Okay I weighed in week one and although it was rather disappointing, I'm not going to sabotage myself.
The scale showed a gain of 2.8lbs. which I know is not an accurate reflection of the effort I put it. I exercised every day and I know that has something to do with it. I also worked on Saturday night and by the end of the night both of my knees were incredibly swollen. I know that also affected my WI because I could still feel the water I was retaining from the night before.
Like I said, I won't let it get me down and I'm glad I went to my meeting and weighed in despite knowing what the scale would say.
Today I had a back spasm when I was putting my puppy's food on the floor. So I'm taking it easy and resting for today, hopefully I can get back to my normal routine tomorrow!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Week 1 Reward!!
I officially earned my week 1 reward...
What's better than 1 O.P.I. nail polish? 4 of them! I wanted a red or pink color and I hit the jackpot. Plus, who doesn't love Minnie Mouse??
I earned my reward by staying on plan throughout the week. I had at minimum of 20 min. structured activity per day (with one rest day), but I usually had more like 35 or 40 minutes. I tracked everything and I stayed within all of my points, but just barely. I ate all of my WP's and AP's...every last one. I also did a great job on my GHG's. There were a couple of days I forgot to take my multi-vitamin or didn't get in my oils. I let myself pass on these because I hit the important ones (in my opinion).
Next week I plan to continue on this track and keep up with the things I did well. I also plan to make improvements by trying not to use all of my AP's and making sure to get every single one of those GHG's every day.
My first WI is on Sunday and I have decided that whatever the number is, doesn't matter. I know that I did everything that I could to follow the plan as prescribed by WW and whether or not that results in a large weight loss does not change how I feel...which is healthy and in control.
So this means today is Day 1 of Week 2. Today hasn't started out great, but also not terribly. I woke up early but just could not get my butt in gear to do my daily workout. I think it has to do with the weather.
But, I am meeting some friends out tonight for drinks and dinner and I know I will feel better about indulging a little if I get some AP's in after work. So that's my action plan for today. I'll check back in on Sunday after my WI!
I earned my reward by staying on plan throughout the week. I had at minimum of 20 min. structured activity per day (with one rest day), but I usually had more like 35 or 40 minutes. I tracked everything and I stayed within all of my points, but just barely. I ate all of my WP's and AP's...every last one. I also did a great job on my GHG's. There were a couple of days I forgot to take my multi-vitamin or didn't get in my oils. I let myself pass on these because I hit the important ones (in my opinion).
Next week I plan to continue on this track and keep up with the things I did well. I also plan to make improvements by trying not to use all of my AP's and making sure to get every single one of those GHG's every day.
My first WI is on Sunday and I have decided that whatever the number is, doesn't matter. I know that I did everything that I could to follow the plan as prescribed by WW and whether or not that results in a large weight loss does not change how I feel...which is healthy and in control.
So this means today is Day 1 of Week 2. Today hasn't started out great, but also not terribly. I woke up early but just could not get my butt in gear to do my daily workout. I think it has to do with the weather.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
I'm back!
It's been awhile and I've been floundering. I've been gaining and losing the same 5 lbs. since January. But here I am, back at it again and this time it is going to stick. I've made some real changes in my attitude and made a few action plans that I think are going to make this doable.
The bottom line is: I want this more than anything. I want to be healthy. I'm scared I will gain back all that I've already lost. I don't want to slide backwards. I'm a happier person when I'm on track.
Here's what I've done: I went back to meetings, I set non-weight goals (i.e. goals regarding my own behaviors), and I've made a plan and I'm sticking to it.
I have 4 weeks until I go on vacation and I want to set myself up with some success before going to the beach. This way I won't be derailed...or just use vacation as an excuse to continue to engage in poor eating habits.
Here's my plan. For every week (Friday-Thursday) that I:
A. Track every Bight Lick and Taste (BLT's) and stay within points (including AP's and WP's)
2. Get at least 20 min. of structured activity in (except for 1 rest day)
D. Meet all of the Good Health Guidlines (GHG's)
I earn some type of reward. This week it's a new nail polish and unless I go overboard tonight (which I won't) I've earned it! My theory is this, all of the criteria that I have set for myself in order to earn the rewards is within my control. The problem with setting weight-related goals is that the scale does not always reflect the effort that you've put in...for whatever reason. Regardless of whether or not the scale moves in the direction I want it to, at least I will know that I have earned a reward based on my own behavior. And due to the science behind the WW PointsPlus plan if I meet all of these criteria, I will lose eventually.
I'm not getting any younger (I'll be 30 in less than a year) and I don't want to be obsese for the rest of my life. So here we go, this is the beginning of this phase of this journey that I've been on for 11 years. I'm going to record it all here, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I can't say that I'm not giving up this time, because I've never really given up, but I am sticking it out this time because I know that the benefits I reap will be ten-fold.
Jami
The bottom line is: I want this more than anything. I want to be healthy. I'm scared I will gain back all that I've already lost. I don't want to slide backwards. I'm a happier person when I'm on track.
Here's what I've done: I went back to meetings, I set non-weight goals (i.e. goals regarding my own behaviors), and I've made a plan and I'm sticking to it.
I have 4 weeks until I go on vacation and I want to set myself up with some success before going to the beach. This way I won't be derailed...or just use vacation as an excuse to continue to engage in poor eating habits.
Here's my plan. For every week (Friday-Thursday) that I:
A. Track every Bight Lick and Taste (BLT's) and stay within points (including AP's and WP's)
2. Get at least 20 min. of structured activity in (except for 1 rest day)
D. Meet all of the Good Health Guidlines (GHG's)
I earn some type of reward. This week it's a new nail polish and unless I go overboard tonight (which I won't) I've earned it! My theory is this, all of the criteria that I have set for myself in order to earn the rewards is within my control. The problem with setting weight-related goals is that the scale does not always reflect the effort that you've put in...for whatever reason. Regardless of whether or not the scale moves in the direction I want it to, at least I will know that I have earned a reward based on my own behavior. And due to the science behind the WW PointsPlus plan if I meet all of these criteria, I will lose eventually.
I'm not getting any younger (I'll be 30 in less than a year) and I don't want to be obsese for the rest of my life. So here we go, this is the beginning of this phase of this journey that I've been on for 11 years. I'm going to record it all here, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I can't say that I'm not giving up this time, because I've never really given up, but I am sticking it out this time because I know that the benefits I reap will be ten-fold.
Jami
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