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Ruamgirl

Hello, everyone! Thank you so much for your responses. I've decided to stick with No S, since I really think it's the most logical plan and the one I will be able to make into a lifestyle versus calorie counting. I also love that it emphasizes a "normal" relationship with food. That is such an impor...

Ruamgirl

Hello, all. I apologize in advance for the length of this post. I have really been struggling with my body image and weight recently and could use some advice. My husband has recently started calorie counting (using MyFitnessPal) and is having great success with it. He has already lost 15 pounds. I ...

Ruamgirl

Bjalda, I'm very much a perfectionist too. I've had a tendency to quit and start over after messing up, but I'm not doing that this time. And you're definitely right; veggies are not that big of a deal. ;-) I love HabitCal, but it frustrates me how the tiniest slip-up can lead to a red day, when the...

Ruamgirl

Thank you, Sonya. That's pretty much what I figured. I'll go ahead and mark that day as red. At least now I'll know for the future.

HappyHiker, that's a very good point. I think you're exactly right. Thank you for your input.

Ruamgirl

Okay, I'm probably way over-analyzing this, but I've finally been having success with No-S (meaning I've actually been able to follow the rules), so I don't want to blow it over something silly. My question is, does it count as seconds if you're eating dinner with your family, and there is a plate o...

Ruamgirl

Okay, so I just started a new job working children at an after school program, and they're constantly coughing and sneezing, so I've started sucking on Hall's Defense candies which are super high in vitamin C and help ward off cold and viruses. But they are sweet just like a regular candy. There is ...

Ruamgirl

Yeah, I figured as much. Even though it has water in its name, it's just too sugary. Oh, well. Another thing is, I generally try to avoid sugar free gum/mints because artificial sweeteners trigger migraines for me, so I would just get regular mints, but would those be considered a sweet since they h...

Ruamgirl

Does Vitamin Water count as a sweet? Just wondering.

Ruamgirl

Happy happy birthday, Reinhard!! Hope you're having a fantastic day!!!

Ruamgirl

Hi, everyone!

I'm curious. Has anyone here had an improvement in health from following the No S Diet? I'm referring to blood pressure, triglycerides, etc. I feel like eating this way has multiple benefits.

Ruamgirl

Welcome! Glad to have you here.

Ruamgirl

Welcome, and congrats on a full week of green!

Ruamgirl

Thank you, everyone, for the wonderful and supportive comments. I really think that now is the time to make the habits stick. I've been considering writing down what I eat each day (not tracking fat, calories, or carbs or anything like that) just so I can look back after a few weeks and evaluate wha...

Ruamgirl

Hi, everyone! I have been gone for a while, but I'm back now, and I'm ready to recommit. My main reason for coming back to No S is the sane relationship with food I hope to achieve. That, and I want to be healthy. Weight loss is nice, and I think it will happen, but it's no longer my primary focus. ...

Ruamgirl

I have a totally random question that came to mind while I was eating Mexican food with my fiancÃ©. Would the chips and salsa that they serve before the meal work with the one plate rule? Would they need to be eaten with the meal on the plate in order to be No S compliant?

Ruamgirl

Hi, all! It's been a while since I've posted, the reason being that I've become very caught up in school and work. Anyway, as far as No S goes, I've had decent days and then some slip-ups. The biggest problem for me is creating an eating schedule that I can use with school and work. Work has been di...

Ruamgirl

JustForToday, you got it. I work in a restaurant. The only time people get breaks there is if they work doubles. Thank you all for the suggestions of meal replacement shakes. Would that count as dinner? Also, can anyone recommend some that aren't expensive? Is Slim Fast good? Wosnes, I don't always ...

Ruamgirl

I usually work at 4 pm on Mondays after being in class until nearly then. I eat lunch at 1:30 because that's the only time I have a break between classes. Then I go to work and work until close (1 am). We don't get breaks at work either. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent the hunger ...

Ruamgirl

As some of you may know from reading my last post, I recently got engaged. Though we haven't set a definite date yet, I'm most likely going to get married next year in the fall (possibly November). I definitely have a significant amount of weight I need to lose by then (about 30-35 pounds or so). An...

Ruamgirl

Thank you all so much! I'm thrilled about the engagement. And I feel very lucky to be able to talk to such a wonderful group of people! Hugs to all of you!

