Once again, a little shy of my “one pound a week” goal, but I did lose 0.5 lbs after overeating on several occasions this week. That’s good!

Also, a new feature that will make sense when you read item 3 below, but it’s a “GOAL OF THE WEEK.” This is what my number one target is for the week:

**** This week I, ___(insert your name here)____ ,will record each and every point that reaches my lips in order to face the reality of what I eat. Even if I go over on my points allowance, I will face the truth with full knowledge of where I stand in the weight loss game, better equipped to make a realistic plan to tackle the overeating.********

Who’s in with me!?

I have some great updates to give:

1) I have been walking >3 miles every single day! Even this weekend, I got out there and just did it. It’s a hilly walk that I do at a really quick pace, all while listening to MP3 sermons or lectures (I’m not a music person for that long at a time). This week will be harder with my schedule to do that sort of work-out (early mornings and late nights), but I’m going to aim for at least 3-4 times.

2) I really have been less hungry. This is major breaking news, let me tell you. I usully could eat a full meal or at least a big snack at just about any time. If there’s a cookie I’m offered, I always say yes. If there’s a delicious, cheesey menu option, I’m going to order it. I just love good food! BUT, I have been MUCH better this week with only eating when I’m hungry. And I’ve realized why that saying — “Just eat when you feel hungry” — never worked for me before…. I WAS ALWAYS HUNGRY! But in cutting back a little here and there, I’m less hungry and it takes less to fill me up. It’s so wonderful! I’ve gotta keep this up.

3) I have a new WW buddy! A good friend of mine (F) has probably 70-90 pounds to lose and the same problems with motivations and frustrations that I do. Neither of us can make a meeting (there are good reasons! Money and time being the two for us) and we agree that WW online is just NOT enough accountability (I mean, not being able to face your problem head on in front of others is not going to be solved by a computer screen, online meeting, or blog… let’s face it). So we’ve agreed to meet together weekly for accountability, check-ins, rewards, and problem solving. We met yesterday for the first time, and it was GREAT. I feel like we’ll be a great team! F is full of energy and is just the sweetest girl; I can’t wait to see her succeed! I feel like I have to do well, too, so that she will do well…. what great motivation!

AND SOME NEW GOALS:
1) This week, I am going to write down every single point that touches my lips and NOT give in to temptations that are over my limit. See above goal
2) I will return to drinking 6-8 glasses of water. I usually get in 4-6 easily, but it is always a push to get those last few. I’m going to do it.
3) I will work out as much as I can, recognizing that it will probably be not as consistent this busy week.
4) I will look forward to a good dinner on Friday night (we have a big banquet to go to) and use that as my motivation to cut back during the week this week.
5) I will try my hardest only to eat 16 out of the 35 weekly bonus points in order to maybe, MAYBE lose 1.5 lbs rather than 1 lb this week to play catch-up.
6) I will stick with my weeknight dinner meal plan and actually COOK this week!
7) I will motivate my friend F every single day with an email, call, or note.

Hope y’all are gearing up for a *great* week, too!