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That's the kind of meal I often eat, but with tofu instead of chicken

It's a classic timesaver meal that hits the spot. Sometimes simpler is better IMO and if you are really hungry, even a basic rice & veg based dish tastes luxurious

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Funny how these "side effects" of No-s seem almost more important than direct ones. Losing weight, that's great and all, but really enjoying food again, that's invaluable. I couldn't agree more, I originally started No S thinking I would just use it to lose a bit of extra weight and get control of ...

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I hate exercise and due to a bad knee cannot do anything too intense Have you considered Tai Chi and/or Yoga Each are fairly knee friendly yet still get you moving. I've had a problem with a knee since my teens (dance injury) and try to be really careful not to do too much impact stuff, so I mostly...

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I recently read that the last place your body adds fat to is usually the first place where it comes off, so it's typical really, that is the last place my body adds any fat and the first to shed it like there's no tomorrow

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Just thought I'd share my highly unscientific method of measuring progress: 1) Muffin top squidginess 2) Belly squidginess 3) Zip fastenability 4) Bra looseness (not applicable to the guys I guess :D) 5) Ye olde skinny jeans test I do occasionally weigh myself but find that either: a) I'm really ple...

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I'd say ignore the scales and just focus on how you feel, how your clothes fit and how you look in the mirror. For me, the habit started to stick after a week, but within 3 days I felt better in my clothes purely from being less bloated. But for me, the benefits of doing No S are more than just weig...

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MerryKat wrote:Bonnie
I am interested, I suffer from terrible water retention.
Thanks

Hi MerryKat, I just sent you a PM with a bit more detail if that helps

bonnieUK

I'm wondering if my use of the term reward carries with it something negative, such as an implication of punishment / deprivation on not meeting targets :shock: , e.g. if I go off and have a gigantic cookie, does that mean I "punish" myself by saying I can't play guitar hero? (nooo!!!!). hmmm....per...

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I have a problem with rewards for doing what needs to be done. The result is the reward. The knowledge that I've done what needs to be done should be enough reward. True enough! However, for people building self discipline / will power, I think using rewards can be helpful in instilling good habits...

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Amen to that! Thanks for putting hunger in perspective. Honesty, what most Americans perceive as hunger pales in comparison to what the actual starving people from all over the world are facing on a daily basis. Very true! We in Western society don't really know the meaning of the word hunger. Than...

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I guess our S days are a reward, but I think it's good to also have non food rewards as additional motivation. For example, my reward at the moment is to play Guitar Hero 3 on days of being "good", other times I've rewarded myself with some quiet time reading or some good coffee. Just curious how an...

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I do have very heavy and long periods (going to see the dr. soon) It makes sense that you'd have cravings as a result of this, as I guess your body needs to replace what has been lost. When I had an IUD (horrid thing that caused terrible pain and 10+ day heavy periods - talk about affective contrac...

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Try meditation... no seriously! In some types of meditation, e.g. Zen style, you learn to sit quietly and focus on something such as your breathing (or a candle flame), and when thoughts arise you learn to let them come and go without becoming attached to them or reinforcing them by being carried a...

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True for both sugar and salt I found that within 2-3 weeks of giving up sweets, regular sweet things tasted way too sweet. I also notice the natural sweetness in foods much more, even foods not considered sweet such as rice, unsweetened oats, soya milk (unsweetened, I hate that sweetened stuff), ev...

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Breakfast = 7am Lunch = 1pm Dinner = 8-9pm (depending on what other stuff I'm doing in the evening). My worst time for feeling hungry between meals is definitely mid morning, and I do occasionally allow a snack of fruit (e.g. an apple or banana) at 11am. Otherwise I feel ok at other between meal tim...

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Just adding my 2c to the vegan thing I too was tempted to try the fat free version of a vegan diet, as I'm a vegan anyway for ethical reasons (plus dairy intolerance) I figured going that step further and eliminating added fat (vegetable oils, nuts etc.) wouldn't be difficult. However, I did find t...

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One of the reasons I have eaten too much in the past is a kind of unjustified fear of hunger. Same here! I've also always had a kind of anxiety that if there was somekind of treat nearby that I'd have to have some before it went, or that it would be my only chance to have a treat. I think this may ...

