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kccc

I looooove WIDRT! What a fantastic approach!

Haven't heard of Wheat Belly... Off to Google.

kccc

Well, it's been a while since I've posted. Interesting to look back to where I was, what I was thinking, and what I did. I wasn't on the No-S board for a while because the foot issues (along with other life changes) were rather consuming. I was pretty much on habit... weight went up until I found ot...

kccc

Hello, Reneew!

Just popped in to say "hi" - it was nice to come back and see your challenges still in effect!

Hang in there!

kccc

Dear Berry, I opened your thread just to say hello, and was shocked at what you were dealing with. Since I haven't kept up, it was a major surprise. I am so very sorry that you and your husband are in the midst of such a traumatic situation. Sending love and support. If there is anything that an int...

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finallyfull, there's something to that -- about ten years ago, my mother lost her sense of taste for almost a year. She ate MORE -- she said she had to keep trying different things to see if this next bite wasn't the one that would make a difference. When we're not hungry and eat, maybe we're also ...

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Day 2: SUCCESS It feels so good to be back on track. Looking back... I wasn't on No-S for a while because the foot issues (along with other life changes) were rather consuming. I was pretty much on habit... weight went up until I found other options, and I had to monitor "what was on my plate" more ...

kccc

Hope you feel better soon!

(And remember, Sick is an S. Not that you should go wild, but listen to what your body needs to heal.)

kccc

Okay, part 2 - committees. Another metaphor was that we like to think of ourselves as ONE self, but it may be more accurate to think of ourselves as a committee - and one which sometimes works at cross-purposes. This notion followed some fascinating discussion of split-brain studies, in which it was...

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Hello all. For those that remember me, you'll know that I am a bit of a popular psychology junkie and that I think too much. And ever since I started No-S, lo these many years ago, the topics of habit formation, willpower, etc. have been particularly fascinating. I'm currently reading "The Happiness...

kccc

Wow, everyone! Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I've always thought this was one of the nicest corners of the internet, and I see that hasn't changed. I'm afraid to name names, because I'll leave someone out, but it's SO nice to see familiar folks here. Glad some of the regulars are still around...

kccc

jw wrote:I think No-S is a great way to artificially build a kind of absent-minded moderation, to replace the absent-minded snacking that used to prevail.

I love the phrase "absent-minded moderation" - and think you're right on target.

kccc

After almost 3 years of NOSing right I finally got this thing about the 'phases'. However, it's kind of ironic that, at the end of the day, "vanilla NOS" is becoming a rare thing these days... There should not really be "phases", or it just becomes another diet. Actually, you could be doing Vanilla...

kccc

Starting late, but I'll be doing the basic 21-day challenge starting today (Nov. 5).

kccc

I'm back again (details on check-in board), and appreciate the reminder to re-read the book!

kccc

I've been away from this forum for a while, but am coming back. Hi everyone! ::waves:: Short synopsis of time away... had injured my foot, and was quite bummed by the extent to which it curtailed exercise for quite a long time. Eventually found alternate exercises, not quite as good as walking, but ...

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Mondurvic, I'm sorry that you're having a rough time. I hope you find something that works for you. For me, No-S is the foundation. (I do confess to having "layered" calorie-counting on top for a few weeks recently - details on my thread - but I used it as a diagnostic to adjust my No-S habits rathe...

kccc

I agree with Oolala. Give it six months of solid No-S habits + sustainable exercise, and see what happens. After six months, you will have more information about your rate of loss, your ability to maintain good habits, and will have cleared out some of the "diet-head" thinking that most of us have a...

kccc

On reflection, I think the app was useful for a while, but ONLY because I was firmly keeping "No-S First." I've tried using such things before, and tipped into "diet-head" that made me crazy. The internal bargaining that comes from calorie-counting is just not good for me - I trade off nutrition for...

kccc

Well, at the moment I am recovering from Thanksgiving excess, and not using the app at all! I may not go back to it, but I found it useful for multiple reasons... 1) It made me more aware of what I was eating and "not counting" on No S - I could see where I was getting sloppy around the edges. 2) It...

kccc

Almost lost my excess - still a few pounds to go. But I'm at the point where I am on the right trajectory. That's a good way to start the holiday season - it's bad to be stressed about food at any time, but especially during the holidays. Glad to be back on keel. I increasingly appreciate the No-S s...

