1 month down

[dacocad]

Started induction Oct 1st, weighed 248, didn't weigh all month so I didn't get dissapointed as my weight fluctuated, 1st weigh in was this morning, 229.6, I'll take 18 lbs lost in one month anyday, only have 15 to go, stayed on induction all month but am moving to OWL starting tommorow, hoping to loose the 15 in Nov. and then on to maintenence.
Been eating 3 meals a day (1st time to eat b/feast on a regular basis, but had my eggs/bacon for 30 mornings straight), never once been hungry, felt good w/ plenty of energy, and been enjoying some of my fav foods, havn't done any calorie/fat counting, and to be honest, not much carb counting, I'm the one who doesn't like/can't eat veggies, so carbs have come from a salad with both lunch/dinner and the couple of carbs in my dressings, ect., I know they are supposed to come more from veggies but I just can't do it.
My OWL will consist of adding carbs and more variety, although it hasn't bothered me much, for the last month its been bacon/eggs every morning, chicken breasts, hamburger patty (s), or chicken wings (w/salad) for lunch (few ribeye's @ Chilis), and pork chops (man those are good fried in butter) 4 or 5 times a week for dinner, and either a Ribeye or Skirt Steak the rest, along with a salad/green beans. Not much variety, but to be honest, I've never had alot of variety, I stick with what I like....
I've researched alot on a excersise program, I usually quit cause the weightlifting makes me too big/sore and hurts my golf swing (very important), so I came up with one that involves running/lifting/stretching for 90 minutes Mon., Weds., and Fri. that I can live with (changing the lifting up every month) and enjoy, and still have 4 mornings off, and the stretching really really helps, tried Yoga but hate it, it felt good, yes, was good for my flexibility, yes, just do not enjoy it and anything you do not enjoy you will not comitt to, I figured that out, but 10 minutes of golf related stretching before and after I can handle, and will stick to.
Bottom line, this way of eating, once you get used to it, is fairly simple, and will drop some weight.

[liv]

Thanks for updating us. And so wonderful that it has worked for you. What a great success. So the first rung on OWL is more vegetables? What are you planning to try? There might be something there you like. Maybe jicama or pumpkin mixed with some cream cheese. I have been making pumpkin shakes lately because I am loaded with teh stuff and that is pretty good with some spices and a bit of sweetener.
Too bad you did not like yoga - supposed to be great for golf. Some of the yoga clubs here even have special yoga classes for golfers. But you have to go with what you like. So glad you found something.
I think simple is good.

[chinadoll]

dacocad, congratulations on a job well done. I would also like to recommend pilates for golf. It improves your body mechanics and increases your drive. The classes are designed specifically for golfers too, its not just a bunch of slender ladies in leotards.