Everyday Systems

Ellis

Thanks so much Win and Amy for cheering me on. It feels so good to share my progress. :D Yesss.... I actually struggled a lot to get back on track since the start of the new year. I had a couple of red days and a few NWS days, but I was determined to not let it ruin my good work so I did my best to ...

Ellis

Hi WIN, those opposite thoughts are pretty familiar to me, sadly. I call it the diet brain. :P It can make you diet hop as well. An active social life can be hard to combine with any kind of diet, even the no-S diet. It is still the most fair and sane way of eating though. :D We had a new years lunc...

Ellis

Happy belated new year everyone! :D The december month was a lot of fun. We had a week off work, which was more than welcome! We obviously had the Christmas dinners with the family and I was gifted a lot of food. :D I took a couple extra S-days and unfortunately had a few red days, but overall I thi...

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Hi Soprano, how are you doing lately?

Ellis

Hi Ladybird, hope you are doing well!

Ellis

How's the new job, Amy?

I hope you are adjusted to the new routine!

Ellis

Did you increase your portions, Win?

Hope you are doing better!

Ellis

Almost 1.5 lbs down since last month! I was stuck on the same weight for almost 3 weeks, but it finally went down! :D Still following the same method as before. Nothing new to report actually. :P I lost 4.8 lbs since january, it doesn't sound like a lot. It was a year full of trial and error, I lear...

Ellis

It's really great you could stick to one slice!

There are a few things that make me want to eat a lot of until I am sick...

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I think you are doing great, Winhappy!

It makes me think though... When I start to feel hungry or deprived it's usually because I didn't eat enough at mealtime. Maybe you need to put some more on your plates?

Ellis

Thanks, Amy! It does feel great!

Winhappy, thanks! It was a very long process to get here!

Ellis

Whoop, almost one pound down this month! :D I was slightly over-obsessed with the number on the scale though. I feel like I can't take a break, because the last time I did I gained weight. I weigh every day and take the average of the week. I want to succeed so badly, but at the same time, I do feel...

Ellis

Maybe this isn't helpful at all, but I was hungry so often at the start of no-S. After so many failed attempts I am finally able to deal with hunger cues, and I don't even have them often anymore, except around my regular meal times. It took me a long time, I think the body needs to adjust especiall...

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Hi Amerie,

I truly recognize those thoughts you have! It does seem self-sabotaging, but you should try to enjoy the 2 kg lost!

I've lost some weight the past week, and it went so smoothly that I am doubting everything. But I focus on the joy and just carry on!

Ellis

Yeah, lost 0.5 kg in another month! It's approx 1 pound. I followed the same method as last month, 3 meals every day. On S-days I allow myself to have anything sweet for breakfast. It seems to work. We also had a two-week vacation and I just maintained. Had a lot of fast food and sweets. We enjoyed ...

Ellis

Seems like you are doing great! Interesting about your weight ranges. So you just log your lowest and highest weight of the month?

Ellis

Thanks, Amy and Winhappy! :D I lost 0.6 kg in a month, which is a little more than a pound. I truly think the Fitbit helped me to give that last push I needed to make the scale go down. :D I now go for a walk with my co-worker every day during our lunch break. And we will get a standing desk in Octo...

Ellis

I admire you for not giving in!

I am sorry you felt bad, I am glad to hear posting about it helps. I also like to listen to relaxing music when I have a rough time emotionally.

Ellis

I loved to read your insight and observations about other people and their eating habits. I find it very interesting too. Especially the habits of skinny/thin people.

Ellis

Maintaining a good lifestyle is important! But it sounds like you also enjoy your routine so that should definitely make it easier! Good to hear your weight is still dropping!

Ellis

Chocolate chip cookies are so tempting!

It's smart you tried to search for the cause! Tiredness makes me crave fast food so bad. I recently got a Fitbit and it's interesting to see my sleep quality. Sometimes I feel fine, but according to the data my sleep wasn't the best.

Ellis

Wow, this sounds challenging! I am glad to hear you are feeling good about it!

Ellis

Oolala: Thanks for sharing this! The reason I want to eat less is because I don't want to eliminate foods. I love fast food, and yes it's unhealthy, but eating less of it in one sitting and adding more veggies seems like a good balance to me. I don't feel deprived this way and feel somewhat normal i...

