Well not really..
But you know those times when you lose weight during the week and you are "How the heck did that happen?" knowing that your behaviors for the past week did not constitute any reason for weight loss?
Well I did NOT have one of those weeks. HA HA
Actually the opposite. I'm at 174 this morning. I've been eating well... not over indulging in anything, cut out carbs as I stated back after easter weekend, not drinking wine (or nearly as much).... :). The only thing I may have been snacking on a bit too much, is nuts... damn nuts, I love them!
So I'm up 4 lbs in 2 weeks. I could do another kick start this week which I know would drop the weight but I have not had luck after the kick start in keeping if off so really, what's the point? So I see a 7 lb loss in 3 days and then it's back in 3 more days.
I have been slacking in the tracking department so that will have to start up again. But it's frustrating. I get myself back on track, I am out exercising more, I've given up most of my beloved wine on the weekends and no more cookies/candy/chocolate etc. :(
It's really gotta be the nuts. SO no mo nuts! Or I will at least have to bring out the food scale and measure out my portions cause my big handfuls are more than a recommended portion I'm sure.
And water... I slacked on the water this weekend. Not 4 lbs worth but I slacked.
Oh and my allergies are on FIRE!!! stupid left eye won't even open. What a crappy start to the work week. Hopefully by thurs/friday I will be back to 2 fully functioning eyes and a little less water weight!
Monday, April 29, 2019
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
So apparently the tracking thing does seem to work
My weight has not dropped dramatically - actually only a lb in over a week, BUT.... the tracking shows me that I eat too much, no... make that WAY too much when I want to be losing weight.
I thought for sure I was in the 1200 calorie range but it's more like 1500-1800. It's the little extras that I have that I don't count, or that I "under" count. I might have been mentally counting that first serving of nuts but not the 2nd. Or maybe I think I've only had 2 pieces of cheese but really it was more like 5.
So the weight did not drop this week but I spent the week eating pretty much how I have been and the numbers were high, or at least too high to drop any lbs.
So this week the focus is streamlining what I eat. Planning what I'm going to eat. It's really hard to guesstimate eating out so I have to assume that I will overeat in my calories anytime I eat out. I think that's just a fact. I can't assume that a meal out will ever be in the 300-400 range. Unless I'm eating a salad with no dressing, or anything else other than lettuce for that matter.
Was TOM last week so I was munchy... eating all munchies I could find. Staying as close to low-carb as I could but still that extra slice of cheese or extra dip in the veggie dip. IT all adds up.
I have reduced some of my carbs in the last few days and have already noticed a HUGE boost to my energy. Especially in the morning. I have so much energy in the am and I have not been needing my coffee in the afternoon as I was needing a few weeks ago.
Other things may be contributing such as the weather etc, but I truly believe it's the food.
The positive thing I have learned is that I can happily maintain my weight at 1500-1800 calories a day when I'm ready to maintain which will hopefully be sooner than later.
Happy Easter y'all!
I thought for sure I was in the 1200 calorie range but it's more like 1500-1800. It's the little extras that I have that I don't count, or that I "under" count. I might have been mentally counting that first serving of nuts but not the 2nd. Or maybe I think I've only had 2 pieces of cheese but really it was more like 5.
So the weight did not drop this week but I spent the week eating pretty much how I have been and the numbers were high, or at least too high to drop any lbs.
So this week the focus is streamlining what I eat. Planning what I'm going to eat. It's really hard to guesstimate eating out so I have to assume that I will overeat in my calories anytime I eat out. I think that's just a fact. I can't assume that a meal out will ever be in the 300-400 range. Unless I'm eating a salad with no dressing, or anything else other than lettuce for that matter.
Was TOM last week so I was munchy... eating all munchies I could find. Staying as close to low-carb as I could but still that extra slice of cheese or extra dip in the veggie dip. IT all adds up.
I have reduced some of my carbs in the last few days and have already noticed a HUGE boost to my energy. Especially in the morning. I have so much energy in the am and I have not been needing my coffee in the afternoon as I was needing a few weeks ago.
Other things may be contributing such as the weather etc, but I truly believe it's the food.
The positive thing I have learned is that I can happily maintain my weight at 1500-1800 calories a day when I'm ready to maintain which will hopefully be sooner than later.
Happy Easter y'all!
Monday, April 8, 2019
Back to good old tracking
Well, nothing else seems to work. I think I'm doing well, I get to the weekend and I blow it. EVERY SINGLE weekend!
This weekend I was good and then bought Easter candy for the kids. I like to have a bowl of candy out for them and their friends when they stop by. Problem is I snack on it too... and as I'm not officially tracking/counting anything, I go overboard!
So the only thing that will keep me in line is to track. I need to do this. I'm going to do this.
Weight was 171 this morning... so it just won't go down. I'm sick of it.
So I need to vow to track my food and more importantly plan my food for the day. As I work from home I don't have to plan my breakfast and lunch as those that have to commute to an office every day. I can decide what I'm going to eat as I get hungry. Benefits but also consequences..
So today I'm planning: Here is to getting me started:
B: BPC coffee with MCT oil, collagen and a 1/2 tbsp of salted butter
L: Tuna melt - Avocado with sundried tomato tuna/mayo and a slice of cheese melted
S: Cucumbers and Dip
D: Filet Mignon, green bean casserole and sauteed mushrooms
S: Raspberries or pistachios.
Let's see how this goes. Lots of walking planned this week too as I need to get out more! Getting that Fitbit charged up! Oh and Zumba tomorrow night too!
The calendar is creeping up to my birthday and I really wanted to be in the 150s by then.... LET's GO!
This weekend I was good and then bought Easter candy for the kids. I like to have a bowl of candy out for them and their friends when they stop by. Problem is I snack on it too... and as I'm not officially tracking/counting anything, I go overboard!
So the only thing that will keep me in line is to track. I need to do this. I'm going to do this.
Weight was 171 this morning... so it just won't go down. I'm sick of it.
So I need to vow to track my food and more importantly plan my food for the day. As I work from home I don't have to plan my breakfast and lunch as those that have to commute to an office every day. I can decide what I'm going to eat as I get hungry. Benefits but also consequences..
So today I'm planning: Here is to getting me started:
B: BPC coffee with MCT oil, collagen and a 1/2 tbsp of salted butter
L: Tuna melt - Avocado with sundried tomato tuna/mayo and a slice of cheese melted
S: Cucumbers and Dip
D: Filet Mignon, green bean casserole and sauteed mushrooms
S: Raspberries or pistachios.
Let's see how this goes. Lots of walking planned this week too as I need to get out more! Getting that Fitbit charged up! Oh and Zumba tomorrow night too!
The calendar is creeping up to my birthday and I really wanted to be in the 150s by then.... LET's GO!
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