I am ashamed to say that I just got back Sunday from the SXSW conference in Austin, TX, and I was a total failure when it came to being disciplined and exercising.
I went there with the intention of maintaining a healthy diet and ended up having fried calamari, cheeseburgers, and Pop Tarts. Just a horrible diet, combined with no exercise, lack of sleep.
On the positive side, I came back with lots of good information, new contacts, and ideas for some projects. But there was a negative, too – a net gain of two pounds for the week.
However, I am planning to redeem myself. I am heading to NYC next week for SES and the plan is to eat well and exercise during the conference – for real this time.
For now, it’s a week of detox, sweat and catch-up for work.
Starting weight: 225
Last week: 219
This week: 221
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Your Message@Shawn Collins:
Heck, it’s worth a shot!
Your Message@Tim Jones:
I didn’t know that about aspartame, but it sure does taste good (in Diet Dr. Pepper) as it permanently preserves my innards.
Any chance an equal amount of beer counteracts the aspartame?
I could tell my wife that Dr. Tim said we need more beer.
Your Message@Shawn Collins:
Never really could stomach diet soda, really. Plus, you do know that aspertame (the fake sugar in most diet sodas) breaks down to (among other things) formaldehyde in your stomach? At as much as 10 times the normal “legal” exposure limit. Good stuff!
Your Message@Tim Jones:
Aw man, I need to buckle down. Why did you quit diet soda?
Well, I started about the same time you did, Shawn – coincidentally at the same weight and I’m down to 213 — of course, I haven’t been jet-setting all over the country, either.
Decided to quit drinking any soda (including diet) two days ago and I’ve lost two pounds since then…
Shawn,
You can not say that you gain weight just because you weigh 2lb more! Because:
1) There is error margins of few pounds always.
2) 2lb is just couple of water cups or a burger with fries… getting them out from your body next day morning would make the trick..
I would not say I lose or gain weight until i notice at least 4-5lb difference from 3 measurements…
My two cents
Adi
I know the feeling. You make a lot of progress and have a minor setback. Just beware that minor setbacks can often spiral into falling back into old habits.
Whatever you do, RESIST those old habits! Don’t let them get a hold of you!
Chris
http://www.ProductCreationGlory.com
Your Message@andrew wee:
I’m posting the starting weight, last week and this week weights – I had forgotten to include it on the latest post and just added it in after being reminded from your comment.
For now, the target is something below 210.
Are you posting updates on yr current weight and target weight?
Every time I read one of these posts I feel bad about not starting up my own fatblogging effort.
Time to take action.
Your Message@Jay Berkowitz:
Sounds good – I am staying at the Hilton – you?
Hey Shawn let’s grab a healthy dinner Tuesday night in the city, Jay
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