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Diligence

Between computer problems and a demanding schedule, I've not been on the board, but I have been keeping up with No-S. I've only taken one weekday S-day thus far. Unfortunately, I feel a long way from my autumn goal of re-establishing a healthy relationship with food, and I've found a "need" to furth...

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If you don't want to partake of the cake for whatever reason(s), perhaps you could be the "cake slicer" (or hander-outer). From my recollections of parties, whether at an office or a home, it is rarely noticed whether the slicer and/or hander-outer take(s) a slice of cake.

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I like Allisonmeg's idea of seasonal check-ins. I am resuming a periodic check-in, and my goal for this season will be to re-establish a healthy relationship with food--more specifically, to follow the No-S rules without fear. Even more specifically, as someone who has, in the past, often eaten just...

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Hi Larkspur, I am freshly back after too long of a break from No-S and the forum. After No-S-ing for a good while, I did cut carbs significantly (as well as certain other foods)--in large part to see whether it would help address some health issues. Prior to this modification, I had little success w...

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I would like to caution against sweets with meals, especially for those new to No-S and those for whom sweets are a trigger. In the past, I have tried to tell myself that it was okay to have sweets as long as it was part of the meal; but, it really wasn't. I was still enslaved to my sweet tooth and ...

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Just earlier today, I decided to return to No-S. When I first started No-S, I wasn't seeing improvements in my relationship with food or my desired weight goals. With some health issues, I modified No-S in that I was much more restrictive about what I was eating. Although this didn't result in healt...

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I started No S 16 months ago (Dec. 2013). If I remember correctly from when I was active on the forum, I felt like I wasn't getting anywhere fast with No S but didn't want to change it as a lifestyle. I had some medical bumps in the road. I took care of one, but a couple overall issues I didn't foll...

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How's it going, Benni? A better experience than March, I hope.

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auto, congrats on another milestone! I'm so glad you've stuck with it!

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Linda, it's fantastic to hear you've been able to notice a positive change in your life due to No S. :D I think I understand what you mean about burning out on it. I'm concerned I might too, but I know I need to stay the course. I like your idea of tossing in a couple extra S days when you're burned...

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Too funny about the butter beans & your husband at dinner, Berry!

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Congrats on your successes! I hope you're feeling better soon.

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Is there any specific way in which you think we can be an encouragement or help to you as you navigate this current situation with food, appetite, and urges? Just trying to help--not pester.

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I have been seriously struggling with my N days since Easter. It just doesn't take much for me to derail and then I feel all sorts of guilt and anger. Last night for example - my poor husband had to listen to me rant about the amount of candy we were given over Easter and Christmas and after I fini...

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Hi, I realize you might not be where you want to be and may struggle more than you'd like, but you've come a long way over the past several years, and you keep coming back; you keep working at it. You are an inspiration to persevere. Thank you!

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Congrats on your loss for the month!

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Awww, your poor dog. Is there any relief in sight?

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Mimi, I've read through your journey here, and I admire your perseverance. I also wanted to wave hello as one who loves the Shenandoah Valley. I'd sure like to live there. We drive there semi-regularly for our son who's at school in Lexington. Such a beautiful drive on 81--and so much more beauty of...

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Thank you for sharing that title. I am going to see if I can find it in the library and probably borrow Millions of Cats again while I'm at it.

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Best wishes as you seek to get down to 160. Do you have any particular goals for when you hit 160? What kind of fighting did you used to do?

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How wonderful that you get to see your mother! Enjoy your visit! Remember that you can always pick yourself up if you have a little slip during her visit. You'll do great!

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I don't want to control them but like Diligence there comes a point where my eldest is just eating for the sake of eating and to create a stir! With my youngest I don't want to force feed him but he needs a certain amount to be healthy and functional. I definitely know what you're talking about Mer...

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How are things going for you? Are you sticking with No S? Figured out if you need to plan ahead for meals? I didn't used to have to plan ahead specifically for No S but realized I couldn't keep denying that I can't eat many of the foods my family eats without it making me ill. So, now I have to thin...

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Berry, I'm a newer member here (joined in Dec.), and I don't get to post often, but I wanted to "wave hi" and thank you for your posts. You've got a great attitude and enthusiasm. I'm really enjoying reading what you have to share here. Thanks!

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oolala, I hope your dress challenge serves to help you with your overall goals. I've been thinking about your more recent eating problem. I'm not sure if I'm understanding it correctly, so please forgive me if I'm totally off. In relation to what you've mentioned, I do wonder if you might want to tr...

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Lori, I'm so impressed with your diligence and perseverance with your no-sugar mod. Happy birthday! Keep up the great work!

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Congrats, Dwain on the successes! Do you see yourself sticking with No S and shovelglove for the long haul, or do you have a different goal in mind?

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Welcome back, Chani!

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Way to go, ironchef! I've been known to send in excessive amounts of food into work with my husband to get them out of the house. While I don't want to be the cause of someone else's problem (ex., if they're trying to avoid a particularly tempting food), it solves *my* problem of getting it out of t...

