Week 6 Day 1

Last week 191.2
This week 190.2
Change -1

I KNOW my eating was not as good as it could have been this week. :)
This week my goal is to drink lots of pure water.

I am falling into a crystal light/diet soda trap that I don't want to be in. This week my goal is to drink the recommended 8-10 glasses of water each day. I am a nursing mom, so I should be on the high end of that. I am thirsty enough to drink that much, but I don't like the taste of the water in our town. If it takes me purchasing water and only drinking it is specific containers then so be it.

On a happy note, I went shopping to use a rebate check that was expiring. I purchased clothes from the misses section. The larges fit, but I went with XL because they are 100% cotton. My husband was proud because I chose to purchase 3 shirts for me. My size 16 pants are starting to bag. It is fun to see this progress.

Week 5 Day 6

Last night I went and completed week 1 day 1 of the 5K training program. I was able to complete the whole thing. It was a workout but I was able to complete it. I was quite excited and proud. It amazes me how much of a difference 16 pounds can make. That and the fact that we've been walking a lot so I have been conditioning my body. I'm excited to continue this challenge.

Week 5 Day 2

This week's post on the challenge blog:

Violet- Week 5
Last week: 192.8
This week: 191.2
Loss of 1.6

Woo hoo! A loss is a loss. And if I lose slow and steady by changing my diet and exercising consistently I am more likely to keep it off. :)

This is the last week of the team part of the challenge. I went out of town this weekend, and had a sugary splurge each day. I am not feeling like I "ruined my diet" which is different from how I've viewed occasions like this in the past. I am really just ready to get back to a good routine now that I'm home. We did lots of walking and moving in general while we were gone which was great.

Things I've noticed this week.

• Sugary soda is a trigger for me. I can't stop when I have even a sip. Must stay away from it.
• Really journaling/writing down what I'm eating makes a big difference in what I put in my mouth.
• It's been long enough since I started changing my eating habits that sweet treats don't taste as good as they used to. I was sick to my stomach after a couple of bites. It was kindof fun. :)

Happy Birthday to Me!

I so enjoy my birthday.

Here is the post from the challenge blog:

Week 4
Week 3 weight 194.2
Current weight 192.8
Change 1.4 pound loss

I can't believe it is the start of week 4.



I feel good about this loss. I ate more this week and I exercised more. Mainly walking, but that is where I want to start. I think it is important that I find a good balance of losing weight, but still living. I know I have a long way to go in my eating habits, but I have made great changes already. One day at a time. :)

Week 3 Day 3

I found out today that I was the week's winner in a mini challenge with the weight loss challenge I am doing. Pretty fun! Because I was the winner, I was able to trade places with 1 player on another team. I am not usually a competitive person, but today I did change places with someone on the team that's in the lead. Definitely a motivator.

But bigger motivators:
I'm fitting into pants I haven't worn in almost 2 years.
The shoes my husband bought me for Christmas now close over the tops of my feet.
My workout pants are starting to fall off.

Week 3 Day 1

Here is this week's post on my challenge:

This week was tough for me. More hunger, more cravings, etc. But the 2nd week of a change like this is always tough. I was pleasantly surprised at the change on the scale. :) This "peer pressure" to stay on track really works for me.
Week 2 weight 199.9
Current weight 194.2
Change 5.7 loss

I really do not think that fast is the best way to go when losing weight and changing lifestyles. However, I am enjoying the accountability of the challenge and plan to not be quite so hard on myself when the challenge is over. I really do want a lifestyle change, not just a "diet."

Nutritional Information

Tonight my parents were staying in a city about 2 hours away. Being one who LOVES to eat out, and LOVES to visit with my parents, we packed up the family and drove to see them. We ate at one of my favorite places and I looked up the nutritional information on their website before we left. That way I could figure the weight watchers points and know what I wanted to eat. HOLY COW. I did not realize the amount of fat everything has, especially the salads. It made me really glad that I have such control over our food at home.

This week I also made an effort to add more fiber to my diet. Do grown up things like pass on the Cap n Crunch and choose the fiber cereal instead. I can't believe what a difference it made in my hunger levels. Now, sugar cereals are not a daily thing in my life, and the fiber cereal has been a regular, but I have taken the time to document and pay attention to my hunger levels. The whole eating when I'm hungry thing instead of eating just to eat. It is sad that "eating only when hungry" isn't as easy as it sounds. I am really having to learn how to do that.

Week 2 Day 1

One week down. I was down 5 pounds, which is a good start. I am not expecting to have big losses every week, but it is fun to see the scale drop like that.
My husband and I have discussed doing P90X. I am not sure we are that motivated, but doing it together would help. We have a problem consistently reading our scriptures together. This is a bigger commitment than that. Hm. I really am anxious to start exercising and other than a little stretching I didn't ever have an opportunity to leave the kids this week. Not necessarily excited, but I'm anxious and ready.

I have appreciated the Weight Watchers points as a guide. I really do feel like I have control over what I eat, not that there is a "diet" controlling me.

Current weight: 199.9
change -5.0