I am very happy because of a 7lb weight loss! I’m so pleased with this. That brings the total weight loss for the year to 68lbs! This was also such a stressful month for me that I think stress might have actually burned some calories… But whatever the case I am very happy with the results.
Update
So, for the
most part my goals for November stay the same with few exceptions. Socializing
still on my list of concerns, especially with the holiday season getting
underway starting with Halloween (candy-ween). I’m guarding myself diligently in
this respect but must admit that I have already succumb [yesterday] to 2 mini
chocolate bars, almond joy and peanut butter cup. Very tasty, but pure sugar
and just plain unhealthy. I don’t like eating pure sugar and chemicals. If I must
indulge I prefer it to be with something a bit more healthful, and there are
lots of choices. So that is my mindset for the next couple months – to do more ‘mindful
eating’. I am absolutely convinced that my Nutra-Blast smoothies played a critical
role in this past months overall weight loss. I have removed the 5 vegetable servings per day goal because I’m having
twice that amount daily so problem solved. I didn’t have a lot of ‘low calorie’
days this month and I utilized the miscellaneous calories on the tracker more
frequently than I’m happy with. I’m not removing it but I am working hard to
get it under control. I’ve seen a little improvement so far.
My next concern
is strength training. I’ve increased my walking compared to last month, but
have not kept up with the gym (I’ve done some strength training at home, but
not the same thing). So for November I’m changing the gym goal to “once per week”. My thinking here is that it’s been such
a challenge for me that reducing the goal to a more manageable one will help me
reach it. Baby steps.
As for
meatless days, I’m still doing this when I feel like it. So for November I’m
setting a goal for one meatless day per
week – any day will do. And same for fish – one serving per week,
any day will do. Again the idea being that these are challenging goals and so
setting reasonable limits will help me achieve success. I’ll keep you posted. I
also want to give a ‘shout out’ to the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich. For the
last couple months you saw this favorite of mine drop off the tracker
altogether. I got tired of the PB2 quite frankly and now I am using it just for
oatmeal. For PB&J I’m using organic smooth peanut butter and I am positive
that this was also a contributing factor to weight loss this month (eating
lunch out much less was part of that). I’m keeping my daily calorie goal at
1700, I’m comfortable with that number. It seems like each month’s weight loss
is contributed to different factors. I try to build on each month’s successes, capitalize
on what works, change what isn’t producing enough results or just drop some things
altogether.
Finally, you’ve also seen coffee make a
couple appearances on the tracker this month. I stick with decaf for the most
part and medium size cups and never more than one per day (and not every day).
For a while after quitting coffee I struggled with my appetite and coffee in
the morning got that under control quickly. So I’ll stick with decaf and no
more than one cup per day.
For now, back to the business at hand…
Next Weigh-In: November 19
DATE
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WEIGHT
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2/13/2014
|
351
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3/13/2014
|
343
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4/9/2014
|
336
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5/7/2014
|
327
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6/4/2014
|
321
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6/30/2014
|
307
|
7/30/2014
|
301
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8/27/2014
|
295
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9/24/2014
|
290
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10/22/2014
|
283
|
Total Lost:
|
68
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September GOAL SUMMARY:
Daily Calories: 1700
Monthly Weight Loss: 8lbs.
Exercise: Strength Training / Gym – 1x per week
Walking: 25-30 minutes/2x per week
Goal Update for August
1.
Meatless Day – 1x per week
2. Seafood – 1x per week .
3. Paleo Reduction Every day (Paleo afternoon and evening snacks)
5. Coffee – decaf and limit one cup per day
6. No Gum chewing
7. No Pickles (or anything with added sodium)
8. Stretching – 3x per week – full body. 10 minutes minimum
9 Exercise: Walking minimum 2x per week
10. Eating out – 2 times per week maximum (includes lunch)
11. Alcoholic beverages: 2 drinks per month maximum
12. Eating Out: No fried foods, bread/rolls, appetizers (other than salad)
2. Seafood – 1x per week .
3. Paleo Reduction Every day (Paleo afternoon and evening snacks)
5. Coffee – decaf and limit one cup per day
6. No Gum chewing
7. No Pickles (or anything with added sodium)
8. Stretching – 3x per week – full body. 10 minutes minimum
9 Exercise: Walking minimum 2x per week
10. Eating out – 2 times per week maximum (includes lunch)
11. Alcoholic beverages: 2 drinks per month maximum
12. Eating Out: No fried foods, bread/rolls, appetizers (other than salad)
Note: all goal time frames are within Tracker
month not calendar month.
A Look Back at 28 Days:
Daily Avg. Calories
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9/24/2014
|
1600
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9/25/2014
|
1770
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9/26/2014
|
1575
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9/27/2014
|
1860
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9/28/2014
|
1650
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9/29/2014
|
1685
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9/30/2014
|
1770
|
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10/1/2014
|
1475
|
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10/2/2014
|
1735
|
||
10/3/2014
|
1763
|
||
10/4/2014
|
2790
|
||
10/5/2014
|
1730
|
||
10/6/2014
|
1590
|
||
10/7/2014
|
1705
|
||
10/8/2014
|
1745
|
||
10/9/2014
|
1615
|
||
10/10/2014
|
1705
|
||
10/11/2014
|
1750
|
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10/12/2014
|
1855
|
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10/13/2014
|
1683
|
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10/14/2014
|
1435
|
||
10/15/2014
|
1620
|
||
10/16/2014
|
1685
|
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10/17/2014
|
1700
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10/18/2014
|
1780
|
||
10/19/2014
|
1730
|
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10/20/2014
|
1545
|
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10/21/2014
|
1770
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1725.57143
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Let’s begin month 11...
