Stan x3

Okay, an announcement: We have scales.

Today is pay day, so I went out and got a set of weightwatchers scales. And that ends the good news really.

The bad news is that it turns out, to my complete and utter surprise [/sarcasm], that the old, knackered scales didn't give an accurate reading. So, it looks like this might as well be the "new" day 1 and my day 1 weighing is 327.6lbs - 1.6lbs MORE than my old scales thought I weighed a fortnight ago! haha!

It was a bit disappointing to find I actually weigh more than I thought, but I did suspect that could be the case so I'm not deflated by that at all really. What's more, I'm pleased with the new scales' accuracy with them being digital and all, so I might try weighing in every day and see how that goes.

Cals so far today have been 720 but tea will be a late one as I'm going out in a bit. I'll post later to record my overall total.
 
Wow, nearly 1000 cals for tea! Sausage and mash did the damage - I can report that it was very yummy and I'm now very very full!

Total cals for Friday, 1700.
 
Just a quick post to record how I did today...

Saturday: 1417 cals and 1.5 mile walk

Can't help but play with my new scales - I keep weighing myself at different points in the day just to see what the changes are! I think it'll probably be a bad idea to weigh each day so I'm going to revert to weigh-in-Wednesdays as a weekly one from herein.
 
Hmmm, lost count today.

I was doing great until the leftover sandwiches came out in the pub after the cricket match I'd been watching. I had been on 850ish cals and although I did tuck into quite a few of the butties it couldn't have been too damaging, could it?

Sigh, 'free' and 'food'. Two of my favourite words combining to try and spoil things! lol.
 
1730 cals today and a 1.5 mile walk. I really need to get the walking into more of a regular thing, especially if I'm not going to get the chance to do any more than 1.5 miles at a time.

I should also try and do some greater distances too or this weight isn't going to shift as quickly as I'd like! I don't mind going the distance with this, but how hard will it be if I'm not making any headway??

Note to self: Adequate isn't quite good enough. Go that extra mile!
 
Hey Stan, saw you in the 300 club

Remember. You are in it for the long haul. Do not go down that path of thinking you have to lose it quickly. This isn't a race. That can lead to a more restrictive calorie diet and a workout schedule that you will not be able to maintain. Try to eat and maintain a healthy pattern that you know that you can live with after you reach your goal. If you only get 1.5 miles in, That is OK.
My other point to make is limit how many times you are jumping on the scale. I limit myself to twice a month. once on the 1st and once on the 15th. Jumping on everyday or even once a week was messing with my motivation.
Take it slow and steady and you will get there, I plan on being here for the long haul. This time next year we can both put our before and afters up and be the motivation for the next group.
 
You're right vonbrynt.

The "must lose it quicker" trapdoor opened wide when I was stepping on the scales all the time. It all started out with curiosity - why do I weigh more after work, how do I lose 5lbs overnight but regain it all and then some half way through the day etc. It started as an interest but soon bordered on a bit of an obsession, fueled by not losing anything - according to the various weighings.

I'm going to be weighing in tomorrow as that's my designated day (weigh-in-Wednesday), but after that, they're going up for the whole week!

That said, the whole adequate thing still stands I reckon. All my life I've achieved just enough without pushing myself. School, work, recreation and all the rest - adequate achievements, no more. To be fair, why bother? Well I think I've found the reason.

I think my problem has been listening to people and achieving what they demanded or expected from me. Teachers, parents, employers, friends etc. I've always done just enough to please them or meet their requirements, but at that point their interest ends, they have what they wanted and I got the satisfied feeling of a job adequately done.

And that's the problem. I've never before focussed on what I want - it's almost as if it's an alien concept to me. I'm sure a good shrink would delve into my psychy and come up with the reason, but I think it's more to do with finally waking up and smelling the truth. Adequate will get me by just fine, but if I want to stretch myself, find out how far I can go and discover what I can achieve if I really put my whole mind and soul into something, then I can.

Hence the slight moan at myself for the 1.5 miles. You're absolutely right, it is okay and it's a distance that's far enough to raise the heart-rate and I can even build up a sweat of sorts if it's warm out, but it's another example of adequate. Be it more miles or more regular 1.5 miles, I can do better so I should at least strive for it. I owe it to myself really.

I guess you could say I'm having a war on adequate! :smash: lol

Thanks for the valuable input vonbrynt - I think you've helped me set a few things right in my mind!

