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So even though my blog says I only lost 2 pounds, I actually have lost 3 pounds in 2 days.  I gained one back earlier in the week.  Even had 3 Jim n Nicks muffins which are 150 calories each.  But so yummy.  And no, they didn't cause the weight gain.

Folks are noticing that I'm losing weight, asking me what's my secret.  According to myfitnesspal I've lost 38 but it's closer to 50 since my highest weight was 270.   Anywho, I tell people that it's not a diet, but a lifestyle change.  I wake up, potty, weigh in and then hop on the elliptical for 10 minutes.  I don't go over 1710 calories a day.  When I do go over, I don't lose weight.  When I stay a few calories under, say 1680, I lose a pound.  If I go over, say 2010, I gain a pound back.  Simple math, even for me and numbers are not my friend.

So the key is eat less, move more.  Simple.  Kinda.  I've found you really gotta like doing the exercise.  I hate crunches, I hate weight lifting, but I love swimming & the elliptical.   I like deep fried fatty foods and sweets, so I avoid them or eat only one or even one bite.  Cure the need, don't gorge.  Eat like a parisian lady.  And even though I'm telling the people this, all I hear is "I'm going on this diet." 

One friend I spoke with I think I might have reached.  I went over several pieces of advice I've been learning about and MINDFUL EATING seem to resonate with her.  Told her, take a bite, put your fork down, chew, enjoy the taste, focus on that one bite.  Then do it each time.  Pay attention to when you're actually full.  I'm still working on mindful eating, I get 30 minutes for lunch at work for my 12 hour work day, so shovelling food is my thing.  But dinner is always an opportunity since I'm just sitting there watching Guys Grocery Games.  So I have been trying to practice what I preach.  In the end, ya gotta exercise, somehow, someway or starve yourself and enjoy the flab that comes with that.

While I still plan to incorporate weight lifting into my regimen, I'm currently fighting it.  Today I'm housecleaning, lots of upper body movement.  Maybe I'll earn a few muscles in the process.  I hate dusting, ugh!

Eat less, move more.