BrandNewAmy

So, I decided to create a chart of my weight loss. Not sure how often I will update it but it is nice to look at from time-to-time! I started my journey in January of 2012 and re-started in January of 2014. I originally lost about 20 lbs. and managed to keep 10 off over the course of two years so I should be pretty excited. I am, sort of. But I also wonder where I'd be today had I continued the journey. Really hoping I can keep it up this time around! Date Weight Change Total 1/22/2012 169.4 0.00 0.00 1/4/2014 159.2 -10.20 -10.20 1/11/2014 155.6 -3.60 -13.80 1/18/2014 155.2 -0.40 -14.20 1/25/2014 154.2 -1.00 -15.20 2/1/2014 153.8 -0.40 -15.60 2/8/2014 155.4 1.60 -14.00 2/15/2014 150.6 -4.80 -18.80 2/22/2014 149.6 -1.00 -19.80 3/1/2014 150.6 1.00 -18.80 3/8/2014 149.8 -0.80 -19.60 3/15/2014 148.8 -1.00 -20.60

Woohoo! I lost another pound this week! I wasn't sure it was going to happen for me as I had a really rough week at work (long nights, lots of temptations lying around!) but apparently I did something right. I am still under 150 and it feels great! I'm now down 20.6 overall but 10.4 since recommitting to WW in January! Starting Weight: 169.4 lbs. Current Weight: 148.8 lbs. Current Week: -1.0 lbs. Total Weight Loss: 20.6 lbs. I'm also reevaluating my reward system. I currently have a bit of a willy-nilly system but am thinking I want to do something like a Pandora bracelet. Maybe the bracelet for my first 5lbs. and then a charm for each additional. So far I've earned the bracelet and 3 charms...thoughts??

Today I ran to Costco and bought some foods that are WW Simply Filling friendly. I'm excited to taste them all! Here is a rundown of what I picked up: The Power Greens were on a recommendation by a friend for my smoothies! They include baby kale, chard and spinach. Love adding greens to my smoothies!!! Can't wait to make one tomorrow.

Here we go again! Back under 150!! Woohoo! Let's hope it stays that way! Starting Weight: 169.4 lbs. Current Weight: 149.8 lbs. Current Week: -0.8 lbs. Total Weight Loss: 19.6 lbs.

Yeah, that was said with total sarcasm! UGH! Really??? I gained back the pound I lost last week. So freakin' fantastic! Anyhoo...here are my WI stats from yesterday. I don't feel like posting anything else right now. {Insert grumpy face here!} Starting Weight: 169.4 lbs. Current Weight: 150.6 lbs. Current Week: +1.0 lbs. Total Weight Loss: 18.8 lbs.

Woohoo! I broke 150 lbs.!!! Okay, maybe not by much...but still, I'm under 150!!! I didn't quite make my 10# mark but next week, for sure! This has been a great week. I'm so, so proud of myself. I was talking to a friend, who shall remain nameless for now, and she and I talked about the fact that I have very little variety in my meals (at least in terms of breakfast and lunch) and while it doesn't work for everyone, I'm making it work for me. For breakfast, I usually have a smoothie or a latte. At snack, I have fruit or veggies. Then I eat Taco Soup every work day for lunch. I usually plan dinner at the last minute but if I am "stuck" for something to eat, I have oatmeal (I LOVE oatmeal). It is my "emergency" food! LOL The weekends are a little less structured for me, but so far I'm doing alright. If I hit a rut, then I'll mix things up but I don't want to toss something new into the mix if what I'm doing works! I know some people...

I am SO excited!! After a crappy WI last week, I had an awesome WI this week!! As I mentioned last week, I decided to give Simply Filling a shot and see how it goes. Well...I met success this week and a HUGE success at that!!! Woohoo!! I am so proud of myself. I took lunch to work daily, I made sure I had plenty of snacks on hand, and I did allow myself a couple treats from time-to-time. Last night was a rough night for me. I wasn't starving, but I had some monster cravings and I think it was because I knew that I had an important (to me) weigh in today. It definitely paid off to be in control and stay in control!! Here are my results... Starting Weight: 169.4 lbs. Current Weight: 150.6 lbs. Current Week: -4.8 lbs. Total Weight Loss: 18.8 lbs. So, now I've hit my 5% goal (the new one, anyway!). My reward is a new water bottle/tumbler or coffee mug. Hmmm...decisions, decisions!!