We're Not Cookie Monsters

Blaidd · July 18, 2013

For those trying to stop snacking on refined foods - includes cookies, candy, chocolate, sweets, donuts etc etc. I will come in a while and make it all pretty but here it is in the meantime.

Team so far:

Endor · July 19, 2013

I've porked up a bit recently and I'm pointing the finger at a few sugary/carby things that have reappeared over the last few weeks. I'd like to join the team for the next challenge if there's a spot free.

Blaidd · July 19, 2013

there's definitely a spot free, Dom. you are always welcome.

Sambalina · July 20, 2013

Thanks for this AB!

My goal for this next challenge will be to REALLY curtail and control my snacking monster. I have some strategies mapped out, some acceptable substitutions for when I absolutely HAVE to have something from the corner store or I'll go insane, and I am thinking of adding a tangible reward for getting an 'A' on this goal. A new handbag or a piece of art for my (soon to be found) home sound pretty good.

Also, for anyone who joins - this link to Athena's post on sugar is gold.

Blaidd · July 24, 2013

woohoo guys, challenge is officially up - YAY!!

I promise to come in and prettify shortly, but in the meantime here's my quest (it is currently sitting in the Adventurers as an example on the new setup, but will move to the Monks before the start of the challenge).

Also look out for the first mini-mission to be posted in the next few days

WonderNatarella · July 24, 2013

Can we join several accountabiliteams?

If so I will totally join this one!

joedog · July 24, 2013

Hi all! I need some help if I'm ever going to completely vanquish the snack monster.

Tuss · July 24, 2013

Hello!

I'm having a "no candy/cake/refined sugar" goal in this challenge (again....). Is there room for one more in this group?

Dr. Kate · July 24, 2013

I hope I can join. Taming the sugar monster is one of my goals this challenge.

Blaidd · July 24, 2013

Hi all! I need some help if I'm ever going to completely vanquish the snack monster.

Jo, YAY!!! Happy to have you hunny bun

Hello!
I'm having a "no candy/cake/refined sugar" goal in this challenge (again....). Is there room for one more in this group?

Welcome to our guild

I hope I can join. Taming the sugar monster is one of my goals this challenge.

Of course you can join!

Sambalina · July 25, 2013

Ok, I have just printed of a six week chart and bought some sparkly star stickers. What chance does unwanted snacking have in the face of shiny stickers?! None!!

Hello, accountabillibuddy (that is a nightmare\re to type!) group of non-snacking heroism! Who has some techniques to share for overcoming the urge to snack? Or even worse, the 'I've worked hard, I deserve it' mindset.

I'm trying both short term rewards (a sticker each day I don't snack) and then a big reward if I can go 36+ days in this challenge without snacking (like a new handbag). I know there's the whole "I'm not a dog, I don't need treats" argument... but I am an animal, I do want treats

Thoughts?

Blaidd · July 25, 2013

Ok, I have just printed of a six week chart and bought some sparkly star stickers. What chance does unwanted snacking have in the face of shiny stickers?! None!!
Hello, accountabillibuddy (that is a nightmare\re to type!) group of non-snacking heroism! Who has some techniques to share for overcoming the urge to snack? Or even worse, the 'I've worked hard, I deserve it' mindset.
I'm trying both short term rewards (a sticker each day I don't snack) and then a big reward if I can go 36+ days in this challenge without snacking (like a new handbag). I know there's the whole "I'm not a dog, I don't need treats" argument... but I am an animal, I do want treats
Thoughts?

Sam, I love the idea of positive reinforcement as long as its not with snack treats

and because of who I am I'm totes voting handbag or shoes

My way of overcoming snack attacks is to always have some of my other fave snacks on hand - biltong, nuts, homemade dried fruit, carrots (I loooooove carrots) - in my handbag, in my drawer, in the pantry. If that doesn't help I will reassess and make another plan. You hit the nail on the head with the reward mindset. I have to figure out what smaller inexpensive little rewards I can give myself that will fill that "void"

I love shiny stickers and it worked well for me a few challenges back.

