Everyday Systems

Sorry I have not posted for a week. For some reason I have not been doing this diet this past week. I don't have an excuse. Soooo....here's the deal - I'm going to stop posting for a while. I hope to be back. I just want to "be real" about it. When I started I was following and excited. This past we...

FAILURE

It's cool. I was busy. Worked through lunch. Next thing I know it is 3:30pm. I make my way to Pizza Hut and ....... protect the women and children! LOL

Hey, tomorrow is Saturday. Monday I'll get back on the horse.

(If you count a large pizza pan as a plate I didn't fail!)

Hey folks. I am a frequent blood donor. Over the past few years there has been an increase in the number of times which I am deferred from giving for a while due to low iron. I take a multi with 100% of the daily iron needs. I am a man. I eat plenty of iron-rich foods. I cannot figure it out. This m...

milczar - Do you have a support system to help you with you personal struggles? Do you have people you can lean on? Don't go through this alone. I've been to psychologists before. It was very helpful. I also take an anti-depressant. It is not a weakness to have problems. You will make it. You are st...

milczar - You're going to make it my friend! When we slip, there is always tomorrow. I'm rooting for you. My failure today (May 16) was an accident. I had a sandwich for lunch and was offered a Coke. I didn't think about it until I was half-way through the Coke. I don't feel bad about it. At the end...

KCCC - I'm responding late because I've been gone for a while. I think it is great that you recognize the difference between failing in an action and "being a failure". BTW - What does the "KC" in your name represent? Is it Kansas City? I ask because that is my home town. Go Royals! (I can't even ty...

I'm back after recovery and a little bit of relapse.

Day One: SUCCESS!

Have not abandoned this system. I'm simply recovering from oral surgery. After I get better, I will return to No S.

Very Nice Bible Quote! It is almost funny how that one is perfect for dieting. After posting yesterday I worried a bit that my post may come across as harsh, which wasn't the intention. I'm glad you two didn't see it that way. I'm just trying to be real with myself.

That's awesome Tiger. Very inspirational.

Thanks Dru. Even though my plates are pretty big right now, I am eating much less than I was. It is becoming obvious that much of my eating was completely mindless. By that I mean that I was eating without even thinking about it. There is no doubt that I'm eating less now than I have been for years....

Hey Bzzt. I'm also new. What do you mean you have to use the Doritos? Forget what your mother said about "those starving children in China" or where ever. You're not being wasteful throwing them away. You are taking action for a healthier you. Of course, you can have Doritos with lunch or dinner, bu...

Thanks for the welcome guys. This is the most sensible plan I've come across. A couple of years ago I lost 30 pounds fast on a low-carb diet. Then I started imagining what my colon would be like in 10 years. Besides, the real issue for me is gluttony. This plan is geared toward the real issue. I'm s...

Hi Mimi. Good choice!

SUCCESS!

Below is taken from the website. I find it helpful. What do you mean by "sweets"? I mean something whose principal source of calories is sugar. Go ahead and put sugar in your coffee or oatmeal; you have my blessing. Of course fruits are fine. But beware of soda and corn syrup "juice" drinks. I'm not...

I've been working with this diet for a week or two. Slowly adapting. Decided to join the fun online today.

Today is a Tuesday -- As of 6:24 pm -- Success. Piled one high dinner plate, but I was pretty hungry. Plan to maintain success till bedtime. I'll confess if I fail.

That's a good quote. Here is a similar one I read on someone's fridge. Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

I recall the website saying that sugar in coffee and oatmeal were examples of things that would not count as sweets. Therefore surely sweetening with honey would not count. He said if there is a question in your mind, it probably didn't count as sweets. Now, if you're sitting in front of the tube wi...

Hello all. I'm new to this diet and decided to join your board. I call myself The Preacher because I am a minister. Also because it makes me think of Clint Eastwood in Pale Rider . I read about this diet about a year ago. The past couple of weeks I started to slowly implement it. I can't say that I ...