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Well... I know we were a bit too 'free' at the weekend! Too much chocolate and we actually felt a bit rough. Enjoying the No S days again. Never been so chilled out about food though! :P

Sounds like a successful first NoS weekend to me!

I distinctly remember a Sunday evening about 6 months ...

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First weekend will be a learning experience! :-) And that is good!

Like you, I found NoS a good match for me right from the start. That said, those first weekends I didn't binge (never a problem for me and I didn't suddenly develop it) but I did indulge. Hubby likes a little "something" with his ...

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Good going, No More Yo-Yo!

Thanks for the warm greetings, Oolala and Automated.... and for even noticing, as I am not a big poster even at the best of times. 8)

Still NoS-ing, although menopause and injuries hit hard there for awhile. Have had to readjust a bit what I put on my plate, and that ...

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Welcome! NoS is the place to be! Sensible, Satisfying, and Sane!

I highly recommend that you peruse one of the threads in the Stickies entitled "NoS glossary". It is full of pithy, witty sayings and word pictures. Getting these into our brains is like having a sword against irrational impulses ...

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Hi, I just joined. I am anxious to read more posts by everyone. I really need inspiration, because I am feeling like a total failure right now. Need to lose about 60 pounds just to get to a 25 BMI. It really seems impossible, but I am hoping to find some encouragement here.

I suggest you pop into ...

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kghm0331 wrote:How do you access the podcast?

You can find them here: https://everydaysystems.com/podcast/

Note: Not all of them are about the NoS diet, some are about Reinhard's other systems (time mgmt, exercise) but all are worthwhile!

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Thanks for the wonderful update. I look forward to following along with you in your journey!

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Welcome back!

The wonderful thing about NoS is that success comes 3x daily--with each meal eaten and enjoyed.

Here's to your new journey!

PS. I've always loved your name, Elegantportions. As an older female (Watership Down is a favorite!) in my late 50s, I *must* watch portion-size in a way I ...

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May we know the budget app, please? I am not one to spend money even though I have it, but I'll be retiring next year on a reduced income, so I may want my spending to get more transparent.

I'm not the original poster, but based on the "4 Rules" comment, I'm guessing it is YNAB (You Need A ...

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Essentially all of those old superfoods (like the trusty apple) turn out to have almost of the same benefits as a lot of the new ones, without the price tag.

Yes, I've long thought that if common-for-us foods like cabbage, potatoes, apples, and tomatoes were just "being discovered", they'd be ...

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Just wanting to stop by and say "Hi!" :)

Living overseas where the holiday season doesn't really begin until January, I haven't been brainstorming strategies per se. But I can tell you, it is easier when all the kids are grown up and not able to make it over here for the holidays. No more making ...

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I guess I question if I really will lose weight with No S because I see so many posts here about folks maintaining, but not losing.

Along with re-committing to NoS (the best antidote to "diet insanity"), may I suggest that you visit the Testimony board? NoS has worked wonderfully for *many ...

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My breakfast is really more middle of the road. Working out of my home, I start my morning with coffee, but don't actually eat breakfast until 9-9:30 am or so.

Typically, one of three breakfasts which I tend to rotate:
1 egg, veggies, toast, half-piece fruit
Hot cereal with dried fruits, milk ...

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My breakfast is really more middle of the road. Working out of my home, I start my morning with coffee, but don't actually eat breakfast until 9-9:30 am or so.

Typically, one of three breakfasts which I tend to rotate:
1 egg, veggies, toast, half-piece fruit
Hot cereal with dried fruits, milk ...

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Well, I'm not quite as short as you (5'2") but am older (mid-50s) with thyroid issues, and NoS works quite well for me. With new health issues, I have to adapt (generally, eat a little less), but NoS makes that easy to do with its sensible 1 plate, 3 meals life-style.

As Merry said, at the very ...

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Wonderful! It is such a delightful feeling to "be in a good place with eating."

Here's to many more years of NoS-ing!

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ironchef wrote:No point worrying about redecorating if you haven't built the house.

This is worthy of being put in the Sticky: NoS Catch-Phrase glossary!

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I concur with ladybird30's suggestion to really think about the diet that makes you feel good--satisfied, strong, and healthy.

It helps to keep perspective that both historically and geographically most people groups have thrived on a relatively high carb diet. Now, that doesn't mean we can to the ...

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Yes, it is the No-S Catch Phrase thread. I hadn't realized that it got buried in another thread... It is worth rereading often, so maybe maybe we can petition to have it brought out as a lone stickie?

