The No S Diet

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A friendly, supportive thread for anyone following a diet of moderation
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/weight_loss_chat/2873838-the-no-s-diet?pg=40

Thanks cheddar. We'll adjust to the new normal in time I guess. My poor DH has a brain tumour, it is benign but now needs chemo and/or radiotherapy in an attempt to stop it growing. Just feel so helpless. He's only just got his driving licence back and will probably have to surrender it again. Life just seems so harsh sometimes. Sorry for ranting, its hard to discuss IRL.

@PosiePootlePerkins I'd be ranting in your position too. And probably eating half of Tesco !
Be kind to yourself and each other, at times like this nothing else matters

Thanks two We are off on our camping trip on Thursday and I intend to enjoy every minute! (Well maybe not when its chucking it down with rain and blowing a gale) Makes you realise what's important in life. I appreciate the support, I realise its not strictly NoS related!

Ooh and I got an email alert that you mentioned me with @

Oh posie, I'm so sorry to hear your news. I hope you and your family have a fab holiday. And cut yourself some slack! There are more important things than food.

Ah thank you beela Thank you lovely people. Had a little cry and feel a bit better now. Will try and be a bit more sane with my eating tomorrow.

@PosiePootlePerkins without you there wouldn't be a No S thread so I think we can forgive you going off track a bit and support you however you need it.
Even if that is feeling special at my newly learnt trick

Aw thanks two that made me smile, very sweet of you to say so. Have a good day everyone

100% what two said.

Had a better day today. Was still tempted to binge but managed to stick to plan and feel better for it. We are off camping tomorrow so won't be posting as much but thanks again everyone for your fab support yesterday, much appreciated and needed.
Have a good week or so

Well done @PosiePootlePerkins have a nice break. Hi @beela

Ooh I got an email too! Thanks @twofloorsup

Have a good day everyone.

Sorry to hear that Posie, I hope you all have a fantastic camping trip.

Is anyone else finding noS harder in this crappy weather?

@OSETmum weather making me miserable but I think after nearly 8 months No S is pretty deeply ingrained. I'm catching rare moments of dryness to get out on my bike

Ooh my first post tag! Well done @twofloorsup on coming this far! I was so grumpy yesterday I ate some Thorntons Continental chocolates that I got at the end of term. They tasted so sweet and sickly and I felt worse after! Ah well, lesson learned.

Isn't it funny how much your tastebuds change !!
I crave salt now instead I'm not sure it's any better for me though

Hello No Sers.
I think I was on the thread before this one, I've not really got stuck in yet as life has become quite insane these past few weeks and I'm completely disorganised (even more than usual) and feeling very overwhelmed and really quite sorry for myself.
Then I read Posie's news and I realise I've lost some perspective. Posie, I hope you have a lovely holiday and best wishes to your DH.

I'm trying my best but my goodness I find the hunger so difficult to deal with and it sets off a binge. I'm very overweight (BMI is top end of obese) so I've been used to eating so much food - and junk - for the last few years that I'm incredibly hungry doing No S.
Anyway, I'm hoping to get my life a bit more settled in about two weeks' time. In the meantime I'm still trying to get into the 3 plate habit and trying not to binge.

Hi goats. If you are feeling hungry there are a few things you could try:

• eat bigger meals to keep you going longer
• eat foods which keep you fuller for longer. I've found that healthy fats and protein work best. E.g. smoked salmon and scrambled egg.
• have a hot drink or a glass of water
• have an emergency glass of milk
• do something else and see if the feeling goes away (go for a walk, do the hoovering, etc)

Or finally...

• embrace it and see if you can hold out longer than your stomach! (Is it a bit sad that I am competitive with my own stomach?!).

I do totally get the 'you'll spoil your appetite' comment that my mum people used to make. I enjoy my meals so much more these days because I am actually hungry when they come round.

@GoatsInATree I totally agree with what @beela has said.
It's surprising how long you can go on a big protein packed meal.
I have nuts and avocado and eggs not necessarily together but any of those things keep me full for ages.
I'm also a bit competitive with myself and refuse to have my evening meal too early as I'm still terrified of going to bed hungry

I am getting through a lot of avocados too! My new go-to food.

They're amazing. Bit pricey though and bit of a lottery until they're opened up

The best one I've had recently was from aldi, and it was super cheap too. But I'm not very good at aldi, and I can't go there just to buy avocados

Oh btw, I mastered sourdough!! Mashed avocado on sourdough toast for breakfast - amazing!

I am so jealous !!
Just looking at the starter process gives me the jitters and I'm a qualified chef

And @beela have you tried poached eggs on top of that ?

@twofloorsup that would be yummy! But I just can't manage to poach an egg successfully

I used the Paul Hollywood 'Bread' book, it took the best part of a week to get my first loaf (and a whole day to make it because it's such a long rise) but it's ok once you get going. I'm quite fond of my little starter bubbling away in the corner now.