My goal was to lose one pound this week, instead I gained one pound. And that sucks and everything, BUT my body feels different and I know that it is because I have been so active over this holiday weekend.
To say I’m not frustrated would be a lie, this being a holiday weekend I had planned healthy meals on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Friday night we went out to eat and that was our big splurge for the weekend. (the fact that we feel we need a big splurge is a whole other issue that still needs to be uncovered.) Other than that, it was a healthy weekend, so I am frustrated, but it just makes me realize that bigger changes need to take place.
Here is what is going to happen this week:
-No more stopping at Dunkin’ Donuts for coffee during the week. This is a BIG BIG BIG deal to me because I am addicted. If I do stop, I must have my own fat free creamer with me, if I don’t have it, I won’t stop. (Dunkin Donuts creamer is terribly high in points)
-I’m going to weigh in on Wednesdays, not Tuesdays. The great thing about the challenge is that you can weigh in anytime during the week, you just need to report on Tuesday’s post. (whoever created those guidelines is just brilliant) When I was on WW last year, I weighed in on Wednesdays and it worked very well for me, so I’m going to continue with that.
-I need to walk or exercise or something. I need to firm up this flubbery, bouncy, jelly belly of mine and firm up the floppy arms. Yard work is good for additional activity, but it is not THE activity, I need to get my heart pumping. I’m considering Curves, I just don’t know when I’ll go. Is anyone reading this a member of Curves? Do you like it?
-One thing I have done is I have increased the amount of sleep I am getting, so I really want to focus on this habit. The more sleep I have, the more energy I have, the more activity I’ll do…which will make me tired, which will make me sleep better. I like that cycle!
Not too mention that when I sleep more I’m a much nicer, more patient person. Usually.
See you next week.
Hang in there, the pounds will come off dear one.
Hang in there, the pounds will come off dear one.
Wow…only one splurge day? That’s awesome! I hear you on the exercise thing. I need to do better with that.
Wow…only one splurge day? That’s awesome! I hear you on the exercise thing. I need to do better with that.
I feel your pain today Sister!! I did exactly the same!! You have some great goals though, and I am sure you’ll be headed back in the RIGHT direction soon! Blessings!
I feel your pain today Sister!! I did exactly the same!! You have some great goals though, and I am sure you’ll be headed back in the RIGHT direction soon! Blessings!
Oh, I’m sorry about the gain and that you’re feeling frustrated. Believe me, I’ve been there and done that. This past week was a real break-through week for me after several months of tiny losses and bigger gains. Just don’t give up! The changes you’re talking about making are good ones, especially the starting of some kind of exercise. Walking is great, but I’d really recommend adding some weight training with that, even just 5 lb hand weights. That is what has made all the difference with me. I wrote a little more about it on today’s Challenge post.
You can do it!
Oh, I’m sorry about the gain and that you’re feeling frustrated. Believe me, I’ve been there and done that. This past week was a real break-through week for me after several months of tiny losses and bigger gains. Just don’t give up! The changes you’re talking about making are good ones, especially the starting of some kind of exercise. Walking is great, but I’d really recommend adding some weight training with that, even just 5 lb hand weights. That is what has made all the difference with me. I wrote a little more about it on today’s Challenge post.
You can do it!
These things happen. That pound is probably from the week before — it just took your body that long to “catch up”. Walking is my most favourite exercise. Especially if you have a good friend to go with.
These things happen. That pound is probably from the week before — it just took your body that long to “catch up”. Walking is my most favourite exercise. Especially if you have a good friend to go with.
Hang in there!!! You have set some good goals. Those hidden fats and calories in things like creamer can easily be taken for granted. Having your own creamer is a great idea and so is getting some exercise. I use a treadmill here at home. Take care and do it your way and it will work out.
Hang in there!!! You have set some good goals. Those hidden fats and calories in things like creamer can easily be taken for granted. Having your own creamer is a great idea and so is getting some exercise. I use a treadmill here at home. Take care and do it your way and it will work out.
I just had a revelation reading your blog! SLEEP! I need sleep! If I have sleep I have more energy to do stuff like exercise! I stayed up till midnight last night watching The Lot! What was I thinking?! I’m off to take a nap…
I just had a revelation reading your blog! SLEEP! I need sleep! If I have sleep I have more energy to do stuff like exercise! I stayed up till midnight last night watching The Lot! What was I thinking?! I’m off to take a nap…
Sometimes it seems like our scales take a while to catch up to our bodies. And you sound like you have some great goals in mind. Keep up the good work!
p.s. I tagged you for a little meme at my blog, I hope you don’t mind.
