Every Tuesday morning when I drag my butt and morning hair downstairs to our freezing cold basement to weigh myself I think “didn’t I just do this”? Seriously, the weeks have been flying by! Before I know it summer will be here – along with my 20 year high school reunion!! Ahhh. Well this just reaffirms that I need to make each day count. Even without my reunion coming up I would hate for days, weeks, months, even years to pass by and think I wish I did “fill in the blank”. There is no better time than RIGHT NOW to start making changes – even if it is just small changes.
Onto my weigh in…
Here are my official stats:
Starting weight (SW): 177
Goal Weight (GW): 125
Current Weight (CW): 147.5
Pounds Loss: – 1.5 lbs
This week I had a 1.5 weight loss! Woohoo! Each week I shoot for a 1 -2 pound loss so this is perfect for me!
I will admit, just like last week, I was a little nervous about getting on the scale. I can’t imagine why …hmmm maybe because I know I need to announce to the world my current weight and would be lying if I said I was completely confident I would see a weight loss each week. I am doing much better in keeping mindful with eating clean but I am not as disciplined as I would like to be. I still find myself grabbing food when I am not hungry or when I am outside the house. However, I am making progress and to me any progress is better than nothing or worse regressing back to my old ways.
My take away lesson for this week is mindfulness. It is so easy to get off track when we are busy, stressed, not at home, or just out of our normal routine. This past week I was very busy at work then over the weekend we had my daughter’s birthday party. In each of those situations I tended to grab more snacks and bites. It wasn’t until after the fact I thought “I don’t now why I ate that…I was not even hungry”. I remember specifically thinking that when I ate a slice of pizza at the party. The pizza was not even that good and certainly not clean since it was provided by the bounce house place where we had her party.
I know this is not the end of the world but I would really like to get to a place where I can think mindfully about food – especially at parties and such – before I eat and regret it. Moving forward I am going to think a lot more about my meals ahead of time and pinpoint situations (ex. superbowl party) where I might struggle with some mindless eating. Of course, I will still enjoy hanging out at a party or my parent’s house but I need to work on keep the little bites and snacking under control.
Of course, keeping exercise on the high priority list will continue to be a focus for me this week. I haven’t yet made it the habit I want it to be. My goal is to wake up and start the day with a run on the treadmill or some strength training. Right now it is still a struggle for me and not even close to being a habit. However, I am working on it and feel good about the progress I have made.
Those are my thoughts for the week.
List your stats below and like always share your triumphs, struggles, and any other tips or thoughts you have. I learn so much from all of you. If you are knew to the weekly weigh in just jump right in.
SW: 136
GW: 125
CW: 131.5
Total PL: 4.5 lbs.
Feeling pretty good about these losses! I’ve been working out hard in the mornings and logging everything through MFP. Those couple pounds can make a big difference in the feel of your clothes, too!
Great job Shannon! You are doing awesome!
SW: 179.2
GW: 135
CW: 172.6
TL: 6.6 (Down 1.8 this week!!)
I am so pleased with these numbers and the fact that I am sticking with it. I have had a couple crazy days but I knew they were coming and I planned for them in advance. Thanks Tammy for all you do for us! You are inspiring!!
I need to do something — what plan are you guys following (I’m sure you said somewhere and I’ve missed it!!)
CW 174.6
at least its down and not up 
down .4
I need to get to more Zumba classes…
Thanks for the accountability. (I actually look forward to Tuesday AM weigh in).
Your doing great! I try to get it posted before I leave for work but I always run out of time
so then it needs to wait till after. That makes me happy you look forward to them.. I hope these post are helpful. I love reading the comments!
Starting Weight: 143.2 lbs
Goal Weight: 120 lbs
Current weight: 137.8 lbs
Loss of 2 lbs this week
Start weight (9/2012) 227. Goal. 155
1/29/13. 199. Slower than I hoped but down a little each week.
SW: 204 (1/6/13)
GW: 125
CW: 195.6
TL: 8.4 (2.2 this week)
Slow and stead has been my motto this time. I’m happy with 1-2lbs a week too. I allow myself one day off a week and this week it was Sunday for the Sabres game. I actually felt so bad Monday morning that I thought, “I’m not doing that again.”
No change from last week here. I’m pretty proud I didn’t gain, though. I was with extended family all weekend for my grandmama’s funeral services, and I ate…comfort food. I tried to keep it under control when I wanted to just go crazy, and think I did pretty well. I got a couple of days of exercise under my belt last week too. I think it was just two, might have been three. Thanks for hosting this challenge. I like (need) the accountability.
SW-153.5
CW-155
GW-127
SW 164
GW 137
CW 157.4
Loss this week:1.8
Very happy with that!
SW – 200
GW – 155
CW – 196.6
PL – .8
I was shocked to have any loss this week, and I’m pretty happy it was almost a whole pound! We got some bad news so I’ve been very down/depressed and as a result ended up sitting around instead of going to the gym. Friday and Saturday we were out of town so we ate out for every meal, and I’m sure it was a calorie disaster!
I think the only reason I lost was because I’ve been trying to eat clean during the week. I’m sure I would have lost more if we hadn’t been out of town
SW – 179.5
CW – 176.5
I’m still the same as last week. We had a couple birthdays this week, so I’m glad I didn’t gain any weight! I exercised 3 times last week and that helped. I am going to work out at least 4 times this week.
Great job Tammy! 1-2 lbs per week is my goal too. This past month wasn’t such a good month as I teetered up and down, but I am hoping to make February a great one!
SW – 199
GW – 152
CW -172.5
Total loss this week – 2 lbs!
It was funny to me when I read this post, because it dawned on me that I too have to go to the cold basement to weigh in also. I do it every morning but only count Tuesdays weight . I hate going to the cold basement. lol
WoooHooo!
Congrats on a loss – this was a result of focused effort on your part and you deserve to pat yourself on the back for a week well-done. Great job!
SW: 130.6
GW: 119
CW: 125.4 (lost 2 lbs this week!)
Just came across your website/blog and fell in love! I will start my weigh in’s next Tuesday.
SW: 175.2
GW: 125
Thanks for the inspiration!