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by Bushranger
Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:00 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Big E's daily check-in
Replies: 64
Views: 56199

Way to stay strong BigE. Good job! :)
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:57 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Third day on NoS - Introduction
Replies: 3
Views: 7383

Hi Amanda and welcome. :)
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:44 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Deb's Check-in
Replies: 1722
Views: 1277311

You are doing really awesome Deb. That weight loss is great and your fitness must be showing now since you are recovering quicker than you expected between exercise classes. As always, everyone here is behind you. Just a quick note on intervals and HIIT verse steady state cardio (ie: walking). Inter...
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Burgers According to Bobby Flay?
Replies: 18
Views: 40100

Some of what he suggests makes sense but other parts don't. I mean come on, no egg? I don't see the difference in putting my onions and grated carrot in the patty or just as part of the topping either. If you load your patty up with dodgy junk flavour packets and other artificial fillers then of cou...
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

7/8/2009 Friday:
Evening Luddite EXEMPT - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm). Boxing finished at 12 midnight. Went to sleep immediately afterwards.
Urban Ranger SUCCESS - 30 minutes.
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bluebunny27's Daily Check In
Replies: 514
Views: 436192

That's a marked improvement, Marc (pun intended). Congratulations.
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This diet is fantastic!
Replies: 15
Views: 20860

Indeed we do agree. :) I'm glad we cleared that up. This thread has opened up some very useful information and points of view regarding this entire subject and I, for one, am very happy it has. It's very useful and everyone has made valuable contributions.
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:07 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Interesting fact about adequate sleep/rest....
Replies: 16
Views: 37070

You state the body does not know the difference between 6 hours sleep at one time slot vs the same 6 hours at another time slot. I say there is a difference and that the body knows this difference, even when they are both in the "night" hours. Science agrees with me.
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What is “lots†of protein?
Replies: 15
Views: 24803

But I'm having a hard time getting past the mentality of “must have meat with every meal†to avoid losing muscle mass and stretch my meal mileage. I know this is a psychological barrier. I guess I've been brainwashed for so long that I'm really having a hard time letting go of this mantra. I thi...
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:06 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: First troll!
Replies: 18
Views: 25844

Yes it was him. His sig phrase was also offensive to Reinhard specifically and Christians in general. I'm so glad we all gave him the attention he deserved, NONE. Reinhard made quick work of him too. I'm sure if we all just "go about our business, nothing to see here" than the likelihood of another ...
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:03 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This diet is fantastic!
Replies: 15
Views: 20860

I grew up without snacks ( I have said this before, haven't I?) I did have a "merienda" we all do as children, which is invariably tea with milk and a couple of slices of french baguette with butter and jam during the cold months and milk chocolate (with Nesquik powder) instead of tea in the hot mo...
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:58 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Harmony's Daily Check In
Replies: 143
Views: 114805

It's really good that you are getting the change in stomach behaviour already. As you stick with it longer that becomes more and more pronounced and you seldom find yourself hungry again between meals even if they are slightly undersized on occasion. Good job. :)
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My first ever No S red day.
Replies: 5
Views: 10545

*flashback to 10 years old and Mum gives me the beaters to lick* Oh that was so good!
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:54 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Selfish is the new Selfless
Replies: 7
Views: 11826

He's pretty accurate there. That kind of thinking isn't selfish though really. It's more like being controlled and disciplined for the greater good of yourself and your family's health.
by Bushranger
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66217

I find being sick kind of kills my appetite (for disgusting mucus-related reasons), but that if I don't eat because of it, I feel weak and light-headed and take longer to get well. Fighting infection is hard work -- I'm surprised that fasting works for you, but can't argue with success. It's a very...
by Bushranger
Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

6/8/2009 Thursday:
Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm).
Urban Ranger SUCCESS - 30 minutes.
by Bushranger
Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:34 am
Forum: Test Messages
Topic: Testing my animated avatar
Replies: 1
Views: 17512

Testing my animated avatar

Looks like it works. Nice. 8)
by Bushranger
Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This diet is fantastic!
Replies: 15
Views: 20860

I was commenting more toward Cassie's last post.
by Bushranger
Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:25 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: This diet is fantastic!
Replies: 15
Views: 20860

I, personally, am hesitant to restrict snacks for little children and teens. I know for myself that, as a teen especially, I would have cracked without my 5/6 meals/snacks a day. You must remember they are growing so they often need more food then they can fit in 3 meals. I could not physically cons...
by Bushranger
Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:12 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I plated my smoothie today.
Replies: 2
Views: 5899

Assuming you avoid the obvious sweets catch, a smoothie would easily be compatible as a meal or part of a meal. I have them on occasion with the works as a whole meal. They certainly are delicious and healthy.
by Bushranger
Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:07 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Ari's Check In
Replies: 87
Views: 66217

That's quite odd how so many people get hungry when sick. I have found bed rest and fasting (aside from consuming certain drinks and natural herbs) to be much more effective at helping combat sickness.
by Bushranger
Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Popping in to say "Hi" again...
Replies: 20
Views: 21779

Happy Birthday Reinhard's Daughter and Cassie's Son!

