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by la_loser
Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Frustration of "Mental Chatter"
Replies: 14
Views: 20311

Perhaps it would help to counteract the mental chatter with some back talk of your own. . . or things others have come up. . . look over the No S Catch Phrase Glossary thread: http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=3883 There are so many gems there that something may strike a chord with you t...
by la_loser
Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:10 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Does No-S work for people only slightly overweight?
Replies: 7
Views: 14643

Just the ticket!

Welcome to No S. I suspect that No S will be just the ticket for you. You said you've done ok in the past until you. . . I slowly drift away until I'm back gorging on crap again. No S is going to steer you away from gorging on that crap! So although you don't think that snacks and sweets are the pro...
by la_loser
Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Getting no-s listed on WebMD?
Replies: 31
Views: 31403

Sent in mine too!

I've added my request as well. I waited till today so it wouldn't be just a one day barrage!
by la_loser
Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: OK after 3 months on NoS I've decided to do a low-carb diet.
Replies: 24
Views: 26597

Be sure to re-read what YOU wrote!

It's probably important to point out that low carb is way different than No Carb. . . Healthwise, (not necessarily weight-loss wise) it's clear that whole grains and complex carbs are better for our digestion and arteries, etc. over simple carbs/sugars. It could be be that since your body hasn't rea...
by la_loser
Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:27 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: S Day Change?
Replies: 9
Views: 15475

Patience and Podcasts

Before you begin making any mods at all, I'd suggest you not only give it more time and take time out to listen to the podcasts. . . maybe more than once. . . particularly S days gone wild and the two newest ones that relate specifically on mods and tweaks. Some wise thoughts included there. Patienc...
by la_loser
Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:23 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: That's it. I QUIT!
Replies: 9
Views: 13851

Not even close!

Are you kidding me? I knew there was a catch-you all time No Ser you!

Have a wonderful vacation and come back safe and sound.

And enjoy your S's!
by la_loser
Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Harmony's Daily Check In
Replies: 143
Views: 114801

Welcome to No S!

You're going to love it. While waiting for your book to arrive, take time to listen to the podcasts. They're great. You can listen on the computer or download them to an iPod or MP3 player--directly off this site or they're fee on iTunes. Just search for Reinhard's name. . . at the beginning you'll ...
by la_loser
Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: princesspamf-daily check in
Replies: 55
Views: 49336

21 days = 21 calendar days--Yes!

Good luck to both of you. . .and yes, you DO count your S days in your 21 days. It's basically that with three weeks of compliance, you've gone a long way toward building the habit. . . not to say that there won't be slip ups along the way, but when you follow the rules more often than not, it reall...
by la_loser
Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Celebrating One Year of NoS Sanity!
Replies: 17
Views: 40890

Awesome!

Wow--what a great testamonial to No S. Impressive results!

Your contributions to the boards have helped many of us over the year as well--Mark it and move on!!!! You said it first! Now KCCC and I repeat it all the time!

Thanks for sharing
by la_loser
Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:41 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Discuss the influence of low carb diets here.
Replies: 55
Views: 46957

:)

Absolutely hysterical--you have captured the essence of the man! And the plan!
by la_loser
Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:38 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A new relationship with food!
Replies: 4
Views: 8517

Woo Hoo!

Woo Hoo--doesn't it feel good! You're declaring your independence!
by la_loser
Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: French Fry Guilt
Replies: 6
Views: 11057

One plate is one plate--A-OK!

Welcome to both of you. You were absolutely OK--this eating plan does not restrict WHAT you eat so on N days so long as your meal consists of only one plate of food and isn't made up of desserts! You could have even had the burger to go with it! They should have tasted like "freedom fries" since you...
by la_loser
Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Extra incentive to join the 21 club
Replies: 6
Views: 10909

Badge of Honor!

Quite the attractive badge of honor! Good job!
by la_loser
Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: In Praise of HabitCal
Replies: 9
Views: 13666

Hard copy & Online!

