Bloste's Notizen, 07 Jul 18

I had a weigh in on Friday and I have lost 33 lbs. and 4 inches around my belly! I b ought trousers that are one size smaller than I've been wearing because the current ones were literally falling off me. Now the new ones are a bit too large! But more important, on Thursday I had my annual appointment with my cardiologist and my blood pressure is lower than it's been in 30 years - 112/72. How have I don't this? Smaller portions, fewer carbs, lots of water. Used to be that in the afternoon I would crave carbs and go hunting for them. Now I eat two celery sticks and drink some water. I have a sign on my refrigerator which says "I'm not hungry, I'm just bored" and it really works. I'm also mindful of my own body. I eat more slowly and I listen to what my body is telling me. When it says I'm full, I leave the table. Today I treated myself to an ice cream. No cone, had it in a cup. I couldn't eat the entire thing. Also, I walk every day. I have a Veryfit bracelet and I make sure that I walk at least 13,000 steps each day. The bracelet is really a motivator somehow. Included in that is a power walk every morning. I also work out with tension ropes three times a week. I have now traded in my man boobs for pecs! My stomach is just about flat. Not bad for a 71-year-old man. I'm loving it. 7.5 lbs left to reach my goal of 180.