9.09.2008

HYC Check In

I am so happy to report that today the scale was 223 - on the nose, baby. That's a 3 pound loss - (not counting last week's menstrual swelling) and I couldn't be more thrilled. This week I focused on keeping my calories between 1700 and 1900 - I was over on some days, but I kept my protein and fiber up. I definitely owe some of this to the spinning class, and the fact that I kept my energy up during my work outs. Determination! The best part was that I was able to have two social events that involved eating not so great food, and I emerged unscathed, satisfied and without guilt.

I also had a shining moment in Pilates this week. I've been taking that class once a week since February, and every week, I try to do a jack knife. And every week I heave and push and my legs go up, but my tush stays on the mat, and that's that. Last Thursday, I did it!! It was so exhilirating and I got a high five and a genuine "Good job, Sara. All right!" from the instructor. Yippee!

I feel like I'm starting over. I see that I've been sort of mamby-pamby since March, and this week has proved that I really have to watch my calories, and today makes it feel as though the effort was worth it. Why I can't remember this all the time, I'll never know. Today I'm wearing a skirt that is one size too small, (it was only $6 at the Goodwill!) and I don't need a slimming undergarment to do so. That's a rock star kind of feeling. Let's hope that this forthcoming week is successful as well! I wish everyone else good eats, good movement and good feelings.

7 comments:

Lynn said...

YAY!

Anonymous said...

Kudos on the loss! And on the Jack knife move! You're doing great! Have a Stellar Week!

Heather said...

wow that is awesome! I am so happy that this is working for you.

Holly said...

Hey, sounds like you have had a ton of woohoos this week! Good job! Keep up the motivation!

Amy S. said...

Hooray, great job! Keep up the good work, maybe we can all see results like yours!

Twix said...

FANTASTIC!!! SUPERB!!!

Huge pat on the back! Keep it up!! :-)

Hanlie said...

You're doing great! Congrats on the loss!