So, my birthday was two days ago and I am up an additional 2 pounds. Bringing my net weight loss to 10 pounds. SINCE MARCH PEOPLE. 10 POUNDS IN 6 MONTHS ? SERIOUSLY ???
The thing is, I know how to do this. I've done it. I lost 14 pounds in 7 weeks by eating healthy and exercising. I can do this.
But it's hard, and time consuming, and annoying.
But when I eat right I feel so. much. better.
The beauty of WW is that you can splurge one day a week and not gain weight (at least I could). And that's exactly the sort of plan I need. But what if there's more than one day in the week where you can't avoid going over your points.
This weekend I'm got dinner with friends on Friday, a long-awaited fancy dinner with the husband on Saturday, and then cake in the office on Tuesday for MY birthday. In theory, none of these things should cause weight gain when managed appropriately.
So, here's my plan:
Friday: walk/jog with marathon running friend in the a.m. Will boost my metabolism to help burn off Friday night's debauchery and encourage me to follow WW eating plan on Friday. Will be permitted small dessert, preferably sharing with friend.
Saturday: Jazzercise in the morning (natch) and WW eating plan on Saturday. Again, will be permitted to share dessert with husband.
Sunday: WW eating plan. Kids birthday party in the late morning, but I might be able to avoid most of the pitfalls there. Perhaps walk with children/husband. I don't expect to actually burn calories on this walk but perhaps it will boost my metabolism a little bit.
Monday: WW eating plan. Walk again by self or with children/husband
Tuesday: WW eating plan, with cake. Jazzercise at night.
Wednesday: Back to regular WW eating plan and Jazzercise schedule.
The next three months are really busy for our family with one thing and another. But March - April was also really busy and I managed to lose weight then and I can do it again.
Key for me ? Staying on schedule. Doing household chores at their assigned time, making dinner when I'm supposed to make it, getting to bed on time so I'm not tired the next day.
Speaking of which . . .
You can do it!!! I know you can! Put exercise on the grid and you're good to go :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of anyone doing Jazzercise in ages - where did you find classes?
It sounds like WW is a good fit for you. I tried it once and didn't care for it - my location pushed all sorts of processed food with "low-fat" and "fat-free" labels and they weren't natural friendly. I quit. I wish I had taken the time to find a better fit at a different office!
Are you still less than you were? Then that is a success. Do not beat yourself up for a small gain. It's okay. Weight fluctuates slightly. Too much salt one day can do that. Interval training can help with boosting your metabolism. Taking a walk? Take the opportunity to run a short distance. Walk with the kids, race them to the corner or the second light pole or whatever. Then walk again for a bit then a burst of running. Unfortunately, as one gets older, it is harder to lose weight.
ReplyDeleteThere are desserts you can make at home that won't kill your diet, too. One of my favorites is a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich with a small dollop of fat free cool whip on top. I adapted that from the "ice cream cake" I make once in a while for the kids - line a 9x13 pan with ice cream sandwiches (unwrapped, of course) and top with Cool Whip. For a change, mix jello powder in the cool whip to flavor it. Put in freezer to let harden again and set.
You can do this. You can lose the weight. It is hard work and you have to keep believing in yourself. Don't get discouraged. This nameless, faceless person on the internet is rooting for you. :)