Today was day 3. I'm hoping that next week will be my first week without a hiccup, but we'll see. I'm happy with the progress I'm making, even if it is slower than most. Then again, I'm starting basica...
by tarantinofan
Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Quesion About No Snacking - Has The Author Commented On This
Replies: 24
Views: 30060

Welcome Hey Man (nice name btw)! All of ur questions are addressed in the book, and I'd definitely recommend reading it. In the mean time, I can sort of answer your answers based on what I remember from reading the book. Yes, your metabolism increases if you eat more times per day HOWEVER this is on...
by tarantinofan
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Yesterday was another SUCCESS . I had a great salad for lunch with chicken, artichokes, mini potatoes, beets, avocado...It was delicious! Today is shabbat again. Ayyy...lol. Hopefully the temptation will not be too awful tonight. I told my mom that I don't want the courses, I'll just use 1 plate, so...
by tarantinofan
Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Thanks buttercreampillow. Ya, its been pretty rough, but I'm starting to feel better emotionally. I actually checked my weight today and I'm at 133.0, so I guess this binge didn't do too much damage to my weight (I was 134.0 the day of the binge). However, bingeing makes me feel terrible in like a t...
by tarantinofan
Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: quantizing esses on S days
Replies: 9
Views: 15700

Well, I tried this and actually found it quite helpful. If I keep the number to around 2 events per S day, then I feel like I'm getting a few special treats rather than just eating everything in sight "because I can." Most members try to discourage you from making a mod (you should check out the pod...
by tarantinofan
Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Bushranger!
Replies: 47
Views: 47056

wosnes wrote:
KCCC wrote:Ari, I think your comments should be directed to reitschule, not Wosnes. Wosnes certainly did not say what you quoted.

Just to clarify.
You're right -- I didn't say any of that!
Yep, they should be...
by tarantinofan
Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Teaspoon ceiling (take two!)
Replies: 43
Views: 36546

Good luck!!! It's still going well here.. When I said I had more energy, I guess what I meant was I was less drained and edgy... I'm not going and running any marathons yet as a result, but I feel more "level", and not having massive crashes thru the day.. So I think it's helping. And, I'm updating...
by tarantinofan
Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Bushranger!
Replies: 47
Views: 47056

Well, I've been reading about this "heated discussion" but haven't commented on it yet. I truly think it's disconcerting that a community, which should (in my mind) be supporting its members to eat in a healthier way is trashing its members on both sides of the spectrum. When we are dealing with suc...
by tarantinofan
Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:19 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 35 pounds in 18 weeks
Replies: 29
Views: 36893

I am so glad that you are inspired to change your view about the No S diet. Not relying so much on the scale for support is super hard to do (I have trouble myself!), but I think focusing on sticking to moderate behaviors is key. Good luck with everything, and please keep all of us posted on your pr...
by tarantinofan
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Aug 25

A Failure of a day. Something very personal happened last night, and I ended up bingeing a lot this morning because of it. I just felt so depressed I needed comfort food. Well, I'll keep the rest of the day to the No S way...
by tarantinofan
Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 5, 6, and 7

Days 5 and 6 were S days. Not much to report on those days. Yesterday was day 7 (Monday), so I finally reached my weekly mark. Now I'm hoping to get to day 21. I am pretty upset, though, because my parents have been forcing me to dine out and I HATE dining out because a) my parents like to eat at ab...
by tarantinofan
Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 4

Alright, yesterday (Friday) was another success! This was a special N day though because my sister came back to town and we had to do another shabbat dinner. Those are super hard for me on No S. Anyway, I survived. It wasn't easy, but I did it! I woke up at 132.5 yesterday. Now it's Saturday morning...
by tarantinofan
Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:09 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 3

Alright, today was another success. Niceeee....4 days until 1 week and 18 days until habits start forming. Sweet! Nothing too eventful to report...
by tarantinofan
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:28 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 35 pounds in 18 weeks
Replies: 29
Views: 36893

For me, there has been no average. One week I lost 5 pounds, but my S days were so wild that I gained it all back over the weekend. To be quite honest, there is no way to predict how quickly you'll lose weight. Besides the obvious diet and exercise choices you make daily, how much you emotionally ea...
by tarantinofan
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Another Day 2

