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I'm not sure that I could have done this initially, but now I ignore hunger. It's not an emergency and I'm in no danger of starving before my next meal. Having said that,I've noticed two things: 1) when I eat a "good" breakfast, I'm much hungrier than usual the rest of the day. 2) if I add more fat ...

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Welcome! Your birthday will be an S day. Enjoy!

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At first it does suck. We've been cautioned for so long that the eensiest bit of hunger is dangerous, is going to screw up our metabolisms and cause our bodies to start cannibalizing muscle that we've forgotten something. It's normal only to eat two or three times a day. (It's also normal for those...

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When in Rome...

Just be consistent about what you do.

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It's mostly due to other changes I've made in my diet, but processed foods taste like chemicals to me. That eliminates a lot of junk from my diet. But I still jones for sweets and haven't cut down or cut out any food group.

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Good for you! Congratulations!

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Start Saturday. It's an S day and you can't fail. Remember, however, that S days don't need to be license to eat anything that doesn't eat you first. Start your N-days on Monday.

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First, define "nights." Are you talking evening hours or overnight? I've worked both and how I ate varied with the hours I worked. Also, do you work them randomly (one at a time and it varies) or in a row?

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Blithe Morning wrote:I know that my husband and son would love the bacon and cream version. Thank you!

It's my favorite -- and why I only make it a couple of times yearly!

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The potato corn chowder sounds tasty. I usually make Bittman's Basic Corn Chowder with corn cob broth. It's tasty! For some reason I can't get the link to post, so here's the recipe: Basic Corn Chowder [/size] Yield 4 servings Time 30 to 40 minutes For maximum efficiency, strip the corn and get the ...

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Another thing to bear in mind is that is *does* get easier over time! When I started a couple of year ago, those gaps between meals were *tough*, and if dinner with the missus was going to be delayed for some reason, I'd often have to eat ahead of her, 'cause I just couldn't wait. Now, going six or...

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Mark Bittman's Shared Meals, Shared Knowledge. His piece about Junk Food is good, too.

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If you can go from 6 pm-ish from dinner to 9 am-ish to breakfast, you can go from noon until 6 without eating! 6 hours between meals isn't an unusually long time. Your desire to eat more frequently is more habit than need. Remember, hunger isn't an emergency!

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One of the reasons I started making bread was because I'd picked up a loaf of artisan-type bread and wasn't happy with the price. Then I wandered down the baking aisle at the store and realized that a bag of flour was much cheaper and I could make lots of loaves of bread from it. I put the bread bac...

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How many do you usually eat? It very well may be a good number.

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Welcome back, Shirls! I think too many habits at any time set us up for failure.

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Welcome, Heybazilla! I don't think it matters so much exactly when your meals are as long as the timing is something that works for you and you can do consistently.

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1. Does anyone subscribe to Cook's Illustrated -- the magazine or online? Supposedly they have a recipe for beef stock that uses ground beef and I'd like to try it. 2. I can't find my recipe for Toll House Original Chocolate Chip Cookies, so I looked it up online. I'd noticed this before, but does a...

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I haven't had revel bars for years. I think my favorite chocolate dessert is Katharine Hepburn's Brownies . They're excellent by themselves and decadent if accompanied by a scoop of good vanilla ice cream (or chocolate or coffee). The head notes to this recipe mentions the recipe being published in ...

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Oh, overly beige, how I envy you having fresh figs to eat!! They do appear here, but are expensive and a treat for that reason alone. Plus, they spoil quickly and have to be the only fruit I consume until they are gone. I don't see anything wrong with your mods. I've never followed the one-plate rul...

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Who Me? wrote:I missed your first go-around. What were your concerns about the un-healthiness of eating three reasonable sized meals a day?

Here is the first post (and responses): Fear of Not Eating Healthy Enough

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I'm curious, what mods are you using? I just finished reading A Year in the Village of Eternity: The Lifestyle of Longevity in Campodimele, Italy by Tracey Lawson. Here's an article about it. This is a village of just over 600 people and over 100 of them are between the ages of 75 and 95 (or older) ...

