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Is anyone hungry for a worm? I just opened a can of 'em in the forum! LOL...
Yesterday I posted a new thread in the community forum, inviting people to share their image and info when they use FatSecret. The reason for this is that I feel that it makes you more accountable in what you're doing. It makes you say "Yes, I am doing this, and I am going to see this to the end". It takes the wishy-washyness out of the equation, and removes your option of going back, it removes your option of backing out, thus (hopefully) removes your option of failing.
Of course - OF COURSE - there are a million reasons to NOT do this, as we all have personal lives, security concerns, hateful co-workers and all those other issues that may prohibit us from doing this. It's all up to the individual person if they want to follow my advice. I am simply stating what I have seen getting me to my goals, what I have done differently this time around. Like many others here, this is far from my first weight loss journey, but this is the first one that I WILL see to the end, even if my doctor says I need to go much further than I had ever prepared myself for.
Every day I track everything. EVERYTHING. Every day I journal. Rule is, there HAS to be a daily journal, if only a few words on busy days. There is ALWAYS time to journal, even if it's just a quickie from my cell phone (yes, you can do that through the app).
Also, EVERY DAY I report my weigh-in on Facebook. You would not imagine the support I have been getting through the last year. Not ONE negative comment. All positives, even when things are going wrong, when I bitch and whine. When that happens, people give me advice, suggestions and encouragement, and it helps me going. Same with all you guys here who has me as a buddy, and everyone else who read my (at times lengthy) journals. I see it as therapy, and a way to stay focused on the task at hand - losing weight.
Of course, when I suggest something, it is merely that - a suggestion. If you want to follow my advice or not is 100% up to you. There is no law when it comes to FatSecret. However, I do think it's wise to listen a little bit to those who are succeeding. Take a peek over their shoulder and see what they are doing to get it right. That's what I have done. I have not invented anything here. I have merely taken other people's success, and modified it to my liking, to my needs and to what I believe I could accomplish and live with on a day-to-day basis. That's all.
I do see a need for help in here. I have literally dozens of messages in my inbox from people asking me to help figuring this weight loss beast out. I am more than happy to help - I happily spend hours doing it on a daily basis, and I really like doing it. It's nice to know I can make a difference, and again - it's MY therapy to keep me focused. How embarrassing wouldn't it be if I didn't follow my own weight loss to the end now? I no longer have failure as an option - and I like that. I HAVE to go on, whether I want to or not. Fortunately, I DO want to. I love my new life and nothing's ever gonna take that away from me.
Anyways, back on track...
Today, I gained a little tiny bit, 200 grams. I am still under 90 kgs, and that truly amazes me. I worked HARD to get under 90 for yesterday, and I know that I was probably dehydrated. That mission has been accomplished, and now it's time to move on. Whether I stay under 90 all the way I don't know - there is an Indulgence Day coming up (I like that one!) this Saturday and traditionally I gain a couple of kgs right after. So I wouldn't be surprised to see the number to up above 90 for a little bit. We'll see.
Yesterday I went for a VERY controlled celebration of my weight loss anniversary. I went to work, and when I came home I made an awesome hot and spicy chicken soup for La Familia and I, and I stuffed myself silly. Not many calories in it, but man it was good. Then, as a dessert I had WAY TOO MUCH low calorie ice cream. The local store here has one that is actually pretty decent, caramel flavor, and I had half a liter! Still, I didn't go over my calories, but it would very well add to the gained weight today, simply because it's still processing.
I had a great time, and honestly it was a good laugh to see my forum thread de-rail like that. It even brought the missus into the game. Please do take note of her profile pic! I love it - and I love her! :)
Anyways, it seems like I could keep babbling today. I better stop. Gotta go to work soon.
Take care, all my friends, and have a wonderful day. I am back to day one on the rest of my weight loss journey today. Life is good. Very good indeed. :)
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198.0 lb
Lost so far: 143.7 lb.
Still to go: 10.6 lb.
Diet followed 100%.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 06 October 2011:
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1524 kcal
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Fat: 52.78g | Prot: 63.56g | Carb: 194.55g.
Breakfast: husk, French or Vienna Bread (Includes Sourdough), ham, Rye Bread, Egg. Lunch: chicken soup. Dinner: Kartoffel både, Frankfurter. Snacks/Other: Apples, Danish Chocolate pudding. more...
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2983 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Desk Work - 8 hours, Sitting - 6 hours and 40 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 20 minutes, Standing - 1 hour. more...
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gaining 3.1 lb a week
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