Well, I have exactly 1 week of "dieting" behind me! While I know that the ultimate goal I am working towards is living healthfully, I do have weight to lose... and I can't do that just doing what I've been doing. I have to step it up a notch! So I have been eating not only better, but a lot less than usual. I think portion control is one of my biggest issues, and I feel like I have been managing my appetite successfully thus far. I know when I drink too much I will over-snack. I know I need a good protein-rich breakfast. I know if I have caffeine after 3 I will have trouble sleeping well. I know if I am stressed those sugary treats really look good...... and I know that booze looks pretty good all the time! Everyone is different and learning what I really need is the challenge.
While DB and I were at the YMCA on Sunday we "weighed in." I used the same scale that I used the first day of my dieting. It reflected a weight loss of 2 lbs. Yay! Now, on the other hand, we also tried the scale upstairs at the YMCA, which calculated 4 lbs. lighter than the downstairs scale! I weighed in on the same scale both times, so I feel the loss is real, but this had both of wondering just what the hell we actually weigh. I think next time I visit the gym (tomorrow??....) I am going to ask them to calibrate the scales. While I know my weight is not as important as how I feel, it would be nice to know!
I have to say that this blog is tremendously motivating. I am happy to have met you, DB!
P.S. I should probably mention this "weigh-in" happened before the epic brunch!
This made my day--I'm glad to have met you too! We're doing great, although I think next week I'm going to make a more disciplined and conscious attempt at eating right like you have.
ReplyDeleteI bought a great scale!! It even does body fat percentages. Come over and use it any time...I think it even has memory and will save the data over time.
That sounds like a fancy scale! I wonder how it calculates body fat?
ReplyDeleteIt sends "harmless" electronic pulses up through your feet and can tell how much muscle vs. fat you have...I think? I don't know, it's not very accurate because mine keeps fluctuating. But the scale part is awwwwesome.
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