Week 1 results and week 2 goals

Highs and lows this week.  Some of the highs - I lost 2.8 lbs...I exercised 3 times...I made some good food choices...I joined extraPounds and I am tracking my journey...I am holding myself accountable.  Some of the lows - My emotions are all over the place...I made bad food choices...I cheated quite a bit...I beat myself up way too much.

I did discover that I need to have a more concrete plan.  I can't just wing it.  I need to put in writing exactly what my weekly goals are and review them every day.  So, here we go.

I know there are many more things that I can be doing, but I want to keep the list reasonable so that I don't get overwhelmed and discouraged.  I am hoping that these things will become habits and I can expand on them and add to my goals.

Looking at it, it seems so easy...but the reality is it is anything but easy.  If anyone has an advice or suggestions I would love to hear them. 

Here's to a good weekend!

I'm starving!

I'm starving....or so my brain is telling me.  Though honestly, I think it is mainly mental.  I'm making good food choices and I am by no means going hungry...but I keep thinking of all the "good" things that I'm not eating.  I am really trying to re-train myself on what is "good" - unfortunately my brain still thinks chocolate is "good"!   I have lost 2.5 lbs so far!  It's a good thing too because it keeps me motivated...even through the cravings. 

I went on another walk this afternoon...my 3 year old came with me and I found myself walking much faster in order to keep up with him!  I didn't walk as far as yesterday, but it was much brisker pace.  We also played at the park and worked in the yard, so it was an active day.  Besides, it kept me out of the house and it's much easier to resist those "good" foods when I'm not around them.  I'm exhausted, but happy.

I'm proud of my will power so far...I keep hoping and praying that I will contine to make good food choices.  I keep reminding myself that I am doing this for me, for my husband and kids.  I want to be around to see them grow up.  I want to enjoy them and not be on the sidelines watching.  I can do this...I just wish I wasn't starving!   

"W" Words

Water, Walks, Weight.  I have been trying to focus on the first two today and not worry so much about the last one.  I keep telling myself that water is my friend ...drink lots!  I went on a 30 minute walk earlier today and I will try to get another walk in this evening.  I don't want to obsess about the weight (which is very hard for me)...rather, I want to focus on being more healthful.  I keep reminding myself that my journey is going to be a long one and to have patience with myself.  I am feeling good and I'm still motivated.  Cheers!  (picture water glasses clinking)

Yeah!

I sit here with a small smile on my face, because I just weighed myself and I lost 1 lb.  It's a little itty bitty pound, but it's a start and it is motivating me to try harder today.  Like anything new, it's easy to be excited at the beginning.  In the past I have gotten discouraged by the seemingly overwhelming amount of weight I need to lose.  That discouragment has led to giving up.  This time I am going to celebrate the baby steps and embrace small changes (losing 1 lb, making a good food choice, going for a walk, etc).  It's a little scary seeing everything in black and white...but it is also exciting because it helps to see my commitment as real.

Day 1

Today is the day.  I have made the commitment to myself to truly focus on losing weight and becoming healthier.  Not only is this what is best for me, but it is what is best for my family.  I'm tired of not having enough energy to play with my kids.  I'm tired of being too embarrased to go swimming with them, or bike riding, or on park rides and so many other things.  Today I am making small changes and attainable goals in order to reach the end of my journey a happy, healthy and lighter woman!