This week I lost 1.2 pounds, for a total loss of 2.8 pounds in 2009.
I’m happy with this week’s weight loss results. My activity increased because of my Team in Training group practices, and I was good on my points, even though I was very “munchie” because of TOM.
Two improvements I want to make for this coming week:
- Track foods. I was very bad about tracking my points last week. As I said in a previous post, the TNT fundraising kind of took over the week, and it was almost like my mind could only handle so many things at once. Now that I’m used to the fundraising process, I’ll have no problem tracking points into eTools this week. I know most people hate tracking, but I like it. I love seeing my food choices, and I love tracking my APs even more.
- Speaking of Activity Points, I did ok last week – I earned 16. This week I want/need to make sure I get in my individual trainings. I’ve been reluctant to go to the gym for the last several months, opting instead to ride my bike (weather permitting) or do an at-home DVD workout. Those are good, but I really need to get my butt on the treadmill so that I can build up my endurance with walking. I need to improve my pace and the only way I’m going to be able to do that is to practice, like it or not.
I’m hoping that next week I’ll see even bigger numbers on the scale when I incorporate these two improvements this week. I’m ok with a 1-pound/week loss, but at my weight, I should be seeing larger numbers in the weight loss. I’d love to get back to a 2 or 3 pound loss each week.
Today’s meeting talked about using “advanced tools” like SetPoints when dining out. The concept of SetPoints is that if you’re unsure of the exact portion of a certain food, you can count more points and eat that food until you are satisfied. The SetPoints are only to be used with Filling Foods like lean proteins, whole grains, etc. I used SetPoints last week when I made a beef roast. I don’t have a scale, and I kind of guesstimated the ounces until I remembered that I could use a SetPoints amount of 5, since the beef was extremely lean. It worked really well, and I think I’ll use it again, especially when I go out. It’s so hard to know the measurements of the meat they serve you in restaurants. I can visualize what a cup of rice or pasta is supposed to look like, but for some reason, I can’t visualize the oz. in meats.
On a side note, once I have a bit of extra money, I want to buy a food scale for my kitchen. Do any of you have any brands that you like?
WW Meeting Quote:
Success won’t come to you; you have to go to it.
I’m feeling really positive about everything related to weight loss, and I’m looking forward to a successful week.
Bella on the Beach 
Congrats on the loss so far, you’re doing good
YAY on the loss!! Consistency (momentum?) is key!! You are doing great:)
I have a salter electronic scale which i am learning to love ! For instance if dinner is fish and rice and veggies..I put a cup of veggies, 1/2 cup of rice on the plate. then i weigh the plate, hit reset, put the fish on it and tada, it gives me the weight of the fish only:)
love it!
That’s exactly what I’m looking for. It’s mostly the protein meausurements that are throwing me. I’m going to do a bit of research and figure out which scale is best for me (price and features). Thanks for the name of a brand that you like.