Weigh-In #7 (Finally... A Good Week!)

After having several bad weeks in a row, I am finally happy with this week! At today's weigh-in I lost 4.2 pounds, bringing my total to 13.6 pounds lost in 7 weeks. This is the most I've ever lost in one week... and even though it doesn't seem like very much, I have come to accept that for me it is a good number!

Two other exciting things from today's weigh-in:
-I REACHED MY 5% TARGET! I have been so close for about 3 weeks, but I finally got it!
-I was awarded "Hottie of the Week!" This is something my WW group just started, and each week it is passed to a different member. So this week I got the journal and can write whatever I want in it before passing it on to someone next week.

This week I had a lot more motivation than normal, probably because I experienced what it felt like to start eating badly and not keep track of things... and let me tell you it was not fun! I exercised more, from walking outside to riding the stationary bike to playing Wii Active and Just Dance. It's good to have variety!

I've Fallen Off the Wagon (Weigh-In #6)

Last week was pretty much horrible. I had some family come to visit me for the weekend (which was wonderful), but it threw me off. I have this mindset that once I mess up with watching what I eat, I better just go all out... and that's what happened. For pretty much the whole last week I didn't even pay attention to what I ate and as a result I felt disgusting. I was actually surprised how much of a difference I could actually feel because I ate badly. And on top of all that, I came down with a cold. I'm a lousy sick person, so I just didn't even try to watch what I ate!

So at today's weigh-in I didn't weigh in. I stayed for the meeting though, and I am newly motivated. This morning I even got up early (on a Saturday!) and went walking before going to my meeting.

So I'm frustrated because I'm sure that I gained weight but it was completely my fault. Next week will be better. I promise!

Weigh-In #4

I had high hopes for today's weigh-in. I had a goal to lose 4 pounds, but wasn't even close! This week I lost 1.4 pounds, bringing my total weight loss to 9.6 pounds in four weeks. I am so close to reaching my 10 pound mark... I really thought I would get it this week! Hopefully next week I can get that 10 pounds and also my 5% which would be 13 pounds.

Why Is Working Out So Hard??

Exercising on a regular basis has always been hard for me to do. Usually at the beginning of the week I am motivated and ready to work out for the next 5 days... and then after about 2 days that motivation kind of sizzles out.

Last week I vowed to exercise 5 days, and guess what happened? That promise only lasted for 2 days.

So today I am ready to go again with that motivation. I already did an exercise tonight on my Wii Active game, followed by some boxing and batting practice. All on the Wii of course, but that boxing really does give my arms a good workout.

I don't know why I have such a hard time with this. I always feel better after I exercise, but I guess I just have my excuses:
-I want to relax after work
-I'm DEFINITELY not a morning person, so I can't do it at that time
-I'm hungry when I get home so I want to eat
-My favorite TV show is on
-I don't want to shower afterwards
-I'm plain LAZY
-I have other things on my To Do list
-etc, etc, etc

I figured out today that it's about 0.6 miles to the main intersection by where I live. I should just walk there after work, pick up Subway for dinner, and walk home. I'd get my exercise in, plus I can have my favorite sandwich: 6 inch turkey on wheat - no cheese, no sauces- lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pickles, cucumbers, red onions - 6 points. I'm doing it.