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by Elspeth
Thu May 13, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Wednesday, May 12/10

No S and Urban Ranger: Success

I'm taking to heart my new Urban Ranger motto: No excuses . I was working at home yesterday, again under deadline, so I didn't do a lunchtime walk; however, after dinner I made myself go out for a walk around the neighborhood. I didn't want to ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 12, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

I'm fortunate because my schedule is very flexible so I can take lunch whenever and for however long I want. If I walk at lunch and it is a No S as opposed to ESE day, then I just eat my lunch when I get back at my desk while I work. At this point, I'm not walking more than a half hour anyway, but I ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 12, 2010 2:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: In praise of coffee...and other No S "treats"
Replies: 3
Views: 9054

In praise of coffee...and other No S "treats"

One of the things I love about No S is the way I've come to appreciate certain foods more. For me it is coffee. Prior to No S I used to drink a lot of coffee, particularly at work where we have a Keurig machine that makes individual cups of flavored coffee. The problem was that for me, "coffee" also ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 12, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Oprah, Dieting, May 12th, 4pm
Replies: 8
Views: 14384

I believe the focus will be on Geneen Roth's new book. Haven't read it, but she advocates a kind of an intuitive eating approach along with determining and coping with the emotional causes of overeating.

I realize Intuitive Eating has worked for many, but it was a disaster for me. Still, I know ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 12, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Long-Time No-S-ers: Maintenance?
Replies: 15
Views: 26612

I'm not really a long-termer (less than four months in), but thought I'd chime in anyway. I often still feel hungry between meals, but my attitude toward that hunger has changed. Once upon a time the "rumbly in my tumbly" (love Pooh, btw) used to be a signal to EAT! NOW! but eventually I came to ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 12, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sophiasapientia's Check-In
Replies: 422
Views: 377744

Welcome back Shannon! I'm sorry to hear that your mother-in-law is still doing poorly. It must be so hard on you and your husband. Blessings on you.

Congratulations on not letting that emotional eating slip (totally understandable) derail you. I think the best thing about No S is how it becomes a ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 12, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Tuesday, 5/11/10

ESE, No S, and Urban Ranger: Success

Triple play! I had a completely successful day, for once. I've decided no more excuses for not doing UR. I will walk at least five times a week, rain or shine, even if my work day is crazy. No matter what, I will find the time. So at lunch ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 12, 2010 12:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

No, and you're right: I should have an indoor option. How do you do the walking indoors thing? Is it like walking in place? My problem with exercising at home is that our house is pretty small with one TV in the living room, which is where everyone congregates. So I probably wouldn't be comfortable ...
by Elspeth
Tue May 11, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Monday, 5/10/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Failure

A successful No S day with no real problems. I continue not to ingest any calories between meals, as per the "Leptin Diet" rules. I'm trying out different flavors of herbal tea, which I drink unsweetened. So far I really like Celestial ...
by Elspeth
Tue May 11, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2385
Views: 3493405

A day of success is a triumph considering what you've been dealing with. It's wonderful that you were able to keep your indulgences to the S days and get back to a normal N day on Monday. Good luck with the car!
by Elspeth
Mon May 10, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Julia childs did no s!!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 13146

I love Julia! I remember her fondly from her TV show long ago (not to mention Dan Ackroyd's hysterical impersonation), and after watching Julie and Julia I bought Mastering the Art of French Cooking where I encountered her "No S" philosophy. Check out this thread for more Julia love: http ...
by Elspeth
Mon May 10, 2010 1:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Saturday, 5/8/10, and Sunday, 5/9/10

S days

Not a complete idiot on either day :) so an improvement over past weekends. I'd been considering whether to add more restrictions to my S days, but I've decided that the loss of a "safety valve" at this point would be more destructive in the long run ...
by Elspeth
Mon May 10, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Friday, 5/7/10

No S and Urban Ranger: Success

I am finding that I am eating less at my meals than I used to when I started No S, which is encouraging. Knowing that I couldn't eat between meals, I used to pile stuff on my plates, really pushing the limit of the one-plate rule. Nowadays I ...
by Elspeth
Mon May 10, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Hi Oolala! I wrote a longish response about ESE on your thread.
by Elspeth
Mon May 10, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2385
Views: 3493405

((((Hugs)))) Sorry you had such a bad day on Thursday. The emotional eating thing is totally understandable. I hope your weekend was restful and restorative.