Although I keep multiple habitcals online, I also keep a hard copy for Vanilla No S--the real deal. Marking it on the big calendar in my bathroom with highlighters is a wonderful visual to keep me reminded of how I'm doing. Since I don't have a red highlighter, I have to use a red marker. . . which ...
by la_loser
Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Three kinds of Failures
Replies: 8
Views: 15352

Agreed!

I totally agree with what Spleener says here. And I hope that it's understood that my multiple habitcals aren't designed to make it OK that those small slips are ok--it's just a way that I can analyze what I'm doing and how off I may be! The goal is always to stay green, of course. Happily, I rememb...
by la_loser
Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: StrawberryRoan's daily check in.
Replies: 210
Views: 160045

My Sonic Tonic!

Ah, the Sonic Route 44's. . . gotta love 'em. Here's a post I wrote last year about my fervor for my Route 44 Diet Cherry Coke! It's crazy how excited I got when I discovered last week that they're building a new Sonic really close to my house. Woo Hoo! . . . that line, I have another "secret weapon...
by la_loser
Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pamela's Check-In
Replies: 43
Views: 46077

Welcome!

Pamela, Glad to have you aboard. I read your post about feeling like you should mark your first two S days as failures. Wrong! An S day cannot be RED! Period. Certainly as you have gotten your habits down for your N days, you will want to make sure your S days don't go wild. . . but for now, don't s...
by la_loser
Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Three kinds of Failures
Replies: 8
Views: 15352

Three separate habitcal-explanation

I keep three separate No S type Habitcals/calendars, one with each of those tags. The first one is the Strictly_Speaking_NO_S one. It's the one that really "counts." However,I keep the others so that I can keep track of just how "off course" I might have been. For example, I may have to mark a RED d...
by la_loser
Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SHAMROCKMOMMY's Check In
Replies: 163
Views: 124252

Good job!

Sounds like you handled a potentially risky situation very well. Since you had thought about it prior to going, perhaps you were able to consciously make smart decisions.

Good job!
by la_loser
Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S Catch Phrase Glossary (add yours!)
Replies: 157
Views: 257326

Tie a knot!

I've been meaning to post this since every time I read it on Mimi's signature, I get a great visual image. If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on! (Mimi) Besides I decided it was time to push this thread to the top since we have several newbies who may not have seen it. It's exciting it's grow...
by la_loser
Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Three kinds of Failures
Replies: 8
Views: 15352

Variations of failures

Recently someone posted about "marginal failures". . . this is the post that I once again reposted on that thread. I think this concept is in line with what seems like my idea that I keep posting! :) I reposted this idea recently in another thread about habit tracking. It doesn't give you a "pass" f...
by la_loser
Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:29 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: princesspamf-daily check in
Replies: 55
Views: 49336

Welcome!

Yes--but the awesome news is that this great cloud of witnesses is the most supportive encouraging group you can imagine!
by la_loser
Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 20 pounds down
Replies: 6
Views: 19790

Wow!

Huge kudos to you--that's impressive results. And just goes to show what some determination can do for you!

And no worries about anyone laughing-I suspect this group is one which will appreciate your boardgaming enthusiasm. What games do you play? Sounds like fun!

Again, congrats!
by la_loser
Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Headaches and how to proceed
Replies: 10
Views: 15223

Try H2Orange--or H2Grape!

Welcome to No S--you're right it IS a great system. . . please give yourself plenty of time to adapt to it. . . Here is a link to a strategy I use and others have adopted to help you get through those rough spots. . . all legit. Your idea about drinking milk and/or a purple cow (hadn't heard of that...
by la_loser
Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:33 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Anyone use Friday as an S day?
Replies: 22
Views: 29243

My Fridays were a big part of the problem to begin with!

For my two cents' worth. . . having read lots of posts about this topic for the last year, I came to the conclusion that I have to keep Saturday and Sundays as my routine S days. A pleasant and easy "out" would be to begin my S days on Friday evening like some do and stop before dinner on Sundays. B...
by la_loser
Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: magicman's Check In
Replies: 123
Views: 109915

Good for you

Congrats on the weight loss so far and more importantly the gains you seem to have made in terms of feeling better and stronger and in control of your habits. Thanks for sharing!
by la_loser
Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:05 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S "mods" (add yours!)
Replies: 167
Views: 321586

Trust the system :)

Barb, Welcome to No S. It's a little hard to know exactly how to respond to your comments. Actually there are many people who actually do survive without having sweets everyday of the week. The most successful No Sers do just exactly that. . . and we find that by limiting sweets to S days and making...
by la_loser
Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:35 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ACK! Early Dinner = Hungry
Replies: 4
Views: 8495

This one's for you!

