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I'm pretty sure the French government has been pretty good at clamping down on cigarette smoking because of the health costs. I imagine they'd be aware of anything else costing them inordinately. But I guess it would take a lot to get them to clamp down on bread! Somewhere I just read about a famil...

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The French are being encouraged to eat more bread. Currently, they only eat half a baguette daily -- down from a baguette daily just 40 years ago.

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Good for you!

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StaceyH wrote:

So, really truly, in the long haul, not overeating at meals, not eating snacks and staying away from sugar on the N days, will be enough to lose weight.

Almost...it's not staying away from sugar, it's staying away from sweets.

wosnes

Ooooh that sounds good! Btw love smitten kitchen. Have her cookbook & just made sweet & tangy brisket the other night. Yum! This thread is making me hungry! I LOVE brisket. It's kind of funny that as a single I make brisket fairly often, but I can do so much with the leftovers. I haven't made that ...

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Dinner tonight is going to be an Americanized version of Le Grand AÃ¯oli. I forgot to take fish out of the freezer, so I'm including hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, green beans, potatoes. corn on the cob and some crusty bread. I'll probably put some of the aÃ¯oli on the corn. I think I'll also include s...

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I guess that is pretty much what I am doing although I am trying to cut down on potatoes, rice and pasta which had become staples for every dinner. I think they should be staples of every meal -- along with bread!! REALLY?! Or are you being silly? :shock: Really. I have a starch at nearly every mea...

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StaceyH wrote:
I guess that is pretty much what I am doing although I am trying to cut down on potatoes, rice and pasta which had become staples for every dinner.

I think they should be staples of every meal -- along with bread!!

wosnes

This is good to see. I'd like to lose the last 10 lbs of pregnancy weight before I get pregnant again, but unlike previously, I'd like to stay on the No-S diet during the pregnancy. But they always advise eating small meals every few hours so you don't feel sick. So this time around (not pregnant y...

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Welcome and congratulations on your success so far.

Vanilla No-S means No-S without any modifications: No snacks, no sweets, no seconds, except on S days.

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Thank you.thanks to your post I have just discovered Smitten Kitchen! yum! What a great recipe site and I love how she talks about food. So many new things to make. while I am off from work I am really enjoying choosing my food carefully and cooking nice food for everyone. It is such a treat not to...

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Aha! The Fresh 20s singles plan is coming out later this month. Yippee!

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Another blog where I find inspiration: Recipe Girl . I particularly like her weekly column 'stuff I've gotta share and you've gotta see." Today I had a BLT for lunch. It was so good! There's a restaurant near here that I've yet to go to but I've checked their menu online. They're only open for break...

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Some of us have found a way to limit what we eat on S days. It's not really a modification. We can eat all we want of whatever we want -- as long as we make it ourselves OR buy the best quality of whatever it is you want.

By the way, I love your name. It should have been mine! LOL

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I can see how the Fresh 20 could be expensive for just one person so hopefully that new single serving menu will fix that. I've been cutting the recipes by at least half, but still find it pricey. At about the time I signed up for the online program, she posted on twitter that the singles plan woul...

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Welcome! I'm one of the folks who frequently recommends French Kids Eat Everything and Bringing up Bebe[/]. The author of the latter has a second book out titled Bebe Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting . It eliminates the personal anecdotes from BuB and gets straight to the various points.

wosnes

Welcome and congratulations on your weight loss!

How long it takes to get S days under control varies widely. In some cases it's a year or more. I wouldn't worry about it. The big challenge is getting the habits down on N days.

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On the home page Reinhard says sick days are S days. That would make them yellow. Or, since you're following doctor's advice, they could be green as well. They're not red.

Speedy recovery!

wosnes

Welcome!

No-S is simple to understand, but it's not always easy in a culture that pushes snacks. It is a sane way of eating.

wosnes

It reminds me some of the advice from French Kids Eat Everything : Adults decide what and when children eat; children decide whether and how much (after one bite of what is being served). When my kids were little they didn't have to clean their plates to have dessert. At some point I realized that I...

