gastropod's Journal, 26 November 2021

Not really intending to maintain here but that is what's been going on for the last few weeks. After my all-time low on 10/12, I crept up nearly 10 lbs. So I took the reins again and combined more rigorous tracking to a lower daily intake (I was routinely taking in > 2000 with more than half of that after 7pm and I cut back to the 1200 to 1400 range). As temperatures have fallen to <40F here, I shifted my all outdoor biking routine to a bit of outdoor plus spinning plus walking with Ms.G. That's done the trick and got me back to within sight of my low. Its also encouraging to see that I can actually manage my weight this way and suggests that maintenance will be possible.

While my 2021 focus was 100% on losing weight, which I certainly did, this coming year I will focus on improving my overall fitness, strength and conditioning while continuing to work toward losing this last 20 lbs. I've had a Peloton for about a month and from what I've seen so far, it can take me much further than over the road biking. I want to add some weight training to develop strength and toning in my upper body. As I've note before, I have oodles of empty skin that could use filling with some muscle. I doubt I will ever invest in the surgeries needed to recover a "normal" physique, even though the net result would include about a 30-lb additional weight loss.

Enjoy this Friday after Thanksgiving FS family. Make it, log it, eat it, and live it!

233.8 lb Lost so far: 160.2 lb.    Still to go: 19.8 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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1098 kcal

Fat: 32.14g | Prot: 69.77g | Carb: 146.40g.   Breakfast: Broccoli, Onions, Mushrooms, San Marcos Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, Thomas' Light English Muffin, Egg Beaters Egg Substitute, Cooked Dry or Black, Brown or Bayo Beans (Fat Not Added in Cooking). Lunch: Egg Beaters Egg Substitute, San Marcos Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, Onions, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Thomas' Light English Muffin, Cooked Dry or Black, Brown or Bayo Beans (Fat Not Added in Cooking). Dinner: Gaea Pitted Kalamata Olives, Great Value Romaine Lettuce, Bell Peppers, Zucchini , Cucumber (with Peel) , Tomatoes, Kirkland Signature Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Olive Oil , Cooked Spaghetti Squash (Fat Not Added in Cooking), Ricotta Cheese (Whole Milk) , Del Monte Diced Tomatoes, Sam's Club Orange Bell Pepper, Ground Beef (80% Lean / 20% Fat), Zucchini, Onions, Garlic , Celery , Prego Traditional Spaghetti Sauce, Del Monte Diced Tomatoes, Sam's Club Orange Bell Pepper, Ground Beef (80% Lean / 20% Fat), Zucchini , Onions , Garlic , Celery , Prego Traditional Spaghetti Sauce. more...