Good Morning, My Dears…
When I checked in last Monday, the weight loss process wasn’t going so hot. I had logged my first significant weight gain, and had devised a plan to work my way back on track.
I am VERY pleased to let you know that despite an incredibly stressful week… and temptation around every corner, I stayed on track and have a weight loss to report!
This Week’s Weight Loss: -3.7 lbs
Total Weight Loss: -78.9 lbs
I can’t even begin to tell you how THRILLED I am with that number. It’s a “week one” number, so a little higher than what I’ll see in weeks to come, but I’ll take it!
How Did I Do It?
- I logged everything I ate all week long. The weekend has been a little spotty, but Monday-Friday I was strong!
- I packed snacks to take to work every single day. Bananas, pears, grape tomatoes, and of course, roasted beets. I ate snacks steadily throughout the day so I never got that HUGE uncontrollable hunger. I even made another batch of the Mustardy Cole Slaw I love and enjoyed that each day after lunch.
- I planned my meals. For me, that meant eating Jenny Craig cuisine all week long. Something I reflected upon during the week was that it REALLY takes that thinking out of the process. My meals are what they are… there’s no deviation, choices, or potential for second helpings. I LOVE this program for that reason. I’ll be employing a Jenny plan again this week to be successful.
- I used social media to track my progress - If you follow me on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, you probably saw extra posts of what I was eating this week… posting my meals helped keep me on track, and you guys were SO nice to root me on! The encouragement helped a LOT.
- I dined out, but had a plan. I went to a restaurant I really like, but fully had a plan for what I was going to order. I ate no bread, but did enjoy a glass of wine with the ladies.
- I spent time on the mat. I attended 4 yoga classes this week. While I didn’t hit the YMCA for cardio, I needed the yoga more than cardio this week as a stress-reliever. I feel amazing after yoga, and plan to practice once again this week.
- I had a slip-up on Friday, but didn’t let it ruin my week. My office delivered Gigi’s cupcakes on Friday for the entire staff… I said no once, I went back and said no a second time, but when it was just me and the Coconut Macaroon cupcake in the breakroom, I caved. I only ate somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of the thing, but these cupcakes are just LOADED with calories…
What’s the Plan for This Week?
Lather, Rinse, Repeat. See above, we’re going to do it all over again! This week, I’ve already prepped all of my snacks, have fruit handy to take to work, and made a tasty kale salad that will be this week’s “cole slaw.”
I’ve even got dinner plans this week again, and my plan is to check out that menu ahead of time. Denver hosts an AMAZING Restaurant Week, where you get a 3 course meal for $26.40. I am not going to participate and instead find a salad on the menu… afterall, THREE courses (usually including dessert) is WAY too much for this girl.
Ok… Let’s do this!
How was your week? Any successes/challenges to report?
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Good work, girl! I agree–planning is key. And once you’ve planned enough meals for enough weeks, it becomes second-nature. I am always a little weirded out when I see co-workers “just wing it” out of the vending machine for lunch. I would freak out if I had to do that
I get nervous if I forget my snacks, and often run to the store! I can’t just eat from the vending machine… or to let myself to get CRAZY hungry! Too dangerous!
Seems you have got the method that works for you. Congratulations.
Thanks, Girl! It worked and I’m thrilled… now I just need to stick to it!
Congrats!!! That’s awesome. I probably wouldn’t have passed on a Gigi’s cupcake either — that frosting rules!!!
How does ANYONE say no to that Cream Cheese frosting??? I have to say… the first selections included: Wedding Cake, Birthday Cake, and SALTED CARAMEL… drooooooooling.
What are the little containers with the dip holder and where can I get one?
They’re from Container Store (I think $5.99) and the little dip cups have a mini lid that separates it. LOVE them!
Correction: $3.99
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10008465&N=&Ns=p_sort_default%7C0&Ntt=dip
Genius. Thanks!
Congrats on the loss!!! Keep the ball rolling!
Thanks, Shannon! That’s the plan!
Great work Kelly!! Keep it up!!
Those containers look so cute – have to check them out.
Thanks, lady! I LOVE them! Container Store… they make it really easy to snack healthy!
Okay so how are you suppose to compete with a freakin cupcake like that! My gosh it is hard enough to keep focused and then to have temptations like that just seems indecent on the part of those who are providing those types of indulgences. Kelly I hope this type of situation is not a regular event for you because it would seem that kind of temptation would be very challenging for even the most devoted health conscious person. I mean people often bring in what I will refer to as “crap” into our common consumption area at work so when I see boxes of chocolate and donuts at 8:00 freakin a.m. In the feakin mornin I’m like “seriously” because it jus seems like we are working at being unhealthy and taking as many with us as we can in the spiral of sugar addiction and binging! Okay so I am totally applauding you for your communitment to yourself and stay strong sister! Power to the OP! Stay strong!
Too funny! It was our once a year celebration for annual performance. I’m not sure what they usually do, but I resisted TWICE before I jumped in. Ugh!