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I was at 178.8 for 3-5 days. After one day of good clean eating & drinking 100+ oz of water & getting 7+ hours of sleep, I lost 2.4 lbs. Just goes to show how much excess water I was retaining. Of course this was expected, but it feels good nonetheless.
I have made two new "rules" or "guidelines" for myself. I don't like either of those words. Maybe I should say I'm working on developing two new habits or postiive behaviors. At any rate,....
1. During our daily walk with Cooper (the dog), stop and have a mini picnic. We did this yesterday, and it was wonderful. We stopped at a bench on the marina. Cooper had a waterbreak and layed in thee shade of the bench. Evie & I enjoyed the sea breeze and watching the people walk by while sharing a banana. This behavior obviously increases my time outdoors, which has multiple benefits. I spend way too much time inside, especially since I live on the Med. Somedays I only leave the house for our mid-day walk (30-60 mins). Being outdoors puts me around other people (even if it is only people watching). When the cruise ships are in, I hear a lot of people speaking English along the marina, which is always nice. I think being outside, getting fresh air and sun (Evie & I always sun sunscreen) is good for the mind & body. It is a great way to get out of a funk - I think it rejuvinates my mind/body - increasing my mood & energy levels.
2. I have created a stand-up "desk" in the living room in an effort to reduce the amount of time I am sitting. Currenntly, I sit waaaay to much. And in my circumstances, sitting only promotes sluggish behavior. Once I sit, I find it hard to get up. Standing will not only benefit me b/c of its own benefits but I believe that it will also lead me to be more productive with household chores and even fun tasks.
It is easier to do good things for yourself when you feel good & have a good attitude/mood. At least, that is 1000% true for me. If I feel bad, I become a blob - a bump on a log - I lose all motivation and real desire to do anything. And that is not me. I am known for being audacious (in a good way) and fun-loving. I am a do-er, a traveler. I like to play games and be loud. I talk to every person in the room. That is the real me.
Thank you for reading this and being apart of my journey. "It takes a village to raise a child" is a common saying used at my church during the sacrament of baptism. But, I find that it applies to everyone at every stage of life. We never stop needing a support system to be our best selves.
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174.4 lb
Lost so far: 17.6 lb.
Still to go: 9.4 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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losing 16.8 lb a week
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