6th and 7th Weigh in

I haven't been losing like I thought I would be. I'm not quite sure why. I have been working out and eating right but the weight just isn't coming off! It's very frustrating, but I know if I keep doing what I have been it will start coming off again. In any case I do feel better,mentally and physically so that's all that matters. I feel very confident that this is just the start of a new way of living for me and my family!

Thoughts on 5th Weigh in

This week I lost 6 pounds. I am very happy and was not expecting that big of a number. I worked out hard but I drank A LOT more water so maybe that was the key. The days since the weigh in have been really busy and I haven't been to the gym like I should be.

4th weigh in

This week I lost 0 pounds! I worked out the same,actually a little more. I am hoping it was just a fluke thing and I will be back on track this week. It's really frustrating to work out so hard and think you are doing good,then see that same number pop up on the scale. I think I may have jinxed myself by saying that 5 pounds was my goal for each week. I think from this point forward I am just going to focus on eating right,working out and just being smart about the choices I make everyday. Then no matter what the scale says I won't feel so bad if the number isn't exactly what I was hoping for. I have noticed a difference in how my clothes are fitting. I can put on my jeans that were too tight just a few weeks ago! That's such a great feeling!

Good luck to everyone this week!

Thoughts on 3rd weigh in

I lost 3.4 pounds this week. Not bad,but not my goal of 5. I have a million excuses,but plain and simple...I slacked this week. I didn't get up and swim like I have been because it was too cold,and I didn't work out as hard. I didn't eat the best either. I have to get back on track and try again next week. I really need to focus if I want to reach my goal by the end of this contest.

Thoughts on 2nd weigh in.

This week I lost 6.4 pounds. I am very happy! My goal for each week is 5 pounds so anything beyond that is great! I have been swimming a couple mornings a week and then I try to get to Planet Fitness at night. I haven't been working out every single day. I don't want to "burn out" but I don't see that happening anytime soon. I love how I feel after a good workout. Everyone always said " You feel good,it becomes addicting" and I never believed it,until now.

Thought's on 1st weigh in.

After the first weigh in,I am down 4 pounds. At first I was a little disappointed,I thought the number would have been a bit higher since I worked really hard! But after thinking about it,4 pounds is great! It's only been a week and If I go at that rate,I will have lost almost 50 pounds by the end of the 12 weeks. That's more than I would have done on my own,I am very thankful for this opportunity! It's actually been fun! The only thing I do have a hard time with is not being able to drink coffee with creamer in the morning like I used to. I never noticed how many calories and fat is in that stuff! I still drink a little in the morning,but have toned it down,a lot. Getting up at 4:30a.m. for those morning swims. I need the coffee :o)

Week 1

This first week has been great! I feel fantastic so far.I hope this feeling stays for a while!! I have been working out every day and I thought I would be sick of it,or tired.It's surprisingly the opposite! I am excited to go work out and feel awesome when I'm done. For the first time ever,I am actually excited to be weighed. I wish Dan,Vicki,Stephanie and Becky the best of luck!