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- Thu Feb 21, 2019 4:22 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Free choice of 3 meals content really.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12330
Re: Free choice of 3 meals content really.
By default I use myplate's advice of filling up half the plate with fruit and veg (at the cafeteria at work for example). But I definitely think about what sounds good first.
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:06 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Jen's checkin thread
- Replies: 641
- Views: 636282
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:53 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Thanks automatedeating! SUCCESS B- Scrambled eggs with salsa and avocado, broccoli, hash browns, black coffee, cappuccino L- Coconut curry squash soup, teriyaki tofu over coconut rice and chow mein noodles, unsweetened matcha latte D- Morningstar chicken burger with grilled onions, pickles, lettuce,...
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:22 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
SUCCESS B- Scrambled eggs with salsa, steamed cauliflower w/ capers, sliced tomato and onions, roasted potatoes, coffee x 3 L- Brown rice, vegetarian chili, steamed green beans, and sauteed mushrooms D- Vegetable and pasta soup, cobb salad, beer Almost tempted by snacks this afternoon, instead I lo...
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:59 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Should I?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13270
I would talk to a doctor / etc. about bingeing and anything that might be really concerning as far as eating disorders go. If you're bingeing in the loose sense of the word (like off the wagon, too many snacks, eating seconds or second-and-a-halfs), then read on! Otherwise, PLEASE talk to profession...
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:38 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: I Am Back
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9337
Same! I'm back after a hiatus, and also challenging myself to a recommitment. I was trying a program that's similar to No-S (Naturally Slim), because my SO really wanted to, and we wanted to try it together. Needless to say, I find No-S a lot more appealing. Anyway, the thing is is that changing hab...
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:56 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:47 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:25 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Performance statements
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11308
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:14 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Performance statements
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11308
Performance statements
Recently I learned about performance statements. It's something you repeat to yourself throughout the day and keep top of mind. They may be something like these: When I feel like having seconds, sweets, or snacks, I will remember that having regular meals helps keep me healthy. Or, When I feel like ...
- Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:51 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Wonderful fitness website!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17504
https://darebee.com/nutrition/budget-he ... ating.html
I love the practical / obvious advice suggestions in the healthy eating on a budget section. Definitely no-s compatible. Thank you for sharing!
I love the practical / obvious advice suggestions in the healthy eating on a budget section. Definitely no-s compatible. Thank you for sharing!
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 2:08 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Thu Sep 08, 2016 4:24 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Embarrassed, need some motivation
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19491
- Thu Sep 08, 2016 2:31 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: why feeling hungry is healthy (article)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 21609
Allowing Kids To Get Hungry Helps Cut Down On Picky Eating This is so true. We started a bad habit of cooking kids meals while my wife and I ate something else. We stopped that madness and while of course the kids still have their preferences, if they are hungry, they will eat. They do not get kids...
- Thu Sep 08, 2016 2:16 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Ekat learns to be an adult
- Replies: 31
- Views: 46730
- Thu Sep 08, 2016 2:13 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Yes so true. Pop tarts are both so terrible and go against everything I believe in food and are such a guilty pleasure. I think I remember reading in the No-S book that thinking about food this way though is pretty bad, and this is probably a case in point. If I don't think of it as bad, and embrace...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:07 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
FAILURE B: Toast w/ peanut butter and banana, 1 veggie sausage patty L: Leftover pasta, cheese pizza slice, apple, potato chips S: 2 pop tarts :( D: Homemade quinoa cakes w/ zucchini, cheese, corn, side spinach salad D: Ice cream sandwich :( Sugar today was the spark that caused the fire. I had tha...
- Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:07 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
The last two weeks have been completely off the wagon. Some days worse than others but all the bad habits I had before are back in full force. Today was not so bad but still had seconds at dinner. It was soo good but I need to think of ways to savor, to stop, and to appreciate it. I know I can do it...
- Sat Aug 13, 2016 3:48 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Apple cake 9 tablespoons of butter, melted 11/2 lbs. apples, peeled and sliced 1 lemon, juice and zest 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 4 eggs 3/4 C . powdered sugar 11/4C. flour, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder salt Preheat oven to 350. Butter a springform pan with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter. Put...
- Fri Aug 12, 2016 4:11 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: Success B: Nature's Path Heritage Flakes w/ soy milk, 1 whole juicy and sweet peach, 1 small probiotic drink L: A bite of flatbread w/ ricotta and sweet potato dip, (we shared an appetizer), a kale, strawberry, and feta salad, barley and farro with a cream sauce, and mushroom kufteh with avoc...
- Fri Aug 12, 2016 3:45 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Fri Aug 12, 2016 3:41 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: BACK AGAIN!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11351
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 5:05 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Thanks for the encouragement! Today was an S day. It didn't start off that way but as soon as I remembered we were having company I made sure to make it one rather than try to stick to an N day, (I am practicing minimizing guilt and reducing stress). We had my wife's niece and her parents over for d...