Yea! And if you're like me, that will send you right off to lullabyland! Cheers!
by la_loser
Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: ACK! Early Dinner = Hungry
Replies: 4
Views: 8495

Juice Maybe?

A nice glass of juice-maybe orange or grape or wine or beer is also acceptable. A few days ago I was in a similar situation and some orange juice did the trick. Generally I keep hydrated with my H2Orange concoction but that day I just really needed the real thing. Here's the link to the thread on H2...
by la_loser
Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:20 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The "Musical Fruit" haha :)
Replies: 18
Views: 31700

OMG!

OMG--I guess it's a supply and demand thing. . . did you see that they have disposable AND reusable ones! Yikes!

That's hysterical!
by la_loser
Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66209

Mark it. . .

That's right--in Vicki's words. . . Mark it and move on. It's what we all do!
by la_loser
Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Salad and other bowl foods
Replies: 8
Views: 14607

Quality vs. quantity

You are correct about the high end restaurants. Isn't it interesting that the more expensive the restaurant, the smaller the portions. Actually the portions there are usually more in line with what might be described as a "serving' pre-supersizing mentality. It's a quality vs. quantity. And this app...
by la_loser
Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What happened to sometimes?
Replies: 64
Views: 153177

You'll get it!

Yep--it's not like you won't occasionally go off the deep end. . . once you get those N days green for a long stretch of time, you may want to think about your S days in terms of keeping them similar to N days but allowing yourself dessert or appetizers, etc. without eating so much that you feel mis...
by la_loser
Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TexArk's Daily Check In
Replies: 201
Views: 134881

Hang in there!

Just mark them one day at a time and keep on keeping on. I do empathize with your situation. My mother lived with us the first five years of our marriage after her 2nd debilitating stroke--in 1978. . . she did come back significantly afterwards but was never able to drive again. But she was "only" 7...
by la_loser
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelgirls? Or is it a guy thing?
Replies: 17
Views: 29612

Shovelglove-definitely for the gals as well!

The gals are definitely involved in Shovelglove. . . I've had mine for nearly a year although I had a medical issue (unrelated to the sledge!) that kept me from using it for a while. I have only a six pound hammer but I'm pretty much of a wimp. . . I hope to move up at some point. Check up Paul's wi...
by la_loser
Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What happened to sometimes?
Replies: 64
Views: 153177

Concentrate on your N days first!

Ellie, I certainly wouldn't stress right now about your S days lacking the sometimes label. If I'm reading your posts correctly, you've only been establishing your No S habits 19 days. . .as you will hear from many people probably, the first thing you need to do is to keep your N days green for a si...
by la_loser
Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SHAMROCKMOMMY's Check In
Replies: 163
Views: 124252

Hang in there!

Hey-July has only just begun--and it's a 31 day month! Hang in there.
by la_loser
Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Big E's daily check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 56192

No biggie (pardon the pun!)

No big deal--you're just getting started. . . and early S days easily get out of control. . . so in the words of Vicki (vmsubat) from Montenegro. . . just "Mark it and move on." and of course, learn from it!

Here's to a green recovery day!
by la_loser
Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: KCCC's check-in
Replies: 1014
Views: 756281

Ice cream topping!

KCCC- I had to laugh at your "homemade pear syrup" reference. . . a few years ago, a friend used my recipe (that I'd only made once, based upon a store bought version that is hard to find) for amaretto peach pecan preserves. She made it and brought us a jar, sadly explaining that she didn't think it...
by la_loser
Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Depressed :(
Replies: 16
Views: 20323

You CAN do this!