Well, today was another success. So, yay! I surprisingly wasn't hungry for breakfast, but I ate anyway because I'm trying to form habits...Lunch was delicious but quite big. I had a salad from this italian restaurant with chicken, mozarella cheese, asparagus, avocado, lentils, beets, tomatoes...It w...
by tarantinofan
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello Everybody
Replies: 11
Views: 17523

Welcome (back), Josh! I look forward to hearing about your progress. I did the same thing as you. I tried No S for a week around a year ago, and gave up for some reason. But, I've been back for around a month and a half, fully committed. No worries, I think that's happened to a lot of people on the ...
by tarantinofan
Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

New Day, Hopefully a path to success

Alright, having had so many red days, I can honestly say I know a bunch of ways NOT to approach the no s diet, which I think is quite a good thing rather than a bad one. A few things I've learned: 1) If I eat lunch at 11 am, I will feel awful by dinner time. 2) If I eat breakfast before I go to slee...
by tarantinofan
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Skipping meals?
Replies: 28
Views: 34423

I have found that the best sweetener to approximate the taste of sweet tea is to mix one packet of pink (Sweet n Low) and one packet of blue (Equal). By using two different kinds, it cancels out the chemical taste quite a bit, plus two packets makes it the equivalent sweetness of Southern tea. Othe...
by tarantinofan
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Out of town

Hey guys! Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it. I know that it's a bit early to be starting with mods, but I truthfully enjoy the S days more when I know that I only get two S events. And, it's nice to know that someone else is having the same struggle as I am. Last Wednesday, my family we...
by tarantinofan
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:59 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: TV time/exercise??
Replies: 18
Views: 24816

I love watching TV/DVD's while working out on the elliptical. I also like to read while working out. The trick is to make sure there's something on that TV/in front of me that will motivate and keep me interested. I just saw Jules et Jim today while working out. Very french lol
by tarantinofan
Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: back again
Replies: 10
Views: 17540

vigilant--I love your blog. The binge eating post spoke volumes to me--thank you Marianna Ditto that! I like the idea of binges as mini-suicides. I also have been struggling with binges, though I've noticed that they're becoming less extreme as I keep going along...What really helped me was saying ...
by tarantinofan
Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

I6

Today was a failed day :( I definitely don't think I should try to worry about making it to the 21 days yet. I should just try to wean out my weekly need for an S day. Why did this failure occur? I ate too little on Monday -> so hungry I couldn't sleep and had a splitting headache -> breakfast at 12...
by tarantinofan
Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

I5

Monday, I5, was also successful. I do feel really weak today, though. I should eat more at meals! This means I have 16 more days until I have habit formation.
by tarantinofan
Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

I4

Well, today was also also a successful S day. Now that I'm not being such a glutton on S days, I feel much better!

I do like my mod of adding 1 emergency S event during the week in case I feel I really need it. This is my first week with this mod. We'll see if it works out...
by tarantinofan
Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Froyo
Replies: 3
Views: 6220

Froyo

I was just wondering about Froyo (frozen yogurt). Is that counted as a sweet? I think it would taste great with cereal and fruit in the morning. What do you guys think? It does have SOME sugar in it, but I think it's pretty minimal compared with ice cream and such. I know that regular yogurt is okay...
by tarantinofan
Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:03 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

I3

Today was the start of my mod of max 2 S events per S day. I finally found that I was enjoying my S day rather than fearing it/a future binge. What a relief! I just really needed more structure on S days than I was giving myself. Binges suck, and I honestly think that more than 2 S's would make me s...
by tarantinofan
Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Popping in to say "Hi" again...
Replies: 20
Views: 21862

Re: Popping in to say "Hi" again...

This is my conclusion.....I've spent the last 45 years battling food & dieting addiction. How in the world could I expect 100% success on this radical change in the first year? I wouldn't be disappointed in someone else...why in the world should I be disappointed in me? So...all that to say, I'm ba...
by tarantinofan
Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:50 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

I2

Today, I2, was also a success. 19 Days till No S is a habit (and till no bingeing is also a habit). I am adding no bingeing to my list of habits that I am trying to form in the next 21 days. Anyway, if this weekend has good s days, then that will be I3 and I4 and I will only have 17 days left till h...
by tarantinofan
Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

I2

Today, I2, was also a success. 19 Days till No S is a habit (and till no bingeing is also a habit). I am adding no bingeing to my list of habits that I am trying to form in the next 21 days. Anyway, if this weekend has good s days, then that will be I3 and I4 and I will only have 17 days left till h...
by tarantinofan
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

I1

In most cases, I find my appetite suppressed when I'm sick. But, this was a stomach sickness (I don't want to get into gross details). So, I was feeling really empty and needed more food in my belly!