What is it like for you doing a 24-hour fast? I find that I'm often not very hungry in the early morning and think I can do it. Then I start ...
by Elspeth
Mon May 10, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Good luck with Fast 5, Lori! I wrote a longer reply on your thread. I'll be interested to hear how you think it compares to ESE.
by Elspeth
Mon May 10, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: My Year of No S
Replies: 141
Views: 147421

Hi Lori! Thanks for your kind words. I'll be interested to hear how Fast 5 works for you. At various times I've seriously considered doing it instead of ESE, but coffee is my Achilles heel. I drink it with a bit of cream and a little sugar so I can't have it while fasting, and I can only drink it in ...
by Elspeth
Fri May 07, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thursday, 5/6/10

ESE and No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Failure

Ack! I hate to see a red on my new HabitCal month. It was another work issue, trying to make a deadline for a big project. Still, I should have had a walk after dinner.

ESE fast day today. I drank water and unsweetened white and ...
by Elspeth
Fri May 07, 2010 1:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Great ideas! I'm particularly intrigued by the idea of mixing it with refried beans and spices. I never would have thought of that...and it just so happens I have a can of Trader Joe's refried beans in the cupboard. I'm trying to get more protein in my diet, and cottage cheese is loaded with it ...
by Elspeth
Thu May 06, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sophiasapientia's Check-In
Replies: 422
Views: 377744

Congratulations! You are doing so well. :) Have a safe trip.
by Elspeth
Thu May 06, 2010 1:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Wednesday, 5/5/10

No S and Urban Ranger: Success

Another lovely day for a walk. I generally work at home on Wednesdays and Fridays so the route isn't as nice as during my work days, but I did get out for a bit.

I've become a big fan of cottage cheese these days. I never particularly liked it ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 05, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Tuesday, 5/4/10

No S and Urban Ranger: Success

A gorgeous day for a walk through town. I was out of the office for about an hour at lunch time, though only a little over a half hour of it was brisk walking on the streets. The rest of the time I spent browsing at a few stores and at the public ...
by Elspeth
Wed May 05, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just wondering WHEN this gets easier.........
Replies: 24
Views: 30431

Or when you mess up, merely "mark it and move on." (My own modest contribution).

Was that yours, Vicki? I didn't remember who coined the that phrase, but I've used it successfully several times when I've screwed up. Each time it has helped me minimize the damage and get right back on the wagon ...
by Elspeth
Tue May 04, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Just wondering WHEN this gets easier.........
Replies: 24
Views: 30431

I'll second both the above responses. I've been diligent about keeping my check-in thread and updating daily or almost daily. It can be as elaborate or as simple as you want. It's the accountability that matters and helps reinforce the habit.

And, like Noel, I've started to think of myself as ...
by Elspeth
Tue May 04, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Monday, 5/3/10

No S and Urban Ranger: S (as in sick) day

Sunday night I had trouble sleeping. I felt vaguely sick to my stomach and wondered if it was because of the extra wine I'd had in the evening. I usually don't have any problem with alcohol even on those rare occasions when I overindulge ...
by Elspeth
Tue May 04, 2010 1:20 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why doesn't HabitCal work for me?
Replies: 5
Views: 13338

Reinhard: Yes, please! I've been thinking about getting an Ipod Touch for awhile. If you release an Iphone/Itouch version of HabitCal, that will be my "killer app." :)
by Elspeth
Mon May 03, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Sunday, 5/2/10

No S: S day

Rather a lazy day. I had a late breakfast so I didn't really want lunch but did allow myself a snack of almonds, pumpkin seeds, and pretzels. This was the first weekend in a long time in which I didn't bake a special treat. Yesterday I had ice cream, and today I ...
by Elspeth
Mon May 03, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thanks oolalala. Wishing you luck too! I posted something in your thread.
by Elspeth
Mon May 03, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2385
Views: 3493405

Congrats on the three meals on Sunday! I'm starting to think that is key for me too. Too often snacking for me becomes permasnacking. I like the discipline of three meals a day, and it seems crazy to throw that over two days a week just because I can.

