I likely won’t post every couple of days like this, but I did want to check in with how I’m doing on this second full day. It might mostly be psychological at this point, but my energy level is on an upswing and I don’t feel like my stomach is getting in the way of everything. I hate that bloated feeling I have after I’ve eaten way too much.
The Lose It! iPhone app works great. As promised, I’m getting the same food and exercise tracking service that I was getting before with Weight Watchers, minus the $40 monthly fee and mandatory weekly weigh-ins. I like that.
And, just like Weight Watchers, I’m able to have regular food in reasonable portions spread throughout the day. Yesterday it was a bbq hamburger at lunch and a slice of lasagna at dinner. Also at dinner time, I was able to enjoy a Full Sail LTD. One thing I recommend when you’re losing weight is to not completely deny yourself every single culinary delight or liquid refreshment. If you take all of the fun out of the process, then pretty soon you become resentful of your diet and are more likely to take a screw-it attitude and binge. I say that, if you like to enjoy a local brew from your region from time to time, go ahead and enjoy. It’s only like 150 calories and 3 WW points. You’ve got room for that, don’t you? Sure you do! Moderation in everything is the key.
Since I don’t have a scale at my house, I won’t be weighing in on a weekly basis. Instead, I’ll report other milestones like my 40 waist pants fitting too loose, my 38′s feeling more comfortable, going in a belt notch, etc…
OK, 2pm and it’s lunch time. I’d better go dial that one in on the iPhone.
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Rick, it sounds like you are on a program that works for you. I have often wished I had an iPhone as the apps seem to be better than those for my Blackberry. The one thing I disagree with is that we should not deny ourselves, “every single culinary delight or liquid refreshment.” I don’t totally disagree, but I have found there are certain things that cause cravings for me. If I eat those foods, then I have more trouble with my diet. Otherwise, I am in agreement.
Keep up the good work!
You speak the truth, Steve. I won’t make pizza a part of my diet plan, because one slice will turn into six! My point is, though, to not restrict yourself to rabbit food and water the whole time you’re losing weight. My ultimate goal is to maintain a healthy weight through moderation and regular exercise.