week 7 weigh in

162.4

-4.4 lbs

Ok, this was a surprise. These good results make me happy and want to excercise :)

week 6 weigh in

166.8

+1.6 lbs

Very disapointed and upset with myself. I'm not going to lose any weight if I don't make an honest effort. I have not been keeping my journal or drinking water. What I did do this past week was indulge in many snacks/drinks and a Fathers' Day buffet (where I ate so much I was physically ill).

week 5 weigh in

Week 5 - 6/12/07

165.2

-.6 lbs

Kickboxing class is going well butI feel like I need to add another day of walking or some other exercise. I am still struggling to control my eating when I'm over my friends' houses and during the weekend. Feeling a bit discouraged that after 5 weeks my total loss is only 3.4 lbs.

week 4 weigh in

Ok, I can't believe that it's week 4! Time has flown by.

Weigh In - Tuesday 6/5/07

165.8

-1 lb!

Ok, I'll take it but I really want to lose a bit more than 1 per week. Just being impatient, knowing I have made mistakes and that they are stopping me from losing the weight faster.

My kickboxing class was good. The first day, last Tuesday, we didn't really do much of anything besides some ab work and my abs were sore the next day. Thursday was a full on class - 1 hour 15 minutes. 30 minutes of cardio, 30 weights and 15 abs.

day before weigh in!!!

I am scared to get on that scale tomorrow morning. I seem to do pretty well during the week and then over the weekend I feel like I blow it. I had ice cream on Friday and Saturday. Once would have been ok, but twice!?!? My husband suggested that we go and I was really frustrated because I didn't want to say no to him because he was having a really bad day. We then talked about how he wants to eat when he gets depressed. So yes we talked about that issue but we still ate our ice cream.

He has also been trying to lose weight the past few months. His doctor told him he had to change his lifestyle or he would have to take medicine for high cholesterol/blood pressure and would eventually become diabetic. He was riding his stationary bike or going to the gym every day. We went out of town for a weekend and the cycle was broken and he's not made it a daily priority anymore. Not only does the exercise help him physically but it really makes a difference mentally for him - it's a good stress release.

Start Making Choices

I found an ad in Health magazine for this meal and activity planner from the American Heart Association...looks like they have some good recipes.

Start Making Choices

week 3 weigh in

Weigh In - Tuesday 5/29/07

166.8

-1 lb!

I'm pleasantly surprised about the number on my scale this morning. I've been reading through a lot of other challenge member blogs and it seems like many of us had a hard time with Memorial Day cookouts :) It's nice to know I'm not the only one who can't say no to cole slaw. The thing I must work on over the rest of the summer is saying no the the second scoop of cole slaw.

I work at a college and our summer session starts today. I've had the last 2 weeks off and I'm actually looking forward to going back to work. I find it easier to diet when I'm working and planning out lunches, snacks and dinners.

My kick boxing class starts today too! I'm nervous about how out of shape I am...hopefully there will be others like me.

Keep up all your hard work for week 4!