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gk

I realized that what might be happening is that I'm not thinking about food constantly. Eating three meals a day takes the emphasis OFF food & puts it in the background, where it belongs. Congrats! Major accomplishment. I think that gaining good habits like this is just as great as any weight loss....

gk

The bike ride is this weekend, right?

Best of luck! Looking forward to hearing how it goes!

gk

Friday Diet: Fail Exercise: Success Well, so much for the scale scaring me into sticking to the diet. Something came up today (we'll call it one of my top two triggers), and I went straight into binge mode. :oops: I guess I'll be starting Day 1 on Monday after all. On the bright side, I haven't bee...

gk

Weighed in this morning.......I GAINED 2 lbs. this week! That's what a week of red will do to you, I guess!

Yikes!!

21-day challenge starts TODAY.......

gk

I was SOOOO tempted to snack yesterday! I didn't, knowing that a bite here or there is the first slide off a very slippery slope for me, but it was a harder day than I anticipated. I came home last evening from doing the weekly grocery shopping and was so thankful I hadn't caved in as I walked thro...

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Hi gk! Just checking in and wanted to say hello. I'm going to try for 21 pure vanilla days. Want to join me? Hi Lisa! Good to see you back. :) Sure, I'll take on the challenge with you! I've had alot of red this week.....I'm starting on Friday. Thanks for stopping by my post! Taking on a challenge ...

gk

Thanks Who Me. I don't know if I'd describe my consumption of chocolate as "little" though.....

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Thursday

Diet: Fail
Exercise: Success

Good grief. And the downward spiral continues....

gk

This isn't a movie and it came out probably 4 or 5 years ago, but....

"Ellen Degeneres - Here and Now"......one of her stand-up comedy skits.

OMG....I haven't laughed that hard in I don't know how long. She's hilarious! She can make the everyday stuff SO funny!!!

gk

OMG!!! I had no idea this happened! Even though the many people that use the No S website may have already read my posts, I suddenly feel very exposed. OH WELL. What's done is done. And it certainly won't stop me from posting again. This place is way too helpful. :) However, that will definately be ...

gk

Thanks pangelsue2 . It's so nice to be greeted by an encouraging post when I log in. :) I should have read that before I leaped off the wagon this afternoon. I don't know what's the matter with me today. I woke up in a down mood and can't seem to shake it. :( I pushed myself to go ahead with exercis...

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Tuesday Diet: FAIL! Exercise: FAIL! I'm such a "routine" person. If my day doesn't go through it's normal schedule, I feel outta wack and end up throwing in the towel. On the bright side, I did good all day and only attribute my fail to sweets after supper....no all-day snacking or anything. As for...

gk

I weighed this morning. 175 even. (Pounds) That is he first time in a year and a half I have been at that weight. I also talked to a local physical therapist. He is going to let me use his Nautilus Machines to do my Super Slow workouts at $3 a workout. In NYC and Malibu people are paying $100 a wor...

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Monday Diet: NWS Day Exercise: Success Today was my first NWS Day. I kinda went into it thinking I'd go through the day and just see how things went.....if I really wanted something, I'd eat it; otherwise, I'd just stick to the plan. Went out to eat for lunch and chose a chef salad over the greasy ...

gk

S Days This weekend was very......"weird" for me. I had my treats that I had planned, and then some. But, I found that I just didn't really crave it much. It didn't take much for me to feel gross (good!) and I think I could've went at least one of the days without chocolate and been fine (even bett...

gk

Who Me? wrote:In just over a week, I'm riding 25 miles as part of a fundraiser, to help people with disabilities.

Eeeeeek! I'm not ready!

I'm sure you're more ready than you think. Your eating is always so healthy, and by the sounds of it you are very active. You'll do just fine!!

gk

JudyPatooty wrote:Yes, I do spoil Lucy and Ethel (my cats). Considering all of the fur (and love) they share with me, it's the least I can do.

Ha! Lucy and Ethel.....even better! Too funny!

gk

DaveMc wrote:Congratulations to you both, you're well on your way to being as weird as a lot of us around here are. If we were the Scouts, you'd have just earned your "Enjoyed Feeling Peckish" badge.

