No more S's

In June I tried to go for the simple "No S Diet" -- and failed. But I still have the official site of the No S Diet in my bookmarks, and when I checked it out today, I was reinspired. Now let's face facts:

1. I weigh a lot, even for my height.
2. I eat a lot.
3. Exercising is good for you.
4. I don't exercise.
5. Heart problems run in the family.
6. This is list item number 6.

I believe that a simple diet like the No S Diet is half of the solution for staying in shape. The full text of the No S Diet is as follows: "No snacks, no sweets, no seconds, except (sometimes) on days that start with 'S.'" The "S-days" are Saturday, Sunday, and special days.

Once again, I've started the No S Diet on an S-day. As my first meal in my second attempt at the No S diet, I decided to follow the "no seconds" rule by putting all my Sunday brunch onto one plate. I wasn't able to eat as much as I normally do, but I feel fairly full, and that's good. As for "no sweets," I didn't douse my waffle in syrup (as much). And to follow "no snacks," I obviously won't eat until dinner.

Of course, the other half of being healthy is exercising. I've had just as much trouble with this. I'm not known for my athletic abilities. The creator of the No S Diet writes about two solutions: walking and using a thing he calls a shovelglove. That shovelglove thing might just be crazy enough to work... check out the link.

I guess I can't let myself get beaten down like last time. But the No S Diet site does say that it can take 10 to 12 attempts to change one's eating habits. And I know how hard it is to start exercising. But it's for the best; it's something I must do. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to ride my bike.

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