After a marathon week of not running, attending events and parties, and eating dessert every night, I weigh 174.
That's what I weighed all last week. I did spend some time working in the yard, walked 25 minutes, and did 10 minutes of weight-lifting last night. But, I've eaten more than I should on almost every day this week. If I keep that up, I'll be above 175 soon. Very soon.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Too Much Sugar?
Yes, sugar can be the enemy of MANY weight loss plans. Sugar is good. In limited quantities, it is good for you. But too much can tax your system, make you feel sluggish, and be converted to fat. Unless you exercise, sugar should be kept to a minimum.
But, what if you go to a party. Or, like me, have a special event on Saturday, a celebration on Sunday, an office party on Monday, and a birthday on Tuesday. Well, you eat sugar. Lots.
What to do?
1) DRINK lots of water. This does help flush your system. Yes, you will pee a lot more. But you will also help push some sugar out of your system.
2) Exercise more. If you normally take a 30 minute walk each day, walk for 45 minutes the day after you consume extra sugar. This will help you burn extra calories...it will help keep you from storing the sugar.
3) Get back on track. Two or three days of excess sugar can create habits. Habits like eating more sugar every day (which is how I gained weight to begin with). So, stay on track. Be disciplined. Get back to the daily eating habits that are helping you lose weight or at least maintain a newly found healthy weight.
But, what if you go to a party. Or, like me, have a special event on Saturday, a celebration on Sunday, an office party on Monday, and a birthday on Tuesday. Well, you eat sugar. Lots.
What to do?
1) DRINK lots of water. This does help flush your system. Yes, you will pee a lot more. But you will also help push some sugar out of your system.
2) Exercise more. If you normally take a 30 minute walk each day, walk for 45 minutes the day after you consume extra sugar. This will help you burn extra calories...it will help keep you from storing the sugar.
3) Get back on track. Two or three days of excess sugar can create habits. Habits like eating more sugar every day (which is how I gained weight to begin with). So, stay on track. Be disciplined. Get back to the daily eating habits that are helping you lose weight or at least maintain a newly found healthy weight.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Protein...
I can't get to 85... Yesterday, 57. I'm going to focus on 60 grams a day for now and then gradually try to add on.
I weigh 174 and have for most of the last two weeks. I'm trying to get to 171.
I weigh 174 and have for most of the last two weeks. I'm trying to get to 171.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Today's protein update...
Well, I weighed-in at 172.5 -- just 1.5 pounds from my goal of 171. Yes, 171 is my goal. My doctor told me I am in GREAT health overall -- and that if I can 171, I'll be "perfect." So, I'm trying to get down to 171.
And, I'm focusing on protein. I had an additional 22 grams of protein last night upon going home. Putting my total at 59 for the day. Just short of 60. And well short of the 85 that is my target. Let's get to 60+ first, and then go from there.
And, I'm focusing on protein. I had an additional 22 grams of protein last night upon going home. Putting my total at 59 for the day. Just short of 60. And well short of the 85 that is my target. Let's get to 60+ first, and then go from there.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Total Protein Now...
37 grams. That's 17 for breakfast (yogurt plus a Macchiato) and 20 for lunch... a 6 inch spicy italian sub at subway.
To get to 85, I'm still going to need a lot more. I know I can get 15-20 at dinner (47) and 10 for a snack (chocolate milk) -- but that's still less than 60 for the day.
To get to 85, I'm still going to need a lot more. I know I can get 15-20 at dinner (47) and 10 for a snack (chocolate milk) -- but that's still less than 60 for the day.
And another day...
and I weigh 174.
Protein experiment is going ok.
Today, I'm at 17 grams. Didn't get my Belvita biscuits b/c it was a hurried morning. So, it's been yogurt and a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato. Lunch is coming up. So, we'll get some more there.
Protein experiment is going ok.
Today, I'm at 17 grams. Didn't get my Belvita biscuits b/c it was a hurried morning. So, it's been yogurt and a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato. Lunch is coming up. So, we'll get some more there.
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