I'm disappointed but not surprised, and this week wasn't without it's lessons. I know that being organized and planning meals is key for my budget, and this week proved just how important it is for my weight loss too. I didn't have time to plan ahead before I went to the grocery store so instead of shopping for specific meals, I stocked up on frozen Lean Cuisine meals. I know they're not an ideal meal, but they're convenient and I thought they'd get me through the week. I was wrong... so wrong. And snacks? I thought I could make it through the week without those too. I can't. After my normal breakfast of wheat toast and peanut butter, I'd have my Lean Cuisine for lunch and drink plenty of water throughout the day. That's it, nothing else. By the time I got home at night, I was starving. You know that kind of starving where you'd eat the paint off the walls if you could? That's what I felt every night. I'd eat a sensible dinner but that wasn't enough because I hadn't sustained myself enough throughout the day. I was still hungry and even though I tried to conquer the hunger pains, I caved in and shoved food in pie hole to stop them. I tried to keep the snacks healthy but most nights they were crackers, and lots of them. Not eating enough through the day is definitely not the way to go for me to lose weight!
This week I've already gone grocery shopping and planned my meals. I've stocked up on plenty of veggies to eat throughout the day as snacks along with hummus. I have crackers to eat for another snack along with Laughing Cow cheese wedges. If I need another snack throughout the day, I'll eat a piece of fruit. I made salads to take along with my lunches. This week I'll consume less calories than I did last week but I'll be eating more food and feel more full.
I'll also keep drinking my water. I like to get 100 oz. in every day and I was good at that during the first part of the week, but once I kept snacking at night I felt like I was blowing my week and thus didn't stick to my plan as much as I should have the remaining few days. That won't happen this week.
As for exercise, I've started back on the C25K program. It's pretty frustrating to start back at the beginning when I had made so much progress this summer and fall, but that's what happens when you totally give it up for a couple of months. I'm disappointed in myself for that, but I'm choosing to look ahead instead of behind.
Alex had a great idea... that each week for our weigh-in we implement a new challenge! Nothing drastic, nothing over the top... just a few minutes added to your daily routine to help make small improvements. This week we both wanted to work on our abs after a few too many holiday indulgences so we're adding this to our workouts...
I'll leave you with this inspiration for the week ahead... it doesn't come from me, it comes from Mama Laughlin. In her post yesterday she said "you don't have to settle for mom jeans, or just feeling "okay" about yourself. You CAN feel amazing." I'm holding onto that this week to push me through... those works struck me, and I know they're going to stick with me too.
If you blog and posted a 'Weigh-In Wednesday' post, please grab the button above and enter your link in the list below. If you don't blog, feel free to leave your info in the comments section so that you can share in the journey. Whether you blog or not, I hope you'll click through the links in the linkup list below and get to know others and read about their fitness journey!
20 comments:
Great job girl 2lbs loss is awesome especially after the holidays. Be proud of yourself! You'll get back there with running!
2.2 is good! really good! that means you burned 7,700 calories more then you consumed! Think of it that way, that's amazing!
that is AMAZING lady!!!! and I am linking my post to you guys, but I am too tech challenged to figure out what to do with that adorable button. help? thanks! keep up the great work!!
Hey a loss is a loss and 2.2 is really awesome! Pat yourself on the back you deserve it! AND SMILE!!!!
Just got my link up in :) 2.2 in the negative is a loss. Just so long as the scale keeps going down and not up...you are victorious!!! Slow and steady wins the race...I tell myself that every single day. Awesome job!
hey i stil say 2.2 lbs is very good! way better than me who probably gained! it's so hard to get back on track after the holidays!
Be proud of that loss! It is more than what I did :)
Thanks for the link up and challenge! I really need this motivation.
2013 is going to be a great year!
I'm so excited to do Weigh-in Wednesday with you :)
I think your 2.2lbs is awesome!
Snacks are a killer for me, too. I always think I can do without and then I get ravenous and start seeking out crap. It's a fine balance.
Can't wait to hear your progress with couch to 5k!
2 pounds is amazing. I bet you will see even more next week. I like the ab challenge. The abs is something I always neglect.
I definitely think you should be proud of the 2 pound loss. It takes a lot of work especially during the holidays to lose weight. I am down 2 pounds in the past two months and I'm looking to lose about another 7 in the next two months. I would like to invite you to my blog for weight loss wednesdays. I would love it if you guest posted sometime about your story or some good tips. Esther Norine Designs
I'm going to start participating next Wednesday! And my plan was going to be posting my workout plan for the week!! Great minds think alike! Weight loss has to be intentional. It doesn't just happen! Thanks girls!!
Erin a 2.2 loss is amazing! I saw that on MFP and I was cheering for you in my head. Also--you planned your meals?!? That's a big deal for you!! You're already making progress. I think I may be starting the C25K program over too...I'm down to only being able to run 5 mins compared to 25 when I stopped using it. Boo.
2.2 is the berries! How many people can say they've done that the week between Christmas and New Years? Not this girl! You deserve a trophy. This is my first link up ever. Thanks for popping my cherry, I only made one mistake. I typed in my generic URL rather than the link to my actual post. I'll do better next week.
Any chance you'd do a post on your menu's for the week? Or maybe just give a few new ideas each week of meal ideas? Thanks! And good luck! I wish I could join in but will have to wait until July after the baby is born.
Thanks for linking all of us up. I love this. I've been following you for awhile and love your blog. =)
2.2 lbs is awesome!!! I haven't weighed yet today. Totally scared of the scale today. I know it is going to be bad!! But great job! Once I am back from Vacay I will link up.
2.2 is awesome!!
I see riding boots in your future! I have been making your chicken/veggie mix the past two days and I can't get enough! Thank uou so much for hosting this linkup. I love it!
Erin I LOVE reading your blog and I'm super excited about weigh in wed!!! Can't wait to lose this weight together!
I'd be happy with 2.2 loss!
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