Eric’s Dream

Week one.

After being shocked into fear and HOSTILE ANGER a week ago, I decided I needed to get myself under a minimal amount of control before I got to a point where I would be wanting to lose 20lbs JUST TO GET BACK WHERE I AM NOW!  I have been there many times before and I really don’t want it to go there any more than I already have.

Here is a summary of week one.

Worked out 6 of 7 days.

Ate acceptably 6 of 7 days.

…shoot… let me give myself a grade.

I would give myself a “B” on workouts and a “C” on eating.

I could have worked out more intensely and for longer periods than I did…. and I DEFINITELY could have eaten better.

When it came to food, I didn’t keep track of calories most of the time.  I just tried to eat small quantities more frequently and made sure to never have my “weak’ foods near me. No chocolate, chips, ice cream, etc.

I find if I eat bland foods, my crazy cravings are more manageable. I mostly ate cereal bars, deli chicken (low sodium), and fruits. I was very conscience of what I was eating, but didn’t keep an exact tally….which is something I REALLY need to start doing.

I had a few missteps, but nothing too terrible. As long as I work out, I tend to stay focused on my eating too…(as demonstrated by my not working out on Sat., which led to eating poorly too)

05/20/09 – 294

05/27/09 – 282

Down 12lbs.  I’m hoping I can give myself an  “A” or a “B” in both categories next week.  I know from past experience that the second week weight doesn’t fall off like the first week, so I will need to “step up my game.”

Total weight lost so far:  12lbs