Today was the bog day. The day when I returned to the scale. Did I measure my arms, legs, and belly to see just how round I am like I wanted to do before weighing in? Nope? Who has string? Did I track every morsel of food I ate and exercise like a mad women? Yup! So what did the scale say? 195!!! Down 3.4 pounds in five days!! Tell me that's not Biggest Loser style! I was shocked and excited and ready to tell everyone who walked by. Instead I held my secret inside for a little while and sighed a little sigh of relief that I didn't let myself and all of you down. Who would have known that this blog really would keep me motivated for more.
The weight loss was great but I think the greater event that took place was bringing a friend with me to the meeting and then discussing points totals with friends at the play date hosted at our house later in the day. Having a partner in crime is such an invaluable experience. You are full of hope for your friend and they feel the same way towards you. You have someone to bounce ideas off of and to bitch to when you need it. If you ever consider embarking in a challenge that you feel you cant do alone, I bet there is someone there that will join you. Normally you don't know who that person is until you ask. I have always been a more successful athlete and dieter when I have been in a group. I put on a show to make people think that I'm just really competitive (which is pretty true so I guess its not a show) but in reality I enjoy having someone with me that feels my frustration, worry, and guilt. None of these are good traits or qualities to carry and I don't wish them on anyone, but its so nice to know that I'm not alone and that someone has my back. So to Melissa, Kersten, and Megan, thank you for being with me today throughout all our WW conversations. I appreciate each of you for many reasons and you add partner in crime to that list.
I would just like to share that I actually do use spell check and proof read but my lame ass never catches everything. Sorry it was a BOG day
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! You are awesome! I am amazed that you have run a half marathon less than a year after having a baby.
ReplyDeleteYay for you, Colleen! 3.4 pounds in five days! You're the coolest sister I have.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine tracking or recording every morsel of food I eat. I've heard that a food log is a great tool, but I've never done it. Ironically, I'm really good at recording and documenting stuff, but I still can't imagine recording everything I eat. I think my problem with it is that I would want the log to be accurate, and I can't figure out how to accurately measure a dish that has multiple ingredients. How does it work, Colleen? Is it hard? Is it time-consuming?
Congrats Colleen! What an awesome week. I don't know you very well, but it seems that whenever you set your mind to something you acheive it and more. You go girl!
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Annie...I use an app on my iPhone for Weight Watchers. I an track what I eat and what exercise I do by entering it into a search engine. Then a bunch of options come up and I just pick the one that matches what I just ate/did. Its a lot easier for me than using paper and a pen. I tried that and Isa would rip up the list or I would loss it. My phone is a saving grace.
ReplyDeletelove u and thanks for being my inspiration!!!
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