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My only problem has been feeling a bit like I had low blood sugar a good part of the week Hi Nay, I sometimes feel a bit like this too, usually just in the mornings. I've found it helps to ensure a substantial breakfast (preferably which includes some fruit such as raisins) and watch caffeine intak...

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Well, maybe. If you put on bright blue sweatpants and pump your arms a lot, going nowhere with a big goofy grin on your face, sure, I'll grant you that, it's for wusses. But that's not the kind of walking I'm talking about. I think this is a manifestation of the human tendancy to make things much m...

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Soaking / cooking oats is important because it destroys a substance which makes raw oats difficult to digest. Also, when oats are soaked well milk isn't really needed as the oats turn the water kind of milky anyway. If I have proper oats in the morning, I'll pour hot water over them and then cover a...

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I remember that my Mum always filled my Dad's plate a bit more than hers (and they both always kept a good weight) but this meant my Mum had a decent sized full plate and my Dad had a mountainous plate LOL I generally fill DH's plate a little more than mine as I figure that he is 50% heavier than me...

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I had probably a dozen crackers before I felt overful and bloaty and uncomfortable Hi shamrockmommy, I also find that snacking can leave me feeling bloated and uncomfortable, even if it's just fruit (especially bananas, much as I love them, I find them very bloaty!). Better digestion / less bloatin...

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Things that work for me: Having one treat planned for the weekend to have as dessert after lunch or dinner (sometimes both!), preferably something that can be spread over a couple of days - e.g. a packet of cookies, a bar of dark chocolate (which I find too intense to eat all in one go!). Better sti...

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I'd also say don't worry about filling your plate! I do this sometimes, like yesterday, I thought my dinner plate looked too full, but then I realised at half of the plate was a mountain of vegetables, so decided to not worry about it

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There was another post recently on this subject, which I found here: http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2592

Hope that helps

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Hi shamrockmommy! I've had a really good couple of weeks after backsliding a bit for about a month prior to that. I'm learning to predict various things which effect my appetite such as: exercise / activity levels hormonal stuff Weather - My energy levels and appetite seem affected by crazy weather ...

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oh, just had a look and it seems to be already available (for some reason I thought it wasn't yet) - guess I can buy it today then

apparently there is only 1 left in stock!

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As soon as the book is available on www.amazon.co.uk I'll be buying it and pestering my Mum and Sister to do so too! They both too often get lured into Atkins dieting. My poor sister routinely denies herself the pleasure of buttery toast which she loves LOL - perhaps you can change their ways!). I'l...

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Hi Jamie! Congratulations on the baby, and I'd just like to echoe what has been said already, go easy on yourself! I wouldn't know from personal experience (not embarked on the motherhood adventure yet!), but pregnancy takes a lot of your body's resources and you'll probably still be replacing those...

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Hi Dawn, I'd just like to add to the sentiment here that you are on the right track and have a great attitude :) Perhaps it would help to ignore the scales for now and just consider how you look in the mirror and how you feel in your clothes? (as these things can change before the scales even record...

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I discovered No S in about October last year. I actually saw a link in a "getting organised" article on the Guardian news site ( http://www.guardian.co.uk/ ) - I can't find the article now, but it was something short about getting organised and Reinhard was mentioned along with Everyday Systems. On ...

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I am up to three "good" dinner days. :) Good for you! :) I've had some good days recently too, I even had Sunday as an N day without even realising it (I don't know if other ladies find this but as there are days of the month when my appetite is very high, there are also days at the opposite end wh...

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reinhard wrote: I wonder if I can get the american dental association to endorse No-s

Thanks Reinhard! Dental health is definately another advantage of No S, especially if you brush your teeth after meals to alleviate the temptation of snacks and seconds

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I have a thyriod condition which does not allow me to drink too much coffee, but I still enjoy a cup with at least lunch and dinner. I have given up drinking cheap instant and rather enjoy quality coffee, but moderation has to be the key for me. I gave up coffee for Lent this year and it has been i...

