Getting through my third week was pretty anticlimactic. I seem to have fallen into a good rut. That isn't to say there aren't times that are trying. I am taking it day by day, now I sound like I am in a self help group.

It helps to remember why I am doing this. In case I haven't said it it is for my kids and wife. I am tired of them seeing as a fat bastard. I also realize that as I get older it doesn't get any easier.

One thing that is helping in the short term is the fact that my XXL tee shirts fit me again. I never stopped wearing them but now they actual fit. Gone are the days of a poly cotton sausage casing. It is nice not to have to use the old fat guy tricks like stretching out your shirt before you put it on. Another thing I had to do is add a hole in my belt in the right direction. I understand that the leather is stretching but also my waist is shrinking.

I finally decided what my weigh in day is. I am going to use the morning of my cheat day. That is the only way to be consistent until I decide to start taking measurements.

Saturday weigh in:
285.5 lbs.
Loss to date:
18 lbs.

-Zac

Well I made it through the second week and it seems to be getting easier. Missed posting on Monday but that seems to be the pattern I'm developing. I am still working out of town and living in a hotel but I am making it work. I purposely choose a hotel that had a kitchenette.

My cheat day wasn't nearly as our of controll as I thought it might be. I managed to drink less then a twelve pack of Coca Cola. On the plus side I did have Godiva chocolate cheese cake.

Saturday's weigh in: 288.8 lbs.
Difference from start: 14.6 lbs.

-Zac

One part of the slow carb diet is a cheat day. On your cheat day you can eat whatever your heart's desire. The cheat day is so you can better manage the rest of the week.

So this past week has not been as bad as I had originally thought. The toughest part is if you eat at a resturant. Though we did go out a couple of times I was able to figure it out. Chipotle has become my new default answer to what do you want to eat because it is good and easy.

I haven't decided of Saturday is my offical weigh in or Monday but I will post my weight today.

Here's to a gluttonous day.

Weight: 292.8
Difference from start: 10.6

-Zac