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by BrightAngel
Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The perils of being fat, female and French
Replies: 14
Views: 27778

jw wrote:she is 5 ft 9.6 inches and weighs 209 lbs, for a BMI of 30.3.
EXACTLY what I thought myself. :!:
She is a very curvy and muscular, large female,
with a BMI which barely reaches the BORDER of obesity.
NOT what most would term a truly "fat" person.
by BrightAngel
Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The perils of being fat, female and French
Replies: 14
Views: 27778

Queen Latifah... she is a great attitude role model for all of us weight-troubled ladies: she owns every pound and she dresses up and charms everyone in sight, at whatever weight she is! Very true .... however, very few "fat" or "weight-troubled" ladies have bodies like Queen Latifah. Look at her. ...
by BrightAngel
Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2 Habits
Replies: 13
Views: 23588

oolala53 wrote:This lifestyle has let me feel the most pleasure all around of almost any way I have lived.
I think even if I lived where overweight were more accepted, I would still stick with No S.
oolala53 --- I think that THIS is the secret to your own personal dieting success.
by BrightAngel
Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Article - defeating obesity gene(s)
Replies: 6
Views: 14632

I don't think there is an "obesity gene" in 99% of overweight people - just a history of bad eating habits. You might be right about OVERWEIGHT people,- but when it comes to OBESE people - meaning those adults who have been about 50 lbs above their BMI obesity border for more than three years, I be...
by BrightAngel
Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food Journals.....
Replies: 25
Views: 34827

I use a computer food journal every day, and have done so consistently for the past 9 years NO MATTER WHAT FOOD PLAN -- including No S --- that I'm on ( or not on :oops: ). This keeps me aware of the caloric density of the food I eat, and helps me make appropriate choices from all varieties of food...
by BrightAngel
Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NoS and intermittent fasting
Replies: 137
Views: 169604

This thread is an example of why I love this place. Some people do 16/8 or 5:2 or 24 hr fasts. Some people haven't had success fasting and have decided it's not for them. No matter what the outcome, everyone is supportive, no "My way is better" or "You didn't do it right". Our community rocks! Yes :D
by BrightAngel
Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

There are many people who are
the same size and age with similiar activity levels
who have different energy requirements.

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=922
by BrightAngel
Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: All Foods Are REAL
Replies: 13
Views: 22671

You can see a copy of the ENTIRE original article here:

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v& ... =Real_Food
by BrightAngel
Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New here...fears! Help please
Replies: 13
Views: 19424

There's NO NEED to add sugar back in on S days... or even eat extra food. S days simply mean 2 days a week without the N day rules -- YOUR food behavior choices without restriction. On S days if you choose to eat sweets, snacks or extra food you aren't breaking the Diet, and doing this is acceptabl...
by BrightAngel
Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: All Foods Are REAL
Replies: 13
Views: 22671

Blithe Morning wrote: But as WE know,
what matters is ....
Like my husband sometimes says to me....
when I assume that my personal beliefs are Universal ...
... applying to him, and to everyone else whose opinion I value,

"WE"... you mean you and that mouse in your pocket?
by BrightAngel
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:31 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: All Foods Are REAL
Replies: 13
Views: 22671

All Foods Are REAL

See below for Beth's great post today at WeightMaven.org Michelle Allison, the Fat Nutritionist, dislikes the term “ real food †and writes today that “ all foods, like all women, are real .†She explains (emphasis hers): No, this does not mean that all foods are nutritionally equivalent , or...
by BrightAngel
Sun Nov 10, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

Your weight loss struggles and success are very inspirational to me. We live in the same Fat Biased Society, and many negative experiences have also come my way. However, it's THEM, NOT US. If your marriage ended due to your husband's Fat Bias, it was HIM, NOT YOU. Even in this Fat-Biased-Society, ...
by BrightAngel
Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

But you managed to find a man to love you, marry you, and have children with you. even though you say you were "fat" - that is great Although I believe that you are well-intentioned, I cannot silently accept SUCH a fat-biased statement, that really has little or nothing to do with the issue. You mi...
by BrightAngel
Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

