Milestone: 30 Pounds Gone!

 

I hit a huge milestone over the weekend; I've lost 30 pounds! I'm so excited! I weighed in at 227.2 this morning so I'm safely in the 20's without fear of slipping back over the line. I feel great and I've really been in the zone lately :D

I thought today would be a fun time to reflect back on how I used to eat (prior to 2009 - I've progressively been eating healthier since then)compared to now:


Breakfast then:  Soda and candy bar or pastry from a convenience store on the way to work or sugary cereal.

Breakfast now:  Egg and cheese or fruit, once in a while turkey bacon or sausage, nuts.
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Lunch then:  Always some sort of fast food-type meal, with large fries and soda, of course.

Lunch now:  Romaine-based salad loaded with veggies and sometimes chicken breast or cheese thrown in, a small amount of fruit.
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Dinner then:  An example of a typical dinner would be spaghetti and meatballs topped with tons of parmesan cheese, 4 pieces of garlic bread, salad with a lot fat-laden dressing.

Dinner now: Usually chicken breast or fish, sometimes I will treat myself to steak, rarely pork, large side of veggies.
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Dessert then:  Usually a huge bowl of ice cream, chips and soda or some sort of pastry

Dessert now:  Fruit
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Exercise then:  none

Exercise now:  Approximately 45 minutes a day/5-6 days a week mix of cardio and strength training
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Way of eating then:  Anything goes

Way of eating now:  Primal

Even though I gave up alot of foods, I don't feel deprived. I feel more healthy and in control. I feel satisfied on less food and "cleaner" on the inside. I get around better with less aches and pains. I feel better all around.
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Brace yourself for the not-so-great pics, but you can see a little progress now:

 

The picture on the left was taken in May.  The one on the right this past weekend.

 

Looking at the before picture makes me ill. I knew I was fat but I didn't realize how fat.  I'm thankful I'm on the right path now.

 

Make it a great day!  :D