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Endor · July 25, 2013

Ok, I have just printed of a six week chart and bought some sparkly star stickers. What chance does unwanted snacking have in the face of shiny stickers?! None!!

Hello, accountabillibuddy (that is a nightmare\re to type!) group of non-snacking heroism! Who has some techniques to share for overcoming the urge to snack? Or even worse, the 'I've worked hard, I deserve it' mindset.

I'm trying both short term rewards (a sticker each day I don't snack) and then a big reward if I can go 36+ days in this challenge without snacking (like a new handbag). I know there's the whole "I'm not a dog, I don't need treats" argument... but I am an animal, I do want treats

Thoughts?

I just scored 2kg of Biltong and my wife and I are having a massive cook off on Sunday. Anytime I want to eat something crap it's going to be a handful of Biltong or a bowl of stew instead. I've also spied on some healthy muscular peeps recently and there seems to be a lot of hard boiled eggs going on. I think some ready to eat in the fridge at all times during the next 6 weeks is going to be a good idea for me as well.

Cherries have reappeared in my local supermarkets, I'm going to try to have them in the fridge at all times as well. If I get desperate for sweeties I'll hoover up cherries instead.

As for rewards....ummm...well since I know how successful I'm going to be I sort of already bought my rewards :redface-new: I have 150kg of bumper plates, an Olympic Bar and a lifting platform ready to go in my garage now

Blaidd · July 25, 2013

150kg plates!!! Aw now i'm sad i don't have a garage too BUT super thrilled for you.

You have an awesome plan of attack! I'm envious of the cherries!! Oh so envious of you right now!! I forgot about the fruit thing and eggs too - especially considering they fit into my mission (+protein) - have to add that to my grocery list for this weekend.

Tuss · July 25, 2013

Ok, I have just printed of a six week chart and bought some sparkly star stickers. What chance does unwanted snacking have in the face of shiny stickers?! None!!
Hello, accountabillibuddy (that is a nightmare\re to type!) group of non-snacking heroism! Who has some techniques to share for overcoming the urge to snack? Or even worse, the 'I've worked hard, I deserve it' mindset.
I'm trying both short term rewards (a sticker each day I don't snack) and then a big reward if I can go 36+ days in this challenge without snacking (like a new handbag). I know there's the whole "I'm not a dog, I don't need treats" argument... but I am an animal, I do want treats
Thoughts?

All of that sounds really good

The last time I did "no sugar" I experieced cravings in the evening. That time white the with some milk worked for me. That might not work in the summer but one can try

I will be away on a holliday and will be back wednesday so if I don't write anything on here you know why.

Ems · July 25, 2013

For those trying to stop snacking on refined foods - includes cookies, candy, chocolate, sweets, donuts etc etc. I will come in a while and make it all pretty but here it is in the meantime.

Team so far:
Angelblaidd
Sambalina
Ems
Dominic
WonderNatarella
Tuss
Joedog
Dr. kate

Hey AB! This is the link to my new challenge! So excited about this group, I can feel the supportive strength flowing from it already!

joedog · July 25, 2013

Ok, I have just printed of a six week chart and bought some sparkly star stickers. What chance does unwanted snacking have in the face of shiny stickers?! None!!

Hello, accountabillibuddy (that is a nightmare\re to type!) group of non-snacking heroism! Who has some techniques to share for overcoming the urge to snack? Or even worse, the 'I've worked hard, I deserve it' mindset.

I'm trying both short term rewards (a sticker each day I don't snack) and then a big reward if I can go 36+ days in this challenge without snacking (like a new handbag). I know there's the whole "I'm not a dog, I don't need treats" argument... but I am an animal, I do want treats

Thoughts?

I have kitten stickers for my chart. I know how you Warriors are about kittens.

I'm also not sure what my bigger reward would be. I'm not really a handbag kind of girl. I bet there is some ridiculous thing on my Amazon wish list that would be perfect. I'll have to check in to that.

