I didn’t fall off the wagon
I know I was AWOL yesterday but it’s not because I fell off the wagon, it’s because our laptop decided to quit working on Saturday afternoon and we couldn’t get it fixed over the weekend. I never realized how much I used that computer until it was broken.
Anyway, here’s my update. My weigh-in yesterday was 268.5, which means I was down 5 pounds last week. Like I said, I know some of the weight I gained was due to the salt in the Easter ham, but who cares?? I also ate really well all week and worked my butt off. Plus, I’m even more proud of how I handled Saturday. We had my son’s birthday party for his buddies and instead of telling myself I was going to resist the cake and then fail, I planned it so that it was time for a 300 calorie snack at that time. I’m not sure exactly how many calories were in the cake but even if I went over I didn’t view it as “cheating” so I stayed on plan. Then yesterday I ate well all day and had a bigger supper last night. I think I’m going to continue doing that, indulging a little at supper on Sunday nights. I think it will help me get through the week and there shouldn’t be huge repurcussions since I weigh in on Sunday mornings. And it’s not like I ate horrible food, I just had a steak with my cottage cheese and tomato.
Thanks for all of the wonderful comments, it really makes a difference. Hopefully we’ll get our computer fixed soon so I’ll have more time to read all of your stories.
Woa! Five pounds! Awesome!!!!
=D Congrats!
Actually, I’ve read all over the place that it’s good to have a high calorie day right after you weigh in, and it boosts your metabolism because your body gets tricked into thinking it will be getting more food. So it seems to be a tactic a lot of people use.
And I agree — you have to indulge once in a while. Deprivation is terrible. It’s awesome how you calculated the cake into your plan! That’s such good control.
You sound so happy and cheerful today. =D Woohoo!!
Yeah on the 5 pounds!!!!
Hi. THanks for the comment
It made me feel better about myself and the idea of calorie cycling really does take in effect sometimes thankfully.
I like how you gave way for the piece of cake. It’s so important to allow yourself the not-so-healthy foods. Great job
and keep it up!
What type of exercise/diet are you following by the way
Nice work on the 5 pounds! Remember that you’re eating for the rest of your life and you can’t go forever avoiding birthday cake. It showed good forethought that you factored it in. It only really matters when it’s a daily occurrence.