Minimise Me - Weight Loss Weekly #4

I'm really 'in the zone' now and I'm actually so proud of what I've achieved already. I'm able to avoid temptation by thinking of how far I've come and picturing myself slim, like I used to be, which helps to keep me on track. I've thought about sticking some pictures of myself a few stone lighter in the fridge in case there are any days when I feel like a binge session though!

I've had the odd treat here and there as I'm not willing to deprive myself completely of my favourite things, but I'm including them within my calories or working harder to burn them off afterwards.

I didn't manage my 2 workouts on Tuesday and Wednesday as I'd mentioned last week but I did walk the dog several miles in the snow to compensate. That is one thing I need to improve; how active I am.

I was surprised to put on a pair of trousers to see that they were slightly baggy on my thighs on Thursday and this made me realise that it won't be ling until my body has changed enough for others to notice my efforts too (I hope). The Mr is great for motivation and he has complimented me no end which I really appreciate. It's lovely that we are doing this together and he has now lost 6lb!

Week 4 =

Weigh in weekly #4

I feel as though I let myself down this week. While out on Wednesday evening we had a takeaway and we had pizza on Friday too - bad move, although at the time it felt like a good move for convenience and a nice treat!

Ever since I've felt so bloated and uncomfortable that I've regretted it, so lesson definitely learnt. 

+1lb this week

I wasn't expecting a good result on the scales this morning after a few other naughty nibbles too including Mini Eggs (how moreish are they!?) and a lack of exercise due to the heavy snow and the Mini Mes being at home. But I need to make time. 

I've found that this week I've started to snack due to boredom and being stuck inside but I need to find my willpower and resist the urge to hit the fridge again although a 1lb gain isn't as bad as I expected thankfully!

I am wiping the slate clean and straight back on to the calorie counting and 5 weekly workouts from this morning. I don't want to feel the way I do about myself and continuing to slip back into old habits will not do me any favours.

If you are attempting to lose weight this year how is it going? 
What keeps you motivated?

Weigh in #1

The first week of 2013 went well with a lot of salad, fresh fruit smoothies and not a drop of alcohol but with a few Christmas goodies left in the house temptation did take over on a few occasions!

With the Mini Mes back at school today I'll have some spare time each day before work to exercise and I intend to give it 100%, these pounds won't shift themselves unfortunately.

With squinted eyes I climbed onto the Wii Fit board to weigh myself this morning and this is the result...

I wasn't expecting to lose anything this week with getting back into the routine of calorie counting after the Christmas festivities and very little exercise so I'm OK with today's result of staying the same. I think I'll find it easier from today to stick with 1,300 calories a day and an average weekly weight loss of 2lb to reach my goal. I intend to look at the picture above every time I crave chocolate to remind me that nothing tastes as good as being slim again will feel. I've already done aerobics this morning after the school run.

How do you stay focused when losing weight?

How many pounds did you lose this week?