Back from St. Louis - lost 6.2 lb during my 3 week trip - andpassed the 80 lb loss milestone!

Hi, people. Last night I got back to Tokyo from my 3 week trip to St. Louis
and am happy to report that my scale this morning showed me at 88.0 kg =
193.6 lb.

That is down 2.8 kg = 6.2 lb for the little more than 3 weeks for my trip,
which is better than my average weight loss lately.

And I have yet another milestone to report. I've now lost more than 80 lb!
37 kg = 81.4 lb to be exact.

So it was a very successful trip, diet-wise.

I ate a lot of Subways, a lot of McDonald's Asian salads, went to Dennys
once, Applebees a few times, Sweet Tomato a couple of times and also ate a
lot of frozen low-calorie dinners. For snacks I did a lot of fat-free
popcorn with zero calorie butter sprays on it, and tried practically every
"100 calorie portion snack pack" in existence. And I also had lots of
low-calorie yogurts. I love the 80 calorie "Lite 85" coconut cream one!

I didn't eat anywhere I didn't know the calories, which eliminated 99% of
restaurants. But there still seemed to be plenty of variety available if you
look around.

The only "countable exercise" I did these last 3 weeks were almost daily
"power walks" around Lafayette Park.

doug

wooooohooooooooo good for you Doug, thats great when you are away, i know
only too well
Shirey
"Doug Lerner" wrote in message
...
Hi, people. Last night I got back to Tokyo from my 3 week trip to St. Louis
and am happy to report that my scale this morning showed me at 88.0 kg =
193.6 lb.

That is down 2.8 kg = 6.2 lb for the little more than 3 weeks for my trip,
which is better than my average weight loss lately.

And I have yet another milestone to report. I've now lost more than 80 lb!
37 kg = 81.4 lb to be exact.

So it was a very successful trip, diet-wise.

I ate a lot of Subways, a lot of McDonald's Asian salads, went to Dennys
once, Applebees a few times, Sweet Tomato a couple of times and also ate a
lot of frozen low-calorie dinners. For snacks I did a lot of fat-free
popcorn with zero calorie butter sprays on it, and tried practically every
"100 calorie portion snack pack" in existence. And I also had lots of
low-calorie yogurts. I love the 80 calorie "Lite 85" coconut cream one!

I didn't eat anywhere I didn't know the calories, which eliminated 99% of
restaurants. But there still seemed to be plenty of variety available if you
look around.

The only "countable exercise" I did these last 3 weeks were almost daily
"power walks" around Lafayette Park.

doug

Great loss Doug. Walking is really good for weight loss. Changing what you
are used to doing is also good

--
Lesanne
"Doug Lerner" wrote in message
...
Hi, people. Last night I got back to Tokyo from my 3 week trip to St.
Louis
and am happy to report that my scale this morning showed me at 88.0 kg =
193.6 lb.

That is down 2.8 kg = 6.2 lb for the little more than 3 weeks for my trip,
which is better than my average weight loss lately.

And I have yet another milestone to report. I've now lost more than 80 lb!
37 kg = 81.4 lb to be exact.

So it was a very successful trip, diet-wise.

I ate a lot of Subways, a lot of McDonald's Asian salads, went to Dennys
once, Applebees a few times, Sweet Tomato a couple of times and also ate a
lot of frozen low-calorie dinners. For snacks I did a lot of fat-free
popcorn with zero calorie butter sprays on it, and tried practically every
"100 calorie portion snack pack" in existence. And I also had lots of
low-calorie yogurts. I love the 80 calorie "Lite 85" coconut cream one!

I didn't eat anywhere I didn't know the calories, which eliminated 99% of
restaurants. But there still seemed to be plenty of variety available if
you
look around.

The only "countable exercise" I did these last 3 weeks were almost daily
"power walks" around Lafayette Park.

doug

"Doug Lerner" wrote in message
...

I didn't eat anywhere I didn't know the calories, which eliminated 99% of
restaurants. But there still seemed to be plenty of variety available if
you
look around.

Congrats on doing so well while traveling. I think that what you say here
is more of a recent trend though. I remember when a "diet plate" at a
restaurant consisted of a hamburger patty, full fat cottage cheese, and some
kind of canned fruit packed in syrup.
--
the volleyballchick

"Doug Lerner" wrote in message
...
Hi, people. Last night I got back to Tokyo from my 3 week trip to St.
Louis
and am happy to report that my scale this morning showed me at 88.0 kg
=
193.6 lb.

That is down 2.8 kg = 6.2 lb for the little more than 3 weeks for my
trip,
which is better than my average weight loss lately.

And I have yet another milestone to report. I've now lost more than 80
lb!
37 kg = 81.4 lb to be exact.

So it was a very successful trip, diet-wise.

I ate a lot of Subways, a lot of McDonald's Asian salads, went to
Dennys
once, Applebees a few times, Sweet Tomato a couple of times and also
ate a
lot of frozen low-calorie dinners. For snacks I did a lot of fat-free
popcorn with zero calorie butter sprays on it, and tried practically
every
"100 calorie portion snack pack" in existence. And I also had lots of
low-calorie yogurts. I love the 80 calorie "Lite 85" coconut cream
one!

I didn't eat anywhere I didn't know the calories, which eliminated 99%
of
restaurants. But there still seemed to be plenty of variety available
if you
look around.

