ferdberfle's semi-pseudo-quasi-daily check in

Counting carbs/calories is a drag. Obsessive scale stepping is a recipe for despair. If you want to count something, "days on habit" is a much better metric. Checking off days on a calendar would do just fine, but if you do it here you get accountability and support. Here's how. Start a new topic in this forum called (say) "Your Name Daily Check In." Then every N day post a "reply" to that topic as to whether you stayed on habit. A simple "<font color="green">SUCCESS</font>" or "<font color="red">FAILURE</font>" (or your preferred euphemism if that's too harsh) is sufficient, but obviously you're welcome to write more if you want. On S-days just register that you're taking an S-day. You don't have to do this forever, just until you're confident you've built the habit. Feel free to check in weekly or monthly or sporadically instead of daily. Feel free also to track other habits besides No-s (I'm keeping this forum under No-s because that's what the vast majority are using it for). See also my <a href="/habitcal/">HabitCal</a> tool for another more formal (and perhaps complementary) way to track habits.

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Post by ferdberfle » Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:06 am

So tonight marks the end of the first week on No-S!

What have I learned/modded/etc. so far?

I realized that a small "snack" at night when I take my insulin is helpful to keep my glucose from going too low, so I'm not counting that as a snack - it's a nanomeal (is that a term yet?).

Otherwise it seems that I am having the easiest time limiting my eating to three main meals.

I am using the Habbits app on my phone to track 4 things.
  • 1) Eating only three (main) meals. All green.
    2) No between meal snacking. Four days green. One red day.
    3) Meal quality - a quick decision as to the quality of what I chose to eat, portion size and whether or not I had seconds. Two green days. Three red days.
    4) Exercise - specifically walking. All red days.
I have not weighed myself. I only want to do that once a week.

I suppose that's not bad for the first week.
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Post by lpearlmom » Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:55 am

Welcome--sounds like you're doing great! Nanomeal is a thing now & definitely fine esp since it's necessary for your health. Consistency is the key.

Love your sign-off btw.

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Post by ironchef » Thu Sep 18, 2014 5:11 am

That is great work on your first week.

No S doesn't actually say 3 meals, it's just implied. Having a 4th mini (or nano) meal is absolutely vanilla! The main thing is that it is planned ahead and part of your routine.

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Post by eschano » Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:17 am

Well done! I agree with iron and linda!
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Post by aspencer27 » Thu Sep 18, 2014 1:41 pm

That is a great first week! Figuring out what works for you and making small changes is really the key to your long-term success. And, tracking is really helpful in establishing the habit, too. Keep up the good work!

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Post by ferdberfle » Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:09 am

Weighed myself today. 274 - so that means I have lost a total of 10 pounds in three weeks of WW and one of No-S. :)

1) 3 main meals and a nano: :mrgreen:
2) Nothing between meals: :mrgreen:
3) Meal quality: better than the last few days :mrgreen:
4) Instead of reporting this, I'll just tell you if I have walked that day.

Now for two S days! I have a neighborhood reunion on Saturday, so I'll do most of my S-eating there.

Have a great weekend!
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Post by ferdberfle » Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:03 pm

Um... I certainly overconsumed on Friday. Doughnuts, Chinese - the works!

While I'm at it, Saturday too. > insert raspberry<

I'm supposed to not feel guilty but I do anyway.

However, I'm back on track and green all around since.

Mark it and move on!
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Post by ferdberfle » Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:34 pm

Yesterday was awesome-ish.

I walked almost 5 miles! :D

I ate two slices of pumpkin pie. :oops:

This morning I weighed myself, no change up or down. It could have been worse. :|

My legs hurt but the weather is too good not to go on another walk. :)
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Post by aspencer27 » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:05 pm

Yes, I love being outdoors when the weather is nice! Great job on the walking. For the pumpkin pie - yum! I hope you enjoyed it. Don't beat yourself up over it - it's over and done with. Get right back on track, and you'll be good to go. Keep up the great work!

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Post by ferdberfle » Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:05 am

Not eating well because I'm self-medicating with food.

One Day At A Time, No Guilt and Move On

I will, however trumpet walking 4.75 miles on Sunday and a brief, but strenuous walk in the woods yesterday to blow off some frustration.
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Post by aspencer27 » Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:31 pm

It doesn't even have to be one day at a time, just focus on this one in-between meal time. All you need to do is make it to the next meal and you are back on track - you can do this!

Great job with the walking, that will definitely help blow off steam.

I hope you feel better.

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Post by ferdberfle » Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:26 am

Thanks for the encouragement!

Tuesday morning's weight = 270.5
Total weight loss = 14.5

I didn't go (as) hog wild over the weekend as I did before, so that definitely helped. My usual weigh in day is Thursday, but I think I'll just do it randomly with at least 5 days between weighings.

I did have a big problem with swelling in my legs at the end of last week. I'm sure it's partially due to all the walking, so I rested with my feet up, thanks to an adjustable bed, and compression stockings. They're back to normal now. I guess, I'll have to go for shorter, more brisk trips. I'll skate over to the Urban Ranger threads to look for relevant advice.
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Post by eschano » Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:27 am

Doing well! Tame S days help for sure.
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