We'll get there! :)
by Elspeth
Sun May 02, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Saturday, 5/1/10

No S: S day

An S day today. I spent the day driving my mother-in-law around so my meal schedule was messed up. She can no longer drive, and unfortunately she lives about 30 miles away and my husband is her only child. It falls on us to take her shopping, to doctors, to church ...
by Elspeth
Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Friday, 4/30/10

Urban Ranger and No S: Success

I'm working at home today. I took my walk first thing in the morning so as not to have an excuse of being caught up in work. I felt good about that, so I posted it right away. :)

This week I've added a daily tablespoon of flax oil blended with a ...
by Elspeth
Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thursday, 4/29/10

ESE and Urban Ranger: Failure
No S: Success

I started off the day planning on doing an ESE fast, but I failed when I got to lunch, thanks to my nemesis: free food. Some of the bigwigs at work were entertaining British colleagues from our London office, and the luncheon buffet ...
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: One year, 64 pounds (with chart)
Replies: 17
Views: 45858

Congratulations! You've lost an amazing amount of weight, but even more importantly you've built the habits needed to maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime. Your family must be very proud of you. Thanks for sharing your inspiring testimonial. :)
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Wednesday, 4/28/10

No S and Urban Ranger: Success

Absolutely no problems with No S. I feel as though my appetite is adjusting to less food, and I find myself cutting back on portions voluntarily. For instance I looked at my breakfast and decided I would not be able to eat a whole banana so I cut ...
by Elspeth
Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *S*pecial occasions -- what, when, how often?
Replies: 10
Views: 18114

Canonical No S allows two non-weekend S days a month. In my fifteen weeks of No S, I've taken only two total, and I determined them both in advance. One was a day during which several feet of snow was predicted. I knew that I would end up baking many batches of chocolate chip cookies to feed the ...
by Elspeth
Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Tuesday, 4/27/10

No S, ESE, and Urban Ranger: Success!

A good day all around. I forced myself to go out at lunch even though I was caught up in a project that I wanted to finish. It's funny: I have trouble getting myself outside but once out walking I don't want to stop! I guess I hyperfocus on ...
by Elspeth
Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Monday, 4/26/10

No S and Urban Ranger: Success

No problems with No S. I continue to eat a fair amount of protein at breakfast which I think help keeps me satisfied not just till lunch but really all day. For instance, for breakfast today I had a two egg omelet with about a half ounce of chopped ...
by Elspeth
Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What happened to sometimes?
Replies: 64
Views: 222991

Such a funny thread! Love the "dogma wars."

Aside from the humor, I think the reason it keeps getting bumped up is that it highlights a problem many of us face on No S: namely, weekends. Three months in for me, and I feel like my weekends can still be out of control. They are slowly getting better ...
by Elspeth
Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Sunday, 4/25/10

No S and Urban Ranger: S Day

We went out to a play on Saturday night. It was a local community theater production of Annie . My oldest son was running the lights, my husband was the follow spot light operator, and a bunch of our theater friends were in the show. We got back late ...
by Elspeth
Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Saturday, 4/24/10

No S: S Day
Urban Ranger: Success

A better S day than I've had in the past. I had a late breakfast and we were planning to go out to dinner so I decided not to eat lunch. I baked my special S day treat--a chocolate pecan torte--and enjoyed having a small slice for dessert.

