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LifeisaBlessing

MaggieMae - It's great that your friend found a way to successfully lose weight that works for her! :) I will say that calorie counting and/or caloric awareness and being on NoS are not necessarily mutually exclusive. I utilized both to reach my goals, and still do to maintain and improve--without f...

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buns, I'm sensing that you really need some advice. We've been members here for roughly the same amount of time, minus one month, and I've read many of your posts, so I feel pretty familiar with your situation. Please read my comments below in the spirit with which they're intended--to help you out....

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Glad to hear it, Allisonmeg!

I really like them, and have been having them for breakfast for years.

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What did you think of the Bran Buds?

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Very interesting!

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Allison, maybe consider changing out the Grape Nuts for All Bran Bran Buds? The consistency and crunch are similar for A LOT less calories, plus a ton more fiber. You'd still get the "sink your teeth into something solid and crunchy" satisfaction, but for less calories. Plus IMHO Bran Buds taste bet...

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Thanks for the shout out, noni! :) And lol--I love your Biblical reference to what your husband told you!! Isn't it funny how sometimes those closest to us have the best solutions? Big congratulations on your weight loss! And best wishes on the mod(s) working for you. I'm a big believer in adding mo...

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tracey0829 - You're very welcome! Stop by any time! :) Liz - So glad the mod is working for you--isn't it freeing? :) And, oh yes, I remember those days very well with the kids home and homework abounding lol! And yes, I do virtual plate. Of course, ideally, you're sitting down to three, plated, ca...

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Hi tracey, and thanks for stopping by! :) Feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like--I'm happy to help! :) I tried Vanilla NoS in the past a few times with little success, mostly due to the lifted restrictions on the weekends turning into "Gotta get those treats in now before Monday rolls aro...

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Hi Hulahoop! Welcome to the NoS boards! :) It's great that you noticed the weight gain now; it gives you plenty of time to make adjustments before deciding that NoS isn't a good fit. While I'm with you on not wanting to laboriously count calories, it's helpful to be calorically aware, and make peace...

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Fantastic news, Liz!!!

Keep it up--you're doing great!!!

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moderatemeals--please check your PMs!

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Sinnie, bless you for your kind words--they mean a lot!

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I see your point about weighing possibly being a "negative" -- my "positive" comes from just the information itself. :) Exercise is a tough one. I've also struggled with it in terms of not getting immediate feedback and results. In some cases, exercising is a matter of feeling worse before you feel ...

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Daily weigh-ins! :) Nothing beats the immediate feedback, and it fits all three criteria for effective motivation: 1. positive - By weighing every day, you can tell if you need to adjust your eating the next day. Weight is up; eat less. Weight is down; keep doing what you're doing. 2. soon - By trac...

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Sinnie -- Thank you so much! :) Doing what works for you is what finding a lifetime eating plan is all about. Please feel free to stop by anytime, or PM if you need any advice--I'm happy to help. :) Imogen -- Hello back! :) Glad to hear you're almost ready for little baby girl to arrive--truly what ...

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Linda, since you expressed some concerns over how anyone could vote for Trump, I'll respond. My reasons for voting for Trump came from the heart, and I truly believe he will do good for the country. As a woman, I don't believe that "a woman's place is serving a man," and I also don't deny that we sh...

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Hi Liz! Welcome to the NoS boards, and Happy Birthday!!!! :D Just wanted to let you know that I responded to your PM--I didn't see it until this morning, so I apologize for the delay! :) And I'm a big supporter of "Team Mod." Adding mods was the reason for my quick success! Remember, it's fitting th...

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Hi Linda! So glad to hear about your reconciliation with your sister! :) And even though I'm a big Trump supporter, it's gratifying to hear about so many peaceful demonstrations. And good on you for your involvement--that's what our freedom is all about! :) And lol, I thought the same thing as Merry...

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Okay, Sinnie, here goes! :) All comments above resonate with me. I really want to do this, but being a calorie counter has gotten me used to eating whatever I want, whenever I want, kind of like intuitive eating. Sinnie, there is absolutely nothing wrong with counting calories. Does this shock or su...

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Izzy -- You're very welcome!

And I hear you on taking caregiving turns--we've experienced that, and you are 100% correct about the stress level. Best wishes, and continued prayers for all in your family!

