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Still here and loving my workouts and loving my CC. I am down a 1/2 inch in my hips and wasit today after 5 weeks of consistent workouts designed by my coach husband. It really is motivating. Additionally, after this week of CC I am down 3.5 pounds. Today and Sunday are my S days for CC. I was super...

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Okay so I am on day 3 of CC and lovin' it! I feel truly in control, because I am, and feel like it is almost a game to get it right. With technology it is soooo easy-- I am addicted to livestrong.com. The database is unreal and so accurate. It is really neat to see sodium, protein, sugar, and other ...

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I love your post Tex! Very eye-opening....hmmm... makes me think about my own plans and how much I want this. Great points. Thank you!!!

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Thanks Tex! That makes sense-- not to be so obsessively strict that it becomes a burden. Like I saw many of you CC post, it is fun and sort of like a game. Yesterday, I planned my day but because it was an "S" day for me I had an extra little serving of pasta at dinner, which, after I recorded it, c...

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So I am all set to begin calorie counting and am actually excited! I love the site I use, it could not be easier and literally has never brand you could imagine of any product you might consume. Luckily, I am organized and plan all the dinners for the week before I go shopping. I have entered all th...

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Hi SoATXGirl! Funny you should post this because starting this week I am implementing calorie counting to NoS. Although the initial draw to No S was NOT having to calorie count (which I know has worked for many) I have found it does not work for me. I need to limit portions in order to get results. ...

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Thanks Bright Angel! I feel good about it.

B: 2 eggs, veggie sausage
L: Black bean quesadilla, chips. salsa, guac
D: Homemade whole-wheat pizza with ground italian turkey sausage

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So, just for sample's sake I am going to count the calories I am consuming on normal No S. According to a site I found (livestrong.com-- it is awesome!), to maintain my current weight I am consuming 2258 calories (eek). I need to consume around 1258 a day to lose 2 pounds per week. I am curious just...

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Thank you for sharing! Like others, you have inspired me to incorporate calorie counting. I am done with feeling icky about myself!

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Plan for tomorrow:

B: Waffles, nutella, V8
L: Leftover fajitas (2), chips, salsa
D: Italian beef, fries

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Hi Connorcream! Congrats on your tremendous success! That is so impressive and inspiring. I would like to incorporate calories counting as well because I don't think No S will give me the loss I am looking for alone. Can you please share how you calculated the number of calories needed to lose? Than...

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Is it weird I am actually EXCITED to be on an N day? I look forward to getting in control and having 4 days of success in a row (just 4 this week with Thanksgiving). I felt nasty and bloated Friday and especially yesterday. My S days are too wild, and after I Master 5 consecutive days, that will be ...

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Plan for today: B: Shredded wheat, iced coffee L: Quesadilla, guac, chips, salsa, pear D: Sirloin cheeseburger, roasted potatoes, green beans, beer ONE snack allowed and ONE sweet.... Nope didn't do this... gotta get these S days under control: Afternoon snack: 2 mini-bags baked Lays (I think I am a...

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S Day eating log... honesty is the best policy:

B: English muffin, turkey sausage, cheese, V8, spoonful nutella
S: M&Ms, bite of doughnut
L: Hummas, crackers, orange, string cheese, kashi
S: Chips and salsa, beer
D: Lettuce wraps, sesame chicken, beer, wine

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I feel so icky and bloated from this week's poor eating choices, which reinforces my conviction to get on track once and for all. Today, I felt so nasty that I didn't even stop for my Friday iced coffee treat. No good. All because of 3 bad days. As someone posted, last night after having snacks I di...

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What I have learned: Working out feels oh so good and I am loving my routine. I look forward to continuing this and reaping the benefits. I don't handle screw-ups well. If I mess up once, the day is done for (bad habit). If a mess up an N day once, chances are there will be another to follow. Failur...

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Thanks Tobismom! Well, yesterday went as planned. Had pie on the girls night and made it an S day. I was good and glad a tiny sliver. BUT, a problem I realize I need to control regarding S days: If I know it is an S day I say "screw it" and cave in other ways (ie. making it more wild). For example, ...

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New stretching plan: On off days when I am not working out, I need to do stretches. This week, that would be today, Friday, and Sat. This way, I get 3-4 days of stretching into my workout routine. I LOVE this working out, but really need to master 5 consecutive N days (which I have done a couple tim...

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Okey dokey-- today was a GOOD day. Solid no S.... and it was easy... it is easy and doable... there is NO reason to cheat. None. Although, saying this I feel guilty knowing tomorrow sweets will be consumed... damn pie day. I really need to make 5 consecutive N days a priority. Tomorrow's game plan: ...

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Nooooooooo-- had a sucker at team meeting. Mad. Also, my Wed. gathering with girlfriends is going to involve baking pie.... grrr.... that will be two days I mess up with S. I will be realistic and this weeks are unusual (well, today I have no excuse for). I will just plug along but make my one freak...

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Okay, I leanred a valuable lesson: screwing up during the week and claiming you will fix it by changing your S days on the weekend DOES NOT WORK. It just doesn't; therefore, NO giving in on N days and claiming that is the justification. Not at ALL. I learned my lesson and it won't happen again. I am...

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Goals for next week:

Stretch nightly
No fudging days, 5 CONSECUTIVE

Tomorrow is my S day-- going on a roadie to visit the college gals for the night. I plan to be as mild as possible with snacking and sweets-- perhaps no sweets.

