by Roger A. Baylor » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:26 am
I am 45 lbs lighter than last October.
My plan was to continue eating what I liked, with a few caveats: Half portions; much less cheese; more fruit and raw veggies, and granola/trail mix bars whenever possible instead of sweets.
Owing to winter weather and eventual orders that I not ride a bicycle until my shoulder was surgically repaired (three weeks ago today), I have walked 1-2 miles or more just about every day since.
Beer was reduced (half rations) for the first month or so. I was back to drinking what I liked before having to taper off because of the pain meds I'm taking now. Even when I was back to professinal drinking, I was keeping the weight off. Now, when I feel bloated, it comes with the satisfaction of understanding that the fullness comes after eating roughly half what I would have previously.
Indeed, none of it is rocket science ... or even meteorology. The fundamental things apply ... but I understand that some folks need the structure.
Roger A. Baylor
Beer Director at Pints&union (New Albany)
Digital Editor at Food & Dining Magazine
New Albany, Indiana