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by simmstone
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

March 2024

March 2024 Finally got back on track in February and am feeling reinvigorated for March! Onward and upward! 2024 Compliance Goals NO S Goal : 80 % Exercise Goal : 50 % (3-4 days per week) Fri, 3/1: FAIL , Weight - 267.4 Sat, 3/2: S DAY , Walking - 45 min uphill ; DOH = 1 Sun, 3/3: S DAY , DOH = 2 M...
by simmstone
Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Thank you, WINhappy!
by simmstone
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

February 2024

February 2024 I'm hoping this will be the year I hit my compliance goals, since I have never accomplished that! Maybe the 12th year will be my breakthrough :P Onward and upward! 2024 Compliance Goals NO S Goal : 80 % Exercise Goal : 50 % (3-4 days per week) Sat, 2/17: S DAY ; DOH = 1 , Weight - 276...
by simmstone
Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

December 2024

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by simmstone
Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Oct-Nov 2023 - 21 Day challenge!

21 DAY CHALLENGE #1 I'm gonna try a 21 day challenge to kick off the Holiday season!!! Onward and Upward! Day 1 : Mon, Oct 23 - SUCCESS , Walking - 45 minutes , DOH = 1 Day 2 : Tue, Oct 24 - SUCCESS , DOH = 2 Day 3 : Wed, Oct 25 - NWS Day , Walking - 45 minutes , DOH = 3 Day 4 : Thu, Oct 26 - SUCCES...
by simmstone
Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

August 2023 Started the month on a two week vacation, and then got Covid and have been dealing with that for the last 2 weeks, so August is a bit of a lost month. But now time to get back at it - Onward and upward! Mon, 8/28: SUCCESS B: Cottage Cheese w/ Walnuts, Black Coffee L: Curried Vegetables w...
by simmstone
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Thanks, Amy3010 and WINhappy! :D
by simmstone
Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

July 2023

July 2023 It's a random Wednesday in July, and I am back because I've missed the simplicity of NO S (as well as logging in and posting meals here). So... onward and upward! Wed, 7/26: B: Coffee with Cream L: Vegetarian Enchiladas, Salad, Sparkling Water (Leftovers) D: Smoked Chicken, Macaroni, Sala...
by simmstone
Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

January 2023

January 2023 I thought it was helpful to check in with goals on a weekly basis while I did my Holiday NO S, so I will keep that habit rolling. I'll try four 12 week 'Cinnamon No S' cycles this year (sort of like the old Body For Life programs I used to follow... without the food lists - ha!), and m...
by simmstone
Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

2023 - The Year of Cinnamon No S

Cinnamon NO S December was a nice dry run at my version of No S this year - I'm going to stick with the rules I laid out for the Holidays (since they worked so well for me), and see where that leads me in 2023... in keeping with Reinhard's idea about 'Vanilla' No S, I am branding my new, holiday-in...
by simmstone
Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

December 2022

Holidays (Late November/December 2022/Early January 2023 ) There is usually about a 6 week period at this time of year (just after Thanksgiving, all through December, and just after the New Year), where I get loose with NO S/exercise and gain weight that I have to take off later in the year... well...
by simmstone
Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

August 2022

August, 2022 I've been better at the No S part, than I have at the journaling part... but I'm going to try to pick the journaling part back up for a while. Mon, 8/15/22: SUCCESS ; Weight Training for 45 minutes; 251.8 lbs Tue, 8/16/22: SUCCESS ; Walking - 2.7 miles in 45 minutes - Variable Incline ...
by simmstone
Tue Jul 05, 2022 11:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

July 2022

July 2022 I need to re-commit to NO S... as I have been sort of aimlessly dancing around it for a bit, mentally dallying with other ways of eating. Onward and upward!! 21 DAY CHALLENGE #1 Day 1 : Mon, 7/11/22: SUCCESS Weight - 258.2 lbs Notes: Walking - 2.7 miles in 45 minutes - Variable Incline Da...
by simmstone
Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

