Everyday Systems

April

So here's the diet plan I've been following for about 9 months. The Rule: 3 meals a day. No snacks. The Guidelines: Every meal must taste great! Buy fresh ingredients, avoid processed crap. Eat plenty of vegetables. Keep portion sizes small (unless it's mostly veggies). No more than one treat a day...

April

A couple days shy of my 30-day experiment, two pounds are back of the three I lost and I'm not able to have more than 2 green days in a row. Feeling discouraged, not quite sure where to go from here. Planning on a long break to re-evaluate.

April

Hello Cedar, I just read your opening post on this thread. I applaud your honesty to put it all out there, that took bravery. I know you will find much support in your journey here. Thank you so much for sharing, you never know who may read your entries and find it helps them in their own journey.

April

Thank you oolala, I just watched a video by Jordan Syatt who makes a strong point about (and I am paraphrasing) it DOES NOT MATTER how many times you slip, as long as you always get right back on plan. He used other terminology but that was the point. I remember something similar that says it's not ...

April

Two RED DAYS in row....

My appetite is insatiable these past two days!

April

Random check-in, still on plan with Sprinkles experiment, but think my plates were a bit too full with dense foods these past two days. Scale holding steady.

April

Wow, nothing motivates like progress. It has been 10 days and I am down a full 2 pounds. I have really been focusing on the "N" meals being more healthy in general, but the "S" meals have been very much NOT so healthy, rather large, and with dessert, and very much enjoyed! But since I am only allowi...

April

Wow, nothing motivates like progress. It has been 10 days and I am down a full 2 pounds. I have really been focusing on the "N" meals being more healthy in general, but the "S" meals have been very much NOT so healthy, rather large, and with dessert, and very much enjoyed! But since I am only allowi...

April

Sept 30 GREEN

April

Oolala, I mean I will follow the original (vanilla) S Day exception for special days Birthdays, Holidays, etc. to allow snacks, sweets or seconds on each of those days. Does that answer your question? Thanks for your reply.

April

Week one, day one of Vanilla with Sprinkles 30 day experiment: Sept 29th - GREEN Breakfast: Applesauce, one slice whole grain toast with cream cheese Lunch: Cranberry Chicken Salad (no bread) with an Apple Afternoon - Latte (tired and hungry) Dinner: Small pork chop, few bites of rice, fresh raw veg...

April

automatedeating wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:19 am
"No S with Sprinkles"

This is adorable.

I wish I could take credit, but that is a Reinhard term used in one of his podcasts...Vanilla with Sprinkles!

April

Copy of my post from today on the General Discussion Board I have listened (again) to the Everyday Systems Podcast. Reinhard is a genius. Taking his one month, one mod advice and putting it into action. I have tried Vanilla many times it was just not for me. I have made slight modifications here and...

April

I have listened (again) to the Everyday Systems Podcast. Reinhard is a genius. Taking his one month, one mod advice and putting it into action. I have tried Vanilla many times it was just not for me. I have made slight modifications here and there but never gave them long enough, and/or they have no...

April

Thanks for the encouragement Soprano! I have been walking 3 times a week for years, so I need to step it up some either increase frequency or walk longer. Thanks again! Many old injuries make walking the only truly safe activity that I ENJOY, hoping when the weight comes down, less stress on the ank...

April

Sept 23 =

GREEN

April

Thanks for your replies!

April

Still mostly on plan, a few red days lately...not ready to jump ship but feeling discouraged that I am not losing. I need to work on my meal sizes and lessen calorie dense foods. I am continuing (I think) to have too much at meals to prevent being hungry in between meals. I have been reading lots of...

April

Hello fellow no-ser's. I am feeling very discouraged :cry: but still truly believe NO S is the best option for me. I am not losing, but not gaining either. So it has been great for weight maintenance. I have been (mostly) on plan for about 4 months after "diet hopping" for YEARS which resulted in sl...

April

Random check in, after trying 2 meals a day (epic fail, way too hungry between meals) going back to the standard 3 and adding more veg and using a smaller plate only when most of the meal is very calorie dense (pizza, casseroles, etc). Holding steady on weight. I know from many posters here the "hab...

April

Great suggestions thank you! I am going back to 3 meals and adding in more filling veggies (broccoli and cabbage mostly, and I LOVE them) which keeps me full longer. I was way too famished with only 2 meals. I will consider smaller plates when I have more calorie dense meals, I like that idea. And i...

April

Has anyone had success with two meals a day? I am finding I just over load my plate for 3 meals a day, but am also concerned if two meals a day (thinking about having brunch and supper) may backfire and I will be too hungry between meals and/or eat TOO much during the 2 meals? Penny for your thoughts.

April

Been somewhat "off the wagon" for a while, but very thankful weight has been holding steady since my last entry. So I must not have been that FAR off the wagon... This post is my declaration of re-starting my No S journey, effective today. I just got done listening to a great audiobook by James Clea...

