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I'm so sorry to read about your mother, ruamgirl, and will be thinking of you and your family. Look after yourself.

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Congratulations, totljenn! It's great that you're getting on so well with No S.

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Hello, KCCC! I hope that things are looking up for you. Thinking of you.

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Thanks to all for the recommendations. I would highly recommend the wonderful Ann Patchett's latest, State of wonder . I was completely enthralled, and everyone I have recommended it to has also found it engrossing. It has an exciting and unpredictable plot, and is thought provoking. A rare treat. I...

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I'm in. Thank you, reneew. There is a lot on this month, and my goal is to have no more than three non-weekend S days. This is different from your challenge, reneew - I hope you don't mind, but the extra accountability really helped last month so I wanted to pitch in. Fri 1.6 (the British way round)...

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Im wondering if anyone started off by just starting with there eatting habits then went on and added the exercise in. I did, too. I was getting some exercise before, but have systematically increased it over time. 14 minutes of anything a day can be a good plan, or more or less depending on what wo...

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milliem wrote:What I always remind myself of during a bad day is what is the alternative?

Me, too. I know of no other weight loss plan I would consider following even for the short term, let alone the long term.

YMMV

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Sixty wrote:One thing is clear - taking off extra weight is a huge struggle for most people.

Oh, it is. Somebody on the boards (KCCC?) posted that they taught their child that they could do difficult things.

We can do difficult things.

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I will get fed up and stop listening with too much drama - the threat to David's family is a step too far in my opinion. I couldn't agree more. It's the cosy villagey material which appeals, rather than the melodrama. Jennifer's intrusions have been most entertaining. I've missed quite a bit of Cor...

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Yes, interesting about Jazzer. I forget when listening to him.

How up to date are you at the moment? I am up to date, but having missed a fair number of episodes recently. "So much drama", as my dd would say.

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Thank you, NoSnacker. You're doing brilliantly, and on so many fronts! As a short-distance cycling commuter, I'm particularly impressed by your cycling distances.

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Yes, still going. I've never done one of these challenges before, and it does concentrate the mind.

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Congratulations, and welcome back.

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Welcome, Bananna, and happy Mother's Day!

There are a number of us veggies on the bulletin boards, and also people who follow a variety of restricted diets for different reasons.

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Thank you, this has been a useful exercise. A work in progress, but here are some of my reasons for wanting to lose weight: 1. My health will be better, and I will reduce my chances of developing conditions associated with obesity. 2. I will be fitter. 3. I will feel lighter. 4. I will be sharper me...

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Welcome back, hikermom.

I also find motivating myself to exercise a challenge, even though I feel so much better when I do.

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Welcome, littleblackdress. It's great that you're here.

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Goals: No red days. No gratuitous non-weekend S days. 5/1-T Success 5/2-W Success 5/3-Th Success 5/4-F Success 5/5-S S day 5/6-S S day 5/7-M S day (watch it!) - UK bank holiday. 5/8-T Success 5/9-W Success 5/10-Th Success 5/11-F Success 5/12-S S day 5/13-S S day 5/14-M Success 5/15-T Success 5/16-W ...

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Welcome, Christine!

If you haven't already looked at it, you might like to read KCCC's thread Phases of NoS (as I see them), which contains lots of good advice:

http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=6437

Very best wishes and good luck.

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KCCC wrote:
wosnes wrote:My dad used to say "The only minor surgery is surgery on someone else."
Good line.

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Thank you all very much for your kind and generous comments, which have given me a real boost!

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The sagging problem might be related to rapid weight loss. I haven't experienced this so far, losing weight relatively slowly and exercising. I know people who have lost weight fast who do have a problem with this.

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Great posts from others, and LauraAnn has been generous to tell us about her experiences. I have lost a good deal of weight on NoS over a long period http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=4734 and there are others who have also done so, as you will have seen from the testimonials bulletin bo...

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Congratulations, Nicest, tobiasmom and Nichole!

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Congratulations, ginmarie! Losing weight consistently, when you are getting so close to your goal weight, is really impressive.

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Sometimes, people have posted that they gave all their old diet books to charity shops, first writing www.nosdiet.com in every one.

If you are uncertain what to do, boxing them up for storage sounds like a good option for now. You will know what you do, or don't, feel ready for.

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If I have a challenging day, eggs for breakfast (whole eggs, not egg white) seem to keep me going longer. One boiled egg or two scrambled, with toast. I'm keen to see what others suggest.

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Congratulations, oolala! That is really impressive. Normal BMI, too!

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Good to see you back again. You can do it!

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Good luck, and thanks for letting us know.

