Well, it wasn't great, but at least it was a loss. Last week I was at 218.5. This morning my weigh-in was 217.9. This puts me down 0.6 of a pound in one week and a total of 24.1 down since April 2010.
I wasn't happy about this at weigh-in this morning. However, I have reflected on my week and realized that I didn't stay true to the plan all week. I didn't track lots of things that I ate. and on Saturday, even though I said I wouldn't, I over ate using the race as an excuse. I could also attempt to excuse it as "that time of the month" but that would be placing blame every where except where it belongs.
So what do I do about it? Today, I decided that I MUST start drinking more water and I have to be more strict about tracking what I eat. There isn't really any reason for me not to track--I have access to my computer and have the app on my phone so it's right there! The water is a little more difficult. Today was good- I didn't make the 4 16-oz bottles I had hoped, but I did get 2 of them and then an extra 8 oz glass at supper. I am doing my best to stay on target this week and trying not to stray--it's really hard especially when my loving husband brings home two pints of ice cream with two types of pie (single servings). He meant well--he needed it and didn't want me to feel left out; I refused to eat it, so I don't know who else will. :)
I also walked today. It would have been sooo easy to skip it. I'm tired and we had a cub scout meeting tonight. But I walked anyway. When I started the treadmill kept stopping--almost like the belt got stuck. Somehow, I got it working, instead of giving up, and walked for 45 minutes. If I can keep that up, Monday's weigh-in should be much better!
Mandy, water consumptions has always been my downfall. I have conquered the beast by adding Great Value brand sugar free lemonade and pink lemonage drink mixes in the water. It is for a 16 oz bottle but I find it too strong so I mix it in a 20 oz bottle. I drink it down. I now drink 4 bottles or 80 oz of water a day before I allow myself a diet soft drink. I have been through exactly one 12 pack of diet drinks since December 1. I am down 35 lbs since the end of September. I have used Nutrisystem but have tapered off because the price is not a comfortable fit for me. I have learned to adjust to smaller portions. I will never be thin but I can keep working at it. I applaud your exercise, I haven't added that yet. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteYou are still doing GREAT! I am so proud of you!! I am trying really hard to stick to the plan. I'm doing OK this week, but I should still be down.
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