Alison's Daily Check-in
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Day 5
This is my very first post! Accidentally stumbled across this website and thought it sounded sensible (though have almost no faith in myself to pull it off).
Have had 2 s days and 3 n days so far.
Today was most difficult.
Became extremely hungry this evening resulting in a 5pm dinner.
Mentally put off by reading article that said allowing yourself to get hungry puts your body into a famine state that stops you losing weight. Nearly caved in, except that this philosophy certainly hasn't helped me to date!
Hanging in there...
Have had 2 s days and 3 n days so far.
Today was most difficult.
Became extremely hungry this evening resulting in a 5pm dinner.
Mentally put off by reading article that said allowing yourself to get hungry puts your body into a famine state that stops you losing weight. Nearly caved in, except that this philosophy certainly hasn't helped me to date!
Hanging in there...
Welcome, Allison!
I seriously doubt that not eating between meals will put your body into a "starvation state." Almost no one in human history did any snacking worth speaking of until we here in the states started to about 30 years ago -- and promptly got obese.
More (anti-)snacking stats here:
http://everydaysystems.com/podcast/episode.php?id=28
Reinhard
I seriously doubt that not eating between meals will put your body into a "starvation state." Almost no one in human history did any snacking worth speaking of until we here in the states started to about 30 years ago -- and promptly got obese.
More (anti-)snacking stats here:
http://everydaysystems.com/podcast/episode.php?id=28
Reinhard
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gratefuldeb67
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I would never turn down Paul McCartney for breakfast! He's welcome here anytime! LOL 
Hehe.. Good for you on your success mate!
And cutting down on the fast food is a definite healthy choice..
We (my 11 year old Son and I) eat it about once to twice a month at most these days..
Have a nice weekend and keep it up!
Peace and Love,
Debs
Hehe.. Good for you on your success mate!
And cutting down on the fast food is a definite healthy choice..
We (my 11 year old Son and I) eat it about once to twice a month at most these days..
Have a nice weekend and keep it up!
Peace and Love,
DebsThere is no Wisdom greater than Kindness
S days
(Thanks Deb for your lovely entry!)
Well, my first weekend of S days is almost over, and it definitely was an interesting experience... After having almost no sleep on Friday night in anticipation of "breaking loose", I was surprisingly unappetised by the thought of any treats. I did still eat in an uncontrolled way, but nothing seemed to "hit the spot" (even my very favorite lemon meringue pie and dutch liquorice!!!). I felt bloated and not good about myself (different to my no S week) and felt like I was undoing all the good work I'd done. I'm still processing what this all means.
Back on board tomorrow.
Alison
Well, my first weekend of S days is almost over, and it definitely was an interesting experience... After having almost no sleep on Friday night in anticipation of "breaking loose", I was surprisingly unappetised by the thought of any treats. I did still eat in an uncontrolled way, but nothing seemed to "hit the spot" (even my very favorite lemon meringue pie and dutch liquorice!!!). I felt bloated and not good about myself (different to my no S week) and felt like I was undoing all the good work I'd done. I'm still processing what this all means.
Back on board tomorrow.
Alison
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gratefuldeb67
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Well your mind is telling you that you are undoing all your good work but you are not.. You may not necessarily see loads of weight loss in say a few weeks or even a few months, cos it does go slowly (and is helped greatly by exercise so add that if possible!) but if you are strict on N days, they will win out over the long run..
Though it may be true that if we all stuck to diet rules for 7 days a week we might all lose faster, but you need to have that carrot at the end of the stick and you need to have a steam valve to relax in order to be committed to the long term. The bloated feeling is actually a wonderful sign that your body is getting used to a new way of eating!
That's good!
The fact that nothing really "hit the spot" might point to something like you are bored or something or eating from a feeling of emptiness that's not even food related..
Sorry if I'm being presumptuous at all.. Just taking a guess here..
Sometimes I just enjoy not having to worry about structuring meals so much on the weekend, and that's enough of an S for me.. Just being able to "take five" so to speak..
Other times I know I'm going to go and hit Haagen Daz
Don't get overly worried tho about undoing the good work of the week on your S days. I promise you in the long term it will balance out in your favor! I only did NoS with about 75% success the first year and lost 17 lbs back then. Considering how liberating this all is and all the plusses here, like not having to stress out over every little item of food you put in your mouth, I'd still pick this even though the results take time and involve occasional plateaus as well.. Be patient and if you aren't exercising already, add some activity..
Sorry that was a little rambly! LOL.
Have a good week!
Peace and Love,
Debs
Though it may be true that if we all stuck to diet rules for 7 days a week we might all lose faster, but you need to have that carrot at the end of the stick and you need to have a steam valve to relax in order to be committed to the long term. The bloated feeling is actually a wonderful sign that your body is getting used to a new way of eating!
That's good!
The fact that nothing really "hit the spot" might point to something like you are bored or something or eating from a feeling of emptiness that's not even food related..
Sorry if I'm being presumptuous at all.. Just taking a guess here..
Sometimes I just enjoy not having to worry about structuring meals so much on the weekend, and that's enough of an S for me.. Just being able to "take five" so to speak..
Other times I know I'm going to go and hit Haagen Daz
Don't get overly worried tho about undoing the good work of the week on your S days. I promise you in the long term it will balance out in your favor! I only did NoS with about 75% success the first year and lost 17 lbs back then. Considering how liberating this all is and all the plusses here, like not having to stress out over every little item of food you put in your mouth, I'd still pick this even though the results take time and involve occasional plateaus as well.. Be patient and if you aren't exercising already, add some activity..
Sorry that was a little rambly! LOL.
Have a good week!
Peace and Love,
DebsThere is no Wisdom greater than Kindness
WEDNESDAY
Success.
Made fatal mistake of weighing myself prematurely and only recorded 1/2 kilo loss. Have nearly given the whole thing away...then I remembered that this is the old way of thinking...ie. quick results or give up (very black and white).
I'm proud of the fact that I've maintained a habit for nearly 2 weeks now, and feel I'm developing a healthier relationship with food.
Alison
Success.
Made fatal mistake of weighing myself prematurely and only recorded 1/2 kilo loss. Have nearly given the whole thing away...then I remembered that this is the old way of thinking...ie. quick results or give up (very black and white).
I'm proud of the fact that I've maintained a habit for nearly 2 weeks now, and feel I'm developing a healthier relationship with food.
Alison
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gratefuldeb67
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