April

That was great! Thanks so much for sharing.

I have recently listened to the audio book Atomic Habits by James Clear and also found it very helpful to apply to NO S and building better habits in general, HIGHLY recommend!

April

I realized this too! I realized that having a strict schedule was really throwing my No S journey off because sometimes I'd be starving when I woke up sometimes not, other times I'd be full for 7 hours and force a meal when I was not hungry. Now I've thrown out having a strict adherence and just ke...

April

Tomato Juice or 100% Carrot Juice - don't knock it till you try it! Bolthouse has one in the produce section of most stores.

April

100% Carrot Juice - don't knock it till you try it! Bolthouse has one in the produce section of most stores.

April

Random Check In, changing up meal times has helped me eat less overall. Waiting til hungry instead of eating by the clock - think I am on to something good! Suppers have been considerably smaller as I don't need that much now! Hoping this may be the game-changer that moves the scale! Yesterday: B at...

April

I am also a "2 S-er" although I have not yet been a big success story yet and am fairly new, I am maintaining and not gaining. I've added my own 3rd "S" no suffering, which would qualify for your seconds when needed option. I have so far only lost a few, gained a 2 back as my meals have been overall...

April

I started No S having some basic windows of mealtimes (8ish, noonish, and 6ish) and found I am increasingly over-filling my plate to be certain I am eating enough to get me through to the next meal without extreme hunger, so in essence I think I was preventatively over eating at each meal. And I am ...

April

Checking in after several sick days in a row, one day better, then sick again, then a couple "success" days, then long 4 day weekend of extended family reunion, graduation parties.....so I am up two pounds from the 3 I lost... Back on track the past 2 days. It feels good to be done with all the extr...

April

Yesterday's meals Breakfast - Green smoothie (Pineapple juice, GInger, frozen Peaches and arugula) Deviled eggs Lunch - Raw red bell pepper strips with homemade yogurt cucumber dill dip, Microwave "healthy" asian chicken meal. Walmart impulse buy. What was I thinking....took about four bites and the...

April

Agreed. And it sounds like your friend respected your food boundaries. I just went on a tirade on my thread about people that don't accept our boundaries on OUR OWN bodies. Whoa. Gettin' steamed again. :lol: And when you wrote your lunch, I was thinking yum.yum.yum. And then you said it was one of ...

April

Dandelion - and everything was purchased at Trader Joes! I love duplicating restaurant favorites at home. This one was from a "mom and pop" tiny coffee house/deli that I just love. I try to find those places that only the locals know about, they are sometimes the best restaurants. My job takes me to...

April

Soprano wrote: ↑
Sun May 12, 2019 11:21 am
That's a powerful win re the croissant well done

Jx

Thank you for the encouragement, I love your signature quote!

April

Thank you, Soprano! Yesterday's meals and comments: Breakfast: Crustless Broccoli Quiche, Slice of Pineapple and an oat bran muffin ***BIG victory mid morning. Met a friend for coffee (black) and they had my favorite almond croissants from a local baker at the coffee shop. She bought one and almost ...

April

automatedeating wrote: ↑
Sat May 04, 2019 1:10 pm
How the jeans fit is often a telling measure!

Sounds like you really super enjoyed your meals today. That's always awesome to develop meals that you can look forward to; makes such a difference in forming those good habits.

AMEN to meals I look forward to!

April

Have been outside more and on computer less - weather has been great for walking.

Still on track with my modified no S plan and.....down 3 pounds, it's not much but I'll take it over a gain!

April

automatedeating wrote: ↑
Sat May 11, 2019 4:02 pm
Very inspiring post, April! I love this - it kind of made me tingle.

April

Someone said "three meals a day and life in between." I don't know who to give credit for that, but this morning I reflected on the simplicity of no s, and how else I could apply simplicity in my life. Since I now have no need to be inundated with new information on how to lose weight, meal planning...

April

Thank you! So nice of you to keep popping in for encouragement!

April

I posted a reply but it seems to have disappeared! Oh my goodness that is hilarious that your description of three to four meals and habits made me automatically assume that it was Georgie Fear! I clicked on both of your links, I have heard of Tonya, but not balance 365, will definitely check it out...

April

Too funny! It's amazing how I must have read between the lines and just assumed that it was Georgie Fear's habit based plan you were referring to! I have actually heard of both of those other ones that you mentioned also, but it's been a long time and will be glad to revisit both of them!

April

Day 10 - Invoked the "no suffering" rule, and also your worst PMS day should also be an S Day - LOL B - 5-6 spoonfuls of oat bran, just not hungry really at all. Brunch - Too early for lunch, and too late for a "second" breakfast - after a 3 mile walk I was finally hungry. From a local deli I got a ...

