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Thanks to all for the comments on my recent journal entry. Great stuff and just one more reason I love this site. Now, on to my over analyzing of my weight loss journey... :)
With all of my data analysis I realized one other thing that I was not taking into consideration and thanks to Tiswango for pointing out water weight. Another activity on my Monday to Wednesday gym excursions, besides exercising like a banshee, was my use of the steam room. I love it as it is very relaxing, and from Internet research, if used correctly, has some very healthy components to it. I originally discounted its affect as I drink well over 128 oz of water a day and make sure when I exercise that I stay well and truly hydrated. Still though I drink the same amount of water outside of exercising. One component of the steam room though would be additional water weight loss. It hit me this morning when I picked up my Bubba keg full of coffee how heavy it was. I should therefor expect some weight gain from water and not stress out on it. What should be more concerning is primarily focusing in on eating well over the Thursday to Sunday time period and not worry about a fluctuation of a couple pounds here or there. With that in mind calorie control, within reasonable limits, will be my prime focus over this period.
Lets be honest, the true test is how you look and feel. I am now at the stage where I am putting away my size 40 pants and getting all of my size 38 pants back out. They fit comfortably in all cases and are indicative of the fact that I have lost both weight and girth. I have also grabbed a size 36 back out to try on in the coming months. Today I actually went to the basement (growing up in California I never had one of these and love the extra space) and pulled out a couple of shirts to replace ones that are over sized. I also feel healthier, happier and more engaged in life. It is these things that are the true measure of success. Thanks again to all the awesome members of this great site...
Diet Calendar Entries for 23 April 2010:
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2583 kcal
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Fat: 80.42g | Prot: 139.98g | Carb: 354.19g.
Breakfast: Smart Ones English Muffin, Muscle Milk Protien Shake, coffee, Milk Skim, Metamucil. Lunch: Mango, Creamy Parmesan Chicken. Dinner: American Cheese, Mayonnaise, Tuna White, Submarine Roll. Snacks/Other: Peanut Butter, Graham Crackers, Popcorn, Fiber One. more...
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3990 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Standing - 1 hour, Sitting - 3 hours, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 1 hour, Driving - 1 hour, Desk Work - 6 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 2 hours, Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 1 hour, Calisthenics (light, e.g. home exercise) - 30 minutes. more...
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