Original weight: 142.5
Last week: 136.6
This week:
Not ideal, but as my co-worker put it....I lost! I didn't gain, I didn't maintain, I lost! Who cares if it wasn't a whole pound. I LOST. No flab picture because it looks the same in that shirt. But I. Feel. Awesome. Seriously guys. My flab picture looks the same, but I feel skinner. I've been eating healthier and been making a conscious effort to be more active and I feel great. I have more energy and I actually look forward to sweating. Amazing what a few lost pounds will do to you.
Biggest challenges this week: Snacking. I have got to figure out a way to have smart and healthy snacks for myself. If I'm not careful, I could sit in front of the TV, watch an episode of Bunheads and finish off a half a bag of chips. I've pinned a couple of snack ideas on Pinterest that I'm going to have to try. I just don't love "healthy" food....hummus, granola, nuts, that kind of stuff. But I DO love these:
What I think worked:
{1} Last week, I talked about the My Fitness Pal app on my iPhone. I seriously love it. It's great to be able to see how many calories are being consumed and burned every day. But this week, I discovered something new, thanks to my friend Hope. She asked what my "username" on the app was and she added me as a friend. I can see every day that she lost "x" amount of weight or that, on Tuesday, she came in under her calorie goal. Knowing that she can see the same for me has been incredible motivation. I think "Put that bag of chips down because Hope can see that you went over your calorie goal today." It's so much better when you have a friend along on this journey.
{2} Because of this app, I have been able to learn what I can and can't have. I know my expected calories and what kinds of foods I should stay away from. I can check an entree before going out with my family and know what I can have for dinner and what amount. Seriously y'all. If you're dieting, download this app (I sound like a commercial, don't I?).
{3} Trying not to be so hard on myself. If I give into temptation and get myself a Sausage McMuffin, I don't obsess about it all day. I realize that I've made a mistake and make up for it by eating healthier for lunch or dinner. When I think about how much I still have to lose, I think about how far I've come so far. "You can only eat an elephant one bite at a time." Baby steps. I'm not going to lose 20 pounds overnight. It takes work and it takes patience.
If you're not feeling good about yourself and you're looking for a change, start today. I'll be your friend and support you every step of the way. We can do this together!!
Till next Hot Messy Monday!
4 comments:
Thank you for your encouragement and positive attitude!
I found you over at Sarah's blog and have enjoyed catching up on your posts. I too am obsessed with my fitness pal app. Nothing bums me out more though than seeing my almost at my calorie limit at lunch time! Bad breakfast food and soda is my nemesis. Congrats on the weight loss though and I wish you continued success!
Thanks! I just want to encourage others and let them know that if I can, they can too!
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