Ellis

After trying an insulin pump for 2.5 weeks I am back to injecting insulin. My blood sugars were out of control, and I constantly felt the needle in my body. I slept badly and had to eat all the time to fix the hypos. So back to the pens. Unfortunately, I have gained a little bit of weight again, but...

Ellis

Oh gosh, I know the struggle! I could never say no to food offered to me. No-S changed that. I can decline easily now without even thinking about it that much. But when I struggled I had this way of rating the food. Like, was it really that good? Was it really worth it to make the day a red day? I s...

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Thanks Amy! :D I really enjoyed our dinner. As of yesterday, I have a patch insulin pump. I have diabetes type 1 and I've been on MDI for 30 years. I experienced some high levels I couldn't explain and correcting multiple times a day started to frustrate me. And don't get me started on the low blood...

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Thanks for the kind words, Winhappy! :D That's good to know, Oolala! It does make sense, but I never realized it. I gained everything back last month, (you can see on my first post where I keep track of my weight) I am a bit disappointed but overall I think I did well with going back to my 3 meal st...

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I am happy to say I did not weigh myself today and I won't until Wednesday. It feels weird but peaceful. :D I realize that the number on the scale will affect me, so not knowing is definitely better for me. My weight slowly goes down, but I am not at the same weight as before vacation yet. Seriously...

Ellis

Hope you are doing well! When do you have another check for your pre-diabetes? Do you still walk every day? I'm aiming for 4000 steps a day again. it's not that much but I hope to get back into the habit of moving more.

Ellis

Wow, 14 km of walking...

I try to aim for 4000 steps a day for now. I want to get back into the habit of walking and will build it up slowly.

Ellis

Hope you are doing well! I am not a cooking enthusiast myself, and with no-S I have made it very easy for myself. I have set days for some of my favorite simple meals (yeah for air fryers) such as air-fried potatoes, vegetables from a jar, and meat (for me a plant-based substitute). I enjoy it and i...

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Soprano: How much weight do you want to lose? Ladybird: Thanks for your reassurance! :) I got so much anxiety about the extra weight, but I know the many more days around vacation/special days are most important. I will weigh myself every Wednesday and Friday. I normally weigh daily but it's causing...

Ellis

Thanks Soprano!

I knew it wasn't a good idea to weigh right after.

I also weigh every day, I feel like I lose control when I don't. It usually doesn't affect my mindset.

How did you let go of weighing every day?

Ellis

Winhappy: Thank you! I am happy to say my LDL has decreased! I cut out as much saturated fats as possible on N-days. :D This was before my vacation though... see below. I've been back to work since Monday after a two-week-long vacation. :D The first 9 days we went to Spain. For a long time, I had no...

Ellis

Yes, I am happy to announce I am finally getting somewhere! :D 0.8-kilo weight loss! That is 1.7 lbs! Not bad for one month! I feel good about it. Small steps. I had this mod where I could swap my breakfast for dessert on S-days, it basically backfired because I started to skip breakfast on N-days t...

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It's a teeny tiny bit of weight loss, but I am happy with it. I am using 9-inch plates now, and I got used to it fairly quickly. At first, I thought it was a ridiculous tiny portion, but I don't get hungry after so it's all good. I hope to see a downward trend from now on!

Ellis

Lost a tiny bit of weight again!

Ellis

Thank you, Soprano! :D Ladybird30, it really is easier! :) At first, I was hoping I could get away with planned mini-binges on S-days but I was kidding myself. Now it gives me peace to stick to 3 meals. This morning I had a piece of Easter cake for breakfast. Is it a healthy breakfast? No, but this ...

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How are you doing these days?

Ellis

Finally, I can see some progress.... basically controlling the damage of March.... :oops: I gained 0.7 kg and lost it as well. I really had to find out what worked and what didn't work. I have come to the conclusion that vanilla no-s is not working for me. The freedom on S-days is too easy to take a...

Ellis

It does sound strict, but it's funny how we change over time. I mean, I started with vanilla no-s, being an idiot on S-days, changed that to one S-day, and now I plan to just stick to 3 meals where I can trade my breakfast for dessert on S-days. Compared to where I started, it's really strict haha. ...

Ellis

A personaly trainer sounds great! Do you still monitor your glucose levels with a sensor? I have the freestyle libre, which is a blessing for my type1.

