My new goal is to reach 135 by May 1st.
As of today, the app thinks it will take me until May 18th. I can't wait to prove it wrong!
Friday, October 31, 2014
A Goal that will Stick
I downloaded a cool new weight tracker app. What I like about it is that you can set a goal and it will create a trend line after a few weigh-ins that will show your predicted success date.
My new goal is to reach 135 by May 1st.
As of today, the app thinks it will take me until May 18th. I can't wait to prove it wrong!
My new goal is to reach 135 by May 1st.
As of today, the app thinks it will take me until May 18th. I can't wait to prove it wrong!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
5 Bites: Day 3
Well, I'm down 2.2 pounds in three days, and an inch and a half off my abdomen. HOLY COW.
I don't have much else to say...
This rapid feedback is great.
I don't have much else to say...
This rapid feedback is great.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Meassurement Monday: October 27th, 2014
So I've had two days of the modified 5 Bites. Here are the results of trying really hard to monitor my eating, listening to my body, and doing my version of the 5 Bite Diet.
Abdomen: 43.75 (-.5)
Waist: 34 (-.5)
Bust: 44.5 (.75)
Chest: 37 (-.5)
Hip: 45.8 (-1.2)
Left Arm: 14.1 (-.4)
Left Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Left Calf: 16 (-.5)
Left Thigh: 27.5 (-.25)
Right Arm: 14.1 (-.3)
Right Forearm: 11 (.5)
Right Calf: 15.75 (-.75)
Right Thigh: 27.25 (-.5)
Neck: 14.4 (-.1)
Current Weight: 198.2 pounds (-4.2)
Inches lost: -.85
Running total: 2.7, +2.2 pounds
I'm pretty pleased.Four pounds in two weeks is excellent. I think I'll continue to try to implement this strategy. There's no reason I can't do the modified 5 Bites when I'm eating alone. I'm hoping to keep myself from over indulging just because I don't have anything to slow me down and remind me to check in with myself. I really think I'm going to keep up with this. I can't imagine how well this could work over the course of a week.
Abdomen: 43.75 (-.5)
Waist: 34 (-.5)
Bust: 44.5 (.75)
Chest: 37 (-.5)
Hip: 45.8 (-1.2)
Left Arm: 14.1 (-.4)
Left Forearm: 10.75 (0)
Left Calf: 16 (-.5)
Left Thigh: 27.5 (-.25)
Right Arm: 14.1 (-.3)
Right Forearm: 11 (.5)
Right Calf: 15.75 (-.75)
Right Thigh: 27.25 (-.5)
Neck: 14.4 (-.1)
Current Weight: 198.2 pounds (-4.2)
Inches lost: -.85
Running total: 2.7, +2.2 pounds
I'm pretty pleased.Four pounds in two weeks is excellent. I think I'll continue to try to implement this strategy. There's no reason I can't do the modified 5 Bites when I'm eating alone. I'm hoping to keep myself from over indulging just because I don't have anything to slow me down and remind me to check in with myself. I really think I'm going to keep up with this. I can't imagine how well this could work over the course of a week.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Modified 5 Bites: Day 1
Yesterday I did a modified 5 Bites Diet. I had only 5 bites of food at a time. Unlike the true 5 Bites Diet, I ate whenever I was hungry - per intuitive eating standards. It doesn't sound healthy to only eat 10-12 bites of food in a day. You know what does sound like a good idea? Implementing the 5 bites theory as a way to control portion size.
Yesterday I ate a total of 32 bites of food. That's really weird. Even weirder, I wasn't hungry. The results:
Down 1 inch across my stomach.
Down half an inch around my waist.
Up .3 pounds.
Wow. I might stick with this on days when it's convenient. Am I going to do this when I got out to dinner? Nope! Am I going to do it when I'm sitting at home and have nothing better to do than eat? You bet. I've learned from Intuitive Eating that food is meant to be enjoyed. I'm not going to eat 3 bites of hamburger and one french fry just to lose weight. I'll eat half of both and enjoy every bite. It'll be great.
Yesterday I ate a total of 32 bites of food. That's really weird. Even weirder, I wasn't hungry. The results:
Down 1 inch across my stomach.
Down half an inch around my waist.
Up .3 pounds.
