So after all my talk last week, I really fell off the wagon Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Most of it was related to stress with work and school, so there was a slight increase in my numbers:
Weight: 154 pounds
Pounds lost this week: +.4
Total pounds lost: 8 pounds
Pounds to lose: 34 pounds
But all I can do is try to get back on track. I went to my meeting, and even suffered through a workout at lunch. I'm going to try to eat better too. So we'll see how that goes....
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
A small loss and ...I need a vacation!
So yesterday was another weigh-in, so you lucky readers out there get to see another set of numbers that probably only matter to me - sorry!
Weight: 153.6 pounds
Pounds lost this week: -.2
Total pounds lost: 8.4 pounds
Pounds to lose: 33.6 pounds
So I only lost .2 pounds, but that is still a loss. I think there are a few factors at play. For one, I made some bad food choices toward the end of the week, i.e. FIVE GUYS. I have been telling myself the whole time I've been on Weight Watchers that I just shouldn't go there. There are too many points in the foods there, and is it really worth it? I have been able to stave off any cravings, but on Friday, that just didn't happen. We got Five Guys for dinner. I did make some modifications, such as no cheese no bacon on my hamburger (even though I love both of those things) and only ate about half the fries I normally would. But even with the sensible changes, afterward I still felt like I had let myself down. I thought that it would be so satisfying to eat that hamburger.
But here's the truth: It wasn't.
So here I am, nearly nine weeks in and I'm still learning about my food habits. It's still amazing to me how food can still have a hold over me. I know this is something I will always struggle with.
The other factor at play is that fact that there was no karate last week. Tuesday was the day before Fourth of July, and their office let out early, so class was cancelled. Also Thursday, only three of us showed up, which is not much of a class, so again, class cancelled. I only went to the workout once last week because Tuesday I had a work meeting during the workout time and I hadn't woken up early enough to go to the 6 am session.
I'm hoping to go back to being active this week and see some real progress. I notice that when I plan foods and just eat within my point limits, I tend to get more done both at work and with school. I think if I don't do those things, there is just always this underlying stress going on and it affects my ability to do good work.
So what challenges do you face when it comes to food/diet?
Weight: 153.6 pounds
Pounds lost this week: -.2
Total pounds lost: 8.4 pounds
Pounds to lose: 33.6 pounds
So I only lost .2 pounds, but that is still a loss. I think there are a few factors at play. For one, I made some bad food choices toward the end of the week, i.e. FIVE GUYS. I have been telling myself the whole time I've been on Weight Watchers that I just shouldn't go there. There are too many points in the foods there, and is it really worth it? I have been able to stave off any cravings, but on Friday, that just didn't happen. We got Five Guys for dinner. I did make some modifications, such as no cheese no bacon on my hamburger (even though I love both of those things) and only ate about half the fries I normally would. But even with the sensible changes, afterward I still felt like I had let myself down. I thought that it would be so satisfying to eat that hamburger.
But here's the truth: It wasn't.
So here I am, nearly nine weeks in and I'm still learning about my food habits. It's still amazing to me how food can still have a hold over me. I know this is something I will always struggle with.
The other factor at play is that fact that there was no karate last week. Tuesday was the day before Fourth of July, and their office let out early, so class was cancelled. Also Thursday, only three of us showed up, which is not much of a class, so again, class cancelled. I only went to the workout once last week because Tuesday I had a work meeting during the workout time and I hadn't woken up early enough to go to the 6 am session.
I'm hoping to go back to being active this week and see some real progress. I notice that when I plan foods and just eat within my point limits, I tend to get more done both at work and with school. I think if I don't do those things, there is just always this underlying stress going on and it affects my ability to do good work.
So what challenges do you face when it comes to food/diet?
Monday, July 9, 2012
Yes, I'm still alive - just been a little busy!
Hi everyone,
Sorry to break my streak of posting every week, but as usual life got in the way! Between summer classes and several things going on at work, blogging has fallen kind of low on the totem pole. I'm going to try to remedy that soon.
First things first, some good news to report on the weight loss front! Since I last posted, I have continued to lose weight. Here are the numbers:
Weight: 153.8 pounds
Pounds lost (two weeks): -1.6
Total pounds lost: 8.2 pounds
Pounds to lose: 33.8 pounds
I have continued to track all of my food and I have increased my activity level. The Summer Slimdown program at the gym and also an intense karate testing have really helped me keep on track. There are only 4 more weeks of the Summer Slimdown, so I am going to try to focus on getting in some more gym time while I still have access to the Rec Center.
Also, I reached my 5 percent goal in Weight Watchers. This is pretty cool, because it represents a benchmark in weight loss. Doctors say if you lose 5 percent of your body weight, you already reduce your risk of health problems - and that is what this whole journey has been about! So because I reached this goal, I have started to reflect on some changes over the last 8 or so weeks. Most of them are small, and only things I would notice, but I am incredibly proud of the fact that there are any changes at all. As I have mentioned before, I have tried plenty of things to lose weight, but could never stick with anything. And I have stuck with this for over 8 weeks! I even went into Old Navy over the weekend to try on some shorts just to see if my size had changed any. I am happy to report that I dropped two sizes! =)
So anyway, for all of you out there who are on a weight loss journey, or even on a personal journey, just stick with it. If you do, you can expect to see some results!
