hits and misses in dieting and weight loss
And who said I can’t snack at 2:30 am?
I was talking to Lyle on the phone when I felt the hunger pangs. Well, I was not surprised because my only meal yesterday was dinner which consisted of grilled chicken breast and wing and a cup of white rice.
My dad usually buys healthy snacks in case somebody needs a quick fix between meals so I checked my fridge for something to nibble on. Nothing but whole wheat buns and a rotting apple.
Category : Food & Nutrition, General Dieting and Weight Loss
I went to General Santos City last weekend and since I predicted that I will eat to my heart’s content during my stay there, I remembered to weigh myself before I stepped out of the house. I was 128 lbs.
During my 3-day stay in GenSan, I had seafood, steak, lots of rice, and an assortment of crocodile and ostrich dishes so I sort of expected a couple of pounds of weight gain.
I have been using the Lose It! application for the iPhone/iPod Touch for a couple of months now and I say it is a very useful weight loss tool as it allows me to set my weight loss goals and help me carry out any weight loss plan efficiently.
I am currently using Lose It! version 1.2, so I can now modify my program by simply editing my profile (this is very useful for those who encounter dieting setbacks). It also comes with a passcode lock, just perfect for those who don’t really want other people to know how overweight they really are. 
The last time I had a weigh-in was 26 days ago and I was 134 lbs., unclothed. So when I weighed myself as soon as I woke up and found out that I now weigh 130 lbs., I mentally gave myself a thumbs-up sign.
One hundred thirty pounds with clothes on– could be a major nightmare for most women but for somebody who has been trying to lose weight for almost two years, I consider this a major feat. I feel lighter, my clothes are more comfy, and my asthma attacks became less frequent.
I am having those days. And like most women, I experience minor physical changes a few days before and during my menstrual period.
Just two days ago, I had a weigh-in and was pleased that unclothed, I weighed 134 lbs. But when I weighed myself right before starting this blog post, I was 2 lbs. heavier at 136 lbs. I had a very light dinner of brown rice, fish, and leafy vegetables so I know that it’s not the culprit. For most women who report bloating and weight gain during the menstrual period, the most common reason is water retention.