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by Benjumanji
Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Mindless Eating
Replies: 3
Views: 9594

I met this guy when he was at U of I in Urbana, IL. He has a wonderful nutty sense of humor. I look forward to his book.
by Benjumanji
Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Huge drum roll please :)
Replies: 25
Views: 37347

Yay! I agree- you are a wonderful example of persistence and "slow and steady wins the race".
by Benjumanji
Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #45 failure(6 graham crackers after dinner)-though I did go to boot camp class and hiked 2 miles in the dark with a friend.

Day#46-failure(a midmorning scone and a handful of Mike/Ikes)..and it's only 1pm. Time to get off the pity party wagon and back on the No-S wagon.

40:6
by Benjumanji
Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: anyone know this 318is??
Replies: 24
Views: 41273

Hey, Steve. That's terrific about your blood pressure!!! What a beautiful number (*114/72)

You ain't kidding about the nastiness of BP drugs-I work in the healthcare field, and the side effects are not pretty.
by Benjumanji
Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 739127

Hey, JWL. Hope you had a good va-ca.
by Benjumanji
Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: David's Daily Check-In
Replies: 241
Views: 323878

Great job, David! 17# gone--I guess that three pounds was for real.

Your hard work is paying off. Keep it up, and thanks for the inspiration.
by Benjumanji
Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #44 failure..a permasnacking blitz once again associated with unsatisfying meals. I'm seeing a pattern here--if my meal is not tasty and satisfying, I feel an urge to make up for it with multiple snacks. I'm also noticing that it is harder to comply on Thursdays and Fridays. My strategy for ...
by Benjumanji
Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #42 failure. Don't ask. A chocolate-covered-peanut fiasco.

Day #43 success, and I went to boot camp class (1 hour).
by Benjumanji
Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:38 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Hlidskjalf Saga
Replies: 70
Views: 92149


uR: A late night stroll. Before cold makes this a silly idea.

1:11

You're doing great. My hat is off to you.

Re: night walking--think outside the box! I walk outdoors in the evening all winter long-bundle up in ski pants, hat and mittens, strap on a headlamp, and head outside. I love ...
by Benjumanji
Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Thanks, squarepants person! 9 pounds doesn't seem like very much weight until you put it that way.

#40 success (s-day) no exercise

#41 success (no-s day) no exercise.

I had a real moment of weakness yesterday. I was SO HUNGRY...and a little bored...dinner wasn't due for several hours. I almost ...
by Benjumanji
Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:46 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #40- success (S-day)

Split and stacked wood all morning, then hiked 3 miles. Perfect fall day.
by Benjumanji
Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #38 success, all 3 no's honored.
Went to boot camp class at the gym--great workoutl

ETA: also mountain biked 3 miles.

Day #39 failure...ate a brownie at an all-day seminar. I was trying to make up for the less than delicious box lunch.

34:4
by Benjumanji
Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:33 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: griping, probably off topic
Replies: 13
Views: 25929

OK, Shell, it took me a while to get the courage to respond to this topic. I hope I don't sound like a jerk, because I'm not. What follows is written in a spirit of kindness and honesty.

Your doctor has a responsibility to say what needs to be said, whether you want to hear it or not. Your daughter ...
by Benjumanji
Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #37 success!

Whoopee! I weigh #196 now! That's 9 pounds down from my starting weight! (I couldn't wait until October 1--my clothes are looser, and I just knew I'd lost some adipose tissue.)
by Benjumanji
Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hikermom's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 79401

hikermom wrote:Day 36 on plan. NoS - going well. I did have the urge to eat off plan today. I'm dealing with a bit of a stressful situation (aren't we all?) and I really wanted to drown my stress in a big chocolate shake. I didn't.
Yay! Good for you!
by Benjumanji
Wed Sep 27, 2006 5:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: SSSSoda
Replies: 13
Views: 26415

Just to present the other side of the controversy:

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/aspartame.asp

I personally drink 4 ounces of diet Pepsi a day. We have those little cans at work, and one is enough. I really think none would be better, because there certainly is no redeeming value to the ...
by Benjumanji
Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #36 success

33:3

No exercise, unless you count running up and down the stairs about 100 times trying to fix the multiple computer problems that have cropped up in this god-forsaken household.
by Benjumanji
Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "Not right now."
Replies: 15
Views: 30576

It's an old problem with a distinguished literary legacy -- even more distinguished than "Biggest Loser."



