The Donut Wars

Sunday, August 21, 2016

151

It's a step in the right direction. And, I continue to avoid sugar like it's a career goal, as well as tracking every bite that goes into my cake hole.

While I don't feel super awesome about myself right now, I can at least say that I am trying.

Goals for the upcoming week:

1. Continue to track.

2. Continue to avoid sugar.

3. Move more.

Rinse, repeat.

Friday, August 12, 2016

152. Jebus H. Cripes

No wonder I ache like a sonofabitch and none of my clothes fit. Jebus.

How did I let this happen? I was doing so well, you know, two years ago. I can only blame myself, I know. I can make excuses about grief and middle age and metabolism all day, and that won't change the fact that I had the power to keep this from happening.

On the other hand, I also have the power to reverse the damage.

And, I'm on the right track. I'm on day 12 of no sugar and no soda. I am tracking every bite that goes into my mouth and I am paying attention to my body. While I haven't been able to incorporate exercise into the program yet, I plan to do just that-starting today-now that my schedule has freed up in the evenings. As the weather continues to get cooler, it will also be possible to spend more time outdoors, so walking will be my go-to exercise for a while.

This isn't a set-back; it's a challenge, and, I'm up to it.

Monday, August 8, 2016

Week Two Goal

Last week's goal to cut Diet Pepsi and refined sugar out of my diet went well. I diligently tracked everything that went into my pie hole, and, I am happy to report that none of it included actual pie.

I didn't weigh myself on Friday because I was surfing the crimson tide and knew that the result would be inflated. So, weigh-in to commence this coming Friday.

Goal for this week will be to move more. As I have a fairly busy week scheduled work-wise, I won't commit to daily exercise, but, I will wear my Fitbit and will do my level best to reach the suggested 10,000 steps a day as often as I can.

I will also continue to avoid sugar and soda.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Breaking It Down, One Goal a Week

Long term goals: Weight stable at just under 130 pounds, increased flexibility and strength, frequent cardio workouts.

How best to accomplish this? Smaller, achievable goals, spread out over the next three months. This week, the goal is to track what I am eating and to stay away from refined sugar and Diet Pepsi. That's it.

I'll weigh in on Friday to see what I am actually dealing with, and will determine the weight loss goal from there. In the meantime, I've had a good day, diet-wise.

Onwards and ~~upwards~~ downwards.

Recent photos:

There is a reason I stay behind the lens.

Monday, June 6, 2016

How I'm Eating Lately

I've been busy with family activities and social situations lately, so my diet has not been stellar. It hasn't been awful, just not as on point as I had been. I'll tighten the reigns next week, once we get back fro the trip that we are planning to Las Vegas later this week.

In the meantime, I will continue to track and document, no matter how grisly it may be.

Turkey and cheddar sandwich on wheat sandwich thins.

6 inch turkey on wheat from Subway.

Greek yogurt with blueberries.

Weight Watchers frozen entrée, mushroom ravioli.

Starbucks skinny cinnamon dolce latte and cherries.

Mock Caprese salad and half a rotisserie chicken breast.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Is It Possible to Have a Social LIfe and Diet?

The answer is yes, if you are able to stay away from the buffet table.

Last night, I attended a bridal shower for the daughter of some friends of ours. There was a lot of delicious food at the shower, but I managed to stick mainly to the fresh vegetable station. I did indulge in some hot spinach and artichoke dip with five large corn chips and three mini (and, I mean mini; these things were twee and precious and tasted like a lemon dream) cupcakes.

All in all, I didn't do too bad. I also didn't photograph the food, because I didn't want to look like a weirdo. Also, I was taking pictures of the bride, as I am the official event photographer for this particular wedding.