Everyday Systems

Hi. So I'm curious about the whole No S diet, because although I've never dieted, I definitely find myself needing some kind of structure to eat with. I'm nearing 30 and for the first time my metabolism is slowing a bit, and I find myself bloated lots of times from my regular eating habits. I tend to drink a lot of coffee in the morning, eat a light lunch, and a big dinner with desert. But I can't keep that up.

I want to lose between 5-15 pounds. Is anyone doing this diet just to kind of keep their body tuned up and fit, not for major weight loss? Does the No S make sense for this?

Also, do you all drink alcohol during the week? I only like having maybe one drink with dinner sometimes, so I'm curious.

Welcome!

I think No S is the PERFECT eating plan for someone who isn't too concerned about weight loss, but wants to establish sensible eating habits. You basically "start with maintenance" -- no extreme deprivation or wacky diet food, you just eat the way you need to to maintain a reasonable, healthy bodyweight and relationship with food.

I do drink alcohol during the week -- I like a glass of wine with dinner. That's perfectly permissable on No S.

Welcome rocket,

I am relatively new as well, to this site, but not to the whole realm of nutrition/fitness/etc.

Been there, done that, for thirty years or more.

I only need to lose ten or fifteen pounds but would really just like to stabilize into a healthy eating plan, eat three meals - no snacks - no sweets - no seconds.

My problem is that I can easily lose the weight, get a little TOO thin, then eat again, etc. etc. etc.

So far this has been great, I don't even think about it. I just eat three normally balanced meals - that's it. No more, no less.

Tomorrow is my first No S day so I will see if I even have the desire to add more, probably will add dessert.

Regarding drinks, I used to drink a glass (or two) of red wine a night. Haven't this week, would be curious to see how others have fit it into their plan. I suppose if it was part of the meal, it would be okay. I just always preferred to drink later in the evening to relax a bit after everything was all cleaned up.

Good luck,

SUE

I have been doing no-s on and off for a year now. I lose a couple pounds, and that's about it. I'm about 148 right now. Sometimes 150. But I haven't gained any weight! My weight jumped to 156 after my honeymoon/Christmas in December, and when I did NoS I went right back down.

I use No-S as "maintenance" - which sounds boring until you know that I couldn't maintain before No-s. I'd lose with great effort, then my weight would climb back up. Now, I just maintain, with almost no effort. (I say "almost" because every now and then I get sloppy and have to rein myself in. However, with No-S, it's always pretty clear where I'm being lax.)

Wine in moderation is okay on No-S. If you have an immoderate habit, you have a different problem. Only sweet alcoholic drinks are S's - the obvious stuff.

Welcome and good luck!