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Sounds interesting, but I wonder if it's all going to be about programs and plans.

It worries me that so many people think they have to be following a program or plan to eat well, lose weight and be healthy.

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Wow. What an interesting thread. I have tried IF 5:2. It was hard to do and it brought on my gout attacks. But it did teach me that I could get very hungry and if I stuck it out then that desperate feeling of hunger goes away. Sadly I do not feel IF is right for me because it also focuses my mind t...

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I wouldn't make any modifications until you've been on the program for at least 6 months, maybe longer. Slow and steady wins the race.

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What you're planning to do is what I'd suggest you do. Good luck!

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I did No S up to my last month of pregnancy and again starting two months after she was born. I didn't do No S for her first two months because I had read that dieting in the first two months of breastfeeding can affect your milk supply. Just something to be aware of, if you are planning to breastf...

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This probably isn't your problem, but... Have you looked at the size of your plates? A lot of plates people buy nowadays are really huge. The plates we inherited from Grandma are about 1" smaller in diameter than the plates we bought, and I chose the smallest dinner plate size in the store. To put ...

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I'm not much of a breakfast eater. If I eat breakfast I usually have toast and fruit. If I happen to be extremely hungry, I'll add an egg or two. Occasionally I'll have granola and yogurt with fruit. I've never been a big fan of oatmeal except in cookies and granola. But earlier this year I found th...

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Thank you for all your kind encouragement. Today - my first public noS day I have failed. I was cooking in the afternoon for dinner later and thought I had made the food too salty. So I tasted it. Did not think twice!!! I am a cook and cooks taste their food! Then I was still not sure. Had 3 spoonf...

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Ok...so when I said I love PW, I definitely mean the pre-Food Network PW. I'm not much into her new recipes. So I get what you're saying. Lately I've been using The Fresh 20 so I'm kind of trying to go more in that direction Pioneer Woman's cookbooks taught me to check out blogger's cookbooks befor...

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So, Tess, would you rather lose half a pound a week and reach your goal in a little more than a year, or go on some quick weight loss diet and lose, then gain more, lose, then gain even more and so on and weigh even more in October, 2014? Generally speaking, No-S doesn't lead to quick weight loss. T...

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Years ago I read that the Chinese are not big sweets (as in desserts) eaters. It was thought that part of the reason for this is that they include sweets in the form of fruits or some kind of sweeteners in every meal. I rarely eat cold cereals and avoid most commercial yogurt (it just doesn't taste ...

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Feeling a bit scared but very determined to give NoS a real good try. Don't be scared! No-S is similar to the way those of us "of a certain age" ate when we were growing up -- before weight problems were common. It is also similar to the way the French, Italians and many other large groups of peopl...

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I'm confused: Dr Mercola suggests getting into fasting by delaying then skipping breakfast but I also saw this in the news recently: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57594964/skipping-breakfast-may-increase-risk-for-heart-attack-in-men/ This was just one of many reports of a study that showed th...

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I started when I was 57 and am now 64. I think progress is slower for many reasons, but it's never too late.

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I am a HUGE Pioneer Woman fan. Have you ever tried her stuffed shells? Oh.my.goodness! Heaven!! I think I might just be able to get my 5-year-old to try that chicken and noodles! I had to go look for Pioneer Woman's stuffed shells recipe. It's very similar to a recipe I already have and like. I use...

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I've seen that before. It's great.

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I think today will be Funky Buddha Chicken and Sesame Noodles with cucumbers on the side. I'm going to make the Thai Sweet Chili Sauce . It sounds incredibly easy. After I go shopping today I may make Corn Chowder . I make the bacon and cream variation and omit the tomatoes. I forgot them the first ...

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Congratulations on your weight loss! From French Kids Eat Everything : Avoid emotional eating. Food is not a pacifier, a distraction, a toy, a bribe, a reward or a substitute for discipline. You eat only at mealtimes. Eating between meals is for emergencies only -- like the next meal will be delayed...

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Christine wrote: ...we can overcome the 3:00 snack, right?

