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- Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:37 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Personal Punch Cards Podcast
- Replies: 48
- Views: 167753
My first post on this thread was March 4, 2007. At that time, I had already been using daily punch cards for some time. I'm checking in again today, August 26, 2017. Still using the cards every day. I've tried many different configurations and have a basic threefold division that has been almost con...
- Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:41 pm
- Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
- Topic: Finally Feel Like a Yearly Check in is Appropriate
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25775
- Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:00 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:26 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:40 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:03 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:16 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Are there any men here?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 46858
- Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:15 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:14 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Integrating No S and IF
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12912
Nothing at all. I was basing the portions (with some flexibility for different goals) on the plate divisions many No-Sers like to use. 1/2 plate of veggies = 2 servings; 1/4 plate of protein = 1 serving; 1/4 plate of starch = 1 serving. So theoretically you have 3 servings of starch, 3 of protein, a...
- Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:19 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:28 pm
- Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
- Topic: Anonymous dad of 4: down 40+ pounds
- Replies: 14
- Views: 35520
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:24 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Integrating No S and IF
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12912
This does look nice. I could imagine even a simpler, vanilla No-S version might be helpful for some people, at least to help them get their habit-legs. Reinhard Feel free to take it and modify (or completely re-create) it however you deem most useful. I'd be glad to know it helped someone else adop...
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:06 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Integrating No S and IF
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12912
Integrating No S and IF
This is a project I have been thinking about and working on periodically for awhile. It is a food log for tracking and controlling food consumption consistent with No S while practicing IF. I love IF, but unfortunately I tend to consume way too much of the wrong kinds of foods, especially when my tr...
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:28 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
I follow an IF protocol much of the time but have been giving some thought over the last few months as to how to integrate the No S model with an IF model. I know several other forum members already do this, but I am playing with it as well. I am considering doing some tracking and/or updating on th...
- Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:08 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:01 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
I took S-days Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I suppose one of those could/should be a fail, but we're having a revival this weekend at our church, and hosting gatherings at our house in the evenings calls for some concession. It would be different if I were doing No S for weight loss, health crisis, ...
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:49 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:38 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:25 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:50 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:15 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:05 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:29 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
Fridays are an interesting challenge for me. No S is about discipline for me, not weight loss. I already skip many meals each week, and I frequently eat at odd times. Typical example today. I ate a large breakfast around 10:30am and nothing else until close about 7:30pm. Friday evenings we host a Bi...
- Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:00 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:36 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Just past the 5 month mark...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15843
- Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:05 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
- Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:34 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: J Ellis's Check-In
- Replies: 22
- Views: 35875
J Ellis's Check-In
Despite being an on and off No S-er and a strong proponent of the plan for years, I've never participated much on this forum or had a Daily Check-in Thread. My work, teaching, and eating schedule is so erratic, No S has been a real challenge for me in the last few years. I'm working to solidify the ...
- Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:31 am
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Personal Punch Cards Podcast
- Replies: 48
- Views: 167753
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:47 pm
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: Shovelglove - Hojo Undo Style
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16593
I'm glad you liked it. I thought the same thing when I saw these techniques: Early Shovelglove Training! These movements do require concentration and practice to execute correctly and safely, but that is no different from many other SG moves. Focus and Form should be the guiding principles for any s...
- Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:35 am
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: Shovelglove - Hojo Undo Style
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16593
Shovelglove - Hojo Undo Style
I've been reading a book on Okinawan karate's supplementary training apparatus. This is an aspect of traditional Okinawan karate that many westerners know little if anything about. It is a fascinating subject and has several ideas that may be of interest and use to Shovelglovers. See a basic routine...
- Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:31 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else still just maintaining after half a year?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19153
You have had tremendous success in habit-building, and for most people that is the hardest part. Don't be discouraged, and certainly don't quit. You've already gotten some great advice on this thread. The smaller the changes you make to your well-established habit, the better. Simple adjustments can...
- Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:19 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Fourth Meal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15122
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:51 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: What I dislike about low-carb (and what I like about NoS)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15441
Many controlled carb diets allow occasional "cheating," even one day a week (e.g. Zone). The indulgence may knock you out of ketosis, but that is not a big deal. Low carb can be effective even without maintaining ketosis 24/7. Cheating on low carb can do one of two things: Trigger carb cravings or R...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:28 pm
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: Free interval PC Timer
- Replies: 9
- Views: 37425
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:31 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Exercise????
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18652
http://fitness-solution.blogspot.com/2008/09/monday-22-sep-2008-five-basic-exercises.html This workout is pretty silent and ideal for performing indoors. You may have to substitute or eliminate the final exercise for the sake of noise/vibration. Simply performing high rep sets of the Sun Salute can...
- Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:45 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Personal Punch Cards Podcast
- Replies: 48
- Views: 167753
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:24 pm
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: 20 minute fitness
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7178
I think Shovelglove is great, and I have shared it with several friends. The training has a lot in common with HeavyHands (which I have also used over the last couple of years) as well some similarities to Kettlebells and Clubbells, as Reinhard mentions on the main site. I have the Shovelglove page ...
- Sun May 25, 2008 6:13 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: size of plate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11948
Don't overthink No S. It's very simple. Its simplicity is the key to long-term habit change, which in turn yields success. I train pretty aggressively, so when I am hungry, I load my plate high. But I still only eat one plate. Plate size and plate amounts are tweaks that should only be a concern aft...
- Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:06 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No S Diet book available NOW on Amazon.com
- Replies: 48
- Views: 118503
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:34 am
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Daily Cards - Update
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14005
- Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:31 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Daily Cards - Update
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14005
Daily Cards - Update
I began using these daily cards on January 12, 2007. Now, eleven months later, my use of these cards has evolved into my most productive tool for daily organization. Here is an update on how I am currently using them. Right now, my cards look like this: MITs : I try to put no more than three, but la...
- Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:59 am
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: I'm new with a question...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13002
UR may not be practical for you on an every day basis. You probably can, however, incorporate some URing a couple or three days per week (think weekends). Consistent NoS plus a daily exercise program (such as SG) with as much URing as possible will go a long way toward helping you lose unwanted body...
- Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:47 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Will be a bit distracted next few weeks...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 26303
- Sat May 26, 2007 5:09 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: A 90% diet solution -- in 2 words (podcast)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 40024
- Thu May 17, 2007 6:56 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Personal Punch Cards Podcast
- Replies: 48
- Views: 167753
I still haven't incorporated the yearly and monthly cards into my routine, but the dailies have been tremendously helpful. I like the idea of having a five-day snapshot of the week on a single card. I may prepare one of those cards for next week while still operating from my daily punchcard. This is...
- Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:41 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Quick Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12728
Some "running higher mileage" friendly, nutritious, No-S compatible options: B-Fast: 1) 2-3 eggs, Peanut Butter on Whole grain toast, fruit 2) Oatmeal w/ fruit, 2-3 eggs 3) Oatmeal w/ Peanut Butter, fruit (this is during really high mileage) 4) Pancakes w/ fruit 5) Plain Yogurt w/ fruit, PB Toast Lu...
- Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:42 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Quick Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12728
The answer will also depend on how much weight you are carrying around that you may wish to lose. Generally, marathon training is not the time to diet, but it is the time to monitor your diet so that you are putting in the right kind of fuel. You won't need any sweets during the week during marathon...
- Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:00 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: A new acronym to confuse the uninitiated
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15078
- Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:13 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: These things which I'm noticing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15095
- Sun Mar 04, 2007 1:21 am
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Personal Punch Cards Podcast
- Replies: 48
- Views: 167753
- Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:51 pm
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: 4 months in, first time post, a few silly questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15414
I know my core is getting hit when I exercise. Hitting your abs with a shovelglove is not likely to improve core strength. I would re-think my approach to ab-work if I were you. :D Exercising muscles on non-consecutive days is a bodybuilding technique designed for training protocols that involve mu...
- Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:44 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: That forgotten 4th rule
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18729
Sometimes can be pretty easily interpreted as "once per weekend" or as "snacks and/or seconds of fruits/veggies and one treat." If you only plan to indulge in one sweet each weekend, you will generally pick a better quality treat rather than settling for the whole box of an inferior sugar product. C...
- Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:19 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: calorie density
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15059
Try not to overanalyze. Most of what I see on this board leading to failure and frustration is the complication of something that is really very simple. I said simple, not easy. But complicating the No-S plan doesn't make it any easier. Try this: Fill half your plate with healthy veggies and fruits....
- Sat Feb 17, 2007 12:17 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Put the Scale in Perspective
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35065
- Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:31 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Nutrisystem portion control
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23200
Yes, those are fairly standard methods for estimating portions. Others use objects (e.g. protein=deck of cards), but I think the palm/fist concept is simpler. You don't need something like this to make No-S work, but if you are interested in managing the ratio of proteins and carbs, this will work w...
- Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:46 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Restrictions, rage and relapse (I love alliteration!)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 39913
Stick with the basics. They work. They work longterm. They work without making life miserable or causing you to feel deprived. Once a person has mastered No-S, additional modifications could be added more easily by considering each one as a monthly challenge. For example, after one or two months con...
- Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:46 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie question: What sorts of exercise do you do?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 36139
Here is a basic exercise routine for those who exercise to live, not live to exercise. Perform this routine five to seven days per week. 1) Do your age in push-ups everyday 2) Do your age in crunches everday (Break the calisthenics into multiple sets if necessary.) 3) Walk your age in minutes everyd...
- Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:05 am
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Chain of self-command podcast
- Replies: 13
- Views: 46826
- Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:06 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Question about plate size
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13835
- Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:53 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Chain of self-command podcast
- Replies: 13
- Views: 46826
Reinhard, That's a great way to organize a push-up project. I'm sure you will be able to meet (or once again exceed) your push-up goal with the organization and self-discipline you are applying to it. I have read that thread about your wife's uncle, and I can relate since I have used 500+ push-ups p...
- Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:51 am
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Chain of self-command podcast
- Replies: 13
- Views: 46826
- Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:00 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Chain of self-command podcast
- Replies: 13
- Views: 46826
- Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:22 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Delusional cooperation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9395
- Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:07 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Help me ride this one out... aaah!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14982
If eating a small snack works for some of you during a vicious craving, far be it from me to discourage success. However, I think there are a couple of good reasons to avoid doing so unless the situation absolutely necessitates it. The first reason is behavioral. Once you compromise, it becomes easi...
- Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:58 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Help me ride this one out... aaah!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14982
- Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:29 am
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: All You Really Need to Know
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13293
There is something to be said for keeping things simple. I think this is a major part of the appeal of most (all) of the everyday systems. If a workout (diet, time management plan, etc.) is too complicated to use when you are tired, it probably won't be used for very long. Likewise, even the most ef...
- Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:59 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: So far so good
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10497
- Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:53 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No S Diet Book
- Replies: 83
- Views: 87276
- Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:50 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Do you tell people about it?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 36654
A person clearly needs to walk a fine line here. On one hand, you don't want to come across as a show-off (especially when you don't have any results to show). On the other hand, you are more likely to be accountable if you have told others about your plans and goals. Perhaps choosing a few individu...
- Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:36 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Multi-tasking??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12348
It sounds a bit early to be throwing in the towel on an exercise program and concluding that you can only focus on one discipline at a time. Many people on this forum have had multiple false starts on the NoS plan, and the decision to incorporate daily exercise is a lifestyle change that will take t...
- Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:30 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Lost inches and fat, even if I didn't lose pounds
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7554
- Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:24 am
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: Frustrated - anyone else have this problem?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 22245
Sounds like a weak immune system. This type of reaction is common in endurance athletes (e.g. marathon runners), but your immune system may be depressed simply due to being unfit. I would start slow and low. Try to find a level that does not stimulate an immune system response. Even 2-5 minutes of S...
- Tue Sep 19, 2006 6:30 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Get Moving
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12820
- Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:27 am
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Get Moving
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12820
Get Moving
This summarizes a very small study but one that is pertinent to the Urban Ranger philosophy. Its conclusion is common sense - move more, weight less, be healthier.
http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20 ... eatLK.html
Joel
http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20 ... eatLK.html
Joel
- Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:58 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Dealing with hunger
- Replies: 31
- Views: 40667
Fasting is a time-tested technique that has been used for a variety of purposes. It is an effective device for building self-discipline and the ability to tell yourself, "No." Fasting for two hours (or two days) will not kill you or cause irreparable harm. It may, however, bring about considerable g...
- Sat Sep 09, 2006 8:46 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Dealing with hunger
- Replies: 31
- Views: 40667
I agree with srbliss. Less starchy, refined foods; more natural, whole food sources and protein with every meal. Protein seems to be the key for me in remaining satisfied between meals. Try filling your plate with ~50% veggies and fruit, ~25-35% protein, and ~15-25% starch (e.g. bread, pasta, or ric...
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:56 am
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: chocolate cake
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11527
- Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:53 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Weight Watchers failure, starting No s with fear
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12631
If you want to combine a nutritional approach with NoS, you might try these ten simple rules: http://fitness-solution.blogspot.com/20 ... rkout.html
Joel
Joel
- Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:20 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: 20 minute fintess solution promtoes No-S
- Replies: 12
- Views: 23397
I love the concept of shovelglove. It truly fits into the category of "functional fitness." I doubt we'll ever use it on the blog for one simple reason: the need for apparatus, i.e. a sledgehammer. We're trying to keep the daily workouts as simple as possible in terms of equipment. Pull-ups are easi...
- Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:12 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: What do you do if you aren't hungry at mealtime?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 28890
A protein breakfast smoothie works great for me. I make mine with 8oz. OJ, 1 scoop of protein powder (20g Protein, very little sugar), 4 Tbs. Plain Nonfat Yogurt, and 2 Bananas. This holds me nicely all morning. By contrast, when I eat a (BIG) bowl of Oatmeal with lots of fruit in it, I am starving ...
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:11 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: 20 minute fintess solution promtoes No-S
- Replies: 12
- Views: 23397