Thursday!

Worked out with my trainer, Suzana, on Tuesday - we did a lot of work. I have been absolutely hating the gym lately! I don't really know why. I have maintained since November, but really not been going to the gym that much, other than to train once a week, since then. Somehow, I have not really gained back that much weight. (a DEAR mercy) Suzana plans to try to work my sessions about new sports so that it will be more interesting and varied for me. On Tuesday, we went through a brief boxing regimen! I want more!

Today I did do something I have not done in a long time.... I went to the gym by myself for a self-guided workout! I ran for 20 minutes on the treadmill. (The first mile was a 13 minute 12 second mile!!! that's where I started out at last summer, but it's not a bad time, and it's definitely one I can improve!)

Food for today:

Raisin Bran and milk with Robert and his son.

lunch - gyro with tzatziki with 1/2 pita, salad with greek dressing and feta, a serving of green beans with tomatoes, ate 1/2 potato without skin,

Edited to add: Snack - yogurt (170 cal) and 1 handful blueberries.

Dinner - bowl of chili with black beans and ground beef, handful grated sharp cheddar, pint of green tea.

Snack - chocolate chip cookie (I am trying to use up the mixes I have made. The rest will go with my siblings to swim practice tomorrow)

Wt today - 168.4 lbs.

This weight may be in part due to the 10 beers yesterday. Reason:

Beer spikes estrogen in the body and facilitates fat formation. It was my day off and I had a really nice day with Robert. Anyway - I think I need to give up alcohol in any form until I hit my final weight loss goal. I have done well with giving up pop so far (since Ash Wednesday, I have only had 20 oz total - 4 oz one time, and 12 another)

Reading/Research: Bought a Biggest Loser Cal Counter so that I can commit to keeping a close tally on my calories in. I also am reading Making the Cut, by Jillian Michaels. I plan to follow her diet recommendations for a fast burner. I hope this helps keep me satiated. (It may also explain why I did not do well as a vegan!)

Thanks for reading! Please message me if you have any tips/coments/concerns that you would like for me to talk about!