Ruamgirl

This may sound silly, but the No S Diet book was involved in a pivotal moment in my life a couple of weeks ago. On Halloween, my boyfriend proposed to me. He proposed with a bookmark that his mom made. It said Will You Marry Me? I love to read, so that's what gave him the idea to use the bookmark. B...

Ruamgirl

@ Over43: Lol! That's very true. Fortunately, I'm not much of a drinker- vodka or otherwise. @ milliem: Agreed! It all goes back to the idea some people have that if you don't eat every couple of hours, you'll overeat. Personally, even I've never been comfortable with eating that frequently. @ oolal...

Ruamgirl

Congrats! That's wonderful. I really hope I reach that level of habit some day. So happy for you!

Ruamgirl

@ wosnes: It's not. And it's not just eating either. It affects other aspects of my life as well. I'm just something of a perfectionist. But, I'm working on it.

Ruamgirl

Apparently, the idea of frequent eating/snacking for dieters has permeated other countries besides just the U.S. I was in Moscow, Russia recently, and while I was there, I was talking to a close family friend about losing weight. She said that the best thing to do is to eat 4-6 times a day in order ...

Ruamgirl

I appreciate the advice, everyone. Thank you! @ gratefuldeb67: I'm definitely going to keep trying. This is too good of a lifestyle for me to give up so quickly. @ mastermesh: As a psych major, I'm very much familiar with BPD, and I think you're right in that it does affect how we look at things. I ...

Ruamgirl

I'm pretty OCD, so I suppose it's not surprising that I've encountered this problem. I use HabitCal to track my No S Diet compliance, and for some reason it tends to trigger all-or-nothing thinking for me. What I mean is that if I slip up and have a sweet tea or something on a N day, I tend to think...

Ruamgirl

Thank you so much for the advice, everyone. I agree that protein is key. I'd thought that I'd chosen a good cereal-muesli. It has nuts, oats, and dried fruit. I thought that would tide me over, but I guess I was wrong. Reinhard, do you know of any stores that sell mestemacher bread? I haven't been a...

Ruamgirl

Okay, so this morning I got up early enough to eat a big bowl of cereal before class. Unfortunately, breakfast has worn off, and I'm hungry again. This wouldn't be a big deal, but I'm starting to get a bad headache. Does anybody have any advice on how to get by until lunch and avoid headaches (which...

Ruamgirl

So sorry that I haven't responded in a while! I'm back in school now, and I've been swamped with work. I've decided to stick with No S and just try to make healthier choices at meals. Since I went back to school, however, it's been hard to eat at regular times. Still working on that. :-) I greatly a...

Ruamgirl

Thank you for the advice, everyone. When I suggested three meals instead of 4-6, he told me that was fine as long as the meals weren't big and I ate a snack to make sure I wasn't ravenous. I guess that's going back to the whole idea that if you wait too long to eat, you tend to overeat at your next ...

Ruamgirl

NoelFigart wrote:Are you being treated for diabetes?

Nope, no diabetes. Although I do have high triglycerides, high cholesterol, and borderline high blood pressure.

Ruamgirl

So I went to the doctor for a physical today, and he told me I need to lose weight, which I already know. But, he told me to eat 4 to 6 small meals a day. So I asked why I couldn't just eat three balanced moderate meals a day, and he said that was fine as long as I had a snack at some point. Sigh. H...

Ruamgirl

*hangs head in shame* It seems like everything I say on here is seriously dumb. Sorry, everyone. You're not being stupid. Honest. I meant to be absurd and silly; and I am very sorry that I hurt your feelings. I hope you'll forgive me. You didn't hurt my feelings at all. I just felt like a moron. No...

Ruamgirl

*hangs head in shame* It seems like everything I say on here is seriously dumb. Sorry, everyone.

Ruamgirl

@ Oolala53: You're right. I guess I'm putting the cart way before the horse.

@ NoelFigart: I totally am. Look for me in the upcoming Olympics.

I'm just kidding. I'm no athlete, though I would like to be toned. I have the upper body strength of a kitten.

Ruamgirl

Thank you, everyone, for the advice! There really is lots of contradictory information out there. It's tough to figure out what's legit and what's not.

Ruamgirl

I've read recently that after working out, it's necessary to consume food and/or drink to help muscles rebuild. Does that mean that a person should eat one of the three allotted meals after a workout, or is there another way to meet this requirement?

Ruamgirl

Thanks, everyone! That's pretty much what I figured. Hence, the name *sweet* tea.

Ruamgirl

One of my weaknesses is sweet tea. Would that be considered a sweet?

