Memorial Weekend Bulge

I gained 3 lbs this week! Ouch!

Last Week

I forgot to post! Last week I lost 2 lbs. Tomorrow is my next weigh in so lets hope something good happens!!

Boo!

I'm with Stevie...this week I wasn't a big loser, overall I'm at 1.7% lost but had hoped to for a few pounds. I will say that when I measured this weekend, that was encouraging 3/4 inch in one week isn't too bad! Let's hope for better results next week!

Big FAT Zero

I thought I had a pretty good week...apparently not. I didn't lose anything -- not a single pound. I guess the good news is I didn't gain anything either...

This week's weigh-in

In the last week I've only lost 1 lb. but that brings me to about 1.5% total. I'm trying to stay positive, and ran my first 5K last weekend and plan to run another this weekend. I've decided after talking to a friend who's been working out with a trainer for 12 weeks and hasn't lost a pound yet, but has lost a total of 6 inches that I shouldn't focus on my weight lost as much as I have been. This weekend I began measuring myself as well as stepping on the scales. I'm hoping taking measurements will keep me motivated to keep working out and eating healthier!

My Monday Weigh-in

So, this week was a bit discouraging. I only lost a pound, like .5%. Oh, well. I guess, that puts me down three pounds...about 2% in two weeks. I just need to keep reminding myself that no diet is a quick fix and I just need to hang in there more than a couple of weeks, even if I'm not seeing results. Better luck this week.

Recommitting

This is more or less just a pep talk for myself. I think if I put it in writing it is more likely to happen.

Through years and years and years of preparing for pageants, I have done many diets. Everytime I wanted to drop 10 lbs. I had a time restriction. I had to lose the weight in a month or in a week. This time, I am going to keep reminding myself that I do not have a deadline and that I am trying to make it an overall lifestyle change, not just a month-long crash diet.

This being said, I am vowing to stay away from the scale except for Monday mornings. I have always known that a daily weigh-in was a bad idea. When I was always preparing for the next pageant, I got on the scale everytime I was within 20 feet of the bathroom. I 1) became obsessed with staying thin, and 2)didn't notice the good changes because I was constantly fluctuating throughout the day and would become discourage.

I have been watching my diet and activity level very hard for the last two weeks (except for Justin's birthday cake). Counting every point and really making an effort. Last night as I was cleaning my bathroom (right after dinner), and I decided to weigh myself, ugh....I haven't lost anything this week...so far. So, as a form of recommitting my attitude towards being healthier, I vow to keep away from the scale. When you weigh yourself too often, it becomes routine and not something to prepare for and work toward. If you do things, like weighing-in, too often, it becomes just like everyother time and lose their importance and positive changes are harder to document. So, from now on, I will only weigh myself on Monday mornings. I will not expect quick results. I will work hard all week and let come what may on Monday. Thanks for listening.

Today's Number....

Well I just got back from WW and as it turns out I gained .6 of a pound. Hmmm, a week of eating lean cuisines and fish for dinner didn't turn out any better than eating fastfood all week... Well, as discouraging as a weight gain can be I will continue to plow forward and see what happens next week!

Not great, but not too bad...

I have vowed to not take on any crash dieting (although I probably should) so last week I watched portion sizes, exercised a little and drank a few extra glasses of water a day. Mid-week my weight was looking great although spending time with mine and Gary's families for mothers day really took its toll on the scales. I lost .88% but have seen my waist size change quite a bit, so overall I'm excited! Lets hope next week the progress continues!

Here's to another week!

A Healthy Number

Weight loss experts say someone who is not obese shouldn't lose more than 2 lbs a week. It is not healthy. That being said, I am down 2 lbs since last Monday, 1.13 %. Go ahead and do the math and find out how much I weigh. I don't really care, it is a healthy number.

I've decided that if I could weigh what I do and look how I look after turning 50 and after having a few kids, I would be okay with it. Problem is, I have never given birth and am only 26 years old! So, at this point, I am not okay with it. But after staying late one night last week to create some fun CCA biggest loser pics, I do know what I would look like if I gained 75 lbs and that is a scary alternative! I would like to lose 20 lbs before the end of July, but if I don't lose any more at all, I guess it is better that gaining 75 and looking like this.

Keeping My Fingers Crossed

I weighed in this morning and am 7.4 lbs down from last week... Now I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be down that much when I go to WW on Wednesday!

Not to bad, 4% loss!

Let the Games Begin

Hey Gang! I ventured with Megan to Weight Watchers yesterday. What a horrifying experience! Nothing like realizing that you have never weighed this much in your entire life . . . motivation!

Day 1 of weight watchers!!

Hello Fellow Lifestyle Changers!!
Today was my first Weight Watchers meeting, and I have NO SHAME so I will tell you what I weighed in at... 213.8. I am sure most of you are SHOCKED by this number because you are well unter the 200 mark but like I said I could care less what others think of my size. But here is what I know you all will be jealous of.... the fact that I can consume 31 points. That's right I said 31!! Ok, you can stop cursing at your screen now. It is 3 o'clock and I am no where near 31 yet. So this might just work out well! Here is a tip of the ol' shopping list. I just picked up a huge box of Weight Watchers Ice Cream bars at Costco for like $7.99 and they are only 2 points and quite large.

Good Luck To All!!

Happy Hunting

I went shopping last night and found out that Weight Watchers makes 2 frozen breakfasts! They look fairly decent and I think I'll try one today. They are 4 points, so not bad.

Two Week Ago

I still think that the challenge should have started two weeks ago...I already lost 10 - being sick was a total disadvantage.

Count me in!

Hey my beef eating friends,

Dawn told me about this challenge & I want to join! I realize I need to give somebody some dinero... And I need to get on a scale. I tried to find it last night but I can't. I just moved so there are many random things still in boxes. Hopefully I will find it tonight!

Good luck everybody!
Emily (your old roommate, now neighborhoodie)

Stepping on the Scales...

...wasn't a good experience! I'm with Stevie and I'll post a percentage LOST next week.

My Starting Weight...Yikes.

None of your business. I will post my percentage lost next Monday after one week of this hellacious diet. Don't worry. I am honest.

My Weight

Overweight... according to Wii Fit