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wosnes

I saw a blurb about this on the Today Show yesterday, but can't find a link to it on their web site. I'm not even sure who spoke about it, but I think it might have been Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom. There's a calculation to determine "ideal" weight. For every inch of height over 5', allow 5 pounds, then a...

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Might be starting to get redundant, but I found these two today while looking for something else: http://madelynfernstrom.ivillage.com/health/2008/06/10_tips_for_slimming_down_on_a_1.html http://madelynfernstrom.ivillage.com/health/2008/06/more_on_budget_dieting.html Lots more from Pollan at http://...

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More from the same columnist/blogger with more to come:

http://kitchenparade.com/2008/07/how-to ... rt-one.php

http://kitchenparade.com/2008/07/how-to ... rt-two.php

wosnes

Foods to splurge on: http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2008/07/10-foods-you-should-always-splurge-on.html On the other hand... I've been reading Things I Learned from Knitting...whether I wanted to or not by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. One of the essays is called You can't make a silk purse out of a ...

wosnes

Wosnes, I'm the same as you. Being in the sun makes me feel ill. You've heard of people feeling depressed in the winter due to lack of sunlight...but did you know there's also a form of seasonal affect disorder (SAD) that afflicts people in the summer? Scientists think it is either related to the h...

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reinhard wrote:Hey, they forgot the "S"

Even without, sounds very similar.

Thanks for the post!

Reinhard

Nah, she didn't forget it Reinhard. She didn't know about it yet. She pre-dated you by a few years!

wosnes

I just finished reading Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, and it kind of speaks to this topic as well. She and her family eat locally for a year, growing most of their own food. One point that struck me is that today, we go into the supermarket and we can have any kind of food at any...

wosnes

I'm not sure I can be of help to you because I'm one of those who has always taken my coffee black. Having said that, I sometimes drink a cafe au lait type drink and put sugar in it. If I were going to wean myself from the sweetener and cream, I think I'd eliminate the cream first and then the sweet...

wosnes

In reading The Jungle Effect and The Blue Zone I noticed that most of the groups of people who live long, healthy lives live in areas that are warm and sunny and spend much of their time outdoors. It was mentioned briefly in both books that spending so much time in the sun increases their levels of ...

wosnes

Being in the sun makes me feel sick and then I don't want to eat. I've always been like this.

wosnes

Entirely too much effort for me.

wosnes

My take on the calorie-labeling thing is that many foods in restaurants that look healthy and relatively low in calories are actually very high. Like some of the salads, sandwiches and stuff. People don't realize how many calories they're eating because they're so hidden.

wosnes

I'm not sure why any of us expect to consistently be perfect. I mean -- look at other ares of your life -- are you perfect there day in and day out? Housekeeping for instance. I'll do really well for months, then all of a sudden have a time when it just all hits the fan and looks like a tornado went...

wosnes

It's not necessary to do tofu/seitan either. I've done my time as a vegetarian/vegan and didn't use them.

wosnes

I don't think it's a good idea. First, I think it fosters the "dieting = deprivation" mentality. Second, I think plateaus occur for a reason -- to allow our bodies to adjust to weight loss. If you need to do anything to jumpstart weight loss, increase activity.

wosnes

I was reading this http://www.blogher.com/when-less-more-why-diet-when-you-can-live-frugally Be it money or food, most of us don't live frugally. We practice abundance. We don't go for quality over quantity. We don't eat less -- or do anything less. Reading that also reminded me of this, which I fou...

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In her post about calorie counting KCCC mentioned protein and other folks have mentioned getting enough protein in a meal to help one make it to the next meal. Where did we get this obsession with protein? I have to admit that when I read "protein" I think animal flesh, maybe eggs. What amuses or co...

wosnes

One of the arguments for calorie counting is that â€œcalories exist, and you do have to lower them to lose weight.â€ Okay, they do. But the act of measurement has effects. I am completely convinced that a FOCUS on calories distorts behavior in ways that undermine chances of success. I feel very str...