April

Disclaimer - I hope I am not insulting or taking away from the original NO S by posting this link here - if so I apologize to Reinhard! https://www.halfsizeme.com/187/ Half Size Me: 4 Core Habits That Will Help You Lean Out with Georgie Fear You can access this podcast also on the Castbox app by doi...

April

Hello again! I am a big fan of the other program you are referring to, and if I was on Facebook, which I am not, I would gladly join that group as well. Her method is part of the reason I choose the mods that I have (see my April 22nd diary entry) I have read her book and listened to a great podcast...

April

Yes the zucchini bread is definitely an indulgence, but at least it has veggies in it!

April

Hello everyone, I'm sure something like this has been asked before, but I am just wondering what experiences you have had with the urge to snack between meals dissipating overtime or do they never really go away. I know this is mind over matter, or mind over food. Just wondering if it gets easier ov...

April

From one of your meals above: "pb and banana sandwich, carrots and hummus" I literally just posted my lunch yesterday as peanut butter on rice cakes and raw veggies with hummus! I thought it was so odd that that is what I wanted to eat, but I see you had almost the same things together LOL! Also, I ...

April

Day 9 - Success

B - fruit, eggs and oatmeal

L - a little odd but it was what I wanted:
Fresh raw veggies with hummus dip
Peanut butter on rice cakes (3)

D - Pot roast, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, slice of zucchini bread

April

Day 7 and 8 Successes Day 7 B - Eggs, fruit and oatmeal L - Sub from JJ's with extra veggies S - VERY HUNGRY for supper. Should have had a bit more for lunch. Chicken, Potatoes, Salad Day 8 B - Peach Smoothie (frozen peaches, apple juice), Eggs, toast and hashbrowns. Very full. L - Pizza, Salad, and...

April

Hi April, nice to meet you! I like your very sensible mods. I think I was too perfectionistic at the start, and after a while it felt just as insane as permasnacking. No Suffering is brilliant, and I think I’ll borrow that from you if you don’t mind....! :) Hello Otavia! Of course you can borrow my...

April

At the beginning everyone feels that panic about needing to load up the plate so they don't starve between meals (if they've been a big snacker, that is, which most of us were). Load up your plates and don't worry about what's on the plate yet. That's a different habit, a different thing. You don't...

April

Day 6 - Success? Meal sizes were rather large today, I think I am "panicky" about not making it to the next meal without being overly hungry. B - Watermelon, two eggs, and large serving of hash browns (too much hashbrowns for normal plate) L - Vegan Sushi rolls made with brown rice (did not care for...

April

automatedeating wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2019 3:14 am
soup for breakfast. That is pretty cool!

I am glad you think so, Hubby think's its so weird....Sometimes I just have WHATEVER is leftover from supper the night before too, haven't done that in a while!

April

Day 5 - Success

B - Bowl of mixed berries, Oatmeal and two boiled eggs

L - Leftover Pizza with Salad

D - Chicken, roasted potatoes, Salad and 3 cookies

April

Day 4 - Success! However, I am noticing I am going pretty heavy on the butter/dressing/heavy sauces and cheese and am wondering if that may need to be dialed back a bit. B - Fruit and Chicken noodle soup and 2 pieces overly buttered bread. Sometimes I like soup for breakfast :shock: L - Salad exta d...

April

Trac77 - I am late to the party but this: "Hi all, I’ve tried No S a handful of times and never really stuck with it- kept bouncing between this and weight watchers with some dabbling in calorie counting and “intuitive eating” - I feel like a crazy person." I think we were living the same life! I co...

April

Day 3 - Success! Breakfast - Veggie and cheese omelet, peanut butter toast, slice of watermelon Lunch - Apple, Breaded Fish Fillet, Cheese and Tomato on whole grain toast Dinner - Rotisserie Chicken Breast, green salad with lemon and oil dressing, roasted red potato, Oatmeal with cocoa mixed in for ...

April

Hello! Thank you for your supportive comment in my diary! I thought I would check out your check-in. Looks like we have similar tastes - healthy most of the time with some fun meals mixed in - I too an am Taco Bell fan, and also love almost all veggies prepared well at home. I love your owl photo - ...

April

Day 2 - I enjoyed 3 moderate meals and no snacks.

Breakfast: Oatmeal and Fresh Fruit

Lunch: Turkey Sub with extra veggies

Dinner: Leftover Easter Brunch - Egg Bake and Ham and two Easter York peppermint patties from the easter basket

April

Wow, well thank you all for the warm welcome! I have tried No S vanilla a few times in the past with Epic Failure, but I still strongly believe in the basic principles. I have seen many members here tweak the system a bit with very good results. I am following in their shoes with my own tweaks, inst...

April

Hello! Today is a beautiful, breezy, sunny-and-seventy-five, Easter Sunday 2019 . What a perfect day to declare a fresh start in my "Diary of New Beginnings". I have much to say, but for today just an introduction and a positive outlook for the coming weeks and months ahead. I am hopeful that No S w...

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