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by bunsofaluminum
Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

New habit: eating slowly, chewing every bite thoroughly, and stopping when full. Remembering to do this at every meal is going to be a challenge, and when I start, because I am really hungry by mealtime, I pretty much wolf down the first bite or so...then remember. Yesterday, veggie burger with the ...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Good S day. Chocolate! and I had one "snack" or it might be a "second": some tortilla chips after dinner, with my beer. And tomorrow should be a good day with just chocolate. I don't anticipate uber munchies like last week. Honestly. And starting Monday, I'm tweaking my three meals. That is, I am go...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:14 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~August Challenge~~~
Replies: 23
Views: 31327

Thank you, buns. Since the edit button won't appear on my original post, I need to hit the quote button, submit my post, cancel it (so it doesn't appear twice), and then the edit button will show up on the original post. Weird. This is why last time I felt too lazy to do it more than one month. I c...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hm. No yoga. I can't seem to get passionate about any exercise. Time to get on the boring ole exercise bike and read while biking not because I love it, but because I know I need to do SOMETHING active once a day to be healthy. Walking is best of all, but with my ankle being off more than on, I can'...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~August Challenge~~~
Replies: 23
Views: 31327

When I first get onto the August challenge each day, I don't have an edit button. I have to click the quote button and go thru this rigamarole to have the edit button show up. Also, I don't know how to get those cute green smiley faces onto my dates. Can someone help this pathetic computer-unsavvy ...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ~~~~August Challenge~~~
Replies: 23
Views: 31327

:arrow: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I haven't tracked myself here up to now, but I just lo...
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Mmm, loving my yoga. I average about 15-20 minutes a day, usually following a video of some sort, and not one thing strenuous about it, but end up warm, loose, stretched out, relaxed, and full of a calm energy that is just perfect. Meanwhile, the appetite is horrendous and thankfully I am at work, i...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Merry's Monthly Check-in
Replies: 350
Views: 344201

Hi Merry I posted to you on my thread, but here it is for you to find in yours :) Here is the link to the first video. This guy has a series of brief yoga routines focusing on the chakras from the root to the voice chakra. Not sure about the top two chakras, whether he has anything for them or not. ...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hi Merry Here is the link to the first video. This guy has a series of brief yoga routines focusing on the chakras from the root to the voice chakra. Not sure about the top two chakras, whether he has anything for them or not. Anyway, I find his voice soothing, and this routine is relaxing and openi...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

I am SO GLAD that there are S days in my life! Yesterday was horrendous for appetite. I got hit mid-morning with raging stomach ache hunger. Why? Ate something because HEY It's an S day so I can if I want. Nyah. And...half an hour later, hungry again. Because of S days being chocolate days, I had so...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

this is horrible....it must be hormonal, I haven't had the raging munchies in...oh, about a month GAWD. I'm glad it's an S day, and I already made it a CAPITAL S for my bf's birthday so i was planning on feasting. Well I am. I am eating and eating, and stil want to eat. ugh. Sugar cravings, too. Jee...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

oh my giddy great aunt...I have the burning munchies! gawd. I want to eat ALL THE THINGS!
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: jackn's daily
Replies: 450
Views: 338177

Yoga! love it :) keep on going
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jul 31, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Okay, so the appetite still lets me know it's there, right? But guess what...I ignore it! Wylie gets off work a couple of hours after me, and the other day when I got home, I had dinner, then went and got him from work. He wanted buffalo wings, so we went out for his dinner...and I sat there and sip...
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

thanks Merry. Good thoughts. My chief issue with the scale is building myself up for loss...surely two weeks or a month of "being good" should show SOMETHING...but for me, weight loss is super slow, so I can and usually do go weeks before seeing anything drop. So maybe that daily thing isn't a bad i...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1230981

DAY 75 wow. I've been at this since the middle of June, and doing real well with the NoS. There were two days in a row last week, one time an apple mid afternoon because my stomach was so empty it hurt about three hours after lunch (a VERY light lunch) and one time at Costco munching on samples I su...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Snack Foods Question
Replies: 10
Views: 19743

I had popcorn instead of dinner one night. HUGE batch, coconut oil popped on the stove, butter, salt, garlic powder YUM.

