- Joined
- Oct 18, 1999
I started W.I.S.H. 05/19/03 with the goal of eating more balanced, healthier meals, exercising at least 4 times a week and just in general taking better care of myself so I can be healthier and happier.
My starting weight was 224 and my first mini-goal is to get to 199. My eventual end goal will be to get somewhere in the 120-140 range which is the healthy range for me but where it stops will be determined on how I look and feel when I get there. I might look wonderful at 140 where 130 or lower might be too skinny for me, or I might still be a little pudgy at 140 and desire to get a little lower. We'll have to see how it goes.
This week was really great! I am so happy with how I did. There were a lot of temptations, stuff that usually doesn't even bother me like candy and soda. I hardly ever have either but boy were they calling my name this week. I stood my ground and didn't have any soda at all, we have a stocked fridge at work and also a ton here at my house but I just kept telling myself that it wasn't something I really even liked and it would just lengthen my journey if I gave into it. The bloat fairy was also hanging around so that could have been another reason for the weird cravings. I did have 3 pieces of candy this week though, I guess if the worst I did was have a piece of candy each day I'm doing pretty good. Did I mention that I'm also the keeper of the candy basket at work? Most of the stuff I could take or leave but my boss' wife brought in 3 bags of chocolates that I absolutely love! I will be good though.
I love meat and even not eating so much of it wasn't very difficult. I actually had a few totally meatless meals that were quite enjoyable. I used to be so hungry all the time but I've been so satisfied this week I haven't really even thought about food all that much and I think that is a very good thing!
Here is a sample of what my meals for a day might consist of-
Breakfast- 1 Banana, 1/2 Bagel with light cream cheese
Lunch- Salad w/ Romaine lettuce, chopped baby carrots, black olives, fat free caesar croutons, parmesan cheese, chicken salad (that I made myself so I know it was healthy and low fat) with a light vinaigrette dressing and pineapple chunks on the side.
Dinner- Sauted chicken breast with herbs, spices and olive oil, ziti pasta in a creamy pesto sauce and steamed baby carrots and broccoli lightly seasoned.
I have always had a problem with eating just one thing at a meal, like for instance before with my dinner I would have just had a huge plate of the pasta and nothing else, now I had a little bit of pasta along with the chicken and the vegetables and it was way more satisfying!
I also drink about 90oz. of water a day but I did that even before I got serious about losing weight.
I didn't quite reach my exercise goals for the week but I did get in 3, 45 minute workouts so I am not too disappointed, next week I'll get in all 4.
Now, for the results.... Great big drumroll please.....
I lost 6 lbs.
So my stats are now 224/218/199 (first mini-goal)
I know I can thank the bloat fairy's departure for some of it and I certainly don't expect the weight to keep falling off at that rate, it's not healthy for it to anyway but for now I am absolutely ecstatic!!!
I'm going to go get my 5lb. Clippie!!!