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CrazyCatLady

I had a small salad at a restaurant Saturday night. As I poured a small amount of salad dressing on it, just to my taste, I remembered a diet tip I had heard once. When you have a salad somewhere like McDonalds, where you get a packet of dressing, they advised poking your fork into the packet, so y...

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We drink 2% at my house. I am not a big milk drinker, but I do have milk on my cereal several times each week. Then I drink the milk. However, my hubby dislikes 2%, but will drink whole milk. So whenever we had a child under two in the house, he was happy, because we kept 2% and whole milk in the f...

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Thank you, Jayhawk. What an encouraging post! It makes sense that No S will work, and I'm already seeing it work for me, but it is great to hear another perspective and how it has worked for you in the past.

Welcome back to camp! Welcome to No S!

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I belong to a site about dealing with squalor. In the past few years, I have taken my home from "a hot mess" to being able to have visitors without feeling ashamed. One of the main things that helped me to declutter and clean up was the quote.... Motivation follows action. I'm not sure why this wor...

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From the No S page.... Why is this diet so much better? Because it is simple, sustainable, and you aren't really depriving yourself of anything. You don't have to sacrifice anything -- not time, not health, not money, not any delicious thing. No pleasure is denied, just unobtrusively delayed and co...

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Happy Mother's Day! Hope all the Mom's have a great day, including Mrs. Reinhard!!

And extra hugs to those who are missing a Mom, Grandma or daughter today!

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Nice job, Jessie's Daughter! It is very amazing to see how our bodies react when we start treating them right, isn't it? I took all the snacks out of my desk at work when I started No S, too. (Well, actually, I started with a bag of sugar free Dove chocolates, and would eat one every day or so, thi...

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Thank you for the post, Blithe Morning! I never stuck to a "diet" for a full year before, but even if I did, I don't think ONE day to eat what I want would be quite enough! LOL! Thank goodness for No S, and the sensible new habits that I am learning. My S days are the reason that No S works for me....

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I think I have a certain fear of hunger. I even keep hot cocoa and a ceramic mug in my desk at work, in case the hunger overwhelms me, so I can have a warm yummy treat! Orange juice or milk are other options. For me, somehow, knowing that I "could" have something if I was really hungry has helped a...

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Yes, this site is wonderful, isn't it? Thanks Reinhard for starting it. And thanks to everyone who posts and encourages me along! Good job, Debbie, on not being derailed by the number on a scale. Keep moving forward on your new habits! I followed the advice I found here about using paperclips in ad...

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I think it's sad how "weight conscious" some EIGHT YEAR OLD girls are now. It's a society trend that is hard to fight when it is getting reinforced by skinny, bulemic starlets. Sigh. I think "No S" living is a very healthy life style for kids. It's the way we use to eat back in the olden days when ...

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Welcome, Pumpkinseed. I would love to hear how you chose your username! When I was a little girl, my Mom would call me "Punkin", so I called my firstborn "Punkinseed!"

And I totally agree about how wonderful it is that we can each chose the foods that work for us!

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I have 4 children, ranging in age from young adult to elementary school. Today is weigh in day for my 6th grade daughter in gym. I have already seen a big awareness among her friends of weight, and concerns about whether or not they are "skinny" enough. One of her friends already skips meals in an ...

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I am not trying to be argumentative. However, when I think back to the tiny older women in my life, I know of so many who never dieted, never counted calories, and never joined a gym. My Great Aunt Florence, who was very tiny, maybe not even 5 ft tall, is one example. When she served meals, if the ...

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I'd probably say yes because you can see the sugar crystals on it. LOL But my guidelines have been if sugar is in the first three listed ingredients...it is for that reason I had to give up my frosted mini wheats during the week...DOH! I eat frosted mini wheats several times each week, on N days. I...

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I think that there are many ways to approach this. Many many diets go with the calorie counting. But even then, there are assumptions about how many calories a certain size and activity level person will need to consume to either lose or maintain weight. Reinhard never says how much food to put on ...

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I have actually had 22 on-habit days....but mixed in, not consecutive. I had one red day in each of my first three weeks since joining this discussion board. Tuesdays are hard for me, and I made it through Tuesday. My goal is no red's this week! Great job, Tink, Buffalo Gal, and Irish. Inspired, yo...

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I also have the terrible habit of munching as I fix meals. A few veggies here, a bite of cheese there, and it really is silly how much I was eating before dinner! Since No S-ing, I have cut that out. It is still a challenge to remind myself not to munch! But I do taste test some foods for seasoning...

