Week 1

Week 1 was easier than I thought it would be. Just from the small changes I've made, I've started to feel different. My body feels lighter somehow. I did lose 1.5 pounds so at least I'm trending ahead.

Goal 1: Walk at least 20 minutes a day.
      ***I walked every day. Today I didn't get up and walk as I had to be at work super early but I walked all over campus today and because it was friggin' cold, I power walked. I'm counting that. I have felt really good after each walk even if it is a bear to get up each morning.

Goal 2: Snack on fruits and vegetables.
      ***I've done better with this. I'm still eating a lot of granola bars for snack too but I did take bagged veggies a few days and ate salads for lunch (and sometimes dinner) every day except Friday.

Goal 3: Eat every 3 hours.
     ***I also did better with this. I tried to make sure I ate at 9a which is about 3 hours after breakfast, again at 12, but then I struggle with the afternoon snack. I'm usually just so busy and still full from lunch that I don't remember.

Goal 4: No evening sweet fix.
     ***I didn't eat a single evening sweet treat until tonight and I treated myself with girl scout cookies I bought at Kroger. I haven't missed the treats at all but have noticed I wake up with my stomach growling.

Goal 5: Drink 8 glasses of water
    ***This was my big fail this week. I was doing great drinking at least 6 cups at work and another 2 with dinner but then the water main broke at work and the water looks funny so we are all avoiding it. I will have to assess the situation on Monday and possibly buy bottled water. I am horrible about drinking enough water while at home. I do know though that I'm so much more mentally clear when I drink 8 glasses or more a day.



Weight tracker:

2/21  189
2/28  187.5