Week 6, 2/6-2/13

WEEKLY WEIGH IN: 3.2 lbs. lost!

TOTAL WEIGHT LOST: 9.2 lbs.

STRUGGLES & CHALLENGES:
I swear my legs were swollen from my workouts last week, so I was forced
to take a break. I have not been able to get myself back on that horse,
yet.

GIRL SCOUTS COOKIES!!! I had a very "bad" weekend, but I managed to keep
up my water intake and I still managed to lose a pound!

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Got lots of cleaning done = lots of calories burned.
I tracked my food every day.
I have increased my water intake to 4-8 glasses a day.

NEXT WEEKS GOALS:
Lose 1 lb.
Walk the dog three days.
Exercise at least twice.
Track my food every day

Week 5, 1/30-2/6

WEEKLY WEIGH IN: 1 lb. lost!

TOTAL WEIGHT LOST: 6 lbs.

STRUGGLES & CHALLENGES:
Stressed out quite a bit this week. It was hard not to eat some of those
comfort foods I crave.

I didn't think about the fact that cereal is also processed carbs. Ugh!
Had to cut back on that, which makes breakfast more difficult.

I gained almost two inches in my waist and but lost it in my hips?
Apparently, this was, once again water weight.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
I got lots of exercise in, including two workout videos.
I tracked my food.

REVELATIONS:
It is okay to break down and have a treat sometimes, just eat in
moderation and, if you don't, then dust yourself off and try again.

Week 4, 1/23-1/30

WEEKLY WEIGH IN: 1.6 lbs. lost!

TOTAL WEIGHT LOST: 5 lbs.

STRUGGLES & CHALLENGES:
During the week, I gained a few lbs. back when I stayed home from work.
I had to add more water to my diet and it took it back off, I get the
impression that it was water retention, maybe from some salty foods.

I also struggled with what appears to be PMS. One day, I cried at the
drop of a hat and definitely ate too much, so I didn't even bother
tracking it, but I got myself back on track!

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
I managed 92 minutes of walking this week!
I also managed to get one of my rings on, not one of the important ones
(engagement and wedding bands), but it was still one I hadn't been able
to wear in almost a year.

MILESTONES:

I have lost my first 5 lbs.

REVELATIONS:

I finally understand that water is important.