Week 9 Update

Not much to report this week, I've been up and down and eating like crap. Last week I had to eat several lunches out and didn't exactly keep track of my points like I promised to do. This week I'm back to my 0 points soup so hopefully that will help a little.

I forgot to weigh in on Monday, so this is based on Wednesday's weight but I'm finally down under 220! 218.5 to be exact. Even though I haven't been eating the best foods, at least I'm eating a little less. It's good to see the numbers dropping with as little effort as I'm putting into it. If I could just motivate myself I'm sure I'd see the pounds dropping off faster.

Week 9:
Loss - 2 pounds
Exercise - 0/3

So Much For September

Let's just say the month of September had a few setbacks, mainly in the form of surgery...to the abdominal area. That didn't exactly bode well for the whole idea of dieting.

After going to the doc for a regular check-up (and complaining about some pain I was having), my doc wanted to do some follow-up tests. What she found was a rather large cyst on my ovary that needed to be removed. I was scheduled for surgery a few days later.

I did a bit of stress eating, I'll admit. I needed comfort and I just wasn't going to deal without a few margaritas and a cheesy ginormous burritos from my favorite Mexican spot. Then I just kinda continued the debauchery.

Following surgery I couldn't eat a lot and it took nearly a week for my appetite to really get back to normal. Thank goodness for that because this whole thing could have ended much worse!

After two weeks of my mother-in-law's cooking and celebrating my hubby's birthday with cake several days in a row, I actually ended up about 2 pounds less than I was prior to surgery. With the up and downs that leaves me at a total loss of 8 pounds since I started. It's not a huge loss, but I'll take it. This week I'm just trying to make sure I eat light and only when I'm hungry. Next week I'm back to counting points and hopefully throwing in some light exercise as long as my doc approves it.

It's a new month and I think It's going to be a good one!

Week 7ish:
Loss - 2 pounds
Exercise - 0/3

Pre Labor Day Weekend Update

I've worked hard this week to drop those pounds that I re-gained last week and I did it! Now I have a three-day weekend at the lake to contend with. I'm not sure how well I can manage to control myself, but I'm going to try. I just have to remind myself that I can eat a little bit of what I want, just not a LOT.

As of today, I'm down a total of 7 pounds even with last week's blunder. It may not seem like a lot for nearly four weeks of dieting, but I'm proud of myself! I know if I would be a little more strict with my measuring and documenting I would be losing faster, but life is just too busy right now.

Next week we get into a new routine with my son starting preschool so maybe I'll manage to start getting up and exercising in the mornings too. I know I need to do it, I just can't seem to get myself out of bed in the mornings.

Week 3 Update

I'm thinking a better title for this week's update would be "Margaritas and Diets Don't Mix." All you really need to know about this week is those five short words.

The last week was stressful. For one thing, my computer at work crashed and I spent all week trying to get it working and set up again. Then, I spent my only two free evenings doing a rush job on a design project that I had completely forgotten about. The kids were extra cranky too. When you add all that up I just had more stress than I could handle.

So, what did I do? Eat. Taco Bell, Sonic, El Maguay, late night nachos, and many, many, margaritas over the weekend all added up to putting 4 pounds back on. I almost refused to step on the scale this morning, but that would have been too easy. I needed to see that number come back up.

Today I had my very first mammogram. I wanted to reward myself afterwards with a Frosty to relieve my stress, but I didn't. I went back to work and didn't eat a thing. I did not give in to the craving and I'm so proud of myself for that.

I need to get those 4 pounds back off. It's going to be a rough week.

Week 3:
Loss - +4 pounds
Exercise - 0/3

Week 2 Update

This week was easier in some ways and harder in others. I did really well keeping on track with my points up until the weekend. It is actually harder to eat well when I'm at home. I was craving some type of yummy baked good, so I made up some banana bread and didn't control myself very well. At 5 points a slice, it added up quickly. Next time I'll remember to make some healthier substitutions.

As far as exercise goes - well, it didn't. I should have made the time for it and I didn't. That's all there is to say about that. I know I need to find a way to fit it in. I'm thinking that I should start trying to fit it in during my lunch hour at work. That seems to be the only free time I have these days.

I started taking a multivitamin this week and I felt like I had more energy. Whether it was the result of the vitamin or a result of the healthier foods I've been eating, I don't know. What I do know is that I've been feeling better.

I must have been doing something right though, because I did manage to drop 3 pounds this week. Again, I would have liked to see more, but I know this is a healthier rate. I'm feeling more confident in myself this week and actually starting to feel like I can do this. Having the support of my husband really helps. We encourage each other.

Week 2:
Loss - 3 pounds
Exercise - 0/3

Week 1 Update

I made it through the first week. The exercising didn't go so well. The dieting went ok, until I gave in to the feeling that I needed to eat an entire horse (in the form of french fries and meatball subs) in order to be full! I kind of quit counting points all together this weekend which just wasn't a good idea. But, it's a new week and I'm determined to stick to it better.

The week was at least semi-successful though as I did still manage to lose 2.5 pounds. I should be happy with that, but I was really hoping for more.

Week 1:
Loss - 2.5 pounds
Exercise - 1/3