Wow. I might stick with this on days when it's convenient. Am I going to do this when I got out to dinner? Nope! Am I going to do it when I'm sitting at home and have nothing better to do than eat? You bet. I've learned from Intuitive Eating that food is meant to be enjoyed. I'm not going to eat 3 bites of hamburger and one french fry just to lose weight. I'll eat half of both and enjoy every bite. It'll be great.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Intuitive Eating Frustration and New Research
I want intuitive eating to work. I thought I was making progress, yet the past two weeks (and the ensuing creep in my weight) has got me pretty dismayed. I tried to abide by the "rules", I tried to be mindful, but unfortunately when I'm not focusing on my eating and my weight every day, I lose control and I start to get the creeping. I really thought I'd made progress!
I read the paper every day. I'm sure this is a rarity for those in my age bracket, but the more I read it, the more thankful I am that I set aside an hour each morning to read the paper. I recently read an eye-opening article about weight loss. Now, it's pretty rare that I read anything "new" from the diet industry. In fact, with the exception of learning about ketogenic diets, I'm not sure if I've read anything new or eye opening in the last 10 years!
What was this revolutionary article? Well, basically it's the realization that those who lose weight quickly are no more likely to regain the weight than someone who loses slowly. In fact, there's some data that points to the fact that rapid weight loss might further encourage maintenance over the slow-and-steady approach. The complete article is available here.
Have you heard of the 5 Bite Diet? Well, it's been touted as everything from a "cure" to obesity to an eating disorder. Basically, the recommendation is to skip breakfast, eat 5 bites of any food you'd like for lunch, and 5 bites of any food you'd like for dinner. If you're really hungry, a bite before lunch and a bite between lunch and dinner are acceptable.
I read this and firmly through it in a pro-anorexia "diet". It was just a way for people with eating disorders to say they're "dieting" not starving themselves.
Having seen a few friends battle eating disorders, I'm pretty quick to dismiss anything that potentially affiliates with that. Those friends started out with good intentions of "losing a few pounds" and then it spiraled. I feel like with a diet that is SO restrictive, it'd be easy to over do it.
Only...how restrictive is it compared to keto? When people found out I was giving up carbs (not just bread, which apparently is normal, but basically all carbs) they lost it. People were so confused and convinced that it wasn't healthy and I was going to make myself sick. Clearly that's not the case.
My mother-in-law-to-be had gastric bypass 10 or 15 years ago. She's lost a ton of weight and has been great about sticking to the restricted servings that are recommended after surgery. She's maintained a huge loss of over 80 pounds and any time her weight fluctuates upward she gets back on the wagon and is extra diligent about serving size.
The more time I spend with her, the more I realize just how strict her servings are. After a 8 big bites, she daintily pushes her plate away proclaiming that she is full. The 5 Bite Diet sounds a lot like post gastric bypass rules. The only difference is that when she's done after just a few bites, she actually feels full, whereas 5 Bite Dieters just have incredible will power.
Does this mean I'm going to incorporate the 5 Bite Diet? Not right now. Not yet at least. I'm thinking instead, I'll try having 5 bites of each "item" that I want to eat. Tonight I'm making chicken parmigiana with a bite of green beans. Tonight I'm going to try to limit myself to five bites of chicken, five bites of spaghetti, five bites of green beans, and five bites of pie (yes, I'm having pie). After the five bites of each, I'm going to clean up dinner, put everything away, and if I'm hungry two hours later, I'll eat five bites more of whatever I desire. I'm hoping this will help me stop over eating. Hopefully I'll learn how much food I really need and start serving myself smaller amounts (and in turn losing more without restricting).
Now, I know I normally link to things, but the website that made the 5 Bite Diet is basically nothing but a giant add. Instead I'm linking to a wikiHow article that is not quite as extreme but follows the same basic premise.
I read the paper every day. I'm sure this is a rarity for those in my age bracket, but the more I read it, the more thankful I am that I set aside an hour each morning to read the paper. I recently read an eye-opening article about weight loss. Now, it's pretty rare that I read anything "new" from the diet industry. In fact, with the exception of learning about ketogenic diets, I'm not sure if I've read anything new or eye opening in the last 10 years!
What was this revolutionary article? Well, basically it's the realization that those who lose weight quickly are no more likely to regain the weight than someone who loses slowly. In fact, there's some data that points to the fact that rapid weight loss might further encourage maintenance over the slow-and-steady approach. The complete article is available here.
Have you heard of the 5 Bite Diet? Well, it's been touted as everything from a "cure" to obesity to an eating disorder. Basically, the recommendation is to skip breakfast, eat 5 bites of any food you'd like for lunch, and 5 bites of any food you'd like for dinner. If you're really hungry, a bite before lunch and a bite between lunch and dinner are acceptable.
