Weekly WI: A Loss For The Month

This workday is moving along quickly.  It is kind of nice and yet I’m still only halfway through my work week.

 

After my decision to switch to MetPro, I am happy to report that I was down for the month of August.

 

It feels great to see a consistent downward trend again.  I am working hard to keep doing all the things and build that momentum.  I did, however, break up with my MetPro coach over a text message as I decided I was not going to continue with personalized coaching.  The free concierge service has been nice and I’m thankful to have learned quite a bit about macros during that time.  When I really think about it, I’ve lost 4.2 pounds for what would have been the cost of $500.  That comes to $119/pound, which I don’t even buy grapes when they are $5/pound.  So, MetPro coaching services are too high for my budget.

 

Here are my weekly results on MetPro.

 

The % is my adherence to my food plan, i.e. eating all my required macros.  Then next number is when I log the minutes for my workout.  Next is my daily weight.  Spoiler Alert: I still don’t love daily weighing.  Then you log when you eat extra sugar/carbs, extra macro foods, and if you had any alcohol.  Are you shocked I went alllll week which only one alcoholic beverage?  Me too.  That is one more reason to add to the list of why MetPro and I need a break.

I am committed to seeing it through until vacation…8 more work shift.

 

 

 

 

Two Weeks To Vaca

 I’m on the countdown to vacation by the number of workdays left. 

 

Y’all, my motivation has been low.  I am ready for a break!  Sadly, there are many more shifts to go but we will just tackle them one day at a time.

 

We completed our online check-in, have our boarding passes and luggage tags printed, the hotel arrangements, airlines, and public transit are all in place.  I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that we don’t have a repeat of British Airways canceling our international flights like last year.  I don’t know if I’ll be able to relax until we have checked in for our flights and boarded the plane!  But, with a couple weeks to go, time will tell. 

 

I’m still plugging along with MetPro, although I’ve decided not to pay the $500 per month coaching fee at the end of my trail period.  I have a phone meeting with my coach set for Tuesday after my WW Workshop and have been checking in via text message.  It is nice having somebody helping on the back end, but it also makes me feel afraid to eat.  She isn’t the one making me feel guilty but when somebody is watching, you feel you need to be perfect.  There is no such thing as perfection, just consistency.  I’ll pop in this week with more after my Weekly Weigh-In. 

 

I know I’ve been absent a lot lately.  I need to get ahead of blogging content so I can somewhat keep up when life feels busy. 

Weekly WI: Still Plugging Along - MetPro Update

 My Weekly Weigh-In was a very small loss, -0.2 pounds.  After several weeks of hanging out in the 210s, I am happy to have downward movement, even in small increments.  We also returned from a weekend trip to Jackpot, NV and I attended a family picnic with my fellow Elks members.  So, it was a busy weekend of excess food consumption.

I had a check-in with my MetPro coach who helped talk me through some of the tracking and meal prep struggles.  I had another check-in yesterday where we and had a good discussion about alcohol and how it impacts weight loss.  We also decided to try my first “cut.” 

To rev the metabolism, you cut the meal carbs at lunch and dinner for 72 hours.  Then, when you add them back in, it stimulates the metabolism.  It may take a couple tries to find the right “cut” but it is all part of the MetPro plan. 

 

I sometimes struggle with getting my meal carbs in, so the adjustment has been fine so far.  I am also choosing to not drink alcohol this weekend to give my metabolism the helping hand it needs!  I have social plans next week so it will make it that much more enjoyable to wait. 

 

I also am working on shaking up my meal ideas this week, so I don’t continue to feel bored or restricted, and get in some activity.  I took a long walk on Thursday and really pushed my pace.  It feels good to see the calorie burn afterwards.

 

I’m ready to finish this week strong…than have a beer!