My Weightloss Journey: Week 3

Although I only lost one pound this week compared to the 2 I lost in Week 1 (see here) and Week 2 (see here), I am not discouraged. Five pounds of weight loss in 3 weeks sounds great to me, and I am so proud of myself for continuing this far, and I am much more confident that I will be able to continue to lose weight, all the way down to my goal.

It has been said that it takes 21 days to make something a habit. I am just thrilled that the end of week 3 marks exactly 21 days! Like I said, I do feel much more confident that I am not going to give up this time. I do feel that my new lifestyle has become a habit.

At the beginning of this week, I had a huge encouragement! My family and I went out to a parade, and ran into a friend that we hadn't seen in a while. She took one look at me and said, "Have you been losing weight?!" I was so excited and surprised that she would notice! I told her all about my new diet and exercise plan, and I was just full of joy that she noticed a difference. She was proud of me, and I was proud of myself. :)

Here is a day by day look at my exercise and eating this week.

Day 15

Exercise
Denise Austin 30 minute interval training, hips and thighs

Food
Breakfast: kashi granola bar, milk

Lunch: Subway ham sandwich on wheat, with lettuce, tomato, black olives, green peppers, onions, pickles, mustard

Snack: Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich

Dinner: small portion of pasta with meat sauce, salad with about 1 tablespoon of Ranch dressing, 5 baby carrots

Day 16

Exercise
1 mile walk

Food
Breakfast: 1/2 plain pancake, 2 sausage links, milk

Snack: 1 bite of caramel corn

Lunch: Subway ham sandwich on wheat, with lettuce, tomato, black olives, green peppers onions, pickles, mustard

Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese, bunch of grapes

Dinner: medium bowl of Tex-Mex chili, made with ground turkey, tomatoes, green chiles, onions, garlic, black beans, roasted corn and cilantro

Day 17

Exercise
Turbo Jam, 45 minute workout

Food
Breakfast: kashi granola bar, milk

Lunch: Subway ham sandwich on wheat, with lettuce, tomato, black olices green peppers, onions, pickels, mustard

Snack: Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich

Dinner: medium bowl of Tex-Mex chili, made with ground turkey, tomatoes, onions, green chiles, black beans, roasted corn, garlic and cilantro

Day 18

Exercise
Denise Austin 30 minute interval training and abs, then about 20 minutes of Turbo Jam

Food
Breakfast: plain kashi waffle, milk

Lunch: smoked turkey in a whole wheat pita with spinach, sprouts and cilantro

Snack: Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich

Dinner: salad with spinach, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, sliced almonds, and a light poppyseed dressing

Day 19

Exercise
Denise Austin 30 minute aerobics/thighs and butt

Food
Breakfast: plain kashi waffle, milk

Lunch: smoked turkey in a whole wheat pita with spinach, sprouts, and cilantro

Snack: Skinny Cow mint ice cream sandwich

Dinner: Campbell's Select Harvest light Southwestern Vegetable soup, 1/2 cup cottage cheese

Day 20

Exercise
Denise Austin 30 minute aerobics

Food
Breakfast: plain kashi waffle, milk

Lunch: whole wheat pita with smoked turkey and lots of spinach, 1 cup blueberries

Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 3 strawberries

Dinner: 2 bowls peas with salt and pepper

Day 21

Exercise
Turbo Jam 45 minute workout

Food
Breakfast: plain kashi waffle, milk

Lunch: smoked turkey in a whole wheat pita with spinach, a thin slice of cloby jack cheese, mustard, and half a pear

Snack: black coffee

Dinner: 1/2 Cashew Chicken Salad from Culver's Restaurant with no dressing

This week went well for me once again. I exercised everyday, and I controlled my eating well. I continue to be so proud of myself for sticking to this, and not allowing myself to give up. I am considering myself one week closer to my ultimate goal!