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- Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:46 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Scale poll
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14650
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:48 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: June Challenge
- Replies: 47
- Views: 53671
June Challenge
June already, jeez :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :) :) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :?: :mrgreen: :) :) :) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :) :) :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :oops: :) :) 26 27 28 29 30 :) :) Sick on the 8th - ate sooo many pieces of honey toast
- Tue May 02, 2017 10:07 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: ***** May Challenge *****
- Replies: 14
- Views: 26618
Re: ***** May Challenge *****
I'm in.
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- Fri Apr 28, 2017 12:45 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: ***** April Challenge *****
- Replies: 20
- Views: 31065
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:49 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Having trouble dealing w/ friend's weightloss from surgery
- Replies: 17
- Views: 30667
lpearlmom I understand your feelings too. Jealousy is difficult to express to other people because it never feels justified and we are all taught at an early age that it is wrong. We still all feel it though at one time or another. Criticizing someone for feeling jealous is a cheap shot. Be kind to ...
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 9:53 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: ***** April Challenge *****
- Replies: 20
- Views: 31065
I stopped checking in last month. This month I'm going to be more disciplined. :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :oops: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :oops: :...
- Sat Mar 18, 2017 1:47 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Judith Beck
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14348
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:51 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: ***** March Challenge *****
- Replies: 20
- Views: 31419
:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: :oops: :oops: 8) 8) 20 21 22 23 24 8) 8) 27 28 29 30 31 :arrow:[/quote] OK lets do this 2nd - Ate lots including snacks, sweets and seconds 14th - OMG!!! Ate ev...
- Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:49 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: The most unusual, anti-paleo and anti low-carb mod
- Replies: 15
- Views: 35957
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:33 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Eating Disorder/looking for a buddy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 33746
I can relate to some of what you wrote, I have had periods in my life where I have thought about food pretty much all day. It is a struggle. I also can't do intuitive eating. Reading some of the Beck diet books helped me. I believe that to change your life you have to change your thoughts and that i...
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:53 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: >>> February challenge <<<
- Replies: 26
- Views: 36679
Re: >>> February challenge <<<
:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: 01 02 03 8) 8) :wink: 07 08 09 10 8) 8) 13 14 Sick 16 17 8) 8) 20 21 22 23 24 8) 8) 27 28 :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: I have decided to join in this month :D I have been invited to a three course dinner on the 6/02/17 so that will be a s dinner event. I split my lunch in...
- Fri Jan 27, 2017 3:04 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Motivation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 26969
In terms of exercise motivation I keep a log. If I don't work out there is a very obvious blank space. I like to see writing in all of the boxes! So I guess its the same philosophy as the red and green no s records. I record improvements in my strength which is very motivating and I can easily see m...
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:59 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No Seconds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16135
- Mon Jan 09, 2017 1:23 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Hunger/acid before bedtime
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9529
- Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:31 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Post your Christmas successes here!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31198
oolala53 I can get Guinea Pigs for eating locally. The guy kills them but you have to dress them yourself, which is what has put me off. I can get locally grown rabbit which is oven ready and much easier. The Guinea Pigs are reasonably popular though. Bluebell - I find buffets hard because loading y...
- Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:58 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Post your Christmas successes here!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31198
- Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:17 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Post your Christmas successes here!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 31198
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:23 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: lower food budget - are you noticing it?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15000
I spend quite a bit of money on food :D I like to buy things online I have never tasted. I have bought some stuff which has been utterly disgusting but its a bit of fun. I also buy home grown meats (I live in the country). I pay $20 (Australian dollars) for a rabbit. I could get it cheaper at the bu...
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:08 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No S vs. Weight Watchers
- Replies: 65
- Views: 75464
It is possible to do No S long term. Can you really see yourself being happy doing weight watchers for the rest of your life? If you want to drop weight quicker on No S and give yourself a little boost then try filling more of your plate with veggies. Don't switch to a diet for quick results, stick ...
- Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:33 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No Regret New Year's
- Replies: 46
- Views: 42931
Merry, I still feel my thoughts can be very diet like even though I have been doing no s for a while (ten months I think). I look at some foods and think I wont have that it is very high in calories, or even worse I won't have that because I have no idea how many calories are in it. I don't actually...
- Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:22 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Damn white bears
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17295
The main difference is alcoholics practice abstinence which is not possible with food. I want to eat the foods I enjoy. kaalii I also grew up in a household without treats. My partner usually has ice cream in the freezer, but in our household that is usually all we have in stock. Well..... until Chr...
- Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:09 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Damn white bears
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17295
Damn white bears
I have been thinking I would like to make food choices based on what I want rather than the foods that are immediately nearby (at this time of year all the sweets and treats). The food I can see (or I know is in the cupboard) strongly influences my food choices (I think about it because it is there)...
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:47 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No Regret New Year's
- Replies: 46
- Views: 42931
Merry, asking yourself questions about how you are feeling before and while you are eating is the backbone of intuitive eating. I have not found it that helpful because it does not help with moderation or food choices (for me). For example my partner gets pizza and garlic bread most Friday nights an...
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 4:06 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No Regret New Year's
- Replies: 46
- Views: 42931
I've given "no regret new years" some thought because I know I can over eat doing No S. Today a sales rep dropped in the first of the Xmas goodies (decorative box of wafer biscuits) and I know there are a few hampers coming my way from other businesses. I briefly thought I could have one on saturday...
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:46 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Long Time Lurker - First Time Post
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18293
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:42 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: help
- Replies: 35
- Views: 48383
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:18 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Fixated on rules
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13458
Thanks to everyone that replied, it gave me something to think about. Naeman - your post really spoke to me and made me rethink what is behind my rigid ways. A bit of a life lesson in that post for me. Merry - Thanks for all the suggestions and the reminder that No S does not actually dictate how ma...
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:09 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Fixated on rules
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13458
Fixated on rules
I have not completed one year of the No S diet and I really wanted to before I added any modifications. The weather has turned hot (not surprising I live in Australia) and I can't eat a good lunch because I have had too much water. I need to split lunch into 2 mini-meals. I have tried a milk drink b...
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:22 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: do you use supplements? which ones?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 42913
That's great news Kaalii. I have been trying to eat Teff or Amaranth porridge to boost my iron levels but I have not been doing it long enough to know I it helps. I live in Australia so the one vitamin I don't need to supplement is vitamin d :-) It is only spring and the UV index was already 11 toda...
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:24 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Learning to serve the right amount first time
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9588
I can relate. I was calorie counting before I stated No S and was used to eating small. I was always hungry and would look forward to my next meal or snack. When I started No S I would often serve myself a meal that was too small. I was worried about how few 'rules' there were and that I would gain ...
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:59 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Real Food favourites
- Replies: 31
- Views: 40782
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:43 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: do you use supplements? which ones?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 42913
i use floradix iron + herbs. It's a liquid and doesn't not cause constipation I have never used floradix however, in a chemical analysis it didn't have anywhere near the amount of iron it said on the bottle. There is almost no regulation of vitamins unfortunately. They might have corrected the prob...
- Sat Sep 10, 2016 11:53 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: do you use supplements? which ones?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 42913
but does it actually hurt you? my probelm is that iron supplements really hurt me, besides making me constipated... i end up curled up in bed if i keep taking them... no vomiting (like some people do), but also not going to work, either... cant stand up, put myself straight...so, no way i can muscl...
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 11:23 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: do you use supplements? which ones?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 42913
- Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:08 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Figure is outlook speaking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 18943
I would love to eat without rules and remain slim. I have not been doing the No S diet for very long however, I would describe myself as option b - I manage but it requires attention and mindfulness. My partner does not think about food like I do. He is very relaxed about when he eats and how much h...
- Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:12 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Got Non Scale Victories? Post 'em here!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 58009
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:30 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Potential purchase: Air Fyrer - Worth it?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15136
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:02 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Helpful hints to stay on plan--what are yours?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 22876
- Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:08 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Handling disappointing meals
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13475
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 2:23 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Braised whole fava beans
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13342
My local greengrocer does not stock fava beans (called broad beans here) but they are sold frozen. I just microwave them plain and then burn my finger squeezing them out of the pods and eating them. They are delicious. I should put them in my vegetable patch but beans and peas take up a lot of space.
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 2:18 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Are There Any Intermittent Fast Survivors Here?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 51001
I try to keep a 14 hour gap between dinner and breakfast because there does seem to be some health benefits associated with fasting. I have not tried doing longer fasts so I don't know about weight loss (or gain). Restricting myself to 2 skimpy meals per day on a regular basis would be grueling for ...
