Passover is one week out of the year when the Jewish people, my people remember the Israelites Exodus from Egypt. It is also the week that I had traditionally used to drop a few unwanted pounds. Because we are not allowed to consume any sorts of leavened wheat products this week (among other leavened products) I am limited to fruits, vegetables, proteins, and if I choose to eat matzo, small amounts of carbs. This week I do not eat bread, cereal, oatmeal, chips of any sort (I have a Doritos weakness), pasta, beer, or whisky, plus beans, rice, corn, etc. I am certainly not the strictest of Jews, but I feel what I do benefits me spiritually and in helping to add a little boost to my weight loss.
This week I lost 1.3 lbs. With the way I have been eating so far this week, I would not be surprised if I managed to lose another 2 lbs or so by next Tuesday. I feel great! My pants are loose. Medium shirts are fitting me. I’m running without pain. It’s awesome! And lately I have been on this smoked fish kick which is probably helping me out as well. Lots of protein and healthy oils in fish. In fact, all this week I have been eating smoked salmon on matzo crackers with a bit of cream cheese and a caper for breakfast. It’s been wonderful. And it’s only a handful of Weight Watchers points. The crackers are about 4 points, the fish 2 points, the cream cheese another 2 points.
I realize though after looking at today’s photos that I either need to 1) sleep more, or 2) take the photos after I’ve returned from the gym, and have showered, or both. I have a great DSLR. I should have my wife take my photos in front of a blank wall. I think it would be more flattering. Not that this is about vanity…well, yes it is. Partly. It’s about my health, vanity, and sticking to a plan in order to achieve a goal. I am 11.6 pounds away from my goal of 165. Perhaps I’ll get there and realize I need to drop another 5 lbs, and I’m ok with that. Or maybe I will be satisfied. We’ll see…
