Week One

The first week on the road to 300 was a good one, I think. It was a beautiful week here in Holland. I did some walking multiple days during the week which made me feel great. It was wonderful to get back out there and feel the sun on my face and listen to some good jams.

I tried out some new weight watchers recipes as well. My first dish was a Tuscan Sausage and Bean soup that I cooked in my crock pot. The soup consisted of turkey kielbasa, kidney beans, northern beans, celery, carrots, onions, kale, garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and chicken broth. The soup turned out great and I had leftovers for a couple days. Kale was something I never cooked with before so that was a new experience. I enjoyed the taste of the kale but I don't think I like the smell all that much.

My second recipe was one for a basic chicken salad. I was also pleased with this recipe and will certainly make it again. I had chicken salad sandwich for lunch three days out of the week. I will be sure to cut the veggies smaller the next time I make it.

While I was good during the week, I splurged over the weekend. On Friday I had a few beers, Saturday I had my first pop of the week and today I got a pizza from Papa Johns and some fries from McDonalds. I decided since I was a good boy most of the week, I could treat myself.

I weighed in this morning at 319.6 lbs. Last Sunday I was at 323.2 lbs, so I lost 3.6 lbs over the week. Overall, I feel good about myself and hopefully the losses will continue.

I don't know if I will be able to walk as much this week as I did last week but I will have shoveling to do. I still do not have any pop in the house and a very limited supply of chocolate. I have one recipe already selected and will look for another.