Simmworks Family Weight Loss Challenge {Month 2}

I have to say that I was a bit apprehensive stepping on the scale. Wasn't sure what I'd find and was afraid that my monthy visitor had come a little early to mess things up. But honestly, even with a 0.2 gain, I'm happy!!


No, it's not huge. But last month I ended with a weight that was OVER my starting weight. So being back down makes my whole attitude about this challenge change. I really did think I'd be down 10-15 pound by now in time for BlogHer. That goal was not made. So I'm going to pick it up and get down to business.

But first... I fly to New York City to attend BlogHer'12. And while I'll be conscious about what I'm putting in my mouth, I will not limit myself if something delicious heads my way. That's what all the walking is for, right? No weigh in on Friday (nor last Friday) so this weigh in serves for both. I'll update next Friday when I've (hopefully) balanced out all the fun I'll have this weekend.

Here's what worked for me this month:

• Walking the neighborhood with the kids 4-5 mornings a week (while wearing my FitBit daily)
• Continuing to eat my meals on my Precise Portions dinnerware
• Being consistant with what I'm eating 
• Regularly using Shakeology for lunch

What I need to work on:

• Getting to the gym!! Those membership dues keeps getting deducted and I need to use it.
• Logging my points on WW

My Plan:

• Scheduling regular gym dates with a buddy
• Starting to swim laps (no class time needed!)
• Walking every day with the kids or dog
• Log my points!! Again... paying for WW, I need to use it. 

And I'm not doing this alone! I have a team of other bloggers who are sharing their journey as well. So head on over and see what they have to say! Then go enter our August WLC Giveaway! You could win a Meal Planning Guide AND Digital Scale from Ozeri. 

Week 7 Weigh In: Happiness and Sadness

When I got on the scale this morning I was expecting big things.

Nothing earth shattering. Just movement. And praying for a 2 pound loss. Why? Because then I'd finally be back in the 190s where I belong. Sadly, today wasn't my day.

BUT I'm going down, down, down. And just because I didn't make that 2 pound loss I wanted, I still lost almost 2 pounds. AND I can button my 12s again. Whoo hoo! To make it all even better I received a pair of Lee Jeans for BlogHer today in a size 12 and they fit too!! Like a glove.

Seriously... so in love with them.

Sidenote: I had so much fun having my husband take photos of me in my new jeans that I might just make this a weekly thing. No, not the husband taking photos part, but maybe a Fashion Friday? Something simple to go along with my weight loss challenge and to (hopefully) show off a slimmer me each week while attempting to learn how to be fashionable. Thoughts?

I'm thinking if I continue to lose weight and hopefully keep up the same numbers over the next two weeks I may just be in the mid 190s for BlogHer. While it isn't 20lbs down, it'll be close to 10lbs and that'll be just fine with me. Then I can really get focused and get my head back in the game!

Just in time for the holidays. Oy!

Weight Loss Progress

 

Starting Weight: 204 lbs 6/1/2012

Size 12/14

Current Weight: 200.2 lbs 7/20/2012

Size 12/14

Total to go: 45.2 lbs

Total lost: 3.8 lb

 

 First Post - The Beginning

Week 1: -1lb

Week 2: -2.2lbs 

Week 3: -0.4lbs 

Week 4: +4.4lbs :(

Week 5: -1.6lbs 

 Week 6: -1.2lbs

Week 7: -1.8lbs

Week 6 Weigh In: First Goal Not In Sight #simmwlc

Where's that magic wand where we just wave it over the scale and it magically falls back in line with where we want to be at? 

While I have no hope at being where I want for BlogHer in a few weeks, I know that I'm going down the right way now. Hopefully with a little motivation, self control, and exercise, I'll continue this downward journey to a healthier, smaller me!

