Sweet Saturday

Had another great weigh-in on Saturday...lost 3 pounds this week and hit my 15 pound mark. This in spite of a nasty setback on Friday. Also, not totally committed the last couple of days, but am getting back on track in the AM. Got a speeding ticket today, which sent me into a freaky depressive I-don't-give-a-shit-anymore funk. Of course, I celebrated my rotten attitude with a little McDonald's. Still, I counted the points and stayed within my range, but I wasn't pleased with myself for not getting my veggies and such. I realize that this is not a healthy state of mind or a healthy way to live, and that I am dishonoring myself every day that I stay off program.

Looking forward to turning it all around the rest of the week. I should be able to easily hit my 5% body weight reduction goal by next Saturday. Then, my next goal will be to get to Twosville. What a great feeling that will be!

Jen
320.8/305.8/150

Cruel Summer

I was moving some stuff out of storage this morning in the summer heat (heat index was 93 degrees), and I let myself get a little dehydrated. Unfortunately, my body interpreted the thirst as hunger, and I had myself a big ole binge on cheeseburgers and fries. Now I'm so mad at myself I could scream! I'm sure I derailed my weigh-in tomorrow, but you know what? I'm going to walk right in there with my head high, take the news (good or bad), and move ahead with my life. I will not let this one blunder destroy all the hard work I've done so far. I'm in this for life, after all. This kind of setback and slip-up will happen from time to time. The difference between me now and me two months ago is that now I will always get back on the horse.

Disappointed but determined...I will update tomorrow after weigh-in.

Jen
320.8/308.8/150

Next goal: 16.1 pounds off (5% body weight reduction)

Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

Just got home from my weigh-in...lost 5.4 pounds this week for a total of 12 pounds so far. Yippee! Got my 2nd 5-pound star and some applause from the group. So, so happy right now!

Today we talked about goals for the summer and things we want to accomplish by Labor Day. My list was: 1) reach my 10% weight loss benchmark [or maybe even hit my 40-pounds-off mark]; 2) to throw away all my 5X clothes [yes, I said 5X]; and 3) to enjoy the summer in spite of my weight, since I usually dread summertime.

I also have a couple of short-term goals. My next goal is 5% weight loss, which would also give me my 3rd 5-pound star and a total weight loss of 16.1 pounds. Then, before my birthday on July 12, I want to get down into the 200s for good.

Here's to another week of healthy eating...

Jen
320.8/308.8/150

Feeling Better...Period

Started my period today. I'm crampy and bloated but feeling much more positive and upbeat than on the last post. Maybe all that was just a wicked bout of PMS. All I know is, I'm glad to be feeling a little more sane.

I've got my weigh-in tomorrow. If it weren't for being on my period, I would be feeling very good about it. I feel like I've had a really great week as far as WW goes. Mostly stayed OP all week, and I haven't even had a major carb fest like I usually crave at this time of the month. I hope the bloat goes away before I have to get on the scale!

I'm thinking I need to plan a vacation. I can't get away until September because of work obligations, but I'm starting to think about where I'd like to go. I miss Europe. I haven't been in over a year because my ass finally got too big for those airline seats. I'm dying to get back to all my favorite places. Wonder how much I could lose in three months. No, no, I can't do that to myself. I just have to stick with the program and let the pounds fall where they may. Doesn't mean that I can't work extra hard this summer to sweat a few pounds off.

I'll update after the weigh-in. I'm hoping for my 10 pound star. Fingers crossed!

Jen
320.8/314.2/150