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PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009):            212.8

Last week’s weight (1/24/2010):    177.8

This week’s weight (1/31/2010):    176.2

This week’s weight loss / gain:       Loss 1.6 pounds

Total weight loss:                            Lost 36.6 pounds

Still working towards that next milestone goal: 172.8 (Once I reach 172.8 I will have lost 40 pounds!!).  My “reward” will be a full day at the spa (my favorite spa - Lafayette Park Hotel).

Judging by my weight loss plateau, it looks like I’m eating too much still. I will readily admit that I really have been eating nonstop, especially at night after work.  I need to reign that in. I figured I’d be in the 173-174 range by now, considering much of January I hovered around the 175 area.

I have finally decided that I am ready to take my fitness goals to the next level. I joined the Renaissance ClubSport in Walnut Creek, CA.  I’ve never really been a gym person.  I take walks every morning on the treadmill, and I enjoy outdoor walking as well.  I figured as long as I have comfortable shoes I never have a reason not to work out.  But, walking takes a toll on my feet (plantar fasciitis) and it gets boring after a while.  I tried running, but that is not realistic right now.

So, I joined the gym to take classes (yoga, spin, barre) and to use the swimming pool (the best part!).  I used to swim a few days a week when I was in my early 20s.  But its been over 13 years since I did it on a regular basis.  I’ll tell you, there is no better feeling than being in the pool.  I am such a novice swimmer, but its like nothing else in the world.

I joined on Wednesday the 27th, and so far I have used the pool 3 times.  I swam 1000 meters yesterday and probably about 1300 today.  I promised myself that if I stick with it for a month, I’ll buy myself an under water MP3 player and get a lap counting watch.

For my photo food journal, click here. Its very out of date, but I hope to be catching up soon.  My camera broke, so it might be a couple of weeks before I post any photos.

PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009):           212.8

Last week’s weight (1/17/2010):   175.4

This week’s weight (1/24/2010):   177.8

This week’s weight loss / gain:      Gain 2.4 pounds

Total weight loss:                           Lost 35 pounds

Next Milestone Goal: 172.8 (Once I reach 172.8 I will have lost 40 pounds!!)

This week’s number is super disappointing.  I was really hoping to hit my 40 lb goal this month.  I feel like I’ve been in the high 170s for soooo long!!

For my photo food journal, click here.

PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009):             212.8

Last week’s weight (1/10/2010):     176.8

This week’s weight (1/17/2010):     175.4

This week’s weight loss / gain:        Loss 1.4 pounds

Total weight loss:                             Lost 37.4 pounds

Next Milestone Goal: 172.8 (Once I reach 172.8 I will have lost 40 pounds!!)

For my photo food journal, click here.

PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009):              212.8

Last week’s weight (1/03/2010):     179.6

This week’s weight (1/10/2010):     176.8

This week’s weight loss / gain:        Loss 2.8 pounds

Total weight loss:                             Lost 36 pounds

Next Milestone Goal:  172.8 (Once I reach 172.8 I will have lost 40 pounds!!)

I’m super happy with my numbers this week, especially since I’ve lost most of what I gained over the holidays. I really worked hard to eat lots of veggies and that meant a lot of prep at the beginning of the week (cutting and bagging peppers, celery, fruit, etc).  I also made a sincere effort to stay away from the leftover holiday candy at work.  Despite this, I never once felt deprived all week.  Its a great reminder to me that when I invest the effort, it pays off!!

For my photo food journal, click here.  I’m a little behind on my updates, but I’ll be getting caught up over the next few days.

PROGRESS REPORT

Starting weight (7/5/2009):                212.8

Last week’s weight (12/27/2009):      179.4

This week’s weight (1/03/2010):        179.6

This week’s weight loss / gain:           Gain 0.2 pounds

Total weight loss:                                Lost 33.2 pounds

Milestone Goal for December [Four (4) pound weight loss (176 goal weight for 12/31)]:  Not achieved

I’m bummed out that I didn’t get to my weight loss goal for December (mere 4 lbs), especially because I got so close (176.4) mid-month.  But, I closed out the month with a net loss, even if it was only 0.4 lbs.  In previous years I would have gained 5-10 pounds between November and January, so I should and do feel good about this.

Even so, I don’t want that to make me complacent for the month of January.  So, I’m back and have high hopes for January!

I am STILL sick with a cold-flu-bug.  I’m really sick of being sick because it has affected my ability to work out and I feel like I eat a LOT more when I’m sick.  Plus, I just want to enjoy all this free time off of work with my hubs!

For my photo food journal, click here.