But haven't done it again, and have never done that with any other snack foods. I prefer a balanced plate, and have been doing that a lot more with NoS than I ever used to.
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265736

wow, amazing how the body reacts to junk, once it's been fed decently! The same thing happens to me with dairy nowadays. But life is so much better without it, I am never even slightly tempted. I'm glad you came through it okay. AND! what fun, a river rafting trip, and only two days from now! woo ho...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hi bunsofaluminum! :) As far as dealing with hunger goes, I'll share with you what works for me: visualize the excess fat on your body as providing the fuel for satisfying that hunger. Since you're eating regular meals, and (I'm assuming) you're not at or below your essential level of body fat (12%...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Good S days. Chocolate has been my chief "s" though I did have seconds today at lunch...just polished off some really greasy veggie fried rice from a Chinese restaurant, leftovers from last night. I won't order their fried rice again, too much oil, but I loved the fresh veggies in it. Starting tomor...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jul 23, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

well, I had my first FAILURE days yesterday and Thursday. Thursday I got SUPER DUPER hungry at 3:00, like agonizingly achingly empty so I had an apple. It was a very low calorie day. A small grouping of grapes and a piece of bread for brekkie, and a light lunch of something I can't remember. So yeah...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Yesterday's family time was great. Subway sandwiches were the main thing, and people brought side dishes. I ate a plate of food, and had salad as my "seconds"...no sweets, though there was a good selection of cookies. It was good to see everyone, and good to choose moderate portions without going ha...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

My weekend is over. I treated Saturday like a normal day except I did have chocolate. yesterday, Sunday, I was in such a pissy mood all day, and felt hungry ALL DAY LONG...did really well though, but I did start cooking dinner at 4;30 Pete's sakes. Jeez. Anyway, I started fixing food very early and ...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jul 16, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

Oh ack! that's too bad about the neighbor. Maybe she is just looking for a way to pay the medical bills from breaking her wrist. Anyway, congrats on going forward with a good Friday! And your little mod sounds good. It's the great thing about No S...it is all about how we do life. So incredibly adap...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jul 16, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

This has been a rough week. My appetite has been unhappy every single day, and I'm tired of feeling hungry...even though I know it isn't true hunger when it hits an hour after a hearty meal. I'm just sick of it. My dysfunctional, unhappy, spoiled, controlling appetite. And, having between meal food ...
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

Oh I hear you...all that mayo blargh but the others have it right: You were successful. It was a plate of food, you didn't have any S's so go easy on yourself. And you bring up something that I find frequently happening with No S: Getting SUPER hungry by mealtime. It isn't very pleasant, is it? But ...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: moonbat69 - check in
Replies: 18
Views: 27767

This is terrific, though. You are aware of your mindless nibbling hahaha. That's a step in the right direction.
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Knitapeace's Daily Check-In
Replies: 94
Views: 83599

Oh! going out dancing...it's been about a year since we went. It is one of my very favorite things in the world. Hope you had loads of fun! Have fun with your new toy, too...and don't worry about the stupid scale. Stupid scale is stupid. Worthless piece a junk. But your positive attitude is inspirat...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

hi Moonbat...thanks for stopping by :) With false hunger, sometimes what works for me is to wait 20 minutes and see if I'm still hungry for it. For example, "I feel hungry for those crackers, but since it might be just a false signal, I'm going to wait 20 minutes to see if the hunger remains." Then ...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jul 13, 2016 4:40 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's your challenging situation?
Replies: 23
Views: 33208

being bored at home, and snacking is the biggie, much more than sweets, and seconds can be a bit tempting, but that's mostly because I feel like I need to stuff my stomach tight to avoid mid meal appetite.
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jul 13, 2016 4:27 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S "mods" (add yours!)
Replies: 167
Views: 321772

