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by Too solid flesh
Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Failures and moderation?
Replies: 13
Views: 19780

Failures and moderation?

I know what you mean, Betty.

On habitcal, if I make one slip I mark the day red rather than green, but I wish there was an orange colour option for days when I have one minor slipup but the day is otherwise fine. I have wondered about using white squares as a surrogate orange. Does anybody do this?
by Too solid flesh
Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Thanks!
Replies: 10
Views: 19346

Re: Thanks!

Congratulations! Wonderful to take your shorts in.
I can still play "Celebrity Lips" but it is getting harder.
What is "Celebrity Lips", please?
by Too solid flesh
Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Question
Replies: 6
Views: 12840

Question

Sounds like a success to me, too.
by Too solid flesh
Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Success so far :)
Replies: 6
Views: 10964

Success so far :)

Well, I'm hapy to announce that since my original post on this thread, I've lost another 9-10 pounds. Shovelglove mon-fri + 15 mins of jump rope monday to saturday works wonders :). I will take some pictures in a few days to post the before and during :D. Greetings Congratulations, Chentegt! That i...
by Too solid flesh
Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hello everyone, newbie here. Plus a couple of questions.
Replies: 15
Views: 22221

Hello everyone, newbie here. Plus a couple of questions.

Hecaterin wrote:Can anyone give me a link to a discussion of virtual plating?
Welcome, Hecaterin!

Try this thread:

http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic ... al+plating
by Too solid flesh
Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Archives
Replies: 3
Views: 8299

Accessing archives?

When you go to the No S Diet Discussion Home page, towards the top right it says: Goto page 1, 2, 3 ... 18, 19, 20 Next If you click on 20, that takes you right back to the beginning of the current archives, I think... to 2005, anyway. I have also been mining the archives - a great distraction from ...
by Too solid flesh
Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: S-Day day variation?
Replies: 6
Views: 13845

ClickBeetle wrote:I start my S-days on Friday after suppertime and end them on Sunday night.
Me too, and it has been fine so far.
by Too solid flesh
Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S Diet book available for pre-order on Amazon
Replies: 52
Views: 76817

No S Diet book available for pre-order on Amazon

How exciting! Congratulations, Reinhard.

I've ordered two copies - one to keep, and one to lend. Tell your publishers I'd have bought it in hardback if they'd published it in hardback :D .
by Too solid flesh
Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How the world eats
Replies: 5
Views: 9717

Fascinating. Thank you for posting the link. I think mine would probably most closely resemble the family in Cairo. Did you notice the large amount not of American products, and Coke/Pepsi in particular? Yes, ours is most like Cairo, too, if you omit the meat (we're vegetarian). Shocking how little ...
by Too solid flesh
Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: When does it get easier?
Replies: 14
Views: 21698

Re: When does it get easier?

I'm tired of not snacking. Also, in order to aid the kicking in of habits, does it make sense to do all of the first 21 days as N days? Personally, I wouldn't try this. It could end up too much like a restrictive crash diet, which with me always ended with bingeing. S days act as a kind of safety v...
by Too solid flesh
Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating 1 month!
Replies: 16
Views: 22315

protein

Thanks, Jan. I will give it a try.

I was perfectly happy to look things up - "two countries divided by a common language", and it could be useful to be bilingual! Black-eyed peas are black-eyed beans over here.
by Too solid flesh
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:16 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating 1 month!
Replies: 16
Views: 22315

protein

Jammin' Jan wrote:Cook black-eye peas and dot with butter. I like a little garlic and onion on mine, too. And biscuits, and collard greens
Thank you. It sounds lovely, I'll give it a try sometime. I had to look up biscuits (in England, biscuits are what you would call cookies) and collard greens.
by Too solid flesh
Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating 1 month!
Replies: 16
Views: 22315

Re: Protein

ClickBeetle wrote:buttered black-eyed peas
Mmmmmm, sounds yummy. What is it, I've never heard of it? Recipe, please?
by Too solid flesh
Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:52 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Celebrating 1 month!
Replies: 16
Views: 22315

Celebrating 1 month!