Copied from the General Thread I'm surprised at how many ads and literature from the 50s come out and use the word "fat." Though I grew up in the 50s, I don't remember that. I probably wasn't paying that much attention. I also grew up in the 1950s, and I paid a LOT of Attention to the word "fat". I...
by BrightAngel
Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: American Women Didn't Get Fat in the 1950s
Replies: 35
Views: 55993

I'm surprised at how many ads and literature from the 50s come out and use the word "fat." Though I grew up in the 50s, I don't remember that. I probably wasn't paying that much attention. I also grew up in the 1950s, and I paid a LOT of Attention to the word "fat". I remember very well how often t...
by BrightAngel
Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KCCC - Back again
Replies: 93
Views: 78959

Good to see you. :wink:
by BrightAngel
Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Here are 17 Things About Me
Replies: 17
Views: 27124

Glad to meet you.
I'll look forward to watching your progress. :wink:
by BrightAngel
Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Happy 40th Birthday, Reinhard!
Replies: 22
Views: 33717

Happy Birthday :P
by BrightAngel
Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2-3 meals a day study
Replies: 12
Views: 20037

Reinhard Engels states: "The calorie accounting diets are time consuming and joyless. You won't be able to stick with one of these because it will make you miserable... " Is he wrong? Nothing is true for EVERYONE. For the past 9 years, every day I've recorded my food in a software program that coun...
by BrightAngel
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2-3 meals a day study
Replies: 12
Views: 20037

the eminent Swede doctor Andreas Eenfeldt, MD, has clearly shown that counting calories is an eating disorder. www.dietdoctor.com Dr. Eenfeld is a well-known Low-Carber, and in this article he gives the low-carb argument against counting calories. I've always found it interesting that Low-carbers d...
by BrightAngel
Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

What is Weight Management Success?

I think that some of you might be very interested in hearing
this Professional lecture given at a recent Medical Conference:
The 5A's of Obesity Management,
which ties in to support the concepts of NoS.

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=903
by BrightAngel
Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What is Weight Management Success?
Replies: 2
Views: 7550

What is Weight Management Success?

I think that some of you might be very interested in hearing
this Professional lecture given at a recent Medical Conference:
The 5A's of Obesity Management,
which ties in to support the concepts of NoS.

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=903
by BrightAngel
Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Are you obligated to have "healthy" habits?
Replies: 3
Views: 7928

Are you obligated to have "healthy" habits?

:wink: I believe this is a subject worth considering.

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=901
by BrightAngel
Wed Sep 11, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

Body Acceptance

:?: Ever Think about your personal Body Acceptance?

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=899
by BrightAngel
Sun Sep 08, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I quit daily weighing today. How often do you weigh?
Replies: 14
Views: 22930

If weighing can ruin your whole day or make you start picking because you think you can afford it, don't do it. But if you can get some distance and just regard it as data, it can be good. Good advice. Speaking from an 8 year maintenance point-of-view, I agree that weight-information from the scale...
by BrightAngel
Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Link for USA to see recent BBC Diet Program
Replies: 10
Views: 16024

:P Bumping this up to let you know that the USA link provided here
now contains ALL FOUR EPISODES of the Summer 2013 BBC series:
The Men Who Made Us Thin

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=888
by BrightAngel
Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dear No S'ers, what would you do? advice needed please
Replies: 19
Views: 32475

Re: Dear No S'ers, what would you do? advice needed please

Got a situation going on with my doctor My doctor wants me to reduce my weight by about 10 pounds in the next two months, otherwise I will need to go on blood pressure medication. Also my knee problem is really restricting my mobility, some days I can hardly walk, so I've had very little exercise t...
by BrightAngel
Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Link for USA to see recent BBC Diet Program
Replies: 10
Views: 16024