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by Bushranger
Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:50 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Another set of people noticed today...
Replies: 6
Views: 12304

That's great to hear people are noticing your change. It's always good to have a "legitimate" book or product to back up what you say, unfortunately people don't tend to want to believe or listen to anybody unless they do, or unless they have a piece of paper proclaiming their expertise in a chosen ...
by Bushranger
Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

5/8/2009 Wednesday:
Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm).
Urban Ranger SUCCESS - 30 minutes.
by Bushranger
Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Popping in to say "Hi" again...
Replies: 20
Views: 21779

Re: Popping in to say "Hi" again...

howfunisthat wrote:My first recollection of being addicted to food and dieting was at age five when a doctor told me I should lose five pounds.
That chump should have lost his license to practice.

Great to have you back on the forums. Everyone here is behind you as always. Even us newbies. :)
by Bushranger
Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:38 am
Forum: Shovelglove Routines
Topic: Newbie's daily routine-seems lacking in abdominal effects
Replies: 11
Views: 41035

Phew! I was thinking I was hanging around uber athletes of the Eastern Bloc era. :lol:
by Bushranger
Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:31 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rambling First Impressions
Replies: 18
Views: 30230

Not sure. Her blog is still kicking along nicely though. Maybe someone who knew her could get in contact and let her know we're all talking about her awesome quote again and wondering what she's up to. :D
by Bushranger
Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 845921

Good luck in court, Mimi. I'm so glad to hear this loser is being charged properly. The fear of dogs is very hard to get over; I still am scared of them over 15 years later. But it's not totally irrational when you think about it; a large dog IS a potentially dangerous animal. I really like the step...
by Bushranger
Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:08 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Interesting fact about adequate sleep/rest....
Replies: 16
Views: 37070

Let say you only have 6 hours to sleep. Your body doesn't know the difference between you sleeping from midnight to 6 as opposed to 10PM to 4AM. It's all just 6 hours. If we did an MRI scan of your brain, the quality of sleep and brain activity would be identical. My experience as a former shift wo...
by Bushranger
Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

4/8/2009 Tuesday:
Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm).
Urban Ranger SUCCESS - 31 minutes.
by Bushranger
Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rice
Replies: 23
Views: 33973

Nothing wrong with good old white rice. As usual the diet "experts" have overlooked the really important issue, the overall structure and portions of the diet, and instead targeted individual items to be marked with the evil sticker. Frankly it's a cop out and I suspect they do it because it much ea...
by Bushranger
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Angi's check in spot
Replies: 24
Views: 29393

Ignore it. The scale lies anyway. Give it a month of No S with almost 100% compliance then check in. Measure you waist too, it's more accurate than a scale regarding actual fat loss as opposed to just weight.
by Bushranger
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: Shovelglove Moves
Topic: Flip Lever
Replies: 16
Views: 52359

If it's hurting your wrists you are using more leverage than you can handle. I got sore wrists for the first few days and moved my hand much closer to the head of the sledgehammer to relieve the pressure in the wrist. Over only a few weeks I was easily able to move my hand further away again.
by Bushranger
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:13 am
Forum: Shovelglove Routines
Topic: Newbie's daily routine-seems lacking in abdominal effects
Replies: 11
Views: 41035

Just a quick question, are those numbers for one arm only or both combined? If both, how do you get that many reps in 14 minutes?! I must be going much slower and more controlled in my movements then most people as I see numbers that would take me well over 14 minutes quite often on this forum.
by Bushranger
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: My homemade "hammer"
Replies: 9
Views: 18987

I like the concept but I, personally, would never trust those collars. I have lifted weights on and off for many years also and I know for a fact those collars aren't designed to handle a lot of lateral force against them. They are simply to prevent weights from shifting along the bar if you happen ...
by Bushranger
Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:49 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Too Much of One Thing
Replies: 8
Views: 11019