Most of the rest of the world does and I don't think we're that much different from any of them. In fact, we didn't snack until relatively recently.

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I'm excited about this check-in because you always link the most delicious food :) Thanks! I'm kind of surprised at how many of the recipes I use regularly I either found online or can be found online. Today it's going to be Shrimp Quesadillas loosely based on this recipe . (link fixed) The other m...

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The French are also flexible. In French Kids Eat Everything Karen Le Billon tells of going to visit friends for lunch on a weekend. It was way past lunch time and they hadn't started to cook the meal yet. In fact, they didn't have all the groceries yet. The hostess brought out a bag of chips to hold...

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Skinny people probably don't need NoS since they can easily stop when they are full. I know a number of normal weight people who eat like No-S naturally. Well, naturally or it was the way they were taught to deal with food. My ex-husband's family was like this. Some of them ate breakfast; some didn...

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I don't think the chicken tenders sound like that bad a meal. Maybe not the greatest, but not bad. I've refrained from adding to this thread, mostly because I didn't feel that I had much to add to it. But as I've read through, it seems to me you have a bad case of "diet head" and maybe unrealistic g...

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For dinner last night I made a variation of Mama Canales-Garcias Avocado Shrimp Salsa . It was nasty . At first I thought maybe it was because I used leftover chicken from lunch instead of shrimp, but that wasn't it. It was the tomatoes. They were beautiful bright red, smelled good and tasted bitter...

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Over43 wrote:No, I'm the classic if I don't eat breakfast I end up eating more the rest of the day.

I'm just the opposite. If I eat breakfast I eat more the rest of the day.

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I'm using this more as a way to record what I ate than a check-in with successes and failures. I'm trying to make my noon meal my main meal. I know it won't happen all the time, but it's a goal. I planned on having this last night, but ended up not making it. So, today I'm having Salsa Verde Chicken...

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But my well-brainwashed modern brain refuses to let go of the luxury of cleaning my plate. I've never considered cleaning my plate a luxury! Maybe part of it is being raised by parents who lived through the Depression, but I've always considered NOT cleaning my plate to be a luxury. To be able to s...

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Family noticed that I fill my bowl before starting to eat so they asked why. I told them it is to gauge how much I eat. For example, my usual amount would be 2 bowlfuls. One of the family member who is skinny and has never had weight issues made a comment " Don't you know when you are full ? " I re...

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More and more I look at the way the French and Italians have traditionally dealt with food, the choosing, the cooking and the consuming and find much to emulate. I know this is true of other cultures, too, but it's the French and Italians that appeal to me most. More and more the French, Italians an...

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I don't think there's any limit on mealtimes.

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Dinner tonight: Salsa Verde Chicken Bake and Mexican Street Corn. It's cooled off. I can stand to turn on the oven.

Dinner soon: Mama Canales-Garcias Avocado Shrimp Salsa. For when I can't stand to turn on the oven again! Although, I'll probably make it as soon as possible.

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Bittman has a book based on this concept: Kitchen Express . There are 404 meals, 101 for each season. I think the book is in Reinhard's Amazon Store. He also has a book called How to Cook Everything: Summer . It's only available on Kindle and it's very inexpensive. Most of the recipes are in standar...

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I rarely get hungry between meals. When I do, I have coffee, tea or water.

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Just don't do it. You're not going to starve.

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... I'm not a "low-carber", however, I have experimented with Low-carb eating and am familiar with a great many low-carb recipes, some of which are on those websites. I've found many of them to be quite tasty... *shivers* We'll just have to agree to disagree about that. I tried a bunch of low-carb ...

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Oh, darn! I just went out to lunch with my daughter and we stopped at Trader Joe's afterwards. I could have gotten ice cream or ingredients, but I didn't know. Oh, well......

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Imogen Morley wrote:You're free to have sweets, AND snacks, AND seconds if you really want to, but I have the impression that most folks here stick to N day habits even on S days.

I do, too. But I've always thought I was in the minority with that.

wosnes

This statemenr reminds me of poetry class. The most popular form of poetry today remains the sonnet--one of the most restrictive forms. Why do poets write sonnets when they can write free verse? One of the reasons is the with free verse; the poet has to struggle with creating form as well as being ...

