Snack Time!

I was so hungry today but I was good.

Week 2 Recap

During week 1 I only met my goal once, on Wednesday. Week 2 I met my goal twice, on Monday and Tuesday. I was close on Wednesday, but not quite, and then lost track for the rest of the week.

I also went to one spinning class and one yoga class.

It definitely helped prepping my food in advance. I ran into trouble Thursday and Friday when I ran out of prepped lunches and hard boiled eggs for breakfast. I have to be better about cheating when I eat out.

I'm getting better, though. I'm showing improvement. This week's goal is to hit target at least three times, continue to prep meals, and to continue to exercise. I have a free appointment with a personal trainer tomorrow, too, so we'll see what advice I get.

Weigh In

10/07 - 206.6
10/12 - 201.8
10/20 - 205.0

Okay, so not the best progress. Fluctuations.

But.

A, hopefully, actual loss of 1.6 lbs. in 13 days. Based on a diet I started on 10/12... only 8 days ago. So let's hope for the best.

Revaluation. Considering I have MyFitnessPal set to 1 lb a week, either I completely fail and gained 4 lbs last week, which, considering last week is a wash, is still unlikely, or, overall, I'm on track.

I give it a yay! I turned the scale! Let's just hope I keep it turned this time.

Week 1

Well, I said I was gonna work on my diet this week, and I did start. I drank more liquids, cut back on caramel coffees, and went to one yoga class. I didn't weigh in because, well, I only hit my calorie budget once last week.  Maybe I should. I'll post separately with my weigh in.

This week I've already prepped my lunches. I just have to add protein to a couple of the salads. I'm going to make chicken salad with leftover chicken. Until then lunch protein is cheese and lean ham with salad, hummus, and light dressing.

I also made sure I have plenty of yogurt stocked up for breakfast. I might add oatmeal back in, one packet, since I'm eating two light yogurts to feel full and get to lunch. I finally got myself to consistently eat morning eggs by hard boiling them. Boy, do those smell, but, boy, are they good. And breakfast coffee. Gotta have coffee.

Now I just have to watch myself at dinner. Fingers crossed.

Week 1 to FOREVER

Restart button!

I'm going to keep track and post by the week now. It's much easier. And less annoying.

Overall Goals:
-Lose weight
-Decrease BMI
-Fit into clothing better
-Eat healthier
-DO SOMETHING THAT I CAN MAINTAIN

Food Goals:
-Eat less than 1600 calories per day, which will be shared as a weekly average
-Eat a moderately protein rich diet with low carb intake
-Drink 64 oz. of fluid per day
-Cut out calorie high foods and snacks
-CUT OUT ALL DRINKS WITH CALORIES (*except for occasional juice and excluding milk) INCLUDING CREAMERS,  COFFEE WITH SUGAR, *JUICE, AND ALCOHOL (I will be limited to black tea and coffee, and water)

Exercise Goals:
-Build healthy exercise habits
-Exercise 3-5 times per week for a minimum of 30 minutes per session
-Incorporate strength and cardio routines
-Focus on overall body toning and weight loss
-Wait to use targeted workouts until further into weight loss when there is more awareness of body shape

I want to do yoga and zumba, because I like them! I want to walk 10,000 steps per day! I want to be healthy and stop carrying all this bulk around! These are things I want! Here goes, right?