Day 24, Post 172

 Goal Weight: 188 pounds  

Today's Weight:        201.2 lbs
Yesterday's Weight:    204.0 lbs
Net Loss/Gain:         - 2.8 lbs

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Do not focus on weight. Do not focus on weight.  Do not focus on weight...

Focus on: Purpose

Last night, I was at one of my favorite open mics. It struck me that the leader of the house band had lost a lot of weight - a lot. I have known this man for a few years. He was morbidly obese. I have seen him losing weight since the winter, but it struck me, last night, how improved he looked - how much younger he looked. I didn't notice any other changes in him. He still is not thin by any means, but what a transformation. How much weight had he lost? I asked, he said about 90 pounds. Awesome.

Why am I trying to lose fat?  A lot of the reason is appearance - I don't like the way I look when I'm heavy - it doesn't fit my own image of myself, which creates internal dissonance.


But really, it isn't driven by the appearance factor. That's just the one I'm using to judge effectiveness (and the one that offers the most positive feedback). The internal reasons are just that: How I feel and how I function. 

When I'm not fat, I have more energy, I am smarter, I get more done, I feel better. Although all of that effects how I perceive my condition (including my appearance), it comes down to this:  I am healthier. Medically and psychologically healthier.


Better health is the reason I am losing weight.

Food Log

Breakfast

Breakfast smoothie: 6 oz almond milk, 1/2C yogurt, 3/4C blueberries, 2C Kale, 2 eggs, 3T chia seeds, 1/2t stevia/erythritol blend.

    Carb count: 15 g. Net

Early Lunch

Organic uncured ham with homemade cole slaw and Spinach and Field Mix greens

     Carb count: 1 g. Net

Late Lunch

Cottage Cheese. Pepperoni.
    Carb count: 4 g. Net

   

Carb-Load Dinner 

Quinoa Spaghetti with spinach and onions in Pomodoro sauce. Not shown:  

    Carb Count:  N/A for carb-load meal


Day total carbs:  

    None counted on days with carb-load meals 


Liquid Intake
    Coffee:  24 oz,   Water: 128+ oz.

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