Sunday Stats

So today was weigh in and measurements (Every Sunday). This is the first weigh in. I will post both the starting numbers and today's results:

March 10, 2013- The Beginning

Waist = 40.5 in

Chest = 46.5 in

Hips = 44.5 in

Thigh = 26.75 in

Bicep 13.0 in

Calf = 15.0 in

Weight = 205.2 lbs

March 17, 2013 - Week 1

• Waist = 38.5 in
• Chest = 45.0 in
• Hips = 44.0 in
• Thigh = 27 in
• Bicep = 12.5 in
• Calf = 15.25 in
• Weight =199.6 lbs!!!!

Although I am not at all happy where I am at, I am so elated to finally be under 200 lbs (even if it is just a little bit). Crossing over into the 100's was just added motivation for the week to come!

Three things I did right last week:

1. I avoided Soda (I was very addicted to Diet Soda)*
2. I avoided fast food (other than subway)
3. I held myself accountable (starting a blog, food and exercise log, announcing my goals to others).

Three things I can improve this week:

1. Learn how to meal plan
2. Replace sweet n low with something natural (agave nectar or honey)
3. Take the stairs at work (which I always promise myself I will do, and then I don't)

*Since I have quit diet soda, my cravings for junk food/sweets has vanished. I used to have a major sweet tooth and I have not had any cravings. I even tried to give myself a craving (can you do that?) to test my will power (and my theory about diet soda being the cause of my strong sugar cravings) by staring down a Reese's peanut butter egg, but it didn't work. I didn't want it at all! A week ago I wouldn't have thought twice about eating that giant peanut butter egg and then washing it down with a giant diet soda.

I am really liking decaf herbal tea and green tea. Since I have quit diet soda, I have discovered new drinks that I really enjoy. I love relaxing with a nice, warm cup of tea.

My favorite right now is Bengal Spice tea with a splash of skim milk and honey.

I am also sleeping better at night since I have stopped drinking diet soda.

Quiting diet soda has been worth it and not as hard as I thought.

Thanks for checking in!

Riss