digitalBush

I've been weighing in weekly for 6 weeks now, and I just wanted to post my results.  Last week I lost another 2 pounds making for a total of 10 pounds I've lost in that 6 weeks.

What have I been doing?

• I've been drinking a slim fast for breakfast.  This is something I started doing quite some time ago.  I found a flavor I like in a generic brand.  It's 170 calories, inexpensive, and is on the go.
• I've been scaling back what I eat for lunch.  I'm still going out a lot, but I'm making better decisions.
• Ashley and I have been doing e-mealz for dinner.  The menu we are following is for weight watchers, but that's not what necessarily matters.  It's just smaller portions with a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat.
• Very few sodas.  I've taken a liking the the Lipton Diet Green Tea, so I've been drinking those where I would have been drinking something else.  I've also upped my water intake to take the place of snacking.  A lot of times I think I'm hungry when I'm really just having a craving.
• Exercise.  I started walking and working out on my workout-to-the-max-machine.  Nothing too involved here yet; just trying to establish a routine.

What Sucks?

• Cravings.  I used to just eat a lot.  You can't just flip a switch and not want to eat anymore.  So, instead of just being miserable, I've found that water somehow satisfies my mental need to put something in my belly.
• I miss my comfort foods.  There are just some things that I enjoy eating.  Let me name a few of the things in no particular order: Pizza, Buffalo Wings, Macaroni and Cheese, and Cheeseburgers.
• Soreness and Fatigue.  I guess my body has just been accustomed to having all of this energy on demand.  Couple that with my exercise and it leads to some aches and pains.  I know these will go away, but it still sucks. At the moment I'm dealing with a recurring back problem which has me all jacked up.

I cheated yesterday and today, but I think you need those every once in a while.  I'll be back on it as quick as I got off.  I have a goal and I'm making my way towards it.