Everyday Systems

This is my first post. Hello to everyone and I am really apprehensive about the No S System. I have a lovely loving family, little dog and a very comfortable lifestyle and consider myself to be very blessed.

I am here to focus on my eating habits of 3 meals a day and if the by-product is weight loss then so be it but from what I have read, the emphasis is about changing habits rather than focussing on the number on my scale.

So here we are. I would like to know from the regular No S people, do you tend to plan what you're going to eat for your three meals or just show up at mealtimes?

For me the idea of planning food is inextricably linked to other weight loss programs and I tend to rebel against having what I've planned for each meal. I guess that will be a personal challenge for me to overcome.

Right I will stop chattering on and wait for your replies.

Thanks so much in advance!

Well, before NoS I never planned much about meals and I ended up eating a lot of fast food! So, yes, I do make sure I take enough to work for lunch, and make sure I have food in the house for dinner. Otherwise I end up starving and that is when I would be most tempted to snack or go to McDonald's!

The most important part of successful NoSing for me is making absolutely sure I take my lunch to work. Dinner is not such a big deal, as long as I start cooking it before I am ravenous.

How about if your "planned" meals have something that most diets would have said were a no-no? Like french fries, potato chips, mashed potatoes....tons of butter, etc. Then you'll feel like it's a holiday rather than a diet!

Thank you do much for replying.

I like your suggestions and will certainly try them out.

How are things going for you? Are you sticking with No S? Figured out if you need to plan ahead for meals? I didn't used to have to plan ahead specifically for No S but realized I couldn't keep denying that I can't eat many of the foods my family eats without it making me ill. So, now I have to think about what I can eat and plan accordingly, often making two meals so I can eat as can the others. If I didn't accept that I've got to accept these restrictions, then I could and would probably just eat what I make for the others.

Hello Dillogence,

I've had a good No S week and am really keeping the rules simple. I am a bit upset by some upsetting news and am finding it hard not to eat emotionally.

Planning has helped this week.

Thank you for your reply! Hope you are having a good week too?

Sorry to hear that you had upsetting news! Do something nice for yourself (ideally, non-food)

Dear Eschano,

Thank you for your message. As a matter of fact, I have just ordered a 1000 piece jigsaw. So I have treated myself to a non-food treat.

My No S report for today is SUCCESS

B: Porridge, strawberries and cherries
L: Ham sandwich with salad, a few grapes (oh to have a roll for lunch!)
S: Sausage, mash and veggies, cheese and grapes

I have kicked the Diet Coke habit as it just makes me feel full and uncomfortable.

Well, night night and speak to you all in the morning!

Happy me x

Maillot_Jaune wrote:
I have kicked the Diet Coke habit as it just makes me feel full and uncomfortable.

Oh, well done! I have kicked it only this lent and feel so much better for it now.

Also, glad to hear you found a treat