Weekly weigh-in

Here are the stats for this past week:

Exercise:

• daily dog walks for at least 30 minutes ----> YES
• 30 minutes of cardio at least 4x per week ---->  YES
• weight lifting 3x per week  ----> YES
• 10,000 steps per day ----> 6 out of 7 days
• track activity with Fitbit (linked to MyFitnessPal) ----> YES

Diet:

• eliminate all processed foods ----> YES
• meals should consist of fruits, vegetables, grains, and meats ----> YES
• snacks should consist of fruits, vegetables, yogurt, nuts, and cheese ----> Pretty much, with the exception of my favorite ice cream sandwich
• dairy should be consumed in moderation daily ----> YES
• 8 glasses of water per day----> 5 out of 7 days
• track eating with MyFitnessPal ----> YES

Overall Weight Loss Stats:

Starting weight: 192.8
Current weight: 190.2
Total pounds lost: -2.6

My weight stayed the same since last week. I'm okay with that, since I'm most likely building muscle. I haven't been able to feel a difference in the clothes I wear, but overall I do feel more fit and healthy. If I don't see any progress in my clothes or the scale by October, then I might start to worry a bit that I'm doing something wrong. But, I don't expect that to happen if I stay on track with my diet and exercise.

I've had the summer off from work and I return next week. I'm a little nervous to see how things go when I go back. I'm not sure where I'll fit my workouts in (I have a long commute that can take up to an hour each way during construction season -- which we're still in where I live.) I have two days to figure out if I'll do a 5am workout or try and hit the gym after dinner. Dog walks also have to fit in there somewhere, so it's really going to be a challenge. Hitting my 10,000 steps is also going to be tough, as I have a desk job for the most part. I'm going to try to do some walks on my lunch breaks while the weather is nice, so I hope that helps a little bit. Stay tuned for next week's post and I'll let you know how it all goes! :)

Have a great week!