Experiment did not go way I expected, but still #fitwinning

Dear James, Daniel and Emily,

This week I decided to try an experiment, what would happen if I just didn't record my calories for the week? Still eat like I normally do, good breakfasts etc, but no recording. Still do all of my workouts like I normally do.

I thought that since the intensity of my runs increased that I might end up with some weight loss, despite the fact that I did end up eating out a couple of times, but still did not overindulge, especially in the evenings. That was not the case, my weight went up a little (at this point I drift up and down over a roughly 3-4 pound range).

This tells me 2 things. First, what I think is reasonable eating may not be the case. Counting those calories really is a good hedge for me. Second, while my habits are better than they once were, they are not precisely where I want them.

The conclusion: get back to recording my calories and food, keep up with my workouts and running (not that I planned to stop either way.) And try to find some better alternatives for some of my snacks etc.