Weekly Weigh In 08 July 2009
Hrm. So much for seeing the 280s in July.
Well, it looks like the scale went up today. I know enough about weight fluctuation to know it’s probably not all fat. It’s probably not even mostly fat. But I still hate to see it go up.
I’ve always been an emotional over-eater. I turn to food in times of stress for comfort, or at least numbness.
Add to that my deep seated belief delusion that food does not impart calories if no one sees you eat it, and this past weekend was a recipe for disaster.
My wife and kids went away for the holiday weekend, while I stayed home (because I had to work – gotta love retail). And between being lonely and being alone I almost totally disregarded my diet for a couple of days.
I record that fact not an excuse so much as a note to myself so I can plan better the next time.
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I’m back on track now, but I’m also rethinking my total carb restriction. As low as I’ve been holding it, the reintroduction of starchy/sugary, easily processed carbs slapped the weight back on faster than I would have credited. Three days ago my weight was actually several pounds higher than it is today and it’s been the work of the remainder of the week getting it back down. So, I think a slightly higher regular intake of (good) carbs will keep swings like this to a minimum when I choose/have to go off the reservation.
IOW – the Brahnamin experiment marches on.
So, without further ado – the damage to date:
Current Weight :: 295 lbs
This Week’s Adjustment :: +2 lbs
Total Weight Loss Thus Far :: -6 lbs
I am often a victim (as my waistline can attest) of the call/lure of food as a means to medicate everything from anxiety, to sadness, to depression. I know how easy it is to fall off the wagon and how hard it is to climb back on.
I applaud your honesty and your commitment!!!
Call it glycogen. That’s what I do! Or… refeeding to keep your metabolism strong. Now you’re in a position to kick some butt. GL this week!
@ Mama Kelly -
TY – Yeah, I’ve always been an emotional eater. I’m just working hard to recognize and avoid the habit. Obviously, some days I have better success than others.
@ Larkspur -
LOL – Yeah, I don't think I worked out enough to justify a refeeding, and I'm kinda trying to get my body used to burning fat rather than glycogen, for the sake of my diabetes if nothing else.
brahnamin – hello, hello, hello!! Sorry to hear that you are also behind in your schedule. Tomorrow I will make a small adjustment to my schedule so I am not unnecessarily beating myself up about it.
My diet differs from yours in that I only eat protein (for now) and I am amazed at my energy levels. I know that all protein is not for everyone, but I did find that certain vegetables, which have higher glcose index numbers, caused me to crave sugar more. A good example was broccoli. You may want to look at the veggies you are eating and see if some of them might be causing this with you.
Part of the ’slapping weight back on’ is caused by additional water retention from starchy, sugary foods. That should level out as you go back to your healthy diet.
Loving your posts – they are great!! Stay strong & focused – the life you save may be your own!!
Broccoli is bad? If that’s the case, I don’t know what junk food is.
Ha!! No, broccoli isn’t bad, but it does have a higher glucose index than spinach, which affects your insulin levels. Junk food is the amazing chocolate cake I had while watching the TdF Sunday night…
Hey, read your post at angry gray rainbows – that was really beautiful!!
Thanks. It was interesting to write. I don’t often examine myself that closely, and when I do I usually don’t force myself to do it in a positive light. It was a unique experience.