week three weigh-in (good news)!

It has been a difficult week. Not so much my failings as too many dinners out, etc. But in my defense and support, I have been doing really well in all my other eating areas. I went to the gym, I am not overeating or snacking in any typical uncontrolled or excessive ways. I count my calories, i even plan ahead knowing that eating out will be tough, so i try to save calories for those times.

I have learned that I can still lose and the key is not one meal that exceeds my calorie goals, but the rest of the days and nights and all the other meals. If I eat reasonably even when out with friends, I can still lose weight. At least now when I am eating far less than it takes to sustain my weight. Sure my loss could be more but let's celebrate the results, not some hypothetical possibility. so I lost another 2.2 lbs or 1 kg. My three week total is now 9.68 lbs. Or 4.4 kgs. I'm really happy with those results. I'm halfway to losing the 18 lbs I piled on this year. I'm on my way!

plodding along

After what seems to be a stretch of eating out and drinking opportunities, I weighed in this morning. I can feel in my jiggly belly when I have lost a pound or two. I know it sounds crazy, but that is where all excess fat lands on my body. And that is where I feel it disappearing. So I got up and weighed, and I was down a bit. Official weigh ins are on Thursday so we will keep our fingers crossed. I'm trying to weigh everyday or so. For me, focus on results is key.

One thing I am sure of, is that if I eat normally, I can still lose. I mean normal to be within reason, and it requires that I don't slip into bad habits. Too much alcohol or eating after dinner. This I am doing much better at.

Anyway, the dreaded weigh-in has encouraged me to get back to "losing mode". Funny thing is that I have not felt hungry or deprived. So I'll be super vigilant for thenext two days. How hard can that be?
plenty as we all know, but I'll just keep plodding along!

Week 2 Weigh-in

I lost 1 kg or 2.2 pounds this week. Great! I wish it had been more, but I am grateful for even that much. The total is now 7lbs or 3.2 kg.

That is a good result and i'm happy to get it. Next week is a challenge. already I am planning on guests, eating out and stuff. This will be hard. So we plan ahead. no alchohol, lighter lunches, that's what i mean. And going to the gym as much as possible. I'm trying to be realistic in my goal setting, but it is difficut to stay reasonable. After all, it took a year to gain 18 pounds. It wont come off in a month! 

On Course

After a slip up yesterday, I had a great day on Tuesday. The diet was solid and I did my hour workout on the cross trainer. I was and am a little sore. I think I twisted a bit too much. My morning weigh in showed a little progress. Official weigh-in is Thursday a.m. wow! Two weeks into the 90 Day Challenge.

Anyway, today is a challenge. I need to get a tooth filled. And tonight have plans for dinner with a friend at a hamburger shop from NYC, called "Martini Burger", Yes, in Tokyo. There are a good dozen or so great burger places in the city. this is a caloric challenge, but I'm thinking ahead. I'll be ok.

A Stumble and not a Fall

Last night I had a good nutrious meal,  and I should have stopped, but I didn't. I continued to eat. Nothing crazy here, I think I went over by 600-700 calories. This is not a big deal, but I was not happy with myself for slipping up. I went into that place where I wanted more and more, with diminishing returns.  

So today is a another day and I'm back in the saddle. I think I learned that I need to acknowledge the patterns that can really get me. My hot zone is and wil always be snacking after dinner. Or dinking another one or two glasses of wine, etc.  

So I wrote it all down, I'm back to good eating today. and I'm vigilant. I'm on course.