Ok when I made my goals I didn’t calculate being a woman. This week was my time of the month and this morning’s weigh in put me at gaining .4 lb. The thought crossed my mind that I might not show having lost a pound last night and thought I would be really upset but when I faced the scale this morning. I was not discouraged at all! That is small amount of water retention weight that will be gone by next week. Another great factor is that I usually gain a more than that during this time and that means I actually did lose some weight, I just don’t know how much. Where is all this positive energy coming from?
I am surprised but this is starting to feel less like a change and more like a life style I have chosen! Making good choices is becoming easier and easier because it is becoming a part of who I am, not something I am trying to become. I think this change in my eating habits is really lifting my self esteem and mood (it might also be the coffee). I really like having the choice and knowing I am doing what is best for my body so I can utilize it for a long time.
I worked out three times this week for an hour and although I was SUPER sore I felt refreshed. I am going to continue to work out next week so my muscles get used to the routine and won’t stay sore. My goal for next Sunday is to have lost 2.4 pounds, to make up for this week and continue on my pound a week. It going to take a little more buckling down but I can do it with some extra cardio and good choices!
Trevor update: doing great! He lost 2.2 pounds this week by not drinking cokes J
Mandi, you are really inspiring me to rethink some of the poor choices I've been making a habit...you're doing so great! Go Mandi...rah, rah, rah! (you have to imagine me with pom poms and a cute little sweater with a big M on it. and maybe a skirt too)
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