Thanks. And what a hard-earned badge that was! But, oh, so worth it.

gk

Today is my first S day, and I am trying to figure out what I really want. During the week I kept thinking of goodies that I HAD to have, but now that S day is here I can't think've of anything screaming for me. I've had that before too......all week I really want a taste of this or that and then t...

gk

You know, I read Reinhard's book last November when I started and thought it was a good read. After reading the quotes you listed, I think I'll read it again. He does make ALOT of good points, doesn't he?? I tend to overthink things......sometimes, I need to remind myself to relax and just make thin...

gk

JudyPatooty wrote:I opened a Tootsie Pop, threw the Pop away, and crumpled up the wrapper as a gift for Ethel the Cat. She was very happy.

Ethel the Cat......love it!

Good job on your green days!

gk

Day 8 - Friday Diet: SUCCESS Exercise: SUCCESS What a great week! It's nice to have an all-green week again. I've noticed how much BETTER I feel now. I think alot of my success this week stems from exercising again. I can already tell the difference in my flexibility, and a few moves in pilates tha...

gk

Thanks Pangelsue2 ! :) Day 7 - Thursday Diet: SUCCESS Exercise: SUCCESS Just watch me go....just gliding right on through it this week. I went to a Homecoming parade this evening. Talk about temptation.....you know how they say you're not supposed to keep sweets in the cupboard, so you're not tempte...

gk

I remember this feeling from back in November, when I had my first (and only) successful attempt at No S. I realized one day that I was hungry, but I actually liked feeling that way. It suddenly felt good to be a little hungry an hour or two before my next meal. And instead of resenting being hungry...

gk

I'm liking this No-S thing. Especially since I found out it didn't stand for No S**t. :D LOL! :lol: I had to laugh when I read that as I stumbled upon No S when I googled "eating in moderation", and when I saw "No S" that's the first thing that popped into my mind. :) Welcome! Yes, the freedom of N...

gk

Day 6 - Wednesday Diet: SUCCESS Exercise: SUCCESS I do believe I'm on a roll. Been a while since I've had this much green on my habitcal! It was pretty tough late afternoon (I SO wanted a piece of chocolate.) But, I just kept reminding myself that I can survive without it ( :shock: really?) and I c...

gk

Day 5 - Tuesday Diet: SUCCESS Exercise: SUCCESS Feeling some control today. It was one of those days where I didn't get to eat my supper until 9 p.m. When I wavered mid-afternoon I reminded myself of the nice meal I'll have later and just kept busy. Worked. Actually forgot about food. :shock: I had...

gk

Thanks so much everyone for your replies!

Yes, that does make sense.....wait until I've got the habit down before thinking of modifying the plan. Will stick with vanilla for a good year or so and then re-assess.

Your opinions and advice are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

gk

I do exactly this and wanted to show people something I do fairly often -- a dessert shooter. The glass is a 2oz martini glass with layers of pudding, chopped chocolate cookie, and cherry pie filling. We'll top them with whipped cream before we eat them. These are perfect because the layers create ...

gk

I think I need to write down things that sound yummy during the week, and then Plan for them on S days. Planning will make things more controlled, and more Worthy. That is a very good idea. Usually by the time S Days roll around, I just start grabbing and tend to forget the actual cravings I had du...

gk

Anyone out there ever try the mod of floating S days? Like....looking at your schedule each week and choosing the days when you know you'd probably be at your "weakest", depending on what's going on? I recently read how DaveMc has S Days on Friday and Sunday (which doesn't sound too bad to me), whic...

gk

Day 4 - Monday Diet: SUCCESS Exercise: SUCCESS Many weak moments late afternoon into evening. BUT........I did it. :D Still enjoying my pilates and yoga. For years and years, I used to exercise late at night. Alot of times, I would blow it off because I was tired or just plain didn't feel like it. ...

gk

I'm continuing the mod I discussed in my year 1 update: I take S days on Friday and Sunday, and have Saturday as an N day. It seems to work better for me, for all the reasons I mentioned back then. It gives me one S day that overlaps with the standard work-week, and it breaks up the S days into two...

gk

Who Me? wrote:Sunday, I inspected two of our beehives, dug up one of our garden beds, and cycled eight miles.

