228, up 1.75 lb (!?!?) from yesterday.
That's decidedly the wrong direction.
It's not surprising, really; I've been pigging out for the last couple of days, what with the holiday and the company. So I'll do an egg/grapefruit day and get this back on track. Gotta get the grapefruit, but I have the eggs.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Weighing In 5/30/2017
226.25, down from yesterday's 227.25.
Well. That's more like it. All that housework followed by the long walk with my gentleman caller and his Dashhund (Caesar by name), coupled with eating sensibly, did that.
And I'm only 1/4 pound short of losing 30 pounds since mid-March! Two and a half months of eating well did that.
So yes; I am seeing progress. It doesn't always come in the glumps in which I'd like it to come, but it's happening every day. In a year's time from when I started in March, I will have lost a small adult human being.
Well. That's more like it. All that housework followed by the long walk with my gentleman caller and his Dashhund (Caesar by name), coupled with eating sensibly, did that.
And I'm only 1/4 pound short of losing 30 pounds since mid-March! Two and a half months of eating well did that.
So yes; I am seeing progress. It doesn't always come in the glumps in which I'd like it to come, but it's happening every day. In a year's time from when I started in March, I will have lost a small adult human being.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Weighing In 5/29/2017
227.25, down from yesterday's 227.5.
As long as it goes in the right direction, I'm fine with it. It's slow, but it's moving.
Did you ever think of weight loss like driving in a traffic jam? It's frustrating, it's slow, but you can't do a damn thing about it. You just sit there for what seems like forever, waiting for the jam to break up. It always does, but geez it can take a LONG time. Those little fits and starts feel like real progress in the meantime.
Fits and starts.
As long as it goes in the right direction, I'm fine with it. It's slow, but it's moving.
Did you ever think of weight loss like driving in a traffic jam? It's frustrating, it's slow, but you can't do a damn thing about it. You just sit there for what seems like forever, waiting for the jam to break up. It always does, but geez it can take a LONG time. Those little fits and starts feel like real progress in the meantime.
Fits and starts.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Weighing In 5/28/2017
227.5, down 0.25 lb from yesterday.
Those quarter-pounders do add up. They're adding up in the correct way at this point, which is good.
Eating healthy has other bennies, too. I feel good. With any luck, that absurdly high A1C number is dropping (I'll ask the doc to run that with the lipid panel he wants to see in August/September). I know for a fact the lipids are normalizing. And I have the energy to tackle the Housing Project; my fixer-upper is getting fixed up. The ceiling tiles got done yesterday. The cabinets are all primed and ready for their first coat of paint. I still have to spackle the cracks between the ceiling tiles, then prime and paint (there's a chore and a half). I think I'll put crown moulding up around the room to hide the various sins on the edges. I didn't have the energy to do all that lot while I was eating badly and weighed closer to 300 lb than to 200 lb. In another probably three months (at this rate), I'll break that 100s digit and be down into the 100-lb range again. That will be HUGE.
I never did my trip to Northampton for dipping below 230. However, my gentleman caller is coming for a visit tomorrow; that will be reward enough.
Time to marinate the chicken and paint the kitchen cabinets!!
Those quarter-pounders do add up. They're adding up in the correct way at this point, which is good.
Eating healthy has other bennies, too. I feel good. With any luck, that absurdly high A1C number is dropping (I'll ask the doc to run that with the lipid panel he wants to see in August/September). I know for a fact the lipids are normalizing. And I have the energy to tackle the Housing Project; my fixer-upper is getting fixed up. The ceiling tiles got done yesterday. The cabinets are all primed and ready for their first coat of paint. I still have to spackle the cracks between the ceiling tiles, then prime and paint (there's a chore and a half). I think I'll put crown moulding up around the room to hide the various sins on the edges. I didn't have the energy to do all that lot while I was eating badly and weighed closer to 300 lb than to 200 lb. In another probably three months (at this rate), I'll break that 100s digit and be down into the 100-lb range again. That will be HUGE.
I never did my trip to Northampton for dipping below 230. However, my gentleman caller is coming for a visit tomorrow; that will be reward enough.
Time to marinate the chicken and paint the kitchen cabinets!!
