Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

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 oolala53 » Tue Oct 02, 2018 2:35 pm

Great news.
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Post by simmstone » Tue Oct 02, 2018 2:57 pm

Thanks, oolala!
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Re: October 2018

Post by simmstone » Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:05 am

October 2018

Notes: I am still finishing the last of 4 consecutive 21 day challenges, but not really noting that here. At this point, I no longer need them, really - I have truly made the transition to having No S as my 'default, don't even think about it' behavior. I am really loving the ease and effortlessness around my eating habits/thoughts right now!!

Weigh in will happen on the last Friday or Saturday morning of each month, or first Friday or Saturday of the following month (about every 4-5 weeks).

Mon, 10/1 - Success
Tues, 10/2 - Success, Weight Training (Chest, Biceps)
Wed, 10/3 - Success, Weight Training (Back, Triceps)
Thurs, 10/4 - Success
Fri, 10/5 - Failure
Sat 10/6 - S DAY
Sun 10/7 - S DAY
Mon, 10/8 - Success, Weight Training (Chest, Biceps)
Tues, 10/9 - Success, Walking (3 miles)
Wed, 10/10 - Success, Weight Training (Back, Shoulders, Triceps)
Thurs, 10/11 - Success, Walking (4 miles), weight: 234
Note: This is the end of my 12 week No S challenge and it went great! I'm going to take a vacation for the next 12 days, and will return to No S when I get back.

Fri, 10/12 - Sun, 10/28 - VACATION - S and NWS DAYS

Vacation is over. Ready to get back at it! 8)

Mon, 10/29 - Success
Tues, 10/30 - Success, Weight Training (Chest, Biceps)
Wed, 10/31 - NWS Day
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Post by oolala53 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 2:15 am

Lovely to hear it.
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Post by ladybird30 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 5:34 am

Glad to see that your are doing well.
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November 2018

Post by simmstone » Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:47 pm

November 2018

Notes: Mid-October through the end of December is always a challenging time of year for me to think about weight loss, so I'm not even contemplating that. My simple goal, now, is to maintain 80% No S compliance during the remaining holiday season, take a break from journaling (just use HabitCal) and then I'll consider starting another 12 week No S challenge from January - March (which always tends to be a period of the year where my No S compliance is excellent).
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Post by oolala53 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:30 pm

I agree with your outlook.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
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1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
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January 2019

Post by simmstone » Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:15 pm

January 2019

I really enjoyed the holidays!

I took the month of December 'off' from being too strict with No S rules. I wasn't worried too about gaining weight over the holidays... I knew that I probably would. My goals were to relax, have fun, and just be somewhat reasonable in my eating (i.e. No binge eating, and I didn't eat EVERY Christmas cookie offered to me, but I enjoyed the ones that looked the best during the occasions where it felt appropriate). In my experience, allowing myself freedom during the holidays helps with my compliance during the 11 other months of the year. I have no doubt that I will get right back to No S - ironically, I'm ready to have some general guidelines again as I find 'free-range- eating far less satisfying than I used to.

Onward to 2019 and another year of successful moderation!

Tues, 1/1 - NWS Day
Wed, 1/2 - Failure
Th, 1/3 - Success
Fri, 1/4 - Success
Sat, 1/5 and Sun 1/6 - S Days
Mon, 1/7 - Success
Tues, 1/8 - Success
Wed, 1/9 - Success
Th, 1/10 - Success
Fri, 1/11 - Failure
Sat 1/12 & Sun 1/13 - S Days
Mon, 1/14 - Success
Tues, 1/15 - Success
Wed, 1/16 - Failure
Th, 1/17 - Failure
Fri, 1/18 - Success
Sat 1/19 & Sun 1/20 - S Days
Mon, 1/21 - NWS Day
Tues, 1/22 - Success
Wed, 1/23 - Success
Th, 1/24 - Success
Fri, 1/25 - Success
Sat 1/26 & Sun 1/27 - S Days
Mon, 1/28 - NWS Day (my birthday... had one piece of cake :D )
Tues, 1/29 - Success
Wed, 1/30 - Success
Th, 1/31 - Success
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Post by Soprano » Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:55 pm

I was quite relaxed over the festive period and only gained a small amount being am now keen to get back in routine.

Good luck

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Post by simmstone » Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:49 pm

Thanks, Soprano! Good luck to you, as well!
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February 2019

Post by simmstone » Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:59 pm

February 2019

It was nice to get back into the swing of things in January, though the month was far from perfect.

Now, on to February and even better compliance than last month!

Fri 2/1: Success
Sat 2/2 & Sun 2/3: S Days
Mon 2/4: Success
Tues 2/5: Success
Wed 2/6: Success
Thurs 2/7: Success
Fri 2/8: Success
Sat 2/9 & Sun 2/10: S Days
Mon 2/11: Success
Tues 2/12: Success
Wed 2/13: Success
Thurs 2/14: Success
Fri 2/15: Fail - ordered unplanned dessert (my favorite!) after dinner at restaurant, but it was totally delicious and totally worth it! :D
Sat 2/16 & Sun 2/17: S Days
Mon 2/18: Success
Tues 2/19: Success
Wed 2/20: Success
Thurs 2/21: Success
Fri 2/22: NWS Day - one piece of cake at birthday party for our God-son. Pre-decided on this when I found out about the event last week. The cake was outstanding!
Sat 2/23 & Sun 2/24: S Days
Mon 2/25: Success
Tues 2/26: Success
Wed 2/27: Fail - Unplanned dinner with friends at a Mexican restaurant. Chips for appetizers, plate of food for dinner, then a dessert. Really delicious!
Thurs 2/28: Success
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by Whosonfirst » Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:50 pm

I wish my Feb. looked that good. Nice going.
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:27 am

Thanks, Whosonfirst.

January was tougher than I thought it would be, and February has been a bit easier... I think so many years of No S have taught me to just keep going and know that there will be ups and downs.

The big switch for me happened about mid-way through last year, when it seemed I finally just started enjoying the process of NO S, rather than focusing on any kind of results (weight loss). Since then, compliance has been easier because I actually get more pleasure out of eating when I am compliant with eating 3 plates per day than when I’m not. It turns out that pleasure (as Reinhard noted in the No S book) has been the best motivator that I’ve encountered for sticking to No S.

Wishing you much success in the remainder of February and beyond!
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by automatedeating » Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:49 pm

It turns out that pleasure (as Reinhard noted in the No S book) has been the best motivator that I’ve encountered for sticking to No S.
Great point.
Month/Year-BMI
8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by margot17 » Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:57 pm

I agree, great point.

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March 2018

Post by simmstone » Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:53 pm

Well, February went pretty darn well. I'll do a 'quarterly report' at the end of March, but, so far, my compliance-to-date in 2019 is over 80%! So I'm going to try to make March another month of solid compliance!

March 2018

* Fri 3/1 - Fail
Sat 3/2 & Sun 3/3 - S Days
Mon 3/4 - Success
Tues 3/5 - Success
Wed 3/6 - Success
Thurs 3/7 - Success
Fri 3/8 - Success
Sat 3/9 & Sun 3/10 - S Days
Mon 3/11 - Success
Tues 3/12 - Success
Wed 3/13 - Success
Thurs 3/14 - Success
* Fri 3/15 - Fail
Sat 3/16 & Sun 3/17 - S Days
Mon 3/18 - Success
Tues 3/19 - Success
Wed 3/20 - Success
Thurs 3/21 - NWS Day - Dinner at friends house tonight that has been planned for a few weeks. My friend's wife is making her special Oooey Gooey Butter Cake. And I will be having some!
* Fri 3/22 - Fail
Sat 3/23 & Sun 3/24 - S Days
Mon 3/25 - Sun 3/31 - Failure and S Days - Got some unexpected medical news. Didn't handle it very well... which doesn't mean I went crazy with my eating, but I just decided to take a break from eating rules or any kind during this time.