This morning a mod that I am doing occurred to me: Eating a piece of fruit or two real soon after getting up...right around 6 AM, and then breakfast somewhere in the 7:30-8:30 time slot. Because I eat dinner really early, when I get up at 6:00 in the morning my stomach is utterly empty but I don't w...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jul 13, 2016 4:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

I did myself no favors with the watermelon all day on the 4th and 5th. Now the late night after work appetite has been reawakened. Here I sit, and darned if saltines doesn't sound good. I won't, but it would be so much nicer not to have to fight false hunger. But today has been an appetite-ey day al...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jul 10, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Great S days. Chocolate was my treat, and I did have one part of brekkie as "seconds" on Sunday. After work I'm going to buy some popcorn, but not going to pop it today. Not sure what day will be popcorn day this month :) but I want to have some on hand when it does arrive. Loving how this has chang...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Not sure I can do this
Replies: 23
Views: 31815

I grew up with no snacks and now I am trying to get the healthy habit back. Since starting NoS, I've been thinking back to my childhood, too. I remember clearly being a little kid and asking for something and someone saying "It'll spoil your dinner"...as if snacks WEREN'T something that you did all...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:42 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No Calorie Counting?!
Replies: 9
Views: 17040

Re: No Calorie Counting?!

There is absolutely nothing like this plan for changing from diet mentality to living life. It has made a big difference in my life, in the couple of months I've been at it. As Rhinehard explains in podcast 34, the No S thing is much more to do with developing unconscious habits, rather than tasks s...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: moonbat69 - check in
Replies: 18
Views: 27767

Good morning. I had another "green" day yesterday which was great considering I was at home instead of in the office. There are many more temptations to snack at home for me and I was able to push through them. Big victory for day 3! This coming weekend will be my first set of S days. Best wishes. ...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:12 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

Tonight was a FAIL . We had dinner with my husband's family and there was just too much food at the table. I was overwhelmed by the amount of food and choices offered...like a buffet. I avoided all the appetizers. My dinner plate had modest amounts but I went back for one more bbq rib and a bite of...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Jul 08, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Oh snap! I stepped on the scale this morning, and I am down four pounds! woot! Feeling amazing, too. I love eating when hungry; I love getting hungry enough to eat by the next meal. It feels terrific not to kowtow to the old tummy rumbles. Although today, because work got super busy, i went eight ho...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

whew, late night grumbles tonight. First time in quite a while. But I ate lightly enough at dinner, this might be actual hunger. But it's almost bedtime so no biggy. Finish my tea and hit the hay. :)
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:16 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
Replies: 485
Views: 538332

Oh how cool. You just drive into Italy. I love it!

sounds like a lovely weekend. :)
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265736

RAWCOOKIE wrote:Monday SUCCESS
me too!
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:14 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY wow, surprised myself at dinner today. I brought a bbq style meal: pulled jackfruit samwich, watermelon, corn on the cob. And I happened to find a single serving size of Lay's regular potato chips. Since it is a holiday, I decided to have a half-S day...like, when I saw the c...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

A good S day today. Nothing out of control, enjoyable chocolate, moderate plates of food. Perhaps a bit more nibbling while fixing food. And, I did have a late night snack...a cold baked potato... first time in absolute ages.
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jul 02, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hi Kwerp. If you are like me, following this NoS thing will teach you things about yourself really fast. It's good! So, something interesting just now happened for lunchtime. First of all, I didn't feel hungry until like 2:00 pm, after a hearty breakfast at 6:15. I ate what was left of the rice (abo...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hey Raw thanks for dropping by...yeah, I've never yet grown tired of popcorn, and I used to eat it every single evening after work, and have a huge batch or more once a week currently, and still love the stuff. so...gotta get a grip. I'm not refusing it to myself, just letting it go another step dow...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 29, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

