Monday, July 11, 2011

Five Week Update: Slimmer This Summer

My goals:
-Journal my meals
-Be under 165g of Carbohydrates/day
-Exercise 5 times a week for 45-60 minutes
-10 glasses of water a day
-Run/walk a 5K in under 40 minutes GOAL MET!
-Build a support network
-lose an average of 2 lbs/week, 24lbs total

Beginning Weight: 201.3
Week 1: 198.6 (-2.7)
Week 2: 198.6 (0) No change
Week 3: 196.9 (-1.7) Total loss 4.4 lbs
Week 4: 193.9 (-3) Total loss 7.4
Week 5: 193.2 (-.5) Total loss 8.1        
(16.8 loss since I began my journey in January)

Daily Carb Count:
(out of 165g carbs with adjusted fiber intake)
Monday: Didn’t track, but I did okay for being a holiday
Tuesday: Didn’t track, couldn’t access the internet
Wednesday: 222 –fiber points 86 136 adjusted (29 under)
Thursday: 202 –fiber points 46 156 adjusted (9 under)
Friday: Didn’t track, was out late with the fam.
Saturday: 179 –fiber points 37.5 141.5 adjusted(23.5 under)
Sunday: 226 –fiber points 58 168 adjusted (3 over)

To view my food diary, visit myfitnesspal.com. 
Profile name: ambreee

So not the greatest loss. I went off track a few times this week. I know I can lose weight faster if I were more disciplined in my eating.  One thing that is important to me is that I keep the weight off.  I would rather lose slowly than to lose big quickly and have the weight return once again.  There is always room for improvement.  This week I am going to do better in my eating!!

Exercise:
My goal is to get in 5 workouts (45-60 minutes) a week.  I am proud to report I have done just this!  In fact most weeks I get in 6 work outs.  I have failed to report my exercise last week.

Water Intake:
Doing well.  I make my goal of 80oz. most days.  Some days I do fall a bit short, but not by much, a few ounces here and there.

Measurements:
In the past week I lost a ½ inch on all of my mid section including: ribs, waist, belly and hips!  Since I have started the challenge I have lost the following:


Weight
201.3
193.2
8.1 lbs

Neck
13.5
13.5
0

Chest
43.5
43
-.5

Ribs
39
36.5
-2.5

Waist
41
40
-1

Belly
46
44.5
-1.5

Hips
45.5
44.5
-1

Calf
16
16
0

Arm
15
14.75
-.25


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 On to week six!! 

3 comments:

  1. Hey a loss is a loss and not a gain! You are doing a great job and it's paying off!!! I am so happy and excited for you!! I would love to be part of your support system on myfitnesspal my user name is ambernicolesherman

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  2. Just keep doing the right things and weight will continue to disappear. We really choose how fast the weight comes off with the choices we make. Accountability can be such a bummer but is necessary. Revisit your goals and things will be just fine.

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  3. The best thing is you are making progress. Sure it is slow, but it will come off. Have a great week 6!

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