Meeeh. First day starting NoS and I'm sick too. :-/
Like tummy sick. Guess I don't need to worry about eating too much today...
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...I didn't even think about that Lol. Of sick days being s-days. Makes sense I suppose. I don't have an appetite at all though. Not even for meals nevermind snacks.eschano wrote:Hmm, maybe start post-bug? Sick Days are S Days.
Personally when I have a stomach bug I snack on Pretzels in minute portions instead of eating any big meal.
But up to you
That's so awesome! Welcome Chommie!!osoniye wrote:Hi Shadowfairy- Glad you're feeling better. It's nice to have somebody else in the same time zone... your day is winding down when mine is.
Good on you, getting a smaller plate.
Sorry about the cake- these things do happen! Hope you enjoy the weekend and have a fresh start on Monday.
I understand. But I'm quite petite so I don't need much.gwenkkelly wrote:A bit of unsolicited advice: make sure you're eating enough. I saw you're using an 8-inch plate, and many of your meals sound so small that they definitely would not tide me over until the next time. Could you be treating this more like a "diet" than like a lifestyle change? Make sure the way you eat is sustainable—as in, you can imagine eating this way five days a week indefinitely, once you get the hang of it.
Okay, but what if I gain weight then? I know it's weird, but I've lost 40lb counting calories. So I've been doing it for 2 years. What if I gain it all back again? I want to let it go, but the only way I know how to lose weight is to eat less (calorie wise) and move more? I'm just scared all my hard work will be for nothing.gwenkkelly wrote:In my experience, the conventional wisdom regarding calorie restriction does not work. If you restrict calories for a long time, your metabolism adjusts downward, so that when you add them back in, you gain weight. Maintenance after dieting is extremely difficult for that reason, and it's a large part of how people get on the lifelong diet rollercoaster.
Obviously it's up to you what and how much you eat, but I'd encourage you to turn a blind eye to calories (I know, it's hard) and instead focus on putting together whatever plate of food will be the most satisfying to you, both in terms of nutrition and in terms of appeal.
I was for a while. I don't want to worry about what to eat anymore. And I also don't want to weigh my food anymore because it looks weird to other people.gwenkkelly wrote:Look at your signature block: Forget everything you learned.
Were you happy counting calories? If so, what drew you to No-S?
I am still limiting it, I don't do this oftengwenkkelly wrote:So you're not avoiding or limiting sweets anymore? That's an interesting mod. Call it "chocolate" No S, maybe.
Hello! Here's what I've come up with, some are better for you than others Lol --osoniye wrote:Hi Shadowfairy... hmm, a sweet lunch... a friend of mine used to make a really good lettuce based salad with goat cheese, walnuts and strawberries with some kind of a creamy dressing. It was really delicious and I imagine you could improvise something off the "dairy/salad vegetables/complimentary fruit" theme to good advantage. I love tinned mandarin oranges or pears in a salad. This salad would pair well with some whole grain crackers or bread.
There is also the idea of a "cream tea" theme with scones and jam and some kind of creamy substance or cheese. It could be as sweet or not as you wish. In fact cheese and fruit is a good combination, with the addition of something starchy or proteinesque to round it out. It will be interesting to hear what ideas you come up with.
Yeah was more of a snack for me. But I was really curious about the sauces. Because believe it or not I've never tasted them. I love tomato sauce so most of the time that's what I'd use.gwenkkelly wrote:I don't personally count tasting as a fail, as long as it is actual tasting for a necessary reason and not snacking in disguise. Although it sounds to me like it was actually a snack for you this time.
Your mention of banana bread reminds me that I am overdue to make some banana nut muffins... whoops! I have three very overripe bananas waiting for me to get my act together.