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Who Knew I Was a Big Fat Liar?!?

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...or in this case a somewhat plump, (but soon to be svelte) and sassy liar. :thumbup: As I told you all yesterday, I have committed to 4 weeks of logging calories burned and calories consumed. My Body Bugg comes in the mail on Wednesday, but I didn't want to delay starting.

 

Yesterday was Day 1. About lunch time, it was quite clear to me that I was lying to myself about the calorie count for what I have been eating.

 

My current theory: it is my understanding that a pound equals 3500 calories, so to lose 2 pounds in a week, I would need to have a 7000 calorie deficit a week. That translates to 1000 calorie deficit per day. My metabolism test said that I burn 2200 calories per day and I'm estimating that I burn about 300 calories during my work outs. (I can't wait for Jax (my Body Bugg) to tell me for sure!) That means that I would need limit my calories (roughly speaking) to 1200 on non-work out days and 1500 on work out days.

 

Yesterday was a work out day, so I allowed myself 1500 calories. I planned it out at the beginning of the day because I have found that I'm not so good on the fly. You are SHOCKED, aren't you??

 

What I learned in one day (which I probably alreday knew but was subconsciously denying) was that I treat myself too much in the evening (especially when I have worked out) and I have too much of a tendency to pick high fat proteins over lean proteins. Since I am in a decent exercise routine, the next 4 weeks will be about making better food choices.

 

My goal is to lose 120 pounds. I feel that the first 60 pounds has been relatively easy since my hard work has been in exercise which I'm finding (gasp!) somewhat enjoyable. I say relatively easy, because it certainly wasn't EASY easy. But I haven't exactly been putting up every effort. Controlling my food intake (for me) is the hard part. I believe it is going to take a lot more of that to get through the next 60 pounds.

 

Thank goodness I have you all in my corner!! Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to get myself up early to Yoga. It's only a 1/2 hour earlier than normal, but you would think it was the middle of the night! :smile2:

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I am here all the way with you GF all the way!! Funny how our journeys sound so similar. I alway try to rationalize with my subconscious. On my Fridge I have posted on a 3X5 card 1,200 and everyone who walks in says why is that there. LOL I know it is to remind me if I want to lose this week I need to keep to that many a day. Yes the first 50 to 60 pound fell off me and it was a struggle ever since but low and behold 110 wonderful pounds later and I have stopped letting my head get in my way works for me. 400 calorie meals give or take I am not that strict. I exercise everyday some harder than other and I do not play minds games any more, I write it all down even the chocolate although that is some what medicinal don't you think LOL. Have a great day and best wishes imaluckydog

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LOL. Chocolate as medicinal -- I love it! I think chardonnay should be in the same cateogry, isn't it???

I've been logging food since the week after surgery and I have found that at night, when I'm "treating" myself, I forget to log the "treat". Jeez. My excuse? I have already shut the computer down? LOL.

Good luck to you and Jax!!! I'm anxious to hear how the relationship works as I'd like to "share". LOL.

Have a great day!

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Both Chocolate and wine ARE medicinal :) Make sure it is DARK chocolate and RED wine and you are good to go!

chew, chew, chew and sip, sip, sip :))

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Absolutely I'm here in your corner. You have done amazing. I love the soon to be svelte and sassy comment. I'm interested in your metabolism test to figure out how many calories you burn....where did you do that and what is it?

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Keep up the good work LoseIt!! let us know how that Body Bug works...

Chocolate and Wine!!! yesssssss...

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