Archive for November, 2007
No Fast Food Needed - Caloric Intake For November 29
I realized last night that I haven’t eaten any fast food in the past 2 weeks. I find that I feel so much better - and I’m able to save money by cooking at home.
Here’s my caloric intake as of 11:30 AM -
Back From The Track - 2 Miles And Feeling Great
I’m back from the track - I walked 2 miles tonight and I feel great. I’m staying “on schedule” with my eating. I try to get in 4 or 5 meals a day, 200 calories or so at a time. I know that some of you are concerned about the 1000 calorie limit - and I might reconsider in a week or so - but I NEED to take charge of my eating habits and “shrink” my stomach a bit. I am getting plenty of fluids and I feel fine. I find that that I have MUCH more energy - and I am keeping myself busy with tasks at work and around the house. I’ll check my weight in the morning.
1000 Calories Per Day - Too Few?
Several folks have commented or emailed about the fact that I plan to eat less than 1000 calories per day for the next 30 days. Many are concerned that I’m eating too little. Basically, I have weighed the possible effects (burning muscle, not fat, fatigue, etc.) verses the possible rewards (better sleep, lower weight, no sluggishness.) - and I’ve decided that I have to be a little “crazy” for a month or so. This is just how I am - in for a penny, in for a pound, so to speak. If I eat much more than I’m eating now - I lose the “edginess” of a slight hunger - and then I REALLY over eat. Frankly, losing weight is only one of my goals. My primary goal is to “shrink” my stomach and “master” my overeating.
Caloric intake as of 11:15 AM
Obviously, I would never suggest that anyone else “do what I’m doing”. I just know myself. I have to get really, really psyched about something - and then I can really get some stuff done.
One quick note: In my opinion, 1000 “healthy calories” - from fruits, vegetables, lean meat - HAVE to be healthier than 2000 “bad calories” - from cookies, chips, soda.