:P There's a USA link to watch the BBC 'made us Fat' series at the bottom of this link to "The Men Who Made Us THIN " Summer of 2013 http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=888 It is my intention ... once all 4 episodes of " The Men Who Made Us Thin " are posted on YouTube... to also copy ALL 4 o...
by BrightAngel
Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: For Brits: BBC series on diet industry, starts Thur 8.8.13
Replies: 21
Views: 34141

:P There's a USA link to watch the BBC 'made us Fat' series at the bottom of this link to "The Men Who Made Us THIN " Summer of 2013 http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=888 It is my intention ... once all 4 episodes of " The Men Who Made Us Thin " are posted on YouTube... to also copy ALL 4 o...
by BrightAngel
Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TexArk's Musings
Replies: 246
Views: 234666

It's good to hear from you, and to know that you're doing well. :D
by BrightAngel
Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Link for USA to see recent BBC Diet Program
Replies: 10
Views: 16024

Did you catch what that British Weight Watchers female rep. said, back in the 60's?: "When it comes to eating, fat people are basically stupid." She would've lost her job if she said that today...lol. Yes ... So politically incorrect...Wasn't that Amazing? What the current Weight Watchers female re...
by BrightAngel
Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Link for USA to see recent BBC Diet Program
Replies: 10
Views: 16024

Link for USA to see recent BBC Diet Program

:D Hi Guys,
Here's a link showing videos of the BBC special
"The Men Who Made Us Thin"
which was televised in the UK in August 2013.

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=888
by BrightAngel
Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

:D Hi Guys,
Here's a link showing videos of the recent BBC special:
"The Men Who Made Us Thin".

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=888
by BrightAngel
Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: For Brits: BBC series on diet industry, starts Thur 8.8.13
Replies: 21
Views: 34141

:D Hi Guys,
Here's a link showing videos of the first program.

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=888
by BrightAngel
Sat Aug 10, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone eat their first meal of the day at lunch time?
Replies: 32
Views: 41549

It's not one-size-fits-all issue. Each of us needs to do whatever works for him/her. I'm retired now, and can fit mealtime into my schedule whenever I like. I usually get up around 4 a.m. and have breakfast between 7 and 8 a.m. I'm a "morning person", and am very hungry at breakfast and feel totall...
by BrightAngel
Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NoS and intermittent fasting
Replies: 137
Views: 169604

Chiming in about my own IF exerience, Beginning in 2006 through 2013, (7 years) I've spent quite a lot of time experimenting with that concept. I've run long personal experiments with these (plus variations): QOD; JUDDD-Alternate Day Fasting; Fast5; EatStopEat; 8 hr diet; the Fast Diet 5/2. During ...
by BrightAngel
Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any older folk been successful? Hoping 60 not too old to noS
Replies: 23
Views: 30305

Re: Thank you Thank you.

in 1966... (though Weight Watchers was already around). In my teens, before age 20, (and my first pregnancy), my body maintained in the "overweight" BMI range, sometimes at the low border, and other times nearer the high border. This was not "NATURAL" but was due to my ongoing conscious EFFORTS to ...
by BrightAngel
Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any older folk been successful? Hoping 60 not too old to noS
Replies: 23
Views: 30305

Re: Never too late!

No worries-- it seems a lot of us around hovering around 60--shall we agree that 60 is the new 40? :P No, personally I disagree with that particular, recently-made-popular, concept. I've been 40... been there, done that. It was fine, but NOW I'm over 65, and I love the benefits of being this age. A...
by BrightAngel
Sat Jul 27, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Diets We Have Tried
Replies: 51
Views: 56839

:roll: There isn't enough time or space here for my personal list. Over the past 55 years I've tried almost EVERY ..........diet; diet club; weight-loss plan; way-of-eating; lifestyle; non-diet; including Therapy, weight-loss drugs and bypass surgery...... What I've learned is that every one of thes...
by BrightAngel
Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: One of my favorite poems
Replies: 4
Views: 9315