Debs, Sorry you're feeling down. . . now that you DID manage to go for a while without doing your middle of the night eating, you KNOW you CAN do it. . . so hopefully you'll be able to do some positive self-talk and get right back on track again. Maybe print your post about your losing 10 (I think i...
by la_loser
Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Help I'm confused!
Topic: habitcal technical question
Replies: 2
Views: 17339

Showing more than month at a time.

Highlight the tags/names of the habitcals you want to be able to see (as in, if you track more than one thing, you can set it to show multiple calendars.) _This is on the upper right area of the screen. Then . . . At the upper left area of your HabitCal, choose these settings: LOAD Calendar for 2 mo...
by la_loser
Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Down 40 lbs
Replies: 6
Views: 19156

Awesome!

Wow-thanks for sharing. It seems to me that you have had great success, especially despite all the obstacles thrown your way. But as you say, No S perhaps provided a structure that helped you through. You WILL finish that dissertation and get a job--and when you do, you must let us know and we can A...
by la_loser
Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Probably shouldn't but thinking about making a Mod.
Replies: 6
Views: 12518

My multiple Habitcals

What KCCC said. . . I just hadn't gotten around to saying it! (I think she and I must have been twins separated at birth! Hi Sis!) Tiffany, you (and KCCC) have been a part of No S since 2006, longer than most of the rest of us. Certainly you know what works for you and what doesn't. Maybe think bac...
by la_loser
Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Let Freedom Ring!
Replies: 21
Views: 28456

Drumroll, please. . .

Drumroll please. . . break out the fireworks, crank up the music (and the ice cream freezer!) and get ready to begin your own declaration of independence--no matter what you're freeing yourself from! Now I'm off to prepare my hubby's very favorite potato salad. (Yes, I have managed to replicate his...
by la_loser
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Analogy of habit
Replies: 3
Views: 12769

And the opposite is true as well . . .

Love the analogy. . . and perhaps just as strong is the fact that the bad habits we have managed to slip into, little by little, cause us untold problems. i.e., Once upon a time, I always had more Movement with Purpose in my daily life, I did manage my time better, I did. . . . you name it-there are...
by la_loser
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Random thought - compensation for marginal failures?
Replies: 6
Views: 11584

another thought

I think this concept is in line with what seems like my idea that I keep posting! :) I reposted this idea yesterday in another thread about habit tracking. It doesn't give you a "pass" for having a red day but it does help you track just how off you might have been. My need has been to keep myself h...
by la_loser
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Be careful of unleashed animals when you are out walking...
Replies: 26
Views: 29465

Scary!

Oh, Mimi, how awful--and so scary. I'm glad you're ok--but I'm guessing once some soreness sets in, you're not going to be feeling very well. And yeah, I'm thinking these will definitely be YELLOW days like Reinhard says Sick Days are Yellow--maybe in this case, S should stand for STAY SAFE. I'm gra...
by la_loser
Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: how many habits are you tracking?
Replies: 13
Views: 13868

My multiple Habitcals

Actually, "they" say that a small glass of wine daily is "supposed" to be healthy for us. . . so it might not be a problem. . . unless it's an "iced tea" or pilser sized glass! Here is what I posted last year about my multiple Habitcals that KCCC was referring to: My need has been to keep myself hon...
by la_loser
Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: BLT Redux
Replies: 6
Views: 8177

Try a BALT!

Agreed- BLT's are the best and how nice it is to really ENJOY them. Our version lately has become what my husband calls a BALT. . . bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato. . . a really nice twist on the classic!
by la_loser
Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:28 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How did you first Hear about No S?
Replies: 33
Views: 34490

Woman's World

Woman's World article about the time the book was published.

Of course that magazine continues to have the new best plan for losing weight every week to catch your eye at the check-out stand. I have a pile of the ones I'd bought pre-No S. I haven't bought a one since! No need-I've found my solution!
by la_loser
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Anyone ever try a "Treadmill Desk"?
Replies: 9
Views: 12013

Instead of a nacho tray?

Mimi, As I'm picturing you rolling around your classroom on a balance ball, I'm reminded of an article I read a few years ago. An elementary classroom in Kansas City was participating in an experimental project where they removed ALL the kids chairs in the room and replaced them with balance balls. ...
by la_loser
Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Let Freedom Ring!
Replies: 21
Views: 28456

Independent jewelry?!

