Everyday Systems

I've been here for over six years and I'm still losing weight here and there. Yesterday was my annual doctor's appointment so I had my yearly weigh-in. Down 4 pounds from last year! Last year I was down some, too, but I can't remember how much. I thought I'd posted it here, but when I searched yesterday I couldn't find it.

While I have been eating less, it's not a modification but a natural progression. As I get older, I find I just don't need as much food -- not only at meals, but for the whole day.

fantastic wosnes! congrats

I'm having a little bit of a hard time accepting how little I need, but I'll either get there or make peace with eating a bit more than I need. Glad to hear your report.

Congratulations, Wosnes!

Your experience is quite encouraging because I'm finding the same truth. Last year, I didn't know until my NoS testimonial anniversary date that I had even lost weight (about 3 pounds) because monthly weigh-ins would be up a little, down a little. Turns out the down-a-littles trumped the up-a-littles.

Intrigued that I didn't notice the overall loss last year, this year I've been weighing daily and tracking a moving average (a tool offered by hacker diet). I can see that my weight average moves up and down like waves, but both the high points and low points are slowly decreasing...

Like Oolala, I can sometimes feel that I should probably eat a little less because I'd still be feeling full by the next meal, but I just don't wanna eat less. But then, somewhat suddenly (weeks and/or months later), I just decide that I really do want to feel that spicy edge of hunger back.

I'm at that point right now---moderating (yet again) just what I need at dinner (not our main meal, more like lunch) to be properly satisfied, not stuffed. Using a smaller plate helps because I like/need to feel the satisfaction of a nicely done up plate (not a skimpy, meager-looking plate). And I try to nip the "that's not very much, poor me" thoughts right away and focus on my enjoyable meals that keep me (Thank you, Lord) healthy.

Thanks, everyone.

oolala53 wrote:I'm having a little bit of a hard time accepting how little I need, but I'll either get there or make peace with eating a bit more than I need. Glad to hear your report.

I remember years ago reading that women (maybe all people?) needed to cut calorie consumption as they aged. My first thought was "not me!!" It's happened kind of naturally. I can't say that I'm uncomfortable when I eat a larger meal, but I feel better when I eat smaller meals.

That's great! Good job!

Congratulations!!!

So great to hear, wosnes. Steep drops are nice, but nothing makes me happier than evidence that "it's still working" even after many years.

Reinhard

This is a great place to be...Just plugging along with No S, losing weight and not sure why