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Gracie

â˜…Day 27 (Tuesday, 11/7): SUCCESSâ˜…
A very typical day for me. Breakfast was a small cup of yogurt with granola. Lunch was a peanut butter and honey sandwich. Dinner was stir-fried noodles with textured vegetable protein crumbles and random vegetables (carrots, zucchini, green onions, and red bell ...

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Thanks, Larkspur and SpiritSong! I was able to be mostly good and stay away from candy. :) The stress, sadly, has still been a bit heavy... hence why I've been a bit silent on here.

â˜…Day 20 (Tuesday, 10/31): SUCCESSâ˜…
I don't remember what I ate, but I have it marked in my planner that I made ...

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Thanks, Gingerpie! Sorry I'm so late in seeing this... had a very busy weekend and couple of days already at work--eek! :) We ended up not going to the casino, which might have been better on our wallets. Maybe next weekend, though. ;)

â˜…Day 16 (Friday, 10/27): SUCCESSâ˜…
Can't remember everything ...

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You're better than me, piyare08! I could never stop at two bites of cupcake, lol. It might be a technical NoS "fail", but I'd consider it a personal win!

That's pretty stellar.

Keep on rockin'!

xx

Gracie

â˜…Day 15 (Thursday, 10/26): SUCCESSâ˜…

Had a pretty standard day yesterday! Normal breakfast, and I surprisingly stomached all of the lunch I had packed! Dinner was a bit heavy, as we consumed our potato and leek soup out of giant bowls. It was probably a bit much, but I was somewhat ravenous by ...

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Thanks for the well-wishes and tips, piyare08! I love ginger tea and would consider it one of my go-to beverages for really rough tummy nights. It does help a lot! That and peppermint tea. Mmmmmm.

Yeah, I've heard a few people on here enjoy the daily weigh-ins. I'm not sure if I have the best ...

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â˜…Day 14 (Wednesday, 10/25): SUCCESSâ˜…

As strange as it is to report, I'm still feeling a bit sick today. Ugh. I was able to stomach a few more foods yesterday, but not as much as I probably needed to. Breakfast was just a protein shake and glass of buttermilk. I ended up not being able to eat ...

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Thanks, Crystal! My tummy has been causing me problems for years... you'd think I'd be used to it by now. :/

LOL @ your husband "boiling eggs" and "making toast". Haha, mine wasn't the best cook when we were younger, but he's steadily improved over the years. I think for him, he just enjoys ...

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Haha, I'm glad to hear the migraine finally lifted! Sounds like y'all had an overall good time at the River Safari--can't beat seeing tons of critters and getting plenty of walking in! Was there an aquarium?

Chips are my husband's weakness, so I understand what you mean. For years and years, my ...

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â˜…Day 13 (Tuesday, 10/24): SUCCESSâ˜…
Still not sure how I want to mark sick days. I know I've definitely been undereating, so does that count as success? Hmmm.

Anyhow, I'm feeling a little bit better today, but not by a whole lot. Yesterday's meals were measly. Breakfast was skipped, lunch was ...

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â˜…Day 12 (Monday, 10/23): SUCCESSâ˜…
Had a very stressful day at work yesterday (and today so far, to be honest). Wasn't too hungry as a result. For breakfast, I had an apple and a glass of buttermilk. I skipped lunch, because my stomach was too upset. Dinner was a small bowl of tomato soup and a ...

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I'm so sorry to hear about the migraine, Crystal. I've fortunately never had one, but I've heard they can be so debilitating.

As an aside, I'd say grabbing 3 or 4 more chips isn't that bad at all! Certainly better than 3 or 4 handfuls... or finishing off the rest of the bag (which I've definitely ...

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Hi, Crystal! I know, isn't it such a crazy transformation? I never thought I'd be at this point, either... but, I won't complain. ðŸ˜‚ Let's hope I can ride this out! I've never been a HUGE snacker, but it's amazing to think that by eliminating something that simple, it can have such a grand impact.

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The website seemed to be down over the weekend, so I'll try to remember as many details from the last couple of days as possible. On some days, I can barely remember what color underwear I put on that very same morning, let alone what I ate the previous day. ðŸ˜‚

â˜…Day 11 (Friday, 10/20 ...