February, 2022

February, 2022 Tues, 2/1: SUCCESS Wed, 2/2: SUCCESS Thu, 2/3: SUCCESS Fri, 2/4: FAILURE Sat, 2/5: S DAY Sun, 2/6: S DAY Mon, 2/7: SUCCESS Tues, 2/8: SUCCESS Wed, 2/9: SUCCESS Thu, 2/10: SUCCESS Fri, 2/11: SUCCESS Sat, 2/12 - Mon, 2/21: S and NWS DAYs (Vacation) Tues, 2/22: SUCCESS , Bodyweight Exer...
by simmstone
Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Hi oolala! I just go by how hungry I am these days - I have 'no more than 3 plates' per day, but, above that consideration, I don't eat if I'm not hungry. I just rate exercise compliance based on 100% compliance (every day) - so I'm only shooting for a minimum of 42% compliance of all the days in th...
by simmstone
Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

January, 2022

January, 2022 My goals for this year are the same as always: 1) Eating - 80% No S compliance ('Compliance' means eating between 1-3 physical plates on a N day); No more than 2 NWS days per month. 2) Exercise - 42-57% compliance (average of 3-4 days of activity per week - the ideal week is 2 resistan...
by simmstone
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

November, 2021

NOVEMBER Mon, 11/8 - SUCCESS , DOH=1, Walked 2.6 miles in 45 minutes Tue, 11/9 - SUCCESS , DOH=2 Wed, 11/10 - SUCCESS , DOH=3, Walked 2.6 miles in 45 minutes Thu, 11/11 - SUCCESS , DOH=4, Walk/Run 3 miles outside in 45 minutes Fri, 11/12 - SUCCESS , DOH=5, Walk/Run 3.5 miles outside in 45 minutes S...
by simmstone
Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Thanks, oolala!
by simmstone
Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

October, 2021

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by simmstone
Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:36 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

July 2021

July 2021 Goals 1. 80% No S compliance 2. 3-4 days of exercise per week Onward and upward! Mon, 7/5 : B: Black Coffee L: Footlong Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Diet Coke (Subway) D: Pot Roast with Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Red Wine (Home) Result: SUCCESS Notes: DOH = 1 . Back at it. I've truly missed No ...
by simmstone
Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

March, 2021

March 2021 Been away from the board for a while, but I'm ready to get back to logging... I find that it keeps me on track. My wife is starting the 'Whole 30' eating plan, so I'm supporting her by aiming at a 'NOS 30' plan, with an initial goal to achieve 30 Days on NO S Habit (DOH). Onward and Upwa...
by simmstone
Wed Dec 02, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

We sure did, automatedeating!
by simmstone
Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:22 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

December 2020

Mon, 11/30: Success , Walking (45 min) Tues, 12/1: Success Wed, 12/2: Success , Walking (45 min) Thur, 12/3: Success , Walking (45 min) Fri, 12/4: Success Sat, 12/5: S DAY , Walking (45 min) Sun, 12/6: S DAY Mon, 12/7: Success Tues, 12/8: Success Wed, 12/9: Success Thur, 12/10: Success , Walking (45...
by simmstone
Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Here's hoping for a moderate holiday season for us both, oolala.
by simmstone
Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

November 2020 The holidays are approaching, and I need to tighten up quite a bit - habits have lapsed since this past Summer and, predictably, weight gain has followed. ***** Mon, 11/16 : SUCCESS B: Eggs, Toast, Coffee L: Chickpea Soup with Feta and Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, Sparkling Water D: Grilled...
by simmstone
Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What about tasting what you are cooking?
Replies: 7
Views: 15976

Re: What about tasting what you are cooking?

