Everyday Systems

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thanks for stopping by my thread JW

I'll be back again regularly soon

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Hello Linda

not logged on for a while, I must have sensed your message!
They are thank you :) I am so excited!
I am still doing NO S (the no snacking part) but I'm calorie counting alongside it as although I have found peace with eating I haven't really loss any weight and my bingeing at weekends ...

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I think the fact you look in the mirror and like what you see is amazing

to me that is perfect, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks

I am looking forward to this stage

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yey

it's amazing the difference a day can make, particularly a day with nice weather

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I think your Mod was a sensible one Linda, I too feel that I could do with this kind of mod to try and stop my bingeing tendencies at weekends
you have to do what is right for you at this moment

I am glad it is going well for you

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and I'm writing his here so I have written evidence. Had burger king last night, hated it!!! - so this is my reminder for when i crave something like that next time!!! I felt horrible after I had eaten it too

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well restricting myself to 1 treat per S day was asking for trouble, I instantly felt restricted and ended up having allsorts! Back to how I was before the hols I think!-I had got in a good place with my S days. I'm so mad at myself but just got to press on. New week and all that

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congratulations Sinne, wonderful news

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ok so I said I wasn't going to weight myself until a year on NO s but I have just weighed myself but something good has happened. The number didn't bother me! I really feel that now I know what the number is I can keep that in my head so that when I feel like eating more than I should on an S day I ...

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thank you!!

I'm so excited!! Time is flying!

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Happy new year Linda!!

I was relieved when I had my first red day, it made me realise that I could 'fail' and not give up and feel like it was the end of the world and binge
you are doing amazing, keep going

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Hello Kookie!
Happy new year and I hope you're well

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thanks JW! and to you

My wedding is now 17 weeks away so I am on a mission to eat lots more vegetables and fruits for my skin! I really have to crack down on my S days too, I don't want to restrict too much but I think leading up to the wedding 1 treat per S day is enough!

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I'm back!!

Had an amazing time!! I enjoyed my food, was snacking involved but I don't feel bad about it, was a good holiday and now I'm back to it!!

Hope everyone is well and had a brilliant christmas, will work my way through everyones daily feeds over next couple of days

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Thanks Kookie and JW, you're so lovely

This is probably the last time I'll post before I go so have a brilliant Christmas and next time we 'speak' it will be 2014!!

xx

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well, 3 red days so far this month, but do you know what?- I'm ok with it. In the beginning I thought a red day would completely derail me but it doesn't. That to me is success. My red days haven't been wild binges either. They have been 1 item in the evening, I have wanted it, had it then marked it ...

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hahaha automated that made me smile!!
and thank you

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metafit is high intensity exercises with very short rest periods, the sessions are only 20-30 mins long but my goodness it's hard work! I love it cos my exercise for the day is over after half an hour!

I keep thinking about buying a shovel glove!

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thanks automated

Still plugging away. Holiday in less than 2 weeks so upping the exercise a little, trying to do a metafit routine everyday

Like Linda, I feel like I don't really have much to report but this can only be a good thing.

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I'm the same Linda with the need to post thing, think this is a very good sign.

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just to let you know I'm still here but not checking in everyday
I had a red day on Tuesday, this sounds weird but I'm glad I did. I had tea then a couple of shortbread biscuits and a cadbury mini roll. It didn't feel good after I'd done it, sweets were just wrong on a weekday and I had no desire to ...

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it will, i promise. I used to snack so much at work and now I don't think about food from one meal to the next. It just takes a little time to break that habit

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thank you Linda

we go 2 weeks on Friday Kookie , hasn't really sunk in yet, not been on holiday in so long!

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4 lbs is a brilliant achievement, especially with what you have been through
well done

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so weird you saying about Sunday automated, I have found this too! and my S weekend wasn't crazy at all, I didn't have an appetite until around 8pm, not like me at all haha

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I agree with JW, and I too have had this issue Kookie, I'm sorry you're feeling teary

Like you say, you just need to keep yourself busy so you're making it less likely that your thoughts will get taken up by food

Keep plugging away

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brill news about the rowing machine, how cool is that!!

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I don't weigh myself, I just go off my clothes, it's been a good way for me

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Brilliant JW!
I'm so excited, it will be my first holiday where I don't have to give food a second thought, I don't have to worry what restaurant we go to or what food our friends have in the house. I can enjoy 3 lovely yummy meals and puddings when it's weekend. I just keep saying to my husband to ...

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no probs

It's handy to have it all in one place as you can track your progress and see how far you've come too

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haha good on you Rosie!!

If you click reply to post at the bottom of the same thread each time it makes it easier so everyone can see your past posts etc, just click on the same one each day and post your progress there, saves you making a new one each day and it's more like a convo :D

you're ...

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i think all the things you listed could be factors automated, I have at least a week of every month where I'm hungrier than normal.

Another suggestion is (I could be way off though) that because of the exercise you have built up your metabolism has speeded up so your body is craving more fuel ...

