Week One Weigh In

Well, before I weighed in this morning, I told myself that no matter what the scale said I would be happy because this past week I lived a healthy life style: ate well, got some exercise and plenty of sleep. This was a good feeling to have and after weighing in, I felt even better because what I did paid off...I lost 4 lbs. YEAH!!!!!!!!

So, here is the scoop on what I did and what I need to work on for this next week:

Eating: I ate very healthy and well-balanced meals. We did go out to eat 3 times this week, two times I chose to eat a salad and on Mothers Day at my Moms favorite Italian place, I had pasta, but didn't overeat. The way I ate this week was great...balanced and healthy. This is doable for me. I just have to continue to try and make smart, healthy decisions about what I eat.

Snacking: One of the things I was working on in this challenge was to not snack late at night. This was the hardest area for me, but I did okay. Two nights I did eat a lite snack after dinner and before bed, but I didn't stuff my face. I had 2 White Cheddar Rice Cakes...Yummo and only 45 calories each! On the other nights, I enjoyed a cup of decaff tea. This is an area that I need to continue to be strong in...I think this area can make me or break me, so I need to stay strong with the no snacking late at night rule.

Drinking Water and No Sodas: I did great with this, not one sip of soda!!! And I found that drinking water was easier to do when I was eating well and exercising. I have been bringing a water bottle with me when I go out. I don't know why I said no sodas, but I think I heard somewhere that even drinking diet sodas makes it difficult to shed the pounds...why I don't know...if you know, please tell me =)

Exercising: I did exercises 4 times this week. I have been doing a 30 minute work out video and it is a challenge...they hop around everywhere and I just try to keep up. I have found it really almost impossible to get to the Y, since we are soooooo busy...but all I have to do is pop a DVD in and get moving. (so, I think we are going to put the Y membership on hold until life slows down.) I have also been taking walks to the park with my daughter. The weather has been great to find ways to get some activity.

Overall, the thing that I am most excited about is that what I did this week is doable...I didn't starve myself and didn't spend all week working out, making me realize that a little effort and smarter choices from me makes a difference. So, for that I am very thankful!

If you want to see the results of others in this challenge, go to Tales from the Scales and check it out...leave a comment for them...I know they will appreciate it =)