Operation Weight Loss Wk 2
Here is my week 2 photo and I think that I see some changes in my body now. I think that my torso is slimming a bit, especially in my stomach area. On Monday I had my 2nd week weigh-in at Jenny Craig and I maintained my weight loss. That is a good thing, my first week was big with an 8.2 pound loss and this week it is my time of the month. Generally I get bloated and having no weight gain is really a plus for me.
As far as my eating goes, I have been sticking to my plan. Adding my fruits and veggies to the JC food. Last Tuesday I went out for sushi with my friend Laura, we shared all of our food and I didn't overdo it. I did treat myself with a wine spritzer which I suspect the bartender added soda to instead of soda water but no biggie. When I make my own spritzers I add tonic water to cut down on the calories and will do that over the holidays too.
One more thing about the Jenny food - I've found an anytime bar I like, thanks Jericho! Jericho suggested I try the oatmeal raisin bar and I enjoy it. It is new and I think a great addition to the plan. I have been exercising, I continue to strive for at least an hour a day. I want to talk a little about exercise today.
Exercise
I used to be an aerobics instructor. Yup. I was a fitness fanatic and exercised at least 2 hours a day 5 - 6 days a week. I LOVED fitness. I go through cycles of not exercising but I know the importance of exercise and really do strive to stay in shape. Until something comes up. And then I slack. I am once again adding exercise to my life in a way that works for me.
I have so many tools at my disposal in my home so that I can keep my exercise fun and interesting as well as challenging. Between my workout DVDs, Wii fitness games and Exercise TV and Jenny Craig Walking DVD I have tons of options. The key is ensuring that I actually get up off my butt and do it. I haven't missed a day in my EA SPORTS Challenge and look forward to working out.
Now that I am working out consistently I question why I haven't been doing this all along. And I push myself. The one thing that I have to remember is that this is a marathon, not a sprint. That is difficult for me. I am so used to exercising for 30 days and getting off the extra weight - which works when there are only 10 pounds to lose but I have 50 to lose. It didn't creep up overnight and it is not going away overnight. I tell myself this everyday otherwise I may end up exercising so much that I will hurt myself.
If you are working on weight loss give yourself a break too. Understand that this is a lifestyle change and commit to this for the long haul. And perhaps this will be the last time that we will have to fight to lose weight. I know this is my hope and I committed to being a healthier me!
One more thing - I've started documenting my journey on video too! Here is my second video
Comments
Cheers!!!
Maintaining is excellent after that HUGE LOSS you had last week! Keep up the awesome work, Renee!
It sounds like a workable plan you've devised and I guess that's the key...that and your obvious dedication!
Kudos Renee...you look gorgeous. Even your hair is glowing!
Weird.
Anyway, you've got a new follower! :)
Keep up the amazing work, and I probably won't recognize you in a month! I can already tell you look so much thinner, especially in your face and torso!
You're doing a fantastic job!! Keep it up!!