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12 weeks out....the 50 lb mark! what I am learning.....
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Finally 12 weeks (sleeved 1/20/15) in I have hit 50 lbs lost! Major changes mostly in three areas now.
First, Clothes.... If i wear my fat clothes i look like a pile of laundry.....lol
I have gone from a snug XXL shirt and a tight 40waist to a large shirt and 36waist jeans!!
Secondly is learning how my new stomach actually works and what it is telling me.....actually eating when I am hungry! I have not been counting calories or Protein lately (just once a week ill catalog foods to make sure i'm on track), and just eating the right foods (yes some of the same foods) but not cheating a bite of this and that. This is making the weight-loss much easier. The process of learning how to eat is very important. For example....going out to eat. I order a meal with a good source of protein...lets say steak. I know by the size of my stomach will only allow say 3-4 oz of the meat, maybe a bite or two of the potato and vegetable (for fiber). I also know that I am getting at least one more meal maybe 2 in leftovers for the next few days so I kinda divide it up that way. At home what helps is small salad plates (6") It stops me from putting the "eyes bigger than belly" portion that I may attempt to eat....
Also....I cannot stress the importance of one miracle food to sleevers FAT FREE COTTAGE CHEESE!!! It is so packed with protein I try to have some as my side at every meal.....It puts me way over the 60-80g of protein every day....actually makes counting protein a waste of time, because 1/2 cup at every meal gives you (13x3) 39g of protein right there. It's real easy from there!
Third is exercise....walking 10,000 steps a day.... which includes a dedicated 45minute walk in addition to normal everyday walking has been attainable, easy and actually fun. Every pound I lose makes it easier to walk faster and further....