Thank you for all the effort you put into running the site. It is very generous of you, particularly given your family and work commitments, and we really appreciate it.

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As were you, but more so because you anticipated that they wouldn't kill Tony off! I'm so glad you posted, I haven't dared to in case of spoilers. Events around Bridge Farm should be entertaining, and there's a lot going on at Brookfield and Home Farm as well. I'm enjoying Clarrie's and Susan's fore...

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Welcome, KL! You are off to a great start, and we will look forward to hearing from you.

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That's wonderful! Congratulations.

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Very sweet photos. Thank you, Reinhard.

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Welcome, mcs!

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I see what you mean about Sabrina Thwaite. I like the feeling of context given by the extended silent cast, and they can be entertaining. Perhaps the Button girls will graduate to fully fledged characters in a few years. Edward (as he was then) Grundy was ticked off by Clarrie a few years ago when h...

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About a third of the self-help books that cross my desk could be distilled to two things: first, if you can tolerate a little discomfort, you can achieve almost any goal; and second, it's amazing the lengths we'll go to to avoid discomfort. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/24/two-thi...

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Maintaining under such difficult circumstances is an achievement.

I hope that your husband is doing well.

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Congratulations, Nichole!

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Congratulations to you all! I'm sure your darling daughters will be wonderful big sisters.

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Might it be possible for you and your son to do some physical activities together, as a game for him, with a side benefit of exercise for you? Activities such as walking to a nearby playground (if there is one) and racing around after him as he clambers, playing chase, dancing to music together for ...

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I'm assuming Adam, too. I don't know whether the mole has been revealed? I've missed a lot recently. How long do you think it will be before Tony has his heart attack or other health crisis? Characters have been banging on for months about how ill he looks, situations keep being set up where Tom let...

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Congratulations, Anonymous! That is really impressive, and I particularly enjoyed your list of reasons why NoS works.

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Thank you for the recommendation. That sounds really interesting and original.

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wosnes wrote:I've lost about 15 pounds without "really" trying.

Wonderful! Congratulations, wosnes.

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Welcome, and congratulations on your success!

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Congratulations, ginmarie. That is a great goal, and a very visible one!

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Weird, isn't it. I'm currently reading yet another book on the secrets of healthy aging. The author says that big meals are bad for you, and you should "become a grazer". I know where that gets me. There was no mention of the possibility of just eating smaller meals.

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Friday is a great day to start, and a massage sounds like a wonderful incentive. Good luck!

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We have them sometimes, by popular demand. I limit myself to one savoury and one sweet, and that works fine for me.

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"After 40, one must choose between the face and the derriere. Or, as the wonderful Hadley Freeman puts it: This means, you can either not eat very much and have a shrivelled face and a bony bottom. Or you can eat more and have a fuller face and a pleasingly rounded bottom. It's a tricky choice, I'l...

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Welcome, Mack! A Friday is a good day on which to start No S.

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Yes, the wedding was lovely, particularly the cake debacle.

Have we heard Bert Horrobin before, do you know, please? I don't think I have, but I've missed a lot recently.

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Welcome!

In time of need, I once read the book repeatedly on a loop.

Going for a walk can help with cravings. There is a lot of excellent advice on the bulletin boards, and Reinhard's podcasts are great:

http://everydaysystems.com/podcast/

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Congratulations, oolala! That is a fantastic testimonial, and great results. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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it might cost me a lot more money to get my membership back - if that is even an option. Given the recession, I think that the organisation would welcome you and your fees back with open arms if you leave and decide to rejoin! Might there be special offers for rejoining? How expensive is the annual...

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Looking forward to the wedding.

I haven't dared post about the whole Rick storyline, for fear of spoiling!

The News Quiz pantomime featured a guest appearance from Graham Seed (Nigel):

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018gzr1

Happy New Year!

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Congratulations, r.jean! That is really impressive, and as Reinhard says it is helpful to have so much information about how you have achieved your impressive loss. Very best wishes for the coming year.

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Season's greetings to all No S-ers. I hope you have a peaceful holiday.

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Welcome back, Kitty331!

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Wonderful news, Haleybeaa!

Season's greetings to you, too.

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I've read somewhere that the ability to get back on the wagon after falling off it is what distinguishes successful weight losers and maintainers.

Making sure that your meals are generous might help while getting habits re-established.

Good luck! You can do it.

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Who, Me? If you think I'm going to show this body in public in a bathing suit, you're crazy! No way! mrsj, you clearly have other good reasons for not going swimming. For years I was too self conscious to swim, although I love swimming, but I have found that no matter what my size there are always ...

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Good luck, mrsj. You can do it.

