So, 2 weeks ago, 265lbs
This morning 260lbs.
Gotta say I am pretty happy about that. Worked out more days than not in the last 2 weeks, ate better (though not perfect) and ultimately am rewarded with 5lbs of weight loss.
Last time I saw the sub-260lb me was earlier this year, and not long before I found ways to short circuit myself. Hopefully this time I can say goodbye to the 260lb me forever.
What's to stop me? The holidays.
Every dieters nightmare, the holidays bring with it turkey, stuffing, chocolates, wine, candied yams, mashed potatoes made with cream, more wine, snack foods, appetizers.
And that's just the food.
Parties, drinks with neighbours, office lunches, festive specials.
And that's just the events,
Shopping, crazy malls, food courts, what to buy, interminable lines, out of stock, in-laws coming over, every weekend booked from now til January.
Basically, it is 6 weeks of high-stress, surrounded by the food that got me (and many of you) into trouble in the first place.
So how do we get past it? Well, first acknowledge it's going to be hard, be ready for it. I won't be expecting 2lbs a week out of myself over the next few weeks. I do however expect to continue losing. With that in mind this is the time to be especially vigilant on all those days you don't have an event.this is not the time of year for a quick trip to Wendy's, or for some extra little weekday treat. This is when 90% of your meals have to be very healthy options. Balanced, filling, healthy meals, because the other 10% are going to be trouble.
As for that other 10%, well, a few tips. Avoid loading up on breads, enjoy the main courses, avoid the appetizers. At parties, stay away from those easy snacks that seem to keep filling your mouth while you chat with friends. Watch how much you are drinking, switch to water when you can. Be very mindful of EVERYTHING you put in your mouth this month, don't mindlessly snack.
Lastly, but importantly, exercise. It's a busy time of year, but this is when you have to say "My health comes first" find the time to work out. Morning, after shopping, before bed, just get moving. Find ways to sneak in extra burn, don't fight for the close parking space at the mall, park in the far reaches and enjoy the walk. the exercise will help with all the extras we are bombarded with, and its a great way to bleed off some of the stress.
It's this time of year where we face the most challenges, re-focus, put in that effort, and make this a truly happy, and guilt-free holiday season.
I'll see you all at the malls. I'll be in parking lot Z, Row 30, right next to the abandoned shopping cart.
@fatfitman
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Darren:
Followed your Facebook link to your blog. Good for you to recognize that there is a fat guy hiding a fit guy. Noticed when I saw you before the Jays game in September that you had added some girth! Weight loss is a simple concept - - reduce intake, increase usage - - but very challenging to execute. But if you succeed, you'll be able to skate effortlessly with the kids!!
Best wishes
Grant Carter
I moved the sister in law on Saturday, played hockey on Sunday, played soccer on Monday and will play hockey again on Tuesday.
I suck at exercising, but I'll always play a game. More games!
Fittest I ever was was during uni when I could play hockey 3-4 days a week.
You're a play dude, can you get in more games?
I'd love to play more, but family commitments, and frankly the cost, are both impediments to that. I'm enjoying most of the exercise I do (prefer playing, no doubt), and the exercise is paying dividends on the ice. I have way more jump than I have had in years. I can't wait to see how I perform as the pounds continue to come off.
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