Week 5 and 6

So I kind of slacked last week, sorry about that guys! 

Week 5.. -1.8 for a total loss of 6lbs. This was such an exciting week for me. One of the biggest changes that I made was cooking rather than eating smart ones for almost every meal. I was so excited to see this number and so encouraged to try even harder the next week. 

Week 6.. +1.2. This was the dreaded day that I was hoping to never see for a long time, a plus :( Even though I was so encouraged by last weeks weight loss I slipped, A LOT. I didn't really track, and I ate more candy than I should have. It was tough to see that number this morning but it was definitely a wake up call. 

I noticed at one point this past week when I was eating junk that I wasn't thinking healthy, I was thinking diet. I was thinking as I ate the junk "Oh I'll just count it into my points and that will be good and plus I have the extra 35 points for the week." Until, the last time I ate the junk I reminded myself this is not just about weight loss, its about keeping my body healthy and glorifying the Lord. Once I reminded myself of that I became guilty of everything I had eaten. I didn't beat myself up over it, I just picked up from where I was and continued positively. Another big factor was my lack of exercise. I notice that when I do not exercise I eat poorly. This is an encouragement to exercise daily, or at least 4-5 a week. It helps me to make healthier food decisions. It's so sweet to be constantly reminded that I am doing this for the Lord and for my health. It is sweet to see the Lord work in every single aspect of my life, even what I am putting into my body.

 

Something else I reminded myself of this week was what my highest weight was. I have loss 6 pounds since I started weight watchers but 17 total pounds. Before I had started weight watchers I had somehow lost the 11 pounds. I think a large portion of that was when I had gotten sick the week before and couldn't eat for 3 days. And what I did try to eat or drink did not stay down. However, I lost a total of 17 pounds and that is something to be so proud of, and believe me I am very proud!!! :) I was wondering how I felt so good loosing only 6 pounds but when I realized that I lost 17 it all made sense. This has definitely encouraged me to continue this journey to being healthy. 

One last thing. One of the weight watchers members that went to the same meetings as I did passed away last week. Please keep her family in your prayers. She was such a sweet and happy lady!