Back From Atlanta – Back On Plan

I have been away for a few days. I went to Atlanta, with my family, for a short mini-vacation. I will confess, I ate a lot more than I should have, but I haven’t ‘regained’ any weight. Frankly, I’m glad to be back home and back in my routine. I missed my workouts and my fruit! (Next time, I’ll try to do a better job of planning for the trip – taking some fruit with me, etc.)

I’m going to the gym in a few minutes…

I’m really, really, really looking forward to my interval training…

Did I just type that sentence? Exercise rocks!

New Chart – Staying On Plan – Running A Mile

I went to the gym today and walked / ran for 2 miles.  I am doing intervals.  I walk for 2 minutes and then run for 2 minutes.  I feel pumped!  Usually – read “every, single, time” – I lower the speed of the treadmill as I approach my goal-time.  But, today, I pushed myself and I did the routine, exactly like I was supposed to.  When I finished, I was dripping with sweat and I was breathing heavily, but I felt GREAT.

I’ve created a new chart so that I can track three important goals.  I want to avoid fast food, exercise 30 minutes a day, and stay on my eating plan.  Here’s my current chart -

I haven’t eaten fast food for more than 2 weeks!  Amazing.

I’ll have a weigh in in the morning.

Late Night Eating – Bad – Blogging About Weight Loss – Good

Last night, I at a little more than I should have.  My son, who goes to bed around 7, got up about 9 and couldn’t get back to sleep.  So, I rocked him for a few minutes and we shared a little popcorn.  Then, after putting him back to bed, I ate some peanut butter and crackers.  I should have skipped the peanut butter and crackers.

Here’s my caloric intake as of 9:30 AM -

Weigh In – 8.5 Pounds Lost – Plus, I Did Very Well This Weekend

This weekend, my wife, the kids and I were out of town, visiting some family.  I did very well.  I stuck with my plan and I didn’t overeat.  We also had a party at our church last night, and I simply nibbled on a few small pieces of meat and some pecans.  Again, instead of eating and eating, I nibbled just a bit and then had fun.

Weight as of this morning -

241.5

Caloric intake as of 2:45 PM

800