Dr. Kate · July 26, 2013

Athena's sugar post is so helpful! Thanks for posting the link, Sambalina!

Hooray for sticker charts!

Not sure if I want to give myself a bigger reward at the end of the challenge :think:

Hardboiled eggs are awesome when I'm wanting a snack. I'm also stocked up on raw almonds and some extra cucumbers/celery/carrots. Also chia seeds so I can drink a a glass of chia water when I can't figure out if I'm thirsty or hungry. :nonchalance:

One of my problems is eating fruits/veggies in the wrong proportions - 5-6 fruit servings a day and 2-3 veggies. I'm limiting to 2 pieces of low GI fruit/day for this quest. I'm in the habit of buying so much fruit - I came home from the market yesterday with soooooo much of it. I either need to pawn it off on my husband, or bring it to a potluck tomorrow. Probably a combo of both. So bye-bye watermelon. :redface-new:

I also am permitting myself 125g of 85% chocolate/week (no more than 25g in any one day) - and handily I can buy a brand of chocolate that has 5 individually wrapped 25g - my week's allotment. :peaceful:

Blaidd · July 26, 2013

So Jay (my boyf for anyone who doesn't know) was helping me choose my song for this challenge with the Monks. I still haven't settled on a particular one, but he showed me this vid and i thought i would share it with you cos sometimes we forget why we do what we do and get way to wrapped up in the small details. It just reminded me to stay focused on myself in all of it. I great thing to remember at the start of a challenge.

I didn't like the intro screen even though it isn't an indication of the video in any way. But if you want to look it up then please google Vitalic - Stamina.

WonderNatarella · July 26, 2013

Hey people,

I was wondering : what are the rules of the team? Do we have challenges? Do we have to report somethings? Do we have to set goals related to cookie-dropping? I guess the team's role is also to be supportive to each other.

Btw : I didn't know this Vitalic song : I love it! Stamina is my new favourite word!

Sambalina · July 27, 2013

This is a support group for nerd who want to cut down/stop/change their snacking habits is some way. I can see from your challenge that you're trying to reduce your processed food intake - awesome goal! We're just here to support each other in our challenge goals like that. We don't really have any rules - other than be helpful, supportive, and full of nerdy-goodness

You don't have to report anything, but I tend to report in with successes or lapses so I can get some woot or a kick in the butt

For example: I've been trying all week to not snack, but I have not managed even one day snack free. Admittedly, it's only been one thing a day, but I am really going to have to commit to this come Monday. My chart and stars are on the fridge, and I've pre-prepared some food for the coming week. I am going to do it. Five days - no snacks. Saturday is my birthday, so I want to save up one of my allowed days off for that. I can do five days!

I have kitten stickers for my chart.

That is very cool!

Blaidd · July 27, 2013

For example: I've been trying all week to not snack, but I have not managed even one day snack free. Admittedly, it's only been one thing a day, but I am really going to have to commit to this come Monday. My chart and stars are on the fridge, and I've pre-prepared some food for the coming week. I am going to do it. Five days - no snacks. Saturday is my birthday, so I want to save up one of my allowed days off for that. I can do five days!

yes you can do it!!! You've done it before, you can do it again! I have tons of faith in you.

WonderNatarella · July 27, 2013

Thanks for the clarification sambalina!

So from.Monday on, I'll be kicking butts - including mine obviously!

Endor · July 27, 2013

I ate all the things yesterday at my doggie's party and weighed in today dangerously close to my 'sirens go off and SWAT team arrives' limit so this challenge is coming just in time!

Home made banana and choc chip muffins and home made macaroons, chicken mayo and egg mayo sandwiches with the crust cut off....nom nom nom

Ah well I guess I ate enough to last me 6 weeks so I can have a rest now :lol:

Sambalina · July 28, 2013

Ok, it's Monday! Time to get this thing under control for real.

Lets do this guys!!

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