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Tuesday! I suppose I try really hard to be on habit on Monday, then relax on Tuesday. I have had several red marks on Tuesday. Tomorrow I will be vigilant!

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Wonderful, Cornelia! That is so exciting! Good for you!

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I went out to dinner Friday night, and there were courses (sort of). The bread was brought to the table immediately, then appetizers, then the meal. I just tried to be reasonable and tried to guess how much would fill a plate. I think this plan will work for many different eating styles! Welcome to...

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I never used to leave food on my plate, either. Now I don't conciously think "I feel full", but I do find myself "done" sometimes regardless of whether or not the plate is clean. It is just wonderful to find our bodies ability to function once we stop overfilling them, isn't it?!? Good job on adjus...

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Wonderful! Woo hoo!

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I don't take Lyrica, but I have been on several meds in the past that contributed to weight gain. I think that certain meds can make it more difficult to lose weight, but not impossible. Sometimes they take away the feeling of fullness....in that case, No S should be quite helpful! Good news about ...

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Interesting post, Tulsa! And definitely an interesting thread. I am full tilt in support of No S, but it doesn't feel at all cult-ish to me. I mean, how can you build a cult around "stop eating so much!" LOL! I think we each probably pick up on various things said here on the boards, and by Reinhar...

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I started No S-ing in January. I think that the reason this plan is sustainable over the long term for me it because it is basically a maintenance plan. It isn't like we have to learn one plan for losing weight, then another plan after we hit our goal weight. Don't worry too much about your will. I...

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This time I had a coke (remember in the South we call anything fizzy a coke-mine was actually a diet Mountain Dew), a cup of cold coffee and a glass of juice. I hear you, Resting! A "coke" for me used to be a diet pepsi! LOL! I'm ready. I am giving up the scale. Perhaps will weigh monthly. But most...

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Great thread. I am enjoying reading every word about your Moms and Grandmoms! My Mom died of a brain tumor at age 65 on Memorial Day 2002. She was diagnosed on September 11, 2001. She was a great Mom, and always found a way to make each of her 5 children feel as if we were her favorite. She was not...

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Amazing, Cornelia! Woot woot!

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Welcome, Lorriet. I was a constant snacker (and also loved my sweets and seconds!) I eased myself into the plan rather than commiting to following it strictly right away. I suppose I just wasn't ready in my mind to accept such a lifestyle change without feeling deprived. But now that I have commite...

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Woo Hoo, Laff! Wonderful job of staying on habit and seeing results! Yay for you!

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Also, wanted to say that I wouldn't count licking a knife as a red. I cook a lot and so have to taste the food. I have just a few very small tastes though but think we need to be reasonable w/ ourselves! I haven't weighed myself but definitely feel a bit smaller in the waist area. This is the healt...

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We went out last night, to a restaurant that my friend's bil (brother in law) recently purchased. He is a phenomenal cook, and we met a good friend there. It was a wonderful time! I had the all you can eat fish fry. I used virtual plating to eat one small slice of bread and one mozzarella stick befo...

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How about eating whole bags of candy? I even remember being on a self styled diet, and getting a bag of black licorice, and saying that I would only eat 3 strips per day. Impossible! I just kept munching! And sales were horrible for me. Oh, look, the cookies are on sale, so I'll get two packages. O...

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Excellent work, everyone! I really got serious about sticking to No S on April 12th when I started posting and keeping a HabitCal. Since then, I logged 3 reds, 7 yellows, and 9 greens! My goal for May is to have no more than one red each week. And to have some week(s) that are all green! And to kee...

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We just had leftovers tonight, but they were pretty good. Pork chops with teriyaki marinade, cooked on the grill last night. Eaten cold tonight. Mixed veggies with a bit of cheese for flavor. And some Wheat Thins for crunch. Do you have a grill? It is so quick and easy to grill up dinner, and there...

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I really really need to lose weight to be "healthy". But like you, Nichole, just knowing that I won't keep fluctuating is wonderful. I also believe that there is no way that I could gain significantly on this plan. And I enjoy the food that I AM eating so much more! Yay, Nichole, great job at stabi...

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anyway ... one day I want to be free enough of the garbage between my ears to not weigh ... you know ... like when I was kid and didn't weigh myself... that would be so nice ... I am going to think on your idea ... and thank you for sharing it with us! I think you can see by the great responses you...

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NOS does not require counting calories (thanks God!). However, aren't we indirectly counting calories when we manipulate serving size ? :?: I have counted calories on other diets, like Weight Watchers, by entering everything I ate into the computer, and counting points. I have also counted calories...