* I’ve noticed a tendency in myself this year to go out to eat on Friday nights and have unplanned snacks/seconds/desserts... I need to tighten that up, moving forward.
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by automatedeating » Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:08 pm

Great news, Simmstone! Hope March is wonderful for you!
Month/Year-BMI
8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:53 pm

Thanks, automatedeating! Same to you!
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April 2019

Post by simmstone » Wed Apr 10, 2019 5:43 pm

Quarterly Report - No S compliance rate for 1/1/19-3/31/19 (via Habit Cal): 76.3%

My goal is 80% for the year, but a late March slide put me below that for the first quarter of 2019.
I need to ramp up my compliance this quarter.

April 2019

Mon 4/1 - Sun 4/7 - NWS Days - vacation
Mon 4/8: Success
Tues 4/9: Success
Wed 4/10: Success
Thurs 4/11: Success
Fri 4/12 - Sun 4/21: Failure and S Days

I have been in a rough patch lately, no doubt about it. Time to dig in and get back on track!

Mon 4/22: Success, Walking (3 miles)
Tues 4/23: Success, Weight Training
Wed 4/24: Success, Walking (3 miles)
Thurs 4/25: Success, Weight Training
Fri 4/26: Success, Walking (3 miles)
Sat 4/27 & Sun 4/28: S Days
Mon 4/29: Success
Tues 4/30: Success
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by ChandaLikePanda » Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:41 pm

I just read through your entire thread. Amazing! You're doing so well. I noticed that you stopped posting your weight results, is there a reason? Maybe I missed it. Last I saw, you had gone down to 238.
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:19 pm

Hi ChandaLikePanda,

I stopped tracking it because it wasn't bringing me any additional pleasure or quality of life, which is really why I follow No S now.

For many years, weight loss was the goal. But, over time, compliance has become it's own virtue to me - I just really like how I feel mentally and physically when I adhere to 3 meals a day. This is now my primary driver for maintaining my No S habits.

That being said, my weight is about the same as it was when I stopped tracking, even after some extended periods of red days due to stressful health circumstances that came up recently (but even those 'red days' weren't binge-a-thons... I just slacked on snacking/sweets a bit).

But, now that those circumstances have passed, I find I naturally want to go back to No S - not to lose more weight (if that happens, then fine), but because I enjoy life and food more when I eat 3 meals a day most of the time :)

It took a long time for me to get into this mindset, but it is the most wonderful outcome I ever could have hoped for.
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May 2019

Post by simmstone » Wed May 01, 2019 3:07 pm

Finished April strong and looking to keep to momentum going in May. My compliance rate the first 4 months of 2019 is currently at 73%, so my goal of 80% compliance for the year is definitely still in reach, though I'm behind a bit... but solid green May will help!

May 2019

Wed 5/1: Success
Thurs 5/2: Success
Fri 5/3: Success
Sat 5/4 & Sun 5/5: S Days
Mon 5/6: Fail
Tues 5/7: Fail
Wed 5/8: Fail
Thurs 5/9: Fail
Fri 5/10: Success
Sat 5/11 & Sun 5/12: S Days
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by oolala53 » Thu May 02, 2019 5:46 pm

I read through to catch up after hearing from you on the general board. Sounds good! I'm feeling May is going to be a good month for me, too. I've been slip siding (worse, really) all over the place and I think/hope I'm tired of it enough. (Though I have thought I was in the past, and then... :evil: )

I take it what you consider food addict behaviors aren't really part of your habits anymore. Bravo! It will take awhile for me to be able to say that. I almost can't imagine it, given that I often let myself off the hook on S days, even at my late stage of No S-ing.

Weight loss was never the focus for me; the right mix of foods and amounts for pleasure WAS. I found it for a few years and then it stopped working. Nothing to do but keep experimenting. Meal-based eating is still a major element of it. It's almost a miracle that I weigh less than I did in high school, though tests show I'm quite a bit "fluffier."

I'm on your side!
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Age 69
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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

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon May 13, 2019 5:15 pm

12 Week No S challenge - weeks 1-6

I need something to light a fire under me, so I think it is time for a 12 Week No S challenge (goal - 100% compliance with Vanilla No S rules). I leave for a vacation on August 4th, so the timing of this will be perfect. Let's go!

Week 1
Mon 5/13: Success, Walked 3 miles
Tues 5/14: Success, Weight Training
Wed 5/15: NWS Day
Thurs 5/16: Success, Walked 3 miles
Fri 5/17: NWS Day, Weight Training
Sat 5/18: S Day
Sun 5/19: S Day

Week 2
Mon 5/20: Success, Walked 3 miles
Tues 5/21: Success, Weight Training
Wed 5/22: Success, Walked 3 miles
Thurs 5/23: Success, Walked 3 miles
Fri 5/24: Success
Sat 5/25: Success
Sun 5/26: Success, Weight Training (I usually don't do 'make up days' but I already had two NWS days last week and have another coming up tomorrow, so it seemed like a good time for an exception)

Week 3
Mon 5/27: NWS Day (Memorial Day)
Tues 5/28: Success, Weight Training
Wed 5/29: Success, Walked 4 miles
Thurs 5/30: Success
Fri 5/31: Success, Weight Training
Sat 6/1: Success, Walked 3 miles
Sun 6/2: Success

Week 4
Mon 6/3: Success, Weight Training
Tues 6/4: Success, Easy Walk Outside
Wed 6/5: Success, Weight Training
Thurs 6/6: Success, Easy Walk Outside
Fri 6/7: Success, Weight Training
Sat 6/8: S Day
Sun 6/9: S Day

Week 5
Mon 6/10: Success, Weight Training
Tues 6/11: Success
Wed 6/12: S Day*, Weight Training
Thurs 6/13: Success
Fri 6/14: Success, Weight Training
Sat 6/15: Success
Sun 6/16: S Day, Walked 3.8 miles
* I switched it up a bit this week and used an S day on Wednesday for a social occasion. I haven't done this before, but it worked out just fine and I will likely consider doing it again, moving forward.

Week 6
Mon 6/17: Success, Weight Training
Tues 6/18: Success, Walked 3 miles
Wed 6/19: Success, Weight Training
Thurs 6/20: Success, Walked 3 miles
Fri 6/21: Success, Weight Training
Sat 6/22: S Day, Walked 3 miles
Sun 6/23: Success
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:43 pm

Half-Year report/stats

My goals for 2019 are:
NO S: 80% compliance
Exercise: 42-57% compliance (average 3-4 days per week)

Here are my actual stats for the first half of 2019:
No S: 77.5%
* I'm definitely within striking distance of 80%. I just need to keep on being consistent.

Exercise: 32.6% (Average 2.25 days per week)
* I need to up my consistency to get to at least 42%. In the next 6 months, I'll likely even need a few weeks of getting 5 days in to bring this number up. I can do that.

Let's go! Here's to solid compliance in the next 6 months and meeting my goals for the year when I evaluate them again in December!
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:52 pm

12 week No S challenge - continued (weeks 7-12)

Week 7
Mon 6/24: Success
Tues 6/25: Success, Weight Training
Wed 6/26: Success, Walked 3.75 miles
Thurs 6/27: S Day*
Fri 6/28: S Day*
Sat 6/29: Success, Weight Training
Sun 6/30: Success, Walked 3 miles
* Used my S days this week to coincide with social occasions on Thurs and Fri. I like having this option and will continue to use it - my main goal is simply to limit my S days/occasions to 1-2 times per week. I'd rather those times be occasions when I feel like it is 'worth it'... and that happened to be Thurs-Fri this week instead of Sat-Sun.