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That is interesting. For me it highlights the importance of finding a way to eat that not only allows you to lose weight, but is something you can do for the rest of your life -- and why quick weight loss plans don't work in the long term.

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I cook from scratch, too, and make my own soups. I'm not sure why this is or why I do it, but the majority of the soups I make are vegetarian. Occasionally I'll add some meat, but not often.

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I generally drink my coffee black, but if I feel the need for a creamer I use half and half or milk. Full fat.

I usually avoid any of the bars, but occasionally I'll buy a Lara bar. I've never had any of the other bars.

Processed foods are out for me.

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Don't get frustrated! Weight loss is slower for most people on No-S than on other weight loss programs. Now that you've weighed yourself, wait and see what your progress is in another month or so.

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The increased urine production is probably due to less sodium in your diet. You're not making more water; less water is being retained by your body.

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I remember you! Welcome back.

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wosnes, I thought you'd mentioned before that it was closer to *two* years before you went to floating S days. At any rate, you'd definitely given yourself a long time with fixed S days before going that route. Seriously, it's now been long enough since I started it that I don't remember exactly ho...

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Anyone out there ever try the mod of floating S days? Like....looking at your schedule each week and choosing the days when you know you'd probably be at your "weakest", depending on what's going on? I recently read how DaveMc has S Days on Friday and Sunday (which doesn't sound too bad to me), whi...

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I don't remember how long it took not to feel hungry between meals. But here's what I know for sure: hunger isn't an emergency.

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Another thought: reducing portions and trying to lose 2 more kilos might just make this a "diet."

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I find that I'm rarely tempted by the food advertised on TV. Even if it's not junk food being advertised, it's "junky food". I rarely get the urge to snack when watching TV.

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J Stanton in an essay on the subject of breakfast food: "... has anyone else noticed that what passes for â€œbreakfast foodâ€ is the nutritional equivalent of Halloween candy? How did we get bamboozled into starting our day with snacks and dessert? It's nothing new or original to the US. The French...

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One of the hard things - and the good things - about No-S is that you have to answer those questions for yourself. My definition of "sweet" has changed over time. I'm less concerned about a little added sugar in a recipe, and I put it in my coffee. But I no longer eat pre-sweetened yogurt (I buy pl...

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Trust the process. Your first S days may be over the top, but even that is okay. You can't fail on an S-day. Reinhard suggested in his book to plan some REALLY GOOD treats, and I'm going to say I absolutely agree with this idea. It's really hard to binge when you've promised yourself that perfect G...

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Well, I'd say if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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I have been making my eggs this way: http://sunandsalt.blogspot.com/2011/08/scrambled-eggs.html They are so good I eat them several times a week, and on days when I do, it's a *very* long time until I need to eat again. I made the eggs this morning. They're very good. It's similar to the way I usua...

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Congratulations, sheepish!

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I have been making my eggs this way: http://sunandsalt.blogspot.com/2011/08/scrambled-eggs.html They are so good I eat them several times a week, and on days when I do, it's a *very* long time until I need to eat again. Those eggs look very good. I'll have to try them in the morning. Thanks for the...

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Those of you who have been around for a while know that I use NO low-fat products, with the exception of 2% milk. The only reason I use 2% milk is habit. I'm used to it and it's what I automatically reach for. Even when I intend to buy whole milk, I come home with 2%. I think the only way to break t...

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I think it comes down to two things we've discussed here previously: fat and protein lead to feeling satisfied longer.

I'm not too big on studies anymore. Many have mislead us over the years.

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I think it's one thing to take supplements for a specific reason, another to take them in hopes of preventing this, that, or the next thing or because some "expert" says to take them.

I don't take any at present.

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I was trying to write a post that would deal with some of the points brought up here, when something occurred to me: In the US, it's considered elitist to eat seasonally and locally and seek out organic food. In much of the rest of the world, that is how food is grown and consumed. In much of the re...