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Weighing In 5/27/2017
227.75. This, although unreported here, is the same as yesterday, and yesterday was down 0.5 lb from 5/25/2017.
It's coming off. Slowly but surely, it's coming off. Would that weight loss were an instantaneous thing ... but it is not. Well, slow and steady wins the race, they say, and I am doing just that.
It's coming off. Slowly but surely, it's coming off. Would that weight loss were an instantaneous thing ... but it is not. Well, slow and steady wins the race, they say, and I am doing just that.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Weighing In 5/25/2017
228.25, down from yesterday's 228.75.
At last, I'm going again in the correct direction!
At last, I'm going again in the correct direction!
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Weighing In 5/24/2017
229.25. No change from yesterday.
I REALLY HATE plateaus. So today, I'm going for a walk by the river. That's about a mile and should help to get things moving again. Also, I haven't done my PT stretches in awhile now; gotta do them. All that will help get the fat cells melting off again. I hope.
I REALLY HATE plateaus. So today, I'm going for a walk by the river. That's about a mile and should help to get things moving again. Also, I haven't done my PT stretches in awhile now; gotta do them. All that will help get the fat cells melting off again. I hope.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Weighing In 5/23/2017
228.75, down from 229.25 yesterday.
Well. It's about time that plateau broke a little.
Eleven weeks ago today, I started this journey. At that time, I weighed 256 lb. In eleven weeks, I've lost 27.25 lb.
There are some intended-but-not-this-soon consequences of this. I was trying to dress in a lawyerly fashion (as defined by Fred Gwynne's character in My Cousin Vinny) yesterday. I put on a suit. The pants won't stay up. So I tried another suit. Same problem. I ended up wearing a (cloth) boho skirt and a jacket to court yesterday. I must take my pants in!!
There will come a time when it gets ridiculous to take in the pants (and the jackets). At that point, I will sell my lovely suits in a consignment shop (or donate them and take the tax write-off) and get cheap clothes from Salvation Army until I reach my final goal, at which point I shall splurge on a brand new wardrobe.
Well. It's about time that plateau broke a little.
Eleven weeks ago today, I started this journey. At that time, I weighed 256 lb. In eleven weeks, I've lost 27.25 lb.
There are some intended-but-not-this-soon consequences of this. I was trying to dress in a lawyerly fashion (as defined by Fred Gwynne's character in My Cousin Vinny) yesterday. I put on a suit. The pants won't stay up. So I tried another suit. Same problem. I ended up wearing a (cloth) boho skirt and a jacket to court yesterday. I must take my pants in!!
There will come a time when it gets ridiculous to take in the pants (and the jackets). At that point, I will sell my lovely suits in a consignment shop (or donate them and take the tax write-off) and get cheap clothes from Salvation Army until I reach my final goal, at which point I shall splurge on a brand new wardrobe.
Monday, May 22, 2017
Weighing In 5/22/2017
229.25, down from yesterday's 229.5.
Little bit by little bit...
Since I'm frustrated with the plateau, let's take a look at history. One month ago, on 22 April, I weighed 236.75. I'm down 7.5 lb in a month, which isn't the wonted 10 lb in a month, but I've strayed from the straight and narrow a good bit this month, so I'll take the 7.5 lb.
In another 3.25 lb, I will have lost 30 pounds!! Thirty pounds!! That'll be 108,000 calories I've either foregone or burned off that I would not have done without this lifestyle change!
I think it's time to start journaling what I eat. I'll keep the list (and times, and feelings) today and post the food eaten tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.
Little bit by little bit...
Since I'm frustrated with the plateau, let's take a look at history. One month ago, on 22 April, I weighed 236.75. I'm down 7.5 lb in a month, which isn't the wonted 10 lb in a month, but I've strayed from the straight and narrow a good bit this month, so I'll take the 7.5 lb.
In another 3.25 lb, I will have lost 30 pounds!! Thirty pounds!! That'll be 108,000 calories I've either foregone or burned off that I would not have done without this lifestyle change!
I think it's time to start journaling what I eat. I'll keep the list (and times, and feelings) today and post the food eaten tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Weighing In 5/21/2017
Yes, I missed yesterday. My niece graduated from college (summa cum laude, if you please) in the morning and I got into a rush. Rushing does not work well for blogging.
