Fit By Forty

Shrinkvivor weigh-in #2

2011-10-12T18:38:00.003-04:00

This week had its ups and downs. I didn't get to log as many minutes as I would have liked, and the cold that has been lingering came back with a vengeance. But, I had an awesome run on Sunday. I felt so good, once I hit the 30 min mark, I kept running until the mileage was 3miles, then I kept running until it said 3.25 so I could honestly say I ran for 3 miles straight (I walk for the first .25 miles). I ended up doing 3.5 miles total! Then did weights!! I felt so good when I was done. Then woke up Monday morning feeling like shit!

Despite the crappy week, I still managed to lose. I am really hoping that I can kick this cold so that I can get back on track!

Challenge #1 track fitness minutes: 237 minutes
Challenge #2 track sleep: most nights I got 7 hours of sleep. However I routinely have a 3 year old who climbs in my bed at night, so I really don't think my 7 hours are quality hours.

Starting weight 188.0
Last week 186.8
This week 186.0

total loss 2.0

Shrinkvivor Weigh-In

2011-10-05T08:27:00.002-04:00

The first week of Shrinkvivor went pretty well. We were challenged this week with logging all minutes of exercise and to not eat fast food.

I always feel like I let people down when I have to log my minutes. As a working mom with three kids in activities I have to squeeze in my exercise when I can. I would love to be able to do more, but I'm not sure I could.

Staying away from fast food is not an issue for me, typically. We did eat out on Friday and ordered carry out on Saturday. Not sure if that counts as fast food. Friday's meal, I had a salad and used my dressing (on the side) sparingly, so I felt pretty good about my choices. Saturday we got Chinese carry-out. Not such a good choice, but I watched my portion sizes. My husband and I joke that a night of Chinese puts pounds on us overnight. This weekend was no different. I woke up on Sunday morning 2lbs heavier than I had been on Sat morning. Have spent the days since then drinking tons of water and trying hard to compensate for it.

I worked out everyday but Friday this week and feel good about my 324 minutes (5 hours 24 minutes), but wishing it could be more. I'm working really hard at getting back to running 30 min straight/ 3miles. Hoping it won't take too long to get back there!

My weigh in wasn't too bad, considering the Chinese food, but had hoped it would be more.

Starting weight 188.0
Today's weight 186.8
Weekly loss 1.2

Total loss 1.2

Happy Shrinking!

Shrinkvivor 2- Go Red-volution!

2011-09-28T10:10:00.008-04:00

Here we are at week one of the Shrinkvivor challenge at the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans. I participated in the first Shrikvivor last fall and loved it. Hoping for an even better run this year! So far my tribe (Redvolution) is made up a a group of wonderful ladies who are very supportive. I just know this is going to be a great challenge!

I took a picture of my weight this morning. I forgot to take a before shot of myself this morning, so I did it here at work. Pardon the horrific fluorescent lights and public bathroom look.

Can't wait to start logging my minutes of exercise! I hope this little cold I woke up with doesn't sideline me early though!

Challenge starting weight 188.0

God do I hate my feet!

Front view

Side view

motivation

2011-09-15T14:05:00.006-04:00

It's been a long time since I posted here. It's been a long time since I posted any where. Part of me wants to say it's because I've just been too busy. But a huge part of me knows that it's because I'm no where closer to reaching my goals. I turn 40 in less than 2 months, I have weigh more now, than when I last weighed in on this blog.

It isn't for lack of trying. I'm not going to lie and say I worked out a ton, but I did work out pretty darn regularly. This summer, I walked 2 miles every morning with the dog. Then I often went to the gym 3-4 days a week and ran 2-3 miles and did light weights. Didn't drop a pound.

I've been to the Dr and she says my thyroid is a little low. So now I am taking some medication, but still nothing budges. What is even worse, is that my husband has dropped a ton of weight and is up to running 5 miles and looks awesome; meanwhile I look like his frumpy dumpy wife!

Now that I'm back to work full time, I haven't had as much of an opportunity to work out, but I'm still doing something. I also feel like I'm pretty good about what I eat.

Obviously, not good enough.

That being said, I'm gonna do this again! I just signed up for the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans Shrinkvivor Challenge. I did it last year and it was great. That challenge is actually what got me running in the first place!

Hoping I get a great tribe this time around, and that I make it to the finals!

