October 29th, 2016 In A Good Way

October 29th, 2016 In A Good Way

I really took it easy today. I needed a day like today. I prepared for a dj gig this evening, a Halloween party, and basically did little else. Essentially, it was a day off, except for this gig tonight.

I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget. I remained abstinent from refined sugar. I exceeded my daily water goal and I had some good support interactions a few times throughout the day.

At the party tonight, I received what was meant to be a compliment, but it struck me weird: "If you lose any more weight, you're going to waste away. You're looking skinny." Immediately, my facial expression prompted the person to say, "I mean that in a good way." 

I've never felt better and I truly believe I'm at what I would consider my healthiest weight--but something about the word "skinny" bothered me a little bit. It's not a big deal at all. And I know it was a compliment, so I'll accept it-- but just for the record, being skinny, whatever that is, was never my goal--maintaining a healthy weight was and continues to be my goal, each day. I feel like I'm doing that well. I never thought in a million years I'd ever be referred to as "skinny."

At tonight's party.

I think what happens is, someone might see me eating what I eat--or not eating something, or declining something, and this gives the impression that I'm still in weight loss mode. I'm not, of course. I'm in maintenance mode and have been for nearly a year. And it's the commitment to my maintenance plan each day that keeps me here, at a healthy body weight. I certainly understand how that might appear to be weight loss mode, especially from the perspective of someone I don't see very often.

It was a solid Saturday.

Today's Accountability Live-Tweet Stream:

Saturday #morningdeal Done✅2 cups water, 20 push-ups and 20 squats. It's ☕️ time. pic.twitter.com/LGIIHcDtJN

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2016

2 tablespoons half & half in this cup of dark roast. Another cup with same amount half&half, soon. 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/urJCGy0ctr

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2016

Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/BCYFeMnax6

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2016

Extra cup of coffee with breakfast. 2 tablespoons half & half. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/rQbqTokBuo

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2016

5.2oz pork loin chop, 2 whl eggs, 158g red potatoes, sliced & baked w/3secOOSpray, Ezekiel tst w/18g SF peach all-fruit&5.7oz apple. 634 cal pic.twitter.com/cWNDaQ6plp

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2016

Lunch in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/qmcvtfLq7M

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2016

2 cup bottle of water with lunch #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/xKMJbh1K91

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2016

6oz 93% lean grnd turkey, 1 slice (.7oz) havarti, 29g red onion & yellow mustard on sprouted grain Ezekiel bun. 180g red grapes. 640 cal. pic.twitter.com/D8fKt7lPTD

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 29, 2016

3 tablespoons half & half in this "headed to dj a Halloween party," dark roast. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/r4YVX5Km63

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

Dinner on the go, in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/qq8YAvXbjg

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

Headed to a Halloween party. Fun! 43g roasted & salted almonds, approx.4.5oz banana & refined sugar-free Quest protein bar. 522 cal. pic.twitter.com/moorz2ke0N

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

2.5 cup bottle of water #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/grkijvQIWr

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

Another 2.5 cup bottle of water exceeds #watergoal pic.twitter.com/DM7OIqpQ6D

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

A relaxing cup of "I'm home and it was a successful night," decaffeinated coffee. With two tablespoons half & half. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/bKeHNDtoVv

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

Saturday late-night pizza looks very different than it once did. Ingredients in MyFitnessPal hits calorie goal for the day. pic.twitter.com/K0AyGb7QF0

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

62g Priano refined sugar-free marinara, 16g black olives, 2oz mushrooms & three .7oz slices mozzarella on a Joseph's 60cal Pita. 284 cal. pic.twitter.com/x8M5C4XFFV

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

And of course, that low cal pizza is #lastfoodofday Nailed the calorie budget on the nose.

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) October 30, 2016

Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean