Weigh-In Wednesday (9-1)

We're up early on this Weigh-In Wednesday.

It's rainy and although dark and gloomy in the house, I really kinda like it.

I'd like it even more if I was still snuggled in my big bed with my little baby.

Instead, I'm wide awake with my second born and unsure why. He's such an early riser. But, I'll soak him in this morning.

This weekend in all of it's busyness proved to be good for my weight loss. I found time to walk even in the midst of the madness and had already walked 4 miles by 7:30 am on Saturday. It just has to be done, I tell myself.

Still no leg pain thanks to my new shoes!!!

Weight upon leaving the hospital 7 weeks ago: 164

Weight last week: 130

Weight today: 127

Total weight loss to date: 37!

My go-to foods this week:

Coffee!

Coffee gets a bad rap but there are so many health benefits that directly impact weight loss! Coffee increases metabolism, can stimulate our brains to perform better athletically, it can help reduce depression and also provides energy that can get you through that morning workout!

Kellogg's Blueberry waffles.

I'm hooked. Have eaten one for breakfast everyday.

Remember how important it is to eat breakfast during weight loss? It also increases metabolism, balances out your moods, gives you energy and can help you lose inches in your waistline. Don't skip breakfast. Fill up!

Subway's Oven roasted chicken breast (6-inch with cheese, lettuce and low fat mayo.)

Diet RC. (or any diet drink).

While losing weight, I always cut out regular soda until I begin maintenance. Then I give myself one Dr. Pepper a day.

Chocolate ice-cream bar.

I am a chocolate lover. It's no secret. So after lunch I get one oreo. And later in the afternoon I eat 1/2 a chocolate bar (and sometimes a whole one). On weight watcher's they are only 2 points so it's totally worth it to me.

Let me remind you, however, that I vowed to eat good food during this process. Although I use weight watcher's online as a basic tool to see where I am on foods and calories for the day, don't think I don't eat what I want. I do! It's incredible to see your body do what you want it to just because you are putting in the work. It's all about hard work.

Cardio is key. It always is. I am currently walking at least 3 miles a day at a fast pace. I mean a can-hardly-talk-while-walking pace. In fact, Becky went with me last night and asked how my legs could go any faster. It needs to be fast enough to get your heart rate up, create resistance for your body and cause you to feel winded and maybe a little sore. I will continue to focus on cardio until I am 5 pounds away from my ultimate goal weight and then I will incorporate more strength training, pilates and weights. Not much longer at the rate we're going!

NOW YOU WEIGH IN!

Have you eaten anything delicious this week? Tell us about it!

"Whatever is worthy of praise, think of these things!" Phil. 4:8