May Your Way Weigh-In #2

2011-05-11T11:21:00.004-04:00

I'm participating in the May Your Way Challenge with the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans this month. I would love to say that I had another awesome week like last week. unfortunately, the great momentum I had last week waned a bit. I didn't get to workout like I thought I would, and the leftover Easter candy constantly called my name.

It wasn't a horrible weigh-in, but it could have been so much better. I did do awesome on drinking my water (averaged about 70-80 oz a day!)

I went to the gym yesterday after work and managed to run/walk a 5K in 40 min. I was pretty happy with myself since I took so much time off from running. my hopes of running in a 5K race at the end of the month are shot. Must find another one, soon!

Here are my numbers for the week:

Starting weight..........................187.2
Challenge starting weight.......186.6
Last week...................................183.4
This week...................................183.0
Loss.................................................0.4
Challenge loss...............................3.6

Total Loss.......................................4.2

May Your Way Weigh-in #1

2011-05-04T16:36:00.005-04:00

I started the May Your Way challenge with the Sisterhood of the shrinking jeans on Sunday, May 1. Today is the first weigh-in and I was excited to step on the scale! Even though it had only been a few day, I was feeling good. I've been logging in my food intake and kept active, I knew there would already be a loss!

My goals for this challenge are going well. It is a busy time of year, but I am determined to get the exercise in! My husband was scheduled to be on evenings this week, so I felt I would have the time to go to the gym after work before having to be home to let the dog out. Monday, I screwed up and didn't take my clothes to work, by the time I got home, we got involved in things and I felt that I couldn't abandon my hubby with all the kids after staying home all day with the 3 year old (we have daycare issues this week). Tuesday, I spent all morning proctoring an AP Computer Science exam. Proctors are not allowed to do anything but watch the kids take the exam; it is soooo boring. So, I wore comfortable clothes, my sneakers, downloaded a pedometer app, and just paced around the room for most of the test. I managed to walk over 6000 steps just during testing! I was able to squeeze in some time in the gym after work as well. My body did not enjoy running after weeks of vacation. It has been screaming at me all day today!

I am sore today, and the schedule does not allow me time at the gym. However, I walked during my AP proctoring again today, despite my feet being angry! Hoping to get to the gym tomorrow after work! Once I get back into my routine, things will be much better!

Here are my weekly numbers:

Starting weight...........................................187.2
Challenge starting weight..........................186.6
This week....................................................183.4
Loss..................................................................3.2
Challenge loss.................................................3.2

Total Loss.......................................................3.8

back in the game

2011-05-02T14:11:00.004-04:00

Things have not gone so well for me in the "be fit by forty" pursuit. I finished my last challenge with The Sisterhood and then stopped. I chose not to do the next challenge but chose to do it on my own.

That didn't go so well.

A little over a month ago, we brought a new puppy into our lives. While he is awesome, I had forgotten how time consuming it would be. I found myself sacrificing my workout time to rush home and let him out of his crate. I haven't' worked out or ran since he came home. I feel like shit because of it.

Eating-wise, I didn't feel that I was doing bad. I gave up candy for Lent, which was so hard, but managed to do it, without cheating! I was even good over Easter break. I got on the scale for the first time in a few weeks on Sunday-it was not pretty. I had put on over 5 lbs! Clearly, something needs to be done.

So, I am joining up with The Sisterhood for the May Your Way Challenge. My goals for this challenge are more about getting back into the workout routine, the weight loss should just be an added bonus!

Goals
Workout/run 3-5 days a week
Drink enough water
Lose 5+ pounds

Join me in this challenge!

Weekly Weigh-In, Belated edition

2011-02-17T09:25:00.003-05:00

Just realized that I forgot to weigh in yesterday. Was home sick and totally forgot. Oh well, what can you do? Haven't been able to run in well over a week, and am definitely missing it. However, the upside of having little appetite and dulled taste buds due to a raging cold-a loss without working out!!

Starting weight.........................................187.2
Challenge starting weight......................183.0
Last week..................................................179.8
This week..................................................178.0
Loss................................................................1.8
Challenge loss..............................................5.0

Total Loss.....................................................9.2

Power of One Weigh-In #6

2011-02-09T17:42:00.002-05:00

This was not a great week for exercising, unfortunately. Lost of stuff at work and then kids got sick, but I was able to squeeze a couple of runs in, including one on Thursday that was my longest ever-33 minutes! Now I've picked up a cold from my kids and I'm miserable. Haven't been to the gym in a while and don't see it happening tomorrow either. SUCKS!

