Approaching The First Goal

[nyyki]

I'm 8.2 pounds away from my first incremental weight goal. This is a goal I set for 2013, so if my weight continues to drop at the current rate I'll hit that goal before Pivot Day, leaving the second half of the year for further weight release

Comments

[amyboyd]

What have you found most helpful in gauging your intake?

[nyyki]

Specific portion control. I'm doing this with metrics, so I know exactly how much I'm taking in at each meal, or as close as possible. I'm working from a defined set of menu items. I don't stress when I go out to eat, because I do so infrequently -- possibly twice a month except for my weekly Tuesday night run to a drive-thru, and I know the calorie amounts for my standard drive-thru item. I have enough willpower not to cheat, only adding something to the day's regimen when blood sugar problems require it. Since this is the opening element to my health goals, I'm dedicated to reaching targets.