Tale of the Tape: Week Four

Monday morning weigh-in

Starting Weight: 208 lbs

Last Week’s Weight: 205 lbs

Current Weight: 201.3 lbs

Weekly Difference: -3.7 lbs

Total Lost: 6.7 lbs

Ok... three weeks since my first weigh in and I’m just over six and half pounds down.  Not spectacular, but not bad.  Pretty much what I’d expect, since I’m not being uber critical about my diet. I’d say I’m well on my way to 178lbs by race week.  I don’t feel much lighter, or don’t think I look it, but I’ll take the stats as a win.  I just have to remind myself it’s a long race, not a sprint.  Also, every pound I lose, makes for an easier run and better ride.  The down side, I don’t float as well in the pool. 

Next weekend I’ll be in New Orleans and the following is Thanksgiving… oh, crap!  Discipline don’t fail me now!  I’m going to call New Orleans a wash and Thanksgiving... I’m not sure.  We’ll have to see.  I do love Thanksgiving.  Having parents that are divorced equals multiple meals, which is actually one of the few benefits of divorce.  My poor brother will be having about four Thanksgiving meals... did I say "poor" brother.  Lucky, I'd say! Anyways, I'll try to drop at least one pound per week, for the next two weeks. That'll put me under 200 lbs post Turkey Day. I'd say that's pretty good for the first round of holidays.  That'll give me a good three weeks of hardcore training and diet before Christmas hits, and then the awesomeness of the second round of holidays occurs.

This week’s stats:

Beer: None

Scotch: None

Wine: None

Favorite indulgent: Two handfuls of dark chocolate chips

Guilty pleasure, I hated myself for eating every bite: 1 x Donut (damn work mates!)

Best health meal: Stuffed baked chicken, with steamed broccoli and sweet potato slices

Second best meal: Turkey meatballs, with wheat pasta and marinara (Yummy!)

Breakfast I haven’t gotten tired of yet: Greek yogurt

I hope everyone has a great week.  I’m excited about New Orleans and seeing my buddy Brock.  I’m sure I’ll come back with plenty of beads, especially since I’m still rocking a “C” cup!