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by bjalda
Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Introductory shovelglove workout video
Replies: 8
Views: 19399

Great video, makes the whole thing a lot more clear. I didn't expect the shovelglove movements to be that 'controlled' and kind of slow. But I tried it out today and it was definitely more fun than any of those hectic HIIT (high intensity interval training) work-outs... and less spastic. I ...
by bjalda
Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

First X: No Sweets
Second X: No Snacks
Third X: No Seconds


Week 01: XXX XXX XXX XXX Fri
by bjalda
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Queenie's CIEN #1 (100 days of No-S)
Replies: 161
Views: 181797

Wow, Queenie. I really like your system! Mind if I use it for my weekly check-in as well? It's visually pleasing to get an X for every No S you adhere to. Very smart!

You seem to be doing great. May I ask you about your diet 'history'? Or is this the first attempt at eating somehow differently? You ...
by bjalda
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

Oh it's soo psychological, but true! Thank you Queenie, I think this is exactly what I needed to hear. It already feels much less daunting to look at it that way. Thank you!

So I guess my first 'evaluation-day' will be next friday, 12th of february (with NWS days in between).
by bjalda
Fri Feb 05, 2016 12:08 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

So I guess I am kind of doing this again...?! :roll:
I've been on/off No S... since 2011.
5 years!

I am now 'restarting' No S for the gazillion-st time (with very low expectations). I will keep track even when all of my days happen to be yellow or red.

I would love to change my weight, but my ...
by bjalda
Mon Feb 01, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Insomnia and no s
Replies: 11
Views: 26409

Yes! I just noticed it because I am back on the plan (1 week). And I'm thinking about adding in another (optional) meal before bedtime.

I would still eat way better than I did before and it might help me well again. And technically it's not even 'against the rules' to add in an extra meal.

I'll ...
by bjalda
Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Podcast #48: The No S Diet Audiobook, Chapter 1 (Rough!)
Replies: 18
Views: 55594

It's good enough I'd say!
Also noticed the change in volume, and I would try to edit that out since it's a pain to adjust the volume while you're listening . And personally I'd prefer a chapter that is read without corrections. Maybe you could just read smaller sections and put them together in the ...
by bjalda
Fri Dec 25, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Ironchef Testimonial - 3 Years on No S
Replies: 8
Views: 27700

Well at least other 20-year-olds are hearing your message. Thank you for that :)
by bjalda
Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Podcast #46: N-Days vs. Cheat Days
Replies: 11
Views: 37371

Reinhard, it's nice hearing your voice again!

I agree with Noel. The idea of celebrating with food (= 'emotional eating') is being demonized in our increasingly health-conscious society. 'Food is fuel' - right? And nothing more, apparently.

No S succeeds in giving emotional eating an appropriate ...
by bjalda
Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:43 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: SPAM hit list
Replies: 447
Views: 1253823

gnr993
http://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=10608

looks like spam
by bjalda
Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: eSchano Yearly Check-in
Replies: 39
Views: 87422

Great testimonial eschano! Thanks a lot!
by bjalda
Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Sixth year
Replies: 10
Views: 47571

Hello Dave,
First, congratulations! Wow - six years on habit! I hope I'll be able to say that one day..

I am impressed by your consistency, especially at the workshop. Those must be some rock-solid habits you've got there!

I also don't think there is a reason to daunt at all! With this deeply ...
by bjalda
Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Good Books?
Replies: 6
Views: 16538

I just finished 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup. Unbelievable story, this one really made an impression on me. In spite of its heavy content, it is 'light' to read. I finished it in 2 days.
by bjalda
Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Discouraged by the scale? - Read this!
Replies: 11
Views: 28645

Thanks for all the comments. I'm glad if this helped as a reminder to not rely on the scale.

Focusing on your behavior/No S is enough. The time will pass anyways and you will eventually get where you need to be (even if that place looks a little different from what you've imagined/hoped).

Lyra, I ...
by bjalda
Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:03 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Please help! Advice needed!
Replies: 15
Views: 34136

Re: Please help! Advice needed!

I think I'm afraid to commit to it fully because I'm not sure if I'll actually see results, and I don't want to make the sacrifice if the results aren't worth it.

I so understand this fear!
But worst-case scenario; you stick to No S for a few months (because that's what it will take to build a ...
by bjalda
Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Discouraged by the scale? - Read this!
Replies: 11
Views: 28645

Discouraged by the scale? - Read this!

