Flu go away!  Haven't gone crazy but haven't done well.   My problem was I just didn't eat, it took too much energy.  Today I feel a bit better so I must get those calories and nutrients.  Bet that will help me feel better and give me more energy.

 

 While I set myself for disappointment hoping for a 10# weight loss, I am excited that I did lose 7.6# in 4 weeks.  I know I have to ramp up the exercise.  Husband, Jim and I walked this morning.  I must commit to doing something every day. Busy schedule is no excuse.

Okay,  tomorrow is the first weigh-in and I am anxiously looking forward to it.  This first month was great only a few challenges which I took in stride.  I decided that I wasn't going to let slips get to me. I focused on the things I did well, let myself have some treats, chocolate and wine, and didn't dwell on difficulties.  Not going to let those numbers determine the next few weeks. 

I am committed to make life changes and avoid ups and downs. I am  going to take this weight off and keep it off!!

 

 

 The beginning of the week was great, stuck to wise choices and keeping on track by having satisfying meals. 

Friday, Saturday & Sunday were difficult because of several social engagement with food.  When I was in charge of food choices I did OK not great.  I felt hungry because high calorie food choices weren't filling. Actually got up Saturday morning starving and healthy breakfast still left me empty.  Sunday afternoon was a meal where I had NO choice tons of  ethnic food was put on my plate,  I tried to pick and choose without being offensive to the hostess especially since I was one of the honored guests.  Think I did alright.

Positive ... I logged it all in to Vitobot so did not let down days become a crazy night.

New week start all over... It will be a great weigh in on Saturday.

Was a pretty good week!  Did my Irish Dancing but never made it to Snap Fitness as I promised last week.  Got to figure a way to motivate my self to get up and go.  Realizing why some meals are difficult.  I have a hardy, healthy breakfast every day but my work/grandma schedule always interferes with eating lunch in a timely manner.  By the time I get home I am so hungry that I am grabbing food and not really satisfied. Maybe throwing something in my purse might help to stave off the hungries.  Same thing happened with eating out for my birthday.  Some of my kids took me out for dinner but it was a late meal so the bread was too tempting, warm and fragrant.  My promise to divide the food and eat less just didn't happen...I ate it all.  Great thing about Monday, it is a new week and last week is over!

 

 

Well it has been two full weeks of being on the Lighten Up Program and so far, so good.   Using the Health Department's online tracker, has helped immenesly.  I am aware of what I am eating and trying to make wise choices but I am not allowing myself to feel deprived, yes I had a few pieces of cholcolate but not the whole package.   Sunday we went to our daughter's

to watch the game.  I was careful all day making wise choices so I could enjoy the fare with everyone else.  I choose not to track but I didn't go crazy a little bit was just as satisfying as a lot because I prepared mentally.  Now my next big challenge is ahead of me, I must start putting exercies into my routine.  I guess I should use that gym membership I signed up for 6 months ago and only used twice.  Maybe next week I can say I did it at least once.  Lets not forget that I do go to Irish Dance Lessons once a week.  That is great exercise!  I just need to do it a bit more.