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Bluebell, this thread is beyond motivating. It's taken me a few days, but I've finally read everything (phew!).

I'm honestly so impressed with your willpower and determination! In spite of the hardships and obstacles that have been thrown your way, you've knocked off almost 30 pounds. That is no ...

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Hey, Jen!

It's hard resisting a delicious burrito. My husband and I both joke that if I had things my way, I could easily survive on a diet of burritos and pizza. Maybe after a few years, it'd get old--but I doubt it. ðŸ˜‚

Thanks for the well-wishes! The combination of CD and lactose intolerance ...

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Success just feels that much more satisfying when it follows a moment of struggle and/or temptation. I'm proud of you for pulling through! :D

I know what you mean about the satisfaction of eating this way and how it has resulted in you feeling so much better. I look forward to hearing your thoughts ...

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Hi, Jen!

So excited to see that number dropping for you.

Hopefully the downward spiral shall continue into the weekend!

Also--it's hard to resist mango. I feel like one bite of any dried fruit tends to lead to me consuming the entire bag, lol.

xx

Gracie

â˜…Day 11 (Thursday, 10/19 ): SUCCESSâ˜…

Everything was back on track Thursday, in spite of how random Tuesday and Wednesday ended up being with food. Breakfast was very typical for me (two slices of wheat toast with peanut butter, plus one cup of coffee). Lunch was also somewhat standard (one cup ...

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Hi, TexArk!

I was up very early this morning due to some bowel inflammation (I have Crohn's Disease), so I ended up reading through this entire thread while lying on the couch. I just wanted to say that I REALLY enjoyed your posts and your documentation of your journey. I found each post you made ...

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You're such a rockstar, Crystal! I don't know how you stay so strong while at events. I feel like whenever I'm in a group setting, the temptation to have a treat is so high! I'll have to do a better job of sticking to my guns. :)

Woo hoo, I would like to echo your sentiments that I'm glad Friday is ...

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Yes, I LOVE that blog, Crystal! A lot of the recipes are amazing and taste so yummy. It's a great place for me to look when I'm in need of inspiration. It's always nice as a vegetarian to have an additional resource for food ideas and twists on old recipes I've grown up eating. :D I'm happy you like ...

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Hi, Ruthie!

I know that you've already received a lot of great feedback here, but I just wanted to add my two cents as well. :)

I think it's possible to work on your emotional eating AND try incorporating NoS into your life at the same time. I know that where I'm at right now in my journey is a ...

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â˜…Day 10 (Wednesday, 10/18 ): SPECIALâ˜…

Yesterday featured a friend's baby shower, so I will consider this an S-day. Although it wasn't a typical day for me, I was very mindful about my breakfast and lunch choices, so that the whole day wasn't a total bust.

Breakfast was two slices of wheat ...

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â˜…Day 9 (Tuesday, 10/17): FAILUREâ˜…

Yesterday wasn't too bad of a day, in spite of my poor adherence to NoS. There was a surprise birthday event at work, so I opted for some of the treats that were there (buffet-style), rather than my lunch. Breakfast was the usual with a grain, some protein ...

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Hi, Crystal! I like to switch up what kinds of lentil curries I make (and even the types of lentils that I use) depending on my taste for that day. :D As weird as it may sound, I don't usually follow one specific recipe... I just sort of throw things together as I see fit and/or remember seeing my ...

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Crystal! It's so awesome to hear about your triumph at the dinner party! I have to confess that I probably wouldn't have been able to resist taking a blondie in that moment. ðŸ˜‚ They are among my favorite desserts, too.

Yeah, your friend's comment does seem odd, but like you even acknowledged, I ...

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I'm a lifelong vegetarian, and lentils have always been a great filling food for me! Not only are they delicious (and inexpensive), but they can be added to a variety of things. You can make chili with them, use seasoned lentils as a topping/dressing for salads, use them as the filling for a ...

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â˜…Day 8 (Monday, 10/16): SUCCESSâ˜…

Yesterday was fairly standard for me. I was a bit stressed with some work things, but all was well food-wise. Breakfast was my typical English muffin with peanut butter and two cups of coffee. Lunch was a small mozzarella panini from Starbucks and a sparkling ...

