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by Ms
Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

No BS Diet

Wow I haven't posted in so long!

Why did I leave NoS?

Well I'm back.

I'll use this as a food journal, of sorts.
by Ms
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

Today I will start checking in again.

One single-plate meal at night, except in social situations.

I'm gonna have a great day :D
by Ms
Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

Success success success oooh I've been bad! Not checking in! Saturday and Sunday were great. I did laundry and a little grocery shopping and a little nursing of myself... I felt like a I was catching a cold. Today I'm doing fine. I will workout, shower, and watch the (fake) Housewives of Atlanta (w...
by Ms
Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

Success

I call it a success day! I want to do better, and I KNOW that I can!

Eat only one single-plate meal at night, unless invited to a social meal. If I accept invitation to a social meal and it's appropriate to eat, then eat only half of that meal and toss the rest.
by Ms
Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

10.14.10 FAIL

I ate lunch by myself (the owner overcharged me!! I won't eat there again), then Inari sushi by myself after work, then a huge dinner at home with seconds that were really seconds and thirds.
by Ms
Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

FAIL I ate lunch by myself at a local bar. Not a social meal. Then I ate a small dinner at home. The only good thing is that I did not finish the heaping portion of food on my plate. I ate a little more than half, but not by much. I'm happy with that. But so I'm clear, a social meal involves eating...
by Ms
Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: One Year - 65.2 Pounds!
Replies: 19
Views: 44401

wow! your post is inspiring. You were so disciplined too. Wonderful. Congratulations!!!
by Ms
Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

S-day I agree Tobia's Mom!!! Even if I eat everything on the plate (that I've noticed have grown in size and the portions are piled on even higher) I am not breaking the rule! But I will try not to "go stupid" and moderate what I eat when going out by limiting myself to half of those portions. But ...
by Ms
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Tobiasmom's Journey
Replies: 485
Views: 368546

You're doing really well!
by Ms
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

S-Day I was sick!! I got a temporary virus, I guess. I felt dizzy and feverish, broke out in a cold sweat, and my stomach hurt like crazy. Eventually I threw up in my office. I was embarrassed. I drank 3 cans of ginger ale, 2 rows of saltine crackers, 2 bananas, and dinner. After I ate dinner I fel...
by Ms
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

SUCCESS Thank you Tobia's Mom!!! Yesterday was a success. I didn't even think about food. I was with my mom. She ate and I occupied myself with something else while socializing with her. I must admit that I was not sitting at a table watching her eat. I did not even think about the fact that she wa...
by Ms
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

FAIL Yesterday I cleaned house, then I ate two bananas, two kiwi and a bowl of red beans and rice. In addition, I ate a small lunch and dinner with my mom. So that's another fail day. A new week starts tomorrow. I need one month of successful eating so that I'll feel really good about myself when I...
by Ms
Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

FAIL This is THE BEST reasoning against the morning meal that I have seen: http://chestofbooks.com/health/natural-cure/The-Hygienic-System-Orthotrophy/The-Day-s-Heavy-Meal.html Even in societies where they ate in the morning, it wasn't nearly as much as what we eat for breakfast. In addition, they ...
by Ms
Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

S-Day I had my lunch at Panera Bread! The soup bowl was yummy, the broccoli cheddar soup was delicious, and the side order of bread was good. I forgot that I had a choice of fruit. Why would they give someone with a bread bowl another piece of bread? Anyway, it was good. I should have got seltzer r...
by Ms
Wed Oct 06, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

FAIL Yesterday was a success, just as I called it! So I will call today a success day, and it will be. I am speaking what is to become. Earlier this morning I saw an email from my boss saying that she had a project for me. I am ashamed to say, I freaked out and ran to food. I spent $3.55 on a bagel...
by Ms
Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

SUCCESS That's right; although the day is not finished, I am counting it as a successful day because I know that I won't eat anything else. I was taken out to lunch as a break in training. I ate a huge plate of food with a small carrot muffin as an appetizer and a chocolate brownie as dessert. I am...
by Ms
Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

