Mr. Bloom
06-03-2008, 02:06 AM
I'm in a pensive mood today.
May 31, 2007 was the last day I counted calories.
For me, counting was important to "recalibrate" my awareness of what foods were good and bad, healthy and unhealthy. But ultimately, the act of counting became an obsession and I was losing weight too fast and didn't have energy in my activities.
One year later, my weight loss fluctuates in a range of 5-8 pounds. But, my waist size is down about 1.5 inches, so I'm certain I've gained muscle mass.
I feel good, look better, but more importantly, I have the energy to keep up with my cycling goals. Let's see what the next year holds...I'd still like to gradually lose about 10 pounds!
May 31, 2007 was the last day I counted calories.
For me, counting was important to "recalibrate" my awareness of what foods were good and bad, healthy and unhealthy. But ultimately, the act of counting became an obsession and I was losing weight too fast and didn't have energy in my activities.
One year later, my weight loss fluctuates in a range of 5-8 pounds. But, my waist size is down about 1.5 inches, so I'm certain I've gained muscle mass.
I feel good, look better, but more importantly, I have the energy to keep up with my cycling goals. Let's see what the next year holds...I'd still like to gradually lose about 10 pounds!