The only "countable exercise" I did these last 3 weeks were almost
daily
"power walks" around Lafayette Park.

doug

Congratulations on your loss and new milestone.
Audrey

all wonderful, and very inspiring, I am sorry we didn't get together, even
sorrier for the reason I couldn't make it work out, Lee
Doug Lerner wrote in message
...
Hi, people. Last night I got back to Tokyo from my 3 week trip to St.
Louis
and am happy to report that my scale this morning showed me at 88.0 kg =
193.6 lb.

That is down 2.8 kg = 6.2 lb for the little more than 3 weeks for my trip,
which is better than my average weight loss lately.

And I have yet another milestone to report. I've now lost more than 80 lb!
37 kg = 81.4 lb to be exact.

So it was a very successful trip, diet-wise.

I ate a lot of Subways, a lot of McDonald's Asian salads, went to Dennys
once, Applebees a few times, Sweet Tomato a couple of times and also ate a
lot of frozen low-calorie dinners. For snacks I did a lot of fat-free
popcorn with zero calorie butter sprays on it, and tried practically every
"100 calorie portion snack pack" in existence. And I also had lots of
low-calorie yogurts. I love the 80 calorie "Lite 85" coconut cream one!

I didn't eat anywhere I didn't know the calories, which eliminated 99% of
restaurants. But there still seemed to be plenty of variety available if
you
look around.

The only "countable exercise" I did these last 3 weeks were almost daily
"power walks" around Lafayette Park.

doug

On 5/30/06 10:18 AM, in article , "Stormmee"
wrote:

all wonderful, and very inspiring, I am sorry we didn't get together, even
sorrier for the reason I couldn't make it work out, Lee

I'm sorry too. I hope everything is going better now. I'm afraid I haven't
been in good newsgroup contact during my trip, so I don't know if you posted
anything about it.

I ended up going to Sweet Tomato (the same as Souplantation) because of your
recommendation and liked it a lot!

doug

one of our best friend's husband passed away plus both our mothers were in
the hospital, glad you liked the restaurant, it is awesome, Lee
Doug Lerner wrote in message
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On 5/30/06 10:18 AM, in article , "Stormmee"
wrote:

all wonderful, and very inspiring, I am sorry we didn't get together,
even
sorrier for the reason I couldn't make it work out, Lee

I'm sorry too. I hope everything is going better now. I'm afraid I haven't
been in good newsgroup contact during my trip, so I don't know if you
posted
anything about it.

I ended up going to Sweet Tomato (the same as Souplantation) because of
your
recommendation and liked it a lot!

doug

Good job Doug!

Will~

"Doug Lerner" wrote in message
...
Hi, people. Last night I got back to Tokyo from my 3 week trip to St.
Louis
and am happy to report that my scale this morning showed me at 88.0 kg =
193.6 lb.

That is down 2.8 kg = 6.2 lb for the little more than 3 weeks for my trip,
which is better than my average weight loss lately.

And I have yet another milestone to report. I've now lost more than 80 lb!
37 kg = 81.4 lb to be exact.

So it was a very successful trip, diet-wise.

I ate a lot of Subways, a lot of McDonald's Asian salads, went to Dennys
once, Applebees a few times, Sweet Tomato a couple of times and also ate a
lot of frozen low-calorie dinners. For snacks I did a lot of fat-free
popcorn with zero calorie butter sprays on it, and tried practically every
"100 calorie portion snack pack" in existence. And I also had lots of
low-calorie yogurts. I love the 80 calorie "Lite 85" coconut cream one!

I didn't eat anywhere I didn't know the calories, which eliminated 99% of
restaurants. But there still seemed to be plenty of variety available if
you
look around.

The only "countable exercise" I did these last 3 weeks were almost daily
"power walks" around Lafayette Park.

doug

Awesome Doug!!!!!!......80 lbs and going!..........6.2 down on a 3 week
trip!, now there's some real will power! good for you!

Question (if you don't mind sharing)...how is it that Tokyo is "home" for
you? You're American aren't you? Are you there on business?

Eddie
Weight June05-359lbs
Current Weight-284.4lbs
Loss to date=74.6lbs
Goal Weight-180lbs

"Doug Lerner" wrote in message
...
Hi, people. Last night I got back to Tokyo from my 3 week trip to St. Louis
and am happy to report that my scale this morning showed me at 88.0 kg =
193.6 lb.

That is down 2.8 kg = 6.2 lb for the little more than 3 weeks for my trip,
which is better than my average weight loss lately.

And I have yet another milestone to report. I've now lost more than 80 lb!
37 kg = 81.4 lb to be exact.

So it was a very successful trip, diet-wise.

I ate a lot of Subways, a lot of McDonald's Asian salads, went to Dennys
once, Applebees a few times, Sweet Tomato a couple of times and also ate a
lot of frozen low-calorie dinners. For snacks I did a lot of fat-free
popcorn with zero calorie butter sprays on it, and tried practically every
"100 calorie portion snack pack" in existence. And I also had lots of
low-calorie yogurts. I love the 80 calorie "Lite 85" coconut cream one!

I didn't eat anywhere I didn't know the calories, which eliminated 99% of
restaurants. But there still seemed to be plenty of variety available if you
look around.

The only "countable exercise" I did these last 3 weeks were almost daily
"power walks" around Lafayette Park.

doug