I ...
by Elspeth
Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: My Year of No S
Replies: 141
Views: 147421

Wow! I never heard of someone finishing a marathon on a treadmill. I am in awe of your determination and self-discipline. Way to go!
by Elspeth
Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: N-Day Drinks
Replies: 6
Views: 12504

I remembered this recommendation from last month, and I just got around to trying the Wild Berry Zinger last night. It was great! I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine so I avoid having any coffee or tea (even green or white) after about 2 p.m. I'm also trying not to take in any calories at all between ...
by Elspeth
Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Friday, 4/23/10

ESE: Success
Urban Ranger: Success

A good day all around today. I really enjoyed my meals though they weren't anything particularly special. I've been working at having more protein at breakfast (one of the five rules of the leptin diet), and it certainly seems to keep me ...
by Elspeth
Fri Apr 23, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Technical Question: Order of Postings
Replies: 4
Views: 7656

Wow, that is incredibly helpful! Nice not to have to scroll all the way down to the end of a long page of messages. Thanks, Clarica, and thanks also to butterfly for asking the question in the first place! :)
by Elspeth
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thursday 4/22/10

ESE: Success
No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Failure

Well, no stevia in my white tea today, and guess what? No insatiable cravings. Again, it could be coincidental or a factor of hormones. I need a few more data points to be sure. But regardless, I was happy to have had a ...
by Elspeth
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thanks Shannon and Oolala! I appreciate the support. LOL at the Fire Swamp. Will there be Rodents of Unusual Size?
by Elspeth
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2385
Views: 3493405

Well done! I think, for me at least, success comes when I think and plan ahead. I tend to have the most difficulty when I am confronted with an unexpected opportunity to snack (free food at work, samples at the grocery store, etc.). Good on you for being prepared and for virtual plating! :)
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Wednesday, 4/21/10

No S: Failure
Urban Ranger: Failure

Maybe stevia isn't to blame. I didn't have any today but for some reason I had an insatiable craving for something to eat around 4 o'clock. I ended up eating a slice of homemade bread with peanut butter. Then after dinner, the last of some ...
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Aleria's Check In
Replies: 85
Views: 95182

Hi Aleria. It's funny that you wrote about frying eggs in oil because I was just wondering whether I should start using olive oil instead of butter for my eggs. So I guess your recommendation would be no. :)

You're making great progress! Keep it up!

Elspeth
by Elspeth
Wed Apr 21, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Yeah, I really don't know if stevia was the culprit. It could be, as you said, some other underlying issue. The thing is, I really like being able to have slightly sweet tea when I'm not eating on ESE days or between meals on N days.

I'm going to try another ESE fast tomorrow without stevia and ...
by Elspeth
Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Tuesday, 4/20/10

ESE: Failure
No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Success

Something very strange happened to me that has caused me to rethink my use of stevia. This past month or so I've been experimenting with stevia instead of sugar in my tea and coffee. I can't drink coffee unsweetened, and ...
by Elspeth
Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Monday, 4/19/10

No S and Urban Ranger: Success

I'm still pondering why I go crazy on weekends but manage to handle N days without much trouble come Monday. I've been reading Oolala's thread about this same issue, and I see I'm not alone. I know have to come to terms with weekends so that I don't ...
by Elspeth
Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2385
Views: 3493405

Just wondering how you are. I think we can all relate to what you're going through. I've had some really bad days recently, but I am determined to stay the course. Hang in there!
by Elspeth
Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Friday, 4/9/10 through Sunday 4/18/10

No S and Urban Ranger: Mixed Success and Failure

We had some problems with our broadband provider at home for a few days, then I left to go on a business trip, so I was unable to update. In that stretch of time I had two red days, but for the most part I ...
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Wednesday, 4/7/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Failure

Again, No S was fine. I had to resort to virtual plating for breakfast, however. I started out eating Irish oatmeal, something, I usually enjoy, but it wasn't hitting the spot. Perhaps the warmer weather had something to do with it. Anyway ...
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do you like Stevia?
Replies: 16
Views: 27416

I've been experimenting with stevia in my coffee and black tea. (I drink white and green tea unsweetened.) So far I've tried Stevita and Sweetleaf. Neither was bitter, though both have a noticeable aftertaste. I prefer to use the smallest amount of stevia possible, just a few drops, to slightly ...
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

ESE came before No S. Actually I used to do a more intense form of intermittent fasting called alternate day fasting, which meant going about 34-36 hours every other day. I started it for both health reasons and weight loss. I felt great and lost a bunch of weight pretty easily, over 20 pounds. The ...
by Elspeth
Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Tuesday, 4/6/10

ESE and No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Success

Fasted until dinner. No issues at all. It helped that I was really busy at work. One of the benefits of fasting is extra time!

