Everyday Systems

That's what the little voice in my head says too often on S-days... the part that still doesn't have a reasonable relationship with food. The part that's made up of old habits that have been pushed out of N-days, but still have a toe-hold on S days. I'm always sorry when I listen to it, because I end up eating stuff I really don't like/enjoy that much, and feeling yucky.

But I'm learning to talk back to it.

-"Allowed," yes. "Obliged," no. I can eat it IF I want it, but I don't have to just because it's an S day.
-Yes, but I'm not hungry.
-Yes, but I don't want to spoil my dinner.
-Yes, but I've had enough.
-Yes, but I'd rather have ___ later, and I know I won't want it if I eat this now.

If I do want it, or am hungry, of course I can have it. It's an S-day. But *I* get to decide that, not old habits. They've been supplanted by new ones, and need to recognize that they no longer rule.

(The best defense is a proactive offense. If I've planned a special treat, random junk holds far less appeal.)

Well said KCCC.

I feel the same way... I am trying to make friends with the notion of not having to eat multiple sweets because it's an S day.

Right now I'm excited because I have a special S that I can have at midnight. I usually don't have too much on Sundays because I am so sugared out from indulging on Saturdays. My indulging isn't really that excessive, it's just that I get quick sugar shock.

Moderation on S days.