Well I made it to the 4th week of the game, and needless to say,
I had only lost another pound.  I know... I know, slower is better.
But to be honest with you, I feel as if I will gain it all back on my
trip to NOLA.  I think I should make a pact with myself to not weigh
until after I get back and visit with my friend Karen who will be
coming in for a visit next Tuesday, the same day I get back! 
Such an exciting time for me!  I'll need to remember this come
fourth of July when Jon and I are stuck home, being economical LOL. 
So this little picture summarizes my weight loss journey
while playing "The Game-On". 

                                   

I've lost 1% of my body weight each week,

but ugh it's such a slow and painful process.

Yesterday, I caved and took a snacking

penalty and did not exercise.  I do have a

 good excuse.  I was packing for my trip :-).

 

 

Today I started kind of a new plan.  I'm counting calories.

Boring, and old school, I know!  But, I'm hoping that I can

start to edge into the "real" world again.  Have a few

of the foods that I love, not have to eat 5 times a day, and

still lose a few pounds.  Clearly my plan will not be completely

tested until I finish visiting in NOLA and then here in CO with

my friend, but maybe it'll help me maintain.  I'd also like to 

continue to exercise 6 out of 7 days, at least 20 minutes a

day.  I will also continue to stay off of soda.  I still enjoy

my caffeine with hot or cold sweet tea once a day, but water is

my main beverage.

 

Here in CO, we've had uncommonly wet cloudy weather.

It's certainly not the norm for us.

On Tuesday, I went for a quick walk, trying

to beat the rain.  The clouds were beautiful.

  It was pretty to see the contrasting

colors of the gray clouds

against the blue sky, and the

sun peaking out a little. 

                                           

So, um when I started this diet, I took a picture of myself.. in some rather snug pants.

They were stretchy, so they look a lot worse than they feel. 

The picture was horrible, and I couldn't believe it!  Today,

I wore the same pants again, and took another picture. 

It's not much better, but it is better. It's minimal

change, but it's change. I will continue to try to better

my body.  A lot of people say, you're skinny already. 

Well, perhaps I am, but clearly these pictures prove

I am not... and there is room for improvement. 

I just want to be a healthier, happier, leaner me!

 

 What I've learned on this journey!

1.  I love love love emailing with my friend daily :-)Something

that most of us have gotten away from with cell phones,

 and FB.  But, emails were so fulfilling.

2.  I can be very crabby, and emotional when

I limit my intake and other people don't.

I am the most fortunate person in the world

to be married to a man who is

soooo tolerant!

3.  Some new recipes should remain hidden

beneath the depths of the internet, and never

trust Pinterest!

4.  Cheese sticks, fruit and nuts are the

new staples!

5.  I do not eat enough vegetables.

6.  Whole grains are actually pretty good

when you hardly ever eat carbs.

7.  Drinking 100 oz of water a day is

very doable, but hard when you're

on a road trip. 

8.  I am a psychotic weigher (is that even a word?)

and I'm quite sure that isn't a good thing.

9.  I didn't miss alcohol all that much, and giving

up Chick-fila and soda were easier

than I expected.

10.  Losing weight with others makes the

task so much more appealing.

 

 

Happy Dieting and Living!