Thanks for reminding me about this Poem.
I've always loved it too. :D
by BrightAngel
Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: cultural change
Replies: 31
Views: 38526

No matter what substance is being avoided, the best recipes are those that naturally avoid that substance. Everything else is a compromise and usually tastes like it. wosnes, thank you for sharing a personal Opinion about Taste. My Point is that EACH of us has very individual tastes, based on the C...
by BrightAngel
Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: cultural change
Replies: 31
Views: 38526

Low-carbers avoid all flours (except fake "flours" like ground up almonds or dried coconut powder) and the low-fat plant-based people avoid all added oils. Check out some of the recipes on Low Carb Friends or Engine 2 or McDougall diet. It's not selective avoidance of certain varieties of flour or ...
by BrightAngel
Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: cultural change
Replies: 31
Views: 38526

Bake without flour? Fry without oil? Oh my. Of course that is.... ..............Bake without WHEAT and similiar Grain flours ... ..............Fry without specific TYPES of manufactured oil ... This doesn't fit into the modern day US cultural food supply norm, and therefore takes quite a lot more e...
by BrightAngel
Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Dangers of free workplace snacks
Replies: 31
Views: 41795

Re: It'snot a treat; it's bait.

Lady Crimson wrote:If you want to avoid the diet trap-- Stop Taking the Bait..
All those free treats- Bait.
Diets that promise you can lose 30 lbs in 30 days-- Bait.
All you can eat "bargains" --Bait.
:lol: GOOD THOUGHT!!!
by BrightAngel
Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: OK, so I'm sort of a traitor
Replies: 25
Views: 36406

Reinhard has always been very supportive of people
who choose to combine No S with other diet plans,
both in his Book and on the Forum.

One of the most positive things about the No S Diet,
is how easily it can be modified individually,
including combining it with other diet plans.
by BrightAngel
Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: cultural change
Replies: 31
Views: 38526

in the meantime, supporting others and being supported in sanity is a worthy hobby for me. http://images.netrition.com/lcf/images/smilies/highfive2.gif I've often stated that my own path to success has been to make dealing with my own personal need to "Diet " in order to achieve and maintain a reas...
by BrightAngel
Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

Running DOWN the UP Escalator

:!: Something I have discovered to be personally True.

http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=875
by BrightAngel
Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Running DOWN the UP Escalator
Replies: 7
Views: 13249

Running DOWN the UP Escalator

We No S members come in many different sizes and ages. Developing No S eating habits can be helpful to all, however, the degree to which No S behavior causes weight-loss varies, which means it doesn't bring the same results to everyone. Some who have been struggling with years of Obesity, might fin...
by BrightAngel
Sun Jun 30, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Any weight loss when you eliminate artificial sweeteners?
Replies: 18
Views: 32603

Re: Any weight loss when you eliminate artificial sweetener

Annie wrote:Has anyone experienced weight loss when you remove diet soda or artificial sweeteners from your diet?
I choose to use Splenda and Diet Coke frequently.
I've run experiments on this and have found that ...for me...
reducing or eliminating them has absolutely ZERO effect on weight-loss.
by BrightAngel
Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Validation of the Importance of Habit
Replies: 4
Views: 7806

Validation of the Importance of Habit

A UCLA study released 5/27/13 validates the importance of Habit finding that: ....Healthy Habits die hard: In times of stress, people lean on established routines – even healthy ones. Developing good habits is more important than self-control in meeing goals. SEE: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_re...
by BrightAngel
Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Diets, Dogma and being Uncivil
Replies: 17
Views: 24243

Amusing podcast. I'm not a fan of either McDougal or Moore, or the particular Diet that either one of them promotes, but I tend to believe that each of those diets can work for many people. The interview certainly brought out Moore's postives and McDougal's negatives. McDougal came across as a prej...
by BrightAngel
Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Fantasy of Being Thin
Replies: 19
Views: 32318

Image Terrific article, and great post.
Thanks for sharing.
by BrightAngel
Fri May 24, 2013 3:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

Curious?

