ChristyLA's Journal, 03 May 2014

You know, when I weigh in, I usually put "followed reasonably well," because I never seem to do things perfectly each week. But I try my hardest; I'm just not perfect. I kinda feel disappointed in myself when I can't put "followed 100%". That's the perfectionist/high-expectation person I am. Oh well.

I'm doing great overall. Last week I worked out every weekday, which is my ultimate goal right now. I'm not concerned about the 1 lb gain, because I know it is just my weight fluctuating slightly. My measurements were pretty much the same as they were nearly two weeks ago - give or take a 1/2" due to inconsistencies with measuring (again, not perfect - even though I try to be!), or water retention - or lack thereof.

As long as I keep up my workouts every weekday, eat healthy the majority of the time, and keep my calories in check, I will be proud of myself :)

My only complaint about my performance last week was that I only went for a 15-min walk yesterday. It should have been a 25 min walk at least, but the 1.5 mile route I wanted to take was by a school and the time of day that I went was around the time the school gets out, and I dislike trying to walk through crowds of high school kids on the sidewalk, lol. I chose the 1 mile route, because, by the time I got my Mp3 player set up in my arm band (the first time I've used the arm band) and got out the door, I didn't feel like doing the 2-mile route, possibly because I was really busy with work. But, I went on a walk, no matter how short it was, so I did my workout for the day, so that "counts" in my book. Again, no one is perfect.

The other workouts I did last week were a weightlifting and strength training workout on Monday, which left me sore until Thursday, so I did cardio, abs, and yoga DVD workouts, and two walks, the other days. Last week, my abs weren't as sore as when I did the abs workout the week before. Progress!

I'm looking forward to doing a total body DVD workout on Monday, because I wanted to do that workout last week, but my whole body was too sore from Monday's workout and I like to let my muscles heal completely before working them again. I'll also be going for a lot of walks next week, because the weather is supposed to be beautiful :)

I hope you have a great weekend and next week! Stay healthy :)

167.4 lb Lost so far: 48.6 lb.    Still to go: 7.4 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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2116 kcal

Fat: 94.53g | Prot: 140.48g | Carb: 179.90g.   Breakfast: Trader Joe's Roasted & Unsalted Whole Cashews, Garelick Farms Fat Free Half & Half, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds, Decaffeinated), It Works Greens, Bananas. Lunch: Westminster Westminster Oyster Crackers, Starbucks Nonfat Iced Latte (Grande), New England Clam Chowder, Beef Pastrami (Cured), Swiss Cheese, Trader Joe's Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter, Land O'Lakes All-Natural Eggs, Bananas, 365 Organic Honey Mustard, Fresh Ham, Kraft Light Mayonnaise, Golden Pita Original Middle Eastern Bread, Tomatoes, Baby Spinach. Dinner: Kroger Idaho Russet Potatoes, Baked or Broiled Salmon, Sour Cream, Hormel Real Bacon Bits 50% Less Fat, Green String Beans, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk. Snacks/Other: Apples, Trader Joe's Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter, Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, Raspberries, Strawberries. more...

2406 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Weight Training (moderate) - 10 minutes, Standing - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Shopping - 3 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 11 hours and 50 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours. more...