I read this and firmly through it in a pro-anorexia "diet". It was just a way for people with eating disorders to say they're "dieting" not starving themselves.
Having seen a few friends battle eating disorders, I'm pretty quick to dismiss anything that potentially affiliates with that. Those friends started out with good intentions of "losing a few pounds" and then it spiraled. I feel like with a diet that is SO restrictive, it'd be easy to over do it.
Only...how restrictive is it compared to keto? When people found out I was giving up carbs (not just bread, which apparently is normal, but basically all carbs) they lost it. People were so confused and convinced that it wasn't healthy and I was going to make myself sick. Clearly that's not the case.
My mother-in-law-to-be had gastric bypass 10 or 15 years ago. She's lost a ton of weight and has been great about sticking to the restricted servings that are recommended after surgery. She's maintained a huge loss of over 80 pounds and any time her weight fluctuates upward she gets back on the wagon and is extra diligent about serving size.
The more time I spend with her, the more I realize just how strict her servings are. After a 8 big bites, she daintily pushes her plate away proclaiming that she is full. The 5 Bite Diet sounds a lot like post gastric bypass rules. The only difference is that when she's done after just a few bites, she actually feels full, whereas 5 Bite Dieters just have incredible will power.
Does this mean I'm going to incorporate the 5 Bite Diet? Not right now. Not yet at least. I'm thinking instead, I'll try having 5 bites of each "item" that I want to eat. Tonight I'm making chicken parmigiana with a bite of green beans. Tonight I'm going to try to limit myself to five bites of chicken, five bites of spaghetti, five bites of green beans, and five bites of pie (yes, I'm having pie). After the five bites of each, I'm going to clean up dinner, put everything away, and if I'm hungry two hours later, I'll eat five bites more of whatever I desire. I'm hoping this will help me stop over eating. Hopefully I'll learn how much food I really need and start serving myself smaller amounts (and in turn losing more without restricting).
Now, I know I normally link to things, but the website that made the 5 Bite Diet is basically nothing but a giant add. Instead I'm linking to a wikiHow article that is not quite as extreme but follows the same basic premise.
No Measurement Monday
Well, Monday came and went and I totally forgot about it. I've just been feeling really tired and out of sorts. Between craft fairs, work, job hunting, home loaning, school and finals my brain is fuzzy and tired, I'm constantly exhausted and I feel fat. I've been doing my best to not stress eat, and maybe I've kept things under control to some degree, but I'm still feeling (and weighing and measuring) fat. Part of me just didn't want to know how bad it was.
The good news was when I stepped on the scale this morning (after 5 drinks last night) I was at 198.0!
The good news was when I stepped on the scale this morning (after 5 drinks last night) I was at 198.0!
Monday, October 13, 2014
Measurement Monday: October 13th, 2014
I ate salty pizza in some amount of moderation! I'm counting this as a success.
Abdomen: 44.25 (.45)
Waist: 34.5 (1.16)
Bust: 43.75 (1.25)
Chest: 37.5 (.5)
Hip: 46.6 (.3)
Left Arm: 14.5 (.25)
Left Forearm: 10.75 (.25)
Left Calf: 16.5 (.75)
Left Thigh: 27.75 (.5)
Right Arm: 14.5 (-.25)
Right Forearm: 10.5 (-.25)
Right Calf: 16.5 (.13)
Right Thigh: 27.75 (.25)
Neck: 14.5 (0)
Current Weight: 202.4 pounds (2)
Inches lost: 5.3
Running total:3.55, +6.4 pounds
Not a good week. I can tell that I'm really slipping on my moderation and listening to my body. It's so hard breaking the habit of eating before bed. I understand about not eating when I'm bored, but eating before bed is so natural. It's weird eating at 3 in the afternoon and not eating dinner.
No soda is going well, and I'm going to work hard on intuitive eating this week.
Abdomen: 44.25 (.45)
Waist: 34.5 (1.16)
Bust: 43.75 (1.25)
Chest: 37.5 (.5)
Hip: 46.6 (.3)
Left Arm: 14.5 (.25)
Left Forearm: 10.75 (.25)
Left Calf: 16.5 (.75)
Left Thigh: 27.75 (.5)
Right Arm: 14.5 (-.25)
Right Forearm: 10.5 (-.25)
Right Calf: 16.5 (.13)
Right Thigh: 27.75 (.25)
Neck: 14.5 (0)
Current Weight: 202.4 pounds (2)
Inches lost: 5.3
Running total:3.55, +6.4 pounds
Not a good week. I can tell that I'm really slipping on my moderation and listening to my body. It's so hard breaking the habit of eating before bed. I understand about not eating when I'm bored, but eating before bed is so natural. It's weird eating at 3 in the afternoon and not eating dinner.