Just another relaxing Sunday.

And you do this when you're under the weather as well! You are an inspiration to all us couch potatoes out there.

gk

I can't believe Weight Watchers is still around after offering dishes like these!

gk

TV and reading prompt me to eat every time. Refuse to give up my downtime of relaxing with a funny show or diving into a good book, so I will someday learn how to disassociate eating and those activities. Someday....

gk

Over43 wrote:Success

Decided to make today an No S dayjust to show myself I could go down that road. Made it.

Awesome.

gk

Thanks, over43 - I sure did. :D herbsgirl - Yeah, I read once before on the No S bulletin, how someone felt they've become a "food snob". After awhile on this diet, you eat less treats and are very picky about what is deemed worthy of being S Day treats. This diet really opens your eyes, doesn't it?...

gk

Day 3 - Friday

Diet: SUCCESS
Exercise: SUCCESS

Rather easy today as I kept pretty busy. Plan to enjoy my chocolate-filled weekend and start anew on Monday.

Have a great weekend everyone.

gk

As I went to get my dinner, I was hit by the realization that I had not thought about food at all for hours and that, on further reflection, this has become very normal. I can see that between meals I rarely give eating or food any thought at all. I like that. Food has taken its proper place in my ...

gk

Day 2 - Thursday Diet: SUCCESS Exercise: SUCCESS Today was a close one. A situation popped up that would usually leave me finding comfort by surrounding myself with chocolate. I pulled on willpower I didn't know I had and played by the rules. Did a yoga/stretch DVD (from my ROKU) that worked perfec...

gk

Way to go, sheepish!

Thanks for sharing....keeps the rest of us motivated.

Congrats!

gk

The last two mornings I have popped cans of a liquid diet for breakfast as I have been in a bit of a hurry. I can tell a difference between sitting and eating eggs for breakfast, which keeps me going until lunch, or swilling a can of liquid meal and being ready to eat the Formica off my desk by 9:3...

gk

Thanks for the encouragement, r.jean ! DAY 1 - Wednesday Diet: SUCCESS Exercise: SUCCESS Dinner and supper were LARGE but kept me full enough to avoid snacking. Whenever I did crave chocolate and thought about cheating (yes, I know it's only Day One), you wouldn't believe what helped....I would say ...

gk

FAIL (x5!!!) Yikes....while getting ready for big weekend and throughout big weekend, I lost my willpower and resorted to old behaviors (and my starting weight :( ) I guess that brings me back to Day 1 tomorrow. Oh...and tried on my jeans since weather has turned colder. Almost ALL my jeans are too...

gk

Great post. I have often debated giving up my trigger foods for good. Mine is chocolate in ANY form. I am a total food addict when it comes to that. In fact, I said yes to everything on your list! At one point, I was even waiting until everyone was in bed and then sneaking down into the kitchen and ...

gk

Another great thing is that next time you can say, "Eh, that chocolate isn't even going to taste that good, why worry?" Sounds like it is time to invest in some GOOD chocolate instead. :D ALL chocolate is good in my book......just has different levels of "greatness". :D . I SWEAR there HAS to be so...

gk

Day 6 - Monday - SUCCESS Whew! That was a close one. I seriously considered cheating, but thought I CANNOT go back to my old ways of trying for a bit and then saying "screw it" and diving into food. SOOO....I decided to make the right choice today. The only flavor I tried today was VANILLA. :wink:

gk

I'm hungry.

You'd think my tower of food (ah...no exaggeration there) at lunch would've helped.

