Why is it I can be pretty good during the week but lose all control on the weekends?
So, this past week was an example of what not to do. Trips to restaurants involving large steaks. Large amounts of pizza. All kinds of bad deals.
If I'm out here talking about it, it means I haven't given up. I'm going to double my efforts.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
That's it? Try again.
Only three pounds this week. For the average dieter with 20 pounds to lose, that's a lot in one week. I'm not average.
I had some portion control successes and food choice failures. Tuesday is a good example. I went out to eat with a friend. We intended to go someplace where healthy choices were possible. That proved impractical, so we decided for another healthy option. Three closed restaurants later we decided to eat what came to hand. A Fish & Chips place was across the street from the last closed restaurant we visited. I ordered Chicken & Fries. They gave me an extra chicken finger - I guess the guy thought he'd be nice to the fat guy - awww! However, when I sat down to eat, I don't think I ate half of what was there. I fill up pretty fast these days. So, had I been eating a salad, it would have been better, but even eating chicken and fries I didn't do too bad.
Friday night I went out with a friend and I did the right thing. She ate a calzone and a beer - I had a salad and water. She worried about eating the calzone in front of me, but I was satisfied with the salad. I need more nights like that and less days like yesterday ...
I hung out with friends and watched the Seahawks get the crap kicked out of them. I made the choice for a quick meal just to put something in the tank on my way over - an Ultimate Breakfast sandwich at Jack in the Box. You'll notice, even though it was a sandwich from a fast food place, it was only once sandwich, no fried potato things or soda. I drank water I brought with me. I should have grabbed a bar instead of the sandwich. I know better.
Anyway, once there, I made decent if not perfect choices. I had some of the veggies, some sliced meat, a little cheese … a few crackers and about six chips. It's football - chips are mandatory! After the crushing defeat, I decided to them help myself to a large slice of the cheesecake that had been paraded in front of me. About an hour later, I found the croissant sandwich left overs and a Thomas Kemper Creme Orange soda. While eating the sandwiches, my belly hit full and reminded me I was on the wrong side of the line.
Bad habits are hard to kill - that should be the title of this blog. At least I lost a few pounds this week. I'll be better this coming week and I will get back to the gym if it kills me. Better number next week!
I had some portion control successes and food choice failures. Tuesday is a good example. I went out to eat with a friend. We intended to go someplace where healthy choices were possible. That proved impractical, so we decided for another healthy option. Three closed restaurants later we decided to eat what came to hand. A Fish & Chips place was across the street from the last closed restaurant we visited. I ordered Chicken & Fries. They gave me an extra chicken finger - I guess the guy thought he'd be nice to the fat guy - awww! However, when I sat down to eat, I don't think I ate half of what was there. I fill up pretty fast these days. So, had I been eating a salad, it would have been better, but even eating chicken and fries I didn't do too bad.
Friday night I went out with a friend and I did the right thing. She ate a calzone and a beer - I had a salad and water. She worried about eating the calzone in front of me, but I was satisfied with the salad. I need more nights like that and less days like yesterday ...
I hung out with friends and watched the Seahawks get the crap kicked out of them. I made the choice for a quick meal just to put something in the tank on my way over - an Ultimate Breakfast sandwich at Jack in the Box. You'll notice, even though it was a sandwich from a fast food place, it was only once sandwich, no fried potato things or soda. I drank water I brought with me. I should have grabbed a bar instead of the sandwich. I know better.
Anyway, once there, I made decent if not perfect choices. I had some of the veggies, some sliced meat, a little cheese … a few crackers and about six chips. It's football - chips are mandatory! After the crushing defeat, I decided to them help myself to a large slice of the cheesecake that had been paraded in front of me. About an hour later, I found the croissant sandwich left overs and a Thomas Kemper Creme Orange soda. While eating the sandwiches, my belly hit full and reminded me I was on the wrong side of the line.
Bad habits are hard to kill - that should be the title of this blog. At least I lost a few pounds this week. I'll be better this coming week and I will get back to the gym if it kills me. Better number next week!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Low Power
Fourteen pounds in one week. These big numbers always freak me out a bit, but whenever I bring it up to my doctor, she smiles and nods and tells me that's the way it should be. Between being VERY overweight and the Januvia, these numbers happen.
The first week of getting back on the wagon is always tough. I only got to the gym once. Quite a few times I felt like I just couldn't wake up and get going. Low calories, low carbs and no caffeine … it's no wonder, but it's amazing when you are going through it.
On Friday I had a bit of a gout flare up - my big toes and feet were hurting. However, the meds calmed it back down. I was impressed. I don't mind a little flare here and there, walking is the important thing.
I'm looking forward to this progress continuing. The fridge is full of good foods. I want to get to the gym more often this week. 399 here I come!
The first week of getting back on the wagon is always tough. I only got to the gym once. Quite a few times I felt like I just couldn't wake up and get going. Low calories, low carbs and no caffeine … it's no wonder, but it's amazing when you are going through it.
On Friday I had a bit of a gout flare up - my big toes and feet were hurting. However, the meds calmed it back down. I was impressed. I don't mind a little flare here and there, walking is the important thing.
I'm looking forward to this progress continuing. The fridge is full of good foods. I want to get to the gym more often this week. 399 here I come!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Here we go again ...
New year, thus, I'm getting back on my diet.
I'm sure no one is shocked. I'm appalled about that number up there; 476 - I can't believe I'm back up that high again. I'm discouraged that I have to get back on the diet. I just can't find a way to stay on a damn plan, develop a routine and get the weight off.
But, having said that, I realize I need to give myself a break. It's hard. My body is fighting against me. It's very easy to get fat, the other direction is damn hard.
Further, I am indeed getting back on the diet. I could have just said whatever and moved on, heading for an early grave, but I'm giving it yet another shot.
Today went pretty well. I had a Slim Fast bar for breakfast, got on the treadmill at the gym for a half hour, had a salad for lunch. Dinner was another salad with some baked chicken. Lots of water all day. I'm now snacking on a couple of apples. It's a small start, but it's something to build on.
I must admit, I'm ready for bed. With the almost no carbs, the walking, the lack of any caffeine and crappy sleep last night, I'm about to hit the sack.
I got to the store tonight for some good food items. I plan to hit the gym again tomorrow. I think I can get some place.
I'm sure no one is shocked. I'm appalled about that number up there; 476 - I can't believe I'm back up that high again. I'm discouraged that I have to get back on the diet. I just can't find a way to stay on a damn plan, develop a routine and get the weight off.
But, having said that, I realize I need to give myself a break. It's hard. My body is fighting against me. It's very easy to get fat, the other direction is damn hard.
Further, I am indeed getting back on the diet. I could have just said whatever and moved on, heading for an early grave, but I'm giving it yet another shot.
Today went pretty well. I had a Slim Fast bar for breakfast, got on the treadmill at the gym for a half hour, had a salad for lunch. Dinner was another salad with some baked chicken. Lots of water all day. I'm now snacking on a couple of apples. It's a small start, but it's something to build on.
I must admit, I'm ready for bed. With the almost no carbs, the walking, the lack of any caffeine and crappy sleep last night, I'm about to hit the sack.
I got to the store tonight for some good food items. I plan to hit the gym again tomorrow. I think I can get some place.
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