My Weight Loss Journey: Week 17

I thought I was doing so good this week, so I was a little disappointed when my numbers came through. My measurements didn't change at all, but my weight went up 4 pounds! What is most disappointing is that was in one day. I had weighed myself Saturday morning and I was at 226, which is the same as last week, because I had expected to need to submit my end of challenge information on Saturday. However, because my measurements didn't change, I am trying to take it into stride and think it may just be water weight.

Weight: 230
Chest: 42 1/2"
Waist: 42"
Hips: 49 1/2"
Thigh: 25 1/2"
Calf: 17 1/2"
Bicep: 15"
Forearm: 11"
Yesterday was so incredibly difficult for me. I woke up and I was exhausted. I had spent all day on Saturday working out in our garden, in the sun. I think it just exhausted me overall. I got up, got my boys and I ready for church and went to church. I told my husband that I wanted nothing more than to take a nap after church, but I knew that wasn't' going to happen.

We had a Ward activity yesterday where we had a neighborhood Cookie Walk. I had volunteered to make cookies. I didn't' get them made on Saturday because of all the work I did outside on Saturday so I had to make them after church. It was also our turn to take dinner to grandpa, so I had to get that done. I also wanted to get to grandpa's house early enough to eat dinner with him, spend time with him, and still get home in time to participate in the Cookie Walk. This meant that from 2 PM - 5 PM I had to make the cookies, make dinner and get to grandpa's house.

Because I was so exhausted, my mental capacities were not as strong as they should have been and I ended up eating way too many cookies while I was making them. Oh, they were sooooo good, but I am regretting it today.

I have learned that this weight loss thing is definitely way more mental than anything else. The 1st 8 week challenge I was so strict and rigid in how I ate. The 2nd 8 week challenge I was way to lax. It is important that I find the happy medium. I need to realize that I am living my life. If I take my boys for ice cream, I should be able to eat it with them. If we bbq, I should be able to join them. However, I need to be more aware of what I am eating and how. Balance...that is the key. It is mental. I fell yesterday, but that doesn't mean that my journey is over. I am still on my journey. I am still on my way to being a more healthy me.

Here are pictures!