Day 27: On an Epic Scale.

I woke up the other day and hopped on the scale.  Which is what I do every day.  I try not to use the scale as one of many different tools to measure progress.  Most of the time I don't look at those three numbers as a value judgment.  Most of the time.

But the other day I was having what can only be called a "fat day*."  My period is over and done, but the accompanying weight gain is not.   As I plowed through my upper-body workout yesterday, I thought I should be so lucky to have a fat day in a Post-Apocalyptic World.  Because that meant there actually was food.  Unless, of course, I was one of the walking undead.  Oh, no more brains for me, I couldn't possibly...well, if you insist...

Speaking of food, I know from my last round of weight loss** that to get things moving, I have to cut calories hard and fast.  While I've been eating well (real food, not a lot of junk, low sugar, plenty of veggies and protein), I know that it probably won't be enough to lean me out.  In the next few weeks I'll have to sit down and figure out what exactly I want to do, although the sheer notion of recording one more thing in my life makes me want to stab myself in the eye. 

I'll figure it out.

In the meantime, for those wanting to amp up their preparedness, check out the Zombie Squad Forum!

*This isn't a value judgment about anyone else, I hope everyone understands that.

**I went from 200+ pounds in 1999 to 142 pounds in 2002.  Yes, there's been some regain but I've kept the bulk of it off for nearly six years.  Not entirely shabby.  Also while I appreciate the intention, this is not a request for dieting advice.  I have three years of painstaking food logs and the ear (not literally!) of one of the smartest fat loss guys out there.  I know what I have to do.  I just don't want to do it.

Comments

[Complete Geek]

I know what you mean about not wanting to cut out the foods you love. My weakness is sweets (mmmmm, milk and cookies).

I weight 256 right now, but I looked and felt my best when I was around 210.

Tell you what Nina, figure out what your goal is, and if you achieve that goal, there's a t shirt in it for ya. I print graphic t shirts by the way. Nothing like a little bribery to get you motivated.

[astrothsknot]

You fight off zombies and I'll keep the sweeties and cakes safe. In my stomach.

I can take all of of you!!!

[Piglet]

this is a funny post. when i talk about this subject with the husband i always let him know that it isn't a two way conversation. i don't need suggestions b/c i know what to do, just not inspired to do it.