What Chuck Does

142’s What’s Next 130’s?

Last night I had Papa John’s pizza (only 1 slice of “The Works”) and an icecream sandwich. While that may not sound like a big deal to someone like 6packsumo (he eats 4000+ calories a day), it’s a big deal to me. I haven’t had pizza in weeks.

Then why you might ask, am I eating pizza and ice cream when I’m so close to the “finish line” - i.e. getting into the 10% fat range (according to my scale)? Why would I possibly stop the progress I’ve worked so hard to create?

Because I’m scared. I’m wearing pants that were tailored for me when I was 170+lbs. I’m dropping a pound or more per week and I know that’s borderline too much weight too fast. Because I’m psychologically afraid to return to the 130’s. However at this rate, 130’s will soon be a reality. I’m trying to slow down my weigh loss and maybe I’m trying to sabotage my progress? I don’t know. The human psyche is a strange thing.

Well actually it will take at least another month before I get into the 130’s solidly. At 1 pound per week, it would take 5 weeks to drop from 145 to 140 lbs. I’m somewhat exaggerating because 142.6 lbs was what I saw on the scale this morning when I woke up (dehydrated). Then again I always weigh myself after dinner and when I’m well hydrated so maybe I’m realistically 143.5 lbs.

Anyway, I’m just thinking outloud. I don’t know what I’m worried about since I’m a) still making progress and b) just as strong as before. Maybe I should just get over weighing 130’s.