So, to catch up, yesterday I weighed 229.5, up 0.25 lb from Friday's 229.25. Today I weigh 229.5, no change from yesterday.
I LOATHE plateaus. In fact, I think it's time for another egg-grapefruit day tomorrow if this plateau doesn't break on its own. But then, I'm maintaining in the face of eating more than I probably should. I had a friend for dinner on Friday; we had split chicken cooked on the grill and veggies that refused to cook on the grill, and we had a Diet Center® tofu delight for dessert, something I haven't had in eons so I'm calling it a new dish. Yesterday, I ate two apples for breakfast (rushing to the graduation, remember), a salmon filet and salad, the rest of the uncooked veggies, the rest of the tofu delight, a cold grilled bird, and two heaping, and I do mean HEAPING, spoonfuls of peanut butter. That's too much. Today I shall eat less, though I'm still working on the cold bird (I have two left).
So, to catch up, yesterday I weighed 229.5, up 0.25 lb from Friday's 229.25. Today I weigh 229.5, no change from yesterday.
I LOATHE plateaus. In fact, I think it's time for another egg-grapefruit day tomorrow if this plateau doesn't break on its own. But then, I'm maintaining in the face of eating more than I probably should. I had a friend for dinner on Friday; we had split chicken cooked on the grill and veggies that refused to cook on the grill, and we had a Diet Center® tofu delight for dessert, something I haven't had in eons so I'm calling it a new dish. Yesterday, I ate two apples for breakfast (rushing to the graduation, remember), a salmon filet and salad, the rest of the uncooked veggies, the rest of the tofu delight, a cold grilled bird, and two heaping, and I do mean HEAPING, spoonfuls of peanut butter. That's too much. Today I shall eat less, though I'm still working on the cold bird (I have two left).
Friday, May 19, 2017
Weighing In 5/19/2017
229.25, down 0.25 from 229.5 yesterday.
I really hate plateaus. I know my body is getting ready to shed several pounds at once, but geez. Well, all I can do is stick with the program. That's it.
I really hate plateaus. I know my body is getting ready to shed several pounds at once, but geez. Well, all I can do is stick with the program. That's it.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Weighing In 5/18/2017
229.75; no change from yesterday's 229.75. I hate plateaus.
Today is a Big Day; Tess finally graduates with her associate's degree!!! I will have a college graduate for a daughter!!!!
I'm taking Tess and her boyfriend, Kraig, out to dinner at Akoname tonight to celebrate. Well, there is nothing wrong with their prix fixe menu that includes miso soup, spicy salmon sushi roll, sashimi deluxe and I give the ice cream to the graduate.
Before that, though, I have a hearing at the NYNB for a client. They're lifting the automatic stay so the creditor can get the client's car. We have no objection to lifting the stay (getting rid of the car is one of the reasons for filing bankruptcy), but we will ask that my clients be allowed to deliver the car in at least 1.5 weeks to give them full opportunity to get a new car.
Today is a Big Day; Tess finally graduates with her associate's degree!!! I will have a college graduate for a daughter!!!!
I'm taking Tess and her boyfriend, Kraig, out to dinner at Akoname tonight to celebrate. Well, there is nothing wrong with their prix fixe menu that includes miso soup, spicy salmon sushi roll, sashimi deluxe and I give the ice cream to the graduate.
Before that, though, I have a hearing at the NYNB for a client. They're lifting the automatic stay so the creditor can get the client's car. We have no objection to lifting the stay (getting rid of the car is one of the reasons for filing bankruptcy), but we will ask that my clients be allowed to deliver the car in at least 1.5 weeks to give them full opportunity to get a new car.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Weighing In 5/17/2017
229.75, down 1.75 lb from yesterday's 231.5.
Yup. Water therapy works. Gotta be sure to drink enough, especially now that the weather is getting hot (it's supposed to be 90 today ... in upstate NY).
I've lost 10% of my body weight from the beginning in March. Good stuff!
Yup. Water therapy works. Gotta be sure to drink enough, especially now that the weather is getting hot (it's supposed to be 90 today ... in upstate NY).