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Wonderful news! As a fellow post-menopausal woman with stubborn weight gain, I hear you on rejoicing for every victory and tbh, health counts even more than the scale....

Rejoicing with you!

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We often have a bit of dried fruit with nuts as part of our meal. I generally serve it last so it feels a bit dessert-like--a light, sweet, healthy finish to our meal.

I say GO FOR IT if you enjoy it!

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If you want to lose weight or improve your health try to create rituals that positively impact the everyday part of your life - this is what will create lasting change.

Back to me: if your rituals are not getting you what you want, either adjust what you want or adjust the ritual. (First ...

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oolala53 wrote:I recognize you, too! I just like the zeitgeist, if I may use that term here. Lost all my weight since age 56 and more in the last six months.

Thanks for the warm welcome! Yes, your story is definitely an encouragement!

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Hello, hello! Can I join in? Longtime No-Ser (8 years!) and due to health issues the past year (hormonal, hurt foot=less movement) and a lack of mindfulness, I've gained 10 pounds that I don't need. I don't have any other check-in, though I've always visited the boards daily. Just never visited this ...

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Rejoicing with you in your good success! Thanks for posting!

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Enjoy yourself!

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Well done!

I also *love* the sanity of NoS and its clear-cut focus on sustainable behaviors, so I understand your exhilarating enthusiasm! Thank you for sharing your story.

Best wishes with continuing NoS success!

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Welcome!

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Merry wrote:
noni wrote: Sometimes I wish this board had a "Like!" button!
*LIKE*

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If there is enough food for me to take seconds, and I particularly like the meal, I will remove a serving for me, and put it in a container for lunch. I then don't have to wish I had seconds, because I do, but just at another time.

:) Sometimes it's all in how we phrase things to ourselves ...

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yellowtulips wrote:Today is a fresh start, a fresh month.

YES! Success with NoS is only a meal away..... Glad the Sticky Phrases helped... It is SO important to get the right words into our heads, to combat what I call "diet chatter"...

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Congratulations on your NoS success but especially for the new baby!

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Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your success story!

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Thank you for this inspiring post and the links to earlier posts.

I have just begun my No S journey and am also 50+, 50+ pounds overweight with Hashimoto's. Sharing your story gives me hope. :D

So glad that you are encouraged! I always suggest that newcomers read the sticky labeled NoS Catch ...

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Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your story!

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Several years ago I came up with my all-time favorite reply to pushy comments which has worked in a number of different circumstances. My go-to answer: "This makes me happy!" The other party can't argue with that!

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Definitely focus on having 3 enjoyable meals! I've slowly found myself eating less rich food overall, not because I "should", but because I don't like the overstuffed feeling I now get with some (formerly) favorite meals. I still eat them, but it takes much less to satisfy and I spread them out ...

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Welcome back! Yay to NoS sanity!

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Thanks for the update.

Congratulations on your continued success and the blessings of a new foster baby! I am with you in that I find NoS *doable* for the long haul, with all life's ups and downs.

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Thanks for sharing your encouraging story and pictures!

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Welcome! You've just joined a great community.

When you have time or inclination, I highly recommend that you look through the No-S Catch Phrase Glossary sticky at the top of this forum as well as browse through the testimonial forum. That will give you ammunition to fight the inevitable ...

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Other Oatmeal ideas:

I'll give add-ins scaled to one serving--easy to scale up to fit your needs...

1. PB&Banana: Stir-in 1T PB and half-mashed banana. Drop of vanilla extract and dusting of cinnamon optional.

2. Banana-Walnut: Stir in half-mashed banana, 1 tsp. maple syrup. Top with 1 T toasted ...

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No, I don't think it is essential to have 5 No-S dates in a row. From the very beginning, my S (special days) were Friday and Sunday because that is what fit my lifestyle/obligations/desires.

I do suggest you think about which days you are likely to have socializing that involves food that is ...

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I haven't had a drop in weight like that for many weeks. Since my food was similar to what I always eat, I'm attributing it to getting my "tasting" under control and I'm very motivated to keep at it.

A while ago, before I found NoS, I read something that said the average caloric load of a ...

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A really excellent article on the whole idea of "Nutrition Rules" coming out of Oldways Common Ground symposium (composed of nutrition experts from every persuasion--vegan to paleo):

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/expert-o ... real-david

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lpearlmom wrote:Thank you Vicky! Awesome answer. I printed it out & am keeping it as a reminder in my kitchen. I got through lots of cooking today with no problem. I can do this--yay!

