Well, it's been a year and a half since my last post! A lot has happened since then... first, I gained back most of my 34 pounds lost... then I had a 3rd baby (a pretty cute one too) and now here I am, 4 months postpartum and trying to lose the weight again. I've had a harder time finding my motivation this time around. It's definitely the wrong time of year to try and hop on a healthy bandwagon. I want to bake and cook and of course, eat what I make. Candy is everywhere, hello Halloween! I've been tempted plenty and gave in a few more times than I'd have liked to. But then I thought.. no... no this is the PERFECT time of year to hop on the bandwagon! I can avoid all the goodies and candy! Myself and 25 of the best mamas I know decided to start up a challenge! YES! It worked so wonderfully last time.
So, here we are. Week 1 weigh in results!
I started this journey weighing:
204.6 pounds
This week I weigh:
200.2 pounds
For a weekly loss of:
4.4 pounds
and an overall weight loss percentage of:
2.15%
I see very little change in my body this week, but I feel been more energized and motivated for sure! This week I've walked a total of about 10 miles and I've been counting calories (aiming for around 1500) using My Fitness Pal (LOVE this app, helps so much to have it put right in front of your face exactly what you're putting into your body). I've faced several trials but that's all part of it, bringing yourself through them. I currently don't feel like I have a ton of support from Chad. Well, he's supportive, but not in the "I'm going to do this with you" way, more in the "I'm so happy and want to help you however I can, while I sit and eat these Oreos in front of you" way. I feel I had a pretty successful week and seeing the numbers go down is definitely motivation to carry on.
This week's goals:
walk 12 or more miles
get to 198 or lower by the next weigh-in
and here is this week's 'progress' picture!
