I shot to break even – and found out today that I gained 4lbs! I’m not disheartened though. The
holidays were very tough to navigate and it was the first time doing it since I
started this journey so I was very much unprepared. But I will be much more
prepared for the holidays of 2015 I can tell you that. The recovery process
that I started January 1st has been very challenging. But I believe I
finally have a handle on it – since Monday when I pushed myself back into a
normal morning routine. So while I’m pleased that I didn’t go totally ballistic
during the holidays as in years gone by, clearly, I ate way, way too many
calories over the past 4 weeks. But I have some new goals and strategies in
place for 2015 and so its full steam ahead.
For Month 14 - Portion Control is on my mind. I
recently started eating with a 6” dinner plate (that is very small compared to
my regular plate). I’m also eating breakfast cereal in a tiny bowl with a tiny
cup for milk. This is ‘reconditioning’ and I’m expecting that after a few
months of consistently using these significantly smaller dishes, my mind will
become accustomed to taking smaller portions. This is a great focus for 2015 – Portion Control! This should also help
reduce my daily caloric average which was a high for the past month.
Additionally, I’m
going to be doing more exercising at home – calisthenics and alike as well as
more walking… always very helpful. This is the start of what promises to be a
very exciting year!!! J
For now, back to the business at hand…
Next Weigh-In: February 11
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DATE
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WEIGHT
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2/13/2014
|
351
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3/13/2014
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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
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|
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
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11/19/2014
|
279
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|
12/17/2014
|
275
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|
1/14/2015
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<4>
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Total Lost:
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72
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NOTE: This is the first "gain' since starting the journey - and hopefully the last!!!
Month #14 GOAL SUMMARY:
Daily Calories: 1750
Monthly Weight Loss: 10lbs.
Exercise: Strength Training – 2x per week
Walking: 20 minutes/2x per week
Goal Update for Month #14
Portion Control – smaller
dinner plate & breakfast bowl/cup
Paleo Reduction Every day (Paleo
afternoon and evening snacks)
Coffee – Limit one large cup
per day
[Stretching]
– 3x per week – full body. 10 minutes minimum
Exercise: Walking minimum 2x per week
Exercise: Strength Training 1x per week (at home)
Eating out – 2 times per week maximum (includes lunch)
Alcoholic beverages: 2 drinks per month maximum
Eating Out: No fried foods, bread/rolls, appetizers (other than salad)
Exercise: Walking minimum 2x per week
Exercise: Strength Training 1x per week (at home)
Eating out – 2 times per week maximum (includes lunch)
Alcoholic beverages: 2 drinks per month maximum
Eating Out: No fried foods, bread/rolls, appetizers (other than salad)
A Look Back at 28 Days:
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Daily Avg. Calories
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|
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12/17/2014
|
1990
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12/18/2014
|
1750
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|
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12/19/2014
|
1970
|
|
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12/20/2014
|
1690
|
|
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12/21/2014
|
1325
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|
|
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12/22/2014
|
1540
|
|
|
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12/23/2014
|
1840
|
|
|
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12/24/2014
|
4000
|
|
|
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12/25/2014
|
4000
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|
|
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12/26/2014
|
1590
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|
|
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12/27/2014
|
1805
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|
|
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12/28/2014
|
1825
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|
|
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12/29/2014
|
1685
|
|
|
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12/30/2014
|
1735
|
|
|
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12/31/2014
|
2070
|
|
|
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1/1/2015
|
2020
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|
|
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1/2/2015
|
4000
|
|
|
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1/3/2015
|
1725
|
|
|
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1/4/2015
|
1760
|
|
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1/5/2015
|
1625
|
|
|
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1/6/2015
|
1745
|
|
|
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1/7/2015
|
1920
|
|
|
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1/8/2015
|
1845
|
|
|
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1/9/2015
|
1765
|
|
|
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1/10/2015
|
1765
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|
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1/11/2015
|
1920
|
|
|
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1/12/2015
|
1680
|
|
|
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1/13/2015
|
1880
|
|
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2016.60714
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Let’s begin
Month 14!!!!!
Back to work!!!
