Using the numbers from my CalorieKing journal entries, here's what the first week looked like:
Average daily calories consumed: 1222
Average daily calories burned: 442
Ironically, after that inspirational quote on Friday and five days of nearly perfect performance, I had a "bad" day Saturday. Got right back on track yesterday, though, and the result was a two-pound loss. Yeah for me!
Of course, that's the same two pounds that's been coming and going all summer. But I must say it's been helpful keeping track of the calories I've been shoveling in. And I haven't felt at all deprived. I found a recipe for a yummy treat I knew my husband would like (Apple-Cheddar Turnovers), made them and enjoyed one Friday and half of one yesterday.
I guess it helps that I've been heading down this path for the past few weeks anyway. I just needed to rein in the eating and continue the consistency with the walking.
It's time to really get serious about adding in some running, though. I'll be in training from January to race day, so I have only two months to get back to running several miles without stopping. I remember how great it felt the first time I went three miles without a break. What a feeling!
One big thing occurred to me this week, and that is if I can make myself do something to keep my hands busy – knitting is perfect – then I a) don't eat out of boredom and b) don't even get hungry. I've experienced this at various times throughout my life and it keeps coming back to me. If I could only make it a habit. Or a job. Heh. What kept me out of the pantry yesterday for three hours was this:
Between my husband and me, we have six grandchildren, so I made two of each design and got all their Halloween cards in the mail today, well ahead of the holiday. Amazing!My younger granddaughter is learning opposites. When you ask her what a big ghost says, she says, "BOO!!!" Then when you ask what a little ghost says, she scrunches up her face and in a high-pitched, teeny little whisper she says, "boo!"
Too cute. Oh, and guess which card she got. Heh.
1 comment:
Sounds like you're back on track. And, you're right about having something to do to distract you and keep your hands busy - especially at night. That can make such a difference.
I forget that amid all of the things I feel like I HAVE to do - crowding out the time I have to spend on the things I WANT to do and that I enjoy.
Knitting didn't work out so well for me - although I may give it another shot. But I still enjoy my counted cross-stitch and should bring it out to work on again. This time of year is so much more conducive to needlework than the summer time.
Congrats on your excellent start with your new plan...180 days and counting!
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