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/453/19161602940_afa3621a31.jpg

This is no testimonial. I haven't stuck with No-S for 10 or more months, lost 10 or more pounds, or 10 or more percent of my starting weight. This is just another reminder of why scales suck in determining your success.

Above you can ...
by bjalda
Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** June Challenge ***
Replies: 35
Views: 49901

Minimizer!!
Now is the time to show what you are made of! It's hard to put a green end to a red streek. It's soo much easier to say 'Oh well, I just blew it!' and give up. But come on!

I've also had losing streeks and always quit afterwards. I wouldn't even come to the bulletin board to check in ...
by bjalda
Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** June Challenge ***
Replies: 35
Views: 49901

Glad that everyone's doing so well.
How about you Prodigalsun & minimizer? How are things going, want to share some of the successes/struggles you're experiencing?
by bjalda
Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Is Fat Shaming Always Wrong?
Replies: 32
Views: 96506

Wow eschano. Thanks for sharing your story!
by bjalda
Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Is Fat Shaming Always Wrong?
Replies: 32
Views: 96506

Japan, France and Italy - you name three countries with still powerful cultural structures around their eating. That might be the reason why people are thinner there - not fat shaming. As a matter of fact, that is slowly changing too. People here in Europe get fatter and fatter as well, as everybody ...
by bjalda
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Is Fat Shaming Always Wrong?
Replies: 32
Views: 96506


I know of no one who has been changed through shaming. I can think of many who have changed with kindness.

YES!
Nobody should feel ashamed about their bodies. NOBODY. It doesn't do any good.

I guess we can just ask ourselves: What if we where in their shoes? And I mean really imagine being born ...
by bjalda
Sun Jun 07, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** June Challenge ***
Replies: 35
Views: 49901

I think I'd like to join after all.
A little sanity-check after meeting the scale yesterday... Is my behaviour really as good as I think?

7 - S day
8 - Green
9 - Green
10 - Green
11 - Green
12 - Green
13 - S day
14 - S day
15 - Green
16 - Green
17 - Green - or rather 'greenish'? I made jam ...
by bjalda
Tue Jun 02, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: *** June Challenge ***
Replies: 35
Views: 49901

Good luck eschano! You're already off to a good start!
But you're living in the future, aren't ya? At least over here in Germany it's still June :)
by bjalda
Sat May 30, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: 3 Mos. - 15 Pounds - Giving Up the Goods
Replies: 3
Views: 20376

I just found this impressive testimonial. No S while traveling - that really means No Excuses. I'm glad you stuck it out and I am curious where you're at now.. Not much hope of you responding here jarls, after more than 4 years. But hey, you never now!
by bjalda
Tue May 26, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: You've long admired her feet...
Replies: 70
Views: 332381

Wow, thanks for checking in. That's a huge motivation! And I agree with Blithe.. the fact that you feel like checking in after SEVEN years is all the more reason to believe that No S 1) simply works and 2) is pleasent enough to have people come back & reporting.

Congratulations Blondie. I'm happy ...
by bjalda
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: weekends gone wild
Replies: 7
Views: 19816

Jessiebooboo, don't worry.
They will calm down!

They're just like children... And it takes a little time for them to grow up. Go ahead and enjoy them fully , even your 'over the top S-days'. Don't feel guilty! The greenness of your week will eventually teach those S days a lesson.

I still have a ...
by bjalda
Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Question About Seconds
Replies: 11
Views: 26019

I love HabitCal, but it frustrates me how the tiniest slip-up can lead to a red day, when the day was so good otherwise. (As in the case in point.) So you don't use it anymore?

Yes, I also love the idea of HabitCal and how simple it is. But it doesn't go well with my No S habit. For me it seems ...
by bjalda
Fri Apr 10, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Question About Seconds
Replies: 11
Views: 26019


People will start to respect your new habits when they are used to them. Just the other day a friend was about to offer me something and then said, "oh yeah, you're not a snacker." I haven't told this person about No S, but she's just used to me refusing snacks.

Wow, this is great. Seriously, I ...
by bjalda
Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Salad Sadness
Replies: 7
Views: 19920

Hey! I'd say, just take a bigger plate.
You love salad and No S shouldn't keep you from having it - on the contrary. No S is meant to make you enjoy your meals more !

