When I weighed in this morning, I was pleasantly surprised with the result. I have been focusing on learning how to eat when hungry and stop when full. The first part is no problem. But I've struggled with the second part.Per the suggestion from Scatman, this week I reduced my serving size and increased my frequency. I am using smaller plates and putting less on the plate. The idea is that if you start with a smaller portion, you do not feel obligated to finish everything on your plate, even if you aren't hungry anymore.
The smaller portion approach seems to work for me. After I complete my serving I wait at least 30 minutes. If I am still hungry, I eat some more. If not, I wait until I am starting to feel hungry again. But I am also making sure I do not wait too long between portions. I don't want to get so hungry and then feel like I need to eat a cow in order to satisfy my hunger. So I am also trying to incorporate a little healthy snacking between meals.
So far it seems to be working. I much prefer this approach over the constant counting and measuring needed to follow the Weight Watchers system.
Thanks Scatman!
What approach works best for you?
Weight Loss Summary
- Week 01: Lost 4.0 lbs
- Week 02: Lost 3.1 lbs, 07.0 lbs total, 3.5 lbs per week
- Week 03: Lost 2.6 lbs, 09.7 lbs total, 3.2 lbs per week
- Week 04: Lost 2.0 lbs, 11.7 lbs total, 2.9 lbs per week
- Week 05: Lost 1.6 lbs, 13.3 lbs total, 2.7 lbs per week
- Week 06: Lost 1.5 lbs, 14.8 lbs total, 2.5 lbs per week
- Week 07: Gained 0.4 lbs, 14.4 lbs total lost, 2.1 lbs per week
- Week 08: Lost 3.1 lbs, 17.5 lbs total, 2.2 lbs per week
- Week 09: Lost 2.2 lbs, 19.7 lbs total, 2.2 lbs per week
- Week 10: Gained 0.9 lbs, 18.8 lbs total lost, 1.9 lbs per week
- Week 11: Lost 3.5 lbs, 22.3 lbs total, 2.0 lbs per week
- Week 12: Lost 2.2 lbs, 24.5 lbs total, 2.0 lbs per week
- Week 13: Lost 0.2 lbs, 24.7 lbs total, 1.9 lbs per week
- Week 14: Lost 1.9 lbs, 26.6 lbs total, 1.9 lbs per week
- Week 15: Lost 0.6 lbs, 27.2 lbs total, 1.8 lbs per week
- Week 16: Gained 0.5 lbs, 26.7 lbs total lost, 1.7 lbs per week
- Week 17: Gained 2.0 lbs, 24.7 lbs total lost, 1.5 lbs per week
- Week 18: Lost 3.3 lbs, 28.0 lbs total, 1.6 lbs per week
- Week 19: Lost 0.3 lbs, 28.3 lbs total, 1.5 lbs per week
- Week 20: Lost 1.7 lbs, 30.0 lbs total, 1.5 lbs per week
- Week 21: Lost 1.6 lbs, 31.6 lbs total, 1.5 lbs per week
- Week 22: Gained 1.1 lbs, 30.5 lbs total lost, 1.4 lbs per week
- Week 23: On holiday break, didn't track
- Week 24: Lost 0.4 lbs, 30.9 lbs total, 1.3 lbs per week
- Week 25: Gained 0.4 lbs, 30.5 lbs total lost, 1.2 lbs per week
- Week 26: Lost 2.6 lbs, 33.1 lbs total, 1.3 lbs per week
I find it hard to believe that I only have 16.9 lbs left to meet my weight loss goal. It seems like the pounds have just dropped off. But I know I've worked my ASS off (literally and figuratively) to get here. I am 100% confident I will achieve my goal.
TJ
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy to hear it's working for you. Every time I see a huge plate of food being served at a restaurant today I think about how my grand mother used to tell me how when they used to make a hamburger back in the 20's, the pre-cooked patty fit in her palm.
Keep up the hard work!
You are doing awesome. Keep up the great work!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I think you are making changes that you can continue for life not just for a "diet" and that will help most in the long run. Smaller portions and eating more frequently have really worked for me. I also try not to get too hungry because then I tend to eat more. As I get closer to my goal (less than 10 to go) it has been much harder to lose weight. But the rewards are so great that it's worth working your a$$ off. I just wish we could choose where to lose it from!
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