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I have enjoyed this past year, even with all its ups and downs. Even though I have gained weight over the holidays, I am happy for the progress I have made overall.
Recap of 2014: I lost a total of 31 pounds, even with the weight gain of the holidays. Breaking down to 38 inches gone overall. Not bad for a person with a slower, slowing metabolism. Major areas inches lost: 8.5" chest, 4.5" waist, 8" hips. The average is 34 pounds a year since I started on FS. And yes, it would have much better number wise if I didn't gain during the holidays each year.
This is a lifestyle eating change, a way of eating (WOE), not a short term diet. Current research confirms it is healthier long term than some other plans might be, especially if a person has a lot of weight to lose, like me. As I said, my body has slowed down. The more weight you lose, the more the body works at keeping the weight you have. In 2014 I worked harder than the previous two years at losing weight, maintaining muscle mass, and getting healthier. Over 80% of my diet has been, and is, whole foods with better cooking methods. I ate baked, roasted, sauteed, microwaved foods instead of deep fat frying foods. I cooked almost 90% of my foods at home, instead of making restaurants richer. I used to eat most all of my meals out after I became an empty nester until I made my New Years resolution in 2011. That is when I got on FS to track everything.
Support is everything. I feel much better since being on FS and being a part of the FS community. Special thanks to all my buddies. Thanks to anyone who has supported my weigh ins and comments. Before I felt all alone in a world where everyone else could enjoy food and not gain. Of course, I still have a lot more to lose.
Here is to 2015!! May we make our goals and enjoy life! Have fun, be happy and healthy!! Hold family close. Live, laugh and learn to keep young at heart. Throw in exercise for health. Stress less. Those are my goals. If I lose weight in the process, I will be an even happier camper.
View Diet Calendar, 01 January 2015:
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1299 kcal
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Fat: 38.51g | Prot: 53.69g | Carbs: 114.82g.
Breakfast: Water, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). Dinner: Water, Kirkland Signature Japanese Green Tea, Baby Carrots, Beef Bottom Sirloin (Tri-Tip Roast, Trimmed to 0" Fat, Select Grade), Boiled Potato, Cooked Green Cabbage (Fat Not Added in Cooking). Snacks/Other: Kirkland Signature Japanese Green Tea, Celestial Seasonings Chamomile Caffeine Free Herbal Tea, Pampered Chef Mexican Bean Dip, Tostitos Scoops! 100% White Corn Tortilla Chips, Champagne, Kroger Swiss Cheese, Great Value Woven Squares Whole Grain Snack Crackers. more...
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3043 kcal
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Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 10 minutes, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 50 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Sitting - 15 hours. more...
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