I didn't post yesterday, despite my generally keeping this as a "five days a week" blog, because I'm just too tired. Handling a baby is incredibly rewarding, but I'm going to have to be a bit more realistic about my posting schedule. Oh, and I'm going to try and get back on track researching overseas job opportunities for people.
In the
Fat Americans, Thin Europeans? post,
persephone asked if I would keep people apprised of my progress and I foolishly agreed. Though I had written that I was 87.5 kilos (193 pounds), I had actually started last week at exactly 88 kilos. So after a week and a half of not eating the way I did in the US and watching portion sizes, I am now at 85.8 kilos (189 pounds). Not too shabby a start. However, I tend to start out with rapid weight loss and then slow down quite a bit. I don't know if that's my metabolism or I just don't stick well to dieting.
Naturally, having Heineken and
bitterballen in
Leidseplein last night didn't help matters.
If you wonder what
bitterballen taste and look like,
here's a great blog with lovely photos which takes you through one recipe for this tasty dutch snack.
bittergarnituur is lekkerder
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