Keddie's Journal, 05 January 2017

Just over a year ago I made the decision to take on the Journey of weight loss surgery. My mother took this picture Easter of 2016. At the time I was 340 lbs. Now just 7 months after my surgery combined with disciplined eating and regular exercise I'm down an astonishing 125 lbs. My DEXA scan shows I have went from 46% body fat to just 22% in what seems like no time flat. Although I am tempted to WANT to eat more than I should I use my surgery as a tool to let me know when it is time to stop. I still eat 2000-2200+ kcal a day but I know this will continue to be a journey for the rest of my life. To anyone looking to lose weight in 2017 I promise you can do it. My tips to you are simple.

1. Weigh and log EVERYTHING you put into your mouth.
(I weigh it down to the gram and log it every day)
2. Be aware of what you're eating to make smart choices.
(Eat high protein foods, fruits, and vegetables. Not chips and cookies)
3. Weigh yourself daily and log it
(I know this is a hot topic but it's about being accountable.)
4. Get your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) checked
(You don't know how many kcal you can eat unless you know how much you burn)
5. Stay active
(My journey has been tough filled with many hours on the bike find something you like and do it)

Good luck to everyone in 2017.

Keddie

215.8 lb Lost so far: 124.2 lb.    Still to go: 15.8 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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2457 kcal

Fat: 80.20g | Prot: 131.10g | Carb: 309.49g.   Breakfast: Premier Nutrition High Protein Shake - Vanilla. Lunch: Evol Panang Curry Chicken, Asian Best Thai Jasmine Rice, Wholly Guacamole Classic Guacamole, Late July Sublime Multigrain Tortilla Chips. Dinner: Stonewall Kitchen Wasabi Horseradish Cream Sauce, Daisy Sour Cream, Francisco International French Sandwich Rolls, Prime Rib. Snacks/Other: Darigold 2% Milkfat Cottage Cheese, Great Value Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup, Oregon Chai Vanilla Chai Tea Latte Concentrate, Kirkland Signature Milk, Wholly Guacamole Classic Guacamole, Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws - Sea Salt, Kirkland Signature Chocolate Brownie Protein Bar, Kirkland Signature Milk, Oregon Chai Vanilla Chai Tea Latte Concentrate, Honey Nut Cheerios. more...

3921 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Bicycling (fast) - 15/mph - 1 hour and 13 minutes, Standing - 4 hours, Resting - 10 hours and 47 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...