Everyday Systems

July 3rd was my 21 day. So now I'm working on my next 21 days.

Sandy

I'm sad that no one at work noticed you were upset and crying. Was it the book that made you cry?

I'm so impressed by all you do, the exercise and eating right. What an inspiration. Please note that even though I don't know you, you do have a positive impact on me via this dicussion board.

Glad ...

Margaret,
I have found when I bake (which I love to do - cookies, cakes, pies, sweet breads etc.) I usually cave too.

I think you will do fine since you sorted out the problem and planned for next time.

Good luck.

Sandy

Sounds lovely.

Way to go!!!

Tuesday Results:

b-Granola Bar & yogurt
l-frozen dinner - Beef Stroganoff, apple & 8 crackers
d- Turkey & cheese sandwich and banana


I'm really worried about Thursday and Friday and how I will handle food. Believe it or not I'm hoping boyfriend and I do NOT go out of town. It's simpler for me to ...

All your efforts and hard work paid off! Keep up whatever it is your are doing.

I was glad to find this thread as I had a horrible weekend. I got right back on track on Monday. I have the N-days down but the S-days are a problem.

Observe and correct. So, I need to come up with some solutions so that I enjoy S-days. I need to remember the infamous word "Sometimes". Not every ...

Monday Results:

Back on track.

b-Cheerios and banana
l- frozen dinner and apple
d- Turkey sandwich, banana and sugar free diet cocoa

I'm joining the July challenge of no red days and working on my S-day.

Yes, my July goal is to get S-days under control. No red days for S-days, no red days for N-days.

Well I made it through the weekend. I'm disappointed in myself for having a free for all. Total failure for this weekend. My passion for sweets took over and I indulged on both Saturday and Sunday.

I need a strategy for the weekends. I'm comfortable with my weekdays. So, I've decided for the month ...

Moxie28, I've had days like that.

Good going sticking with it yesterday. Tomorrow is Saturday and you don't have to try so hard.

Blueskighs thanks for the vote of confidence. I need all the support from this site that I can get.

I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas as I anticipate my S-day. Just need to make it through the day. Only X hours to go.

Great job!

Back from putting cupcakes in freezer!

Note to self (or anyone who will remind me): take yummies home tonight so that I may enjoy 1/2 of one this weekend.

Thursday results:

b- granola bar and coffee
l- Vegetable beef soup and apple
d-1/2 salad with cheese and chicken & 2 slices of bread (out to dinner with boyfriend/significant other - don't know what to call him)

BF/SO wanted to have dessert when we went back to his house but I said none for me and ...

A whole big straw basket of Cadbury eggs. Yummy! I do believe that chocolate is the food of the gods and no food reduction program will ever change my mind.

Yes, yes now I need to save it for S-days and I'm ok with that, but I do confess that it's one of my great loves.

Hi! I saw that you were located in Missouri. I'm in Ballwin. Small world.
As for your question, I don't have an answer as I am new. Started June 14th.

Lucky you to not have sugar cravings. It's easy for me not to snack or have seconds. But now sweets, whole different story. I miss my sugar. I don't ...

Blueskighs, thanks for your word of encouragement. You are so positive and uplighting.

Wednesdays Results:

b-Cheerios, milk, and banana
l- frozen Chinese dinner and apple
d- Turkey & cheese sandwich

I didn't work out as I got home late due to beauty appointment.

Feeling more in control but ...

I drink black coffee on N-days and save coffee with milk and artificial sweeteners for S-days. Sweetened and creamed coffee is not a trigger for me but it's something I want to be as a treat.

Everyone does what works for them. Good luck on making a decision and remember to trust your instincts.

Tuesday Results:

Yesterday was a very tough day for me as I was tired and crabby due to lack of sleep. I wanted to eat all day long. However, I stuck with the program.

I had to tell myself "oh well" many times. As in "I want to eat the Reeses Peanut Butter Cups in the office refrigerator." "Oh ...

Monday results:

b- granola bar
l - frozen dinner - chicken & noddles
d- salad with cheese and turkey

workout - jog 3.5 miles

You are a big part of the reason I began No S. I love reading your progress and it has been inspirational and motivational for me.

I too am counting my calories, albeit the old fashion way. I too think artificial sweeteners are “a gift from god.â€

Hang in there.

Sandy

Just remember you are not alone. We are all in this together. You will do it. One meal at a time.

I use the paperclip method as well. This weekend I decided on a reward system. I will give myself something for each pound lost, for reaching halfway mark and for goal. Goal is a sapphire ring!!!!!

I'm female.
Crazycatlady - I love cats too. How many cats do you have? I have 2.
One black and one white.

You are an inspiration to me as I've just begun. Great work - and I know that it was work.

Wow! Great job on sticking to it while you traveled. Give yourself tons of credit for that!

Completed my first week and have 7 links in my paperclip chain. Yes, I need an animate object to carry around to help. Adding to my link gives me a sense of accomplishment.

I have faced my scale fears and now weigh in everyday. I will begin to graph my weight so I can have a picture of where Iâ ...

This is my first post as I just ran across No S last week.

Immediately, the concept struck me as the solution to my overeating. I know I was overeating, but didn’t know what measures to take to stop and didn’t recognize that is was a habit.

My decision to start on a s-day, more particularly ...