Wednesday, September 26, 2012

So after a couple weeks of my weight fluxing around (coming off of Weight Watchers, Aunt Flo, massive proposals due at work, getting sick, etc), I seem to have my regular 1.2 pound weight loss again.  Yay!  Hoping to hit the ten pound mark next week.  It's slow, and I'm trying not to be frustrated, yet I want this weight loss to be lasting, so the slow maybe good for me.  But I am down a full size in my jeans, which is very nice, and had to buy a new pair, as none of my others would hardly stay up.

Starting at the beginning of the weekend, I did start implementing some diet changes.  Basically, I knew I really needed to cut back on the sugar and simple carbs.  So far so good!  Had a few yucky wicked sugar cravings at first, but now those are mostly gone, and I've had an increase in energy, which is good!  I'm also working on cutting back on my caffeine intake, and have gone back to buying K-Cups again.  I know, I know, it sounds silly, but I drink a ton more coffee when there is a half-a-pot then the "The costs me $0.65 for each K-Cup so I'm going to get a glass of water instead".  I'm excited to see if there is any result on the scale on Monday that reflects these changes.

The Monday Motions (as of 9/24):
Last Week's Weight:  232.8
 This Week's Weight:  231.6
Weekly Loss:  -1.2 lbs
 Total Pounds Lost:  -8.4 pounds
Weekly Average:  -0.7 pounds

Starting BMI:  36.5
Current BMI:  35.2

Friday, September 14, 2012

Monday Motions Update - on Friday!

Sorry I didn't post earlier this week; September and October are busy, busy months for me!  I was not able to exercise like I wanted to, or had planned to, but was still pleased to find that I had lost 1.2 pounds.  Yay!  Slowly but surely, I am inching towards that ten pound loss mark.  I just wasn't expecting to have to fight very ever inch of it!

We are going through some financial distress right now.  Jonathan gave his notice at LifeWay to spend more time working from home on both his ministry (Jonathan David Ministries, which we are exploring the world of non-profits later this winter), as well as our nanny agency.  It's a big jump though not to have two regular paychecks coming in, and I am struggling with trusting God in the transition.  In light of some tight times ahead, I am not able to keep doing Weight Watchers, and my membership expires tomorrow.  I'm a bit worried about not having that, but have already updated my account on www.fitday.com so I can continuing tracking my food and exercise.  I've also not been handling the stress at all and chocolate-binged last night very well.  Also, I've not been diligent with my spiritual walk this week either... and yes, there is always a huge connection!  So it's a work in progress, as always.  I continue to remind myself that this is a marathon, not a sprint.


The Monday Motions (as of 9/10):
Last Week's Weight:  234
 This Week's Weight:  232.8
Weekly Loss:  -1.2 lbs
 Total Pounds Lost:  -7.2 pounds
Weekly Average:  -0.72 pounds

Starting BMI:  36.5
Current BMI:  35.4

Monday, September 3, 2012

Happy Labor Day!  Or in my case, Happy Healed Toe Day!  Or Happy Return to Exercise Day!  Yesterday was the kicker test on my toe - if I could wear a shoe other than a sandal without any pain or change to my gait and yep, not a single issue. 

So even though I've been frustrated with slow weight loss, I'm still pleased that I have been losing a bit each week, even with almost a month of no exercising, and not just stalled, or worse, gaining weight.  I'm hoping next week to see a bigger loss and would like my average to be a bit more than three-quarters of a pound a week (which is still 40 pounds a year).  And I can tell a difference in my clothes... my only good pair of jeans for work is barely staying up, even with a belt, and very baggy.  Hoping to hit Goodwill (or something similar) this weekend to buy a new-to-me pair in my size, and I am actually looking forward to trying on a pair in smaller size.  But I'll update you on that more next week!  :)

The Monday Motions:
Last Week's Weight:  234.5
 This Week's Weight:  234
Weekly Loss:  -0.5 lbs
 Total Pounds Lost:  -6 pounds
Weekly Average:  -0.75 pounds

Starting BMI:  36.5
Current BMI:  35.6

Saturday, September 1, 2012

A Rebound Is Coming!

So after over three weeks of a yucky ingrown toenail, I officially declare it on the mend!  I'm going to give it another couple of days, but hopefully exercising will commence again next week.

Yay!  So ready to be over this setback!  :)