Checking In

I'm still here. Had a crazy week with all of my kids getting sick. So far two of the three are better. My 6-month-old is hopefully pulling out of it soon. However, I am happy to say that I am still making good food choices. Exercise, on the other hand, has not been happening. I am hoping to get some in during the next few days. However, I am still seeing small decreases in my weight. Although, from what I've heard, the second week losses are always less-impressive than the first week. I have found that to be true, so I don't expect huge numbers tomorrow at weigh-in. But, even small losses are still losses.

Something that I need to improve on is drinking more water. My goal is to drink between 96 and 128 ounces of water a day, and I've barely made it to 96 on most of the days this week. Yesterday, I only got to 64. I think if I drink more water, it will translate to good things on the scale. Onward and upward!

New Week

I am actually up one pound from yesterday, but surprisingly enough, I feel good about it! Sounds weird, huh? Well the reason behind my contentment, is because I've made Sundays my relaxed day. So, instead of being militant about my diet on Sunday, I let myself indulge a little. To clarify, it is not a "free" day, I am not allowing myself to eat whatever I want whenever I want on Sunday, but if I feel like having a couple of cinnamon bears, I don't beat myself up over it. This also helps me get through any cravings I may have throughout the week. So only being up one pound this morning was nice because I know that I didn't overdo my little indulgences.

Another success is that I am still down 4.5 pounds from one week ago! Not only that, but I am hoping to hit a major milestone this week with my weight. (I'll write about it when it happens.)

Still taking it one day at a time, one thing at a time!

Day 3 Progress

I wish I could say that the last few days have been easy. I honestly expected them to be because I've just barely started and still have the "new goal" motivation. However, day 1 was HARD! Day 2 was HARD! But, I think I succeeded because I didn't do what I normally would do, and that is reverting to my comfort zone which includes eating whatever I want, whenever I want. I really tried to plan out what I was going to eat for each meal/snack. I'm trying to make concious choices about what goes in my mouth and how much of it. So, for me, that is a small victory; although, it would sure be nice to have one easy day in there somewhere. I kind of feel like my world is spinning out of control in a lot of different areas, so I am hoping to reign in everything and find my footing so that I can move forward.

As for my weigh-ins, I have been weighing myself everyday, just for recording sake; but I am going to post my weight results weekly. So, on Mondays I will post my weight results. I will say that I have seen a little change for the better. Hopefully that will continue.