Ex binge eater on how no snacking helped her recover....
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Ex binge eater on how no snacking helped her recover....
https://www.intuitivebody.com/why-i-nev ... eals-ever/
I stumbled upon this article today and thought some of you would enjoy it.
I stumbled upon this article today and thought some of you would enjoy it.
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So many members on my Spark team on bingeing really resist the idea of giving up snacks, so fearful that it will MAKE them binge later or inhale their meals, or whatever. It can make them WANT to, but that's not the same thing. (Mostly, I interpret that they just don't want to put up with the experience/sensations of "jonesing." Also, it's rather common in the therapeutic literature to support not getting too hungry for fear of bingeing, as if a person has NO control over whether she gives in to an urge or thought to eat or not. Very damaging, IMHO.)
I saw even before No S that the first few hours after a meal were the times I had the strongest urges to eat, and that if I could just get to three hours with no food, I could often go quite easily much longer. No S gave me a framework to solidify that.
But I still get such a kick out of nibbling out of the fridge or snacking with friends in weekend classes. I'm also free NOT to. N days sure helped make that possible.
I think I'll post that link on some of the teams on Spark. Thank you!
I saw even before No S that the first few hours after a meal were the times I had the strongest urges to eat, and that if I could just get to three hours with no food, I could often go quite easily much longer. No S gave me a framework to solidify that.
But I still get such a kick out of nibbling out of the fridge or snacking with friends in weekend classes. I'm also free NOT to. N days sure helped make that possible.
I think I'll post that link on some of the teams on Spark. Thank you!
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
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If you browse back a ways on the board, I know there have been threads devoted to articles that support limiting S's. I've tried to get them consolidated but new threads push the focused thread down and new stuff goes up independently..
I will say that browsing the board may be obsession OR it may be ONE distraction from eating tactic. Just no nibbling while you browse...
I will say that browsing the board may be obsession OR it may be ONE distraction from eating tactic. Just no nibbling while you browse...
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
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Thank you so much for posting this article! I've struggled for many years with binge eating & it is often discouraged by the non-dieting self help books to not eat when you are hungry. I've seen so many people here on this board overcome their binge eating using the No S lifestyle, so it's nice to see an actual article supporting this method.
--Gina (a.k.a MysteryLover)
03/01/2017: 195.2
Current: 174.6
Goal: 145.0
03/01/2017: 195.2
Current: 174.6
Goal: 145.0
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Returning Binge Eater
Years ago I tried the No S Diet for a few days and gave up. I'm the worst of the worst binge eaters. Late last night, desperate to change, I remembered the No S diet. Glad to see this site is still up and active! I just got done reading this article about binge eating. It sounds like the best solution for us mega bingers! I'm going to try this No S thing for 3 weeks to establish a habit, only I'm going to avoid the S days. Seconds, snacking and eating sweets for 2 days a week is giving myself permission to have 2 all-day binges. I might add sweets back after 3 weeks, but no seconds and no snacking between meals. So that's the new plan.
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Re: Returning Binge Eater
Adding back sweets if you've successfully avoided them is like an alcoholic saying he can just have a few drinks after drying out for a couple of weeks. Three weeks is not enough time to build any habit when we've done something badly for most of our adult lives in my opinion. I've read that the 14 day or 21 day rule for building a new habit is mostly junk science. In reality it take much longer.la debbie wrote:Years ago I tried the No S Diet for a few days and gave up. I'm the worst of the worst binge eaters. Late last night, desperate to change, I remembered the No S diet. Glad to see this site is still up and active! I just got done reading this article about binge eating. It sounds like the best solution for us mega bingers! I'm going to try this No S thing for 3 weeks to establish a habit, only I'm going to avoid the S days. Seconds, snacking and eating sweets for 2 days a week is giving myself permission to have 2 all-day binges. I might add sweets back after 3 weeks, but no seconds and no snacking between meals. So that's the new plan.
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Current weight(9/2020)-212 lbs.
Goal Weight- 205 lbs.
NoS Goal: >= 80% Success days
Current weight(9/2020)-212 lbs.
Goal Weight- 205 lbs.
NoS Goal: >= 80% Success days
Whenever you limit a highly palatable food and then reintroduce it, 9 x out of 10, the urge to overdo it will be very strong. IF you give in, you will reinforce the bond. But you can also eventually weaken the bond by sticking to a moderate amount and waiting out the urge wave. You may eventually decide to let that food go. But it's a lot more effective to do it rationally than in a panic.
And yes, it does take a LOT longer than 21 days to solidify new eating habits for the majority of people who try. Otherwise, no one who made it past 21 days on a diet- and there are many who quit many diets even before getting there- would ever have to diet again. Be ready to keep trying and adjusting until it becomes a lifestyle.
And yes, it does take a LOT longer than 21 days to solidify new eating habits for the majority of people who try. Otherwise, no one who made it past 21 days on a diet- and there are many who quit many diets even before getting there- would ever have to diet again. Be ready to keep trying and adjusting until it becomes a lifestyle.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)