For a moment, forget the 'calories' in any given spoonful you might sample while cooking and simply consider the issue from a long-term, behavioral perspective... and, when doing that, a good question to ask yourself whenever you encounter an issue like this is: If not explicitly spelled out in the ...
by simmstone
Wed Sep 02, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

You, too, automatedeating!
by simmstone
Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

September 2020 Tues, 9/1 - Success Wed, 9/2 - Fail , Walking (Incline) Thur, 9/3 - Fail Fri, 9/4 - Fail Sat 9/5 & Sun 9/6 - S Days Mon 9/7 - S Day (Labor Day) Tues, 9/8 - Success , Weight Training - Upper Body Wed, 9/9 - Success , Walking (Incline) Thur, 9/10 - Fri, 9/11 - Sat 9/12 & Sun 9/13 - S D...
by simmstone
Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Thanks, automatedeating! Same to you!
by simmstone
Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

August 2020 Sat, 8/1 & Sun 8/2 : S Days Mon, 8/3 : Success B: Apple, Coffee L: Ham Sandwich, Mineral Water D: Salmon, Potatoes, Brussels w/Tahini, Red Wine Tue, 8/4 : Success B: Eggs, Bacon, Sweet Potato Hash, Coffee L: Ham/Turkey/Cheese Sandwich, Celery/Carrots drizzled with Ranch Dressing, Minera...
by simmstone
Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

June 2020

Mon, 6/22 - S Day
Tue, 6/23 - Success
Wed, 6/24 - Success
Thu, 6/25 - Success
Fri, 6/26 - Success
Sat, 6/27 - S Day
Sun 6/28 - Success
Mon, 6/29 -Success
Tues, 6/30 - Failure
by simmstone
Mon May 04, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

YTD Stats (as of 5/1/20): No S Compliance: 83.9% Exercise Frequency: 37.2% So far, so good on my No S compliance for 2020... I need to bump my exercise up a bit, though. Onward! May 2020 Fri, 5/1 - Sun 5/17: Break from No S. I needed it. Mon, 5/18: Success Tues, 5/19: Success Wed, 5/20: Thus, 5/21: ...
by simmstone
Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Current YTD compliance stats (as of 4/1/20): No S compliance: 83.2% Exercise compliance: 41.8% So far, so good for my yearly compliance goals! Onward and upward! April 2020 Wed 4/1: Success Thu 4/2: Success Fri 4/3: Success Sat 4/4: S Day Sun 4/5: S Day Mon 4/6: Success Tues 4/7: Fail Wed 4/8: Succe...
by simmstone
Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

February was a great month for me for both No S and exercise, so my compliance stats in both of these areas are now on track again... Current YTD compliance stats (as of 3/1/20): No S compliance: 81.2% Exercise compliance: 45% Hopefully, I can keep it rolling in March. Onward! March 2020 Sun 3/1 - S...
by simmstone
Wed Feb 12, 2020 3:40 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Happy New Year, oolala!

Yes, it only took me 8+ years to finally figure out that I should try and hit 80% compliance for a given year before aiming at 81%, since I've never even gotten close to the former :D
by simmstone
Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

February 2020 Took a birthday trip at the end of January, so I wasn't complaint with No S during the last week, or so, of the month - which put me behind the pace I need to be at for 80% compliance. No worries - there are no trips planned in February, so it should be a good month to get my stats ba...
by simmstone
Thu Jan 09, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Keys to lifestyle change success?
Replies: 15
Views: 27564

Re: Keys to lifestyle change success?

1) Do not turn your No S journey into a 'zero-sum' game (where you are either totally compliant or totally off the rails for days/weeks/months)... if you fail on a given day, make it an acute event (1 item/event on one day, right back on track afterward) rather than a protracted 'state of being' (ex...
by simmstone
Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

2020 - No S Well, this is usually the time when I come on the board and lament how much I gained over the holidays... but, this year, I didn't. I've been following No S for so long now, that even my rebounds are mild. I'm a very different eater than I was in 2011 (when I committed to this way of ea...
by simmstone
Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

12 week Holiday challenge These 12 week challenges have gone pretty well for me, so I want to get one going through the holiday season. At worst, this should help me maintain (not gain!) my weight through the holidays... I’d consider that a win. Week 1 Mon 10/14 - Success Tues 10/15 - Success , Wal...
by simmstone
Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: "Train" now for holiday eating
Replies: 8
Views: 20303

