Weight Loss Update - 10/11-10/17

Not much to report this week. It's been crazy hectic trying to get the greenhouse finished before winter, so I have not had much time for traditional exercise, but I have been keeping busy with lugging lumber around the yard and wielding a hammer or drill from time to time. I gained .9 pounds, which I think is due to the fact we have eaten out more than usual this past week. Not too bad really when you think about it. I also had not been drinking water as much as I should have over the weekend, so I could have been retaining a little water when I weighed in on Sunday morning.

I'm not sure if this week will be better, but I have purchased more frozen meals so we can eat at home instead of going out because we are too tried to cook. I have not had time to sit down and plan meals for the week. That's not my strong suit anyway, so it hasn't become enough of a habit for me to get into. I've picked frozen meals with no preservatives as much as possible. And since a bag feeds only two people, they are automatically portioned controlled, so that should help us keep our calories down.

I don't consider this a setback at all. We all have things in our lives that may keep us from staying on track 100% of the time, but I really don't consider that a failure. As long as we stay on track the majority of the time, we'll be OK. It's the long term that counts, not the short term. I am more aware of the problem, and will focus more on portion control this week and try to avoid eating out just because I am too tired to cook.

I am hoping that once things settle down, I can really get in the habit of planning meals ahead of time. Not only is it easier on me since we both work 40+ hours a week, but it makes grocery shopping easier and less expensive.

I hope everyone has a great week.