Ruamgirl

Wow. It might have been helpful if I had actually posted the link. Thank you, Wosnes!

Ruamgirl

From Shape Magazine: 7 Quirky Weight Loss Strategies that Really Work. One of the strategies is no snacking. It specifically mentions No S.

Ruamgirl

@ Milliem: I think you're right. People really do overestimate how many calories exercise burns. I think as long as I make solid, healthy choices for my three meals, I'll be fine. @ JayEll: For sure. One thing at a time. Moderate exercise, while I get my head straight. @ Over43: Lol, no it actually ...

Ruamgirl

Good to know high intensity exercise and No S do go together. I'm not really interested in serious athletics, but like I said, I would like to take up running again. Hopefully, I'll be able to combine that with No S. Thank you, Oolala53 and Over43, for answering my questions so graciously and patien...

Ruamgirl

I gently suggest that what you often feel is an urge to eat that is not actually real hunger. My urges to binge used to come from the time I finished a meal until about three hours later. I just wanted to eat and I did but 15 minutes later I wanted to eat again. I think it's possible you are just h...

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@ Over43: Yeah, I wish I hadn't bought it. Too cardboard-y. But I didn't want to waste money so I made myself eat it, and because of the protein and fiber content, I thought it would keep me satisfied. No such luck. Lesson learned. Does your brother do No S as well? That actually reminds me of somet...

Ruamgirl

Welcome, Sonia!!!

Ruamgirl

@ JayEll: You're right. It's definitely a sweet. I have a tendency to throw in the towel when I get really hungry. Still working on that all or nothing thinking. :oops: @ Wosnes: I agree with you completely. My dad and I are currently taking care of my mom, who is in the final stages of her battle w...

Ruamgirl

I don't quite understand why you think your meal "should" be enough. If it doesn't make a dent in your hunger, it's not enough food. Your true hunger is the measure, unless you have a health problem. Have you been dieting a lot? Even in slim European cultures, lunch and dinner consist of several co...

Ruamgirl

Thank you both for your advice! I have yet to have a successful day on No S due to hunger and headaches. But I feel like I eat enough. Last night after walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes, I ate some chicken and angel hair with Ragu. It seemed like enough food, but it barely made a dent in my hu...

Ruamgirl

Okay, so this morning I had a bowl of Kashi GoLean (the original) with almond milk. It was a good breakfast, I thought. This cereal doesn't have a lot of sugar, while containing plenty of fiber and protein. But for some reason, I was still very hungry afterwards. After about an hour, I was famished....

Ruamgirl

Thank you, everyone, so much for your advice. I've decided that there will never be a perfect time to try to better my eating habits, so why not start now? I will do my best, but I will remember to be gentle with myself. Progress not perfection. And it is a good way to practice self-care, which is i...

Ruamgirl

Hi, everyone! I really want to commit to this lifestyle, but I'm wondering if maybe there are times when starting something new and (arguably) challenging is just too much to take on. My mother is dying of cancer, and I'm helping my dad take care of her. Obviously, this is a very emotional time, and...

Ruamgirl

Is a sweet defined by how sweet it tastes or by how much sugar it actually contains? This morning for breakfast, I had three frozen eggo pancakes with just smart balance butter (no syrup). They were not sweet, but when I looked at the ingredients later, I saw that they contained 12 grams of sugar to...

Ruamgirl

Congratulations, Reinhard! That's wonderful news!!

Ruamgirl

Thank you everyone for the helpful tips and encouragement! I'm not going to give up. I want to prove to myself that I can do this. :-) As a side note, does anyone here have (or at some point had) any health issues related to being overweight? If so, has No S helped with that? My triglycerides are sk...

Ruamgirl

In both cases I was feeling deprived (really wanting something sweet), so I gave in. I don't know. Maybe this just isn't for me. I still feel like I'm on a diet, which leads me to intense cravings. Maybe I should try Intuitive Eating. Has anyone had any luck with that?

Ruamgirl

Hello, everyone! I need help. I'm feeling very discouraged. So far, I have only had 2 No S days, and I have yet to succeed. Yesterday and today, I have slipped up and eaten sweets. All day I was craving them, and I finally gave in. Any advice?? It's pretty pathetic of me to give up so quickly, but I...

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Question About Seconds

Would this count as a sweet?

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Excited About Taking My Committment To The Next Level!

Headache Issues

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Sweet or Not?

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