FAIL!! I am so disappointed. Today was my first day at a new job. The department took me out to lunch. That was nice. But then I came home and pigged out. This is so embarrassing. Maybe the shame will put me on the right track! Well, I'll get over it today, and be fabulous tomorrow. I will not buy ...
by Ms
Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

10.3.2010: FAIL

Ugh! I had two meals. I cook in the mornings, and it's hard for me not to want to eat what I cook immediately after I'm finished. So I ate around noon. I don't know why I ate again around 4 pm though. Oh well. It's over. Mark it and move on. Tomorrow will be a successful day.
by Ms
Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

10.2.2010: Exempt

Nakell's baby shower! We had a lot of food and treats. It was fun and all good; tomorrow (today) will be a regular onlyonesingleplatemealafterdark day!
by Ms
Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

10.1.2010: Success! I ate at 5 pm and I had two plates back-to-back, but I count it as a success. I drank Ensure around 1:15 pm (even though I wasn't hungry), as I tried to follow suggestions I saw online about transitioning into this lifestyle, but it left a nasty aftertaste. I'm happy that I did n...
by Ms
Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ms Daily Check-In
Replies: 20
Views: 28408

Ms Daily Check-In

Yesterday was the first day of the rest of my life!!! I will eat only one single-plate meal after dark per day, or, eat only one meal that fits on one plate per day at night. Exceptions are social situations, such as vacations with others, holidays with family, hanging out with others all day and it...
by Ms
Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Is there any reason I shouldn't skip breakfast?
Replies: 18
Views: 22778

No reason that I can think of. My newest motto is: "Do what makes you feel good." If your body doesn't feel bad after skipping breakfast, then why not? Moreover, you wouldn't be breaking the No-S rules as Reinhard doesn't tell us how many meals to eat, and even if he did, it's YOUR body. You must li...
by Ms
Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: tomorrow is a big day for Reinhard
Replies: 20
Views: 25562

Happy Birthday Reinhard!!!
by Ms
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Eat Stop Eat
Replies: 15
Views: 24853

Okay sooo.... I lasted for 22 hours. I read somewhere that the last 2 hours is the most important time of the 24 hour fasting period. Oh well. I think I did good considering that it was a very last minute decision and I have never, ever tried to fast. I will plan better next time and figure out what...
by Ms
Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Eat Stop Eat
Replies: 15
Views: 24853

I am thankful for this thread. Today is my first fast day of ESE. Yes, I chose an S-day to start, but I find it easiest to start fasting today since I have no social plans today. So far, so good. I will eat again at 7 pm tonight. I lift weights once/twice per week and I've started doing Pilates (sta...
by Ms
Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I hereby declare
Replies: 9
Views: 14170

This is also my declaration!!! I'm there with you, mrsj.
by Ms
Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: My No S sucess story *UPDATED 1/21/2011*
Replies: 15
Views: 42520

Congratulations!!! I am going to assume by your name that you are female? I like your post. I was just beating myself up for not exercising but hey, why? I walk 3 city blocks with a briefcase to the train every morning, the same when I return, and 3 city blocks to the office... by the end of the day...
by Ms
Mon Mar 22, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Welcome Back, Comfort Foods
Replies: 10
Views: 13783

Oh I can revel in your joy re eating foods you love! I love fruit and veggies and the plainer and less cooked they are, the better (for me), and I have never had a problem with eating them (thanks Mommy!). But, I don't want to eat that alone, nor do I want to feel guilty when I don't eat them all of...
by Ms
Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * March challenge * * Think green!
Replies: 43
Views: 37879

I'm IN! I love the title to this thread, and the signature "The best spice is hunger."
by Ms
Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * January Challenge * * *
Replies: 59
Views: 47583

I'm BACK!!! And I'm ready to go full speed ahead. After months of failing, losing weight and then and gaining weight, and trying to tweak No-S (which also lead to the previous mentioned), I am ready to just DO No-S as is, to just trust the process. As Dora the Explorer says, "Vamanos! Let's Go!" :l...
by Ms
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: December 1st
Replies: 22
Views: 44724

Congrats! Some weight loss is way better than no weight loss. And you've tackled the most important part of weigh loss: developing habits that lead to weight loss. Your weight loss is something to be proud of. Keep up the good work :D
by Ms
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Unbelievable Way of Eating for LIFE
Replies: 18
Views: 42128