During the week it's like you're riding a bike with training wheels. On S-days the training wheels come off. Of course you're going to be a little wobbly. Of course you're going to fall flat on your face a few times. You don't give up trying to learn how to ride a bike because of that. Now I realiz...
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
Replies: 485
Views: 538332

Every day starts as an N day. Wonderful way to approach prolonged times outside of routine. Glad to see you're clicking along so well.
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

Isn't it terrific, how this changes you. All the various diets and eating plans I've tried have never confronted the overeating like the NoS and I love it.
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Things are coming along with the appetite surges. First of all, they are not as strong and secondly, they are not as frequent. Looking at my HabitCal, where I have been tracking my appetite: Green for no troubles, yellow for some nudges, red for screaming stomach grumbling at all the usual times. Go...
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hi Merry I've never tasted anything bad from B&G. SUCCESS today. Appetite, just a wee twinge at 4:30 and then work got uber busy, so I didn't have my meal until 6:30 and by that time I was truly hungry. Swimming for my exercise, no skilletglove. Oof, have I ever been sleepy today. It's been a busy, ...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jun 27, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

DAY 34 Saturday was a day of very light eating. A low calorie day. Sunday (yesterday) I had a huge batch of popcorn. Just vast. It was delicious. But other than the popcorn and about five tortilla chips, I ate regular meals at mealtimes, and appetite/false hunger wasn't an issue. Because Sundays are...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

DAY 33 Today is an S day, so I had chocolate. I also ate a granola bar with a cup of coffee, about mid morning, though the appetite was quiet. But when it came time for lunch, I wasn't very hungry, so I ate light. Just some roasted oven fries that I made yesterday, which were going to be part of my ...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Day 32 Another day without an obsession nor any appetite surges about snacking. :) That's two in a row, after my humdinger of a snack frenzy on Wednesday. But even looking back on that day, what did I have for snacks. Some almonds between B and L, and some chips after dinner. Seconds were at lunchti...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

good day today! all hormonal BS is behind me. :)

No skilletglove today though. It just felt like a rest day...sleepy and kind of achy.

In fact, most of this day I haven't been thinking about food AND I haven't been busy. Hm.
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Day 30 Cool Okay yesterday was a semi disaster. I snacked and had seconds. Held out until that mid morning appetite nonsense, when I grabbed some almonds. Not a palmful...about half a cup. Sat and munched them all gone. Then had some leftovers from the day before. Then about a half hour later, it wa...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Real Food favourites
Replies: 31
Views: 40495

This is so very kind, buns. Thank you. I'm intrigued by Moroccan cuisine, though I know little about it. I'm mainly attracted to their using dried fruit in meat stews... Yes, I recall you're vegetarian, buns.... that's okay Jackn...Moroccan (and Middle Eastern) cuisines also use dried fruits in gra...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Alrighty, I got through another N day, without snacking or seconds. Ate large meals, to prevent appetite surges. But I've discovered something. When this hormonal surge of munchies is on me, appetite doesn't really matter. I haven't felt hungry at all today, but I'm still tempted to shove things in ...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:40 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Real Food favourites
Replies: 31
Views: 40495

Thanx a bunch, bunsofalu. If it's not too much sweat (for you), and it's relatively KISS, would you give an idea of how you go about the Moroccan Sweet Potato Stew? I sometimes go for the oatmeal thing, with the pinhead steel-cut variety. I've been looking for a successful savory variety for some t...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:26 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Real Food favourites
Replies: 31
Views: 40495

I have several recipes that I go back to over and over Moroccan Sweet Potato Stew Thai Curried Rice Homemade Pho soup with miso broth Spaghetti with veggie marinara sauce Oatmeal with the works :) (berries, banana, cinnamon, brown sugar, walnuts, and cocoa powder. Yum!) Quesadilla style (made with r...
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jun 21, 2016 7:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

