Losing It Week 14

I can already tell you this week was better for this reason alone—– I exercised! I exercised two days (not counting today). So, yes, it was only 2 days but it was better than the nothing I did last week. I’ll tell you the problem I’m having with exercising. I have two windows of opportunity during the day that I find the best to exercise. If I’m not home for most of the day and miss those two windows I feel like my day is shot for exercising. I’m usually too tired in the evenings but have made the effort before. I know I’m not quite “there” yet mentally when it comes to exercise. I have to get back to the fully committed place I was before.

Being on a strict food budget has really helped Mike and I both cut down on our eating. We’re eating smaller portions of our favorite foods to make them last longer! I’ve also been making more foods from scratch which in turn saves money and makes them healthier. (Well, for the most part. Cake is cake is cake, no matter if it came from a box or from scratch, right??)

Anyway, here are my “stats” this week:

- I ended up actually gaining a pound! I’m not worried since I know I can lose it by being consistent with my exercise and moderate eating.

- I ate pretty well again this week. I didn’t gorge myself but I didn’t deprive myself either. Apparently I need do need to do a little more depriving! I may have to go back to counting calories again.Not sure about that, though.

So, how did you do this week? I REALLY want to encourage my friends and family who are trying to lose weight and keeping track of their progress on blog already to join this accountability group (You know who you are!!) It really makes a difference. You get a whole cheering section for yourself!

Link up to Kathy’s Losing It weight loss accountability meme over at House Of Hills.

Comments

givinguponperfect

Two days is much better than nothing! Way to go!!!
http://107down.blogspot.com/ Alana

Good job on exercise! Two days is awesome.
http://Houseofhills.wordpress.com Kathy@House of Hills

You go girl with the 2 days!! Now, add two more next week and you'll have FOUR!! WHOOP! WHOOP!

Maybe limiting yourself to a certain number of “deprive items” a day. Like yesterday I let myself have ice cream. This would be a “deprive item” for me. But, because I had ice cream, I didn't let myself have a cookie. You know what I mean? We limit the Princess to two sweets a day. She has to determine when she's going to have them. I need to do the same thing for myself.

Also, how much water are you drinking? Is that one of your goals? The more water I drink, the less I want to eat.

That's all I've got. SO PROUD of you for exercising two times this week. We all know that's my issue too!!

Way to go! Just keep swimming!
http://www.itscome2this.com mandi

It's awesome that you're not discouraged by 1lb … that speaks volumes – seriously!! You're doing awesome & you're such an encouragement each week!!
http://www.simplymelsblog.com/ Simply Mel

Thank you! You guys are a huge encouragement to me!
http://www.simplymelsblog.com/ Simply Mel

Thank you! And I do allow myself, one or two deprive items a day. HOwever, I may be eating too big portions of everything else during the day. I love my carbs!
http://www.simplymelsblog.com/ Simply Mel

Thank you! It felt good to start getting back into it
http://www.simplymelsblog.com/ Simply Mel

Thank you! It certainly is!
http://www.justachick.com/ Dedra

Two days of exercise is great girl! Way to go… just keep it up. I'm going to encourage you to make the time to keep going. Exercise has been key to me loosing weight and ya know what? (don't tell very many people i said this cause they won't believe it) I actually love the way exercising makes me feel and makes my heart feel.

SO GREAT JOB! and keep it up!!!