Week 5

This was a little bit of a more difficult week. I ended up going to the gym by myself a lot and then Saturday, I just ran out of time. I tried to get to the gym to get at least a quick cardio before they closed, but just didn't get there with enough time to really do anything. I also found myself snacking more. Arg! This is something that I have been trying to avoid. My good friend's daughter was in the hospital and she had asked me to make cookies for her other children, who were feeling neglected. So I did, without question. Cookies are another of my downfalls. I kinda feel bad for my boys because they may not get as many yummy treats as before because I am trying to be more healthy. But  in turn, that means they will grow up more healthy, right? Anyway, because I made cookies, I had them in my house. I took them to work to give out, I gave them to my friend's kids, but I still had some at home. Over the course of 2 days, I ate 2. This is not bad, per say, it just doesn't fit into my current goals. I must say though that if this had taken place 2 months ago, I would have eaten 2-3 fresh out of the oven and then snacked on them until they were gone. I probably wouldn't have brought any to work to share either. So, I can't look at it as a fail, I have to look at it as a positive. Baby steps. That is where I am. I am better today than I was yesterday and will strive to be better tomorrow than I am today.

My baby, and by baby I mean my 20 month old, also had surgery this week, which kind of threw me for a loop. I tried really hard to stick to my target goals that day and feel that overall, I did really well. We were also advised by the doctor to make his diet dairy free for the next 6 weeks. Can I tell you that dairy is in EVERYTHING? It is a most difficult change to implement, but it isn't too far off of how I have been eating. I still made pancakes Saturday morning for my boys, I just used almond milk instead of cows milk. Trying to figure out how we are both eating has been fun.

So last week, I posted that I weighed in at 248 lbs, and then Sunday morning when I stepped on the scale, I weighed the same. I thought, "ok, I didn't lose any weight this week again," but then when I went to write it in my book, I had written that I weighed 250 lbs last week. Huh. I guess I was just so excited to be under 250 that I just fixated on 248 and that is what I put. I "corrected" this on last week's post.

Weight and measurements taken February 9, 2014, at the end of week 5.

Weight: 248

Chest: 44 1/2"
Waist: 45"
Hips: 54"
Thigh: 27 1/2" (I finally went down in the thigh!!!)
Calf: 18"
Bicep: 16 1/2"
Forearm: 11 1/2"

I still saw progress after feeling like I didn't do a stellar job last week, so I am still happy. Best news though? My baby brother got engaged this week! I am excited for him and am trying to figure out what I want my goal to be for his wedding in June.

Indulgence: Café Rio Grilled Steak salad. I substituted whole wheat for the regular tortilla. It was delicious!