I include items such as French Fries in the sweets category. It's a tiny mod I made that lumps non-sweet treats which are obviously unhealthy in with the rest of the sweets. This is something I would recommend to anyone who naturally tends to want to eat this kind of rubbish regularly and with meals...
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

3/8/2009 Monday: Evening Luddite EXEMPT - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm). Boxing has been moved to Monday and Friday nights. It runs from 11pm to 12 midnight. I am going to sleep immediately once finished as I get my reading and other bedtime rituals done before the boxing starts, all wit...
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Vigilant's Report
Replies: 128
Views: 107354

Thanks Vigilant. That's nice to hear.
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:24 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Nichole's Daily Check-In
Replies: 539
Views: 394201

I really want to lose 5 lbs! Can I do that without cutting carbs? You KNOW you can. But it just won't be inside of a month like most of us probably wish. On the plus, you won't rebound and put it all back on plus more once you stop low carbing either. Did you know nearly all of the contestants on t...
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:15 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How 'bout a spin off: You know it's an S Day when . . .
Replies: 9
Views: 12825

~reneew wrote:and don't even ask me which ones I've done!
Stretchy pants would be my guess. :P
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:14 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Rambling First Impressions
Replies: 18
Views: 30230

It's like my house was flooding, and everyone is trying to tell me where water comes from, how the water got into the faucet, how the faucet works, how the water will damage the woodwork inside the house...but no one says, "turn off the water, moron." I know this is mucho late, but I HAVE to say th...
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: StrawberryRoan's daily check in.
Replies: 210
Views: 160102

Shopped for 11 hours straight yesterday. And get this, I bought a pair of Bill Blass jeans, size six - figured I would just be inspired if they were too tight so I didn't try them on. They are too BIG. :shock: I think that may need a badge. :D http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6396/seal1.gif (I st...
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Mimi's Daily Check In
Replies: 783
Views: 845921

Solid mimi, very solid. Great work. :)
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:22 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bluebunny27's Daily Check In
Replies: 514
Views: 436192

Then I look at the side of the box, the nutrition label and it was like a horror show .... there were about 1,000 calories in a single one of those pastries (The recommended serving was 1/3 of one cake and that was still more than 340 calories !) My friend ate a single cake all by herself, lol ! So...
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:19 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 3 S + 1
Replies: 60
Views: 50572

Go walkerlori. I told you that you're a machine!

Perhaps you are related? :P

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by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pamela's Check-In
Replies: 43
Views: 46089

Yesterday has been and gone, why dwell on things you cannot change? Tomorrow has yet to come, don't worry on tomorrow, it will be here soon enough. Today is where you are; you can choose and do whatever you want today.

Hang tough Pam(s), you are both doing great.
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:58 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: August Challenge!!!
Replies: 79
Views: 79702

Bushranger's August Challenge: Urban Ranger 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, for the entire month. I must get my cardiovascular fitness back where it belongs, for too long I have let it slide. I hope this is the right kind of goal for the monthly challenge? Like what KCCC said above, habit orientat...
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How 'bout a spin off: You know it's an S Day when . . .
Replies: 9
Views: 12825

...you actually enjoy your ice-cream and chocolate, guilt free!
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:51 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S Catch Phrase Glossary (add yours!)
Replies: 157
Views: 257671

Habit is like water dripping on a rock. It appears weak and ineffectual but over time it erodes right through. Each water drop can be likened to a success on the habitcal. One is almost nothing, but weeks becoming months becoming years of successes...now that is very powerful indeed. From my Analog...
by Bushranger
Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:38 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Vigilant's Report
Replies: 128
Views: 107354

But tonight I kept opening and surveying the fridge without finding anything I liked. On the fourth or fifth time, I checked in with my stomach--I was definitely NOT hungry. This tendency annoys me so much. It needs to be addressed, but I don't want to get bogged down in analysis paralysis either. ...
by Bushranger
Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

2/8/2009 Sunday:
Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm).
Urban Ranger EXEMPT
by Bushranger
Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Podcast 37: Mods & Tweaks Trilogy 3: When a mere mod isn
Replies: 6
Views: 30001

Nice one. Was a thoroughly interesting podcast and gave me some useful information to help tidy up my own system ideas. Thanks Reinhard.
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

1/8/2009 Saturday:
Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm).
Urban Ranger EXEMPT
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: WebMD's solution to keeping a diet simple
Replies: 11
Views: 18118

