WW Week 3

I am always nervous on weigh in days.  I try to keep it real though.  I remember when I was a member years ago I'd only eat popcorn on weigh in days, not anymore.  I don't want to trick my body, I want to be completely honest.  So today I had my breakfast, a mid morning snack and a smart one for lunch.  I drank plenty of water and peed like crazy!  

I was nervous to weigh in like every other Monday this month because weekends are hard for me!  Friday night the hubs and I went to dinner and then I had way too many drinks.  Saturday I was hung over and dehydrated and then went to a BBQ at Jim's aunts house.  Then Sunday we had another BBQ at a friend's house for a birthday party.  I tried very hard to watch my portion sizes so that I could try the stuff that I wanted (aka the pasta salads).  I did a good job of staying away from sweets except for yesterdays BBQ.  

Apparently I didn't do too bad since I had a 2.6 lb loss, such a sigh of relief!  So this means I am 3.2 lbs away from my first goal of 5%.  I don't think I'll be able to get it next week since but hopefully the following weigh in.  

Starting Weight: 239.8
Last Week: 233.6
This Week: 231
Weekly Loss: -2.6
Total Loss: –8.8

Today was a rest day in the squat challenge and I was thankful, my legs were sore.  I got a bad charlie horse on Friday night in my left calf and it still hurts.  Tomorrow is the start of the 3 sets of 15 squats but with FIFTEEN pound weights.  Should be interesting!!

We had our second weigh in with the FB Biggest Loser Challenge and I am still in the lead!

Team Gleason Virtual 5k

Yesterday's weather was not cooperative so I opted to do the Team Gleason Virtual 5k this morning.  It was beautiful!  We've had several days of rain lately and I was ever so thankful for some sunshine!!!

Jim kept the boys entertained while I went for my walk/jog.  It was so nice going by myself and I had a nice pace too.

Chasing bikes

Tonight the boys and I went for a walk.  They rode their bikes and I basically chased them for the first half.  They lost their momentum half way through and it was a much slower pace!  It felt good to get out and walk, it's my goal to do it more this week.  I actually jogged quite a bit and I've noticed it's a little easier with just these last 6 lbs gone.

WW Week 2

Today was my 2nd weigh in with WW.  I was a little nervous because of our camping trip this weekend.  I didn't track my food but tried to be very careful with what I ate.  I limited my alcohol somewhat and was sure to drink lots of water, about a gallon a day!  The other obstacle was the start of shark week on Sunday.  Grr!  I put my big girl panties on and went anyway and much to my surprise, I lost!!

Starting Weight: 239.8
Last Week: 235
This Week: 233.6
Weekly Loss: -1.4
Total Loss: –6.2

I am also in the lead for the most percentage of weight loss for the first week of our 10 day biggest loser challenge.  Woot!  We'll see how this week goes since I didn't lose as much.

WW foods

I'm trying to mix things up with my foods so that I don't get burnt out.  I found this greek cream cheese at Wal.mart and it is DELICIOUS!  So for lunch I've made a wrap that is 4 pts+ and not only yummy but filling.

I still eat Smart.Ones for dinner as a quick and easy meal.  I was confused the other night when I scanned the barcode of this meal and it came up with 8 Pts+ but on the box it says 7 Pts+?!  I didn't get it!

Squat challenge revised

Several people in the FB squat group are doing this new revised version. I wasn't going to do it because I really wanted to see if I could get to 250 squats.  However, I've noticed as the amount increases the sloppier I get towards the end of doing mine.  So to risk getting hurt by not having proper form I decided to change to this version.  Today I added the 5lbs weights and liked it! 

WW Week one

I had my first weigh in with weight watchers today.  I was nervous about it because of all of the eating out this weekend.  I made good choices but I was still nervous because I want to be successful.  I weighed myself this morning and saw that I was down and hoped that it reflected this evening.  (My scale at home says 231, I like that number better.)  It sure did!  I was so relieved!

I only went over my daily points allowance twice this week which is pretty darn good!  I would love if I could keep these numbers up!!!

At the beginning of each meeting the leader celebrates weight loss victories.  One lady lost 11 lbs this week, granted she probably weighs more than me but how awesome would that feel?!  Then she moved on to more members, one lady had reached 30 lbs lost and a guy with his almost 60 lb weight loss.  I was starting to get teary eyed as we were cheering for these people.  I hope to God one day that will be me!!!  When I joined WW last time I lost almost 40 lbs and hope to do that again.

I haven't gone over long term goals with my leader yet, can't remember when you do that.  My first goal is 5% which would be 12 lbs.  My second goal is 10% which would be 24 lbs.  My healthy weight goal according to WW is 113-141 lbs.  113 lbs is WAY too skinny (and unattainable) for me.  140 lbs would be fantastic but I still think that's too small.  Maybe because I can't remember the last time I was there?!  I'd honestly be happy with 160lbs!