However, I still managed to lose. Am worried that maybe there is something wrong with my scale, I just don't understand why I would have a loss this week at all. Oh, well, I'll take it since next week might not be so good!

Starting weight.................................187.2
Challenge starting weight...............183.0
Last week......................................... 181.6
This week..........................................179.8
Loss........................................................1.8
Challenge loss.......................................3.2

Total loss...............................................7.4

The Power of One Week 5 Weigh in

2011-02-02T19:46:00.003-05:00

Not a great week. Snow and ice hit last week and I ended up with 3 days of no school due to snow and ice and no power in a ton of the schools. Three days home with my kids resulted in lots of snacking and no exercising (except for shoveling snow).

My parents had no power for a few days and we had them over. Instead of cooking, we ordered Chinese food. Haven't had it in a while, and it was so good! I didn't feel like I ate a lot of it but it kicked me in the butt and I put on close to 5lbs in just a few days. I really feel like the Chinese (and that special time of the month) led me to retain a TON of water. My socks dug into my legs and left indentation marks like when I was pregnant. I've been slugging water ever since, but couldn't fix it completely by today. For the first time, this challenge, I had a gain. So frustrating, but whatevs, it happens :)

Here are my weekly numbers:

Starting weight.................................187.2
Challenge starting weight...............183.0
Last week......................................... 180.8
This week..........................................181.6
Loss.....................................................+0.8
Challenge loss.......................................1.4

Total loss...............................................5.6

The Power of One Weigh-In #4

2011-01-26T18:42:00.004-05:00

Weigh-In day today arrived with SNOW!!! I woke up this morning and happened to peek out the window before jumping in the shower to get ready for work and saw the ground covered in the white fluffy stuff. We were expecting some rain/snow last night and then a big storm Wed night, but they never led us to believe that last night's snow would be anything worth worrying about. The temperature was high and it wasn't supposed to be an issue. Thank goodness I thought to look out, just in case. School was cancelled today! We probably could have gone with a delay, but then they may have called for an early dismissal, so who knows.

Spent the day organizing my closet and waiting for a couch to be delivered and carpet to be installed. It was a pretty productive day, all in all!!

I didn't get to work-out much this week either, but had an awesome run yesterday at the gym. My husband recommended that I slow my pace a bit and I could probably run farther. I decided to take his advice...and it worked!!! I dropped to 5.0 from my usual 5.4-5.5 on the treadmill and I was able to run for 30 minutes straight...an new personal record! With my 5 min warm-up and cool down, I ran (walking for warm-up and cool down) 3.2 miles in 40 min!!! I was on cloud 9! I'm a little sore today, but so thrilled I did it!!!

My weigh-in wasn't great-no loss at all this week.

Here are my weekly numbers:

Starting weight.................................187.2
Challenge starting weight...............183.0
Last week......................................... 180.8
This week..........................................180.8
Loss........................................................0
Challenge loss.......................................2.2

Total loss...............................................6.4

Power of One Weigh-In #3

2011-01-19T14:50:00.002-05:00

Another week of the challenge and I'm already slacking. I really didn't get to work-out that much this past week. Schedules with three kids is tough and then the holiday weekend, events, basketball, Girl Scout cookie selling, then illness and an ice storm sidelined me! Still managed to lose though!

Starting weight................................187.2
Challenge starting weight..............183.0
Last week..........................................182.0
This week..........................................180.8
Loss........................................................1.2
Challenge loss......................................2.2

Total loss...............................................6.4

The Power of One Weigh-in #2

2011-01-13T12:17:00.004-05:00

I totally forgot to weigh- in yesterday. Not sure where my head is lately, but better late than never, right!

I didn't get in as much running as I would have liked and we had company over the weekend (and that always means not-so-great eating). But I managed to eek out a loss!!

I wrote my letter to my 2011 self and am working on the weekly challenge for this week. I am super proud of my 5K run on Sunday!!! Because I fell behind on my C25K training, I wasn't able to run the whole thing, but it felt sooo good to do it and finish. I still can't believe that I ran for 28 minutes straight!!!

