After last weeks sad realization, I buckled down this week and really focused on some healthy habits. I hit the scale, and I’m down 1.4. This is a victory for me, for sure. I hope to take off roughly 1lb/week. We shall see how this goes.
This biggest change was in my schedule. As I had mentioned before, I tend to gain weight in the summer because of the lack of structure. I planned out my days in advance and made sure that I wouldn’t have too much down-time at home (my downfall for snacking). For the most part, I stuck with it. I ate loads of beautiful fresh fruits and veggies, and when I went to a friends house for grilling on Saturday, I brought some healthy fresh foods (I knew there wouldn’t be here).
This week, I’m going to continue with my schedule and eating habits. I think I’ll also try a few more recipes to post. Overall, I think this week was a success and I plan to be down another pound next week.
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So after a few weeks hiatus, I hit the scale. It could have been bad - very bad. All things considered, it wasn’t as bad as it could have been. But…
I’m up. like 3lbs. I know this doesn’t seem like much, but when I think of how long and how much effort it takes me to lose 3lbs… it’s pretty daunting.
So, I’m buckling down. I had become a bit lax on most things in the last month, but as of yesterday, I have begun journaling EVERY vittle that touches these lips. I am forcing myself to get my stretching and run in every morning – no matter how long/short – every week day. It can’t be an option.
I generally gain weight during the summer. I think it’s due to the fact that there is less structure and more spontaneous activity. This summer, I’ve “scheduled” out most of my days. I’m making sure that I’m not spending any unnecessary downtime at home – that’s a potential binge-central.
Anyhow, I’m back on the straight and narrow. I’ll go back to weighing in each Wednesday. I’ll let you know how my journey is going on Wed.
So I’ve stayed exactly the same this week. I’m pretty pleased with that. As I’ve noted in previous posts, I hope to average about a 1/2 lb loss per week. Each of the last two weeks has shown a 2+ lb loss. That’s not a realistic loss pattern for me.
I’m keeping with everything that’s been working. I’ll check in next week and discuss other indicators of weight-loss (taking measurements).
I’ve been keeping you updated on my slim down. Since last Wednesday, a mere week ago, I dropped another 2.4lbs! That’s a lot when you have little to lose in the first place. I think I’ll taper off soon, but my goal is to have a steady average loss of about 1/2 lb per week.
What’s working… the same things that were working as last week! I’ve been getting in even more raw veggies, and generally eating clean, otherwise.
I’ll check in with you next Wednesday!
Last week I posted (Weight Loss: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly) about how I gained a few pounds over the last 3 weeks. Well, in the last week 2 have fallen off. I will weigh again next Wednesday and let you know how it goes.
What’s working…
- writing down every little morsel of food/drink that touches my lips
- eating 7-9 servings of fruits and veggies daily (more than half of which are raw)
- drinking loads of water
- SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP
- exercise (this is always a constant for me, so nothing new here – just do something)
Goals for this week…
- more variety
- consistent strength training
- incorporate nuts/seeds other than my usual almonds, almond butter, peanuts, etc…
I’ll check in next Wednesday with updates on my progress –
The good: I’m not overweight. I wouldn’t even qualify as “chubby” or “heavy.” My BMI is well within the range that is determined healthy for my height. I’m very active and have excellent blood pressure, health history, etc.
The bad: I’m currently in a weight-loss mindset. This is for neither health necessities nor aesthetics, but athleticism, I guess. Right now, I’m not at my optimum shape for athletic performance. I can think of a time (only about 1.5-2 years ago) when I was at this “fighting weight.” That is where I’m trying to get.
The ugly: I generally weigh myself weekly. This way, I can monitor fluctuations without getting too crazy with the day to day changes. Until yesterday, my last weight check was April 9. It was a good one. A great one, arguably. I was right on track. For some reason (many reasons, actually) I didn’t weigh myself for nearly three weeks! Here it is: Yesterday I faced the music. The scale had jumped a whopping 5.5 lbs!
What does it all mean?
It means a few things… When I am consistently following the goals below, I see desired results (a slow, steady loss – like .5-1 lb/week).
- Write everything down. Sometimes this could keep me from eating something that may not be too healthy. Other times, I scarf the fries down anyway, write it down, and feel much more pressure to make a healthy choice next time.
- Exercise. This one I don’t usually have any trouble doing.
- Fruits and Veggies. USDA guidelines recommend about 5 servings of fruits and veggies per day. I shoot for 5-7 servings. I like to get most of them raw.
- Water, water, water.
- Sleep. I am a huge fan of sleep. I may be one of the only twenty-somethings who prefers her head on a pillow at 9:30 on a Thursday night to happy hour… I think a good night of sleep is worth it’s weight in gold.
My biggest downfall was not writing down my food consumption. Throughout the last three weeks, I was exercising almost daily, sleeping well, drinking water, and getting my greens. This week I’m back to journaling food. I’ll let you know what the result is next week.
*Also — I’m not a doctor. Or even a health professional for that matter. This is what works for me.
