Whatcha Eating Today VSGers? Tuesday 8/15/17

Nice to not be alone in this phenomenon!

That's an interesting one. When I lost 200 lbs about 10 years ago, it was roughly the same - average 10 lbs per month. I lost the first 100 much quicker than this go-round actually. I was on a liquid diet the first six months. I just assumed because I am older coupled with the fact that I've lost massive amounts of weight numerous times, that I've screwed up my metabolism. But being able to eat a wider variety, just a smaller amount has been pretty freeing.

B: PP and coffee, yogurt

L: turkey+cheese+avocado roll ups

D: probably leftover bacon+beef+zucchini

S: quest bar

One thing that has surprised me is how I think about my weight and my body so much LESS now than when I was obese. I can just throw on clothes and get on with my day and not worry about what I look like most of the time. It's wonderful.

I had a very similar thought today, as I passed the mirror in the rest room. I get up and I pick clothes and I put them on and I rarely think about where I might be bulging or feel the need to pull down my clothing all the time. I think my thought today was "I just look like a normal person who put on normal clothes".

QOTD: I don't go out to eat much. Maybe once a month. Then again, if I go to a movie, I may eat something there. We have a nice place that has affordable restaurant/bar and serve you in your reserved seat in the theater. I always ask them for a box up front, and rarely eat more than 1/3 to 1/2 of what I order.

Accountability: I had a slice of bread with peanut butter and nutella on it before bed last night. I paid for it by waking up with acid reflux and nearly vomiting in my sleep.

AM: Testing the new coffee machine. Finding it uses a lot of milk and needs adjusting. So far, two Flat Whites. May test later if it can handle van PP at low temp through the milk warmer...

S: Strawberry & Creme PP

L: Chicken, Cottage cheese & hummus

Costco run !!!

D: TBD

Water & Vites

I actually enjoy eating out so much more now that I don't feel married to food. I hope that continues for me. I'm able to enjoy what I choose, but I don't feel like it's my favorite hobby anymore.

Busy day today, work is crazy... otherwise just a normal Tuesday!

QOTD: The biggest surprise so far was how quickly people were to notice the weight loss. Also, how little normal clothing weighs!

B: protein shake; 160 cal

L: 2 oz. spiced up chicken with some broccoli slaw and shredded lettuce with a wasabi dijon vinaigrette and 1 oz fat free feta; 174 cal

S: protein shake; 160 cal

D: frozen teriyaki chicken thingies

E: 6k walk, 157 flights of stairs

QOTD: it also still surprises me how little I eat in day. When I tell people that I consume less than 1,000 calories but still make 100 grams of protein, they think it's literally insane and that I'm starving myself. I've been able to find a happy medium for my stomach and when I stick to it I lose really well. I may eat a lot of the same things everyday, but it helps me keep track.

B: L&F Greek yogurt with bran buds, coffee

L: Deviled chicken salad with wasa

D: turkey enchilada skillet

S: protein bar

E: walking

W&V

QOTD: There is certain areas of my life that I have always blamed my weight. Now that the weight is close to being off I am surprised the most by finding out it wasn't about my weight, it was something inside of me. I am not sure if I am making any sense, but it's been a big eye opener for me:-)

B-Chia/Flax & pumpkin seed "porridge"

L-Vanilla protein shake

S-String cheese and 1 small fresh peach

D-Dinner at local Pho restaurant, TBD.

E-1 hour walk with dog

I hope everyone has a beautiful Tuesday. The smoke has finally cleared some and I can see the mountains again!

Makes perfect sense! Weight is easy to point at as the cause of so many of life's ills, but you never know if it's true until the weight isn't a factor anymore...