Sorry. I've been blogging at SparkPeople.com lately. I use it to track my food and found out I could blog there, so I have. =/
What's been going on with me? August 30-Sept 7th we went to Atlanta and spent the week with D's mom. She's a vegetarian and very health conscious. I stole some recipes from her and have been trying to mimic the portion sizes. I've been walking the dogs quite a bit. Last week I walked a total of 17 miles, this week has only been about 6 though. I've been more stressed and trying much harder to find a job. Stress has been unreal. I'm trying to incorporate yoga into my routine to improve posture, but also to just have some relaxation time that's not running with the dog.
What I've done wrong these past weeks: I've indulged a bit, but never went over 1500 calories. So not really a wrong, just not ideal for weight loss. I'm not going for perfection. I just want to make this a lifestyle change. Not a temporary lose 20 pounds and gain it right back. Done that a few times over the past year. I'm in it to win it and keep on winning it.
What I've done right: I keep my portions under control. I haven't eaten out more than once a week. I weigh just about everything I eat to make sure I'm not underestimating. I've been filling a gallon pitcher with water and finishing it most days.
How's it worked out? Well. Very well. I weighed in at 260 on August 23 and on my weigh-in on Sept 13 I was 246. 14 pounds in 20 days isn't too shabby. Almost 10 ounces a day. Of course this is the beginning of the weight and that's the easiest to lose. I am just not letting myself get back into old habits.