Hi Sinnie,

I love this testimonial. Thanks so much for posting it. I am where you were, re hating to shop for clothes (I used to LOVE it!) and failing at NoS several times. But I will keep at it. Thanks again.
by Ms
Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ScienceDaily.com - article about fasting between meals
Replies: 13
Views: 19131

Give This A Sticky On the NO-S Bulletin Board

Thanks!!! I think this article deserves a sticky on the No-S bulletin board. I am going to forward the link to a friend, who's trying No-S.
by Ms
Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Getting no-s listed on WebMD?
Replies: 31
Views: 31360

Hello, I've sent in my request. I hope they add No-S to the board. Here's what I said: Please add the No-S diet to your Diet Review page! It's a sane, sensible system of moderate eating. I have seen results - 1.75 inches lost from my waist and 4.2 pounds lost - since I started in April. While the we...
by Ms
Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Celebrating One Year of NoS Sanity!
Replies: 17
Views: 40835

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I especially like the last part of your post: "I wouldn't trade "speed" for the "sanity, superiority, success, and SATISFACTION" of NoS."
by Ms
Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Be careful of unleashed animals when you are out walking...
Replies: 26
Views: 29341

Oh mimi I am so happy to hear that you're alright! Thanks for the excellent tips.
by Ms
Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Down 10 lbs since May!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 23986

Congrats DEB! I look forward to reading more about your progress. Totally off topic but I once called the fire department because I had put the battery in my smoke detector wrong and it would not stop beeping. It is wired into the ceiling otherwise I would have just run over it with the car :twisted...
by Ms
Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I can't stand this!
Replies: 24
Views: 27134

I feel your pain! Your story sounds exactly like mine (minus the anorexia). First, you are not overly sensitive. Second, you were not wrong to feel hurt & upset. Your feelings are yours, and you don't need anyone to justify them. If they don't agree, so what? You don't always agree with them either,...
by Ms
Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Advice to beginners
Replies: 9
Views: 16209

KCCC and vmsurbat -- Thanks for the advice!!! I find it to be very helpful and useful for me.
by Ms
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Down 10 lbs since May!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 23986

congratulations!!!!!
by Ms
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: July challenge!
Replies: 91
Views: 61126

Medal Month

July will be the best month yet! In May I had 11 Fail days, in June I had 8 Fail days, I aim to get zero Fail days in July! (Reneew I love you and these challenges! Thanks!!!!! ) I lost two pounds and 3/4 inch off my waist in June, with 8 fail days. Imagine the progress I will see in July, with few...
by Ms
Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Down 8 pounds since May!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 24440

Congrats Deb!!!
by Ms
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: June challenge!
Replies: 123
Views: 91284

Thanks Mimi. I don't hold grudges. I defend myself and move on. However, knowing that people have good intentions or the fact that they're insensitive stupid jerks doesn't make their comments painless. As the saying goes, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." As for my paternal grandmoth...
by Ms
Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Barbie
Replies: 9
Views: 14190

LOL!!! I love this post. Congrats!
by Ms
Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: June challenge!
Replies: 123
Views: 91284

I'm sorry to hear that your friends are rude, disrespectful, and tacky! I don't know why folks think it's okay to say hurtful things about another's weight. My grandmother did that yesterday, and the evil bitch is fatter than me!!! I politely reminded her of that too, by rubbing her back as if I was...
by Ms
Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: June challenge!
Replies: 123
Views: 91284

Thanks for the suggestions KCCC and reneew. I will incorporate them next month :D
by Ms
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: June challenge!
Replies: 123
Views: 91284

1 Red Week Per Month

I've noticed in my HabitCals for April, May and June that during that time of the month the days are RED . And I know why... I want glazed donuts and Oreos (Sweets). I don't know what to do ... I know I'm supposed to wait until the weekend, but the urge is so strong. *sigh* Any suggestions on how to...
by Ms
Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ready,set, start
Replies: 7
Views: 12988

StrawberryRoan wrote:Welcome,

I found this board in April, lost 15 pounds and reached my goal weight - now I am going to use the three healthy meals a day to maintain.

