Getting back on program

Well, vacation is over and the results are in. I stepped on the scales yesterday morning and all I can say is, I sure had a great time. I also readily admit that I was miserable at times, too ~ I was over-eating and I knew it. I just didn't always listen to my body when it was telling me it had enough. I feel (and look) so bloated when I over indulge on the carbs.

Anyway, in 9 days I gained 10 pounds. (well, 9.6 pounds, but I'm rounding it up to 10) I am hoping a lot of it is just water weight gain and it falls back off just as quickly as it packed on. I am certainly going to be serious with my eating again until I get there.

I worked yesterday but I am off work today and tomorrow. So yesterday was easy enough. I was limited to what we packed in my lunch and we have not gotten groceries yet, so I was really limited! After 9 days off work then working my 12 hour shift yesterday, I was pretty much ready for bed when I got home. I did eat my evening meal, but snacking was certainly not an issue.

Today and tomorrow will both be more of a challenge. But I will plan my meals out in advance and stick to the plan. By Thursday & Friday – when I'm back to work again, I'll be 3 days in and should be back in Ketosis. That's when it will get easier as I won't be hungry all the time.

Anyway, I plan to track what I'm eating and my weight each morning and I will post an update after a few days. I won't bore you with a daily update. For one thing, on work days I do not have the time or the energy. So on my day off I'll share what I've been eating and how much (or little) I've lost.

Here is my food log with what I ate yesterday and my macros. Notice they are not spot on – but this is close enough for me. This is how I've always done it.  I kept my macros close to target yesterday, but I really did go over on calories.  When I'm trying to drop weight, I try to stick closer to 1200.  But, since we hadn't shopped yet, I had to work with what we had on hand.  I consumed almost 1800 calories but when I stepped on the scales this morning, I was down 2.4 pounds.  I truly believe that it's not what we are eating it's what we are not eating that makes this way of eating so successful.

I normally have more than just 1 cup of coffee of a morning, but yesterday I just did not have time.  Since I was only going to have 1 cup, I did add a full tablespoon of butter instead of just 1/2 tablespoon.  The Chaffle consisted of 2 eggs, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tbs almond flour. 

Lunch is what I ate during the 12 hours I was at work.   I don't always drink  the protein shakes and when I do, I don't always drink 2 ~ but if I need them, I drink them!   Yesterday I drank a protein shake on my 11 o'clock break and the other on my 5 o'clock break.  Since I've been knocked out of Ketosis, I am back to fighting hunger and cravings, so the protein shakes were needed. The Cheese Sticks and the Chaffle were my actual lunch.

And our dinner last night.  The fewest calories but also the most filling!  This is one of our favorite meals. Quick, simple, delicious ~ very filling but not a whole lot of calories.

As you can see, I went way over on carbs! When I'm trying to drop weight, I try to eat 13 to 15 - and yesterday I had 33.  (but that is way less than I was eating last week)  I didn't quite get to 75% fat, but in a 1200 calorie day, I should only get 100 fat.  and yes, I did go over on protein - but the 20% protein is a goal not a limit.  In fact, if you have reached your goal but are still hungry - it's encouraged to eat more protein rather than more fat and/or carbs.

  

I thought it was only fitting that I share my Steps for yesterday, too.   As you can see, I got them in.  My days off work I do tend to eat less because I move less.  Some days at work, I just need a little more.  I will probably try to stay closer to the 1200 calorie limit on Thursday and Friday; and limit myself to just 1 protein shake if I even need it.

Anyway, I will post an update in a few days.  

Since I have the next 2 days off work I am planning to post a Super Bowl Blog.    I personally expect to be working Overtime on Super Bowl Sunday but the recipes I will be posting are the foods we pick when we need appetizers and snack foods.  Stay Tuned!