oolala53 wrote:When you say that "fence around the law" and being strict about moderation are reasons you're being able to stay compliant, are you aware that thoughts about these pop up in the day and help you stick to your meals? Or do you think having read about them actually helps you keep from even having the urge to eat come up and you don't think about it much?
Truly I think it is because I made up my mind that during the week straight vanilla is the only way I can go about this. I think my past failures has a lot to do with this kind of thinking as well. My past failures is my motivation.
As far as my food, I do have to say I have been eating low glycemic foods for the most part, but I have started that before coming back to No S. I don't have foods that will make me have intense cravings..not sure if that makes a difference, they say it does....
Reinhard "How strict should you be? The stricter you are, the faster your habits will take hold. I find the fence around the analogy helpful because it keeps me from trying to evaluate potential exceptions on a case-by-case basis"
I remember getting very excited like I was going to get my fix when I would drive home from work thinking of the chips or nacho chips waiting for me to devour when I walk in the door...now I know that I won't be doing that anymore...strange...
And truly Oolala a lot of the stuff you have said to me over the last few weeks has impacted me a lot and I attribute to my success so far. I think with the wealth of knowledge you have a support group that you start will be very successful. I think as long as they know it is normal to obsess at first and that really Vanilla is the only way to go..and with your support "You CAN beat this, Deb"...many can succeed. I would be willing to join your group virtually
Overall, I took a lot of what Reinhard said in his book to heart this time and realizing the urge will pass. It feels like the urges give up faster now..
I'm no where near S days being moderate at all, but hopefully someday they will be, the freedom of having them does help me.
I truly hope this time will be different for me..I mentioned on my other post about getting the book "Brain over Binge"....interesting concept that makes a lot of sense. Our urges that lead to binging really stem from dieting, from starvation during our younger years. I was both anorexic for a year or so which lead to binging. I feel hopeful...I do....
Will I fall on my face I'm sure I will...but for now I'm enjoying the freedom from the intense urges
If you like, I'll start jotting down notes when I have an urge and what I say and/or do?