So its Super Bowl Sunday and the end of week 4 and it's time for the results of a bad week. But first I'd like to talk about yesterday. By now it's no secret that this has not been my best week but the support I've gotten on this blog from everyone to get back on track has been great. That's where it ends unfortunately. Last night around dinner time my wife went out to the store to pick up a few things because we had not gone out shopping for the week yet. Much to my surprise she came home with several snack foods. And not just any snack foods but some of my favorites like Caramel Cakes and May West cakes (the mini versions). That's 16 mini cakes between two boxes. When I asked her what she had been doing because this had already been a bad week, she replied: "They were on sale and I thought you would like a treat to snack on". I could not believe my ears, she knows what kind of week I've had and that I am trying to get back on track and she buys me cakes to eat. Once I pointed the obvious out to her we had a small chuckle and she put the cakes in the fridge. I have to admit with those cakes in the fridge I was tempted all night long just because I knew they were there. These are the things that I continue to find are the real challenges behind a life style change.
Anyway back to the results. I was certain that I didn't lose any weight this week but how much did I gain back would be the question. The answer is: 4.00 lbs. yes I gained 4.00 lbs back to bring me to 283 lbs. Last week I was at 279 pounds (under 280 for the first time in well over a year) and now I'm back to 283 lbs. I knew with the way this week was going I'd gain some weight back but a whole 4.00 lbs just seems like a lot to me. After all most of the week I wasn't even eating much at all. I sure comes back fast when it's on the up swing doesn't it. The only thing to do now is get back up on that horse and ride. By the way I didn't check my measurements like I was supposed to for today. After the weight gain, I'm not comfortable checking these results. One bad number is enough for me at this point. I mean I am still only four weeks in (it's early) and I don't want any other info that could possibly bring down my spirits. So I've decided to wait two more weeks before checking my measurements and I'll probably just keep it at every six weeks going forward. This will give me more time between each measuring to re-adjust if needed.
Super Bowls Sunday and this would certainly not normally be a date that you would find me dieting or on a life style change. To that end today will be different as I will eat some of my favorite foods, just better. Tonight I will be eating a plate of Nachos at kick off, only these will be much healthier that I have ever had before now. Instead of lean ground beef I'll be substituting for Lean ground Turkey with Mexican spices on whole wheat Nacho chips with Salsa and Low Fat Cheese. Now if that doesn't sound like a health plate of Nachos I don't know what does. So "Bon Appetite", to everyone today and just don't go over board, remember moderation is also the key.
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Have a good one, Keep strong and don't let little setbacks keep you from your goals!
Thanx,
Looper
Oh well, just keep your chin up and keep persevering! It is good you are blogging your progress. Think of all of us pulling for you when those snacks in the fridge are calling your name! Are you weighing yourself first thing in the morning after you pee? That will make sure your not measuring water weight.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the challenge - you can do it!