Week 24 Results...

Week 23 Results...

Week 22 weight: 171.2

Current weight: 171.9

Weekly total: .7 pounds gained :(

All time total: 26.4 pounds lost

I 'm thinking the slight gain was a combo of "that time of the month" and cheating on my diet over Father's Day because suddenly mac and cheese was irresistible (probably because it was "that time of the month" lol). 

I've back on track since then, but today I re-sprained my ankle (this is how it always goes for me) so I'm probably going to have to cheat a bit until I can get around a little easier. My goal is to eat to lose .5 pounds at a sedentary level for half the week, then back up to losing 1 pound and strict with carbs/allergy food after Saturday. 

I struggled with working out last week until I realized that with the new business I don't have the time or energy to workout for 45+ minutes. Once I broke it down into smaller chunks I made a lot of progress. Obviously working out just got harder, but I'd like to do at least 2 days this week. 

Food Goals: My goal is to eat to lose .5 pounds at a sedentary level for half the week, then back up to losing 1 pound and strict with carbs/allergy food after Saturday 

Exercise Goals:  Abs and arms on separate days.

Week 23 Results

Week 23 Results...

Week 22 weight: 174

Current weight: 171.2!

Weekly total: 2.9 pound lost!

All time total: 27.1 lost

I beat the tired this week! Turns out getting adequate sleep and taking the occasional break during the day makes a big difference! The low-carb diet will continue.

I didn't technically hit my exercise goal this week (only 2 of four planned workouts), but I was extremely active. Starting my new furniture business this week had me running all day long (except the aforementioned planned breaks), plus we spent the entire weekend cleaning/organizing our garage to use as my workshop, and cleaning out our back shed (which had seriously not been cleaned out since 1993 according to the dates on paint cans we found inside!). Part way through the week I decided that although my workout goals were worthy, I had to listen to my body telling me that I was already pushing it. And judging by my weight lost, it was the right choice!

I'm going to continue to eat 40g or less carbs and restrict calories this week to the "sedentary" level. My body is used to it now and I really like seeing the scale drop so much! Don't be worried though, when I feel like I need it I add in a low-carb snack, even if it puts me over on calories- carb count trumps calorie intake on this diet. One cheat meal, same parameters. I think I can actually hit 4 days of exercise this week.  

Food Goals: Sticking to my allergy food diet (no dairy, eggs, or wheat) and eating 40g carbs per day or less. One cheat meal.

Exercise Goals: 2 days cardio for 20 minutes, 2 days strength training 20 minutes 

Week 22 Results

Week 20 weight (before injury): 175

Current weight: 174

Weekly total:1 pound lost

All time total: 24.2 lost

I think I'm just changing my check-in day to Tuesday, since I can't seem to get it together on Mondays!

I met all my goals this week (that's $5 in the pot), and am happy about the weight I lost despite lack of exercise. The only problem is that I am EXHAUSTED! This could be due to our crazy busy last week with little sleep, lack of exercise, or that my body is waving the white flag at the low-carb diet. I am giving myself one more week of low-carb before changing course. 

This week I am allowing myself one cheat meal. For the sake of my weaselly mind that wants to go nuts on the bag of Cheetos sitting in our cupboard, I will specify: One meal while on a much needed date with my husband. This does not include dessert or any snacks leading up to said meal. 

Food Goals: Sticking to my allergy food diet (no dairy, eggs, or wheat) and eating 40g carbs per day or less. One cheat meal.

Exercise Goals: 2 days cardio for 20 minutes, 2 days strength training 30 minutes