Today is weigh in Wednesday and always an emotional day for me. I cannot put my finger on why, maybe just still the nerves of it and the pressure of having to do well. It is hard sometimes to admit defeat and I have been defeated a few times on those bad weigh ins so I am usually dreading those. Although I seemed a little less anxious today because I knew I ate well and exercised a lot and was prepared for at least a small loss. I was not expecting huge numbers because I have lost 7 pounds in the last 2 weeks. This is a lot in 2 weeks for me anyways I was averaging 2 a week and since starting shrinkvivor it just has helped me to lose faster. I am sticking to all healthy ways though so it should be ok.
Well I was happy needless to say when I got on that scale today!!! I am down 1.8 pounds!!!! I weigh 189 pounds. I am out of the 190's and into the 180s. I am creeping toward my big big big mini goal of 185, once I hit 185 I will not longer be considered obese by my BMI. Amazing feeling if I do say so myself.
So since Shrinkvivor has begun I have lost 9.8 pounds!!! Incredible that in 3 weeks it has been that much. I am so grateful I joined the challenge I have an awesome tribe! Each week I have learned something new about my journey and how to make it better and I keep the new habit into the next week.
Week 1 was water I increased my water intake to over 100oz a day and now it has become habit and one I love.
Week 2 was no more fast food. This one was pretty much already in place for me with Celiac I have no gluten free trustworthy options lol but still good to keep in mind!
Week 3 was 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. I always try to stick to this because they are so filling but most days was only 4 servings so the extra serving really helped!
So another good week for me with this challenge I ran a 7 minute and 20 second mile and lost 1.8 pounds :)
I also was able to learn about exercise a bit more. I learned that I can increase my miles walked, ran or ellipticalled each week and help to further my weight loss. I also learned how much I truly love to run and how starting my workouts each day with a brisk fast 1 mile run keeps my heart rate up for the rest of the workout. This burns more calories and sheds more pounds :)
Once again thank you to my fellow motivating tribe members!!! Check out their blogs!
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10 comments:
Colleen, I am ecstatic for you! WOW!!! To lose 9.8 pounds in three weeks is just amazing, and I'm so proud of you. You've really taken this challenge so seriously, and you're reaping the benefits! I can totally see you being the Ultimate Shrinkvivor, girl :)
Congratulations on your awesome weigh in and on all that you are learning about yourself!
wow! you are on fire! you've come such a long way. so proud of you! <3
What an amazing week, you really rocked all the challenges last week! Congrats to you! I know how excited you must feel for your big goal, I can't wait to get to mine.
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It's such a great feeling to drop to the next set of numbers, isn't it!
Here's my post:
http://www.thismomsdelight.com/2010/10/shrinkvivor-challenge-weigh-in-4/
Congrats on the fabulous weight loss! Love the progress pictures you look great!
SO SO excited about your 9.8lbs GONE and GONE forever!!! Awesome girl....
Great job!! You are really rockin' this challenge!! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you everyone for your support and kind words!!!
It really keeps me motivated!
You have come a long way and I'm so happy for you. I'm so glad that you are getting such great results. You look amazing!!!!
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