Gentle reminders...
Day 32
Weight: 210 lbs
Thought for the Day: Do what you enjoy.
Rose and I attended Liz's memorial service today. We had to rush to make it on time due to unforeseen construction and an angry argument with a color blind pedestrian who clearly didn't know the difference between red and green. I had to change into my suit in the car, flashing the 8th ave crowd. I was very thankful for losing the weight from my midsection and belly since my suit fit well rather than the tight squeeze\snug I was accustomed to. The service made me think and as my thoughts turned to myself I contemplated how this diet was helping me to lose weight, grow healthy and give me a chance to keep doing things I enjoy. It reminded me in a gentle way as to why I am taking this vegan diet as a challenge. I hope to live to a ripe old age, and taking care of my health now can't hurt that ideal.
Rose got to say hello to many of my work colleagues who she hadn't seen for a while and ever since I started this 40 day Vegan diet challenge. People complimented and joked that whatever she was doing to make me lose weight it was working and she should keep it up! My boss had already lost the office pool by 28 days, so we joked about the teak he's gonna buy me next week at the finish line. I was also complimented on how well I looked in my suit (it suited me!). It is a nice acknowledgment that people noticed the difference, my suit was actually fitting rather than ballooning.
Many people have asked me whether I plan to continue the diet beyond the 40 days and the answer has changed somewhat from when I last answered in this blog. I am committed to eating vegan until I go back to the doctors for a blood test (which is set for mid-june). I hope to move the doctor's appointment up. To the first week in June or last week in May.
I was also excited to reach 210 lbs which was my first weight goal. I would ultimately like to reach 205 lbs by the 40 days are up. And then see if I can shoot for lower than 200 lbs. I think it's possible because what I am doing is sustainable, I am not starving myself, I am not denying myself a balanced diet, but instead making conscious decisions about my own health. It's enticing when I see people snacking on bagels, donuts, cookies and especially chocolate but worth it knowing I have better health. I am too prone to 'doing well' then blowing my diet on a huge ill-advised meal out, and by challenging myself to stay the course totally then I find it easier to steer clear of pitfalls that will hold me back. My self will is too low to do otherwise.
Onward to 205 lbs.
Weight: 210 lbs
Thought for the Day: Do what you enjoy.
Rose and I attended Liz's memorial service today. We had to rush to make it on time due to unforeseen construction and an angry argument with a color blind pedestrian who clearly didn't know the difference between red and green. I had to change into my suit in the car, flashing the 8th ave crowd. I was very thankful for losing the weight from my midsection and belly since my suit fit well rather than the tight squeeze\snug I was accustomed to. The service made me think and as my thoughts turned to myself I contemplated how this diet was helping me to lose weight, grow healthy and give me a chance to keep doing things I enjoy. It reminded me in a gentle way as to why I am taking this vegan diet as a challenge. I hope to live to a ripe old age, and taking care of my health now can't hurt that ideal.
Rose got to say hello to many of my work colleagues who she hadn't seen for a while and ever since I started this 40 day Vegan diet challenge. People complimented and joked that whatever she was doing to make me lose weight it was working and she should keep it up! My boss had already lost the office pool by 28 days, so we joked about the teak he's gonna buy me next week at the finish line. I was also complimented on how well I looked in my suit (it suited me!). It is a nice acknowledgment that people noticed the difference, my suit was actually fitting rather than ballooning.
Many people have asked me whether I plan to continue the diet beyond the 40 days and the answer has changed somewhat from when I last answered in this blog. I am committed to eating vegan until I go back to the doctors for a blood test (which is set for mid-june). I hope to move the doctor's appointment up. To the first week in June or last week in May.
I was also excited to reach 210 lbs which was my first weight goal. I would ultimately like to reach 205 lbs by the 40 days are up. And then see if I can shoot for lower than 200 lbs. I think it's possible because what I am doing is sustainable, I am not starving myself, I am not denying myself a balanced diet, but instead making conscious decisions about my own health. It's enticing when I see people snacking on bagels, donuts, cookies and especially chocolate but worth it knowing I have better health. I am too prone to 'doing well' then blowing my diet on a huge ill-advised meal out, and by challenging myself to stay the course totally then I find it easier to steer clear of pitfalls that will hold me back. My self will is too low to do otherwise.
Onward to 205 lbs.