Everyday Systems

Makes sense.

It's just as physiological as it is psychological.

But you're going to have to be GENTLE with me. Otherwise you WILL lose me. Don't evangelize...just guide. I heard enough of the evangelizing (and some giant egos) when I did the low carb crap. Besides, I'm the one who has to learn if tweaking so ...

I LOVE Leslie Sansone! I do her stuff but with my mp3 player and the tv on mute. It's actually a decent workout.

Well, yes I did, but I'm not tweaking; I'm doing serious damage control. I realize you can just let em rip as long as you adhere to the N days, but my S days were flat out out of control. I needed to do SOMETHING.

I do best with structure. Everyone gave some good advice. While I'm not going to do ...

Wow. Amazing information from everyone. I will definitely be trying these ideas. My guess is that by listening to what you are saying, this is a trial and error type thing and it's individualized.

Eating in the car is a BAAADDD habit for me. I think I need to stop that one right away.

All nifty wordplay aside, I must say that I went off track. WAAAAYYYY off track. A one weekend (S day) splurge spiraled out of control and so did I. So I'm back.

But here's the thing... This is my first day back and I am HUNGRY!! But, that's what I get. I think I am going to limit my "S" days in ...

Waterlilly, thanks for the suggestion. I am going to look into some stretches.
I'm kind of wary of yoga because of its religious origin.
8)

No worries on that one. Yoga itself is not a religious practice. It can't be. It's just stretching. In fact, high school sports teams have been using some ...

Sweetness, have you tried yoga? I do yoga off and on but used it to heal for the first time a few weeks ago. I went to one of those dumb mall massage places and I noticed my lower back was really sore for about a week. Finally, I got tired of it and decided to do a yoga session and it went away ...

Oh, yay! :D It's not just me then! Peptol Bismol has become my best friend these days.

Must be something about the body adjusting. Another benefit is that I find myself focusing on healthy meals, rather than obsessing about rice having 5 more carbs or 1 gram of sugar than I should. All that kind ...

Sweetness wrote:
Snapdragon, Over43, ironchef, Jellybeans, Milly, Waterlily, thanks for your input! Let's do continue to stop in here and motivate one another.

Thanks! Will do!

My HabitCal is looking like Christmas....lots of pretty green and red colors with a splash of yellow. Picking the week of Thanksgiving is a heck of a time to start No "S". Two weeks ago, I didn't even know this diet existed (when the student is ready) so my time is challenging.

I must say that ...

It's cool that you posted this idea because I have been mulling it over myself. I'm not an "all season" runner. I can't do it year round because I always injure myself. It does, however, give me a goal to shoot for and it helps me get rid of both weight and stress while aiming for a goal.

We have ...

I like to call that, "diet rage"

I don't know if detox is the right word (I am personally not a big believer in "detox") but your body may just not like sugary foods anymore.

That could be part of it. I was "without" for a while and I think it rebelled.

I was at the mall yesterday and I got really humbled by a woman I saw. She ...

Cool. I get that vibe from him too. Which then makes me wonder, why is sanity and moderation in such short supply? Once upon a time, people ate mashed potatoes and beef and donuts and yet still stayed slim, and they also treated each other with kindness. Truly, the world has gone mad.

Some interesting thoughts here. I know for sure it's not an illness. I feel much better today. I do think caffeine might have been an issue. But I also really do think that my body is adjusting to not having the steady supply of sugar and snacks (even the non sugar ones). I wish there was some ...

Yes, thank you. I need to hear success stories of how people did it. And I've heard the osteoporosis thing too. Yet, it doesn't always stop me. Plus it messes with my blood sugar. I don't like the non colas nearly as much so they're a good intermediary for me.

Is there such a thing as a "detox" when you start eating this way :?: I don't mean officially as if you're cleaning your body or whatever goofy thing you could call it, but perhaps an adjustment period?

Today I felt "bleahhhchchhh". That's a combination of "blah" and "bleech" accompanied by an ...

I can't give up diet pop. Not just yet. I have to catch myself at the right time to do it. It's such an addiction.

Maybe I will switch to Diet 7-UP and go from there...

And another thing (so many revelations, so little time)...

I've been on several weight loss discussion boards before and this one seems VERY kind. I wonder if it's because of simplicity. I mean sure, someone could show themselves as a total asshat :twisted: but I spent some time reading these ...

but it's so comforting to know I don't have to have diet food ever again (or low carb... aaaaahhhh the freedom) and that another S day is right around the corner, where I can have whatever sweet thing I most want. :D

YES! :shock: OMG, yes! I have been eating normal food and wondering if somehow ...

eschano wrote:Hi Waterlilly,

This post is hilarious and insightful. A great step towards a new lifestyle!

Thanks Eschano! I'm a writer and while I post to the discussion to communicate, I also can't help but use it as a creative outlet too!

Welcome Waterlilly.
I was the same, pre no s. I think most of my snacks were due to boredom, anxiety, procrastination, loneliness etc. When I had to face those issues/feelings, instead of distracting myself with eating, I found they were actually quite manageable and passed quickly.

Thanks Emmay ...

And I see one more issue. This "hunting" constantly for food has exposed the fact that I have a job that I am very unhappy in and was probably using my food hunting time as a way to stave off boredom (my schedule changes weekly and it's annoying) and a way to cover my feelings by stuffing food ...

Holy crap! :shock: This new WOE, on my very first day, has exposed some SERIOUS issues I've had but didn't know.

These include:
*Time wasted hunting for snacks as I run errands
*Psychological space used for hunting for said snacks
*Money wasted on snacks
*Consumption of sweets (and sweets AS ...