Sunday!
- Made a strawberry and rhubarb compote to put in my oatmeal. It’s so tasty
- Went to the outdoor market. Bought fresh produce and meats from farm owners and butchers.
- Was tempted by delightful food vendors. Tempted being the operative word.
- Learned how to boost a car’s battery.
- Relaxed!
All in a day’s work I guess.
Back to the gym tomorrow morning!
4n4/sos AKA what a difference tracking my food makes!
4n4 starting weight (05/27): 242.4 pounds
06/03: 237.7 pounds
Lost so far: 4.7 pounds
Left to lose: 5 pounds
By the way Tumblr, in my yearlong weight loss efforts I have yet to weigh in at anything under 239. I’m doing a little happy dance here.
Five pounds in 21 days. I’ve got this.
Cooking my favorite Senegalese dish successfully: awesome.
Putting into a calorie tracker and finding out that one portion is between 400-450 calories: priceless.
I have 940 left for the day. It’s Saturday and I feel like a piece of cake could be in order. Or maybe I’ll have a beer. Or maybe not.
Done and done. That calmed me down quite a bit! Now: FOOD!
Just had a particularly emotional family meeting. They all wanted to have lunch after but I just couldn’t. I bolted out of there so damn fast… Let’s just say that I’m going to have some apologizing to do in the next few days.
Funny story though, the first place I thought to go to let out my anger: the gym. So now I’m sitting in the parking lot having a pity party.
I’m giving myself 3 minutes to get my shit together and then, in going to channel whatever is pissing me off into an amazing workout. Because that is how I roll. Right?
4n4/sos
Since it’s the first of the month, I figure it’s as good a time as any to post some numbers for accountability’s sake.
4n4 starting weight (05/27): 242.4 pounds
06/01: 239.3
Lost so far: 3.1 pounds
Left to lose: 6.6 pounds
I can do this right?
Right!
Post workout. Sans mustache.
I. Need. Lunch. Now!
Flashback friday a.k.a Facial hair Friday.
I threw a very successful mustache party a few summers ago, it was WILD. There were catsuits, mustaches, park photosessions…
I think I can pull off the Fu Man Chu…don’t you think?
May recap
Buy local produce/meat/fish/cheese and ask “how much do I really need this” when buying other products that aren’t local. If necessary, then go right ahead but if it’s not, put it back on the shelf. DONE! Like a boss!!!!!Eat 3 home cooked meals everyday. I’m getting tired of processed foods. I don’t like how I feel when I put them in my body and therefore, I shouldn’t do it. If eating out, make sure to eat in places that have healthy and sustainable options. I’m going to go ahead and declare this a victory. It’s been a long time since I’ve taken such an active stance on eating home cooked meals!Drink tons of water. I’m going back to allowing myself only one glass of wine per week. But I think that I’m getting to the point where I’m no longer interested in drinking which is a new and strange thing. I think I can safely say that May has been the month during which I’ve had maybe 1 or 2 beers total in the month. - Get the garden going. I’m gardening for the first time in a long time. My balcony will become growing grounds for herbs, beans, lettuce and hopefully strawberries. I can’t convey how excited I am about this but really, I’m SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - This didn’t happen.
In bed at 11pm at the latest on weekdays. I need to get ready for my summer schedule, and that means getting to bed early. I’ve done an awesome job at this. I’ve also been getting up quite early which is good preparation for the camp season.- Since the dodgeball season was cancelled (BOO-URNS!) I am going to cash in my birthday gift which is a beginners Pilates class. Time to try it out! - This didn’t happen but I have been sidelined quite a bit physically this month.
Do not gain weight. Simple enough right? I’ve owned this. Big time.
All in all, with two medical procedures done in one month, not being allowed to do exercise for about 3 weeks due to said procedures, I think I did pretty well!
