Everyday Systems

I was wondoring if anyone else has came across this problem. I am not particularly that fond of eating sweets. Every once in a while I do, but I never crave them. I don't even like choclate.

I was wondoring if maybe we could include "salts" on the NO S. My cravings are more for potato chips and crackers and things like that. And trust me, I know that is what causes my weight to stay on. Has anyone else taken these things out along with sweets?

Yep, that's me. In fact, my first personal Olympic was simply getting rid of the salt. I stopped adding it to foods while cooking and also putting it on top of food at the table. Salt is good, but I really did too much. I don't even do any S-days with it now.

ACK! No chocolate?! LOL.

I crave sweets AND salt-but it gets better with time. I don't crave either nearly as much as I used to!

I would maybe try to reduce portions first, because you're already probably cutting out a significant amount if you're No-Essing. But have what you want on S-days! Thats what they are for. And remember the sometimes part-sometimes that's hard for me (bad pun )

Good luck!

I'm all for tweeking the program to suit your needs. If salty snacks are your problem, just change the letter of the law to say:
No salt
No Snacks
No seconds

You'll be keeping the spirit of the law intact.

I prefer salty foods (nutty ones), but I don't see them as a problem in this context. If you eat them as part of a meal (fitting them on the plate) then they're not a problem and if you want them outside mealtimes then they're already covered by the no snacking rule.

Having said that, cutting down on salt is generally a good idea.

I am was addicted to both sweet and salty and for me No S solves the problem. I am not allowed sweets or snack during the week and if I really want nuts, crisps, pretzels I can have a handful as part of a meal - pleasure without the pain and gain.

I have salty snack things as part of a meal occasionally, and have found that for me doing so stops them from being a desirable forbidden food.

I don't want to eat as much of such food as I used to. A little bit is enough. I usually put a helping in a small bowl or ramekin, which cuts down on the amount I eat.

My tastes have gradually changed and become healthier as a result of No S-ing, which is a great bonus.

You will find by trial and error what works for you. Good luck!