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I tend to respond better to "do these good things" rather than "you can't/shouldn't do these bad things." And I think a lot of people do. Suggestions - Eat more fruits/veg each day (set a reasonable target) - Drink more water - Eat more home-cooking - Eat fish (or beans) so many times per week Look ...

kccc

I don't have one single mantra, but I have a selection that I use. I write in a journal a couple of times a week, and always end with 10 affirmations. I also have my personal "rules of adulthood" that I try to use. Examples - Recognize choice. (Anytime I catch myself saying "I HAVE to," that's a red...

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That's an acronym offered by Dr. Oz - I just happened to skim the article while reading something else - for identifying emotional eating. It's a quick check on emotions. Are you... F rustrated L onely A nxious or B ored As some wise person on this forum once said, "if hunger is not the problem, foo...

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Have lost a few pounds, and regained my balance around food. Still careful to use the app on weekends, and mostly during the week... but after checking in on my general food intake, I'm less worried about that. No-S keeps me honest on N days; I'd just let the S-days get out of control. At this point...

kccc

For a while, I used an extra habitcal for that - call it "non-idiot" or something that resonate with you. It is only used to track "red" days on the regular habitcal (and, if you like, the S days). For a day that was a technical red, but just barely and otherwise a perfect Nday, I'd put red on the n...

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More observations... Right now, the app is still fun. In the past, I think I would have used a tool like this as my primary tool, and tried to mix in No-S. Now, No-S is primary, and this is the add-on. I can't quite describe why that is different, but it is. Using it prompts me to pre-plan my meals ...

kccc

Haven't been posting for a while, since not much to say. I have been doing well on exercise, doing okay on N days, and not-so-well on S days.... and holding steady on weight, which is still in healthy BMI but not where I'm most comfortable. So I finally decided to add on some calorie-counting as a t...

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Well, it's been a while since I've posted... Exercise is going well. In addition to water aerobics, I have discovered that th Y has a great Pilates class. Alas, it is directly across from water aerobics, so I have to choose. Eating...not so well. I had an extended birthday, with far too much cake bo...

kccc

You might also go through the "intelligent dietary defaults" thread - most of those are simple/fast and many of them healthy.

kccc

I have a hard time accepting that I need way less food than I want on S days. It's not an issue on N days. I don't know why I can't be happy with the idea of most days being N days, except for really special times, since I like my N days so much! I still associate missing out with not getting to ea...

kccc

Thanks for posting!

I have noticed for some time that the S days I enjoy most have fewer (but higher-quality) treats in them.

kccc

Multiple pasta recipes fall into this category for me, as long as one takes a reasonable portion of pasta and fills the rest of the plate with salad/veg. - Angel hair with clam sauce (can of clams, with juice thickened with cornstarch, handful of basil added) - Tortellini with pesto (I make the pest...

kccc

Nothing much to report. Like the water aerobics and gentle yoga. Exercise is so important! Its effects go so far beyond the minimal calories burned. A bit over the top on Saturday, but reined back on Sunday. Have been thinking about the posts on "under indulgence" on the main board. I do enjoy S day...

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Hi Bonnie, The thing that helped me the most is when I realized I HAD low and high-energy days...and that I was setting my goals as if all my days were high-energy. Like, if my "normal" is 100%, then high is about 120% (I can conquer the world!), but low is 80% (can barely get through the basics). I...

kccc

Sounds like a wonderful end to the summer! Hope the transition to the school year goes well.

kccc

Yahoo! I have joined the Y, because they have water aerobics and "gentle yoga." I am SO happy to have some exercise I can do with this bum foot. And they have multiple classes, and are not far from my house. Am also keeping my Habitcal, which is good. While the basic structure of No S has been fairl...

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TexArk, sounds like we have a bit in common. Hope things are going better for you. Berry, hello to you! Just back from a trip to Boston, where I did very well in terms of eating but not so well on exercise. It was harder to get around than I expected - the foot was rather sore by the end if the day....

kccc

Wednesday - stretches at bedtime. Minimal compliance. Good on No S.
Thursday - bike and abs, but another fail on No-s. Darn those ginger chews! (4)

(Reporting fails only due to lack of time.)

kccc

My child was born before I found No-S, but I remember the incipient nausea that was kept at bay only by eating the instant I felt it coming. It does pass. You might switch to mini- meals for a bit, or call it S-for-sick and let it go. Just be honest with yourself about how much is necessary eating a...

kccc

Oh, there's not a better system!

Exercise yesterday - pool
Exercise today - recumbent bike and stretches.