:D My Movie Trailer:
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=861
by BrightAngel
Fri May 24, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Curious?
Replies: 0
Views: 5520

Curious?

:D My Movie Trailer:
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=861
by BrightAngel
Mon May 06, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

Number Differences - We are NOT all the same.

http://www.getsmile.com/smilies/%5Ecad/cat33.gif Many people have a weight number (and calorie numbers) that are special to them. and often view the posts of other people with those personal numbers in mind. This article demonstrates how different those numbers can be. http://www.diethobby.com/blog...
by BrightAngel
Mon May 06, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What does 150 pounds mean to you?
Replies: 2
Views: 5388

What does 150 pounds mean to you?

Image Many people have a weight number
(and calorie numbers) that are special to them.
Do you?
and
Do you view the posts of other people with those personal numbers in mind?
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=855
by BrightAngel
Thu May 02, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

The Scale as a Tool.

Image More about the choice of using the Scale.
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=854
by BrightAngel
Thu May 02, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Scale as a Useful Tool .. or not.
Replies: 3
Views: 9368

The Scale as a Useful Tool .. or not.

Image More about using the Scale.
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=854
by BrightAngel
Wed May 01, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weight Management - A Rubber Band
Replies: 6
Views: 10602

oolala53 wrote:I'm curious about what diet books don't have recipes..
One prime example of a diet book without recipes is "The No S Diet". :wink:
by BrightAngel
Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

:!: The No S Diet is a plan of Weight Management.
Below is a link that I think will interest many of our members.
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=851
by BrightAngel
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Weight Management - A Rubber Band
Replies: 6
Views: 10602

Weight Management - A Rubber Band

:!: The No S Diet is a plan of Weight Management.
Below is a link that I think will interest many of our members.
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=851
by BrightAngel
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TexArk's Musings
Replies: 246
Views: 234666

TexArk, Thanks for sharing.
It seems to me that you are doing quite well,
and I very much enjoy reading about your process. :D
by BrightAngel
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: It always comes back to this!
Replies: 17
Views: 25927

AndreaRN9 wrote: Let my experience be a cautionary tale:
AndreaRN9, Thanks for sharing your story.
I look forward to seeing how it goes for you here.
by BrightAngel
Sat Mar 30, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Perfection is the LOWEST Standard We Can Set For Ourselves.
Replies: 1
Views: 5675

Perfection is the LOWEST Standard We Can Set For Ourselves.

Perfection is the LOWEST Standard we can set for ourselves.
See: http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=831
by BrightAngel
Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: SPAM hit list
Replies: 447
Views: 958393

two - spammy vending machine comments
http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic ... 204#131204
by BrightAngel
Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Vending Machine
Replies: 7
Views: 15960

Looks like we have some SPAM here. :roll:
by BrightAngel
Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

ImageHere's an helpful article I recently wrote about:
.....................Diets & Non Diets................
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=825
by BrightAngel
Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: supports my contention
Replies: 8
Views: 15697

Additionally, this morning I addressed this issue at DietHobby.
SEE:
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=825
by BrightAngel
Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: supports my contention
Replies: 8
Views: 15697

Everything that has to do with eating or not eating food is a Diet. Eating less food than the body uses as energy is a “weight-loss diet†Eating the same food that the body uses as energy is a “maintenance†diet. Eating more food than the body uses as energy is a “weight-gain†diet. Some D...
by BrightAngel
Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: when do s days feel better?
Replies: 41
Views: 37897

I think, from following this board for ages, that the whole S Day concept (which was originally stated as "sometimes") has been twisted to allow people to think that the weekend is just a long binge-fest. Come on now, if you believe you are building moderate life long habits during the week, do you...
by BrightAngel
Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: when do s days feel better?
Replies: 41
Views: 37897

oolala53 wrote:We have to be willing to keep to our plan even when it's hard.
So True. :D
by BrightAngel
Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back again, bigger than ever
Replies: 23
Views: 33068

