I'm turning the page on my recent eating struggles and have stabilized myself, eating on program. It feels great to be on program, and it feels great to find success getting myself BACK on program. I know I sound like a broken record, but short of not making those off-program choices, I believe my future long-term success at maintenance hinges, in part, on being able to recover and get back on track. I'm concentrating on ditching my "all or nothing" outlook. As Stuart Smally said in the hilarious movie Stuart Saves His Family (video Prozac for me!) "It's progress, not perfection."
I've been reading a lot about people who successfully maintain their weight loss, and there are a few strategies that they generally employ:
- They have a 5-10 pound weight range that they maintain. When reaching the upper end they watch their diets more closely, and when they go above the range, the employ weight loss measures. Most weigh themselves at least once a week, if not daily.
- They experiment to find a calorie range that maintains their weight in that range, neither gaining nor losing. After their weight loss, they gradually add back in calories in 100-calorie increments until they are stable. They add a few more if they increase their activity level.
- Most of them log their food daily to keep track of calories, and a good number mentioned measuring and weighing food to ensure accuracy.
- They move! Every day on a regular basis they get some exercise and it is a part of their routine.
Where I Am Today
Since I've started introducing food and I'm feeling more energetic, I made a few positive steps recently that are helping me to keep motivated and moving forward.
- I've started the C25K program (Couch to 5K running app), and have enjoyed including some jogging in my workouts. It feels great! My body wants to move!
- I signed up for the Silver Strand 10 Miler, that will take place in early November. I plan to run/walk it with my sister, niece and a good friend. I'm jazzed to be training for this beautiful race that is relatively flat and runs along beautiful Coronado Island. It will also add some structure and a goal to my workouts.
- On that note, I just invested in a pair of real running shoes. I actually went to our local running store, had them do all kinds of tests on my feet and the way I walk, and then they helped me pick out the perfect pair of shoes. I tried several on and these felt right almost immediately.
I feel really positive today and excited to move forward, creating a life that will sustain my weight loss and hopefully even lose the last 10 pounds so I can reach my goal.
I also updated my Progress Pictures to document my current weight, since it had been a while. I noticed the difference in my upper body the most this time. My neck is elongated and my collar bones are showing. I've gone from a pants size 26 to a size 8/10 depending on the cut. I went from a XXL t-shirt to a Medium.
So this is the my update and progress. I hope all of you are working your programs as well. Let's not get discouraged with setbacks, but let's move forward and keep making small, positive changes.
I've been reading a lot about people who successfully maintain their weight loss, and there are a few strategies that they generally employ:
- They have a 5-10 pound weight range that they maintain. When reaching the upper end they watch their diets more closely, and when they go above the range, the employ weight loss measures. Most weigh themselves at least once a week, if not daily.
- They experiment to find a calorie range that maintains their weight in that range, neither gaining nor losing. After their weight loss, they gradually add back in calories in 100-calorie increments until they are stable. They add a few more if they increase their activity level.
- Most of them log their food daily to keep track of calories, and a good number mentioned measuring and weighing food to ensure accuracy.
- They move! Every day on a regular basis they get some exercise and it is a part of their routine.
Where I Am Today
Since I've started introducing food and I'm feeling more energetic, I made a few positive steps recently that are helping me to keep motivated and moving forward.
- I've started the C25K program (Couch to 5K running app), and have enjoyed including some jogging in my workouts. It feels great! My body wants to move!
- I signed up for the Silver Strand 10 Miler, that will take place in early November. I plan to run/walk it with my sister, niece and a good friend. I'm jazzed to be training for this beautiful race that is relatively flat and runs along beautiful Coronado Island. It will also add some structure and a goal to my workouts.
- On that note, I just invested in a pair of real running shoes. I actually went to our local running store, had them do all kinds of tests on my feet and the way I walk, and then they helped me pick out the perfect pair of shoes. I tried several on and these felt right almost immediately.
| My new beauties - Brooks Ghost 7s |
I also updated my Progress Pictures to document my current weight, since it had been a while. I noticed the difference in my upper body the most this time. My neck is elongated and my collar bones are showing. I've gone from a pants size 26 to a size 8/10 depending on the cut. I went from a XXL t-shirt to a Medium.
So this is the my update and progress. I hope all of you are working your programs as well. Let's not get discouraged with setbacks, but let's move forward and keep making small, positive changes.
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