Not that I really ever wondered why it was that I was so fat in the first place...I sort-of had a pretty good idea...I ate too much. But several times over the past few months I took note of some specific foods that I used to eat and had a chance to figure out how many points they were. Boy was I surprised!
My typical meal at Wendy's? 45-60 points.
McDonalds breakfast (2 SEC McGriddles, 2 Hashbrowns, 2 Milks)? 46 points!
A slice of my favorite cheesecake? 14 points, but who can have just one slice?
Lloyd's BBQ Pork Ribs? 9 points for 2 ribs...I've polished off a whole rack myself, along with some side-dishes!
Those are just some of the examples. I am sure that there were MANY days where my daily point total well-exceeded 100 (not that I was counting!) When I see the way I used to eat, it makes it entirely obvious why my belt was getting tight at 56 inches and my 300-lb scale was pushing it's limits!
In actuality, I still did have my cheesecake on my birthday. Just one slice. It was WELL-worth it, as it is the BEST cheesecake I've ever tasted! (Jonathan Lord Cheesecakes) But that kind of treat is now just that...a TREAT. No longer a staple in my diet!
1 comment:
Way to go on getting off your BP meds. That is a major accomplishment!
And YIKES!!!! On those point values. Who Knew?
You are doing awesome on your weight loss, and with your running. Quite an inspiration.
Jude
(heyjude1 on DWLZ)
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