Everyday Systems

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Thanks, Soprano, for the support!
Amy, thanks for the bonus points, I was definitely very proud! 8)

Today is a red day, but I’m quite proud that I didn’t act on the WTH mindset. The thought of taking advantage of this day crossed my mind briefly, but I didn’t really feel the need.

It was a ...

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Wow, that's amazing! You are doing so well! May I ask what your height is?

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Thanks all! :)

Another green week, but with 1 NW S-day on Monday. Initially, I didn’t want to make it an S-day, but it was a work trip and I had no idea what to expect food-wise.

That morning I had a stomach ache and decided to skip breakfast. At the location, we were served cake, and I felt lots ...

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Hi Sinnie, wishing you all the best with this fresh start. I understand your doubt, I struggle with that as well. Always hopping onto the next diet. And sleep is so important, I hope you can get some good night rest and just keep going! You got this!

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Great job running the 10k!

Does the running makes you hungrier though? I noticed that when I went to the gym for 3 times a week, I was ravenous, but now that I walk 10k steps a day and do some light exercise I am not that more hungry.

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I hope you can get back to your original food boundaries smoothly! They really sound fair and sustainable in the long run. Virtual plating is a challenge for me too! I did focus on the hungry scale lately, and it helps to be in the moment and actually rate your fullness.

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Hi Win, just checking in to see how you are doing! Hope all is well!

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Soprano: Thanks so much for your encouragement! When you have an occasional slip, does it make you feel bad or can you let it go easily now?
Sammy: Thanks for your support, I am glad we can cheer each other up and share our frustrations!
Amy: Such wise words from you, and you are so right! Thanks ...

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I am sorry you are struggling so much at the moment. It's so frustrating that getting back to a once good plan seems so hard right now. I love the mantra's from your previous post. Don't be too hard on yourself. I hope you feel in control again soon!

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Good luck, Amy! You got this!

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Thanks for looking into it!

Clearing the cookies didn't work for me, but checking the box "remember me" did!

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(I tried to post an update over the weekend, but I kept getting logged out.)

Since Saturday I’ve really been struggling with my plan. Actually, even before that. Somehow I keep doubting everything. Especially on Saturday, when the scale went up and I felt tempted to start counting calories again ...

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I am so sorry to hear you are feeling so badly. I think the stress and exhaustion is taking it's toll. I hope you can rest soon! Your body and mind needs it.

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Congrats on the 10k and your green days!

Hopefully your back feels better soon! You are doing great!

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That's amazing!

You must feel so proud! I am so jealous, I would love to be under 60 kg.

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Soprano, It definitely affects my blood sugar! I needed so much more insulin than usual.
Amy and Sammy and Win, thank you!

It’s been another tough work week—understaffed at the office and dealing with a sore throat and cough that keep coming and going. I’ve finally had a few days without needing to ...

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Ugh, the house stuff sounds incredibly chaotic and stressful. Good thing you have your cravings and binging under control. It's scary when we suddenly lose that grip for some reason. I can imagine the plateau is annoying, I also have to remind me that weightloss is not linear...

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Glad to hear you are doing okay, Win! Do you have any particular goal in mind or just being at peace with food?

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Congrats on the all time low! That must feel good despite the blood sugars. I also feel like I am in weight loss mode. I hope we can continue this!

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Oeh, that sounds delicious! I love Korean food. What a lovely gift! I am also so thankful we can share our own struggles regarding food.

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Sammy, thanks!
Amy, thank you! She’s luckily so cheerful and has no symptoms! She always makes me laugh!
Win, that sounds really amazing! It’s incredible what music can do, right? Even as we get older, it still brings out the dancing side in us, haha. And yes, I was absolutely exhausted the next ...

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Hey Leah, congratulations on your house! That’s such great news!
I’m sorry to hear that your binges have gotten so intense and that your dietitian’s plan with the snack didn’t work for you. I have to admit, I can’t do that either. It’s so hard to find that balance. But despite all the setbacks and ...

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I am so sorry to hear this, Soprano! I hope you get the help to bring the number down!

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I hope you are doing well, Win!

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Hey Amy, I’m sorry things have been so difficult lately. But I’m glad to hear you have a plan again and are already making progress! And it’s great that Suzy keeps you aware of snacks, haha. What breed is she? My little dog is also very attentive whenever we bring out food. She’s just more lazy than ...

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Hey there, I’m just dropping by to show some support! I completely understand your struggles, like most people here. I haven’t read everything, so apologies if you’ve already talked about this before, but have you followed many diets in the past or have you always had a difficult relationship with ...

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Hey Pink, I’m so sorry that you lost your two dogs. The hardest part about having pets is that we can’t keep them with us forever. I hope you’re able to look back on the most beautiful memories and moments you shared with them.

