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PROGRESS REPORT 1/16/2011

Starting weight (7/5/2009):             212.8

Last week’s weight (1/9/2011):       151.2

This week’s weight (1/16/2011):     153.0

This week’s weight loss / gain:        Gained 1.8 lbs

Total weight loss:                             Lost 59.8 pounds

For more about what I’ve been eating and I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

PROGRESS REPORT 1/9/2011

Starting weight (7/5/2009):                    212.8

Last week’s weight (1/2/2011):              152.8

This week’s weight (1/9/2011):              151.2

This week’s weight loss / gain:               Lost 1.6 lbs

Total weight loss:                                    Lost 61.6 pounds

Everything is finally getting back to normal after the holidays.  My calorie intake has been really high.  I have been in over-indulge mode for so long now that it has been hard to get back.  I start school again after a 4-week break, so I’m hoping that will help.  Plus, it should start warming up a bit in a couple weeks, which will get me outside again.

How’s everyone else doing post-holidays?

For more about what I’ve been eating and I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

PROGRESS REPORT 1/2/2011

Starting weight (7/5/2009):               212.8

Last week’s weight (12/26/2010):     153.4

This week’s weight (1/2/2011):         152.8

This week’s weight loss / gain:         Lost 0.6 lbs

Total weight loss:                              Lost 60 pounds

Happy New Year!

So far all is well in the new year, with one big exception - a kidney infection.  I ended up in the ER a few days go, and have been on vicodin for gut/back pain for several days.  I feel ok, but I have been comforting myself with food in a big way.

Between the holiday splurges and the comfort eating I have enjoyed myself with regard to food, despite eating way over my target calorie limit.  And my weight has been all over the place.  Just yesterday I weighed 154.8, but luckily today I weigh 152.8.  In particular I enjoyed the gluten free focaccia, the chocolate / caramel apple, the wine!, the baked potato with butter and bacon, and the prime rib (twice in one week!)!!!

People sometimes beat themselves up over eating “bad” over the holidays, but I think its important to enjoy yourself and enjoy the food you eat.

I also think its important to practice getting back on the bandwagon. There will always be holidays and parties, and we need to be able to occasionally overeat and have the confidence that we will get back on plan easily.

One of my new year’s resolutions this year will be to take what I’ve been doing to the next level.  For example, I get regular exercise already, so the goal for 2011 will be to exercise for more time with more intensity.  With regard to my diet, I want to cut down on the sugar I eat, and cut down on snacking between meals. I also have some other goals, like getting more sleep and traveling more.

What are your resolutions or goals for 2011?

For more about what I’ve been eating and I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PROGRESS REPORT 12/26/2010

Starting weight (7/5/2009):               212.8

Last week’s weight (12/19/2010):     153.4

This week’s weight (12/26/2010):     152.2

This week’s weight loss / gain:          Lost 1.2 lbs

Total weight loss:                               Lost 60.6 pounds

Christmas was fabulous.  I ate lots of delicious, fattening food and drank lots of wine.  Now I must hit the gym, for like a week.

For more about what I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

PROGRESS REPORT 12/19/2010

Starting weight (7/5/2009):               212.8

Last week’s weight (12/12/2010):     152.2

This week’s weight (12/19/2010):     153.4

This week’s weight loss / gain:          Gain 1.2 lbs

Total weight loss:                               Lost 59.4 pounds

For more about what I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

PROGRESS REPORT 12/12/2010

Starting weight (7/5/2009):                   212.8

Last week’s weight (12/5/2010):           152.4

This week’s weight (12/12/2010):         152.2

This week’s weight loss / gain:              Lost 0.2 lbs

Total weight loss:                                   Lost 60.6 pounds

For more about what I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

PROGRESS REPORT 12/5/2010

Starting weight (7/5/2009):                212.8

Last week’s weight (11/28/2010):      155.2

This week’s weight (12/5/2010):        152.4

This week’s weight loss / gain:           Lost 2.8 lbs

Total weight loss:                                Lost 60.4 pounds

For more about what I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

Additional thoughts for today….

• We’re entering the holiday season, which means holiday parties, more meals out (meet up with friends, shopping breaks), holiday luncheons at work, and decadent food gifts.  Wish me strength. 
• Does anyone hate work parties as much as I do?  I am a manager, so I need to go.  But I really hate them.  I’m anti-social.

PROGRESS REPORT 11/28/2010

Starting weight (7/5/2009):               212.8

Last week’s weight (11/21/2010):     154.8

This week’s weight (11/28/2010):     155.2

This week’s weight loss / gain:          GAIN 0.4 lbs

Total weight loss:                               Lost 57.6 pounds

For more about what I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

Additional thoughts for today….

• Of course I never like to see a higher number on the scale, but I’m not surprised.  It was worth it!
  
• My Thanksgiving was great fun.  I made a gluten free stuffing that was a huge hit!  I can’t wait to make it again for Christmas.
  
• Work stress is starting to get to be too much.  I’ll be so happy when things ease up.
  

PROGRESS REPORT 11/21/2010

Starting weight (7/5/2009):                     212.8

Last week’s weight (11/14/2010):           153.4

This week’s weight (11/21/2010):           154.8

This week’s weight loss / gain:                GAIN 1.4 lbs

Total weight loss:                                     Lost 58 pounds

For more about what I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

Additional thoughts for today….

• Disappointed about this week’s weight gain, but I will channel that disappointment into motivation to eat responsibly on Thanksgiving, and throughout the upcoming holiday weekend!!
  
• I’m feeling STRESSSSSSED!!!
  

PROGRESS REPORT 11/14/2010

Starting weight (7/5/2009):               212.8

Last week’s weight (11/7/2010):      153.4

This week’s weight (11/14/2010):    153.4

This week’s weight loss / gain:         No change

Total weight loss:                              Lost 59.4 pounds

For more about what I’m doing to achieve a healthy lifestyle, click here.

Additional thoughts for today….

• I’m expecting PMS this week (watch out!!)
  
• I’m looking forward to the holiday season which is nearly here!