Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I exceeded today's calorie budget, and I stayed connected with support.
The changing of the seasons from summer to fall was always a popular time for me to start weight loss attempts. Thanksgiving was never far away and it almost always signaled the beginning of the end. The only time it didn't stop my efforts cold, was when I started losing weight in the fall of 2008. My approach to that Thanksgiving was structured with a plan. I fully believed if I could maintain the integrity of that plan I could accomplish two things: I could enjoy Thanksgiving and stay on track beyond the special day. I made my plan important. I made me important. And for once in my life, Thanksgiving didn't signal the beginning of the end, it was the beginning of a new weight loss perspective.
Tomorrow will mark my 10th Thanksgiving along this transformation road and the 4th since starting recovery from relapse/regain. I have a plan and a set of non-negotiable elements ready to go. I've been in maintenance mode for over two years--and I promise, there's not a pie or a trigger food worth trading my peace and calm.
I'll indulge in several things... in conversation, in taking pictures, in giving hugs and catching up with loved ones. I'll focus on gratitude, giving thanks for my many blessings and expressing to people how much I appreciate them. It will be a great day because my focus will not be fixed on the buffet line. My focus will remain where it needs to be in order for me to have the most wonderful day possible.
I'll also continue my Thanksgiving tradition of making additional support contacts. I ramp it up on Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today's Accountability Tweets:
#morningdeal Done✅✅✅2 cups water, 20 push-ups, and 20 squats earns this morning's coffee pass! pic.twitter.com/ufkPstp2Ok— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 22, 2017
3 tbs half & half in the first cup, another 3 tbs half & half in the refill cup to-go, soon. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/EsHXwdQgPA— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 22, 2017
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/w3zz7ZqvT3— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 22, 2017
Ezekiel toasts. 1 w/2 egg whites, 2 whole eggs, and 1 slice colby-jack. 1 w/62g avocado. 355g cantaloupe. 634 cal. pic.twitter.com/yswfcxN4ap— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 22, 2017
Midmorning cup of coffee with two tablespoons half&half 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/FYhMtgJXbF— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 22, 2017
Lunch in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 30g lettuce & 8.3oz comice pear. pic.twitter.com/bGpUmo7DHe— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 22, 2017
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 22, 2017
Tostadas w/145g fat free refried beans, 2 tbs salsa, 28g shredded cheddar-jack, 82g avocado mixed w/30g lettuce, and 15g sour cream. 8.3oz comice pear. 665 cal. pic.twitter.com/MPGbpWLvhs— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 22, 2017
3 tbs half & half in this evening cup of coffee 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/EDAegARWuI— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 23, 2017
Dinner in MyFitnessPal... pic.twitter.com/pJlpHU4D0A— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 23, 2017
3 cups water with dinner #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/NF0yKOv1xa— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 23, 2017
3oz whole grain spaghetti, 6oz 96% lean beef, 250g refined sugar-free all natural tomato basil sauce w/4oz portobello mushrooms, 42g white onion & 33g green bell pepper. 683 cal. pic.twitter.com/wEhUhmYKBh— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 23, 2017
1.5 cups water exceeds today's #watergoal 4.3oz apple slices #lastfoodofday 63 cal. pic.twitter.com/qtesRmEkJc— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 23, 2017
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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