gymcoach79's Journal

Feeling strong halfway thru this week...
Jul 20 2009 08:23

I feel great so far this week.  This Biggest Loser Challenge has really gotten me back on track and it's amazing the amount of accountability I now feel even though its "only" to a computer screen. :)   It's not like this people know me or that there is some type of penalty to me or even a dollar amount involved in being part of this challenge....just joining a group and putting out there exactly what I need to get done this week is enough to make me feel bad if I don't do anything.  I'm surprised that it's working, but I'm thrilled that it is!

I'm actively working on the calorie deficit everyday.....I am aiming for 1300-1400 calories a day for food and have been successful everyday so far. Last night my husband ordered my favorite kind of pizza and I was starving, but I managed to only eat 2 pieces, which is what I had left for my calories for the day. (Good thing it wasn't breakfast, I woulda ate my calories for the day!!) We played softball with our weekly league and instead of slamming the beers with them, which I most certainly have done on occassion, I drank a bottle of water....and another....and another.  Just story after story for what feels like every meal and I was able to stay strong this week and get done what needed to be done. Yeah!!

I'm finally getting back on track with the workouts too.  I'm not doing the number of group classes I had hoped for yet, but I'm back doing some.  I found the treadmill again this week 3 times already and got my 60 minutes total time goal done. I'm sure I can fit in atleast 1 more day before my weigh in too.  I played in our weekly softball league and ran around some there.  I parked in the back of the parking lot at stores instead of the front.  I took small walks.  I went above and beyond at work to do some extra lifting. I'm finding places and times.....may not be the most exciting or the most efficient "workouts", but movement is progress. Anything is better then nothing.  And with every small step I take, I stand a little taller, smile a little bigger and get determined to go a little harder.

I'm anxious to see if and when I can hit the 160's again, my next personal milestone.  I also realize I will have my doctors appointment come November (3 1/2 months or so). I am excited to get on the scale.  The last time she saw me, I was way heavier. And shes the type of doctor who will notice if you lost 5lbs and congratulate you (I've done that before!)....it will be a great reward for me. 

Keep truckin' this week everyone! "Wishes are things you want, but aren't willing to do anything about...". Don't make your weight loss journey a wish, make it a goal! 

GO BLUE!!!!