...And Weight Loss For All

 An acceptable result, although I was hoping for more.  However, I did have a day where I lost track of my calories and probably went over my limit, and there was also another day where I was sick and couldn't reach my calorie expenditure - I didn't even break 2000 steps.  So, I'm still on track and going alright. I just hope the depression I'm currently in doesn't get any worse, as I feel like simply giving up on not only my diet, but everything. Mini-goals: 1.2 kg to lose by the 3/4 way point (107.7 kg by September 1st) which is achievable, but I may need to step things up a little.

 Another great result this week. I've passed the 20kg loss mark! I'm continuing on a solid path, and making good progress!  I'm just so sick of looking in the mirror and seeing this... That little stubborn extra chin is still visible, even though it has been shrinking quite a lot. I can't wait for it to finally disappear!  At least it's not as bad as it used to be... This was 2013, where I was probably over 150kg. I'm disgusted for allowing myself to get this out of control. I honestly don't know what my wife saw in me back then! But, those days are gone, and I'm moving forward.  I'm looking good for reaching my goal, but I never like to presume. I need to stay vigilant and keep up the hard work, and earn the results.  Mini-goals: 2 kg to lose by the 3/4 way point (107.7 kg by September 1st) doable at my current rate, but again, I can't rest on my laurels!

Quite a surprising result this week.  Ordinarily, I would call it a disappointing result, but as I was expecting a gain of at least 800 - 900 grams, a loss is an unexpected surprise. After a somewhat stressful week, I was sure that I would be heavier, but have still managed a loss - albeit a small one. Still, a loss is a loss!  Everything else is still the same - the gap between weight and time is still there, but I would like it to be a little bigger. I'm still trying a few things out, but ultimately just going with the flow and just letting things happen. The trick is to surrender to the flow ⭕ Mini-goals: 100 g to lose to reach an even 20 kg loss. I WILL reach this by next week, and then some! After a busy day at work, I've probably already done it! 3.2 kg to lose by the 3/4 way point (107.7 kg by September 1st) still doable, as long as I focus, work hard, and behave!   

There's definitely going to be a gain in weight this week, for a few reasons. While I haven't exactly overeaten, I have lost track of my intake for a few days. Occasional snacking of less than ideal foods has also occurred, but the main reason has been stress.  The friend that I will be attending the Metallica concert with has been in hospital recently with gall bladder problems, resulting in its removal. Probably not a huge deal ordinarily, but as he suffers from spina bifida, it has been quite a debilitating ordeal for him.  He is home now and on the mend, but I have been worried sick about him. Of course, my paranoid and catastrophic brain would constantly assume the worst, and the stress and worry has surely contributed to a weight gain. Now that he is home, I'm feeling relieved and less stressed. Naturally, I'm still worried, but I'm a habitual worrier!  Either way, I will accept the results and roll with the punches. It's going to mean that my battle will ...

Much happier with this week's result, I'm not sure how but my body seems to be reacting better now - nothing has really changed much, but the tiny changes I have made seem to be working. I have finally gone below the threshold of obesity into just being overweight, which I feel is a good achievement.  The wiggle room between weight and time is still tight, but definitely still achievable if I continue on the same path.  Mini-goals: 400 g to lose to reach an even 20 kg loss. Hoping to reach this by next week, which should be fairly easy.  3.5 kg to lose by the 3/4 way point (107.7 kg by September 1st) which should be easy enough theoretically, but we'll see. 

An 'OK' result this week, however after a small experiment, I believe that I'm not exactly getting accurate results from my weigh in. Having stopped my mid-week weigh ins, curiosity got the better of me and on Saturday morning, I caved. The result was 112.6 kg, which I was happy with. Out of curiosity again, I weighed in the next day at the same time, to a result of 112.5 kg. Even better.  Now, these weekend weigh ins occurred at approximately 8:30 A.M. Due to having to get to work on a Monday morning, my regular weigh in occurs at around 6:30 A.M.  It is my belief that the 8:30 results are more accurate, with the 2 extra hours allowing the body to fully adjust and get rid of all...uh, let's call it 'waste.' Especially since that after a morning coffee, this waste tends to leave the body quicker.  I'm toying with the idea of making Sunday my weigh in day, so that I'm not rushed and I have plenty of time to get the body...'prepared' shall we say. ...