hits and misses in dieting and weight loss
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.
Here is a recipe for a healthy drink courtesy of The New York Times’ Recipe for Health. This recipe was shared by Gilbert, a fellow Plurker.
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients:
- diced, peeled ripe watermelon or cantaloupe- 4 cups
- water- 3 cups
- fresh lime juice- 2 to 3 teaspoons
- sugar- 1 tablespoon
Directions:
1. Blend together the watermelon or cantaloupe with 1 1/2 cups of the water, the lime juice and the sugar at high speed until smooth. Strain through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or bowl. Stir in the remaining water. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.
Yield: Four servings.
I had a very large Korean dinner last night. I had yukejan (a rich and spicy soup), bibimbap (sticky rice topped with egg, meat, and vegetables and drizzled with sesame oil), and tteok boki (rice cakes with eggs and vegetables), bulgogi (marinated barbecued beef), and an assortment of appetizers like kimchi and sauteed vegetables.
My companions didn’t like the rice cakes so I ended up having most of it. The servings at that Korean restaurant were large so I believe I had more than 4 servings of the rice cakes. I also had a healthy amount of the bibimbap and bulgogi plus a small bowl of the yukejan.
Whoa! My last blog entry was April 15. Meaning, it has been more than a month since I last updated this blog. I have a couple of excuses up my sleeve but I don’t think what I can come up with are acceptable. Oh well, here are the reasons why I haven’t been updating my weigh loss blog.