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:58 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: What's your challenging situation?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 33457
- Wed May 25, 2016 12:42 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: How do you call the end of a meal?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 40353
I know when I am full Precisely, how do you know? How can someone else learn to tell as well as you seem to? I find it hard to describe in words! Sometimes when I think I am hungry I ask myself what I would be willing to eat to satisfy my hunger. My answer can help me decide if I am actually hungry...
- Mon May 23, 2016 2:47 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: How do you call the end of a meal?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 40353
Great question! I eat what is on my plate 99% of the time. I know when I am full but will eat more if I am enjoying the meal. I will also leave my favourite part of the meal to eat last. For example if I was having salmon and vegetables I would eat the veggies first and then the salmon. Maybe I shou...
- Mon May 23, 2016 2:38 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: I've got to 21 days - what now?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13114
Congratulations! My No s plan is to keep at it. I have diet head on my s days and I get down on myself on red days so my habit plan is to do my best on n days. My diet head on n days is much better than it was at the start and I figure if I just keep going with no s my relationship with food in gene...
- Mon May 23, 2016 2:30 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Thinking of experimenting with ditching the no sweets rule.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 26242
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:33 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No-Hunger Breakfasts
- Replies: 42
- Views: 52034
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:30 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Reluctantly I have bought bigger tops ...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13331
It might be helpful to post on this board even if you are feeling negative. I'm sure we will not be poisoned :D Good on you for trying something new. I love all the ingredients you have listed. I go through phases of eating different foods. At the moment I am loving roasted brusells sprouts. My part...
- Sat Apr 16, 2016 12:55 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: how to make perfect burger
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9695
- Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:00 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Story snacks - chocolate cake
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28048
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:42 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie too with a blog
- Replies: 14
- Views: 22508
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:36 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Story snacks - chocolate cake
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28048
I eat butter and feel no guilt. I drive past 2 dairies on my way to work and often see the cows grazing in the paddocks or queuing for the dairy. Not all cows are kept in sheds and are overcrowded. I also know that the milk taken from cows that are sick (or are on antibiotics) is not sold (locals us...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:07 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: meds that cause weight gain. nooooo!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12249
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:24 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: meds that cause weight gain. nooooo!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12249
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:48 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Scales are messing with my head
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15241
I weight most mornings and the variation is huge. I have the flu at the moment and I gained 4.5 pounds (2kg) in two days. I often gain that much during ovulation and just before I get my period my weight will commonly go up twice that. I think the scale is a good tool but I think you need to weigh o...
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:23 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie
- Replies: 16
- Views: 29265
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:44 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: chocolate candy mania
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20722
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:39 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Tasting while cooking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14738
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:02 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No S days
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15812
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 4:36 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: How do you Avoid the What the Hell Effect?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 22027
I have a rest day every week (only work out 6 days a week) so I can move that rest day if I need to. I also have small goals (fitness tests or increased reps) as well as big goals to help keep me on track when my big goals are a way off. I also remind myself that fitness is fluid. If you give up now...
- Wed Feb 03, 2016 4:18 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Learning what I need
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9639
- Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:33 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: So I went way off the rails...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19859
You thought she was right???? No, she wasn't right, she was a rude and uncivilized b****. Don't deny yourself a night out with your hubby because of nasty people like that. Life is short. Have you tried having a strong black coffee to try to stave off a migraine. I have to laugh at your death race 2...
- Mon Feb 01, 2016 2:03 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Learning what I need
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9639
Learning what I need
I find that I am good at working out how much food I will need at lunch and dinner but breakfast is another matter. Every time I have a different breakfast dish my serving is too small so I have been having seconds (after the first time I know I have to cook more). I am trying not to be hard on myse...
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 9:22 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Insomnia and no s
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23007
I can relate to weight loss insomnia (from calorie restriction not No S). It is very frustrating. You could try: - making sure that you do not exercise too close to bedtime - using a relaxing mantra and breathing to try to get back to sleep - if you are waking up hungry you could have a small glass ...
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:34 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Newbi
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10074
Newbi
I just started the no s diet last Monday (not even a week in) and I thought I would say hi. So far I have found it easy and I have not been too hungry. I have some dieting (calorie counting) thoughts I want to get rid of, but I hope that will come in time. I am looking forward to french toast on the...