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by NoelFigart
Wed Feb 25, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 30
Views: 33682

Tuesday

No-S

Breakfast: Optimized Oatmeal
Lunch: Leftover ribs, Spinach pasta, apple
Dinner: Beans-n-rice (red beans, onions, peppers, celery and some ham for flavor)

Exercise

It was -23 and I wimped out of getting out of the house.
by NoelFigart
Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1881
Views: 2352741

I do not want to die fat. I am not going to say being heavy is great. We wouldn't be here if we thought it was, now would we? However, this hit me in the emotions. You see, I have an aunt that was heavy most of her life. Amazing woman. Loved life, devoted to her family, utterly no-nonsense, creativ...
by NoelFigart
Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Decluttering!
Replies: 250
Views: 920085

If you have a smartphone and Naughty Words are not a problem for you, I rather recommend the UnF**k Your Habitat apps. Like FlyLady, it's decluttering focused on habit development, which I think we're all into here, and has some other things thrown in. As you might imagine, it's not nearly as twee a...
by NoelFigart
Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 30
Views: 33682

Thanks, osoniye. Monday No-S Breakfast: Oatmeal Lunch: Onigiri. I'm on an onigiri kick, what can I say? Dinner: Pork chops and broccoli in an orange-ginger sauce and a glass of wine. Exercise Swam 1600 yards I also got the results from a national swim contest I did. You swim as far as you can in an ...
by NoelFigart
Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 30
Views: 33682

Well, Tobiasmom, I got into swimming because it is joint-friendly. I'd say go for it. So, Sunday report: No-S I had pannekuchen for breakfast, Pasta alfredo for lunch, and ham and cheese muffins for dinner. I did snack a little on some leftover ham and had a handful of nuts. Bog standard S-day. Exer...
by NoelFigart
Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: snow survey
Replies: 7
Views: 14176

Snow starts with S, can I make it an S Day? j/k. I would say it depends on where you live. If you want to go to with Traditional Eating Patterns as a guide, I will comment that if it snowed enough for us to be out of school, the first day of the weather-related vacation my family made Toll House Co...
by NoelFigart
Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: snow survey
Replies: 7
Views: 14176

Thing is, snow doesn't just mean something that's visual, but otherwise doesn't effect you. More than a couple of inches of snow can mean up to an hour of shoveling to get out of your driveway. More than a foot several times before it has a chance to evaporate or melt, and where do you put it? I bet...
by NoelFigart
Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Incredible power of vegetables
Replies: 6
Views: 12536

Well, yeah, I'm all about eating your veggies. Definitely. I think our broccoli to french fry ratio should definitely be weighted in favor of broccoli. Where are the clinical trials to the Wahls protocol? My research-fu is failing me. I am seeing a lot of stuff on Amazon, and Dr. Wahls' own site, bu...
by NoelFigart
Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: some S's to add
Replies: 4
Views: 11037

I think these are excellent general guidelines. I do find that No-S encourages me to make better-tasting as well as healthier meals in general. I suspect my husband wanting me to go back to it was certainly about his perception of my welfare and mental state, but I am sure it was also because I cook...
by NoelFigart
Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 30
Views: 33682

Saturday S-day!!! I had a big bowl of porridge for breakfast, bacon and eggs with cheese for lunch after my swim, and a ham and cheese quiche for dinner. I had seconds on the quiche and I had a couple of chocolate truffles my husband had gotten me earlier in the week that I'd saved for the weekend. ...
by NoelFigart
Sat Feb 21, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 30
Views: 33682

Friday No-S Breakfast: Bacon and eggs and an apple Lunch: Leftover ribs, onigiri, apple Dinner: Pork chops with apples-n-onions, pasta, teeny 'tini (appletini in a 2oz.glass) That was a good day, food wise, but a seriously apple day, huh? Not sure what was up with that. Anyway... Ate enough at each ...
by NoelFigart
Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 30
Views: 33682

