I decided to switch scales this week, and I'm not sure if it had an effect on the results. For the past few weeks I've been waiting until after my workout, after my shower to weight at the scale at work. Since I have scrunch 'n go kinda hair, I've been weighting with a wet head.
Since its more convenient (and more first thing in the morning before I've had a drop of food/water), I decide to start weighing in at the gym. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are our weights days, and we prefer to do it first thing in the morning so we don't have to fight smelly boys for the equipment.
I worked out hard this past week. I only cheated on two meals. For motivational purposes, I needed to see a loss on the scale this week.
Starting weight: 128
Goal weight: 120*
Last week: 129
This week:127
Now I'm not sure what the difference in the two scales are. Quite frankly I don't care. I needed to see that loss this week and I'm glad for it. 127 doesn't feel all that far from my original maintenance weight of 125. 129 felt like I was crashing, burning, and on the road to gaining it all back.
What? I've never claimed to be
My success this past week gives me the motivation to stay on track - and not let a friend's hibachi birthday lunch completely derail me completely.
Speaking of motivation - I've gotta get to work on my wall. I've already got a few things but I'm no where near finished.
Also, I'm a little nervous about my race this weekend. I'd love to be able to finish in 32 minutes, but I'm just not sure that'll happen. Right now my personal record is 33:58, and it was my first 5K ever. If I can't manage 32, I at least want a new PR.
*120 is my goal weight over all, not for the challenge. I don't think it would be realistic for someone my size to lose 8 pounds in 7 weeks.
PS - I packed 5 boxes last night! :) Granted they were small copy paper boxes, but none the less I've officially started packing!
woohoo!! new scale or old scale, woohoo!! you're right though, sometimes the numbers play a big part in your mind. 136 for me scared the shizzle out of me, it was a heck of a lot closer to 140 than it was to 130! but now i feel better. anyhoo. can't wait to see your motivation wall!! ooh, try the "5 hour energy" drink right before your race, it's only 4 calories and i bet it'll give you that extra push at your 5k. the adrenaline will carry you through, too. just push that limit! ok??
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss! Great job.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your race this weekend.
congrats on your loss! woohoo!
ReplyDeleteand good luck at your race. YOU CAN DO IT!
Congrats on the loss and good luck on your race!
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Congrats on your weight loss and good luck with your race. You can do it!
ReplyDeletePacking is packing. Congrats!! ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss! YEA!!!
Congratulations on the packing and weight loss!!
ReplyDeleteWHOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO on the pound & the 5 boxes!!! yay girl!!!!! best wishes this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteYay for the weight loss! And Yay for starting packing!!! You'll do fine on your race, even if you don't hit 32 mins (which I think you can if you push for it).
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the loss and on packing boxes. You will do great at the race this weekend. I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the race! and the rest of the packing!
ReplyDeletepacking! that's a workout in itself especially once you get the move on. I'm in the process of packing/moving as well. Way to go on the weight loss and good attitude about that inspires us all. Blessings for continued victory!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY for the loss!!! Sometimes seeing a lower number is the motivation we need to press on, and if weighing on a different scale at a different time, did it for you, then YAY!!!
ReplyDelete5 boxes?! You go, girl!! Like Teri said, that's a workout itself!
ReplyDeleteHa ha - wet hair. I'm the same. I have a ritual. I don't even like wearing my glasses.
ReplyDeleteTwo pounds? Awesome. Take it!
Congrats on the loss!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the pep talk as well. Your comments mean a lot to me.
You WILL rock that race!! I just know it.
Good luck on your race! Just think one box at a time...it'll be done before you know it.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how our minds work. I'm with Christy ~ who cares if it's a difference in the scales if that lower weight gave you an extra spring in your step and new motivation!!
ReplyDeleteYou'll do great in your race this weekend!
congrats on the weight loss! Keep going you are doing awesome.
ReplyDeleteTake the loss any way you can get it sista! I don't envy you on the packing side. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteWow. You started packing AND you lost this week? Awesome job! Can't wait to hear the race results after the weekend. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI have 2 sets of scales...sticking iwht the lower one for now. Good luck on your race this weekend....I thinking you gonna hit a new PR! Go Brookie Go!!!
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