THINGS ARE LOOKING UP - I MEAN DOWN

Things are looking up. Technically, that is not true. In fact, things are looking down. After 'topping out' at 242 lbs during the 6 weeks I was sidelined with a hernia, I am on a very clear downward trend. Nevertheless, I guess the expression: Things are looking up, does apply.

an artists depiction of 'things' looking up

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This is a graph of my weight changes from the first time I stepped on a scale back in December 2014. If one looks at the 'big picture' - it is clear that I made dramatic changes. Unfortunately, a trend upwards had developed prior to my hernia, and six weeks of inactivity only exacerbated that problem.

Since my recovery from the hernia surgery, I have been able to resume an active lifestyle. I know I still eat too much.  At least I mentally agonize over my overeating, this was not something that ever bothered me on my way up to 309 lbs. Exercising (walking, treadmill, elliptical) provide two tangible benefits. The first is obvious - burning calories.  The second tangible benefit is this - When one is walking on a trail for 2 or 3 hours - one is not raiding the kitchen cabinets or refrigerator for 'just one more small snack.'

The recent trend of my weight has been down - so as you can see, things are looking up. (or down).  I topped out at 242 lbs on May 7th.  Once things get completely out of control, there is only one thing to do - change course. In the past, I let things continue to spiral out of control until all hope of reversing course had completely dissipated and depression and disgust set in. I am going to avoid that outcome this time.

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As DISCO STU (The Simpsons) has eloquently shown in his graph - NOT ALL TRENDS CONTINUE INDEFINITELY. So, if I want to continue to lose weight, I will need to continue to work at it. Just like everybody else who is successful at managing their lifestyles.

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Your Food Diary For:

Friday, June 3, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal	320	64	4	8	420	22
Kelloggs - Raisin Bran Cereal	760	184	4	20	840	72
Activia Strawberry Yogurt	100	18	2	4	70	16
	1,180	266	10	32	1,330	110
L U N C H
Footlong Steak and Cheese, 1 footlong sandwich	760	96	20	52	2,060	16
Apples - Apples, 2 medium apple	160	44	0	0	0	32
	920	140	20	52	2,060	48
D I N N E R
Cabbage, napa, cooked	26	5	0	2	24	0
Homemade - Crockpot Pot Roast	660	0	12	32	600	0
	686	5	12	34	624	0
S N A C K S
Nestle - Dark Chocolate Bar	440	46	26	6	0	0
Activia Peach Lowfat Yogurt	200	38	3	8	120	32
	640	84	29	14	120	32
Totals	3,426	495	71	132	4,134	190
Your Daily Goal	3,453	431	115	173	2,300	129
Remaining	27	-63	44	41	-1,833	-61
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 1,523 extra calories from exercise today

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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Friday, June 3, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	92	1,395
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	128
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Daily Total / Goal	93 / 30	1,523 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	961 / 210	12,683 / 4,130

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SATURDAY WEIGHT: 235.2 LBS.
considering where my weight was a few weeks ago...
...I am happy about this.
Next goal to return to a sub 230 lb weight. (again)
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