Week 8
Mon 7/1: Success, Walked 3.2 miles
Tues 7/2: Success, Weight Training
Wed 7/3 - Sun 7/7: Vacation (4th of July)


Week 9
Mon 7/8: Failure
Tues 7/9: Success
Wed 7/10: Success
Thurs 7/11: Success, Walked 3.2 miles
Fri 7/12: Success
Sat 7/13: S Day
Sun 7/14: S Day

Week 10
Mon 7/15: Success, Weight Training
Tues 7/16: Success
Wed 7/17: Success
Thurs 7/18: Success
Fri 7/19: S Day
Sat 7/20: S Day
Sun 7/21: Success

Week 11
Mon 7/22: Success
Tues 7/23: Failure
Wed 7/24: Failure
Thurs 7/25: Failure
Fri 7/26: Failure
Sat 7/27: S Day
Sun 7/28: S Day

Week 12
Mon 7/29: Success, Walking
Tues 7/30: Success
Wed 7/31: Failure
Thurs 8/1: Success
Fri 8/2: Success
Sat 8/3: Success
Sun 8/4: Leave for vacation!
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:12 pm

Haven't tracked for a while, but haven't gone off the rails, either.

I actually like logging in and seeing the positive momentum, so I'll pick it back up - same rules as always: Vanilla No S, regular activity (3-4 times per week avg)

September 2018

Mon, 9/16: Success, Walked 3 miles
Tues, 9/17: Success
Wed, 9/18: Failure, Walked 3 miles
Thus, 9/1/9: Success
Fri, 9/20: S Day, Walked 4 miles
Sat 9/21: S Day
Sun 9/22: Success
Mon, 9/23: Success
Tues, 9/24: Success
Wed, 9/25: Success
Thus, 9/26: Success
Fri, 9/27: S Day
Sat 9/28: S Day
Sun 9/29:
Mon, 9/30:
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:49 pm

12 week Holiday challenge

These 12 week challenges have gone pretty well for me, so I want to get one going through the holiday season. At worst, this should help me maintain (not gain!) my weight through the holidays... I’d consider that a win.

Week 1
Mon 10/14 - Success
Tues 10/15 - Success, Walking
Wed 10/16 - Success
Thurs 10/17- Success, Weight Training
Fri 10/18 - Walking
Sat 10/19 -
Sun 10/20 -
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:28 pm

2020 - No S

Well, this is usually the time when I come on the board and lament how much I gained over the holidays... but, this year, I didn't. I've been following No S for so long now, that even my rebounds are mild. I'm a very different eater than I was in 2011 (when I committed to this way of eating).

My goals for this year, then, are the same as always:
1) Eating - 80% No S compliance
2) Exercise - 42-57% compliance (average of 3-4 days of activity per week)

That's it. I don't think I've yet had a year when I actually hit those goals, so there isn't any point pursuing anything 'loftier' until I can at least do that.

Onward!

January

Wed, Jan 1 - NWS Day, Weight Training
Thurs, Jan 2 - Success, Walking
Fri, Jan 3 - Fail
Sat/Sun 1/4 & 1/5 - S Days
Mon, 1/6 - Success
Tues, 1/7 - Success, Walking
Wed, 1/8 - Success
Thurs, 1/9 - Success, Walking
Fri, 1/10 - Success, Outdoor DIY project
Sat/Sun 1/11 & 1/12 - S Days, Outdoor DIY project
Mon, 1/13 - Success
Tues, 1/14 - Success
Wed, 1/15 - Success, Walking
Thurs, 1/16 - Success
Fri, 1/17 - Success, Walking
Sat/Sun 1/18 & 1/19 - S Days, Walking
Mon, 1/20 - Success
Tues, 1/21 - Success
Wed, 1/22 - Fail
Thurs, 1/23 - Success
Fri, 1/24 - Fail, Weight Training
Sat/Sun 1/25 & 1/26 - S Days
Mon, 1/27 - Fail
Tues, 1/28 - Fri, 1/31 - NWS Days (Vacation)
*******************************************************
January compliance summary:
No S compliance: 68.7%
Exercise compliance: 33%

YTD compliance summary:
No S compliance: 68.7%
Exercise compliance: 33%
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by Teammoney » Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:27 pm

Happy New Year! Great to read from a longterm NoSer at the start of my journey so thank you for sharing.

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by ladybird30 » Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:20 pm

simmstone wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:28 pm

Well, this is usually the time when I come on the board and lament how much I gained over the holidays... but, this year, I didn't. I've been following No S for so long now, that even my rebounds are mild. I'm a very different eater than I was in 2011 (when I committed to this way of eating).

Well done!!
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by automatedeating » Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:43 am

Love this! Happy New Year Simmstone!
Month/Year-BMI
8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:44 pm

February 2020
Took a birthday trip at the end of January, so I wasn't complaint with No S during the last week, or so, of the month - which put me behind the pace I need to be at for 80% compliance. No worries - there are no trips planned in February, so it should be a good month to get my stats back up.

Sat 2/1 and Sun 2/2 - S Days
Mon 2/3 - NWS Day (returning from vacation)
Tues 2/4 - Success
Wed 2/5 - Success, Weight Training
Thu 2/6 - Success
Fri 2/7 - Success, Weight Training
Sat 2/8 - Success, Walking
Sun 2/9 - S Day, Walking
Mon 2/10 - Success, Weight Training
Tues 2/11 - Success
Wed 2/12 - Success, Weight Training
Thu 2/13 - Success
Fri 2/14 - Success, Weight Training
Sat 2/15 - S Day
Sun 2/16 - S Day, Walking
Mon 2/17 - Success, Weight Training
Tues 2/18 - Success, Walking
Wed 2/19 - Success, Weight Training
Thu 2/20 - Success, Walking
Fri 2/21 - Success
Sat 2/22 - S Day, Bodyweight Workout (Lower Body)
Sun 2/23 - S Day, Walking
Mon 2/24 - Success
Tues 2/25 - Success, Weight Training
Wed 2/26 - Success, Walking
Thu 2/27 - Fail
Fri 2/28 - Fail, Weight - 233
Sat 2/29 - S Day, Run/Walk 3.2 miles
*****************************************************************
February 2020 compliance summary:
No S compliance: 90%
Exercise compliance: 58.6%

YTD compliance summary as of 2/29/2020:
No S compliance: 81.2%
Exercise compliance: 45%
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by oolala53 » Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:12 pm

Belated Happy New Year! I keep saying THIS is the year for consistent exercise. It's helpful to see you say there's no point in expecting loftier goals when I haven't met less lofty ones before.
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

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Wed Feb 12, 2020 3:40 pm

Happy New Year, oolala!

Yes, it only took me 8+ years to finally figure out that I should try and hit 80% compliance for a given year before aiming at 81%, since I've never even gotten close to the former :D
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:04 pm

February was a great month for me for both No S and exercise, so my compliance stats in both of these areas are now on track again...

Current YTD compliance stats (as of 3/1/20):
No S compliance: 81.2%
Exercise compliance: 45%

Hopefully, I can keep it rolling in March. Onward!

