Wednesday, January 4

Today I logged in 8077 steps on my pedometer.  And, I weighed today and I have lost 3 pounds.  This has renewed my motivation big time.  Of course, I am used to being off to a good start after my many weight loss programs.  Then I hit a plateau and it gets harder.  It helped that I wasn't around anyone today that had something to eat that would have tempted me.
I have such big problems with willpower and cravings and I wish I had someone who was on this diet with me that I could share all the ups and downs with.  Most all of my friends are in great shape and exercise a lot.  I haven't played tennis or gone to the gym in over a year.  No ones fault but mine and mine alone. 
I am hopeful that this time when I come to that plateau or temptations that are overwhelming, that I will be strong enough to face them and get past them.

Tues, January 3

3rd day and doing much better today.  6221 steps on my pedometer and I actually went to the grocery store and didn't have a panic attack and buy all my favorites.  I ate everything I was supposed to and drank my 80 ounces of water.  I think I even forgot my addiction to diet coke and didn't have one (or 3) of those.  Diet coke is on my diet although it's recommended not to have more than 2 because of the sodium in them.
The weather was gorgeous today and I got myself up off the couch and spent some time outside.  Looking around the yard, I can see lots of projects for me once I get some energy back.  I used to love to look after my plants and even cleaned the pool myself.  The pool has been very neglected so that is first on my list.
Tomorrow my goal is to step on my scale.  It won't be much since I am not exercising at a pace I would really like, but it's Baby Steps for now.
All in all, it was a very good day.

January 2

I made it through today but it sure wasn't easy.  I drank a lot of water, and was careful to follow the eating plan but all I thought about was FOOD.  I took one of my dogs for a little walk in the afternoon and wore my pedometer.  I got 3200 steps in today which is amazing for me.  Getting past the craving part is going to be the biggest hurdle for me.  I use food for comfort, even when I am not hungry.  I love to eat snacks in bed watching television, which is so bad.

Today I took my measurements (gasp!) and wrote them down in my book and also taped a small copy to my bathroom mirror as an incentive.  My brain didn't think I was that big, but that tape measure was an eye opener.  I got on the scale the very first day, but was afraid to go near it today.  Maybe tomorrow.

January 1, 2012

Very first day of this weight loss project. There have many of these first days for me, some have been successful, some not. Problem was that I could not keep the weight off. I'll bet there aren't very many programs out there that I haven't tried. The biggest setback with their success was ME! I would start out full of motivation and determination, lose weight, then never keep up the maintenance part of it. So, the weight would come back, always with a little extra. A vicious circle I have been going around for a lot of years.
I haven't felt well for months and have been depressed about not having any energy to do anything but sit. I know it is all this extra weight I am dragging around with me.
So, after much thought on all of the options and programs I could do, I decided to go back and do the one program that did work the best for me and one that I actually felt good on. I am starting out with a 10 week program with an additional 2 weeks for an adjustment period. We will see where I am at that point as to how much longer I need to spend in "Actual" weight loss.
This time I am making a commitment to the Maintenance part of the program so I can finally keep the weight off and start feeling better.
For the next 3 days, according to my book, I will be doing what they call "Prep" menu. This is mainly to prepare my gallbladder for the diet so I don't have to worry about a big issue with that. Today I am also forcing myself to get outside and at least walk around the block once. I do have the luxury of having 2 dogs who love to go for walks, so today my husband can watch football and I will walk the dogs.
I don't have a number goal for the weight loss, my goal is to get myself where I am healthy and energized. Fitting into my favorite clothes will be a bonus.
See you tomorrow, on day 2.

Fat Loss Project Day 33 - 16 Oct 09 - Friday

Cardio and Strength: Finally was able to get out of bed and off the couch. Still not feeling so good but went outside and walked for 45 minutes. Fresh air felt wonderful. Tomorrow (Saturday) I am going to try doing my exercises.

Menu: Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled, 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon
Snack: 1/2 cup blackberries, 2 oz almonds
Lunch: 2 cups salad greens, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, 1 small can white tuna, oil and lemon juice
Snack: Apple with peanut butter
Dinner: 2 cups greens, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, 1 4oz piece of grilled chicken, oil and lemon juice
Snack: 1 cup celery
2 liters of water
2 cups herbal decaf tea

Fat Loss Project Day 32- 15 Oct 09- Thursday

Still can't do the cardio and strength training. Kidney infection seems to be a stubborn one. Hoping for the weekend that I can try to catch up as much as I can with the exercise.

Menu: Breakfast: 1 apple, 1 cup oatmeal, 1 tbl almonds, 1 tbl ground flax seed, cinnamon
Snack: 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup strawberries
Lunch: 2 cups greens with 1 cup sliced carrots, celery, and onions, 1 grilled turkey breast, dressing of oil and lemon juice.
Snack: 1 pear with almond butter
Dinner: 2 cups steamed zucchini, 2 cups greens with dressing, 1 serving of poached cod.
Evening Snack: 2 oz of almonds
2 liters of water

Fat Loss Project Day 31 - 14 Oct 09-Wednesday

Still on bed rest but felt better so I got on the treadmill and walked for 30 minutes just so I could keep my strength up. Not telling the Doctor.

Menu: Breakfast Omelete made with 2 whole eggs and 1/3 cup liquid egg whites, 1 cup fresh spinach, 1/2 cup chopped red peppers, 3 sliced mushrooms and 1 diced green onion. 1/2 grapefruit. Only had 1/2 and husband had remainder.
Snack: Shake with 1/2 scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 banana, 1 tbl almond butter.
Lunch: Mexican Salad (Shared 1/2 with husband) 1/2 red onion, 1/2 red pepper, radishes, 1 tbl, parsley, 1 tbl cilantro, 3 med tomatoes, 1/2 english cucumber. Served with chopped grilled chicken breast.
Snack: 1 cup edamame beans with 1/2 tbl oil and pinch of sea salt
Dinner: Ground turkey breast 1/2 lb, 1 egg, 1 tbl olive oil, 1/4 cup red pepper, 2 green onions, pepper, and thyme. Shared with husband and served with 2 cups mixed greens with slices of tomato and cucumber.
No snack.