I also agree that you may find that the plan works better if you eat more at meals. If you get desperately hungry, planned low calorie snacks of fruit and/or cottage cheese can help, but increasing your meal size looks like a good first step in creating an eating regime with which you can live comfo...
by Too solid flesh
Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food quality; Devil's Advocate
Replies: 41
Views: 59740

Re: Food quality; Devil's Advocate

the weekly organic box has got to be good for you; I'm guessing you're eating less crap, generally, right, and getting enough veggies? Feel good about it. Yes, I started getting a veg box because it's better for the environment (no agricultural pesticides, and fewer food miles because it is from a ...
by Too solid flesh
Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food quality; Devil's Advocate
Replies: 41
Views: 59740

Food quality; Devil's Advocate

rodent carcinogens are present in the following foods: anise, apple, apricot, banana, basil, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, caraway, carrot, cauliflower, celery, cherries, cinnamon, cloves, cocoa, coffee, collard greens, comfrey herb tea, currants, dill, eggplant, endive, fennel, ...
by Too solid flesh
Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: CHEESE POPCORN
Replies: 5
Views: 11842

CHEESE POPCORN

Well done, Xtal!

Is the bowls of sweets etc in offices an American thing? We don't go in for this in England, as far as I am aware.
by Too solid flesh
Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Kids and snacking?
Replies: 9
Views: 15248

Kids and snacking?

Firstly, congratulations on your expected baby, Reinhard! Please let us know when s/he is born. Re snacking: my children do need snacks, they are active and one is still growing, but as other people comment I try to keep the available snacks healthy. But generally I consciously have a fairly "hands ...
by Too solid flesh
Mon May 21, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I Done Fell Off'n the Wagon!
Replies: 4
Views: 8273

I Done Fell Off'n the Wagon!

Well done getting back on No S again! I think that the ability to recommit after lapsing is what makes for long-term success.

And Finals are a very stressful time, you're under so much pressure.

Welcome back, Storm fox.
by Too solid flesh
Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any Salt Tooth's??
Replies: 6
Views: 11160

Any salt tooths?

I have salty snack things as part of a meal occasionally, and have found that for me doing so stops them from being a desirable forbidden food. I don't want to eat as much of such food as I used to. A little bit is enough. I usually put a helping in a small bowl or ramekin, which cuts down on the am...
by Too solid flesh
Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: In need for encouragement...
Replies: 8
Views: 15956

In need for encouragement...

This probably doesn't help with your upcoming family reunion, but No S does work, slowly. I lost about 50lbs over the past year, which is a lot but at times it seemed as though my weight wasn't falling at all for weeks. It was only when a No S returner posted to say how much weight they had put on, ...
by Too solid flesh
Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Not a good idea
Replies: 46
Views: 122319

Not a good idea

I am sorry that you have had such a bad experience.

I think it's a case of horses for courses. This eating plan does work for some people, myself included. I have learned to eat moderately during the last year, and the lack of guilt involved in this practical scheme is a great relief.
by Too solid flesh
Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: In need for a treat...
Replies: 12
Views: 20698

In need for a treat...

Cups of tea or herb tea.

Fruit, ideally fresh, sweet and crunchy or juicy. I have dried apricots in my desk drawer for moments of extreme hunger, but seldom need to resort to them.
by Too solid flesh
Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 14031

Any suggestions?

I also have my weekendS from Friday evening to Sunday evening. I'm strict about not letting the S-ieness of Friday evening creep forward into the afternoon, and so far it is working fine although it may be necessary to be stricter when closer to one's ideal weight. Enjoy the half-dessert if you deci...
by Too solid flesh
Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and struggling
Replies: 9
Views: 15798

New and struggling

I get hungry in the late afternoon, too. I eat cottage cheese and fruit, which is enough to keep me going but not too calorific. When I tried to keep going without I would end up binging while preparing the family meal.

Not perfect, but it is working for me.
by Too solid flesh
Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: WooHoo! :)
Replies: 9
Views: 14912

WooHoo! :)

Brilliant! Congratulations, you've done the hardest bit! That is great news.

