Everyday Systems

reinhard · Last edited by reinhard on Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:01 pm; edited 1 time in total

...on April 7, you'll finally get a chance to behold the rest of her -- when our very own Blondie will grace the cover of Woman's World magazine for a story on the No S Diet.

The story will also include interviews with (and photos of, I believe?) two other longtime no-essers: Josie and Silverfish.

I haven't seen it yet, but the Woman's World editor told me she'll have a jpeg of the cover that I can post on the site. Once I get that I'll start harassing her about possibly getting a copy of the article itself. Stay tuned...

Women's World has a circulation of about 1.5 million (more than the New Yorker, Self, and Vogue, among others), so more people will probably see this article than have EVER come to the site so far.

This is a huge deal for no-s, and I'm deeply grateful to Blondie, Josie, Silverfish, and everyone else who submitted photos and stories (back story here) -- I got a crate of advance No S Diet books last week and will be sending your signed copies out this weekend. THANK YOU!

Reinhard

Jammin' Jan · Joined: 05 May 2005 Posts: 2002 Location: The Village

The nice thing about Woman's World is that it is located at the checkout in every grocery store and Walmart in the country. What great exposure! Congratulations!

Marick · Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 31 Location: California

This is wonderful news Reinhard, congratulations to you!

I love Woman's World. I have the honorable distinction of buying every one of their copies that contains a new diet......and that's every single issue (oh no I'm just kidding about the "every" but I've sure bought my share).

The next issue will be my favorite, that's for sure!

Regards,
Marick
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3aday · Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 452

Reinhard, Congratulations.
You must be so proud!
You have really dedicated yourself and your time to helping others find sanity in eating and you truly deserve this.
I got my book in the mail.
LOVED IT!
Congrats again and thanks!

Will the magazine come out April 7th or is that the date on the mag?
I think the magazine actually comes out earlier than the dates printed on the cover....

3aday · Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 452

I forgot to add...congrats Blondie!

Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

Thanks.
*waves

Cool

gratefuldeb67 · Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 6169 Location: NY

This is fantastic!!! Very Happy

I can't wait to see it and I am so glad you will be getting such widespread exposure!!!!
Love
Cool

Debs
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reinhard · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject:

I believe the date is April 14 but it'll appear in stores April 7th.

Very happy you liked the book!

I know the book hasn't even officially been out a full day yet, but if there are any fast readers among you who want to be the first to write a review on amazon, I'd hugely appreciate it!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0399534040/everydaysyste-20

Reinhard

silverfish · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:13 am Post subject:

Yes, there will be photos - at least, some were taken Smile

It is one of my policies this year to Not Be Embarrassed (much), so that was put to the test while I was having photos taken in front of the lounge room cabinet and all my housemates, who had been watching the tv inside it, were still sitting around watching me pose! Also, my zipper broke, but I still managed to be pretty cool and the photographer ended up staying afterwards to watch Top Gear!

reinhard · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject:

I can't wait to see it! (and you all!)

Unfortunately the Woman's World editor just emailed me that they won't be able to release the cover image until it hits the newsstand. So I'll have to distract myself till april 7th hitting reload on amazon and obsessing over my "sales rank" Smile

Actually, supposedly the LA Times is going to mention No-s in an article on "hot diet books" on March 10, so I'll have *something* to feed my newly frenzied media appetite in the interim. Smile

Reinhard

chiquitabanana · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:12 pm Post subject:

I cannot wait to get the issue in April. How exciting for you. What a gift you have given people.
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lmt2pt · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 124 Location: Florida

I'll be eagerly awaiting the article. I can't wait to see other successful No Sers. I hope you post a link to the LA Times article too (it's hard to get here in rural Florida).
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joasia · Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 1092 Location: California

someone said it was out today, but it isn't april yet?
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Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

No.....?! Suddenly I'm mortified!!

reinhard · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty sure it's not out yet.... if someone does see it, please let me know!

The editor promised me a cover image I could post here and I want to make sure I get it as soon as it's available.

Reinhard

arl0401 · Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 41 Location: Maryland

I just picked up a copy here in the Baltimore suburbs!!! Very nice. Very exciting! I liked the article. Short and simple, kind of like the diet. The headline says, No Willpower No Problem!! I don't know that I agree with that. It does take some willpower to stick to No-S.