Noel's Daily Check-in

Only going to be doing this for a little while until my habits are more solid. I was calorie counting to get rid of about 20 lbs I'd gained over a project. No-S DURING the project would have served me better, but, hey... Anyway. Calorie counting. Woah. Maybe it works for some people and for a certai...
by NoelFigart
Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: make your plate beautiful!
Replies: 2
Views: 6670

That's very smart. The Japanese say that "the eye also eats" and I think they're on to something. You're more satisfied when a meal is an event.
by NoelFigart
Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Can We Please Go Back to No-S?
Replies: 20
Views: 39992

Blithe Morning wrote:I do enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing it!
Glad you enjoy it. I have another one that's strictly swimming. Slow as Christmas.
by NoelFigart
Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Can We Please Go Back to No-S?
Replies: 20
Views: 39992

Can We Please Go Back to No-S?

Hi. I've been on this board off and on for years and struggle like crazy with my weight. I had a Life Eating Project that packed on the pounds as the stress increased and I chucked anything that didn't immediately keep me from murdering someone. (Major operating system upgrade for a large hospital. ...
by NoelFigart
Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Balance and Boundaries
Replies: 5
Views: 9877

Thanks for posting, Noel. Lots of good thoughts in there! Having just overindulged at a confirmation party, by overeating off the deserts table, I am wishing I'd thought about how I'd feel physically this evening, leave alone how I'll feel about the lack of discipline and its long term consequences...
by NoelFigart
Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Balance and Boundaries
Replies: 5
Views: 9877

Balance and Boundaries

I had an interesting epiphany today. Oddly enough, it had zero to do with eating in that moment, but everything to do with self-discipline and appropriate pleasure. My parents will be coming to visit in a few weeks, and I've not been home to give the house the detailed care I prefer to. I've let str...
by NoelFigart
Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 9" divided plate
Replies: 18
Views: 33979

Noel, do you heat your lunches, eat them cold/room temp? I have a couple of cute little bento boxes, but mostly I use round glass containers and heat them on a mini crock pot. I'm very seasonal with my food - (not intentionally, it just happens) and cold food is starting to appeal more to me. Bento...
by NoelFigart
Fri Apr 11, 2014 3:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

No-S Breakfast - My usual porridge. Lunch - Stir-fried chicken, onigiri, broccoli, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, strawberries. Dinner - Chicken burrito, green salad. Snack - Peanut butter sandwich, several scoops of ice cream. While I am going to mark this and move on, I'm definitely wanting to eat ...
by NoelFigart
Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

No-S

Breakfast - Porridge

Lunch - Club rolls, red pepper, broccoli, strawberries.

Dinner - Chicken Curry, green salad.

Exercise

Weights

Glass Ceiling

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by NoelFigart
Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: TLMom's 2014 Check-in
Replies: 112
Views: 103579

Re: Tuesday

GREEN I am feeling pretty good. I went to Target today and bought some new clothes. It was soooo refreshing! I have thought for YEARS I would buy new clothes when I get to goal.... Nonsense!! I've decided to love the body I have NOW! Dress nicely instead of frumpy. Put on some jewelry. LOVE my body...
by NoelFigart
Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Article supporting NoS
Replies: 4
Views: 10259

Reinhard is so right about the spotlight. I let No-S slide during a time of stress and notice that now that I got ahold of that, holy crimoly do I buy more produce. Thing is, I'm not really making any real special effort to be "good" or anything. It is the spotlight. For me, it's also a visual thing...
by NoelFigart
Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

Well, I made it up, but this is what I did: 1 lb of cut up chicken (I used thighs, but parts is parts ;) ) 2 T olive oil 2 t ground rosemary 1/4 c orange juice 2 t ground ginger (I didn't have fresh, but that would give it more of a zing) Saute chicken in olive oil, then add rosemary and ginger. Whe...
by NoelFigart
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Strawberry Roan's 2014 Daily Check In
Replies: 146
Views: 168877

Goodness. I just saw what you've been through. I am so sorry you went through it and am delighted to know hubby is home.
by NoelFigart
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

