It seems to be working and I'm seeing results rather quickly. It could just be a blip since it's only been a week but I do feel leaner and the scale says I lost 1.8kg (4lb) this first week. I don't expect such results each and every week, however, since 2lb is probably a more realistic goal.
In this first week I also learned that it's extremely hard to keep up with counting calories. The MyFitnessPsl app is great for foods that are pre made. It's easy to create your own recipes out of ingredients to count up the calories in a meal, but it's very time consuming to keep track of how much you're putting into various recipes. And once you fall behind in entering information it's hard to catch up. So while we are still eating healthy and making wise choices for theist part, I'm no longer as concerned with knowing exactly how many calories I'm eating each day.
The important lesson for me is to eat smaller portions, more often, chew slower and longer, and cut down on carbs. It's been working so far. If I notice that I'm starting to gain or not lose enough I may start counting again.
Today will be a test. I will be 'cheating' more than I should since it's 'beer bash Friday' at work. We have these once a month to mingle with our peers that we may not normally interact with on a daily basis. So there will be beer and appetizers. Normally this would be my dinner, and I'd pig out until I can barely move. Now I will have to control myself. To make matters worse, we are also meeting friends for dinner in the evening so I'll have even more opportunities to over indulge. I plan to get on the bike this weekend and try to burn off some of those extra calories.
So week 1 is done and here is a status photo.
7 comments:
Photo speaks more than anything! Amazing results! You might have lost 4lbs, but look much slimmer that this! I am sure you're putting muscles already and as you probably know, they weight more than fat.
Great job! Congratulations! You have every reason to be proud of yourself!
You keep resolutions so much better than me! I'm proud of you and thanks for keeping me in order in Cactus Club the other day (booze don't count! ;)
You look so good btw - I can tell the difference by your energy level each evening...and morning ;P
You look great! and the most important is that you feel better. Of course your body is responding to the regimen but they say that later its supposed to be more difficult to keep loosing weight?
how did week 2 go?
I know I'm behind... Hopefully tonight i'll post something :)
waiting.......
Posted :)
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