Healthy You Challenge Check In #4

So . . . I maintained. To some this may be a huge bummer. But I know how I ate this week and I am thanking my body for maintaining. In fact, I think it is quite amazing. I didn't even move a tenth of a pound in either direction. I am a little OCD so I have to weigh myself at least three times so I know I for sure got the right weight. Does anyone else do this?

Anyway, I need to be more accountable. I have been trying to figure out how I can do this. So, I am asking a favor. I am going to post every day. And every day I am going to include what I am eating (at least until I get in the groove). Now, the favor - {please} hold me accountable. My posts will be boring, but I am hoping it will really help me. Stay tune . . . will I eat tuna fish or chicken. Oh the mystery of it all. ;)

Healthy You Challenge Check In #3

I was shocked when I weighed! I actually lost 1.4 pounds. I am not sure exactly how that happened, but it did. I, for one, am not going to complain. This is the motivation I needed, even if it doesn't make any logical sense.

So my goals for this week are the following:
* Exercise five days (cardio all five days and strength train for two)
* Drink eight bottles (about 16 fl. oz. each) of water a day
* Keep a food journal
* No eating after 7 p.m.

Okay, I can do this! I am actually pretty excited about it.

Healthy You Challenge Check In #2

So, I weighed . . . I cried . . . I got mad . . . I pouted . . . and I am now trying to get over it. The scale said that I weighed 232.6. That equals exactly a 2 pound gain. Grrrr! But who do I hold responsible for this? My work, my fat genes, stress etc. Myself, and only myself, is to blame. So I am getting back on the wagon. I can win the fight. Yes, I had a major slip up right at the get go. But I can do this . . . I will do this!

Healthy You Challenge Check In

Yeah, it is my first check in with the HYC. Thank you already for the comments I have received. I was so excited!!!

So the scale is down 4.4 pounds this week. I am very happy with the number. I have been getting up at 4 a.m. to make it to the gym before work for the past two weeks. I am glad to see that it has paid off. Tomorrow I will try to post a little bit about my diet and exercise plan. Any pointers are also very appreciated!

I realize this is a short post, but this Tuesday sure does feel like a Monday. Hoping tomorrow goes a little smoother!