No-S

Breakfast - My usual porridge n stuff

Lunch - Orange ginger chicken with pasta, red peppers, grapes and broccoli

Dinner - Homemade vegetable beef soup with a green salad


Exercise

Stretch out

Glass Ceiling

1 glass of Redneck wine (Pink sweet cardboardeux)
by NoelFigart
Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

automatedeating wrote:Hey Noel,
I love your blog post about preparing all those meals ahead of time. Now, if they all had 5 ingredients or less.... :)
Is there a thing about few ingredients? Most of these recipes have two or three main ingredients then a metric asston of spices.
by NoelFigart
Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

No-S Breakfast - Porridge, dried cranberries, walnuts, sunflower seeds Lunch- meatballs, orange pepper, strawberries, pasta, Parmesan cheese, broccoli Dinner - Beans and rice, green salad Evening snack- piece of toast and butter I wish I'd toughed it out. Didn't. Will remember that I want to tough ...
by NoelFigart
Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

No-S Exercise Can't fail on an S day. Gotta love it. Sure, sure, don't be an idiot and I've had S-days where I didn't have snacks or treats, but this isn't one of them. And the only exercise I got was doing freeze ahead meals. I chop up ingredients, put 'em in gallon bags and freeze in anticipation...
by NoelFigart
Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: By Jove, I Think I've Got It!
Replies: 9
Views: 16688

Re: By Jove, I Think I've Got It!

One question though, re: high fat products and lower fat alternatives. I know that we are discouraged from choosing light versions of things, I find this a bit scary! My lifetime dieting mentality sees full fat products like cheese and soft cheese as devil food. Can anyone reassure me please. Unles...
by NoelFigart
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

No-S


Exercise



Glass Ceiling
by NoelFigart
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

No S Breakfast - Pinhead oatmeal, sunflower seeds, walnuts, dried cranberries Lunch - Bento. Chicken breast sauted in garlic, marjoram and red wine, Pasta with a bit of parmesan cheese, Green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, and strawberries. Dinner - Spaghetti and green salad. Wann...
by NoelFigart
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Plate Spotlight
Replies: 4
Views: 8915

Plate Spotlight

My family is very happy I'm back to my No-S habits. No, not because I'm losing weight or anything. It's the meals. For the past of months of The Project That's Eating My Life, I did let my habits go out the window. (Which does make me wonder how damn long it TAKES or a habit to BE totally ingrained,...
by NoelFigart
Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

No-S Breakfast - Pinhead oatmeal, sunflower seeds, walnuts, dried cranberries Lunch - (bento) Orange ginger chicken, Onigiri, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, sliced strawberries Dinner - Stir fried chicken, yellow pepper, carrots, broccoli florets and rice. (Today was heavier on the rice than us...
by NoelFigart
Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

4/1/14 No-S Breakfast - Oatmeal with walnuts, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries Lunch - (Bento) Leftover burrito, yellow pepper, carrots, cherry tomatoes, sliced strawberries Dinner - White chili, green salad Exercise 1/2 mile walk. Short, but it's not a weights day. Glass Ceiling 0.
by NoelFigart
Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

3/31/14 No-S Breakfast- Pinhead oatmeal with walnuts, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. Lunch - (Bento) Chicken breast with garlic and red wine, pasta with Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, sliced yellow peppers and blueberries. Dinner- Burrito, green salad. Exercise Weights day. If you're actu...
by NoelFigart
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

Can I ask what a Life Eating Project is? In this case, a major operating system upgrade of some thousands of medical computers from Windows XP to Windows 7. I'm project manager, and it's a considerably more time consuming job than you would believe to play den mother to an argument of IT profession...
by NoelFigart
Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 9" divided plate
Replies: 18
Views: 33979

Re: 9" divided plate

Well, I went out and bought myself a 9" (plastic) plate that is divided into 3 sections. It is not a thing of great beauty, but I really enjoyed my lunch today- my salad was not touching my lentil stew, which in turn was not touching my bread, but it all went on 1 (non-virtual) plate. The best thin...
by NoelFigart
Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's Daily Check-in
Replies: 29
Views: 31879

