My weight loss journey

Day 9. Tuesday, 17 March.

I'm down to 137.5 this morning. I can see how weight fluctuates from day to day and why it is recommended to only weigh once a week. As long as I know I'm within my calorie budget and an increased number on the scale doesn't necessarily mean I've gained weight, I won't freak out by a small increase on the scale.

Yesterday was AWESOME!!!! I did great planning my meals in advance and sticking to them. I taught my morning step class and then took a step/pump combo class in the evening, which was totally rockin'. I thought I would be sore today, but I'm not. My sodium was still high. I got my 3 fruits but only 2 veggies. I have another salad from last week, so today I will try adding that to get all my veggies.

This morning is triple step. I usually feel so great after that class because it is so fun and an awesome workout & calorie burner all in one.
 
Day 10. Wednesday, 18 March.

I was back down to 137.0 this morning. So far this week, I am doing awesome with my workouts and pretty good with my eating. I'm am staying in control, which is my main goal. I have new choreography to learn for body pump, so that is keeping me busy.

Yesterday, I got met my goal of 3 fruits & 4 veggies. I had a garden salad as an early afternoon snack to make sure I got all 4 veggies. I was suprised it held me until dinner and kept me from grabbing something not quite so healthy. I am definitely making baby steps.
 
Day 11. Thursday 19 March.

I can't believe it is Thursday already. I was extra hungry yesterday, so I had a couple of extra snacks. Normally, that would send me into a full-out binge, so I was happy it was only a few extra calories. Also, I was feeling tired last night, so I skipped my p.m. workout.

I weighed 137.5 this morning, so I really need to kick it into gear today. Last Friday I weighed 137.0, so I want to at least be less than that tomorrow. No extra snacks for me today, and I need to get my butt to the gym. I may have to put on my Nike shirt and JUST DO IT!!!!!!!
 
Day 12. Friday, 20 March.

I weighed in at 136.5 this morning. I was happy to see a net loss over last week, but it made me realize I worked really hard for 1/2 pound!!!!! I think I need to step it up a notch. I've been really good about keeping my food log and getting most of my fruits & veggies every day, so I need to continue with that. I need to look through my food log and see where I could have done better.

I'm a little worried going into the weekend. I am having Chinese food with my daughter for lunch today, lunch with a friend tomorrow, and lunch with hubby on Monday. That makes me worried, because I hardly ever eat out, and I tend not to make the best choices when I do.
 
Day 13. Saturday, 21 March.

After my Chinese lunch with my daughter yesterday, my plate was a pool of oil/grease. That was kind of a wake up call to me--maybe we need to limit our Chinese lunches to once a month or make a better selection. I think the Chinese place we have been going to has the option to order steamed broccoli & shrimp and have the sauce on the side. I may try that next time--if I can get the image of yesterday's greasy plate out of my head!!

Even after that not-so-healthy lunch, my weight remained the same this morning--136.5. That made me feel good knowing that I can still splurge a little and not totally ruin my diet. I guess that goes back to that "all things in moderation" way of thinking.

Well, today's lunch got cancelled, so in a way I'm relieved. We don't have plans to go anywhere tonight, so I won't have any temptations to worry about.

I had a good workout this morning, so I feel pretty confident that I can stay on track for 2 weekends in a row.
 
Day 14. Sunday 22 March.

I weighed in at 137.0 this morning. I didn't do too bad yesterday, although it was a REAL struggle for me. All I could think about was food, and all I wanted to do was eat. I did snack a little bit, but for me it was still a success. Normally, when I have days like that, I am like an animal trying to stuff as much food into my mouth as I can--not that I am even hungry, I just want to eat & eat. They say it takes 21 days to change a habbit. Does that mean I only have 7 more to go???

On a grading scale, I give myself a "B" for yesterday. I can't complain; I just wish it was easier. I am sticking with it, because I want this to be the last time I "try" to lose weight and fail!!!!
 
Day 16. Tuesday, 24 March

For some reason I skipped posting yesterday. Well, yesterday, I weighed in at 136.0 & this morning 135.5. Not bad considering I went out for lunch and a movie with Hubby.

It is definitely getting a little easier. Hopefully, this week will be another good week for me.
 
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Day 17. Wednesday, 25 March.

I had kind of a rough day yesterday--all I wanted to do was eat!!! I had a few extra snacks, so it really wasn't too bad. I made pizza for the kiddos for dinner (I had a Lean Cuisine meal & lots of veggies). We also had fresh bread from Food Lion's bakery. I really wanted either one (or both) of those, and I resisted. For that I am proud. I knew I wouldn't have been able to stop at just one bite, and I am so glad I had the willpower to not even go there.

I think today is going to be another rough one for me. (I don't know why, I just have the feeling.) Knowing that, I will be better prepared to not give in & have healthy snacks planned out in case I do want something.

I did weigh 135.5 again this morning. I am going to work hard to try to get that to 135.0 by the end of the week.
 
Day 18. Thursday, 26 March.

I'm having a really rough week. I was up to 136.5 this morning. I need to refocus, because the weekend is coming up!!!!
 
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