Re: "Train" now for holiday eating

Inspiring post, oolala! I’m doubling down on vanilla No S through the holidays.
by simmstone
Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Haven't tracked for a while, but haven't gone off the rails, either. I actually like logging in and seeing the positive momentum, so I'll pick it back up - same rules as always: Vanilla No S, regular activity (3-4 times per week avg) September 2018 Mon, 9/16: Success , Walked 3 miles Tues, 9/17: Suc...
by simmstone
Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

12 week No S challenge - continued (weeks 7-12) Week 7 Mon 6/24: Success Tues 6/25: Success , Weight Training Wed 6/26: Success , Walked 3.75 miles Thurs 6/27: S Day * Fri 6/28: S Day * Sat 6/29: Success , Weight Training Sun 6/30: Success , Walked 3 miles * Used my S days this week to coincide wit...
by simmstone
Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Half-Year report/stats My goals for 2019 are: NO S: 80% compliance Exercise: 42-57% compliance (average 3-4 days per week) Here are my actual stats for the first half of 2019: No S: 77.5% * I'm definitely within striking distance of 80%. I just need to keep on being consistent. Exercise: 32.6% (Ave...
by simmstone
Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: An underrated key to No S success: Reframing 'Self-Discipline'
Replies: 8
Views: 21574

Re: An underrated key to No S success: Reframing 'Self-Discipline'

You are welcome, automatedeating. In the last year, I've had better NoS compliance than at any point during the previous 6 years I've known about/followed No S. Mentally aligning myself with the pleasure I get from this way of eating and reframing my old binge habits from 'indulgence/taste' to 'unco...
by simmstone
Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: An underrated key to No S success: Reframing 'Self-Discipline'
Replies: 8
Views: 21574

An underrated key to No S success: Reframing 'Self-Discipline'

I stumbled across this interesting article from Mark Manson titled "If Self-Discipline Feels Difficult, Then You are Doing it Wrong". His key assertion is that long-term habit change involves making the new 'habit' equate to feeling good in some way so that your naturally hard-wired preference to se...
by simmstone
Mon May 13, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

12 Week No S challenge - weeks 1-6 I need something to light a fire under me, so I think it is time for a 12 Week No S challenge (goal - 100% compliance with Vanilla No S rules). I leave for a vacation on August 4th, so the timing of this will be perfect. Let's go! Week 1 Mon 5/13: Success , Walked...
by simmstone
Wed May 01, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

May 2019

Finished April strong and looking to keep to momentum going in May. My compliance rate the first 4 months of 2019 is currently at 73%, so my goal of 80% compliance for the year is definitely still in reach, though I'm behind a bit... but solid green May will help! May 2019 Wed 5/1: Success Thurs 5/2...
by simmstone
Mon Apr 29, 2019 6:57 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: remember the food addiction behavior list?
Replies: 3
Views: 13083

Re: remember the food addiction behavior list?

It might have been a post I made, oolala53... on this thread: https://everydaysystems.com/bb/viewtopi ... 44#p191044
by simmstone
Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Hi ChandaLikePanda, I stopped tracking it because it wasn't bringing me any additional pleasure or quality of life, which is really why I follow No S now. For many years, weight loss was the goal. But, over time, compliance has become it's own virtue to me - I just really like how I feel mentally an...
by simmstone
Wed Apr 10, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

April 2019

Quarterly Report - No S compliance rate for 1/1/19-3/31/19 (via Habit Cal): 76.3% My goal is 80% for the year, but a late March slide put me below that for the first quarter of 2019. I need to ramp up my compliance this quarter. April 2019 Mon 4/1 - Sun 4/7 - NWS Days - vacation Mon 4/8: Success Tue...
by simmstone
Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Thanks, automatedeating! Same to you!
by simmstone
Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Wheels fell off
Replies: 3
Views: 10220

Re: Wheels fell off

First of all, be kind to yourself. Slip-ups happen, and they indicate merely that you are human. When I encounter times like these, I try to remind myself that I have chosen the least obtrusive system I could find as my 'diet'. It's not like I have to devote extra attention/motivation to keeping per...
by simmstone
Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