Congratulations, Reinhard!
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lostnfound · Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 21 Location: PA

I was in Walmart yesterday and just happened to see Woman's World while standing in the check-out line. Bought it because of your article...never heard of No-S Diet until yesterday and already I am excited and telling my friends about this great new way of losing weight and getting healthy again! Very Happy

Too solid flesh · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 638 Location: England

Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

Wow, so it's on the stands? I don't want to see... Shocked

Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

The eagle has landed.

gratefuldeb67 · Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 6169 Location: NY

I've been looking around for it for a few days now when I'm out shopping.
Haven't yet seen one??
Glad the word (and I'm sure sweet pic of Blondie girl!!) will be spread to a large audience!!!
Bless
Cool

Debs
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ToutDeSuite · Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 1 Location: Florida

Hi gang,

I picked up a copy of Woman's World yesterday and today is my first day on No S. It's a lot like what I did to lose a lot of weight a few years ago, but then got caught up in a lose it fast mentality and sabotaged my efforts! Well, it's time to get back to losing.

With the publicity your membership should grow exponentially, Reinhard!
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reinhard · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:51 pm Post subject:

Behold Mandy (aka Blondie)!

http://nosdiet.com/images/womans-world-2008-05-14-cover.jpg

(You look STUNNING -- thank you so much again for doing this.)

"No willpower? No problem!" is not quite the headline I would have picked, but I'll choose to look at it as an oversimplification (clear rules leverage limited willpower to build self sustaining habits) rather than a falsehood. Can't whine about free publicity.

I wish I could post the article itself... There's some standard dietese about "melting flab" and "dropping pounds" (some of which unaccountably found its way into direct quotes!) but the basic tenets and appeal of the diet come through. It's a fully two page spread with a picture of the book and a prominent link to the website. There's also a very nice picture of the lovely Silverfish -- right next to FIVE HOLLYWOOD ACTRESSES who unbeknownst to me (or themselves, probably) have been incorporating elements of no-s into their fabulous lifestyles.

Reinhard

reinhard · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject:

Welcome, ToutDeSuite! The day's barely begun and I think we're close to our record for daily new members already. I think it's only going to increase as we approach the 7th (I hadn't expected anything before the 7th --the issue is dated the 14th).

Reinhard

Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

By the way, I totally don't think this picture looks like me--I feel like the make-up looks caked on and gave me wrinkles!! My coworker busted into my office with all the copies from the gift shop, and I gave him a bemused smile and said, "oh, that's the wrong issue, that's not me...oh, wait...wow, that IS me!"

I think the article got the spirit of No S mostly right, though with a little irritating "miracle diet" flavor thrown in (including some vaguely misquoted statements by me, which I could feel happening at the time of the interview!).

What I found interesting is that there is no mention of NWS days (althought one of the celebs hints at it--Jessica Biel maybe?).

reinhard · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject:

Jessica Biel, Patron Celebrity of "special" days Smile

Alas, I think you'd have to do some kind of "bible code" interpretation of her words to arrive at that.

Oh well, gotta leave SOMETHING for us to educate people about here.

Reinhard

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Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

Sandra Bullock, Angie Harmon, Drew Barrymore, Debi Mazar (?), and Jessica Biel.

Drew Barrymore's thing is fake sugar, though.

gratefuldeb67 · Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 6169 Location: NY

Wow Mandy you look amazing!!!!!!!!
Great pic and really good and positive vibes come through in your face!!!
You will definitely help people who are on the fence to check out NoS lookin like you do here!!!
Great smile!!!!! Mr. Green

Love

Debs x

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Jaxhil · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 377

Mandy, you really do look *amazing*-very inspiring!! I can't wait to get a copy of this myself!
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lola628 · Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 68 Location: New York, NY

on your WW's article. Prepare for the deluge!

Your plan sounds fantastic (and so simple, yeah!) I'm going to try it, I love the idea of no snacking (guilty), no seconds (guilty guilty) and no sugar (don't ask.) I'm also contemplating a sledge hammer purchase, thankfully I have no cats to kill.

Reinhard, you crack me up.

Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

Thanks, Deb (good to see you around here!!), jaxhil and Too Solid Flesh (and Reinhard).

