Everyday Systems

Sweetness wrote:An update on how you're doing would be great if you have a chance!

I second that!

Day Three: FAILURE

Didn't snack, but ate a plateful of oven baked french fries and two home-cooked chicken quesadillas for dinner. So, technically a failure because I ate more than a plateful.

Exercise: C25K W5D2

Weight: 245.6

Goal: 185.0

Difference: +60.6

Day Two: SUCCESS

Another good day. Three meals: egg-in-a-hole grilled cheese for breakfast, turkey & pinto bean chili and a chicken breast for lunch and a turkey sandwich with three fun-sized candy bars for dinner.

I do not consider having a single, small serving of sweets with lunch or dinner a ...

Day One: SUCCESS

After over two decades of mindless eating, it felt quite odd to eat only three meals today. It wasn't hard, though, because I ate more-or-less exactly what I wanted to. Hope tomorrow is the same!

Exercise: C25K W5D1, Shovelglove

Weight: 253.0 lbs.

Goal: 185.0 lbs.

Difference ...

Cool! Thanks for the suggestions and the advice.

I really like the idea of Shovelglove because it's a minimalist strength training program that doesn't require workout equipment or a gym membership. And that's just perfect for someone like me who lives in a small one-bedroom apartment with ...

I use water instead of milk in my protein shakes, so I guess I'm okay. Good to know. Not sure why I was thinking they would be an S.

First-time poster, longtime lurker.

I've been following the board since 2005 and read the book in 2008, but have never actually attempted the diet. So, this will be my first try.

I intend to follow vanilla No S with one minor modification: until I'm able to wean myself completely off "snacks," I ...

Any suggestions for a Shovelglove workout for an absolute beginner? As in, what movements and how many reps would be best? I have a 12 lb. sledge.

Thanks!