Thanks--I'm glad others feel the same. I'm thinking maybe instead of wearing green like some you have decided to do, that I'll remember everytime I wear my little flag or my red white and blue jewelry that I'm got double independence to celebrate! I just remembered I have a really cute patriotic br...
by la_loser
Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66209

There is no 'end' to No S. . .

Welcome to No S! It's really smart of you to take control of your habits before you ever had a true weight "problem." If I had done that many pounds and years ago, I wouldn't be in the fix I am today! You said. . . By the end of the No S One thing about No S is that it's not something you will ever ...
by la_loser
Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm an idiot.
Replies: 20
Views: 24926

Welcome back!

Welcome back Tuna,

I'm glad to hear that my Independence post struck a chord with you. It's funny how one little thing can give us those "aha" moments that we need to jolt us back into reality!

Good luck.
by la_loser
Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Let Freedom Ring!
Replies: 21
Views: 28456

Let Freedom Ring. . . Again!

As promised, I'm bringing this thread to the top again. Since July 4 is on a Saturday this year, it will be a "special" day anyway so hopefully no one will be fretting about whether or not to call it an "S" day. . . although it definitely would be one, even if were on a Friday or a Wednesday! Grant...
by la_loser
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:02 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I can't stand this!
Replies: 24
Views: 27181

Put-downs

Of course you're not in the wrong. It always amazing me how thoughtless people can be. . . and I do think it's that they really are "thoughtless" as in not thinking. . . your uncle would probably be surprised to know that one thing he said to you has ruined your entire day. . . and if given the chan...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: thelivinlowcarbshow
Replies: 20
Views: 23676

Publicity at least!

I suspect that it could be that some people might still investigate a little further. . . particularly if/when (most likely) they get tired of living that low carb life. . . Jimmy's followers are probably as devoted to him as we are to Reinhard! In any event, any press is probably good press--especi...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Sick of being Sick and Tired, No S Diet is Working for ME
Replies: 7
Views: 11508

JENGLISH, I hope that everyone reads your post. It's certainly inspirational to me and has made me rethink a few of my recent little "fibs" I've told myself! My loss has slowed significantly in the last few weeks, probably because my daily schedule has chanced since school is out and I've had more f...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:41 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Second Set of 21's
Replies: 4
Views: 7849

Kudos!

Kudos to you! It's rare that anyone has such a positive FIRST start!

Congrats!
by la_loser
Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:17 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: thelivinlowcarbshow
Replies: 20
Views: 23676

You sounded great!

I just clicked on the link at the top of this thread again and it's working fine. . . and Reinhard, you sounded quite professional and so sane--as opposed to some of the "crusaders" who often tout their big diet solutions! Considering Jimmy's Lo Carb preferences, I thought he was quite supportive an...
by la_loser
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Down 8 pounds since May!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 24477

Woo Hoo!

Woo Hoo -- You go girl!
by la_loser
Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: thelivinlowcarbshow
Replies: 20
Views: 23676

No S Press!

What fun--as i listened I did my ShovelGlove for the day!
You can listen to it anytime--or download it to your computer.
More positive press for No S!
by la_loser
Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: thelivinlowcarbshow
Replies: 20
Views: 23676

Blondie is the cover girl!

In a thread called "You've long admired her feet" Reinhard reveals that member Blondie is our cover girl. She still posts occasionally. She is identified as Mandy in the Woman's World magazine: http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&highlight=mandy Also here are some links Reinhard poste...
by la_loser
Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Spleener's Daily Check-in
Replies: 22
Views: 30368

Welcome to No S!

Welcome to our boards! You'll find that at the beginning you will tend to overestimate what you will need to "hold' you to the next meal since you won't be having a snack in between. After a few days or weeks, you'll begin to get a better feel for that and fill your plate accordingly. But when you'r...
by la_loser
Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Back AGAIN! :)
Replies: 14
Views: 18791

Restarts/tweaks and mods back to the top

Laura Ann, I'm bringing this back to the top. When I read your post today about breakfast and the Texas heat, I totally empathized since I lived there most of my life. And I have a ham sandwich most days, especially during the school year. But if I'm reading your signature correctly, you have lost o...
by la_loser
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Salad dressing, my recipe
Replies: 6
Views: 6998

Recipe link

Marc,

Maybe you could add your recipes to the recipe thread so everyone can find them more easily. Sounds tasty.