I took a nice leisurely walk and enjoyed being out in the beautiful weather. Some folks around here were ...
by Elspeth
Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Monday, 4/5/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: (Partial) Success

No problems with No S. In fact I was relieved to be back to the regularity of three meals after the weekend's festivities. I actually had to remind myself to eat lunch because it was nearly 1:30. We usually have dinner around 6:30, and ...
by Elspeth
Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Saturday, 4/3/10, and Sunday, 4/4/10

No S and Urban Ranger

I did manage to have a much more reasonable S day on Saturday. Good thing, too, as yesterday was a day of total indulgence. Easter celebration at my husband's family's house followed by another one at my family's house included lots of ...
by Elspeth
Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Friday, 4/2/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Failure

Aargh! Another busy day, but honestly I could have found a half hour for a walk. I just didn't try very hard.

I think I really am a creature of habit. Creating a new habit is hard work, but once I've truly adopted a new habit, it's easy for ...
by Elspeth
Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

I eat sweets in moderation on S days. What I mean by that is I allow myself 2 or 3 small Lindt pieces after lunch and dinner or I have a special dessert that I've made or purchased specifically for the S day. Snacking is more of the issue. I find myself snacking "just because I can," and then I end ...
by Elspeth
Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Mindful Eating
Replies: 6
Views: 13235

Thanks for the links. I have been trying to be mindful of my food especially when I am eating alone. When I am eating a meal with others, it is easy to slow down and enjoy the whole experience: food, drink, and conversation. When I am eating by myself, however, I tend to bolt my food while eating in ...
by Elspeth
Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thursday, 4/1/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Failure

I was stuck at work for ten hours finishing up a project and didn't go out for a walk hence the failure. I knew I'd be tied up all day and didn't want to have to worry about meals, so on Wednesday night I decided to make Thursday an ESE fast ...
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Quitting No S
Replies: 5
Views: 9471

Hahaha! You had me going there for a minute!

Happy April Fool's Day to you, too!
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Wednesday, 3/31/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Success

Thank heavens the rains are over! It was chilly out but still a nice day for a walk. Tomorrow should be even better.

I bought Easter candy for my kids' baskets today. In years past, I probably would have "sampled" some ahead of time, but I ...
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: oolala53
Replies: 2385
Views: 3493405

Hi Oolala (love the nick). I'm copying this from my thread in case you didn't see it:

I mentioned Mastering Leptin on 3/23, which is why you found it in a search. I actually haven't read the book yet, but I'd been researching leptin on the internet and of course found Byron Richards's web site. I ...
by Elspeth
Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Hi Oolala (love the nick). I mentioned Mastering Leptin on 3/23, which is why you found it in a search. I actually haven't read the book yet, but I'd been researching leptin on the internet and of course found Byron Richards's web site. I was struck by the fact that the first three of his "five ...
by Elspeth
Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My First "RED" Day
Replies: 13
Views: 21097

I think it's awesome that you kept a "green mindset" and didn't let one slip ruin the rest of the day.

The first time I failed on No S, I thought to myself "Well, it's already a red day.... I may as well indulge." So I did and went to bed feeling bloated and horrible. Then I blew it the following ...
by Elspeth
Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Fast-5
Replies: 5
Views: 12187

I've had good experiences with fasting. Last year I was doing alternate day fasting (32-36 hours every other day). I lost over 20 pounds and was feeling great. The reason I gave it it up is exactly what you mentioned: social pressures. I hated not being able to eat dinner with my family and just ...
by Elspeth
Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Tuesday, 3/30/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Failure

ESE fasting day. Drank water and black tea with stevia until dinner. No problems.

I was very busy at work today with a project that is due on Thursday. The foul weather--pouring rain, strong winds, and huge puddles outside--was another ...
by Elspeth
Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Monday, 3/29/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Success

I took it easier on my walk today because my Achilles tendon was bothering me a bit. Stretching a little before my walk seems to help. I'm also considering trying a heel cup, which I've read can make a difference.