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Did anyone catch "Super slim me - the race to size zero" on BBC 3 last night? It was very interesting, for those who didn't see it, a fairly average/slim young woman (UK size 12) documented her 2 months or so of extreme dieting with the aim of getting to a hollywood size Zero (UK size 4). She basica...

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I've been snacking while I cook, and dismissing it as virtual plating. But it's NOT. Plus, I've really been taking seconds "that would have fit on my plate." But I didn't put them there on round one. I must admit I've been doing this too, I was pleased about having lost a couple of KGs (my target w...

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A bit of a late addition to this post but I have found the same thing. No S ing has done wonders for my energy levels, and helped me see the relationship between eating and energy levels more e.g. if I eat a healthy meal, sensible amount (not too much) with lots of veggies and/or fruit I experience ...

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It's on my wishlist! (it doesn't seem to be available in the UK until 21 April). But I'll leave a review as soon as I've read it

I eat books quickly, so it won't be too long

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Peanut butter - who woulda ever thought! As an official peanut butter lover I love peanut butter too, but haven't eaten any for months. I'm afraid of it due to it's high fat / calorie content. But I think that this goes against the spirt of No S so I may re-think this and let myself have some somet...

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Hi, Just an update to the coffee thread, found another article that supports the coffee is good for you argument! (this claims it can be good for teeth)

http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng ... -teeth-for

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Re: Lemonade diet I had a friend at college who often "fasted" drinking lots of water, a little fruit and veg / juice, and sometimes allowed egg white only omlettes. I also knew girls who abused over the counter laxatives daily and considered this normal. Somehow I don't think the so called "Lemonad...

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ps.. Yes the metabolism changes, so get yer habits down now!! (Yikes mine is nowhere what it was when I was your age! hahah) It's sad but true! throughout my teens and early twenties I could eat virtually unlimited quantities and not go over a certain weight (I was even underweight at one point!). ...

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I have a similar problem with soup, I don't find one bowl of soup satisfying enough for a main meal and don't like to fill my soup bowl too much, so I've resorted to letting myself have 2 small(ish) bowls of soup, plus crackers/bread (and try to eat most of the soup first so I don't fill up on bread...

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Welcome! :) My advice would be to make sure you start the day with a good breakfast and take time to enjoy it! Most mornings I have a large bowl of oatmeal topped with raisins, nuts, ground flax seeds and cinnamon. I also enjoy some freshley brewed coffee or some herbal coffee if I don't fancy caffe...

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Hi

There was a post on a similar subject back in January which you may find interesting, quite a few people shared how they modify No-S to suit them, it's quite reasurring when you know you're not the only one who has to tweak things a bit!

http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2527

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Thanks KCCC! That book looks good, I think I will buy that :) And thanks Navin - I have just dusted off my copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" to read properly (I tried reading it years ago, but somehow didn't find it an easy read, I got impatient with the stories and just wanted him t...

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They were definitely a Good Friday breakfast treat only when I was growing up. I don't think they were available before then. Yes, they were for me too. They came in a paper bag from a real bakery and we only had them on the morning of Good Friday, toasted and dripping with loads of butter! I think...

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Hi peeps :) Various events in my life recently have shown me that I really need to be more assertive. If I'm challenged, criticised or unfairly blamed I just take it quietly, and often let situations like this cause me to doubt myself and my abilities :( Friends & family have suggested I just go rig...

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my Brit housemates assure me it's an 'Easter' thing and 'u have to have them at Easter' It's true, we do have them at Easter and they're everywhere in the supermarkets throughout Lent. Personally though, I consider them a treat to have over the Easter weekend, nice split in half, toasted and topped...

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Mental aberration! That was the word I was looking for. I just had one of those! Without thinking I bought a coconut & fruit flapjack to eat with my lunch (which was lighter than usual, consisting of salad, oat crackers & almonds). I guess it's easy to think of something like a flapjack as healthy ...

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If I'm hungry between meals, instead of the glass of milk that Reinhard recommends (which I hate -- just mentioned that in another post), I have fruits or vegetables, maybe even a small bowl of vegetable soup. Fewer calories, more fiber and other nutrients. Works for me. I also don't worry about th...

