Cruise Damage

Ok, its been a little over a week since I have been back. 

My weight upon returning from my vacation was a net gain of 8 pounds.

I attribute a few pounds of that to water weight. 

Weighing in today I have a 5 pound loss.

All and all I did expect to gain.  I didn't over indulge but also allowed myself to have a few adult beverages and desserts every day, that I normally would not have in my everyday diet.

From this point on I will probably have between 1000 to 1200 calories a day of high protein - low carbs keeping the carbs under 20 grams and continuing my walking 3-4 times a week, but only weigh one time a week.

I saw this posted on another board it was very interesting... Myth busting on the documentary of "super size it".
http://www.hulu.com/watch/196879/fat-head

June 30th
Day Thirty
Weight = 210#
AdvantEdge = 2
Hard boil egg = 1
Water = 70oz
Walking = 20 min
Net carbs = 5
Total protein =  40
Calorie intake = 297
Weight loss today =  1#
Total loss = 18#

Today completed my 30 days with a total weight loss of 18 pounds.  I am very happy with my results, I can see the difference in the mirror and in my cloths.  I will continue to watch my carb intake while on vacation and exercise.  I'll be back with results after the cruise on July 11th.

June 29th
Day Twenty-nine
Weight = 211#
AdvantEdge =1
Beef Hot Dogs = 2
Water = 50 oz
Walking = 30
Net carbs = 6
Total protein =  32
Calorie intake = 450
Weight loss today =  .5#
Total loss = 17#

Posting late today, been swamped with work and finishing up a Government class I'm taking at UT.
 Can hardly believe I'm near the end.  Looking forward to the final number tomorrow. 

June 28th
Day Twenty-eight
Weight = 211.50#
AdvantEdge =2
Beef Hot Dogs = 2
Water = 50 oz
Walking = 30
Net carbs = 10
Total protein =46
Calorie intake = 558
Weight loss today =  .25#
Total loss = 16.5#

Had  a very busy day, getting last minute shopping and other things necessary for the cruise done.  Even took back a pair of pants to Dillards that I bought about a month ago....  now to big on me!!!
Seeing results in the mirror and with how my cloths fit is such a good feeling and great motivator in resisting tempting foods. 

My grandson 3 1/2 was eating a candy bar and wanted to share half of it with me.  I told him thank you for wanting to share with me, and I  explained I couldn't eat it because I was dieting.  He told me "this is diet food, you can eat it".   So I asked...  "Are you sure?"  He replied very ardently, assuring me that it was acceptable.  So sweet!!   I made another suggestion, that we put it in a zip lock bag and in the fridge for him to eat later or the next day and he agreed.

June 27th
Day Twenty-seven
Weight = 211.75#
AdvantEdge = 3
Water = 50 oz
Walking = 30
Net carbs = 6
Total protein =51
Calorie intake = 330
Weight loss today =  .25#
Total loss = 16.25#


Awake at 3am and unable to go back to sleep, I dragged my husband out of bed for a 5:30am walk.
I love getting my walk done early in the morning!

June 26th
Day Twenty-six
Weight = 212#
AdvantEdge = 3
Water = 50 oz
Walking = 30
Net carbs = 6
Total protein =51
Calorie intake = 330
Weight loss today = 0 #
Total loss = 16#


No loss today but my cycle did finally start (10 days late).  Got an early morning walk in with my husband and a trip to Wal-mart (all before 8:30).   While there I picked up some ingredients for a low carb clam chowder and can't wait to make it in the next few days.  If it taste as good as it sounds, I'll be posting the recipe soon.


The countdown starts, 4 days left of my 30 days, and one week till the cruise.  I'm feeling like a kid on Christmas eve,  it's 3:52 AM, I've been up for just about an hour and can't go back to sleep!

500 calorie a day or under experiment: June 26th Day Twenty-six Weight = 212# AdvantEdge ...

500 calorie a day or under experiment: June 26th
Day Twenty-six
Weight = 212#
AdvantEdge ...: "June 26th Day Twenty-six Weight = 212# AdvantEdge = 3 Water = 50 oz Walking = 30 Net carbs = 6 Total protein =51 Calorie intake = 33..."