Anyway, talking of not doing many miles - I didn't do any at all today! I did do a bit of work on our cricket pitch though, so that worked up a bit of a sweat in the muggy heat today. Cals have finished on around 1650 today which is good for me because I didn't count them up until just. I figure not counting cals yet staying within your targets when you do backtrack is the perfect way of really settling into a new eating regime and ultimately achieving that lifestyle change that's all important.

Ooooh, bit of a long post - anyone still awake?? lol
 
Okay, it was the first weigh-in-Wednesday today and I'm down by 3.2lbs according to the scales. Woohoo!

There's a long, long way to go still but it's a good start.

Today I did a mile walk in the heat and finished on 1630 cals. All in all, a good day :)
 
Awesome job.

I think I understand what you mean by adequate. Do not fall into the trap of thinking what you are doing is only adequate. You have decided to make this journey, That is more than adequate, you are getting some work-in, That is more than adequate. Focus on what you are doing and not on what you are not doing. Number of reps, miles walked, those are just numbers. Never think back and think" if I had just did X, I would be Y). Take pride in the changes you have made. You will be much happier. Once again this is a journey not a race.
 
Thanks vonbrynt

Today was a bit of a treat day as I went to the chip shop for tea. I get on really well with most of the staff in there so explained that I wanted something healthyish - they came back and suggested some chicken meat, but I'm not so sure that's really that low cal or fat as it's marinated in something that is really, really tasty - so I doubt it can be that good! lol

Anyway, it was only a regular serving and I'd only had 730 cals prior to that so I don't think my little treat will have done any harm at all - plus I really enjoyed it. I think I'm starting to get a hold of these new eating habbits :)
 
just a quick post to update on the last couple of days...

Friday was about 1800cals and Saturday higher, around 2100. The reason? I've not been feeling too well. It's a sinus infection that's been coming for about a week and it left me feeling pretty unwell so I upped my cals a tad as it felt the right thing to do. I guess my logic says that I needed that bit of extra strength.

On to today and I've done around 1600 cals and been on the go all day. Played cricket all afternoon in the baking heat then walked home, which is around 2 and a half miles.

All in all, I think I've done okay over the past few days. With any luck I'll also be feeling better soon too. Really looking forward to Wednesday so I can weigh in, I'm sure it'll be a good result :)
 
Ooooh, I didn't post yesterday - I have no idea why! Must have got all tired and forgot about it.

I'd like to post what I did - but I can't remember. The one thing I do recall is bashing my little toe and splitting it all open at the end **ouch**. The air was rather blue for a minute or two after that, I can tell you!

Anyway, all in all, it's far too painful to walk any distance on at the moment, so no miles to speak of either yesterday or today. Probably none for tomorrow either come to think of it.

I've done 1300 cals today so far, but I'm about to have some sandwiches which will push the total up a bit to around 1700.

Okay, I'm thinking hard now, and I think yesterday finished on 1300... no wonder I had no energy left! lol

Weigh in day tomorrow. Fingers crossed, I'm hoping for around 3lbs lost as I figure it's still much easier to lose at my current amount but I don't want to lose it too fast! I guess we'll find out in a few hours!
 
Hey Stan, congrats on your progress so far!

My scales in the UK only ever showed stones and kg. Cool that you got one that displays in lbs!

I lost weight my last year in Britain (I'm American but I lived there for years) and found that some of the ready meals from Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer actually don't have near as many calories and fat as you'd expect.

I remember the spag bol from Sainsbury's being particularly tasty. If you have a deep freeze get some when they're BOGOF and give them a go. Stay away from the Indian and deep-friend meat Chinese ones though! :seeya:
 
Thanks txsqlchick

Wow, M&S, don't think my budget would stretch to their food - I'd probably fail the credit check on the door lol. Seriously though, I had no idea the ready meals would be any good - I guess they fall into the stereotype of 'fast' food, because it's quick and easy it must be bad.

I am a sucker for indian food though. I had a craving for an onion bhaji today - I even tried to hunt one down at lunchtime!! If I do grab some ready meals (they used to be something like 5 for 5 or 6 pounds in Tesco), I'll have to work hard to avoid the 'bad' meals! lol.

Anyway, today... **adds up in head** 1150 cals. Hmmm, no wonder I'm feeling hungry! I usually have something straight after work which keeps me going until tea later on, but today I didn't as I had to head out - I think that's what's put it out today. I'm really trying not to count as I go through the day and more concentrating on settling into a better routine rather than worrying about numbers - it seems to be going okay in general but I need to be careful. I'm off to the supermarket in a few minutes so I think I'll treat myself to something in the 500 cals range for when I get home - see if I can find something really tasty!

