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Weekly Weigh-In

February 11, 2014 by Amy 10 Comments

This week was the first full week that I was back on track. I’m admitting my weight for the first time since September, so yeah..it’s ugly. I needed to be completely honest with y’all about my weight. :-\ While I’m deeply ashamed of how much weight I’ve gained back since last April, it’s really really great to be back! I feel in control of things again, and while my loss wasn’t huge this week, I’m still proud of myself!

Starting Weight

Before: 298.5
—————–
Last Week: 260.4
This Week: 258.6

Weight Lost: 1.8 lbs.
Total Loss: 39.9 lbs.

Now, I know I probably should have lost a lot more considering it was week 1. However, I’m back into strength training, and the last time I started my strength training, I definitely didn’t lose much at first. I know I’m gaining muscle, because I was ridiculously sore last week. Like…couldn’t brush my hair, cough, laugh, take the stairs, etc. I know changes are happening, and I’m OK with the results being slow. 🙂

For now, I’m aiming for a 1-2 lb./week loss. If I keep on keeping on, I could potentially meet my goal weight by the end of the year. I’m super excited!

I made some new rewards for myself, since I bought myself or got gifted a few things on the rewards list already (oops…). The big rewards will happen once I hit 100 lbs. (hello designer purse)!

~ 50 lbs. (Pedicure)
~ 60 lbs. or 20% (Flowers for me)
~ 70 lbs. (New pair of jeans)
~ 80 lbs. (Mini make-up spree)
~ 90 lbs. (New bottle of perfume)
~ 100 lbs. or ONEDERLAND!! (New designer purse)
~ 110 lbs. (Some fun, sassy heels!)
~ 120 lbs. or GOAL (New pair of designer jeans)

I can’t tell y’all how excited I am about a pedicure! I definitely need one after half marathon/half marathon training, and after my 10K race this coming weekend! 🙂

How are your weight loss/health goals going so far this year?

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  1. christy says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:40 am

    Don’t be too hard on yourself. We all have ups and downs. I actually like reading your blog, because you seem so REAL. Everyone cheats. Everyone has a bad week (or month). But you keep on trying! Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      February 19, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks so much! It’s definitely a struggle to get back to it, but I stare at pictures from last April and get re-motivated. It’s great to be “back”. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rachel (your seester) says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:09 am

    I think my favorite one is the mini make-up spree heehee but the designer jeans sounds great too! I’m cheering you on!!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      February 19, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      Hahaha! I might need your help for that spree. 😛 Sister day? 🙂

      Reply
  3. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti says

    February 18, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    HI Amy! Thank you so much fro entering the New Suave Professionals (R) Moroccan Lotion $1,000 gift card sweepstakes on my blog! Good luck!

    I like your idea of rewarding yourself as your weight falls off.. I need some motivation so I think I will do the same! I am walking two miles a day–uphill, so it’s hard–but I know by summer i’ll be able to increase that to 3 miles at an even faster pace, which is what I walked when I lived in NYC. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      February 19, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      Oh my gosh! Uphill walking is so hard! Good for you!

      Reply
  4. Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says

    February 19, 2014 at 6:23 am

    Wow, I’m so impressed with how far you’ve already come! Love this idea of building rewards into your goals. You’ll be getting that pedicure in no time!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      February 19, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      Thanks so much!! 🙂 The rewards are really motivating to me. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Annie says

    February 19, 2014 at 6:50 am

    Woohoo! I love that feeling of being back on track after a lapse. And weight training is great because the soreness for days keeps reminding you that YOU CAN DO THIS!!

    A while back you had mentioned that you were doing Jamie Eason’s workout program. I looked into it and liked it but I had to get creative with it because the gym I have access to doesn’t have very many machines, and I slowly stopped doing it. Are you following a program this time around or making your own workouts?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      February 19, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      The sore feeling is the best! I mean, I can’t lift my arms without pain, but it’s a good reminder that I’m working hard to see results and I shouldn’t blow it!

      I’m actually following Jamie Eason’s program this time around as well (just the workouts…still calorie counting). There’s only 2 workouts that I haven’t been able to do, due to gym crowds or not finding the machine I need.

      Reply

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