So just take a bigger plate or add some 'extras' which will leave you satisfied. Don't know what your diet is like but think: bread ...
by bjalda
Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: working out vs. food intake
Replies: 1
Views: 7225

True story!
It might even be rather enjoyable than hard :D
by bjalda
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: NoS in Maintenance?
Replies: 16
Views: 30441

I just (re)started two months ago, so I am nowhere near the maintenance phase.
But as Noel said, I was also intending to eat this way forever .
And I mean exactly this way.

So I won't eat less until I reach my 'goalweight'.
I also wouldn't be afraid of losing too much on this diet. It's so ...
by bjalda
Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: An old blog but very inspiring ...
Replies: 2
Views: 9072

Thank you mustloseweight!
I have been reading this blog too, it always helps when you start struggling and considering other diets/ways to loose the weight. But when you see how much easier it gets with time.. you realize that it's worth every little struggle along the way
by bjalda
Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:56 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: short workouts to support NO S eating
Replies: 14
Views: 27443

The song is great.. haha! :D

I actually started an exercise program 2 months ago that fits perfectly into the 14 minutes of ANYTHING.
It's the http://www.12minuteathlete.com/ program and as the name already suggests, it only takes about 12 minutes to complete. But it really takes all you've got ...
by bjalda
Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:05 am
Forum: No S Diet Testimonials (aka "yearly check in")
Topic: Two years of NoS. Reflections on saner weekends
Replies: 10
Views: 32500

Wow! Great to hear your story. Thank you for checking in again, even though you hardly ever think of it anymore!
by bjalda
Fri Feb 13, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Intuitive eating
Replies: 33
Views: 59526

Gingerpie! After a little while your post really sunk in. Thanks a lot!

Sometimes, I feel a bit sorry for myself because I can't party like I did in college -yes this is a for real scenario - On more than one occasion I've said to my husband "I wish we could get sh*t faced drunk then get in a car ...
by bjalda
Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:23 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Intuitive eating
Replies: 33
Views: 59526

I always go back and forth between ways of Intuitive Eating* and the No S Diet.
(*I must say that for me, Intuitive Eating doesn't mean eating according to a hunger scale.. it just means: eat the food and don't let your head interfere with your body's cravings AT ALL!).

Because everytime I commit ...
by bjalda
Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of dropping an S rule! (No sweets)
Replies: 20
Views: 38531

Hey alicerabbit,

I was just wondering - what is so bad about 1 failure a week? I acutually think that you are doing very well (and probably better than without No S)? 4 days a week of perfect compliance is still very good . At least to me it sounds like a lot! But I understand that the red day can ...
by bjalda
Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Daily Check-In
Replies: 227
Views: 311250

Hey Anoulie!

Hm... I'm asking myself if you might be too rigid on your N days?
Your body/mind could feel that you don't enjoy yourself during the week,
which makes it very hard to follow the rules for a longer period of time.

Please enjoy your N days!

That's most of your days (if you are about ...
by bjalda
Wed May 08, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

Well, monday was good, today was hard and I gave in. Still not feeling like I have the strength to go for it 100% again, too many doubts if this is the way I want to eat for the rest of my life. I guess I am just waiting for my motivation to find it's way back. And maybe I really should find another ...
by bjalda
Wed May 08, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Daily Check-In
Replies: 227
Views: 311250

For the record, it was less than a teaspoon, but still -- chocolate! :shock:
What do I do?

You don't overthink!
That's what this diet is about after all, isn't it?

There is a recipe for chili-chocolate steaksauce. And you would not call it a sweet either. Luckily this isn't a forbidden-foods ...
by bjalda
Thu May 02, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

Tuesday: Failure
Wednesday: Failure

I really really really wanted to quit on monday. On tuesday I decided to go "off the diet" and today I wanted to say goodbye to this forum, because that seemed like the polite thing to do.

And I opened this textfield and tried to put down the real reasons why ...
by bjalda
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

Monday: Failure

B: 2 slices of bread
L: Cereal
D: potatoe dish

Failure: I ate the cookie that came with my coffee.
by bjalda
Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Daily Check-In
Replies: 227
Views: 311250

It's funny how or emotions influence our thoughts, which in turn control our behaviour. But at least you know why this happened to you today. Don't let you inner critic ruin your weekend though..
Maybe treat yourself to something really special since you are having a hard time?