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I, too, am sorry for the loss of your cat Sam. We have a bunch of cat lovers in this household but don't have any due to allergies. I imagine we might be overridden by cats if the allergies weren't an issue. Did you ever read the picture book Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag? My cat lovers love that bo...

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Oooh, I am going to look into this type of rice now. Rice is one of the things my body seems tolerate right now. Thanks for mentioning it and then explaining what it is.

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How neat that your husband may be joining you in this No S way of eating. :) I can understand the concern about him dropping weight faster than you, but you probably already know that it can be challenging to live/eat No S when those around you are eating seconds, sweets, and snacks on a regular bas...

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Welcome back! How's it going today?

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auto, thanks for continuing to share your insights and experiences here. I enjoy learning from you. I'm glad to see you're cutting yourself some slack/being more realistic in relation to your life with some of your non-eating systems/goals. It's neat to read about your various systems, but it's also...

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((((Linda)))) Sending you some virtual hugs. Sounds like there have been some disappointing and even rough times lately. I'm confident you can achieve your goals regarding your eating/weight, mothering your girls, giving purpose to your "down-time" while the girls are at school, supporting your husb...

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Hey, I've been thinking about your mod of no candy, desserts, or sweets on N Days. Did you see an improvement in your mood? Is it a mod you think you'll keep?

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Linda, I'm pasting in what you posted in auto's thread in response what I posted there: Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:24 am Hope I'm not out of line here but wanted to respond to what Diligence brought up re: kids & amounts. Ellyn Satter who is a child dietician recommends allowing children to eat as ...

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Linda, I'll reply in my thread so as to redirect attention here back to auto's No S and related systems journey.

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auto, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being such a consistent poster on this forum (unlike me :oops:) and for replying to so many people's threads. You are a source of encouragement to many of us. :D As for the question you asked recently about eating out rules, we don't have any specific...

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I'm sorry to hear about your injury. I hope it has continued to improve. Just wanted to pop in to thank you for all the encouragement and insight you give on this board. It is a huge help to "know" someone who has been there for the long haul and sees the value of both the No S philosophy and of tho...

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It's been a while since I've posted on your thread; it's been hard to make time to post. Congratulations on making your goal! I'm glad you're continuing to share here with your regular updates and blog posts. I'm curious about how you personally feel about the weight loss at this point in time, with...

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Lori, it's great that you've been able to find a trigger and have resolved to do something about it. I hope this year without sugar will be a fantastic modification for you as you seek to nourish your body and life a full, contented life. :) I'm looking forward to reading how the year goes for you. ...

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Linda, I hope you're able to achieve all of your goals, no matter the concept you use to nourish your body. You've been an encouragement to me, and I thank you for that. I agree with others who would like you to stay on the forum; I do hope you'll continue to post here.

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It has been a good while since I posted and since I've been able to keep up with the board. I decided to just dive in with a new post today rather than trying to make specific time to catch up and then post. I've still been sticking with No S faithfully. Because of health issues, I've started to try...

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I am still faithfully sticking with No S, but I am discouraged. I had lost weight, some of which might have been illness-induced, and gained it all back. My plates are typically sane, normal portions. I have "regular size" plates with a wide lip on the edge (2" probably), which drops the usable area...

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Things continue be steady with No S--no fails. I think I might have been able to guess at what automatedeating's previous footer/tag line meant with being free from snacking when angry or sad (I'm paraphrasing and probably poorly so). I think I get it. At least my interpretation of it is that I've g...

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I'm still here and keeping to No S principles without failures. I'm still struggling with a health issue but am trying to get back to a normal life. I actually went to the store for the first time in weeks a couple days ago. I was utterly wiped out afterwards and fell deeply asleep in the early even...

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Welcome and best wishes to you! If accountability is helpful for you, you might want to start a check-in thread on the Daily Check In forum here. Some post daily; others post less frequently.

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Just popping in to say I'm still sticking with No S. I've not strayed during the weekdays from No S concepts at all and didn't even take the one midweek S day I expected this month, but that's because I was terribly sick and couldn't bring myself to eat at all. I've rarely had any S's on S days even...

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herbsgirl, you're losing so much! Do you think you'll still keep posting here after you've reached your goal? Are you still enjoying the bite counting?

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I noticed you're thinking of cookies from the freezer. I was just thinking this morning how like using the freezer for treats. I put a bunch of leftover treats in there last week so I wouldn't be tempted during the week. I still haven't touched them, but I'm so glad they were there in the freezer ra...

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Best wishes to you! I'm sure you'll do great this year as you work toward your goal. Congrats again on your new little one!

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Linda, I hope you'll stay with us here. I'm sorry you've felt that you are being viewed in negative light because of your recent mod. I can't imagine anyone looking down on you in your attempt to make No S work better for your lifestyle. Plus, allowing up to six S events/week doesn't mean you have t...