Fail today: 5 ginger chews and 5 dried figs. Not terrible in terms of damage, but not good for habit.

kccc

Just sending best wishes.

kccc

I am wondering how I could have stayed away from such a nice group. :). Thank you, everyone. I think I'm ready to "look for options" instead of whining. Have done that a bit already. When we went to the beach, I wasn't even able to bicycle, which made me sad. But...I found an early-morning water aer...

kccc

The first time I lost weight, I was in my early 20's and single. I suddenly started getting male attention that hadn't come my way before...and I was furious about it. (Oh, so now I'm worthy of your notice. Obviously not my personality that interests you.) I dated someone primarily because he was in...

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Does anyone on here combine No S with weight watchers or used to do weight watchers with No S? I am currently doing both and am trying to come up with a plan to drop WW and just do No S and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on this? If you're trying to segue from WW to No-S, one way would...

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Thank you, Too Solid Flesh! My foot has just gotten worse and worse. I'm currently in a "boot", and will go back in 4 weeks for follow-up. Whenever I think it's getting better...I hurt it again. That has put an incredible crimp in my life as far as all my normal exercise. I am holding steady on weig...

kccc

Hi, Mimi! Good to hear from you.

Habitcal is a good choice. Right now, no time to write, but I can do that.

Food okay yesterday (Wednesday), but missed on exercise.

Today, food is planned. And I already did 30 minutes on the bike plus abs. Not a lot, but something.

kccc

Friday night started a slide that lasted all weekend. Got back on track on Monday, and did okay today (Tuesday).

If I remember, will restart the Habitcal for May.

Oh, heck, I'll do it now.

kccc

Third, and most important as far as I'm concerned (I'm an RN), if you can do anything to avoid surgery -- do it. There's always risk involved but with more and more nosocomial infections occurring, I think if invasive procedures can be avoided, they should be avoided. There are times when invasive ...

kccc

Tu as planned. Wednesday Exercise: yoga at home Br - 2HB eggs, banana L - salad, bread and cheese, prunes D - out for dh's birthday S - more than a plate at dinner, birthday cake Thursday Exercise - 30 minutes exercise bike, abs Br - bread, cheese, banana L - grilled chicken sandwich, extra CAL D - ...

kccc

Sunday was a day of grazing. Monday - back on track with eating, but missed exercise. :( However, I DID meditate, which is my new goal. Lately, the benefits of meditation have just been jumping out at me from every direction. A friend of mine calls that kind of synchronicity "the universe knocking a...

kccc

Did some bedtime yoga on Friday, and had a slightly-large but technically compliant dinner. Saturday, did some walking - not up to old standards, but more than I've been doing. Foot seems to have survived. :) Ate decently until dinner-time on Saturday, then hit leftover Easter candy pretty hard. S-d...

kccc

Laura, what a moving post. Thank you for having the bravery to share.

Best wishes,

KCCC

kccc

As I've mentioned before, I like Brian Wansink's book, Mindless Eating: why we eat more than we think . More recently, I've been impressed with Kelly McGonigal's The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It and Charles Duhigg's The Power of H...

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Th Exercise - 30 minutes on the bike, plus abs Br - 2 HB eggs*, crackers, cantaloupe L - Mediterranean salad and fruit (departmental lunch, but I got to pick) D - salmon, kale, corn-on-cob, fruit Extra coffee mid-day, much needed. * Eggs left from Easter. Enjoyed the pretty colors! == Fr Br - 2 HB e...

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Just adding my congrats. Love hearing happy news!

kccc

Exercise - 20 minutes of yoga. Not much, but it counts.

Br- quinoa pudding, figs
L - out; one plate (salad and half-sandwich)
D- spinach enchiladas, cantaloupe, salad
Wine

Sort of back on track.

kccc

Exercise - 30 minutes on exercise bike, abs Br - 2 HB eggs, crackers, dried figs L - stir fry with chicken, bruschetta D - sausages, corn on the cob, salad, banana Took "taster" bites of a new recipe...had made quinoa for dinner yesterday, and had a lot left because the family just wasn't wild about...

kccc

NoSRocks wrote:WELCOME BACK KCCC AND HAPPY EASTER TO YOU!

HOPE YOU'RE FEELING BETTER SOON!!

Thank you for that warm welcome back!

kccc

Same song... On track, but not writing. I am going to make an effort to check in this next week, though, because it helps me focus better. Well, so much for that resolution! Still holding steady. Still fighting health issues - not life-threatening, but wearing. My shoulder has spasmed (I think) and...

kccc

Both authors made the point that children need to be educated to eat well, and the education starts as soon as they start eating solid foods. In addition, this education starts at home, but it's continued in the schools. I consider that American schools actively undermine good eating habits (at lea...

kccc

Same song... On track, but not writing.

