Everyday Systems

Hello I have been doing the No S for a few weeks now but not at 100%, more like 90%. My grown up son is also doing the No S diet but at 100% and he said its easier to do at 100% as there is no room to think about changing the rules, you just do it properly all the time.

I work in an office where we have a lot of snacks and it seems wrong, almost rude not to join in especially as sometimes they raise money for charity but as my son said I should just contribute but politely say 'no thank you' to the food.

I think the No S is the key as it is so simple, when I think it is easy it catches me out by being so difficult! I know it's not going to be a quick fix.

I understand the beauty of it is that it does actually get easier over time, this is something I am really looking forward to witnessing.

I plan to have fruit and/or veg with every meal (3 meals a day) on my No S days then on my S days I am going to eat what I want when I want with only one rule and that's eat nothing after my evening meal.

I am going for a 20 day streak.

Wish me luck!

Day 1 Success!

The_Key wrote:
I a going for a 20 day streak.

Wish me luck!

Good Luck!

You're off to a good start! Having fruit and/or veggies with meals definitely helps.

Success day 2!

Thank you clarinetgal and harmony for you support

Success day 3 and 4 !

Had a S day yesterday but only one treat, success day 5 & 6! Looking forward to a chocolate bar on Saturday!

Glad you have that chocolate bar to look forward to!

Oh dear, cakes at work called me today, maybe I could make today my S day instead of tomorrow ?

Decided to draw a line under it, day 1 today!

Yep! Just mark it and move on.

Thanks, yes move on with new rule. NoS days are just that but S days are anything anytime. Other plan is not to walk past cakes at work, I am able to avoid this so I think it will help. Also started a 90 day streak!
Wish me luck x

Day 1 today, 1st June 2014

I often use the "avert my eyes" technique to avoid looking at and thinking about treats at work. I've used this avoidance method for many months, and highly recommend it. So I like your idea of finding a different route around the sweets!

Thanks for your support, good day today 90-2=88 x

Success 90-3 = 87 !

Looks like you're having lots of success!

Thanks, hope it lasts! Started thinking about my Saturday treat already, hopefully treats can be avoided until Saturday!

Went to bed early last night 90-4 = 86

You're doing great!

Thanks 90-5 =85 still looking forward to my chocolate bar, hope it tastes a nice I think it will!

Made the week without chocolate and today it is allowed! I am planning what chocolate to have and when to have it. I am looking forward to it but I want the experience to be so good it lasts in my memory until next weekend!

Well my weekend rules are there are no rules but I will practice mindfully eating because that is what I do now.

90-7 = 83 today and 90-8 = 82 tomorrow, I could in double figures by Monday

The_Key wrote: I am planning what chocolate to have and when to have it. I am looking forward to it but I want the experience to be so good it lasts in my memory until next weekend!

LOL, I've never heard anyone put it this way!

The_Key wrote: 90-7 = 83 today and 90-8 = 82 tomorrow, I could in double figures by Monday

I'm embarrassed to say I don't know what these numbers mean.

Hi, I am on a countdown of 90 day streak. If I do today as No S it will be 90-10 = 80 days left of my streak and I am on Day 10 (double figures!!) lol:

Had a great S weekend, really relaxed and nibbled but did not overeat I can see why the S days need to be relaxed at the start of this wonderful change.

Yesterday was OK, really ready for my evening meal and I wasn't late to bed but today I feel very focused!