March 2020

Sun 3/1 - S Day
Mon 3/2 - Success
Tues 3/3 - Success
Wed 3/4 - Fail, Weight Training
Thu 3/5 - Success
Fri 3/6 - Success, Weight Training
Sat 3/7 - S Day
Sun 3/8 - S Day
Mon 3/9 - Success
Tues 3/10 - Success, Weight Training
Wed 3/11 - Success
Thu 3/12 - Success
Fri 3/13 - S Day
Sat 3/14 - S Day
Sun 3/15 - Success
Mon 3/16 - Success, Walking
Tues 3/17 - Success
Wed 3/18 - Success
Thu 3/19 - Success, Pushups, Squats, Situps
Fri 3/20 - S Day
Sat 3/21 - S Day
Sun 3/22 - Success, Walking
Mon 3/23 - Success, Walking
Tues 3/24 - Fail, Pushups, Squats, Situps
Wed 3/25 - Success, Walking
Thu 3/26 - Fail
Fri 3/27 - Success, Pushups, Squats, Situps
Sat 3/28 - S Day
Sun 3/29 - S Day
Mon 3/30 - Success
Tues 3/31 - Success, Weight - 227

*****************************************************************
March 2020 compliance summary:
No S compliance:
Exercise compliance:

YTD compliance summary (as of 3/31/2020):
No S compliance: 81.2%
Exercise compliance: 45%
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:51 pm

Current YTD compliance stats (as of 4/1/20):
No S compliance: 83.2%
Exercise compliance: 41.8%

So far, so good for my yearly compliance goals! Onward and upward!

April 2020

Wed 4/1: Success
Thu 4/2: Success
Fri 4/3: Success
Sat 4/4: S Day
Sun 4/5: S Day
Mon 4/6: Success
Tues 4/7: Fail
Wed 4/8: Success
Thu 4/9: Success
Fri 4/10: Success
Sat 4/11: S Day
Sun 4/12: S Day
Mon 4/13: Success
Tues 4/14: Fail
Wed 4/15: Success
Thu 4/16: Success
Fri 4/17: S Day
Sat 4/18: S Day
Sun 4/19: Success
Mon 4/20: Success
Tues 4/21: Fail
Wed 4/22: Success
Thu 4/23: S Day
Fri 4/24: Success
Sat 4/25: S Day
Sun 4/26: Success
Mon 4/27: Success
Tues 4/28: Success
Wed 4/29: Success,
Thu 4/30: Success, Weight - 224

***
March 2020 compliance summary:
No S compliance: 86.4%
Exercise compliance: 36%

YTD compliance stats (as of 4/1/20):
No S compliance: 83.2%
Exercise compliance: 41.8%
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon May 04, 2020 2:27 pm

YTD Stats (as of 5/1/20):
No S Compliance: 83.9%
Exercise Frequency: 37.2%

So far, so good on my No S compliance for 2020... I need to bump my exercise up a bit, though. Onward!

May 2020

Fri, 5/1 - Sun 5/17: Break from No S. I needed it.

Mon, 5/18: Success
Tues, 5/19: Success
Wed, 5/20:
Thus, 5/21:
Fri, 5/22:
Sat, 5/23 & Sun 5/24: S Days
Mon, 5/25:
Tues, 5/26:
Wed, 5/27:
Thus, 5/28:
Fri, 5/29:
Sat, 5/30 & Sun 5/31: S Days

***
April 2020 compliance summary:
No S compliance: 85.7%
Exercise compliance: 23.3%

YTD Stats (as of 5/1/20):
No S Compliance: 83.9%
Exercise Frequency: 37.2%
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:19 pm

June 2020

Mon, 6/22 - S Day
Tue, 6/23 - Success
Wed, 6/24 - Success
Thu, 6/25 - Success
Fri, 6/26 - Success
Sat, 6/27 - S Day
Sun 6/28 - Success
Mon, 6/29 -Success
Tues, 6/30 - Failure
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:27 pm

August 2020

Sat, 8/1 & Sun 8/2: S Days

Mon, 8/3: Success
B: Apple, Coffee
L: Ham Sandwich, Mineral Water
D: Salmon, Potatoes, Brussels w/Tahini, Red Wine

Tue, 8/4: Success
B: Eggs, Bacon, Sweet Potato Hash, Coffee
L: Ham/Turkey/Cheese Sandwich, Celery/Carrots drizzled with Ranch Dressing, Mineral Water
D: Grass-fed Beef Patty, Roasted Cauliflower, Brussel Slaw, Red Wine

Wed, 8/5: Success
B: Eggs, Bacon, Coffee
L: Ham/Turkey/Cheese Sandwich, Celery/Carrots drizzled with Ranch Dressing, Mineral Water
D: Grass-fed Beef Patty, Spanish Rice, Roasted Cauliflower, Red Wine

Thu, 8/6: Success
B: Coffee
L: Subway Footlong Sandwich (Ham and Cheese on Wheat), Diet Coke
D: Grass-fed Beef Patty, Spanish Rice, Roasted Cauliflower, Red Wine

Fri, 8/7: Success
B: Coffee
L: Roast Beef and Swiss sandwich (Buccees), Sparkling Water
D: Broiled Salmon, Potatoes Au Gratin, Mixed Veggies, Red Wine

Sat, 8/8 & Sun 8/9: S Days

Mon 8/10: Success
Tue 8/11: Success

Wed 8/12 - Sun 8/23 - Vacation

Mon, 8/24 - Success
B: Strawberry Smoothie
L: Smoked Turkey Bacon Wrap, Mineral Water
D: Roasted Salmon, Spanish Rice, Grilled Brussel Sprouts w/ Tahini
Notes: Weight Training for 45 minutes

Tues, 8/25 - Success
B: Black Coffee
L: Sushi (Hatch Chili Salmon Roll), Mineral Water
D: Veggie Bowl (Sweet Potato/Black Bean Patties, Chopped Bell Pepper w/ Lemon and Feta, Falafel w/Tahini), Red Wine

Wed, 8/26 - Success
B: Black Coffee
L: Turkey Sandwich, Celery/Carrots drizzled with Ranch Dressing, Mineral Water
D: Baked Chicken, Brussels with Tahini, Israeli Salad, Red Wine

Thurs, 8/27 - Success
B: Greek Yogurt, Black Coffee
L: Herb Baked Chicken, Spicy Garbanzo Beans, Brussels with Tahini, Mineral Water
D: Grilled Salmon, Lemon Basmati Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Red Wine
Notes: Weight Training for 45 minutes

Fri, 8/28 - Success
B: Black Coffee
L: Baked Chicken, Garbanzo Beans, Veggie Medley
D: Garden Salad, Red Wine

Sat 8/29 & Sun 8/30 - S DAYS

Mon 8/31 - Success
B: Black Coffee
L: Boca Chicken Sandwich, Dolmas, Broccoli Slaw, Mineral Water
D: Curried Chickpeas, Sweet Potato Hash, Grilled Brussels Sprouts, Red Wine
Notes: Weight Training for 45 minutes
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by automatedeating » Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:46 pm

Hope you have a great August, Simmstone!
Month/Year-BMI
8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:58 pm

Thanks, automatedeating! Same to you!
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:47 pm

September 2020

Tues, 9/1 - Success
Wed, 9/2 - Fail, Walking (Incline)
Thur, 9/3 - Fail
Fri, 9/4 - Fail
Sat 9/5 & Sun 9/6 - S Days
Mon 9/7 - S Day (Labor Day)
Tues, 9/8 - Success, Weight Training - Upper Body
Wed, 9/9 - Success, Walking (Incline)
Thur, 9/10 -
Fri, 9/11 -
Sat 9/12 & Sun 9/13 - S Days
Mon 9/14 -
Tues, 9/15 -
Wed, 9/16 -
Thur, 9/17 -
Fri, 9/18 -
Sat 9/19 & Sun 9/20 - S Days
Mon 9/21 -
Tues, 9/22 -
Wed, 9/23 -
Thur, 9/24 -
Fri, 9/25 -
Sat 9/26 & Sun 9/27 - S Days
Mon 9/28 -
Tues, 9/29 -
Wed, 9/30 -
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by automatedeating » Wed Sep 02, 2020 2:26 pm

Have a great September!
Month/Year-BMI
8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Wed Sep 02, 2020 2:37 pm

You, too, automatedeating!
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:37 pm

November 2020

The holidays are approaching, and I need to tighten up quite a bit - habits have lapsed since this past Summer and, predictably, weight gain has followed.

