Weight Loss and Exercise

Feeling really great today!!  I have been doing so wonderful at maintaining my 1600 calories (give or take) a day and keeping the fat intake low as well (under 45 grams) that it has really started to show on the scale.  After I had my tummy tucks and healed up I initially weighed 145….I loved that weight but ended up gaining a bit and settled at 153.  Then in California I gained that 9 pounds which was frustrating, but easy to do while on vacation.  I am happy to say that not only have I lost that 9 pounds but as of this morning I am weighing in at 151.7.   WOOHOO!!!  I can not even tell you how helpful using that My Fitness Pal app has been in making this happen.  It is so much easier to track my food with that then it ever was having to write everything down.

I feel like 1600 calories a day is still a great number.  If my weight goes down a bit more that is awesome, or if I maintain this that is awesome too….either way I am feeling fantastic knowing that by following this routine I can successfully maintain my current weight and be satisfied.  Can’t get better than that right?  

I should also mention that the weather is changing and so of course it is a tad colder in the mornings now which is leading to not so pleasant temps for bike riding in the morning.  BUT, I really do love riding my bike and it helps to burn so many calories.   SO…..I ended up saving some money and bought myself an indoor bike trainer bicycle stand.  If you don’t know what that is, it is a device that attaches to the wheel of your bike and it allows you to ride your bike as if it was a indoor stationary one.  It is magnetic as well so I can adjust the resistance.  I am so excited about this product!!  This will make it so easy to burn calories anytime I want….especially if I know I will be going out to a restaurant or something like that and I need that extra bit of cushion.   The winter months just make it hard to get out and exercise, and I really don’t enjoy the gym….AND, the treadmill doesn't burn enough calories...unless you are a runner of course, which I am not.  It should arrive by this Wednesday so I will let you know what I think of it once it has arrived.  :)