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Back to it – Week 1 Again

40by30 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:08:44 +0000

Last Monday, I got back into the diet.

I got derailed with sports, and have been eating whatever I wanted and maintaining at 160 pounds, or 18 pounds lost, for many weeks. (The last 5 pounds I had lost went right back on within a week, so they were probably just water weight.) I plan to do six weeks total, and hopefully be under 150 when I’m done. 147 is the upper limit of my bmi for a healthy weight, so that would be a nice start. I won’t be all the way to my goal, but I need energy right now, and I’ll get the last ten pounds off as soon as the season is over.

In week 1, I lost 3 pounds, so I am at 157 pounds.

Week 10

40by30 — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:22:04 +0000

I lost 3 pounds this week! I’m back on my diet. I also finally started lifting weights, and I lost a half inch on my waist.

I have lost 23 pounds in 10 weeks. That’s 2.3 pounds a week, and 12.9% of my weight gone! I am feeling better, and can really tell I look better.

I have 16 weeks left, and only 17 pounds to go. I have lost 4 1/2 inches off my waist, with 4 1/2 inches left. (I am currently at 31.5 inches)

I have my motivation back from the holidays – it just took an extra week. So I think I can cook some again, rather than just using boxed meals.

Week 9

40by30 — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:46:21 +0000

This week, I lost no weight.

It isn’t a real surprise – I had a lot of trouble sticking to my diet, and no motivation. This despite being halfway there.

I need to find some motivation, fast. Hopefully the transition back to work and the daily grind will keep me away from the fridge.

I have 20 pounds left to lose, and 17 more weeks. This is very doable.

Month 2

40by30 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:47:35 +0000

This month, I lost 7 pounds, bringing my total to 20.

In two months, 1/3 of my alloted time, I’ve lost half of the weight.

I’m really looking better. My face, arms, and body are noticably thinner in pictures, and I am happy to have a waist again.

I’m not exactly sure how much more I have to lose, but I know exercise will help to maintain the pace I’m on – down to a reasonable just less than 2 pounds per week. Plus, I only lost an inch off my waist, so I know a change is needed to look the way I want to.

Yay!

Week 8

40by30 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:45:49 +0000

This week (or half week), I lost 1 pound.

I’ve lost 20 pounds in 8 weeks. I’m halfway there.

Wow.

Week 7.5

40by30 — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:44:17 +0000

I was out of town and couldn’t check in on Monday, but in the last week and a half, I’ve lost 4 pounds!

That’s right – somehow I lost this weight over Christmas. I was pretty good, having one nice meal on Christmas Day and some limited alcohol, but working out some and overall being good.

Yay! 19 pounds total!

Day 45

40by30 — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:59:27 +0000

2Lean Cuisines (600)

Small Skim Mocha (150)

Bagel, Cream Cheese, Salmon, Tomato, Capers (650)

Total: 1400

Day 44

40by30 — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:52:19 +0000

I got back on my diet today.

Einstein 6-cheese bagel with salmon spread (450)

Einstein Sesame Bagel with butter (380)

Chili’s Grilled Caribbean Salad w/ 1/2 Dressing (560)

Popcorn (110)

Total: 1500

Day 43

40by30 — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:55:39 +0000

I didn’t quite get back to my diet today.

Clif Bar (260)

Jason’s Deli Turkey Reuben & Fruit (600)

Skim Latte (100)

Salmon & Coconut Curry Soup (300)

Mashed Potatoes with Butter & Mint (100)

Chocolate Pot (300?)

Wine (400)

Total: 2060

Week 6

40by30 — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:49:06 +0000

I lost 1 pound this week and nothing on my waist. This isn’t really a surprise, since I went off my diet over the weekend.

I have lost 15 pounds in 6 weeks – an average of 2.5 pounds a week. I have 25 pounds to go, and 20 more weeks. I am currently at 163 pounds.

The pound I lost is 0.6% weight loss over the past week. I have lost a total of 8.4%.