COLD TURKEY

I can remember, back in December 2015, when I first started to lose weight from a starting point of 309 lbs, I went 'cold turkey.'
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cold tur·key informal noun 

the abrupt and complete cessation of taking a drug to which one is addicted.

"cold turkey, with no medication, is not recommended for those with medical conditions"

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I had been a man that was consuming 5000, perhaps 6000 calories per day for years at a time. I combined this excessive diet with a lifestyle that completely excluded exercise. On December 24, 2014, I made an abrupt change and consumed only 1000 calories per day for three months. Within those three months, my weight dropped by approximately 80 lbs (which is right about where my weight is right now).  Somehow, back then, I was able to convince myself that I was not hungry, or at least that I was not so hungry that I couldn't hold out for my next meal. I remember so clearly how convinced I was once I reached a desired weight, it would be easy to limit myself to 2000 calories per day.  Apparently I was delusional, as it has not been easy to even limit myself to 3000 calories per day. On the other hand, I have maintained a very aggressive workout regiment - and for that I remain proud of myself. I just need to find the guy that I was one year ago to get back on track. I know that he is nearby.  If I continue to go backwards when I weigh myself this Saturday, it might be time to add some 'cold turkey' back to the program.

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Your Food Diary For:

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Daisy - Low-fat Cottage Cheese 2% Milk Fat	360	16	10	52	1,400	16
Wonder Bread - Classic White, 4 slices	280	58	3	8	360	10
Smuckers - Sugar Free Concord Grape Jam	40	20	0	0	0	0
Nice! - Creamy Peanut Butter, 2 Tbsp	180	8	15	7	130	3
	860	102	28	67	1,890	29
L U N C H
HUGE SPINACH SALAD, 1.5 SALAD	750	0	0	0	0	0
Teriyaki Salmon Steaks, 6 oz	270	3	8	47	365	5
	1,020	3	8	47	365	5
D I N N E R
Campbell's ChunkChicken Corn Chowder Microwave Bowl, 4 cup	760	80	40	24	3,360	20
	760	80	40	24	3,360	20
S N A C K S
Edy's Outshine Fruit Bar - Creamy Coconut, 1 bar	120	20	3	4	40	18
Nestle - Milk Chocolate Bar, 1 bar	210	27	12	2	20	25
	330	47	15	6	60	43
Totals	2,970	232	91	144	5,675	97
Your Daily Goal	3,792	474	126	190	2,300	142
Remaining	822	242	35	46	-3,375	45
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 1,862 extra calories from exercise today

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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
MATRIX FITNESS 7xi	65	1,036
MATRIX FITNESS 7xi	65	1,006
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-180
Daily Total / Goal	131 / 30	1,862 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	262 / 210	3,811 / 4,130

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total calories consumed 2970 calories

total calories burned (elliptical) 2042 calories

total net 928 calories

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fitbit day 174

17491 steps  

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