My Weightloss Journey: Week 2

When the going gets tough, the tough get going! This week has been a test of my ability to stick to something. Oh, exercise, how I hate thee! After losing 2 lbs. in my first week (see Week 1 here), I was motivated to continue. I have impressed myself with getting in some exercise each and everyday. I have made a decision to follow through with my plans and reach my goals. I am Choosing to get my exercise in everyday, no matter what! I think I did even better than my my first week, as far as exercise is concerned.

My eating this week, however, was not quite as good as last week. My husband and I were doing a special kids' program at our church all week. This required us to eat our dinners, Monday -- Friday, at the church. I was at the mercy of whatever they provided, but it turned out to be a great opportunity to work on my portion control. I surprised myself, and still did well. I did have one slip up of getting a fast food burrito late at night. I was out doing some much needed grocery shopping, and I was starving! Well, not really starving, but I felt like I just had to eat something. So, I picked up a chicken burrito, and felt somewhat bad about myself, but I didn't let it get me down. I picked up right where I left off the next day.

Here is a day by day look of all my eating and exercise.

Day 8

Exercise
Denise Austin 30 minute aerobics/abs in the morning, and Turbo Jam 45 minute workout in the afternoon

Food
Breakfast: blueberry kashi waffle, milk
Lunch: whole wheat pita with smoked turkey, cucumbers, sprouts, and tomatoes
Snack: Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich
Dinner: Campbell's Select Harvest light pasta and vegetable soup, 2 slices of turkey

Day 9

Exercise
Denise Austin 20 minute interval training aerobics/weights

Food
Breakfast: kashi granola bar, milk
Lunch: whole wheat pita with smoked turkey, cucumbers, sprouts, tomatoes
Snack: Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich
Dinner: Campbell's Select Harvest light vegetable beef and barley soup
Snack: Fast food chicken burrito (bad choice)

Day 10

Exercise
Denise Austin 20 minutes of aerobics in the morning, Turbo Jam 45 minute workout in the afternoon

Food
Breakfast: plain kashi waffle, milk
Lunch: one chicken enchilada, rice
Snack: 1/2 cup of cottage cheese and 3 strawberries
Dinner: Cobb salad with lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onions, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, bacon, black olives, and a little ranch dressing, and a couple bites of cole slaw

Day 11

Exercise
Denise Austin 20 minute interval training in the morning, Turbo Jam 45 minute workout in the afternoon

Food
Breakfast: plain kashi waffle, milk
Lunch: Teriyaki grilled chicken, and asian salad with romaine lettuce, green onions, cilantro, mandarin oranges, almond slices and sesame dressing
Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 3 strawberries
Dinner: 1 bratwurst with mustard (no bun), some baked beans, about 5 baby carrots, tiny scoop of coleslaw

Day 12

Exercise
Denise Austin 20 minute aerobics in the morning, 20 minutes of Turbo Jam and 20 minutes of Yoga in the afternoon

Food
Breakfast: plain kashi waffle, milk
Lunch: grilled chicken, peas, roasted red potatoes
Snack: Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich
Dinner: one soft taco with meat, lettuce, and cheese, a scoop of refried beans, fruit salad

Day 13

Exercise
Denise Austin 30 minutes aerobics/abs

Food
Breakfast: plain kashi waffle, milk
Lunch: asian salad with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, green onions, cilantro, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, and sesame dressing
Snack: a little coffee with creamer, Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich
Dinner: half a plain waffle, 2 sausage links, yogurt parfait with granola and strawberries

Day 14

Exercise
Turbo Jam 45 minute workout

Food
Breakfast: kashi granola bar, milk
Snack: 1 apple
Lunch: ham sandwich on wheat with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, cucumbers, black olives, and mustard
Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 3 strawberries
Dinner: shredded turkey on a bun, small salad with lettuce and cheese and a dab of ranch dressing, about 5 baby carrots, and several pickles

So, overall I had a very good week again! The best part is I lost 2 more pounds. That brings my current weight to 164 lbs. Only 44 lbs to my goal of 120! I am just looking forward to completing Week 3 because that will be 21 days of my new lifestyle. I've heard time and time again that it takes 21 days to form a habit. I want this to be a habit for me! I'm doing well, and I definitely don't want to give up!