So, in order to avoid the monster munchies today, I ate a HUMONGOUS bowl of oatmeal. Like, a full cup of dry oats, cooked up to like two cups of food, with berries and walnuts...yum! But boy did I get full. And I ate a late breakfast so I didn't even start feeling lunch hunger until after 11:30...bu...
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jun 21, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

Umm...I don't know how light it was, but it was so good! Here's a link to the recipe from a Diana Henry cookbook. I didn't use the anchovies and I don't think it really needed the butter. http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/seasonal-recipes/kale-pesto-linguine-recipe-zerz1410zdeh.aspx Oof, I s...
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

Well, the less said about my S weekend, the better. I'm still over-eating and over-sweeting. Not binge style, just more than I need. Tonight I made a kale pesto and this was a real breakthrough for me. Prior to No S, I would never have allowed myself to make or eat such a decadent dish. I love pest...
by bunsofaluminum
Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Unbelievably, I DID IT! I made it to dinner without snacking EVEN THOUGH I went down to the snack bar at work and shopped, but didn't buy anything. I was on the verge of buying a V8 or there was also a mango juice smoothie thing...until I checked the price. Pfft. And 920 mg of SODIUM???? in V8...goo...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jun 20, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Oh snap...today is beginning to feel like a snack fail. This "time of month" is very tough for me. It's almost my only symptom...the raging munchies...and I've got them bad. It's only a couple hours after lunch, and my stomach feels empty. I was fine this morning...late brekkie, lovely swim for a ha...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sinnie's Daily Check In w/ Mod
Replies: 28
Views: 38305

Hey there. It's pretty cool how this little mod seems to work for so many...but I wanted to ask you how tall you are, or your frame, that you need to lose weight at 122.5 lbs. Or is that Kg? hee hee

meanwhile, looks like you're energy is real good. Your mind in the game... you'll do it!
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: kaalii's daily check-in...
Replies: 485
Views: 538332

Hm, interesting about that sugar rush and crash. Interesting because, you NOTICED IT ha!

for me, anyway, I'd mindlessly munch it and then say "Dang, what's wrong with me" not associating it to the food. Amazing how this makes us mindful of our bodies.
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jun 19, 2016 1:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cedar check in Vanilla No S
Replies: 137
Views: 112028

It is so true, what you quoted there about an obese person, even once you reduce...my set point was 250 for years, and then 275 for a long time. No thank you. Clearly I have messed up my body's signals/intuition/what have you, and I have to learn what I feel like thru practice. Thankfully, the NoS ...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265736

This is great! hahahah I love that you ate cheese puff Styrofoam balls. did your fingers get all orange? Hee hee... The cake sounds terrific, too. Happy for you, it was an S day, but I'd have been tempted at least on the cake, to make it an S day (for special) because of the birthday. Kinda nice, ha...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:01 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

good S day today. Three squares :) and the snacks I had were chocolate between brekkie and lunch, and a handful of raw almonds after dinner. Other than that, it was life as usual, and I feel terrific. I've gotten to where it feels much better not eating again after dinner. Going to bed "light" just ...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jun 18, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why I'm Here
Replies: 32
Views: 40099

[ Perhaps you know someone who eats "an elegant sufficiency" and puts the fork down. Pretend you are her. That raging appetite might quiet down. Just a suggestion!! this gave me chills. I imagine a sophisticated Parisienne, sitting cross legged (double crossing at the ankle, of course) and chatting...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jun 18, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Braised whole fava beans
Replies: 8
Views: 13277