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Thanks for all the well-wishes, everyone! I am not sure why I was so sick towards the end of last week, but I'm definitely feeling better. :)

â˜…Day 5 (Friday, 10/13): SUCCESSâ˜…
This day wasn't too spectacular in terms of fancy meals or anything. I was still a bit sick on Friday, so I know I under ...

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Merry, your thoughts and insight on this entire lifestyle change/process serves as such a great source of inspiration. Calculating what is going to best contribute to your long-term success is not only practical, but very wise.

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Crystal! It's crazy to think that being on NoS for such a short period of time can change how you feel when you finally hit those S days. It almost makes you feel like the method of eating with N days really should be the standard for most of us. :) I've noticed that I felt considerably better on ...

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Hi, gingerpie!

I'm sorry to hear about your anxiety lately. :/ I'm also a fan of wine in the evenings, so I'd be interested in hearing how cutting it out of your nightly routine works for your anxiety. I wouldn't say it's a struggle of mine, but sometimes I find myself relying on the wine to ...

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Wow, Crystal! All of your meals sound so delicious! I can say as a South Asian gal that our food certainly is yummy. But, maybe I'm biased. ;)

I know what you mean about portion sizes. Since living in the US, I've definitely noticed that I utilize takeaways more than before. I suppose this is both ...

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Thanks for the input, noni and oolala! I actually have a copy of the Blue Zones, due to my husband's role as a professor of Anthropology and Human Geography. :) It's a good read, for certain!

I've always thought it to be interesting how some people find it strange for someone to say they only eat ...

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â˜…Day 4 (10/12): SUCCESSâ˜…

Still was sick yesterday, as I briefly described in my previous post. My breakfast and lunch for the day were meager, and dinner honestly wasn't much either. For the entire day, I had a small cup of coffee with powdered meal replacement as creamer (bad choice, as it ...

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â˜…Day 3 (10/11): SUCCESSâ˜…

Although yesterday was a success, I was sick for most of the day. So much inflammation in my gut (I have Crohn's Disease, ugh), that it made it hard to eat properly. I wonder then if that would technically count as a technical day of defeat if you eat too little? Hmmm ...

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Merry, I love reading about your perseverance and willingness to keep adjusting until you get it right. Very inspirational for me!

Keep up the good work. Hopefully these next steps will be the ones that lead to the numbers continuing to drop down.

xx

Gracie

As someone whose family hails from outside of the US (India and Jamaica for both sides, respectively), I can say that breakfast was never really emphasized as my primary meal. It was always lunch where we were encouraged to eat heartily. I'm sure this varied from household to household, but I recall ...

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Oooh, yummy! Thank you so much for the smoothie recipe (and other ideas). I think my lack of frozen fruits was the culprit for my crappy smoothie results. I'll be sure to give 'em another go when I have the next opportunity.

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Hi, levictoria!

Thanks for chiming in! I definitely love hearing more perspectives. I have not ever heard of that book, but it sounds fascinating. I have been to France twice, and I can certainly say that pretty much everyone I met was itty bitty (not necessarily in height, but certainly in weight ...

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Wow, I love the little calendar that you're using to track your days! What a cool snapshot image of how things are going. :)

It looks like you're killin' NoS so far! I'm excited about how much success you're seeing overall on the scale. It's making me anxious to hop on and weigh myself... but, I ...

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Hi, jenji! Nice to meet a fellow newbie! â¤ï¸ I just started perusing your thread, so it's such a pleasure to chat with you. :)

Lemme tell ya, my hubby has learned that if he wants me to not be a total crab-apple after my long work days, then champagne plus something home-cooked is usually the best ...

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Crystal! Your food sounds so yummy! We definitely all need that mushy peas recipe. ðŸ˜‹ I'm a huge vegetable lover, but I struggle with peas (unless they are fresh and still in the pod). Maybe this dish can help me hop on board the pea train. ðŸ˜‚

It's Wednesday morning here (I am in the US), so ...

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Hi, Crystal!

Thank you for such a thoughtful response. I appreciate all of your advice and will surely hold it closely to my heart as I go through my days on NoS. I'm always wavering on how much I should weigh (and how heavily I should let it impact my thoughts). I guess that's a challenge for most ...