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I find the best way to serve vegetables is with fresh lemon juice, herbs & spices, perhaps some fresh crushed garlic or the easier dried garlic granules. Lemon juice really brings out the colour of some veggies too making them look much more appealing. I'd recommend going for good quality herbs & sp...

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get a bit of exercise if possible. I agree, although I find that PMS days are when I'm least interested in exercise, I also find its the time when I seem to benefit from it most (it's also a good way to get rid of water retention due to stimulating the lymphatic system). I trick myself by putting o...

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PMS still takes me by surprise because it differs so much per month.

Me too! I'm glad I'm not the only one. I would have thought that after 15 years of this I would know how to predict it, but it still sneaks up on me

bonnieUK

As for composting cooked food, that might not be a good idea...might attract rodents

I think we're lucky in that we have bins provided with corn starch liners, the bins are lockable too so pests can't get in, then the bins are collected and we don't really know what they do with them

bonnieUK

Oh, taking magnesium can help too. I think the increase in appetite and food cravings often relates to increased vitamin and mineral needs at that time.

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I find I am a lot more hungry Me too, I find PMS days the most difficult to stick to, I've found the following helpful: Increase meal sizes during those days. Take B vitamin complex. Take a good iron supplement (I take www.spatone.com ). As Betty suggested, a "biological S day" is a good idea, I us...

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But it seems sort of wrong to just throw it out. Sometimes I can combine the kid's leftovers with the rest, but not always. Any thoughts? If you don't already, I recommend composting, I'm not an expert on it though as we're lucky enough to have a simple council run composting scheme (we fill up our...

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What's the recipe for your pudding? No specific recipe, just throw some instant oats in a bowl (trying not to create an dust cloud!). Mix well with hot water, then mix in some soya milk, raisins, nuts and throw in a handful of dark chodolate chunks or chips, sprinkle with coconut and leave for a mi...

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Hi Betty, Good luck to you, I doubt I could offer any further advice other than what has already been discussed, but can relate to the not having time to eat thing - what I've found is that you either have to make a point to get away from your desk to eat or bring foods which are easy to eat and whi...

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Hi, I think I'll join you all on the 21 day challenge too, I've bent the rules a bit too often lately e.g. eating snacky type foods with lunch, and sometimes a bit after lunch (in the amiguous "is it a snack or still part of lunch?" situation), I think I just need to get back into good habits again!

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I think it's been mentioned already but how about mixing a naturally sweet fruit juice (such as pineapple or grape) with sparkling water? I guess you're still going to get sugar from that found naturally in the fruit, but after a while you could increase the proportion of water to juice (and create ...

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When I have time I like to do lots of cooking, try new recipes, make bread, sometimes cakes etc. and I like to be able to taste things and pick at things throughout without feeling like I'm breaking the rules :) Other than that I don't snack much, but I like the freedom of knowing that if I'm in tow...

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Hi KCCC, thanks that sounds interesting, I have an MP3 player rather than an Ipod so I'll have to see if I can get MP3s instead. I've also seen the odd yoga video on YouTube, there is one Indian guy who is a human pretzel LOL though not sure if his videos are supposed to be instructional or just dem...

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Hi, just catching up on threads :) KCCC - I quite like Zen habits and check it out about 1-2 times per week (I have to control myself when it comes to reading blogs or I could spend all day doing it!). Urbansix - I thought about calling my morning anti-procrastination rule morning luddite too but as...

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Hi Reinhard, I've been lurking on this thread, but haven't submitted anything from myself as despite being in the right age range, I don't think I'd be a representative candidate as I'm quite new to No S, haven't lost 15 lbs, and could be said to be already following another lifestyle/diet (vegan) w...

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I don't need milk to grow more, just to strengthen bones, prevent osteoporosis, etc. Hi :) You're right, there is a lot of controversey about milk which you'll find if you search the web for anything about milk and nutrition. I'm probably a little biased as a non milk drinker, but personally I don'...

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When I'm asked when I'm available for meetings, I only offer afternoon times. It took me a while to figure out that I shouldn't give away my "prime time" for things that didn't need it, because I simply couldn't use "leftover time" for that kind of work. Hi KCCC Me too on this! I also seem to have ...

