2/07/16 Start wt #261.2
2/14/16 Week 2- #257
2/21/16 Week 3- #256
2/28/16 Week 4-#253.8
3/06/16 Week 5-#253
3/13/16 Week 6- #248
3/20/16 Week 7- #249. (+1.0)
3/27/16 Week 8-#248 (-1.0)
4/03/16 Week 9-#249 (+1.0)

Total loss of 12.2 pounds......(but last 3 weeks up/down/up)

I was around the 245-246 mid week , but traveling, visiting friends, dinners out, alcohol and unusual high sodium intake really made things challenging. I think I have a significant water retention that added to weight this week, besides calories. (Chinese food, Mexican food, margaritas). I am back to gently walking 1-1.75 miles so no real cardio aerobic exercise. I did walk 3 times (I was doing 6 times per week) My foot is still a factor. I have worn orthotics since last year and did replace them the day after my injury thinking that may help.
I have a work travel week to Phoenix April 17th. This will be a high stress situation of new job, new people, new learning areas..I am going to have to seriously adjust my mindset and incorporate overall better choices for me and increase my awareness of what feels good for me. Take care of me under stress and out of my zone. Make it a point to keep exercising during travel.

A good note- April 1st my first Grand baby born! Riley Ann

2/07/16 Start wt #261.2
2/14/16 Week 2- #257
2/21/16 Week 3- #256
2/28/16 Week 4-#253.8
3/06/16 Week 5-#253
3/13/16 Week 6- #248
3/20/16 Week 7- #249. (+1.0)
3/27/16 Week 8-#248 (-1.0)
4/03/16 Week 9-#249 (+1.0)
4/10/16 Week 10-#245.5 (-3.5)

-15.7 pounds total

Okay- yippie! I did really good with sticking to my food plan and adjusting when necessary to meet my total average calories for the week. I also walked 6 days and gently pushed my self...I think I shaved 60-85 seconds off my average mile time. My goals this week are to stay the course. Changing my whole mindset to saying " I am an athlete " (helped with my speed).
This week I would like to transition to early morning (6AM) workouts....including planks -haha. Yes! Also, need a little mindfulness on turning off TV during meals....kind of sliding back into that with the open kitchen/LR and cooking with TV on its easy to just continue watching.

3 weeks left my friends- lets go all out strong!!! .....I'm getting out of these 40's!

246# today. A gain of 1 pound. The result of not grocery shopping, no food plan and working 12 hour days. Today my goal is to drink plenty of water and fluids. Go grocery shopping after I make a menu plan. A simple plan with lots of fresh veggies. Just having good choices around the house will help a lot. Add back in to my day walking, taking stretch breaks from working.
I think committing to a Sunday or Monday post for our group this summer with current weight and any update might be all we (our group of 3 for the summer) are up to with all the increased summer adventures and schedules. We can each make our own weekly individual challenge (as much or little we want to do....can be simple as to just maintaining weight, or getting a family active activity in on weekends to teach good healthy fun choices for the family.) post on our own thread so no one needs to feel burdened to "lead" the group. I think this would work for me until the time everyone is ready to get back to a more formal challenge and weigh ins.
Have a great week everyone!! Tell me your proudest moment this week on your post:)

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