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eschano

Wow Kookie, in my experiences those off-periods always come before some wonderful change so hang on in there.

eschano

Oooh, I forgot all about The Help! I loved that book!

And I'm currently reading The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson - so far so brilliant and an easy read as well.

eschano

Oh, the pampering sounds lovely! Have a wonderful holiday. I hope you and your sister get on amazingly, if surprisingly, well! And if not - you have those summer reads!

eschano

Hello and welcome!

Your schedule is a bit crazy, isn't it? I hope it calms down!

eschano

Auto, I just caught up with your thread. I had so many comments that I forgot half of them again already. May I just say: BRAVA! It's just wonderful how you are figuring it all out. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I thought your "comfort" spending was very interesting as I forgot that mo...

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Hi all, Thank you so much for your support. I agree finallyfull,, we spend too much time of day working to stay in a job with a boss that makes everyone feel anxious and small (not just me but I'm the one saying: no more). Thank you auto! Me too haha. And Linda thanks so much! I will have between 1 ...

eschano

Welcome! I look forward to reading your thread

eschano

baby steps are great! Well done on getting deeper into your emotions.

eschano

Lol! He's so funny! Love that "hilarious" age.

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oolala53 wrote:Probably for the same reason I used to read diet books while eating brownies.

This cracked me up! I do the same!

eschano

Doing well Berry! Keep on doing what you do

eschano

Hiya!

Thank you for sharing your background story. I'll be crossing my fingers for you and hope NoS will keep you sane and occupied

eschano

Not sure you're still getting this but good luck Anoulie! Do check in in a couple of months or so to let us know how you're doing. And I want to say: you are at a healthy weight and are beautiful! Try whatever you think "normal eating is" (as for my grandparents, great grandparents and the majority ...

eschano

Well, just quit my job so we can be job-hunt buddies :) It sucks that you have to deal with the flat at the same time but the advantage is that you can either look for a flat closer to your job or the other way around. maybe it's even worth taking a 2-3 months short rental until you have your job fi...

eschano

Such cuties!

Hope you're doing well

eschano

Welcome! NoS is fantastic

eschano

Hello!!! I'm so sorry, I forgot to say that I'm in Italy! I'm back since last night and am just catching up. But guys: today is my first day back at work and I quit my job!!! This is the scariest thing I've done in a very long time. I have no other offer yet but it became such a source of anxiety th...

eschano

Hahahahaha! Thank you all for brightening my day.

I know those conversations too.

eschano

I'm in too! After a week on holidays I'll start today: 10 Green 11 Green 12 Green 13 Green 14 S-Day good S day with just a muffin as breakfast and one piece of cake at a wedding 15 S-Day instead of dinner some 3 hour snacking session at an invitation 16 Green 17 Green 18 Special S Day 19 Green 20 Gr...

eschano

I eat a portion of fruit after my dinner most days and it probably wouldn't fit on my plate. I'm still losing weight and am in the healthy BMI category. Will I get to my skinniest this way? Probably not but it works for me.

eschano

It's interesting but also can't be the whole story because I have yet to meet someone who becomes obese from the sheer amount of vegetables they eat. I guess the problem is that they eat vegetables on top of all the fried stuff. I'm not saying fried stuff is bad - in moderation it isn't. But people ...

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Over43, I completely agree! In Austria nearly all my friends and family smoke but all are stick thin. And they continuously offer cigarettes too. To come back to the original topic: I just got back from Italy and have this funny episode to contribute here: At the beach (a small beach hut and a shack...

eschano

I have massive plateaus so I can relate! I started to like them because they teach me to keep on going and be kind to myself and not to make weight-loss my goal but to be healthy and follow NoS.

As for the drop - Good for you!

eschano

Glad it's all going so well! And your fresh fruit and vegetables sound great.

eschano

Yesterday: NoS Green - it was easy yesterday. LAM Green - watched a surprisingly good movie I didn't want to watch because I thought I had it figured out in the first 5 min but then didn't. It's called "non-stop" with Liam Neeson. Held my attention well. SavingToBuyAMiniYacht Green - that was a hard...

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So true wosnes. When I first went to the US and eventually came to the UK (which is equal in its portions) I put on 10kilos just from that. And even now when my friends visit from Austria they are often disgusted by the portions. I completely agree oolala that a person still has a choice but I think...

