Weigh-In Wednesday…

Wednesday must be my scale’s charity day or something…this week instead of maintaining, I lost 1.8 lbs! I wish I could tell you it was because I did x, y or z….but this week, maybe it really was just sticking to the concept of “moderation”. In some way I must be getting it, considering all of the holiday buffets and goodies I’ve been subjected to. Instead of eating like mad there, and then eating the same way I always would once at home, I’ve started to take into account what I’ve already consumed for the day. Which basically means no night time snacking, since I’m munching on goodies all day long at work.

Really my goal for December is just not to gain weight-to lose weight is really just fat-free coolwhip on the cake!

Holding Steady

Today, for the first time since last Wednesday, the scale said 176.6, which I consider a total gift. I’m glad my scale is charitable on Wednesday. Let’s just say that the HOLIDAYS have hit the staff breakroom at work with full force–truffles, brownies, peppermint joe-joe’s (think oreos with peppermint creme)…you name it, I’ve probably eaten it. Throw in a Peppermint Mocha, and a birthday party, and yes, today’s weight was a total gift. The good news? I feel like I’m sorta done with said treats, so I shall be more able to resist this week.

As for my exercise goal? Not wanting to be a complete failure, I dusted off the DVD last night and did it once. So I met my goal at 50%. Which is 50% more than I’ve done in a long time. So my DVD goal will remain at 2x. It really is a trick to fit it in–I can’t drag my butt out of bed any earlier (5:45 is early enough, don’t you think?), which leaves only after MAM’s bedtime to do it. Which worked out OK last night. (the exercise ball is too much of an obsession for her, so we keep it in the garage when she’s awake).

In other news, I’m on a ONE HOUR DELAY today. By far, this is one of the best bonuses of being a teacher. I know, it’s a pain as a parent if you have to get to work…but since the school can’t open without a staff, and most of the staff has children at other schools with delays, it’s sort of a vicious cycle. And honestly, driving a school bus is tricky enough business without weather. (mind you, my school doesn’t have school buses, but other staff members have kids who ride them)

If you are in the eastern midwest, be careful out there!

What is it with the .6???

Why must my weight end in a .6?? Three weeks ago it was 173.6. Two weeks ago it was 175.6. Today it’s 176.6. I know you see the .6 trend–never mind the actual gainage of poundage.

But honestly, I’m not too worried. This seems to be my “maintaining range”. And if I’m not going to add in regular exercise, I don’t know that it will go much lower.

So this week’s goal: USE MY EXERCISE BALL AND DVD at least TWICE.

It’s here in writing folks, so you know it must be true. That is my goal. It’s taken me a long time to type it for that exact reason.

I’ll be sure to keep you posted.