What is "Vanilla" No S Diet?

No Snacks, no sweets, no seconds. Except on Days that start with S. Too simple for you? Simple is why it works. Look here for questions, introductions, support, success stories.

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SophiaLara
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What is "Vanilla" No S Diet?

Post by SophiaLara » Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:51 pm

I know what the No S Diet is, but what is the "Vanilla" No S Diet? I keep reading it in people's posts and would love to know what it is! Thank you in advance!

r.jean
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Post by r.jean » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:46 pm

Vanilla No S refers to sticking to the basic rules with no modifications. No snacks, no sweets, no seconds except sometimes on days starting with S.

I am a strong believer in Vanilla No S. I lost 45 lbs my first year doing Vanilla No S. I recently started allowing myself one small modification. I sometimes flex my S days instead of taking a non weekend special day. I do not recommend any mods in the first year.
The journey is the reward.
Maintenance is progress.

SophiaLara
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Post by SophiaLara » Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:01 am

Thank you! So Vanilla No S just means that you're doing the basic No S diet:
no snacks, no sweets, no second helpings except on days that start with S and Special days, right? I didn't realize that there was any other way to do it! I just got my book today, so I'll get busy reading before I ask any more questions. Thank you again.

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Post by Imogen Morley » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:20 am

Don't forget about yet another S - sick days.

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Post by oolala53 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:12 pm

It's just as well that you don't know there is any other way to do it. I've been on the boards for over two years and I think I can say that the majority of people who start messing with Vanilla No S in the first 6 months don't find the mod that works any better. A fair number quit and come back again in a year or so, swearing this time to go Vanilla.

And then of course, people quit and we never hear from them again. I would venture to say that the majority (not all) are still heavy or heavier than they were.

No S is about week after week, month after month, plate after plate. Some will be bigger; some, smaller. Over time, many smaller, if you are paying attention to true hunger and satiety. If not, not much else will help.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 71
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
12/20/24 24.1

There is no S better than (mod) Vanilla No S

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