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Weight: 153.6 Up 2.6 I was warned from other posts about this happening. I will not let it deter me from sticking to this plan and ultimately achieving my goal weight. Plus, I had a bad day on Wed. Unfortunately, I forgot my darn salad.... which makes me mad because I had a great lunch. So, now I w...

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I found afternoon times almost impossible when I first started. I initially appeased my need to snack by having a glass of fat-free milk or V8. That helped. Honestly, it WILL get so much easier and you will feel so good conquering the need to eat emotionally. Chew gum as well. If you stick it out, i...

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Today is MUCH better than yesterday. I lent another teacher my projector, and when I came into my room there was a "thank you" chocolate chip cookie on my desk. I threw it out and didn't even think of tasting it. The lounge smells soooo sugary from this cake from yesterday, and it actually repulses ...

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Darn it. There was a luncheon at work today and tons of delicious baked goods. I caved and it SO was not worth it. I brought a granola bar to appease this craving, but left it! Grrrr.... I regret it already. Totally should have waited until Friday. Instead of marking today a failure, however, I am g...

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Good luck! You sound very positive and firm. That mental committment is the toughest part. You can do it!

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My plan of attack for tomorrow (it helps me to think ahead!) Also, got the No S book-- reading that currently along with Mindless Eating . :-) LOVE THIS! B: Shredded wheat, green tea L: L-f tortilla chips, beans and guac, Greek yogurt, string cheese D: 3 slices homemade wheat BBQ chicken pizza, Caes...

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So, today should be a good day. Going to the gym after work to start week 2 of my committment.

B: Shredded wheat, green tea
L: White chicken chili, salad, potato salad, greek yogurt
D: Homeade chicken burrito, l-f chips, guac, 1 beer

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Yesterday I did have a much more controlled S day, with enjoyed flexibility. B: Whole-wheat waffles and nutella L: Wrap, chips, apples S: M&M cookies, spoonful nutella (unnecessary) App: Spinach art. dip D: Petite filet, mashed potatoes So I had an appetizer and sweets I wouldn't have on an N day an...

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Yes-- this is fun and liberating! Yesterday was an S day for me and I really think taking Friday is quite helpful to staying on track. I wrote down everything I consumed just to compare how much more that was compared to N days, and it certainly was.... which is why I am especially glad S days are n...

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Thank you tobiasmom! Yes-- today is an S day for me as well-- I think (for some odd reason as 5 days is 5 days) taking my S days on Friday and Sat. made a difference in the 5 days success. Have a wonderful weekend! Alright: Down 5.3 pounds! Current: 151.0 I know the loss is bigger because of the wat...

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Thank you kwidener7, I am glad you know where I am coming from. Also, it is not just "vanity" weight. I personally don't like that term because self-esteem and self-worth are important and I believe if I am not happy where I am that it is important I make changes. Additionally, I previously had no c...

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YEAH-- 5 days No S, NO cheating! Wooo hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feels so good to have achieved my goal and be successful.... for the first time since I started. I think daily journaling and habitcal help. After tomorrow, I will have achieved my exercise goal as well. YES. I am pumped to keep going and it...

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Great day! I love how my urge to snack and binge (afternoon binging was bad) is totally subsiding-- it feels great so be in control. I had a nice workout yesterday and have the good sore feeling today-- off to the gym later tonight. I feel so empowered to be in control and know this is something I c...

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Thank you all for the points, encouragement, and insight-- all very helpful! Oolala-- that is a good point. Although, my self-esteem about my appearance I know would increase if I lost some weight. According to the link, I am in the 48th percentile for my age and height. MaryGrace, I know exericse c...

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Hi Tofu Queen! That is nice to know others relate to what I am going through. :-) How long have you been NoSing? Any tips for me? :) Today was a good day and I definitely feel my urge to snack subsiding. Delicious smells are quite tempting, but my overall emotional need to eat (typically stress and ...

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Alright so although I feel nasty from the weekend's feasting, I am having a good day. Breakfast: Turkey sausage muffin and V8, green tea Lunch: Italian beef wrap, blue corn chips, jello Dinner: spinach salad, grilled chicken, whole grain bread, wine I feel less hungry and less urge to eat. I feel po...

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Well, good thing today is an N day for me as I certainly enjoyed my S day yesterday! Yuck, the scale wasn't pretty but I am sure there is a few pounds water retention with all the drinking. I had lots of fun and I guess that is why we have S days! I didn't go overboard with eating appetizers and jus...

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Thank you for the warm welcome! I am glad I am not the only one taking Friday and Sat. as my S days. :D I think it will work much better for me. How is it working for you? Today is day two and I am worried about being a little to wild... I am hosting a Halloween party that will include my greatest w...

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I have a question I would love insight on:

I am 5'7'' 150 pounds-- so, considered normal (yet the high end) weight for my height. I would like to lose 10-15 pounds. Will No S work with less weight to lose? Will it be significantly slower or less noticeable? Any tips?

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Okay-- so I am beginning daily check-in because I think it will really help me to sort through challenges and plan my approach to success. I have been on a diet for what seems like forever. I was always thin growing up but ballooned in high school, and then lost 20 pounds. I have kept those pounds o...

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I love the No S diet but have one major struggle: the urge to eat (both physical and, more often, emotional) after 3 and before dinner. I get really frustrated when one or two days a week I cave and eat a snack before dinner. I wait to eat with my husband, who gets home from work later than me, and...

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