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Thanks to all who took the time to respond. You guys are the best! Ironically, I found my answer in another post started by wosnes, "The Best Diet: No Diet." This particular part really spoke to me: This is the key: If you are interested in long term weight reduction, you need a moderate, balanced ...

wosnes

I think a little jelly is okay everyday on toast.

wosnes

Generally I think that NWS days are something one knows about in advance. But I also think there are days that are spontaneous.

wosnes

I was cleaning out some of my files and found this. It's from Mollie Katzen's Monthly Message some years ago. Must have been January... THE BEST DIET: NO DIET! [/size] by Mollie Katzen Now that the holiday season is coming to a close, the American tradition of January Dietary Penance will soon be we...

wosnes

I walk. Period. I can't do Shovelglove for health reasons. Walking is what I've done most of my life. I just used to do a LOT more of it than I do now!

wosnes

Remember, you're not avoiding sugar, you're avoiding "sweets" -- things you would eat for a sweet snack or dessert.

I eat Honey Nut Cheerios on occasion. Why "on occasion"? I don't like cold cereals that much.

wosnes

I'm a big believer in starting as you mean to continue; I'm not a fan of quick weight loss and then changing the program to maintain weight loss. I'd say if you need or want to tweak to encourage weight loss, make it something you can sustain for life. Maybe eating more vegetables (you can eat a hec...

wosnes

I'm not sure it's as necessary to decrease the amount of food as it is to make sure it's in the "right" proportions. 1/2 of the plate vegetables, 1/4 starch, 1/4 protein (including nonmeat protein sources). By increasing vegetables and limiting starch and protein, you're automatically reducing calor...

wosnes

I will also add that the Japanese eat very little dairy and very little bread and virtually no refined sugar. It was noted that the Japanese eat lots of white rice, the French eat bread and pastries, and the Italians pasta and bread. The difference is that all of them are more moderate in their por...

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I saw this on the Today show this morning. Weight Loss Tips From Around the World [/size] Nearly two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Our rate of weight gain is escalating faster than anywhere else on earth, particularly in children. What's happening to us? The obesity epidemic in our co...

wosnes

Lately I've been doing cold soups -- gazpacho, cucumber, cucumber-avocado, borscht. Any of these with bread and fruit. Nice and light for hot summer days.

wosnes

Oh, s'mores and a root beer float sound good -- though not necessarily together. I may have to go get the ingredients.

We had brats, baked beans, corn on the cob and watermelon for lunch. It was good!

wosnes

I can't stand sweet tea. Having said that, I put a little sugar in my hot tea. But iced tea? Never.

I also drink my coffee black -- most of the time. When I make the cafe au lait type drink, I have to add some sugar.

Weird, I know.

wosnes

Cosmetic industries don't suffer much from bad financial times, either. A woman might not be able to afford new shoes or a new dress, but she'll buy a new lipstick.

Lipstick -- and candy -- are affordable indulgences even when times are tight.

wosnes

One of my favorite ways to eat oatmeal is with a pat of butter, brown sugar and almonds with fruit on the side.

wosnes

In support of eating the stuff (and in direct contradiction of my last post) I add chocolate to my chilli and bolognese for richness. It goes remarkably well with beef and can sweeten a bitter sauce slightly. I've added it to my chili for years, but haven't tried it in bolognese -- I'll have to try...

wosnes

I drink coffee -- either black or with milk -- all day long. The coffee with milk is consumed when I'm tempted to snack on something else. It certainly doesn't increase my urge to snack.

wosnes

I agree with KCCC and angelka71 -- yes, it will work for someone with 5-10 pounds to lose, but it's not going to happen quickly. However, following the No-S habits might keep you from having to lose those 5-10 pounds over and over again. I also think that we have an idea in our heads of what our "id...

wosnes

The simple answer is yes, they're acceptable. Here's my two cents worth: none of the thing you mention are things I would routinely eat for a meal. For me, they're all "now and then" foods -- not necessarily reserved for "S" days, but also not to be consumed regularly on No-S days. I might have one ...

wosnes

If you've been eating "healthy" and go to cheeseburgers and fries every day for lunch -- you may well gain weight! But those aren't great food choices anyway, IMHO. They're okay now and again, but not as something to be consumed daily. There's a little restaurant near me that I go to for lunch weekl...

