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THANKS JANIE!!!

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NO S FAILURE GUT CHECK EXERCISE B: oats,almond milk, banana, walnuts L: mixed greens, mushrooms, walnuts, dried cranberries, parmesan, carrots, chives, yellow peppers, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, chicken, raspberries, blueberries, maple syrup, whipped topping, large roll D: salmon, cornnuts, vod...

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Hi Betty. You wrote: I wish there were more light in the sky, longer. I wish I felt energetic (I wish I could sleep better at night) I wish I had more "Me" time I wish my family didn't drive me crazy, sometimes. I wish I were swimming on a hot summer day. I could have written that myself; all of it ...

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NO S: SUNDAY GUT CHECK EXERCISE B: oats in almond milk, walnuts, banana, coffee w cream snack - 1/2 maple danish pastry L: grilled panini w chicken, swiss cheese, steamed carrots & broccoli, raspberries w cream, maple syrup D/snack: popcorn w butter, beer, raspberries & blueberries w cream, maple sy...

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Anne wrote: What I know is that my weight has been the same for several years, in spite of very bad and irregular eating habits. My goal is not to lose weight, but Iâ€™d HATE to gain! Thatâ€™s why I panicked yesterday. Ohhh, I get it now. By "vanilla", I mean no tweaks or mods like calorie counting...

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Hi Anne, Hang it there! I'm new too, with 15 pounds to lose; I gained two pounds in less than 2 weeks of No S. I'm doing better now by using slightly smaller plates than the dinner plates I started with and logging my food in a computer program. I do think "vanilla" No S is the way to go for most fo...

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I'm so sorry for your loss, Tammy. My prayers are with you this holiday season. Blessings to you and your family.

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Hi Tiffani, Welcome to your check in all by your lonesome :( . I had to say "Hi" because I have a Bichon too - he's 8 years old and loves to walk. In fact, he demands 2 walks a day, but he'll fall over on his side in hot summer days! Sorry to hear your minipin is longing for his younger days, (aren'...

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Oh my gosh! I think Stephen King DOES lurk...it's a great story - all about satisfying the "guys" who live inside the protagonist.

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NO S: SATURDAY GUT CHECK EXERCISE B: oats soaked in almond milk, banana, walnuts, coffee/heavy whipping cream L: mixed greens w/carrots, yellow peppers, cucumber, celery, dried cranberries, walnuts, parmesan cheese, apple, minced shallot, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce D/snack: 2 large sugar...

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komdu blessaÃ°ur Party on fishious! I recently had my 1st FAILURE as a newbie, but when I look at other "No S old timers" HabitCal's I usually see one or two red days a month, (including Reinhard). It's all part of my (No S) Fantasy......we can do this thing. We CAN reduce, albeit over time. Perfect...

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NO S

GUT CHECK

EXERCISE

B: oatmeal soaked in almond milk, walnuts, banana

L: oatmeal soaked in almond milk, banana, raspberries whipped topping

D: tortellini/chicken soup, blueberries, whipped topping, merlot

Peppermint tea, honey

SW: 145 GW: 130 CW: 145.5

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I ran my numbers again this morning. To lose one pound a week, I will need to eat 1600 calories max on N days and 2000 calories max on S days, along with keeping my exercise habit. Maybe it's the structure of 3 meals a day, but I don't feel worried about not really moving the scale right now. This i...

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NO S FAILURE GUT CHECK EXERCISE B: coffee w full fat cream, oatmeal, banana, walnuts, skim milk L: minestrone, blackberries, yogurt, whipped topping, maple syrup D: pizza, cheese and crackers, blueberries, yogurt, whipped topping, maple syrup, vodka/grapefruit juice E: elliptical, yoga, walked dog ...

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Hi Brightangel, Thanks for quoting me above. (Look Ma, I've been published':D'). Brightangel wrote: However, I frequently caution people who are doing "vanilla" No S, of this simple Truth. We are NOT all the same. We cannot all eat the exact same amounts of food and expect to maintain our weight or ...

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NO S GUT CHECK EXERCISE B: 1/2 c oats cooked, 1/2 med banana, walnuts, 1 c skim milk L: 2 c arugula, 1/4 c cheddar, 1/2 apple, cucumber, mushrooms, carrots, olive oil, 1/2 c plain full fat yogurt, 1/2 raspberries & blueberries, 1/2 cup whipped topping, 1 T maple syrup D: 2 c homemade minestrone, 1/...

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Thanks fishious. Glad you asked because I don't like spending a loonngg time cooking. I get up on weekdays at 5:50 am to make hubby his breakfast and pack a lunch for him to take to work. He likes mixed greens with chopped veggies, grilled chicken, a half tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, s...

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LOL!! I don't like my food to touch either! Thanks for sharing shamrock mommy.

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NO S GUT CHECK EXERCISE B: 1/2 c oats soaked in almond milk, walnuts, banana L: Arugula salad w olive oil, parmesan, apple, cucumber, carrots, mushrooms, raspberries & blueberries w whipped cream topping, 1/2 c plain full fat yogurt, and maple syrup D: 7.5 oz grilled salmon, sweet potato w butter, ...

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Congratulations on your first official No S day!!!...first days are always the best on any diet because they are the easiest. I'm a newbie too and today, Tuesday is my Day 9. Eat what you need at meals to avoid snacking is the best help I can offer as a neophyte noser. Good Luck today, Fishious, (lo...