To answer your ...
by bjalda
Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

Wednesday: Success
Thursday: Success
Friday: Failure

B: Muesli and two slices of bread
L: Some Cookies, one muffin and some olives
D: Pasta with tomatosauce
3 more cookies, 1 slice of bread, some almonds
by bjalda
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

Monday: Success
Tuesday: Failure

B - egg, baguette
L - soup
D - fish and salad

later in the evening I had..
another baguette
some grapes
a banana
a bowl of chocolate muesli
by bjalda
Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Katie's Daily Check-In
Replies: 227
Views: 311250

Hey Anoulie! You are back too! I remember you because you were one of the younger ones (and also from Germany?). Well I wish you all the best this time, it looks good so far, doesn't it?

I am a little bit like you when it comes to perfect compliance to a diet and giving up if you allow yourself one ...
by bjalda
Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Bjalda's Check-In #3
Replies: 13
Views: 27524

Bjalda's Check-In #3

Hello folks,

Some of you might know me, because this is not the first time I will be doing No S..
And since I have gotten to know myself over the years I am afraid it won't be the last time either.

The times I tried No S I found it both very ristricting and liberating at the same time. Restricting ...
by bjalda
Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:25 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

not going well :(
by bjalda
Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S & The Holidays
Replies: 10
Views: 22388

Re: No S & The Holidays

Lorelei wrote: *clementines (something is very holiday-ish about these to me)
To me too! And I just love the smell of them..
On N Days I will substitute my standard bread for bread with raisins and butter (I don't know if it is american too). And I like to top off my porridge with cinnamon & sugar :)
by bjalda
Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Thank you gk! You are so right! Had to make the experience myself though.. I think that I got a pretty good idea of how much food will be enough/keep me on track.

And the thing is: I would have been much further if I had just eaten a little more all this time. Nothing good came from that "diet ...
by bjalda
Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: No-S diet blog on Tumblr..
Replies: 1
Views: 6619

I like it!
And you are so young. How come you've dieted all your life? Hope that No S will help you to let go of the diet-mentality :)
by bjalda
Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

I realized just this:
I had an awful week, I also had an idiot weekend, but what I also still have is: habit. The fact that all of this just felt awful and wrong means that I haven't "lost it all". And that is why I am more than positive that I will get a hold of myself and that I will start fresh ...
by bjalda
Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

I am freaking out!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Today

I am feeling very bad about this. Just weighed myself to make it even worse and now I don't know what to do next. I feel I do not deserve the 2 upcoming S days.. I am sure that I won't be able to enjoy them (no matter what/how much I ...
by bjalda
Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Fail
damn you S-Day leftovers! They always seem to get me :?
Next time will be better..
by bjalda
Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Success
by bjalda
Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Success
by bjalda
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * November Challenge * * *
Replies: 17
Views: 31520

Nice! I am going to work on my N-Day habits a little more..
My goal is: To do better than last month - again! Last month I had ("only") 3 failures, so it's getting a little trickier this time :P)!

01: Green
02: Green
03: Green
04: Green
05: Yellow
06: Yellow
07: Red
08: Birthday of my ...
by bjalda
Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Success
by bjalda
Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * October challenge * * *
Replies: 45
Views: 51005

Me too! My goal was to have less than 9 failures (which I had in september).
I only had 3 and I'm very happy about it! :D
by bjalda
Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Thank you janie! That's really sweet of you (:
I actually think that I am like this.. so maybe it's not the best idea and I'll just continue tracking greens/yellows/reds. Until now it has been enough to get great results. I guess you are right then! Shouldn't try to solve problems which aren't there ...
by bjalda
Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Yesterday success

Today an S-Day, over the top again. But I think it's a huge influence that I just got my period

Cheese roll
500ml vanilla-yoghurt
Croissant with chocolate
2 slices of marble-cake with whipped cream
1 slice of apple-cake with whipped cream
1 1/2 bag of potatoe chips
Chocolate bar ...
by bjalda
Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S "mods" (add yours!)
Replies: 167
Views: 393539

Oh.. I am also looking forward to it! Interesting mod, I really like the "philosophy" behind it.
This is a good rule, even just to think about. It shows how disordered our eating has become. People who drink alone are called alcoholics. I don't think eating alone is much better.
by bjalda
Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: PMS: How do you ladies keep from eating the whole planet?
Replies: 15
Views: 30643

I allow myself big plates and as much hot chocolate I need.. but it usually helps just to cuddle up in a blanket, with a hot water bottle and A LOT of tea.