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Welcome back! Good for you to keep from snacks and seconds while you were away!

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Good for you about the iced coffee decision! :) I was originally going to suggest you not consider it a failure, especially with as little sugar you mentioned them containing. But, I know some people are very specific with their goals, and I didn't want to offend if it was very important to you to l...

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Hooray for your successes!

I think I know what you mean about eating all day and never feeling satisfied. Keep up the good work!

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I hope things are going well for you. It's so good you're able to look at the gain from Nov-Dec in a more positive light--in that you're able to recognize the benefits you previously experienced with No S and have the assurance that you will be able to lose again with No S. Best wishes to you this n...

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I don't keep a food journal because it is not a concept that appeals to me. Some questions you might ask yourself (no need to reply here): What are you hoping to achieve by using a food journal? Do you think the diet mentality and rebellion against it would likely derail your success with No S? Do y...

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Welcome, Benni!

Do you already have a marathon training plan set up? Are you running it with a friend or family member? I hope it goes great and that you'll update us on the event after the big day.

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A belated Happy No S Anniversary to you, oolala! Thank you for the support you offer us here on the fora. You're a blessing to us.

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Happy Anniversary, and enjoy your hike!

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Congratulations, and how wonderful that you've had such a smooth, quick recovery thus far!

P.S. In the event you're nursing, please remember to stay hydrated and to be gentle with yourself on the snacking front.

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automatedeating, thank you so much for sharing so much of your goals, successes, and even failures with us here. You're inspiring. Great idea to use the No S concept as a means to achieve other goals.

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Welcome and best wishes to you on this journey!

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I can imagine being famished after shoveling, especially since you only had half of a bagel at breakfast. Be sure not to beat yourself up about it. Be as gentle with yourself as you would with someone else, okay?

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Best wishes for you this new year! Aim for green tomorrow, right?

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eschano, I hope you fully recover soon! How fantastic that No-S has taken away your fear of failure. Excellent! Best wishes to you in this new year.

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NoSnacker, I'm glad you were able to converse honestly about eating with your husband. When one hides eating, it is difficult enough to identify and admit it to oneself, let alone frankly tell another about it and take a stand for oneself. Way to go! I hope the discussion bears good fruit for both o...

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joasia, fluctuations and maintaining rather than losing can be so frustrating, but I want to encourage you to keep at it and to remind you that you are more than a number on the scale, than the size on clothing tags, than what you think of yourself when you're feeling discouraged. If you need more s...

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Best wishes as you restart, and Happy New Year!

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My goals are to keep to No-S and to exercise 10 days this month. I know I will likely take an S day in the middle of next week for a family member's birthday. I can't presently think of other non-Saturday/Sunday S-days coming up this month. So far, the No-S'ing has been a success, but I've not been ...

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Eating: 1/1 - Success 1/2 - Success (146.8 lb) The weight drop is appreciated, but I've eaten little in the past few days. I won't be surprised if it rises after I am well enough to eat normal meals again. Still no exercise. I've been under the weather for so long, and today has included another twi...

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Linda, you're an inspiration! Keep at it on the friendship front. It is so much work, isn't it? I hope you're able to maintain/rekindle older friendships despite the move and develop new, lasting, healthy ones in your new area too. It'll be work, but when you find truly good friends, the friends and...

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Eating: 12/20 - Success 12/21 - Success 12/22 - Success 12/23 - Success 12/24 - Success (149.6 lb) 12/25 - S Day 12/26 - Success 12/27 - Success 12/28 - S Day 12/29 - S Day 12/30 - Success 12/31 - Success Things are going well on the eating front. The exercise isn't happening consistently yet due to...

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automatedeating, I've looked a bit for something from you but haven't found it yet. I've been looking for a greater explanation of your signature. Would you be willing to expand on your signature with us? I have been freed from mindless snacking and eating when I'm mad or sad. It doesn't have to be ...

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So mmmm check on my feelings.... 1. I have to realize that today is a new day, and can be a moderate day! 2. Get right back into routine - my 3 squares and planned S's 3. Stay away from the scale :) 4. I made the decision to polish off the rest of this stuff--lesson learned--leave the leftovers--no...

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Thank you for sharing this. Nice quote and applicable to so many aspects of life.

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Thank you, automatedeating! I appreciate your welcome, support. and encouragement. :D My S days last weekend were very sane, with just a very little nibbling on sweets as we completed most of the holiday baking that is sent out. I deliberately held off on it till the weekend so as to help me avoid t...

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I am a new user on this board but not new to No S or to visiting this board. I posted a quasi-intro in the check-in board yesterday. I'm sure many of you have considered and discussed this before. I think I've even read discussions on this here before. So I hope this isn't too much of a bore. As I w...

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This is my first post on these fora, and I don't know how often I will check in. I am consciously restarting No S living. I've lived a No S life often in my life without realizing it -- probably well before Reinhard tried it himself. I've gotten away from healthy eating habits over time though, and ...

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