*****

Mon, 11/16: SUCCESS
B: Eggs, Toast, Coffee
L: Chickpea Soup with Feta and Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, Sparkling Water
D: Grilled Chicken Greek Salad, Red Wine

Tues, 11/17: SUCCESS
B: Black Coffee
L: Boca Chicken Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Mineral Water
D: Grilled Salmon Tacos, Brussels Slaw, Mexican Corn, Jai Lai IPA

Wed, 11/18: SUCCESS
B: Avocado Toast, Cherry Tomatoes, Coffee
L: Salmon Poke Bowl, Mineral Water
D: Garden Salad with Grilled Fish, Red Wine

Thur, 11/19: FAIL
B: Breakfast Sandwich, Coffee
L: Skipped
D: *King ranch casserole (2 plates), Pumpkin Pie, Red Wine
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by oolala53 » Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:27 pm

I have been having some shaky times, too. It can make such a difference to get through the holidays systematically moderate.
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

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:21 pm

Here's hoping for a moderate holiday season for us both, oolala.
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December 2020

Post by simmstone » Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:22 pm

Mon, 11/30: Success, Walking (45 min)
Tues, 12/1: Success
Wed, 12/2: Success, Walking (45 min)
Thur, 12/3: Success, Walking (45 min)
Fri, 12/4: Success
Sat, 12/5: S DAY, Walking (45 min)
Sun, 12/6: S DAY
Mon, 12/7: Success
Tues, 12/8: Success
Wed, 12/9: Success
Thur, 12/10: Success, Walking (45 min)
Fri, 12/11: Success, Walking (45 min)
Sat, 12/12: S DAY
Sun, 12/13: S DAY
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by automatedeating » Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:29 pm

And we've made it to December! :D
Month/Year-BMI
8/13-26.3
8/14-24.5
5/15-26.2
1/16-26.9; 9/16-25.6
8/17-25.8; 11/17-26.9
3/18-25.6; 8/18-24.5; 10/18-23.8;
3/19-22.1; 10/19-21.8
6/20-22.5; 7/20-23.0; 9/20-23.6
4/21 - 25.2

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Wed Dec 02, 2020 4:01 pm

We sure did, automatedeating!
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March, 2021

Post by simmstone » Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:45 pm

March 2021

Been away from the board for a while, but I'm ready to get back to logging... I find that it keeps me on track.
My wife is starting the 'Whole 30' eating plan, so I'm supporting her by aiming at a 'NOS 30' plan, with an initial goal to achieve 30 Days on NO S Habit (DOH).

Onward and Upward!

Mon, 3/22: SUCCESS - DOH = 1
Tue, 3/23: SUCCESS - DOH = 2
Wed, 3/24: SUCCESS - DOH = 3
Thu, 3/25: SUCCESS - DOH = 4
Fri, 3/26: SUCCESS - DOH = 5
Sat, 3/27: S DAY - DOH = 6
Sun, 3/28: S DAY - DOH = 7

Mon, 3/29: SUCCESS, DOH = 8
B: Black Coffee
L: Leftover Brisket, Grilled Veggies, Sparkling Water
D: Prime Rib, Chopped Veggie Salad, Red Wine
NOTES: Walk/Run - 2.27 miles in 30 minutes

Tue, 3/30: SUCCESS, DOH = 9
B: Black Coffee
L: Leftover Brisket, Fresh Carrots/Tomatoes with dressing, Sparkling Water
D: Coconut-curried Chicken, Cauliflower Rice, Kale, Dark Beer
NOTES: Walk/Run - 2.67 miles in 35 minutes

Wed, 3/31: SUCCESS, DOH = 10
B: Black Coffee, Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
L: Southwest-style Chicken Wrap, Sparkling Water
D: Beef Fajitas, Rice and Beans, Grilled Veggies, Red Wine
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July 2021

Post by simmstone » Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:36 am

July 2021

Goals
1. 80% No S compliance
2. 3-4 days of exercise per week

Onward and upward!

Mon, 7/5:
B: Black Coffee
L: Footlong Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Diet Coke (Subway)
D: Pot Roast with Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Red Wine (Home)
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 1.
Back at it. I've truly missed No S and want to get back into the habit again, since I feel and look my best when eating this way.

Tue, 7/6:
Result: Failed
Notes: Binged after dinner.

Wed, 7/7:
B: Black Coffee
L: Cottage Cheese, Apple, Sparkling Water (Home)
D: Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Red Wine (Home)
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 1
Yesterday's failure was disappointing, but I CANNOT let it derail me... just have to keep on keeping on until I hit the groove again. I can still have 4 green days this week, so that will be the goal!

Thu, 7/8:
B: Black Coffee
L: Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Sparkling Water (Leftovers)
D: Chopped Beef Steak, House Salad, Red Wine (Home)
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 2
I really do like how my meals taste and how my body feels when eating this way. That is my focus right now - to feel good in my body and embrace simplicity/pleasure in my meals.

Fri, 7/9:
B: Black Coffee
L: Lasagna, Side Salad, Red Wine (Home)
D: Buffalo Chicken Salad, Red Wine (Home)
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 3

Sat, 7/10: S DAY, DOH = 4
Sun, 7/11: S DAY, DOH = 5

Mon, 7/12:
B: Cottage Cheese, Apple, Water
L: Baked Turkey, Kale Salad, Sparkling Water (Home)
D: Roasted Salmon, Grilled Brussel Sprouts, Red Wine (Home)
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 6
Weight Training - 45 minutes

Tue, 7/13:
B: Coffee with Cream
L: Tuna Poke Bowl, Sparkling Water (HEB)
D: Grilled Chicken, Garlic Mashers, Green Beans, Red Wine (Home)
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 7
One week on habit!

Wed, 7/14:
B: Coffee with Cream
L: Footlong Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Diet Coke (Subway)
D: Broiled Salmon, Sweet Potato Fries, Side Salad, Red Wine (Home)
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 8
This has been a really good week, so far!

Thu, 7/15:
Result: Failed
Notes: Binged after dinner.

