A revolution... er, I mean resolution

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VanillaLatte

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So I've joined the millions in the whole new year's resolution world. I normally hate making resolutions on January 1- as I am a strong believer in the statement that everyday is a new day and a fresh start. So I am constantly making resolutions and changes in my life.

That being said- after losing 20 lbs last year (going from 190 to 170) and then stopping there (bad girl!), I grew complacent. During holiday baking and all that jazz, I gained 10 lbs. So here I was, 180 and thinking "geez, what the heck happened!?"

I didn't overindulge this holiday season, but I did still take in a few treats. The last notable one was some ice cream from Cold Stone Mountain... oh my, it was great. But now, the whip is at my back and I am not going to make the same mistakes as last year.

My goals are simple- fitness, health and loving myself for who I am. Yes, I have specifically worded those, but to keep things brief, right now my goal is to lose 15 lbs.

This week has been great- I tracked everything (food and exercise). I started off with sparkpeople, but when I got frusterated at a techinical error, I went over to mydailyplate. Loving that and doing really well- 5 days straight now.

Weigh-in day is next Tuesday. I'm hoping to be in my 170s.
 
Weighing in

Here's my little area to weigh-in every week. I know, there are challenges I can participate in. But for now, I'm going to track this in my diary and maybe catch a February challenge :)

Jan. 04 - 181.6
Jan. 11 - 179
Jan. 18 - 178.2
Jan. 25____

Final weigh in : Feb. 01 _____
 
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Down 2 lbs this week

It was a great feeling to see 178 on the scale this morning. :party:

Had a pretty good week- tracked everything, getting my runs in at least every other day (Couch to 5k program) and drinking lots of water.

What's great too is I've never felt deprived. Sure, there would be nights I would think about bad foods, but the thought didn't last long. That being said, I had popcorn this weekend- but measured it out and accounted for it.

A little worried about tonight. We're having Thai night with some friends. But I will measure everything and be accountable. It's not about deprivation, but about portions and well, everything in moderation.
 
Congrats, girl! :D Sounds like you're dong well with eating! Whenever I get cravings for bad foods I just remind myself that it'll pass soon. Your thai food reminds me of how I am with chinese food. LOVEE that stuff but impossible for me to figure out the calories! :(
 
January 20, 2011

Thanks for the post Deannna! Oh my, now I'm thinking about chinese food.

It's lunch in 30 minutes- so my mind is really on food right now.

Because I didn't bring a snack this morning, my tummy has been growling. But, like you noted Deannna, I've actually been telling myself this shall pass and not to panic. I'm not starving to death and I will have a delicious and healthy lunch.

I'm thinking I'll defrost a pita and have that with lots of spinach, cucumber and peppers and a bit of dressing in there. Then some soup maybe on the side? I love those Campbell's Soup at Hand- Garden Tomato. At 120 calories, it's a good serving of warm, comforting soup. Probably uber-high on sodium, but we'll jump off that bridge when we get to it.

I didn't lose any weight this week- but also didn't gain. Considering I have been lazy with my workouts, I consider this a minor success. Looking forward to a run tonight. We have dinner plans with some family, but hopefully I'm home in time to get a short jog in. Maybe a Week 4 run from Couch to 5k.
 
Just a suggestion,

Don't use the scale to monitor your progress. Instead base your progress on how you feel, how you look or how your clothes are becoming loser. If you want to go crazy then measure your success based upon Body Fat Measurements.

The reason I suggest this...is that I have been noticing that the scale is a huge emotional roller coster ride for many and has been the reason that most people end their new years resolutions.

It literally can destroy peoples weight loss efforts based upon it's daily or even weekly fluctuations.......Because we all can retain water, build muscle or be in the middle of a menstrual cycle, we are all susceptible to weight changes that grossly misrepresent progress! During these times the scale may say something we do not want to here, it can be emotionally destroying and for many may be reason enough to sabotage their diet!

Don't let the scale dictate how you are feeling about yourself...try the other suggestions. You will not be dissappointed.

Try weighing yourself every month instead...you will be happy with what the scale says.

I hope your resolutions become a reality!
 
Thanks for the feedback Mike M. Yes, I already know that :) I do take measurements and use how I feel as a guide for how I'm doing (ie: more energy, pants a little looser, etc). I know that logically, the scale isn't everything.

That being said, isn't it funny how one can know every factoid in the book but actually living it and getting it to your core takes the real work.

Also, while many do go through an emotional roller coaster with the scale, for me it's more of a motivator. If I don't look at it regularly I will go overboard with eating and feeling happy and thus, eating more. If I weigh myself in the morning, it's like a little reminder to eat well that day and get my workout in. I didn't realize I gave the impression I was dependent on the scale. Haha, I'm really not.
 
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