Interesting Week

I have had an interesting week so far. I found an article in Women's Day from a year or two ago with a list of suggested meals to help lose weight. This is the first time I have looked at one of these lists and though, "I can do this." Since my kids choose most of the dinners in my house (the best way to get them to eat what is made), I decided that I would plan breakfast and lunch for the week. I have been able to follow it so far. I am honestly a bit surprised, but I think I was just ready for this change.
One big thing that I have noticed is that I am fuller longer. I have been shocked that I have been eating what looks like less food, but haven't been been starving when I get home from work. Along with this, I have been able to stay under the 1800 calories per day that the doctor has recommended.
One other thing that has been noticeable is that I still have cravings for the foods I am used to eating. Last night we had hamburgers for dinner (my 15 year-old's night to choose). I grilled the burgers along with the turkey burgers for today's lunch (Chad is following the plan with me). When we sat down to eat, I had the plan to eat just one. I was full after one. Hamburgers are one of my weaknesses, though. I ate a second burger. Before I knew it, I was over my calorie count for the day despite staying under half of my goal prior to dinner.
I have a long way to go, but I know I can do this. The food scale is found and fixed. I will be making a simple exercise plan to go with my walking next week.
I am still hoping to be under 190 by the time I see the doctor October 16. I don't know if this is a realistic goal, but I am going to try.

But the Food

Trying to lose weight is one of the hardest things I have ever done. I am terrible at it. I am definitely a food addict. Fast food is my weakness.

I made some great goals for this week. Well, the plans went down the drain fast. First of all, I have no idea where the food scale is, so I was not only unable to get a battery for it, I couldn't use it even if I had. The food delivery service Chad signed up for sucked big time. We never got our box, and he had to spend the week trying to prove that it didn't show up even though the UPS tracking proved the package was never actually shipped. Needless to say, we will never try GoFresh again and will warn people to not order from them as well. I did, however, buy more produce. 

I don't know how I will manage to stay within my goal range of calories this next week. I would love to lose more weight. I just need to find a new game plan. 

Not a Good Week

This week has been so much harder. First of all, I seem to eat more when I am not at work. Since Monday was Labor Day, that gave me one more day of being home from work. I did not stay home most of the day. As a family, we went out to lunch and to an amusement park followed by a barbecue in the back yard. Needless to say, that was not very conducive to losing weight. I did not buy as much produce this week as I usually do. That makes it harder to be full.
The reality of this week is my doctor wants to to stay under 1800 calories a day, but the only day so far that I have accomplished that was Sunday (because I fasted). So far today, I have already consumed about 1532 calories and still need to eat dinner. I have also gained back about 1 pound.
My plan for next week is to buy a new battery for our food scale. I am starting to wonder if I have the right portion sizes. This may be part of my problem. Also, Chad has subscribed to a food delivery service for two meals a week (when the kids are with their dad). We are hoping that will help us learn new, healthier recipes.
I am excited to be starting my nutrition class at school this weekend. I am, also, hoping to take a health and fitness class this school year. We will see if I am able to fit that into my schedule, though.

197.8

Last time I weighed myself, I weighed 197.8. This is a really exciting number! I weighed 197 when I had each of my kids. I have been hating that I have been over that number for a long time. I am hoping to be under 190 by the time I see the doctor in October. I am trying really hard to drop this weight. I am really excited to be starting my nutrition class next week. I am hoping that I will learn a lot that I can implement into my family diet.