Week 6 update

STEVE'S BLOG



          Six weeks ago I weighed 218.5 lbs. Today I weigh 186.5 lbs. That's a 32 lb. weight loss without strenuous exercise or so called diet pills. Just healthy eating. No medications, no pending doctor appointments, and no health issues. Not bad for a 63 year old man! To celebrate this accomplishment the Wife and I are dining out tonight, steak and lobster, YUMMMM! I haven't reached the ideal healthy weight, but I do plan to eat my way there by choosing to eat healthy and having a treat once in awhile.
          As the day went on our plans changed from eating out to eating in. Not a bad decision, saved money and we knew what was going to be in our food. I had my double pepper jack cheese bacon burger with chips and a root beer soda. A large chocolate frosty for dessert. A gain of 2 lbs, crap! No problem, I'll get rid of that by eating to live again.


KAREN'S BLOG

Starting weight:  181.5
Current weight:  159.0

End of six week detox, total weight loss of 22.5 lbs.  I have lost weight with each week of detox.  I am a little nervous about splurging tonight.  We ate a healthy breakfast (all fruit) and we will be eating a healthy lunch (salad and soup).  Even tho it sounds better to list it as soup and salad, I've learned that your salad should always be eaten first. 

As my husband said, our plans for splurging changed as the day went on.  My splurge wound up being two BLTs on single serving whole wheat thin deli flats.  I used less than a tablespoon of miracle whip light and three slices of low sodium bacon for the two sandwiches.  Later that evening I had a large frosty.  I'm satisfied for the week, back to eating healthy.  I look forward to my next splurge.  I have at least a whole week to think about what it might be.

I also started to exercise today...walk/run one mile.  Just maybe it will accelerate my weight loss.  It can be
frustrating to lose only a pound or two a week, especially after totally changing what I eat and my eating habits.

On to week 7... continuing on.