Everyday Systems

Thank you all.
Progress not perfection has now become my signature.
This is priceless advice and I cannot tell you how much stronger I feel reading your kind replies. My ultimate goal is to be happy and content around food and you are right, complete abstinence will never achieve that.

It was all going so well- but I slipped up spectacularly with a full blown sugar binge. I just cannot eat it in moderation- has anyone else cut sugar out completely regardless of the day of the week? When I am tired and stressed, I just crave biscuits, chocolate and cake but it makes me fee so guilt...

Hi Andie, Yes I feel exactly the same as you do when I start snacking at work, it just makes me feel worse. It's great to know others struggle too - but you have done so well!

Thanks Over43, Blithe Morning and Oolala53, your points are really helpful. Since posting on here for the first time, and receiving your support, I have had two of the most satisfying vanilla days yet!
Thank you so much
Megan

That's great advice! In fact I was a bridesmaid in April and since then my willpower seems to have subsided so I think you are right, I need a new goal...

I began the NoS diet at the end of last year and felt happier and slimmer almost immediately, but the best thing was how proud of myself I felt. Unfortunately, after a few months, I somehow slipped out of my good habits and began to snack mindlessly. I quickly put the weight back on. I've started a ...