The recipe thread: http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic ... 1611#61611

Thanks.
by la_loser
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Lemon Tahini Dressing
Replies: 2
Views: 5013

Recipe link

Sounds delicious. Would you add it to our thread of recipes so we can keep them all in one spot? Homemade Buttermilk Ranch dressing is my downfall- I have trouble using the word moderation around my Ranch Dressing so I'm going to try yours and maybe I'll have more control! :) Here is the link to the...
by la_loser
Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SHAMROCKMOMMY's Check In
Replies: 163
Views: 124252

Busy busy busy

Hey--busy is not a bad thing. . . at least you're staying occupied. But I know what you mean about wanting to get home and get some peace and quiet. with all that going on, I'm thinking one red day wasn't too bad. Interestingly, I think the more you discover that some of those foods make you physica...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SHAMROCKMOMMY's Check In
Replies: 163
Views: 124252

Pre-emptive-beat the blues!

OK-Tiff-here's a pre-emptive strike against an ugly weekend for you: Got the plan figured out to do something silly and different with the kids? Got some treats "planned" so you won't be tempted to inhale everything that's not tied down? Got a bubble bath with aromatherapy planned for that quiet tim...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 20, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cassie's daily check in
Replies: 41
Views: 33198

That's GOOD news!

Whether or not I'm trying to be smart about food choices or be on "a diet" or whatever. . . if I manage to be on a "holiday" as you Queen's English folks put it. . . and manage to not gain anything, it's a huge success!

Be kind, be patient and hang in there!
by la_loser
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: A month in, and here's how things have gone.
Replies: 22
Views: 23417

From my experience. . .

Cassie, It's important that your habits have begun to "take" although you haven't had "perfect" compliance. That's OK--few people do. That what makes us HUMAN! I can tell you from experience that the first thing that will make a big difference is the amount of movement you do each day. Adding at lea...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Barbie
Replies: 9
Views: 14207

Showed her huh?

hysterical!!! That's awesome progress.
by la_loser
Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The End of Overeating
Replies: 9
Views: 13890

Keep it _imple!

Since it's a Friday, I'll go with NO S's: Exactly what I wa_ thinking--that old KI_ _ adage- Keep it _imple _tupid!--i_ exactly what No _ doe_ to all "the moderation, behave like _kinny people do, but you can _till have a life philo_ophy" -- it _imply provide_ 14 (I like the 14 word ver_ion better t...
by la_loser
Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:09 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: shovelglove in thailand
Replies: 27
Views: 102903

Welcome!

Welcome!

How terrific--what a global board we are. Love the idea of your girlfriend's mother swinging that shovel!
by la_loser
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Emralds and Deployment
Replies: 4
Views: 9157

On it like duck on a Junebug. . . or

Tiff, You KNOW it is OK to vent to us! Good grief--isn't it the coolest when someone posts a problem or crisis or whatever, particularly if it's something really disconcerting, that someone is all over it like gravy on biscuits (sorry, an homage to a earlier post today!) I continue to be amazed at t...
by la_loser
Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Nice No-s (and everyday systems) review
Replies: 8
Views: 12337

Ripples . . .

Very nice--these little ripples of getting the word out are going to keep growing! And we got in on the ground floor! Lucky us!

As always, thanks Reinhard
by la_loser
Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Friendly Reminder
Replies: 9
Views: 12745

Habits reminds it too!