Of course 3 plates on No S makes seeing what you are doing obvious too, but without the pain of keeping track like that. As Reinhard has pointed out, you can see the excess right in front of your eyes.
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 01, 2009 1:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: WebMD's solution to keeping a diet simple
Replies: 11
Views: 18118

Thanks for posting this; it makes me thing of one of the quotes on this message board somewhere ... 'No offense to all the diet and fitness gurus out there (well, maybe a little), but it's like my house was flooding, and everyone is trying to tell me where water comes from, how we need the water, h...
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 01, 2009 1:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Monthly Summary
Replies: 0
Views: 3384

Bushranger's Monthly Summary

Well it's been an interested first month for me and July went very well. My failure rates were quite low and I am happy with my results so far. The HabitCal and the forum support brings a level of accountability that I have not experienced in the past and on more than one occasion this has spurred m...
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

Jammin' Jan wrote:Congratulations on reading the whole Bible! :D
Thanks. I've started it again from Genesis but this time a different translation. I'm interested in the different nuances between the various good translations. I think it will give me a stronger underlying knowledge.
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Losing slowly but steadily
Replies: 14
Views: 17780

No carbs on the other hand is technically impossible unless you are willing to go deficient in a billion minerals and elements and slowly kill yourself. You would have to cut out even most vegetables to achieve no carbs. You may be able to pull it off if you consume a lot of offal and organ meats, ...
by Bushranger
Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:09 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Getting no-s listed on WebMD?
Replies: 31
Views: 31423

Healthy to me is something as reasonably close to "ye olde days" as possible with some common sense thrown in for good measure. The less processing steps the better. For example, traditionally made pasta beats packet ones that use "extras" to preserve them, etc. Traditional butter beats margarine in...
by Bushranger
Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Out of the Kitchen, Onto the Couch
Replies: 29
Views: 31278

I think the biggest bonus to cooking your own is that you know exactly what is going into the mix. It seems to be the only way to avoid most preservatives, flavours, emulsifiers and additives too. I'm disgusted by how many "healthy" products have all these things in them still. My wife's homemade bi...
by Bushranger
Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Angi's check in spot
Replies: 24
Views: 29393

Good on you angigal. I know it can get tough but you did well to stick it out for a green day. We are all behind you on this journey. :)
by Bushranger
Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

31/7/2009 Friday: Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm). Urban Ranger FAILURE - Had specialist cardiologist appointment today and by the time that finished (1 hour waiting plus 2 hours of appointment and tests) and I picked up my wife from work and got home I was trashe...
by Bushranger
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: frugaltexan's check in
Replies: 280
Views: 249345

Aww so cute! That sounds like a great place; I hope it comes together for you. I love pets as well and it's very disheartening not being able to have any where I rent. Plus being right on a main road I wouldn't have cats here anyway as the risk is too great for them. I wish you luck.
by Bushranger
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:00 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: So you think your sledgehammer is big?
Replies: 6
Views: 18760

So you think your sledgehammer is big?

I beg to differ.... 150lb hammer. How is he even lifting that?! http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/9322/150lbhammer.jpg Ajax from the movie Troy. If the 7 foot guy yelling and rushing at you isn't bad enough, he adds an equally big and nasty war hammer to the mix. http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/7720...
by Bushranger
Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

30/7/2009 Thursday: Evening Luddite EXEMPT - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm). I am allowing an exemption on Thursday night as I really look forward to Superboxer and UFC Wired. The entire thing wraps up at 12:30am so that's not too insane, especially since it's my only late night viewing o...
by Bushranger
Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:20 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Washington Redskins shovelgloving
Replies: 3
Views: 9906

My bad. Didn't realise it was a list of multiple mini stories. I see it now.
by Bushranger
Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Nichole's Daily Check-In
Replies: 539
Views: 394201

Those burgers would lay a serious beat down on the fast food chain ones if they ever got into a fight! :lol: They look like they are the ones on steroids (when we all know it's the fast food ones that are full of them really). Looks very tasty! :)
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Losing slowly but steadily
Replies: 14
Views: 17780

I honestly think there's something about the switch from glucose to ketones in my brain that makes me feel amazing and that's why I keep going back to it. My brain sort of wakes up and I feel focused and energized. But it only lasts for a few days It's probably more due to that it's slowly destroyi...
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Washington Redskins shovelgloving
Replies: 3
Views: 9906

That link is no good. I just got an article about Jessica Simpson and her new perfume. *puke*
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Getting no-s listed on WebMD?
Replies: 31
Views: 31423

And "whole" food at that. None of that diet, low-fat, skim, reduced, healthy, light, sugar free, tasteless, cardboard in a bottle filth for me!