Ugh.

gk

"Sometimes" is not the same as bingeing. Perhaps if on S days, you allowed yourself one snack, one seconds and one sweet... just a thought. You know that is exactly my END goal for S days....one of each S on each S Day. I agree that we should take it one step at a time (just focus on N Days) and le...

gk

S Days Well, the weekend went as expected. Had my fair share of chocolate, but loved that there was no guilt with it. That being said, I didn't get the "zing" I usually get from my sweets. You'd think after a week of being good, I'd be on cloud nine. It tasted good.....just wasn't over the top. Whi...

gk

Binging for so many years and continues on my S days... :( Hang in there! I've read on numerous posts that it takes at least 6 months to really get into the swing of things with No S. You'll get there! As for bingeing, I know EXACTLY where you are coming from. I started bingeing when I was about 14...

gk

There's no reason (except habit) to be eating sweets and snacks on a Friday, time to break that habit!! You did great this week! Fridays can be tough for me, too. I pick up the kids from school, and everyone's already in "weekend mode", which of course, should mean sweets and no rules, right? :) I ...

gk

Very inspirational!

That's when you know you have true success....you're not even trying and you feel content. You've shown that it CAN be done.

Way to go!!

gk

Naebird wrote:I like this idea of living in the glory of a new number for a while. I think it is nice to take the time to enjoy what you have accomplished before focusing on what still needs done.

I agree completely!

gk

Do these bicycles remind anyone of their dinner plate, when they started with No S? Ha! Who me, you are always providing us with humor - love it! Yes, I, too, have had the occasional towering plate. The best part is there is no guilt involved, as that is perfectly legal in the land of No S. I love ...

gk

Over43 wrote:I feel much better than I thought I would the day after rhinoplasty, septoplasty and a tonsillecthomy.

Wow - sounds like you've been through quite the ordeal. Hope you are feeling well.

Oh, I'm back again, by the way. Ya just can't get rid of me. Gotta love the No S'n.

gk

Thanks everyone - your support is much appreciated! :) Day 5 - Friday - SUCCESS!!! I did it!!! I can't believe I made it through an entire week on my first attempt back! I even had a crazy busy day today, and didn't get to have lunch. So, officially I could have another meal late tonight, but I won'...

gk

Who Me? wrote:I was able to take off a pair of my non-stretchy jeans without actually unbuttoning or unzipping them, I've been hitching up my jeans for the past week, because I couldn't find my belt. I swear, I walk like a cowboy. I must look like an idiot at work.

LOL! Congrats on a job well done!

gk

Woo hoo! You're doing awesome this week. You're almost there.....just one more green - you can do this!!

gk

Thanks guys! Yes, a positive outlook can definately reshape the entire process. Day 4 - Thursday - SUCCESS More of the same.....no problems....very content. (This is one time I don't mind being stuck in a rut! :D) I even had a busy evening and didn't get to my supper until 9:30 p.m. I actually almos...

gk

Deb: Thanks for your post! I measured my dishes and they are 10" (a happy medium, I guess :) ). I am a big reader, so when I read your input on the 9" diet book, I added it to my list of must-reads. Thanks! Day 3 - Wednesday - SUCCESS Wow! I can't believe how easy it is this time. I honestly haven'...

gk

My husband is the type that can eat whatever he wants without gaining weight. However, he often chooses to eat a piece of fruit or veggies instead of snack/sweets because he prefers them. (That's just weird.) The other day I was rummaging through my "fat clothes" looking for something to wear to a w...

gk

Hey ImprisonedBeauty! I'm back and thought I'd stop by and see how you're doing. I was very impressed with how GREEN your July and August looked. Congrats on a job well done!! Sounds like you're really making progress with your sweet habit. I battle a major sweet tooth as well (have been a major clo...

gk

Your week is looking very green......way to go!!

gk

Thanks Who Me and milliem ! :) Day 2 - Tuesday - SUCCESS I did it! This is usually the hardest day for me when first starting again, because I'm not still full from my piggy weekend and I'm not used to refraining from snacking all day. My lunch and supper meals were very FULL plates, but legal. I'm ...

gk

Day 1 - Monday - SUCCESS Ahhh...feels good to type that. :D I had a fairly easy day today. I made sure to keep my meals at least 5 hours apart and my plates full to avoid hunger. Also, whenever I started feeling hungry, I just focused on a new task.....worked like a charm. Feels good to be back. :)

gk

milliem wrote:I bought a new skirt today, size 14 woop! Been YEARS since I fitted into a 14

