Finally! I broke the 0.8 streak I had been on! Whoo hoo! This last week I managed to lose 1.2 pounds. I am very happy about this. I mean really, .8? That's like wearing a lighter pair of shoes or a light blouse instead of a sweater! I feel really driven to see just how much I can lose next week. I’m also a little concerned because I had a couple not-so-great days last week yet I still lost. I’m afraid that those days will come back to haunt me next week so I need to be ultra-focused this week to try and offset that. I know didn’t do a very good job of writing last week. I think I was feeling discouraged and overwhelmed, but I’m back on track now. In all areas!!
So how did I do on my goals? I did wake up every morning and review my goals and my day in my head. I managed to walk twice during my lunch break and had 2 productive workouts. I need to stay a little more dedicated to make sure I make the goals I have set for myself. Today I did a 2 mile walk with the boys after I got home from work. I'm doing a couple of 5k's next month (WALKING, thank you. I don't run!) but those aren't a concern to me. 5K is only a little more than 3 miles and I can do that easily. My current personal goal is to walk my home route in reverse - it has this really long, really steep - I mean REALLY steep hill that kind of intimidates me. The last time I walked up it I had to stop several times to catch my breath. I want to walk all the way up that hill without stopping, while pushing the stroller, and not be gasping for breath at the top. When I can do that I'll know I'm really making strides. It is my version of the stairs in "Rocky" - only I think my hill is longer and harder to climb! I'll have to research that.
Specifically tasty meals for the week: shredded potatos with kale, onions and mushrooms - baked and topped with a little shredded pepper jack cheese; "Meatball Subs" made with falafel meatballs; and my favorite one - garlic and spinach fettucine with roasted veggies.