Here are the numbers:

Starting weight.........................187.2

Challenge starting weight......183.0

This week..................................182.0

Challenge loss..............................1.0

Total loss.......................................5.2

Virtual 5K

2011-01-09T18:39:00.004-05:00

Way back in November I decided to begin the Couch to 5K program along with the sisterhood of the shrinking Jeans in preparation for the Sisterhood Virtual 5K.

Well, today is the race-day for the Virtual 5K!

Up until right before the holidays, I was doing really well with my training regime. I was going to the gym 3-4 days a week and was following the C25K program on my iPod. My husband was cheering me on, and I loved being able to come home and give him a report as to how many minutes I ran. Christmas proved to be such a busy time. I didn't get to the gym for a few weeks and I knew it was going to screw me up, but there wasn't a whole lot I could do, there just wasn't the time.

So, just before New Years, I got back on the treadmill and started running again. over the past week and a half, I have progressed back to where I was when I stopped! However, I'm still not able to run a 5K without walking at this point. But, I still did my 5K today for the virtual 5K and am pretty pleased with my results!

10 minutes of walking (warm-up & cool down)
28 minutes of running (between 5.5 and 5.0 mph)

38 minutes for my first 5K!

Not too bad!

Dear me

2011-01-07T10:40:00.011-05:00

As part of the Sisterhood's Power of
One Challenge, we have been asked to write a letter to our 2011 selves, written
by our 2012 self. Confusing? Just a little, but not really. Basically I need to
pretend to jump ahead a year and write a letter to myself as I am now.
that clears it up, right? Oh well, I get it and maybe you will
too...

Dear 2011 Sue,

I am writing this letter to you and looking back on all that you have accomplished over the past year. I know that while you are reading this you are probably not thinking that these accomplishments can happen, but I am here to tell you that they can!

Over this past year, you have become a runner. You have had your ups and downs, but you DID run that 5K with Pat and went on to do even more.

You also rang in your 40th birthday like a champ. It was all you had hoped it would be. You were the healthiest you have been in years on that day and met your goal! Way to go, girl!

On the non-fitness side of things, you and Pat had a great chance to reconnect, finally following through on your plans to take a weekend away together. It was hard to coordinate, but you did it and it was just what your marriage needed. You both were then able to refocus on what is truly important in life.

By getting yourself together, you were more available to the girls. your patience grew and the whole family benefited from it. They still fight and get on your nerves, but the house is happier!

In order to make all of this actually happen, you need to keep doing what you are doing. Don't give up when things get difficult. Push through the hard times, keep running, keep moving and get your head in the right place. Don't give up when things get to be too hard, and be sure to lean on Pat when you need to. That is what he is there for!

I love you and by 2012 you will love me back!

Love always,

2012 Sue

The Power of One Challenge Weigh-in #1

2011-01-05T11:25:00.007-05:00

Once again I am participating in a Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans weight loss challenge. This one is called The Power of One. The challenge actually started last week with our starting weight weigh-in, but I didn't do a blog post about it because we were out of town at my in-laws. I did weigh in though and got my starting weight, which wasn't actually that bad considering how many holiday goodies I had consumed!

There wasn't a whole lot of change with this weigh-in since I was really still in holiday mode until Jan 3 when I returned to work. but I am raring to go for the remainder of this challenge. with 2011 already started, it made me realize that my goal of being "Fit by Forty" is more important than ever. On November 10, 2011, I will turn 40 years old. I am more determined than ever to reach this milestone as a healthier, trimmer, fitter me!!

My New Year's Resolutions (with regard to fitness and weight loss) are as follows:

Workout AT LEAST 3 times a week
Run in a 5K this spring with my husband
Lose 20 (or more) pounds

Here are the numbers:

Starting weight.........................187.2
Challenge starting weight......183.0
This week..................................182.8

Challenge loss..............................0.2

Total loss.......................................4.4
I am just thrilled that I didn't gain a ridiculous amount during the holiday's. I went to the gym and got back on track with my exercise yesterday. I lost some progress on the C25k, but I'm back running!! And so is my husband!!!

Holiday Hoedown Weigh-In

2010-12-22T09:10:00.004-05:00

This was a horrible week for me. All of a sudden the holidays are here and I am behind schedule. I am not sure how it happened, but I feel like I'm running on stress and caffeine. And Christmas cookies. And the cashew brittle someone gave my office.

AARRGGHH!