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Thank you LA Loser and Winnie for your punch card explanations. A bit longer into No S, I will definitely check out the podcasts, but I don't want to be overwhelmed. You know, "easy does it"...the punch cards do sound like they beat the pants off my nest of paper slip reminders that I stuff in my pu...

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Winnie, what are personal punch cards?

Oolala, a light meal is a great choice in my opinion...love those greens!

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NO S GUT CHECK EXERCISE Small plates and all, I did well today. Also, I added a calorie cap to my N days and (future) S days, and I didn't starve either. Yeah!!! B: 1/2 c raw oats soaked in 1/2 c almond milk, 1/2 med banana, 1/2 oz walnuts L: 2 cups vegetable soup, large Kaiser roll, 1 c raspberrie...

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Hang in there KCCC. You are practically a No S Lifer....and very good luck on your meditation.

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Thank you Happy Cooker for your posts - they were both relevant and helpful! You wrote: "I would focus on the long term and on building the habit of only eating at regular meal times, whatever those are for you. Three times a day should do it, "and "Enjoy the indulgence of eating the formerly forbid...

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SUCCESS : Sunday "S" Day GUT CHECK EXERCISE : Legs/buns routine My 1st real "S" weekend after my first 5 "N" Days....can you say "oink"? I had a bit over 3000 calories on Sunday - and I actually feel pretty good. That's what S days are for, and today I've already had a small bowl breakfast to begin...

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Thank you Winnie for your kind reply. I particularly like what you said about "No S" being a process. "I just made a major change in what I put on that plate." That's the key I think. Your experiences are really helpful. Please don't hesitate to share; I'm a "long poster" myself. I too have lost 25 ...

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What do you think about SMALLER plates? For lots of reasons, I'm experimenting with 8 1/2 inch plates vs. 10" dinner plates starting tomorrow. This is day 7 of my starting "No S", and I've been using regular dinner plates. I'm not resorting to any "funny stuff" by making my plates heap up to heaven....

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"S" DAY GUT CHECK Apparently sugar (as I know from past experience) is not an issue for my IBS as I had a chocolate wafer cookie this morning, 2 very large slices of red velvet cake, and vanilla ice cream without any cramping or pain. Yeah!! Dinner is being skipped tonight - I have a sugar hangover...

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Reading your posts inspires me to be as strict as I can with "No S", right from the start. You've been there, so I am taking your advice and not reinventing the wheel. Thank you.

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Hi Janie,

Congrats on your new "string of GREENS" and starting a new 21 days. Very inspirational. Keep going, freedom fighter.

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SUCCESS : S diet I am determined to eat lightly enough to avoid pain on my "S" day tomorrow, while still enjoying treats. D: Soup, bread/butter, vodka/grapefruit juice SUCCESS : E: elliptical, ab/back routine, walked dog, mild stretching for 30 minutes. FAILURE : Gut pain after lunch and had an IBS...

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With my 30 year plus history of severe IBS, my guts almost always hurt to one degree or another after I eat anything. "No S" 3 meals a day didn't stop that. I still have pain after eating, but of course less often because I don't eat 6 plus times a day anymore. Last night, I got the idea to make my ...

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Thank you so much Janie! I'm sure looking forward to "S"aturday.

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SUCCESS B: Oatmeal, banana, walnuts, skim milk L: Sushi, green beans/shallots/olive oil/white wine vinegar, full fat plain yogurt, 1 T maple syrup D: Grilled chicken breast, potatoes, green beans leftovers, full fat plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup and stevia, 1jigger vodka/ grapefruit juice E...

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You are doing so well! Keep up the great work and self care. I know what its like to be so close to your goal. Personally, I definitely know what it's like when clothes just don't fit. I hope to know what it's like to MAINTAIN my goal weight year in year out....this dream is what attracts me to the ...

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Ok, I'm ready for today. Yesterday WAS a success - the scale moved, yeah!!! I would love to do a full "asana" again without my stomach literally blocking my full forward bends, not to mention being able to get out of my sweatpants and comfortably back into my largest jeans. SW: 145 GW: 130 CW: 143.5

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Thank you, Rene'. I haven't received my copy of "No S" yet, so I really appreciate you taking the time to fill me in. Tomorrow, I'll add stevia to yogurt and save the maple syrup for an "S" day and be liberal with it too! I am officially changing my habical to a SUCCESS for today. I'm from Indiana t...

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FAILURE...What a drag. B: oatmeal, medium banana, handful walnuts, 1 glass skim milk L: grilled chicken, spinach and onions sauteed in white wine, wheat roll, 1 cup full fat plain yogurt with maple syrup, clementine D: 7oz grilled trout, asparagus, wheat roll, 1 cup full fat plain yogurt with maple ...

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Thanks RPM for the warm welcome and encouragement!! Congrats too to your 21 Days!! I think I'm gonna like this.

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Good job Joey!!

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Hi, I ordered the No S Diet book last Friday and started the eating/exercise plan on Sunday. Firstly, I want to thank everyone who has ever posted because I am reading ALL the posts and getting so many questions answered. I count Sunday as a SUCCESS because I stuck with only 3 meals and had 1 helpin...

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What do you think about SMALLER plates?

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