Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I met my daily water goal, and I stayed well connected with good support.
Yesterday I wrote about transformation perspective. Part of that recalled how I once placed expectations of happiness on my weight loss efforts. I've discovered happiness doesn't come from losing and maintaining, the same as money doesn't buy happiness. The idea that happiness was reserved for the magic moment the scale hit a certain number was an absurd one. That thinking I held for many years suggested that I wasn't capable or deserving of happiness as a 500-pound man--and that wasn't true. Happiness is deserved and created from within at any weight--and yesterday's post detailed strategy to help uncover the ability to recognize it, nurture it, and live it. It's an ability I firmly believe we all possess.
So what has weight loss and maintaining a healthy body-weight given me?
Better health.
I no longer have high blood pressure. I no longer show signs of sleep apnea. The lymphatic system in my legs still swells some, especially after a long day, but is very manageable and never gets to the horrific points it did years ago. My blood work in every category is in the optimal range. I seem to have better relationships. I recognize things and enjoy experiences in a better, deeper way. I notice the people around me more--and I'm able to be more present for those I care about. And there's certainly more. If I give it more thought, the list would likely be much bigger.
And these things are normal and reasonable expectations of weight loss and living a plan each day that keeps me well in maintenance.
Today's Accountability Tweets:
2 cups water, 20 push-ups, and 20 squats equals #morningdeal ✅✅✅Done. Coffee pass earned. pic.twitter.com/cMeY9H18nk— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
3 tbs half & half in the first, another 3 tbs half & half in the refill, to-go, soon. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/cChbWQ4ACu— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
Breakfast in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 5.1oz apple slices. pic.twitter.com/8eRTTuMjeE— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
Ezekiel toasts. 1 w/2 whole eggs, 1 egg white, and 1 slice provolone. 1 w/48g avocado. 5.1oz apple slices. 529 cal. pic.twitter.com/PgcCvCZ6Vs— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
Earlier: Midmorning cup of coffee with 2 tbs half & half 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/XSKRy5gHQq— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
Lunch in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 20g lettuce, 15g sour cream, and 119g banana. pic.twitter.com/7DNAJEXOtE— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
Joseph's flax-oat bran-whole wheat pita w/120g fat free refried beans, 2 tbs salsa, 42g shredded cheddar-jack, 52g avocado, 20g lettuce, and 15g sour cream. 119g banana. 549 cal. pic.twitter.com/D5XB7b9WsD— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
3 tbs half & half in this afternoon cup of coffee 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/X4mPVuV0mV— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 14, 2017
Dinner in MyFitnessPal. Not shown: 1.5 cup serving homemade potato soup! pic.twitter.com/2M2YxGZqkF— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 15, 2017
2 cups water with dinner #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/4tG3cDgnSd— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 15, 2017
Soup & Sandwich. 5.7oz grilled chicken breast w/1 slice gouda, 20g white onion & 20g red pepper on 1 slice toasted Ezekiel. 1.5 cups homemade potato soup. 671 cal. pic.twitter.com/CfpyUiZdIx— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 15, 2017
Fast fruit run. pic.twitter.com/j3wUq2TGVb— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 15, 2017
2 cups water meets today's 8 cup #watergoal 5.4oz apple w/16g natural peanut butter & 7.5oz pear #lastfoodofday 309 cal. pic.twitter.com/c1zErWNLOt— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) November 15, 2017
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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