So I got on the scale today. Actually, I lie, I got on it yesterday too, but I didn't like what it said, so I got on it today and was much happier with it :-)
I don't like weighing myself at the very beginning of any weight loss effort because I find it can be discouraging. Of course, that means that I don't really know how effective this week has been in terms of total weight lost.
However, I do know that my mood is good, I'm sleeping better, and that I am 1 lb below where I was last time I weighed myself back in early Dec. Considering the fact that we just went through the gauntlet of holidays, and that I spent about 16 days last month traveling, this is a good thing.
And despite using myfitnesspal for several months on and off, that was the first full week I tracked EVERYTHING and was able to get a real average caloric intake. Basically, I was great during the week, a little over on Fri., and a lot over on Sat. And I know exactly why. I went out Sat. night and drank. I also know that anytime I am going to eat ANY MEAL out, I need to work out that day just to have that calorie buffer. Today, for example, I went over, because I didn't work out. Because I know I'm going out tomorrow, I know I cannot skip my workout tomorrow AM!
Entering my weight today on myfitnesspal was satisfying, and seeing the bar chart of my calorie intake this week was satisfying. I'm a scientist, and I like data :-) But most importantly, I got the feedback that I'm on the right track.
So the next challenge is getting through the weekend, and sticking to my workout and eating plan. Because I cooked 3 times this week, I have a lot of frozen leftover to choose from. On Saturday I will make my meal plan for the following week and see what I will need to pick up grocery wise on Sunday.
Thanks for following along so far. For the next 7 days, starting tomorrow, in addition to updates about what I'm cooking, my workouts, and food plan, I am going to suggest a daily challenge. I'll post the challenge a day ahead of time, to give those who want to participate an opportunity, and hopefully get people's feedback on how they did. Of course, I will be following the challenge as well!
So tune in tomorrow for Saturday's challenge!
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ReplyDeleteHey Jen!
ReplyDeleteI'm in, too! Need to loose some baby weight and desperately need to get in some shape. So I started off with downloading Lift and then of course did not take the time to actually look at it :)
But, the good news is - I do keep a tiny little program:
This week and next week, every morning (after that append to 3x10/15):
2 x 20 crunches
2 x 16 diagonal abs (8 for each leg)
2 times bridge pose with alternate leg lift (10x per leg)
2 x 15 secs plank
and 1 hour spinning class per week.
currently 68 kg (150 lbs)
goal: latest April 25 (9 months after...) back to old: 62 kg (137 lbs)
let's see if I make it, but you're a great motivation!!
keep up the good work!! xoxo
Hi Inge!
DeleteIts great that you already have a program! The bridge pose with leg lift is REALLY good and pretty difficult! I did it for physical therapy when I tore my piraformis a few years ago.
One thing you could do is add a few reps of something like squats or pushups to your workout (not many, just a few!). The lift app is great for gradually increasing reps.
Its great that you've set both your long term goal and your short term goal to do your morning workout. I really think the short term goals are the keys to success!
Let's do this together! Miss you and sending you lots of love!
I'm so proud of you!
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