No soda is going well, and I'm going to work hard on intuitive eating this week.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
So Many Bad Choices
My stomach has been killing me the last few days. I've been "listening to my body", and my body is trying to kill me. Friday I had Chinese food. It wasn't that good and I still over ate a bit. Damnit. Then on Saturday I finished up the Chinese food (no overeating!), then a Taco Bell date with John before my craft fair, then Mexican fast food on the weight home.
Noooo, no more bad food choices. This was the worst idea ever. My body needs to crave healthier food. I've just feel bloated and gross and horrible.
At least I'm less stressed. My skin is looking better. Plus there has been a box of donuts on the table for a week and I've only wanted to eat 4 of them! That's pretty good moderation.
Noooo, no more bad food choices. This was the worst idea ever. My body needs to crave healthier food. I've just feel bloated and gross and horrible.
At least I'm less stressed. My skin is looking better. Plus there has been a box of donuts on the table for a week and I've only wanted to eat 4 of them! That's pretty good moderation.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Measurement Monday: October 6th, 2014
Yesterday was full of booze, burgers, and salt!
Abdomen: 43.8 (.55)
Waist: 34.36 (.36)
Bust: 4.25 (1)
Chest: 37 (.1)
Hip: 46.3 (.3)
Left Arm: 14.25 (-.25)
Left Forearm: 10.5 (-.1)
Left Calf: 15.75 (-.62)
Left Thigh: 27.25 (-.5)
Right Arm: 14.75 (.75)
Right Forearm: 10.75 (.25)
Right Calf: 16.37 (0)
Right Thigh: 27.5 (-.5)
Neck: 14.5 (,25)
Current Weight: 199.4 pounds (1)
Inches lost: 1.59
Running total: -1.75 inches, +4.4 pounds
So this isn't a great week for me, but that's alright. There are worse things than that. I'm still below my starting inches at least. In brighter news, I'm officially down a dress size over the last 6 months! Yeah, I know that's really slow, but I bought a two dresses when I started working at my horrible job. Since then, both those dresses (one a 14 and the other a loose 16P) can be pulled over my head without being unzipped! I just bought a new dress that is a 12P!
Abdomen: 43.8 (.55)
Waist: 34.36 (.36)
Bust: 4.25 (1)
Chest: 37 (.1)
Hip: 46.3 (.3)
Left Arm: 14.25 (-.25)
Left Forearm: 10.5 (-.1)
Left Calf: 15.75 (-.62)
Left Thigh: 27.25 (-.5)
Right Arm: 14.75 (.75)
Right Forearm: 10.75 (.25)
Right Calf: 16.37 (0)
Right Thigh: 27.5 (-.5)
Neck: 14.5 (,25)
Current Weight: 199.4 pounds (1)
Inches lost: 1.59
Running total: -1.75 inches, +4.4 pounds
So this isn't a great week for me, but that's alright. There are worse things than that. I'm still below my starting inches at least. In brighter news, I'm officially down a dress size over the last 6 months! Yeah, I know that's really slow, but I bought a two dresses when I started working at my horrible job. Since then, both those dresses (one a 14 and the other a loose 16P) can be pulled over my head without being unzipped! I just bought a new dress that is a 12P!
Saturday, October 4, 2014
First of the Month Photos: October, 2014
Alright, it's a little late uploading, but the pictures were taken on the 2nd. June is on the left, October is on the right. I look slightly possessed because the flash had to be on. Fall is coming and it was a little dark still.
Weight: 198.4 (-2.4)
Body Fat Percentage: 32.5% (-1.5%!)
I'm so excited I lost over 1% of my body fat this month! I'm so excited. I even remeasured 3 times just in case. I just couldn't believe it. Definitely some improvement. I feel like, finally, I'm really losing weight. Before this is was so-so, but now I finally feel thinner.
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| Hm, this may not be much improvement. Only one chin though! |
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| Not quite the same angle, but I think I'm thinner. |
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| Definitely less back fat! |
Weight: 198.4 (-2.4)
Body Fat Percentage: 32.5% (-1.5%!)
I'm so excited I lost over 1% of my body fat this month! I'm so excited. I even remeasured 3 times just in case. I just couldn't believe it. Definitely some improvement. I feel like, finally, I'm really losing weight. Before this is was so-so, but now I finally feel thinner.
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