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I like your plan, and what you said about being good to yourself!eschano wrote:A new 21 days ahead of me. Goals:
NoS - all green
Sport - 3-4 times a week
Writing - once daily for 8 minutes (appart from the morning pages I already do)
I always felt like I needed to be harder on myself. If only I was harder with my fitness regime, with eating less, advancing my career,... I would get what I dream of. I only now realise that it is when I'm much nicer to myself, setting achievable goals and indulging in non-food things: a guilt-free novel, a bubble bath, a candlelight one-plate dinner, a painting session, a good time with friends, ... that suddenly everything else is easy.
This is a great realization. I totally agree - making things easy for myself, taking things one step at a time and rewarding myself for progress all help a lot. I sometimes wonder where does this need for harshness / hard core come from? There's always a sneaky part of my brain saying "go hard or go home", even though I know that doesn't lead to sustainable results.eschano wrote:I always felt like I needed to be harder on myself. If only I was harder with my fitness regime, with eating less, advancing my career,... I would get what I dream of. I only now realise that it is when I'm much nicer to myself, setting achievable goals and indulging in non-food things: a guilt-free novel, a bubble bath, a candlelight one-plate dinner, a painting session, a good time with friends, ... that suddenly everything else is easy.
Great job! I've had a couple days where I was extra tired and old thoughts floated around, like maybe I could skip a day, but I didn't. Both times I was VERY glad I didn't skip. I have committed to treating these classes like an appointment that will be kept Monday through Friday no matter what. Maybe that sense of accomplishment in sticking to this plan will help with sticking to the food part of it all.eschano wrote:And thanks to GK I did my 14 min if not much more every N day this week! Never knew I would enjoy it so much.
No reading for a week? Not even novels? I'd go mental!eschano wrote:OK, thank god I'm back on the boards! I'm done with reading deprivation week in The Aritst's Way. I found it to be pure torture. So happy to be back.
Well done, you are going so well, and in the Christmas season too!All good! Dropped again in weight and am delighted.
Of course!eschano wrote:Haha, ironchef and sweetness: You're so right. I found it extremely hard.
So yesterday I felt sick and I had about 2 grapes for dinner with herbal tea with milk, nothing else. I really tried eating but couldn't. Can I still count it as green?
Yes, you did it!!! Kudos, high fives, and whoot! Congratulations to you!eschano wrote:I did it, I did it! I'm at my goal weight and officially of normal weight! Woohoooooo! I haven't been for 7 years or so (although I did come close twice in between) and even back then I was only at normal weight for half a year on some unsustainable crazy diet. I'm so freakin delighted. Didn't know it's possible. NoS is my way of life! Thanks so much everyone for your support.
I'll do my best to hold it over Christmas and if I do my testimonial will follow. Am so happy! Woohoooo!
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That is FANTASTIC! Congratulations a thousand times!eschano wrote:I did it, I did it! I'm at my goal weight and officially of normal weight! Woohoooooo! I haven't been for 7 years or so (although I did come close twice in between) and even back then I was only at normal weight for half a year on some unsustainable crazy diet. I'm so freakin delighted. Didn't know it's possible. NoS is my way of life! Thanks so much everyone for your support.
I'll do my best to hold it over Christmas and if I do my testimonial will follow. Am so happy! Woohoooo!
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Hi Heddi,heddi55 wrote:I do have a question for you, though. I like to write as I know you do, so you'll understand me, I would think. So far, as I also said in another post, have I kept my own NoS journal with a NoS calendar and food log in it. I write myself encouragements, commitment prayers, tips, etc.
I've had good success with it, but lately progress is lacking.
In a way this journal is comforting to me but seems to stifle me at the same time.
So, here's my question: Do you think you would've been this successful without having your own check-in site?
How has it helped you? Any ideas are greatly appreciated.![]()
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eschano, I plateaued for more than 6 months after only losing 3 pounds. That's why I got discouraged when life got busy, stopped trying, then I gained 7 pounds in 2 months! So I have to stick with this, and its not hard. I think the running will be key for me. I'm sure I have now lost the 7 lb that I gained, by the way my clothes fit! (My scale here in Mexico is unreliable, but it does show I've lost 4-6 pounds.) Anyway, thanks for the encouraging input.eschano wrote:You'll get there! It's great to have goal posts. I definitely had. I also plateaued for about 2 months after initially losing and then suddenly started losing again. I might have been slightly less strict when I plateaued but not that badly so think that focusing on the habits will get you there eventually even if your body adjusts in the meantime. But that is just my experience.