Everyday Systems

Well, this is only my second set of S-days, and I've already discovered they are far more difficult than I wanted them to be. Even though I said my mantra on these days was, "Don't be an Idiot!" I have not heeded it. Both weekends I have used my S days as official permission to stuff my face with ...

Alas, on Friday I went awry and was forced to put a * on the calendar. This, of course, sets me back as far as getting into the 21 Club--argh.

I don't have any excuse--I made a conscious choice to break the rules when I binged. I didn't even really try to talk myself out of it or give myself a ...

I'm a little late as far as the welcome wagon...you're probably already at your in-laws. But WELCOME nonetheless!

By the time you get back you'll be ready to hit the ground running...

I'm so glad you're doing well--and seem so much more relaxed. I think you were very wise to take this in turtle steps--especially at this time of year. Every little bit forward is still taking you in the ultimate direction you want to go.

I read a book once about how people are more apt to make ...

Hola Senorita!

Glad you've joined us along the No-S journey. I can totally relate to you when it comes to being a sugar fiend. However, the longer I stick with this, the less I crave it--and I find when I do eat or drink something sweet--it seems almost sickeningly so to me. A small sweet treat ...

I'm going to put a * on the calendar on my way to bed this Thursday night.

Thanks for the encouragement people--it does feel somewhat empowering to make sane and wise decisions in an area of life where I normally feel totally out of control.

Today there was perhaps some funny stuff in that I didn ...

Wednesday I earned another * .

It was also a day with some struggling involved. I had to do a lot of talking myself out of eating stuff simply because it was THERE. I knew it wouldn't taste nearly as good as I wanted it to taste...I knew if I succumbed it would be the one thing led to another ...

Sue, I don't believe you were a coward for taking the day off--I think it was really brave of you to do what you needed to take good care of yourself. So many times I find myself doing things I honestly don't want to do--things I know will lead to my own self-destruction--merely because I'm going ...

Rosemary, I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your post(s). I admire your sense of calm as well as your gratitude. I think you're a beacon of hope for the rest of us who aren't as far along on the journey. Thank you.

A * for me today.

I did well despite the fact I got up a lot later than I should have, so breakfast was later than it normally is. This meant I wasn't at all hungry when it was time for lunch...I packed a sandwich and ate it later at work...and by dinner I was back on track.

More customers brought ...

Hurrah! I'm glad your first N day went so well. I know what you mean about not wanting to be too enthusiastic, but I think there's a difference betwen having unrealistic expectations and having a healthy dose of enthusiasm. Initially, it's your enthusiasm that will carry you through when you're ...

Hey, I say, "Whatever works!" And I actually think it's delightful...

I put a * on my calendar before I went to bed last night...and I think it was only my desire to be able to do it that kept me from stuffing things in my face last night after work.

Of course this is the time of year when some of our lovely and loyal customers bring us treats to thank us for serving ...

See, this is why I think people should banish the scales--there are a myriad of reasons why that reading on the scale could be up--water retention, a gain in your muscle mass due to riding your bike, the alignment of the planets.

If you THINK you weigh five pounds more than when you began and that ...

Just wanted you to know I'll be thinking about you today and holding you in my heart.

Sunday night I came really close to being an Idiot! I wasn't physically hungry at all, but I had that "I want something else" thing going on. So I began eating stuff--like a couple of squares of Green & Black Organic chocolate I never would've even bought had I not read about it on the No-S board, a ...

I pondered whether or not to do the daily check-in thing and decided it couldn't hurt...and it might help. I already did a post in the General Discussion forum about how my first five N days went, so I'll just pick up here where I left off. I have a feeling the posts here are going to be very stream ...

After reading your post I realized how kindred we truly are! Ohmigosh, I've felt and said and written so many similar things. From what I read I think you really are grappling with this--and gaining insight and understanding--not only in what works for others, but what (so far) isn't working for you ...

Sounds like you're doing great--yipee!

Now, I'm going to offer you some unsolicited advice, so take it or leave it... I think you should stay far, far away from the scales. Just from what I've read about you in your posts, I think jumping on the scales to see if you've lost weight and using that ...

Hi shamrockmommy, and welcome to a saner, better way of life!

Man, I could totally relate when you said you introduce yourself on new diet forums as The Queen of Failure. I, too, am one who starts off with a BANG and fizzles out very quickly...then I beat myself up for being a quitter on top of ...

I made it successfully through my first stretch of N days and thought I'd share some random observations...

...I'm happy to report I got back in touch with my sanity and serenity. I was amazed, though, at how quickly they returned. By Wednesday I was so much calmer, and even though I knew it was ...

I'm going to chime in with the others and agree that I think you should keep your S-Days sacred.

Another thing that jumped out at me was when you said if the scale or tape measure reflected a loss, you'd be psyched--otherwise, you'd be sad. Why set yourself up for possible disappointment? You might ...

"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, that chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elemental truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitively commits oneself, then ...

Iregirl,

How did you get rid of the chatter? I fight it all day long, almost every day. I've only been ding no-s for 6 weeks, but I have to say I yearn for the time when the chatter quiets and I can just rely on habit and not willpower to get me through the eating day.

Z.

I'm not sure what sort ...

When I read through the thread pangelsue posted where she asked for practical suggestions about dealing with hunger, I came to realize hunger management is a skill that can be learned. And, like any new skill, it comes with practice.

I decided to share my experience here. Sue, I hope some of what I ...

Thanks to all for being so welcoming--I really do appreciate it.

Here's the saga of me being a recovering vegan...it wasn't your average vegan, either--it was a NO ADDED FAT vegan! Let me begin by saying I never had any moral objections to animal products--I did this strictly for health reasons. I ...

Reinhard, something I've thought about all morning since I first read your exciting post...

It's a quote from one of my favorite people in the world--Martha Beck: "When you're doing what you're meant to do, you benefit the world in a unique and irreplaceable way. This brings money, friendship, true ...

I tend to be one of those people who tell everyone I know EVERYTHING I'm excited about--I'm like a little kid. However, I'm working at not letting my inner child drive the bus and trying to let my life speak for itself.

Having said that I will say I did share the No-S link with one of my co-workers ...

Whoa! That's really incredible...and I wish you the greatest success. I just hitched my star to your wagon, but I will say I think the best thing you have going for you is your down-to-earth sensibility combined with your willingness to display your sense of humor. Most of these diet books take ...

About a week ago wosnes sent me the link to the No-S site. We "met" on another diet related (let's just say we're both recovering vegans...) discussion forum and have grown a friendship outside of that. When she sent me the link she said she thought this way of life would resonate with me, and as ...