Gilli's Daily Check In
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Gilli's Daily Check In
Well, I just had my first full successful No-S day today, and I think it's time I start a check-in thread!
Day 1: SUCCESS
I do think I am going to have to learn to eat more slowly and listen to my body. I am very used to having an afternon snack, so while I can handle some tummy grumbles as dinner time approaches, I feel like I eat too fast at dinner which leads to maybe eating a little too much. Since I was pretty hungry by dinner, I of course stuck to one plateful, but it was probably a larger portion than I really need.
But I'm going to stick with the basics while I get started. I decided to try this because I needed something less complicated and more common-sense than counting Points.
Day 1: SUCCESS
I do think I am going to have to learn to eat more slowly and listen to my body. I am very used to having an afternon snack, so while I can handle some tummy grumbles as dinner time approaches, I feel like I eat too fast at dinner which leads to maybe eating a little too much. Since I was pretty hungry by dinner, I of course stuck to one plateful, but it was probably a larger portion than I really need.
But I'm going to stick with the basics while I get started. I decided to try this because I needed something less complicated and more common-sense than counting Points.
- Jammin' Jan
- Posts: 2002
- Joined: Thu May 05, 2005 2:55 pm
- Location: The Village
Day 2: FAILURE
I thought about justifying it as an S-Day but I know I'd just be kidding myself. I had seconds @ lunch and sweets 3 times. Not really proud of it, but today is a brand new day. The hardest thing is that I have to bake some scones & cupcakes for a bridal shower tonight, so my plan is to chew gum to prevent snacking/tasting and to have my husband be the official taste tester.
I thought about justifying it as an S-Day but I know I'd just be kidding myself. I had seconds @ lunch and sweets 3 times. Not really proud of it, but today is a brand new day. The hardest thing is that I have to bake some scones & cupcakes for a bridal shower tonight, so my plan is to chew gum to prevent snacking/tasting and to have my husband be the official taste tester.
gilli - having a plan is half the hurdle! You can do it - and so can your husband!!
Discovered NoS: April 16, 2007
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
I was traveling all weekend visiting various friends & family so I kind of counted these days as S-Days. I do kind of feel like I could have maintained No-S for at least 2 of the days without much trouble if I had thought things through better. I am going to chalk it up to a lesson for traveling in the future. I mean, part of the reason I like the idea of No-S is that it's so flexible in terms of what & where you eat, as long as it's pretty much real food & not sweets & limited to a single helping 3x a day. That's not hard!
But if I beat myself up, then I won't get back on to the No-S bandwagon. I know that I can do this.
Day 3 (Friday): S-Day
Day 4 (Saturday): S-Day
Day 5 (Sunday): S-Day
Tomorrow is Memorial day & I am going to a cook-out but I am going to treat it as a regular No-S day. I know what's being served and I am completely capable of sticking to 3 meals while enjoying a burger or chicken from the grill.
I'll update tomorrow to track how it goes!
But if I beat myself up, then I won't get back on to the No-S bandwagon. I know that I can do this.
Day 3 (Friday): S-Day
Day 4 (Saturday): S-Day
Day 5 (Sunday): S-Day
Tomorrow is Memorial day & I am going to a cook-out but I am going to treat it as a regular No-S day. I know what's being served and I am completely capable of sticking to 3 meals while enjoying a burger or chicken from the grill.
I'll update tomorrow to track how it goes!
- Jammin' Jan
- Posts: 2002
- Joined: Thu May 05, 2005 2:55 pm
- Location: The Village
I'm resurrecting this thread as I'm realizing that I'm not getting younger and sticking to a diet isn't getting any easier. I have a problem committing to things, but I *need* to get my diet under control.
I think deep down, part of me is thinking that there's no point in sticking to it because it won't really work, that it's too simple and that only counting calories (or WW points) will do the trick. But that self-defeating attitude isn't doing me any favors, and I can't really judge the No-S Diet without really giving it a serious try.
Thus, I hereby commit to following the No-S Diet and recording my Daily Check-Ins for the next 30 days. I will post confirming my first day of success tonight before bed.
I think deep down, part of me is thinking that there's no point in sticking to it because it won't really work, that it's too simple and that only counting calories (or WW points) will do the trick. But that self-defeating attitude isn't doing me any favors, and I can't really judge the No-S Diet without really giving it a serious try.
Thus, I hereby commit to following the No-S Diet and recording my Daily Check-Ins for the next 30 days. I will post confirming my first day of success tonight before bed.
- Murphysraven
- Posts: 158
- Joined: Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:37 am
- Location: WA
don't worry gilli, it's taken me quite a few new starts with noS, i think it get easier to folow each time. While other diet plans may work faster at first (i've tried many) you'll soon be sick of all the rules and regulations they force onto you.
Keep trying and don't beat yourself up over mistakes, just admit them and try to move forward.
Keep trying and don't beat yourself up over mistakes, just admit them and try to move forward.
When I asked for all things, so that I may enjoy Life, I was given Life, so that I may enjoy all things.
Day 3: Success!
B: Light Yogurt, Whole Wheat toast w/ Natural PB & honey, coffee w/ ff half and half
L: Chicken breast, rice pilaf, green salad, an apple
D: Ziti, sauce, 4 meatballs, 1 slice of bread w/ olive oil, and broccoli. 2 glasses of wine.
I do think I will try & cut down on the wine except for on weekends though. I tend to sip a glass of wine while I'm cooking, and now that I'm not snacking all afternoon and have an empty stomach, it goes straight to my head.
B: Light Yogurt, Whole Wheat toast w/ Natural PB & honey, coffee w/ ff half and half
L: Chicken breast, rice pilaf, green salad, an apple
D: Ziti, sauce, 4 meatballs, 1 slice of bread w/ olive oil, and broccoli. 2 glasses of wine.
I do think I will try & cut down on the wine except for on weekends though. I tend to sip a glass of wine while I'm cooking, and now that I'm not snacking all afternoon and have an empty stomach, it goes straight to my head.
- Murphysraven
- Posts: 158
- Joined: Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:37 am
- Location: WA
Thanks, murphysraven!
I haven't been posting here, but I have been continuing to follow No-S. Last week wasn't perfect, but this week I have been sticking to the guidelines without any cheating.
I'm really starting to learn that my urges to snack aren't really true hunger, like I thought they were. I find that I get "hungry" about 2 hours after lunch, but if I have some water or tea and go on about my business, I stop being hungry an hour after that.
I haven't been posting here, but I have been continuing to follow No-S. Last week wasn't perfect, but this week I have been sticking to the guidelines without any cheating.
I'm really starting to learn that my urges to snack aren't really true hunger, like I thought they were. I find that I get "hungry" about 2 hours after lunch, but if I have some water or tea and go on about my business, I stop being hungry an hour after that.