The scale budged again this morning. Happy to report, I have lost an even 20 pounds in 31 days. Pretty stoked about that. The same thing happened last week it came to a screeching halt from Fri-Tu and by weds it budged. I am not complaining as long as I keep going in the negative direction, I'm a happy camper. I am hoping to be another 10 pounds lighter by the end of August. Thrilled if it happens sooner but it seems like my body is stabilizing at a 2-3 pound loss per week. I'll take that, believe me it's just fine! Sometimes when I watch the biggest loser, I don't understand how they lose like 20 pounds in a week, it's nuts to me but I think they're on this fictional ranch with trainers, chefs, no kids or job other than to lose weight. Trust me that's a big job but I am happy to be doing it now at home and on my own.
I still maintain that planning is my biggest strength and lack thereof is how I fail. This morning I took the kids to the children's museum with a friend and packed the cooler full of healthy food for me and the kids. I had my yogurt with fruit and a piece of turkey then once we got home, I threw together a grilled chicken salad in 5 minutes. 5 minutes, you ask how is that possible? Well we grilled the chicken last night so it was ready to go and the veggies were washed and prepped along with my homemade dressing. It was filling, healthy and delicious. What a relief! I have a little getaway coming up with my husband for our anniversary and we're going to a super romantic spot. All meals are included and are sure to be decadent and caloric. I have been thinking about this since I booked it. It's only 1 night and 3 meals but that could potentially do 2+ pounds worth of damage. I am not willing to say hello to those pounds again, I do NOT miss them. So this is my plan. For the 4 course sit down meal, I will choose the fish or lean meat option and skip the carb, skip the breadbasket but enjoy the dessert. I will be on plan and eat amazingly up till then. I plan to have 1 glass of wine at dinner. The next day breakfast and lunch are included and they're buffet. I will stay on plan for those meals and enjoy lean meats, veggies and fruit and a whole grain carb if available. If not, skip it. I am sure the food will be enticing, but my goal is more enticing. If we do the hikes and outdoor activities on site, I should easily burn off dessert and as long as my portions are under control should maintain my weight. I do NOT plan to lose but maintain, and that in itself will be a victory. I plan to bring a cooler with my Greek yogurt, almonds, bottled water and maybe some cut up veggies and fruit. Just in case. I'd rather have the choices with me and not use them all then not have any and choose the cookies with tea time.
We have another little vacation planned later in the summer and I have been thinking about that, where we'll eat, what snacks I'll pack for us and the kids. My DH is doing well too and I am really proud of his hard work. It truly is easier with a partner. So we plough on and plan accordingly one meal and one day at a time.
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