No New Year’s Resolution!
I am not one to make New Year’s resolutions — but sometimes the job still needs to get done. When I weighed myself at the beginning of the year and saw a whopping 185 pounds on the scale — I knew it was time to make some changes. There is only one method of dieting that works for me: energy in must be less than energy out. On the other hand, I know this is a recipe for disaster if I can’t eat and enjoy all the foods I love. So I have created the perfect diet for me. It is called the Eat Whatever You Want And Still Lose Weight diet. At the bottom are the results for my first month.
Initially, I did not record my weight each day — and I had no intention of sharing my results with the world. However, I realized if this diet would work for me, it might work for others also. So I began recording my daily weight to encourage myself and those trying to lose excess flabbage. I am in the process of writing out a step by step plan for this diet so it can be of help to others who don’t want to give up their favorite foods just to lose weight. And, as it turns out, you don’t have to.
Some observations (some which I expected because I have successfully used this diet in the past to lose weight):
- The first 10 pounds were the easiest to lose.
- Once I hit a new low, I almost inevitably gained a pound or two overnight. It was as if my body was testing me to see if I was serious about losing weight. (Body weight can fluctuate depending on water retention and other factors.)
- I always weighed myself in the morning after rising.
- I always weighed myself with the same amount of minimal clothing.
- The foods I enjoyed (some regularly) while on this diet include (organic of course): ice cream; wine; chips; chocolate; chocolate cake; beer; pizza; half and half in my coffee; butter; sour cream; hash browns; cheese; roast beef sandwiches and more.
- My exercise rate did not increase (but it should).
- I did not practice any fasting (though I should have).
I will be posting February’s schedule next Friday. It is not as dynamic — as I’ve already lost the first 10 pounds. In addition, I’ve had lots of company — which always requires more energy in. But it is still a net loss no matter how you calculate. And I never had to give up eating the foods that were important to me.
Be looking for my book: Eat Whatever You Want And Still Lose Weight. It will be available soon.
| Date | Weight |
| 1/1/16 | 185.0 |
| 1/2/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/3/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/4/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/5/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/6/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/7/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/8/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/9/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/10/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/11/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/12/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/13/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/14/16 | (didn’t record) |
| 1/15/16 | 179.0 |
| 1/16/16 | 178.0 |
| 1/17/16 | 178.0 |
| 1/18/16 | 178.0 |
| 1/19/16 | 176.0 |
| 1/20/16 | 175.8 |
| 1/21/16 | 176.4 |
| 1/22/16 | 176.0 |
| 1/23/16 | 175.6 |
| Â 1/24/16 | 176.8 |
| 1/25/16 | 176.0 |
| 1/26/16 | 176.2 |
| 1/27/16 | 175.4 |
| 1/28/16 | 174.4 |
| 1/29/16 | 175.2 |
| 1/30/16 | 174.2 |
| 1/31/16 | 174.0 |
| Total Loss | 11 pounds |
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