March 2018

Well, February went pretty darn well. I'll do a 'quarterly report' at the end of March, but, so far, my compliance-to-date in 2019 is over 80%! So I'm going to try to make March another month of solid compliance! March 2018 * Fri 3/1 - Fail Sat 3/2 & Sun 3/3 - S Days Mon 3/4 - Success Tues 3/5 - Suc...
by simmstone
Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:50 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: March Challenge
Replies: 5
Views: 12929

March Challenge

Who's up for a March challenge? * Fri 3/1 - Fail Sat 3/2 & Sun 3/3 - S Days Mon 3/4 - Success Tues 3/5 - Success Wed 3/6 - Success Thurs 3/7 - Success Fri 3/8 - Success Sat 3/9 & Sun 3/10 - S Days Mon 3/11 - Success Tues 3/12 - Success Wed 3/13 - Success Thurs 3/14 - Success * Fri 3/15 - Fail Sat - ...
by simmstone
Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:27 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Thanks, Whosonfirst. January was tougher than I thought it would be, and February has been a bit easier... I think so many years of No S have taught me to just keep going and know that there will be ups and downs. The big switch for me happened about mid-way through last year, when it seemed I final...
by simmstone
Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:02 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: February 2019 Challenge
Replies: 4
Views: 10655

February 2019 Challenge

Who's in? It's the shortest month of the year, so, technically, that should make it the easiest to achieve great No S compliance stats, right? :D February 2019 Fri 2/1: Success Sat 2/2 & Sun 2/3: S Days Mon 2/4: Success Tues 2/5: Success Wed 2/6: Success Thurs 2/7: Success Fri 2/8: Success Sat 2/9 &...
by simmstone
Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

February 2019

February 2019 It was nice to get back into the swing of things in January, though the month was far from perfect. Now, on to February and even better compliance than last month! Fri 2/1: Success Sat 2/2 & Sun 2/3: S Days Mon 2/4: Success Tues 2/5: Success Wed 2/6: Success Thurs 2/7: Success Fri 2/8...
by simmstone
Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: My HabitCal is gone
Replies: 2
Views: 6659

There is small box with a pull down arrow near the top of the habit call screen next to the words "months through"...

Change it back to 'Jan' then click the 'Load' button at the far left of the screen. You'll then see your January calendar.

Hope this helps!
by simmstone
Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Thanks, Soprano! Good luck to you, as well!
by simmstone
Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

January 2019

January 2019 I really enjoyed the holidays! I took the month of December 'off' from being too strict with No S rules. I wasn't worried too about gaining weight over the holidays... I knew that I probably would. My goals were to relax, have fun, and just be somewhat reasonable in my eating (i.e. No ...
by simmstone
Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

November 2018

November 2018 Notes: Mid-October through the end of December is always a challenging time of year for me to think about weight loss, so I'm not even contemplating that. My simple goal, now, is to maintain 80% No S compliance during the remaining holiday season, take a break from journaling (just us...
by simmstone
Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:46 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: November 2018 Challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 14820

November 2019

I'll join you!! November 2018 Thurs, 11/1 - Success Fri, 11/2 - Sat, 11/3 & Sun 11/4 - S Days Mon 11/5 - Tues 11/6 - Wed, 11/7 - Thurs, 11/8 - Fri, 11/9 - Sat 11/10 & Sun 11/11 - S Days Mon 11/12 - Tues 11/13 - Wed, 11/14 - Thurs, 11/15 - Fri, 11/16 - Sat 11/17 & Sun 11/18 - S Days Mon 11/19 - Tues ...
by simmstone
Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:05 am
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Re: October 2018

October 2018 Notes: I am still finishing the last of 4 consecutive 21 day challenges, but not really noting that here. At this point, I no longer need them, really - I have truly made the transition to having No S as my 'default, don't even think about it' behavior. I am really loving the ease and ...
by simmstone
Tue Oct 02, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Thanks, oolala!
by simmstone
Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:30 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

October 2018

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by simmstone
Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:16 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: September 2018 challenge
Replies: 8
Views: 16735