I've lost 10% of my body weight from the beginning in March. Good stuff!
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Weighing In 5/16/2017
Hmph. 231.5, up from yesterday's 229.25
That's 2.25 pounds in the wrong direction.
Yes, I ate foods that are not on the Diet Center plan yesterday; my daughter took me out for a Mother's Day lunch at Sushi X and I had lots (and lots) of sushi, including two X-rolls.
There may also be a water deficiency; I haven't been drinking as I should, so I may be retaining water (I hope). I shall fix that issue today, and I shall fix the eating issue today. Smoothies all the way ... at least until dinner, when I'm going out with daughter and a couple friends to another Japanese restaurant! I'll be at work until at least 1 pm today, so food shouldn't be an issue.
So ... my plan for today is to drink LOTS of water, eat a smoothie for lunch (I already had one for breakfast), and tame the raging beast within with a couple of pre-dinner Wasa crackers. Oh, and walk.
That's 2.25 pounds in the wrong direction.
Yes, I ate foods that are not on the Diet Center plan yesterday; my daughter took me out for a Mother's Day lunch at Sushi X and I had lots (and lots) of sushi, including two X-rolls.
There may also be a water deficiency; I haven't been drinking as I should, so I may be retaining water (I hope). I shall fix that issue today, and I shall fix the eating issue today. Smoothies all the way ... at least until dinner, when I'm going out with daughter and a couple friends to another Japanese restaurant! I'll be at work until at least 1 pm today, so food shouldn't be an issue.
So ... my plan for today is to drink LOTS of water, eat a smoothie for lunch (I already had one for breakfast), and tame the raging beast within with a couple of pre-dinner Wasa crackers. Oh, and walk.
Monday, May 15, 2017
Weighing In 5/15/2017
229.25, down 0.75 lb from yesterday.
I broke the 10's digit today! That's a magic number, and it entails a reward! My trip to Northampton is coming up!
I have a trip to Olana coming up this Friday, but that's business; it's the IEEE group that I want to network with, so that's not actually a "reward." It will be a lovely trip, though.
Just gotta keep on trucking here ... little bit by little bit, I'm losing all there is of it. 140 lb is within my sights. It's a long way off, and there will be many mini-goals and nice rewards between now and then, but that's the ultimate destination.
I broke the 10's digit today! That's a magic number, and it entails a reward! My trip to Northampton is coming up!
I have a trip to Olana coming up this Friday, but that's business; it's the IEEE group that I want to network with, so that's not actually a "reward." It will be a lovely trip, though.
Just gotta keep on trucking here ... little bit by little bit, I'm losing all there is of it. 140 lb is within my sights. It's a long way off, and there will be many mini-goals and nice rewards between now and then, but that's the ultimate destination.
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Weighing In 5/14/2017
230, with no change from yesterday, but I ate breakfast this morning before weighing myself, so there may have been a small loss (she rationalizes).
It's been exactly two months since I started this journey on 14 March; in that time, I've lost 26 pounds (having started at 256), 8.75 pounds since 14 April (when I weighed 238.75). I need to bump up the exercise; that will bump me back up to losing 10 lb/month. But hey ... I'll take the 8.75 pounds!
And hey ... I've now lost 10% of my original body weight! Go me!!!
I have a doctor's appointment in a couple of weeks; I'm looking forward to the doc's reaction to the lesser me (heh heh heh). He doesn't know I'm doing this, so I'll have to bring The Book with me.
It's been exactly two months since I started this journey on 14 March; in that time, I've lost 26 pounds (having started at 256), 8.75 pounds since 14 April (when I weighed 238.75). I need to bump up the exercise; that will bump me back up to losing 10 lb/month. But hey ... I'll take the 8.75 pounds!
And hey ... I've now lost 10% of my original body weight! Go me!!!
I have a doctor's appointment in a couple of weeks; I'm looking forward to the doc's reaction to the lesser me (heh heh heh). He doesn't know I'm doing this, so I'll have to bring The Book with me.
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Weighing In 5/13/2017
230, down from yesterday's 230.25.
Little bit by little bit...
