Week 1 Weigh In

It is the moment of truth. My goal is 2 lbs a week. Starting weight was 180.7. After week one, I weigh.............

I LOST 4.6 LBS! I am so proud of myself. I did not start some crazy diet or start exercising like a mad woman. I simply made a few, very attainable, goals for the week & I lost more than my goal! I ate Cafe Rio & had brownies and ice cream one day. It was all about moderation & balance. I feel because I did not go 'cold turkey' on anything (besides Diet Coke), I was satisfied eating smaller amounts. I also listened to my body. When my body was full, I stopped. Easy Schmeezy!

So, onto week 2. New week, new goals. I think I did pretty good last week so I will add on to those goals:

Drink 4.5 liters of H20 Daily (I added a half a liter to last weeks goal).

No eating after 6:30pm. (I did great with this & I feel a difference!)

Allowed 2 Diet Cokes this week! (I didn't drink any last week & feel the craving)

Do 35 minutes of cardio excercise, minimum, each day but Sunday (I added 5 minutes to last weeks goal).

Do 15 minutes of weight (non cardio) 3x this week.

Eat breakfast daily but not just oatmeal (I did good last week but need to switch it up so I don't get bored).

Eat under 1500 calories daily.

Write down EVERYTHING you eat (I didn't do so well at this last week but it does help).

Only eat sweets 2x this week (I did good on portion sizes last week but need to kick this sugar addiction).

Taking it week by week is so much better than setting goals for the year. I am able to switch it up, give in to a few cravings, learn how to listen to my body & make a lifestyle change. So, wish me luck! I feel motivated and amped for the week so here we go!

Healthy Wishes,

Alex