Okay, today is Wednesday and that means weigh in day! Cue drum roll....

I'm down a further 4.4lbs to exactly 320lbs :party:

It's a bit more than I wanted but hey, who's complaining! haha!
 
Stan said:
Thanks txsqlchick

Wow, M&S, don't think my budget would stretch to their food - I'd probably fail the credit check on the door lol. Seriously though, I had no idea the ready meals would be any good - I guess they fall into the stereotype of 'fast' food, because it's quick and easy it must be bad.



Okay, today is Wednesday and that means weigh in day! Cue drum roll....

I'm down a further 4.4lbs to exactly 320lbs :party:

It's a bit more than I wanted but hey, who's complaining! haha!
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Im sure i read somewhere that a m&s sandwich is more unhealthy than a mcdonalds meal...not sure how true that is but yeah..

4.4lbs!!

Awesome.

:party:
 
:)Janez said:
4.4lbs!!

Awesome.
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Thank you :)

Well, today I ended on 1880 cals which is higher than my aim, mainly due to a bag of crisps I had at lunchtime. Not quite sure why I had them actually, I just did. Shame because I could've had something tastier instead - still, we live and learn and tomorrow I'll do better :)
 
Wow! Busy day!

Only just found some time to myself to sit down and have five minutes - had to work late as I'm not in for two weeks now, which kind of threw my eating routine a bit. Still, I finished the day on 1500 cals and got a quick mile walk in too.

I'm at a wedding all day tomorrow so I'm going to have to keep myself sharp and watch what I push down my throat. There'll be plenty of things sitting there saying eat me and I've no doubt the caterers will overdo it so there are lots and lots of leftovers, all tempting me.

I'll be strong though, I know I will. And I'll be coming in at my cals limit and enjoying myself at the same time.
 
Just a quickie to say I'm still here and still going!! lol

The weekend was tough - the wedding had much yummy looking food but my only regret is the slice of cheesecake I had - all the rest was realistically within my limits.

Okay, when I say 'slice' of cheesecake - I probably should say it was more of a slab! Haha! It was pretty good to be honest, but I do regret having it - it must have had about a million calories!

Rest of the weekend and start of the week has gone well without me breaching the 1800 target I've set myself. Weigh-in time is coming fast so I'd better hit the hay until then!
 
So it's Weigh-in-Wednesday yet again and Wooo! I've lost another 3.4lbs to bring me down to 316.6lbs.

Around 2000 cals today with little exercise I'm afraid so I shall have to try and get out and do a few miles at some point.

I've also been a bit geeky and done myself a spreadsheet. I've set out what I want to lose each week (2lbs) and how many cals according to what I've read I should consume to keep to that. I also went a bit further and used the Harris Benedict formula to try and predict how much I'd lose each week if I continue on my current cals limits. I created it about 10 days ago and trialled it since then and it's so far pretty accurate - according to the Harris Benedict figures I should currently weigh only 0.1lbs less than I actually do!

Anyway, the original point of the spreadsheet was to give myself a bit of an idea as to how long the whole losing would take and when I can expect to be able to level out at my goal weight. According to my 2lbs a week aim, I'd be complete by 14 October 2009 - which is fine by me - a long slog but well worth it.

However, the Harris Benedict formula suggests I could be at my goal by 13 May 2009 which is just 10 days after my birthday. It's something to aim for at least and would be an amazing birthday present to myself!

Whatever happens I think both dates are achievable and I'd be happy with either to be honest - but that birthday present IS tempting! lol
 
Time for a confession: I'm addicted to onion bhajis.

I've had at least one every day for the past 13 days so today I decided to break the bhaji habit. It was surprisingly hard, but I did it! lol

Anyway, I got thinking about it because someone at work was hanging around the chocolate machine at work trying to figure out which one they were going to have and confessed to being unable to last a single day without chocolate. It made me quite happy with myself that I had to TRY to remember what chocolate actually tasted like and even when I did remember, I can honestly say that I don't miss it - something that I couldn't have said before.

My addiction now is onion bhajis instead. Still not the healthyest (depending on how they're made and cooked) but surely a million percent better than chocolate!

Lunch for tomorrow? It's market day and there's a stall that sells all kinds of yummies - including onion bhajis - so my bhajiless day will be an isolated one ;)

Cals today: 1750
 
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