And wow, your daughters struggles, that must be soo difficult and the ...

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It’s been a bit of a stressful period. I got knocked out by a terrible flu (or maybe COVID?) and have basically been coughing my lungs out for the past two weeks. Thankfully it’s getting better, but my throat still feels like it’s on fire. The doctor didn’t prescribe anything—it just has to pass on ...

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Thanks guys! Wise words, Sammy. Thanks for sharing! :D

I’m not quite sure whether to classify my day as a green day or a red day. It started this morning with high blood sugar (usually after an S-day), so I decided to correct it and waited before having breakfast. When my blood sugar leveled out ...

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I am sorry to hear you got derailed over Christmas. I can relate though! It's so hard to get back into routine. But small steps, you got this!

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Ah, we all know that feeling when times are tough.. "whats the point?" I love how Win puts it, be the kind person to yourself!

It's hard to get back into routine, but maybe planning ahead does the trick!

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We all know the feeling of endless packing! I hope you feel better soon! A sore throat and a cold is no joke. Some people keep functioning and staying active, but it always hits hard in my case. I think dancing is one of my favorite workouts too!

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Sammy, thanks so much for your kind words!
Soprano, thanks for your support!
Win, oh gosh, thank you! I really needed to hear that. I guess I was very much judging my own struggles. Sometimes I get upset with giving up and starting over. But thanks, the run definitely made me proud!

Today is ...

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Congrats on the new low!

Must feel so good!

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Hi, how are you doing lately?

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Win, so happy to hear a paper calendar works so well for you! Marking those days green must feel so good! And tracking all days is so helpful, red or green, I also really needed to hear that haha.

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Good to hear you are starting to feel a bit better! Hopefully you will get into your routine smoothly!

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Sammy, it’s inspring to read! It seens like you found something that is sustainable in the long run! Moving is a pain though, but you got this!

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Well, unfortunately, I’m back to square one. The three meals went well, until I had a huge hypo and an intense binge. Of course, I could have just continued with my three-meals plan, but somehow it didn’t feel right.
I notice that I switch so much—my biggest problem right now is simply sticking to ...

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Sammy: I know right? It sounds so nice, but it makes me so obsessed with food.
Win: Thanks for checking up on me, I appreciate it! You are right though, I guess I needed to try it to get it out of my system.

Okay, last week I made a plan to stick to one fixed S-day and use floating S-days for ...

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Hi Win, sorry to hear you were struggling! Do you track your days? Maybe you can get a physical calendar to track your days. It helped me to litterally see the calendar every day to stay focused.
And I think I know what you mean with that hunger feeling. Sometimes the hunger is just too strong. Don ...

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I hope you are starting to feel a little better, Amy. Sometimes a day with doing absolutely nothing can be just the thing you need right now.

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Welcome back to no-S, Sammy! Seems like you have a solid plan to make it succeed!

Sorry to hear you were struggling so much, I really hope you can improve this relationship with food again!

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Thanks, guys, for checking in on me! I really appreciate this board and all of you so much! :D

Pinkhippie: Yay for vanilla No-S! Let’s do this — we can!

Win: You’re right — the more complicated it gets, the harder it becomes. Simple plan for the win! :wink:

Amy: I’m starting to believe that too ...

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I am so sorry to hear you are dealing with this. I completely get that feeling of wanting to binge and comfort myself with the junk food. It’s important to not beat yourself up over this, you are struggling. I hope you can go back on track soon!

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There will be more and more greens eventually! Just keep going!

I also try to remind myself to just focus on the N-days and not worry so much haha.

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Homemade cookies are the best!

S-days feel so much better when the week was green!

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Hi Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. It makes so much sense that food doesn’t feel comforting right now. Grief can take away even the small things that normally help. Be gentle with yourself.

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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a lovely time. :D
I have to be honest, I literally ate myself sick. Oops. :oops: I really made the most of my S-days, with the result that I felt so full all day that I became nauseous. After Christmas I wanted to switch back to eating three meals a day ...

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Oh yes, eating normal sounds so good haha. Hope you had a wonderful time and all the best wishes for this year!

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Thanks, Win, for taking the time to reply to my questions! I really appreciate hearing other people’s thoughts and approaches—it’s very helpful.

Last week I had one red day. It was Friday, and once again my brain started searching for a new way to lose weight faster. Ironically, the scale showed ...

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Ah, I know that feeling of wanting a dessert…

what kind whas it? And might as well enjoy it to the max. We usually focus on that red day, but it takes so much willpower to mark it and move on. You are doing great! Did you make your meals a bit bigger btw?