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 3:32 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
FAILURE Dentist this morning, couldn't eat breakfast. Lunch was alright, healthy. Then dinner came and I was feeling stressed out and famished. We also had some leftover apple crisp so I went for it. Admittedly I felt like I went overboard and then had a don't-care-anymore attitude, which I regret....
- Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:47 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Hah, read it before you eat then! I hear you with the glass is a glass thing. I mean it would be hard to justify having two big glasses of 110 proof whiskey, and that's not what you're saying. The idea is not to sweat it right? Thanks for the reminder. :D Today: SUCCESS B: Quaker Life w/ whole milk,...
- Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:29 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: success! Been good this week, getting back in the habit of getting good sized plates in so I'm not tempted by junk. Still in the process of measuring whether the portions are too big, but they fit on a plate, I feel full, and it looks fairly normal to me so I'm happy for now. Also am sticking...
- Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:24 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Ekat learns to be an adult
- Replies: 31
- Views: 46730
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:31 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Sat Jul 30, 2016 2:43 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Emmama's Daily Thread
- Replies: 77
- Views: 66109
- Sat Jul 30, 2016 2:38 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Sat Jul 30, 2016 3:26 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: SUCCESS This Friday I thought ahead about establishing a good default today with Amici's -- penne pasta with marinara, and that felt great. Normally I would have suggested we get a large pizza for the family, but the penne was a healthier option and it was sized for one person (maybe a bit on...
- Fri Jul 29, 2016 4:03 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Got Non Scale Victories? Post 'em here!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 57896
- Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:12 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: SUCCESS B: Quaker Life with whole milk, 1x black coffee, latte L: Toasted gnocchi over zucchini and yellow squash in a light cream sauce, tiny bite of focaccia with green onion cream cheese (probably 1/2 of one bite, probably can skip this but the focaccia was so good), and stewed lentils in ...
- Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:54 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Ekat learns to be an adult
- Replies: 31
- Views: 46730
- Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:54 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Sonya's checkin
- Replies: 619
- Views: 799155
I like your idea to go for some delicious seconds on s days rather than focusing on sweets. I guess I just defaulted to snacks and dessert, but having seconds of something delicious sounds just as, if not more, satisfying. It also generally helps keep the 3 meal habit going rather than snacks in bet...
- Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:46 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Lily's daily checkin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14988
Fruit is a great idea and I sometimes spoon some on my plate in lieu of something heavier and I never regret it. It's just hard to do it when you're loading up a plate and the choice is fries or fruit, but it always tastes so much better than it sounds. A cup of watermelon following some heavy food ...
- Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:39 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: SUCCESS B: Plain whole yogurt with watermelon, honeydew, dried cranberries, honey, and granola, whole milk latte, 2x black coffees L: Veggie burger w/ garlic aioli, arugula, tomato on brioche, 3-bean chili cheese steak fries, ginger kombucha D: Vegetable ratatouille with tomatoes, onions, red...
- Wed Jul 27, 2016 2:47 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Wed Jul 27, 2016 2:42 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: SUCCESS This is getting a little easier. I don't really expect it to always get easier but for the last couple weeks, and maybe it's because I indulged so much over vacation, have been going well. I'm starting to sort out in advance what kind of dessert to look forward to over the weekend. Th...
- Tue Jul 26, 2016 10:57 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Road Back
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12279
- Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:48 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: SUCCESS B: Quaker Life with whole milk and a delicious soft juicy peach, black coffee x 3 L: Greek style linguine with tomatoes, olives and feta, mushroom, red onion, and mozzarella flatbread, pesto farro, roasted spicy zucchini and yellow squash, ginger kombucha D: Greek salad, 2x cheddar an...
- Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:58 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: late dinner out
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11927
Hm, try a couple things: First try moving your lunch just a little bit later. If you eat at 11:00, try moving it closer to 12:00. Also, try filling up your plate a little bit more at lunch to get you through the afternoon. Then, if you're hungry mid afternoon, grab a latte or another heartier drink....
- Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:09 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
My wife is the dinner chef 99% of the time. She is really good! The decadent sounding lunch on Thursday was in a cafe, but I'll bet she could do it just as well. Last Friday: FAILURE B: Egg, spinach, cheese, mushroom on everything bagel L: Potato samosas, eggplant, chana masala, brown rice <so far s...
- Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:38 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Snack Foods Question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19839
Yeah, I mean you could have 3 plates of: B: Donuts L: Bag of croutons D: Peanuts, potato chips, and, and ice cream But in reality there's no way you can sustain that. I couldn't do that for 2 meals without feeling horrible. I have to say though, I see nothing wrong with starting an S day out with a ...
- Fri Jul 22, 2016 3:52 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
SUCCESS This week so far has been a little easier than others.. hope it keeps up. 8) B: Shredded wheat w/ whole milk, DanActive, black coffee L: Mizuna, endive, and grilled peach salad, potato croquette with green goddess, 1/8 whole wheat pita with a half spoonful of tapenade, (an amuse bouche, was...