I haven't worked out all week. Unless you count hours of upper body workout with a rolling pin! Aside from sneaking a few cookies here or there, I actually haven't been eating that badly though.

Starting weight.........................187.2
Challenge starting weight......183.0
Today's weight..........................180.6
Challenge loss...............................2.4
Total Loss......................................6.6

not looking forward to what the next week will bring. I definitely won't have time to work-out over the holiday AND we will be traveling to my in-laws where the food is always plentiful.

Help me now!!!

Holiday Hoedown Weigh-in Wednesday

2010-12-15T19:03:00.004-05:00

This week, I felt like I rocked my workouts. the weight loss didn't show it, but I really felt great after all of my runs. The C25K pushed me to do a 20 min run on Friday. I was terrified of it, but I did it without stopping or lowering my mph on the treadmill. I felt AWESOME!!! Thursday night I did my first exercise class at the gym-a 60 min Zumba class. I felt like an idiot, completely screwing up half of the routines, but it was SO MUCH FUN! I will definitely do it again.

So, there was no change from last week, which totally sucks, but at least I didn't gain anything!

Start weight....................................187.2

Challenge start weight ..................183.0

Today's weight................................181.8

Challenge loss .....................................1.2

Total Loss ...........................................5.4

Weigh-In Wednesday

2010-12-08T20:08:00.002-05:00

Well, it's another wednesday and another weigh-in. Not too bad, but could have been better. I've been doing the Couch to 5K program (though I seem to be a week behind the other sisters who are training for a virtual 5K in January) and it was a big week for me. I was able to do all the runs without dropping my speed down and felt GREAT! There hasn't been a great weight loss(I'm still not back to my pre-Thanksgiving weight), but I feel great and my clothes are fitting better and people are noticing change... it feels so good!

Here are the numbers

Start weight.............................187.2

Challenge start weight ..................183.0

Today's weight...........................181.8

Challenge loss ............................1.2

Total Loss ................................5.4

Holiday Hoedown Weigh-in Day

2010-12-01T20:15:00.003-05:00

I was right, not a great weigh in today. could have been worse, I guess.

Start weight.............................187.2

Challenge start weight ..................183.0

Today's weight...........................182.8

Challenge loss ............................0.2

Total Loss ................................4.4

I suck

2010-11-30T18:49:00.003-05:00

I totally suck at this whole blogging thing. What on earth made me think I could keep up with two?! I could barely do one. I'm insane. Thank goodness I have a day job and don't need to figure out how to make this my job.

Today, I started week 4 on the Couch to 5K program...it kicked my ass. It didn't help that I really didn't pay attention to what I was putting in my mouth this weekend and jiggled a few more pounds while I was running my ass off. running for 5 minutes straight totally sucks once, let alone twice! I know that someday I'll look back on this and laugh, but right now it's not that funny.

As for the weight. I had an awesome weigh in last week, but am not hopeful this week at all. I didn't think I did that bad on Thanksgiving, but I guess I did. I've been fighting a cold off and on for weeks and my period came today, so I just know that tomorrow will not be pretty. AArrrgggh.

It is just so frustrating. I feel like I keep losing and gaining the same damn 5 lbs. I can't get things to move. I know I just need to push through, but hell, this sucks!

Pat started running again this week, after having taken quite a few months off. He pretty much just fell right back into it, running 3 miles easy. I think he secretly laughs at me when I tell him what I am running with this program. He asked me this weekend if I was going to be ready for a 5k in the spring. Duh! I said I would do it, and I am!

I will keep trudging along, but if you see an almost 40 year old frumpy lady huffing and puffing at the gym, please don't laugh.

Holiday Hoedown Week One

2010-11-25T15:02:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was the first weigh in for the Holiday Hoedown with the Sisterhood.

I wasn't able to get a ton of workouts in this week, actually only two. somehow I still managed to lose weight. I don't know what happened but I'll take it!!

Start weight.............................187.2

Challenge start weight ..........183.0

Today's weight........................180.8

Challenge loss ............................2.2

Total Loss ...................................6.4

Holiday Hoedown

2010-11-17T18:23:00.004-05:00

The last few weeks of the Shrinkvivor challenge, I fizzled. I lost my momentum and got REALLY busy at work.

But never fear, I'm back on the wagon. I'm now participating in the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans Holiday Hoedown Challenge. This will hopefully give me a jump on the whole New-Years-Resolution-to-lose-weight thing.