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I think everyone does what they are most comfortable doing. I've never followed the no seconds rule as Reinhard intended it: meaning one plate of food. I literally took it to mean one serving of whatever is being served. By the time I realized that he meant one plate of food, I was having success an...

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Yesterday was so hot I barely wanted to eat, let alone cook. This morning I thought it might be time to bring these meal ideas front and center again. They are from Mark Bittman. Each is 101 ideas that require little time and (usually) little cooking. Summer Express: 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Min...

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I think no study can compare with the "samples" of the large populations eating moderately in whole countries. They are what motivates me, but I appreciate the articles and links posted here as well. I agree. I'm pretty skeptical of the science, but not so much of what large populations of people h...

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Another idea would be to do this but make it more concrete: each little bowlful counts as a half plate, or third plate, depending on how big it is. Eat it empty, then refill set number of times. I like this idea. My guess is that if you feel pleasantly full and not overly stuffed after a meal the n...

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noni wrote:April, I believe we've just tripled the calorie content of your trainer's breakfast, but the good news?... It will hold you 'til lunch!

Without a snack!!

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clarinetgal wrote:How about 2 eggs cooked in the butter/oil of your choice, with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, no salt seasoning, and topped with some melted cheese? Add some fruit and/or toast on the side.

That sounds good, but I'd definitely add some salt!

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This supports 3 meals and no snacking, too:
My Weight Gain in France

Comments 8 and 9 especially support no snacking.

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Broca wrote:That's very interesting oolala and wosnes. That's something to remember when you finish a plate of food and worry that you didn't eat enough!

Also when someone says that you need a snack before a workout.

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Nicest of the Damned wrote:
wosnes wrote:Don't forget -- your dizziness can be caused by any number of things other than the change in the way you're eating.
Yes. A couple of things that can cause dizziness that might be relevant at this time of year are dehydration and heat exhaustion.

I was thinking I should have added that.

wosnes

I haven't bought olive oil in awhile because I've heard it's best to buy only enough for three months' time and I used it so little cooking just for me. However, making my own dressings is a good reason to stock up. ! I get Trader Joe's Trader Giotto's Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a 16.9 ounce bottle....

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wosnes, where do you get your salad dressing recipes? I have to say I've never made one myself that I liked as much as Trader Joe's Goddess or Bernstein's Italian. But I'd like to learn to make some. I started with vinaigrettes. The first one I made was probably supposed to be low fat with more vin...

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You have to love the meals that these people devise. I agree with Blithe Morning.

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Our agrarian ancestors used to get up in the morning, work for several hours, then come back and have breakfast. Most of them probably spent more energy in those hours than we do all day, including workouts.

Then they worked more and had lunch and worked and had dinner.

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Welcome, Broca!

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Don't forget -- your dizziness can be caused by any number of things other than the change in the way you're eating.

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I also usually skip breakfast and eat only lunch and dinner. Dinner is often about 8 PM.

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Another part of the problem is that we've been misinformed about what we "know to be healthy." I'm sure you know about the French Paradox: that the French, who eat more butter and other saturated fats than we do have lower rates of heart disease. We figure there has to be a reason -- like maybe the ...

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Christine wrote:Hi sugarjunkie, welcome, sounds like you're doing well so far! Someone said in another thread recently, it's the only diet where the diet is also the maintenance. (well, something like that) It's brilliant!

What you do to lose the weight is what you do to maintain the weight loss.

wosnes

One of the problems with "healthy eating" is that everyone has a different definition of what that means. Even the "experts" don't agree and most have studies to back up their point of view. Many of those studies are wrong -- studies can be set up to prove anything. When I got frustrated with their ...

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Welcome back, Kat!

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Welcome back, Kat!

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My mom always used to say, "you don't have to like it, you just have to eat it." Are you my kid? I think the goal of the French isn't that kids will like all foods, but that they will accept eating them. Of course, in France it's considered exceedingly bad manners not to eat what you are served.