No problems on No S. I guess ...
by Elspeth
Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Junk Food Addiction
Replies: 6
Views: 14482

Junk Food Addiction

I thought this article was interesting: http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/fl- ... rint.story

Fortunately, human beings aren't rats, but it does explain why so many folks find it difficult to quit junk food.
by Elspeth
Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Sunday, 3/28/10

No S: S day
Urban Ranger: Success

Well, my cold has improved, which I attribute to upping my usual dose of Vitamin C. Even though it was drizzling, two of my sons and I took a walk today. They are swimmers, but swim season is over, so the only exercise they get these days is ...
by Elspeth
Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Awww, thanks Shannon and Lori! I am feeling better. Now my poor husband has it. Spring colds are the worst!
by Elspeth
Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Saturday, 3/27/10

No S: S day
Urban Ranger: Sday

Still feeling under the weather, so I didn't go out for a walk.

One of the things I enjoy having on S days is some good dark chocolate. In the past, I've indulged on S days whenever the mood struck; however, I am trying to limit my portions and ...
by Elspeth
Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Friday, 3/26/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: S(ick) Day

Blargh. I started feeling sick on Thursday night with a sore throat from post nasal drip. I felt worse today--head aches, body aches, and a completely stuffed up nose. I declared it an "S" as in "sick" day for my urban ranging.

No S was ...
by Elspeth
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Are You Eating Dessert?
Replies: 15
Views: 22913

Shocking indeed, wosnes . I never would have imagined that Thai chicken salad could have 49 grams of sugar.

In No S terms, I would certainly differentiate between items with added sugar vs. real food with naturally occurring sugar. An apple or a bunch of grapes may have twice as much sugar as a ...
by Elspeth
Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thursday, 3/25/10

ESE and No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Success

ESE fasting until dinner at 5:30. Drank unsweetened white tea and water until then.

About a year and a half ago I was walking pretty regularly, doing about 3 to 5 miles a day. Unfortunately, I developed tendonitis in my Achilles ...
by Elspeth
Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thanks, Shannon! I lived in Maine for nine years, so I know what you mean about late spring. After the uncharacteristically snowy and cold winter we had here, I'm especially enjoying the return of lovely weather.
by Elspeth
Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Wednesday, 3/24/10

No S: Success
Urban Ranger: Sucesss

Well, after more than two months of mostly successful No S (only three slip-ups) it's time to add another habit. I need to build a consistent habit of regular exercise. I've decided to start with walking at least five times a week, so I ...
by Elspeth
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Princeton says high-fructose corn syrup is BAD
Replies: 26
Views: 29799

Thanks, marygrace , for posting this. Some years ago I became convinced that HFCS was bad and have been avoiding it ever since. It's good to have some scientific validation on the issue.

Once I started reading labels, I was shocked to find how many products were using it. My favorite whole wheat ...
by Elspeth
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Tuesday, 3/23/10: Success

ESE fasting day until dinner. Drank unsweetened green tea and water until then.

I've been reading a bit about leptin, one of the hunger hormones. Byron Richards, who wrote Mastering Leptin has five rules for his "Leptin Diet," and Rule #1 is "Never eat after dinner ...
by Elspeth
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Sophiasapientia's Check-In
Replies: 422
Views: 377744

So sorry to hear about your MIL, Shannon. I'll keep her in my prayers. Hope you feel better soon.
by Elspeth
Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Monday, 3/22/10: Success

My meals were weirdly mixed up today. I had leftover homemade pizza for breakfast, Irish oatmeal with a sliced banana and two tablespoons of peanut butter for lunch, and two scrambled eggs w/veggies and cheese for dinner. No temptations to snack, but I did have an extra ...
by Elspeth
Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Sunday 3/21/10: S Day

Another S day. I enjoyed a few more slices of my challah and one more slice of the pecan pie I made yesterday. I opted to have my pecan pie after lunch since I am trying not to eat anything after dinner, even on S days.

