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.

Today's blog brought to you by the number 27...

As in the total number of states that now allow same sex couples to marry.  What a difference a week makes.  On this past Sunday, the total was 19 plus the District of Columbia.  On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to hear circuit court appeals for states that had same sex marriage bans in their constitution;  effectively legalizing gay marriage in all 5 of those states AS WELL AS eventually allowing the practice in other states that fall under those circuit courts' jurisdiction.  Most legal experts say we should be up to 32-35 states by the end of the year.  To quote a cigarette commercial from the 70's, "We've come a long way baby!"

Equality rocks!