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Good luck, Teach5! I'd like to mimick oolala's words... sometimes stepping away from a situation is helpful in allowing one to have a much-needed breather and prep for a successful restart.

I'm rooting for you! Let us know how the days treat you.

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Thanks for the welcome, gingerpie! I feel so fortunate to have found this forum; everyone is so supportive of one another. :)

Wow, I'd say that munching on two additional saltines is not too bad! I feel like when I screw up, it's an entire SLEEVE of crackers. ðŸ˜‚

Hopefully your meeting wasn't too ...

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lpearlmom, I'm curious about what you're putting in your breakfast smoothies! I feel like I have the SAME thing for breakfast all the time (usually a cup of coffee with either an English muffin or piece of toast with a bit of peanut butter or butter on top). I'm interested in switching up my ...

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â˜…Day 2 (10/10): SUCCESSâ˜…

I gotta say, the day was overall pretty darn good. I woke up a bit anxious due to how stressful work was the previous day, so my appetite wasn't really present for breakfast. I ended up eating a piece of string cheese and a small apple with only one small cup of coffee ...

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Thanks so much, Merry! I haven't ordered the book, but it sounds like I probably should.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a successful week!

Gracie

Hi, lpearlmom (Linda)! Thanks for the warm welcome! :)

I really appreciate you clearing up my curiosity about alcohol. I certainly will stay away from the sugary stuff on N days (I'm more of a champagne/wine drinker than a cocktail lover, anyhow). Nice to know this is okay, assuming one glass of ...

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Good luck with your day, gingerpie! Let us know how things go.

It's awesome to see you starting your day off with such a positive attitude. Oftentimes, that's half the battle right there.

~Gracie

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Thanks, Crystal! I love your name, too! â¤ï¸

Sounds like you did the best you could, given the circumstances. I come from a traditional South Asian family, so I understand how tricky it can be to actually "plate" your meals when there's a culture or cuisine that encourages the community to ...

Gracie

Hello, folks! Although I'm not new to the concept of NoS, this is my first full-fledged attempt at incorporating this straightforward ideology into my life. I'm a 28 year old lifelong vegetarian with PCOS who doesn't have a ton of weight to lose; I'm moreso hoping for a bit of psychological freedom ...

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I really like your idea, oolala53! Your mentality about it being a real reward for actually adopting the new eating habits makes a lot of sense. ðŸ™‚

Thanks, Merry! Iâ€™ll trial some weighing options, then if I find that itâ€™s distracting me too much, Iâ€™ll probably revert back to my tried and ...

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Thanks, Zoid & Merry!

I appreciate all the information. I'll give myself one week to adjust to NoS, then I'll see if I can transition into daily weigh-ins. I know my mental state can be a bit fragile, so I wonder if it's best for me to leave it to once a week... we'll see how I do. ;)

Thank you so ...

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Congratulations on the birth of your daughter and good luck with your weight loss journey! Would love to hear how things go with your modded plan. Please do keep sharing your progress.

~Gracie

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You've got this, Renee! Having a positive attitude is such a big part of the battle. I'll be cheering you on from this side of the interwebz.

Keep us posted!

~Gracie

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Hi, Crystal!

I'm a relatively new face around here, but I wanted to let you know that I've been reading through this thread... and, just WOW! You're such an inspiration. Good luck on your weight loss journey, and I look forward to reading more about your days.

~Gracie

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Thank you for your words of encouragement and tips, vmsurbat and Merry! Today is officially my first day of NoS, so I'm VERY excited! I'm not sure what sort of success I'll see weight-wise, but I'm genuinely looking forward to no longer feeling like a mental slave to food.

I haven't dabbled with ...

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Hi, Merry!

Thanks so much for the warm welcome and rational thoughts. I suppose you're right--what's the harm in at least trying? :) I also appreciate your confirmation that this can help in normalizing obsessive thoughts regarding food. That's certainly been my struggle for years. It's lead to me ...

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Hello, everyone!

I was introduced to the concept of NoS several years ago and have always found its simplicity alluring. Yet, for whatever reason, I never felt confident enough to actually give it a try. I've never technically been overweight, but I've found in recent years that my eating habits ...

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