Not Counting My Chickens
So, how is everybody doing? Having a good week? Feeling strong? Or are you struggling? Just a reminder, if you're on the fence about joining in, today is the last day to be in the running for the $50 gift card prize. Comment here or email me at bigslicejenny@gmail.com and I'll sign you up.
I've gotten some wonderful suggestions about how we can support and encourage each other, and I'll be tackling those this weekend. I am really excited about seeing ALL of us succeed. We can do this. Even if we don't want to.
I think I'm down two pounds this week, but I'm not going to shout it from the rooftops just yet. I like to take all seven of my daily weigh-ins and average them to get my total. I fluctuate so much from day to day that it makes me crazy.
As we head into the weekend, I want you to make a plan for something fun and indulgent - something that makes you feel wonderful, but doesn't involve food. Leave me a comment and let me know what you're planning. I'm still musing on my own plans.
Also, if you've been slacking on your five hours of exercise this week, now is the time to pick up the pace. Tie on your tennis shoes and take a long walk with your family. Put on your iPod and rock out in your living room. Whatever you need to do - get those minutes done and recorded. I'll be asking on Monday.
Weekends are the worst for me, eating wise. I have more time to cook, but all I want to do is snack all day and eat out. I'm not doing it this weekend. I'm keeping my water glass full, and I'm planning all three meals for the next two days. And I'm sticking to it, even if my husband decides he wants to go to In N Out for a double-double with cheese.
Be watching for an email (I know I've been saying that all week - they will go out tonight to everyone who has committed to participating) that will let you know what I need from each of you in order to stay in the running for the prizes.
Comments
Hi,
I'd like to join. I won't be able to take a photo with the scale until tomorrow morning, but this morning it said 176.5. I don't mind if you post it anywhere. Thanks for doing this! I have been slowly losing weight for a couple of months, but a little more accountability and team spirit should help to kick it up a notch.
Posted by: Alexa | March 9, 2007 10:31 AM
So far I'm good, but I can tell that temptation is going to be a big issue for me. This weekend I'm going to take advantage of the BEAUTIFUL weather and go on a nice long walk with my iPod and my camera. My weekend food-free indulgence? The Hollywood issue of Vanity Fair. Can you say "eyecandy"?
Posted by: Fat Bridesmaid | March 9, 2007 5:33 PM
I'll try. I started a blog just for this. Not for the gift certificate but for the motivation. I need all I can get :).
Posted by: Kris | March 10, 2007 5:08 AM
I'm taking my daughters ice skating on Sunday. Fun!!! I will also be hitting the gym at some point. No excuses :D
Posted by: Rae | March 10, 2007 5:23 AM
I am struggling with the 5 hours of exercise. Gotta get my butt moving.
Posted by: MJ | March 10, 2007 4:20 PM
Oh my God! You said Double-Double! And I don't live in California anymore (to which I can only say thank God, I suppose).
Posted by: Bethiclaus | March 10, 2007 6:29 PM