I’ve Been Bad

Ok, I’ll be frank. I’ve kind of fallen off the wagon in the last week or so. I allowed myself to be pulled into my old habits, and am a little embarrased about it.

Accordingly, I’ve gained back just about everything I lost earlier. I’m officially 206 pounds again. Its not looking particularly promising for me either. I’m off to SMX West next week, then SES New York in another 3 weeks … and these trips aren’t great for those counting calories or trying to exercise.

As I’ve said from the beginning though … whatever I do has to be sustainable.

Its interesting, I still haven’t been able to get into an exercise routine. I’m hoping once the warmer weather arrives in a month’s time, and the snow and ice melts, I’ll be able to jog/roller blade a little more.

Ok … back to work. If youu’re at SMX West or SES New York, please do say hi!

Friday Update

So far so good. Not sure how much weight I’ve lost so far, but all the snow we’ve received lately is sure giving me a good workout.

I’m guessing I’ve lost roughly 5 pounds to date, but will let you know for certain Monday am.

Overall, its getting better. I think at least 8 of us here in the SEP offices are watching what we eat, so I’m not being tempted at lunch.

Now … to survive the weekend!

Week 1 Update

Just a quick update. Following Super Bowl Sunday, I weighed myself Monday and was surprised to learn I was down about 3.5 pounds (to 202.5) … though might just have been time of day.

Another interesting discovery as well, was that a Double Double coffee (two creamers, two sugars) from Tim Hortons (Canada’s favourite coffee shop) is the equivalent of 6 points on a weight watchers program. To put that in perspective, I would be allowed only 27/28 points per day in total, so in essence my 3 Tim Horton’s coffees per day would leave me little room for actual food.

Interesting! The journey continues …

Superbowl Sunday Was Difficult

All in all, think I’m doing reasonably well so far. I’ve been really good about choosing foods carefully.

That said … Superbowl Sunday was difficult (obviously). I got lots of exercise in the form of a football game in the snow, but of course the aprés celebrations involved lots of foods that weren’t exactly ‘health foods’ as you can imagine. I tried to stay the course, but …

I haven’t weighted myself again since starting, but will nearer the end of this week again.

On a positive note, I am eating Lean Cuisine type lunches, and have discontinued snacking before bed. Still having trouble drinking lots ‘o water and finding time for the exercise required though!

Will keep trying!

The Side Bets Have Begun!

Just to add a little extra motivation to the weight loss pot … Jennifer Laycock and I now have a ’side bet’ going. $50 … to the charity of choice for the winner, for the person that loses the highest % body weight in the 2 months period ending March 30.

See how the side bet transpired in the comments here

Thats good … I need all the motivation I can get.

And they’re off!

Okay … weighed myself this morning, and my official starting weight is 206 (ouch). Have to get a picture up later … having trouble downloading photos at the moment.
And I’m off …

Not a good start though … slept in a little due to a late night, and missed breakfast.

So far:

Breakfast - nothing

Lunch - chili with whole wheat bun

3 coffees

Exercise - none yet … its a snow storm outside. After work!