Sept 2018

I'm in. Sept 2018 Sat 9/1 and Sun 9/2 - S DAYS Mon, 9/3 - NWS DAY (Labor Day Holiday) Tues, 9/4 - Success , Weight Training Wed, 9/5 - Success , Walking Thurs, 9/6 - Success , Weight Training Fri, 9/7 - Success , Walking Sat 9/8 and Sun 9/9 - S DAYS Mon, 9/10 - Success , Walking Tues, 9/11 - Success...
by simmstone
Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:14 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

September 2018

September 2018 Notes on the last 6 months: I took a moment to re-read my entire daily check in thread... wow. What a journey. So many ups and downs, peaks and valleys. And all of it has brought me to now: I have not had a period of No S compliance this solid or effortless since I started following ...
by simmstone
Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: August 2018 challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 13839

I'm in. I'm doing a 12 week challenge, anyway, so might as well get in on this :D August 2018 Wed, 8/1 - Success , Weight Training - Weight - 257.2 Thurs, 8/2 - Success , Walking Fri, 8/3 - Success , Weight Training Sat 8/4 and Sun 8/5 - S DAYS Mon, 8/6 - Success , Weight Training Tues, 8/7 - Succes...
by simmstone
Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Ebb and flow seems only natural in all aspects of life - including our 'eating' life. There are inevitably bound to be periods of great passion, freedom, ease, followed by periods of struggle. I've certainly found this to be true for myself. I'm sure you recognize this, and, likewise, realize that y...
by simmstone
Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Same to you, automatedeating!
by simmstone
Tue Jul 31, 2018 2:51 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

July/Aug/Sept/Oct 2018

I'll be ramping it back up for August/September/October. My 12 week No S challenge went well, and then I took a two week vacation and spent the last month in a bit of a 'vacation' mindset... but the good news is that I didn't relapse into binge eating - I just relaxed the No S rules for a bit. It wa...
by simmstone
Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Goldilocks' Diary
Replies: 9
Views: 16962

Looks like you have a solid base to work from!

Now comes the hard part... patience and mastery :)

Best of luck to you on this path!
by simmstone
Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: The Blessings of Simplicity
Replies: 1881
Views: 2351938

Good for you for continuing to try find a way that works for you, Kathleen! Personally, I love IF - though I don't really call it that for myself... I just happen to fall into the group that does really well using a 'black coffee for breakfast, one big plate at lunch and dinner' approach :) I've use...
by simmstone
Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: No S vs. Weight Watchers
Replies: 65
Views: 73150

Consider this analogy: What if you woke up tomorrow and decided that you desperately wanted to paint an art masterpiece of Vincent Van Gogh-like artistry? But your previous experience was limited exclusively to painting in those 'paint/color by number' books. How would you get from point a (paint by...
by simmstone
Fri May 25, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I've Badly Relapsed Into Binging!
Replies: 19
Views: 37561

Sorry to hear that you are having a rough time. The feelings of guilt and worthlessness that follow a binge are difficult, if not impossible, to describe to those who aren't binge eaters. These feelings have plagued me for most of my adult life (until recently) and I greatly sympathize with where yo...
by simmstone
Thu Apr 26, 2018 7:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Noted, oolala53... especially given my history of perfectionism. I already had a failure yesterday at a work event, so it's already essential that I realize the real goal of this challenge - which is to ramp up my compliance higher than it is now (i.e. to fail LESS, rather than fail never). I will w...
by simmstone
Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:31 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Thanks!

Thanks for the well wishes Crystal and Dalia negra!!
by simmstone
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

12 week No S challenge

12 week No S challenge The idea here is to use a fun '12 week challenge' concept to ramp up my No S compliance. The goals are simple: Diet: 12 straight weeks of 80% green days (4 21-Day challenges in a row) Exercise: At least 3-4 days per week for at least 30 minutes per session Weigh In - Once per...
by simmstone
Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:35 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: How long before you started to lose weight?
Replies: 11
Views: 20227

Don't panic! You've already taken the first step in the process of pre-defining the number of times you eat on weekdays. Think of it like this: there are 15 opportunities each Mon-Fri to eat a plate of food. Once you are consistently able to adhere to only that many input opportunities (which is the...
by simmstone
Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Same to you, automatedeating!
by simmstone
Fri Mar 02, 2018 3:36 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