Noel's Daily Check-in

My good habits did not survive a Life Eating Project that has been pretty amazing professionally and took a bad toll on my personal life in terms of moderation and balance. So, checkins for awhile until I get back on track. Food 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 Went on a train trip. Was VERY hungry before d...
by NoelFigart
Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: wine-glass ceiling or S??
Replies: 8
Views: 15915

I found Glass Ceiling helpful, but not for weight loss. I found it helpful for what it was intended to do -- handle a drinking problem that was creeping up on me. (Matter of fact, I said that if I could not keep my drinking to two drinks a day for a whole month, I didn't need a system, I needed reha...
by NoelFigart
Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie questions - thanks in advance!
Replies: 26
Views: 36004

um, the giant bagel, french fries, and layer of pringles on a plate is legal, as Noel pointed out. And I've had days like that. Not every day. And I don't necessarily think I was an idiot on those days. Just not in the mood for regular meals. If I was insulting, I am really sorry. I was talking abo...
by NoelFigart
Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: long term NoSers, need some advice
Replies: 11
Views: 19585

Okay, for me No-S doesn't mean I have to eat perfectly healthy at all times or that comfort food never happens. Lunch may very well be pizza some days. Pizza is No-S friendly as long as I don't have more than fits on a plate. Do I eat it every day? Goodness me, no. But if I have a bad day and want c...
by NoelFigart
Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Soup, and Salad ( or adding a Salad to a meal)
Replies: 2
Views: 6569

Re: Soup, and Salad ( or adding a Salad to a meal)

Hey I was wondering what everyone else does in this case. It's been a while since I have been a NoS'r, and I got into the habit of having a large salad for lunch and adding either a sandwich, or a bowl of soup.... How does everyone else handle this situation, a salad can be quite substantial, but y...
by NoelFigart
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Newbie questions - thanks in advance!
Replies: 26
Views: 36004

If they'd had it, they would have used it, I'm sure! :D Cocoa is definitely non-canonical, but a couple of teaspoons of the plain powder in my latte has not become a slippery slope. For anyone who fears it leading to playing fast with the rules, I'd recommend fence around the law. oolala is right t...
by NoelFigart
Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Fruits
Replies: 16
Views: 27987

Re: Fruits

I was just wondering, how do you incorporate fruits into NoS? I'm not a big fan of fruits but I know it's good for you so I try to eat them once in a while ... but it's usually between meals. Right after a meal I'm already full so (unless it's dessert, of course), I don't really feel like eating a ...
by NoelFigart
Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do you count "minor" holidays as S days?
Replies: 20
Views: 29324

Re: Do you count "minor" holidays as S days?

I have started and re-started No S MANY times over the last few years, only to abandon it for something else. In 2013, however, I'm committed to sticking with Vanilla No S for the entire year-- no distractions and no switching plans! It's going well so far--- one red day since the first of the year...
by NoelFigart
Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Benefits of getting "back on the horse"
Replies: 7
Views: 11244

You are so right. There is never a downside to getting back on the horse with something so moderate and sane.
by NoelFigart
Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Diet or exercise?
Replies: 12
Views: 20337

Re: Diet or exercise?

If you could only bare to start with one, which should it be, diet or exercise? I've heard that if you start with movement, it will be easier to begin healthy eating habits. Something about not wanting to ruin your efforts. What do you think, keeping in mind that for diet I mean No S and exercise m...
by NoelFigart
Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What's for dinner?
Replies: 111
Views: 91223

We'd had a long week, so I used the Magic Sushi Phone to summon sushi. (Though I admit you can fit a LOT of sushi on a plate, even if you space it out and make it look all pretty).
by NoelFigart
Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Finally Feel Like a Yearly Check in is Appropriate
Replies: 10
Views: 25447

Finally Feel Like a Yearly Check in is Appropriate

This is not going to be major inspiration. No Rocky music. Last year was the first year I really stuck to No-S without a bunch of tweaking, going off it, trying to lose faster, then gaining the weight back when I was sick of whatever it was I was doing. I'm... pretty heavy. I only lost 22 lbs this y...
by NoelFigart
Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Signs the No-S Habit is solid
Replies: 5
Views: 9536

Signs the No-S Habit is solid

Hi. Haven't been around awhile. Mostly it's been because I've been, well, not thinking about No-Sing, even though I eat three meals a day and don't snack. It's just... what I do. But something happened today to make me think about it. It's one of those gray chilly days that's just made for baking, w...
by NoelFigart
Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Vote for No S Diet audiobook!
Replies: 7
Views: 15524

Okay, I clicked on it. I'm an audiobook addict.

