Week 3: Results

This was a very bad week for me. It's very hard to stick to WW while camping. I didn't want to make two different lunches and dinners. So I just ate my own lunch and then at dinner I had a hamburger the first night and a bratwurst the second. Since it was Jim's camping trip I didn't want to make him eat my meals. Although, I did sneak in a can of turkey chilli. I then said, "pretty good chilli, huh?" He agreed and I then said, "for turkey chilli!" He didn't believe me. Ha!
Then we had a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese on Monday evening. I stuck to the salad bar and did the fat free Ranch but had an extra helping with the real Ranch but went very easy with it. I couldn't help myself, FF Ranch is just not the same.

Yesterday we went to the arboretum with some friends around dinner time. We stopped at Wendy's. I tried to be good but a chicken sandwich was calling my name! I knew it was bad at the time but couldn't resist.

So needless to say, I was very nervous about weighing in tonight. I didn't do as bad as I thought I would. I still had a loss which I was very thankful for!!! I lost .4 lbs. Not too bad for a bad week. Here's to hoping for higher numbers next week!!!

Week 2: Results

I weighed in last night to find I lost 1.8 pounds. I am happy with the number but deep down was hoping for more. I have lost a total of 6.2 lbs in 3 weeks which isn't too bad and I'm over half way to my 5% goal.

We're going camping this weekend and I'm nervous. I purposely told Jim I'm not buying a bunch of junk food. I'll be bringing lots of fruits and veggies to tie me over. Wish me luck. :D

Tough Day

Today was not a tough day physically. My dad just recently bought an old boat. Since it was my Mom's birthday today they invited us for a ride on Long Lake. We had lots of fun and got WAY too much sun!

I had forgotten how hard WW is to follow when you can't plan your meals. My Mom brought fried chicken for lunch. I did ok with eating it. I still can not resist that crunchy outer part. I did however take most of it off but I could've done better. I ate regular potato chips and probably more than I should have. I did however bring grapes and cherries and ate those as a snack.

After returning home we got back in our truck to go pick up our boat. We stopped by Arby's since we were on the road. Ugh! I guess if I'm going to screw up might as well go big, huh?! I had a regular roast beef sandwich and 4 jalapeno poppers. Bad, I know but I couldn't resist. My MIL loves to bake and cook. She just had to have peanut butter chocolate cookies waiting for us. I didn't want to be rude and not have one so I did and not just one but three. Eek! They were good though!

I just got done telling some friends last night that I've been trying to keep the saying, "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels." Apparently not so much today. It was a tough day today and I'm not happy with my choices. However, I know that tomorrow is a new day! We have a graduation party to go to which means many temptations. I'm going to try to remain strong and do well, wish me luck!

30 Day Shred

When I first decided that I was going to begin my lifestyle change I purchased Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred because I read several reviews on it. While I was researching it I came across a very inspiring blog Ash Is Fit. I could relate to her because we both started at the same weight and have the same goals, to get healthy.

I have decided to wait and start the workout video until next month. I want focus on my eating habits before I throw something else in there.

If you have an exercise video/tactic that has helped you, feel free to share!

Shallow Hal?

Have you ever seen the movie Shallow Hal? Basically a guy sees his larger girlfriend as a skinny beautiful woman. Sometimes that's how I feel! I don't see myself as a 240 lb woman. I am a HUGE fan of The Biggest Loser show. I always compare myself to those on the show (or in person) that are close to my weight. I always think, "I do not look that big" or "She looks way bigger than me." I am constantly looking at my reflection whether it be in the hallway/bathroom mirror or reflection in windows. I look at my legs and arms and think to myself, "oh they're not that big". I sometimes as my friend if I am as big as so and so. I feel pretty good and like I said I don't feel like I'm 240 lbs. But I am!

new love

I have created a sandwich, it's my new love! The best part is that it's only 4 points!

1 light flatbread wrap (flavor of your choice-I used Sun Dried Tomato)
1 oz FF Cream Cheese
6 slices of turkey breast lunch meat
5 (or so) sliced black olives

Roll it up and enjoy! YUMMO!

Week 1: Results

Woo hoo, I did it...I lost 4.4 pounds!

How ironic that it is the same amount that I lost last time doing WW? I'm ok with that, really I am. Like I said, I was just thankful to lose let alone lose almost 5 lbs. Very cool!

When I first stepped on the scale I about choked, it said that I had lost over 6 lbs. I didn't believe it so I stepped back on at least 5 more times. The first weight was a fluke but I'm more than happy with 4.4 lbs.

I'm a third of the way to my first goal! Hopefully next week will be another success.