I do admire you for making big changes while coping with a pre-schooler and a baby. I couldn't have done it when mine were little. You're doing brilliantly sticking to No S.
by Too solid flesh
Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Stubborn peasant body
Replies: 27
Views: 40516

Re: Stubborn peasant body

I heard some scientific expert on the radio the other day explaining that to survive, all populations need to include people who can fight (thin) and people who can survive famines (inclined to be fat). Populations which have only one of these characteristics died out. This theory sounds very inter...
by Too solid flesh
Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S Diet Book
Replies: 83
Views: 86283

No S Diet Book

Thanks for your interest! I got the first draft in on schedule (March 1). Originally, I was told to expect publication in spring 2008. But things are moving pretty quickly so who knows, maybe it'll happen a little sooner than that. Reinhard Congratulations! Great news. I'm really looking forward to...
by Too solid flesh
Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S Diet Book
Replies: 83
Views: 86283

No S Diet Book

Thanks again for all the suggestions and encouragement. Sorry I've been so lousy about posting the bulletin board recently but my first draft is due in 2 weeks and I'm scrambling to get it done. Wow am I sick of thinking about diet! Hello, Reinhard. I'm longing to know how the first draft went, or ...
by Too solid flesh
Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Stubborn peasant body
Replies: 27
Views: 40516

Stubborn peasant body

I also put on weight very easily, which can be frustrating. However, I heard some scientific expert on the radio the other day explaining that to survive, all populations need to include people who can fight (thin) and people who can survive famines (inclined to be fat). Populations which have only ...
by Too solid flesh
Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: anyone a binge/compulsive eater??
Replies: 13
Views: 22385

anyone a binge/compulsive eater??

Yes, I was a compulsive eater from childhood onwards. A year of No S has really reduced this tendency. I found that after some months of eating moderately, I have become much better at noticing when I am full (and also when I am hungry, which is a mixed blessing!). This means that even on the infreq...
by Too solid flesh
Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:24 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dealing With Vacation Trips?
Replies: 4
Views: 9192

Dealing With Vacation Trips?

I make all my vacation days S days, with mixed results. On a beach holiday with lots of swimming, I can eat what I like and not gain weight. On a trip to Paris, despite walking MILES between art galleries, museums and gothic churches, I gained weight (crepes, croissants and Berthillon ice cream). Fo...
by Too solid flesh
Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm new here.
Replies: 6
Views: 13419

I'm new here.

Welcome. I think you've come to the right place.

Not snacking is hard at first, but it does get easier. Good luck!
by Too solid flesh
Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Testimonial
Replies: 5
Views: 17721

Testimonial

Thank you both. throwbak42, your kind comments made my weekend! Like all of us, I have good days and bad days. One wonderful thing about No S is that when I fell off the plan for longer than Reinhard recommends over Christmas and the New Year, I was able to get back on the plan again. The initial ha...
by Too solid flesh
Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Testimonial
Replies: 5
Views: 17721

Testimonial

I have been No S-ing for nearly a year, and have lost about 45 lbs. No S has been brilliant for me. I gave up conventional dieting years ago, because I could lose a lot of weight but would always put it all (and more) back on again. No S avoids the pitfall of having to do things perfectly. I can cho...
by Too solid flesh
Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Some observations
Replies: 13
Views: 20509

Some observations

Thank you, Reinhard! All credit to your marvellous ideas.

Yes, I did email you, and will post more but need to take a run up to it. I would be delighted to be a well-deserved testimonial.
by Too solid flesh
Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Breakfast and Saiety
Replies: 12
Views: 17279

Breakfast and Saiety

Thank you for posting the link, Noel.

Having a bigger breakfast works for me. I get through the day more easily, and feel less hungry later, if I eat more breakfast than I actually want.
by Too solid flesh
Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Some observations
Replies: 13
Views: 20509

Some observations

I have been lurking and NoS-ing for over ten months, and although I have lost a good deal of weight (40lbs plus) I do get very hungry in the late afternoons on N days. My way of coping with it is to reclassify fruit and cottage cheese as non-foods. Eating a small amount of fruit and cottage cheese g...
by Too solid flesh
Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2006 "during"
Replies: 13
Views: 20690

2006 "during"

You're wearing a t-shirt. I preferred 2004...