Everyday Systems

My goofy little perfectionist is rearing it's head for some reason.

Hit a bump (or a crater). You can see my calendar here.

It was bound to happen eventually, but I'm not giving up.[/url]

Thanks! It has taken several years to get to this point, and I have some specific goals that I am determined to achieve. I'm actually surprising myself with my determination. I didn't know I had it in me. I guess my stubbornness is good for something!

Oh no, I wasn't suggesting that, just saying that's how I came to understand my own hunger. Sorry!

ironchef wrote:
Hang in there - your body is used to you drip feeding it snacks all the time and may take a little while to adjust.

Just wanted to say that I love this line! Drip feeding, that's exactly what I was doing with sweets. A constant open line!

Thanks! I've been very conscious about using a bowl and not breaking the spirit of the "one plate". I just don't like salad on a plate, it gets all wilty. I do agree that it could become a problem if that bowl of salad isn't accounted for in the plating of the other foods. The breakfast thing still ...

When I get uncomfortably hungry, I know that it's because I did not eat enough at the previous meal. It usually happens to me in the afternoon if I have a light lunch because of activities or not thinking through my choices. If it is truly bothering me, I like a cup of hot tea (no sweetener). (Edite...

Not sure how to count a streak, but today was my 18th N day, but 24th day in total. Exercising consistently and down about 6 pounds. Almost had a moment this week when devouring the pantry was a real possibility, but I perservered and stayed the course. That was my first really hard challenge since ...

I am on my 15th day, and I'm curious about about a few things. So far, I've been doing NoS with no mods. Milk, is it a drink or a food? Could I have it after dinner and consider it a success? I'm not a huge milk drinker, just curious your thoughts. One plate, if I'm having a salad with a meal should...

Forgot to add that I'm still consistently exercising as well.

Haven't checked in, but today is my 15th day. Learning and growing everyday.

3/9 today
3/8. S
3/7. S
3/6 NS
3/5. NS
3/4 NS
3/3. NS
3/2. NS
3/1 S
2/28 S
2/27 NS
2/26 NS
2/25 NS
2/24 NS
2/23 NS

2/23 - N success - exercise 2/24 - N success - exercise 2/25 - N Success - exercise 2/26 - N Success - exercise 2/27 - N Success - exercise 2/28 - S exercise 3/01 - S S days were not a total freefall, so I'm very happy with this weekend. It was enjoyable! Ready to start again tomorrow with exercise ...

2/23 - N success - exercise 2/24 - N success - exercise 2/25 - N Success - exercise 2/26 - N Success - exercise 2/27 - N Success - exercise 2/28 - exercise Loving the honeymoon phase! Hoping to keep the energy high as I move thorugh this phase so that I don't bottom out when it get tough. Lost 3 pou...

Thank you for the welcomes! Here are my stats: 2/23 - N success - exercise 2/24 - N success - exercise 2/25 - N Success - exercise 2/26 - N Success - exercise 2/27 - exercise so far Kind of scared about the weekend. Don't want to slide back down to the bottom since I'm so far up the slope right now....

I'm normally on the PC early, so I'll update dinner last night and then check in again tomorrow morning. Dinner - success! I really, really wanted a second serving of the awesome pork roast, but I stuck with the one plate. I also sat next to a daughter munching on golden popcorn last night, but the ...

Finally! I finally hit the wall and knew that something had to change in my life. It took a few years (and a few pounds, around 40 to be exact) to get to this point. Lots of starts and stops, and maybe this is another start then stop, but it feels different this time around. Today is my third day of...