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)
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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!

Week of June 23rd to the 30th...

I just need to post this info so I have it - a proper post will follow soon!!

WEEKLY Activity Points Earned:3,0,5,4,3,0,0
WEEKLY Flex Points Used:3,8,3,2,6,18,??

I Finally Reached My WW Goal Weight!

Yep, so I've officially done it. After a 1.6 pound loss over the past 2 weeks, I've reached my offical goal weight. I got my little star charm to put on my WW key chain and everyone clapped for me yesterday. It was nice. It's slightly anti-climactic the second time around, because I don't have to do the 6 weeks maintenance now in order to become a life time member. I just am already there. And she didn't make nearly as big a deal about it the second time around (the leader that is)... but that's okay. My mom, sister, and kids were all there at the meeting too and Mom and Leanne did a great job of making me feel awesome. :o) Leanne also reached the 10 pound mark this week and got to put her hand up for the little stars, so that was fun too!

I now have 23 stickers on my calendar in a row. That is totally unprecidented. I've never been good for this long. The weight isn't coming off as quickly as I'd like for how hard I've been trying - but then they always say that it gets harder the closer you get to your goal. I'm thinking I might cut my flex points back even more this week to 25. We'll see.

Its the middle of the night right now. We're letting Elan "cry it out" (ONCE AGAIN) and so Trevor and I are both wide awake cuz we just finished listening to her cry off and on for about 35 minutes. She's done now and solidly back asleep, but now I'm stuck awake! :o) Oh well. Its worth it because hopefully, in a few days, she'll be sleeping through the night (again).

Anyway, my next mini goal is to get to my 50 pound loss - that is only 0.8 pounds away, so hopefully it won't take too long!! :o)

And my totals for this week are:
WEEKLY Activity Points Earned: 2,2,0,0,0,1,1
WEEKLY Flex Points Used: 7,2,1,11,5,1,1

p.s. Elan is crying again now... its been 55 minutes since she first woke up. ARGH. I think its gonna be a fun night...