So, I knew when I got up this morning to do my weigh-in that it wasn't going to be the best weigh-in. I was bloated. Very bloated. Aunt Flo is supposed to come visit Wednesday so this was to be expected....I just hoped it would stay away until after my weigh-in. Alas, my weigh-in showed a 1 lb. weight loss for the week! Not horrible....I did lose, but I wanted to lose more. And I worked really hard this week. I worked out every day except for one and I followed my alloted calories to the tee. I still have not had a Coke since Sunday, December 5th. That's amazing for me! I've actually been craving more water than tea. I'm making a conscious effort to drink more water than tea even though tea is calorie free, because tea depletes my iron and I am a regular blood donor. I've even rubbed off on the girls. There has been no pop in the house for over two weeks and so they have been drinking water, tea, or milk. Madelyn even told me this morning that she really likes water. I was happy about that.
This week went well for my diet. Wednesday, my boss took our office out to eat at Ted's and I made different choices than I normally did. I still enjoyed myself, but instead of eating without reservation, I laid some boundaries. Instead of eating flour tortillas, I munched on ONE corn tortilla and mainly ate chips with salsa instead of chips with cheese sauce. Then I ordered my regular meal of Cheese Enchiladas, but I took off most of the chili sauce. It was still very filling and extremely enjoyable. It was a good lesson in how making a lifestyle change is not all about depriving yourself of all the good things....just taking the good things in moderation. I was completely satisfied.
Thursday, I had my first dealing with hunger. I had been eating normally, but I was extremely hungry that day which could have been my downfall. But I took Candy's advice and increased my water intake to make me feel full. It did the trick! I didn't give in to my hunger pangs and reach for something unhealthy.
Sunday, we went to my Grandma's for lunch and she had made a poblano pepper casserole, carrots, hot rolls, broccoli and cauliflower, and chips. I assume the casserole was fairly healthy as it contained lots of vegetables and chicken, but it had its fair amount of cheese. I made a point to eat around the cheese somewhat and filled my plate with vegetables to fill up. I did allow myself a whoe-wheat roll, but only one. I am a huge bread eater and would have loved to have a second roll, but chose not to.
This week will be a test as it contains Christmas, but I know I can succeed. I have already decided that I will allow myself a Coca-Cola at my mom's house on Christmas Eve. I'm so excited!! I will eat desserts.....I will just not gorge myself on them. I will also probably exercise a little more. I can do it!!
Total Weight Loss since December 7th: 4 lbs.
Weight Loss Goal: 55 lbs.
Pounds to Goal: 51 lbs.
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