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I don't always eat breakfast, but when I do, it's whole grain toast and fruit. If I'm especially hungry, I'll add an egg. Because I'm no longer working and because it works well for me, lunch is now my main meal. It's usually some kind of protein, starch and lots of vegetables. Dinner is usually sou...

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I find I'm spending more. Guess I'm following Pollan's directive to "Pay more; eat less." I am buying better quality food. Of course, it doesn't help that groceries are going up, up , up.

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No S is really similar to how I grew up eating - with the one exception that my parents were big into fruit after meals. I sort of continue that - my feeling is that, if it's eaten at the table straight after the meal and I intended to eat it, it doesn't count as "seconds". My dad is my No S inspir...

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I agree with the others. The right time to exercise is when it's right for you. My primary exercise is walking. I have a dog and I try to get two long walks a day with her, plus a couple of shorter "taking care of business" walks. The longer walks are anywhere from 20 minutes to 45 minutes. The shor...

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I think a lot of us are trying to find a way between haute cuisine and what I call dump and heat food. I think Jamie Oliver does a pretty good job of finding the middle ground, although I have to wonder what he was thinking with this week's recipe: salmon cakes. That middle ground used to be the no...

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I'd say stick with normal plates as long as they aren't larger than 10 1/2 inches. Or, if they're that large or larger, if they have a raised border and a center that is smaller.

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How wonderful! Over size portions completely ruin dining out. Sat. night Mr. Morning and I have reservations at a slow food place on our weekend away http://www.cornexchange.com/ I have already picked out my entree. I hope I'm not becoming a food snob. I do confess to becoming more particular, espe...

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Naebird wrote:Wow, really? I will have to stop by there next time I am in Indy. Thanks for the recommendation.

It's very pricey, but it's worth it.

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Some of Indy's downtown restaurants are currently participating in Devour Downtown to showcase the restaurants and get people who might not go downtown for a meal to go downtown for a meal. Each restaurant has special meals for this event all at the same price. Last night my daughter and I went to S...

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I don't talk about it, with anyone, unless asked

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Okay...there's a confession...yup, I've taken things OUT of the trash to binge. Me too !!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_18_5.gif I know of someone who sprayed Windex over the edible food in the trash so that she wouldn't be tempted to dig it out. No, it wasn't me! It was someone from an...

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Oh..NO!! Paid in advance!!! :cry: ( that kinda takes the edge off that adventure, doesn't it?) moving on.. I'm not sure I am going to see The Help either. I have all the characters fleshed out in my head and I'm not sure the movie can live up to my imagination! Whatever happened to the movie versio...

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I don't understand the absence of blogs/web sites dedicated to cooking (and baking!) for one or two. Supposedly nearly 60% of American households consist of 1 or 2 people. There are a number of cookbooks available, but many of them offer pretty gourmet fare, often with hard or impossible to find ing...

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Thanks for the book suggestions, wosnes, but shipping costs to Poland (be it from US- or UK-based Amazon stores) are horrendous. Any websites you could recommend instead? I'll definitely check out what Google has to say about it! Unfortunately, I can't think of any blogs or web sites dedicated to s...

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I've successfully cut some recipes by a third or half. Check out Small-Batch Baking and Small-Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers . Not only are there recipes, but also advice for dividing ingredients like eggs and what equipment you'll need for baking. Most recipes make 2 servings. Also check Small B...

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I enjoyed "Eat Pray Love', but came away thinking she was self-involved, unrealistic, and spoiled. Like I wish I could afford to be LOL I just found out that Elizabeth Gilbert had been paid the advance for that book before she left for Italy. So, essentially, she had an idea and was being paid to h...

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I think you should forget the cat and follow your dreams and do a Dutch oven cookery diet book! First buy stock in a Dutch oven company (as will I!) One pot meals...use campfire or solar oven... I think I just gave you a million dollar idea! ( FYI:I hit the wrong icon and went to your info.. that's...

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I think nutritional science is still so unknown that most of what we read is speculation -- speculation with studies trying to prove whatever. There was a time when I believed in the "superfoods" until I realized that no one, any where, except modern-day affluent societies had tried to include them ...

