New Challenge

My poor blog has been lacking attention. I'm really going to try and post all of March, which will be a challenge due to my upcoming vacation. But I'm up for the challenge.

I'm really enjoying going to the gym. I've taken a few step classes and my legs no longer feel like jello the next day. Tonight I'm taking a "Body Works" class with a few friends. Last night, my youngest started soccer back up and usually I would just hang out on the field or parking lot. Last night I made it to the gym for 55 minutes before having to go pick her back up! The gym is PACKED around 5:30.. No treadmills left. So I did the eliptical (favorite) on the weightloss cycle and then rode the stationary bike until it was time to go.

Congrats to all of you on your releases/maintaining!! I'm still maintaining'ish :) Haven't lost anything, and go up 1 lb to lose 1 lb the next day. Hoping with working out, the losses start showing again!

R2P3D9

I'm excited to say that I've been maintaining my weight right around the 177-178 mark. I'm HOPING to start getting it down during P3 & P4!! My whole R2P2 felt "off" from day 1. And that's just sad because I was really looking forward to it!

This week I made it thru 2 of my daughter's birthdays (Oldest turned 17 yesterday), 2 cakes, 2 "whatever they wanted" dinners, and I'm pretty proud of my self.

The husband and I (re)joined the gym on Tuesday. I did step aerobics on Wednesday and I felt really good while I was doing it (It's my FAVORITE!!!), but was walking pretty funny yesterday. :) I skipped yesterday because of daughters birthday, but will be back at it tomorrow am!!! I'm really impressed that I was able to do a full class!! Go me!

R1P3D12

LIW - 196.6 / Yesterday - 194.0 / Today - 196.2 (+2.2)
Difference -.4 / Total Loss - 33.80

Ok... So my big 'ol loss yesterday was a fluke because my body found it again the very next day! Up 2.2? Whoa? I'm still under my LIW so I'm not doing a steak day. But I will definitely be watching the scale closely this Holiday Weekend!

R1P3D11

LIW - 196.6 / Yesterday - 195.4 / Today - 194.0 (-1.4)
Difference -2.60 / Total Loss - 36.0

Question - I've been reading alot of support forums and have seen multiple times that you are NOT supposed to lose in P3. As of today, I am -2.60 from LIW. Several sites state that I should be eating MORE to gain back what I've lost. I'm so confused. I have been eating.. ALOT (of the things that I'm allowed to). To see a -1.4 loss this morning pretty much shocked me, although I'm not complaining :)

Any advice?

R1P3D10

LIW - 196.6 / Yesterday - 195.6 / Today - 195.4 (-.2)

Difference -1.2 / Total Loss - 34.60

If you take a peek over there -->, you will notice that I hit my 3rd goal!!! 15% loss! WOOHOO! I couldn't find a 15% image, so I'll give myself a pat on the back!

This weekend was absolutely crazy here. We lost our power on Saturday (which was also our anniversary) and had to revise our original plans. There was no way we could leave the kids home in a cold house!! So we spent our anniversary out shopping with the kids. It was actually very pleasant! And for anyone who has 3 teenagers + 1 preteen, knows what I'm talking about!! ;)

Ok.. I'm off to check out everyone elses pages!

R1P3D6

LIW - 196.6 / Yesterday - 196.6 / Today - 195.8 (-.8)
Difference -.8 / Total Loss - 34.20

R1P3D5

LIW - 196.6 / Yesterday - 196.2 / Today - 196.6 (+.4)
Difference -0 / Total Loss - 33.40

R1P3D4

LIW - 196.6 / Yesterday - 196.8 / Today - 196.2 (-.4)
Difference -.4 / Total Loss - 33.80

R1P3D3

LIW - 196.6 / Today - 196.8 / Difference +.2 / Total Loss - 33.20

I'm in Phase 3 and didn't start off too hot! YIKES. We had such a busy weekend that planning my meals and making sure I had everything I would need didn't make my priority list. Which it SHOULD have. Today I am within .2 of my LIW but over the weekend I was up 3 pounds. I introduced foods but went for convenience over the best choices. Not smart.

Last night I went to Trader Joes and picked up lots of fresh fruit, still bought apples/strawberries, but also added pineapple & cantaloupe. I also picked up some yummy chicken sausages to try for breakfast!

(Lil Sassy sporting her Rec Cup sweatshirt & scarf)

My daughters soccer team placed SECOND in STATE for GU12! That is a HUGE accomplishment! They played such a great game!! After double overtime and a shootout, the other team beat us by 1. We were so proud of them!