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Lol! Who knew so many people had different interpretations for your name oolala

eschano

Glad the tests went ok! Hope it's all going to work out

One last day before S Days.

eschano

Well done! It's hard to be in a restaurant and not give in - but that too becomes habit

eschano

Your boys sound so delightful! I love your way of parenting auto.

Linda: I'm doing the same: two days

It's harder than is sounds but well worth it.

See auto, you're such an inspiration!

eschano

"Heaven's Dew" - beautiful!!!

You're doing well it seem

And S days just around the corner.

eschano

I do what auto does. And if I have an incredible urge for sweets the whole day, I incorporate fruit for every meal. I love red grapes for example - they give me sugar while being delicious and all green. I don't count a little bowl of fruit as seconds as long as I eat it after my main plate.

eschano

A resounding yes to what has been said as well. I think there's two major benefits about the way Reinhard constructed the system: it will teach you that a red day is not the end of the world so you can learn to be kinder to yourself and stop (I'm talking about my experience here) beating yourself up...

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I thought that was interesting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-magazin ... r-27601593

Especially, as many people here reported being shocked by the snacking-environment we live in, in offices, during the commute if it's public transport and at home.

eschano

Hi Heather,

I hope all goes well with the tests today! A NWS day sounds like a good idea in that case. Otherwise, welcome to vanilla

eschano

Sick days are S days Dandelion

I hope you get better soon!

eschano

I love what you said about the things that are important in life. Hear hear!

eschano

Glad you're staying home and having a sick day! You should consider staying home until you're better. After all - strep throat is contagious, isn't it?

I'd call it an all out S day including electronics.

Get better!!

eschano

Or, if this really doesn't fit your eating style then try a 4th meal. As your meals are quite moderate a fourth meal at the same time each day might work. It's all about the routine in the end

eschano

Well done for the first day! Yay you!!!

And I would apply the same principle to the 40 days as to NoS - if it's a red day mark it and move on. Don't throw out the progress you already made

eschano

Yeah, well done Keith!

eschano

I hope you feel better soon too!

Have I told you before that one of my favourite children's book/early teen book is "Holes" by Louis Sacher. It's so funny.

eschano

Welcome back to the boards! Looking forward to reading your thread

eschano

Sounds like a brilliant job! I'm sad to say that my PT friends make their money by taking cash and not providing receipts if you know what I mean. And they work a lot and it becomes lucrative quite quickly if there isn't 30%-50% coming off your pay check. This, by the way is our major bone of conten...

eschano

Hmm, sam, may I suggest that you binge because you don't actually eat enough food on a plate considering your activity? When I looked at the photos of your food I thought it was very little, especially given that you train hours every day. I think get more food on your regular scheduled plates and t...

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I doubt you'll regret it Imogen. Your job sounds great, your team lovely, your life settled where you are. I love London but it's a big risk to leave such a good situation as you have and I probably would have decided against it as well. If you really really want it: I once rejected and offer and we...

eschano

Oh no Ursula, I have another suggestion: if you don't mind looking East then "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden was one of the historical books I loved for it's stunning use of the English language. It's certainly one of the best books when it comes to poetic use of English. It's also a good sto...

eschano

Hi Ursula, Hahaha, yes, well, Sissi had a proper Eating Disorder, including eating blood soups (as in like warmed up blood from animals - yickes) for weeks and nothing else. Her waist was tiny tiny tiny. She was also depressed for all her life and I wouldn't be surprised if it had to do with her die...

eschano

Lol, I think I've misspelled oolala's name 100 times but the main thing is that when I write her name - in whichever form - or read her thread I am immediately placed on French riviera with that amazing holiday feeling, sun, and great food habits.

eschano

I'm so delighted that NoS is a positive thing in your life. It all sounds like one of those extremely tough times and it's great to have a healthy routine to anchor you. If you're sick of diet coke then it's the right time. I suggest replacing your daily diet coke with green tea for now (or whatever...

eschano

Thanks Linda! As for book suggestions you asked for on auto's thread: I just read The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende - it was beautiful. Otherwise for not too depressing books: Wolf Hall from Hilary Mantel, The Hobbit from J.R.R. Tolkien, oh, I could go on and on and on :) But I really loved The...

eschano

Lol oolala! Enjoyed that article.

eschano

Yes, exactly as oolala said (thank you for clarifying as I would have hated to be misunderstood): it was well into NoS and I don't recommend doing it too early. Advent sounds like another brilliant suggestion of oolala's as there'll be plenty of hot drinks to substitute it with

eschano

Hi Ursula, aren't you the coolest couple ever - saving a dog and investing heavily in it? Amazing. As for S days - they can't be green. Or at least I would advise against it because it starts a cycle of restriction on S days. And as for your N day McDonalds - that's golden green with NoS :) I sugges...

eschano

Hi Clarinetgal, just catching up with your thread. The annoying thing is to experiment but the best thing in the world is if you find what works for you and can stick to it.