Fri, 7/16:
B: Black Coffee
L: Baked Turkey, Brussels Sprouts, Sparkling Water
D:
Result:
Notes:

Sat, 7/17: S DAY
Sun, 7/18: S DAY

Mon, 7/19:
Tue, 7/20:
Wed, 7/21:
Thu, 7/22:
Fri, 7/23:
Sat, 7/24: S DAY
Sun, 7/25: S DAY

Mon, 7/26:
Tue, 7/27:
Wed, 7/28:
Thu, 7/29:
Fri, 7/30:
Sat, 7/31: S DAY
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by oolala53 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:05 am

Hope things are okay. Let's finish July strong!
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October, 2021

Post by simmstone » Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:32 pm

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Post by oolala53 » Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:47 am

I'm posting this on multiple threads, in case people didn't see the post in September, as I didn't until this week.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12589&sid=f78e58541 ... 8b9ac412b4
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:23 pm

Thanks, oolala!
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November, 2021

Post by simmstone » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:53 pm

NOVEMBER

Mon, 11/8- SUCCESS, DOH=1, Walked 2.6 miles in 45 minutes
Tue, 11/9 - SUCCESS, DOH=2
Wed, 11/10 - SUCCESS, DOH=3, Walked 2.6 miles in 45 minutes
Thu, 11/11 - SUCCESS, DOH=4, Walk/Run 3 miles outside in 45 minutes
Fri, 11/12- SUCCESS, DOH=5, Walk/Run 3.5 miles outside in 45 minutes
Sat, 11/13 and Sun 11/14 - S DAYS, DOH=6,7
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January, 2022

Post by simmstone » Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:45 pm

January, 2022

My goals for this year are the same as always:
1) Eating - 80% No S compliance ('Compliance' means eating between 1-3 physical plates on a N day); No more than 2 NWS days per month.
2) Exercise - 42-57% compliance (average of 3-4 days of activity per week - the ideal week is 2 resistance training/2 walking sessions)

That's it. I've never managed to achieve those goals, so I really want to make 2022 the year where I finally moderate!!

I will weigh myself on 1/1, then I'll do a spot check on the last Thursday or Friday of each month to measure progress.
I'm hoping to lose 3-4 pounds per month, as losing around 40 pounds this year would be ideal.

Onward!

January, 2022 :

Sat, 1/1 - S DAY, Resistance Training (Weights - Upper Body) for 45 minutes (Gym), Weight - 264.6 lbs,
Sun, 1/2 - S DAY, Walking for 45 minutes (Gym)
Mon, 1/3 - SUCCESS, Walking for 45 minutes (Gym)
Tue, 1/4 - SUCCESS
Wed, 1/5 - SUCCESS, Resistance Training (Bodyweight - Lower Body) for 20 minutes (Home)
Thu, 1/6 - SUCCESS, Walking 2.5 miles up steep hill in 45 minutes (Gym)
Fri, 1/7 - SUCCESS
Sat, 1/8 - S DAY, Walking 2.6 miles up steep hill in 45 minutes (Gym)
Sun, 1/9 - S DAY
Mon, 1/10 - NWS DAY (CFB Watch party with snacks)
Tue, 1/11 - SUCCESS, Walking 2.6 miles up steep hill in 45 minutes (Gym)
Wed, 1/12 - SUCCESS, Walk/Run 3.25 miles in 42 minutes (Outdoors)
Thu, 1/13 - NWS DAY (Friends over for Birthday dinner - last NWS for month, all after marked as failures)
Fri, 1/14 - FAILURE (First failure of the year. Still having a good month, though - need to close out strong!)
Sat, 1/15 - S DAY
Sun, 1/16 - S DAY
Mon, 1/17 - SUCCESS, Resistance Training (Weights - Upper Body) for 45 minutes (Gym)
Tue, 1/18 - SUCCESS
Wed, 1/19 - SUCCESS, Walk/Run 3.5 miles in 48 minutes (Outdoors)
Thu, 1/20 - SUCCESS, Walking 3.5 miles up steep hill in 60 minutes (Gym)
Fri, 1/21 - FAILURE, Resistance Training (Bodyweight - Lower Body) for 24 minutes (Home)
Sat, 1/22 - S DAY
Sun, 1/23 - S DAY
Mon, 1/24 - FAILURE
Tue, 1/25 - SUCCESS
Wed, 1/26 - SUCCESS
Thu, 1/27 -SUCCESS
Fri, 1/28 - NWS Day - Birthday; Walk/Run 2.25 miles in 30 minutes (Outdoors); Progress Weight: 251.8 (Goal - 260)
Sat, 1/29 - S DAY
Sun, 1/30 - S DAY
Mon, 1/31 - SUCCESS

*******************************************************
January compliance summary:
No S compliance: 80.6%
Exercise compliance: 42%

YTD compliance summary:
No S compliance: 80.6%
Exercise compliance: 42%

Starting Weight - 1/1/22 - 264.6 lbs
Progress Weight - 1/28/22 - 251.8 lbs
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by Amy3010 » Mon Jan 03, 2022 5:40 am

Those sound like reasonable goals to work towards!

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by Over43 » Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:47 pm

It most certainly does.
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by oolala53 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:52 pm

You can prefer not to answer, but may I ask how you decide if there are fewer than three plates on an N day? I am not criticizing, as I have found value in even fewer meals, just wondering how you came to it. Sorry if it's recently in your thread.

Also, if you actually do exercise four days a week, will you call that 100% compliance? I will!

There is no guarantee these new habits will lead to your target weight loss (sorry being honest), but I think your system will still benefit greatly. After a few months, you'll have a good baseline to adjust from, if it seems worth it.

Go, Obsessive Moderation!
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:03 pm

Hi oolala!

I just go by how hungry I am these days - I have 'no more than 3 plates' per day, but, above that consideration, I don't eat if I'm not hungry.

I just rate exercise compliance based on 100% compliance (every day) - so I'm only shooting for a minimum of 42% compliance of all the days in the month (usually, that means 13+ workouts per month, or 3-4 per week).

These metrics will definitely lead me to some amount of weight loss (lost 13 pounds in January by just sticking to my compliance numbers), though you are correct - I can't control where that number ends up. But this is about the best I can do, these days, so I'm okay with that.

Hope all is well with you!
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February, 2022

Post by simmstone » Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:23 pm

February, 2022

Tues, 2/1: SUCCESS
Wed, 2/2: SUCCESS
Thu, 2/3: SUCCESS
Fri, 2/4: FAILURE
Sat, 2/5: S DAY
Sun, 2/6: S DAY
Mon, 2/7: SUCCESS
Tues, 2/8: SUCCESS
Wed, 2/9: SUCCESS
Thu, 2/10: SUCCESS
Fri, 2/11: SUCCESS
Sat, 2/12 - Mon, 2/21: S and NWS DAYs (Vacation)
Tues, 2/22: SUCCESS, Bodyweight Exercises (Pushup, Situp, Squat) (20 min)
Wed, 2/23:
Thu, 2/24:
Fri, 2/25: Progress Weight (Goal - 255):
Sat, 2/26: S DAY
Sun, 2/27: S DAY
Mon, 2/28:

*******************************************************
February compliance summary:
No S compliance:
Exercise compliance:

YTD compliance summary (as of 1/31/22):
No S compliance: 80.6%
Exercise compliance: 42%

Starting Weight - 1/1/22 - 264.6 lbs
Progress Weight - 1/28/22 - 251.8 lbs
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by oolala53 » Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:48 am

Lots of pretty green!
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July 2022

Post by simmstone » Tue Jul 05, 2022 11:22 pm

July 2022

I need to re-commit to NO S... as I have been sort of aimlessly dancing around it for a bit, mentally dallying with other ways of eating.

Onward and upward!!

21 DAY CHALLENGE #1

Day 1: Mon, 7/11/22: SUCCESS
Weight - 258.2 lbs
Notes: Walking - 2.7 miles in 45 minutes - Variable Incline

Day 2: Tue, 7/12/22:
Weight - 255.2 lbs
Notes: Walking - 2.7 miles in 45 minutes - Variable Incline
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by Amy3010 » Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:38 am

You are off to a great start! :mrgreen:

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by Octavia » Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:48 pm

Good luck with your re-commitment to No S! Hope it all goes well. :) I’m not doing Vanilla at the moment, but back in January I did have a fresh start with good routines, no random snacking, and moderation. It’s done me the world of good! All the best.

