I almost forgot today was Monday! I’ve had a great weekend with family and friends, but it’s time to report how well I did on my goals for this past week.
Did Well:
- Kept up with my water
- Worked out every day by taking 2 walks most days
- Did NOT buy myself a candy bar at the check-out lane (This is a big one as I usually buy 2 or 3 and eat all of them within minutes of each other! Yikes)
- Did NOT take myself through the drive-thru after grocery shopping (This is also a big one since I usually “reward” myself by going through to get a burger or some tacos. I actually was about to turn in to the parking lot and at the last second, I changed lanes so I couldn’t!)
- Sent the other 1/2 of the cake I’d made for the Animal’s smash cake pictures to Aaron’s classes (instead of eating it myself!) — it wasn’t the smashed cake, promise.
Didn’t do well:
- Made some chocolate chip cookies about half-way through the week and ate almost a dozen of them on my own (oops)
- Chose sweet tea over water on the day of the Animal’s birthday party (and a lot of it, to boot)
- Still didn’t add in the extra strength exercises I had planned to do
I feel like, even though I had a few set-backs, I did ok this week. I thought I’d lost a pound, but then whatever I’d lost came back (two-fold) after the weekend of birthday festivities. Although I had a few moments of weakness with cookies and sweet tea, I’m surprised that I actually gained back. I wouldn’t have thought I would have gained MORE — wondering if it’s because I’m not running but walking instead?
I’m not going to let myself get too upset over those items I didn’t do well, and I’m going to try to focus on the 5 things I did do well with. So now for this week’s goals:
- Keep going with my water
- Keep walking!!
- Really try to do some sit-ups or pushups after my walk
- Focus on how my clothes are fitting rather than the number on the scale
We’re gearing up for a yard sale this coming Saturday, so the house is going to feel crazy until then. Have a great week!
You did awesome this week! The scale being up could totally be all the excitement. I love that you changed lanes to prevent yourself from getting fast food. Way to go!
Well, if you compare your lists, you did better things that bad things and that is what counts. Keep it up. Hugs
Oh, yes! I think Monday snuck up on most of us. It still feels like Saturday to me. Lol.
Great goals, btw. Yeah, we can’t always be perfect but it sounds like you are doing a great job striving towards them. Passing up the candy bar in the checkout aisle is HUGE! You deserve a big back pat. *pat*
Have a great week! Keep up the good work.
Great job this week! Just remember baby steps, if you fall just get back up and don’t dwell on it:)
Those candy bars are so sneaky. I never knew how they end up on the belt. Shopping with my little one has helped me fight temptation because I don’t want her to eat one, so I can’t get one for myself.
I think you had a great week. And given you had a birthday party in there…even better. I’m also focusing on trying to see non-scale celebrations. Have a good week!
I wouldn’t be able to resist the chocolate chip cookies!! I hope you have a successful week with your goals
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You did awesome this past week!! Totally don’t let yourself feel bad!