Re: Back again, bigger than ever

FarmerHal wrote:formerly Shamrockmommy
Hi, I remember you too.
It's good to see you again. :wink:
by BrightAngel
Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Food Cravings Engineered by Industry
Replies: 16
Views: 24423

I started incorporating more fresh food and freggies even before No S. No S helped me cut the processed stuff way down. I think that's an inevitable shift for anyone who wants to eat less permanently -- and feel better, too. This is information that is good to know in order to help make personal fo...
by BrightAngel
Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Opposite of No-S?
Replies: 13
Views: 20357

Re: The Opposite of No-S?

wosnes wrote: a new book on intermittent fasting.
Image I've studied and experimented with almost all of the intermittent fasting diets,
and some of you might be interested in this recent article about the concept.
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=807
by BrightAngel
Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Book About Processed Foods
Replies: 16
Views: 19330

Update: The book arrived and I'm starting it today.
by BrightAngel
Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Book About Processed Foods
Replies: 16
Views: 19330

wosnes wrote:Most of the time the customer doesn't know they want it until the company introduces it.
wosnes, Good Point !!

Some of you might also be interested in this article about Lying Food Labels.
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v&nid=806
by BrightAngel
Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Book About Processed Foods
Replies: 16
Views: 19330

oolala53 wrote:You say you're not a "real food" person,
but I'd bet you eat fewer processed foods than the average bear.
:lol: You might enjoy the rather amusing article I posted this morning.
http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax=v& ... thy_Eater?
by BrightAngel
Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Book About Processed Foods
Replies: 16
Views: 19330

That sounds very interesting, but you knew I'd think so, right? I put it on my wish list and will probably get it when it comes out next week. Similarly, I read The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food in the New York Times Magazine . It is from the book Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants ...
by BrightAngel
Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New Book About Processed Foods
Replies: 16
Views: 19330

New Book About Processed Foods

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/sae/books.gif After reading this review by Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, I've pre-ordered this book which will be published at the end of this week. Most of you know that I don't consider myself a "real food" person, but it sounds like it might be very interesting, and some of you ...
by BrightAngel
Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TexArk's Musings
Replies: 246
Views: 234666

TexArk wrote:Second week in February also went well.
Image Glad to hear it. :D
by BrightAngel
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Naturally Thin?
Replies: 5
Views: 10074

When it was first released, I bought it
and read it as a part of my dieting Hobby, but was unimpressed.
Just more of the same, standard diet book.
Didn't contain anything especially uniquely helpful. :roll:
by BrightAngel
Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5elf/angel5.gif Here are the clear and specific answers which I posted above. My 5 year relationship with No S has gone through many different stages. You can access that information here on No S as over the years there have been numerous posts here in the General Discus...
by BrightAngel
Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

BA, I assume you forgot to post inhowfar you practice NoS principles at this point and what you learnt from this way of eating (summarized version if need be). I'd really be interested, since you've been here for several years. :) Hedi 55, I haven't forgotten, I've chosen my answer, and already giv...
by BrightAngel
Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

Re: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.

I am convinced that ( inserting the word I ) can look forward to a peaceful future, incl. maintenance; if ( I ) have patience with ( myself ) and the program We all have opinions and beliefs that are based on our own knowledge and experience, and I sincerely hope that, in the future, your belief be...
by BrightAngel
Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

I appreciate the post, although the link to the article isn't working for me just now. I'm an older, shorter woman with health conditions and a year ago my BMI was pushing 40 (morbidly obese), and I have always been worried about maintenance! I too would love to read more from people who had a simi...
by BrightAngel
Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

This is about NOS. Weight-loss and maintenance success require Effort ... Even in No S ... My position is that it is helpful to understand that if we aren't willing to make consistent ongoing Efforts, we won't succeed. Some of us have to make more Effort than others. The need to put forth Effort .....
by BrightAngel
Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

