dictation's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm not losing fat, I'm losing bags of flour I've gone almost a whole week without deviating from my diet, which is more about portion control, eating things in moderation. Though I'm careful to restrict fats and eat low-cal, I'm never hungry. I eat enough to fill me, then stop. My calorie intake ranges between 975 and 1100 a day, which is low. I could be eating 1400 calories and lose, but I want faster results so I'm starting low. In any case, I'm never hungry so it doesn't seem to be a problem. But this is what occurs to me: I must have been chowing down 3000+ calories a day before. I mean I never kept track and ate anything I wanted. Last Saturday I ate 2 nanaimo bars and 2 chocolate power cookies (these are big)...that's a lot of calories and fat. All this time I've been thinking my metabolism had slowed. What's amazing is how little I gained pigging out like that. In all likelihood, my metabolism is as high as it ever was...but eventually even a high metabolism can't keep up with a pig. I'm avoiding the scale because I know if I step on it and and find I haven't lost pounds I'll feel discouraged. I stepped on it a couple of days ago and there was no change and instantly I became pessimistic. So the scale had to be disciplined. I've noticed a difference in the mirror. My arms and legs are leaner. Thighs that were touching are no longer touching. Clothes are fitting a little better than they were. So something's happening even if the scale is holding fast at last week's weight. In any case, I'm not climbing on the scale any more than once every two weeks. There's no point. I can't let the scale be the measure of my commitment. In addition to appearing and feeling slimmer I'm thinking more clearly and not feeling as sluggish as I was. I'm pretty used to the regimen now and find I'm not thinking about food in the same way I used to, i.e. I'm not daydreaming about what's in the vending machine after two o'clock, the time when my energy is lowest. If I'm hungry at two I'll eat my designated snack. I have all my meals planned the night before, so I don't have to think or worry about food. I'm a little worried about the conference. Muffin trays at breaks and restaurant food temptations. Half of my pals are watching their weight so it shouldn't be difficult to pick the better restaurants and avoid the muffin trays. Here's another Anne Collins tip. This one resonated. Tip 9. Dieting is Easier Than Being Overweight 8:52 p.m. - 2004-03-11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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