Anyway, today was a SUCCESS. 20 days till I make No S a habit...
by tarantinofan
Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

H3, H4, and H5

H3 and H4 were successes. H5, however, was an S day because I am sick today. I was feeling ravenous today because I have a stomach flu of some sort. After eating lunch, I had 2 more plates: one with cereal, nuts, yogurt, coconut, and peanut butter, and then another plate with peanut butter and bread...
by tarantinofan
Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

H1 and H2

Attempt "H" at having 21 days of compliance in a row has begun. This means that it is attempt 8 (A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, E=5, F=6, G=7, H=8). I think I can do it! I know I can! It's really nice to be back home. On vacation, it sucked being on No S because my parents love the bread basket and appetizers....
by tarantinofan
Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:19 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: That's it. I QUIT!
Replies: 9
Views: 13894

I'm home from vacation! Glad to go, glad to be back. Minimizing snacking really helped on the trip. I didn't do away with it entirely, or make hard rules, but just being very conscious of my recent realization that "I feel better when I avoid snacks" made a HUGE difference. I also kept "S-worthy tr...
by tarantinofan
Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: August Challenge!!!
Replies: 79
Views: 81046

I'm in! I have a few goals for this month. 1) have a week that is completely compliant with the No S diet. 2) join the 21 day club. 2) have less red days than I had last month, preferably no red days (I had 7 last month) 3) have less binges than I had last month, preferably none (I had 9 last month)...
by tarantinofan
Fri Jul 31, 2009 4:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

I think my checkin is a bit off somehow...Today was day 32, and it was also a failure. I'm in Hawaii for a few days, and I decided to have some of the bread basket at lunch. That was my only S though, so it wasn't a terrible failed day or anything. I've definitely had worse, but... I won't give up. ...
by tarantinofan
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rough start and a couple of questions
Replies: 8
Views: 12896

That's great that you have 50% success rate! When you're trying to lose weight, it's easy to get discouraged. Try to think about this as glass half full/50% success rate rather than glass half empty/50% failure rate. I've been doing the diet a month, and I have yet to reach a perfectly compliant wee...
by tarantinofan
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reinhard said something interesting
Replies: 18
Views: 25503

I totally agree that too skinny is just gross. I saw Kyra Sedwick a few weeks ago. She doesn't even look that skinny on screen, but in real life she's a stick. It's really disheartening for me because I want to be an actress so badly, and every leading lady today is so skinny (Angelina Jolie, Jennif...
by tarantinofan
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why do i keep ruining things?
Replies: 13
Views: 18382

Woah, that's crazy. I was going to look through the whole discussion site for this sort of thing, but here you are with my exact predicament. I've recently lost a few pounds on the No S Diet. Then, yesterday and today, I binged. I didn't even have the excuse of baking a cake. I just felt deprived an...
by tarantinofan
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 29 and 30

Congrats, Nichole, on such a successful weight loss! That's great :) Well, I was wrong. Day 29 was far from a success. I had a really bad day yesterday, and I emotionally ate (as well as today). I'm trying to figure out WHY I would try to screw up the progress I've been making. Honestly, I can't fig...
by tarantinofan
Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 28

SUCCESS! Alright, even though I wasn't going to weigh myself for a few days after Disneyland and excessive weekend eating, I did. And...good news! I only gained a pound. I weighed in at 131.5 this morning. Not too bad considering how much I ate over the weekend. So, this is great. I went from gainin...
by tarantinofan
Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 26 and 27

My S days were quite excessive this weekend. I like the feeling I have on N days so much more. On Saturday, I was eating normal meals all day long. Then, when I decided to have my treat, it suddenly lent itself to my overeating the rest of the day. I went from froyo with cookie dough and strawberrie...
by tarantinofan
Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Moderate S Days
Replies: 12
Views: 16401