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wosnes I don't know ... I just think there is something so COOL about eating food based on real weather conditions Oh, it is COOL to eat food based on real weather conditions and actual supply -- not something shipped in from CA or somewhere else. After so much flooding here and in IA (not to menti...

wosnes

I remind myself that a) I'm not trying to be perfect and b) I'm not perfect at anything I do -- nor do I want to be.

wosnes

lovely velvety poops I don't think I would have thought of that particular phrase to describe poops in a million years! LOL Another thing I've found that gets things going is a glass of water with fresh lemon juice -- sweetened only a little to taste (only sweetened if needed to make it palatable)....

wosnes

Linked to this from one of Mark Bittman's posts on his blog, Bitten (http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com):

http://www.doriegreenspan.com/dorie_gre ... s-why.html

wosnes

I'm not vegan, either and you don't need to be vegan or vegetarian -- all you need to do is increase intake of fiber and water-rich fruits and veggies. I find juicy fruits to be very good at this.

Ever heard anyone say they got diarrhea from eating too much watermelon?

wosnes

I don't "exercise" -- as in going to a gym, etc. Just don't believe it and can't afford it. I walk -- a lot. That seems to do it. I also don't do shovelglove -- can't do it for health reasons. And I do lose weight with just walking and following No-S.

wosnes

I certainly did when I was eating vegan! But make sure to eat your fruits and veggies. It's not only the fiber, but the high water content of those foods that gets things moving along!

wosnes

The Blue Zone: Lesssons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner. There's a web site, but I've not looked at it too much: http://www.bluezones.com/ The press section is interesting. I first read about it a couple of years ago in National Geographic: http://quest.bl...

wosnes

Though I've followed vegetarian or vegan diets in the past, I'm an omnivore now. I prefer to eat less meat rather than more. Not only does it make sense healthwise, I think that as food prices rise, we're going to have to make some choices about what we eat. Meat is probably going to be one of the f...

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I received the following a few weeks ago. It's from Mary Hunt's Everyday Cheapskate e-newsletter: Load Up on Potatoes for Nutrition and Thrift Whether youâ€™re a news junkie or grocery price hound, you are keenly aware that the cost of food is rising. And not only in America, but around the world. A...

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From today's New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/11/dinin ... ref=dining

wosnes

I like Blueskigh's and JillyBean's suggestions. Make sure you eat enough at lunch, too. Beyond that, something occurred to me while I was reading The Blue Zone : THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING HUNGRY. With just a few health-related exceptions, being hungry doesn't mean we have to eat. We've been t...

wosnes

I ignore the one plate "rule" and just have a serving in addition to whatever is on my plate.

I'd been no-sing for quite some time before I realized there was a one plate rule and just had one serving of whatever was being served. Didn't matter if it all fit on one plate or not.

wosnes

Oh, here's another one... http://orangette.blogspot.com/2007/01/brown-bag-it.html Good blog :) I particularly liked: "Itâ€™s not as though he never does nice things for me, because he does plenty. For example, he has single-handedly grown my collection of vintage Pyrex dishes from two pieces to six...

wosnes

Oh, here's another one...

http://orangette.blogspot.com/2007/01/brown-bag-it.html

wosnes

This or a Greek Village Salad with chickpeas. I could live on this or some variation of it all summer long. http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/07/a-salad-palette/ Greek village salad: green bell pepper, cucumber, red or white onion, tomato, Kalamata olives, capers, and feta with a dressing made from lem...

wosnes

I have never been a breakfast eater, NEVER!!! Coffee has always been my breakfast, but have decided that is not setting a very good habit for my DD's. So, besides cereal, yogurt and eggs what is your favorite??? Personally, I think "a good breakfast" is highly overrated. I think as long as you're n...

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I've run into this from two very different sources over the last week: This is from Mary Hunt's Everyday Cheapskate newsletter: Load Up on Potatoes for Nutrition and Thrift Whether youâ€™re a news junkie or grocery price hound, you are keenly aware that the cost of food is rising. And not only in Am...

wosnes

My daughter and I went out to dinner last night. Nothing special -- more going out because no one would have to cook -- or clean up. We went to a well-known chain restaurant and both had a salad. Not only was it "nothing special" -- it was flavorless! The entire time I was eating mine I was thinking...

wosnes

CSA is Community Supported Agriculture. This describes it well and will lead you to one near you.

http://www.localharvest.org/csa/

wosnes

There seem to be two "happy" weights: one where your body is happy; another where your brain is.

