shrink yo’self: week 3
It’s another check-in time with Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans.
Last week, we were challenged to keep up the exercise. And I totally did it.
I ran 3.5 miles on Saturday (was supposed to be 4, but I was on a treadmill and it was no fun.) I did a lot of walking, some 30-day shred, and I counted raking leaves as exercise on Monday. Given how sore I was the next day, I’d say it really was exercise.
The other thing I did this week was rejoin Weight Watchers. For real. I attended a meeting on Saturday, paid my fee (I am a Lifetime member, so I only pay the weekly fee once a month until I hit my goal weight again) and the meeting happened to be about meal planning, something we love to do.
I then went home and planned our meals for the week. The difference this week was how I put the points next to each dinner. So there’s no question. I know each morning how many points I’m working with at the end of the day, so I can plan the rest of my day accordingly.
Where I am for week 2:
And how did I do this week? Pretty good, if you ask me. I’m down 1.8 pounds from last week. For a total of 2.6 pounds.
On one hand, that’s a great loss. On the other hand, I don’t want to lose too much too quickly since I’m a nursing mom. So I need to find a good balance. I’d like to lose approximately a pound (or just slightly less) per week. We have 6 weeks left in this challenge. I’m just over 6 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight. My goal is to be rid of at least 4 of the pounds by the end of February. Let’s see if I can keep this up (and still keep feeding the baby what he needs!)
just like a woman – never satisfied š seriously though i’m sure you’ll be able to find a good balance and adjust along the way.
Your comment made me smile. š Seriously, though, I am happy about the loss. I just want to be sure that it doesn’t affect my ability to provide food for the baby. WW even warns nursing moms to limit the weight loss to no more than a pound a week (so milk supply doesn’t drop.)
Since I exercise now, it’s even more important that I’m getting enough food. Hopefully I’ll be good about my food choices!
Great work, Jaime! I didn’t realize that as a LT member of WW, that you only have to pay 1 week per month. Can you check if it’s your local areaa’s policy or is it nationwide. I’m a LT WW and am charged weekly up here! I’m really interested inwhat you might find out. Grandma B has been here this week and will be going home tomorrow. I had both my knees injected with a gel like substance to help with my arthritis. Your Dad & I are certainly related!!!