I am going to make an effort to check in this next week, though, because it helps me focus better.

kccc

On track, just too busy to write.

Lot of evening meetings this week - soccer, classes, a school meeting, etc. Dinners are "quick meals" - tuna melts, grilled cheese, bought sushi...

Exercise is returning, though at a "minimum level". Since that's an improvement, I'll take it.

And on we go...

kccc

Berry, you have that right! I feel busier than I was before! === Ate a lot of chocolate on Sunday. Monday was fine, and so was today... mostly. I did noticed a bit of nibbling while preparing dinner, which I need to watch. However, I did some cardio this morning, which I'm pleased about - not a lot,...

kccc

Mimi! Hello, my friend!

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Dinner as planned. Snacks included dried fruit and chocolate... About one full serving of each, but spread out a bit.

kccc

On Friday, ate at my favorite place for lunch and had "lazy leftovers and snack food" for dinner. One big plate. And I went to yoga, for the first time in weeks. :) Saturday Br - 2 CaL, and a banana on the way out the door to the early doctor apt Br2 - latte and biscotti while waiting for my prescri...

kccc

Congrats and best wishes!

kccc

As to the losing weight... it depends. And it depends on so many variables that I couldn't say. However, it's February now, so August is about 6 months... to lose 15 in that time, you'd need to lose about 2.5/month. That's a pretty high target for any sustainable weight loss plan (note the word "sus...

kccc

Wednesday as planned, except I had a different lunch (decided I was in the mood for sardines instead of cheese). Thursday - FAIL Minor fail, but there. On the plus side, I got some light exercise for the first time since I got so sick. Br - yogurt, apple, 2 CaL L - cheese, crackers, banana, figs S -...

kccc

Love the title of your thread!

kccc

Tuesday as planned. :) I enjoyed my chocolate, but I mostly enjoyed making the meal an "event," setting a nice table, special food that the family enjoyed. I had not cooked filet mignon before, and was worried about ruining such an expensive cut of meat, but the Internet recipe was superb. A lovely ...

kccc

Monday as planned.

Tuesday
Br- bread, cheese, fruit, 2 CaL
L - split pea soup, bread, 2small fruits
D (planned) filet mignon, red potatoes, salad with avocado, mushrooms, bread, wine
S-event (planned) - one serving of Valentine chocolate

kccc

Sending best wishes for your health. Good to see you here.

kccc

idon'tknow wrote:.
I feel so much better for controlling my eating and exercising over the last two days. I need to remember this feeling and draw on it when things get hard.

Hear you. The bottom line about No-S is that we feel better when we eat that way!

And I keep re-learning that with you...

kccc

Thanks, Mimi and IDK - it's nice to see you too! :) Saturday ended well - my evening meal was larger than it might have been at home, but one plate. I had truffles fir dessert when I got home. Very pleasant time with friends! Sunday started off well, but devolved into a bit of snacking and eating sw...

kccc

I'm re-booting me No-S habits, and remembering some of the things that work for me, and thought that a list of "things that work" would make a fun thread. One thing I've learned is that I do better when I feel as if I'm nurturing myself rather than beating myself up. So, I have started looking for s...

kccc

Hi, Mimi! I love your bracelet - what an inspirational choice!

kccc

Hi, just stopping in to say thanks for the nice welcome on my thread.

The Hogwarts party sounds like a blast!

Sorry to hear about your MIL.

I totally understood your comment about how comforting the structure so No-S is during stressful times.

Good to see you.

kccc

You're inspiring me - I haven't been exercising because of illness, but am starting to feel that I've crossed the line from legitimate excuse to sloth.

kccc

Saturday... Br - bacon, one egg, grapes, toast with jam, 2 CaL L (late b/c breakfast was so filling) - cheese toast, salad (the guys had cheese nachos, but this morning's toast made me want cheese toast. S - dark chocolate truffles from Trader Joe's for desert. Wonderful! D - out with hubby and othe...

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Finishing the day... L- Pre-made salad from Trader Joe's...fast but good! D - Shrimp; sautÃ©ed mushrooms, peppers, onions; leftover sweet potatoes, bread. Totally yummy. I did have a small glass of "French soda" with dinner that I just didn't think about officially being a sweet in time (first time ...

kccc

Hi, Sophiasapienta! Appreciate the welcome. Thursday as planned. Dinner = salmon, sweet potatoes, broccoli, bananas. Friday, Br - Pb toast on homemade WW bread, tangerine, glass of milk. Not sure about lunch and dinner yet. Maybe quiche for dinner...will be running errands at lunch, so need to figur...

kccc

Oops, this was meant to be the start of my new daily thread for 2012 not a testimonial. (I wondered where my post had gone when I went to the Daily Threads!). But I'll leave it as a testimonial. There are bumps in any road that you take for a lifetime, and I'm at one with regard to long-term weight ...

