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- Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:22 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Just Curious
- Replies: 54
- Views: 66473
According to an old legend, here is how it goes. It was a cold day in New Hampshire two years minus two fortnights ago, and I was with some old college friends, as well as some of their spouses and friends and friends of friends and stuff. <snip> Choose to believe it or not, but that is how the fol...
- Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:57 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
- Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:15 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Question Regarding Hunger
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27847
As a total guess... might have something to do with leptin levels. I think the theory is that leptin somehow determines when to signal the body to burn vs store fat. When active, your body knows to burn the fat and not store it. Now that you've relaxed (ie. the hunt for the wooly mammoth is over) yo...
- Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:20 pm
- Forum: Test Messages
- Topic: Just messing around...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 24910
- Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:57 pm
- Forum: Help I'm confused!
- Topic: "May I Quote You on That?"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15416
Re: "May I Quote You on That?"
What do you mean? Try clicking it. What it allows you to do is quote someone's quote like I did above.Jan-Tz wrote:How do you use the quote button?
J
- Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:22 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Weight loss challenges
- Replies: 10
- Views: 23019
Re: Just read it
Hey Justin I just happened to read through your thread before I saw your post. Looks like you're having some success! How tall are you, by the way? I'm 5'10 and my GOAL weight is 185! LOL I'm 5'10" or so. I was hovering just above 190 and that seemed a bit too much for my body type. Really, it wasn...
- Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:19 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
Quick update this week. I weighed in Monday night after dinner at 185.4, but realized I really had to pee and I had a big belt buckle on. After fixing those two problems, I was 184.2. So, in theory, I've reached my 5 pound goal! But the month isn't over yet. This morning, I walked two miles and I'll...
- Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:16 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Weight loss challenges
- Replies: 10
- Views: 23019
- Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:10 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 32851
A couple more ideas--but these are both based on the idea that you already have a friend or two. You can do something like organize "game-nights" or picnics. Your friends invite their friends and they in-turn invite their friends. It's a really great way to expand your circle of friends. I know I've...
- Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:25 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Any over 50-ish women having success with this?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 36732
Hello 5'2"- I'm not quite 50 (just 44), but I have been on this for two weeks solid, starting week #3 and it's been great, I have lost about 2 pounds a week. I also exercise at least 3 times a week at Curves. That definitely helps in many ways. Welcome! That's really great, lethaltoenails!!! NoS li...
- Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:22 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Pizza Night - help!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17353
Re: Second Justin's opinion
I second Justin's opinion. A salad really, really makes pizza go further. Without it, pizza night is very difficult around my house. I could as easily eat eight pieces as a more reasonable two or three. Also, eat slow. Pizza is so d@mn easy to eat... Slowness is key. I'll eat two pieces and still f...
- Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:20 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Coping with and Understanding Loneliness....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 32851
I definitely get lonely at times. I try to get involved with things that interest me. I find that by doing what I want to do, I feel better about myself. The wonderful benefit is that I tend to meet people that like to do the same sorts of activities. I know it sounds cheesey, but be true to yoursel...
- Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:11 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Pizza Night - help!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17353
Is there going to be salad too? Then one slice might be enough. Last night I had pizza (it was a Sunday) and I had three pieces. That felt like way too much, afterwards. I've found that two slices more than fills me up, but might not be immediate! So... sounds like just filling the plate works best,...
- Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:00 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Low Carb Diets
- Replies: 14
- Views: 32916
Spiral, I think your note about having to master 2X the skills is a great one! With any "diet" plan, you have to master the skill to lose the weight and then master a way to keep it off. It's really a simple point and I like it. Perhaps Reinhard could incorporate the idea that NoS is really only one...
- Fri Aug 26, 2005 1:49 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
I guess it's good in a way to step on the scale after dinner to get the most pessimistic numbers -- reduces unpleasant surprises and increases pleasant ones, but I have to confess the only time I get on is empty. When I first started the goal, I thought of weighing myself right after a tasty supper...
- Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:36 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: What's The Best Book You Read This Summer?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 31560
I've been reading Serious Pig . It's a great book about American food. Much of the book is about food in Maine--which is where I grew up! I found the first chapter a bit tough to get through, but I really enjoyed everything after that. Chowdah (chowder) is discussed at length! There's even mention o...
- Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:16 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
- Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:14 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Reinhard on vacation till Monday
- Replies: 10
- Views: 22824
doulachic wrote:no one is allowed to talk politics, religion...or "other" diets!
If you go to the "Off-Topic" Topic, you can talk about whatever you'd like! Just be respectful.gratefuldeb67 wrote:Can we talk about Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll???
J
- Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:27 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Financial Everyday Systems
- Replies: 27
- Views: 54258
So, do you mind me asking what you use as a "Safe"... Don't worry, I won't rob you!!! LOL... I'm bad at this part (shoot, I'm just bad at saving in general, no matter what safe I use...) Any suggestions??? I bought my safe years ago just as a place to store things like important documents and unuse...
- Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:20 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Financial Everyday Systems
- Replies: 27
- Views: 54258
- Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:50 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Financial Everyday Systems
- Replies: 27
- Views: 54258
I have a new little everday system. When I go to the ATM to get cash, I set aside 10% and put it away (in a little safe I have.) I've been doing it for a couple of months and I've set aside quite a bit already. Makes me concerned about how much money I spend! Anyhow, after I put it away I tend to fo...
- Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:35 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
Success so far! I weighed in on Reinhard's scale last night at 186.6. It was after supper and at the same time as last week. That's 2.6 pounds in a week -- which I find hard to believe. I'd guess that roughly one pound is due to a normal fluctuation. That means I lost about 1.5 lbs last week which p...
- Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:15 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Timing of meals
- Replies: 31
- Views: 42320
Like Jan-Tz and Freakwitch, I've found that my body adjusts. I tend to have a long gap between lunch and supper as well. I've also found that sometimes I enjoy the hungry hour or so before dinner. Just makes me enjoy the actual eating period that much more! I also have a terrible problem with waking...
- Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:11 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Recipe Thread
- Replies: 46
- Views: 63503
Comics
I know some people have posted some funny on-line comics. Which ones do you like? I've been reading a handful for the past few years, but I'm stuck in a rut. Any suggestions?
J
J
- Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:57 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Recipe Thread
- Replies: 46
- Views: 63503
My wife makes a variation ofthose. She does the butter scotch and the semis sweet, but substitutes the graham crackers with a brownie layer, and her nuts are walnuts. Mmmm.... almost an S-day! I'll make something 'S'pecial this weekend. Speaking of food, have any of you made dilly beans before? I m...
- Thu Aug 11, 2005 3:27 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
Wow! I've forgotten how tricky it is to change lifestyle. I feel like I'm re-starting NoS, but with a bit sharper edge to it. I'm certainly noticing my hunger from a slightly lower calorie diet, but overall I fell more energetic. Also, now that I'm much more focused, I realize how much I was actuall...
- Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:13 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Deb's Check-in
- Replies: 1722
- Views: 1287270
Re: Frickin Cookies!!!!!!
I had a wonderful day, but then I ate one and a half cookies at one in the morning!!! :evil: :roll: Damn the lure of chocolate chip cookies!!!!!! Why, Lord, why???? Deb, I have a hard-time with those midnight snacks too! I often will wake up feeling very hungry and sleepily go steal a couple spoons...
- Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:07 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks Reinhard!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13097
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:56 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
Good luck Justin! Is this your first NoS attempt? Regardless, I wish you and your gf all the best in your efforts toward your goal (whatever it ultimately becomes). Thanks Ariel. No, I've been doing the No-S lifestyle (for the most part) for several years. I started it when I used to work with Rein...
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:25 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Gmap Pedometer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 32029
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:22 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:57 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Deodorant
- Replies: 19
- Views: 40755
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:55 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
Deb, You're right... the parts I'd trim are from S foods that have snuck their way in to my life. Things like adding lots of milk to coffee or eating tortilla chips at a Mexican restaurant. Those are exactly the things I'm going to trim out. I like your idea of doing 5 days of higher calorie reducti...
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:17 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: New Goal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 40588
New Goal
OK, my girlfriend and I both set a goal to lose 5 lbs in the next month or so. I think I have a bit easier deal - she just wants motivation. I weighed in at 189.2 last night - I had to steal Reinhard's scale b/c I don't own one. My plan is to stick with the no-s lifestyle as usual; however, I'm goin...
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:09 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Reinhard, A Question about Ads
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17780
Are the default ads (before google gets to crawl the generated page) related to diets? If so, is there some other set of ads anyone can think of? I assume this is something Reinhard can somewhat configure. As a long-time No-S dieter, I'm not really looking for a different one. But maybe some other a...
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:36 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Reinhard, A Question about Ads
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17780
Jan, I often quickly scan the ads because they remind me of something. So, if it's something I am genuinely interested in, I will click on it. I know there was one ad (on the shovelglove section, I think) that I clicked on an ended up buying something from the site - it was something I needed anyhow...
- Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:05 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Gmap Pedometer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 32029
Gmap Pedometer
Have any of you seen this? http://www.sueandpaul.com/gmapPedometer/ It's a nice little interface that allows you to calculate how far you've walked. It's built on top of maps.google.com. Basically, just clicking "Start Recording" and then double-click way-points and it'll mark them. Also, if you don...
- Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:11 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: What is "Off-Topic"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 24896
What is "Off-Topic"
I've added the "Off-Topic" category as a place where people can post anything not related to any of the Everday Systems topics/categories. Feel free to post anything you'd like - but exercise some discretion because people of all ages read this site. Keep the conversations civil - might be good to a...
- Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:01 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Death of a Fad Diet??