Re: Braised whole fava beans

Do you guys get fava beans around your favourite food outlet these days? If so, this is very good and original. It cooks the whole bean, pod and all, not discarding anything. Adapted from http://localfoods.about.com/od/sidedishes/r/braisedfavabeans.htm I mainly streamlined it to its essentials, as ...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

bunso, thanks for the words of encouragement! I wish I could eat salad the way you described but I just can't. I've tried it for various diets and I even enjoyed some of the McD fat free dressings for a while . I just can't bring myself to do it anymore. But I can easily eat tons of plain cooked ve...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Imogen's Daily Check In
Replies: 1175
Views: 1158315

I appreciate this a lot. Right now, I am firmly "in the game" all the way, but I know that the time will come when I'm not there mentally, and things may well slip...it's good to have this to think about: it's come back able, and it's modifiable. Good luck with Blessing's mod! seems like a sensible ...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jun 18, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hey Jackn...yeah, chewing is another simple and amazing way to naturally take lbs off. You get full faster, and stay satisfied longer when you thoroughly masticate every bite. I'm with you...sometimes I remember, a lot of times I forget and just wolf it down. Yesterday I avoided appetite surges beca...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Jun 17, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

That's exactly what I do with salad: put my entrée over it. I've even gone so far as to have spaghetti salad, no lie. The sauce acts as an okay fat free salad dressing, and I'm able to choke down my raw leafy greens (NOT a salad girl, nope) way to go, not having seconds! this is huge! You are teachi...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Mmm...I love that garbanzo spread! It was one of our staples when we were following the McDougall plan. Was it filling enough, Bunso? I might make some soon. Glad you enjoyed the Steely Dan concert. Sounds like it was worth taking an S day! Hi e-lyn. I think what happened with that lunch the other ...
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hey Raw, Kaalii, and Jackn...thanks for the drop by's. Note: Eating breakfast later is a GREAT way to stave off the mid morning munchies! Ate brekkie about 8:45, and simply did not get any snack cravings today at 10:30. By noon ish I was hungry and I ate food. Also wanted to mention something I reme...
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

edited for double post
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cedar check in Vanilla No S
Replies: 137
Views: 112028

It is so true, what you quoted there about an obese person, even once you reduce...my set point was 250 for years, and then 275 for a long time. No thank you. Clearly I have messed up my body's signals/intuition/what have you, and I have to learn what I feel like thru practice. Thankfully, the NoS s...
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
Replies: 180
Views: 167968

way to go on that Five Days in a Row! you're flying!

keep it up :)
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265736

wonderful! I'm glad having that goal in hand has kept you on task! way to go! and GREAT work on that croissant gift. I will keep that in mind.
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hey, buns, looking good. Regular habits and regular checking in. As to the sandwich and hunger the other day, one detail is missing: what's the 'filling'? The whole thing sounds diety, is very carby, and seems to have little fat and protein. The latter make me feel satisfied. And 'fat' is sometimes...
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

good day today for snack attacks, the absence thereof. Because!!! I ate a really filling breakfast, about an hour later than usual, and a hearty lunch, and a lovely filling dinner. I've thought about chocolate here and there, but haven't done anything about it. Sugar is not a craving anymore at all,...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pinkhippies daily check in
Replies: 978
Views: 998619

I had to feel it on Monday because I can't really bury my emotions in food on N days. Then I remembered that something had upset me on Sunday afternoon and I just kind of brushed it off and ate and ate and ate without any conscious realization that the two were connected. I felt/feel very grateful ...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: LibraryLady's checkin
Replies: 68
Views: 67208

Phooey on the scale. Your clothes are fitting looser. Maybe you're building muscle? Remember that before/during/after pic of the young woman... in the first pic she is 123 lbs, soft and a bit fleshy. Second pic, she is 132 lbs, with some definition in her abs. Third pic, 137 lbs with taut abs and vi...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: jackn's daily
Replies: 450
Views: 338177

hey there. Just skimmed thru the last few posts, and find you are hurting... hamstring area? oof.