May I gently suggest that it wasn't the fat but the highly-processed nature of the food you were eating that gave you reflux?

eschano

That's hilarious Linda. Have you read the thread on the General Board about the Fantasy of Being Thin? Thought it was quite good.

As for rocky - use that energy to go on a power walk to the eye of the tiger and then laugh it off

eschano

Definitely - if there's a guest then I go with minimal compliance and don't think about what I'm eating. If there's no guest I do whatever I want

eschano

Love your tour around the world!

eschano

Auto, I'm just catching up with your thread over the weekend. I don't even know what quote to pick out - it's so packed with wisdom, humour, and success!

Well done!

eschano

Very cool job ironchef, but I also commend you for having a second job - a hobby that can be monetized. Very inspiring!

Delighted you're figuring out a routine with your exercise.

eschano

Sounds like you're making great life decisions. As for Amalfi: well, one problem that solved itself in my eyes.

eschano

Yes, Ursula, that's what they call "hijacking" and you're most welcome to do it anytime. I love the discussions on the daily threads. Thank you auto, dandelion, and clarinetgal for your comments as well. I'm glad that I'm not imagining things and that NoS does influence other people in your life as ...

eschano

I'm all for what ironchef said. I put cucumbers/mint/oranges/a bit of everything in my water. It makes it fresh and lovely.

eschano

Hiya, I stopped drinking diet soda (and by default soda in general) after about 1 1/2 years of good compliance. The way I stopped was giving it up for lent and when I got through lent I never really wanted it again. Weird, eh? But it's actually quite disgusting, which you would notice if you had giv...

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New week - new luck bump

eschano

Yay! Well done to decide, brilliant on your bonus and pay rise, and good to have this figured out. If I would love my job I wouldn't leave either!

eschano

It's so funny how people get on completely different and inflexible sides when it comes to food choices.

Also, classic to be sick on the last day of school. I often get sick during my annual leave - I guess my body goes into shock when the stress subsides.

eschano

Hey everybody, I should be perfectly honest that people don't touch my actual food (like the sandwich, or whatever). They pick up my microwaveable boxes and read the labels, sometimes while I'm eating, other times while I'm waiting for the food to beep in the microwave. Either way, it feels a littl...

eschano

It's so understandable to be stressed in that situation. I hope all goes well!

eschano

Welcome back!

eschano

That equilibrium sounds great!

eschano

Well done Sam! The trick is not "not to have Red days", the trick is "to catch yourself" the next day or the next. And you seem to have done that brilliantly! Only one more green day before the weekend. Plan one great treat and you'll be fine

eschano

Weebly, I think trust your body with the rice. Personally, white rice is the grain my body deals with best. I never have any issues with it and often lose weight on it. But everyone is different. My friend can take bread best and my dad pasta and my mum anything wholegrain. So trust your body - if y...

eschano

Beautiful!

eschano

Hmm, I often virtual plate but seconds was never my problem. My problems are snacking and sweets so I am fine, even if I am sure I'm on the heavy side of plates anyways. (amazing what amount of food you can get on a 8" plate without stacking, lol). So if seconds is your downfall I would find a way t...

eschano

Hi Alicerabbit! I sometimes skip breakfast as I'm too busy but I only skip lunch or dinner if I feel physically sick or not at all hungry with no prospect of feeling hungry for a long time to come. On weekends I often only have 2 meals and some sweets. So no, it's not forbidden but the more you can ...

eschano

Lol ironchef! Did you get the clarinet back? I was a dreamer too but eventually when you're leaving your parent's home life hits you and people become what I refer to as functioning-dreamers. I still have my head in the clouds but I am also organizing my life well. Being organised is just a habit, i...

