Last week’s weight: 173.4
This week’s weight: 173.4
Change this week: 0
Total weight lost: 36.6 lbs!
Well. Let’s be honest. We all know that this is frustrating. We’ve all been here right?
This is the point where I would normally throw up my hands and say “forget it”. And then I’d go bake cupcakes and they’d all be gone by then end of the day.
Let’s try a different approach this time. Let’s list some of the celebrations (good things) from this week as well as those things that could use some work…
Celebrations:
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I got all of my workouts in this week. I’ve really been on a roll with my running and I’m improving my speed by leaps and bounds. Running really makes me happy. I’ll get into this more later in the week.
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Even though I’m at a bit of a plateau right now, I feel stronger and more confident about where I’m going with my weight loss. I can picture the way I will feel and look when I hit my weight goal, and I’m really excited about that!
Things to work on:
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Staying within my calorie budget. I eat too much junk that masquerades as snacks. And I know that. And I know I need to fix that.
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I eat way too much fat! Looking back at my food log I was astounded by the amount of fat I consume. Let’s just say it’s way too much(see above with the junk food as snacks). I have a sensitive stomach and I always feel really sick and get pains in my stomach when I eat too much fat, and I know this yet I continue to not really pay attention to how much I’m taking in.
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I neeeeed to start doing some kind of strength training, but I hate it! (Everything’s SO heavy!
). I know my bones will thank me when I’m old and don’t have Osteoporosis though.
So let’s fix it…
I’ve been reading a lot of Dr. Neal Barnard’s work lately (his research and the results of his studies are really fascinating- I really recommend checking out his work!). So I’m going to implement his suggestions- which by the way fit what I need to do because he recommends avoiding added fats and getting your fats naturally from your food. More on this later though (I’m planning a whole post on it in the near future).
I’m also going to try to be more conscious of my snacking habits. And I’m going to try to avoid junky snacks and replace them with whole fruits and veggies, green smoothies, fresh fruit/veggie juice, etc…
Add some weights to my workouts. Period.
So let’s get this week started!!!
Loving the positive attitude going into a new week! I find when I eat health, natural fats (flax seeds, olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, etc) I no longer crave the processed/junky foods. The more you focus on listening to your body and want it needs/craves the easier its gets to hear & understand those cravings!
I know it’s frustrating, but I am so glad you decided to share your celebrations! Feeling stronger and more confident is AWESOME!!! I’m looking forward to your upcoming posts, and keep away from the cupcakes…. unless you’re going to send me some too 😛
I’m trying really hard to be positive but it’s hard because I mostly just feel incredibly frustrated. This week is already really hard because I’ve had several meals that were out of my control. I don’t really like to eat out- I always feel sick afterword no matter what I eat. Today is definitely no exception. Blah!