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brilliant finallyfull!!
it's these kinds of times that make us so strong so it's easier next time it happens!!

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thanks Linda!

Portion control is going well, I fancied some hummus today so I added some with a few breadsticks to my plate, because I have cut my portions down I ate the hummus but couldn't eat all of my sandwhich! My stomach was full and it felt great to stop eating and push my plate away

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i was like you too at first but you will get used to it, I don't even think about food after my evening meal now :)

also, if each day you click reply to post on the same post it's a lot easier, just name the post 'phxhocking's daily check in' then put all your daily check ins in there by clicking ...

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I wouldn't call that a red day either, wasn't like you were nibbling on stuff before your meal, things like sauces need to be tested

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haha thank you Kookie and automated

yep! I'm looking forward to trying it on again

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I got measured at the gym yesterday and I have lost an inch off my waist and 1.5 inches off my hips, I'm very happy!

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I Also have around 20lbs to lose.
the feeling of not wanting it to take a year will pass. After a few weeks of your habits forming you will begin to accept that this is it for life now. I have been doing this 3.5 months, it has FLOWN by!! A year is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I felt a ...

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i remember this too but forgot it was you!
you've come such a long way

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Brilliant Kookie!
So pleased for you

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thank you, good luck with NOs, I'll be sure to stop in on your thread

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glad you had a good day!
I've been doing this 3 and half months and it's completely changed my attitude towards food and eating

Yes this is where you check in, just keep posting in this thread :)

I see you're from Australia, I'm going to Perth for xmas in just over 3 weeks, so excited! I'm ...

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Thanks everyone!
I did push through! Had a brill weekend too, no bingeing and sane eating!!

Ooh that's weird, people usually spell Claire rather than clare, I like mine and your nieces way better jw!

Will catch up on all your threads tomorrow

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fingers crossed you get some sleep tonight Linda

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coming on here because there is a cream filled jam donut in the fridge at work and I REAAALLLLYYY want one. NO NO NO!!!! first time I've had a bad craving on an N day for a long time!!

just got to push through. I'd eat it and then what?! I'd feel horrible!

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that's so funny! toad in the hole in Uk is completely different thing!
it's a big yorkshire pudding (you might have to google that!) with sausages in

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ooh I'm thinking of trying pilates too, think it would do me good
glad your tummy is feeling better

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glad you are better JW, you've made me want chicken soup for my dinner

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Thanks Linda
It's 4 weeks on Friday! so excited

did body combat again last night, am feeling it today, soooooore!! but in a good way.
Nice day off from exercise today then I'm off work tomorrow which will be an interesting N Day! It's all good practice!

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haha I wish I'd never learnt what a calorie is too finallyfull!!
My partner has no idea about how many cals he should eat or what is in what or what is a high or low amount. I would love to be like that, once we know we know though, at least we can train our brains to eventually not count

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feeling oh so good!!
my portion control is going so well and my exercise routine is up to scratch. Looking forward to seeing the effects of this after a few weeks of portion control and calm S days

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well done linda, you sound so strong and positive
love your goals idea

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glad you're feeling positive Kookie
The S day plan is a good one. That's what I did Saturday. you then know you've got a lovely pudding to look forward to and will hopefully stop us eating other things

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ah good Kookie I am pleased!!

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thanks JW

Feel so much better today than last week! Saturday was brill, ate a bit more sweet stuff than I had planned on Sunday but it was by no means a binge!

Woohoo

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Thanks Kat and kookie:)

Today is going well too however I am having to resist the urge to
Go to the shop and buy sweet things! Think I might go buy a pudding to have after tea tonight then I have something to look forward to

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Don't usually post on a weekend but I'm having a brill s day, had breakfast then body combat class then went to see my friend for a cup of tea and we had a good catch up then before I knew it it was 2.30pm! I ate my dinner when I got home, going to my mums for tea tomight, I asked if she would make ...

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you're so right, today is all you can think about with NoS

your mind is going to be elsewhere with a poorly baba, don't worry about it
keep going, 1 step at a time

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I'm not sure, it's a complete contrast in feelings!
Feel amazing today :-D looking forward to a sane S weekend so I feel like this on Monday

you're not going on! That's exactly how my weekends have previously gone but not anymore, I can feel it!!

Need to remember this feeling now and how I will ...

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Well Done Linda!
Amazing achievement

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Brilliant post finally full!
The bit about every Saturday really made me laugh!! That's where I'm at!
How youve described your s days is exactly what I want mine to be like too

Here's to sane s days

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Sorry your job is stressing you out kookie. I hear about so many people like you who are expected to do more and not get paid for it, what would they do if you didn't do it! But then of course that would be seen as being awkward. It's so unfair :(

Also dont worry about tonight, you'll be fine ...

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knee support came :) had another rest night last night so I'm ready for Metafit tonight, feels a lot better today !

Feeling so much better than I did at weekend and beginning of week, my portion control is going really well and I am pleased :) Just need to keep this up into the weekend. My plan to ...