Have made some great friends on the board, hope to count you among them.

To your health,

SR :wink:
Wow SR! You're really disciplined. Congrats!
by Ms
Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Snacking addiction
Replies: 34
Views: 33389

Re: Potato chips ARE addictive!!!

ThomsonsPier wrote:
Ms wrote:grown to love cold turkey
But what do you do if you're addicted to cold turkey?
I don't know why you'd ask this, considering that the part you quoted said nothing about being addicted to cold turkey. You can love eating a food and not be addicted to it, you know.
by Ms
Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Snacking addiction
Replies: 34
Views: 33389

Potato chips ARE addictive!!!

Potato chips ARE addictive. I don't have the all the facts, etc. in front of me right now, but I've read that fast foods, chips, and many typical snack foods have stuff added to them that make them addictive, like drugs, heroin, caffeine, etc. The only difference is that it takes longer for a person...
by Ms
Fri May 29, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: June challenge!
Replies: 123
Views: 91284

No Failures in JUNE

I am IN all the way!!! Thanks for starting the challenge Renee. I started the No-S lifestyle April 6, 2009. In that month, I had 8 green days. In May, I had only 3!!! In June I will certainly get more than 8 green days, starting today. 1: Success 2: Success 3: Success 4:Success 5:Success 6:S-day 7:...
by Ms
Fri May 29, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Typical menus for successful No-Sers?
Replies: 32
Views: 43342

I have been No S'ing since the beginning of January and have lost 15 pounds. I had a fairly substantial loss in the first months, and lately have been losing about a pound and a half a month -- not rapid weightloss, but it is coming off! I'm 42 and around 5'7" or 5'7 1/2" tall, and started at 190.5...
by Ms
Fri May 15, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: May challenge!
Replies: 138
Views: 96208

Thalia wrote: Still, the first red box on an N day since I started in January.

Wow Thalia! You are sooo good. I want some perfect green/yellow gold medal months too.
by Ms
Fri May 15, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: May challenge!
Replies: 138
Views: 96208

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by Ms
Wed May 13, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: May challenge!
Replies: 138
Views: 96208

Moving On: Green & Yellow for the rest of May!

Okay I know that I'm coming in at the middle of the month! I didn't see this thread until today... so please forgive me. I wish I'd seen this thread in time to start May 1! I hope there's a challenge such as this in June. May 14: Failure :-( 2 snacks - 1 bagel & 1 scoop vanilla ice cream... both wer...
by Ms
Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 10 commandments of weight loss
Replies: 14
Views: 20857

Re: 10 commandments of weight loss

6. Thou shalt realize that you will not starve -Particularly if you live in the United States, you are not going to starve to death. If you have to wait a few hours until your next supersized order of curly fries, your family isn't going to find you dead in your recliner. This made me LOL! Way too f...
by Ms
Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Problem Adding and Saving May 2009 calendar in Calendar View
Replies: 1
Views: 8764

Problem Adding and Saving May 2009 calendar in Calendar View

Hello,

I am trying to add the May 2009 calendar. I click the Load button after adding 2 months and May 2009, the change does not stay. The next time I log in, only the April 2009 calendar shows up. Is there a way for me to fix this?

Thanks.
by Ms
Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: HabitCal Habit Calendar (Alpha)
Replies: 95
Views: 251146

Problem Adding and Saving May 2009 calendar in Calendar View

Hello,

I am trying to add the May 2009 calendar. I click the Load button after adding 2 months and May 2009, the change does not stay. The next time I log in, only the April 2009 calendar shows up. Is there a way for me to fix this?

Thanks.
by Ms
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My Cardiologist Blessed No-Ess
Replies: 7
Views: 13425

Congrats brotherjohn

I like what your doctor said. Thanks for sharing your progress
by Ms
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Encouragement from unexpected sources
Replies: 31
Views: 107343

Thank you!

I am so thankful for the posts that include the average daily meals for successful No-S'ers. I started the No-S lifestyle April 6th, and have two failed days. I was wondering what does an average day look like for successful people on the plan. I am also happy that successful No-S'ers eat a variety ...