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Ooh...STOP...I love it!

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I am loving today! Someone brought a very delicious chocolate cake to work Thursday, and it sat in my office Thursday and Friday while I did not have any. My 19 y/o son works at the restaurant where the cake was purchased. So this morning, as he was heading to work, I asked him to bring me home a s...

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It's only 11:30 and I'm STARVING! I tried to bulk up on breakfast, but could only eat so much without exploding. My students are taking their Standardized Test this week and it is perfectly silent in my classroom. I'm feeling so hungry I'm ready to eat one of the kids!javascript:emoticon(':lol:') T...

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Excellent, Sassy. I've had similar things happen....simply amazing, isn't it?!? :D Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for writing the book. I have just ordered it from Amazon and plan on reading the second it gets here. Since I work two jobs and have a home life, I am having a bit of trouble reading ...

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Yes, Happy Birthday, Maslowjenkins and Shamrockmommy! I am laughing out loud, because my birthday turned into a whole week of snacks and sweets, too! My birthday was on a Sunday, so the Friday before my co-workers took me out to lunch, and I got a delicious hot fudge sundae for free after lunch! Mm...

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But....but....sometimes I NEED to stack! LOL! If we have pizza, I might need to stack to get two slices! So long as I don't stack and get 6 slices, right?!? Even a salad can get stacked pretty high....squeezing in a few more peppers or cucumbers.... :) As for the original question about portion dist...

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Wow...I was definitely a grazer before No S....but also had substantial meals! What a difference this is making for me! Scary article...thanks for posting it!

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That is just wonderful! Good job at exercising and No S eating for 2 years! Woot woot!

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Great job, Laff! LOL at the button about conquering bread!

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Good for you, Rilee!

My hubby never learned to like 2% milk, so has never liked milk except when we had a child under 2 y/o (they need whole milk). I don't think I'm ready to make that change, yet, to go to whole milk, but it is very nice not to have to be afraid of foods, isn't it?

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Aw, it is SO HARD to make these changes! But you are definitely moving in the right direction, and learning your weaknesses! Put the red mark behind you, and start over.

Great job on ending at that point, and finishing the day well!

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Is there a way that you can end meals with a special indulgence? Maybe go for a short walk outside, or call a friend. Something that takes your focus off the food and appetite. It is very hard to change from the "old" diet ways to the freedom of No S! I eased into No S very slowly...but for me one ...

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Very encouraging, History Teacher! Great job!

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Excellent, Droth! Great work!

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Tonight, I cooked one package of rice a roni type rice, instead of 3. DH is cutting back by cutting out seconds. Between the two of us not overeating at dinner, I don't have to cook as much! When I have a snack or sweet on an S day, it feels like a real treat. Not something to feel guilty about. No...

CrazyCatLady

Would it be possible to add a letter or number? For example, a green day would be an A (or A+).

A small slip might be a B. And so on down to "I blew it" being a D!

I'm not sure if that would help people or not...but I know that I would feel better to get a B or C than just pass/fail!

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It is true...we do not need to fear the fat, even in Panera sandwiches! Hopefully as I keep no s-ing, I will get a better sense of when I feel full, making eating any food much simpler!

And I prefer my home cooking, as well!

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I had trouble today with manuvering around lots of chocolate at work. By the time I got home, I was famished. And I am so used to munching as I fix dinner....so as I chopped up a fresh cabbage to make cole slaw, it was difficult to eat a few bits! I made it through, but after dinner I was seriously...

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I've got the 3 meals a day down (no snacks/no sweets/no seconds). I'm walking every day. I found the answer on my plate...too much food (big sigh here)! Not just too much food but not great choices either (oh no not again). Now I have to go home and bake cookies, cakes and donuts for a church coffe...

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That is great...one red moment! I will try to remember that! And I will plan more "default" meals....like going to the sandwich shop 5 minutes from work if I didn't pack a decent lunch! Thanks for all the support! I love this place!

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2. Reach for a drink instead of a snack -- even a caloric drink, if necessary. This has been so helpful for me! When it is getting late in the day at work, and I'm feeling desperate, I have some hot chocolate, in a ceramic mug. No styrofoam for me! I told myself I could have it every afternoon....b...

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I actually gained about 5 pounds after starting No S. I was not exercising, and I was not truly sticking to the plan. I did make lots of positive changes, though, and knew that this was the plan for me. I thought seriously about tightening up the No S rules, but found myself feeling panicky, like w...