I'm more than happy to let my body decide where my "happy" weight is. By the way, I'm also 5'3" and my body is happy between 120-125. Definitely no lower than 120.

wosnes

I've had Ethiopian and tapas. I just pay attention to how I feel. Do I feel satisfied? If so, time to stop. Beyond that, I think life is too short to worry about whether or not it filled a virtual plate. If it was more -- so what? Actually, I tend to think that what I eat there wouldn't fill a dinne...

wosnes

I like V8 juice (and tomato juice), too. There's about 50 calories in 8 ounces, so that's not bad. But I'd use it to increase my vegetable intake only in an emergency. It's not that difficult to get enough veggies (and fruits) in meals. Plus, they're more filling and will help get you to the next me...

wosnes

This is cool.

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguide ... redientmap

I found the link at this blog -- it's interesting. I think the CSA sounds interesting, too.

http://adventuresineatinglocally.blogspot.com/

wosnes

I wouldn't -- unless it's something you'll be doing every day.

I've recently learned that there's nothing wrong with being hungry. We just think we need to do something about it every time we feel it. Hunger is "normal."

wosnes

In The Accidental Vegan by Devra Gartenstein, she mentions the need to be creative when going from being an omnivore to vegan. She says (and I paraphrase) that when poets stick to the sonnet or composers to the sonata, the restrictions force them to be more creative. I look at the restrictions like ...

wosnes

My ex-husband was a No-Ser before there was a No-S. He never eats breakfast. I have to make myself do it, and haven't for the last 2-3 weeks. Many people eat only 2 meals daily. I don't see a problem with not eating breakfast and following No-S.

wosnes

I eat fruit desserts and call them dessert. I think there's "dessert" -- and then there's "DESSERT." I also don't worry about whether or not my fruit dessert fits on my plate.

wosnes

I will be taking all 3 days as S days. Saturday will be my usual trip to the farmer's market and breakfast out. Sunday I'm not sure about -- yet. Monday -- the usual summer holiday meal. My "treat" is going to be -- are you ready for this? -- S'Mores. I've been craving them for about 6 weeks. Haven'...

wosnes

In Mindless Eating Wansink mentions how the less variety we have, the less we eat. In another post today: Contrary to popular opinion we are well-served by limits! Blueskighs I'm currently reading The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner. He's...

wosnes

I think part of our speed eating or rushing through meals is due to the way we view not just the meals, but life in general. For many others, meal time is a time to relax and socialize with family and friends. For many of us it's something else on the "to do" list, to be completed quickly so we can ...

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I think part of the secret is to plan -- and to have a Plan B -- and C, too!

wosnes

Basically, it's planning:

http://blogs.smh.com.au/lifestyle/chewo ... ere_i.html

wosnes

It's not the carbs, it's the calories, i.e. not the KIND of gas you are putting in the car, but the AMOUNT of gas. If you take in more food than you burn, you gain weight. [/color] Hi, I was on a fairly strict low carb diet for 1.5 years. I ate tons of food. Yet, I lost about 105 pounds. I was actu...

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I'm generally not a speed-eater. I'll have to say that there's something to the 20 minute rule. It helps to talk with family/friends during dinner. Although, I'm frequently alone and find that sitting at the table and reading something does it, too. Last night I went to a favorite little restaurant ...

wosnes

I do a smoothie for many breakfasts (nearly every day during warm weather) and soup just about every day for lunch -- year 'round.

wosnes

Ok so here's my problem... I haven't been very consistent with NoS lately, but my concern is that since I only have 3 meals per day, I like to make them nice and balanced, but I always end up too full and think it myself "it'd be so much easier if I could just save the rest of this for a snack arou...

wosnes

My thoughts? Keep it up, and don't worry about it.

wosnes

Hagen Dazs has 4 oz. containers, too. I've only seen a few flavors (vanilla, chocolate, coffee and dulce de leche).

wosnes

I finally finished reading Mindless Eating this morning. At the back of the book he answers some questions, one of which is: "Why don't we see mindless eating in other countries?" Wansink thought there were two key reasons others are skinnier than we are: size and structure. I'm going to skip size a...

wosnes

Here's why I think most of us fail at "diets" (and the passion part is included, too). In his book Eating Well for Optimum Health Andrew Weil says that the Optimum Diet must: 1. Meet all needs for macronutrients and micronutrients. 2. Support health throughout life. And here's why we fail... 3. Prov...

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Several times during the talk he mentioned Ann Cooper. I googled her and found this:

http://www.lunchlessons.org/

wosnes

3. What do you mean by "caloric drink"? To me, that seems backwards. I cant' EAT anything (aka snack), because it's extra "calories", but I should drink something with calories? I don't understand this concept. Have I missed it somewhere in the "teachings" on the web? Or is this in the book? (haven...

