Day 7 - On Track

Well it’s been a whole week. I’m a little ahead with my 2lbs a week weight lose goal, it gives me some wiggle room if or when I start to plateau. I weighed in at 163lbs.

Should you weigh yourself daily or weekly. The experts have their different reasoning behind both but honestly do what keeps you on track and sane. Its not easy losing weight or everyone would be walking around all skinny like. If you are a person that weighs them self every day, it's best to do it in the morning before you eat or drink anything so you get an accurate comparison. With this you can also tell if you are having inflammation (retaining water). Check what you ate the day before and try to make a note of it, to help you avoid eating it. Inflammation is not good for you. One thing I've noticed is soya sauce makes me at least 2lbs heavier the next day. Most fermented things have this side effect on us. If you are not into weighing yourself, I would recommend taking measurements or better do both. They do say that muscle weighs more than fat but don’t fool yourself “that’s not all muscle” 😉

A good habit to always have is to not eat at least 2 hrs before bed. This is not just for weight loss, it’s for health reasons. While you are sleeping, your body is in repair mode. You don’t want to take way from that by having food in your stomach. Plus, you most likely do not need any more energy, that food provides, for the evening. Be honest you are probably going to be sitting down for the rest of the evening anyways. Have a set time like 7pm or 8pm and don’t eat after that set time. It’s a great and over all easy habit to get into.