Down by 2.5
We had our official weigh-in last night. I’ve lost 2.5 lbs. in the first week. I was hoping for 3 or 4, but I can’t complain too much. In fact, I should be pretty darn happy about losing 2.5! (One lady didn’t lose any, and another only lost 0.5 — though, she admitted to eating pizza twice that week.) My goal for this next coming week is 2 lbs. but I think that might be a bit optimistic. We shall see…
In some ways the dieting thing is getting easier. I’ve gotten into a routine of preparing the snacks and lunch for both Ron and I the night before. It makes it so much easier to just grab what I’m supposed to eat during the day rather than having to weigh it all out before I eat it. Grocery shopping is horrific, however. I’m spending SO much on groceries. But, we aren’t eating out now, so I’m sure it’s close to a wash.
I did well working out this past week. I worked out 5 times last week and that is my goal again this week. I work out 4 times a week at Curves, then use the elliptical machine at home one day over the weekend. If I get really motivated, I may try to do the elliptical on tomorrow as well. We’ll see.
I’m trying hard to stay focused and motivated. I see that this is helping (from the scale), but now I’m looking for a noticeable change in my clothes or something. There are several times a day when I want to say screw it. But doing that is really just sabotaging myself and my health. So I’m trying with all my might to stay focused. I certainly helps that Ron is doing it as well. I couldn’t imagine doing this while he sits down to eat a pizza or Taco*Bell. 
Another health moment update: I have been soda free for a week now! Not even a little sip. This also means that I have been caffeine free for a week. This is huge for me!
Woo hoo! You go girl! I’m only having soda if we go out, which isn’t often, but I’ve cut it out at home, which, like you, is a HUGE thing! And 2.5 pounds is AWESOME!!!! Keep it up!
Comment by Imperfect Christian — January 31, 2007 @ 6:18 pm