Everyday Systems

Okay, this is getting ridiculous. I'm slipping a lot. I felt so good when I was NoS-ing, and now I can't get back on it. I keep eating too much. I know it shouldn't be this hard for me, but I keep giving in. Someone brought a special lunch to the office on Tuesday. "Well, I don't want to be rude," I...

4/21: SUCCESS Although I went to a Mexican restaurant so all those carbs...well, not exactly food-loss-type eating...

4/18 FAILURE : almost a success, until I went to a party at my sister's and had some chips :( 4/19 S-DAY : went to a wedding. Had too much booze, but moderate on the cake! 4/20 S-DAY : really overdid it. anticipating a week without snacks or sweets. Although I ate like crazy this weekend, I refuse t...

4/15: FAILURE
4/16: SUCCESS
4/17: FAILURE

I fell off NoS when I got a sinus infection two weeks ago. I still feel under the weather, which has definitely impacted what I eat and when I work out. And by that I mean, I eat whatever I want and I don't work out, 'cause I feel crappy and use it as an excuse. Well, no more excuses! I made a littl...

Ewww. Well, yesterday was an S day, and I took advantage of it. I had some cookies and brownies and snacked a bit. But ultimately, I felt gross and overly full. But, the good thing is I didn't feel guilty. I was just more aware of how my body responds to food that is good for it (the oatmeal/nut/dri...

3/20 SUCCESS
3/21 SUCCESS

Yay!

Wow. This week I took all this inspiration and advice and definitely bolstered my willpower! Using all of your help, I've come up with three ideas that keep me going: 1. Neglecting to form good habits doesn't just delay the good habits; it also reinforces the bad—"now" (i.e., any given moment) is ...

3/19 SUCCESS Yes! Yesterday was awesome. Today's almost over and going well. Having coffee definitely helps—it's not caloric, gives me energy, and tastes oh-so-yummy when I savor it. I again stayed at work late so I had a granola bar, but I'm not faulting myself on it. Let's see how the rest of th...

I technically started NoS-ing last week, but wasn't too successful. I'm chalking it up to the initial fumbling that happens when reforming eating habits. This week I'm going to use this system to keep track of my success! That way I can see how I'm doing and join the support system we've got here! 3...

These are all very helpful. I hate that I am not control of my attitude and actions regarding food. I remember that scene from Lost , but I never associated it with changing my food habits. Ultimately, it's all about being conscious—aware of the now , tuned into my body's actual needs, and mindful...

Thank you all for the support and words! I hate that I knowingly "give in" to my cravings. I work a really irregular schedule, so my "S" days/weekends are sometimes work days and some of my days off are "N" days—all of which means I'm having a hard time developing a routine. Anyway, I know this is...

Yikes! My problem seems to be the completely random, uncontrollable binging that continues to plague me. I made a list of alternatives to eating large quantities of gross foods, but of course don't pay attention to them once I submit to an hour of "permasnacking." I feel icky right now, especially s...

Thanks. Changing the habit of snacking and eating way too many sweets is so hard. When I was counting calories, I lost weight, but I also was obsessive about what I ate and pretty much grazed throughout the day on foods that, although very healthy, were not helping me foster a healthy relationship w...

I stumbled upon the NoS website by accident, and it seems just what I need after being plagued with a vicious cycle of starving and binging. It's about moderation, eh? My motivation to "diet" is twofold. First, I want to lose weight and not feel so tired from the crappy food I eat. Secondly, I want ...