TexasTom's Journal, 07 September 2014

GOAL! 29 pounds in 21 weeks, with nary a single up week along the way. A lot of credit and a huge "Thank you" to my sister Judy, who is a trainer in the DFW area, for helping me with the nutrition guidelines (not a diet), as well as pointing me to this site. By eating small meals 4-6 times a day and focusing on a good balance of healthy fats, carbs, and protein, I can honestly say I never felt deprived or really hungry. Over these months I have started to enjoy even more some of the foods I used to just tolerate because they were healthy (salads and many vegetables). At the same time, my enjoyment/craving of some of the less healthy foods I used to eat a lot (ice cream, waffle fries, pizza buffet) has largely lost their appeal. I still can enjoy these, but very infrequently and in moderation. The monitoring of food and exercise was a huge help for me along the way. Going to continue with the same nutrition plan, albeit with a slight increase in caloric intake, as I strive to continue to get more fit. More energy than I have had in twenty years! If I can do it, every one of you can as well. Praise to God Almighty for what He has done!