Week 4 WI.

Hello ladies, hope you all had a wonderful day. And hope all of you that had the opportunity went out and voted!! Sorry I couldn't think of a better title.

Well, as you know my WI was today. And it was what I expected, a gain. 1.2lbs to be exact. For that I am not mad. I thought the damage was way worse. My leader was sweet and supportive as ever. She said it could be because I lost so much weight in the beginning. I have a total loss of 7lbs this past month I've been on WW. And I also have to take into consideration that TOM is/was here this past week. Then my Superbowl splurge eating on Sunday. I am taking responsibility for the past week but I'm also letting it go. I am not stopping, I'm not giving up and I know I will meet goal. This journey is not for the weak or quitters. I am neither of those so I will continue on.

I may have gained weight this week but I have also gained other things. I have gained an understanding of how the body reacts to certain foods and exercises. I have gained an understanding about how weight flucuates and changes daily. I have gained a love for WW and what it's teaching me. I have gained an appreciation for Smart Ones ;) ANd most importantly I've gained an appreciation for all of you ladies for coming here and encouraging me day after day, it is one of the reasons I'm still on this journey. On any other previous weight loss attempt I would have quit at this point. I would come up with tons of reasons that this isn't working and my body is failing me and stop. But now I know, I'm more knowledgable. So onward and downward is the only way for me to go!

I was sitting at the light thinking about the last time I attempted to lose weight. This past summer. I just did 50-60 minutes of cardio and ate small meals and snacks. Simply cutting calories and exercising. BUT the big difference is I didn't weigh in the whole time I did it. For 2 months I just worked out and ate less without ever stepping on the scale. So I had to measure my success in other ways. I know being on WW won't allow me to do that but I now know the scale is a vice. I will NOT weigh in at the gym. I will only step on the scale once a week at WW and at WW only!

I have also went back to menu planning. Giving myself to much rope to hang myself with freeballin my meals daily. A menu will make sure I'm on track and eating right. I also have to stay away from those damn 100 calorie snacks. I'm eating atleast 2 a day with my snacks at school. But if I cut them out I don't know WHAT to replace them with. I also need to find some filling breakfast foods that's low in points. The problem I'm having is feeling so damn hungry in the afternoon. I get pains and it's just not a good feeling. I have exercising under control, if I get this eating I will be well on my way. Suggestions are welcome!

Today was my off day at the gym. I will resume tomorrow morning at 7:30am. Tomorrow starts my 2 a day training. I will do it Monday's and Wednesday's. Please pray I can get up! And my neighbor that goes to WW says she will be calling me to go work out in the morning. She said she will call and call til I pick up. JUST WHAT I NEEDED! I'm really happy she is doing that. What an extra push. I hate telling people no so I will crawl my tired butt out of the bed. She started incorporating exercise in with WW and loss 2lbs this week, she was so happy. I'm glad she is doing this. I'm glad she's there with me. It's so nice to have someone to relate to there with me. Although the meetings are PACKED with "resolutioners."

So I'm fine, I really am. I'm not mad, sad or angry with today's WI. It just pushes me to work and try harder this week. I want to lose 3lbs (I know, I know) so I can get to my 10lb loss mark. 7 work outs and planned eating will get me there, I know it.

Menu for tomorrow:
B- Weight control oatmeal(I hate it but I'm willing to scarf it down) and banana
S-Wheat thins & apple
L-Grilled chicken salad
S- Sugar free pudding & v8
D-Smart one & steamed veggies

I have to work on the feeling between satisfied and when I'm actually still hungry after eating. I also need to get rid of this sweet tooth. I hate TOM takes it with him, although I've had it for a while. And I've been chewing gum all day and it's not really helping, ugh!

Ok, I've written enough. I'm off to shower and sleep.

Today's Quote:
Live the life you love, love the life you live.

Good attitude!

I like your attitude. Even though the scale didn't rule in your favor, like you said you have gained on other important things. Don't worry we will kick the scales A%$ next week! Planning menus saves so much time. I just started this week it takes out all the guess work when it comes to figuring out what you are going to eat. Right now I only plan a day or two ahead of time but hopefully I will get better and someday reach a week. Its just so hard to think that far in advance.

As far as alternative snacks, you can't go wrong with fruit. I made a challenge to myself to eat a fruit or veggie with every meal no matter what even if I do go over the recommended daily servings. Its so much healthier. I had to cut my snacking as well because it was getting out of control,  so that is what I decided to go with.  I'm curious to see what others have to suggest.

Oh and the scale I know a way we can get around it. I was thinking about doing this for a whole month so I can get rid of my bad habit. The next time we go to weigh in how about we step on the scale backwards?  I think that is a good idea, not knowing how you are doing kinda keeps you to stay focused and stay on track. Say if we did this for a month we would see a big loss versus a small one, and it would incourage us to keep going and not focus on the scale so much. I think we should do it for the next two weigh ins and if we can handle it push for a month. I know it will be hard not to look at the card but we can bring an envelope to the weigh in and ask the leader to seal it up as soon as she gets our weight and just do the same thing every weigh in until we our ready to know our weight. Let me know what you think.  I've made up my mind. I will start this week. 

Sorry for the long post again. I probably should have emailed you instead.  I promise I didn't do it on purpose. I should be sleep, but as usual I'm up waisting my resting time. I need to stop this bad habit. Maybe I should set a bed time for myself! lol  Goodnight and have a good one!

Hey girl,

I just wanted to say hi.  I was in the same boat as you this week. I'm expecting a gain.  WI is tomorrow.  I hope you are well.  Thinking of you!

=D

You've really evolved during your journey and I'm so glad we're able to help you with this....you know..I couldn't have done it without you girls either

7 pounds in one month is an AMAZING accomplishment girl =D Imagine..if it were you a few months ago, you'd still be the same weight as before or even heavier!

Glad your neighbor will help you out with your weightloss too...keep us posted!! Take care and keep planning ;)

Ok...

A gain...is ok.  You will shed it quickly by working it out!

Your positivity is most important.  Keep it up!

You can do this!  You will do this!  We are here for you!

:-)

I'm sorry about the gain but I am super happy that you didn't let it get you down. You have a fantastic attitude and that is going to carry you so far! I am so proud of you!

Congrats!

On your new understanding!  That darn scale is a backstabber!!!  It can be your friend one min and your enemy the next!!!  Good luck with the next WI

I'll gain too!

So I'm right there with you.  When I WI tomorrow, it ain't gonna be pretty.  But that's okay. 

Glad you're menu planning again.  I think that helps tremendously!

That's the way!

I'm glad you're not letting the gain get you down.  There is no doubt in my mind you will succeed as long as you continue expressing your feelings in this blog.

Take care!

Angel

Positive

You have such a positive attitude and it is because of that you will succeed.  Keep up the GREAT work and it is motivating to all of us to see that u dust yourself off and keep pushing!