Finally!

This week has been a tough week. I started phase 2 of the diet and that meant upping the calories. I have still resisted the cake at the birthday party and all the sweets that I would like to eat. I didn't lose in fact on Tuesday I gained a pound then lost and went back down to the 159 but today, I actually lost a little bit. Yeah!!! It helps me to stay motivated if I can at least lose a little each week! I am going to keep on going. I have two baby showers to go to today so hopefully I can resist the temptations.

Ticker Thursday

167.8? What? I'm not happy. I have done really good this week. With one exception of eating 2 barbeque beef sandwiches instead of 1 last night (but I was starving) So what do I do? Eat cake for breakfast - I didn't eat cake at the party last night so I guess I'll eat it now that I'm 3 pounds heavier any way.

ARGHHH>

NOTHING TASTES BETTER THAN THIN FEELS!

This is going to be my new motto. I have been craving something sweet and haven't given in and have been rewarded by losing 4 pounds in one week. I know that I won't keep losing that much weight each week but it feels good to be in the 150's now.

Chocolate cake taste good but not as good as getting healthy and thinner will feel!

It Works so far!

I have been keeping track of all I eat for a week and so far it is working. The biggest key for me is planning the menu and having all the food on the menu available. If I don't feel like eating what I planned, I always have an alternative available that is still good for me and not going to rack up those calories. I ate out 4 times and still managed to lose about 3 1/2 pounds this week.

I am moving on to phase 2 tomorrow and that means more calories so it will also mean slower weight loss. That is okay as long as it is steady.

I did struggle a little. I have been craving some ice cream and chocolate but have managed to resist. I even watched my husband and my sister and her husband eat the Chocolate Molten Cake at Chili's and didn't even take a bite. I am very proud of myself for that. It is hard to think that I have to make this way of eating a way of life but I know I will be healthier for it.

ONE DAY AT A TIME!

Starting Tomorrow

Usually saying "I'll start tomorrow" doesn't work very well because there is always another tomorrow so usually I say I'm starting today. However, my day is jam packed and I don't have time to start today.

What am I starting you ask? For Christmas in 2007, I received P90X (Don't worry I asked for it). I've been able to stay on track for about 1 week but that's as far as I've gotten. I really love the exercise program and have enjoyed the week I have done about 3 times now. So tomorrow starts my goal of trying to get through all 90 days of P90X in a row. This is one of my new years resolutions and I won't fail.

Ticker Thursday

It's either a miracle or a fluke. I don't know which. But even after eating awful all week and not doing any type of activity except for last Thursday. I'm at 165.2 !! Miracle or fluke, I'll take it.

I HATE cooking

So, for the past week, I haven't really felt like myself. I've pretty much been sick. Now I normally hate cooking. Anything that takes more than 4 ingredients and more than about 15 mins is usually a "NO" for me. Especially when I don't feel very well. That is why I've found fast food and restaurant food so convienent.

The interesting thing is that fast food and restaurant food usually take longer by the time you count driving time there, waiting time, etc. It's just the fact that I don't have to make it. Hence, this week I have splurged on Red Lobster, Dominos (at least twice), Taco Bell, Wendy's and more. As well, I think I've eaten almost all of the items with sugar in the house. The reason why: I don't have to cook it. We are out of veggies. And I can't contain myself very well when I'm sick. I want comfort food. So don't be surprised if tomorrow's weigh in sucks. I've been doing so good too. Darn.