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I am a big believer in pleasure, and the idea of trying to kill your pleasure in eating seems sad and crazy to me. Also, very American -- who else runs around trying to make eating NOT enjoyable but us? And maybe the British ... And we know how skinny this approach to eating has made Americans! I a...

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Nearly 40 years ago I dated a guy who never used deodorant. He was convinced that the more you used it, the more you needed to use it. Occasionally if it was very hit he smelled a little "sweaty," but nothing terrible. I stopped using it during that time, too, and had no problems. Then, for reasons ...

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debrabuf wrote:
Our all time favorite was Hot Dog Stew...we sometimes my siblings still make it for get togethers,,always better the next day.

Thanks for sharing..brought back memories and I'm 54 and not part of the depression era.

So tell us about the hot dog stew.

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Time to bring this post back to the top because Clara has a new recipe on her channel on YouTube: Italian Ice . It's timely for me, I've been making granitas over the last week or so. There are probably more new videos since this thread has been updated. I also found a couple of recipes that fit in ...

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Interesting article. I think one of the things that leads to "failures" is putting too much importance on little slip-ups. There are going to be circumstances we didn't (and couldn't!) anticipate or plan for. There are just going to be mistakes, but we tend to dwell on them rather than marking them ...

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Maybe it just sounds too simple? That could be part of it. No counting calories, carbs, fat grams, or points. No weighing or measuring. No complicated formulas. No special products or drinks. No elimination of certain foods or food groups. No shopping for special foods. No need to spend extra money...

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r.jean wrote: Even my well meaning friend did not get it when I just refused the weight watcher desserts she encouraged me to try on a weekday...

I'd refuse a weight watchers dessert on an S day!

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Here's an interesting question: why do traditionally male jobs (like construction) have very strictly observed meal breaks, while female jobs like yours don't? Unions? Men being more pushy, and sticking up for themselves? Women being afraid to make a fuss? Women making less, probably, especially if...

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It makes me wonder if our society didn't start gaining weight when we started listening to 'expert' advice. That's part of Michael Pollen's take on it. (If you haven't read "In Defense of Food," I highly recommend it!) He believes that the culture of eating is as important as our foodstuffs, and we...

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I don't talk about No-S at all unless I'm asked. Unfortunately, that approach doesn't help spread the word.

It does keep me sane.

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I think the biggest reason diets fail is that they don't work for you; you work for them. Find a way to eat that will work for you and enable you to meet your goals. â€œDiets are like trying to sell everyone the same style and size shoe. If this way of eating is forced and not really you, youâ€™ll ...

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Welcome, Uncle Al, and good luck.

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I love Ravelry. I'm not very active, but I really enjoy looking around and getting ideas.

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I unintentionally started No-S with a modification. I missed the one plate rule and for the first year I followed No-S ate one serving of whatever was being served. If my meal was on more than one plate -- well, so be it. It worked. By the time I realized there was a one plate rule, I couldn't see a...

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Wosnes, after rereading your coffee-making technique, I remembered that I had little "one mug" Mellita flilter holders to put on top of a mug. They were stored with the camping stuff. I used them every morning while we were camping ..decafe for hubby's mug..regular for mine. I too love Mellita coff...

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This is the first thing I thought of when I read that: Compared with the French, we're much more likely to choose foods for reasons of health, and yet the French, more apt to choose on the basis of pleasure, are the healthier (and thinner) people. How can this possibly be? Rozin suggests that our pr...

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Great article from Salon: I Thought I'd Always be Fat His way may not be exactly right for all of us, but it can be done -- no matter how much you have to lose. More and more I'm noticing that the "experts" are saying weight loss comes down to two things: 1. Eat less. 2. Move more. It's that simple....

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John Ritter was one of the good guys, as is Henry Winkler.

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Grammy G -- the only thing I truly miss some kind of mixer for is beating egg whites. They're really time-consuming to do with a whisk. Makes my arm hurt, too! I've done heavy cream and while it obviously takes longer, it's more reasonable. Oh, creaming things can be kind of a pain, but it's also no...