Awesome!! Sounds like you're doing great! Job well done on sticking to it!!! Very inspirational.

gk

Welcome back gk :) Yeah I'm with you on having a body shape that doesn't always fit your 'typical' outfits (but then who does?!) Mind you my main problem is my massive bum and thighs, hehe, I'm like a strange mixture between an hourglass and a pear shape.... it makes finding flattering clothes pret...

gk

Talk about an eye-opener...... Had to go to a wedding this weekend. Figured I'd just wear the same outfit that I wore to my nephew's graduation in May. Pants TOO tight. While grumbling, I rummaged around in my closet for a pair of pants that would fit.....grabbed one and tried it on....it was slight...

gk

r.jean wrote:Welcome back! Looking forward to seeing you around.

Thanks!

gk

Hello all! I'm back! My new approach didn't work out so well, so I've decided to just jump in with both feet and go vanilla again. Out of all my varied attempts over this past year, vanilla is the only one that I stuck to the longest with the most results. As usual, I will start a new thread come Mo...

gk

Thanks everyone for your replies. They were very helpful!!

gk

Thanks milliem and r.jean :) I'm going to try a different approach. Not going to jinx it by laying it all out. (I've seemed to have started that habit....I declare my new approach, how it's so much better, and then fail miserably :) ). Not going to log in daily either. Will drop by later though to r...

gk

Has anyone here skipped breakfast reguarly and had an extra meal later in the day instead? I've read over and over how the experts say it messes with your metabolism to skip that meal, "it's the most important meal of the day", but sometimes I'd rather have an extra meal later in the day instead.......

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milliem wrote:I just realised that if I have a success today I'll have reached 21 days of no fails!

I actually had a meal out last night too, but didn't feel the need for dessert. It's nice to be able to say no and be satisfied with doing so

Wow! How awesome! Congrats!

gk

I don't have sleep apnea either. After my sleep study it was found I have Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, which is different than Restless Leg Syndrome. Their suggestion: more meds. Sorry to hear about that. :( On the bright side, I can practically hear the "Rocky" themed music in the background w...

gk

Thanks for your posts, r.jean and milliem! :) Day 4 - Thursday - Fail I did well until late at night. The kids were in bed and my husband was staying with a friend. My favorite show was ti-vo'd and ready to go.....it was just too tempting not to enjoy TOO many treats. Oh well! Back to it today. I do...

gk

r.jean wrote:TOMORROW IS A NEW MONTH! HERE'S TO A GREAT JULY!

Yeah, who says we have to wait for a new year for a clean slate?? I say each month is a fresh start! Enjoy these warm temps!

gk

Day 3 - Wednesday - Success

Easier today. Made my meals a little fuller (not heaping or stacked at all, just full to the rim of the plate), which helped with snacking.

gk

Just keep persevering!!!! Thanks :) You know, if I had tried any other diet this many times and failed, I would have quit long ago. For some reason, I just CAN'T let this one go. I think it's because deep down I know this isn't an unrealistic diet. This diet can be followed anywhere, with any sched...

gk

Not about phasing in, but I had a fantastic first three months last year when I started, then floundered for months and months. I'll be writing a testimonial soon. Suffice it to say for now that no matter what you do, don't give up on getting to Vanilla No S. I'm still not to goal weight, but I rea...

gk

You're doing great - keep it up!

Thanks again for dropping by my daily check-in. It's always nice to see your notes - appreciate your support!

gk

Day 2 - Tuesday - Success Well, I made it.....barely. I did have one piece of extra chocolate, but I'm not gonna make that turn this day into a failure, as I can have sweets, just not seconds. I think the reason I wanted to turn to snacking all day and eventually bingeing already is because I didn'...

gk

Thanks milliem......but, unfortunately, I'm 3/4 the way through my 2nd day on this new plan and suddenly have the urge to chuck it all once and for all, dive into the goodies and just accept my lack of willpower. (Geez.....that's so unlike me :roll: ). But, then I remembered how the last time I weig...

gk

Day 1 - Monday - Success Breakfast: Raisin Bran Snack: Triscuits/cheese, sunflower seeds Lunch: PBJ sandwich, sun chips, grapes, carrots, one serving Hershey chocolate Snack: Animal crackers, almonds Supper: Lasagna, bread/butter, 1/2 small orange, sun chips, one serving Hershey chocolate Seems lik...

gk

Sounds like you had fun on your trip!

