THE COUNTER
Starting weight: 299
Today’s weight: 290
Yesterday’s weight: 287.8
1-day difference: +2.2
Total pounds lost: 9
Pounds until 240: 50
Breakfast
2 cups Wheaties
1 ½ cups Skim milk
Calories: 375
Fat: 1 gram
Lunch
1 Subway Club, no cheese, all vegetables except jalapenos and cucumbers
Calories: 640
Fat: 12 grams
Snack
2 slices whole wheat bread
3 slices lean turkey
2 servings, fat free mayo
Calories: 240
Fat: 3.5 grams
Dinner
5 fat free turkey hot dogs
Calories: 225
Fat: 0 grams
Total calories: 1,480
Total fat: 16.5 grams
Exercise: none….see below
Because I have a tendency to write long, and I am always looking to make this more readable, we’re trying out subheads today.
MY THOUGHTS ON THE DAY
You know, I look at the numbers of the day, and I am pretty happy. Less than 1,500 calories and 20 grams of fat is always good (At least in my book).
I suppose I grouped nearly half my calories into breakfast and lunch, which came within two hours of each other. And I suppose I should really cut back on the Subway, at least for the sake of my available funds.
But Subway is one of the things I allow myself to be talked into. Even during the 100 Days, Subway was a major food source. You could argue that it is where I get the most vegetables on this whole diet.
Actually, it might be the only place I get vegetables on this diet. I’ve sort of sworn off fresh vegetables because I never eat them before they go bad, and throwing out slimy carrots and celery is not appealing to me. Still, I should look into buying them again, but just not as much.
But after a somewhat poor day Monday, I am happy to buckle down again on Tuesday. There were no cravings, no problems eating what I did. In fact, if anything, I had to force myself to eat dinner at 11:30 p.m., a little later than normal.
So I suppose I should be happy with that. But still, the Subway habit needs to be reduced significantly.
THE DUMBEST DECISION I COULD EVER MAKE
There is a real yo-yo saga going on with me and my scale right now.
Article comments
1 - J Riek
I completely understand the gym thing. I am also a member of a gym, here in the same building complex as my office. There are mornings when I get up at 5:30, leave the house to go to the gym before work. More often than not I end up at the Starbucks for an hour reading the paper and talking with the locals...then there's not enough time to go to the gym before I start work. It's really pathetic.
I respect what you are doing; like I shared with you previously I am trying as well. I can't keep track like you are but you are still giving me inspiration.
Thanks
2 - Purple Tigress
Life style choices, guys. You don't need to go to the gym to exercise.
As I mentioned before, if you tried to fit in some extra physical extra exercise every day such as a brisk walk every morning and every evening (as in walking a dog), or taking the stairs instead of the elevator or using the commercial breaks while watching TV to do some push ups or something that would help.
Why sit while watching TV? You could stretch out at least.
In any case, I would look at gym work more as conditioning. So why not condition for some sport/activity? And then go from there.
There's nothing wrong with cheese because it gives you calcium to build better bones. Try cutting down on anything fried and all sugar. You tend to emphasize protein and starch.
As for vegetables, why limit yourself to celery and carrots? More excuses. Winter squashes are rich in vitamin A and keep pretty well. If you substituted carrots, celery, steamed vegetable like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots or mushrooms for some of the protein you're eating you'd probably have more energy. Do you have a microwave? There's frozen fruit and veggies.
You can eat pizza and lose weight if you:
1. make it yourself
2. get some diet version
3. buy a pizza and only eat 1-2 pieces and do not order thick crust, extra cheese, pepperoni or anything else high in fat or sodium
Weighing yourself more than once a day is stupid.
I weigh myself every morning to make sure I'm not overweight or underweight.
Checking your vital stats (waist, hips, chest, arms and legs) also helps you see more than just pounds, but gives you a better picture of your total health and fitness.
3 - Guy
I don't really want to work out either man. The trick is to just throw on your workout stuff, lace up the running shoes and go without thinking about it. By the time you step foot in the gym you'll be glad you went.
4 - alexandria jackson
I love working out but have a hard time finding a 1 hour block after lunch. Nevertheless, I found that there are things I LOVE to do and if I pay money, I'll go. Right now it's ballroom dance. Believe it or not, I get a great workout, it's only once a week and so it supplements my other routines. It helps if you have an off-the-couch activity you like and you're cheap like me, that's the way to stay motivated. Force yourself to have a cost-response. If you don't go, it won't be about not exercising, it becomes about the almighty dollar. I get enough exercise, I just eat enough to counteract any calories I might have lost!!!!
Again, I admire you for putting it all out there.
5 - Kevin Kohout
The best advice I give my clients about making it to the gym is just don't think about it - Just Do It - like what Nike says. The other things going through your mind are NOT AN OPTION. Then move your body through the movements of going to the gym, still 'not thinking' - just doing. Next thing you know, your done with your workout and feel great!