So I've been rather quiet on my weight loss because, like having BP, I don't want to talk about a single topic too much. I get tired of it and I can only surmise that anyone who reads this stuff gets a little UGH if I'm talking about it too much. Right? Right.
This and recent posts are a result of practicing writing. I have no idea what the word count on these posts are, but I've been reading up on how to be a better writer. How to do that? Reading more and getting in at least 300 words per day. What does that mean to you? More posts hopefully in an effort to get better. Which means some of these are going to suck. Lucky you!
Anyway!
As of this time last year, I was 45 pounds heavier. Yep, I'm down 45 pounds. I lost weight over the holidays, if you can believe that. How? I'm still working out the details, but as far as I can tell it is because I stopped hyperfocusing on weight loss. This summer, my appetite went kaput and while it has come back, I still only eat 3 meals a day, with very little, if any snacking. I stopped drinking alcohol and caffeine. And... that's it!
Granted, I have a lot to lose, but knocking 45 off over a year is pretty nice. The reason I'm doing the Whole30 is to get myself off of sugar. Of course, sugar is evil and blah blah blah, but what I'm really aiming for is health. I'm approaching my health holistically and that includes putting non-inflammatory stuff in my body. I haven't noticed anything yet in my mood, but I hope in the long run it will help.
How is the Whole30 going? Actually not bad. First five days went smoothly. While our grocery budget is blowing up this month in an effort to keep fresh food constantly on hand, it's been easy. I eat three eggs every morning fried in a bit of clarified butter. Nice salad for lunch with pecans, avocado, and grapes. Then I try to alter my portion of dinner so it is Whole30 compliant. For example, we are having hamburgers tonight and I'm making a bun out of a special baking blend.
The last piece of the puzzle is getting on a regular exercise routine. I work out here and there. G and I did a small yoga set this week, but really? I need to make that my next focus. Maybe in Frugal February.
What does losing the weight mean to me? It kind of blows my mind. I have this idea in my head that I wanted to lose 80 pounds by the time G turns 8 and I'm already over half way there. I've lost a bag of dog food. I've almost lost a 2nd grader. A whole little person!
Come this July, I hope to write another post about 80 by 8, celebrating whatever progress I've made. By doing Whole30 for 30 days will definitely cleanse my system, but afterwards I'm going to see what will be next for me to continue living a reasonable healthy lifestyle.
Here's to a healthy 2019!
This and recent posts are a result of practicing writing. I have no idea what the word count on these posts are, but I've been reading up on how to be a better writer. How to do that? Reading more and getting in at least 300 words per day. What does that mean to you? More posts hopefully in an effort to get better. Which means some of these are going to suck. Lucky you!
Anyway!
As of this time last year, I was 45 pounds heavier. Yep, I'm down 45 pounds. I lost weight over the holidays, if you can believe that. How? I'm still working out the details, but as far as I can tell it is because I stopped hyperfocusing on weight loss. This summer, my appetite went kaput and while it has come back, I still only eat 3 meals a day, with very little, if any snacking. I stopped drinking alcohol and caffeine. And... that's it!
Granted, I have a lot to lose, but knocking 45 off over a year is pretty nice. The reason I'm doing the Whole30 is to get myself off of sugar. Of course, sugar is evil and blah blah blah, but what I'm really aiming for is health. I'm approaching my health holistically and that includes putting non-inflammatory stuff in my body. I haven't noticed anything yet in my mood, but I hope in the long run it will help.
How is the Whole30 going? Actually not bad. First five days went smoothly. While our grocery budget is blowing up this month in an effort to keep fresh food constantly on hand, it's been easy. I eat three eggs every morning fried in a bit of clarified butter. Nice salad for lunch with pecans, avocado, and grapes. Then I try to alter my portion of dinner so it is Whole30 compliant. For example, we are having hamburgers tonight and I'm making a bun out of a special baking blend.
The last piece of the puzzle is getting on a regular exercise routine. I work out here and there. G and I did a small yoga set this week, but really? I need to make that my next focus. Maybe in Frugal February.
What does losing the weight mean to me? It kind of blows my mind. I have this idea in my head that I wanted to lose 80 pounds by the time G turns 8 and I'm already over half way there. I've lost a bag of dog food. I've almost lost a 2nd grader. A whole little person!
Come this July, I hope to write another post about 80 by 8, celebrating whatever progress I've made. By doing Whole30 for 30 days will definitely cleanse my system, but afterwards I'm going to see what will be next for me to continue living a reasonable healthy lifestyle.
Here's to a healthy 2019!
What fabulous news! Keep up the good work and I look forward to reading the 80 by 8. Even though it might be a different number I still look forward to reading it
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