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Challenge check-in, week 1

Thoughtfully penned on July 23rd, 2008 and generally concerning Goals

Last week I mentioned that my friend, L, and I were embarking on a 15 week better health and weight loss challenge.  Today marks the end of the first week, so here is a quick check-in.

Goals:
Eat 3 balanced meals and 2 snacks
No eating after 7:00 pm
Exercise 5 days per week
Only 1 sugary drink per day
Lose 10 pounds
Lose 4 inches off areas where I carry my weight (waist, abdomen, hips)

This weekend was a bit rough because I felt so bad, but overall I had a good pretty good week.  I owe $3 to the penalty jar for breaking my “rules”; I had more than one sugary drink on three days.  However, my weigh-in and measurement check today was encouraging.  I’ve lost two pounds and an inch off my measurements!  That’s enough to keep me motivated for a few more days.

Noise from the peanut gallery

  1. Mom · July 23rd, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    Way to go! It never comes off as easy as it goes on, but keep with it and don’t be too hard on yourself when you slip a little. Just remind yourself that tomorrow will be a better day!

  2. Kristin · July 24th, 2008 at 7:58 am

    Slow and steady wins the race. :-)

  3. diane · July 24th, 2008 at 9:17 am

    Hey, can I join you guys? Where does $ for penalty jar go?

  4. Lisa · July 24th, 2008 at 10:48 am

    Congrats! Well done. You are moving forward, and that’s what counts. I’ve slacked off of my excercise routine this week, and I’m definitely paying for it. Not in $, but in how I feel. Crummy.

  5. Adventures In Babywearing · July 24th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    This is inspiring! As I listen to my body more & more in this pregnancy, making choices like this for ourselves just makes so much sense! But it is NOT easy!

    Steph

  6. Peanut Butter and Jelly Boats · July 25th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    Way to go girl!

  7. hyperactive lu · July 28th, 2008 at 7:29 am

    Whoo Hoo! Way to go! You’ve made me motivated to do our own contest. Who ever loses more weight…me or Hubbie….gets to pick where he and I go on our alone trip…once Peanut is weened! :)