Weight Loss Progress

Starting Weight: 204 lbs 6/1/2012

Size 12/14

Current Weight: 202 lbs 7/13/2012

Size 14

Total to go: 47 lbs

Total lost: 2 lb

 First Post - The Beginning

Week 1: -1lb

Week 2: -2.2lbs 

Week 3: -0.4lbs 

Week 4: +4.4lbs :(

Week 5: -1.6lbs 

 Week 6: -1.2lbs

Week 5 Weigh In: Climbing Out of the Hole #simmwlc

Starting to see the numbers go down... still in the red but hoping to pull through.

The plan?

Eggs for breakfast, Shakeology for lunch, portion controlled balanced dinner on Precise Portions dinnerware and lots and lots of steps being tracked by my FitBit!

Here's hoping for the same results next week.

Weight Loss Progress

Starting Weight: 204 lbs 6/1/2012

Size 12/14

Current Weight: 203.2 lbs 7/6/2012

Size 14

Total to go: 48.2 lbs

Total lost: 0.8 lb

 First Post - The Beginning

Week 1: -1lb

Week 2: -2.2lbs 

Week 3: -0.4lbs 

Week 4: +4.4lbs :(

Week 5: -1.6lbs

Week 2 Weigh In: Booyah! #simmwlc

This week was quite a challenge but I think I'm finally back in the game. Not only am I ready to do this, I have a plan and I'm actually sticking to it.

That's right! I'm almost back out of the 200s!

Here's what's worked with food this week:

• Protein for breakfast (eggs or greek yogurt)
• Shakeology for lunch each day
• Meal planning with my meal planning guide from Meet Me At The Dinner Table
• Limiting snacks to fruit, veggies, cheese and greek yogurt 
• Used my Precise Portions dinnerware to eat meals on so I had a visual of portions on top of measuring out. It's all about training the brain, right? 
• Tracked 5 out of 7 days on WW Online (I have to get better at this!) and stayed within my daily points
• Only had a small portion of dessert when offered - for the most part I'd have a graham cracker with some peanut butter and milk to satisfy my sweets craving at night. So good!

I've also been really good about my water intake. Not only have I succeeded in drinking at least 60oz of water, I've been able to consume at least 80oz of liquids (including coffee and green tea) each day. I think this has really helped! I fill up my Nalgene bottle each day and try to chug away no matter where we go.

Next up is working on my exercise! Currently I'm tracking my steps each day using my FitBit and am shooting for 10,000 steps a day. So far I've been able to consistently get 6-7,000 so I need to step it up and get out more! I did receive 9,500 the day we went to the fair so maybe more active activities with the kids will help boost my numbers.

Weight Loss Progress

Starting Weight: 204 lbs 6/1/2012

Size 12/14

Current Weight: 200.8 lbs 6/15/2012

Size 12/14

Total to go: 45.8 lbs

Total lost: 3.2 lb

First Post - The Beginning

Week 1: -1lb

Week 2: -2.2lbs

Simmworks Family Weight-Loss Challenge {The Beginning}

June 1st is here and I cannot wait! This is the start (again) of my new Weight Loss Challenge and I'm here to succeed! I've taken the pictures and they aren't pretty.

Just weighed myself on my EatSmart Get Fit Body Fat scale and that wasn't pretty either.

So now its time to get to it! It's simple, right? Eat the right stuff in moderation (and track it) and get in enough exercise. No more sitting at the computer, laying down watching tv, or making excuses. I'm going to change and I will get to goal.

Here's how

My goals for June:

• Shakeology shake to replace one meal a day
• Workout at the gym at least 2-3 times a week
• Go for a walk/jog from home at least 5 days a week
• Weigh myself weekly with my EatSmart body fat scale
• Track my food through WW online and try to take pictures for accountability
• Drink enough water (goal = 80oz a day)
• Meal Plan

Enter the June WLC Giveaway! 

And I'm not doing this alone! Another great way to keep me accountable, have some buddies to join me on this journey! Below are the bloggers who will be linking up and sharing their journey with me.



Each blogger has a different goal, a different reason for being here. It could be weight loss, but it could also be getting and staying fit and healthy!

If you're interested in joining us simply send me an email at simmworksfamily (at) gmail.com. 

For more details check out my Simmworks Weight Loss Challenge Breakdown post.