I’m calling this past week a “transition” week because I still haven’t made it to WW for a meeting. I had planned on going on Saturday morning, but after a physically and emotionally draining week, I slept in and missed the meeting.
I think I may have needed an extra week before heading to a meeting. Lots of things have been going on for me – a hectic schedule, my grandmother is in the hospital and they don’t think she’s going to come out, and in general, just the feeling of being exhausted. I know that life will always throw curve balls at me, though, and so I need to take action and make it to a meeting this coming Saturday, because I need to re-join NOW.
Last week was a mixed week in terms of weight loss. I started out really well at the beginning of the week, planning, preparing, and cooking good meals for myself. Things quickly deteriorated as the week continued, though. Fast food was eaten on Friday night, and although I counted the points, I hadn’t really done much activity to counteract the effects. Still, I am happy that I kept myself accountable. I just have to work on giving in to the urge to eat food that I know will make me feel awful later. I didn’t get a chance to workout this week, either. I had planned to go to the Aqua class on Tuesday and Wednesday, but just didn’t have the energy. I guess it was just one of those weeks for me.
Still, I lost 0.8 pounds, which is a move in the right direction. I’m actually thrilled that I saw a loss of any kind on the scale this morning. I am counting on the fact that this loss, as little as it is, will be just what I need to get back that glimmer of hope I had. Because for me, hope leads to desire, which leads to determination, and from there, nothing can keep me from achieving my goals!
Speaking of goals, I want to set a few for myself this week:
- Count all points, even if I eat something I “shouldn’t”.
- Make dinner for myself each night. Make a few “big” meals so I have less work to do the other nights.
- Make a cup of tea after dinner, allowing it to soothe me into relaxation.
- Prepare lunch at night before going to bed.
- Go to bed at a reasonable hour. (Which means no falling asleep on the couch, as has been my unfortunate pattern).
- Go the Aqua class Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Do a workout DVD on Monday and Thursday.
- Take a long bike ride on Friday.
- Check in with this blog, both in writing posts, but also reading others’ posts, for inspiration.
- Make it to the WW meeting on Saturday.
Bella on the Beach 
It’s that wonderful accountability (and do I detect a hint of stubbornness *g*) that will see you achieve your goals.
Wishing you a STRONG week!
LOL, Cammy. I don’t think I’d ever admit to being stubborn, but I’ll call it “determination.” 😀
seems like you need to switch your WW meetings to a week night, saturday is too hard for you to get there, plus who wants to deal with this on the weekends anyways?
Lola, Saturdays will work just fine for me. I just had a really bad week last week. My weekdays/evenings are even busier than my weekends!
So sorry to hear about your grandmother.
You’ve got some great goals. Good luck this week!
im sorry about your grandmother honey:(
but you sound right on track and i’m so excited to watch this next chapter!!
xo
Thanks for your kind thoughts, everyone. I appreciate it.
I’m sorry about your grandmother. Sending healthy calm vibes to the both of you.
I think in spite of the hectic week, you did great! Scale is moving in the right direction, you held yourself accountable even on the fast food splurge and you’re here posting.
Good for you!