Counting carbs/calories is a drag. Obsessive scale stepping is a recipe for despair. If you want to count something, "days on habit" is a much better metric. Checking off days on a calendar would do just fine, but if you do it here you get accountability and support. Here's how. Start a new topic in this forum called (say) "Your Name Daily Check In." Then every N day post a "reply" to that topic as to whether you stayed on habit. A simple "<font color="green">SUCCESS</font>" or "<font color="red">FAILURE</font>" (or your preferred euphemism if that's too harsh) is sufficient, but obviously you're welcome to write more if you want. On S-days just register that you're taking an S-day. You don't have to do this forever, just until you're confident you've built the habit. Feel free to check in weekly or monthly or sporadically instead of daily. Feel free also to track other habits besides No-s (I'm keeping this forum under No-s because that's what the vast majority are using it for). See also my <a href="/habitcal/">HabitCal</a> tool for another more formal (and perhaps complementary) way to track habits.
After my major success of getting down to my fighting weight of 156 pounds, I injured my left hip, went through PT and ultimately had a hip replacement, my right hip being replaced 12 years ago. I unfortunately put back all the weight I had lost due to inactivity and not following my NO S Diet, due to whatever excuse I could make up. The good news is that I am back at it, following the No S Diet, walking 2-3 miles per day, and recovering nicely from my surgery 3 months ago. My goal is to get back down to 160 lbs., which is 38 pounds below what I now weigh, and I know I can do it, as I've done it before, this time I must keep it off, and my taking better care of my joints, etc., I shall succeed. Best regards to all.
Good for you! I've been dealing with IT band issues for 3 months now, so I can certainly relate. I have been able to not gain weight, by being as active as my IT Band will allow me to be, and by trying to stick with the No S habits. I wish you the best!
I followed the No S Diet strictly when I lost weight before, and now in my comeback, I will follow it strictly again. I am back in the groove, walking 3 miles per day, and getting used to the diet again, which daily becomes easier, just like before. It was said long ago that the longest journey begins with just one step. I've taken that step once again, and the long journey to reach my goal begins anew. The encouragement of this forum helped me before, and already is helping me again. THANKS!
2 sets of 25 of pushups and squats, and a swift 30 minute walk early this morning, started my day. I am thinking less about diet now, and am just following it, sort of putting it on auto pilot.
I think I am on my way for the long run now. I have decided not to push too hard, thus I shall endeavor to walk 3-4 miles on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and do 100 reps of pushups and squats on M-W-F, with Sunday a day of rest, along with being strict with my diet every day except Sunday. I believe this will work permanently for me. You are so right about ending endless snacking! This is the big key to success. It's tough in the beginning, because everywhere we are bombarded with all sorts if temptations to nibble here and there, along with advocates of eating 6 small meals throughout the day. Keeping them small is easier said than done.
Hugs from Sunny South Africa Vanilla No S with no Sugar due to Health issues - 11 yrs No S - September 2016 (some good, some bad (my own doing) but always the right thing for me!)
I look forward to your continued postings!
