A Week Gone By

So here we are, week 1 is at a close. And you may say, well you didn't make any posts, and I would have to say you are right. This was a crazy week for me but I apologize I didn't give you any insight as to how my week was going.

How is the diet going? Well it's going. I will let you see for yourself at the end of the post like I did last time. I have been cutting back on the sweet temptations that I love to dwell in when I am bored at home. I could be brave like Ellen DeGeneres and stop cold turkey, but I would be lying to myself if I said I'm brave enough to do that. My desserts now consist of Lite Yogurt if I am feeling that sweet craving. Not quite the same as a cup of ice cream, but you know a little sweet is better than no sweet, so I will not fuss. This upcoming week I am going to cut out the sweetness all together. Everything. Sweet Teas, Jellies, Kool-Aid...you get the idea. I really might need you this week.

What have I been eating... well I was doing good with the salad's for lunch. And the not eating after 8 deal. But of course I had my pizza on Sunday when Alex's mom took us out to lunch. And then Wild Wings nuggets Tuesday before the concert. The hamburger for dinner last night... okay so my diet plan hasn't quite taken place yet. Yes I ate these things, but I followed the advice my pamphlet that the doctor gave me... Start Slow! Start by cutting what you would normally eat in half. And that is what I did.

As for the excerise, me and my significant other are still debating over who to join, but as it seems that it will be the Y! because Omni wanted to charge us $44 a month a piece to join. Soo the Y! it is. The only problems is that I can't workout after I get off work which is when I would like to, but seeing how my job closes at 10pm now instead of 9pm. That will be a problem. I have been trying to get outside at least when it has been nice to clean my car or work in the yard. I can't wait til it warms up some more.

I also tackled school today. I am not completely registered but I have gotten everything I need in line to attend GMC this Spring. Hopefully if everything goes to plan I will be finished in a year and on to Nursing School.

So I have weighed in today and I will post it after I apologize the shortness of the blog. Today has been a little crazy and I wanted to get this in before I had to go to work tonight. Thanks for sticking with me.

Weight: 270.6lbs
Fat %: 48.9
Water %: 32.2
Muscle %: 20.3
Suggested Calorie Consumption: 1720

Sooo lets compare to last week shall we.

Last week:
Weight:275.4lbs
Fat %:49.7
Water %:31.6
Muscle%:18.7
Suggested Calorie Consumption:1726

Pounds lost: 4.8 lbs
Fat %: -.8%
Water %: +.4%
Muscle %: +1.6%

..... I am not saying that I am dieting how I should be right now because until I get a meal plan and exercise routine going I am not. But I am trying. Baby Steps.. because every time I rush into dieting I gain it all back. So here is to a new week ahead, and weather permitting I will be able to spend some time outside in the sun.

Katelyn