Weekly WI: Another Week And Another Gain

Good Morning.  Happy Wednesday.  I feel like I lost a whole day yesterday, which I really needed the downtime.

I woke up with a few sniffles and thankfully I am better today.  I decided I better get on the scale at home as I didn’t feel I should go to my in-person Workshop if I still wasn’t 100% by 5pm.  It was the right choice and I took a much needed nap.

The results of my first Weigh-In in of 2021, as expected, was a gain.  I knew I would gain due to being out of town and out of my normal WW routine.  The gain was minimal but it is now two back-to-back gains.  So, I am setting the breaks and really staying focused this week.

I also noticed over the last three weeks completing my Weekly Check In on my WW app that my happy have has gotten a bit sad.

Gaining is tough.  Especially last week I didn’t expect a gain.  I would love to see the WOOSH and drop all three of those points on Tuesday.  I don’t know if that is possible but I do know seeing a loss is completely in my control.  The rest we just never know.

So far I am on track, pre-tracking where necessary, and planning my meals.  I even pre-tracked ice cream on Thursday.  I am always needing to remind myself that I don’t have to be a points Nazi, I just have to get back on track.

January Focus On Activity

It has been a good week for Activity.  And, I plan to keep the momentum going.  At the end of December, my Apple Watch alerted me to a special award if I close all three rings, Movement, Exercise, and Stand, each day for seven days in a row.  I assumed it started the day after I received the alert, which also happened to be when we were headed to New Mexico for vacation.

It required an extra commitment to be mindful of my activity the on vacation including intentionally getting in some planned exercise.  Yesterday was the seventh day but I have yet to earn the award.  I think maybe it is seven days in a row in the month of January?  In that case, I’ll be continuing with this goal until I earn that special award.

In the meantime, I was able to earn so many award for my commitment last week.  Boy does that feel awesome.

My January goal is all about exercise totals.  I need to try and earn at least 31 minutes of exercise a day.  That is tough because it leaves little room for rest days, which are also important.  However, having a goal to focus on helps me stay connected my health journey and my weight loss goals.

I have been going back and forth on if I should get on the scale tomorrow.  I think I will.  I fear it might be rough, but it is necessary.  Typically I show a gain the first week of January and then by February and March, I am able to bring my weight back down.  I need to have faith in myself that I will stay committed to where I want to me.  

On that note, I had better get off the couch and get in some exercise.  

Ringing In The New Year In New Mexico

We spent our New Years Eve, along with Kenyon’s birthday in New Mexico.  It has been about 18 months or so since we last visited the in-laws and they were really wanted us to come.  Due to COVID we have had to push this trip back since April.  Finally, there is a slim chance we could go and we took it.  While I was on the fence if we should make the trip, I am glad we did.  It has been an enjoyable time.

We have not been able to meet our great nephew, Karson who is absolutely adorable.  So is our great niece Kanani, who will be five in February, and our niece Kirana, who will be five in June.  

We had the whole family together and were able to get a group photo, which was a feat in itself with so many people looking in so many directions.  These types of memories are priceless.

We celebrated Kenyon’s birthday.

Then rang in the New Year.  

It was a really great trip that went entirely too fast.  I am very ready to get back on track and start working hard at my WW program in 2021.  With in-dining restaurants closed, it was not the best food choices.  Oh boy am I craving fresh fruits, veggies, chicken and rice.  More and more I realize how much the Purple Plan is amazing, especially when I am off plan for a few days.

I kept up with activity and logged at least 30 minutes each day.  I was able to see my Aunt Barb and we went for an hour walk at a nearby area with these really need wood carvings.

Until next time New Mexico.