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Oh wow, that sounds rough! Sleep is so important, glad to hear you finally had a good night. And to be honest, I am also kind of tired of the less daylight. I do like the cozyness of the holidays but it does affect your mood as well. What is the most challenging regarding food right now for you?

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Thank you, Win! Haha, so you’ve had those difficult moments with the scale after working out too? Do you still exercise, and do you weigh yourself often? I do think that focusing on getting through this month as well as possible and making January as “green” as possible will give a clearer picture ...

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Hi, Win, what a great idea to get rid of the diet books that no longer help you. I actually had a moment too that had the same core feeling. What is the alternative to No-S? Dieting endlessly, failing, and then moving on to yet another diet? That doesn’t really feel like a pleasant thought.
And good ...

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After strength training, your body retains water, which means weighing yourself gives a distorted picture. That bothers me, even though I can explain it.

Yes, unfortunately for me S-days were never completely “settled” after a while. I followed No-S for a long time with modifications for that ...

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Oolala, how are you doing these days?

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Ah, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law! It’s incredibly impressive that you didn’t binge during such a stressful time. That’s really an achievement. And I completely understand how you feel about clothing sizes. I actually didn’t want to buy a bigger size either, but it’s really nice to ...

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Hi Amy! Oh, wow, Texas… how was that? And did they have a beautiful wedding cake? :D I can imagine it must be so much fun to go there. And I completely understand your point about a “fresh start on January 1st,” but we need to stay strong. Especially during these crazy days, aiming for green days is ...

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Hi everyone,

Thanks Soprano, Amy and Sammy! :D

It’s been a bit quiet here, but I wanted to give an update. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much improvement since the last update. I’m still struggling intensely with the same issues—impatience, dissatisfaction, blood sugar levels, etc. It feels ...

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Hey everyone, it’s been a while, and things still aren’t going quite the way I’d like them to. Losing weight feels harder than ever. I also got sick with a nasty cold and sinus infection, which kept me from working out for about a week. My weight is up, but friends and family keep reminding me that ...

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I think that’s a wise decision, Sammy. Even though we might not realize it, the number on the scale can have such an impact on your mental health. And I understand how hard it is to take it day by day — we want so badly to already be where we want to be, to reach our goal. But it takes small steps ...

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Happy belated birthday, Amy! I hope you enjoyed your day and has some delicious vegan cake!

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It seems that tracking your green and red days is motivating and also gives you more insight into what does and doesn’t work on a daily basis! Keep it up!

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That’s great that you’ve been able to lower your A1C. It must feel good and like a reward for all your effort. Are you planning to keep doing what you’re doing now?

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Amy: I think you are right about that! :D It's supposed to be fun!

WIN: Thanks! I think so too, maybe I need to let go of that need to be perfect when it comes to control.

Pink: Thanks so much!

Because of our staycation, I really struggled with my blood sugars, and it reminded me once again ...

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Congratulations, that’s a great result! So nice that you’re getting closer to your final goal!

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ammy, I hope you’re feeling better! It’s always a struggle. It’s surprising how in some periods you can feel so motivated, and at other times it just doesn’t work out. But I think you’re on the right track!

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Pink, I’m sorry to hear you’ve got so much going on right now. I hope things calm down for you soon. It’s good to read that your No-S training is coming in handy. I also find that a meal tastes so much better when I’m truly hungry. I think it’s a good idea not to weigh yourself just yet — see how ...

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Win, it’s great that you’re checking whether the meal is sufficient for you. And it’s impressive how well you analyze your red days — that way you’ll be able to create a well-adjusted plan that’s realistic and doable!

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I know the feeling—it’s tough. But you’re on the right path, and you’ve got this!

Diet-hopping is one of my weaknesses too, though. Do you have a specific weight goal, or are you just seeing how it goes?

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Maybe next time you’ll manage to stick to just one plate. :D But honestly, with all that temptation at a buffet, I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t. I totally get how you feel afterward though. Like I mentioned in my own post, I tried so many snacks at Disney—and looking back, most of them weren’t ...

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Ahhh gotcha. I wish I could do an app like that, but I have an android phone. Bummer. I might have to start a spreadsheet.

You can, the app is also available for Android, it's called Habit Tracker. :D

Amy, no, I am glad you did! It's super helpful! And I am pleased to hear it may have helped ...

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Sammybunny711 wrote: Sat Sep 27, 2025 4:59 pm Are you keeping a spreadsheet? Is that how you know the percentages?

I track my green days with an app that shows me the percentage. In the beginning, each day has a big impact on the number, but over time, one S-day here and there makes less of a difference.

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Disney on Ice sounds like so much fun! I’ve never tried Chick-fil-A before, but it’s fascinating to see how many food options there are in the US. Mr. Ellis watches American sports channels, and I actually enjoy watching the ads in between. :P Like, fast food, fast food, Ozempic, fast food.. more ...

