Week 3 of 20 weigh in! Did I make it?

No :(

but I ALMOST did! 1.6 lbs down

3 weeks in a row I have lost...albeit last week I did not lose much, but I did lose! I am going to really push it this week to lose the 2 lbs that I've committed to each week. Total I have lost 4.8 lbs, and I'm supposed to be at 6 lbs. Maybe I can even push it to make up for the 1.2 lbs I'm behind!

I lost 1.6 lbs this week, and I wasn't necessarily what I would call "good". Imagine how much I could lose if I didn't sneak a brownie or a cookie here and there! I'm going to be committed this week to ixnay on the weetsay. No more sweets.

Also, I'm pledging to go to the gym 4 times this week. I'm loving the morning workouts! Watching the sunrise over your bar bells is a lovely feeling. Honestly, when I work out in the morning I am more energized all day...and then I'm DONE for the day and can do whatever I want after work. Definitely loving the morning workout.

So, this week:

Attainable goal: 2 lbs
Lofty goal: 3.2 lbs (to catch up)
Days at the gym: Aiming for 4

So far, I have lost 4.8 lbs, which is as much as "Angel" here below:

Attention everyone!

I, for the first time in my adult life, have run a mile without stopping. I usually walk run/walk run, but on Friday morning at 6 AM, I took my first big step in training for a 5k! I am so proud of myself! To some it may be silly to celebrate 1 mile, but to me, it's something I've been working very hard for, and it is not that easy for me or my body. It is quite an achievement!

Now that I know I CAN do it, I'm going to hold myself to it! Next up, 2 miles!

In other news, I weigh in on Wednesday, and I'm fearing the worst. I have been BAD this week. It was a rough week on me and I have fallen off the wagon. I'm getting myself back on track and getting serious! I just hope I don't gain this Wednesday. I'm already behind in my self challenge, I've got to step it up! I've just got to stay motivated and not give into temptation.

Off to bed, gym at 6 AM!

Week 2 of 20 weigh in! Did I make it?

No :(

But I did lose .6 lbs!

I was disappointed this morning when I stepped on the scale and saw that I only lost .6 lbs. Despite my 5 days working out and eating (for the most part) on course, I wish that my number were higher. But it's ok. Losing .6 is better than staying the same! That puts my total loss in 2 weeks at 3.2 lbs, which is as much as little "Tinkerbell" below weighs (disclaimer! These are not my dogs. I just find them on google and wish they were my dogs)


But I'm going to end on a positive note here, because although I am disappointed I lost less than my goal, I am excited that I did lose period. And I am very proud of myself for working out 5 times this week. And I'm proud at my progress during my workouts too. I am definitely seeing a change!

I've started going to the gym in the morning. Like 6 AM. I know, crazy! But I actually really love it. #1 I really like Bryan, the trainer. He is super positive and upbeat. #2, I've burned 800 calories by sunrise, it's awesome! And the very best part of it all is that I get to come home and do whatever, my evenings are not taken away by the gym any longer. I feel so free. So, I might switch to be a morning gym person ALL the time...I just have to convince Jenn to do the same...

I need to do a more educational post soon, I'm sure you're all bored of just reading of my mini goals. Just need to crack open JM's book again, and I've got plenty to talk about!

Week 1 of 20 weigh in! Did I make it?

YES!

2.6 lbs!

I lost as much this week as this little doggie weighs (apparently named Cameron Diaz) which is not a lot...but still commendable for one weeks time!


I hate little dogs, but I have to admit, that thing is pretty cute. OK! So, I am amazed at how well I did. Basically it came down to restarting my counting of the calories, not cheating (minus my mishap yesterday), and exercising. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you are actually aware of your #s and determined to meet a goal. Now, I just have to do this for another 19 weeks!!!

Thank you for all your encouragement everyone :)