In answer to the first part, where have I been?
Active, with a combination of raised activity comes less time at the keyboard, but getting out and about. Only a little bit more but as the days are getting longer, the dog walks are getting easier and longer.
In answer to the second part, where's it gone?
I weighed in at 75 kilo's on Saturday, which to me is amazing, that is a loss of over 7 kg in about 11 weeks, and learning a lot along the way. Such as;
- Be in control of what you eat, do not go without meals, and remember you are human, and a treat in moderation does not do any harm.
- Set goals both daily at longer term; But do not be a slave, only do what is sustainable, once I arrived at 76 kg it took three weeks to lose the next kilo.
- Exercise should be varied and enjoyable, there are subtle and aggressive ways to burn calories you will not and should not target just one; my activities have included indoor climbing, badminton, weights, aerobics, skipping (or as others now call it rope jumping), walking, gardening.
How do I feel, much better, has it been easy, no, has it been worth it, without doubt. There was a few times where cakes or takeaways were an indulgent moment, but all were pre-planned.
How much more should I lose?
While I have a yearning to lose more weight, as I am still classed as overweight, I am keen to lose a smaller amount than previously without any specific targets, other than it would be nice to be around 72kg when we go to the Lake District in September.
We have all seen those that lose too much weight too quick, they look drawn and ill. Though not blessed with the physique or look of a model, I want to lose any more weight gradually.
The fact that few people have commented on the weight loss so far, means not only that I am not looking drawn, but more importantly a very comfortable outward well being.
My main support has been my wife Sue, who patiently helps work out the calories of all my meals and has passed on her nutritional advice. Who has also arranged for me to go Kayaking while we are in the Scottish Highlands in April.
She does tease me a bit about being action man, but I think that is more to do with my height LOL
I hope to have some good advice to share as I continue in my quest, in the near future.