I am going to track my food using my iPod app Lose It and this week we are to track how many minutes we work out.

Looking forward to getting back on the wagon.

Start weight.............................187.2

Challenge start weight ..........183.0

Challenge loss ............................0

Total Loss ...................................4.2

Wednesday weigh-in

2010-10-13T21:04:00.003-04:00

Here we go, another week with Shrinkvivor Challenge. We were charged with the following:

Water
No fast food
5 fruits & Vegetables
count calories
Log your miles

Water was a challenge, I did it most days, but not all
No fast food, except for the kids, they ate pizza (delivery) while I had a salad.
Ate lots of salad, carrots and bananas this week. On average I hit my 5 servings.
Miles 13.18 miles (combination of walking/running with the C25K and the elliptical machine)

Last week: 182.4
This week: 183.2
Loss this week: + .8

Total loss: 4.0lbs

IT is so frustrating, because I was tracking my calories, and doing great on everything. I didn't get a ton of miles in, but I had some great workouts. However I am fighting off a cold and I think that has affected things greatly. I am sure I'll be booted off to Exile Island this week for sure.

Wednesday Weigh-In

2010-10-06T08:56:00.005-04:00

Here we are again at another weigh-in day! I have come to look forward to these days, instead of dreading them, which is a good thing!

It was a rough week for me and my family as we were sidelined by illness. Since last weigh in, I was only able to head to the gym 3 times, and only 2 of them counted towards this weeks challenge for Shrinkvivor. Thursday, on my way to the gym, I received a call from my older kids after school care- Sarah didn't feel good. That workout was out the window. Thursday evening my youngest came down with the stomach flu. I had to stay home from work with her on Friday. Saturday, I managed to hit the gym before my other 2 kids came down with the same stomach bug. Sat night, both my husband and I got sick as well. Monday, I had to work late and just couldn't squeeze in a workout, especially after my husband stayed home all day with the middle child who was still sick. Finally, yesterday I took the day off of work to take my husband for an endoscopy. after he was all done, I went to the gym and had an awesome workout! So, only 3 workouts this week and the stomach bug. I really wasn't sure what I'd find when I got on the scale this morning.

The challenges this week were just that-a challenge. I tried my best with the water, but obviously got sidelined there by other things. We continued with no fast food, and I managed to stick to that without a problem-we did do carry-out for dinner twice, but the first time, I got a salad when the others had pizza, and the second time was sushi- I don't' think those should count against me :). Getting 5 servings of fruit & vegetables was more difficult. On the days I could eat, I did ok. I had a lot of salads this week, but not as much fruit as I should have. I definitely know that I need to improve there.

The physical challenge this week was to do a mile (walking or running) as fast as we could. I typically do the bulk of my workout on the elliptical machine, so I was bummed out that I couldn't use that. I haven't run since who-knows-when. I have never thought of myself as someone who can run. This challenge has changed that. On Saturday, I decided to just run on the treadmill to see what I could do. after a 2 min fast walk, I ran for a half a mile with out stopping, then I walked for the next quarter mile and then ran again until I hit the mile mark. I managed to run/walk a mile in 14:01. I was pretty impressed with myself! Then yesterday, I did my usual elliptical workout and then headed to the treadmill, this time armed with the Couch25K app on my iPod Touch. I started it with a walk and then when it switched from the first run back to walk, I felt really good, so I decided to just keep running until I couldn't anymore. At one point I looked down at the display and realized that I had already surpassed the half-mile mark and I felt great! I just kept running, through all the bells telling me to walk or run again. I ended up running for a mile straight, without stopping!! I couldn't believe it. I did it in 12:40! Once I hit the mile, I started following the bells to walk and run and I ended up doing a total of 2 miles on the treadmill yesterday. Maybe I can be a runner. My hubby, who runs (not a lot, but is working towards a half marathon), has challenged me to do a 5K with him in the spring...I'm so excited!!

So here are the numbers:

Starting weight 187.2

Last week 184.0

This week 182.6

Loss this week 1.4

Total Loss 4.6

Fastest Mile 12:40 min

Water Challenge- I tried, but I'm sure I fell short

Fruits & Veggies- I averaged about 3-4 a day, I NEED to do better

Fast Food- Avoided, except for carry out (Salad & Sushi-which didn't stay with me by the way)