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Good video and article from Mark Bittman's blog. The video is 20 minutes long.

http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05 ... at-we-eat/

wosnes

We went from regular salt to sea salt. I like the sea salt better, hubby finds it's not as fine as regular salt, but, when you have had the regular kind all yourl life, it will take getting used to the coarser sea salt. I like sea salt and kosher salt, too. I use them almost exclusively. I use very...

wosnes

I've had this happen and it usually happens in one of these circumstances: 1. I've skipped a meal. 2. I've not eaten enough at the previous meal. 3. I've had to wait longer than expected for the next meal. Any or all of these happened more frequently than I liked when I was working, but sometimes th...

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OrganicGal, The point was made to "reduce" salt not eliminate it. While there is a raging contoversy regarding salt reduction in the medical communicaty most agree that salt can affect hypertension (the silent killer). Hypertension is a well documented "risk factor" for cardiovascular events ie hea...

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I find that a lot of "special events" are celebrated or occur on the weekends, so it's not really an issue. Me too! Thank goodness. My brother's birthday party is on Friday, though, and I really want to resist the cake. With 3 brothers, 2 sisters, in-laws and 9 nieces and nephews, I think I have to...

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I do have a medical condition (congestive heart failure) that requires me to be careful about salt. My cardiologist told me he wasn't concerned about the salt I use in cooking or at the table, but to watch the prepared and processed foods. I use them rarely anyway, so it wasn't much of an issue. Wha...

wosnes

I find that a lot of "special events" are celebrated or occur on the weekends, so it's not really an issue.

wosnes

Blamey -- you're welcome.

I think the original article had more info, but it's not on the web site anymore. This seems like the condensed version to me. Some of the links no longer exist, either -- like to the AICR's New Plate Program.

wosnes

I don't go for "balanced" but a variety of foods over not only the course of a day, but over several days or a week. Having said that, I'm also trying to eat more seasonally as well as locally, so for the last couple of weeks I've consumed a LOT of asparagus. It will soon be gone and my consumption ...

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Sheiler wrote:NWS

Non-Weekend S days: holidays, birthdays and other special events.

I have such a small family that it's something I don't have to worry about.

wosnes

And here is my 2 cents on making them eat what's in front of them. I think it might be a better approach to be a little more flexible with small children when it comes to expecting them to eat what you put in front of them. Of course they have pickier pallets when they are small and catering to the...

wosnes

A different plate method, but their ideal is the same:

http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/d ... d.portions

wosnes

OrganicGal wrote:Hi f, I personally don't think that website with the ideal body weight calculator is realistic.

I agree. I'm a 5/3", medium framed woman and it gave me 115-119. I already know that under 120 I look anorexic and don't feel much better. I also don't think a 4 lb "range" is very realistic.

wosnes

I agree with NoelFirgart and Organic Gal. I think you might be wanting your body to do more than it's willing to do. Just because you can do it doesn't mean you should.

wosnes

I drink mostly water, tea and coffee. Hot tea is sweetened with less than a teaspoon of sugar, coffee and iced tea are unsweetened (I don't know why, that's just the way I prefer them). I often put a slice of lemon or lime in water, but not all the time. Some days I drink cafe au lait with breakfast...

wosnes

Got a recipe on that espresso martini? That sounds like a GOOD S-day treat. I'm fanning myself like I'm lookin' at the Diet Coke break boy just thinkin' about it. I'll have to ask the bartender. He's a friend of my daughter's and this is his personal recipe -- it's not on the menu at the restaurant...

wosnes

I did vegan for a while and also noticed the reduction in hot flashes. I'm pretty sure it's the absence of animal products. When I resumed eating animal products, I noticed that the more I ate, the more hot flashes I had. If you think about it, it makes sense -- especially with dairy and eggs. Eggs ...

wosnes

Aren't these similar (or identical to) the review that was in the LA Times about the time No-S was published? I know that CR is positively associated with health and longevity -- whether it be something purposeful or accidentally done. I also know that some people are obsessive about weighing and me...

wosnes

I never drink milk and never have -- of any kind. Cannot stand the taste of milk. I do occasionally use it in a cafe au lait or hot chocolate and I do use it in cooking or on cereal (but all the milk remains in the bottom of the bowl).

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