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I just wanted to do a quick update on my weight loss endeavors.  I’ve been at it for one month, four days.  I feel like I’m doing fairly well and rejoice with ever loss.

Last week I decided to lower my maximum daily caloric intake by 1000 and am now sitting at 1290.  I did this because at the end of each day I’d end up with at least 300 some times 500 extra calories.  I figured I’d drop my calories and see how I do.  Doing fairly well with less calories and making a conscious effort to snack less in the evenings.

I remarked to Shawn the other day that I actually did look thinner.  My jeans are getting too big but the next notch on the belt is still a bit too tight.  Another few pounds and I should be able to tighten the ol’ belt.

I’m exercising pretty much every day.  It all started because of my Physical Therapy.  They had me doing the exercise bike for 10 minutes each visit, and I figured i can do at least that at home.  I’m up to 25 minutes on the bike nearly every evening, and Saturday before last we went on a 40 minute walk with two very excited Chihuahuas.

I’ve lost 5.5 lbs so far.  The tracker I’m using rounds up so it say I’ve lost six.

MyFitnessPal – Free Calorie Counter

I’m feeling pretty good.  Happy with the progress I’ve made, but would like to do better.  Here’s to the next month.

***Oh, in regards to the Post title…I do think it’s broken.  It’s still giving me accurate readings…well…sort of.  Sometimes it’s very inaccurate.  Sometimes when I step on it it sort of clunks.  Not an encouraging sound to one who’s losing weight.  I’ll be buying a new one once hubby gets paid.

Walking with Lengua & Zeus

I thought I would outline my 2010 weight loss plan.  Over the past two years I’ve lost just over 30 pounds and despite not always being consistent in staying on a plan I’ve only gained a few pounds back.  My success has primarily been with counting calories.  I am going to do that again.  Last year off and on, I counted Weight Watcher’s Points.  While there is some ease in going that route I much prefer counting calories.

Here are my rules to start off:

• No chocolate for two weeks.  Not even my sugar-free chocolates.  Not even on my free day.
• I’m allowing myself one free day a week.  This doesn’t mean I am going to go crazy, but allow myself to go slightly over my daily caloric allowance.  This will most likely be Saturday.
• Eat my veggies.  I’ve planned dinners for this week and they all have fruit or veggies as a side.
• Exercise as able.  Since I am still recovering from foot surgery I am unable to do much exercise.  I plan to ask my doctor what I can start doing.  I see him today so I should know more this afternoon.
• Water, water, and more water.
• I will be weight myself every Monday.

I’m sure these will change and will be adapted more as I lose weight and can exercise more.

My Caloric Intake Daily Allowance per this website (I took the liberty of rounding down a few):  1390

I am going to be using this app/website to track my caloric intake and whatever exercise I’m able to do.

I’ll post updates as they come.  I’d like to lose between 15 and 20 pounds over the next year.  I plan on rewarding myself as I reach milestones.  10 pounds – Tirimisu or Creme Brulee.  Yes, I know rewarding one’s self with food for weight loss is backwards, but hey.  If I reach the full 15-20 pounds – jeans from here.  If I can lose this weight I will basically be where I want to be at to maintain.

I appreciate any and all prayers as I begin and walk this endeavor.  I really, really like my sweets.  I’ll just have to have them in moderation.

Today’s/Starting Stats (01.04.2010):