Everyday Systems

Hi everyone -
I'm no stranger to No S. I've had success with it in the past. I actually think I'm either physically addicted to sugar or possibly a compulsive overeater. Luckily I don't seem to have a weight problem because I either have a fast metabolism or don't seem to go too overboard. I do eat sweets in secret though and tend to have terrible issues with emotional eating or eating and not enjoying what I'm eating -- just shoving it in my mouth. No S has always tamed that for me. However, I need to accountability of the boards to keep me on track because otherwise I just make excuses for starting tomorrow, etc. So I made my New Year's Resolution to be to stick with No S for the entire year. I'm also going to ditch the scale. Wish me luck....I'll start my logging tomorrow. Would love to have others join me in this resolution!! I love the support of these boards..they've always helped me so much in the past!


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Good Luck with your goals! I hope you find what you need here. I'm sure your needs will change over the course of a year but luckily this is a flexible bunch.

Thanks so much Gingerpie! I appreciate the support!

Hiya, what a great resolution! Looking forward to reading about your journey!

Thanks eschano! the support and encouragement on these boards is so helpful!

Wed 1/7: SUCCESS!
wt: 121
breakfast: protein pancakes + raspberries
lunch: chicken + roasted green beans
dinner: turkey chili + cornbread + chips


A good start to the day. I'm trying to be sure I get enough protein in during the day in an effort to stave off my nighttime binge snacking. I know once I get through a few green days it becomes easier but boy is it hard for me right off the bat!

Thursday Jan 8: SUCCESS!
wt: 120.6
Breakfast:Oatmeal
Lunch: Turkey chili and chips
Dinner: Chipotle tacos and chips
Meal 4: bowl of cheerios with milk

Wednesday was a successful day! I'm so happy to have one under my belt. For me, the hardest part is just getting that initial few days under my belt. I find the night time part the hardest. I just ordered The Mood Cure by Julia Ross that apparently addresses some of reasons people snack or eat out of control (for me it's a short window of time...from 5-9pm but almost every day!) I think it talks a lot about serotonin levels, etc.

Friday Jan 9
wt: 119.8
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:


Thursday was a good day though I had to add a 4th meal in at 9pm. I was absolutely starving and I am trying to avoid binges. I also wanted to sleep well and when I go to bed too hungry, many times I wake up in the middle of the night. But the day is marked as a success for me because I pretty much ate like a normal person!

I am LOVING Julia Ross' book The Mood Cure which is helping me address some of my nighttime anxiety and stress eating. She recommends natural supplements and it is working for me. I think I have low serotonin levels at nighttime which is why I stress eat on sweet foods.

Isn't nice when you start to feel like you are getting a handle on what is going on? I love the feeling that I'm addressing the issues even if imperfectly. So much nicer than that out-of-control-spinning-my-wheels feeling.

It sounds like you're doing great.

Monday Jan 12:
wt: 120.4

Breakfast (10am): Protein Pancakes + raspberries
Lunch:
Dinner:

This weekend was good and bad. A little out of control on Saturday and then was feeling pretty tired and gross on Sunday because of too much sugar Saturday. I ate pretty healthy yesterday though and stayed away from all sugar so today I feel much better.