Moderate S Days

A lot of people (including Reinhard) have mentioned that S days become more moderate over time. So, I was just wondering how long it has taken some veteran No S-ers to have moderate S days. I've been on the diet for about a month, and my S days are still very excessive. I don't even have my N days d...
by tarantinofan
Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Today's an S day, and normally I wouldn't post, but I just wanted to say that I'm back down to 130.5. I'm super happy! Yay!! I'm back on track...My sister's visit didn't do too much damage, only a week's worth...
by tarantinofan
Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 25

Another success. It's weird. I'm having a bit of trouble losing the weight from my gorge fest last weekend. I guess I'm just going to have to wait it out and eat as healthfully as I can and continue working out. Maybe it's because I had a subway sandwich. Is that fast food? Idk, but I'm still at 132...
by tarantinofan
Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie - sort of
Replies: 6
Views: 13666

Do you have any ideas why you have been sucessful while your sister and aunt weren't? I actually think Lfee meant that she had had a conversation about her addiction to food with her aunt and sister, but she is the only person to have actually started eating differently. Anyway, Lfee, congrats on s...
by tarantinofan
Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: sweet tooth
Replies: 8
Views: 13855

I honestly think u should do whatever u can manage at this point. You've just started the diet and sugar is addicting stuff (unfortunately, I know this from experience). I'm proud to say this is my first week without breaking down and getting a sweet. And, this is my fourth week! I have yet to have ...
by tarantinofan
Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Can you get anyone to join?
Replies: 11
Views: 15040

Well, I tried to convert my parents to the diet without calling it a diet. I told them to only eat treats on the weekend, eat on one plate, and not to eat standing up. They are ALWAYS complaining about their weight, but they haven't followed a single thing I said. Argghhh. They are like little kids ...
by tarantinofan
Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Nos Diet believer
Replies: 5
Views: 10299

Re: Hi Berry and wosnes

Unfortunately we are leaving on vacation on Monday for 9 days. We will probably go out to dinner everyday. I hope that I can use the habit of Nos that I have learned to survive the time away. Aww don't fret too much! Ur going on vacation. U should enjoy yourself. Good luck on keeping ur 9 days succ...
by tarantinofan
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 23 and 24

Well, I have yet to complete a week that is completely compliant. However, I am proud to say that even though Wednesday (Day 23) was a Failure, it was more of the blank/no bingeing failure. I was STARVING on Wednesday, so I ended up eating an apple and peanut butter after my meal. I ate it on a plat...
by tarantinofan
Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does No-S work for people only slightly overweight?
Replies: 7
Views: 14698

Hi! Welcome to the forums! I actually started the diet very close to my ideal (my starting weight was 134.5 and my BMI was around 22), so I think you could definitely lose weight with being slightly overweight. I've already lost around 4 pounds since starting June 29th, so I think it could be great ...
by tarantinofan
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 22

SUCCESS! Not much to report for today. I went on the elliptical for an hour in the afternoon, which felt really nice. Very relaxing! I did the same thing yesterday. I love working out haha. Tomorrow, I'm going to rent some movies to make my workout more stimulating. TV in the afternoon is really, re...
by tarantinofan
Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66411

Day 18, 19, 20, 21

Friday I made an S Day because of the Shabbat dinner my mom made. I got rid of the Saturday S day instead. DAY 18: S DAY DAY 19: SUCCESS DAY 20: S DAY DAY 21: SUCCESS With my sister home and everything, I went absolutely crazy with food. My S days were more like S disasters...It's incredible to me t...
by tarantinofan
Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: S Day Change?
Replies: 9
Views: 15538

S Day Change?

Hey everyone! I was just wondering what you think of my changing S days to Saturday and Wednesday. This is obviously quite a difference from the S Days in the book. I've been on the No S diet for about 3 weeks, and I've noticed that waiting 5 days feels like forever and then I end up gorging more th...
by tarantinofan
Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: princesspamf-daily check in
Replies: 55
Views: 49583

Re: Day 3- success with NoS

Hey Pam, welcome! I am just finishing my third week. It's so nice to have such great support. I just wanted to respond to a few things that you said: "But now yesterday is gone...over...and today is a new day and I have choices to make today. And I'm choosing to succeed." That is BEAUTIFUL! I really...