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Hi! This is something Iâ€™m working on with myself at the moment. I doubt this is an original idea, but I call it â€œmorning optimisationâ€ but it could be called â€œpeak time optimisationâ€ to be applicable to other times of day. The idea is, to figure out when you are most productive during the da...

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Hi KCCC Well done to you too for sticking to it! I often have similar conversations with myself LOL Yesterday my husband and I tried our first 15 minute daily exercise session together, it was a bit weird to make the switch from morning to after work (and I'm 99% sure that if I was doing it by mysel...

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Hi KCCC if you are still checking in on this thread! Just wondering how things are going for you? On resuming from a lazy Christmas break, I switched to daily walks instead of daiy yoga as I was finding that I was getting bored with the yoga again and having more wrist problems. I think my sense of ...

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Just thought I should probably check in as I haven't in a while. I seem to remember 2 failure days in December, which involved giving in to the temptation of eating a cookie or mince pie (or both!) that were around in abundance before Christmas. Over Christmas I didn't snack much at all because meal...

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This week has been full of reasons to implement something like this, and keep it up-to-date with impending deadlines, for example while I've been doing day-to-day stuff on my lists as usual, yesterday I forgot to renew my car insurance (luckily my husband remembered and did it for me :)) and recentl...

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Giving up completely seems like a crime against the soul. I can't believe that the balance of giving up a great pleasure vs. gaining some small and dubious health benefit is remotely worth it. Thanks Reinhard I've never thought of it that way, but that seems like a great way to think about it. I gu...

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Cool Reinhard, I like this! I think I'll try something like this for me. For the last few years Iâ€™ve been keeping a weekly overview list in a word document just for work which literally revolutionized my efficiency (at work only though!). It basically contains a list for each day that I put all my...

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I currently drink about 3-4 cups of strong coffee a day, which to some may not seem like much, but I think I have a problem. The good thing is I generally avoid coffee first thing in the morning as I donâ€™t really need it (Iâ€™m a morning person, itâ€™s the afternoons and evenings that get me!) but...

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I just came accross this article, it's good to finally see mainstream diet advice which suggests avoiding snacks - it looks like they've copied your idea to some extent Reinhard, (though so far I've not seen anything about S days, I think sticking to the 3 meals and no snacks rule 24/7 would be a bi...

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For me this also applies: non-sweet S foods are those that make it too easy to overeat, that trigger binging behavior, or that I am afraid of from a caloric POV Specifically peanut butter - I have had to make this an S because I like it so much that I have difficulty eating it in moderation. I have ...

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Hi everyone! Just catching up, and I saw that Reinhard had asked "keep the "mods" coming, everybody" in a recent post. I guess we all have to modify to some degree to suit our lifestyles and food choices etc. I'm curious as to how others have modified the No S rules to suit them? For me, I follow No...

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Hi KCCC I realise you've had your New Year's Day Brunch already, but just thought I'd share my egg replacement ideas! I still haven't found the perfect egg replacement, but have discovered that it depends on the recipe. For example: Ground flaxseeds (+ extra water) - good for savoury dishes such as ...

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hah, just realised I actually often eat 4 different things LOL but small servings of each, I guess it's the variety that keeps things interesting :) I suppose 3 things is more like my minimum, less than 2 items and I usually feel like I havent had enough. Today I've got veggies & potatoes (small con...

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Thanks for the input everyone! I'm thinking of making my default a sandwich and fruit --- lots of possibilities so avoid boredom. Sounds like a good idea, I'd recommend having 3 things (e.g. Sandwich + small handfull of nuts or carrot sticks + a fruit). I don't know why but for me, having 3 things ...

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I usually have: A container of cooked vegetables with either rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes or other starchy food. Sometimes with a salad, some cooked beans or tofu (often based on what's left from dinner the night before). I usually have a small serving of nuts or seeds, a piece of fruit and 1 or 2...

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Hi Jammin' Jan :) I've been a vegan for about 8 years or so and am often surprised that some people out there recommend a vegan diet as a weight loss program, I didn't particularly lose weight when I changed from regular vegetarian to vegan as a teenager (I did notice however improved energy levels ...

