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Didn't have much time this week to write, nor did I track my food very well, which is why even though I "think" or "feel" like I ate healthy, I did not lose any weight. I weighed-in at 165.4 lbs. today. No gain, which is good, but not the loss I was hoping for.

I got back on track today by logging in my breakfast, planning my lunch, running 3.5 miles and getting the fixins for a healthy barbecue dinner together. I have to keep reminding myself not to get disappointed by set backs, just keep foc… Continue

I weighed in today at 165.8 lbs. Not as much of a loss as I'd hoped, but it's still a loss which is good. I let my eating get a little out of hand this week. By snacking more and not eating well-planned, balanced meals, I've been eating in a disordered fashion. I'm still faithful to listing everything I eat everyday (including yesterday's indulgence in a KFC chicken breast - fried! - and a few glasses of wine with husband, and some chocolate cake).

What has been bad this week was drinking alcoh… Continue

I've been a bit lazy about posting but not about writing down my food (except on Sunday when I took a break due to a massive headache and little appetite). I had a bad bike ride on Saturday morning - 26 low quality and difficult miles. I was hoping for a challenge but ended up doing more of a recovery ride. My legs felt like lead and even though I had energy it was still a huge effort to climb most hills. I finished the ride but I don't think it did my fitness much good. I took Sunday off and pl… Continue

Yesterday was a great day. I got a part-time job that I can work nights and weekends, so I can be with the baby during the day. I bought a bathing suit too, even though I had to get it in a size 14 I know I won't be in it permanently and might even see size 12 or 10 by the end of summer...maybe that is wishful thinking. I also got to ride my bike and earned mucho extra points for my efforts.

By 4:30 I had already eaten all of my points for the day. I knew I was going to ride so I had to have a… Continue

I stepped on the scale today, one week and a day from my start on WW-on-my-own. I couldn't believe it, I weigh 168.6 pounds. I weighed 173.2 last Wednesday. I am psyched!

At this point, losing scale weight is my best indicator of progress, next to the way my clothes fit. Overall I feel fantastic and even doubly motivated now to keep on going with my eating and exercise plan.

I did not get to ride last night. The weather held out, but I gave the ride opportunity to my husband instead. He is goi… Continue