Hope you have a great week!

Good luck!

gk

Thanks Milliem! After your input in addition to the advice given on the main discussion board (thank you DaveMc), I think I'm gonna do this the slow, but best, way for me and really focus on forming SOLID habits..... I'll add an S every three weeks. I'll start with Seconds, then Snacks, then Sweets....

gk

DaveMc: Thanks so much for your reply! It was very helpful! I think I will definately phase in my S's one at a time. Three weeks per S seems pretty long to me, but my eating habits are SO outta whack that I think I need to learn patience and do this in a way that will give me the stability that I n...

gk

Have any of you tried starting No S with one S for 21 days, then adding another, and then the last S? Or maybe you added each one after only a week or so? What were your thoughts on that approach? Did you find that it made it easier at all or that you might as well have just started with vanilla No ...

gk

Thanks r.jean! That's about where I am right now.....a little overweight, but if I don't watch it, it will turn into something more! My last day before diving in again tomorrow. I've been debating starting slowly, as suggested in his book (or rather, if I remember correctly, he states some people ha...

gk

Skipped 1140 skips with the Power Rope in 15 minutes, used the speed bag for 10- 3 minute rounds, and skipped another 250 skips (total) with the heavy rope between 5 of those round. Today might have been one of the more "substantial" workouts I have had in years. Tomorrow I'll probably work the hea...

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Where has GK been? Well, let's see....I had another one of my diet tantrums again.. :x :x :x ...quite a doozy, I might add. It started before our vacation to Wisconsin Dells and carried on through the entire trip. Just got back tonight. I refrained from posting, as I didn't want to provoke anyone's...

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Wednesday - I always feel better when I reach Wednesday. I feel like if I've reached mid-week, surely I can do just a few more..... Breakfast : Raisin Bran Lunch : YIKES Snack : YIKES Dinner : YIKES Well, I must have a very short memory. I felt so good resisting yesterday and today I dove off the w...

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Lisa: I'd have ALOT of red days right now if I didn't have the planned snack. I think right now that is what will work for me, for two reasons..... 1) It's gonna take a while for my body to get used to having food only three times a day....for some reason that little snack around 4:00 helps me ever...

gk

I am finding out my weight problem is not about how good food is. It is more about how I use food to compensate for how I am feeling. That is EXACTLY my problem. Once I can figure out how to deal with things using something other than food, I'll have finally won this battle I seem to have with food...

gk

Pangelsue2 wrote:So far the plan is working and it makes me feel really good that I am controlling my urges to overeat and deciding not to feel long suffering over it.

Good job!!

gk

Hang in there! My habitcal was ALL red for a couple of weeks but I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel now....and it's green!!

You can do this!

gk

Me again! How's it going? Your schedule still pretty crazy? That's always been such a challenge for me.....trying to stick to a diet when my schedule is either really busy or varies so much. I'm slowly learning that as long as I have my three meals and a snack, it doesn't have to be at a certain tim...

gk

Been having a bit of a rough time lately (eating wise, I mean). After swearing off weighing myself, I stupidly caved in a few days ago and was disappointed that I had gained some extra lbs (on top of what I already have to lose) so I got discouraged and told myself I was gonna be extra-strict. Well...

gk

Breakfast: mixed berry smoothie and apple Lunch: roasted veg panini, chips, salad Dinner: sweet potato w/mushrooms, bacon and cheese, pear halves in juice Tuesday 14th June: success Breakfast: low fat rhubarb yoghurt Lunch: salmon, pea and mint sarnie, grapes, apple Dinner: spag bol with garlic bre...

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