Updated Stats

Ok, so this week wasn't as bad as I thought... I went down... Only .4 but that's better than up! October 31 is my 10-15 pounds down goal... and I am DETERMINED to do it! 

I used some flex yesterday... but only 4 AND I earned 10 activity points.  So I feel good about yesterday.  I am on a good path for today and am feeling good about this week. 

Off to do some Rockin' Body with Shaun T. 

I WILL see good results on the scale this week and even if I don't, I want to feel good about the decisions I made.  Keep sending the love and good thoughts.   I appreciate all of your support!  

Here are my stats by week

Week 1 Loss: 

• Total from WW reboot: -3.8 pounds
• Total from original WW start: -22.6 pounds

Week 2 Loss: 

• Weekly total: -3.6 pounds
• Total from WW reboot: -7.4 pounds
• Total from original WW start: -26.2 pounds

Week 3 Loss: 

• Weekly total: -.4 pounds
• Total from WW reboot: -7.8 pounds
• Total from original WW start: -26.6 pounds

Week 4 Gain: 

• Weekly total: +.8 pounds
• Total from WW reboot: -6.6 pounds
• Total from original WW start: -25.8 pounds

Week 5 Loss:

• Weekly total: -.4 pounds
• Total from WW reboot: -7.4 pounds
• Total from original WW start: -26.2 pounds

7.4/10-15 pounds.  2 weeks until my first goal.  I got this.  

You heard it here first...

I have decided that I really think my key to success is by not using any flex on Wednesday and Thursdays. The weeks that I have been successful, I didn't use any extra points on Wednesday or Thursday. I think that it helps me keep things in check.  This week I did not save my points.  I used a lot on Wednesday... And then on Thursday I used more... And then on Friday I used more... An on Saturday I used more... 

And then...  I fell off on Sunday.
I tried to get on again today.  
I stayed off today. 
I am trying to get back on right now. 

But I know that tomorrow isn't going to go as well...  Perhaps I will start my week tomorrow... No flex on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday... that sounds like a great plan... 

October 31 is still 17 days away.  I can do it.  I can do it.  I can do it. 

Tuesday's Weigh In

Well, as expected I went up this week.  I knew I was going to and now it is time to get back on track.  

Here is the problem.  Perhaps I shall use the words personal challenge instead... When I gain, that night I eat whatever I want, and it's a hard habit to break.  I tracked everything I ate yesterday but it wasn't good.  I went over by 21 points.  I used 21 of my 49 flex points for the week on the first day of my new WW week.  That's so annoying. 

So, instead, I will make sure that I don't use flex again until Sunday when I have a double game day. Those are tricky days... and I need all the points I can get. 

Here is the plan: 

• Thursday-- No workout, no flex
• Friday-- Workout with Court, no flex 
• Saturday-- Workout in the am, 5-10 flex 
• Sunday-- Workout in the am, flex+activity points 
• Monday-- Workout with Court, no flex 
• Tuesday-- WEIGH IN DAY! 

Food wise today is looking good! 

It's going to be a good week.  I can do it, I can do it, I can do it... 

If you see me, ask me how it's going!  AND if I have been drinking enough water! 

It's Not All Sunshine and Roses? And it's not all about food...

Yesterday I started a "woe is me entry" about how much this week has sucked. Hence the "It's Not All Sunshine and Roses" title.

But last night I performed in my choir's cabaret.  It was one of the most fun events I have ever performed in.  

And all night I didn't think about food.  I struggled to find an outfit, but when I landed on one, the evening wasn't about food.  It was about supporting an important cause, singing my heart out, and hanging with my friends.  

Tomorrow night I might not be excited with my weigh-in but today I am focusing on getting back on the wagon and feeling good about yesterday! 

For those of you who aren't friends with me on Facebook, here is the performance from last night. 

Enjoy!

On A Better Path

So this week I only lost .4 pounds. 

At first I was mad.  I've been working my butt off and I only lost .4 pounds. 

But everyone I told said something like, "Emily, at least you didn't gain."  And after 4 people telling me, I started to believe it.

Regardless of what the scale said, I KNOW that I am making good choices.  I am working out 3 times a week.  Eating healthier meals.  Tracking what I am eating.  I can tell that I have more energy and that I am happier! 

I KNOW I am making myself healthier!

And I feel good! 

Next week I will hopefully lose more than .4 pounds. 

But no matter what, I WILL keep on this healthier track! 

Thanks for all your support!  Keep up the emails and Facebook messages!