The Brat Fights the Fat
January 08, 2007
Recap of Week 1
While I didn't quite meet all of my 2007 Challenge goals for Week 1 of the challenge, I did better than I would have without the challenge.
I did stay within points. I did drink my water and eat better. I did not get my exercise in. Maybe, I could have pushed myself harder and found the time. But after working a 12 hour day, coming home to small kids (both of whom are sick and want Mommy), I just didn't have the energy. I'd get home and cuddle my daughter, who'd fall asleep on my lap. I'd put her to bed and then spend time with my son until he went to bed, at which point, my daughter would wake up. By the time both kids were in bed, all I wanted to do was have a few minutes to myself and then get some sleep. I used to workout in the mornings, but these days it doesn't seem to matter what time I set my alarm for, I can't seem to get out of bed until 6:30 am.
This week should be better.
Wednesday I join a WW group at work. It should be interesting to have WW meeting with people I work with. I have been an online member of WW for years, but have attended meetings. Hopefully it will help.
I haven't taken part in the fridge challenge yet, but will try to that this week. It's a bit of a disaster right now and I'm not as brave as those of you that posted before and after pics of their fridges. Once my reaches the after state, then I'll post the pic. (sorry, but my Mom reads this site).
That's all for now...
I did stay within points. I did drink my water and eat better. I did not get my exercise in. Maybe, I could have pushed myself harder and found the time. But after working a 12 hour day, coming home to small kids (both of whom are sick and want Mommy), I just didn't have the energy. I'd get home and cuddle my daughter, who'd fall asleep on my lap. I'd put her to bed and then spend time with my son until he went to bed, at which point, my daughter would wake up. By the time both kids were in bed, all I wanted to do was have a few minutes to myself and then get some sleep. I used to workout in the mornings, but these days it doesn't seem to matter what time I set my alarm for, I can't seem to get out of bed until 6:30 am.
This week should be better.
Wednesday I join a WW group at work. It should be interesting to have WW meeting with people I work with. I have been an online member of WW for years, but have attended meetings. Hopefully it will help.
I haven't taken part in the fridge challenge yet, but will try to that this week. It's a bit of a disaster right now and I'm not as brave as those of you that posted before and after pics of their fridges. Once my reaches the after state, then I'll post the pic. (sorry, but my Mom reads this site).
That's all for now...
Labels: 2007 Challenge
January 03, 2007
2007 Challenge Day #3
Well, I just got home (7:00 pm) after an 11 hour day. I'm exhausted, but still upbeat. Normally I find my energy dragging by 2 pm, but today I didn't. I think it was a combination of being too busy to notice the time, but also giving my body more of what it really needs. Thanks to the challenge, I've started taking multivitamins daily, I've switched my pepsi to water and cut way back on the junk. I feel better after an 11 hour day than I usually do after a 7 1/2 hour one.
Thanks for all the lovely comments, I hope to reciprocate more once this week is done.
I haven't exercised yet this week, but I'm hoping to do a tape tonight and will try to at least get a good 30 minute brisk walk in tomorrow.
Menu to date:
Triscuits (2.5)
Spaghetti w/ Meatballs & Garlic Toast (10)
Pork Chops, Carrots & Potatoes (7)
Cadbury Thin (2)
Pepsi (3)
Flex points used: 2.5 of 35
Water: 4 of 8 glasses
AP Earned: 0
Thanks for all the lovely comments, I hope to reciprocate more once this week is done.
I haven't exercised yet this week, but I'm hoping to do a tape tonight and will try to at least get a good 30 minute brisk walk in tomorrow.
Menu to date:
Triscuits (2.5)
Spaghetti w/ Meatballs & Garlic Toast (10)
Pork Chops, Carrots & Potatoes (7)
Cadbury Thin (2)
Pepsi (3)
Flex points used: 2.5 of 35
Water: 4 of 8 glasses
AP Earned: 0
Labels: 2007 Challenge
