atc55 daily checkin
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atc55 daily checkin
Well i'm back after several months off and was looking for some advice. I am about 100lbs. overweight and have been this way for 25 yrs. My biggest weakness is eating at night. Breakfast usually isn't a problem and I can do fairly well at lunch but dinner is tough and i really struggle eating snacks at night. I know there are tricks to keep you from eating at night ,but I usually end up caving in.
I've lost and regained the same 30 pounds most of my adult life. I might be new to No-S, but not to dieting! I am in the same boat as you, Atc55, with nighttime eating being my most difficult and challenging time. I work in a situation where I can't snack during the day, which is great for me, but as soon as I get home, the bells and whistles start going off! Or at least they did until I was introduced to No-S. For some reason, the strong urge to eat during this time is disappearing. I'm just finishing my second week of No-essing, and I'm thinking there is a sugar connection - no sugar, no great urge to eat. My stress level hasn't changed, nor the demands of my life - the only thing that's changed is the way I'm eating. I'll confess, the first few nights it was really hard, but that was because that terrible habit of eating every evening was so deeply ingrained. Reinhard says it takes at least 21 days to change a habit, and I believe that 's true. So, I'm determined to give it a go. At the end of each passing day I feel a little stronger. The last thing I do before going to bed each night is put a big green X through the day on my calendar as part of my habit tracking. This is so positive and it really makes me feel good and ready to face the next day. Now, back to nighttime eating. The first few nights I drank some decaf coffee with some SF flavored creamer in it. That really seemed to help. Now I know that was probably a big no-no (if it tastes sweet, it's a sweet), but it got me through the evening and it certainly was MUCH less than what I formerly ate. One night I banged on the piano (can't eat with both hands busy!). Can you knit or crochet? Looks like that would work too, but unfortunately I never learned those arts. What about scrapbooking or stamping? Reading? Try something that keeps your hands and mind occupied - and something different from what you usually do. Get online and post a message. Change your routine. Hope this helps. And give No-S another try. It works - I believe it really does!
mimi
mimi
Discovered NoS: April 16, 2007
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
DAY 1 SUCCESS!!
Thanks Mimi I really appreciate your advice. Yesterday was my first full day No-sing again. Night time was difficult but I made it through by drinking a glass of milk. I'm really committed to making it 21days but am a little concerned about the fact that I'm already on an S day and I just started the diet. Should I treat today and tomorrow as Nos days and wait till next Saturday and Sunday or not?
Hi Atc.
I think that Mimi's advice is right on target. I did not have a night eating problem...my mindless eating happened during the afternoon. (Kids get home, they get a snack, Oprah is on....I was a big TV muncher). Well, the other suggestion that I can think of is to try going places at night. I am sure you are tired in the evening, but maybe you could sign up for one of those classes that you've always wanted to take. Or volunteer for a church activity that will keep you away from the kitchen.
I don't know how long you've been No-Essing, but have you had the opportunity to notice how light you feel when you wake up in the mornings and you don't still have food in your tummy and/or indigestion? Hold on to that good feeling and reflect on that when you get the urge to eat. For most of us, the urge to eat is a habit that fullfills many things. Try to find out what that habit does for you and then replace it with a different kind of nourishment. I think you will find that 21 days is the magic number for changing habits. It is uncomfortable in the beginning, but you can do it!!!!
Also, I would not substitute Ndays and Sdays. It gets too confusing. Enjoy your S days and count them. Your awareness counts as a success if it's an S day. And you will realize that with permission to eat all those sweets, snacks and seconds, you probably won't! Post every day and remember that you don't have to be perfect!!! Dru
I think that Mimi's advice is right on target. I did not have a night eating problem...my mindless eating happened during the afternoon. (Kids get home, they get a snack, Oprah is on....I was a big TV muncher). Well, the other suggestion that I can think of is to try going places at night. I am sure you are tired in the evening, but maybe you could sign up for one of those classes that you've always wanted to take. Or volunteer for a church activity that will keep you away from the kitchen.
I don't know how long you've been No-Essing, but have you had the opportunity to notice how light you feel when you wake up in the mornings and you don't still have food in your tummy and/or indigestion? Hold on to that good feeling and reflect on that when you get the urge to eat. For most of us, the urge to eat is a habit that fullfills many things. Try to find out what that habit does for you and then replace it with a different kind of nourishment. I think you will find that 21 days is the magic number for changing habits. It is uncomfortable in the beginning, but you can do it!!!!
Also, I would not substitute Ndays and Sdays. It gets too confusing. Enjoy your S days and count them. Your awareness counts as a success if it's an S day. And you will realize that with permission to eat all those sweets, snacks and seconds, you probably won't! Post every day and remember that you don't have to be perfect!!! Dru
atc55 day2
day2 success so far so good, it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be,however,I'm sure I'll have my tough days. It feels good to go to bed not stuffed.
DAY11-SUCCESS I didn't walk but I did follow NOS rules. Last weekend was a little out of control but I didn't worry about it because they were S days. I haven't weighed since I started and won't until the end of 21 days. This is the longest I've went without slipping up and I think that posting everyday helps.
Are you getting enough fiber? that can be the difference between satisfied and famished. My suggestion, to keep it simple, is to make certain you get raw, fresh fruit or vegetables with every meal. It gives you a healthy dose of fiber and helps you feel fuller and more satisfied for a longer period of time.
-Sometimes Fundamentalist and self-appointed King of the S-day Moderates
"As it is (sometimes) written, so let it (sometimes) be done."
"As it is (sometimes) written, so let it (sometimes) be done."
Why not tackle one issue at a time? Once you've gotten a handle on that one, then begin to work on the other one. I think I'd start by concentrating on making healthier food choices first, and deal with portion size later. Hope that helps!
mimi
mimi
Discovered NoS: April 16, 2007
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
Before you come down on yourself too hard, think back to the past and what your behavior was like when you "messed" your diet up by eating something forbidden. Then compare your recovery on day 21 to what you might have done in the past. I'm sure you will see great progress. I also firmly believe that the two pounds you've lost will stay lost! Losing slowly is important to weight loss success! Keep up the good work!
mimi
mimi
Discovered NoS: April 16, 2007
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
atc55, if you and your wife are like my husband and I and you don't go out to eat all that often, then why not make those occasions Sdays? Eating out together in a nice restaurant is a special occasion! (not talking fast food, now!) That's the beauty of No S! Now if you regularly eat out every week, then, no - you'll need to fit it into the No S program and N days (unless you go on an S day!!) Be kind to yourself!
mimi
mimi
Discovered NoS: April 16, 2007
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
Restarted once again: July 14, 2011
Quitting is not an option...
If you start to slip, tie a knot and hang on!
Remember that good enough is... good enough.
Strive for progress, not perfection!
atc55 daily checkin day 1
DAY1-SUCCESS - Yesterday was day1, again, and this time it's for real!