Take 3

No Snacks, no sweets, no seconds. Except on Days that start with S. Too simple for you? Simple is why it works. Look here for questions, introductions, support, success stories.

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wxwoman
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Take 3

Post by wxwoman » Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:44 am

Hi Everyone,

I think the third time will be the charm.

I started No S a few months back and didn't make it past a few days. I had a couple red days and let my all-or-nothing attitude sabotage me.

My second attempt lasted 6 weeks from mid-Oct to this past Dec 2. I had a wicked craving for snacks and junk on a Monday, and it was the beginning of the end.

So now to take 3:

I've made a list of all the things that appeal to me about No S. That way I have something to refer to in order to stay motivated while I create my new habit. BTW, I started Jan 1, so it's been a bit over 2 weeks. The "S days gone wild" in attempt #2 have been toned down as well.

Here's what appeals to me about No S and why I keep coming back:

1) no weighing, counting, or measuring anything
2) it will allow me to stop obsessing about food. I have my meal and forget about it until the next time
3) it's easy to fit in with holidays, eating out, etc
4) it's do-able long term
5) I will hop off the diet bandwagon permanently as I effortlessly find and maintain my ideal weight.

I get a lot of exercise, so any excess weight I might have (only a few pounds) will come off easily.

The No S diet is simple, but really ingenious when you consider all the pros I've listed. The only challenge for me is not snacking during the week. I know this will get easier as my habit becomes more ingrained.

So hi to everyone.

Kathy

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Post by automatedeating » Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:03 am

Hi Kathy!
Glad you posted today. Look forward to getting to know you on the boards.
Welcome (back)!
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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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NoSnacker
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Post by NoSnacker » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:51 am

Hi there, this is my official 3rd attempt as well so I feel a kindred spirit here...just kidding..

I had 5 months in each time, but let my s day's derail my spirit. This time is so much different for me as well.

Welcome back...love your list!
Age 56: SBMI=30.6 (12/1/13) CBMI 28.9 (2/2/14) GBMI-24.8

wxwoman
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Post by wxwoman » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:55 pm

Thanks to both of you.

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Post by good enough » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:38 pm

You can do it! I'm trying again also. This way of eating just makes so much SENSE!

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Post by oolala53 » Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:06 am

I suggest actually writing the list of motivations on a card and carrying it with you. Add in a few reasons you'd like to reduce your eating. I did this when I started 4 years ago and read the list every day for three months! It really helped.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
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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
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catservant
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Me Too!

Post by catservant » Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:54 am

I'm on try #3 (and final! :lol: ) too...I have an identical list of the benefits, and an equal level of determination! Thanks for sharing...

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