Over and out.
Sorry to break my streak of posting every week, but as usual life got in the way! Between summer classes and several things going on at work, blogging has fallen kind of low on the totem pole. I'm going to try to remedy that soon.
First things first, some good news to report on the weight loss front! Since I last posted, I have continued to lose weight. Here are the numbers:
Weight: 153.8 pounds
Pounds lost (two weeks): -1.6
Total pounds lost: 8.2 pounds
Pounds to lose: 33.8 pounds
I have continued to track all of my food and I have increased my activity level. The Summer Slimdown program at the gym and also an intense karate testing have really helped me keep on track. There are only 4 more weeks of the Summer Slimdown, so I am going to try to focus on getting in some more gym time while I still have access to the Rec Center.
Also, I reached my 5 percent goal in Weight Watchers. This is pretty cool, because it represents a benchmark in weight loss. Doctors say if you lose 5 percent of your body weight, you already reduce your risk of health problems - and that is what this whole journey has been about! So because I reached this goal, I have started to reflect on some changes over the last 8 or so weeks. Most of them are small, and only things I would notice, but I am incredibly proud of the fact that there are any changes at all. As I have mentioned before, I have tried plenty of things to lose weight, but could never stick with anything. And I have stuck with this for over 8 weeks! I even went into Old Navy over the weekend to try on some shorts just to see if my size had changed any. I am happy to report that I dropped two sizes! =)
So anyway, for all of you out there who are on a weight loss journey, or even on a personal journey, just stick with it. If you do, you can expect to see some results!
Over and out.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Another loss - yay!
So I've been plugging away at this Weight Watchers thing for a while, and it's starting to feel like my "normal." That's not something I think I would have said about any of the other things I tried in the past. So here are the numbers for today's weigh-in:
Weight: 155.4 pounds
Pounds lost this week: -.8
Total pounds lost: 6.6 pounds
Pounds to lose: 35.4 pounds
There have been a few times where even though I have stuck to my points, I haven't made the best choices. For example, last night, Jennings and I ate grilled cheese sandwiches AND cheese fries for dinner. It was a major splurge. We even split a big chocolate chip cookie. I had some weekly points left, so it could have been much worse, but afterwards I still felt a little guilty for eating all that. I just know that if I had made a better choice along with the two days I worked out this past week, I would have made more progress.
But, it's a process. So I will learn from it and see how next week turns out. I'm really hoping I can get to my 5 % goal, which is 8 pounds lost. All I need to do is lose 1.4 pounds! That is going to motivate me this week to do better.
Weight: 155.4 pounds
Pounds lost this week: -.8
Total pounds lost: 6.6 pounds
Pounds to lose: 35.4 pounds
There have been a few times where even though I have stuck to my points, I haven't made the best choices. For example, last night, Jennings and I ate grilled cheese sandwiches AND cheese fries for dinner. It was a major splurge. We even split a big chocolate chip cookie. I had some weekly points left, so it could have been much worse, but afterwards I still felt a little guilty for eating all that. I just know that if I had made a better choice along with the two days I worked out this past week, I would have made more progress.
But, it's a process. So I will learn from it and see how next week turns out. I'm really hoping I can get to my 5 % goal, which is 8 pounds lost. All I need to do is lose 1.4 pounds! That is going to motivate me this week to do better.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Quick weight update
Hi everyone,
Just a quick note to do the numbers:
Weight: 156.2 pounds
Pounds lost this week: -1
Total pounds lost: 5.8 pounds
Pounds to lose: 36.2 pounds
Yay for losing the .2 pounds I gained plus some!
Happy day!
Just a quick note to do the numbers:
Weight: 156.2 pounds
Pounds lost this week: -1
Total pounds lost: 5.8 pounds
Pounds to lose: 36.2 pounds
Yay for losing the .2 pounds I gained plus some!
Happy day!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Bump in the road
So yesterday was another weigh-in at Weight Watchers. I was not confident that I had done very well the week before. It was just one of those times where life got in the way, I think. So here are the numbers:
Weight: 157.2 pounds
Pounds lost this week: +.2
Total pounds lost: 4.8 pounds
Pounds to lose: 37.2 pounds
So I gained back what I barely lost the week before. Not my finest performance. Also, regrettably, we made a bad choice for dinner last night and went to the Jim N' Nick's that they just opened here in Tuscaloosa. Even with eating a salad, and getting grilled fish, I still went way overboard on the points. I regret to report that those yummy little cheese biscuits are a full 6 points each! I had two of them before I looked up how much they were. So pretty much two of those biscuits is equal to the points value I should have eaten last night. C'est la vie.
