What the WHAT?!

I went to WW tonight ready to own up to my gain from this week.  I officially gave up and just didn't care for the first 3 or 4 days of the week. Then I got a call from my dad telling me that he's hit a breaking point and he needs to lose weight NOW.  So while I was visiting,  the whole time was spent trying to teach him to make better decisions and choices and while I was at it,  I was practicing what I was preaching.   Lo and behold, it works and I lost 3.2lbs this week. Imagine my surprise! Not that I suggest giving up,  but I do suggest trusting the plan and that it really works!
Now I'm off to Zumba for the first time in like 2 weeks...  I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow!

Little by little

I went to WW last night with the mind set of going to face the music and expecting a gain.  I knew I had eaten like crap most of last week and to top it off on Sunday had a serious craving for a big ol' burger and fries.  So I had just that!
I'm not sure how, but I lost 0.4lbs... but I'll take it.
The past 3 weeks I've lost,  but each week has been less than a pound a week. I don't know if I'll hit my goal of 12lbs lost before the cruise but I'm going to try to get as close as possible!
Another concerning issue is that my Zumba studio is going to be stopping the 6AM class until the first of the year.  That totally screws with my schedule / routine so now I'm going to have to try to go after work and that is much harder...  I can find any excuse not to go after work! *sigh* We'll see how things pan out...

Inspiring

So the past few times I've been to Zumba, my knee has been hurting.  I had a fleeting thought that maybe I needed a break.  Then I realized that I can't stop - because if I do, I won't start again.  I know myself.  So now I'm looking into a knee brace.

Then I saw this video:

Now I really won't stop.  Never give up!!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ~Phil 4:13

Finally back

So, remember two weeks ago that I wrote that I gained 1.6lbs?!?  Well, it's very obvious that it's much easier to gain than lose!  It took me two weeks to lose the 1.6lbs, but I finally did, so I'm back to my total loss of 30.4lbs.  Woohoo! 

I'm having to readjust again because Ryan is finally back from working out of town, so I'm having to cook for more than just myself.  Doesn't really sounds like a big deal, but Ryan is really picky and not the healthiest of eaters.  Just makes for a challenge in making stuff less bad, and a test to my willpower in not eating the crappy foods that taste oh so good. But, this is only for a few weeks, because in two weeks he'll be out of town again for 6 weeks! *sigh* good for my diet, bad for my marriage. :)

Another thing I've been thinking about is that saying that you can't out exercise a bad diet.

I did crazy walking and exercise this past week.   Not only did I work out with my normal Zumba classes, but then Friday night went to Halloween Horror nights at Universal Studios and pretty much walked for 5 hours straight.  My legs and feet were on FIRE by the time I got into bed at 3AM!  So  all that walking and exercising, and I only lost 0.8lbs this week.   Just goes to show that it really doesn't make up for a bad diet.  And I wasn't even that bad... I only had two or three bad meals all week.  Oh well - it's still a loss, right!?

And it's official - we are going on a cruise Dec. 7th!!  My goal is to lose 12.6lbs by the cruise, which means I need to lose 1.5lbs a week!  It's going to be tough - but I think it's doable.  Just going to have to be on plan religiously for the next 8 weeks!!  Wish me luck - and keep me accountable! :)

Gain

I'm a little late in my posting, but I did go weigh-in on Monday and I was up 1.6lbs.  I haven't really been tracking and life has just seemed way too busy to focus on food.  I did have a good conversation with my WW leader so I'm trying to at least track this week.  I've been successful at tracking everyday - but the food definitely hasn't been the best of choices.  For example, my lunch yesterday was a mini cupcake from Sweet and some froyo!  And then to top it off - I had Chick-fil-a for dinner - fries and all! 

What is wrong with me?  I want to continue losing, but I'm just not making the best choices.  I need to start focusing on me and what's best for me  Sounds so selfish - and I don't know how to be selfish!  I'm hoping that after all the activities for this weekend that things start to calm down.   And Zumba starts back on Monday - so I'll be getting my cardio back!

Wish me luck peeps - and if you have any ideas for getting that motivation back - any suggestions are welcome!

ME!!!

Still on my high from last night...  so I made a comparison picture!  Loving the change!

Whoop, Whoop!!

You guys!!!! I went to WW tonight and not only did I lose 2lbs this week, but I hit my first 30 lbs gone!!!!   I can't tell you how excited I am right now.  I've done WW multiple times in the past, and this is the first time I've lost a whole 30lbs... I've come close in the past but never actually hit it! Whoop Whoop!!

And - for hitting my 10% (a few weeks ago) and my first 25lbs I got this:

WW is also doing a Lose for Good challenge and someone wins a little prize every week.  Well, this week, a lifetime member won this magnetic before and after frame, that also had inspirational words.  After the class she came up to me and asked me if I wanted it for doing so good thus far - and since she's already at goal and lifetime she didn't really need it.  She was soooo sweet.  I need to print out some before and current pictures, but I did put up some of the inspirational words...

 So excited for the next steps and goals... but that's for another post! :)

Calling it like I see it...

As I was gently reminded this weekend - I've been neglecting these parts recently.  First off - sorry for the silence the last few weeks... LOTS of stuff happened, to include being sick for a few days!  Work has been beyond hectic and I don't really feel like I'm keeping my head above water anymore.  I can't wait for Sept. 16th...  that's the day we turn in our current proposal that I'm working on, so hopefully after things will be more manageable! 

My weight loss has been kinda all over recently.  I missed a weigh in because of being sick, and then last week when I weighed in I gained 1.4lbs.  I wasn't happy to say the least, but I wasn't tooooo disappointed either because of the circumstances.  Before the weigh in I hadn't been working out because of being sick, and to be honest, I wasn't tracking.  I kinda lost focus of me and my health due to personal situations, but I can't give up.  And - this was only the second time since April that I've gained, so I can't beat myself up too badly!

But here I am....  keeping myself accountable.  I have to keep at it - and I've realize that if I'm not posting here, I'm not keeping myself accountable in tracking and eating either, so it's imperative that I keep writing here.  I can't let life take over to the point where I stop taking care of myself.  I have to take care of me....  I like me! :)

It's official....

.... I'm going to gain weight this week.  My appetite has come back with a vengeance!! Hopefully I can do enough exercise and yard work to counterbalance all the food I'm eating! :)

Stress and weight loss

Life has recently thrown me quite a bit of curve balls that has impacted routine and my mental state.  Before I thought that I was an emotional eater,  but have quickly realized that is not the case...  I do quite the opposite, not eat enough!
So,  on the scale it looks like I did great this past week by losing 4.6lbs, but in reality it wasn't done in the best manner, therefore I'm not too sure if it will stick. I'm hoping I can really stay on plan this week and move forward on a better note. I don't want to get too excited,  but as of right now, my total loss is at 28.8lbs... Kinda crazy to think about!