200 BLEH!!!!

200 pounds this morning.   First time in the 200’s since January 19, 2012.  17 pounds more than I weighed a year ago.  Not the kind of numbers I want to see.

There are some justifications on why today is three pounds higher than Tuesday.  I went to an all day seminar with a 3 hour drive on both ends and then had an interview early today, so no exercise since Wednesday.  Because of the seminar and the travel, I ate out all meals yesterday.  But yesterday is not the problem it is the long term trend.

I do need to give myself credit for some things yesterday.

• I had a low fat, no whip Pumpkin Spice Latte
• When I wanted a candy bar at the seminar I went out to the car and got a half a protein bar instead
• At lunch I chose the turkey sandwich and coleslaw instead of the pork and fries.  And only ate 1/2 the coleslaw
• At dinner I had the chicken wrap instead of the wings and fries and only at 1/2 the sandwich
• Only ordered 1/2 a dessert

Bottom line is that I have not eaten 9,000 extra calories since Tuesday and so the gain is somewhat just the random variation in water retention.

But looking beyond yesterday day, I do need to make changes.  Like

1. Stop finding so many excuses to eating high calorie foods.  (It’s the weekend, I’ve worked hard, I deserve a treat, It is my favorite flavor, etc.)
2. When I want a snack have apples, dried apples, protein bars or protein shakes.
3. Stop drinking calories

My goal is to be at 205 next Friday morning.  That should not be to difficult if I do the steps above.  I’m setting a reminder for next Friday to check up on myself.

And for today, I’ll follow the advice I found in “I Fought Food . . . And I Won!” for what to do after a weight gain. 

1.  Eat moderately

2.  Drink lots of water

3.  Exercise moderately.

Anyone have ideas that have worked for them on how to stop the slow, gradual weight gain?

 

Bruce