Down 1.6 (54 lbs total)
It has been hard to get back to tracking and keeping within my points allowance. The entertainment opportunities at this time of year always involve eating and drinking - and it's only going to get tougher as Dec 25th draws near. I think I'm going to have to ride it out as best I can while still going to parties and dinners and enjoying myself. The biggest problem is alcohol because even one drink makes me abandon all restraint. When I was younger (and cuter) this often led to other indulgences - now it leads to me sidling up to the buffet table over and over until it agrees to go home with me.
And, on the topic of indulgence, I had the best prawns I have ever eaten the other night. If you are in Victoria go to Bon Rouge and order the Andalucian Prawns - you'll thank me.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Week 45
Up 6.2 (52.6 lbs total)
It's like a week of Biggest Loser in reverse :) I well and truly fell off the wagon this week and ate everything I wanted washed down with a lot of alcohol. I then ate and drank before weighing in and wore jeans and a sweater. It's like when the contestants water-load before a weigh-in when they have immunity - next week's scales should be equally dramatic. Provided, of course, that I do not carry on with the same abandon. But stress apparently demands carbs accompanied by salty fat and I have to say that the Nachos and beer I had at the pub were unbelievably good.
I am trying to remember what the longue durée looks like so that I take these gains in stride. But, while I talk a good talk, it is difficult every time it happens. It is like a long-term relationship: grooves get established and the cart runs in them almost without thinking; which is good if the grooves lead in a positive direction but if they don't it can be hellish, even with all the desire in the world, to erase them and start fresh ones.
Good news: All of my blood work is normal: good cholesterol, good blood sugar, good blood pressure. I am officially 'cured' of type II Diabetes.
It's like a week of Biggest Loser in reverse :) I well and truly fell off the wagon this week and ate everything I wanted washed down with a lot of alcohol. I then ate and drank before weighing in and wore jeans and a sweater. It's like when the contestants water-load before a weigh-in when they have immunity - next week's scales should be equally dramatic. Provided, of course, that I do not carry on with the same abandon. But stress apparently demands carbs accompanied by salty fat and I have to say that the Nachos and beer I had at the pub were unbelievably good.
I am trying to remember what the longue durée looks like so that I take these gains in stride. But, while I talk a good talk, it is difficult every time it happens. It is like a long-term relationship: grooves get established and the cart runs in them almost without thinking; which is good if the grooves lead in a positive direction but if they don't it can be hellish, even with all the desire in the world, to erase them and start fresh ones.
Good news: All of my blood work is normal: good cholesterol, good blood sugar, good blood pressure. I am officially 'cured' of type II Diabetes.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Week 44
Down 2.6 (58.8 lbs total)
Short week in which I was faithful to the daily points total, got some exercise and drank a lot of water. All in preparation for the weekend trip to Vancouver in which I will no doubt eat too much on the ferry, drink too much wine at Susan's, and eat too much on the ferry again. I'm betting I gain those 2.6 right back! But it will be worth it because denial never did do a soul good.
My next goal is to hit the 70lb mark - should be doable by New Year's day 2010.
Short week in which I was faithful to the daily points total, got some exercise and drank a lot of water. All in preparation for the weekend trip to Vancouver in which I will no doubt eat too much on the ferry, drink too much wine at Susan's, and eat too much on the ferry again. I'm betting I gain those 2.6 right back! But it will be worth it because denial never did do a soul good.
My next goal is to hit the 70lb mark - should be doable by New Year's day 2010.
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