I ended up feeling rather uncomfortably full by the ...
by Elspeth
Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Saturday, 3/20/10: S Day

Baked a bit today. I made braided challah again. Now that I now how to braid it with six strands, it looks beautiful, almost too good to eat. That didn't stop my boys from finishing off one loaf before dinner...with a little help from me, I must admit. I also made a pecan ...
by Elspeth
Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Friday, 3/19/10: Success

ESE fast day until dinner. Drank unsweetened green tea and water until then.

One of the best things about fasting for me is that I don't feel very hungry once I break my fast. A smaller than usual dinner generally satisfies me. As I've mentioned earlier in this thread, I ...
by Elspeth
Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: One successful day down!
Replies: 5
Views: 10834

I found it very strange, after that ginormous lunch, NOT to snack throughout the afternoon. It felt like there was an emptyness there where the snack should be. It was kind of tough, actually, not to give in to the impulse to snack. I wonder if the impulse will always be there?

A friend of mine ...
by Elspeth
Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Thursday, 3/18/10: Success

Back on track today and feeling good about that. There was one piece of carrot cake left (part of the goodies my husband brought home on Tuesday), but even though I was tempted, I was able to walk away from it. I knew caving into the temptation would only make me ...
by Elspeth
Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Wednesday, 3/17/10: Non-weekend S Day

More like a non-weekend S event, actually. I stuck pretty much to No S rules with reasonable, one-plate meals for breakfast and lunch and no sweets until our special dessert after dinner. I also enjoyed a glass of Irish Mist after dinner. I feel pretty good ...
by Elspeth
Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The 2009 "during" is here!
Replies: 15
Views: 22012

Great pictures, Reinhard! Personally, I l like a bit of facial hair on guys but I agree with those who say you look younger without it. It's very inspirational that you've kept the weight off for so many years, not to mention a compelling testimonial for No S and your fitness systems.

Your family ...
by Elspeth
Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Tuesday, 3/16/10: Failure

Aargh! I failed on Day 20 of my second 21 days.

I was doing fine until evening. As I wrote in the "Danger Zone" thread on the general discussion board, free food is my weakness. I'd eaten a satisfying dinner, but then my husband brought home all kinds of leftovers from ...
by Elspeth
Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Artificial Sweeteners
Replies: 20
Views: 29886

I never liked the taste of aspartame. Splenda tasted more like sugar, I thought, but it gave me terrible headaches. The more I read about artificial sweeteners, the more convinced I became to avoid them.

I don't drink soda at all so I can't help you there. For tea and coffee I use sugar cubes. Each ...
by Elspeth
Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: The Danger Zone
Replies: 20
Views: 27212

Free food is my weakness, especially store samples and stuff given away at the office. I don't know why, but even if I'm not hungry, I feel compelled to eat free food. :)
by Elspeth
Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Monday, 3/15/10: Success

I remember when I started No S, Mondays would be a major let-down. "No chocolate for another 5 days! Wahhhhh!" But now Monday comes as a relief after the indulgences of S days. It's funny how it's become natural not to eat between meals and not to have sweets. I hope that ...
by Elspeth
Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Sunday, 3/14/10: S Day

I limited myself to one glass of wine with dinner and felt much better about that after my over indulgence on Saturday night. One of the S's I especially enjoyed on this S day was popcorn, which I made for the family and myself to eat while we watched Amazing Race.

As much ...
by Elspeth
Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Saturday, 3/13/10: S Day

I managed not to be too much of an idiot on Saturday, at least as far as food goes. I ended up only eating two meals because I had a late breakfast and then was busy all afternoon with activities. I did enjoy having some of my Lindt chocolates.

As far as non-food goes ...
by Elspeth
Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I'm back (again)
Replies: 10
Views: 19877

Welcome back, babyprrr ! I too combine ESE and No S and have lost 10.5 pounds since the beginning of February. I actually was doing ESE first but felt out of control during my non-fasting days. No S gives me the structure I need not to go crazy around food. I like pirateman2k 's recommendation of ...
by Elspeth
Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Elspeth's Daily Check In
Replies: 127
Views: 141126

Friday, 3/12/10: Success

No problems with No S today. On Tuesday of this week I began drinking a cinnamon/raw honey "tea" twice a day, as an experiment. It's one of those internet things that's been floating around that's touted as being good for weight loss. I don't think the mixture has any ...

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