Wow. Four weeks. Four weeks since I got serious about being healthy again. I knew that if I could make it this far, I would start to create new and better habits, and it's true! The changes I've made feel comfortable. I started with portion control, cutting out sugar, and daily exercise. These are my new habits! I OWN them now!!
New habits I want to focus on: add strength training 3 times a week; make sure I'm eating 5-6 servings of fruits and veggies every day.
Here's my weekly recap.
Exercise: 7 days out of 7. Most days, it's Pilates and 15-20 minutes on the recumbent bike. The weather has been a little nicer lately, so I did walk 2 days this week. Usually about 30 minutes, pushing the stroller.
Counting Calories: I had a great week in spite of the monthly visitor. I don't have any of my usual go-to comfort foods, so instead of giving in to emotional eating, I grudgingly crunched on a carrot stick! (I do love carrots, but not as an emo-food.) I stayed within my calorie range every day, including Saturday when we had a family dinner to celebrate Hubby's birthday. I did allow myself a cupcake because I had controlled portions all day. That one cupcake was 300 calories! It was definitely yummy, but I won't be spending my calories like that very often!
The Scale: Down 2.5 lbs this week!!! Woohoo!! I worked hard and I'm so glad that the scale validated that work. Total weight loss in four weeks is 7 lbs.
Inspiration: Because a lot of the battle we face in making changes for the better happens between our two ears, I know that having self-discipline is the key. Especially on those days when I feel full of excuses. I am focusing on 2 Timothy 1:7 this week.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (NLT)
And, of course, I couldn't do this without the Mamavation Sistahood. I love tweeting with y'all about exercise, drinking water, and sharing healthy recipes. If you need some recipe ideas, I have a healthy category on my recipe blog. Here is my menu plan for the week. And here is my food and fitness journal on SparkPeople (click on Food/Fitness Tracker).
Heather-I love what you said, "you OWN them now!". It seems you got it together this week and that is really great. It's okay to have that cupcake, especially because you worked it all week with moving and watching what you eat. A reward!!
ReplyDeleteHeather, you are awesome! Thank you for your support this last week! It really meant a lot to me. I had some awesome mamavation support this week!!! Emotional eating is rough! And I too love carrots...and would love it even more dipped in chocolate! ha ha ha!!! Oh well. You are doing good! I would also like to thank you for the scripture. That is a good one! Much love!
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I love that verse! Sounds like you are right on track! Keep up the good work =)
ReplyDeleteYou have a great attitude. We're in just about the same spot with our journey too. My blog turned a month old on Thursday and I lost 8 lbs for the month so you're doing just fine!
ReplyDeleteI love that verse. Very relevant to what we are doing. And OMG...2.5 lbs.!! Woot woot! Way to go! XXOO
ReplyDeleteGreat week for you! YEAH! I think once you start adding in your strength training you will see even more results. I love my strength training days. Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeletewow..2.5lbs:) that's wonderful. I like the scripture too. Sounds like we're both working
ReplyDeleteon the same habits too. can't wait to check out your healthy recipes category. Good luck and have fun this week.
awesome job this week......you go girl and stick with your good habits.
ReplyDelete2.5lbs lost is fabulous.
still trying make mine "habits" the old ones still tend to rule the roost, but working on it.
see you tonight at momtv
great job....I am hoping to be able to splurge a little this week, but still stay in control!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing awesome!
congrats on the weightloss and i used to do pilates in college it was fun to do
ReplyDeleteYou OWN it!! Yeah!!! I love your attitude so much. You keep up the amazing work, girl. Thank you for support me every day on twitter. I heart you.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration to me, Heather. Exercising 7 days a week is my big goal, but I haven't gotten there yet.
ReplyDeleteI also want to get back to my food journal because I know that's the only way for me to control my portions and calories coming in. I'm so proud of you for getting into it and sticking with it.
You are doing a great job!
Heather! 2.5?? Awesome!!! Power, love, and self-discipline will get you far. Thank you for your conversation and support. I really enjoy talking to you re: real food. Good luck on that local CSA.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing AWESOME! Thank you so much for your water reminders, you're a great Sista! Keep up the good work, I can't believe you munched on a carrot when you had PMS. Impressive.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Heather!!! 7 out of 7 on the workouts!? You are moving and grooving, lady! I need to gather up a bit of your will power for my snacking. And I'm going to look at your meal plan now. Have another great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to declare your new habits, "I OWN them now!" I love it! You seemed to have a very productive week. Way to go, and keep up the good work! --- @ImAHotMom
ReplyDeleteYou have had a wonderful week! Keep up the good work!I need to be borrowing your habits!
ReplyDeleteGreat job this week! 2.5 pounds is awesome.
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