It can be frustrating, but that's the healthy way to do this.
Another 0.25 lb and I'm ready for that break-the-tens-digit reward of a day trip to Northampton! That will happen sometime AFTER 22 May (Commencement is 21 May, and all houses at Smith close at noon on 22 May). I've calendared it for 23 May; if the weather is good, I'll do it then, but if it's raining I'll postpone.
Life is good, and is getting better. My ceiling is progressing, my kitchen cabinets will soon be painted (once the freaking heat gun gets here ... it got "delayed" in the Post Office), and my gentleman caller seems more and more interested in me (which is good, since I'm more and more interested in him).
Little bit by little bit...
It can be frustrating, but that's the healthy way to do this.
Another 0.25 lb and I'm ready for that break-the-tens-digit reward of a day trip to Northampton! That will happen sometime AFTER 22 May (Commencement is 21 May, and all houses at Smith close at noon on 22 May). I've calendared it for 23 May; if the weather is good, I'll do it then, but if it's raining I'll postpone.
Life is good, and is getting better. My ceiling is progressing, my kitchen cabinets will soon be painted (once the freaking heat gun gets here ... it got "delayed" in the Post Office), and my gentleman caller seems more and more interested in me (which is good, since I'm more and more interested in him).
Friday, May 12, 2017
Weighing In 5/12/2017
230.25; no change from yesterday's 230.25.
It's in times like this that I remind myself of where I was a month ago. Today is 12 May; on 12 April, I weighed 239. I've lost 8.25 lb this month, which is not half bad. I do need, though, to step up the activity and get moving. That will bring the weight loss back up to 10 lb/month.
I had a bowl of strawberries and blackberries at bedtime last night rather than the peppermint tea. Tonight, it's the peppermint tea for sure.
Yesterday, I spent the day working in the yard. I got those two STUPID metal poles pulled out (my yard has no more metal poles sticking out of it), and I came up with a plan to get rid of the stones. I planted the blueberry bushes and I ordered the pots for the strawberries. I got a goodly part of the vine up and out.
Today I shall continue the viny removal process. I expect the heat gun for the wallpaper on the kitchen shelves to get here; once that's here, I'll spend some time stripping and sanding those. Then I'll prime and paint them. I have the paint.
And the ceiling needs its webbing across the furring strip furrows so I can continue with the tiling of that.
Then come the stairs. Well, those are a project for this winter.
It's in times like this that I remind myself of where I was a month ago. Today is 12 May; on 12 April, I weighed 239. I've lost 8.25 lb this month, which is not half bad. I do need, though, to step up the activity and get moving. That will bring the weight loss back up to 10 lb/month.
I had a bowl of strawberries and blackberries at bedtime last night rather than the peppermint tea. Tonight, it's the peppermint tea for sure.
Yesterday, I spent the day working in the yard. I got those two STUPID metal poles pulled out (my yard has no more metal poles sticking out of it), and I came up with a plan to get rid of the stones. I planted the blueberry bushes and I ordered the pots for the strawberries. I got a goodly part of the vine up and out.
Today I shall continue the viny removal process. I expect the heat gun for the wallpaper on the kitchen shelves to get here; once that's here, I'll spend some time stripping and sanding those. Then I'll prime and paint them. I have the paint.
And the ceiling needs its webbing across the furring strip furrows so I can continue with the tiling of that.
Then come the stairs. Well, those are a project for this winter.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Weighing In 5/11/2017
230.25, down from yesterday's 230.75.
It's moving in the right direction!
Somehow, though, I need to tackle the late-night munchies. They're killing me. I don't eat badly late at night, but I do nibble on fruit and Wasa crackers ... and it's the grazing that put the weight on to begin with. I shall have to research that one; it's probably something psychological. I'm surely not starving to death at midnight, having eaten well during the day!
I can think of several psych things that might be triggering. There's my mother's two-year-dead voice in my ear telling me how fat and worthless I am (I don't miss her). There's the callousness of certain remaining family members who shall go nameless. There's the Call of the Food. I've thrown out much of the food that I turned to for comfort, but I still know that flour and Crisco are only a short drive and a couple of bucks away. I wonder if drinking a cup of peppermint tea out of the Botanic Garden tea-for-one set would help? I'll give it a whirl if I get the munchies tonight.
It's moving in the right direction!
Somehow, though, I need to tackle the late-night munchies. They're killing me. I don't eat badly late at night, but I do nibble on fruit and Wasa crackers ... and it's the grazing that put the weight on to begin with. I shall have to research that one; it's probably something psychological. I'm surely not starving to death at midnight, having eaten well during the day!
I can think of several psych things that might be triggering. There's my mother's two-year-dead voice in my ear telling me how fat and worthless I am (I don't miss her). There's the callousness of certain remaining family members who shall go nameless. There's the Call of the Food. I've thrown out much of the food that I turned to for comfort, but I still know that flour and Crisco are only a short drive and a couple of bucks away. I wonder if drinking a cup of peppermint tea out of the Botanic Garden tea-for-one set would help? I'll give it a whirl if I get the munchies tonight.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Weighing In 5/10/2017
230.75, down from 232.25 yesterday.
Yup, that egg/grapefruit day yesterday was the Right Thing To Do.
Today I'm back on the straight and narrow. I will have a smoothie for breakfast and lunch (since I'll be at the office at lunchtime) and a salmon salad for dinner. Fruit will be a fine mid-afternoon snack. And I shall drink sufficient water. I've been slacking off on the water for awhile now.
In another pound, I shall crack another 10 pounds. My reward will be ... hmmm. I think I'll take a ride over to Northampton and wander the Smith campus in springtime. That's a lovely day.
Yup, that egg/grapefruit day yesterday was the Right Thing To Do.
Today I'm back on the straight and narrow. I will have a smoothie for breakfast and lunch (since I'll be at the office at lunchtime) and a salmon salad for dinner. Fruit will be a fine mid-afternoon snack. And I shall drink sufficient water. I've been slacking off on the water for awhile now.
In another pound, I shall crack another 10 pounds. My reward will be ... hmmm. I think I'll take a ride over to Northampton and wander the Smith campus in springtime. That's a lovely day.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Weighing In 5/9/2017
232.25, same as the last few days.
I've gone off the straight and narrow for the last few days, and it's showing. I need to shock myself into going back on the straight and narrow. One egg/grapefruit day, coming up! I hate them, but they work so very very well. Eight eggs, eight grapefruit halves, eight glasses of water, that's it. Expect the dropping of weight in the next couple of days after that shock to the system.
Then I will indeed be back on the straight and narrow. I ate things like salad dressing and a dish of oatmeal with cream yesterday; I've been off since my gentleman caller left, and it's time to fix that. This is why the weight is being recalcitrant. Back to chicken'n'fish, chicken'n'fish. Though I did have a delicious dish for dinner a couple of nights ago: chicken "tacos" in which the "taco" shells were romaine leaves! That was my daughter's brilliant idea.
I've gone off the straight and narrow for the last few days, and it's showing. I need to shock myself into going back on the straight and narrow. One egg/grapefruit day, coming up! I hate them, but they work so very very well. Eight eggs, eight grapefruit halves, eight glasses of water, that's it. Expect the dropping of weight in the next couple of days after that shock to the system.
Then I will indeed be back on the straight and narrow. I ate things like salad dressing and a dish of oatmeal with cream yesterday; I've been off since my gentleman caller left, and it's time to fix that. This is why the weight is being recalcitrant. Back to chicken'n'fish, chicken'n'fish. Though I did have a delicious dish for dinner a couple of nights ago: chicken "tacos" in which the "taco" shells were romaine leaves! That was my daughter's brilliant idea.
Monday, May 8, 2017
Weighing In 5/8/2017
232.25; no change from yesterday.
Well, at least it didn't go up.
I sometimes secret shop, just for fun. Today I have an assignment at a restaurant, so no egg/grapefruit day today. Tomorrow, though, yes; I can use the shock to my system.
Well, at least it didn't go up.
I sometimes secret shop, just for fun. Today I have an assignment at a restaurant, so no egg/grapefruit day today. Tomorrow, though, yes; I can use the shock to my system.
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Weighing In 5/7/2017
232.25, up 0.5 lb from yesterday.
