Week 3 - Tiny little breakdown

by Kelli Cheatham (kcheatham@wsbt.com)

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We're right in the middle of Week # 3 of this whole weight loss thing and I had a little breakdown. Up to this point, being hungry really hasn't been bad. I've noticed I'm satisfied on less food than before, because I'm eatng so much healthier.

But yesterday (Wednesday) I fell off the bandwagon a little bit. I left work around 12 p.m. (which is normal, considering what time I come in), and went home extremely hungry! I had already eaten what I usually eat for the day, but still!

So the first thing I had was a turkey sandwich -- not too bad. The whole thing - including cheese, meat, bread and mustard - was about 210 calories. I should've just stopped there!

After that, I had about a cup and a half of popcorn from a tin. It's still left over from Christmas... so buttery and yummy! And then I had some home made salsa (still pretty healthy) with chips. It's like that 'once you start, you just can't stop,' saying.

Without any more ridiculous details, I ate over 1,000 calories within 45 minutes! My dietician Laura is NOT going to be happy with me.

However, I did manage to get everything turned around after my nap. I went to the gym last night and did about 35 minutes of pretty intense cardio. After that, I had a small steak and broccoli.

Grand total of calories for Wednesday: 2,000. I don't even want to mention my carbohydrate and fat intake numbers!

Here's to making Thursday (and the weekend) a little healthier. Too bad I'm going out to dinner at Hacienda tonight...

Sunday, Feb 10 at 1:34 PM The portion police...guess who! wrote ...

Your doing a great job Kelli. It is very hard to stop once you start. But just remember, it takes about 3500 calories to add up to 1 pound and you went and worked it off. This is a learning experience for you and you did the right thing with taking control, journaling and working it off. See you next week, don't feel guilty!!!!

Friday, Feb 8 at 12:29 PM Raven wrote ...

Hey, you guys are doing great...don't beat yourself up over one day! Where I work, we have our own Biggest Loser Contest going. We are on week 3 of a 10 week run. This week was a rough one for me as well, and I only lost .4 pounds. EEP. I am following WW and will just have to tighten up. Friends and I online have also formed our own version of a WW group for support...one member is in England, one in SC one in NJ and the rest here...for now. Good luck and hang in there to you all!

Friday, Feb 8 at 9:57 AM Janie wrote ...

I heard on the Biggest Loser the other night that we should not go below 1600 of healthy calories when on a weight loss regimen. If you only ate 1000 calories all day, no wonder you were hungry in the evening. EEK! And hey, 2000 calories is not that bad. We need at least 10 calories per pound just to maintain our weight and if we are active, we need more than that. So anyway, hang in there, and don't beat yourself up for a getting a 'little' of the path. You are doing GREAT!

Friday, Feb 8 at 8:17 AM Theresa wrote ...

Try the Chicken Fajata Salad at Hacienda. You can eat it without dressing and the croutons. It's yummy and healthy...and it's huge! Good Luck!

Friday, Feb 8 at 6:18 AM Angie wrote ...

Kelli, You can buy baked chips at hacienda.... Hang in there I am trying also!!

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