I took all the copies my coworker gave me and hid them. And I haven't told my family. Ha. I'm a dork, but I'm embarassed!

Jesseco · Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 91 Location: East Coast

Blondie, you are absolutely lovely! You should frame the cover and hang it up. And if I were your mom or sister, I'd be mad if I couldn't have some copies, too!

navin · Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 414 Location: Kentucky

Agreed with the sentiments that Blondie looks great! Now the tricky part, since I'm a guy, I might get funny looks if I browse this magazine, so maybe I'll go into the grocery store in drag just so I can check out the whole article.
Smile

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cvmom · Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 639 Location: California

Hi All.

Mandy - you are smashingly gorgeous. I can't believe you didn't tell your family. What? Are they just supposed to stop by Safeway (which is where I got my mag) and then go, "Wow, that looks like our Mandy on the cover?....Wait, it IS Mandy!" LOL

Who is our other gorgeous NoEsser? Kathleen, I don't know your user name, but you look great too. Laughing

It's a good day for NoS Diet. I'm so happy for Reinhard and also for Mandy and Kathleen. The article seems to have barely scratched the surface of all the greatness of NoS, but I'm sure many people will be checking out this site.

Congrats All,
Dru

PS. Navin...maybe you could go and get a bunch of magazines and then, kind of throw WW in at the last minute Question

gratefuldeb67 · Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 6169 Location: NY

Come on Mandy thats silly!!! You look so fantastic!!!
Really girl!! Not just sayin to be nice okay??

One thing which kinda made me laugh was the thing about boost your metabolism 14 percent!
hahah Smile

Reinhard!! My metabolism isn't boosted yet!
Whats the deal????
hahah Smile

Also, why do they say the "No Diet" Diet and not the NoS diet???
Hmmmmm.. well as long as it's working Wink

Have a great weekend all!
Peace and Love
Cool

Debs
ps.. Hi Dru and Nathan!
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gratefuldeb67 · Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 6169 Location: NY

PS.. I'm looking forward to seeing Silverfish too!!! Very Happy

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FarmerHal · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 1013

Wow! The pic is awesome!!

Was a little sad to see the S omitted and the "eat *all* you want all weekend" but otherwise it looks great! Yahoo!!
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trinid8097 · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Indiana

I was at Walmart yesterday night, standing in line and saw the article in Women's World. I came home and got on the website. Wow! if this isn't a slap in the face to get motivated -- nothing is. Smile

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trinid8097

Welcom,

I am new too ... almost two weeks!

Blueskighs
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sweetsong32 · Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 61 Location: Georgia

I was/am sick of being fat. I had already decided just this weekend to eat healthier. So, this morning I went grocery shopping; bought fresh fruits, salads, fresh veggies, whole grain pastas and bread instead of white, etc. THEN, in the check out line I see the current copy of Woman's World. I saw the headline and thought, shoot, why not check it out.
I read the article, and thought, this is something I can do. No calorie counting, no food restrictions (other than the 3 rules).
So beginning tomorrow (Monday) my daughter and I are both starting the no s plan.
Great article, by the way!
Smile

reinhard · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:18 am Post subject:

Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

Oh, ok...so I told Mom.

I wonder if anyone I know will see it on the newsstand and recognize me. It sounds weird to say that no one will (I know a lot of people, I have a LOT of family, etc), but seriously, it doesn't look like me. I'm not saying it's a bad picture, it's fine, it just really doesn't look like me, especially at a quick glance! Anyway, so far no "OMG I just saw your pic on WWW" emails or calls...

MerryKat · Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 786 Location: Sunny South Africa

Mandy you look gorgeous. I am sure your family will be thrilled for you. I am frantically casing every stationer and super market in SA to see if I can find one that brings in Womans World to be able to read the article and see Kathleen.
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bigbodygirl · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Maryland

I buy Womens' World every week but this week when I read about the No S Diet. I decided I have to try it. I have tried everything else and I yo yo up and down but this seems doable. Today is my first day. I hope this works for the. The testimonials were really encouraging.

Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

This is funny--my dad just saw the thing and had two comments

1) that the real me is better-looking (he's my dad, he has to say that) and
2) they seemed to have changed my eye color. My eyes are blue in real life--I guess they look dark here?

