Week Thirteen

Hi Everyone!!!! It has been a while since I have posted anything. I was getting discouraged about weighing in. I wasn't seeing the results on the scale that I would like to see. I knew I was doing OK because my clothes were definitely fitting differently. So I was like...WHAT IS UP WITH THAT? So I have decided to take a new approach. I had gone home to get my mom for a few weeks, and I grabbed my weight journal and my tape measure. I have since then been measuring myself instead of getting on the scale. At this point I am ready to throw the scale out the window.

I think the thing is that I do not have a big weight loss goal. It was a simple 10 pounds, well ten pounds is hard when that is all you have to lose. I lost 5 pound or so, maybe around 7, and then leveled out. I was working out and dieting, but to no avail. I got discouraged. I have since then traded in the scale for a tape measure, invested in 4 new work out videos and have been working my but off, literally. My total loss in inches has been 15 and 1/4 inches. I am so happy about that.

I hope everyone else is doing great and has found a method that works best for them.

Week 10

I forgot to post last week. I am staying the same. I have decided to now weigh in anymore. I am going to try to just measure every 2 weeks to a month. I have lost a total of 10 inches all over. I might weigh in monthly, but I am not sure about weekly. It just has been too much of a disappointment not seeing the results I would like. I am happy with my size, I just want to get into better shape. I am making that my main focus right now. So I will see how it goes for now. I need a new form of motivation. I am really sticking to a diet plan, and I have been upset that I am not seeing better results. I refuse to starve myself, so if I am going to continue to stay this weight, I am just going to focus on the loss of inches.

Week 10

I forgot to post last week. I am staying the same. I have decided to now weigh in anymore. I am going to try to just measure every 2 weeks to a month. I have lost a total of 10 inches all over. I might weigh in monthly, but I am not sure about weekly. It just has been too much of a disappointment not seeing the results I would like. I am happy with my size, I just want to get into better shape. I am making that my main focus right now. So I will see how it goes for now. I need a new form of motivation. I am really sticking to a diet plan, and I have been upset that I am not seeing better results. I refuse to starve myself, so if I am going to continue to stay this weight, I am just going to focus on the loss of inches.

No Self Control

I am doing bad in the eating area. I have been having trouble not giving into temptation. I have to get back on track. We go to dinner a few times a week and I find myself really overeating. I have to get into the habit of not eating everything. I did good on Saturday, but then we went to a race and I had a funnel cake, then we went to another race on Sunday and I ate some junk and then came back to the apartment and ate some more junk. BACK ON TRACK THIS WEEK! I have to practice self-control. I am determined to lose at least 5 more pounds. I ordered a few more workout videos and I want to get to the fitness center at least 3 times a week. I checked out a pilates studio here, but I didn't like the setup. I might look into another one. We will see what happens. I hope everyone else is doing well and is on track. I have seen and read about some great results, way to go everyone.

Week Nine

I know I missed a week along the way but I am still on track. I have not given up the fight. I am disappointed to say that I have gained a pound. I don't know what the problem is. I am working out and really eating healthy. Who knows. I am not giving up. I have roped Shawn into being my guide. I am writing down everything I eat each day, he is keeping track for me too. I look at my list and he has written down things I might have forgotten. He is not pressuring me to eat foods that I know I should not be eating. That has been a big help. He is a big factor in my weight gain. So I am determined to stick with the diet until I reach my goal and then stick with it on a maintenance basis. I hope everyone else is having an easier time of it.