Oops. If that trend continues, I'll do an egg/grapefruit day tomorrow.
So. What went wrong? Well, I had four slices of marble rye with a butter smear yesterday. Both the bread and the butter are gone now so that won't happen again.
Today is Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.
Oops. If that trend continues, I'll do an egg/grapefruit day tomorrow.
So. What went wrong? Well, I had four slices of marble rye with a butter smear yesterday. Both the bread and the butter are gone now so that won't happen again.
Today is Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Weighing In 5/6/2017
231.75, down from yesterday's 232.
One month ago today, on 6 April, I weighed 241.75. I lost exactly 10 pounds this month ... and that is exactly how this weight-loss regime is supposed to work. Despite being older (I'll be 61 next month), post-menopausal, less active, with weird lipid panels and rising A1C readings, knocking out all sugar and following this program works just like it did when I first did it ... in the early 1980s, when I was in my mid-20s.
No complaints about that!!
And on this date next month, I thoroughly expect to weigh 10 pounds less than I do now. I'm finally living the dream!
One month ago today, on 6 April, I weighed 241.75. I lost exactly 10 pounds this month ... and that is exactly how this weight-loss regime is supposed to work. Despite being older (I'll be 61 next month), post-menopausal, less active, with weird lipid panels and rising A1C readings, knocking out all sugar and following this program works just like it did when I first did it ... in the early 1980s, when I was in my mid-20s.
No complaints about that!!
And on this date next month, I thoroughly expect to weigh 10 pounds less than I do now. I'm finally living the dream!
Friday, May 5, 2017
Weighing In 5/5/2017
232, down from yesterday's 232.5.
I'm not quite sure why. I ate well but slid off a bit yesterday with two slices of marbled rye bread with butter and three sticks of pepper jack cheese at bedtime (I was hungry). Can't do much of that, but it sure tasted good last night!
While there is nothing wrong with a midnight snack, that snack needs to focus on protein, not on fats and carbs. From now on, when hungry at night I'll scramble up an egg.
I'm not quite sure why. I ate well but slid off a bit yesterday with two slices of marbled rye bread with butter and three sticks of pepper jack cheese at bedtime (I was hungry). Can't do much of that, but it sure tasted good last night!
While there is nothing wrong with a midnight snack, that snack needs to focus on protein, not on fats and carbs. From now on, when hungry at night I'll scramble up an egg.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Weighing In 5/4/2017
232.5, down from yesterday's 233.75.
That's what happens when you follow this weight-loss program (notice how I don't say "diet"). And I feel good, both mentally and physically, with lots (and lots) of energy, smooth skin (my skin is getting loose; age increases bagginess, unfortunately).
My gentleman caller took me out for lunch yesterday, but that was easy; the restaurant served a chicken Caesar salad with dressing on the side. No deviations there.
That's what happens when you follow this weight-loss program (notice how I don't say "diet"). And I feel good, both mentally and physically, with lots (and lots) of energy, smooth skin (my skin is getting loose; age increases bagginess, unfortunately).
My gentleman caller took me out for lunch yesterday, but that was easy; the restaurant served a chicken Caesar salad with dressing on the side. No deviations there.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Weighing In 5/3/2017
233.75 up from 233.5 two days ago.
Yup. No surprises there. I had a hotel restaurant's version of mass-produced chicken bruschetta for lunch yesterday (complete with mashed potatoes), then a huge ribeye steak for dinner last night. Well, it's back to chicken'n'fish, chicken'n'fish, chicken'n'fish. Not a bad routine.
If the weight gain continues tomorrow, tomorrow I'll do an egg/grapefruit day.
Yup. No surprises there. I had a hotel restaurant's version of mass-produced chicken bruschetta for lunch yesterday (complete with mashed potatoes), then a huge ribeye steak for dinner last night. Well, it's back to chicken'n'fish, chicken'n'fish, chicken'n'fish. Not a bad routine.
If the weight gain continues tomorrow, tomorrow I'll do an egg/grapefruit day.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Not Weighing In 5/2/2017
No weighing in this morning; Have company and standing on the scales would not have been appropriate.