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Sinnie--I have lots of advice for you, some of which may surprise you!

I have some appointments this morning, but I promise when I get back, I will answer all your questions in detail, with real-life examples.

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Hey! Just introducing myself and letting you know I have read your check-in journal here and it is comforting to know someone else has had a lot of success with the mod that you have, and I am using a similar one (in part knowing it was successful for you). I have also started a check in journal bu...

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Awww, moderatemeals, thanks for your kind words! I'm so glad you find my advice helpful. I am VERY similar to you in my "perfectionist" tendencies, so maybe not logging/journaling would be a good thing for you also? The constant monitoring, writing things down, etc., would drive me crazy! :shock: On...

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Hi moderatemeals! Thanks so much for stopping by, and for your congratulations--it's very kind of you! :) I don't mind anyone asking any questions, so no worries! :) When I officially came out of lurkdom and joined the boards last June, that was one of the main reasons why. I'm available as a resour...

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Hey Life! That's amazing! How often would you say you veer outside the three meal structure and snack? Hey Sinnie! :D How have you been? Hope you had a wonderful holiday! :) To answer your questions, I usually as a rule don't snack--I just count any eating event as a meal. If, on occasion, I have a...

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Thanks for stopping by (and for the kudos too! :)) pinkhippie! :) And I'm happy to report that my NoS mods have continued working beautifully! I'm now down to the 15-16% bodyfat range, have a solid 10-15 minute exercise routine in place, and enjoyed all the goodies the recent holidays had to offer. ...

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Hey Maggie! Thanks so much for stopping by!

And yes, my Christmas season is going really well (so fast, though, can't believe it's the 17th already!!!!

). Hope you're doing well too and enjoying the holidays!

And thanks for your kind words.

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RAWCOOKIE wrote:..... and mice pies on the table - I didn't touch them.

Lol I don't blame you!!!!

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I am firmly on Team Mod! :) My approach to NoS is to simply keep to three meals a day, seven days a week--no "S" days. No restrictions on types of food, but I do try to include a protein source with every meal. This approach has worked for me beautifully, where Vanilla NoS did not work before. I am ...

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LifeIsABlessing, I don't eat for pleasure, but I certainly need to ask God's help. Fasting is recommended in the Bible. It's not only recommended; it is assumed. Christ says, "When you fast..." Kathleen Kathleen - I think you mistakenly thought I commented on fasting above? I was just agreeing with...

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Absolutely fantastic insights, naeman!

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I know that in December we'll be having a department party here at work where we all bring something in, and the past few years I've eaten lunch AND indulged in the party foods just a couple of hours later. That's way too much, and it's something I need to look at in my own habits. Just a suggestio...

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And Rhi, lest you think it's all "calorie bad news," don't worry--I find SO much more satisfaction out of my meals now than I ever did when I was eating more, simply because I only eat foods that I love and that taste fantastic! :) Just make sure that the foods you choose to eat are things that YOU ...

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Rhi - any of those solutions you mentioned would work. But what appeals to you the most? What can you live with? If you really like the foods you've been eating, maybe try smaller plates for awhile and see if your weight moves down. If you'd rather keep a larger plate, you could replace a more calor...

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Hi RhiVir2016, and welome to the NoS boards! :) The unfortunate answer to your question is that yes, you are eating too much, even if the food fits on your plate. Calories still count, even on NoS. NoS is a wonderful plan to get into a regular three-meal-a-day habit without snacking, but ultimately,...

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Sinnie - thanks so much for all your kind words! :) I do find that avoiding the "WTH" effect gets better with practice. It also helps if you negate the results of a "WTH" or mini-binge just by compensating by eating less at the next meal. It's not a form of punishment by any means; you're just level...

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Linda, I just wanted to chime in and say that I definitely read your check in, but unfortunately because of time constraints, I don't always have time to reply. However, I always enjoy your comments, and your sharing your life's journey. Your introspections and candor are always refreshing to read. ...

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Great to hear about your reaction to pictures being taken, and that you liked what you saw--it's a good feeling to be making progress towards your goal, isn't it? And wow--cooking for 250 people?!?!?!?!?! No wonder you're exhausted! I think I'd be curled up in a corner in the fetal position somewher...

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Way to go!!!! So thrilled it's working for you!!

