Weekly WI: Effort = Reward

Good Morning and Happy Thursday!

My commitment to my WW program paid off last week and I saw the scale results I desperately needed.  It gave me an extra boost and a reminder that I am resilient and I CAN do this!  

I zoomed out to my three month weight chart and it makes me feel even better.  The day-to-day and week-to-week can feel hard but when you are past it and widen your focus, it is easier to see all those small behavioral changes add up.

This week is busier than last and I’m not as prepared as last week when it comes to meals at home.  I have had little time to swing by the grocery store and desperately need to get to Trader Joe’s soon.  I also have not been able to squeeze in as much activity this week as last week.  It was beautiful day so I skipped the indoor EGYM and went for a 1.6 mile walk around my neighborhood.  I will make a trip to the gym today to keep up with my weight routine.  

There is a wee bit more of a struggle this week with social settings and alcohol temptations.  I am working through how I want to see the week play out so I am better prepared in the moment.

Work stress has been OFF THE CHARTS!!  I am struggling bad.  I’ve made an appointment with a therapist and have a new patient appointment with a general practitioner to start building a relationship.  Until now, I’ve only had my annual physical lady doctor and my thyroid doctor, both whom I love.  It is time to seek out a general doctor to help with this new stage of life…perimenopause.  Oh the joys of this stage of life.  It has not been easy and I’ve only just begun.

Weekly WI: Holy Cow...I'm Really Behind

How does life get so busy it can feel out of control so quickly.  It has been quite the week, which went quickly, and it has been a successful week as far as Weight Watchers and consistency, my word of the year.

 

I failed to check in last week with the world wide web and my only report was a small loss.  What had me feeling good about that small loss is that it stopped the gains over the last few weeks which meant I didn’t meet my goal of losing 2 pound per month.

 

I was chatting with my bestie Dawny setting my intentions for the week and working hard to show up for myself. 

• I prioritized meal planning and made several crockpot recipes.
• I exercised several days this week, including some strength training.
• I pre-planned alcohol consumption and prepared myself with mocktail options when the urge for alcohol creeped up.

 I saved my weekly points for planned meals out Friday and Saturday.

 

I feel very successful this week and would be elated if my dedication showed up at the scale.  I need to get my employee weigh-in for the month completed this week or next.