I am very happy today because of a 4lb weight loss! I’m so pleased with this. Truthfully I thought I gained, at the very least broke even, so to lose 4lbs is so amazing to me. I could not be happier about this! Okay, celebration aside to focus on goal updates...
Update
So, as in
the past two months my goals for December will pretty much remain the same with
a couple minor exceptions. Socializing still tops my list of concerns, and now
with the holiday’s in full swing even more so. As I’ve mentioned numerous times
this past month – my appetite has been a bit stronger than in past months – I
know that part of that is because of indulging. There is no question that
sweets beget more sweets (at least that’s how it works for me – like a drug).
And so I will continue to guard myself with due diligence. I will continue with
my 2 daily nutrition packed Nutra-Blast smoothies which I know are playing a
critical role in overall health. And I will point out again at this point that
good health is the primary goal with weight loss being a side effect of the
process.
My next (and
continued) concern is strength training. I’ve decided that for the next month
I’m going to initiate a new goal: twice per week I’ll do some form of strength
training at home. I have some
equipment and so I’m going to see if this makes it easier to keep the goal. I
am determined to find a way to incorporate strength training into my weekly
routine. I just need to find what will actually work for me in the long run. I
know if I keep trying different things I will eventually land on the right
thing – so let’s see if this is it.
Eating out
still stays at twice per week (including lunches); this shouldn't be a problem.
As for meatless days, I’m still doing this when I feel like it. So the goal for
December remains the same, fish also, no changes there. Paleo evenings too remain the same – which is cool since my evening snack most nights is
the smoothie. Once again, the idea with challenging goals is to come
up with reasonable ways & limits that will help me achieve success – rather
than further stressing me out. I’m a firm believer in ‘baby steps’. Keeping in
mind that I do not come from a background of good health, nutrition and
fitness. I’m ‘doin it my way’ and figuring this out as I go – learning what
works for me and what doesn’t. I’m only interested in finding things
that work – and everything else will be dropped.
Finally, and no doubt the biggest change for
the month will be an increase in the daily calorie goal – from 1700 to 1800. I
think this is a good move for December – and in light of the fact that my
appetite has increased over the past month, I’m not sure that it’s a bad thing. Many diet plans encourage dieter's to maintain their weight during the holiday’s (rather than trying to lose). I’m going into this new month with that mindset, but… I’m
also trying to lose – I’m doing both! And we shall see how the month turns out!
For now, back to the business at hand…
Next Weigh-In: December 17
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
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7/30/2014
|
301
|
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
|
Total Lost:
|
72
|
September GOAL SUMMARY:
Daily Calories: 1800
Monthly Weight Loss: 7lbs.
Exercise: Strength Training – 2x per week
Walking: 20 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)
4. Coffee – decaf and limit one cup per day
5. [Stretching] – 3x per week – full body. 10 minutes minimum
6 Exercise: Walking minimum 2x per week
7 Exercise: Strength Training 2x per week (at home)
8 Eating out – 2 times per week maximum (includes lunch)
9 Alcoholic beverages: 2 drinks per month maximum
10 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)
4. Coffee – decaf and limit one cup per day
5. [Stretching] – 3x per week – full body. 10 minutes minimum
6 Exercise: Walking minimum 2x per week
7 Exercise: Strength Training 2x per week (at home)
8 Eating out – 2 times per week maximum (includes lunch)
9 Alcoholic beverages: 2 drinks per month maximum
10 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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10/22/2014
|
1705
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10/23/2014
|
1555
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10/24/2014
|
2020
|
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10/25/2014
|
1595
|
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10/26/2014
|
1795
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10/27/2014
|
1795
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10/28/2014
|
1800
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10/29/2014
|
1745
|
||
10/30/2014
|
1670
|
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10/31/2014
|
1770
|
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11/1/2014
|
2175
|
||
11/2/2014
|
1780
|
||
11/3/2014
|
1745
|
||
11/4/2014
|
1745
|
||
11/5/2014
|
1695
|
||
11/6/2014
|
1675
|
||
11/7/2014
|
1880
|
||
11/8/2014
|
3000
|
||
11/9/2014
|
2275
|
||
11/10/2014
|
1775
|
||
11/11/2014
|
1625
|
||
11/12/2014
|
1755
|
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11/13/2014
|
1660
|
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11/14/2014
|
1520
|
||
11/15/2014
|
1935
|
||
11/16/2014
|
1810
|
||
11/17/2014
|
1620
|
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11/18/2014
|
1620
|
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1812.14286
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Let’s begin month 12!!!...