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I tried Lifeisablessing's mod of eating anything for 3 meals and it has reduced my bingeing and urge to binge almost completely for the few days I've been following it. It's very hard for me not to worry about what I'm eating at my meals (am I eating enough protein, is the meal too processed, etc, ...

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Your success and discipline to stick to your mod is so inspirational. Thanks for sticking around to help even though you probably don't need to be here in the sense you don't struggle and need support :) Once in awhile I'd love to see an update post on your check in just how your individual days go...

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Congratulations on the weight loss, moderatemeals! :) Glad to know that my modified version of NoS is helping you out, too. :) I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to the holidays this year having such a solid eating plan in place. It's such a relief and so wonderful to be able to relax and...

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Hi Jen! Just a heads up--when I clicked on the above link, I got "Page Not Found." And just a little recommendation from someone who successfully modifies NoS--I found the binge-restrict cycle went away COMPLETELY for me once I permitted myself fewer restrictions on my one plate meals (translation: ...

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Sinnie, that's fantastic news!!!! And you're very welcome! :) It's AMAZING to me the difference adding the protein bars has made in my weight/fat loss results. The bars reduce cravings, keep me satiated, and above all, they taste great!! When I researched the benefits of increased protein consumptio...

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I really never get to the end of a meal without wishing I could have more. If I let my desires have control over me I would be heavy. Maybe some are fortunate enough that they don't have to try but a lot of us do. If you wait for it to be easy to make the right choice, it probably won't happen. You...

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Thanks for the encouragement! Wow... You did a great job!!! Had you reached your goal already? How long have you been on this lifestyle? You're very welcome! :) And thanks for the compliment! :) I had reached my initial goal when I joined the NoS boards back in June. I started my modified NoS lifes...

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Lots of great ideas here, carolz--coming from many different perspectives, life experiences, and attitudes towards sweets in general. The great thing about these NoS boards is somewhere in all the advice, you'll find something that resonates with you and your individual biology, temperament, and wha...

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Welcome, Quayette! :) It looks like you want to lose around 10 pounds? Depending on how strict you are with compliance, it can be done in around 2 months. You're at a fantastic starting body fat percentage--congratulations for that! :) Just a quick intro/summary--I went from 123-125 pounds to 115 po...

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Congrats on your 21 days, kaalii!

And good luck with all the concert organizing--sounds like an exciting event!

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Hi carolz! :) I'm pretty new on the boards, but I lurked here for years before I formally joined back in June after I achieved my goals using a very effective modified form of NoS. Since June, I have improved on my initial goals, and am very happily maintaining, making adjustments as needed for the ...

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Welcome deb!

This is a wonderful, supportive forum so you're in the right place.

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Fantastic article, Jen--thanks for posting!

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Linda--Big cyber-hugs for you from across the country!!! Honestly, there are times I wish that Facebook would NEVER have been created! At best, it's a way to stay connected to friends and family whom you might never see otherwise. At worst, it's a playground for bullies and narcissists who love to h...

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Hi Sinnie! :) Great to see you back on the NoS boards, and congratulations on your new schedule with all your little ones! :) Don't beat yourself up over the snacking; just go back to what you know works for you. Like I told bunsofaluminum in her check in thread, I noticed some pounds creeping up on...

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Hi joasia - I'm fairly new to the NoS boards, but wanted to stop by and give you a word of encouragement. :) I noticed your story on the "Testimonial" part of the board--beautiful pictures, and wonderful progress!! Don't despair, and just keep pushing forward. You know you can do it--your testimonia...

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Hey buns, hope things have calmed down for you a bit! I had a similar TTOM experience this month, even gained a bit, but am back to handling things through my modified NoS--thank goodness for daily weigh-ins! :o I really think that Reinhard has it right when he says we are all "durings," no matter w...

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Hi Rawcookie!

Thanks for visiting my check-in thread, and congratulations on the great progress in a year!

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Hi Rawcookie--thanks for stopping by!

Feel free to ask questions or add to the discussion if you'd like!

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Wonderful observations, Bluebell!! Keep up the fantastic work!

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Humans have exercised the equivalent of a lot more than an hour of exercise a day without a lot of snacking for generations. In fact, some people believe with our mostly sedentary workstyles, we could easily get by on two meals a day, so three plus some tough workouts is plenty. Besides, don't you ...

