Everyday Systems

I'm updating in large part in case other people with the same problem I had find this thread. After two weeks, I'm doing pretty well. The afternoon cravings are still there, but receding. I do still need to eat before bed, but again, the penalty for not doing so is less than it was. Overall, I'm fai...

wosnes, there's definitely something to that. Over the last year I've been trying to move my diet towards something a lot healthier than it's been. The No-S diet is just the most recent step. An increase in protein has helped a lot during the day, as has a dramatic increase in fiber. Oddly, adding m...

You're actually doing great. Remember, this is not something you get down in a few weeks and it's all over. Out of curiosity, when do you think you OVEReat? It seems to me if you are getting legitimately hungry after several hours, you are not overeating. To be honest, I don't, much, these days. Th...

Thanks for all the comments! Yes, I've been tested for hypoglycemia: no luck. As to bumping up dinner time, it's not really possible. For one thing, I don't usually get HOME until 5:30, which doesn't leave me much time to cook for dinner earlier than about 6:30. For another, my partner is diabetic, ...

You might look at always having your snacks be the same thing. The lack of variety might keep you from eating more than you need. That's a good suggestion, and pretty easy -- the bedtime snack is almost always either yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit or berries, so codifying and requiring that wo...

Thanks!

Hey folks. I ran across the No S page a couple weeks ago, and I've been reading up on it. I like the idea, but I have one major concern: Three meals has NEVER been enough for me, even when I was at an excellent weight (180lb and 6'). I've made some changes to my diet over the last few years, and thi...