Ellis

Ladybird30: Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences! It's really helpful to hear what other people think and do. :D I am definitely more flexible handling my diet with type1, so I can skip meals luckily. It's funny you mention it making sure to be genuinly hungry, because I am tired of fee...

Ellis

It took me a while to post here, but unfortunately, I gained weight again. :oops: Having no single red day for more than 3 months and not losing weight is messing with my brain. :cry: I tried to hold on to a way to be able to eat unrestricted, even if it was just for 1 day. But it's unrealistic to t...

Ellis

Thanks, Ladybird and Soprano for your insights. :D I should definitely try eating mindfully. I do already pick out only the food I really love. I guess that is why my N-days are going so well, because I didn't limit myself on S days to have something really good. I just want it all... :oops: It's fu...

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I guess it's safe to say that I am not doing it right. Even though I've had zero red days in 3 months... I am not losing, I am gaining. Reinhard said regarding to S-days "don't be an idiot" and I have to admit... I am one. :oops: So, I will try to stop overeating on S-days, because I feel pretty mis...

Ellis

Well, belated happy new year everyone! :oops: So, I gained 0.7 kg (1.54 lbs). We ate a lot over Christmas and I got a lot of chocolate from work. I didn't hold back on my S-days (didn't follow my own rules, haha), so actually those 0.7 kilos are not too bad. I just have to be careful not to fall bac...

Ellis

So, I ate a lot this weekend. I did track everything just to see how many calories it was and I don't think it was that extreme though. After dinner I got this huge sugar craving and I didn't have a dessert. I was in doubt what to do, because 5 days without sweets... I decided to order some desserts...

Ellis

Thanks ladybird and Amy! :D You guys are right, first building the habit of the 3 meals a day again and one plate. I weighed myself and I gained a bit since last month, but that's not really a surprise since I just started 10 days ago again. So I will set my todays weight as my start weight. I feel ...

Ellis

Hi, Linda!

Did you take a break from no-S or are you following it consistantly?

Ellis

Hi Amy, I see you are located in Belgium, we are neighbours as I am from NL. :D Seems like you handle you no-S lifestyle pretty well! I feel the same about December though, it can go all over the place. But you got this! I'm in, I also want to feel good on January 1st. And even better, January 1st w...

Ellis

So, your weight has been stable recently?

How much weight did you lose since starting no-s?

Ellis

My N-days are still green since last weeks tuesday. :D Yesterday I ordered junk food... :oops: It's defintitely my weakness, but I opened the bags in the kitchen, put it on a plate and left the rest for my partner to eat later. This is something I would never be able to do in the past, but no-S taug...

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Soprano: That's great! Thanks to no-S I've reached that point as well and it felt great. I hope it will get me there again. :) ladybird30: The diet mentality is tough! Especially the need for diet hopping. Like, no-S works, no need to change anything. :oops: oolala53: Thank you for your insight! It...

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Soprano, that's a really good point. I've been dieting since I was a teenager (with a normal weight even) and I've always had a troubled relationship with food. No -S fixed that in a way for me, so I still can't really understand why I stopped back then. But that doesn't matter anymore, because here...

Ellis

I hope it's okay to make a new topic for my check in. I started my previous one in august 2020. I did lose some weight back then, very slowly. I have no idea why I stopped. Usually I lose my focus (with any type of diet) when I have a few weeks off work or when I am on vacation. I guess that's what ...

Ellis

So here I am, one year into No-S! :D I have to say, the last two months were tough. I did reach a weight of 61.9 which felt awesome! Sadly, I couldn't keep it on weigh day... And to make it worse, I have two weeks off and I forgot about the one-year mark of No-S, so I ate way more than usual. That i...

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ladybird30 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:43 am
Hi Ellis - your rate of weight loss sounds about the same as mine - I am down 6 lbs since last Dec, about 1 lb a month. Patience, patience, patience......

Sometimes it's difficult to keep the focus for me with such a slow progress...

Ellis

Down 1 lbs last month.

I am now on a total of almost 3 kg = 6 lbs. It sounds so little... but I am happy I reached my lowest weight since many years.

Ellis

Yeeh, finally 62.9 kg!

I am going to have light dinners on monday and friday. I already had a light dinner on friday, but I don't think it's enough. This way I can compensate my weekend.

