Challenge Start Weight: 134.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 128
Weigh-in #1: 134.8
Weigh-in #2: 131.4
Weigh-in #3: 133.2

A positive though I had this week was: I was happy because I tried on this little white skirt I wore when I was a 16 year old hostess....I'm can't say it fit exactly BUT it's very possible it will soon.
I made a sandwich with peanut butter, sugar free maple syrup, and hemp seeds. Kind of weird and kind of a lot of calories but nutritional.
I did not work out again this week, it's so awful but work has me so tired. The last time I worked out before my shift I felt like I was gonna fall asleep on the way home.

Challenge Start weight: 59.3kg
Goal weight 57

Weigh-In #2: 59.4
Weig-In #3: 58.7kg

Lots of positive thoughts this week: 1. It's been 15 years since I last saw the number 58 on a scale! I am absolutely chuffed. 2. I've had a big food bingy weekend and was so relieved that the scales haven't gone up. 3. I've lost a pound in the last two weeks. This might seem microscopic, but I am so near goal weight that any losses are really hard work. 4. I took some photos with a friend and thought I looked really slim in the pictures.

Healthy snack/meal: I am so in love with Anna Jones' vegetarian cookbook A Modern Way to Eat. It's hands-down THE best cook book I own now.

Most effective workout: Unfortunately, I didn't make it to BodyAttack last week, but a 5km run and a couple of long commuter rides seemed to have done the trick.

Comments: I am increasingly worried about work stress luring me back into emotional-eating-territory. This weekend wasn't great. Goal for this week: get back into meditation. It really helps with life.

Challenge SW 133.9
GW 125 or Recomp
Wk1 132.2 -1.8
Wk2 131.5 -0.7
Wk3 131.1 -0.4

A positive thought I had this week: “this is fun.”

Healthy meal: grilled marinated chicken with skillet blistered green beans & cherry tomatoes.

Good workout: Pilates warmup and 4 mile slow trail jog

I had a super week, but in terms of wellness: my back went “out,” I overextended myself at work, let myself get too hungry by dinner, and didn’t save energy for evening walks. All small things I can improve this week.

Overall, I’m feeling happy where I am, which is crazy for me to say! But I have to stay focused.

Anyway... you all inspire me, let’s keep up the good work.

Weigh-in #3

Challenge Start Weight: 153.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 145

Weigh-in #1: 155.6
Weigh-in #2: 152.2
Weigh-in #3: 155.6

A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Protein cheesecake from the recipe forum here. I have been tweaking the recipe and this batch was almost perfect (I finally got a six inch pan).

My most effective workout this week was: I'm still working on the same fitness blender program.

Snacks are my number one challenge right now. I am going to follow @shroodle88 's lead and try meditation.

So I did weigh myself on Monday. The exact same 5 lb gain I had I lost it last week. Yay hooray for me. This is a busy week for me. I’m trying to figure out some no carb/low carb meals and how I can fit in gym days throughout the week. Body composition is so very important at this point. I know the heavy lifting will help. The correct diet MUST follow.

Challenge Start Weight: 130
Challenge Goal Weight: 125
Weigh-in #1: 130ish
Weigh-in #2: 131.4
Weigh-in #3: 133.4

Positive thought: Enjoying some samples from Sephora~ and I got some prescription sunglasses so I can finally see while driving

Healthy snack/meal: palak paneer

Exercise: Dog walk (but she's started pulling so much). I want to run with her but I've never run and my ankles are weak (damsel alert T_T)

Comments: It's that TOM but idk if I can blame everything on that even though it's definitely related (wish there was a way to track both in the same app). Gotta get back on track with tracking! Haven't gained too much, but I'm ready to send my numbers the other way. Also, I second that request for cheesecake recipe~

Zipbsky wrote: »

I hope that I am sharing this link for the protein cheesecake correctly. If not, the post is in the recipe forum on MFP usually on the first page.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10500016/low-calorie-protein-cheesecake#latest

So, the link works but it takes you pages deep into the post. The actual recipe is on the first page.

Challenge Start Weight: 174.0
Challenge Goal Weight: 165
week #1- 173.2
week #2 - 171.0
week #3 - 173

Went on a much needed weekend away and was so grateful to find places that were able to accommodate my current restrictions. So I ate out for like 4 days and decided not to exercise to see if that would help with my energy. Went to the dr about my fatigue and trying vitamin d supplements to see if they help. Though on the first try starting having some side effects only to realize the supplements contain corn. I'm like really?? I stopped taking it and started to feel better. I found another brand that doesn't have corn along with a zillion other things so I'm hoping I see improved energy. I'm not really concerned about the weight gain, though on the trip I did have dairy. So I think I"m going to scale back on it and limit it to butter. Last time I had cheese I saw weight gain, but I had been working out and been super great at my eating. Man, the way foods impact your body! Testing soy again and then going to dive into gluten and wheat.

Zipbsky wrote: »

Zipbsky wrote: »

I hope that I am sharing this link for the protein cheesecake correctly. If not, the post is in the recipe forum on MFP usually on the first page.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10500016/low-calorie-protein-cheesecake#latest

So, the link works but it takes you pages deep into the post. The actual recipe is on the first page.

Thank you! I will be trying this very soon! Do you make any modifications to it when YOU make it? What are some of your favorites?

arameni wrote: »

Exercise: Dog walk (but she's started pulling so much). I want to run with her but I've never run and my ankles are weak (damsel alert T_T)

Have you tried walking her using a gentle leader? It kind of looks like a muzzle but it's not, its a type of leash that gets put around and under the snout and it really helps with pulling. We've got a pit, american bulldog, and german shepherd mix that all use them.

_Mrs_Ryan_ wrote: »

Weigh-in #3
Challenge Start Weight: 179
Challenge Goal Weight: 165
Weigh-in #1: 179.5
Weigh-in #2: 176.2
Weight-in #3: 176.0

A positive thought I had this week was: I've had a really rough week. I honestly can't think back to a positive thought. At least I didn't gain?
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Again, rough week... haven't been eating too much. I've actually been trying to snack, eat ice cream, etc, to get some calories in.
My most effective workout this week was: Definitely N/A

Comments: I'm having a horrible week ladies. I've left my husband and everything is sooo up in the air. I will NOT let this derail me. If anything, this needs to be motivation to keep moving forward and becoming a healthier me...

Sending good thoughts. That’s a great mentality even though you’re going through this.