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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Lynn123
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by Lynn123 » Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:39 pm
I started this program on July 7, 2016. So, I'm nine days in, and I've had one red day. I also have IBS and stomach issues and am strictly following a low FODMAP diet to try to get my system happy again. Which means S Days can't be all that different from N days.
But, even with those things to deal with, I just want to say a big "thank you" for coming up with this plan for those of us who've always been obsessed and compulsive about food. It feels so good to feel peaceful and in control of the whole eating thing.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
So, today, my 9th day, will be another GREEN for me!
Oh, I've also started sitting at the table to have my meals-without reading or computer or watching anything. Then it feels more like a MEAL.
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RAWCOOKIE
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by RAWCOOKIE » Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:59 pm
Hi! That's a wonderful statement. It is the freedom from food-craziness that I value most about this system too.
I hope you can find a couple of 'treats' to enjoy on your S days - maybe some permitted desserts or snacks.
I love Everyday Systems :3
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