Starting weight: 182.6
Lbs lost in November: -5.8
Lbs lost in December: -2.6
Lbs lost in January: -2.2
Lbs lost in Februrary:- 5.2
3-7-14: 167.4 (+0.8)
3-14-14: 167.4
3-21-14: 168.6 (+1.2)
3-28-2014: 169.4 (+0.8)
Well, this month was not very successful in terms of the scale. However, we all know that the numbers on the scale are not the true indicators of success. I mean, let's reflect back on some personal success from this month:
* I fulfilled the honor bestowed upon me as am Ambassador for The Running Depot and ran the very challenging March Madness Half-Marathon where I not only set a personal record for time, but I succeeded in achieving my "best case scenario" time of 2:10!
* I was asked to continue on as an Ambassador for The Running Depot!
* I had a great observation and evaluation at work
* I'm continuing on with the training for the Chicagoland Marathon on May 18. I ran 16 miles yesterday, the farthest I've ever run!
Ok. Now I must admit my slip-ups this week. I said last week that I have been more relaxed. I could fib and blame it all on my cycle this week, or the training for the race and how I must be building muscle. But I know that's not why I've either gained or stayed still each week. I've eaten way too much. Plain and simple. There was an unfortunate incident with a bag of chips and some seriously delicious dip. I mean, yes they were multigrain tortilla chips and the dip was made from greek yogurt so it wasn't full-fledged heart-attack dip, but it does not do my body good to eat more than half a bag of those chips and WAY too much of that dip. I also did something that I KNOW is bad news for me. Something that I tell myself at every shopping trip that I just can not do...I bought nutella. This is something that I just can't do. Nutella is like crack to me. It is very hard for me to turn away from Nutella. Now, the container is not gone and I have done a decent job compared to my past experiences with it's hazelnutty divineness. I vow to only indulge in a sparse amount of this manna, this food from the angels on days that I run 5 miles or more AND I will track it.
I did exercise every day except for one because I had a migraine. And I did do a pretty good job of making up for indulgences by making good choices during other meals. But starting this week, that wagon is mine. I will own the wagon! I will sprawl out and make myself comfortable because it's back to tracking and making good choices the MAJORITY of the time. And I will stay on that wagon, there is no excuse not to. Here's my mantra this week:
Lbs lost in November: -5.8
Lbs lost in December: -2.6
Lbs lost in January: -2.2
Lbs lost in Februrary:- 5.2
3-7-14: 167.4 (+0.8)
3-14-14: 167.4
3-21-14: 168.6 (+1.2)
3-28-2014: 169.4 (+0.8)
Well, this month was not very successful in terms of the scale. However, we all know that the numbers on the scale are not the true indicators of success. I mean, let's reflect back on some personal success from this month:
* I fulfilled the honor bestowed upon me as am Ambassador for The Running Depot and ran the very challenging March Madness Half-Marathon where I not only set a personal record for time, but I succeeded in achieving my "best case scenario" time of 2:10!
* I was asked to continue on as an Ambassador for The Running Depot!
* I had a great observation and evaluation at work
* I'm continuing on with the training for the Chicagoland Marathon on May 18. I ran 16 miles yesterday, the farthest I've ever run!
Ok. Now I must admit my slip-ups this week. I said last week that I have been more relaxed. I could fib and blame it all on my cycle this week, or the training for the race and how I must be building muscle. But I know that's not why I've either gained or stayed still each week. I've eaten way too much. Plain and simple. There was an unfortunate incident with a bag of chips and some seriously delicious dip. I mean, yes they were multigrain tortilla chips and the dip was made from greek yogurt so it wasn't full-fledged heart-attack dip, but it does not do my body good to eat more than half a bag of those chips and WAY too much of that dip. I also did something that I KNOW is bad news for me. Something that I tell myself at every shopping trip that I just can not do...I bought nutella. This is something that I just can't do. Nutella is like crack to me. It is very hard for me to turn away from Nutella. Now, the container is not gone and I have done a decent job compared to my past experiences with it's hazelnutty divineness. I vow to only indulge in a sparse amount of this manna, this food from the angels on days that I run 5 miles or more AND I will track it.
I did exercise every day except for one because I had a migraine. And I did do a pretty good job of making up for indulgences by making good choices during other meals. But starting this week, that wagon is mine. I will own the wagon! I will sprawl out and make myself comfortable because it's back to tracking and making good choices the MAJORITY of the time. And I will stay on that wagon, there is no excuse not to. Here's my mantra this week:
Because like we talked about last week: It is NEVER going to be smooth-sailing. I will never be free from slip-ups I will have to get back on the wagon many many times in my life. But I've made a commitment to living a healthy life and thing is forever. That's life. Some weeks we just have to fake it until we make it. Have a great week, friends and thanks for reading!