Today is the day that I've planned to be thoroughly off the diet. Canned restaurant food for lunch and a marinated ribeye steak for dinner ... not exactly conducive to losing weight. But my friend and I went for a nice long walk down by the river yesterday and if the weather clears up we'll do something akin to that today, too. If I lose weight over the next day, that's fine; if not, that's fine too. I won' stray mightily from the wonted path. There will be no sugar today ... no dessert, which is fine; I have PILES of strawberries and a box each of blueberries and blackberries that I can mix together and make a fine dessert at home.
Today is the day that I've planned to be thoroughly off the diet. Canned restaurant food for lunch and a marinated ribeye steak for dinner ... not exactly conducive to losing weight. But my friend and I went for a nice long walk down by the river yesterday and if the weather clears up we'll do something akin to that today, too. If I lose weight over the next day, that's fine; if not, that's fine too. I won' stray mightily from the wonted path. There will be no sugar today ... no dessert, which is fine; I have PILES of strawberries and a box each of blueberries and blackberries that I can mix together and make a fine dessert at home.
Monday, May 1, 2017
Weighing In 5/1/2017
233.5, no change from yesterday's 233.5, and that's fine.
I'm having company for the next two days; my gentleman caller is coming down from Malone to visit and watch me get my SBA Small Business Excellence award tomorrow! I'm really looking forward to his visit! We'll do many fun things ... including going out to eat. Well, I've got my food all planned out. If we go to the Van Dyck, I shall have a Caesar salad with shrimp, dressing on the side. That one's easy. If we go to the Thai Thai, I shall have sashimi deluxe (which comes with miso soup). Anywhere else, I shall look up their menus online and make the appropriate decision before going.
Tomorrow, though, I'm planning to eat badly. First comes the luncheon; I have no idea what is being served, but I shall avoid dessert. Then for tomorrow evening I have ribeye steaks marinating in the fridge. Those are absolutely NOT on this lifestyle, especially not with that salty (soy sauce) marinade they're in, and I might put on a pound or two. But on Wednesday, I'll get right back on the wagon. Planning Is Everything.
Oh! I nearly forgot. It's picture and measurement day.
Measurements. I lost 20.25 inches this month, and 37.75 inches overall ... that's not half bad!!
I'm having company for the next two days; my gentleman caller is coming down from Malone to visit and watch me get my SBA Small Business Excellence award tomorrow! I'm really looking forward to his visit! We'll do many fun things ... including going out to eat. Well, I've got my food all planned out. If we go to the Van Dyck, I shall have a Caesar salad with shrimp, dressing on the side. That one's easy. If we go to the Thai Thai, I shall have sashimi deluxe (which comes with miso soup). Anywhere else, I shall look up their menus online and make the appropriate decision before going.
Tomorrow, though, I'm planning to eat badly. First comes the luncheon; I have no idea what is being served, but I shall avoid dessert. Then for tomorrow evening I have ribeye steaks marinating in the fridge. Those are absolutely NOT on this lifestyle, especially not with that salty (soy sauce) marinade they're in, and I might put on a pound or two. But on Wednesday, I'll get right back on the wagon. Planning Is Everything.
Oh! I nearly forgot. It's picture and measurement day.
Measurements. I lost 20.25 inches this month, and 37.75 inches overall ... that's not half bad!!
| 14-Mar | 1-Apr | 1-May | Month Difference | Total Difference | |
| Weight | 256 | 243.25 | 233.5 | 9.75 | 22.5 |
| Bust | 49.5 | 48.5 | 47.75 | 0.75 | 1.75 |
| Waist | 51 | 50 | 48.25 | 1.75 | 2.75 |
| Hips | 48 | 47.5 | 45 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Upper Arm L | 15 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Upper Arm R | 15 | 14.5 | 13.5 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Mid-Thigh L | 23 | 23.25 | 22.25 | 1 | 0.75 |
| Mid-Thigh R | 25 | 24 | 22.25 | 1.75 | 2.75 |
| Calf L | 16 | 16 | 15.25 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Calf R | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Inches Lost | 0 | 20.25 | 37.75 |
Pictures. I'm still a candied apple on two sticks, but at least it's shrinking ... it's shrinking ....
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