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Sammy, you’re right… I really shouldn’t fall into that diet mentality. :wink:

Amy, wow, I’m honestly a bit speechless. Your words really touched me, and you’re absolutely right. :oops: We’re constantly struggling to figure out what works—maybe even chasing that perfect feeling, wanting to tick all ...

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I feel the same as you, alcohol can't really tempt me, but food... gosh.

Your plan doesn't need to be perfect, you are doing great!

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Ugh, buffet-style dinners can be so tricky. Don’t be too hard on yourself—it’s tough to practice moderation at a buffet. Hopefully the dessert made it worth it! :wink:

We don’t have buffet dinners that often, but when I do, I usually either fail or just call it an S-day. I’m cheering you on to ...

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Yeeh, so happy to hear from you, Win.

Let's support each other especially with upcoming holidays!

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I hope you will get your sense of smell and taste back soon, Sammy! That's what I hated about covid too. It makes you feel so miserable. I am sorry to hear the doctors checkup was such a bad experience. I am glad you will stop counting the calories, it's so not sustainable. It made me obsessive too ...

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Sinnie, thank you — and I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. I can imagine how hard that must be. I have a little dog myself and she’s my world. I hope you can find some comfort in the memories you shared together. I’ve been looking at lots of photos and videos of my cat, and I’m ...

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Thanks, Amy! :D

Well, yesterday was my S-day, and it turned out pretty wild. I ate a lot and ended up feeling uncomfortably full. I managed my blood sugars quite aggressively to avoid any crazy spikes. Overall, I think it went okay—good enough, I guess. :wink: Still, it always makes me realize how ...

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So cool that you've kept those journals and can looking back at them. It also sometimes surpises me to see my old eating habits. I think we can definitely retrain our fullness cues back to the normal. But it takes a while and you have to be careful to not feel deprived. The dinner with your husband ...

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A vegan catering sounds amazing to me! :D Not vegan myself (vegetarian) so I can understand the excitement when you don't have to worry about what you can or can't eat! And good job for not going wild, it's important to be mindful about just enjoying the whole event, not just the food. A lesson I ...

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Hi Sinnie, I can understand how tempting it is to count calories again.. but you are right, no-S is defintely a comfortable way of eating. It's just hard to control our diet brain sometimes! Hang in there!

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Thanks, Sammy — it really is!

And thank you, Amy. I think you’re right: a trip could be really good for us, though I’m not sure where yet.

Anyway, today is my first true green day for the 100th time — no more starting over or switching around. My goal is 75% green days, though I’m hoping to go ...

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Well done! And I feel the same, early dinner days are, for some reason, easier.

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Yay for the two day streak!

Glad to hear you are starting to get into your routine!

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Well, no, not today.

Felt sad after work and got a huge craving.... so I bought a (small) cake... Food is my comfort, and I felt like I needed it. Next week I have two weeks off work, this is my last workweek... I am not really in the mood to go on a trip yet, but maybe...

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Thanks Amy, Soprano and Sammy. I will start tomorrw, the last couple of days were red, and I just couldn't really focus. So tomorrow is a fresh start.

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Yay, congrats for reaching your mini goal!

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You got this! Can you see a pattern as what makes your day a red day?

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Afternoons are definitely hard. You are doing the best you can! You got this!

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After two weeks on the carb limit diet (which at first seemed to be going well), I decided to switch back to No-S. In the first week my blood sugars were fairly stable, but by the second week it became a struggle to keep them in range. The reason I gave up on No-S before was because the S-days threw ...

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It sure is! I sometimes share no-S in conversations about weightloss and it's funny how differently people react. Some have a "gotcha" moment, it makes sense for them and some are horrified, haha.

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It's really great that you found out a planned snack would help you that much! I always like to read about other peoples mods.

I think the key is to NOT feel deprived, and if that means no-S + a small snack, then great!

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I call that a win too! Small baby steps, it's important!

Do you also feel like you can't trust your hunger and fullness cues anymore after dieting for such a long time?

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I messed up thursday evening (of course after I just posted how well it's going :x) by forgetting an insulin dose, it completely derailed my blood glucose. It was very high the whole night, so I felt awful in the morning. It was a fun day though, because went shopping with my parents and enjoyed a ...

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Sammy, it definitely is! The plan does sound pretty similar to yours! :D

Amy, thank you as always for your support! :D I really hope my motivation stays strong.

Day 4 of my new plan, and I finally feel like the number on the scale is starting to go down. My blood sugars are soo stable, and that ...

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Wow, the job offer in Paris sounds exciting!

Do you always have a planned snack or just sometimes?

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