I sat down to get all ready to blog about my first week of Biggest Loser and remembered that I needed to call the gym and reserve the racquetball court for tonight! (done.)
Let me start by saying, seeing positive results is so rewarding and motivating! My starting weight according to the scale at Wholesome Goods last week was 243.4lbs, and after a week of increased excersizing and making better eating choices I weighed in this morning at 238.4lbs! I lost 5lbs this week! According to the website I found that calculates weight loss percentages thats equal to 2.05%! I am totally excited about that, and still at the same time have mixed feelings... from my previous experiences watching the show Biggest Loser, I know that contestants the first week always have massive weight loss... and then it slows down from there. I don't want to slow down, that would be so awesome if I can just do the slow & steady wins the race thing and keep up this downward progression. Of course it would have been AMAZING to see a double digit number... something to blow everyone out of the water, but I LOST 5 LBS and that is what I need to remember!
So--recap:
I made it to the gym Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (lost a game of racquetball 15-11, I'll get him tonight!) and Friday. Saturday Ashlyn & I played some Just Dance 3 on our PS3 and got the heart rate up, Sunday I went for a walk with Elijah in the jogging stroller, and last night I did nearly an hour of cardio at the gym.
We also had a few downfalls... but in the big picture they weren't really downfalls. Saturday we had burgers from Bud's Jolly Cone for lunch. I had a regular cheeseburger and only stole a fry or two from the kids, didn't order my own. I've also had a few mixed drinks, a starbucks and some oreos. I think its good that I know myself... I'm not so good at dieting and going without, but it looks like the choices I am making are making a difference and as long as I keep seeing positive results it will be easier to stay on track and be a real competitor throughout this competition.
(Can I just say I am SO hoping that they will post everyone's percentages from week 1?! I know I'll be motivated by seeing where I stand comparatively.)
My goal for this week will be to get my mile on the treadmill under 14:30... that should totally be a goal I can reach! Also, with Bob's son Andrew coming to visit us Thurs-Mon, I'm hoping to keep along the path of not over eating junk that my body doesn't need.
I ordered a new bra for working out, it would be nice if it would show up before Saturday when its scheduled to arrive, because right now I only have one sports bra and I have to double up with a regular bra too in order to keep the girls somewhat contained. Maybe a 5lb weight loss is worthy of a new workout outfit (or a pedicure!)
.... Stay Tuned!
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