I wish we had a "like" button!

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I do a lot of cooking, too, so I know what you mean.

I've found it helpful to distinguish in my own mind those little bites and tastes that are necessary vs. those that are taken "just because." In other words, I have to act like a grown-up!

So, if cutting up carrots, I really don't need to try a ...

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Congrats on your success! And I can't believe BabyIronCh #2 is already six months old---I remember when your first was a newborn!

I'll join in you giving thanks to Reinhard and the great members on the boards.

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Since I don't generally check-in on the check-in thread, can I just say again it is nice to have you back, KCCC?

Thanks for the book rec--it seems like something I would enjoy reading very much. I'm using the simple rules outlined in the KonMari method of decluttering and am having great success ...

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Welcome back! And Happy Holidays!

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Congrats on pushing through! Bask in the pleasure of building that will-power muscle!

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Rejoicing with you!

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Welcome to the satisfying, sane, and sustainable world of NoS!

If you ever feel a wavering or doubt about it, please visit the testimonial board and the sticky posts at the top of this one, especially:

https://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=3883 (Catchphrases---very helpful thoughts in ...

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Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a great day, great week, great month, great year, great life!

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I feel like with No S, I can finally be normal. I really appreciate the structure. I need structure, and I like that it aligns with the way our lives are. I'm looking forward to being normal again.

I really like how I'm able to taste and appreciate my meals more too. I really think that's how ...

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It is wonderful to feel that we are all in this together! This is why I love the forum so much. If you live (as I do) in a pretty skewed food culture where overindulgence is the norm, it can feel a bit lonely to be the only one not snacking, turning down free food, not eating morning tea at work ...

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You are doing a GREAT job of exercising those willpower muscles and building good Nday habits. Awesome!

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Thank you all! Time to go update my signature tag.....from 6 to 7 yrs.....

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Congrats! It was a real pleasure to read your success!

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Wow..7 years that's fantastic and very encouraging. Thankyou for the info about your s days, I was wondering how the long termer's S days looked. Funnily enough after 3 weeks of successful n days my biggest concern is my s days (and I've read enough of the forum to see I'm not alone). My issue is ...

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But I want to lose a little weight not much but mainly I want to be sane and real and no s is seriously the only way..

THIS is the reason I love NoS and am still at it 7 years later..... And be encouraged: over time my good Nday habits have definitely moderated my S day indulgences. My current ...

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Yes, it's that time of year again--passed 7 years of NoS-ing this summer. :-)

I still think it is THE most sustainable, sane, and satisfying way of enjoying good meals through all seasons of life.

For those who want the whole story, here are the links to past testimonials--all those insights ...

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Congratulations! I like your attitude!

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Welcome! You are in the right place for gaining sane, sustainable, satisfying eating habits!

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Welcome! While I didn't follow the same path as you to NoS, I stayed because it is by far the most sane, most sensible, most satisfying "diet" and truly doable for life!

Enjoy the journey!

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The smoothie is not very sweet on its own, but I usually add an Emergen-C packet which makes it just a bit sweeter and zingier.

What a great idea! Thanks!

Even though we don't do smoothies often, when I do make them, I like to make them as tasty and as healthy as possible (while still seeming ...

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I voted for eggs+toast because that is the basis of my favorite breakfast but instead of adding bacon or potatoes to it, I almost always include veggies in some way. Egs.: sauteed mushrooms, reheated leftovers veggies from dinner (I try to have l/o veggies just for this purpose), frozen spinach ...

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When the weather is bad I'll set the laundry basket at the opposite end of the house from the bedroom closet and walk each piece of clean laundry from the basket to the closet to put it away. I have often gotten in a 40 minute walk that way...

What a good idea!

Two minutes before coming onto ...

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We had pancakes and muffins even on N-days because they were already part of our family's weekly breakfast routine when I started up my NoS habits.

However, I do make them from scratch, not very sweet, and we used a minimal amount of real maple syrup on the pancakes (we live overseas and have to ...

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Congratulations! Vanilla No-S is my favorite flavor, too!

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Congratulations on your good success and mental freedom! Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks for the good update! You are on your way.

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Loved hearing your success story! Sounds like you are on the right road, heading the right direction. If you just keep going, despite roadblocks and other life events, NoS will take you just where you need to be.

And Congratulations on the new baby! I'm flying off next week to help a new mom with ...

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I'm a lot more liberal with my NWS days, mainly because we have lots of people in our daily lives; thus, lots of birthdays to celebrate (not just family), plus two sets of holidays (US because we are Americans, Montenegrin because we live in Montenegro).

