285.2 - End of week two

Not as much downward momentum this week, but I'll take it.

I did take a bit of a detour after Mom left because I was a bit depressed for a couple of days, so I didn't stay on task.  But, I quickly regrouped and got back on my targeted eating plan.

I have noticed a huge difference in energy.  I have actually found myself jogging up the stairs at work.  I'm thinking more clearly and don't have issues with focusing at work.

My sample daily diet is a banana/strawberry/spinach/carrot smoothie with almond milk for breakfast; a huge salad for lunch with a tablespoon of chipotle ranch dressing, and dinner I try to have a little chicken, turkey, or fish for some protein.  I have been tempted to go mostly vegan, but I found out when I did vegan before that I have a vitamin B deficiency and have to take supplements if I don't eat animal products.

Checking out gyms this week.  I want to add three days of weight a week training in addition to walking a few miles every day.

Off to work this morning.  Hope you each have a day blessed beyond belief!

Thanks for your continued support!

286.2 - End of week one

Down a few pounds this week.  Four pounds to be exact.  I've substituted a smoothie for breakfast every morning, had a fresh salad for lunch every day, and then a reasonable dinner.

Mom and Aunt Sandra are leaving on Tuesday morning to head back to North Carolina.  I plan to do a smoothie diet after they go home.  I'll have to let James plan his own meals for a while.

Slowly making progress.  Thanks for the support!

290.2 - Time to re-focus

It's time.  The picture is from this morning about 6am.  I have gone from 255 pounds about 18 months ago all the way back up nearly to where I started in 2010 before my 50th birthday.  

A lot of excuses I could give I guess.  When I got promoted to Regional Program Manager at Teleplan, I started working 12-14 hours a day.  Nearly 7 days a week at times.  I stopped taking care of myself.  I started binge eating saying I deserved it because of the stress I was under.

Well, no more excuses.  Time to get back in the game.

I am starting again today.  Making the plan and sticking to it.

Keep me honest, folks.  I plan to post updates on a weekly basis.