Nice idea. . . and although I know you've been around a while on the boards, we know we can all do with a reminder. For those who want a visual reminder, don't forget that from the main No S boards, we can order the buttons and the magnets. A magnet on the fridge at home and work is a great reminder...
by la_loser
Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's For Breakfast
Replies: 16
Views: 23557

Biscuits and gravy Oh My

Jenglish, You seem to really have the concept down well. :) MB, I hear you about those favorites too. J's right, you CAN still have them. But if you're like me, my history has not been to only have "one plate" of those items. . . i.e. I could live on biscuits and gravy. . . but until No S, I thought...
by la_loser
Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hey, if I gain fifty pounds by tomorrow, it's NOT my fault..
Replies: 15
Views: 19545

S = Spouse ?!

Well, Spouse does begin with S! However, I'm afraid that should we count that, that many of us might have S days Seven days a week! My time for a disclaimer: My Spouse is also Sweet and Supportive and lots of other S's so I'm attacking him . . .but I'm just saying. . . yeah, S=Spouse-at least Someti...
by la_loser
Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TexArk's Daily Check In
Replies: 201
Views: 134881

Good to hear from you

I'm glad you found a way to check in, I was just thinking about you the other day and figured you were still so overwhelmed with your family responsibilities. Take advantage of whatever time you can get to take care of yourself. As has been stated on the boards several times recently, you must put o...
by la_loser
Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:06 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Hey, if I gain fifty pounds by tomorrow, it's NOT my fault..
Replies: 15
Views: 19545

Days that start with S = Storm Days

Wow--yeah, S stands for Storm-duh?! We had rough weather last night too with lots of warnings but our storm wasn't funnel shaped. . . but severe enough to wreak lots of damage. . . we didn't even realize we were hit (never lost power) until this morning when I glanced outside and noticed the tree in...
by la_loser
Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Your Body Is A Temple
Replies: 9
Views: 15578

Everyday Systems analogy

I like this too. . . it immediately reminded me of the "terms" Reinhard has on the Everyday Systems homepage: (Should be in columns but I couldn't get that to show up. . . Contemporary Euphemism = Biblical Term = System(s) Overweight = Gluttony = No S Diet Out of shape = Sloth = Shovelglove, Urban R...
by la_loser
Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bluebunny27's Daily Check In
Replies: 514
Views: 436081

You go, Mr. Man With A Mission!

Yeah, Marc-you go! I just keep forgetting that one of your mods is that you for all purposes don't allow yourself S days along the way! Calling them intentional red days in a row when they would be yellow for the rest of us is so completely contrary to No S that I just have trouble wrapping my head ...
by la_loser
Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:45 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bluebunny27's Daily Check In
Replies: 514
Views: 436081

Oh, please. . . pronounced pul-leez!

Marc, It would be perfectly fine for you to rein in your mega mode and live like a regular ole Joe like the rest of us for a few days! It wouldn't mean "being an IDIOT" but honestly--it's really ok to live life! :lol: And no, I'm not just saying that so the rest of us will look good! Gee, that abili...
by la_loser
Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:36 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's For Breakfast
Replies: 16
Views: 23557

Keep it simple/"breakfast" foods not required for

The idea about mixing your yogurt with your cereal is exactly what I do often, particularly during the school year. It's my 'DEFAULT" breakfast. I have to get up at 5:20 am to give me time to get ready and drive the commute to my school--no way do I have time to add a meal that early as well. So I k...
by la_loser
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Ugh. Depressed
Replies: 19
Views: 25076

Maybe if I were skinny none of this would be so overwhelming... Doubtful--we tend to find something use as our "back-up" excuses . . . and I've known plenty of skinny minis who have plenty of problems. I say--break out the brownies-(it IS Sunday!) if you think that's going to help (but if you do th...
by la_loser
Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Vigilant's Report
Replies: 128
Views: 107332

How I handle S days including NWS days. . .

Vigilant, I think it's wise for you to decide to perhaps revisit this later, but I can tell you how I've tried to handle this. 1. Keep built-in S days sane enough that I'm not being an IDIOT on those days with the exception of MAYBE major holidays like Christmas, New Year's (Eve-for me-a wonderful a...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Baby's Here!
Replies: 20
Views: 24386

Wonderful news. . .

Wonderful news. . . I don't know what's gotten into me today. I have tears of joy rolling down my face with your good news and did the same when I read Carolejo's latest report. And about that time, my 4 year granddaughter just came up and snuggled me--what a blessing these little ones are! No wonde...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: carolejo's daily Check in
Replies: 627
Views: 521118

Bless you!

