I'm psyched. I weighed in today at 298lbs and 4oz, down from 300lbs and 6oz a week ago. I'm certain that the high sodium/low water intake was my culprit.
I lost no inches, here is where I pay the price for my Pilates Procrastination. So this week without fail I will get back on my Balance Ball and get toning.
I am going to up my caloric intake to 2500 and I'm going to balance out my exercise. If I bike I won't walk, if I walk I won't bike. I was working so hard that I burned out, and it turned out the exercise wasn't my problem after all. So I'll spend a week doing that PLUS keeping an eye on the sodium and making sure I drink all my water, and we'll see how much that helps. It will be an interesting experiment.
Tonight was my mother's birthday so I took her to a local Mexican restaurant. I was good, instead of getting anything with tortillas I opted for the grilled shrimp & veggies. It came with a side of rice and a salad. I split a sundae with my son. It's going to be interesting trying to figure out my nutrients for the day - but I'll see what I can do.
Fitday.com is the main reason I don't want to eat out. I want to follow my labels to the letter. (I'm a purist that way) Fast food is one of the few places I can get this information, and it's generally a no no because of the high sodium content. But even though I could have chalked this up to a free day, I was good anyway.
And you know what? I like living life that way. I like eating something I can enjoy without all the guilt. Did I want the chicken enchiladas smothered in a sour cream sauce? Yes. Can I live without it? Most definitely. I especially like being able to leave food on the plate and walk away from the table without feeling stuffed to the gills.
You really can have it all! :)
Exercise - none
Calories/Fat/Sodium - 2495 calories/35% Fat (oopsie), Sodium 3526 (double oops)
Water: 50oz.
7 comments:
Thank you for your inspiration! I have complained long enough about needing to lose 40 pounds. I thought that by eating once or twice a day, and just a few bites,would be sufficient, however, Im learning that is not the case...I need to work out and work it off! I joined curves 2 months ago, but have not gone yet..and, its really not the money I want to burn, but this weight!! Keep up the good work and thanks for the motivation!
Karen
kisssmekrazy@aol.com
I wish you all the luck on your diet, I want too but can not find the will power. Iam 5 feet 1 215 60 years old female . Iwould like to be 140 but ...........
Woooo Hoooo!! Great going!!
Julie
You are doing awesome !!!! Keep up the good work and you are looking great. I love the short haircut too.
Debra
Ginger: CONGRATULATIONS: A TREMENDOUS MILESTONE!!! Under 300!!!!
Just remember, you can make it under 300 forever; only you. Life is full of "free" choices but they all tally up.
A great gem of a resource about the water is Dr. Batmanghelidj's book, entitled: Your Body's Many Cries for Water. A worthwhile read with an odd twist: he discovered it all when he was in jail (falsely jailed); he had nothing else to treat fellow prisoners with. :-)
Hi Ginger. I'm so happy you broke the barrier!!! Tell your Mom Hi for me. Keeping you in my prayers, always. LOVE Mom 2
Hi Duckebride. I am Ladyscrapper, 60 yrs old and 268 lbs. I need to lose weight deparately and that why i have been reading your journal which I love and find a inpiration. Keep up0 the good work!!
Post a Comment