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What I had forgotten was that Jared had reached the point that he couldn't function any more. He was so heavy he couldn't do the day to day things anymore. I believe he got so desperate he was willing to try anything. For some reason, Subway sandwiches really did it for him. He was so determined to...

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Awesome post, NoTurningBack. Thanks for sharing that! I'm glad that you are feeling better about your look. I have felt fat since my early 20's when I went from 120 to 130 pounds. But since No S, when I see my totally round belly in the mirror, I like to think about how nice it will be when I start...

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I really blew No S today! I got a red mark last Friday, but it was a very small slip, and I managed to not keep eating after it happened, so I figured it was a learning experience. But today I was out of good lunch options, so I had a weird lunch. Then was really hungry on the way home from work, a...

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The first thing I thought of when reading your post, Steve, was "you're weird!" LOL! What I learned from all your calculations was....eat one plate of food. Three times daily. Don't stack the food too high or you might as well be eating off a square plate. ROFL! What a fun post...thanks for the fig...

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Oh, thanks! I'm on central time, too...so your post made it easy!

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That's what I would do. Sometimes it's not even being adventurous -- sometimes a tried and true dish turns out awful. The point of No-S isn't to limit your eating experiences, to not be adventurous. Don't overthink it. I have to agree with Wosnes. Be gentle with ourselves, and don't quench our adve...

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Wow...it is great to see all the yummy ideas! I started out with homemade pancakes. Taught my 12 y/o dd how to make them (though somehow I did most of the cooking!) Then there were just no options for lunch, so we had beanie weenie! I know...not very healthy! And the hotdogs tasted a bit freezer bu...

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Excellent, Laura Ann! Yay for you! I am loving this No S as well...it is so easy to fit into my lifestyle! (Not always easy to stay away from sweets and snacks....but I'm learning!)

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I just completed my first full week with No S. All of my N days were a success, but I just stepped on the scale and I gained 2.5lbs. Has this happened to anyone else? I know that I should not focus on the number on the scale, but I feel that I must measure my progress somehow (which is why I decide...

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So....what are you having today?

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Now, I'm actually starting to feel a bit silly. For so long I've felt like my sweet tooth habit was so deeply ingrained that it would take a monumental effort to change it. I'm surprised by how little effort it actually took. I told a few people about the "No S Diet" today and they were like, "Ummm...

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Yay for two weeks of No S-ing, and for weight loss. Please keep posting whether you are having successful days or struggling! Together we can all encourage each other!

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It is kind of amazing, isn't it? This new freedom to enjoy food is just wonderful for me, too. I'm glad that you are finding such success with No S!

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Is anyone using the habitcal feature? I just started tracking my No S Compliance this week, and not wanting to put a red mark on for today helped me dodge some bad choices at work today. Then I got home, and mindlessly noshed a few nibbles....then realized I failed! Red mark! Then had seconds at di...

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Frozen shrimp sauteed in a little butter and garlic seasoning, veggies and rice. The veggies were the best (IMO) cause there were summer squash, zucchini, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower! Yummmy! Not very filling, though, since I don't like shrimp and didn't eat much. In a way that is good, cos t...

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I used to be a huge snacker. (Well, honestly, I suppose I am still huge, just not a snacker M-F! LOL!) And ate tons of sweets, almost without any control. What is extra lovely about S days is that generally they are fairly easy to do! I sometimes plan a special treat, but often it is just the idea ...

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My next door neighbors sell veggies and flowers at a local farmers market. They have already started tilling up their giant garden, and planting. Signs of spring!

Nice plan to walk and do your shopping for your special meals! Sounds like a really lovely way to spend Saturday morning!

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I think sometimes you really get a craving for something during the week, and then it is nice to put off gratification until the weekend. Or if you will be baking the treat, you need to get the groceries. But mostly I've found that I simply wait until the weekend, then see what sounds good as my li...

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Had a turkey provalone sandwich on wheat....from Wal-Mart. A 12 inch sub for $5, and it was quite good although has too much bread for my taste. This is nothing like a Subway sandwich...it was huge and wide. Then small Boston Cream Cupcakes, and some licorice. Its my oldest daughter's birthday, so ...

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I'm amazed at all the healthy foods you people eat! Does anyone ever eat Spaghetti & meatballs or lasagna or, even worse, fettucine alfredo? gracie I have to eat healthy food. :) I couldn't eat a normal portion of fettucine alfredo if someone held a gun to my back or even if Reinhard asked me nice....

