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Recently, I shared here that I am trying out a fitness app and using the diary feature to log my food and calorie intake. The log takes into account any exercise for the day, a helpful motivator that helps keep it real for me. I set a reasonable goal for weight loss and control of two pounds a week, which for a guy my age and height is 1500 calories per day. If that sounds difficult, think again. It’s not been difficult at all. Since the app also has a food blog with tons of healthy recipes that are also good meals, it’s literally been a piece of cake (strawberry banana bread, actually). Using the app has provided the discipline that my personality requires, so I have not missed a day of logging since I started nearly four weeks ago. I can’t give a weight I am at right now because I don’t have a scale, but I know where I started. I also know that there were clothes, especially jeans, that I couldn’t wear a month ago because they were uncomfortably tight. Those jeans are now loose on me.
For an example of the report the diary generates, here is today’s count as of lunch. Because of two hours of exercise this morning (that will change once I go back to work), I have some fudge (yes, real chocolaty fudge) in the calorie count today —
Optimism abounds for me right now, not always my state of mind this time of year when it comes to my body. Instead of sinking into a winter pudginess, I am going the other direction. Perhaps the old ladies at the pool this next summer will be impressed?
It doesn’t hurt that December started with snow, then turned mild. Combined with extra days off, there has been ample opportunity to ride outside, something I have taken advantage of. My mountain bike suffered a minor breakdown Monday, a broken rear derailleur, but thankfully I had an extra part and chain waiting — I am a little hard on that particular bike component and was ready for it. I did use the breakage to scam a test ride on my buddy’s extra fat bike yesterday, a beast with 4.5″ tires. Since I live alone, the Plus One factor does not affect me, so the call of new bike is very loud right now.
Here’s a picture taken last Sunday — because I know there are those who will be insisting I prove the above. Yes, that’s my ‘lady friend’. It’s obvious I have some ways to go, but my goal is a few months away.
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Keep it up, brother. I’m about to start on my yearly diet.
You have to diet? lol
Thanks. So far, this is looking like a lifestyle. Counting calories also means that soda pop is becoming something I rarely consume. I plan the extras, like a beverage other than water. The app also has a section to log daily water consumption, with a goal of 8 cups a day.
Oh, absolutely I do. I like to eat, man.
It sounds like we are similar in that respect. Since I like to eat, it means I like to cook.
Suggest checking out the food blog pages at MyFitnessPal.com . There is a wealth of good tasting, satisfying, healthy recipes there. Most are inexpensive to make, as well. That’s where the food diary I am using is at, also.
I’ll check it out. Thanks, brother.
looks like things are looking up for you in so many ways. love the picture, you both look happy and great –
Thanks!
Looking good, feeling good, too bad you’re still a Cardinals fan. Ha!
Ha! Something tells me that 2019 is going to be a very good year for Cardinals fans.
Good job! You look fantastic and happy and she looks so Christmassy ! Happy Holidays 🙂
Happy holidays! That was her Christmas dress. She is a very Christmassy woman.