Scale Day

Today's Weight: 205.4
Difference: -1.6
Total Difference:  -5.9
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I had very mixed feelings about getting on the scale today. Part of me was excited that I got to weigh myself, part of me was annoyed that I was doing it since I'm trying not to rely on it too much, and part of me was just plain curious what number it would say. I was pleasantly surprised by what it said, I figured it would match last week's number since my weekend's eating was all over the place. I was physically active for most of Sunday, lifting heavy, up and down short flight of stairs, walking to a fro, but my lunch was from a pot luck, breakfast was from Carl's Jr, and dinner was In and Out [granted, I got my double-double protein style with no sauce and I didnt snack after] and Monday I managed to go over calories by indulging in a Carl's cookie after splitting a combo with the MIL. Those cookies have a shitload of calories, prolly why they taste so good.
But who knows, sometimes I wonder about counting calories. Some of my inspirations didn't lose weight by counting calories, but by eating healthily and when they were hungry, and Monday left me very hungry. [and yes, exercising, which I'm doing].  I tend to have days where I feel hungry at the end of the day even though I made good choices, because I'm limiting to calorie counts.
Those inspirational posters always say to go by more than the scale, look for the little things, but I don't think I really have any Non-Scale Victories so far.  I'm back into my 18W Gloria Vanderbilts again, I spose that counts.

I'm enjoying Body Revolution like I said, but I am only 3 days in. Let's see how I feel about it at the end of phase 1.  Secretly, I'm scared I'm still going to be in the same place in 3 months. In general, my determination to lose weight has helped me not be so uptight and depressed, but since I seem to make very slow progress I'm just scared. In general, yes, I know one day I will lose the weight as long as I keep trying, keep going with regular exercise and healthy eating. But I do have small goals, like maybe being 8-10 lbs lighter at the end of phase one. Not only that, but to see a bit of a difference at the end of phase one too, since I've decided to take weekly pictures to motivate me.
Saturdays for exercise are going to be very interesting, since I have very little time in the mornings. Personally, I guess I won't need to eat before exercising if I do it when I wake up since I'll be getting up earlier on the weekends. anywhos.

Here are some recipes that have gotten big thumbs up from my family[ies] recently:
Clean Eating Lemon Chicken Penne
Lemony Chicken with Artichoke Hearts
Cuban Pork
Garlic Asparagus with Lime

Join Me! Details

Hi there! If you're someone who here because they're interested in joining my challenge of completing Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred, here's a few things to know.

First off, you'll need the dvd or similar [netflix, etc]
The program has 3 levels, and it is my goal to complete 10 days of each level. It is also my goal to attempt to only do the modification moves for the first 5 days of each level before challenging myself to advance.  I will post a summary at the end of each segment, and a cumulative report within 3 days of completing the program.
I will also be posting before and after pictures. The only supplemental exercise I will be doing is 30 minute walks [which is done in support of my mother, so that won't stop], and yoga 3 times a week, because my practice is a great source of much needed anxiety release.
To any and all who are participating, please contact me and let me know you've joined in! At the end of 30 days, for those who would like, they can either guest post their results or just have their results posted in a list with others.
I will be starting February 12 and ending March 13. [yes the dates are off by a day in the invite]
It will be hard, but it's always fun to see a challenge through to see what you're capable of!
Feel free to pin and tumbl my invitation :) Just link back to me.

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