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That's fantastic news, Apprentice!!! I'm such a big believer in legalizing all foods, and working within your own biology, preferences, and reactions to foods. That is a major part in getting your eating plan to a place where you can manage it, and lose the weight/fat you want. You really are in con...

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Hi Apprentice! :) So glad you like the Pure Protein bars! I pretty much have settled on them exclusively, specifically the "Chocolate Deluxe" since it's the lowest calorie (180) and highest protein content (21 grams) of all of them. Wal*Mart carries the Chocolate Deluxe in a megabox, so it's a real ...

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Hi Jennifer, and welcome to the NoS boards! :) My reasons for doing my modified version of NoS this time (I had attempted NoS a few times in the past and always failed based on no sweets during the week and the weekend S days) were extremely motivating for me, so I had zero failures from the time I ...

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Travis, I think the important thing is just to keep taking things one day at a time, one meal at a time. Don't overanalyze or look too far into the future. Looking too far ahead can make a task pretty daunting. Just know your goal, and keep a laser-sharp focus on your goal at all times, be it formin...

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Congratulations on your weight loss!

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buns - Just a word of caution about fasting. I did IF for a while until I noticed that it started really messing around with my biology. Like you, I noticed some erratic heart rhythms, and I also started feeling lots of fatigue and sleep disturbances. Around then, I read up on the possible negative...

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Wow, Linda, what a day!!!! And absolutely great job keeping to your plan--good for you!!! Now, enjoy some down time with your dh and have a fantastic weekend!

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I tried No S quite a while ago and loved it but only lasted one week! I know exactly why - I did really well during the week, then went back to normal eating on Sat/Sun, and just didn't get back on the wagon come Monday. ............ However I'm really thinking I'm going to have to be careful with ...

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I have no "S days." When I originally did vanilla NoS, S days always caused me to backslide. Sorry to hijack your thread Bluebell but I just posted in another thread about my fear of S days throwing me off course, and what LifeisaBlessing has said really resonates. Thank you, I am now definitely do...

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Love your biblical reference!!!!

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Apprentice, thank YOU again for your kind words! :) Part of the reason I joined the NoS forums was to be a help to others, and to be available to answer questions based on my successful use of NoS to reach and surpass my goals. Just one way to share the blessings I've received! :) I think what made ...

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Apprentice --I understand your struggles--this past weekend, I had one of "those" days where it was cold and rainy outside, I was fighting doldrums/boredom, and dealing with big-time PMS--a triple threat of temptation to go off plan! Some tips: --I always pray before meals. It's very important to b...

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Coming from the perspective of someone who has achieved and surpassed my weight and fat-loss goals using modified NoS: 1. Like kaali, one of my problems was night snacking, and I agree with her about white-knuckling it. There's really no other way around it. 2. I always pray before I eat my meals. I...

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Congratulations Rawcookie on not only reaching your weight loss goals, but maintaining them!

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Linda - just wanted to chime in with kudos on how you handled the teacher situation. I think emailing was a great idea, and seemed to bring some good resolution. But I definitely sympathize with the "Momma Bear" feeling--I've had that many a time in my kids' growing up years! :) You're doing great w...

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jackn - I didn't realize that this was how you approached your meals. It's very similar to how I modify NoS, and the main reason for my success! So I wish the same for you.

I admire your diligence in tracking things, and the informative simplicity of your updates. Keep up the great work!

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stoogeswoman - I agree totally with oolala and ModBod--what a day, and great job staying strong! You had what I call a "hollow gut day"--the kind of day where you feel hollow inside due to circumstances and the emotions arising because of them. Fantastic decision to not try to fill the "hollow gut"...

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Apprentice--you're very welcome! :) And adding the Greek yogurt is a wonderful idea for extra protein. It's funny, I've tried sooooooo many times, but I just don't like yogurt. It would be great if I could like it since it's an excellent protein and calcium source, but I don't know what it is that j...

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Blessings back to you Apprentice! :) I add an unmeasured amount of cream to the cereal and milk for taste and added fat content for more "holding power." If I had to guess, it's probably close to ~2 tablespoons? But I never measure it precisely. And this is one meal that I always eat a protein bar a...

