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I decided if I'm going to get serious about getting under 145 (my ultimate top acceptable weight) & make my goal of 144....or less 😊 I need to set some new parameters. I am only 2.2 lbs. over but I've been coasting there for a few weeks. If I decide that's OK, what's to stop me from deciding 2 more lbs. is OK....then 2 more?
I'm not looking radically bigger or different. My tummy may be slightly puffier. I'll never have a totally flat tummy without a tummy tuck. Although, I have to admit my first motivation for losing weight was appearance, I am also trying to be healthier.
Today, I lowered my calorie goal to 1600 (200 calories). I also decided not to have wine with dinner the rest of the week til Saturday. We are going to a Celebratory Party for our friend's daughter who has earned her Masters degree. Afterwards friends have invited us over to their house for an after party. I know I will want to have an adult beverage or 2 at the after party.
Since, I have been eating between 1800 to 2000ish, putting the cap at 1600 should show some results.
Today, Hubby & I ran errands & I got some groceries. I did watch 45 minutes of TV after we got home while I had a snack. Then I went outside & watered the gardens & plants on the deck. Next we did our afternoon walk.
I don't plan to restrict what I eat for meals this week (other than total calories) I plan to prepare good choices....Heavy on the chicken or fish & veggies. I do plan to be more conservative with snacks & desserts.
I think I've gotten a bit lackadaisical with snacking. I count my calories, but if it puts me over a little, I haven't been worrying about it, much. I always measure my snacks....no sitting down with a bag of chips or big bowl of nuts. I have just found myself choosing to nibble more.
My snack/ lunch today was hummus, baby carrots, 2 pickled okra & a "That's It" fruit bar.
Dinner was a chicken breast, corn on the cob & kale salad. I had a couple of glasses of Mint Mojito flavored sparkling water...one with dinner...one while we watched TV.
I'll start with these small changes this week & see where I go. Next week I'll decide if I want to add something new.
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147.2 lb
Lost so far: 25.6 lb.
Still to go: 12.2 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entry for 02 May 2022:
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1527 kcal
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Fat: 62.64g | Prot: 87.46g | Carb: 154.83g.
Breakfast: Coffee-Mate Sugar Free Italian Sweet Creme Coffee Creamer, Splenda Naturals Made with Stevia Extract, Coffee, Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, Thomas' Everything Bagel, Pears, Strawberries, Watermelon. Lunch: That's It Apples & Blueberries Mini Fruit Bar, Frigo Turkey Sticks, Talk O' Texas Okra Pickles, Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Bolthouse Farms Baby-Cut Carrots. Dinner: Smart Balance Original Buttery Spread, Grey Poupon Deli Mustard, Eat Smart Sweet Kale Salad, Great Value Corn on The Cob, Chicken Breast. Snacks/Other: Luigi's Cherry Lemon Swirl Real Italian Ice, Walmart White Chunk Macadamia Nut Cookie . more...
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steady weight
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