So, yesterday I wasn't home at all. And didn't have drops on me. And no access to the right foods. All of which added up to a day that I ate too much, not of the right foods, and ended up gaining a pound the next morning. /sigh
Now I need to spend some quality time figuring out how to make sure that doesn't happen again. As tasty as Jimmy John's sandwiches and Indian food are, they're not exactly going to help me lose weight. Even if I did walk 2 miles yesterday.
Cheating seems to be coming easier to me, which is not a good thing. I think I'll do an apple day tomorrow to help me get back on track!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Oct. 9th
As of today, I'm officially 18 lbs lighter, and my size 16's are starting to be a bit loose. I've discovered I lose a LOT more per day if I spend a bit of time exercising, so I'm trying to walk every day, at least a mile. Granted, it's not strictly necessary, but I like seeing bigger jumps on the scales.
I think the biggest trick for me to learn is: when they say don't eat after 7/8 pm, they mean it. Every time I've eaten after 8pm or so, I lose <0.5>
Even the social eating is a bit easier now, which is very nice. Still not starving, which is also very nice. Really bored with chicken though. Even with the tasty cookbook, I'm getting kind of bored. I added broccoli to my foods, no averse effects from that, which is nice. I'll take broccoli over cabbage any day!
I'm currently debating if I should do the 23 day version, or the 40 day version. I have TONS of weight to lose, but the 40 day version puts me on the VLCD over my birthday, and I know I'm damn well gonna want pizza and a slice of birthday cake on my birthday. If I did the 23 day version, I'll be 20 or so lbs lighter for the start of the Christmas season, which is nice, and I can restart as a New Year's Resolution and not spend the holiday's dreaming of food. I think it's too foody of a season to be narrowed down to chicken and beef. (Who wants Thanksgiving chicken?) I do think it's a good sign that I'm mentally turning toward "How will I maintain this when I'm done" over "can I get through today". One of the best things about being former military is boot camp training. "I can do ANYTHING for (x) weeks" is powerful. Is it hard sometimes? Absolutely. But any of us can do anything for 40 days.
I think the biggest trick for me to learn is: when they say don't eat after 7/8 pm, they mean it. Every time I've eaten after 8pm or so, I lose <0.5>
Even the social eating is a bit easier now, which is very nice. Still not starving, which is also very nice. Really bored with chicken though. Even with the tasty cookbook, I'm getting kind of bored. I added broccoli to my foods, no averse effects from that, which is nice. I'll take broccoli over cabbage any day!
I'm currently debating if I should do the 23 day version, or the 40 day version. I have TONS of weight to lose, but the 40 day version puts me on the VLCD over my birthday, and I know I'm damn well gonna want pizza and a slice of birthday cake on my birthday. If I did the 23 day version, I'll be 20 or so lbs lighter for the start of the Christmas season, which is nice, and I can restart as a New Year's Resolution and not spend the holiday's dreaming of food. I think it's too foody of a season to be narrowed down to chicken and beef. (Who wants Thanksgiving chicken?) I do think it's a good sign that I'm mentally turning toward "How will I maintain this when I'm done" over "can I get through today". One of the best things about being former military is boot camp training. "I can do ANYTHING for (x) weeks" is powerful. Is it hard sometimes? Absolutely. But any of us can do anything for 40 days.
HCG #1
Today is day 7 of the VCLD, and I'm officially down 13lbs. I thought I'd try a different veggie one day that's not on the "list" (green beans, for the curious) and rapidly discovered that the list is there for a reason, "only" lost .7 lbs that day. (Kind of funny that what's considered adequate weight loss for a week on any other diet is considered "low" for me on this one!)
Yesterday was quite a challenge, as I was out and about all day and was afraid I wouldn't have time to get home and cook. (And, in fact, I did not.) Quick swing by a grocery store, I found some grilled chicken breast with no sugar in it in the deli section, and it said one serving was 56g, and there were three servings per package. Ate half the package with an apple I bought, and I'm still down 2lbs for today, so I think that worked out. If anyone is ever away from home and debating McDonald's, remember your deli case! Just make sure you grab one that is extremely low fat, and doesn't contain sugar!
Social eating is still the hardest part for me. People want to go out to dinner, and while conversation is fun, drinking a water with lemon while someone else enjoys something that looks mouthwatering is frustrating and annoying. And yet, I don't want to not socialize while doing this. And most American socialization involves some level of food! Between that and TV commercials... ACK! I find myself mentally making compromises, and having to use severe willpower to convince myself otherwise. I'm still not HUNGRY, in fact, I frequently have to force myself to eat. But that doesn't stop the mental games.
Yesterday was quite a challenge, as I was out and about all day and was afraid I wouldn't have time to get home and cook. (And, in fact, I did not.) Quick swing by a grocery store, I found some grilled chicken breast with no sugar in it in the deli section, and it said one serving was 56g, and there were three servings per package. Ate half the package with an apple I bought, and I'm still down 2lbs for today, so I think that worked out. If anyone is ever away from home and debating McDonald's, remember your deli case! Just make sure you grab one that is extremely low fat, and doesn't contain sugar!
Social eating is still the hardest part for me. People want to go out to dinner, and while conversation is fun, drinking a water with lemon while someone else enjoys something that looks mouthwatering is frustrating and annoying. And yet, I don't want to not socialize while doing this. And most American socialization involves some level of food! Between that and TV commercials... ACK! I find myself mentally making compromises, and having to use severe willpower to convince myself otherwise. I'm still not HUNGRY, in fact, I frequently have to force myself to eat. But that doesn't stop the mental games.
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