- Replies: 29
- Views: 46643
Everyone, take a breather on this topic. Relax just a bit. We're here to share experiences, frustrations, ideas, etc. As a moderator, I'll lock this thread if it isn't toned-down just a bit. Also, take a moment to remember it's another person on the other end of the bulletin board. Feelings can be h...
- Fri Aug 05, 2005 3:52 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Let's get along....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 34498
- Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:22 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: To Reinhard about Amazon Shopping
- Replies: 13
- Views: 25256
- Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:42 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: To Reinhard about Amazon Shopping
- Replies: 13
- Views: 25256
- Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:45 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: The No $ Diet
- Replies: 20
- Views: 35462
Wow...that's like 200 dollars a month. $2400 a year. Holy crap. I guess it costs a lot of money to be a Big, Fat #@&%! Nah. It just costs a lot for us to eat a lot of empty calories. Now that it's late summer, it's prime-time to be buying tasty locally produced fruits. Raspberry & blackberry season...
- Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:01 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: The No $ Diet
- Replies: 20
- Views: 35462
- Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:59 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Recipe Thread
- Replies: 46
- Views: 63503
A SUMMER TREAT FOR NO-S DAYS Put a cup of coffee into a blender. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add several ice cubes. Whiz the daylights out of it, until it is frothy and cold. I did not put any sugar into this and it was still very yummy. That sounds tasty! I'll try it tomorrow. I may even add...
- Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:41 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Stickers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13869
Stickers
I'd like to convince Reinhard to start selling little round stickers with the NoS logo on them. I think they'd be good reminders for me to not dip in to those corn chips or chocolate chips. What do you think? Would a little round sticker that you put on snacks and sweets help to remind you of your N...
- Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:46 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Amazon Search Link
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12046
This is the current url:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/searc ... eywords%3D@@@
The '@@@' is the url-encoded keyword.
J
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/searc ... eywords%3D@@@
The '@@@' is the url-encoded keyword.
J
- Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:47 pm
- Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
- Topic: Amazon Search Link
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12046
Amazon Search Link
Reinhard, Does amazon give you a direct search link that you can give out? Whenever I buy stuff through amazon.com, I try to remember to go through the nosdiet link so you can make your $.87. But I want a link so that I can add in search parameters. I've added the Sogudi plugin ( http://www.atamadis...
- Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:44 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: If you can't range, fidget
- Replies: 19
- Views: 38886
The time to take to fidget is up to the individual. I find that I'm able to get the most done if I get up every 30-45 minutes and take a 1-2 minute stretch/fidget -- even if it's jsut to get a glass of water. My job allows that flexibility; however, I tend to not take long lunch breaks and just eat ...
- Thu May 26, 2005 11:58 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: If you can't range, fidget
- Replies: 19
- Views: 38886
Interesting. I've always wondered about that. A few months ago, I tried to get in to the habit of getting up every half-hour or so and just walk around my office a bit. I was doing that 50% for my physical health and 50% for my sanity. I can't imagine humans are really physically designed to sit aro...
- Thu May 26, 2005 11:55 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Recipes that will make you die laughing!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 26958
- Thu May 26, 2005 11:52 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Sugarfree gum?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16178
- Thu May 26, 2005 11:50 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Recipe Thread
- Replies: 46
- Views: 63503
I finally posted my beet recipe above. I don't have time tonight, but I'm going to also post a recipe for beer-can-chicken (affectionately called beer-butt chicken because of where the beer can goes. :oops: ) That's a simple recipe that tastes great and is simple. Basically, the beer steams the chic...
- Wed May 25, 2005 6:57 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Recipe Thread
- Replies: 46
- Views: 63503
OK, I'll post my recipe tonight. I have to wait until I get home. But I'll leave this posting as a placeholder for the beets! 2 days later... I'm a bit late in getting this out, but I'll finally post the beets recipe. By the way, it's from the cookbook Perfect Vegetables . My favorite cookbook is Th...
- Wed May 25, 2005 2:13 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Recipe Thread
- Replies: 46
- Views: 63503
Recipe Thread
Should we start a recipe discussion? Perhaps Reinhard could even make it a "sticky" topic so that it would always be at the top. What do you think? I have a great recipe for beets that I found last week that, surprisingly, called fresh ginger - it was very tasty!
-Justin
-Justin
- Wed May 04, 2005 5:18 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: what about drinks?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 26223
Re: What about fruit juice?
Does fruit juice count as an S (just one glass of orange or pineapple with lunch, say)? Thanks for the website, by the way. I found it today. I feel hope at last that there is an approach that might work if I work it. I've started immediately. Hoping not to have to go for the full 12 failures but i...
- Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:54 pm
- Forum: Test Messages
- Topic: Welcome to phpBB 2
- Replies: 7
- Views: 22069
- Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:53 pm
- Forum: Test Messages
- Topic: Welcome to phpBB 2
- Replies: 7
- Views: 22069