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August 2022

Post by simmstone » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:28 pm

August, 2022
I've been better at the No S part, than I have at the journaling part... but I'm going to try to pick the journaling part back up for a while.

Mon, 8/15/22: SUCCESS; Weight Training for 45 minutes; 251.8 lbs
Tue, 8/16/22: SUCCESS; Walking - 2.7 miles in 45 minutes - Variable Incline
Wed, 8/17/22: SUCCESS
Thu, 8/18/22: SUCCESS, Weight Training for 45 minutes
Fri, 8/19/22: Fail
Sat, 8/20/22 and Sun 8/21/22: S DAYS
Mon, 8/22/22: NWS DAY (visiting Mom)
Tue, 8/23/22: SUCCESS
Wed, 8/24/22: SUCCESS; Walking - 2.7 miles in 45 minutes - Variable Incline
Thu, 8/25/22: Walking - 2.7 miles in 45 minutes - Variable Incline
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December 2022

Post by simmstone » Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:28 pm

Holidays (Late November/December 2022/Early January 2023)

There is usually about a 6 week period at this time of year (just after Thanksgiving, all through December, and just after the New Year), where I get loose with NO S/exercise and gain weight that I have to take off later in the year... well, this year I am starting a 5 week 'Holiday' NO S plan, in hopes of of at least not posting a net weight gain over this period - my specific goal at the end of this 5 week period (let's call it Tuesday, 1/3/23,) is to weigh no more than what I started at on 11/28/22. That will put in me in a good spot to start off 2023.

'HOLIDAY' SEASON NO S RULES - N DAYS
3 Meals/Plates per day
- 2 regular (10-11) sized plates (normal N Day foods)
- 1 small (6-8) sized plate (N day or S Day foods)

Goals
- 80% No S Compliance
- Exercise 3-4 days per week (50% of all days)

Heck, if this sticks, I might even make it my 'all the time' No S Plan :D

Onward and upward!

Week 1
M, 11/28: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes (STARTING WEIGHT - 253.8)
T, 11/29: FAILURE, Walking - 45 minutes
W, 11/30: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Th, 12/1: SUCCESS, Walking - 45 minutes
F, 12/2: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Sa, 12/3: S DAY
Su, 12/4: S DAY
**Weekly Check-in
No S Goals (80%+ compliance)
This week: 4/5 N Days (80%) = SUCCESS
Exercise Goals (3-4 days per week)
This week: 5 Days = SUCCESS

Week 2
M, 12/5: SUCCESS, Walking - 45 minutes
Tu, 12/6: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes
W, 12/7: SUCCESS, Walking - 45 minutes
Th, 12/8: SUCCESS,Weight Training - 45 minutes
F, 12/9: SUCCESS, Walking - 45 minutes
Sa, 12/10: S DAY, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Su, 12/11: S DAY
Weekly Check-in
No S Goals (80%+ compliance)
This week: 5/5 N Days (100%) = SUCCESS
Exercise Goals (3-4 days per week)
This week: 6 Days = SUCCESS

Week 3
M, 12/12: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Tu, 12/13: SUCCESS, Walking - 45 minutes
W, 12/14: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Th, 12/15: FAILURE
F, 12/16: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Sa, 12/17: S DAY, Walking - 45 minutes
Su, 12/18: S DAY
**Weekly Check-in
No S Goals (80%+ compliance)
This week: 4/5 N Days (80%) = SUCCESS
Exercise Goals (3-4 days per week)
This week: 5 Days = SUCCESS

Week 4
M, 12/19: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 60 minutes
Tu, 12/20: FAILURE
W, 12/21: SUCCESS
Th, 12/22: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 60 minutes
F, 12/23: FAILURE
Sa, 12/24: S DAY
Su, 12/25: S DAY
Weekly Check-in
No S Goals (80%+ compliance)
This week: 3/5 = FAILURE
Exercise Goals (3-4 days per week)
This week: 2 = FAILURE

Week 5 : M, 12/26 - Su, 1/1: NWS and S DAYS

Summary:

December Wound up being a good month - a nice dry run for next year!

Goals (charted in HabitCal)
- 80% No S Compliance
ACTUAL = 81.5% Compliance = SUCCESS
- Exercise 3-4 days per week (40-60% of all days)
ACTUAL = 48.4% Compliance = SUCCESS
- Weigh equal to or less than starting weight on 1/3/23
ACTUAL WT = 241.4 lbs (-12.4 lbs) = SUCCESS
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by oolala53 » Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:58 pm

When I started No S the first time in November, I think, of 2008, I had three good weeks, I think, and then collapsed at Thanksgiving and wallowed until the end of Dec. of the next year. Oh, I had one good week and a teacher training camp where there were three meals a day. I just hadn't had enough experience, but you are in a different place. Sending strength this season!
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2023 - The Year of Cinnamon No S

Post by simmstone » Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:40 pm

Cinnamon NO S

December was a nice dry run at my version of No S this year - I'm going to stick with the rules I laid out for the Holidays (since they worked so well for me), and see where that leads me in 2023... in keeping with Reinhard's idea about 'Vanilla' No S, I am branding my new, holiday-influenced version of my plan as 'Cinnamon' No S :D

To recap the rules for 'Cinnamon' No S:

Cinnamon NO S RULES - N DAYS
Up to 3 Meals/Plates per day
- 2 regular sized plates (normal N Day foods)
- 1 small-er sized plate (N day or S Day foods)

- This plan essentially keeps snacks and seconds off the table during the week, but allows for some flexibility on sweets while still limiting/controlling the input quantity of those items.
- It also covers unexpected events (like a party/gathering), without requiring me to 'burn' an entire NWS day just because I want to try the crab cakes!!
- The 'small plate' idea helps keep the serving size for a dessert or appetizer appropriate, and forces me to value making the choice to indulge (since I lose a plate of normal food).
- If I have a day where I know a special/social dinner out is coming and the 3 plates rule would inhibit the occasion, I have a few options:
- Take the NWS Day
- If 2 courses: Skip breakfast meal, Eat lunch, then have a Dinner and small dessert plate after dinner at the social occasion
- If 3 courses: Fast during the day, then allow for up to 2 plates (appetizer (salad), main course) and dessert (small plate)
- The name of the game is flexibility. Of course I want to lock my habits in, but I also want to allow myself to only quantify at higher levels when more granular critique would put me off of mindful eating entirely

I found that this philosophy really calmed my N days down during the Holidays, and kept me away from any normal binge eating I might otherwise engage in... and I lost over 12 pounds doing it, to boot!!


2023 Compliance Goals
- 80% Cinnamon No S Compliance
- Exercise 3-4 days per week (50% of all days)

Onward and Upward!
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January 2023

Post by simmstone » Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:05 pm

January 2023

I thought it was helpful to check in with goals on a weekly basis while I did my Holiday NO S, so I will keep that habit rolling.

I'll try four 12 week 'Cinnamon No S' cycles this year (sort of like the old Body For Life programs I used to follow... without the food lists - ha!), and my reward for sticking with my goals each cycle will be a week off after each one - that would build in 4 weeks off (2-3 weeks for Vacation, 1 week Post-Christmas/New Years).