March 2018

March 2018 Thurs, 3/1 - SUCCESS B: Ruta Maya Coffee L: Cottage Cheese, Apple D: Smoked Turkey w/ BBQ sauce, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Diet Coke Notes: Walked 3 miles up steep hill in 45 minutes Fri, 3/2 - FAILURE B: Ruta Maya Coffee L: Cottage Cheese, Apple D: Binged Sat 3/3 & Sun 3/4 - S DAY Notes:...
by simmstone
Wed Jan 17, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: What Sets People Up For Food Obsession?
Replies: 25
Views: 39954

My experience: 1) Childhood poverty/food scarcity in very young years 2) High achieving/perfectionist personality type in middle years 3) High level sports/competition nutrition plans during high school/college years - they work while one is involved in the sport, but can distort food views and crea...
by simmstone
Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:30 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 2018 Year Long Challenge
Replies: 129
Views: 148964

I'm in for this! Hoping to get back to the initial success/satisfaction I felt when I started No S long ago.
by simmstone
Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

January 2018

January 2018 Mon, 1/15: B: Cottage Cheese, Apple, Water L: Kale & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers, Sweet Potato, Sauteed Kale D: Roasted Salmon, Cauliflower Mashers, Green Beans Result: SUCCESS Notes: Resistance Training (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps) Tues, 1/16: B: Cottage Cheese, Apple, Water L: Beef Roa...
by simmstone
Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:52 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Why did you leave? Why are you back?
Replies: 273
Views: 416840

Great thread. I have been on and off No S for the last several years... for the last couple of years, lapses have not meant that I 'leave' No S... just that I 'don't follow' it. I've been a lapsed No S-er since August of this year. The Good: - I know that the greatest level of restriction I can ever...
by simmstone
Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:20 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

August 2017

August 2017 * I will weigh each Friday morning Mon, 7/31: SUCCESS Tues, 8/1: SUCCESS Wed, 8/2: SUCCESS Thurs, 8/3: SUCCESS Fri, 8/4: 266.1 lbs FAILURE Sat, 8/5: S Day Sun, 8/6: S Day Mon, 8/7: SUCCESS Tues, 8/8: SUCCESS Wed, 8/9: SUCCESS Thurs, 8/10: SUCCESS Fri, 8/11: SUCCESS Sat, 8/12: S Day Sun,...
by simmstone
Wed May 10, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

Thanks, oolala. Your words are welcomed and your story/success is a big influence/inspiration to me. I have reached the point where I know that No S is as 'strict' of an eating plan as I can handle, so, at the very least, I keep coming back to it (rather than some radical rebound diet). So, in that ...
by simmstone
Mon May 08, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

May 2017

May 2017 Mon, 5/1: SUCCESS Tues, 5/2: SUCCESS Wed, 5/3: FAILURE Thurs, 5/4: FAILURE Fri, 5/5: FAILURE Sat, 5/6: S DAY Sun, 5/7: S DAY Mon, 5/8: FAILURE Tues, 5/9: FAILURE Wed, 5/10: SUCCESS Thurs, 5/11: SUCCESS Fri, 5/12: FAILURE Sat, 5/13: S DAY Sun, 5/14: SUCCESS Mon, 5/22: SUCCESS Tues, 5/23: SU...
by simmstone
Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

21 consecutive 21 day challenges

Back when I first started No S, I had a 'dream' goal: complete 21 consecutive 21 day challenges. I only made it through 2 before abandoning all together, but I think I am ready for something to shake me out of my complacency. I am past the point of doing any obsessive workout/diet plan, but I think ...
by simmstone
Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

March 2017

March 2017 Keep on keepin' on... Wed, 3/1: SUCCESS Thurs, 3/2: FAILURE weight: 256, waist: 44 (I'll track this on the first Thurs of each month from now on) Fri, 3/3: FAILURE Sat 3/4 & Sun 3/5: S Days Mon, 3/6: SUCCESS Tues, 3/7: SUCCESS Wed, 3/8: SUCCESS Thurs, 3/9: SUCCESS Fri, 3/10: FAILURE Sat ...
by simmstone
Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:53 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

