Day 13 ( I think )

It is harder to maintain the diet regimen on one's week off. There are just more opportunities to eat but I've managed to stay away from overdoing it. Just tomorrow and I will be back on the work week where things are more regimented. Last week I think I lost 2 lbs. I am hoping to have repeated that for this week. I'll know Monday.

Day 7

My first full week back on the strict diet. It wasn't that hard but I had to remind myself again and again that I would be inflexible for this week. I didn't weight myself at week's start so I'm not sure how much weight was lost. But I weighed last night and saw 228. I'll officially weigh tomorrow morning.

Day 6

Today is one of the tough days. I've been used to the work week with its schedule. Now the weekend with another schedule. No cafeteria open to purchase supper. I had to bring leftovers from lunch. Although it seemed a tiny amount, it was precisely what was allowed. I was really missing the Diet Mountain Dew today. I felt tempted to take one to work. I defeated that urge but when I got to work, I found 4 in the refrigerator. But so far, I've held out. I can't quit now. Today is the 6th so just 17 days till Christmas Eve. I am telling myself that I can take a little liberty on the 24 hours of Christmas. In fact I'm sure there won't be another option since family dinner and all that will be the order of the day. But the next day, I'm right back on a disciplined diet.

I am so pleased that Max rode a bike today. I might look at the gears on that bike to see if I can make it a little easier for him to ride. A smaller chain ring or maybe a bigger cog. Now if I can get David riding.

Day 5

This morning I spent kayaking. It was a good workout for the arms but probably not as efficient as cycling. After a paddle back to the waterfall, I tried to start my little outboard. I will probably have to clean the carburetor. This time I'm learning how to do it myself. They charged me over $100 last time for something that takes just a minute.

Still on track with eating. Work weeks are easier for the diet. Every day has a predictable schedule. Next week when I'm off will be a challenge. Instant access to treats and food will require a little more discipline.

Day 4

Continuing to handle the temptation. Lots of yummies at the house lately but I'm staying clear. I finally got on the scale this morning. 230. Yep, it is just as I thought. All that time since August of 2012 have added up. But I can begin to carve some off.
At this time, I'm not adding my exercise to my Fitness Pal. Just going it cold turkey. Feeling a little weak. When I get to eat, I really need it. Right now I'm starving.

Day 3

Another day of being disciplined. I felt very weak and slow on today's 25 mile bike ride. Maybe the reduced calories made me kinda bonk. Who knows. Bev had a house full of Christmas baking. I managed to resist it. I wasn't really tempted. I think I've got a pretty good idea of just how fat and miserable I've become, and I've made the choice to do something about it.

Today I saw an article that said that curtailing late night trips for snacks may be more important that dieting. If true, I've got that going for me as well. I had become very active with late night snacking. Having cut that out will help with my overall plan.

Day 2

24 hours of miserable. Last night when I got home I survived a strong urge to break discipline and just eat whatever is in sight. I resisted. Today, I had a pretty good bike ride followed by a sensible lunch. No high calorie density stuff to wreck my game. But enough is enough. I am bursting out of my biggest pants. It is way past time to get this back in check.