Love

So I've used it for a week and I LOVE the my fitness pal app. I'm two pounds down in a week but the best part about it is the sense of control it provides. My weight was much steadier this week, not up-down-up-down like it normally is. I realized I didn't have a very good sense at all of what I was eating. The amount of calories it recommends feels totally reasonable--I don't feel like I'm starving at all--but it's showing me how the little indulgences can really add up and keep you from your goal. I'm excited to use it this week. Last week was extremely busy with NO time for exercise. This week is a bit more balanced--at least it looks like it at this point. I hope all of you feel like you are making progress toward your goals. Have a great week!

My Fitness Pal

I just found a website/app that I am really excited about.  MyFitnessPal.com.  It seems to essentially do what Weight Watchers does for free.  You can easily track your food, exercise, weight loss, etc. all on one site.  Depending on your phone, you can download the app and have easy access.  Or do it on your computer.  Jennie, I thought this might be something you would really like since you seem to be tracking all these things on your own as it is.

I started using it yesterday, so I'm not very far along.  But this gives me a way to track and plan rather than just guesstimating and eyeballing.  It is empowering to have a plan and way to know how well you're following it.  I will let you know how it goes.

Reset button, New Goal

Easter + two birthdays + a vacation= weight gained.  Yucky, no fun.  I did okay through it all, but I didn't keep track.  I will weigh myself this Friday to see the damage.
I made sure to keep everything in moderation and I feel like I did an okay job.  I did work out M-F and I am proud of that!  I did eat too many Easter snacks and they are still around tempting me.  I gotta stay away!  The little treats are so tempting because it is like they aren't going to do any damage, but by the time you eat 5 of them throughout the day the damage is done.

So, my new goal is 6 pounds by June 1st.  A pound a week is pretty obtainable. 

Yo-Yo-Yo

Oh the yoyo-ing. I have been going back and forth so much. I usually fluctuate within a three pound range. My concern is that the range has moved up 2-3 pounds over the last few months; that's the real weight gain.

As of today I am down a pound-- 3 more to go. If I can shift that range back down, that will be my real accomplishment. I've been a lot more careful about what I'm eating and a lot more dedicated to exercising this week. No brainer, but that's what made the difference.

I've been wondering if I need to go back to Weight Watchers or something to get the rest of the way to my goal, but I have other uses for my $65, so I'm going to try a little longer on my own. I'm going to start picturing myself actually achieving my goal instead of always thinking about how difficult it is. Some positive thinking has to help, doesn't it?

Also, I read something the other day about how eating healthy and caring for your body isn't selfish, it's good stewardship. That helped me to look at this whole process in a new light. Instead of feeling like I should get to eat all the treats I want and that I'm having to deny myself, I want to look at it as caring for my body in a way that will give me the best of myself and that will show love and care for the body that I have. A small perspective shift, but helpful for me.

Keep on going, everyone. I'm cheering for you!

I gained weight!! Too many chocolate bunnies, maybe? No worries though. Today is Monday and I am back on the wagon. Worked out really hard last week and going to do it again this week. I forgot to add that my % Body fat went down 3 percentage points and my BMI went down to 24.3......my goal is 22. The normal range for me is 19 to 24.9. I will record my measurements again around April 27th.

Late Post

Well, I only lost 1 lb. in 2 weeks. The first of those 2 weeks shouldn't count anyway. You all know what I am talking about. I was just happy to not have had a net gain that week. I ate whatever I was craving and even with my mood swings I never did seem to care that I wasn't eating the way that I should. But the next week I was fine and able to eat the way I should. I have introduced carbs back into my diet, slowly. It is nice to add a piece of whole wheat toast to my morning breakfast and some fruit with my cottage cheese in the evening.

I am at the point that I am not so concerned with my weight on the scales. I am feeling great in my clothes and compared my measurements with one month ago I have lost two inches in my waist, one inch in my hips, 3/4 of an inch in my thighs, one inch in my arms and 3/4 of an inch in my calfs.

I have quite a way to go but remain determined. I really do want to make exercise part of my life again and continue to eat better that I once was. I have a long-term goal and will try to be patient with myself and my body. Because I have already been reminded that when I am face to face with a chocolate bunny......the bunny wins every time!!

Jennie Results week 4

Weight loss:  1 pound.  Feelin' good! 

Friday through Monday - not recorded.  I ate well, but I just didn't keep track! 

Tuesday:  Workout weightlifting routine. B-fast 2 cups of cinnimon crunch 220, 1 cup milk 80. Lunch Frozen fettucini 310, homemade wheat bread 100, animal crackers 120. Dinner - 2 cups healthy hearts 225, 1 cup milk 80.

Wednesday:  Workout ran 40 minutes.  B-fast 1/2 of protein smoothie 150, 1 piece wheat toast 45, butter 50. Lunch Frozen 210, 1 piece white bread 60.  Dinner - Cereal 200 calories, milk 80.

Thursday: Workout weightlifting routine. B-fast 1-1/2 cups choc. organic cheerios 220, 1 cup milk 80.  Little bit of animal crackers 30.  Lunch: PB&J, bread 120, pb 190, jam 50.  Dinner 2 tortillas 162, 1/3 cup cheese 110, tomato/onion 20, salsa 20  = 1012