1 Year Check in
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1 Year Check in
(I posted most of this in response to another post. Maybe it will help someone here).
I tried No S many times, but always fell off the wagon within a month. This past Jan, I started again but this time I tried having absolutely no (zero) S days. It's now Dec and I've lost 32 pounds.
I love the rhythm and consistency of 3 meals a day. I have always had a problem with sweets. Now I eat delicious, filling food. I don't force myself to eat veggies or protein or what have you - it seems like I'll have a high carb or low veg day (AKA "Beige 'n' Brown Foods" meals), and then a few days later I'll have the opposite. I used to think about my weight and fret about food many times a day. That has disappeared.
At first, I would pile my plate high at each meal. Over time, my plates became less mountainous. I didn't really notice it happening. If I'm hungry between meals, I'll drink milk or have a dairy-forward cup of tea.
I have no idea how many calories I eat a day, but it seems like a lot. I have butter and sourdough bread at most meals. I eat whatever I want as long as it's not sweet. I have noticed that I really dislike that "uncomfortably full" feeling now, so I try to avoid it.
I have gained and lost hundreds or maybe thousands of pounds in my life. I was put on my first diet when I was 8 years old. Since then, I've either been "on a diet " or "off the wagon". It sounds ridiculous when I write it, but I don't think I'm alone in my experience. Right now, I don't feel like I'm on a diet. I feel normal (even though eating 3 meals a day is not that normal these days).
In addition to the no s diet, I have been thinking more about "why" I ate so much and what triggers me. I attended some OA meetings and found them helpful in this.
I think my particular personality/history/physiology responds well to rigid habits when it comes to mealtimes and sweets. Though it may not for everyone, no s has changed my weight and my life for the better.
Jvcnm
Female, 53
1/2/20 - 182 lb
12/22/20 - 150 lb
I tried No S many times, but always fell off the wagon within a month. This past Jan, I started again but this time I tried having absolutely no (zero) S days. It's now Dec and I've lost 32 pounds.
I love the rhythm and consistency of 3 meals a day. I have always had a problem with sweets. Now I eat delicious, filling food. I don't force myself to eat veggies or protein or what have you - it seems like I'll have a high carb or low veg day (AKA "Beige 'n' Brown Foods" meals), and then a few days later I'll have the opposite. I used to think about my weight and fret about food many times a day. That has disappeared.
At first, I would pile my plate high at each meal. Over time, my plates became less mountainous. I didn't really notice it happening. If I'm hungry between meals, I'll drink milk or have a dairy-forward cup of tea.
I have no idea how many calories I eat a day, but it seems like a lot. I have butter and sourdough bread at most meals. I eat whatever I want as long as it's not sweet. I have noticed that I really dislike that "uncomfortably full" feeling now, so I try to avoid it.
I have gained and lost hundreds or maybe thousands of pounds in my life. I was put on my first diet when I was 8 years old. Since then, I've either been "on a diet " or "off the wagon". It sounds ridiculous when I write it, but I don't think I'm alone in my experience. Right now, I don't feel like I'm on a diet. I feel normal (even though eating 3 meals a day is not that normal these days).
In addition to the no s diet, I have been thinking more about "why" I ate so much and what triggers me. I attended some OA meetings and found them helpful in this.
I think my particular personality/history/physiology responds well to rigid habits when it comes to mealtimes and sweets. Though it may not for everyone, no s has changed my weight and my life for the better.
Jvcnm
Female, 53
1/2/20 - 182 lb
12/22/20 - 150 lb
Re: 1 Year Check in
So pleased to read your success story. Well done
Jx
Jx
Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.
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Re: 1 Year Check in
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing this with us.
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5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
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3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
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8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
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6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
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Re: 1 Year Check in
I'm a little late, but a big congrats to hear of your success.
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Current weight(9/2020)-212 lbs.
Goal Weight- 205 lbs.
NoS Goal: >= 80% Success days
Current weight(9/2020)-212 lbs.
Goal Weight- 205 lbs.
NoS Goal: >= 80% Success days
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Re: 1 Year Check in
Late to the congratulation party, but we'll done, you!! That's a tremendous accomplishment.
Height: 5'4"
Highest weight: 210.4
Current Weight: 194.8
Goal Weight: 125-135
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Highest weight: 210.4
Current Weight: 194.8
Goal Weight: 125-135
*^..^711
Re: 1 Year Check in
Congratulations!
I've been pretty much under water this year, but it's all that much more gratifying to see people posting here and on facebook even without my hovering.
I've been pretty much under water this year, but it's all that much more gratifying to see people posting here and on facebook even without my hovering.