February 2017

February 2017 Onward and upward Wed, 2/1/17: SUCCESS Wt: 263.6 Thurs, 2/2/17: NWS day - Grandfather's funeral Fri, 2/3/17: NWS day - Grandfather's funeral Sat/Sun 2/4 & 2/5/17: S Days Mon 2/6: SUCCESS Tues 2/7: SUCCESS Wed 2/8: SUCCESS Thurs 2/9: SUCCESS Fri 2/10: FAILURE Sat/Sun 2/11 & 2/12: S Day...
by simmstone
Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

January 2017

January 2017 Well... back to it, then. I would love this to finally be the year that I just follow No S and let the result be whatever it will be. Here goes. Mon, 1/16: Success Wt: 271.2 Tues, 1/17: Success Wed, 1/18: Failure Thurs, 1/19: Success Fri, 1/20: Failure Sat 1/21: S Day Sun 1/22: S Day Mo...
by simmstone
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

August, 2016

August, 2016 Mon, Aug 15th : Weight: 277.0 lbs Result: SUCCESS Notes: Weight Training for 45 minutes (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps) Tues, Aug 16th : Weight: 269.7 lbs Result: SUCCESS Notes: Walked 3 miles up steep hill in 45 minutes Wed, Aug 17th : Weight: 267.0 Result: SUCCESS Notes: Weight Training ...
by simmstone
Tue May 03, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

May, 2016

May, 2016 Mon, May 16: B: Skipped L: Beef Brisket, Green Beans, Diet Coke D: Cauliflower Fried Rice, Veggie Spring Roll, Pinot Noir Result: SUCCESS Notes: Walked 3 miles up steep hill in 45 minutes Tues, May 17: B: Skipped L: Leftover Plate from last night's dinner, Diet Coke D: Big plate of Sliced...
by simmstone
Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

March 2015

March 2016 Compliance review: Year to date: No S Diet Goal: 80% Actual: 70% I need a solid March to get my yearly compliance rate up to goal Exercise Goal: 50% Actual: 53% I'm right on track in the exercise category! Just need to keep it up. ****************************************************** Tu...
by simmstone
Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

February 2016

February 2016 First, a review of January's weight/compliance goals: Weight 1/4/16: 265 2/1/16: 255 (-10!!) Notes: I don't have a specific goal for my weight, as I am willing to accept whatever weight results from successfully meeting my compliance goals... but I do want to track it. No S Diet Compl...
by simmstone
Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: I want to break the record player playing this broken record
Replies: 7
Views: 16184

Wow, atalanta_draper. Your words are brave and feel like they could've come directly out of my journal. I started No S over 3 years ago. 15+ years of dieting (for me, that meant orthorexic eating) had preceded it and turned me into the quintessential binge eater. No S seemed like a panacea at the ti...
by simmstone
Mon Jan 04, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

January 2015

January 2016 My only goals for this year are compliance-related. I will track weight, but not make it a 'goal' - besides, my weight will be fine if I stay active and follow the plan most of the time. I let my compliance lag last year, so my goal this year is to keep it going ALL YEAR! Compliance go...
by simmstone
Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

December 2015

December 2015 Tues, 12/1/15 Weight: 258 B: Home-brewed Ruta Maya Coffee with Almond Milk L: Sushi plate (California Roll), Diet Soda D: Large Greek Salad with Boca Burger, Sparkling Water Result: SUCCESS Notes: Walked 2.7 miles up steep hill in 40 minutes Wed, 12/2/15 B: Protein Shake with Mixed Be...
by simmstone
Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: Daily Check In
Topic: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'
Replies: 188
Views: 322486

November 2015

November, 2015 I haven't posted/tracked here in a while and I have let my habits slip a bit. Brief dalliances with other ways of eating have underscored, for me, that this is the only one I wish to aspire to. So... back to it! Sun, 11/1/15 : Weight: 264 Result: S DAY Notes: Walked 3 miles up steep ...