3/15/11 Calories in: 1322
Calories burned: 885
Net: 437
Exercise: 20 min. on elliptical w/ rpm bursts the final 15 sec. of every minute; 1 hr. yoga class
I should have paid heed to the warning. I was concerned that I might suffer the 'week 2 curse', and indeed I did; losing 1.8 pounds this week. As the contestants bravely say, I worked hard and did my best. The result was disappointing, I won't lie; but I can't let it hang me up. I am feeling more fit, able to endure more vigorous workouts, and I know this is going to help the weight come off.
Meals for Tuesday were bkfst: Special K, frozen blueberries, skim milk. Lunch, 1 can Progresso Italian Wedding soup and 3 tbsp raw almonds. Dinner, 1 piece pepperoni pizza (1/8 of a large) and a simple salad of romaine, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette. Snack, 1 cup sf/ff vanilla pudding.
I'm cutting back a bit further where I can; I usually have a 2-pc limit for pizza, but had just one this time, and was satisfied with that and the salad. I also tend to 'carb up' a salad, adding cece beans and raisins, etc., which I still do if it is more of a main course or with a light meal; but with something like pizza a green salad is sufficient. That balance word again- does it not make its way into every post??
So it's now Wednesday morning the 16th, and I've already gone to Spin. I really love it, and it's amazing what a workout you can get into 30 minutes once you up the intensity.
In summary, as for the 1.8? A week of my life passed with a feeling of balance, a growing sense of optimism and increasing self-control and confidence.
You can't put a number on that.
If it was anyone but yourself, you would say that 1.8 lbs was great. It's just that compared to your first week, it doesn't seem so great. Maybe that's the real curse.
ReplyDeleteTell yourself what you wold tell a friend. You're doing great....keep it up....every week is different, but it all adds up....
Guess, I better start practicing what I preach....I didn't even make it to week 2. But, today is a new day!
Thanks, Cheryl. That's right, as Scarlett said, "Tomarra's anotha day!" You can do it. Thanks for your support; I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteLaura, you continue to give me inspiration. Love you. proud of you. Aunt Lynda
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