Week 3: –.8
Total: – 6 lbs.
This would be the week things fell apart folks. Yes, I still recorded a loss, but a few days before weigh in I was WAY below that, and I totally blew it over the weekend. I’m powerless in the face of mini Sprinkles cupcakes and a fully stocked candy counter.
I didn’t really work out last week, but honestly that wasn’t my downfall. I mean, it certainly would have helped if I had been working out over the weekend when I ate all of the things, but I was steadily losing weight all week thanks to my diet alone, and then BAM. Birthday party.
Anyway, another week, another chance to get back on the wagon. I packed up all of the leftover cupcakes, cookies and candy and sent them to work with my husband on Monday. The discouraging thing is that I was getting to the point where my cravings were starting to fall away. I mean, I still wanted snacks and sweets, but not in an all-consuming sort of way. Unfortunately I’m back in that all-consuming place and working to get back on track. I’m drinking water until it hurts, and trying to avoid Pinterest and it’s many variations of cookie dough dip.
I need to start working out again this week. Here’s what I’ve been doing thus far:
Walking Pros: Easy, I can take the children along, Can be done pretty much anywhere. Cons: Sweaty, the kids fight in the double stroller, I need to walk a loooong way to feel like I’ve actually worked out. Kind of boring.
Swimming: Pros: Not sweaty, easy on my knees, the pool is pretty. Cons: I look a bit like I’m trying not to drown after a few laps, my hair gets wet and needs to be washed afterwards, I can’t take the children, I can only go when the pool is open (which is often, but not before my husband leaves for work.)
30 Day Shred Pros: Quick, mindless, can be done at home. Cons: Jumping jacks.
My motivation remains my upcoming vacation. I would like to lose 15 pounds by the end of the competition and if I get there before vacation I’m treating myself to a spray tan. Really, that’s a treat for everyone because I am PASTY.
Congrats on still maintaining the loss!! I've been struggling with motivation to actually get up and work out, which is weird because you'd think seeing myself in the mirror would be enough motivation...
ReplyDeleteI have a quick thought on the 30-day Shred and your knees: try substituting another cardio workout that's lower impact. I had to do that with push-ups when I used to do it because I have bad wrists.
I hate it when I ruin my hard work and then have to go through the hard work of cravings all over again. urgh.
ReplyDeleteStill, you're doing it! Keep it up! :)
Jumping jacks are evil. That woman obviously hasn't birthed babies.
Go you! Down is down is down!
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