Did you ever find out what's up? Smart of you to be resting, though.


take care.
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Skilletglove
Replies: 4
Views: 20862

Got up and got my skilletglove routine out of the way this morning...and felt SO TIGHT in my core! I'm managing to get the full 14 minutes in every day. Doing 21 of each move EXCEPT overhead moves like pitch bales or fireman. WHEW! But I do at least seven of the ones that are toughest for me, and dr...
by bunsofaluminum
Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hi Kaalii Yeah, I think being tired was most of my problem. DAY 29 We had a fun time this evening, going to see Steely Dan and Steve Winwood in concert. Because it was a special date night, I counted dinner as an S dinner. Does that make sense? IOW, I stuck to No S for the day, but we went out to di...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

brutal snack cravings today. I thought my lunch was enough. A big samwich with 1/3 c. of filling, carrot sticks, and an apple. I felt fully satisfied when I was done. Not stuffed, but full. That was right at the noon hour. By 2:00 my stomach was giving me grief. grrr. Hot tea at my work desk, eh? If...
by bunsofaluminum
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

My sixth S day is over Today marks the end of my third full week in No S Land. For ages, I've been having super dark chocolate at work, as a way of getting myself through a boring work shift. I don't have this chocolate on my days off, for instance. just as work, just as a way of keeping my morale u...
by bunsofaluminum
Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

DAY 27 Sunday, June 12 Yesterday's S day went pretty well. The only snack I had at work was the couple of squares of dark chocolate, and I had popcorn when I got home, and a kind of late dinner. I didn't overdo ANYTHING. :) Today is Sunday, and I have a social thing right after work, from 3:00 to 5:...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

I think you're right about the 'lightness' that comes from letting our systems empty - or at least complete the digestive process! - before having our next meal. I have also spent my whole life (it seems) thinking about what I'm going to eat next! Before No S, I never used to leave home with a coup...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265736

Thanks x I learned something on reflection - I restricted myself to a tiny pizza and salad when I was really wanting something more - I should have had the 'one plate' of pizza. It would have been better for my 'habit' to have chosen a bigger MEAL than to have a small meal and be left with the munc...
by bunsofaluminum
Sat Jun 11, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Day What? hahaha can't remember. I'll count them up at my habitcal in a bit. Today is an S day, and I'm excited, because I'm having chocolate today! I'm so excited! Anticipation is great! I brought a snack, but may not use it. Just depends if I am feeling it at noon time, since I eat quite late for ...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265736

aww... :( sounds like the raging munchies. I have SO been there. Yes, even to the tune of plain taco shells hahahaha

You'll pull it around. Slow but sure, developing new habits. Keep going!
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

I'm not sure if there's a good McDougall substitute for the drinks I mentioned. I've never developed a taste for almond milk. Tea is good and soothing if you like it. It does seem to be getting easier three weeks in, but my first week was miserable and Mondays and Fridays are still difficult for me...
by bunsofaluminum
Fri Jun 10, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Hey Librarylady and Merry thanks for the comments. Now that you mention it, I do a lot better in the mornings when I have my quesadilla style, which is high protein...refried beans cooked quesadilla style inside of corn tortillas. Yum! and they fill me up good. With a side of rice and corn...hmmm. W...
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 09, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Thu DAY 24 Hi RAWCOOKIE that hot cocoa recipe sounds great. I'm going to try it for sure. We used to make it that way when I was a kid, only using powdered instant milk instead of non dairy creamer. I know you're right about the retraining...it's just taking longer than I thought it would. And it do...
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Check In by Bunso
Replies: 292
Views: 283342

Being busy means my appetite isn't bothersome.

Also, and related, my overeating is a boredom thing.

that is all
by bunsofaluminum
Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: RAWCOOKIE's NoS Journal
Replies: 1155
Views: 1265736

Oh! a fellow vegan Greetings :)

though I call myself a strict vegetarian more than vegan. My eating is whole foods, starch based, low fat. And once in a while I have an egg, from my friend's back yard hens.

I'm enjoying your journal. Looks like you're doing it!