Take 3
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Take 3
Hi Everyone,
I think the third time will be the charm.
I started No S a few months back and didn't make it past a few days. I had a couple red days and let my all-or-nothing attitude sabotage me.
My second attempt lasted 6 weeks from mid-Oct to this past Dec 2. I had a wicked craving for snacks and junk on a Monday, and it was the beginning of the end.
So now to take 3:
I've made a list of all the things that appeal to me about No S. That way I have something to refer to in order to stay motivated while I create my new habit. BTW, I started Jan 1, so it's been a bit over 2 weeks. The "S days gone wild" in attempt #2 have been toned down as well.
Here's what appeals to me about No S and why I keep coming back:
1) no weighing, counting, or measuring anything
2) it will allow me to stop obsessing about food. I have my meal and forget about it until the next time
3) it's easy to fit in with holidays, eating out, etc
4) it's do-able long term
5) I will hop off the diet bandwagon permanently as I effortlessly find and maintain my ideal weight.
I get a lot of exercise, so any excess weight I might have (only a few pounds) will come off easily.
The No S diet is simple, but really ingenious when you consider all the pros I've listed. The only challenge for me is not snacking during the week. I know this will get easier as my habit becomes more ingrained.
So hi to everyone.
Kathy
I think the third time will be the charm.
I started No S a few months back and didn't make it past a few days. I had a couple red days and let my all-or-nothing attitude sabotage me.
My second attempt lasted 6 weeks from mid-Oct to this past Dec 2. I had a wicked craving for snacks and junk on a Monday, and it was the beginning of the end.
So now to take 3:
I've made a list of all the things that appeal to me about No S. That way I have something to refer to in order to stay motivated while I create my new habit. BTW, I started Jan 1, so it's been a bit over 2 weeks. The "S days gone wild" in attempt #2 have been toned down as well.
Here's what appeals to me about No S and why I keep coming back:
1) no weighing, counting, or measuring anything
2) it will allow me to stop obsessing about food. I have my meal and forget about it until the next time
3) it's easy to fit in with holidays, eating out, etc
4) it's do-able long term
5) I will hop off the diet bandwagon permanently as I effortlessly find and maintain my ideal weight.
I get a lot of exercise, so any excess weight I might have (only a few pounds) will come off easily.
The No S diet is simple, but really ingenious when you consider all the pros I've listed. The only challenge for me is not snacking during the week. I know this will get easier as my habit becomes more ingrained.
So hi to everyone.
Kathy
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I suggest actually writing the list of motivations on a card and carrying it with you. Add in a few reasons you'd like to reduce your eating. I did this when I started 4 years ago and read the list every day for three months! It really helped.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
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BMI Jan/10-30.8
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9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
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There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
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Me Too!
I'm on try #3 (and final! ) too...I have an identical list of the benefits, and an equal level of determination! Thanks for sharing...