And I think Lily x is right, it is just another habit we have to replace (:
by bjalda
Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

I really rationalized myself into having cake for breakfast and potatoechips after dinner. And until now (just coloured in my HabitCal) I found it perfectly adequate that I ate that. I just realized that I actually failed today. How did my mind do it?
by bjalda
Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Back on track. Yesterday was a success
Had a great weekend as well, my S Days are starting to change dramatically. I find myself very picky about which sweets I chose

Oh and I noticed my pants are getting loose, had to cut another hole into my belt.
by bjalda
Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

I did good until I went to my neighbours house where they had hot wine punch & cookies and other stuff. I only had one cookie, which I didn't even reaaaally want, it was more because I didn't want to refuse everything..(always my "problem") But I haven't had lunch that day, so I definitely didn't ...
by bjalda
Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The 21(day) Club
Replies: 839
Views: 1565633

Jeeeeej, since yesterday I'm a member too!
It took me seven months to get here, so I think I am going to stay for a while haha :)
by bjalda
Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:02 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Today would be my 21st day on habit.. and if I make this day a success I would stop tracking until the next failure.. I would really like that.

But extra challenge today: I have to skip breakfast (for the first time) because I want to go to the movies later and those nachos there always look too ...
by bjalda
Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Success
by bjalda
Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:25 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What do you do about "real hunger"?
Replies: 42
Views: 59913


I keep reading on other sites that you can lose wt and "never be hungry again" but I think that might involve regular snacking and might not amount to me losing wt at all!

I think that "never be hungry again" is not really what you want too! Because there is nothing more satisfying that eating a ...
by bjalda
Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Success
by bjalda
Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How long have y'all been on the boards?
Replies: 13
Views: 28710

Since april this year (6-7months ago)! I started to implement the 3 meal structure because I read somewhere that it was better than the so often recommended 5 or even 6 meals a day (sounds bizarre now).
One day I was searching for the term "gluttony" and this site came up. I loved it, this system ...
by bjalda
Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Over eating and guilt on S days
Replies: 9
Views: 18307


Don't compare your eating habits to diet-book perfection that very, very few people (if any) actually manage to achieve. Only compare your eating habits to other eating habits you've actually managed to stick to for more than a month at a time. Comparing them to anything else just isn't fair or ...
by bjalda
Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Thank you for the kind words r.jean!
And yes, you are right.. I have already experienced some influence of the n-day habit, but it is still pretty small and only shows sometimes.
I most certainly will have to be patient :P

Today was a success
It's good to be back, felt great after those S Days ...
by bjalda
Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

I went overboard this weekend. Overall it just was too food-centered for my liking..

And just to make myself realize that this is definitely too much and not about "treating myself to anything" anymore I am going to write down today's intake.. I am just sabotaging myself.. On sundays it is always ...
by bjalda
Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Who Me? Checking In!
Replies: 549
Views: 617954

Oh my, I feel sorry for you! ): Doesn't make your great accomplishments any smaller though!
Didn't know you could just develop some new allergies..
by bjalda
Fri Oct 14, 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Yesterday NWS day
My sister came to visit and I went to a birthday as well, it got kind of piggish.. I definitely ate too much.

Success today
by bjalda
Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Thank you r.jean (:
It really feels sustainable because it was so easy to get those results. Nearly effortless.

Today; success, but my portions were biiiiig.
by bjalda
Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:06 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

12.09.2011
152 lbs, 28 inch waist

Since then I have had:
17 Success days
9 Exempt days
4 Failures

12.10.2011
147lbs [-5lbs], 27 inch waist [-1 inch]


:)
It is going so well! I am very happy about my results so far.
by bjalda
Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Success!

Tomorrow is my second weigh-in and I am just going to write down all the benefits I am getting from this plan because I know how I tend to freak out when I don't see any results on the stupid scale..

- I love the feeling of an empty stomache in the morning
- I learned to NOT eat an ...
by bjalda
Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Thank you! :) It really is going well!