Though I hope, Reinhard, that you'll be the narrator. I "read" the book in your "voice" because I am used to the podcasts.

(I'd buy it anyway, because I'm an utter audiobook addict, especially when Urban Rangering alone.)
by NoelFigart
Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Where HOMEMADE-QUICK-SIMPLE-DELICIOUS-HEALTHY meet
Replies: 28
Views: 35440

Meat-n-veggies onna carb of various sorts: Stir fries are high on the list. Put on the rice. Chop the veggies and meat. Throw in meat and strongly aromatic veggies (Onions, garlic, ginger... whatever), throw in veggies according to cooking time required (for example, Carrots first, then broccoli, th...
by NoelFigart
Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Crazy looks from drivers
Replies: 15
Views: 44750

Walking may be weird, but not driving is downright wacko according to some folks! Like the bank manager who had to verify my signature from my government-issued health care card because I don't have a driver's license! He couldn't imagine how I get around. And he was dumbstruck when I told him I ma...
by NoelFigart
Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: A Founding Father Believed in Walking
Replies: 8
Views: 29464

Notice I didn't count the work time. As you said, you don't have to commute. That's the hour and a half for many people. I'm not saying it isn't possible. Just harder for some, with decent reason. I don't relate as well to celebrity examples. I'm more inspired by your example and those of the other...
by NoelFigart
Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: A Founding Father Believed in Walking
Replies: 8
Views: 29464

How much child care, cooking, cleaning, food shopping, and commuting did Mr. Jefferson do? (I know he collected recipes, but didn't do the cooking.) With all due respect, if I had servants (ahem) and worked at home, I might be able to get two hours of dedicated walking (likely in daylight hours) in...
by NoelFigart
Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Coffee with cream between meals okay? Or is that a snack?
Replies: 8
Views: 14303

I put half-n-half in my coffee and don't sweat it. Ideal? Mebbe not, but we're not talking a mocha frappachino here!
by NoelFigart
Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Milestone: Five
Replies: 2
Views: 18151

Milestone: Five

I'm sure you hard core urban rangers would probably find this a little wimpy, but I just walked five miles. This is kind of a big deal for me, as there was a time when my calf would cramp up from one. I was walking 20 minute miles, so yeah, it took me awhile, but YA! I think in general, this will be...
by NoelFigart
Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: A Founding Father Believed in Walking
Replies: 8
Views: 29464

Well, TUK, I don't walk two hours a day -- only an hour and a half or so. I walk to take a break from work and definitely find that I'm an order of magnitude more productive if I get in enough exercise. I'm a tech writer and computer applications instructor and find that I get lots of ideas while I'...
by NoelFigart
Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Three Daily Meals Issue
Replies: 15
Views: 22659

Re: Three Daily Meals Issue

I try to time my three daily meals at around 7:00 AM for breakfast, noon for lunch and 6:00 PM for dinner. Yesterday, due to unforeseen circumstances, I missed lunch. I had dinner and was planning on eating an additional meal later at night but I was not hungry, so I didn't. Since NOS is about esta...
by NoelFigart
Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: More on exercise vs dieting
Replies: 19
Views: 28014

I believe in diet AND exercise, as I am sure will astonish no-one. As a matter of fact, I've just sat back down to work after an hour and a half walk. I'd been getting frustrated about something, and my response to frustration lately has been "Take a walk." Yes, one can cut calories to the point whe...
by NoelFigart
Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Global Fat Scale
Replies: 35
Views: 44758

I take comfort from the waist to hip ratio. (NO matter how much weight I gain, I don't lose my waist).

