Stats - Week One
Starting Weight: 155.4
Weight Today: 151.4
Total Lost: 4 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 by May 3rd 2008 (11 lbs left)
Days Left Until Goal Date: 25
Feelings:
I am very tired today, so I am not thinking or feeling much of anything. I think the number could have been lower if a) I hadn't eaten so much late last night b) I had kicked the exercises up a bit and c) wasn't about to get my period any day (TMI). With those things said, 4 lbs in 7 days isn't shabby. Go me =)
Weekly Reflection:
This has been an exciting week! I have lost a lot of weight, but more than that I have become more disciplined in the area of health. It has been a lifestyle shift, and for the next 25 days it will be quite rigid. I realize that unless in those 25 days these habits become deeply ingrained this is probably not a lifestyle I can maintain for the rest of my life. That said, it is WAY easier to add a few more healthy calories to my diet once I've reached my goal weight than have this process go on forever and ever. I want to lose it, healthfully but also quickly. As quickly as I can, anyway. I realize "quickly" might mean 6 or 12 months. That's fine. I am so committed. I can't wait for the summer, the outgoing job, and the ability to go to the gym, go swimming, go running, have way more free time. That alone motivates me in other areas to get things going.
I am now learning to cook which is one direct result of this whole process. Can you believe it!? I might be slightly domestic after all. Honestly, cooking is hard. But now with my specific dietary requirements, and the fact that I can't eat JUST wraps and salads for the next month, it is becoming necessary. Lucky for me, this is something I have wanted to do but have been putting off for ages. So, yay! I think I might start posting pictures of the delicious cuisine. It IS delicious.
Another thing I have SERIOUSLY noticed is that I am sleeping MUCH more efficiently. I know that sounds weird but it's true!! I've been sleeping easier and waking up easier. The other thing is, except for yesterday, I've been feeling so much healthier. The most important things are not giving in to cravings (because they make you feel TERRIBLE in the long run, both emotionally and physically) and to eat very little at a time which I don't always do. The other key is to eat simply. It DOES make you feel good -- really really good.
Weight Today: 151.4
Total Lost: 4 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 by May 3rd 2008 (11 lbs left)
Days Left Until Goal Date: 25
Feelings:
I am very tired today, so I am not thinking or feeling much of anything. I think the number could have been lower if a) I hadn't eaten so much late last night b) I had kicked the exercises up a bit and c) wasn't about to get my period any day (TMI). With those things said, 4 lbs in 7 days isn't shabby. Go me =)
Weekly Reflection:
This has been an exciting week! I have lost a lot of weight, but more than that I have become more disciplined in the area of health. It has been a lifestyle shift, and for the next 25 days it will be quite rigid. I realize that unless in those 25 days these habits become deeply ingrained this is probably not a lifestyle I can maintain for the rest of my life. That said, it is WAY easier to add a few more healthy calories to my diet once I've reached my goal weight than have this process go on forever and ever. I want to lose it, healthfully but also quickly. As quickly as I can, anyway. I realize "quickly" might mean 6 or 12 months. That's fine. I am so committed. I can't wait for the summer, the outgoing job, and the ability to go to the gym, go swimming, go running, have way more free time. That alone motivates me in other areas to get things going.
I am now learning to cook which is one direct result of this whole process. Can you believe it!? I might be slightly domestic after all. Honestly, cooking is hard. But now with my specific dietary requirements, and the fact that I can't eat JUST wraps and salads for the next month, it is becoming necessary. Lucky for me, this is something I have wanted to do but have been putting off for ages. So, yay! I think I might start posting pictures of the delicious cuisine. It IS delicious.
Another thing I have SERIOUSLY noticed is that I am sleeping MUCH more efficiently. I know that sounds weird but it's true!! I've been sleeping easier and waking up easier. The other thing is, except for yesterday, I've been feeling so much healthier. The most important things are not giving in to cravings (because they make you feel TERRIBLE in the long run, both emotionally and physically) and to eat very little at a time which I don't always do. The other key is to eat simply. It DOES make you feel good -- really really good.