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LOVE this post!!
this is so true and exactly what is my mind but you have worded it just right. I have eaten chocolate on S days even when I haven't felt like it because 'now is my chance'. I need help with this too!

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what a difference a couple of N days makes! feel a lot better today

got body combat tonight, my knee however might put a stop to that, I have a recurring problem with it, ordered a knee support yesterday so hope it comes today!

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it was basically that people who have suffered with an eating disorder where food is restricted this can lead to bingeing during/after recovery.

We WILL be free, it won't be long

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I feel for you linda, having to start over friendship wise is hard

Good luck with your plating, it's a little easier than I thought it may be, hope it's the same for you

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good stuff Kookie, I am pleased you are feeling better! I felt horrible yesterday but today is a better day for me too, reading your post saying you are excited again has made me feel better even more. Love the effect this forum has!

I've been reading some info on binge eating this morning, just ...

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I second that Kat

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Glad to hear your first few days are going well

and welcome to this forum. I have never used a forum before this one. it is full of lovely supportive people

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Good luck Tessy, hope to see you back soon x

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it's so weird that a few of us that are feeling like this. I don't know if it's just in my mind though as I don't weigh but with my previous problems I don't know if my mind is playing tricks in the mirror :( argh!

We know this works, we just have to keep going, this is where most people would give ...

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Thank you Linda
:)
and yep, that's the best bit if we feel like we're not quite ready we can go back to what we were doing knowing that it's ok

Yesterday went well, I went back to cereal with fruit for my breakfast, a sandwich for lunch then spaghetti bolognaise for tea, my plan is to fill a ...

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Thanks kookie

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also, I feel I am ready to reduce the amount I put on my plate at each meal. I have added a lot of things to my plate particularly at lunch time so that I feel safe, I now feel ready to just have the sandwiches and fruit and crisps rather than adding the lump of cheese, yogurt or other extras as a ...

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I totally get what you mean FinallyFull!!
I am getting sick of the horrible feeling on and after S days. I have had this feeling before and then binged the week after and feeling like I haven't learnt my lesson but I really hope this weekend is different

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thanks JW
Love this forum!!

Having a day where I feel like a hippo, never good but got gym after work so hoping that will help my mood

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Good luck JW, I completely see where you're coming from. Just gotta ride with it

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I def agree with you both! Change in season and time
On nos, we've just got to push through

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After my first red day on Wednesday I had a second straight after

but I'm happy to report Friday was fine and I've had a very controlled couple of S days-not through deprivation but through just not feeling like bingeing. Feeling a lot better now and looking forward to Monday! Back to basics

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Glad you have come to a decision and you feel good about it

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10 days woohoo!! such an achievement

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this is a dilemma Kookie

There's pros and cons to both, like you though I couldn't bear to restrict things again

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Thanks so much kookie
You're so lovely

True about the counting, it's only a number and I don't feel as bad as I thought I would, don't feel like I have failed and given up, it's a new day and I feel good

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Thanks everyone for your support!
It's so good to be able to come on here when bad days as well as good days come along

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Thanks jw :)

Terrible day today :( my first red day.
Steven was rushed to hospital as his back went but then on the way there they thought he had a hole in his lung, after a lot of waiting and worrying he was given the all clear and that it was just muscular.
So my first emotional binge happened, I ...

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This sounds like a good plan to me!
And good idea not calling it a rule, goodbye diet head

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that workout sounds brill!!
Good on you

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well that's an improvement from last weeks Monday feeling!
Although it went well, I do still feel I bit bleugh this morning but like you not as bad as last week, we will get there!

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Kookie! Experiment worked really well on Saturday so that's good! Sunday I snacked a little but no bingeing! I had more chocolate than I had planned to have put it wasn't a massive bar in one sitting

Hope it went well for you

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I know what you mean about clothes shopping Linda, I feel the same :( it's rubbish :(
Mirrors are horrible and I think we sometimes see ourselves bigger than we actually are.

The time is going to pass anyway and while people are losing weight quickly and then gaining it back, you will be losing it ...

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thanks so much linda

haha that's so funny!

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very proud Kookie!! to get cake for your friends then not eat any is amazing!

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haha I always write lunch after dinner so people know which meal I mean, I call my meals breakfast dinner tea with being from the North!

Yep, no mods, just an experiment of control :)

I have a social weekend too, don't worry. It's the alone bingeing at home we want to stop, if you're going out for ...

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I know! we have choc in the fridge and I don't think about it at all during the week!

and you're so right about the power being with us. Also, I think that because we've both said to each other we will try this that may help if we get the urge to binge cos I don't want to log in on Monday with a ...

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12th November

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Your days will Feel So much easier now you've hit 21 days!
Roll on 100

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Haha it's more a sound than a word

Thanks Linda, love your posts, you're right I did have some good s days, I may be being too harsh on myself. It's mainly buying a big bar of chocolate and eating it all, just need to buy a smaller one

my snacking isn't really too bad on a days

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rocking it as usual Linda!

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