Everyday Systems

I officially finished the last of the avocado oil cassava chips yesterday. No more of the healthy paleo junk food junk in the house. That stuff messes with my head, sending mixed messages.

I had one red day since last posting. It was a day when lunch was supposed to be provided at work but by the time I got to the buffet there wasn't much left. So I had a feeding frenzy when I got home (5pm) and then had the nice dinner planned for 6:30 pm. Husband said it didn't count but I think it ...

It was my son's birthday yesterday and I made brownies. Um, er...I certainly did have a sweet tooth yesterday. Yikes. But this is only my second S weekend and I did feel myself enjoying the second and third sweet over the course of the day knowing that my N day starts tomorrow. It is a relief to kno...

It is heartening to hear of success after age 40. When I started 7 years ago I was thinking the same thing (lose weight now, it will get harder later....) but I also just wanted to look cute. Now I'm more conservative with my goal weight and I mostly want to be healthier. Healthier now, and when I h...

After a seven year break, I bought Reinhard's book and started No S again. One week so far. I had 4 successful N days this week, though I have debated if a sugar-free snow cone was a snack or a drink. I decided it was a drink since I didn't chew it and it stood in for an icy beverage. It was hot and...

I just realized I should probably start a daily/weekly periodic check in. See you in that board soon!

After a seven year hiatus, I'm trying this again. I had four successful N days this past week. At 45, I am officially no longer hanging out at the top of the "normal, healthy" weight band and have crept up into "overweight" territory. For the first time, my doctor mentioned I might want to lose some...