Well, I am happy with today's weigh-in. Lost 6.5 pounds, total of 14.  Looking back to see where I did well and what I need to improve so next month  is another good month.  

 

First, it is working for me that I am not following a diet.  I have dieted over the years and when it is over, it is over and I can do what I want.  Jim and I decided to eat wisely and enjoy what we like always thinking about what are choices we are making.  I refuse to feel deprived.  I am working hard at making our meals look appetizing.   

 

Second, portion control is a key.  I pulled the food scale and measuring tools out and use them.  We realized we were eating far more than we needed.  Chicken Breast is a prime example.  I use to make a breast for each of us, when I weighed them I was shocked to find one breast provided 8 oz of meat, whoops!  Now I cook 1 and split it between us.  $$ saving.  

 

Three, good food it cheaper than junk food.  Our food budget has gone down. 

 

I celebrate our successes. Went to Red Lobster Friday night.  Instead of ordering two meals, we ordered one Lobster Fest and split it, added a side salad and we were more than satisfied.

 

NOW FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS

 

I must exercise! I must exercise! I must exercise!

 

I almost said become more active but that is a cop-out.  I need to deliberately move it.  I must carve a chunk of time out to do it.  It is important and I have to make it a priority.

 

Midday meals remain an issue.   I have to take something with me.  I am falling back into the fast food rut and while I am making wise choices it is only a matter of time when it becomes BAD.  A peanut butter sandwich and fruit is better that what I will choose.  Plan 10 minutes in the morning to bag it.

 

Feel like my negatives are digging a deep rut.  GOT TO STOP IT,