First round is done and dusted. Left me IN the dust. I lost only .6 lbs. Far shy of the 8 lbs I needed to lose. I need to regroup and get serious. I've been slacking way too much these past couple of months. So - it's back to basics for me.

The Eating Plan

I've written a menu plan for myself. Lean protein, fresh fruits/vegetables and healthy fats. No eating between 8pm and 8am. Keeping calories to around 1200. Carbs to 50. Try to work in 21 grams of fiber. Keep sodium under 2300g. With my usual 8+ glasses of water/day.

The Exercise Plan

I've been slacking in my exercise also. I was walking 10-15K/day. Trying to maintain an average of 12K. So - back to the routine. Daily walking of 10K.

One More Thought

Today I happened to remember I stopped taking a medication in early May - with my doctor's supervision. It was my idea to stop the medication. I tapered off for 2 months - then stopped. I've noticed irritability. (My dear hubs has noticed also!) I hope this isn't having an effect on my weight loss. If it did - surely my body had time to adjust since I stopped it. I'll see how this round goes and revisit this thought at the end of the round.

So - here's the Back-to-Basics Plan:

I will follow my eating plan as described above. (Tracked in MyFitnessPal.)
I will stick to my exercise plan as described above. (Tracked with FitBit.)
I will get to bed at a decent hour and get 7-8 hours of good restorative sleep. (CPAP)
I will also submit a weekly weigh-in during this round. (Use my Tokens!)
I will offer daily encouragement and support to my fellow players. (Go Team!)

Let's do this.

Gin

Competitive Fit

08/19/2014 2:56PM

Gin, this sounds like a fantastic plan! I aim for 1300 cals, but I rarely hit it. I especially like your goal to offer daily encouragement. Thanks for encouraging me today!

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Oh, and my fitness pal name is mjlogan2, if you want someone to cheer you there.

Kelley

07/19/2014 7:55AM

I like your goals and your attitude Gin! Consider friending my on My Fitness Pal. I login name is: Munchietoomuchie. Hope to "see" you there too.

mellie

07/18/2014 10:42PM

Sounds like a great plan! It's pretty close to what I try to do, too, except 1200 calories a day is too strict for me. I do better around 1500. I lose weight more slowly, but I'm much better at sticking with it. Good luck with the next round!

Round 2: Back to Basics