Let me know if you want me to do the questions for few days
@Flossbolna. Disneyland sounds fun! Enjoy
Here is my long report of last 3 weeks, skip reading if not interested in a lot of detail!I am number person and I like to review results every 3. Less than that can be too little as my weight loss is never very linear
3 full weeks since I started my mini refocus. I have done the photo diary for 2 weeks out of the 3. Some numbers
Average steps daily 17500 steps. There is no way I would do as many steps in the winter, I am wouldn't be interested. Perhaps weighting 1 or 2 kg in the winter is somewhat normal and to be expected
5 workouts weekly, 20 minutes each. The minimalist training seem to suit me a lot more as I recover well, have tons of energy to enjoy life and activities with my family and I am feeling slow progress in terms of building some muscle/strength. I love not wrecking myself in the gym and having energy for life, I can't imagine going back to long intense sessions and pushing myself to burn out again and again. I am done with it! I do however wish I had more time for yoga and swimming - it has been busy and with good weather it's easier to be outdoors. I am loving kettlebells and want to learn more exercise in my rotation.
Daily average calories
Week 1 2200 cal total /1725 cal net
Week 2 2030 cal total / 1450 cal net
Week 3 2050 cal total /1300 cal net
It seem very naturally easier to eat little less and move little more as the days go by
Net calories under weekly goal
week 1 - 1197
week 2 - 3081
week 3 - 4237
Total calorie deficit 8417, I should have lost 1.1 kg. Actual loss on the scale is 1.7kg but without a doubt it will be slower if I do another 3 weeks.
Of course some people would say it's slow progress, but enjoyed occasional drink, one or two meals out at least every week, I didn't walk around hungry or tried and grumpy, I ate food I love. I didn't force deficit on week one, I stayed tuned to how I feel.
Estimating few meals out doesn't seem to be an issue for me
It was actually enjoyable to refocus little. There was small winter regain and glad to see it gone.
I enjoy looking at my photo diary as it is good reminder for myself, that it doesn't have to be hard, I can live a life I enjoy and still remain at weight & shape I am happy with it. In fact if I make it hard, as I have done it pre 2015 - I won't keep it up. It have to fun!
To be honest in the winter I probably ate in similar way but didn't walk as much, hence no loss. The small gain within my happy range was after chrismtas and after my lanzarote holiday but reaching the maximum of my range made me go for refocus. Right in the middle of if it, perhaps I will narrow this range going forward. I love May and June! I love summer fruit in the shops. I love the longer days and the good weather. I think it will be annual refocus time for me from now on
I know many absolutely hate calorie counting, but for me it suits me so well! I can't imagine ever going to no sugar or any restrictive form of eating. So much of my food is whole/clean whatever you call it, the occasional treat really doesn't do any harm. In fact, it makes it sustainable and enjoyable for me.
I love Paris but haven't made it to DLP on any of my trips yet.