Bless the three of you! And the dynamic duo as well. I think it's very important to have faith in your health care providers and it sounds as if you have some strong ones. And the old adage that " knowledge is power " seems to be true for you. . . the more you're learning, you have been able to find...
by la_loser
Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm So EXCITED! Finally, I'm feeling and eating normal!
Replies: 8
Views: 13419

Welcome to No S!

Your post is not too long at all, especially coming from me who writes essays every time I post! :) A post like yours that details your past diet history is so similar to so many (most) of us. We could probably merge a bunch of our "first posts" into one big story fest then new people could just go ...
by la_loser
Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 845669

Whoop!

Whoop for the last day! And the kids think THEY'RE the ones who are excited for summer to get here! And how thoughtful for that baby to wait till your schedules cleared. . . not typical of new arrivals who usually have a mind of their own! Enjoy your time "off" -- the quotes because any teacher know...
by la_loser
Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Fourteen Minutes and Sixteen Tons
Replies: 6
Views: 14771

Listen to Tennessee Ernie Ford!

Ah, yes, for those of who are way over the hill, it needs no reminder. . . its most successful version was released in 1955 by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! His voice but with pics of real miners. . .kinda cool http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWGNQIecbcc&feature=related ...
by la_loser
Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:24 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: H2Orange-- A STRATEGY TO AVOID URGE FOR SNACKS
Replies: 60
Views: 217116

Gotta go gotta go gotta go right now?!

OK-so I'm envisioning you having to make a trail all night long. . . :lol:

I have found that I try to slow down the liquids after my evening meal but after a couple of days your body gets adjusted to having sufficient hydration so it's not as much of a problem.

I hope this continues to help you.
by la_loser
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: HI I am new
Replies: 13
Views: 18668

Welcome!

Welcome-I hope that No S will help you find a strong structure and some peace in this sea of emotion you've been experiencing. Rather than calling emotional eating your vices, you might think of those as challenges. It's seems much kinder to yourself--and you deserve a little kindness--hey, a lot of...
by la_loser
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reached my Goal Weight!
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Awesome!

Terrific news. I'm betting your maintenance plan may not be too different than what we've been doing except maybe you get to have a few more special days. . . Reinhard's been doing "maintenance" for years! Your success is a testament to how this can work (and since we're near the same age, it's cert...
by la_loser
Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: H2Orange-- A STRATEGY TO AVOID URGE FOR SNACKS
Replies: 60
Views: 217116

Ah. . .yes

Too bad we didn't think of marketing it. (Or the people at the diet plan where I got the original idea--can't support their plan but this idea I love) I've been amused in the last few months how many companies are selling water with a touch of juice in their fancy little bottles. Not cheap either of...
by la_loser
Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: H2Orange-- A STRATEGY TO AVOID URGE FOR SNACKS
Replies: 60
Views: 217116

I'm not interested in getting into an online battle about whether thirst and hunger can be mistaken for each other. My information has mostly come from another weight loss plan that I am familiar with called Naturally Slim which was created by medical professionals a number of years ago. I can't fin...
by la_loser
Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:14 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: H2Orange-- A STRATEGY TO AVOID URGE FOR SNACKS
Replies: 60
Views: 217116

Lots of flavors!

I'm not much of a water drinker either. I made up several batches on Sunday. . . a grape one, peach tea, orange . . . with the orange juice in it, it will gives it a little more "heft" than just the juice. I usually put it in lots of smaller water bottles and keep them chilled to grab and go. . . th...
by la_loser
Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:47 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Still NO S'ing...
Replies: 29
Views: 62760

Welcome!

Burnergirl--welcome! You're right--this thing is simple and so sensible. And the freedom you feel is amazing. . . you just have to be really patient. . . but it does work as 3aday's thread attests as do many more.

Don't be a stranger.
by la_loser
Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:43 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: SHAMROCKMOMMY's Check In
Replies: 163
Views: 124252

Yep!

Absolutely! All together now: Mark it and move on! :lol: