Once more, with feeling!

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good enough
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Once more, with feeling!

Post by good enough » Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:05 pm

I've tried No S a couple of times before but didn't last more than a few days (those dratted snacks!). The thing is, I keep coming back to it because it strikes me as such a remarkably sane and sustainable way to eat.

I think a 'clean' 21 days will be key, so this time I've made a commitment to do just that. Today was my first green N day! I've written a blog post about NoS and will be updating with my progress. Will also be checking in here. This is important enough to me to stick to it. And I will!

PS My blog about NoS is here if anyone would like to read it: http://betterthanfine.net/2014/01/13/the-no-s-diet/ (hope it's ok that I posted the link here!).
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Post by Diligence » Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:31 am

Welcome and best wishes to you! If accountability is helpful for you, you might want to start a check-in thread on the Daily Check In forum here. Some post daily; others post less frequently.
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Post by automatedeating » Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:46 am

welcome!
Month/Year-BMI
8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2
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NoSnacker
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Post by NoSnacker » Tue Jan 14, 2014 9:14 am

Hi you can rest assured most of us don't stick with it the first time or even second time..I'm surely one that is on my third attempt, but this time it is different...I seriously know how great this way of living can feel..

You can do it.....believe in yourself :)

p.s. I read your blog..love it...I know a couple people that keep one..wouldn't even know where to start :)
Age 56: SBMI=30.6 (12/1/13) CBMI 28.9 (2/2/14) GBMI-24.8
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good enough
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Post by good enough » Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:40 pm

Thank you so much for your warm welcomes and kind words! I do feel that it's different this time. It's like something in my head has 'clicked'. I am considering starting a check-in thread but I'm a bit wary of setting myself up for too much with this and the blog as well. Anyway, I will update at the end of the 21 days for sure if not before!

Thanks again.
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Post by automatedeating » Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:00 pm

Maybe just remind of us your blog every now and then!
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Month/Year-BMI
8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2
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Post by oolala53 » Wed Jan 15, 2014 4:05 am

I'm convinced that failures serve the purpose of eventually leading to calm commitment. Then No S doesn't exactly become a breeze every minute, but it's not the same as when you're feeling that inner rebellion.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
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
1/21-23

There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
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NoSnacker
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Post by NoSnacker » Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:13 am

oolala53 wrote:I'm convinced that failures serve the purpose of eventually leading to calm commitment. Then No S doesn't exactly become a breeze every minute, but it's not the same as when you're feeling that inner rebellion.
You surely stated this correctly!!!
Age 56: SBMI=30.6 (12/1/13) CBMI 28.9 (2/2/14) GBMI-24.8
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finallyfull
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Post by finallyfull » Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:10 pm

Welcome back. I started and stopped multiple times. Now it's over a year.

Still learning every day, but never do I learn so much as I do from failures. Failures are awesome. But only if you get back up and USE the lessons.

Thanks for sharing the blog.
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tobiasmom
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hey

Post by tobiasmom » Wed Jan 15, 2014 4:32 pm

So do tell me how you make this Swiss bircher! I just looked it up cuz I had no idea what it was :). The recipes I've found include a little oats, nuts, and apple with some sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice or milk with a little sugar or yogurt. Is this right?

Welcome!
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good enough
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Post by good enough » Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:29 pm

Thank you all so much!

Day 6 today and I'm still all *GREEN*! wOOP!

automatedeating - Thank you, I definitely will!

oolala53 - I think (and hope) that you're right. It already feels easier. Maybe because I've committed to the 21 days, so my mind knows there's no point in arguing!

finallyfull - I completely agree about learning lessons. Thank you so much!

tobiasmom - Thanks for the welcome! The basic recipe for Swiss bircher is this: http://mylittlegourmet.com/breakfast/bircher-muesli/ but you can adapt it pretty much infinitely to suit your tastes. I've had it every morning this week and genuinely not felt hungry till lunch!
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