Success
by bjalda
Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:15 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Thursday & Friday were green as well.
It was a good week.. now I'm enjoying my S Days (:
by bjalda
Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Success

I am going to a little sit-in with friends now, knowing that there will be food, but also knowing that I won't touch any of it (:
It's good that I can finally trust myself with stuff like that.
by bjalda
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Another successful day.

I'm beginning to notice that my portions are getting smaller.
by bjalda
Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Today was a success.
Very simple, very easy. Even though I was jobbing at this office where somebody brought bakery-stuff for their birthday. I decided to safe some of it for lunch, but this one woman constantly asked me why I wouldn't eat it right away because it was still warm.
Three times "I am ...
by bjalda
Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: * * * October challenge * * *
Replies: 45
Views: 51005

My goal is: To do better than last month (9 failures)!

01: Yellow
02: Yellow
03: Green
04: Green
05: Green
06: Green
07: Green
08: Yellow
09: Yellow
10: Green
11: Green
12: Green Weigh-In
13: Yellow Friend's birthday & my sister visited me
14: Green
15: Yellow
16: Yellow
17 ...
by bjalda
Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Thank you, snapdragon! Yes, I am definitely having a rocky start.. But that's okay, I have no hurry


Yesterday I failed , because I was having one of those special nights with a friend,where you just can't stop talking - and when he offered some food I didn't feel like rejecting. Felt like a ...
by bjalda
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

today.. funny funny stuff, because we had a barbecue. It's just difficult to control if I only had one plate. But I really truly did my best, didn't go overboard and I even skipped the dessert (delicious magnum icecream). That's why I am calling this a success. I did the very best I could.
by bjalda
Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Determined's Check-In
Replies: 431
Views: 419728


5) For years I have watched two contrasting women in my life. My MIL is a sweet 90-year old woman who has never exercised. She's still in an apartment, but only able to stay there because of having help. She has struggled to walk for years & her quality of life has been affected for decades ...
by bjalda
Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

I ate too much this evening,
nevertheless,it was a success.
by bjalda
Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

r.jean you are right. I'd probably do much worse without it. Thanks!

And Anoulie, nice to know that there are more young folks doing this "grandma-diet"! :) How long have you been doing this?

Oh and I almost forgot:
Today was a success (:
by bjalda
Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Thank you.. it does not feel like it though.
Today was a success, but I had a hard time controlling myself.
by bjalda
Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Today was a failure

:( Next time (on a day like that) I'll just disappear into bed with some hot tea or something..
by bjalda
Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

Yesterday was a success
by bjalda
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: bjalda's check in
Replies: 58
Views: 71049

----------------------------------------------------------
Restart!

I just looked over my HabitCal and noticed that the longest interval I followed the rules of VanillaNoS without failure were 6 days.
6 days!!
I never made the 21days, so that is why I am going to keep the Daily Check In at least ...
by bjalda
Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Loading up your plate? Realization!
Replies: 14
Views: 27415

oolala, I certainly do hope that NO S will help me with these binges.

I also found this article dealing with discipline vs. self-discipline.

http://www.faithwriters.com/article-details.php?id=32252

great article! thanks!
I still overload my plates sometimes.. I always ate a lot at mealtimes ...
by bjalda
Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Do you eat the same meals everyday?
Replies: 15
Views: 30942


I've found that if I stick to more or less the same foods every day for these two meals, I don't feel hungry: I guess it's a case of "Well, it took you from lunch to supper yesterday, so it will do the same today".

This suits me too. And also: I am a (poor poor)student and don't like to spend ...
by bjalda
Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 successful days!
Replies: 14
Views: 27829

That's fantastic! Congratulations :)
Keep up the good work!
by bjalda
Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S "mods" (add yours!)
Replies: 167
Views: 393539

I decided to stick with the No Solitary Snacking mod for a little while.. and now I have got a question: Do you still have the sweets and seconds "freedom" on S days or do you actually follow the N-Day rules unless there is someone to enjoy sweets, seconds and snacks with you?
by bjalda
Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: If you started in June/July/Aug/Sept - Stop in :)
Replies: 47
Views: 56271

I (re)started at the end of July and so far I have had 14 successes and 4 failures. Not perfect I know, but butter than it would have been without No S.
I am 5"8 tall and in the beginning I weighed around 150lbs. I always felt best aroung 140 +/-

I too want to get rid of my "diet-head".. I just don ...

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