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:23 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: SUCCESS B: Scrambled eggs, soyrizo, guac, salsa burrito on a whole wheat tortilla L: Tortilla chips, 2 veg tacos on corn tortillas, mexican brown rice, arugula and tomato salad D: Spaghetti w/ field roast sausage, 2 pieces whole wheat bread w/ olive oil, green beans A: Glass of white wine, Ca...
- Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:46 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: not losing weight
- Replies: 15
- Views: 27901
I know it's a little off putting to not see the effects of your hard work right away, but stick with it! If your weight is at least stable, then you've made a really big impact already. You can try making small tweaks here and there. Maybe take a little bit less per plate and see how that goes for t...
- Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:06 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Today: success Breakfast: Whole grain porridge with feta, crushed cashews, and sauteed mushrooms Lunch: Grilled veg sandwich with cheese and caramelized onions, bowl of diced watermelon Dinner: Scrambled eggs with avocado, sour cream, and salsa, veg bacon, and tots Forgot to say thanks to raw cookie...
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 3:04 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: Ekat learns to be an adult
- Replies: 31
- Views: 46730
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 3:00 pm
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Yesterday: success. Breakfast: egg, cheddar, soy sausage, guac, and salsa on a medium whole wheat tortilla. Lunch: veggie burger with lettuce, tomato, guac, thousand island, bowl of watermelon Dinner: soy chicken on whole wheat english muffin with avocado and tomato, side of tots Alcohol: white wine...
- Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:39 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Pure gold.. I agree! I did not so bad last week considering we were on vacation and confronted with a buffet 3x a day! Mostly 1 plate for breakfast and lunch, but admittedly just gave in to having dessert most nights. Thanks for the reminder to not feel too guilty about it, I instantly feel better n...
- Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:29 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: No-Hunger Breakfasts
- Replies: 42
- Views: 51961
I alternate but usually stick with a couple staples. The cafeteria at work has a couple porridges with toppings. I'll alternate between a big bowl of oatmeal or whole grain porridge and a plate of eggs, fruit, and a starch. Cereal with milk doesn't do it for me, but when I do have that at home and s...
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 4:27 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
Road trip and temptations abound. It's an S day thankfully, but I wonder how I would do if this was an n day on a road trip where a lot more willpower is needed. Had dessert and a couple small snacks, but not totally overboard. Fairly proud of not going to overboard at the buffet dinner, probably at...
- Sat Jul 09, 2016 2:16 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: E-lyn's Check-In Journal
- Replies: 180
- Views: 170535
- Sat Jul 09, 2016 2:15 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:42 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: No Calorie Counting?!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17157
Stabilizing is key. I know I came here at least with this problem of, yes, counting calories and losing 20 pounds, and quickly at that, then gaining it all back after I stopped and then some, and then going back to it. Then I end up feeling incredibly down and frustrated by that.. and ashamed really...
- Fri Jul 08, 2016 1:22 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
- Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:25 am
- Forum: Daily Check In
- Topic: liveitup's check-in
- Replies: 261
- Views: 275478
liveitup's check-in
Trying this out, not committing quite yet to this one! Think this will help with some upcoming.. let's say challenges.. with food temptations next week. Jul 5: Failure. Started good, sabotaged by a bag of Bugles. Then it was game over. :( Jul 6 (today): SUCCESS! Had some fuller plates but all is well.
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 11:44 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Alcohol consumption
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13651
I think it's as important to teach each other how to drink. I'm tempted to blame my binging on our societal views here in the US views of drinking is taboo, then you're 21 and in college and party culture takes over. Well, I used it as such anyway. Isnt it better that we learn the good and bad with ...
- Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:53 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Habit reversion?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20908
Yes, I like that oolala. Those small rewards do seem to help, and I'm looking forward to Tuesday (4th is an S day for me) to keep up with tracking progress. SpiritSong, thanks for the link. Very appropriate! Reading after this. Merry, hah! Such a funny, I mean obvious, sounding revelation I had. ;) ...
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:41 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Habit reversion?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20908
I have to say it does help to resolve to do something before I do it. Tonight I logged into HabitCal (*just* started using it) before I went to dinner and I logged a green day because, well, so far so good. We went to a Mexican restaurant tonight, so we got chips and salsa, tortillas and butter (who...
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:49 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Habit reversion?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20908
- Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:40 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Habit reversion?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20908
Habit reversion?
Maybe more of a general question but hoping you all can help! Even after months of doing something I still can revert back easily to where I started. It can be really disappointing. :( I tend to exercise for example for 6 months, thinking I've nailed down a good habit, only to suddenly and not even ...
- Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:54 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks No S!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 20260
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:24 am
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks No S!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 20260
Thanks No S!
What I needed was even less than the advice in Food Rules. Maybe a few pages from Food Rules was enough. Or, some advice from one of my grandparents, or myself 16 years ago could have helped. What I did know was that I definitely did not need to learn something new. I had already indulged in article...