Weigh-In Wednesday - Week 1

Week 1: 146.2lb

-3.2lbs

21.1lbs to goal.

Wow what a first week, I am so happy with my results thus far. I was good and didn’t weigh myself daily like I typically do and when I saw this number on the scale my eyes popped open. What a pleasant surprise! I’m wearing jeans I haven’t fit since my first trimester with Kenize and I feel great! The funny thing is except for those first two days when I really restricted my diet I really didn’t change all that much from what I was doing before. I’m eating about 1800 calories a day and I worked out 5 times in the last week. Combining healthier choices in food with a little exercise (plus I’m still nursing Kenzie) is showing up in a big way on the scale. I’m right on track to meeting my goal of losing at least 5 lbs by the end of the month. Can I get a Whaa Whaa! In addition to joining Melissa’s Weigh In Wednesday I have also joined Danielle in her 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge. Go Team Badonkadonk Babes! The more accountability the better right? I have also set up my own personal prizes for my weight loss milestones. My gym buddy and I have also decided that for every 1000 calories we burn by exercising we will treat ourselves to a frozen yogurt trip. Yummy! I generally try and keep my prizes non-food related but in this case I’m making an exception. My weight-loss rewards will need to follow the no food rule. I think the picture below sums up why ;)

So here we go….
Weight Loss Milestones Rewards
5lbs: new accessory (ever heard of Charming Charlies? Yeah… Totally addicted to that place!)
10lbs: pedicure
15lbs: new outfit
20lbs: spa day!
25lbs: new designer jeans
How sad is it that after all that work I did to lose 20 lbs in 2010 I never bought my coveted 7 jeans. The reality is I knew I would be getting pregnant again and I didn’t want to invest in jeans that would fit for only a few weeks and then possibly never again. This time around those jeans are MINE! See you next Wednesday!