I almost didn't post about this because I was so discouraged. But I realize that part of this is to keep myself accountable. So I have to write about the bad as much as the good. So there it is in black and white.
Has anyone else out there had some challenges lately with a goal you are trying to reach?
Weight: 157.2 pounds
Pounds lost this week: +.2
Total pounds lost: 4.8 pounds
Pounds to lose: 37.2 pounds
So I gained back what I barely lost the week before. Not my finest performance. Also, regrettably, we made a bad choice for dinner last night and went to the Jim N' Nick's that they just opened here in Tuscaloosa. Even with eating a salad, and getting grilled fish, I still went way overboard on the points. I regret to report that those yummy little cheese biscuits are a full 6 points each! I had two of them before I looked up how much they were. So pretty much two of those biscuits is equal to the points value I should have eaten last night. C'est la vie.
I almost didn't post about this because I was so discouraged. But I realize that part of this is to keep myself accountable. So I have to write about the bad as much as the good. So there it is in black and white.
Has anyone else out there had some challenges lately with a goal you are trying to reach?
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Quick weight update
The Weight Watchers office was closed for Memorial Day, so I went in to do a weigh-in today during my lunch break. Here are the numbers:
Weight: 157 pounds
Pounds lost this week: -.2
Total pounds lost: 5 pounds (I got a blue star!)
Pounds to lose: 37 pounds
So I decided to change up my number above, because I thought it would serve my own needs better. And well, as for your needs as a reader......I'm not sure? Anyway, I took off the "weeks to go" part, because the truth is, I don't have a deadline for this weight loss. I just want it to happen. I think if I put it into those kinds of terms, I may not be as successful. That is what happened to me in the past. I tried to hard to make myself fit into a certain structure, and as soon as I was out of that, I would quit altogether. I also decided to add the pounds lost per week number because that helps me to see how I am doing from one week to another.
This week, for example, I only went down .2 pounds. That is the least amount of weight I have lost in a week so far. But I went into the weigh in thinking I may have gained, so I am going to proudly display that as a loss.
I have started to formulate ideas on when and why I eat, and one of them I think is triggered by loneliness. There are times when I was a kid (middle school in particular) that I got home from school and I was all alone at home for a few hours before my dad got home from work. Sometimes my sister was there, but many of the times she had plans with her friends or school activities to do. One of my pitfalls during that time is that I would just eat anything in the cupboard, without any regard for what dinner might be. I think it was to provide me some kind of comfort. Not only was I bored, but I think I was lonely sometimes.
This pattern has not stopped in adulthood. There are sometimes when I am home alone because Jennings is out of town, or gone to see some friends, or any number of things, and I end up falling into that same cycle. I want to eat. Not out of hunger, not even totally boredom (though it is a small part of it) but out of loneliness. At first I always tell myself that I will enjoy a little time to myself. But after a while, I realize that it did not live up to what I thought it would be.
So with all of that personal info out there, I guess I just want to say that this journey is becoming about more than just weight loss, it's about changing behaviors and improving relationships.
Have you ever thought about why you eat?
Weight: 157 pounds
Pounds lost this week: -.2
Total pounds lost: 5 pounds (I got a blue star!)
Pounds to lose: 37 pounds
So I decided to change up my number above, because I thought it would serve my own needs better. And well, as for your needs as a reader......I'm not sure? Anyway, I took off the "weeks to go" part, because the truth is, I don't have a deadline for this weight loss. I just want it to happen. I think if I put it into those kinds of terms, I may not be as successful. That is what happened to me in the past. I tried to hard to make myself fit into a certain structure, and as soon as I was out of that, I would quit altogether. I also decided to add the pounds lost per week number because that helps me to see how I am doing from one week to another.
This week, for example, I only went down .2 pounds. That is the least amount of weight I have lost in a week so far. But I went into the weigh in thinking I may have gained, so I am going to proudly display that as a loss.
I have started to formulate ideas on when and why I eat, and one of them I think is triggered by loneliness. There are times when I was a kid (middle school in particular) that I got home from school and I was all alone at home for a few hours before my dad got home from work. Sometimes my sister was there, but many of the times she had plans with her friends or school activities to do. One of my pitfalls during that time is that I would just eat anything in the cupboard, without any regard for what dinner might be. I think it was to provide me some kind of comfort. Not only was I bored, but I think I was lonely sometimes.
This pattern has not stopped in adulthood. There are sometimes when I am home alone because Jennings is out of town, or gone to see some friends, or any number of things, and I end up falling into that same cycle. I want to eat. Not out of hunger, not even totally boredom (though it is a small part of it) but out of loneliness. At first I always tell myself that I will enjoy a little time to myself. But after a while, I realize that it did not live up to what I thought it would be.
So with all of that personal info out there, I guess I just want to say that this journey is becoming about more than just weight loss, it's about changing behaviors and improving relationships.
Have you ever thought about why you eat?
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