Anyone have Ideas, recipes..just need an ear to listen?

DResc

Daryl
41 yrs. old

After high school and a 7 year stint with semi-pro hockey life became sedentary. I had to get a 'real' job and it was all work and not much else except for the weight gain. I remember looking at old pictures of myself on the ice and then looking in the mirror and saying to myself what the heck happened. Since then I tried every FAD out there. They ultimately don’t work, If they worked I wouldn’t be here now. I needed a lifestyle change and needed to be in better shape for my job (My uniforms started not to fit) and my family. What started it off:

On Christmas Day morning 2012 my 4 yr. old climbed into my bed, patted me on the stomach and said," Daddy will you always have a big belly". This wasn’t the first time he did this, but I vowed it to be the last. I found this site's phone app that night and started the next morning. I am aiming to lose 100 lbs by Christmas Day 2013. I started tracking my food and eating healthier ever since. Yes, there have been some ups and downs like I'm sure everyone has had (Birthday Parties, Holidays...etc.) but I have just passed the midway point, I am down 51 lbs. One day I will get back on the ice and be able to teach my son how to play.

My Plan:
1750-2000 calories a day meal plan
2.5-3 mile walk 4 times a week for some cardio
Light resistance training 3 days a week (nothing crazy just a few simple exercises)

The biggest help for me to keep on track: Every other Saturday night I allow myself to eat whatever I want for dinner. I call it my 'Cheat Night'. It actually seems to trick my metabolism and makes for a better weight loss.

If anyone wants to talk about ideas, menus or just needs an ear please feel free to add me.

Wendysworld13

Congrats on coming so far and good choices in making this a lifestyle change. I have started again and struggle to keep the momentum. Be healthy and enjoy your young one!