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I eat a lot of leftovers at lunch. After home cooked dinners, I put individual size servings into reheatable bowls. Sometimes I mix and match...had leftover garlic mashed potatoes and veggies from Saturday night dinner, with italian beef from Sunday night dinner. Certain foods freeze really well, s...

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I think that when you start it is best to increase the amounts on your plate at mealtimes. The beauty of No S is taking us away from those habits that say we need all these little extra meals or snacks. I used to need a snack at 10:30am (usually pretzels or something else "harmless"), a little some...

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I'm deeply touched by how enthusiastically the book has been received -- but don't worry, I'm a long, long way off from being a millionaire :-) You get famous WAY before you get rich writing books (and I'm not quite sure I'd consider myself famous yet). :-) Will people stop buying Women's World mag...

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lmt2pt wrote:Now, 3. What is for breakfast? What is for lunch? What is for dinner?

Before No S: I'd guess 283

ROFL! That is kind of what I was thinking. Very few, now. Most of the time I just have to think about the three meals. Before No S, multiple times each day. LOL!

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This topic came up in a newer post, and I remembered reading this thread. I was amazed by the truths in these posts. Every time I have ever told people that I was on a diet, they all pity me, or try to "help" by explaining that I should eat nothing but bean sprouts for a year, etc! What works for m...

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It is simply wonderful to be able to eat yummy food, enjoy it, and quit after eating a reasonable portion! I baked cinnamon apple bread this weekend, and had a few slices for breakfast this morning. It feels very good to relish really tasty food. Then not to think about it any more! I think I'm fin...

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Do you have a doc or nutritionist that you can talk to? I can't imagine No S not being safe for you, but it does seem that you will probably need more frequent meals. Talking to a doc or nutritionist would be a good idea IMO. And totally awesome on losing from 322 to 170! That is wonderful! And now...

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It is pretty weird to consider what effect this could have. If 5% of all dieters learn about No S, and 75% of them succeed at changing their eating and activity habits, and getting healthy....what effect would that have on the diet book industry? Will people stop buying Women's World magazine if th...

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I love eggs scrambled with green chili's added, and maybe some precooked breakfast sausage (kept in a ziploc in the freezer), and usually with a sprinkle of cheese. I understand that we don't need to eat to excess, but I've found that meals are very different on No S. Where if I pigged out the nigh...

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LOL! THat is hilarious! But honestly, I did the same thing to my hubby. He never gave me much diet advice, but occasionally when we would discuss it, he would suggest I quit snacking, especially after just finishing a meal! What an idea! And for years, dh's way of losing weight has been to cut out ...

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I need protein in my meals to feel satisfied as well. You could just add a few almonds or pistachio's munched at breakfast to get you to lunch! And trust me, as you stick with No S you WILL know what hunger is, but in a very good way! And...IMHO if you actually get dizzy or lightheaded, that would ...

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Welcome, Carla. I just posted after lurking, too! Great job on losing all that weight! You give me great encouragement! I would love to be a size 12, too, but would also be thrilled to be a 14! LOL! Guess it is all in the perspective! But right now, I'm focusing more on eating right, and beginning ...

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I understand that different people process different foods differently, but it doesn't make sense to me that knowing your blood type can say what foods are good or bad for you. And its ok to question when something doesn't make sense...like when my dd was diagnosed by an alternative doc with allerg...

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Rheba, No S really isn't about 3 meals per day. On the main page, it says... "I love the No S Diet, but my doctor says I need to eat 4/5/6 meals a day because of my medical condition! The No S Diet has a little known loophole just for you. If you look closely at the site, you'll notice that nowhere...

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Oh, how I remember Weight Watchers! I was eating those fat free pringles, and broccoli....my kids literally begged me to quit eating all that gassy food! LOL! And when I wanted something sweet...diet jello with frozen raspberries in it, with diet whipped cream. There was no thought of what I was hun...

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Before starting No S, food controlled me. It was this continuous battle of the Twizzlers, the brownies....and I always caved in and ate too much. One important point of S days, IMHO, is to learn that food has no power over you. It is just food. Some of it is yummy, some is best left at the store. Wh...

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This is one of my favorite threads. I hope someday to be able to post that my pants fell down!

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I hear you FFL. We have horses, and I always think that shoveling stalls would be great exercise...but that doesn't mean I want to do it! Let your farmer hubby know that whether he likes to see you exercising to a DVD or not, if that is what is appealing to you, that is what you will be doing! I'm s...

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