So the first week of the year is in the books and it is time for a weigh in. I was so excited to start this new year and to smash my goals and to lose a ton of weight! I was going to exercise each day. I was going to start my year off incredibly strong! I wanted this year to be awesome from the get go!!! But how did it really go???
The week in review
We had a good weekend over New Years. We spent time with Jason's parents to celebrate Christmas. I love my little decorations. (the bearded one was a gift this year).
We also took down our Christmas decorations. I was sad to see them go....but getting the tree out of our small apartment makes it seem less cramped!!!
We drove about an hour away trying to find a avian sun lamp....in an unexpected ice storm. Sadly they didn't have any! Does no place carry these near us? I finally ended up buying one on Amazon..but it's not...well we can use it. but we want something nicer!!!
The rest of the week was a normal work week. 5 days of work and boy oh boy did they seem to go by so SLOOOOWLY!!!
We are enjoying working with our bird. Kiwi is still a bit nippy and afraid of us...but he really wants to be with us, so it's just a matter of time!
The Food I ate to lose weight this week
I had grand plans to give up the sweat treats totally during the first week of the year! I was going to keep my calories totally in check. I was going to rock it out! The sweat treats? I didn't do too badly. I did indulge one night on the homemade candy that Jason's mom made for us. I ate ONE night...the first night and a limited number of pieces. I would like to say I stopped there, but there was an incident where I saw the container of chocolate and just opened it and had some at lunch. Other than those two situations I did great!
So how was my food in general? I would like to say that I tracked everything. I tracked about 70% of the time. There were a few days where I struggled. I also struggled with portion control! That is a biggie for me. There was also one day at lunch where I just kind of went nuts! I felt horrible afterwards....mentally and physically! Lessons learned!
Getting exercise each day
I did amazing, absolutely amazing on the exercise! Every day! Without fail! I smashed this new year! I couldn't have done any better. Oh wait, my attitude could have been better! There were days where I really struggled to get moving! But that doesn't matter does it? I'm going to say it doesn't matter....because I did it and that is what counts!!!
The number on the scales
I was nervous to step on the scales. I didn't think it was going to be much....if anything. I am happy though to announce that I lost 0.8 pounds. It's a far cry from what I gained over Christmas and over the year of 2020...but it is a start! Now I plan on building on this success and losing again this upcoming week!!!!
What I need to work on this week
I have identified a few places that I need to tighten the reins.
1. The first is my water consumption. I would estimate and say that I am getting between 30-50 ounces each day....which is NOT enough!
2. Track EVERY DAY
3. Continue the no sweats!!! In all fairness, If there is a day where I have sweats I'm ok as long as it is ONE day. This is not a journey of all restriction...it is a journey of building a sustainable life!
So there you have it, my week in review and my plans for this upcoming week! I've got this!!!