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Yesterday (Wednesday) Br - bagel with PB/banana, 2 cafe au lait (CaL) L - Tacoless salad (field greens, topped with shredded cheese, taco chips, salsa, Greek yogurt [in place of sour cream] and all mixed up); tangerine, 3 dried figs D - Bowl of soup, slice of homemade whole wheat bread, banana, drie...

kccc

Time for a new year (somewhat belatedly). Last year's post, with links to older ones, can be found at http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=7064&start=0 This is not the start to the year I wanted. I have gained a bit since I retired (now working half-time) - major life changes seem to throw ...

kccc

That is a great quote. It sparks a memory, only tangentially related. One of the Zencasts I listened to talked about how we think of "stages of development" with regard to children, but conceive of adults as kind of "done." Except we're not - we continue to develop throughout our lives. The point wa...

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I just realized my old thread was outdated! Time to start a new one. Old thread at http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=7064&start=0 It would be lovely to start a new thread on an upbeat note, but alas, I've gained a bit and don't like it. Part of that was another major life change (I seem ...

kccc

Just a bit busy, and not a lot to say right now...but thanks for your welcome!

kccc

I've put this on my audible list. Thanks for the direct link, Reinhardt!

kccc

No S is simple, but it is not easy. There's a difference. It was amazing how much free time I had when I quit grazing all evening. I had time to take up a new hobby (knitting). Of course, since eating was also a mechanism for procrastinating on evening chores, I had to face up to doing them earlier ...

kccc

Boy, it's been so long since I posted that I'm on page 2! Doing okay with eating/exercise (after a holiday lapse), but just don't have time to track. Think I'll go back to Habitcal for a while, and fill in here when I can. Or not. Lessee... Jan 1 was an S day Have been successful for eating all week...

kccc

Had a FAILURE last Friday night, but otherwise sticking to plan. Weight still holding steady. Fitting in some exercise each day, even if the bare minimum (15 minutes of anything).

kccc

Thtrchic, I sautee in butter - actually a mix of butter and canola, which is what we use as a spread, and what I use where I would use butter for sauteeing. For bananas that are a bit past their prime - and thus considered totally inedible by my fussy family - this is a great option. I sautee in but...

kccc

Welcome!

(Another knitter.)

kccc

Determined, I was thinking chili would be good too, but it warmed up. Tuesday Walking for exercise - but not a lot, because I have done a Bad Thing to my back/hip Br - oatmeal w/apricots and nuts L - one plate - salad, fruit, cheese quesadilla D - reprise of Eggplant Parmesan meal TWO glasses of win...

kccc

Lunch as planned, though a bit late. Dinner ended up being Eggplant Parmesan, salad, mushrooms, and bread. Not what I'd planned (no sugar pumpkins left at grocery), but VERY good.

kccc

Another "party weekend". I think Monday is "de-tox" day.

Br - PB and banana on toast, 2 CaL
L (planned) - leftover tortellini, dried fruit
D (TBD) - Salad for sure, then I'm thinking something warm. Stuffed pumpkin or a hearty soup or chili...

kccc

I agree with Oolala completely. I confess I had to smile at how happy you sound over finding this solution, in part because I would drink a protein shake only at gunpoint. But you can choose to, and I can choose not to, and we're both doing perfect No-S. Isn't that level of flexibility rather marvel...

kccc

Usually I think, "I want moooooooooore." I don't need more, I know I don't need more but I use whatever justification I can (kids slept badly, I feel tired, it tastes good!) and have more. Honestly it's just a willpower thing at the moment. ... I think he doesn't like being placed under someone els...

kccc

Friday
Exercise - walking
Br - oatmeal with apricots
L - toasted cheese, prunes, apple
D- grilled cheese, orange, mushrooms

Extra CaL and
Glass of wine

But no eggnog or other holiday sweets.

kccc

Yesterday as planned. Included a "mile walk" dvd later in the evening. Thursday exercise: walking and abs Br - Greek yogurt, banana L - leftovers - spanikopita, squash, broccoli, plus dried pineapple D - out to Chinese buffet. I almost kept it to one plate, then caved and had a tiny extra. Not huge,...

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