new mod for s days... eat only when hungry

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MJ7910
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new mod for s days... eat only when hungry

Post by MJ7910 » Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:16 am

What do you all think? Lately I have slipped into grazing mode on sdays, maybe due to the holidays. Wonder if this can help me lose my few holiday pounds?
Current BMI: 22.9. Height: 5'4.5"
Highest BMI: 25.5 in August 2011.
Lowest adult BMI: 20.8 in February 2012.

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Post by automatedeating » Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:37 am

Hi MJ,
That is actually what I do on S days. Unless there's a pretty yummy snack, and I can sit down and enjoy it, I try to wait until I'm hungry. Basically, I try to still eat just three meals a day. I tend to put my snacks and sweets on the plate and eat them instead of normal food that day!

But this works for me because it is a self-rewarding cycle of pleasurable eating experienced by waiting a little bit. If it makes you feel deprived, I would not do it! S Days are our release valve from the practice of building our N Day habits.

I'm sure the holiday weight will come off without trouble if you just give it some time.
Month/Year-BMI
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;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2

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Post by oolala53 » Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:40 am

That actually sounds a little strict. What will you do if it's dinner time and you're not hungry?

However, if you get hungry often enough to be happy, then it could work. By experimenting, you'll find out.

Theoretically, you're not doing a lot of eating on S days unless you're hungry. That's what the "sometimes" is about. S's are for a little frivouous snack or one at a special occasion, the special experience of a sweet, the occasional getting pretty full on something really luscious. It can take a long time to get there. But what's the alternative?

I'm finding more and more that getting tired of the freedom of eating is an effective antidote to extra eating. It becomes clear how often it really isn't necessary when it used to seem so crucial.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23

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Post by NoSnacker » Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:59 am

oolala53 wrote:I'm finding more and more that getting tired of the freedom of eating is an effective antidote to extra eating. It becomes clear how often it really isn't necessary when it used to seem so crucial.
Really great insight...love it!
Age 56: SBMI=30.6 (12/1/13) CBMI 28.9 (2/2/14) GBMI-24.8

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Post by jw » Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:20 pm

"Getting tired of the freedom of eating" -- that's a good place to be, oolala!
"The second you overcomplicate it is the second it becomes the thing for which it is a corrective." -- El Fug

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Post by MJ7910 » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:44 pm

Tried it out and it worked pretty well. I do get hungry a lot so it wasn't a problem. I think I will keep this up. It is not really a mod, as I will still eat if it is mealtime even if I am not extremely hungry, but I think this idea helps keep mindless eating under wraps.
Current BMI: 22.9. Height: 5'4.5"
Highest BMI: 25.5 in August 2011.
Lowest adult BMI: 20.8 in February 2012.

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Post by oolala53 » Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:43 pm

I agree it's not a mod, but just a natural progression. I think No S is supposed to help us appreciate hunger for our meals more and realize it's worth waiting for, even on S days, with exceptions...sometimes.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23

There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)

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