So, I've decided to use you guys as a de-facto support group. I'ma gonna use you people, yeah. Sorry, horrible joke. But I don't have the money for Weight Watchers...but I remember the basic concepts, so I should be somewhat good. However, what I lack is the support and 
motivation that comes from being in a Weight Watcher group (even if I didn't go to that many actual meetings back when I was on it, it was there when needed).
So, what I'll do, is every Monday, I'll weigh myself, post it here big and bold, and you guys can help encourage my ass. Because I have an addiction to food. I mean, we all sort of have an addiction to food, but mine is definitely a pyschological thing...I eat for pleasure and comfort, and I obviously can't be trusted to go at it alone.
Starting weight (8/12/08): 221.4
Weight today (8/17/08): 213.4
Difference from last weigh in: -8 lbs
Overall difference: -8 lbs
Don't get too happy or congratulatory. Last year I also started off with an 8 pound drop, and not coincidentally, it was also a combo of the same two things along with the watching my eating: the initial water weight loss and a digestive tract issue (to put it nicely).
So, now I'm basically at where I started last year. Okay, two pounds lighter, but still.
Fitday rocks. I've been a member there for years, but only recently started tracking again. You can put in your starting weight, your lifestyle/job activity level, extra activities you do, and food you eat every day (custom, or choose from their confusing list). Then it'll spit out all kinds of reports that weigh your calories consumed against your calories burned, and tell you how long it'll take to reach your target weight at the rate you're going. It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou can even share your journal publicly if you choose: My journal (I'm trying to gain weight, so I'm aiming for high-fat/high-calorie foods).
-smarmoofus