But I'm still overfat! Mebbe I should join you in Tonga!
by NoelFigart
Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: A Founding Father Believed in Walking
Replies: 8
Views: 29464

A Founding Father Believed in Walking

I'm a Virginian -- old school. Which means I rather admire Thomas Jefferson. (Went to school with a few of his descendants, as a matter of fact). Well, Mr. Jefferson was an enthusiastic walker and promoter of walks in his exercise. http://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/exercise \ I...
by NoelFigart
Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Deflecting Enablers... what do you do?
Replies: 6
Views: 12313

JayEll is right. Your dad's birthday is a legitimate S day, and no, making up for it by not having an S day on Saturday isn't necessary. I mean, don't get me wrong, if you've overdosed on cake and don't FEEL like a treat on an S day, you don't have to have one (I do not have S events every weekend)....
by NoelFigart
Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: When to drink...
Replies: 2
Views: 5869

I like the part about coffee! WHEEE!!!!! That said, I have been making a special effort to make sure I am drinking more water, as coffee is a diuretic, and the last time I went to give blood, the Red Cross guy was almost in tears trying to find my vein. It's bad enough at the best of times, but if I...
by NoelFigart
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Checking in after a bit
Replies: 15
Views: 24051

While I'm not calorie counting's biggest fan, it's not a bad reality check. If you're anything over 5'3" and you're eating 1200 calories or fewer, you're probably not eating enough. I have had a cup of coffee between lunch and dinner (or even while preparing dinner) the entire time I've done No-S. C...
by NoelFigart
Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Global Fat Scale
Replies: 35
Views: 44758

BMI is a TERRIBLE metric for obesity. Bad, bad science.

If you want to get really scientific, body fat percentage is much better.

(Which still has me as quite overfat, mind you)
by NoelFigart
Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Smaller Plates (ADVANCED MOD)
Replies: 16
Views: 22616

Careful about going balls-out on this kind of thing, ya know. It's one thing to put all your energy into something and another thing entirely to develop a sustainable lifelong good habit!
by NoelFigart
Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Visit to the Doc
Replies: 19
Views: 26037

I'd appreciate it if you'd stop mapping healthy to attractive, please. I'm not and never will be good looking, no matter how skinny I get.

The idea that health is impossible because I am not attractive is nonsense.
by NoelFigart
Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: When is a second a scond?
Replies: 3
Views: 7743

Early on? I'd leave the area where I'd had a few bites empty. IF there was still space on the plate to put some food on at that point, I'd personally consider it firsts after a minute or two. If there was no space on the plate that had not already been covered by food, yeah, that's seconds. Later on...
by NoelFigart
Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Crazy looks from drivers
Replies: 15
Views: 44750

I don't get funny looks. Walking is considered pretty normal where I live. In fact, our town is pushing to build some greenways (think really good walking paths on disused rail beds or in areas with lots of natural planting) between some of the residential and shopping centers. I'm so excited about ...
by NoelFigart
Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:05 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Greenways
Replies: 1
Views: 16312

Greenways

My city is in the process of developing a series of trails called a greenway. Basically, it's attractive, well-graded, wide trails that are good to walk or bike on. They're meant for recreation as well as green transportation (there isn't much greener than walking, after all). This is exciting, as p...
by NoelFigart
Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Visit to the Doc
Replies: 19
Views: 26037

Are you being treated for diabetes?
by NoelFigart
Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I need help :(
Replies: 6
Views: 12961

Oh, God... I feel for you. I think you'll find that No-S will be a great help to you in sorting a lot out and getting some normality into your life in terms of food and eating. Some things that are normal: 1. Being hungry before a meal. 2. Eating three full meals a day. 3. Eating tasty food at your ...
by NoelFigart
Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:24 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Liqueurs???????????
Replies: 5
Views: 10859

