Saturday, January 23, 2010

10 in '10 - Week 3

So, just completed week 3 of the "10 in '10" Challenge. I am officially down 6.5 lbs! Not much, but pretty good considering I haven't made any MAJOR changes. Oh, and I have lost 1" off of my waist! I am exercising almost every day (at least 5 times/week) and making healthier eating choices. I decided to not completely rule out sugar, but to have it in moderation. I've been doing much better with this approach. It seems that as soon as I make something a "no" food, I crave it and think about it and dwell on it and obsess over it. And then I end up overeating it! I've just been trying to have smaller portions, eat more fiber and protein, less white bread-type things, and very few sweets. For exercise I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD. Whew! She really kicks my booty. I am on Day 6 and am already noticing a difference in my stamina and what I can complete during the workout. Very encouraging! It's much easier to stick with exercising and healthy eating once you start seeing results.

Eventually, I would like to sit down and write my story of weight gain and struggles with losing it and where I am in my journey now. I just don't have time right now!

For now, I am very happy with the way things are going and am confident that I will reach my goal of 50 by 30!!!

4 comments:

Sara said...

Good job, Stephanie! Keep it up!

Givinya De Elba said...

Wow Stephanie, you go girl! I will read anything you write, so if you do get the time to write a lil story, I'll be here waiting!

Darcy said...

Go for it!!!!! I'm right there with ya!!!!! xo

Meg said...

30 day shred is intense! Good job!