:D


You have to wonder how many people watch the show in anticipation of a major cardiac event on (inter)national television.

It is a rather inane show. What can I say? It amuses me.
by Benjumanji
Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #35 success

Great day eating-wise. No exercise.

32:3
by Benjumanji
Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Thanks, p-sue. I have tried several "diets" and have repeatedly succumbed to the all-or-nothing theory of success. I'm working on not reverting to such self-defeating behavior and thoughts.

Day #34 success (S-day)
Despite a large amount of junk food remaining in the house from Saturday's party, I ...
by Benjumanji
Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:49 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #33 success (S-day)
Ate a lot of junk--my son had a big 14th birthday party. I intend to take it easy tomorrow and eat more like a No-S day.

Edited to add-someone I hadn't seen for a month told me I look like I've dropped a few pounds! Woo-hoo!

30-3
by Benjumanji
Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #32 failure --ate 3 bites from my son's snickers bar. Otherwise no funny business.

I'm going to start keeping the success-to-failure ratio to make things easier for myself.

29-3
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Pangelsue's check in
Replies: 224
Views: 232132

panglesue,
Could you find certain low calorie foods that pack a lot of satisfaction? For me, for instance, totally fresh green beans with a tiny bit of butter and salt/pepper, perfectly steamed, taste SO good. You can eat a huge mound of them without doing a lot of damage on the calorie front ...
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Hi Carol!
Especially on trips. I would have to pack a little bag of my own food just in case I got hungry and we couldn't stop for something immediately.

I'm loving the freedom from that fear that NoS is providing me.

Carlyn

Exactly! NoS is freedom from enslavement to my own appetite. Wow.
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #31 failure on no-S, success on exercise

1. oatmeal, orange, milk
2. turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas

10 chocolate maltballs :oops:

3. chicken nuggets, fries, watermelon

4 graham crackers w/cream cheese, glass of milk :-(

Went to the pantry with the idea of mindless gorging, since I ...
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "Not right now."
Replies: 15
Views: 30576

"Not right now."

Has anyone seen the TV show "The Biggest Loser"? I watched it a couple of days ago. 50 obese people, one from each state, were brought to this beautiful ranch spa in California. Two athletic trainers each chose 7 people from the initial 50 to form their teams. I was really sad for the remaining 36 ...
by Benjumanji
Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: So glad to have found you
Replies: 14
Views: 29464

Hi, Mom3--welcome!

My way of dealing with fits and starts on the weight is to weigh only once a month. I am finding myself counting down to October 1.

I (haven't we all?) have had so many experiences where I thought I was doing really well with good food choices, exercise, etc. but the scale said ...
by Benjumanji
Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #30 success

1. oatmeal, orange, milk
2. hummus, tabouleh, tomato, cucumber, bread and an apple
3. 2 pieces of pizza

No exercise.
by Benjumanji
Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #29 failure

Stressful day at work.
Won't go into details, but no chocolate binges were involved. Had an extra helping at dinner and a banana milkshake before bed (1% milk, banana, Splenda--pretty healthy, but still a snack)

No exercise. Busy evening doing errands w/ DS after work.
by Benjumanji
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:28 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 739127

I have Merrill chameleons with GoreTex. They are nice but a little stiff-I've only had them a few months and they aren't broken in. The sole is so firm and stiff--I don't think they will ever feel like my last pair.

My last pair of low-top hiking shoes were also Merrills, similar style without ...
by Benjumanji
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:20 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Shannon check-in
Replies: 24
Views: 39881

"Hey, Carol, I was just wondering about the cereal. I read through the plan, and maybe I just skipped over it but is it okay to have cereal like frosted flakes, etc?

