Weekly Weigh In - Week 3

The day that I feared is here! I knew when I decided the blog about my journey to lose the baby weight that I would have a day that I weighed in with over 220 people reading where I would have to tell you all that I did not lose weight this week. Not only did I not lose..... but I gained a half a pound! I know that this happens, and I am trying not to be down about it. Yes, I stuck to my diet plan and stayed within my points (I am on Weight Watchers). But, I did not work out or really get a lot of activity in at all. I didn't pack snacks and made some less than desirable choices while out and about when I got hungry. I also started a new birth control this week. It was also quite a stressful week due to some family issues that were out of my control. So, I am trying not to be too hard on myself. I am starting fresh tomorrow. It is a new week with many possibilities.

Last time I was on Weight Watchers and lost 30 pounds, I found that setting long term goals for myself with rewards for each goal met, writing down my top ten reasons that I want to lose weight, and setting weekly goals for myself really helped me to stay on track and keep myself motivated. So, here it goes....

5 Long Term Goals & Rewards

1. Lose 10% of my body weight - New Make-up. Goal met last week, reward was purchased yesterday. 

2. Lose 10 Pounds - pedicure

3. Lose 15 Pounds - night out with the girls

4. Lose 20 Pounds - new jeans

5. Lose 25 Pounds - $$ Shopping spree for some new clothes 

Ten reasons I want need to lose the baby weight

1. Confidence

2. To fit into my old clothes

3. To feel like myself when I look in the mirror

4. To feel pretty again

5. To sleep more comfortably

6. To be more healthy

7. Sense of accomplishment

8. To prove to others that I can do this

9. So that I don't look like an idiot to my blog readers for giving up

10. To set a healthy example for my daughter

This week's 3 goals/action plan

1. START the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. I have been saying I would start this for 3 weeks now! I just need to DO IT!!!!!!!

2. Earn 15 activity points

3. Try a new weight watchers recipe

From now on, as I meet one of my long term goals, I will let you know. I will also show off my reward for meeting that goal so that I am sure to actually get myself the reward. So often as a mom, I forget to do things for myself every now and then! I will set new weekly goals each week, and will let you know on the following week if I met my goal. 

So, here is a picture of the make up that I rewarded myself with for meeting my 10% goal. I got a great deal at Ulta! I got $75 worth of free make up with a $17.50 purchase! I love a good bargain! So, I spent $18, and got almost $100 worth of make up!

You can get the same deal HERE

Here is a quote for this week to keep myself motivated. I will remind myself of it each time that I need a little encouragement.

"Start doing what's necessary, then do what's possible, and suddenly you'll be doing the impossible!"

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