Month 5 Check In

Well as if the last post didn't give it away I've made some big inroads, at lease as far as weight-loss goes. How did the month go...

Food:
I didn't cook much this month. I've been eating less and spreading out what I had on hand. I have been going to the Farmer's Market every week since it opened (with the exception of 1 week when I had to be diverted). I haven't bought much but I haven't been cooking so it is ok. better to not waste it, I say.

Exercise:
I got in to the gym infrequently maybe 6 times this month. But with the weather being nicer out I've been walking a lot more. I have a pedometer and in the winter i was getting an average of 6000 steps a day and now I'm getting 9000 every day and over 12000 most days.

Self-Denial:
Well as of a few days ago I no longer have to deny myself alcohol! Yay! I'm still not touching the Ramen and I intend to keep it that way. The booze still presents a problem as I can't gauge how many calories are in any particular drink. I expect mixed drinks, like those I prefer, are fairly high in calories so...I've decided to make a new rule: No drinking at home. This should limit the alcohol I'm getting in my system because I am too poor to go drinking all the time. I will lift this self-imposed ban after the next 20 come off.

Weigh In:
190! Now officially , at least according to the official starting weight, this is not a full 20 pounds of weight loss but it is close enough for horseshoes and hand grenades.

Total weight loss in 5 months….17lbs!

Plan:

I want to lose the next 20 in 4 months. To do this I need to be a little more on the ball with exercise and cooking.

Today's food log:

Breakfast: The very small leftovers of the smothered steak and mashed potatoes from Claddagh Irish Pub and a Red Bull

Lunch: Home made shrimp with Arugula Risotto and a pasta salad from Pinkus

Dinner: A BLT from Amy's Cafe and A Sprite and a Pepsi (both standard cans)

Gym: Nope and only 6285 on the pedometer.