Everyday Systems

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/03/25/scientists-have-figured-out-a-simple-way-to-cook-rice-that-dramatically-cuts-the-calories/

This is how they did it. Sounds pretty simple.

"What we did is cook the rice as you normally do, but when the water is boiling, before adding the ...

https://hbr.org/2015/04/reusable-bags-make-people-buy-organicand-junk

Interesting article about how bringing reusable bags to the grocery store could influence your food purchases.


In consumer psychology the word “licensing†is the key. If I behave well in one situation, I give myself license ...

http://theguycancook.com/blog/2010/07/3 ... d-workout/

Sounds like he could benefit from a lower glass ceiling and low smoking

Although I haven't been using this daily check-in thread I have continued to No S. I stepped on the scale this morning and I see that I have lost 11 pounds since September 7. (Note: I'm still 50 pounds overweight, so I lose weight rather fast to start.) That's less than four weeks and not 100% on ...

I'm sick and haven't been focusing on no s at all.

Thank you so much aspencer, eschano and Licota for your encouraging words!

Day 12: Success

l-3 scrambled eggs w cheese, corn tortilla, 2 radishes, small banana

d-toasted bacon sandwich, cooked broccoli w butter, small banana

Day 11: Failure

l-cheddarwurst w/ bun, 2.5 oz bag bbq potato chips, grapes, glass of milk

s-3 handfuls of chocolate chips

d-2 strips bacon, fried egg and veggies, piece of toast, grapes

Aw, my first red day to report. Rather than start over at day 1, I'll just continue on with day 12 and tally ...

Sounds like a great day

Welcome, strawberrybear! I too have PCOS. I have an apple shape, but am also big overall. fwiw, I’m in my early 30s and was able to lose 50 pounds over about nine months using vanilla No S. In keeping with what aspencer has said about the basis of a good diet, I did seem to lose weight easier/feel ...

bigmac wrote:Is there "something" i can put on waffles on an N day...

unsweetened applesauce is good

Day 10: Success

l-baked chicken breast, 1/2 almond butter sandwich, grapes

d-2 strips bacon, fried cabbage, pretzel roll

So true, eschano!

Day 9: S Day

l-At Sonic: jr. double cheeseburger, medium fry, vanilla dish

d-baked chicken breast, breadstick, grapes, glass of milk

I can totally relate to what you've said about thinking about food too much. It seems I can only operate in two modes--restrictive dieting or binging. Engaging in those behaviors is an effective distraction from my problems, but of course they end up causing their own set of problems so it doesn't ...

Day 8: S Day

s-microwave potato chips (made w half a medium potato + coconut oil)

l-2 large slices of cheese pizza, 2 small donuts, glass of milk

d-baked chicken breast, cooked broccoli, 2 breadsticks

Eating doesn't feel as organized as I try to shift to a new schedule. Tried to sleep in as late ...

Just popping in to say I think your plan sounds very reasonable and I hope your leg is feeling better.

ferdberfle wrote:"Pop-tarts too. Stop it."

Hehe, there was an article on Yahoo recently reporting that sales of Pop-tarts have risen for 32 years straight even while sales of cereal and soda have declined.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pop-tarts ... 23276.html

Day 7: Success

l-almond butter sandwich, remainder of the deli turkey, a few baby carrots

d-canned beef stew, grapes

Friday was my last day of work. I will have the next week off before I start my new job. I will be working nights, so must get my sleeping and eating schedule switched over. SO and ...

Day 6: Success

l-turkey and swiss sandwich, lots of grapes

d-ham steak, cooked baby carrots w butter, 1/2 Portuguese roll w butter

I'm inspired by these tiny adventures of yours. Great system you've got going. Little things like taking an alternate route home really do make a difference in keeping life interesting.

Day 5: Success

l-turkey and swiss sandwich, banana w almond butter

d-ham steak, cooked baby carrots w butter, 1/2 Portuguese roll w butter

My meals have to be simple, eschano. To match my cooking skill level. Luckily, I do enjoy simple food as well.

Day 4: Success

L-turkey and swiss sandwich, baby carrots, banana

D-rice, ground beef and veggies, banana with almond butter

Day 3: Success

L-turkey and swiss sandwich, baby carrots, banana

D-rice, ground beef and veggies, banana

Sorry to hear about the Lyme. I have a friend who has it. I know it can be very rough. Hope you can find some relief from it.

Day 2: S Day

L-1/4 red baron pepperoni pizza, slice of bread w almond butter, raspberries

D-rice, ground beef and veggies, raspberries, 1/2 pint milk, large chocolate chip cookie, plus the dough that was left on the spoon and bowl when baking

Thanks, Amy. Good luck to you too. I see you started ...

A big thing I've seen lately are dessert mug recipes like these:
http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2013/02/26/30-mug-recipes/


I made the single serving chocolate chip cookie recipe from this site tonight. This one's for the oven, not the microwave.

http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2012/09/30 ...

Thanks for the encouragement, Sonya. Really am shocked I didn't gain with the amount of food I've eaten in the past few weeks. I know if I don't find balance I could easily regain all the weight eventually.

No worrying about overfilled plates, calories, nutrition or any of that jazz. Just working on getting the habit down and avoiding extremes.

Day 1: S Day

I'm not a breakfast eater.

Lunch-3 scrambled eggs w/ cheese and veggies, 2 slices buttered toast, raspberries

Dinner-half a red baron pepperoni ...

Thank you, gingerpie

No S was my New Year's resolution for 2013. Overall it was a success. I’ve suffered from disordered eating of some form or another for as long as I can remember with the main issue being binge eating. My foremost goal with No S was to free myself from my anxieties surrounding food and eating, but ...