Last week I struggled a bit, and was feeling disappointed I didn't notice any change in the way my clothes fit, even though I had lost five pounds. This week, while also a huge struggle, things turned around slightly. Who knew that photo above would ring true?
In the fourth week of this challenge towards overall health and wellness I noticed a change in the way a pair of pants fit!
You know how women's clothes sometimes have a hidden inside button, as well out the outer one? Well this particular pair of pants was fitting great everywhere except around my waist. When I wore them a couple of weeks ago, I did not secure the inside button (I actually rarely do this) and I actually had to undo the outer button while I was sitting at work. I had to secure my pants with a paper clip *gasp* because I was so uncomfortable! Yesterday I wore those same pants and not only did I not need the paperclip, I was able to secure the inner button as well! It was a little change on the outside, but huge for my mentality! So if it only takes another four weeks for friends and family to start noticing I'm getting healthier and losing some weight then bring it on!
You know how women's clothes sometimes have a hidden inside button, as well out the outer one? Well this particular pair of pants was fitting great everywhere except around my waist. When I wore them a couple of weeks ago, I did not secure the inside button (I actually rarely do this) and I actually had to undo the outer button while I was sitting at work. I had to secure my pants with a paper clip *gasp* because I was so uncomfortable! Yesterday I wore those same pants and not only did I not need the paperclip, I was able to secure the inner button as well! It was a little change on the outside, but huge for my mentality! So if it only takes another four weeks for friends and family to start noticing I'm getting healthier and losing some weight then bring it on!
Of course, that means I need to continue what I've been doing, as well as stepping it up a bit to see results. I haven't been doing great towards my goals.
- Juicing: I honestly don't remember if I juiced or not this past week, which probably means I didn't. That's bad. Especially since I have a fridge full of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Drink more water: This one I'm pretty much rocking! I did have some punch at a baby shower and a small Coffee Oreo Coolata from Dunkin' Donuts, but otherwise water, water, water. I am actually craving plain old water now, which I NEVER thought possible!
- Plan meals better: Nope. That was even a mini-goal from last week, it still hasn't happened
- Incorporate more Organic Foods into our diet: YES! SH has also been awesome at picking up organic fruits and veggies for me. He's even checked out a CSA that we're thinking about joining
- Get more sleep: No! I've been doing HORRIBLE with this, including now. It's after 11pm, I need to get to bed
- Stretch more: I haven't been stretching my legs, but have been doing a good job with my back
- Core exercise: Nada
- Walk more: Only one walk with SH and Spike this week
- Less stress: Bwahhahahahahaha. That's all I can really say about that right now
- Lose 10+ lbs: I am down 6.8 pounds! I'm well on my way to meeting, and exceeding, my 10 lb goal! This past week I lost 1.6 lbs, which is exactly the same amount as the week before (strange). I wasn't expecting any loss (thanks, Aunt Flo) but was presently surprised when I stepped on the scale this morning! I'm worried this week it's going to catch up with me. The past two days (besides drinking water) I've thrown all reality of healthy living out the window. I'm blaming the holiday, but I know it's no excuse
I'd have to say, my biggest win this week was resisting the ridiculously amazing looking cupcakes at the baby shower I went to. That may not seem like a lot, but man did I want one! I also know I could have indulged a bit, but I also knew I was going out to dinner that night and restaurant food is never as healthy as cooking at home. So, yeah for resisting!
What were your wins this week?
If you want to learn more about Project 10, here are my previous posts:
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Good job on the weight loss!! I know exactly the buttons you are talking about! Right now I'm avoided several pairs of shorts and jeans because they are so uncomfortable when I fasten the OUTER buttons. But slow and steady wins the race, right?
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