Weigh in Thursday

So, I said that I would post even if I gained or lost some poundage this week, I am happy to say that I'm down 2.8 pounds this week. That brings my total to 5.8 pounds lost.

I even went to Disneyland and had a girls night out and I still dropped some of my girth. One thing I did is, if I knew I was going to indulge, I would go on an extra walk and one day I even did a run/walk thing.

For me, I tend to think that I don't have enough time to cram a walk/run in and I make excuses. I ignored that voice in my head that said, just kick back, read and have your coffee while waiting for your daughter at ballet. I'm glad I just went for it. I even managed to get my hubby to go on another long walk with me later that day. He is in the same boat as I am and he is in a good frame of mind to get it off!

My leader at Weight Watchers had a great point today: DON'T STOP UNTIL YOU ARE AT YOUR GOAL!!! It's so true and I have to keep telling myself that the food will always be there. There are always going to be doughnuts and chocolate around! My health is more important than the taste of something sugary or greasy. Another thing I am learning is to eat healthy 80% of the time and the other 20% is a little flexing room. I did cheat a little, beer at Disneyland and the girls night, but I didn't sabotage myself. I just got right back on the horse and made better choices.

I am so tired of beating myself up every time I walk past a mirror or have my picture taken. I don't recognize this puffy chick that looks back at me. I seriously talk trash to myself when I walk past a mirror. I say things like, "Hey keep up the great work, fat ass" or "Just how big are you going to get before you do something about it?!" Lots of times I do a Gah! or just simply make a gagging noise. I need to make positive comments when I do a good job. I tend to still rag on myself even if I take a walk, either I didn't do it long enough or fast enough. That's going to be a goal this week, positive thoughts and not beating myself up. I also have been good about writing the things I eat down and cut way back on the adult beverages.

So the goal this week: Not beating my self up
Tracking what I eat
More Movement

Wish me luck...I need it!