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Apprentice, you're very welcome! :) I'm a carb girl at heart, so when adopting a higher-protein mindset I made sure to keep in plenty of carbs. I could never give up breads, cereals, and sweets. Thank goodness there are alternatives to increasing meat consumption for increasing protein, because I do...

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It would be interesting to see a graph of my weight. I gained two lbs pretty quick after starting, then weeks later lost four in a flash. Then two back up where I've stuck for a long time...and now those two are gone again, and staying gone :) Weight fluctuates by two or three lbs a day, right? and...

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I would love to get an idea of your breakfast proportions/amount. I noticed that you eat All bran. I eat it as well! I will admit that I ***gasp*** actually measured out what one serving of All Bran looked like so I could eyeball it in the future. One-third of a cup is not that much lol. But after ...

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Life you are truly a blessing! I am so thankful for your willingness to be so helpful... giving your time and energy to answer my questions! I am honored to glean nuggets of wisdom from you. Would you give me an approximate calorie range per meal that you keep. I understand that it varies from meal...

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buns--thanks for stopping by!

And lol on the "food storage" comment!

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Hi Bluebell, and welcome to the NoS board! :) Rest assured, you're not a fruit loop lol! I'll give you some advice from my perspective. I do a modified form of NoS, which for me means eating three meals, seven days a week of any food, sweets included. I have no "S days." After trying vanilla NoS uns...

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Life, thank you for such a thorough response! Apprentice, I'm thrilled that you're asking me questions/advice! One of the main reasons I joined the forum was I wanted to be available to others as a resource since I succeeded in attaining (and surpassing) my goals utilizing NoS as a framework. So as...

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Hi Apprentice! Thanks for stopping by, and welcome to the NoS boards! :) This really is a great place, and there are so many helpful people with lots of different perspectives. And thanks for your vote of confidence--I'm very humbled. :) Regarding protein supplementation, I have tried many different...

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Anne - the first few times I tried NoS, the weekends ALWAYS did me in, and I never lost weight. I would get so frustrated that I abandoned the plan completely, but I still checked out some of the threads on the forum in case I noticed something that resonated with me. I began to read the posts of a ...

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Hi Linda--just a quick check-in with you--hope that your reflux issues settle down! Glad to see that you're feeling better today!

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Beautiful, jackn!

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Linda--just wanted to chime in and congratulate your daughter on getting into the arts high school! We have one similar to that in our area, and it's such a wonderful resource for the students who have aptitude in the arts, so I think your daughter will absolutely thrive there--good for her! And how...

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DH and I take a multivitamin supplement--Centrum Silver. I also have added protein supplementation to some of my meals. I feel like they cover pretty much all the bases so I don't worry about micronutrient/macronutrient shortages due to eating reduced food amounts. I believe that the judicious use o...

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Very interesting observations on how your hunger levels felt on Monday! Are you doing anything specific with your meals that you think contribute to less hunger during your day? More protein? All homemade food?

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Hi oolala--I wasn't sure if you were asking about my summer or someone else's on the thread lol, but my summer has been great! :) I've been working on refining my approach to modified NoS, and I noticed that adjusting protein levels specifically has been nothing short of amazing in terms of positive...

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Hi Linda--just checking in to say hi! :) I thought of you last week when I was having one of those crazy "pile on" days--you know, the ones where everything seems to stack on top of stuff you're already having difficulty dealing with? Ugh--I do NOT like days like that, but the "cloud" did indeed lif...

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e-lyn, have you ever considered asking your friend what a typical day's eating looks like for her? Since you mentioned how slim she is and her love of rich food, I'd be very curious to see what the content of her other meals is. I think I mentioned before on the boards that one of the most fascinati...

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I wonder what it would be like to overeat and not feel one bit bad about it? Much as I imagine rural women may have felt 150 years ago. I've come to the conclusion that I have to regard myself as having a mild chronic illness. I can't expect to follow NO S feeling the same sense of ease and pleasur...

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Congratulations on your weight loss, mylizzie!

Great way of adjusting the plan to fit what was going on in your life--keep up the fantastic work!

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Hi slinkykitty! (Love your username by the way :D) Welcome to the NoS boards! :) I joined recently after using a modified form of NoS to reach, maintain, and surpass my weight and fat loss goals. I'm basically here to help others when needed, and to refine my approach to NoS to get even better resul...

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