Time to reset goals! :)

This week I was so excited to see that I had lost 3.5lbs!!!! That put me at a total weight loss of 30.2lbs!! I had been feeling great and especially "skinny" lately. The scale was just the icing on the cake so to speak.  

I can definitely say I don't really recognize the person in my first photo.  I am much more confident and comfortable as I have lost the weight.  I am really happy with my progress and appreciate how much more flattering my curves are becoming.  I have gotten rid of some clothes and gone shopping in my clothes in my closet. It feels great to fit into smaller sizes and old favorites!

In my appointment this week my Jenny Craig consultant had me look at my new picture and shade in where I wanted to see the results as I continue to lose weight.  I want to see a more defined waistline, thinner profile and more toned arms.  All goals are perfectly do-able. It will just take time.  It helps
to look at the image I want to see and work towards.

When I look at my weeks on Jenny Craig it really only adds up to 14 weeks plus a couple off for vacation.  14 weeks= 30.2lbs lost= 2.2lbs/week average. 

Now it is time to reset my goal.  There are 14 weeks until New Years. I would like to lose another 20lbs.  My average needs to be 1.4lbs/week.  This is very achievable with how it has already been going for me.  I know I will still need to stay dedicated and committed to my goals or obviously it won't happen.  With the support of my Jenny Craig consultant and the accountability of blogging about my weight loss journey I am confident I will get to my goal.

Getting back to Routine

This week it really helped to have the convenience of my Jenny Craig meals while getting back to routine with my son.  With company and family time over the past 1.5 months we were really out of sync and off of our typical home routine.  On top of it -add in a bit of teething and it equaled some sleepless nights.  At times it was really rough but I simply had to heat up my meal and have a ready made salad/veggie tray handy to keep my healthy goals in focus.

My Jenny Craig weigh in didn't go as good as I had hoped.  I lost 0.5 this week.  Now as much as I wanted more I really do understand that having a bigger drop last week did set me up to have this happen.  The biggest thing is keeping consistent and sticking to my plan -it works and it will continue to do so as long as I commit myself to get the results.

With my back out of sorts I am being really careful with how I pick up my son and what I do around the house.  I definitely miss my long walks and can't wait to get back to them but I need to take the time I need to get better first.  This week I planned with my Jenny Craig consultant to aim for 4 fifteen minute walks. This way I start taking the steps towards my goal of getting back to daily 45-60 minute walks.

Here's to having a great week this week! 

Company and Celebrations!

I am definitely feeling a lot better this week! My back is still sore but I have been told it may take awhile for it to get all the way back to normal.

This week I had my grandmother visiting and helping me with Zach. It was so nice to have company and help. For some it may be a concern to have company and stick to a meal plan but for me it was very easy!! My grandma is so supportive of the Jenny Craig program and she is quite okay with me doing a different meal than her. She even tried a few meals and was surprised at how good it was! She found my Jenny Craig meals looked just like any typical meal she would prepare and she thought it great that there were so many different choices.

This week I have tried to keep busy but I have not been up for adding walks in just yet. That will be this weeks plan!

Big celebrations in this week’s Jenny Craig appointment --The 1^st= I am in the 170`s!!!! 178.8lbs. I lost 3.2lbs this week!! Total weight loss 26.1 lbs! The 2^nd -I have 3.9lbs to go to be at my next 10lbs goal! I feel great and can’t wait to get there! Every pound lost makes a difference and I am looking forward to each new step in the right direction!

As I lose this weight, I know I am also going to keep it off because I am learning a new way of thinking about food - its a new lease on life!!!!

Expect thg Unexpected

This week, as the title states, did not go as I expected it to.  After getting back from holidays I had a long list of "To Dos".  I was getting it checked off and feeling great about everything (life, energy, accomplishment, being a mom, sticking to my Jenny Craig menu) until the unexpected happened. I threw out my back!  Thank goodness my mom and many extended family members live close.  They really did help me out -especially with my active little guy who I could barely lift! 

Long story short - I was out of town longer than expected due to needing help with my son and was not able to stick to my menu or do any activity. :(

I was expecting a gain on the scale but was very happy to see that I lost 1.2 lbs.   I know there were a few days I was able to stick to my Jenny Craig menu and I did feel good about the choices I made when not able to follow.  I used the habits I have been creating through the Jenny Craig program- eating first thing in the morning, eating every 2-3 hours, half my plate vegetables, smaller portions, not having dessert with a meal and many more. 

Current weight 182.0lbs.  Total 22.9lbs lost!!

My Jenny Craig consultant was very supportive when I discussed how my week had went.  We celebrated the positives and set up a plan for my next week. This week we completed my appointment over the phone.  It worked the best for me with my back still having issues.  I weighed in when I went it to pick up my groceries.  For the next few weeks this might be the best plan for me or I may change my appointments to the evening when my spouse is home.

Now I am feeling much better!  I am home and ready to really stick to my Jenny Craig menu to see optimal results!  Activity will still be limited but with focus on stretching and not sitting for long periods of time I hope to feel like myself again soon!

I can`t wait to see the 170`s!!!!  It could be as early as next week!! Here`s to having a great week and feeling better!  I am so happy I didn`t wait until the end of summer to start!  I have had a great summer and jumpstarted my weight loss journey!  Call Jenny Craig today and get started!

Holiday Challenges Week 2 and Now back to Routine

Now I know anyone coming back from a vacation can relate to how I felt when it was time to see what my weight would be after it was all over.  I was quite happy with alot of my choices but definitly had a few moments of what-was-I-thinking and a few more "treats" than usual.  On my second week I was very busy going from place to place and it didn't work to add in the daily activity I had wanted to do or have as many carefully pre-planned out meal choices.  Knowing where I planned to be when I got back and having my appointment with my Jenny Craig consultant pre-booked helped alot.  I kept in mind the portions from my Jenny Craig meals and had vegetables at any meal I could. 

A few days before my appointment my Jenny Craig consultant called to see how I was doing and reassured me that if I didn't want to step on the scale that it would be okay. That was good to know.  I can imagine in the past I would not have wanted to even consider stepping on a scale after a vacation.  I thought it over and decided to just go for it.  The scale read 183.4. I had lost 1.5lbs!!!  In the past, without the positive mindset and accountability, I know I have gained 5 or more pounds on a holiday and even more over a summer. This was an incredible win!  This week I get to continue on my weightloss journey with Jenny Craig instead of re-losing weight that was gained.  What a great start to September!!

I see that there are many reading my blog and I hope it is helping to inspire.  I know losing weight is not easy but with Jenny it makes it alot easier!  Call Jenny today and join me in my journey! 780-402-9807