Great job, 28 days, how many days are you going to keep checking in? "

Hi, Shannon! I guess I'll keep checking in until it feels ...
by Benjumanji
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day #28-I guess I'll call this not-total-success.

At lunch, I had a hamburger happy meal. DS didn't finish his double cheeseburger, so I chowed down on the remainder so "it wouldn't go to waste". Then, operating under the same concept, I ate the rest of his fries. Totally unnecessary-I was already ...
by Benjumanji
Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:42 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Check this out!
Replies: 6
Views: 14687

Great song-they sound really good together.

Uh-they look like they are all a nice healthy weight. Does that address the weight loss website aspect?
by Benjumanji
Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:30 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

26-S day (success, of course)

I didn't snack all day--I seem to be out of the habit. YEAH!!! I bought myself a bag of M&M's at DS's football game, ate 3-4, but they were too sweet so I gave them to my husband (who sadly, doesn't need them either). Amazing.

Had a divine evening meal with a ...
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Shannon check-in
Replies: 24
Views: 39881

Hi, Shannon. I'm new around here too.

Good job on the winning streak! I think it gets easier and easier the longer you stick with it.
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hikermom's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 79401

Christi, could it be that you are really afraid of allowing yourself to feel hungry? I think that has been part of my problem for several years. Somehow I got a hold of the idea that if I'm feeling hungry, no matter what, I MUST EAT or something really, really bad will happen.


I've experienced ...
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Hikermom's Check In
Replies: 65
Views: 79401

Woo-hoo! Great job.

I'm on day #25, so I'm right there with you. I had a great week, and I am SO looking forward to my chocolate maltball treat tomorrow or Sunday.

Sounds like a good plan to get ready for your Cades Cove trip by busting out the bike. I just dusted off my mountain bike this week ...
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Day # 25 success

1. oatmeal/flax/orange
2. chick'n nuggets/fries/apple
3. 2 pizza slices and a couple of beers

No exercise. I wake up every day thinking today is the day I start exercising, but I never "get around to it".
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 739127

JWL wrote:

Where in Maine are you? I'm in Portland....
I live in Manchester (Augusta). I love walking around Portland. Up here there aren't any sidewalks but I live on a snowmobiling trail which works.

Have a great weekend!
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 15, 2006 1:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: JWL's log
Replies: 511
Views: 739127

Great job, JWL!

I just wanted to say thanks for posting your Jedi mind trick--I use it. The sensation of hunger is a signal that my body is using up fat stores. Makes those hunger pangs almost feel good.
by Benjumanji
Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:31 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Hi Steve and pangelsue...thanks for the support.

Day #24 success

1. oatmeal/flax, 1 1/2 oranges
2. fish, broccoli, corn, and a salad
3. bean nachos w/baked tortilla chips, grapes

I took your advice, Steve--I broke out the ole' mountain bike and went for a 30 minute ride. I had to walk the bike up ...
by Benjumanji
Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Replies: 5
Views: 13073

OMG that is hilarious!!!
Thanks for a chuckle.
by Benjumanji
Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:18 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Benjumanji's check-in thread
Replies: 29
Views: 49666

Benjumanji's check-in thread

Hey, y'all. I decided to join in the check-in fun...accountability and all that.

I got through the first 21 days without too much difficulty...a few hungry moments, but mostly just astounded that I don't melt into a puddle if I don't eat every 3 hours. I can't believe I walked around all these ...
by Benjumanji
Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:54 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Greetings and salutations
Replies: 6
Views: 14376

Hi, everyone, and thanks for the replies. I'm checking in after my 21-day Free Trial! ...oh yes, I forgot! Everything about this plan is free. What a great gift.

Thanks for the Bill quote, R. I always have to read everything by him three times before I understand his meaning, but he does have a way ...
by Benjumanji
Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Greetings and salutations
Replies: 6
Views: 14376

Greetings and salutations

I've been following the No-S plan for about two weeks now. I ran across a reference to it in another online forum, and after reading through this website I decided this plan is just what I need I tried "diets" and failed due to lack of attention to detail. Trying to write down every bite that enters ...

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