Suddenly July

I have a new Fitbit, which I love. It is an electronic pedometer with a web interface, and automatically uploads your step count (and a few other things- stairs, calories burned) every time you go near your computer.  I like monitoring. You wear it at night and it tells you how many hours you've slept and how many times you woke. I thought I slept a lot more than I actually do.

I also got the scale, which is wifi and uploads your weight and body fat to the site. The accuracy isn't as good as my medical scale. But the charting feature is nice. The body fat is off and jumps around if you weigh yourself consecutively. I am disappointed that it tracks my BMI much higher than online calculators, but it is probably more accurate.  :O

fitbit, under $100 at Amazon, no subscription fee

I have been trying a very low carb diet. I've done tons of reading in scientific journals and feel like the concept is well supported and often leads to good weight loss outcomes, especially in those with a lot to lose.  I've basically cut out all artificial sugar, and most natural sugars as well.  The fat and protein keep me fuller, and the diet has some natural properties that stave off hunger. I am tracking my food and shooting for a 1000 calorie deficit each day, which is safe and should lead to a 2 lb a week loss.  I have not seen the immediate results I hoped for, and my weight loss stalled for a week (I gained 1.5 lbs actually!) even though it made no sense because I have had a 1,000 calorie per day deficit (between food and exercise).  I should have lost 2 lbs a week.  Anyway... I am hanging in and trying to let my body adjust to it all.  It is hard to never eat a break-room cookie, and I miss some foods, but I am certainly paying attention to what I eat.

Today I appear to be down to about 218 naked, which is about 221 fully clothed, which means 5 lbs in 3 weeks if it sticks. Not amazing but stll moving in the right direction.  Sometimes I feel like I am working so hard and the payoff should be more substantial. Seems like it comes on so easy.  But... I am in it for the long haul. I never want to weigh 300 lbs again.

In a few weeks I am going to a wedding and to see my family. I was really hoping that I would be down to 210 by then- don't know why, except that I can hardly remember the last time I was down that low. It looks like I won't quite make it. I am the biggest person in my family and feel judged all the time. People make fat jokes. Never directed at me, but I still feel it.  I have to try to hang up my fat baggage and have a good time but it's tough.

The summer's been hot and humid and I do most of my walking very late at night, like 11pm. I am looking forward to cooler weather, but not to the ice that will eventually come.

All for today- I'll report back, maybe with a wedding pic.  :)