TheKarenS's Journal, 17 March 2015

This is the smallest I've been in months! And unlike before, I can tell a difference in how I feel, physically and emotionally. I have energy, and I actually feel good and happy!

So what have I been doing? I've been eating well. That means I've been keeping my carbs around 25 per day, or less, and eating real (whole, clean) foods. But most importantly, physically and mentally, I've been walking. I try to do it before a meal, preferably breakfast. And this weekend I even managed to walk before every meal. I feel that walking before eating puts your body in fat-burning drive. And often it alleviates that starving feeling, and then I'm less likely to over eat. Mentally, it makes me think more critically of my food choices. Cuz if I've put that much effort in, do I really want to eat that extra serving?

Whatever the case, I'm down 10+ lbs in 17 days. Woohoo!

148.6 lb Lost so far: 28.2 lb.    Still to go: 13.6 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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1394 kcal

Fat: 100.00g | Prot: 77.50g | Carb: 45.34g.   Breakfast: southern quality country style sausage, Fried Egg. Lunch: Cheddar Cheese, Tomato Paste, Cauliflower, Great Value Original Beef Jerky, Green Bell Pepper, Taco Seasoning Mix, American Deluxe Processed Cheese, Ground Beef (80% Lean / 20% Fat), Onions, Cabbage, Cheddar Cheese, Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies. Dinner: Hannaford Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms, Butter, Publix Onions, Red Sweet Pepper, Prima Della Sliced Provolone Cheese, Sarah Lee roast beef. Snacks/Other: Sugar, Butter, gold medal GOLD MEDAL UNBLEACHED FLOUR. more...

2221 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Driving - 1 hour, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 34 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 8 hours and 26 minutes, Standing - 6 hours. more...