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If you do go Kookie, make sure you get alone time to enjoy your surroundings by yourself and also some alone time with your brother. Also, don't expect them to change. Sometimes, if your response to what's going on changes then the dynamic can start changing too. But 1 week is a long time to make a ...

eschano

A definite yes to everything ironchef said. Also, about your BMI / weightloss worries: NoS will lead to you losing more weight. HOWEVER, because you have reached your healthy BMI and all it will slow down considerably. I mean, I'm still slowly losing but it's so slow now that I don't realise it at a...

eschano

Hahaha! Glad you're back to the boards.

eschano

You two are such an inspiration on the relationship front! It's easy to get a bit disheartened with a lot of not so inspiring stories around me but means everything to know that it is in fact possible. And Ursula: well done on the green day! Habit over Scale :) And you know full well you'll be light...

eschano

Oh yeah, that's the only thing I miss sometimes in the deeply green plains of South-West England: the mountains. But that's what holidays are for (and yes, as 1 in probably 100 I'd take a hiking holiday in the mountains over a beach holiday anytime). Yesterday: NoS Green - YAY! I was at another work...

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Germanherman and Heatherhikes: Hallo!

No wonder I like your posts so much - all cultural DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) directness and no-fuss.

Just wanted to say that I love both of your posts. And having followed germanherman for a while: you're a big inspiration!

eschano

Zaza, thanks a lot for bumping up this fabulous thread! Fantastic.

eschano

Thanks so much for the playlist Ursula!

You got married after knowing each other for 25 days? And you're still married now after 20 years? Amazing!!! I met my boyfriend in December, moved in in February and was really worried we're too fast. Thanks for putting my mind at rest!

eschano

Well done Sam! And also congrats to your job promotion.

I once did taekwondo and it was hard to get promoted. All the hard work paid off!

eschano

Berry, that level of normal eating is the goal :) I'm so proud of how far I've come in the last (nearly) 2 years and I think it's time now to find this "normal" eating balance without depriving myself. And thank you very much about your thoughts on body types. I completely agree. As for the 5 dollar...

eschano

Auto, I hope that one day I'll be even half as good mum as you are! You continue to amaze.

eschano

Hi Ursula, Just catching up with your thread now. I love the idea of a party bus to vegas! As for your workout playlist - any chance you'd share your favourite songs? I need a new playlist that has a fast beat desperately. Delighted you find you have more energy! I feel the same. On heavy S days the...

eschano

Well put Dandelion! I think we are all here to enjoy life, take pleasure in food and be healthy in body but above all in mind. You have given us all so much support and shared your wisdom - please stay!

eschano

So glad you are posting again Berry! There's nothing like your positive mind set to put a smile on my face.

eschano

I so admire you all and your posts are great. I can nearly smell how that last school day of the year felt like back in the days!

eschano

On Sunday, I was at the grocery store and thought "Oh I could get myself a treat. It's an S day." Walked over and looked at them and didn't want one! Said to myself, "Well I'll just have ice cream later like I planned." that kind of thing never happens to me when dieting - it'a always just a strugg...

eschano

Weebly, My S Day "mod" is to keep busy or to be precise in company. I never go crazy unless I have a day lying in front of the TV. I have those weekends too and enjoy them (besides the permasnacking) but I usually don't have them more than once a month. If you need a mod, I suggest to do what wosnes...

eschano

thanks for posting that link wosnes. I'll check out the film.

eschano

Yesterday: very uneventful:

NoS - Green

LAM - Green

I will do SavingToBuyAMiniYacht on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Floating the two days to use them any consecutive days during N days works for me. I might expand later on but for now two days is challenging enough.

eschano

Oolala, as an Austrian, I can tell you that most cultures in Europe eat 3 meals a day. Some 2 and some 4 like the French. But I don't know of a single one that allows perma-snacking. Most of Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic with their amazing cakes eats 2-3 meals with possibly an afterno...

eschano

Your food sounds delicious! Yummy.

eschano

In my experience not having mealtimes works best for people who used to always have mealtimes and therefore a trained hunger. So for example my friend doesn't have set mealtime but as she grew up with 3 times a day mealtimes and never was on a diet in her life she naturally gravitates there anyways....

eschano

Ironchef, I love your level-headed analysis and your mark-it-and-move-on attitude. You're doing great.

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