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Reinhard has another system called Glass Ceiling that was intended for another issue but can be incorporated into No-S. Essentially, you can have two alcoholic beverages daily -- even on N days.

You might have to watch for excess sugar in some drinks and mixers.

wosnes

Congratulations on your weight loss!

wosnes

You're absolutely right. I wasn't particularly comfortable doing vanilla, as I believe the concept of S days is reinforcing my "diet mentality" - I prefer having desserts evenly and predictably spread out in time. I'll be trying to drop calorie counting, but I know it's going to take some time. Tha...

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Just a note: Everything you need to know to follow this is on the No-S Diet page. The book expands on that.

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Welcome to No-S and sanity!

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It happened to me, too, though I think it started about a year before I found No-S. I don't consider myself a foodie, though. To me, a foodie is someone who is interested in all the new trends in food and a pretty adventurous eater. I don't care much about the trends and while I'll usually try thing...

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I think you might be over-thinking it. Go back to what you were doing when you looked and felt great.

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I like Wosne's suggestion about portions for noodle and rice dishes. Measuring out servings doesn't have to be difficult. Just use a measuring cup as your serving spoon. I might measure once or twice, then I eyeball it. As long as my plate isn't too full (with rare exceptions), I'm good. One of tho...

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I think regardless of weight loss, just get rid of soda. I use to drink soda all the time, and now I may have a coke once a year. They just aren't good for you, full of sugar and chemicals. and I think the diet stuff is even worse, from everything I have read. I thought I would never kick the habit...

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musiclvr02 wrote:I had water and a cup of decaf coffee with a little milk, no sugar and at the Olive Garden there are a few lower calorie meals so I got one of those. I did it, and couldn't help but notice what the others ordered including dessert. LOL

You know, you don't need to "diet."

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It was frustrating to read about Karen's futile attempt to change her child's daycare menu. I don't have children but I will glance over the kid's menu and see that they are only offered chicken nuggets and burgers. No wonder kids grow up to hate vegetables. They are not even offered vegetables on ...

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Thanks, wosnes, I always enjoy hearing from you :) Whenever I try to keep the proportions right, I end up completely confused. I eat a lot of mixed dishes like stir fries and noodles, and always wonder about the proper serving size. Any ideas here? Putting rice, meat, and veggies separately on a pl...

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I've got a couple of plating dilemmas, and could use your advice, guys. 1) Typical sandwiches require virtual stacking - do you put two separate pieces of bread on a plate to fit them properly? 2) Soup - should I put the bowl on a plate and try to fit the rest of my dinner around it or treat it as ...

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LOL, you're right about the scale obsession! I do walk with my friend, but unfortunately it's only a couple times a week (work schedules being what they are). I'm afraid that I can't do much more than that (yet!). Can you walk by yourself? I find that's a great time for creative thinking and proble...

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Yes to both.

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Have some water, maybe a glass of milk. Being hungry is not an emergency; you're going to eat, just a little later than usual.

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Welcome! Your last sentence reminded me of something I posted here almost exactly four years ago (07/16/09): I was cleaning out some of my files and found this. It's from Mollie Katzen's Monthly Message some years ago. Must have been January... THE BEST DIET: NO DIET! [/size] by Mollie Katzen Now th...

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Wosnes I agree. The more I cook the less appealing that bag of factory made cookies is. Maybe you will still eat the whole pan of home made cookies on the weekend, but they will have been less prevalent and a lot harder to produce. The side effect is that you are less and less likely to reach for t...

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Next week I might leave out the pie (it wasn't that good), but -- as you say, it's hot! -- ice cream is definitely still on the menu. I figure if this is for the rest of my life, I'd better enjoy it! Something many of us have done is to improve the quality of our treats. I'm a cookie monster. I bak...

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thanks so much for the encouragement! Yes you are right, and a goal is to get my servings to be 1 instead of 2. How was it like for you when you started this plan? I still wouldn't worry about 2 servings daily -- at least not for a long time. My S days were worse than yours initially and I think it...

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