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Day 1. Time to make some big changes in my diet because I can't exercise as much due to knee pain. I weighed in at 171 two days ago, which is down from 185 a few years ago. I had lost 20 pounds at that point, but am now up 6. I gain and lose very gradually so I don't even realize what's going on until I can't button my pants (so I switched to elastic waists, LOL!)
At 54.5 I am the oldest person at my work. All these young gals (and guys) work out, try to eat well, and take care of themselves. I feel inspired! I was most recently a professional organizer/declutterer primarily for seniors where I was the hip young thing, so it's been a bit of a culture shock for me. Fortunately I have kids who are young adults and they help keep me current.
I was also a merchandiser for Nabisco, running around to stores and putting up displays. I brought home a lot of stuff that no one really needs to eat, LOL! Without all the temptation of cookies staring at me every day, it has been easier to cut some of the sugar out of my diet.
My goal is to reduce inflammation and lose some weight. I call it the "Shut Your Big Fat Mouth" diet. I think it will work.
Last night hubby wanted to go to Olive Garden for dinner -- oh no! That's a big mine field for me. I ordered the chicken picatta with roasted zucchini and enjoyed two plates of salad and 2 breadsticks. I brought home half the chicken and zucchini and had it for lunch today with blueberries, which made me feel virtuous. It also filled me up!
My big failing is giving in to cravings. I just googled the number of calories in a stick of butter because I feel like eating popcorn for dinner. I've done so well today that I actually COULD eat a stick of butter, but the thought is making me a tad queasy. I've done it many many many times before + Parmesan cheese, so time to change. I can do it!
Diet Calendar Entries for 23 May 2018:
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1479 kcal
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Fat: 82.10g | Prot: 95.11g | Carb: 103.50g.
Breakfast: Good Earth Sweet and Spicy Tea, Bananas, Chobani Greek Yogurt Black Cherry on The Bottom. Lunch: Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Zucchini, AriZona Beverage Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey, Olive Garden Chicken Piccata. Dinner: Costco Edamame, Pepperoni Stix (1 oz), Costco Edamame, Cougar Gold Sharp White Cheddar Cheese. Snacks/Other: Good Earth Sweet and Spicy Tea, Dry Roasted Almonds (with Salt Added), Dry Roasted Almonds (with Salt Added). more...
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2423 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Stretching (yoga) - 10 minutes, Desk Work - 8 hours, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 6 hours and 50 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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