RePosted from General Thread My belief about No S is that it will slowly and consistently realign my expectations with reality. Minkymoo, that is a lovely belief, and I hope that it comes true for you. I believe that to succeed at both weight-loss and long-term-maintenance of that loss, it is impor...
by BrightAngel
Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

RePosted from General Thread BA, thank you for answering me so quickly. Can we agree to disagree on some matters here? :wink: Although, I'd like to ask you - and I'm really just curious: In what ways do you agree with NoS and, are you practicing the program at this point? Has NoS helped you so far?...
by BrightAngel
Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

My belief about No S is that it will slowly and consistently realign my expectations with reality. Minkymoo, that is a lovely belief, and I hope that it comes true for you. I believe that to succeed at both weight-loss and long-term-maintenance of that loss, it is important to accept the fact that ...
by BrightAngel
Mon Feb 11, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

BA, thank you for answering me so quickly. Can we agree to disagree on some matters here? :wink: Although, I'd like to ask you - and I'm really just curious: In what ways do you agree with NoS and, are you practicing the program at this point? Has NoS helped you so far? Hope these inquiaries don't ...
by BrightAngel
Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: New and nervous
Replies: 12
Views: 15422

wosnes wrote:Eating what you want doesn't mean
eating everything you want and as much of it as you want.
So, Very True !! :roll:
by BrightAngel
Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

BA, you know, I am by nature an overly analytical and a detail oriented person. Until recently I kept a diary and daily food log, and since I merely check off my 2-3 meals at a simple sheet at the refrig. door... I'm doing much better; have lost over 3 pounds in 10 days. I know that NoS can and doe...
by BrightAngel
Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

RePosted From General Discussion Thread. For those of us who are, or have been, well inside the obesity BMI range , there is no doubt that Maintenance ... as-well-as-weight-loss ... takes an incredible amount of continuous, ongoing difficult work. .. despite the choice of the weight-loss diet or th...
by BrightAngel
Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

Re: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.

For those of us who are, or have been, well inside the obesity BMI range , there is no doubt that Maintenance ... as-well-as-weight-loss ... takes an incredible amount of continuous, ongoing difficult work. .. despite the choice of the weight-loss diet or the maintenance diet. ... even when working...
by BrightAngel
Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.
Replies: 26
Views: 29128

Facing our Unrealistic Expectations can be helpful.

http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/emotions-smileys-free/wall22.gif Diets DO work ... but only when consistently followed forever ... To be successful, we need to overcome our unrealistic expectations. See this excellent article which contains many informative links. http://www.diethobby.com/blog.ph...
by BrightAngel
Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: BrightAngel check-in
Replies: 692
Views: 729173

http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/emotions-smileys-free/wall22.gif Diets DO work ... but only when consistently followed forever ... To be successful, we need to overcome our unrealistic expectations. See this excellent article containing many informative links. http://www.diethobby.com/blog.php?ax...
by BrightAngel
Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Gearing Up for the Super Bowl
Replies: 17
Views: 22238

Re: Gearing Up for the Super Bowl

this Super Bowl is "special". I grew up in the town of Loomis, a suburb of Sacramento, and the 49ers training camp was 3 miles from my house. I grew up (literally) with Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and shared my 20's and 30's with Steve Young. I even served Whoppers with Cheese at the local BK to Joe M...
by BrightAngel
Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TexArk's Musings
Replies: 246
Views: 234666

TexArk, Congratuations on your current success. :D
by BrightAngel
Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1886
Views: 2373716

Should I be posting here? Maybe. Maybe not. I have to judge for myself if Reinhard has set up a board to promote his book or have people help each other. He's encouraged people to stay on even if they combine No S with another diet. Reinhard, this is my call out to you. I'll stay on unless you tell...
by BrightAngel
Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "Plate room" question
Replies: 14
Views: 22864

Eventually people are meant to eat moderately for them. A short woman's moderate amount of food is not going to be the same as a tall man's. Reinhard never talks about purposely limiting his meals, but if his meals are typical of the ones he has described in the intelligent dietary defaults, they a...

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