I've had many blog posts and ideas running through my head. I have to update you on a recent race and some other things, but today I'm checking in to tell you about my weight loss progress. I just completed my first month - or four weeks - on Weight Watchers. In looking at the month as a whole, I'm pleased. I tracked all 28 days and exercised a good bit each week, earning between 17 and 25 points per week. I got my head back into the game, so to speak.
In total, I lost 3 pounds. Any loss is good, right? I know it is and yet I'm disappointed.
Maybe it's because it's so darn hard to lose 3 pounds and yet I can gain 3 pounds in about two days. Maybe it's because I lost for 3 weeks and then gained 0.6 this week. Maybe, maybe, maybe.
Now, let's look at reality. After the first week, I exceeded my weekly points allowance, including eating my activity points. Yes, I tracked, but I simply ate too much or not the right things or both.
Now that that's out of the way, time to look forward.
For the next four weeks, my goals are:
1. Continue to track daily.
2. Earn a minimum of 25 exercise points per week.
3. Do not exceed weekly points allowance.
If I do this, the weight will come off -- it just will!
oh i understand this disappointment but don't despair. think of everything you've accomplished!
Posted by: maryse | May 23, 2012 at 02:55 PM
also look at the name of your blog -- slow and steady...
Posted by: maryse | May 23, 2012 at 03:04 PM
Well, I've been thinking about that. My history is not slow and steady -- its more procrastinate and then cram. But, with doing the running program, I've learned the value of slowly building up and am convinced it's the way to go. Now, to only believe!
Posted by: Kathy | May 23, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Believe! I've been there and currently doing that. I found that I couldn't trade in and eat my activity points and also lose weight. Instead I just use my 49 extra weekly points. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Manise | May 23, 2012 at 03:28 PM
I think 3 lbs is awesome and I'll be thrilled if I lose 3 lbs in the next month. But I do know what you mean and it's easy to get discouraged when that damn scale doesn't move in the direction and time frame that you want. I'm not doing WW but I am using MyFitnessPal on my iPhone and I think it's going to work out really well for me.
Posted by: Carole | May 24, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Just remember this is 3lbs closer to your goal. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Kristyn | May 25, 2012 at 09:51 PM
You are doing awesome! Make the diet adjustments for June and see how it goes.
Posted by: claudia | May 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM