Last Week (Which, Thankfully, is Over!)

WEEKLY Activity Points Earned:1,3,2,1,3,4,1
WEEKLY Flex Points Used:3,6,4,14,2,9,??
WEEKLY Water Points Earned:1,1,1,0,1,1,0
So, this weeks points for the competition totalled 18. I missed on 6 potential points this week, but I guess I didn't do as badly as I thought because I still got 18!! :o)
So, I don't want to know what everyone else in the competition's totals are as of today - because if I'm losing too badly, there might be some small (or even fairly substantial) part of me that decides to give up because its hopeless. So, please don't tell me your totals. The only reason I'm posting mine is because this is where I do my tracking, and that's how I do it. Sorry.

Now on to a new week in which I do much much better!!!! :o)

Welcome to August!

August has arrived, and along with it, a new competition! This time it looks like there are about 6 of us who are doing it - so its gonna be a good one! :o) WW has been a challenge for me over the past few weeks, but slowly I've been getting back on the bandwagon here - but its tough. I've been re-realizing that the name of this blog is very appropriate and I will never have actually arrived at a place where I don't have to think about watching what I eat and drink and how much exercise I do. But that's life and so I'll plug away at it and do my best. This month, that means that I'm going to try to drink 48 oz of water every day, exercise every day, write down what I eat, and try to eat with moderation - staying within my weekly flexpoints. I'd love to reach my 50 lb weight loss by the end of the month but I know that I'm not supposed to set those kinds of goals - so instead I'll work on these behavioural goals for the month and see what happens!
I've been neglecting both of my blogs a lot lately - but have recently found out that I"m going to be having more time coming up (more to follow about that - see my other blog...) and so I hope to not neglect the blogs so much anymore! Here's hoping, anyway....
So, that's that - we just got home from a weekend away, so I'd better go and continue to tidy up around here! Have a great week friends! :o)

August's Competition and Last Week's Totals

Okay, my weekly totals for last week (July 21st to 27th??) were:
WEEKLY Activity Points Earned:3,1,0,5,4,0,3
WEEKLY Flex Points Used:13,12,?,?,?,?,0
WEEKLY Water Points Earned:1,0,0,0,0,0,0

Pretty poor, but at least I'm here thinking about it. AND I succeeded in tracking yesterday and staying within my points for the first time in 16 days. So there. I did it. Now to keep at it.

Also, if you're interested at all, and haven't already told me - we have a group of people doing the little competition thingy for the month of August. I think there are about 6 of us so far - and at $5 per person, thats starting to look like a prize worth fighting for!! It'll be just like I did back in June - a point per day you track, a point per week you stay within your flex points, a point per day you do any exercise, and a point per day that you drink your 6 glasses or 48 oz of water. Winner at the end gets a $5 gift card from the rest of us from the place of their choice.

Anyone interested???

I was reading the Weighty Matters Blog yesterday, and came across this post here - and it was really interesting - its talking about the top 3 things that stop people from losing weight without their even knowing. If a person tries and tries to lose weight, but doesn't - these are some factors that Dr. Freedhoff will look at first - its worth a read if you're interested in losing weight at all! :o)

These are my totals for the week of July 8th-14th (well, they end on the 12th I guess). I earned some activity points while I was away, but none of the other points...
WEEKLY Activity Points Earned:1,0,0,6,2,0
WEEKLY Flex Points Used:16,5,2,3,??
WEEKLY Water Points Earned:0,1,1,1,0,0

It Ends Tonight

A few days of binging while on holidays is fine - and fun - but seriously, I have to stop. Now.

So, my plan is to post my points again tomorrow - for real this time. And weigh myself to see what the holiday damage has been.... it won't be good, but I need to face the facts so I can end this now.

(p.s. if you know what movie I'm quoting in the title of this post and you tell me in the comments, then you'll be the winner of the day... you'll win my respect and admiration, anyway... heehee)
:o)

Weekly Totals for July 1st - 7th

So, I may have had a few binges this past week... BUT at least I recorded them all and know exactly how many points I consumed for the week despite the binges. I guess thats good. I basically maintained my weight this past week, and that's okay with me. I'm hoping to do well this week because next week its gonna be camping and holidays for us and I know that'll be tougher!
Anyway, for my records, here are my totals:
WEEKLY Activity Points Earned:2,1,3,1,7,1,2
WEEKLY Flex Points Used:8,5,5,4,2,12,3
WEEKLY Water Points Earned:0,0,1,1,0,1,1 (oh, and by the way, Leanne and I have toned it down to only 6 glasses of water per day (48 oz) - 8 glasses was WAAAYY too much!) :o)

Progress Report

I just thought I'd show you all what my calendar looked like from last month! The stars were for if I wrote down my points that whole day and if I was staying within my limit (but still allowed to use my weekly flex points). Here it is:

Also, a few more recent pics of me - one on a day when I'm totally casual, and one just on my way to work at BPs...

I have a lot to write about what I've been thinking about lately, but I never seem to have the time!!! grr.... But I will one day.

For now, I'm at it again - in a contest with my sister for July - a point per day of writing down points, a point per day of exercise, and a point per week of staying within my flex points. We also added something new, with a point per day that we drink 32 oz of water. Fun times! But I can sure feel the difference these competitions have made in my habits and my size. Its good.

But I have to run - I'm off to my parents' place for a weenie roast/bonfire - first of the year!