Weigh In One

In an effort to flesh out my system, I drank a gallon of water this morning before weigh in.

It became abundantly clear to me around 4 pm that this was a bad idea.  1.  I kept having to go to the bathroom.  2.  It really had me heavy on the scales at home before heading to fat class.

Overall, I think I did really great this week.  I stayed focused on my meals, kept alcohol out.  I was so good at the St. Paddy's Day Parade (that was a bit painful).

However, I believe that gallon of water intake on weigh in day may have been a bad choice.  When I got on the scale, I was only down a pound.  Down is good.  But, this is the decision free diet.  People drop 5 pounds week one on this.  Last time I did it I dropped 5.9 lbs.  Course, I wasn't expecting a 5 pound drop... 3 maybe.  But, one.  Ugh. 

Here's hoping it was just the extra water.....

St. Paddy's Day Parade

 

Yesterday was the St. Patrick's Day Parade!

 

Ah, St. Paddy's Day Parade.  My favorite Saturday of the year in Baton Rouge.  A fun, family friendly event.  Usually beautiful weather.  Drinking begins at 9 am.

And, of course, lots of snacks to enjoy!  Some even green!!

 

 

Despite the Irish Coffee and abundance of tastee treats (like mine above), I did very well!  I drank green shakes and green diet 7 up.  It made me look festive and like I was "partaking" without actually partaking.

 

My friend Jessica posted some photos on facebook later that day that showed us 6 years ago.  I can see a difference in my weight.  Can you?

10 hour Car Day

Today was a long day..  Terrible weather and a long drive.  I had to be in Shreveport for work for a quick meeting.  Quick is the keyword.  The meeting itself was right about an hour.  But, the drive up was over 4.  And, the weather was some of the worst I have driven through in years. 

Though I wasn't able to get any physical activity in, I was able to stay on the diet.  I did shakes all morning and then a bar on the way home.  Of course, I was starving by the time I got home.  But, I stayed focused.

Perhaps the stress from the drive helped burn additional calories? 

So far, so good...

Even though my weight loss last week wasn't great (.6 lb), I can feel differences.  First, I just feel so much better.  I feel more energy, younger, healthier, happier.  That alone is worth doing it.

But, my body feels toner.  I don't see any difference really on the scale yet or in my clothes but I feel less bloated.  I'm sure that probably is the case.  I am eager, though, to get into some smaller clothes!  I have a pair of jeans I would really like to fit in. 

Just trying to stay focused and upbeat about it all!

Slow Pulse

I had my check up with the doctor.  It's the same doctor I saw when I first started the diet.  He was looking at my vitals and asked about my pulse. 

"Your pulse was slow.  Is that normal?" he asked.

"Well, when I came years ago you said that too."

"I did?"

"Yeah, said I have an athletes heart."

He smiled and asked me about my exercise routine. I explained my regular workout schedule, etc.  He continued smiled and said, "Yep.. sounds about right.  Heart of an athlete!  Keep it up!"

He asked me why I came back.  And, specifically why did I want to do the decision free diet.  That's the diet that causes the most weight loss at first and also the most restrictive.  Usually people who have serious pounds to shred start with that.  He didn't put me in that category.

"Frankly," I said.  "It's not so much about the pounds, its about the diet.  I haven't craved fruits and vegetables in a long time.  After I started the diet I got to a point where 85% of my diet was fruits and vegetables and I sustained that for a couple of years.  Now I just don't seem to want them.  I just want anything that is bad for me.  So, I feel the need to reboot."

"Interesting!  That's great... and a new one for me.  But, I get it.  It's like take it away so you will want it.  Interesting concept.  Smart.  Good.  I'm glad you are back!"

Now, let's see if it will work. 

One week update

Had an apt this morning with the nurse to review my EKG and blood work and get me officially started on the diet.  Last week was my soft start.  I couldn't get officially signed on until today.  This might explain my poor decisions.  I knew, mentally, that I wasn't yet on the diet.  I know I'm bad at not really staying focused if I am not really being held accountable.

I did a weigh in.  Sadly, I was only down .6 :(

That depressed me because I knew that, overall, I worked really hard last week NOT eating bad stuff or drinking!  Yes, I know I failed but that doesn't mean I didn't want big results.  I recognize how ridiculous this all sounds.  This is precisely why I decided to start blogging again.  Nothing like typing out how you feel that makes you realize what an idiot you are!

Okay... so, I'm refocusing.  Let's hope for a great week and a big loss next Monday! 

Perhaps this was also a great reinforcement for what happens when one makes POOR decisions!

I'm trying to focus on the lessons of last week.  :)

Sick

Ugh.  Was hoping to get another five miles in today!  But, I'm sick in bed. All day in bed!! Sore throat.  Head ache.  No energy!!

:(

I can't get ahead.  I don't want to be sick.