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Hi ladebbie! I'm a vegan :) (have been for several years) but I wouldn't say low fat, on a vegan diet its important to get all the omega oils etc. (from nuts, seeds, avocados etc.) so I don't really restrict fat content (it's starchy & sugary foods which make me put on weight). I definately find tha...

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Hi ladebbie! Personally I find that to enjoy a meal it has to look attractive and well presented - so I'd say if your plates are nice keep using them and think about how you present the food on there as well as how much goes on (you'll probably know what is too much as a big pile of food will look u...

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I still set up the coffee the night before, pack my gym bag and clothes the night before, and have everything set up and ready to go so I don't argue with myself or make excuses. This is exactly what I discovered - if you take the decision making out of the mornings it's much easier to get things d...

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Hi! I too find that every minute seems to count double in the morning, time does just seem to fly doesn't it? I'm currently working on optimising my routines and shaving off time here and there. Here's what I do: Get up, drink juice, empty dishwasher, fold laundry (if any in drier) Shower etc. dress...

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Hi KCCC! Thanks for the Pilates routine! I think the hundred is probably the best abdominal exercise ever, perhaps with the exception of the abdominal exercises used in Callanetics (don't know if you know of that craze from the 80s, It was something I discovered as a student in 98 when I found a Cal...

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Thanks Geoff ! :) I think having unrealistic expectations has been a problem for me, I've just started a new regime of 15 mins yoga (or a walk if the weather is good) each morning which is working well so far and is a nice way to start the day. I chose a limit of 15 minutes because it is enough time...

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Checking in again after about a month! I have had 3 failure incidents this month: 1 - ate a few oatmeal biscuits mid morning one day. 2 - ate a packet of crisps one day, it was almost lunch time but not quite so I'm considering that a failure. 3 - I'm sure there was a day when I ate seconds, but can...

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Thanks for the good wishes KCCC! I'd recommend you try it too if you're class is about to end! I had an exceptionally early morning today as I had to get my car in for repairs before work, but still managed to light my favourite candles and get on my yoga mat for just a few minutes (before dawn!) wh...

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I've discovered that traditional South Indian veg food (which is what I've grown up on) minus excess oil and coconut works just fine. Hi Savita, South Indian vegetarian diet sounds very healthy - I certainly find that Indian cuisine usually offers the most variety in terms of vegetarian and vegan d...

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Hi Matt, Just wanted to echo what others have already said really about this being a great idea! and something I will use as another tool to help me with my new daily exercise habit (which I just posted about in the "Everyday systems general discussion" forum). It's funny how we can use this kind of...

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Hi! Just thought I'd share what I'm up to re: exercise at the moment, which is something that has gone by the wayside for me lately! I thought posting here would help me clarify my goals and help me stick to them (plus some public accountability never fails!). I've being doing yoga for about 10 year...

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My next aim is to be more consistent nutritionally so I don't see a low Iron result the next time. I need to tweak my diet which is totally vegetarian. Hi Savita, I'm a strict vegetarian / vegan and also have low Iron levels sometimes. I've personally found spa-tone to be the best iron supplement h...

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That sounds like a nice idea! I've also found that the dish you serve a desert in has an impact on your enjoyment of it, I have some nice odd shaped wine glasses that I got from IKEA which I like to serve home made mouses and similar desserts in, as they fit about 1-2 scoops of dessert plus a little...

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I was surprised at how closely it mirrored the basic ideas of Flylady. Hi Savita, I started doing the No S diet 2-3 months ago and just discovered Flylady too (I joined that about 2 weeks ago). I too thought they were very compatible ideas, No S is helping me get control of my eating habits and Fly...

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Thanks all :) I employed a strategy of: a) filling up more at meal times + more protein b) promising myself extra food and treats on the next S days (and of course by the time those S days came around, I was over it and didn't need all those treats, so good strategy!). c) allowing myself second serv...

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I think I might have to go for the 14 minutes every N-day thing too as it seems much more sensible than trying to stick to something that isn't realistic in the long run, I think if you do a daily session that is too long you can come to resent it for taking over your life too much. Owottatum, just ...

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