Day #119 - Still Learning as I go

There is a debate going on currently about whether or not a so called "Cheat Day" is a necessity when it comes to losing weight. I can honestly tell you that I don't know if it is or if it is not. I am not a personal trainer, a nutritionist, or a doctor. I am a normal person, like all of you, trying to figure out how to better my health as well as my life, as I go. I know I don't have all the answers but I am willing to try something new to keep the weight coming off, at a nice healthy pace. I tried the weight loss program, "Body for Life" a while back and that is where I first heard of incorporating a "Cheat Day" into a weight loss routine. I personally like this theory because I do go through parts of my week craving unhealthy and fattening foods. But I have learned to not bend and because of that my "Will Power" has become stronger than it has been in the past. And I use a "Cheat Day", one day out of the week, to help subside these cravings because believe it or not, I am human. And when I say "Cheat Day", I really mean that it is the one day out of the week when I have a meal that deviates from my normal routine and that is it. Maybe on special occasions I will eat a little more then one meal, like I did on Saturday for a friend's birthday party, having a piece of cake in addition to my one meal. I have been incorporating a "Cheat Day" into my weekly routine for the last few weeks and I am still losing between 1-2 lbs a week. And if it works for me, I am going to continue to keep on doing until it stops working. Then I will find another way to keep on losing weight.

I am always honest with everyone who chooses to follow this blog and I feel that you all should know how I fight my weight issues. And by me sharing with you what I do to cope with being over weight, doesn't mean you all have to do it as well. It is up to everyone to figure out what works for them the best and I am sure as hell not going to preach about what you all should be doing or should not be doing. I say that because it is your life and not mine. I started this mission and writing this blog because I am a person that needed help losing weight. I am not afraid to admit it because I honestly don't know everything it takes to do so. I have learned a lot so far, in the last few months, and I am sure that the learning process will continue to take its course for the rest of my life.

I enjoy reading comments that are left for me on my posts. I am constantly listening to all of the advice and tips. Some of the tips I have learned already and some of the advice I am hearing for the first time. I mean come on, isn't that why we all started to do this in the first place, to have a group of people who know how it feels to struggle with the same issue as you do. If we can't help each other then I don't know who will. I know losing weight and maintaining a healthy life style is not an easy task. Believe me, I have been trying to do so for a very long time. But I do know how great of a feeling it is when you physically feel better and when people go out of their way to comment on how great you look, after you lose some weight. I have learned that life is too short, and that is one of the reason why I bust my ass to become a healthier person. I have enjoyed becoming a better person both physically and mentally these last few months and that is something I would not change for the world. And even though I do have a "Cheat Meal" once a week, I still wake up the next morning ready to jump back into my mission. I also believe that can be the case for anyone if they worked hard at it.

With that being said, let's get to the details of the day:

Meals of the Day (The Heavy Man - 37 Points)
(I am currently following the Weight Watchers Points System)

Breakfast - 4 Eggo nutrigrain waffles = Points 4
Snacks During the Day - 1 Weight Watchers ice cream bar = Points 2
Lunch - 2 servings of homemade Mac - n - Cheese (Weight Watchers Recipe) = Points 10
Dinner - Turkey on a wrap with a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese, a side of fruits, and a serving of honey mustard = Estimated Points 16

Total Points Eaten Today = 32 Points (5 points under my daily limit)

Exercise

Today I took the day off from exercising. I mentioned before, that I like to take a day off from working out to let my body rest. Tomorrow I will be executing the weight lifting and strength training portion of my workout routine.

Day #119 - Weigh-In = 248.8 lbs 

Day #119 Weigh-In



Day #119 Front Shot