Ellis

Changed it to the first Friday of the month!

Luckily I weigh myself every day, except in January haha.

Ellis

Soprano wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:49 pm
That's why my weigh day is Friday

Jx

Haha, that is better! My weigh day is the 1st of every month, but the day of the week switches. Maybe it was better to update every four weeks on a fixed day of the week.

Ellis

It is kind of frustration that my weigh day is on monday, that is basically my highest weight of the week.

It's going up and down at the moment. I hope to have results next month!

Ellis

It's been a while and here is my update finally. So December was actually going pretty well, I even dropped to a weight of 62.8 kg / 138.5 lbs until the holidays... hehe. :oops: The last two weeks of December I lost focus and I received so much food from work to take home. I gave most of it away to ...

Ellis

As you can see, I lost just a tiny bit. (I actually consider it as no weight loss at all, haha) I guess I hit a plateau... or I didn't pay enough attention to my red and/or green days. I have a calendar on my desk which I would mark red or green every day, but last month I kind of forgot. I think I ...

Ellis

October was a bit with ups and downs regarding weightloss. :P At the start of the month, I went down to 63.3 kg but had a few dinners with family and overate. But still lost a tiny bit of weight, so I am happy. And I don't hold back a lot on my S days. So I probably could lose more haha. But I am ha...

Ellis

Good job with the running and for doing the recovery walks!

Ellis

A dog is a good motivator to walk some more!

Except my dog.... she is even lazier than me. And skating, wow! It's actually a great idea because it's fun and you burn calories!

Ellis

Haha, no problem. :D Yeah, I guess we are the most critical about our own body. Your plan is the same for me. Small steps... we will get there! :D And I feel so much more comfortable about eating in general with No-S. I assume most of us here had a somewhat difficult relationship with food, and fixi...

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Automatedeating: Thanks! I guess I have! :D Whosonfirst: Female here! :wink: But I am sadly not lean at all. Even though my BMI is in the middle of a healthy weight, I feel I have too much body fat around my waist and legs. I don't feel comfortable with it, so I guess I either have to tone up or lo...

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So, time flies! :D I've lost another 0.6 kg (1.4 lbs). I guess the amount of weight loss stays a little bit the same every month. It's not much, but it's still progress. :wink: I had a few extra S days last month, and I really didn't hold back in the weekends. Vanilla No-S is definitely a lifestyle ...

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Well, I was actually already disappointed with only 0.8 kg weight loss in 1 month, but now it's not even a half kg. :x But... thinking about it... if I will lose that much every month for a year, I guess that will add up eventually. 0.4 x 12 = 4.8 kg / 10.5 lbs.... That wouldn't be too bad. :D And I...

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Hi Ellis! Do you wear a CGM? I have a Dexcom and I love it, although I have to pay out of pocket so I don't wear it all the time. And you notice that hot weather makes your blood sugar drop? Do you think that's temperature related, dehydration related, or perhaps your appetite is different on hot d...

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Another green day/week for me! :D I did have a couple of very low blood sugar levels this week (T1D) at work and to fix them I grabbed a cookie (I enjoyed it haha). Although it's a sweet and a snack at the same time, I didn't mark those days as failures... Usually, my levels are pretty good, so I do...

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So, I decided it was a good idea to do a jump rope workout, I have like a fitness jump rope without an actual rope.... :D It has little weights on the handles to mimic the movement of a rope and a counter to see how many jumps you did. Very safe indoors. :wink: I did 1500 jumps and man.... my legs w...

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Hi Ellis! Welcome! I lost 8 pounds using pure Vanilla S over the course of one year. I was only technically about 10 pounds overweight, so depending on how much weight someone has to lose, I think Vanilla NoS can get us quite close to a normal BMI. Then, tweaking may be necessary - ideally, a commi...

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Yes you will succeed, welcome :) Jx Thanks so much, Soprano! :D I’ve tried & left No S too. Lately I’ve realized that a slow loss that sticks is better than dropping weight quickly in an unsustainable way where it just comes right back :lol: That is so true! :D How much weight did you lose and what...

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The title sounds promising, right? :D I am not sure when exactly I "discovered" no-S, but it's a couple of years ago. It made so much sense, like for many people, but I couldn't stick with it at first. I've been on and off several times. I've been dieting since I was a teenager (I am 33 now) and I'v...

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