This week was kind of crazy. It started out great with a two pound loss, and I finished my tenth Zumba class.
I gave her my card to punch when I checked in and she took it an put it in the drawer. I told her I wanted it back. She said I couldn’t have it because they keep them and then draw at the end of the month for a free card. I told her that I didn’t care because that card means way more to me than some free classes. I’m not sure she got it, but I didn’t really care.
After I finished the class I had them take my photo (now you know what I look like when I’m sweaty and nasty) then I walked to my car and cried. I did it. I actually finished 10 classes. I’m learning the routines. I can keep up… mostly. The class makes me feel great.
Then Monday I hurt my back, and I have not been able to go back to any class all week. I’m so disappointed in myself for this injury. I know that doesn’t make sense. I didn’t do anything that I shouldn’t have. I didn’t want to be hurt. I just am.
Thankfully my mom has some steroids (our doctor prescribes them pretty much every time we go) that I can take. I wish I had thought of that on Monday. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I’ll be ready for a Zumba class on Sunday.
All of this led up to me not feeling all that great about weighing in at my Weight Watchers meeting on Wednesday. I was feeling pretty negative, and I just knew I was going to face a gain. I was wrong. I had a 1.4 pound loss this week. I’m very grateful.
This week I’m facing an injured back, which will hopefully be well soon, and Thanksgiving. I’m doing a lot of planning and searching for recipes online to help out with the holiday. Right now my plan is to stay completely within my allotted points for the day. I don’t think at this point any type of “cheat” would be good for me. Plus? Thanksgiving comes every year so it isn’t like this is the last time I’ll ever get to celebrate it.
That’s where I’m at right now. How are you doing?
Week 6 Loss: 1.4 pounds
Total Loss: 11.4 pounds
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I love that picture. Love it.
And you made me tear up a little when you said you went to the car and cried. I get that. I’ve done it before. Like when I ran for more than 4 minutes straight. Doesn’t seem like much to anyone else, but it’s huge to me.
You’re doing an amazing job at this. So excited for you!
Let me re-phrase that. When I “jogged” for more than 4 minutes.
I don’t “run” anywhere. =)
Girl I would totally count it as “running”. Just add the quotes! LOL
And one day. As soon as I get some of the pressure (pounds) off of these knees I’m going to try the Couch to 5K. I’ve been wanting to do it for awhile, but I know my knees will not hold up right now.
Couch to 5k is amazing. It really does work. I’m doing the same thing, trying to get some pounds of pressure off first. I got it into my head to run every day and hurt my hip and knees. Dumb, dumb, dumb.
You’re doing so great. You posted a loss after being injured?! I never would have managed that. *awesome*
11.4 is great. Are you remembering to wear the same thing every week and your lightest shoes? I reached my goal in Weight Watchers without a systematic exercise plan; not that anyone should, it’s just possible.
Thank God turkey is so good. How about a fresh fruit salad with zero fruits and a splash of balsamic vinegar? I have a good jello recipe.
I don’t wear the same thing every week, and I don’t weigh on the same scale every time. I’m not superstitious like that. Clothes are clothes and they all pretty much weigh the same. Like once ever two to three weeks or so I’ll weight at home just to see what the difference is between my naked weight and the WW weight. Plus my scale has that fat percentage calculation thing and I like to see if it is going down. I know that isn’t 100% accurate, but it is better than nothing.
I love that photo. Saw it in fb earlier. You look gorgeous.
Good for you with the classes! I think you have a terrific outlook for Thanksgiving this year–great perspective.
I’m learning that perspective is the key to the whole entire thing. Much like everything else in life.
That’s a great picture!!
Congrats on the loss this week. You are doing so awesome!
I love that photo even though it is kind of grainy and I look like a (literal) hot mess.
Well, even “sweaty and nasty” you look great! Congratulations on the loss- this shows you that even in a tough week, you can still pull a loss. And it makes me sad that you are “disappointed in myself” for something you cannot control nor had any part in. That wasn’t your fault. It was a set back. As for Thanksgiving- the first time I did WW, I was only two months in when Thanksgiving rolled around and I actually found that my daily points plus my extra points for the week were more than enough to get me through the day. I was surprised by this. I also was mindful of some things… like the fact that I can have mashed potatoes any old time, but I only get dressing once a year, so I saved my points for the dressing and skipped the mashed potatoes (whereas normally I would have BOTH). It was such an easy way to skip wasting points! Good luck- you are doing GREAT!
YES! That is exactly what I’m doing to do. If it is something that I can have all the time, then I’m not even going to bother making it. Plus I’m going to try to keep those healthier options, like sweet potatoes, healthy and not load them up with fat and sugar. If the everyone else doesn’t like it then they can go home and make their own sweet potatoes.
Great job!
So sorry that your back is messed up. That just sucks.
Last night….I made a gluten free pizza with all fresh ingredients and it was so good! And I put very little meat on it. Just veggies. That is HUGE for me.
Awesome! You really do need to stay away from gluten to avoid that fat lip. LOL
Well done on 10 classes AND your loss so far!
I haven’t tried Zumba yet, but I’m expanding my gym membership so I can go to another center that has it. Can’t wait!!
You’re doing so well, and when your back gets better you’ll keep on trucking!!
I think you will really love it. My back is much better today. After a few more days of rest just to be sure I’m pretty sure I’ll be back at it by Sunday.
Congratulations!!!!
Thanks!!
CONGRATS! On your weight loss and the zumba classes. I saw my first video of Zumba the other day… I’m a little intimidated though!
You should go for it. It was hard at first, but after several classes I started picking up the steps. You just have to give yourself some time.
It’s so NOT fair that you’re still so cute all sweaty.
Love the story about you keeping the card. And the part about you losing more than another pound? pretty awesome too.
And you can totally do this Thanksgiving thing!! I say the same thing about cake at birthday parties – not like it’s the last party I’ll be at with cake so I usually don’t eat it. You know, unless it’s like REALLY awesome cake… but I digress… ;P
xo
I don’t think I looked all that cute at all, and I can promise you that I didn’t feel it.
Hooray for continued loss! The food tracking is obviously working. And I think your consistency in exercise up to the injury played a part too. Way to keep your head up!
I’m trying. Some days I’m just treading water, some days dog paddling, I can’t wait until I can breast stroke (continuing with her head above water analogy).
You’re awesome. Love the pic. Love your mind set. You – are – awesome! Go Jen!
THIS IS AWESOME!!!! You look great…sweat and all!!!
Thanks. I felt pretty great too.
That was a great idea to ask for the card. I tend to do the same thing when I accomplish something I worked hard on. It is a reminder to me of how strong I can be if I put my mind to it. You are doing a fantastic job. Don’t let your back get your spirit down. You’ll be out there doing your Zumba in no time! Congrats on those pounds melting away!!
I would have wanted the card too, but then I am so cheap I would have also wanted to be in the drawing for the free classes – which would have so messed the receptionist up.
Good for you-
I love all the ideas for managing calories on Thanksgiving- they totally make sense.
That’s a great picture, because you look happy and relaxed. Congrats on the progress and I’m sorry about your back… it’s frustrating when you get into a routine and something gets in they way, even when it isn’t your fault… the whole “you just can’t win” thing.
I am just 2 pounds from my goal. It’s taken the better part of a year and I hope I can maintain, but DAMN! it feels good! I can fit into all those clothes that have been hiding in the back of my closet and they look good!
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