kingkeld's Journal, 01 March 2012

It's not even 6 AM and I am DONE with my 30 minute bike ride! I decided to get it done before I journal, to have it done and out of the way. I'm hoping to go to work a little bit early, with the clear intention of leaving a little early. Hopefully my calender will allow me to do so - I honestly don't remember what I've got going on today - but I think I'll be okay.

I slept like a baby again - two nights in a row. It's such a nice feeling.

I dropped another 200 grams today - not as much as I hoped for (though I know I shouldn't complain - I'm doing great this week), but I am constipated for a few days now (again!) and have not had any #2's since Monday. Highly annoying, and starting to really bother me. I'm bloated and it hurts. I really don't want to do laxatives and stuff like that, but I might have to. I'm a regular (no pun intended) user of psyllium husk and prunes, and it's worked wonders for me for a while. Just not right now. I think I'll simply be patient and see if nature doesn't fix it for me soon.

Yesterday was another day well within RDI. I've done great all week. The only snack I allowed myself was post-dinner low calorie ice cream. I had a large portion, as the calories are only about 25% of regular ice cream. It's really good, too. I like it just as much as the much heavier ice creams. If only it wasn't so damn expensive.

Food in Denmark is VERY pricey, and a special product like this costs and arm and a leg (one liter/quart is almost 10 US dollars!), but it really helps me get treats and stick to plan.

It's REALLY helping me at work to NOT give in an have any little treats or snack that are not a real meal. It seems to me that once I have "a little" of something, then the cravings start. I have some VERY reasonable licorice pieces at work - less than one calorie per piece, but I know that once I have one, I get the taste of it and I want more. It's disappointing, of course, to not have even that first one - but the satisfaction of going through the day without giving in and wanting more, more, more is so much bigger than the letdown of not having any. And seeing the results on the scale this week is just mind blowing. It's good to know that I can push my weight down like this when I need it - especially through maintenance.

This gives me confidence that if I stay at the right RDI (which equals what I burn) through maintenance, I can fairly easily adjust what ever water weight I might gain now and then, and get back on track in a week or two should it be necessary. Of course, this is only speculation so far, but it seems to work right now. I think this is what I am doing now.

Thanks to everyone giving me hints on the sushi adventure I'm going on tomorrow. I appreciate it. I'm still not sure what I'll do to do completely to my own satisfaction, but I'm sure I'll work it out. The key thing is to not go nuts in the soy. I can do that, if I put my mind to it. I love soy sauce and wasabi with my sushi, but maybe it's just smarter to not have the soy and stick with ginger and wasabi? I will look in the little local "ethnic market", and see if they have low sodium soy. There is none to be found in my town, sadly. Then we'll see if I like it or not. Who knows.

Friday will be my Indulgence Day. This, of course, is a problem in regards to my weigh-ins, as I normally lose half a ton between Friday and Saturday - especially when I rock out with The Black Peanut. Rehearsal is canceled on my part, as it's Daughter's birthday, and I am curious to see how this will change my Saturday morning weigh-in. Of course, I am NOT expecting a new low this week - this would mean a three kg loss in two days anyways and that's not gonna happen - but it'd be nice to be a good chunk lighter than now. I don't expect it to happen though, but that's okay. Another week, and I think I can probably do it with determination and a little bit of luck.

I posted a new topic in the forum yesterday. It's about taking photos with items equaling the weight you've lost.

Whenever you reach a milestone in your weight loss journey, go find something that equals this weight and take a picture of yourself holding it. Then post it in the forum. Let us all see!

It's a GREAT motivator for both yourself and others, and it really give you an idea of how much you've accomplished. I highly recommend it.

This was actually a trick I learned from my deal, old mom. Oh, how I miss her sometimes. I wish both her and my Dad were around now to see that I FINALLY lost all the weight. I know they've been worried about me through most of my life - and sadly they never got to see that I finally did it.

My brother was always the skinnier one (though he also had a chubby phase through his younger years - but not like me), and now he's actually bigger than me. That is so surreal. I've always looked at him as being tiny, but now I see that it's not the case. He's just "normal".

Today I am thankful for:
- Morning stationary bike race already done!
- Black Sabbath live on DVD. :) Rock and ROOOOOOOLL!
- Meat/Vegetable loaf for dinner tonight. Wife and I are trying a new dish, invented from what's left in the fridge. :)
- All your awesome help and comments on yesterday's journal. Thanks!

Have a great Thursday! Tell someone that they look great today - and mean it! Life is good!

174.8 lb Lost so far: 166.9 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed 100%.

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1415 kcal

Fat: 48.74g | Prot: 75.98g | Carb: 161.84g.   Breakfast: Rye Bread (Reduced Calorie), Sliced Ham (Extra Lean), Egg. Lunch: Langtidskogt oksegryde. Dinner: potatoes, Meat Loaf, Mixed Vegetables (Solids and Liquids, Canned). Snacks/Other: Kakao (pulver), Kakaois. more...

3092 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Bicycling (moderate) - 13/mph - 30 minutes, Desk Work - 6 hours, Sitting - 4 hours and 10 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 20 minutes, Standing - 5 hours. more...