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reinhard · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject:

MerryKat · Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 786 Location: Sunny South Africa

Reinhard
Even if you are not able to post it on the web, would they maybe allow you to email it to people not living in the US?

Otherwise I am just going to have to find someone with paypal that I can pay to buy a copy and post it to me here in SA.
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reinhard · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:05 pm Post subject:

Not officially Smile

navin · Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 414 Location: Kentucky

Wait a minute... isn't the title Woman's world?? If so it ought to be available everywhere!
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reinhard · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject:

I think they're using "world" in the sense of "world series." Smile

DianeA2Z · Joined: 11 Apr 2008 Posts: 134 Location: San Diego

Everyone: you know you're going to go to the grocery store, so buy a copy of Woman's World! It is so worth making a special trip for. Congratulations, Reinhard! I wish you much success and am looking forward to this new journey.

Best,
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pbluefrog · Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

I found out about the th NO-S diet from the woman's world. It was a wonderful article.

I been doing Weight watcher for about 3 months now i been doing ok but i just missing something. I am going to try the No-s lifestyle with the monthy ww meeting., i will keep you posted on it.

Lisa

live vintageously · Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 13

Bummer, I missed getting that issue!! Anyone care to scan a copy of the article and post it or PM it to me? I'd love to read it.

I'm a lurker, so hello for the first time! But I've been following the No S principle for a few months, especially No Sugar. (Okay, I spent all of last month eating sugar on non-S days. But I've starting back up this week.) I already don't snack or have seconds, but sugar is harder for me at times.

Ciao,
Vintageous

resting52 · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject:

Is there a way to get a copy of the original article?

Resting

reinhard · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

This is probably a copyright violation, but I figure it's long enough since the article appeared that no one's going to care:

http://nosdiet.com/press/womans_world_cover.pdf

http://nosdiet.com/press/womans_world_inside.pdf

Reinhard

whisper2701 · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 31 Location: Ohio

Thanks for posting the article!
Linda

gratefuldeb67 · Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 6169 Location: NY

Still love seeing our lovely Blondie on there! Wink

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resting52 · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks Reinhard,

I wanted to go back and re-read the article that set my feet on this path.

Resting

oolala53 · Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 9024 Location: San Diego, CA USA

This was before my beginnings on No S. Thanks for bumping it up!
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~reneew · Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 2183 Location: midwest US

Me too! And I'm so so glad I saw it.
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Blondie · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 309

Hey, folks! Covergirl checking after a super-long absence! I doubt anyone remembers me from the old days, but I was the Woman's World magazine cover story chick back in 2008. I'm the same weight I was when I did the shoot (and with a one year old baby!) and I really have taken the No S principles as a guide.

Hope everyone is doing well!
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Over43 · Joined: 22 Jan 2008 Posts: 1691 Location: The Mountains

Good for you. I saw the thread and wondered how I had missed it. I should have looked at the dates. Congratulations though, still. And, hats off to your one year old.
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oolala53 · Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 9024 Location: San Diego, CA USA

That is FANTASTIC news. I am so happy for you and your growing family! How wonderful to grow up with a mom not burdened by the fear of food. Thank you for updating us. I run a little team dedicated to No S on Sparkpeople. a huge weight loss site that has a real bias towards calorie limits and detailed tracking. My team is going to love this!
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oolala53 · Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 9024 Location: San Diego, CA USA

BTW, how is the knee? Did you find a replacement for running and biking?
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Blithe Morning · Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 1212 Location: South Dakota

Wow. I wonder how many other diets have people dropping in 7 years after the fact to say "Hey! I've maintained. Life is good."

bjalda · Joined: 06 Apr 2011 Posts: 123

Wow, thanks for checking in. That's a huge motivation! And I agree with Blithe.. the fact that you feel like checking in after SEVEN years is all the more reason to believe that No S 1) simply works and 2) is pleasent enough to have people come back & reporting.

Congratulations Blondie. I'm happy for you!
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reinhard · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 6:08 pm Post subject:

Thanks for stopping by! (and congratulations on the baby! we've had one in the interval as well).

So great to hear No S is still working well for you after 7 years (and a baby!).

Reinhard

kccc · Joined: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 3943

How great to hear from you, and to hear you're doing well. Congrats on the little one! (I feel as if I wandered into a No-S reunion... Rather lovely!)