Did I over do it? I over did it didn't I? :D
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Reinhard's Sample Check In
Replies: 400
Views: 768845

reinhard wrote:Wed July 22: nosdiet and shovelglove Special day (our 8th wedding anniversary).

Reinhard
You have my belated warmest congratulations Reinhard. :D
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NO S Diet book in Australia
Replies: 11
Views: 16070

That's great news! Thank you for your persistence. I'm not sure if it's as a result of your efforts alone or in conjunction with others, but I see No-s is now listed as being "in stock" and the Angus and Robertson web site. I'll post a link on the home page. http://www.angusrobertson.com.au/book/no...
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:59 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Losing slowly but steadily
Replies: 14
Views: 17780

Great job on those 9 pounds! Well done. :) Just the mention of pasta in this thread has me thinking about dinner tonight which is going to be Spaghetti Bolognese. Mmmmm yum! I don't know how the paleo diet crowd survive long term, I really don't. Perhaps they don’t? I suspect they don't. I’ve ye...
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Harmony's Daily Check In
Replies: 143
Views: 114805

^ Interesting observations and comments you have made here. I have fairly acute hearing and other senses and find I overwhelm easily also. I find aeroplanes actually painful sometimes and I block my ears whereas most people around just seem mildly annoyed that their conversations got interrupted by ...
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

Luckily my weight is only a few kilos over where it should be. I have to get the cardio fitness sorted ASAP. Everything else will be reviewed once I have built a good cardio base again. Thanks for the support.
by Bushranger
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:14 am
Forum: Test Messages
Topic: First Post
Replies: 4
Views: 21512

Yes you are. :D

Welcome to the forum. Great to have you on board.
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

29/7/2009 Wednesday: Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 2 (TV and the Internet off at 11pm). I have decided to postpone my Shovelglove routine for the near future. I enjoy it and have every intention of getting back into it but my immediate concern now is my cardiovascular fitness. I have left this sli...
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Intelligent Dietary Defaults (add yours!)
Replies: 95
Views: 272677

In IT security there is a well known policy called “default denyâ€, basically what it means is that unless explicitly allowed something is denied entry/access. No S is vaguely a dietary version of this where the S’s are denied access by default (except on S days). To take it one step further the...
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NO S Diet book in Australia
Replies: 11
Views: 16070

Great news! My paperback copy of "The No S Diet" arrived today at Angus & Robertson. Needless to say I rushed over and collected it immediately. That's a tad over 3 weeks since the order was placed, earlier then the estimated 4 to 6 weeks. It cost a total of $23.52 inclusive of all shipping and tax....
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:44 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Evening Luddite (My systematic approach to fixing sleep)
Replies: 10
Views: 24853

Evening Luddite is going exceptionally well for me so far. I am getting up earlier in the mornings now due to work and life and am starting to feel very tired going to bed at midnight. I find when I turn everything off I go to bed almost immediately afterward and read for a bit. I certainly don't si...
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:36 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Gaining weight on No S Diet and Shovelglove ?
Replies: 18
Views: 35927

Possibly, but a little lean muscle mass is a great trade off for the fat burning and fitness benefits, especially while avoiding the dreaded cliché cardio routines that most of us men dislike so much. :D I've seen plenty of skinny crossfit people too so it doesn't seem to bulk up everyone by default.
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:26 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Just getting going
Replies: 4
Views: 9160

Welcome to the forum Trisham. I'm sure you'll do great on No S and enjoy all the support and information at hand here. It's a very friendly place to be.
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:14 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reinhard said something interesting
Replies: 18
Views: 25405

Is it just me or do you guys and girls find “too skinny†to be just as unhealthy as “too fat� It seems to artificially age people as well. I cringe when I see all the celebrities that used to have good shapes and physiques but are now mimicking concentration camp victims. In my mind it's quit...
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hopeful's Daily Check In - I'm finally going to do it.
Replies: 66
Views: 66579

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by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:52 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Cindy's Daily Check In
Replies: 4
Views: 8858

Welcome Cindy. I hope you find No S as beneficial as the rest of us here do. Good to have you on the forum.
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:47 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: 3 S + 1
Replies: 60
Views: 50572

You're a walking machine! :) Keep up the great work. You are an excellent example for us all to learn from regarding the regular daily Urban Rangering. I'd say a whole month of 10,000 steps every day is a humble yet compelling achievement to aim for.
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:45 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Gaining weight on No S Diet and Shovelglove ?
Replies: 18
Views: 35927

