I have this amazing opportunity to join a summer program at my college where I take six credits of college classes for free. At first, I was hesitant to join since I would be losing my last summer to hang out with friends before they scatter to wherever life takes them. Then I realized the benefits: I'm living away from my family and FREE six credits, dorm, books, and food. It's way more money I could make during the summer, plus I get to be in control of myself and lose weight with less hurdles.
It's already been two weeks into the program. I felt like I've been doing so well since I've been running in the early morning and eating very little (compared to everyone else), not to mention the eight miles of walking a day between classes, the dorm, etc. We didn't have classes during the 4th of July, so I had a chance to go visit my family. I don't have any scale in my dorm so it was the first chance to weigh myself. I made no progress. None whatsoever. I couldn't believe it.
So now, my plan is to keep under 500Cal a day. This includes raw fruit and vegetables (different from the SGD). I used to have one small desert (like a single cookie) a day, but I see that this may have contributed a LOT of empty calories. Most of the entrees they serve are posted between 250Cal and 700Cal per serving, so I may only allow half of one in my meal. If all the options are excessively high (>400Cal), I'll just get a small turkey sandwich (250Cal without cheese).
So, 100 Cal of fruit, 100 Cal of salad, and 300 Cal of entree. This seems possible. Let's hope my determination doesn't slump and I take a crap-ton of food to my dorm to binge in secret.
