Looking for advice...

Well so far so good... I've lost just about 10 lbs. My activity has been increased a little, but I think the big factor is the Coke. I don't drink it now. I cut to 1 Dt Coke at lunch. Then it is H2O the rest of the day and I'll have some Iced Tea at dinner. I am drinking OJ in the morning, but I think this helps my vitamin intake. The main thing I've done has been to pay attention to portions... no more pound of pasta... lol
I've begun eating fresh fruit instead of a sugar filled snack. I did however enjoy a little chocolate over easter, but still 10 gone. This week my activity is increasing. I have to make things happen! Thanks to you guys who are giving me support. I need that and appreciate it!
will continue to post weekly here with results and how I'm feeling.

 

Not sure if DT coke is the best route for me, but I don't think I could give it up completely. I need a little caffeine in my diet! lol...

It isn't hard when I have no money for it. That is true... lol
It all started for me when I worked at a Coke plant. Drove a route truck for them. Then worked in the warehouse till the local place closed up. They had 20oz bottles for a quarter and 12oz cans for 15 cents. They were just getting me hooked. Them $$$$$$$ dealers! lol

 

I live not far from the school I work at. I've been tempted to take my work clothes in and ride the bicycle there. I suppose I could start walking at lunch. It would probably be a good stress reliever too. I work with the kids that are in trouble the most so I get there problems and issues dumped on me everyday. This is part of the reason for my choice to change.
I've been only drinking one Dt Coke a day. I'm not sure that it is making any bad things occur. Considering the following was my daily diet:

Breakfast: 12 oz can Coke, White toast w/ butter, would throw in a donut every now and then...
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12 oz can in between

Lunch: 2 chicken patties on White Buns, peas if they were there 20 oz Mt Dew, 2 or 3 medium size choc chip cookies.
(you can see where I grew from)

snack about 3 PM Coke- something chocolate cupcakes hohos etc...:smt102

Dinner 1 sometimes 2 Cokes, large portions on potatoes, veges (wife felt I need them), Cottage cheese with applesauce or peaches....

1 more can of Coke :smt102

then something sweet before bed... Usually a bowl of flippin ice cream (rocky road) while I watched the "Biggest Loser" (talk about "ahhh" inspiring)



So that brings me here. Time to make it happen. I feel like I've made large changes and things are starting to look up. I just hope that I can get the blood sugar level down so I can pass the DOT. Doc seems to think that 50 pounds wouldn't be too hard to take off and indeed would help me feel better.

 

Well, this week didn't hit with as great results as last, but I'm still plugging away! I only lost a pound this week. That makes eleven in 2 weeks. That is still good, but had a couple not-so-healthy dinners this past week. Eating out with family doesn't help the diet at all. Still doing pretty well with the soda intake. I've cut it down to 1 at lunch and then I'll drink water and tea the rest of the day.
Think that tomorrow I am going to put on the sneakers and walk to work. Might get here earlier... lol
Have to finish my yard work since it rained and I couldn't get it done this weekend.
Still keeping a positive attitude about it!
Will update you next week!
3 weeks till my next appointment with the doctor for my DOT physical