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Wow, shocker weigh in this morning! 245 even, down 1.8 lbs since yesterday.
Work yesterday was rough, walking around the campus on crutches was incredibly tough. Walking to work (300 yards) was like running a mile or something. Then lunch was the same, and then getting out to the car. It was a bit easier today. So I feel like I may be getting more physically fit from a few weeks of EXTREME inactivity. But hey, my foot is in a boot after surgery!
This ambulatory period of being laid up, and on crutches has made me much more mindful of what I eat. Since my activity is far lower, so is my appetite thankfully. I think it has shifted my body into another mode, I shall call it "Lazy weight loss mode". I am losing weight nicely by eating right with little to no activity. In a way I am glad, even if I am losing some muscle (Yeah, that's the ticket!). I am hopeful, confident even, that when I am able to be more active and take my power walks again, it will kick-start another cycle of weight loss.
I have physical therapy starting in about a month. I am not sure what to expect. Stretching and exercises for my foot I suppose, maybe some stuff to rebuild that calf that has turned to jello. I am looking forward to it.
Last night my Daughter was tasked with feeding me dinner, she made a delightful stir fry of noodles and chicken with veggies and hot sauce. It came out terrific! She was proud of herself and so was I. The portion was even just right. I generally try to limit carb intake at dinnertime, but they were whole wheat noodles, so it was all good right? LOL
Today I am not sure what I am going to do, its all a bit of a shock being back at work after over 2 weeks off. Lunch is chaos as I have to have my pals get me my tray of food. Yesterday my buddy forgot my drink and fork, hehe. It makes you think about people who are permanently disabled. I know have much more empathy for them. I have even considered making a donation to a charity.
Today I am grateful for my new-found mobility. Being able to get to work and visit my friends. They have been taking care of me nicely, washing my cereal bowl, and bringing me water! I am grateful for my loving wife. She does not show much sympathy, but when I squeal loud enough I get what I need. I am also grateful for my kids, having Zach back into a school routine makes our home so much more "normal". Even Caitlin is inspiring to stay on her journey too.
I hope everyone has a nice day. I am going to do my part to have one.
Thanks, JP
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245.0 lb
Lost so far: 24.0 lb.
Still to go: 60.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entry for 18 January 2012:
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1702 kcal
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Fat: 60.17g | Prot: 95.97g | Carb: 188.23g.
Breakfast: skimmed milk, Honey Clusters Cereal. Lunch: calamari, Italian Bread, mushroom ravioli. Dinner: Steamed Rice, Chicken Breast (Skin Not Eaten). Snacks/Other: Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Pretzel. more...
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losing 12.6 lb a week
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