The walking continues! I worked all day and then had a walk after dinner. My calorie count continues low, and when I got on the scale this morning (not my usual time, I was just checking something) my weight was a new low. My guess is that some exercise is better than none. And this was pretty light exercise. But it is getting cooler outside and summer food keeps getting better!
My food intake and calorie count
Breakfast – bagel (330); 3oz ham (130)
- 430 calories
Lunch – small chicken piece (30); bratwurst (260); 1/2 Ole wrap (30);
- 320 calories
Dinner – tomato caprese with mozzarella cheese (140); tomato (60); 5oz rice (160); stir-fry vegetables (100); 3.1oz ham (140);
- 600 calories
Snacking – Nothing yet, likely ice cream and chocolate syrup for 240.
- 00 calories
Total for the day: 1380 calories, probably 240 more or 1620 total. (limit 1700)
100% of it is 99% mental.
I forget the source of that quote, but I think I know what it means. I’ve been concentrating on my work projects so hard that eating and fulfillment through food has taken a back seat. I haven’t cooked anything in days! My recent meals have all been with family. It’s been nice to get together, we have all been isolated because of the Corona Virus rules. But anyway, since my brain has been busy I haven’t had the time to worry about what I am eating, or even if I am hungry. Be careful there – you have to take care of yourself or you will lose control fast.
But there is a valuable lesson here: your reason for eating should be as closely connected to your physical needs as possible. If your reasons for eating include feeling good, or at least better, then you should be very suspicious. That way lies weight gain. You will never run out of emotional problems that can be indulged with food. Solving your problem is harder and challenging but very rewarding. I will be very, very happy when I start achieving more weight milestones and achievements. I am looking forward to Saturday’s weighing with enthusiasm for the first time in a while.
Here’s to success! Don’t fall into a rut.
-The Doctor.