Week 1
M, 1/2: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes (Body Weight - 241.4)
T, 1/3: SUCCESS, Walking - 45 minutes
W, 1/4: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Th, 1/5: SUCCESS
F, 1/6: FAILURE, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Sa, 1/7: S DAY
Su, 1/8: S DAY
**Weekly Check-in
No S Goals (80%+ compliance)
This week: 4/5 = SUCCESS
Exercise Goals (3-4 days per week)
This week: 4 days = SUCCESS

Week 2
M, 1/9: FAILURE, Weight Training - 45 minutes
T, 1/10: SUCCESS
W, 1/11:
Th, 1/12:
F, 1/13:
Sa, 1/14: S DAY
Su, 1/15: S DAY
**Weekly Check-in
No S Goals (80%+ compliance)
This week:
Exercise Goals (3-4 days per week)
This week:
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by ladybird30 » Wed Jan 04, 2023 3:15 am

Look forward to hearing more about your cinnamon variation. Congrats on getting your eating calmed down in December while still enjoying yourself.
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by oolala53 » Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:49 am

Sounds very reasonable and in keeping with the concept of being systematic while allowing for some, shall we say, internal flexibility. Warmest wishes for 2023
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July 2023

Post by simmstone » Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:25 pm

July 2023

It's a random Wednesday in July, and I am back because I've missed the simplicity of NO S (as well as logging in and posting meals here).
So... onward and upward!

Wed, 7/26:
B: Coffee with Cream
L: Vegetarian Enchiladas, Salad, Sparkling Water (Leftovers)
D: Smoked Chicken, Macaroni, Salad, 2 Amber-style Beers
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 1. Feels good to be back at it - one day in the books!


Thu, 7/27:
B: Coffee with Cream
L: Vegetarian Enchiladas, Salad, Sparkling Water (Leftovers)
D: Roasted Salmon, Basmati Rice, Mediterranean Salad, Pale Ale style Beer (MovieHouse Cinema)
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 2

Fri, 7/28:
B: Coffee with Cream
L: Vegetarian Enchiladas, Avocado, Salad, Sparkling Water (Leftovers)
D: Eggplant Parmigiana, Salad, Red Wine
Result: SUCCESS
Notes: DOH = 3

Sat, 7/29 & Sun 7/30: S DAYS
DOH = 4, 5

Mon, 7/31:
Result: FAILURE
Notes: DOH resets to zero
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by WINhappy » Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:55 am

Hi simmstone, Welcome back! I hope your week is going well so far. Best regards, WINhappy
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by Amy3010 » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:46 am

Welcome back, Simmstone! :mrgreen:

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:47 pm

Thanks, Amy3010 and WINhappy! :D
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:50 pm

August 2023
Started the month on a two week vacation, and then got Covid and have been dealing with that for the last 2 weeks, so August is a bit of a lost month. But now time to get back at it - Onward and upward!

Mon, 8/28: SUCCESS
B: Cottage Cheese w/ Walnuts, Black Coffee
L: Curried Vegetables with Chickpeas, Sparkling Water
D: Roasted Salmon, Brown Rice, Broccoli Slaw, Red Wine
Notes: Walking (with dogs) - 45 minute
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by WINhappy » Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:13 pm

Hi simmstone - I hope you enjoyed your vacation! Best regards, WINhappy
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Oct-Nov 2023 - 21 Day challenge!

Post by simmstone » Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:49 pm

21 DAY CHALLENGE #1
I'm gonna try a 21 day challenge to kick off the Holiday season!!! Onward and Upward!


Day 1: Mon, Oct 23 - SUCCESS, Walking - 45 minutes, DOH = 1
Day 2: Tue, Oct 24 - SUCCESS, DOH = 2
Day 3: Wed, Oct 25 - NWS Day, Walking - 45 minutes, DOH = 3
Day 4: Thu, Oct 26 - SUCCESS, DOH = 4
Day 5: Fri, Oct 27 - NWS Day, Walking - 45 minutes, DOH = 5
Day 6: Sat, Oct 28 - S Day, DOH = 6
Day 7: Sun, Oct 29 - S Day, DOH = 7
Day 8: Mon, Oct 30 -SUCCESS, DOH = 8, Weight Training - 45 minutes
Day 9: Tue, Oct 31 - NWS Day
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by ladybird30 » Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:27 am

All rights best with stopping the slide
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December 2024

Post by simmstone » Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:00 pm

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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by WINhappy » Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:54 pm

Hi simmstone, I hope you're having success making today another green day in this week's string. Sending you all the best. WINhappy
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February 2024

Post by simmstone » Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:32 pm

February 2024
I'm hoping this will be the year I hit my compliance goals, since I have never accomplished that! Maybe the 12th year will be my breakthrough :P Onward and upward!

2024 Compliance Goals
NO S Goal: 80%
Exercise Goal: 50% (3-4 days per week)


Sat, 2/17: S DAY; DOH = 1, Weight - 276.6
Sun, 2/18: S DAY; Walking - 45 min uphill; DOH = 2
Mon, 2/19: SUCCESS; Walking - 45 min uphill; DOH = 3
Tue, 2/20: SUCCESS, Walking - 45 min uphill; DOH = 4
Wed, 2/21: FAILURE
Thu, 2/22: FAILURE, Walking - 45 min uphill
Fri, 2/23: SUCCESS, DOH = 1
Sat, 2/24: S DAY, DOH = 2
Sun, 2/25: S DAY, DOH = 3
Mon, 2/26: NWS DAY, DOH = 4
Tue, 2/27: SUCCESS, DOH = 5
Wed, 2/28: SUCCESS, Walking - 35 min uphill, DOH = 6
Thu, 2/29: SUCCESS, Walking - 45 min uphill, DOH = 7
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by WINhappy » Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:34 pm

Hi simmstone,
I am sending you good vibes and well wishes towards your 2024. I know you can do it! All the best, WINhappy
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Re: Simmstone's 'Obsessive Moderation'

Post by simmstone » Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:22 pm

Thank you, WINhappy!
"No S is such a good way to combat the randomness, which is often the slide into more and more." - oolala53

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March 2024

Post by simmstone » Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:08 pm

March 2024
Finally got back on track in February and am feeling reinvigorated for March! Onward and upward!

2024 Compliance Goals
NO S Goal: 80%
Exercise Goal: 50% (3-4 days per week)

Fri, 3/1: FAIL, Weight - 267.4
Sat, 3/2: S DAY, Walking - 45 min uphill; DOH = 1
Sun, 3/3: S DAY, DOH = 2
Mon, 3/4: FAIL
Tue, 3/5: FAIL
Wed, 3/6: SUCCESS, DOH = 1
Thu, 3/7: FAIL
Fri, 3/8: FAIL
Sat, 3/9: S DAY, Walking - 45 min uphill
Sun, 3/10: S DAY
Mon, 3/11: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 40 min
Tue, 3/12: SUCCESS
Wed, 3/13: FAIL
Thu, 3/14: SUCCESS
Fri, 3/15: FAIL, Weight Training - 40 min, Weight - 264
Notes for first half of March:
Usually, I start the month off with a bang... but, this time, it's been slow going. I have not hit my compliance goals, but my slip ups have been diminishing in quantity and weight has been steadily trending downward, so I would still call the first part of March productive. Hopefully, I can finish better than I started and really start ramping up my compliance from here... onward and upward!

Sat, 3/16: S DAY, Walking - 60 min uphill
Sun, 3/17: S DAY
Mon, 3/18: SUCCESS, Weight Training - 30 min
Tue, 3/19: FAIL
Wed, 3/20:
Thu, 3/21:
Fri, 3/22:
Sat, 3/23: S DAY
Sun, 3/24: S DAY
Mon, 3/25:
Tue, 3/26:
Wed, 3/27:
Thu, 3/28:
Fri, 3/29:
Sat, 3/30: S DAY
Sun, 3/31: S DAY
Notes for second half of March:
"No S is such a good way to combat the randomness, which is often the slide into more and more." - oolala53

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