Pounds lost in Week 43: -.2 pounds

Total weight lost so far : 25.6 pounds

Another week of expected gains due to the Easter holiday and the MANY Easter baskets full of tempting chocolate we received.  Looking at the fact that I’ve been at this for almost a year and for the past few months, I’ve been gaining and losing the same 2 pounds, I’m going to kick it into gear this week.  I’m going back to tracking, which I’ve slacked off of as of late, and I’m trying to get out and exercise in the beautiful, warm weather we’ve been having.  There’s only 7 1/2 months left until our Florida vacation and I’ve still got a ways to go to lose the additional 35 pounds I’d like to lose.

Pounds lost in Week 42: -.8 pounds

Total weight lost so far : 25.8 pounds

This week I had an expected gain.  I dove into my 35 flex points and I know that when I do that, I’m destined for a gain.  And this time, I used all of them.  I went to a tricky tray last week where I ate like a queen AND won 2 prizes (kids’ craft stuff and gift certificates to go eat - the diet gods are definitely laughing at that one).  Oh and did I mention that my aunt and uncle in Germany sent an Easter chocolate package again - ala the Christmas one???  I’m totally screwed!  Well - maybe not for next week, since I already ate most of the good chocolate that had my name on it.  DOH!

Pounds lost in Week 41: .6 pounds

Total weight lost so far : 26.6 pounds

I honestly was shocked when I was told I lost weight at weigh-in.  My body & hormones have been doing crazy things again and I feel so bloated, I thought for sure I gained.  But, alas my diet angels were on my shoulders lifting me off of the scale.  I must admit, I didn’t do much tracking last week, however, I did one thing that I think saved my ass big time.  Remember those cupcakes I made for St. Patty’s day?  I threw away the leftovers so I wouldn’t eat them.  It was so hard for me to do.  I grew up in one of those families where no food got wasted and still doesn’t.  I think that is often part of my problem of knowing when to stop eating and realizing that I’m already full.  But, I had to and I did.  I’m a bit disappointed that I’m not hitting my goal of 1 pound a week, but I’m still losing and that IS a good thing. Onward and DOWNWARD!

Pounds lost in Week 39: 1.4 pounds

Total weight lost so far : 25.6 pounds

This week was a wash of last week.  I lost the exact 1.4 pounds I gained last week.  I don’t know if that was because I was good and tracked and even took a walk this weekend or because it was my body normalizing out after last week’s hormonal debacle.  Needless to say, I started this week off well with a mile walk this morning.  I’m hoping to continue a new exercise regime (at least on the 3 days I go to work) because I know this is the kick-start that my body needs to get out of its rut.