WW update: Week 5

So here are this weeks stats:
This week went pretty well. I bummed food off of a coworker because my finances once again got to the point that I had negative in my bank. But that is neither here or there. Anyhow. This week was on program. Though one night I did go off program, but picked something that ended up being on program. I splurged a little with a small dessert and some sangria but all in all it was fine. I didn't splurge more or less. And I had decided ahead of time and got right back on. I now have food at the house that cooks from opening package and warming up the grill to plate no more than 25 minutes. So that is very cool! So many have supported me. That has been the best thing about this week. I am also working on accepting myself and having self esteem. I have learned a lot and am still working at it. Making the promise to be here every week to record my progress, no matter if it is up or down, but having this, and also going to the meetings. By going to the meeting tonight I missed an important client meeting. It was tough, because it was the first strategy meeting I have been completely involved in as an equal. But my life is important, it won't matter about the client if I get sick and can't work. So now I must commit and stay true. I am proud of my decision.

Now the numbers

Start Weight: 258.2
Last Weeks Weight: 242.5
Current Weight: 239.4
Lost this week: 3.1 lbs.
Total Loss: 18.8
Left to Goal: 6.2 lbs
Final Goal: 150 (?)
Left to Final Goal: 89.4 lbs
Percent of weight loss goal: 17%
Start Dress size: 20 (though several 18's fit)
Current Dress size: 18 (the 20's need a belt and even then are baggy) Even my 18 jeans fit comfortable (no sucking in to get in them after a fresh wash and dry in the dryer.

Thank you again to everyone that has been supporting and helpful and sending me good thoughts. They are felt and appreciated.

WW update: photo 1 month

Here is where I am now. After a day of lounging around and walking a bit in the rain, but I figured the hair and clothes weren't the important part. Just trying to get my full body and face pictures in, for one month in the program. I am trying to do a set each month.

WW: week 4 update

I haven't been as hungry. On many days I don't think I am eating enough. Maybe 3 of the 7 days. I need to work on eating more but eating smartly. The supplements that my Naturopath gave me to help my insulin resistance is helping a lot. It is a lot of pills, I take 12 in the morning alone, about half herbal and half medical prescriptions. Lunch is up to 5, night is...well I don't know. Less than 12 more than 5. I remind myself that by doing this now I will be able to retrain my body and will be closer to being healthy on my own. I know it is helping in the weightloss. By having my body accept insulin, I am fuller faster and I don't have all that extra insulin just floating around my body.

I got another star this week so now I have two stars on my book mark. For non WW people, at 5 lbs you get a "I've lost 5 pounds" bookmark. And for every 5 lbs you get a gold star. I know it is simple but dang am I proud of that.

So here are this weeks stats:

Start Weight: 258.2
Last Weeks Weight: 246.2
Current Weight: 242.5
Lost this week: 3.7 lbs.
Total Loss: 15.7
Left to Goal: 9.3 lbs
Final Goal: 150 (?)
Left to Final Goal: 92.5 lbs
Percent of weight loss goal: 14.5%
Start Dress size: 20 (though several 18's fit)
Current Dress size: 18

starting point

This is how I started from the beginning. I am on the far left (usually I have my hair done etc, so this isn't my best picture) But wanted to have a starting picture. Every month I want to add a full body picture.

WW update: mid week 4

so I haven't been perfect, not tremendously bad but not within my points and went over them by Saturday (my week is Thursday to Wednesday). It has been hard not to go either the route of beating myself up or just shrugging it off and then doing it again.

My non scale victory though, my pearl bracelet that fit but was so snug it wouldn't move at all, now rolls back and forth on my wrist an inch or so. That is too cool. Of all the places I didn't expect it, my wrist is one. It helps keep me inspired. I will wear this bracelet a lot more to keep me inspired.

WW: week 3

Not a bad week so I guess it can default to a good week. I am struggling at work and with money and dating (because there is a lack of it) but not so shabby. I felt down again on Tuesday and Wednesday was again difficult and I was grumpy, but I ate which I didn't do the previous week.

So here are this weeks stats:

Start Weight: 258.2
Last Weeks Weight: 248.6
Current Weight: 246.2
Lost this week: 2.4 lbs.
Total Loss: 12
Left to Goal: 13 lbs
Final Goal: 150 (?)
Left to Final Goal: 96.2 lbs
Percent of weight loss goal: 11%
Start Dress size: 20 (though several 18's fit)
Current Dress size: 18 (now 20's are loose and 18's it much more comfortably, someone came up to me and pinched at the side of my slacks and said "hey you are getting more room" Albeit it was an invasion of space and rather unprofessional and a bit weird, it states how things are going for clothing size.)

I think this weekend is time to do measurements of body. Woohoo, can you tell I am excited?

WW-week 2

iscouraged. I didn't eat much on Wednesday, in fact just some apples and a banana and water and a green tea non-fat latte. Not on purpose, just busy at work. So was already feeling in a funk the day before so continued in a hungry funk for the WW meeting. I was wearing something slightly lighter, not on purpose just happened that way. And with all those considerations I am amazed I didn't lose more. In fact saddened I didn't. But I know I should focus on the fact I did lose, and that everything is in the right direction and once again I went to a barbque this time in my own house and there were so many sweets and chips and bread that it filled almost two large dining tables, and I didn't partake in any of it. I know in my heart this is a long haul and that I see the overall goal of 2 years. But Wednesday I just had a real hard time having my mind grasp that, instead it wanted to wallow in sadness and for not doing better. Even thinking "what am i doing wrong" which is ludicris since I am doing it all by the books so to speak. I was debating about switching programs from the core plan to the point plan even though I know I get obsessive about it and controlling and unhappy, but maybe that way I could make progress. Don't know. Obviously a lot for my therapist and I to talk about. My heart and mind agree this is still better than the alternative.

Start Weight: 258.2
Last Weeks Weight: 250.6
Current Weight: 248.6
Lost this week: 2 lbs.
Total Loss: 9.6
Left to Goal: 15.4 lbs
Final Goal: 150 (?)
Left to Final Goal: 98.6 lbs
Start Dress size: 20
Current Dress size: 20

WW update

kay one full week done. The good news is that it didn't feel drastic. The even better news is 7.6 lbs is now history. I haven't come up with an official format of tracking. I will figure out a more systematic way this week.

Thanks for all that are supporting my work and being a listening ear. I really appreciate the help and really feel the difference this time in how I am going toward this.

First goal is 10% of my weight so 25 lbs So I guess I can start there:

Start Weight: 258.2
Lost: 7.6 lbs.
Left to Goal: 17.4 lbs
Final Goal: 150 (?)
Left to Final Goal: 100.6 lbs
Dress size: 20