December 23, 2013

Alright, I started out on fire.  I was counting every calorie I ate, drinking nothing but water, and getting back into working out.  For a few days my calorie intake was around 1500 calories/day, and I never felt hungry.  Then the holiday season kicked in.  Holiday parties with friends and family, and the worst, holiday parties at work.  My co-workers are the devil.  There is nothing but baked goods, snack foods, and candy around there, and they pressure you into eating it.

The last week didn't go quite as planned, but it wasn't terrible either.  I've realized that counting every calorie you consume for over 5 months is going to be very tedious.  Now, I plan on just eating sensible, and only counting the calories when I eat out, or make something that isn't very healthy, just to be a mental reminder of how bad it actually is for me.  I'm done with counting apples, bananas, two potato chips.....

I'm leaving for Las Vegas today, and then New Years Eve is next week.  My plan now is to enjoy the rest of the year, but be sensible, then start January 2nd with my 5 month workout/diet.  I basically just don't want to gain any weight in the week.

Another goal of mine is to only drink water.  No milk, pop, juice.  Maybe tea and coffee.  We'll see about that.  I am allowing beer on my cheat days, because that is cheating...but in moderation.

I still plan on making weekly updates on this blog, but only posting an update picture once a month.  I just don't feel the changes are going to be drastic enough to post weekly pictures.