While I agree with wosnes about not overthinking things, if it's sweet enough to taste sweet and is not fruit, I consider it an S. So, dammit, my beloved appletinis are most definitely an S as are liquors. This is a bit arbitrary, as certainly wine and beer are pretty carb intensive as well, so I ru...
by NoelFigart
Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Post-Workout Replenishment?
Replies: 14
Views: 19817

ruamgirl wrote:*hangs head in shame* It seems like everything I say on here is seriously dumb. Sorry, everyone.
You're not being stupid. Honest. I meant to be absurd and silly; and I am very sorry that I hurt your feelings. I hope you'll forgive me.
by NoelFigart
Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Post-Workout Replenishment?
Replies: 14
Views: 19817

@ NoelFigart: I totally am. Look for me in the upcoming Olympics. ;-) I'm just kidding. I'm no athlete, though I would like to be toned. I have the upper body strength of a kitten. TONED? TONED???? *runs around in a circle beating her head with her palms before curling into a ball sucking her thumb...
by NoelFigart
Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:53 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Post-Workout Replenishment?
Replies: 14
Views: 19817

No S and the workout recommendations are not meant to be the foundation for losing the most weight possible or building the most muscle possible, etc. It's all a way just to incorporate reasonable habits of moderate eating and fitness. It's optimum is in its sustainability. This. The milliscrunch t...
by NoelFigart
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:07 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What is wrong with me??!
Replies: 13
Views: 20532

Re: What is wrong with me??!

I don't know why but even after so many failed diets something inside still keeps me coming back to No S. Maybe deep down I know this is the answer, but I'm so scared to try again. Actually I am terrified of failing at this as well (again!). How many more times can fail, and pick myself back up? Re...
by NoelFigart
Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I have been bad...
Replies: 17
Views: 24295

No, a sugar crash isn't about being hungry and grumpy. In a sugar crash, you get this really distant feeling, a buzzing in your ears, and darkness closing in on your field of vision that just about finishes before you see the nice ground coming up to greet you. If something like this happens to you...
by NoelFigart
Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I have been bad...
Replies: 17
Views: 24295

I put "low blood sugar" in quotes in my last post, because I'm skeptical of a lot of people's claims to have it. In many cases, they're not diabetic, they've never been diagnosed with a blood sugar problem by a doctor, and they have no evidence of having low blood sugar other than being hungry and ...
by NoelFigart
Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Relationship walking
Replies: 1
Views: 9489

Relationship walking

In general, I'm pretty solitary. Swimming, weight training and other non-social forms of exercise are favorites of mine. But lately, my husband and I have been taking a walk after dinner. The weather has been nice, we live in a little New England town where there are plenty of sidewalks and stuff, s...
by NoelFigart
Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Smaller Plates (ADVANCED MOD)
Replies: 16
Views: 22616

I pay attention to portions, too -- sometimes just knowing how much a 1/2-cup or cup is, sometimes using my hands instead. I don't have too much problem with plates -- it's the bowls! Cereal bowls are almost the size of serving bowls. Oh, it's not just me, then! I was wondering. I got a new set of ...
by NoelFigart
Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Random question
Replies: 5
Views: 10095

Since sweet tea often rivals soda for sugar, I would say so!

If artificial sweeteners are your kink, you could go with that, I suppose. Me? I try not to drink my calories except for my glass of wine when relaxing after dinner.
by NoelFigart
Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Smaller Plates (ADVANCED MOD)
Replies: 16
Views: 22616

oolala53 wrote:I tend to use my hand as the benchmark for servings
You might really be in to something absolutely brilliant there, ya know. Bigger person might need bigger portions and smaller people with lower caloric needs tend to have smaller hands.

That's really got me to thinking...
by NoelFigart
Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I have been bad...
Replies: 17
Views: 24295

Re: I have been bad...

