Being house-bound due to snow for a week has its advantages. The main one is that I was not able to eat out and the scale reflected this. Yesterday I weighed in at 372 lbs which is four pounds less than last Sunday. This brings my weight loss total for 2012 to 7lbs! It’s not the fast start I would have hoped for, but I am still excited by the number. I am moving in the right direction and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
Things I did right last week include eating at home and drinking more water. While it wasn’t necessarily by choice, I ate almost all of my meals at home last week. The snow started to melt on Friday and we picked up Jack in the Box. I can honestly say that I did not enjoy it as much as anything I had eaten at home during the week. Home cooked food just tastes better (thanks John). I am working on decreasing my soda and increasing my water intake. Since I ran out of my favorite diet Mountain Dew half way through the week, I had less soda. I also made the effort to fill up the water more often. I still have a long way to go on this, but I made progress last week.
Areas that need improvement include snacking less, eating more fruits and vegetables and exercising more. For some reason I feel a need to have a snack in the evenings. Usually I am not hungry at this time, but still want something chocolate. It is an unhealthy habit that I’ve had since childhood. Also, I have been grabbing a piece of chocolate here or there during the day. This week I will cut back on both. We didn’t have any fruits in the house last week and the only vegetables were frozen. The snow has melted and groceries delivered, I will eat fruits and more vegetables each day this week. No more excuses, I will exercise at least three days this week. I may start slow, but I will start for sure.
Unfortunately I cannot lose all of my weight overnight as I would like or even all 250 lbs this year. I can and will reduce my size by at least 25% or 95 lbs (one of my three resolutions for the year). I’ve lost 7lbs so far and have 88 more to go. I will do it!
It’s Monday, so I fill finish this post with some fun short answers from Kenlie’s “Friend Makin Mondays”.
If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section at: www.alltheweigh.com (and here if you’re so inclined) so we can all see your FMM questions and answers.
FMM: Short Answers
1. Mac or PC? Both, I have a PC which I use the most and Mac Air (thinnest laptop ever!) which I use when in front of the television.
2. Do you paint your own nails? No, usually my nails are bare.
3. Beach or mountains? Both, although I would not be comfortable at the beach with my current size.
4. What’s the title of the book you’re currently reading? The Confession by John Grisham
5. Do you dance? Only in the comfort and privacy of my own home
6. CNN or Fox News? Fox News is our default station.
7. Do you ride a bicycle? Sadly I haven’t rode a bike in years due to my obese frame.
8. Do you get a yearly flu shot? Yes, my employer provides them on-site each year.
9. Best movie you’ve seen in 2012? I haven’t watched that many movies yet in 2012, but two that I enjoyed were The Kings Speech and Paul (hilarious movie).
10. Do you prefer to workout at home or at the gym? At home, because I am too self-conscious to go to the gym.
11. Last airport you were in? Seatac
12. Married or single? Happily married for 13 years and counting
13. iPhone or Android? iPhone
14. Do you prefer to be in pictures or taking pictures? Please don’t take my picture.
15. Favorite brand of sneakers? I’ve always liked Nike, but currently wear Brooks Go-2 series.
16. Do you like snow? Love it
17. Do you have/want to have kids? Want but may never have
18. Summer or Winter? I love all four seasons.
19. Do you know how to swim? Yes, I am a great swimmer if I do say so myself. However, I haven’t been in a swim suit since 1998 and won’t be again until I lose a lot of weight.
20. Do you prefer to shop in store or online? I do most of my shopping online, except clothes.
Wow! You have some awesome resolutions! Fingers crossed for you to keep to them! I’d be excited about 7 lbs, too!
Stopping in from FMM – Hi!!
YES! you WILL get to loose the weight. It is going to be hard but so worth it (I keep telling myself that)
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A four pounds loss is excellent. Good luck on reaching your 2012 goals!
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I went through a big John Grisham phase for a while but don’t remember reading that one, will have to check it out. And I liked Paul too!
Came by from FMM. Sounds like you have great goals for 2012 and a plan! Good luck.
I love how resolved you are. You definitely can do it! I still waiver but am still trying (at least today).
I am here from FMM and am glad to have found your blog.
7 lbs is awesome! You are rocking this out!
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I love snow a whole lot more since I moved out of Ohio. When it’s a one and a while thing here, I can enjoy it when it happens. That and the fact that the whole city shuts down when it snows. Not having to travel in snow is a good thing.
a 7 pound loss this year is really good! congrats. Keep on going. It all adds up.
I hated having my pic taken too. I still don’t necessarily like it, but as I’ve lost weight I don’t run from the camera anymore. I hope the same will be true for you as well!
I just found your blog and wanted to say “hi”. Four pounds is a great loss…well done!!
Good luck with your goals for the year! You can do it!
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I think 7 pounds is awesome Tammy! Keep up the great work!
As long as the weight comes off, I wouldn’t worry about the pace/quickness. Make healthy decisions, and it will pay off.
You’re really making me feel excited for this year too!!
And I’m so like you in the night time snacking department. Whether I really want to or not.
I know I can break the habit because I’ve done it before.
It’s a big one.
I love learning random things about you.