Personally, I find that the carrot works better than the stick. Could you bribe yourself with the rewards, without threatening yourself with the loss of things you value?

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That's great! I'm losing slowly, too, but slow losses add up over time.

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Wow, congratulations, janie! Those are impresive changes.

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My current favorite is Lidia Bastianich's Rice and Potato Soup . Thanks, wosnes, I made this today (with your suggested lentil variation, plus some onions that needed using up), and we enjoyed it. I've put a number of my favourite soup recipes in previous threads, but don't think I've mentioned the...

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I hope that all is going well for you.

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The contributors to the bulletin board do make it something special to be treasured. Reinhard, your respectfulness and courtesy set the tone.

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Great to have you back! There are some entertaining story lines at the moment.

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Okaybear wrote:My favorite soup is super duper easy. Butternut squash and leek soup.

I had all the ingredients to make this in the house, and made it yesterday. Very good it was, too. Thank you for the recipe.

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Blithe Morning wrote: I got a kick from the family vs. corporate dairy farm plot.

There's lots of that in The Archers. It leads to family feuds from time to time.

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It has an interesting back history. The Archers started in 1950, an "everyday tale of country folk", with the intention of providing agricultural advice for farmers.

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The BBC has an Archers section on the website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr It includes synopses of recent episodes, a Who's Who, and an About section in which Stephen Fry gives a three minute introduction for new listeners: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/the-archers/about In the U...

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Welcome, Bobcat! How nice to have a third Archers enthusiast. I can remember having to keep quiet for the Archers while sitting at a huge farmhouse kitchen table as a child, but only started to listen myself about twenty years ago. I'm not completely up to date, but am following the wedding and also...

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Fantastic! That's very impressive. Congratulations.

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Welcome, LFC2011. We'll look forward to hearing how you find No S.

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Oh, that's really good news. I was afraid that No S might be omitted because of the provenance.

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Congratulations! Marvellous results.

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Congratulations, Deb, and welcome back.

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Oooooh, over sixty?

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Interesting article. Thank you, Hoeka.

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Welcome back. I hope that you feel better soon.

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I've been wondering that, too. Sorry about the spoilers. I had assumed that the Welsh character had been introduced gradually over the summer, but maybe he's just popped up. I think they've been paving the way for some Eastern European immigrants, what with Sofia (I missed her departure, but it seem...

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I've missed a lot over the past few months, and am feeling rather at sea. There is a whole new character with a Welsh accent whose introduction I missed. And Clive Horrobin on the loose - a break from melodrama would be nice, we're still recovering from Nigel's death.

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Congratulations, Clarica!

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I'm sorry you've had such a challenging year. You have done brilliantly maintaining, and having so few failures, when you have been dealing with all these stresses and strains. An inspiration!

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Shirls wrote:I've deleted a few habits from my HabitCal to focus on the NoS plan and decluttering.

Welcome back, Shirls.

And thanks to you and Blithe Morning for the tip: I had been planning to add some more habits to my HabitCal, but now I'll hold off!

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Blithe Morning wrote:This is the second article on the Lancet research.

And the same story on BBC News (sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, I am not up to date with the bulletin board):

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14882832

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Welcome, tireddad5!

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I've missed the last couple of weeks. Are you up to date? If so, has anything major happened, please? I'm happy to have any news. My family has kindly come up with a list of ludicrous things which might have happened in my absence, eg Linda's B & B is really a house of ill repute, Nigel's death and ...

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Have you seen Rose's graphic on the testimonials page?

http://nosdiet.com/testimonials.html

Individual weight readings are all over the place, but the general trend is down.

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oolala53 wrote:Thalia, tell your husband if he wants to gain weight to limit his calories enough tomake him feel cranky and preoccupied with food for a week or two and then let go and gorge for a few weeks. Then repeat the cylce several times. It's worked for millions of dieters; it should work for him.

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Similar story on BBC News website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14526853

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Thank you, Clarica, that is really interesting, particularly the comment about the value of an internet support group. I find checking the No S discussion forum a great motivator.

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I hope that your house move went as well as these things ever can, and that you are starting to feel settled. I've missed quite a bit of Archers recently, too. The main themes seem to have been E. coli flavour ice cream, Billy Goats Gruff, and the farrier business. There's lots of scope for drama al...

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Calculations of volume, area etc are so much easier in metric. I'm of an age where my early schooling was in imperial, and later schooling was metric, and the arithmatic became gloriously easy after metrication. I can remember being taught rods, poles and perches etc back in the olden days. Having s...

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Welcome back, Naebird!

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Great! That sounds testimonial-worthy.

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