Sometimes it seems like our scales take a while to catch up to our bodies. And you sound like you have some great goals in mind. Keep up the good work!
p.s. I tagged you for a little meme at my blog, I hope you don’t mind.
It’s SO frustrating, isn’t it? I have put on several pounds this week. SEVERAL. In a WEEK. That’s just wrong. I swear, I just LOOK at food and gain weight. It’s a diet forever and ever amen to stay where I want to be. And it sucks. Ugh.
You’ll get there. Being more active has to help. At least that’s what I’m telling myself (seeing as how I’ve been walking 10 miles a week.)
It’s SO frustrating, isn’t it? I have put on several pounds this week. SEVERAL. In a WEEK. That’s just wrong. I swear, I just LOOK at food and gain weight. It’s a diet forever and ever amen to stay where I want to be. And it sucks. Ugh.
You’ll get there. Being more active has to help. At least that’s what I’m telling myself (seeing as how I’ve been walking 10 miles a week.)
I know JUST what you mean! I just joined WW again and the only day my center is open is on Mondays. The weekends KILL me. So, so hard to be good.
I found your blog through fun.crazy.life and her little shout-out. Glad she shared – I’ll be checking back often!
I know JUST what you mean! I just joined WW again and the only day my center is open is on Mondays. The weekends KILL me. So, so hard to be good.
I found your blog through fun.crazy.life and her little shout-out. Glad she shared – I’ll be checking back often!
I know what you mean! The weekends are tough. Even when you TRY to be good. The same thing happened with me this weekend.
And DQ doesn’t have fat free creamer?
Hang in!
I know what you mean! The weekends are tough. Even when you TRY to be good. The same thing happened with me this weekend.
And DQ doesn’t have fat free creamer?
Hang in!
Hang in there!! You muscle weighs more than fat, right?? You’re doing everything right, sometimes it just takes your body a few more days to catch on!!
Hang in there!! You muscle weighs more than fat, right?? You’re doing everything right, sometimes it just takes your body a few more days to catch on!!
We all need the bad days (or weeks) to remind us of where we want to go, don’t you agree??
Good luck next week, friend. I know you can do it!
We all need the bad days (or weeks) to remind us of where we want to go, don’t you agree??
Good luck next week, friend. I know you can do it!
Sounds to me like you’re doing things right…so keep it up, Beth.
I can’t wait to have this baby and join everyone!
Sounds to me like you’re doing things right…so keep it up, Beth.
I can’t wait to have this baby and join everyone!
HI! So I used to be a member of Curves. It bored me to tears. It is circuit training you have to go around on the same few machines(depending on how many they have). BUT I lost the most weight I have ever lost doing Curves. I just didn’t stick with it because I was so bored. Good luck. I gained this week also, it sucks but I am trying not to let it get to me .
HI! So I used to be a member of Curves. It bored me to tears. It is circuit training you have to go around on the same few machines(depending on how many they have). BUT I lost the most weight I have ever lost doing Curves. I just didn’t stick with it because I was so bored. Good luck. I gained this week also, it sucks but I am trying not to let it get to me .
Hello!
For you I have two words: Water aerobics!
You can read about why it is the most wonderful form of exercise here: http://hereslookingatme.blogspot.com
Hang in there! You can do it!
Hello!
For you I have two words: Water aerobics!
You can read about why it is the most wonderful form of exercise here: http://hereslookingatme.blogspot.com
Hang in there! You can do it!
I’ve posted some tips on my blog if you’d like to check them out. For exercise, I like mixing things up. I get bored with the same old thing, too. I’m doing Shapely Secrets, Bodyflex, bicycle, treadmill, shaper ball (my favorite) on different days. Sometimes a combination.
The BEST sleep for your health is caught between 12m and 3am. Read that somewhere.
I’ve posted some tips on my blog if you’d like to check them out. For exercise, I like mixing things up. I get bored with the same old thing, too. I’m doing Shapely Secrets, Bodyflex, bicycle, treadmill, shaper ball (my favorite) on different days. Sometimes a combination.
The BEST sleep for your health is caught between 12m and 3am. Read that somewhere.