A crossfit style circuit for 30-45mins is awesome cardio without the "I'm doing cardio" feeling of steps or aerobics. I'd recommend something like this for fitness and fat burning.
by Bushranger
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:39 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bluebunny27's Daily Check In
Replies: 514
Views: 436192

Marc, have you experienced any fatigue issues with the constant intensity you apply? I know for myself that if I don't have a mix of hard and easier days I tend to burn out if it's all just hard days and eventually need to rest a few days to recover. This was especially evident when doing powerlifti...
by Bushranger
Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

28/7/2009 Tuesday:
Shovelglove EXEMPT
Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 1 (TV and the internet off at midnight).
by Bushranger
Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:16 am
Forum: Everyday Systems General Discussion
Topic: Evening Luddite (My systematic approach to fixing sleep)
Replies: 10
Views: 24853

If you wake up naturally during the night (and it's not just a toilet break) then perhaps staying up for a few hours and doing something is worth trying. Pre-industrial era people slept in 2 sections during the night and often did a few hours' chores, knitting, whatever at the middle of the night. T...
by Bushranger
Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:04 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bluebunny27's Daily Check In
Replies: 514
Views: 436192

I will be glad when this month is over because it'll be my last 'tough' month, really ... I am almost reaching my final objective now and in the next 3 months I will only have to lose 3-4 pounds per month on average. That will be easier than the 6-7-8 pounds pace I was keeping in april-may-june-jul...
by Bushranger
Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:11 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: sweet tooth
Replies: 8
Views: 13799

Re: sweet tooth

I am having a very hard time restricting my sweet tooth. I was thinking, can someone start slow with that one? like for me, to go down to 1 sweet 1 a day, and then 1 every other day, so I don't break it? In short, yes it could work very well. I weened myself off a medication in a similar way since ...
by Bushranger
Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:01 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Reinhard said something interesting
Replies: 18
Views: 25405

^ That's a good plan.

BMI says this is obese. The Australian Government health initiative is pushing hip to waist ratios as a much better indicator and I agree.
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by Bushranger
Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:54 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

27/7/2009 Monday:
Shovelglove EXEMPT - Still stiff and sore with the new job. Will wait until that settles down to resume training.
Evening Luddite SUCCESS - Stage 1 (TV and the internet off at midnight).

Weight: 79.3kg
Bodyfat: 20.3%
by Bushranger
Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:45 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Before Or After Breakfast
Replies: 9
Views: 18444

Afternoons work for me also. I find I am at my best physically between 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Science seems to back this up also and has shown strength peaks about 4pm give or take 30mins. Of course, like I said before, it doesn't really matter when. I know a lot of people train well first thing in the ...
by Bushranger
Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

26/7/2009 Sunday: Shovelglove EXEMPT Evening Luddite FAILURE - Stage 1 (TV and the internet off at midnight). No excuse, I sat up watching Ocean's Eleven and then the end of Sink the Bismarck! I have a bit on my mind regarding careers and purpose so I think that is driving this failure. I have to so...
by Bushranger
Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:27 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Lost after Day 21--any suggestions?
Replies: 29
Views: 33055

Re: 21 days and it is a new habit?

If 21 one days really worked then alcoholics and drug addicts would have very little problem. Breaking an addiction is not the same as simply forming a new habit and it is important for people to make the distinction. Addictions often need to be fought for years on and off and some of them never qu...
by Bushranger
Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bushranger's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 56287

23/7/2009 Thursday: Shovelglove EXEMPT Evening Luddite FAILURE - Stage 1 (TV and the internet off at midnight). I stayed up to 12:30am tonight. I was watching Superboxer then UFC wired on the ONE HD sports channel. This may become a special night each week as I really enjoy these events and it's not...
by Bushranger
Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:14 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Before Or After Breakfast
Replies: 9
Views: 18444

As with all exercise ideas there are multiple views supporting or discrediting each of those times. You'll never get it "right" according to everyone so just do it when it suits you. The fact that you do exercise is much more important than when you choose to do it.
by Bushranger
Sat Jul 25, 2009 2:22 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: OK after 3 months on NoS I've decided to do a low-carb diet.
Replies: 24
Views: 26606

I've come to the conclusion that defining diets as high carb and low carb is a false representation of the facts. The real fact of the matter is that we (as a western society) are consuming way too many breads, pastas, potatoes and other starch based products which are also often laden with preserva...