However, rarely do I look at any S day as a ...

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Yes, the simple premise of NoS works! I lost 50+ pounds (starting at age 48, after 5 kids!)--you can do it!

Take a look through the testimonial boards--you'll be heartily encouraged by the success stories of real people, living full lives, reaching healthy weights while enjoying the process.

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Woohoo!

I love celebrating ALL the victories!

Congratulations!

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I like the 7 minute scientific workout and found a mp3 of the workout set to funny songs (push ups are flapping your wings like a baby bird pushed out of the nest, sit ups like the floor is lava and don't burn your head like Annikin). I have zero excuse for not doing this workout in my kitchen now ...

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The largest change this year is in my mindset. I'm no longer obsessed with food/dieting. I follow the rules of NoS pretty much every day and when I slip I don't let it turn into full binge mode. That is a big change for me. before when I "slipped" it turned into an avalanche. Not anymore. Just ...

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I don't think feeling "sick to your stomach" is normal with NoS. But feeling light-headed can come from your body not being used to three regular meals. I would first examine whether your meals are substantial enough--with NoS, you don't need to strive for low-calorie, "diet" meals, but just normal ...

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Just wanted to chime in on the Congratulations for the New Baby!

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joasia wrote:I use to live in Poland, always lost weight. Lots of walking and home cooking. what part of Europe do you live?

We live down in Montenegro, currently in the States for two months. I miss all the walking!

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Good to hear from you! Best wishes for an enjoyable holiday season!

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Thank you, everyone, for your well-wishes. We've been travelling and I am now just checking in.

For Joasia, here is a typical menu:

B: Toast with bit of butter, 1 egg, some veggies (often sauteed), small glass of juice (like 4 oz). This combo is my favorite breakfast because I can easily mix it up ...

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What changes are you planning to make to your review? I'm pretty sure I read it (once, long ago) and thought it on the money....

I probably should write my own review even though I don't think I have anything new to add... except maybe that fact that I still love it, six years down the road ...

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From what I've read, I am under the impression that several active posters here have struggled with this and overcome it. Please, do you have any advice?

With info overload, I've always found it helpful to go back, way back, to the basics. Namely, healthy people everywhere and throughout history ...

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Greetings, Fellow NoS-ers!

This past summer, I passed my 6th year mark of discovering and implementing NoS habits. I still love it and find its simple, livable "structure without too much structure" great through all the seasons of life. We flex between being just two of us at home (kids grown ...

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Swuddly wrote: I don't want to try to rationalize excess, just because it fits on the ridiculous plate. I go to events with these plates several times per year, so I want to begin as I mean to go on.

Good thinking! You've got your plan, now work it! We are rooting for you.

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Welcome! You've made a great choice!

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I have learnt that, in the vast majority of my tempting moments, the more personally satisfying my meals are, the less I miss sweets at mealtimes :P :)
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I've personally found this to be true as well. The better my meals (particularly in terms of enjoyment), the less seconds, snacks, and ...

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Happy Birthday, indeed! Enjoy your day!

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Mods: My S days have always been Friday and Sunday because that lined up the best with our normal weekly schedule from the very beginning.
Intelligent Dietary Defaults: Usually egg+veggies+toast and variations on that theme--fills in for any meal (I work out of my home).
Alcohol: I enjoy a half ...

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Welcome! Enjoy the NoS journey!

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Tlingit,

It seems to me that you've been VERY successful thus far! Good going during such tough times.

Of course, I'm very sorry for your losses but do want to rejoice with you on gaining sane, sensible, satisfying habits surrounding food.

Best wishes for continued success and much joy,

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While I didn't have an ingrained snacking habit when I first started NoS, I took full advantage of Seconds, Sweets, and Snacks every weekend, eating whenever one of the family did, particularly joining my husband for a "little something" to go with our coffee all day long.

But then it dawned on me ...

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gingerpie wrote:Hi and welcome back. I certainly know about "middle age creep"

Me, too!

But NoS is the best and sanest antidote around.

Glad to have you back!

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Go, Mom, Go!

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I agree with the others that getting down NoS habits ought to be your first and foremost goal. And Vanilla NoS nips eating too much without noticing when watching tv or reading while enjoying a meal.

However, I have found, like Germanherman, many other benefits to eating slowly and mindfully and ...

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So glad for your NoS success! Thanks for sharing. I love the yearly testimonials because they show how well NoS works for LIFE.

Congrats again!

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Hurray! So happy for you!

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