Small update

[morganskye]

I'm back on Nutrisystem...kind of. Essentially I know that I'll never be able to follow it hardcore and correctly. I have low will power. The more I fight the sooner I'll give in. So, in order to at least attempt to lose weight I've decided to go by a 2/1 method. For every two meals I follow the plan exactly, I get one 'free' meal where I can eat what I want within reason. I've already lost two pounds since Friday on this plan. Sure I won't lose as quickly, but I won't turn into a crabby bitch because I'm not eating carbs. I also, for the most part, dislike the food on NS. Yesterday I had cheese tortellini, which I ADORE, but I had to force myself to finish it because it was nasty. Ass nasty. For dinner we had the real stuff. I put olive oil and Parmesan cheese instead of spaghetti sauce. Very yummy. ^_^

Right now I'm around 293. I gained a bit back, but 3lbs up versus 27lbs down? I'm still calling it a win.

Did you know that for every 1 pound lost, you take 4 pounds of pressure off your knees?

15 Facts for Weight Loss Newbies
Yeah, some stuff is very 'duh', but other things got me to thinking. It's a good list for everyone to read.

Weight Loss Facts
Another 'duh' article, but still a good read.

Comments

[dusktodawn.livejournal.com]

i'm so proud of you for losing that much! :D

I've been trying so hard lately to not give in and so far so good. now if I could just start walking/running on my own, i'll be good XD Shark Week makes it hard though

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

I <3 Shark Week! I like it when they do a show on what's been found in sharks' stomachs. Creepy! They'll eat anything!

Thanks. ^_^ I have a loooong way to go, but it's all about getting there the right way. It's a shame we don't live closer. We could be workout buddies. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll come out on top!

[dusktodawn.livejournal.com]

I meant the other Shark Week, the female (jesus, that wasn't even close the female x.x) shark week XD

I could desperately use a workout buddy :(

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

Ah, gotcha. Yeah I don't do anything then. Mine would have been right at D*C, so small favor there. Ugh.

Why is it so hard to find one? When I was at the gym religiously I couldn't find one to save my life. You'd think it'd be easy there!

[dusktodawn.livejournal.com]

yeah. i think that's why i'm not all moody now, because i know if it's here now, it won't be at D*C :D this is assuming i don't have one of my "omg! must bleed NOW!" moments XDDD

I have no idea. I do have a walking buddy, but it'd be SO much easier if I had a work out buddy :/

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

I wish the doctors could so something for you that didn't cost a damn fortune.

Well, that's something at least. I have to do everything solo.

[dusktodawn.livejournal.com]

me too >>;

true, it's nice having a buddy to distract you so you're not always going "OMG IS IT OVER YET??!?!"

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

lol, seriously. I only make it through with my mp3 player. If I didn't have that I'd maybe only finish 1/3 of my workout.

[dusktodawn.livejournal.com]

damn, i shoulda brought mine for my after work walk-a-thon >>; poo. i hope he's got his iPad XD

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

*crosses fingers for you*

[ssfseiyakou.livejournal.com]

You're at 193? WTF? How the HELL did you do that?

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

*looks* Aw crap. Freudian slip.

[ssfseiyakou.livejournal.com]

I was going to worship the ground you walk on. :D

Though, I still will, because you are doing a wonderful job. <3

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

lol! If I had lost that much I would have let you!

Ditto here. I started watching my fruits better because of what you said. I had no idea about their sugar content.

[amayagoddess.livejournal.com]

I try my damnedest to make all my meals from scratch now (within reason). Sauces are the last thing I'm tackling. Most of the time I opt light like you did with just olive oil and Parmesan.

If you haven't already, peruse the spices and pick up the little McCormick containers (or store brand) of some different things that you may not have tried before. You'd be surprised how much you can do for a meal with just spices. :D

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

I have some spices, but I think I need to throw them out. They're only good for so long. We burn through italian spices though.

[broccoman.livejournal.com]

It's generally best to lose 1-2 lbs a week. You do that for a year, you'll be down to 200-240. That will do you a bunch of good.

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

Hehe, while it would be awesome to lose 200+ in a year, it's really more like 100lbs. Besides, if I lost that much I'd be put in the hospital!

If I can get to 180, I'll be a happy camper.

[broccoman.livejournal.com]

I meant 200-240 overall, not down 200 lbs to 100 total.

I lost too much weight in basic, and that screwed me up.

[morganskye.livejournal.com]

Ah, gotcha. ^_^