Week 10…
A loss of 4.4 pounds.
Crazy big number and not one I would normally be thrilled with
(because it is too high, imho) however, we all know how weight loss goes. And
when I look at the big picture, in four weeks I lost a total of five pounds.
This 4.4 is basically three weeks of what would equal a normal/average loss
just shown on the scale all at once.
This loss brings me to a total of 15 pounds lost since 7/13
and it puts me just one pound away from the top of my healthy weight range. Woo
hoo!
I have never been one to experience huge losses on the
scale- not even early on in my journey- so I have been quite comfortable with
the slow and steady progression. Right now I am averaging 1.5 pounds lost a
week and that is perfect in my mind. I know that, for me, losing at a faster
rate would require drastic measures and that’s just not my style. Those type of
extreme behaviors are not sustainable and will, ultimately, lead to a quick
regain. Thankfully this whole refocus on my regimen is helping me bring back to
the forefront those healthy habits that I need to keep practicing daily.
I did great with my step goal for the week!
I’m not saying I need to be super strict and have laser
focus to every little detail but I can’t keep playing loose and fast with my
life. When I don’t pay attention or I stop caring it shows. It shows not just
on the scale but in how I feel both mentally and physically. Not saying that I
am currently a ray of sunshine every day now, but I know if I wasn’t focusing
on my healthy habits now I would be a lot worse off.
With the wedding quickly approaching, just a little over 3
weeks away, I have a lot on my plate. I will try to check in on the blog during
those weeks but in case I can’t I will at least try to update you with my
weekly weigh in results on the FB page. Just to give you an idea of my schedule
here is what I have coming up:
Final (hopefully) dress fitting – 9/26
Final (hopefully) make up appointment – 9/27
Trip to Austin – leave after work 9/30 return 10/5
Final Exam – 10/5
Final Project Due – 10/9
Ani Concert – 10/10
Cize Teacher Training – 10/11
Democratic Debate Viewing Party – 10/13
Pre-wedding stuff ALL DAY, EVERY DAY ;) 10/15 & 10/16
WEDDING – 10/17
Post-wedding celebration 10/18 & 10/19
…and then die from exhaustion
Just kidding
I hope….
With all that is going on I still have to work, finish up a
grad course, help my Little Brother train for his kids marathon, train for my own
half marathon and finalize a lot of wedding stuff. (Not complaining- just
stating facts)
So here’s the thing. I am still meal planning, planning out
my workouts and setting goals for myself I just know that in the next few weeks
I will have to be much more flexible. I am finishing up Cize week two and half
marathon week 4 this week but I have had to make some concessions in the name
of school work- it trumps training plans. I also know how difficult it will be
to stick to either routine while traveling next week so I will just do the best
I can.
When I am home I vow to cook/meal prep and schedule time for
activity. When I am traveling I vow to squeeze in activity in some form and
make the best choices available to me. When it is wedding time I vow to just
get out of my head and enjoy the time with family, friends and of course MY
HUSBAND.
So there you have it – my super late week 10 recap. I
started this post on Monday….it took me four days to finish it. Yep, that’s
just life these days.
Until the next time…
Love and hugs,
Dacia
xoxoxoxox
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