Nicest of the Damned wrote:This is not the time to be working on anything other than the basics- not snacking, not eating sweets, and not having seconds on N days. Everything else can wait.
Heed her wisdom. She speaks much truth. You'll be okay, honest.
by NoelFigart
Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Instant Cup a Soups
Replies: 4
Views: 8485

I make a lot of stocks for soups. Early on when No-Sing, yes, I would salt the hell out of some stock and sip on it if I was getting the food urge, especially for something savory, and it was not meal time. So, I guess extrapolating from that, a cup of bouillon would be okay. But if it has like dehy...
by NoelFigart
Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Obsessed with Food
Replies: 10
Views: 18060

This will not work for everyone, but it works for me. I love food. I love to cook, and I love to experiment. I love junk food and I love gourmet food. I love to eat. One of my hobbies revolves around food, for heaven's sake. I decided it's okay for me to be into the experience of eating as long as I...
by NoelFigart
Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Smaller Plates (ADVANCED MOD)
Replies: 16
Views: 22616

wosnes wrote:I haven't found that small plates make a difference in the amount I eat.
I doubt any one system works for everyone. I think I have a broken hunger circuit.

(By the way, for the newbies? I've been working at No-S for several YEARS. This is NOT a mod you try after six weeks)
by NoelFigart
Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Smaller Plates (ADVANCED MOD)
Replies: 16
Views: 22616

Smaller Plates (ADVANCED MOD)

I have been losing at a glacial pace on NO-S. (Female, short, middle-aged, chronic yo-yo dieter who enjoys alcohol. Not a recipe for swift weight loss even if fasting). I lost five pounds last year and I'm quite heavy. S-days? Under control. I have a treat or two and they're small. I have some two-o...
by NoelFigart
Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No-S a "lady's" diet?
Replies: 10
Views: 17079

Re: No-S a "lady's" diet?

I'm jumping in on this quite late, but I have to wonder if what is really meant is "lady" as in "to be a lady/gentleman in behavior".

Which, I suppose it rather is. Lady or gentleman. Cultured, anyway.
by NoelFigart
Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Soup Recipes
Replies: 28
Views: 34385

We had a turkey yesterday. Why yes, I'm having Turkey Carcass Soup!
by NoelFigart
Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Vanilla No S
Replies: 4
Views: 13560

Goodness, yes, enjoy your coffee!
by NoelFigart
Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: How to use the Intermittent Reward Theory to Cement a Habit
Replies: 1
Views: 10653

How to use the Intermittent Reward Theory to Cement a Habit

http://www.oliverburkeman.com/2011/04/the-evil-powers-of-random-rewards-and-how-to-harness-them-for-good/ tl;dr version: Give a reward at predictable intervals, and you'll lose interest in the behavior. Never give a reward, and you'll lose interest faster. Give a reward at unpredictable intervals a...
by NoelFigart
Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's 2011 Check-In
Replies: 186
Views: 165369

Oh, KCCC, you're welcome to write anything you want to here. I am always interested in your thoughts.

I'm glad the time management part was useful to you.
by NoelFigart
Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How do you guys make it through the day?
Replies: 19
Views: 30223

Re: useful reprogramming

I'm not sure I agree with the "if you're hungry you're burning fat" theory. I suspect that's exactly what it is -- a theory with little to no proof behind it. Remember, scientists can, and do, lie with numbers. I don't think most of us have a clue as to what true hunger is: we've NEVER been that hu...
by NoelFigart
Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Glass Cieling
Replies: 8
Views: 14091

Reinhard, I don't know if anyone has ever told you this, and I hope it won't come a a shock, but you're a geek.

Yes, I know, pot... kettle...
by NoelFigart
Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:46 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Glass Cieling
Replies: 8
Views: 14091

You can do it! Moderation with alcohol has a lot of benefits. I used to have a Marion Ravenwood level of tolerance, and now one drink gets me as buzzed as I care to get.
by NoelFigart
Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Tweaking Nos
Replies: 6
Views: 11514

I did start tweaking after about six months. I lost about eight pounds, and I'm sure that the slow loss was part of crazy S days. Even so, I am SOOOO glad I did not tweak at all for that first six months. I did some low(er) carb for awhile, but realized that formalizing that in addition to NoS wasn'...
by NoelFigart
Sun Nov 13, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Noel's 2011 Check-In
Replies: 186
Views: 165369

The difference in my rate of weight loss when I do an hour of Wii fit a day is pretty damn dramatic. I'm due to write up a yearly testimonial come January 5, 2012, and I'm a little concerned because some of the things I have to say aren't going to be very fluffy. Do I think it MUST be a goal for a w...