FatGuy (shrinking)inNC
Jan '10 has been a mental challenge
Feb 02, 2010
Well as January comes to a close, I can say that despite my best efforts, it has Been a challenge to continue to lose the weight.On the 7th, I went for my first fill, 5.8CC's in an APL Band. I was excited to get some restriction and start shedding the pounds. Alas, not much restriction to speak of, and a continued weight loss stall. Since I was cleared by the Dr to start exercising, the time had come to face the one part of this surgery that I dreaded.
I started out with my Wii and the EA Active program and can report that I have been diligent in doing about 30-40 minutes per day of vigorous cardio, (boxing, tennis, running, volleyball, baseball batting). I have actually gotten into the habit of doing these exercises as soon as I get home from work each weekday evening. I'm not at the (looking forward to them point yet), but I'm making my best effort in years to stay the course. Despite the exercise and continuing my low carb, high protein food choices, the scale wasn't moving much (up a lb down a lb).
So last week it time for some real investigation, especially since I was starting to head towards that (this isn't working, so let's have one of these foods) frustration moments.
What I discovered: 1. my lunchtime protein shake was starting to keep me lees full, and by the time I was done with the exercises at night I was eating more than necessary for dinner. My solution was to start bringing leftovers from the previous nights dinner to work for lunch.
2. I analyzed my fluid intake and discovered that I was not getting in the necessary 60-70 oz of water per day. I actual was shocked at this because I love water and never expected to have it be a problem. Upon further reflection I attributed my sudden loss of interest in water and it's taste (yes good water has a taste), only to discover that since I had cleansed my system from all the simple carbs and sugars, and lowered my salt intake, I was craving far less water. My solution was to fill up the water bottle and keep it in plain sight wherever I was, whatever I was doing. This was especially important at home, I found out of sight in the refrigerator was not a good place, so now it goes where I go (within reason).
I am happy to report that the last week of January showed me with a 3 lb weight loss. I hope this continues into Feb and beyond. My second fill is on February 4th. I plan to get some additional added but am going to try not to get too aggressive because I have been reading an awful lot about many people being way too tight.
I would like to get to the point where I could limit meals to about a cup and currently I'm more like at the two cup point despite my calories to be around 1100-1200 which is a good target for a guy my size and bone structure.
I am predicting that I will fall short of my ten lb weight loss goal for the V-Day challenge, but do think I can get to my St. Pat's day target.
In closing out this particular entry in my blog, let me say that despite the frustrations of January and the much slower weight loss, I have stayed on course with exercise, healthy food choices, and positive mental attitude. For that I am most proud. I have lost a total of 42lbs and I am just 9 lbs away from the half way point of my journey.
Not bad for a FatGuy(shrinking)inNC
