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

Yawn

I am tired. I know that the first night my kids sleep in a strange place they are bound to sleep poorly. The 3 1/2 year old was awake until midnight, the 2 year old woke up at midnight and was awake crying until 2:3o, then the baby woke up to eat at 3, then wanted to play until 5.

This has made me realize how lacking sleep affects my attitude and willpower. I have not given in to the comfort foods I would love to eat today, but it would have been easy. It will also be more difficult to get my butt out the door for a walk tonight. I need to go to sleep earlier FOR ME. Everything I am staying awake for can wait.

Week 1 Day 2

I might become a daily weigher. I think it may give me a kick in the pants with motivation to do better/a pat on the back and encouragement to keep going. I know it is discouraged, but I may try and see if it helps me.

I started yesterday with a weigh in for the challenge. I am not sure whether or not I want this to be my start weight. I "started" weight watchers online a couple of weeks ago (meaning I paid the money and stepped on the scale) and have lost 4.7 pounds since then. I want to be .3 pounds away from my first reward! :)

This next week I will be at my parents house. Not sure how it will go, but since I'm doing the challenge, I should remain motivated. My biggest challenge will be the 9 hour drive without my husband and 3 children. This includes a 3 1/2 year old, a 2 year old wanting to potty train, and a 7 week old that still nurses every 2 hours. YIKES! Thank heavens we have a DVD player in the van.

Week 1 Day 1

Here is my beginning post on the challenge blog.

Weight- 204.9

I had my 3rd baby 7 weeks ago. I don't have a problem gaining too much weight during pregnancy. It is after I have the baby and while nursing that I gain and gain.
This challenge for me is to help break some bad habits (SODA) and start some new healthy habits. I am excited to have the accountability and support that will provide.

Anyone else trying to break a soda habit?

I need to take measurements and post them quick, but I don't know where a measuring tape might be...
Here's to a great start.