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There's an automatic assumption that if you eat three meals daily it will be breakfast in the morning, a meal at midday and one in the evening. But there's no rule that says it must be that way. I generally skip breakfast altogether and eat only two meals. Breakfast is not given the same importance ...

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I believe it. I would imagine they also don't have unrealistic goals in either how much can be lost or how quickly it can be lost.

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1. if you could offer 1 tip for all us newbie's what might that be? I'd say don't over think it and don't worry about being perfect. I also agree with Thomson Pier. 2. were you one that got it right away, or have you struggled thru the years? I'd say I got it right away, but that doesn't mean there...

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debrabuf wrote:my heartburn is gone, i think it was some new herbel supplement I was trying for a few days, grapeseed extract. since stopped taking it i feel 100% better, so it wasn't the good eating.

Great news! Glad you're feeling better.

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I think there are ways to eat what you want, enjoy yourself and at the very least, limit the caloric damage done. Probably the biggest S temptations on vacations are snacks and maybe sweets. If you have an idea of what the day is going to bring, you can plan accordingly. A snack or a sweet (or a swe...

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The main problem I find when mixing cuisines at home is the sheer volume of stuff that sits in the cupboard or the fridge. Each style of cooking has its own set of ingredients (yes, there's some crossover and I try to exploit that) and it's practically impossible to use everything up before it goes...

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The Mediterrasian Way is one of the books I take diet inspiration from, although I was eating mostly Mediterranean and Asian food before I was on No S and was still overweight. We eat mostly Mediterranean and Asian style foods. I loooves me some Japanese food. The idea of eating only one type of cu...

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Maybe I'd get the hang of it after a while, but I cannot eat with chopsticks. Heaven knows, I've tried and tried and I just can't get it. I'd probably lose a lot of weight! But I'm not trying it. Oh, I see it's Japanese food -- one of my least favorite cuisines. I'm not sure why, but Japanese just d...

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It's too late now, but for a while after you make a post, you can delete it. Up where you can quote or edit, there's an "x" for a period of time -- maybe 24 hours? Anyway, you could have just copied the post, deleted the old post and made a new post about the eggs.

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I've always liked Henry Winkler/aka The Fonz. I'd like to read his new book I've Never Met an Idiot on the River: Reflections on Family, Photography and Fly Fishing . You can also read an excerpt here . I watched the video clip and particularly liked something he said at the end: You have to learn t...

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Thanks, everyone! This will be an exciting time. Obviously I think she's an exceptional young woman and we all are very fond of him. In fact, one of her uncles told her months ago that she'd better not lose him, because he was one of the good guys. I just hope she doesn't turn into bridezilla. I do ...

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I've read about that a while ago and thought I posted a link to this article about it.

It's very interesting.

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Even if yesterday hadn't been an S day, it would have been an S day at my house. My eldest got engaged! We've all been expecting this, but yet it came as a surprise. Well, I suppose today would be the S day because none of us have seen them since "it" happened. I'll probably be the first, because I ...

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Just had a bit of a lightbulb moment: why try to follow an eating plan that is too restrictive in order to lose weight? You have to ask yourself is this something you can keep doing for the rest of your life? Are you willing to forego fat/carbs/points or whatever in order to keep your figure if you...

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Sounds like a learning experience, not a failure.

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Marianna wrote:yes, but Marilyn Monroes size 14 is our size 6. The average has risen so drastically, not to mention vanity sizing.

I've read that before and believed it. I also remember my Mom at the same time and she wore about a size 14. Believe me, it was nothing like a 6 is now. It was bigger.

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The other thing you don't see in those old photos are the uberbuff, no body fat women. Most women were slim but not thin by supermodel standards. I think we, and I'm talking mainly to women, have such a distorted image of what a mature, adult woman's body should look like. The media shows us images...

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Congratulations! It looks like you have a plan.

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You know that is something that startling to me as well, I don't view my Mother as old. It really wasn't that long ago. It scary that in such a short time our eating habits did a nose dive, that so quickly we lost track of what normal means. Believe me, 62 isn't old. You'll be there before you know...

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